First time dinning here, we came on recommendation from friends, and this restaurant definitely lived up to its hype!! The sushi was so fresh, the fish was such good quality and ratio of fish to rice in the rolls was excellent. I recommend everything we ordered except, I'd order the sauces on the side as the rolls themselves would be 10x better without them, in my opinion (sauces were good this is just a personal preference!) The service was decent, they were really busy so it took a little longer to get refills and ask for extras but that's understandable. We sat on the patio/outdoor sitting area. Which was nice because got to enjoy the sunset while we ate! Will come again :) read more

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06/12/2026 I order appetizer! I used to like this sushi when they were served fresh, but the last time I visited, I ordered four di- fry rolls Four different kind. My family and I got food poisoning. I started vomiting twenty minutes after leaving the restaurant. My stomach hurt for hours, and I had to take medication the next day because I was still feeling very unwell. read more

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It is currently 2:22 and I'm back at home after trying to eat at this location that closes at 2:30 pm but does not allow you to sit at 2:10 and after deciding to order take out won't let you order for take out after 2:15 pm, " last call just happened" he said. Wow! Talk about bad customer service. We have been going to this location and Capitola location for years and cannot quite believe how dismissive they were. Probably won't be returning here again. Off to the sushi local by on Trout Gulch, recommend trying that one to all of you! read more

Wakami salad fresh Portions of sashimi were decent Fresh fish Hamachi and tuna fresh and delicious Nice place you can eat outside I will return 8 read more

I have been ordering from Sushi Garden, Aptos, and have noticed a decrease in the quality of rice. I am 80 years old, and have eaten rice my entire life, living both in Japan and the USA. I would suggest that Sushi Garden serve the top grade Cal Rose rice. read more

Amazing uni and such a good selection of unique rolls. The staff was very nice and everything was fresh. I also love the little patio outside and it was peaceful to enjoy good quality sushi. read more

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A friend recommended this spot to me. I have to say I was a little concerned when I went into the bathroom before ordering. If I ran a restaurant, I would make sure the bathroom was clean because it does reflect on the overall cleanliness of the establishment. But, moving on everything was great! First of all they have a super staff! The woman who took my order was very attentive, helpful, and she made me feel welcome there. Now onto the Sushi... very good quality, nice presentation, fair price! I enjoyed it! So my friend wasn't wrong. If you're looking for sushi in the Aptos area, I can definitely recommend Sushi Garden. read more

Service was excellent, our server was super friendly, very attentive. This place is a gem! Easy parking. I ordered the maguro sashimi appetizer for my meal, the tuna was fresh, the presentation was gorgeous. There were 5 of us and everyone was happy with their meal. My 13 yo son had the tempura udon and said it was really good. It's a casual atmosphere, not too loud, and we loved that we could watch the SF Giants game while seated and eating. It's one of our favorite sushi spots in Aptos. read more

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7:20 pm My family has stopped eating at this establishment because of poor service but I thought I would give it another try. I called to order and was asked to be put on hold for a "sec". I could hear the wait people talking the entire time. After 15 minutes on hold I gave up and ordered online. I was driving so that's why I was calling to order. When I went to pick up my order it was not busy, there were four tables and there were three girls standing around chatting. I asked for the name and phone number of the owner. The waitperson in the back and talked to her manager and said they would take my number and call me back. I'm not holding my breath. I've had this experience when trying to order my phone with this location. They just never pick up the phone. It's common practice here. It's very rude. I could see if they were busy but they were not. I am a local and I will definitely spread the word about the rudeness here. read more

Excellent bento box lunch at a very reasonable price with shrimp tempura, gyoza, salad, rice & miso soup. Excellent service.

I had dinner there last night. Not my first time eating at the restaurant, always enjoyed the meals. My entree was tempura shrimp. I was served a large plate heaped with heavily battered shrimp. Everything tasted okay, but later that night I experienced some very unpleasant after-effects. Not sure if the oil used to fry the shrimp was too old or what. I still don't feel well, the next morning. I won't be going back. read more

Great service, fresh fish and very nice ambiance. Rolls are quality and well made. We had sushi platter which was phenomenal. Would come again! read more

3rd time eating here as a visitor to area. Love this place! Nice outdoor seating. When we walked up, they warned us of slow service (25-minute wait) due to server no show. We got on wait list and maybe waited 10 minutes. Chirashi was fresh and nice portions I would recommend to all sushi lovers. I had a deep-fried roll that was wonderful as well. Staff was outstanding and over the top nice. If you want a treat and love sushi, then go here for sure. read more

Had many vegetarian options which was great! No wait time at all and got our food fairly fast (we went close to closing time though). Everything tasted really good and was filling. read more

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Worst customer service - I've been here several times. Like the food, but the service is horrendous

Excellent food and service. Have a large long table for a big party of people also. Hot green tea is also included in the bento box. A good variety choice read more

This place is solid! I almost didn't come after reading some of the reviews, but Sushi Garden is a good reminder that we have to check out places for ourselves. The sashimi in my dinner combo was fresh and buttery! The salmon teriyaki had 2 large pieces. The salad is usually an after-thought at restaurants when it comes to bento boxes, but Sushi Garden gave a hefty portion, which my veggie-loving tummy appreciated! My child enjoyed every bite of her crunchy CA roll. We were greeted and seated immediately. The server took our order right away and checked on us a couple times. The restaurant is spacious and nicely decorated. I liked the long table in the middle that sat a few single patrons. The only downside was we were sat next to a cart of takeout items, so there were always customers standing inches from my child to pilfer through the takeout goodies (utensils, candy, chopstick helper tools, etc). There is easy parking as it shares the lot with Safeway and other stores. We found Sushi Garden to be a solid Japanese restaurant! read more

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I honestly don't know why they don't have more stars.. but I've been here a few times and every time it's always great! This time I felt like it was even better. Our server was super nice and attentive. She was patient (we had 3 kids). It was surprisingly not packed for a Friday which was nice! We were able to get seated right away! The food was SO yummy and the presentation was so pretty! We go to the Watsonville location a lot and this location is so much nicer, cleaner and they make the food look prettier! I always forget about this location for some reason but definitely check this place out if you are in the aptos area and Akira's wait is too long haha read more

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Food and Service was Amazing!!! Definitely looking forward to coming again!!! And the Ambiance and Location of everything felt very inviting! read more

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Great food. There service is really good has kind workers. I always have an amazing time there. There food is good. Me and my family have gone there for multiple days in row and it's our favorite restaurant. read more

Customer service could improve would not come here again though. I feel like I'm honestly owed an apology from the way I was treated. I never even got one. read more

I went to Sushi Garden with a friend last weekend. I ordered their Eternal Sunshine Roll and it was pretty good. It comes with salmon and slices of lemon in the top. I super recommend it. They have a beautiful patio but unfortunately it was cloudy that day, and I was feeling cold. They have heaters in the patio, but I'm not used to cold weather, so I wasn't able to enjoy it. Their service was okay. I think it could be better. I hope we'll have more sunny days soon and I'll go back to try more of their menu and enjoy their beautiful patio. read more

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My wife and I are both sushi snobs and they have great quality sushi. I think the best consistency of quality Sushi in the area, including Akira read more

Always a great meal. Whether its a bento box lunch/dinner, sushi roll or nigri, it's delicious everytime. Don't change a thing! Thanks.

The sushi is very delicious and the presentation is wonderful. The waiters are very polite, friendly, and very on top of things such as refilling water, and checking up on customers. The outdoor area is very cozy especially at night time. read more

Finally! Good sushi in Aptos! We love sitting on the patio on a sunny day to enjoy some fresh and artfully crafted rolls. They make some fun locally inspired rolls with names like the Pleasure Point, Slug roll, Night Fighter, and the Boardwalk Blues. We love just about everything on the menu, but our favorites include: Kanisu, Husband & Wife, and Tom & Jerry This place a bit of a local chain in the area, but great quality. It can definitely get crowded too. But why are the prices higher in Aptos for some of the same menu items? read more

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They have lunch and dinner two and three item plates. Grab a few and mix up the items and a great family dinner where everyone gets something they like and plenty of food. We usually get the meals to go. They are usually prompt and have items ready. We did have one long wait and person at the front was not at all attentive, unsure what caused that one but it was mostly a one off as this is not the norm. The dining room can get crowded as it is compact. This is part of what leads us to do take out. It seems like Aptos and Capitola are both tight on seating. I do enjoy their version of jalapeño poppers, tempura battered with cream cheese. The seafood seems fresh, they have a good variety of rolls if you don't get the combos. Have enjoyed the sashimi and various rolls and all have been fresh and good. read more

Love this place and location. Staff are always nice. Prompt service, greet you when you come in, so so friendly. Food is great. Lots to choose from and even when you just want something simple, it's fresh and delicious. Also, they give you complimentary edamame. Absolutely recommend for lunch or dinner. read more

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I came in for lunch recently and it was very mellow. They did tell me I would have to order in the next few minutes if I chose to dine there as they were ending their lunch shift soon. My server was attentive and very nice. I had a bento box with salmon and California roll. They give you a lot of food! It's was good but the salad dressing was a little runny and not as flavorful as other miso style dressings I've had. I also had edamame which was just fine. I asked for bubbly water and she brought it straight from the fountain. Sodas are a little pricey but I had several refills. The bento was an excellent value. Used to love Sushi Garden in Watsonville but the service had gone way down. I don't know what dinner is like here on a busy night but I had a pleasant experience and my waitress was super helpful! read more

The only reason I give this place three stars is because the food is always decent and I never get something really that I don't like however, the Service , the young man that was serving us last night just kept forgetting things and forgetting things and taking forever it was a little upsetting. I almost left the table to go get things myself, cause it took too long. read more

Japanese cuisine sounded good for dinner, so we choose to order take-away as a quick way to satisfy our hunger. Using Yelp to view their menu, we placed our order and were told it would be ready within an half-hour. Perfect! We decided sushi rolls would be the easiest to transport without compromising food quality. We ordered steamed gyoza and shumai for our appetizers, and their specialty rolls Bryant's Birdie & Magic Dragon. In thirty minutes, as quoted, we had our order in-hand. Bryant's Birdie is tuna, salmon, masago, mango, avocado & cucumber. While the roll was very colorful, it wasn't as filled with ingredients as their stock photo showed (stock photos usually are nicer than the actual product). The quantity of the micron sliver of mango and cucumber was almost nonexistent. However, there was a descent portion of excellent quality tuna and salmon. All in all, the roll was enjoyable. Their Magic Dragon roll consists of shrimp tempura, spicy tuna, cucumber, topped with eel, avocado, masago, sweet sauce and spicy mayo wrapped in seaweed. It had a nice spicy kick to it. This roll was absolutely delicious and satisfying. We would definitely return here to try their other fare next time we are in the area. Sushi Garden has a small but inviting outdoor dining patio that would be a welcome option to dining inside. read more

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The quality of sushi was extremely fresh and delicious. I've been to many sushi restaurants around Santa Cruz for last 15 years and I choose Sushi Garden as the best one. The servers are sweet and friendly. The restaurant is very clean and neat. I definitely recommend this place to my friends and family, I mean everybody. read more

Rebecca was our server and she was super friendly and attentive. The sushi itself was good and decent. I would recommend trying this place at least once. read more

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So I haven't even eaten here yet and I still plan too today on Mother's Day but for now until then I'm going to give them a 1 star because I tried to call at 2:15 and they answered and hung up! Tries again a couple Of minutes later and they picked up and then hung up again and Proceeded to do this 2 more times! I just wanted to ask a question for the dinner and if I needed reservations or if I could make reservations! I thought that this was very rude and they should be able to take the time to answer the phone and talk to a customer who is calling! I will review there service and food when we are done! read more

This place checked all the boxes! Our party of 6 was seated quickly after a short wait on a busy, chilly evening. While waiting outside we were offered a complimentary round of hot sake to warm us up! We ordered quite a few rolls as well as baked mussels, ama ebi, sashimi, and tempura. Our favorite rolls were the sexy sexy, spider, and 49er. Quality seafood and the service was fantastic. Everything was delicious! My son has asked to go back for lunch at least once a week since we've been. The rolls were well made and the rice was perfect. It was busy and the place had a solid, energetic atmosphere. read more

Huge portion sizes! There is indoor and outdoor dining. They gave complimentary edamame. We ordered soft shell crab, but I think they over cooked it. We also had tempura, it was overly battered. The servers were friendly and welcoming. We would come back. read more

I thought the Sushi Garden was 'ok'. For a Friday night at 7pm, it wasn't too crowded at all, so that was a big bonus. We got a server immediately and drinks/edamame were out within 10 minutes or so. The food was good but nothing to write home about. Tankatsu was a dry; but the rest of the food was decent. The serving size was very generous; another huge plus. I don't know that I'd come back again but it was a great option when we couldn't get into any other restaurant in the area without waiting over 30 mins. Ambiance was alright. We sat outside and the weather happened to be perfect! read more

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All around great! Sushi - a variety with something for everybody including bento and udon, service - everybody is helpful, professional and kind, modern interior, clean. We love having restaurants in Aptos, close by, no traffic, great food and atmosphere! read more

Delicious and great food. Love the staff and what a chief. Lovely outdoor area and very fresh fish. read more

Came in with my boyfriend last night around 7:15. Wait for a table wasn't bad at all. We were sat at a table in a corner. Service started out great, but after we ordered it kind of fizzled. After waiting for our entrees the server came just minutes before my food came out and told us that they didn't have anymore of the seafood ramen my boyfriend ordered. A little annoyed but it wasn't that big of a deal. He picked something else. When his food came I went to ask if she could clear the empty plates on the table, but she literally put the plate down and walked away without saying anything and then we never saw her again. We watched all the other tables around us being helped and we were completely ignored for about an hour. We had to get up and ask for a box and the check. I've been in the restaurant business for nearly 20 years and I've always taught my staff to let your tables know if you're leaving/going on break and have someone else come and introduce themselves. Management needs to step it up and train their staff properly. It said on our check our servers name was Josephine. I don't know if that was her name she never told us, but it was a short younger girl with black hair. Terrible service. Decent food. Probably won't be back or recommend. read more