I've been here twice now, and both times did not disappoint. The restaurant is nestled in little downtown Sausalito and the interior has a great ambiance. We ordered two rolls which were really tasty, however, the sashimi was honestly the best dish. The fish was so fresh and melts in your mouth, each bite was divine. We also had the shrimp and basil dumplings which were very good as well. In my opinion you can skip the rolls and go right for the sashimi - that's the true star of the show. PS this place had a fantastic selection of Sake so make sure to try some!! read more

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Mackerel, tuna, crab roll, Dumplings (so good we ordered 2), seaweed salad, shrimp tempura, gin & bourbon cocktails. They stayed late for our celebratory occasion, and even a scoop of ice cream with a candle. Highly recommend. read more

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Took my husband for his birthday. What a delightful experience !! Food is sublime, presentation impeccable, staff attentive and discrete, the indoor ambiance is elegant, the outdoor patio is intimate and so cute. No doubt the best sushi restaurant in Marin. Also wanted to thank you Sushi Ran for being accommodating with our kid..she also had a wonderful experience read more

This us one of my favorite sushi spots! The food is very tasty, the service is always great, the ambiance is perfect for a date. read more

Sushi Ran - Sushi Bars Near Me - Sausalito, California

This is absolutely wonderful! To start, they have the best elderflower tea I've ever tasted. Next, their sushi is fresh and made carefully. The wait staff was professional and courteous, and knew when to speak to us and anticipate our needs. It's about a block from the water, so there are no views, but all you need to see is your yummy sushi! Great wasabi, too! read more

Delicious! Great server, service, and food! Attentive and cozy environment. We've come here before and will definitely come back when in town! read more

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Our go to place when we are looking for super fresh sushi. Hence we chose this place to celebrate our father's 98th (!) birthday. We ordered omikase ($110 a person), as well as outstanding miso baked black cod and excellent large chunks of chicken karaage, and were so pleased by the variety of top quality, individually seasoned and crafted sushi pieces. But what was really remarkable was the service. Several waiters took it upon themselves to attend to our party of 7 (nice outdoor seating btw.). One brought an ice bucket and champagne flutes when we brought our own champagne. Another brought out cake plates and candles for the birthday cake we brought, and offered to slice the cake for us. At a snootier restaurant we would have been charged for both services....here, the waiters were eager to help, and really made us feel supported and festive. Will continue to come back! Superb service and superb food! read more

I love this spot. The service and setting are wonderful. Surprisingly my least favorite aspect of the menu is the sushi. Next time i think Ill try the NIGIRI but I was not a fan of the rolls. Just my preference which suprises me but I loved everything else on the menu way more: specifically shrimp & basil dumplings, kakiage, miso glazed black cod and grilled tofu. All super delicious. read more

We get take out for quick and convenient dinners. Always consistently delicious. I like the drive up pick up service too.

Was referred by a friend, we sat at the bar, very friendly and Greta recommendations. The sushi was AMAzing, everything we ordered was perfect, can't wait to return read more

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Their tempura shrimp and tempura oysters are each the best in the Bay Area!! We go often for these.

Best sushi restaurant in the area. I was here in sausalito for business for a month. And i cant count how many times i ate here. Even to go or dine in. The quality is great. Fresh fish. Good customer service. Pictures can justify how delicious the food is. read more

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One of the best sushi restaurants I've been to and in the area. Everything is so fresh, you can taste the quality of their fish and ingredients. We started out with miso soup and zuke sake nigiri. The Zuke sake was phenomenal - silky and buttery. We got two rolls, the spicy tuna and kaisen futo-maki. Both were fantastic. You definitely get what you pay for at Sushi Ran. Next time I want to try more of the nigiri and the miso cod. If you are in Sausalito, this is a 100% must try next time you're in the mood for sushi! read more

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11.15.20 We went out today having no plans until we decided to stop by at Sausalito, so it's almost past 12noon and we decided to eat here. We ordered spicy tuna, negitoro (fatty blue fin tuna), poke roll, a side order of grilled salmon (generous size at $17.00) and sushi rice for my son. The maki rolls , less rice more of meat, ika salad (2pcs slices), pricy though was reallly goood!!! From the host stand, who assisted us (tall guy) to the table where we sitted (outside dining), the server (lady), the guy who asked if we feel cold ( and turned on the heater on the ceiling), to the food runner, who conversed with my husband, so friendly , so inviting in how he served our food. All of them, they made us feel really welcome!! read more

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Came here with some friends and hadn't been in a decade. Service was fine. The food was ok but felt pretty overpriced for the quantity and flavors. ‍ read more

Went back because I couldn't stop thinking about the delicate, flavorful oyster tempura. By far my favorite fried oysters. Bravo & thank you for nourishing us so well. read more

We came in late after hiking a trail at Mt Tam, and were seated immediately at the limited and spaced-out seating indoors by the bar. Feeling a tad chilly we were soothed by the delicious miso soup, and sipped a Sapporo draft throughout our meal. The good? Wow! Citrus Salmon roll is the epitome of excellent. We also enjoyed the spicy tuna roll, which is made unique to what you may have had elsewhere; instead of mixing the tuna into a mush, it's served fresh and whole in the roll with raw seasoning on top of the sushi. This is my fave spicy tuna yet, and I enjoy these at nearly every sushi restaurant. But please take note, it's not your norm spicy tuna roll. I am delighted by the freshness of the fish here. Could improve? The chicken Karaage. I was unimpressed by this dish. It's served with a side of mayonnaise-based sauce that I didn't enjoy. The chicken is perfectly cooked however, but I did not like the flavor. Service is great, ambiance is special. Go to check out their amazing pumpkins at the entryway before the end of Autumn. They're super neat. read more

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Wonderful ambience that is perfectly upscale but not stuffy! The dishes are authentic and delicious. I'd recommend the omakase for a full experience. read more

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I made a reservation for my wife and son and myself for my wife's birthday tonight. They asked if it was ok for us to sit outside. I said no it was my wife's birthday we would like a table inside for 3. They sat us in an area of the restaurant that I'd not been in before. Not so nice decor , noisy. Washing machines etc. We ordered food. It was delivered ..we were asked to hold plates of food while they figured out where to place them in the table. The food and service were second rate (being kind, ate at Ebisu a few days before) The fish was not great (old).. just to add a qualifier we've eaten all over in Japan, states etc. So after the meal they asked how it was and at the risk of making my wife uncomfortable I said not great. Then the host comes to our table to ask what was wrong. I was polite and tried to quickly explain. She continued asking, saying " if you had asked to be seated in the more formal area it would be better". I replied that I had informed them it was my wife's birthday and I wanted a nice table for three indoors. Then she went on to tell us how she would check her notes from my reservation etc. I had to cut her off to end the conversation so we could try to go back to having a nice night out. My advice ? Don't eat here. Food is not on point and service needs to be trained much better.. also Should there be different quality's of food and service depending which section you seated in? The Prices are the same...... Cheers read more

Lovely fresh and aesthetically pleasing sushi! This was my second time coming here and the quality of the sushi is fantastic. We ordered the crunch sushi and salmon citrus. Both were very fresh tasting and beautiful. I would especially recommend the crunch sushi. You can make reservations to sit inside or outside and there's two hour parking spots nearby. Highly recommend this restaurant if you're looking for tasty and fresh sushi! read more

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Came here to celebrate my dad's birthday for lunch on a Sunday afternoon. Made reservations for 12:30pm but was able to get seated right when they opened up at 12pm since we were hungry. Ordered both the premium sushi and sashimi; the fish tasted SO FRESH and every piece was delicious! My parents tried the miso glazed black cod and the udon with shrimp tempura. The cod literally melted in your mouth and was really rich in flavor. Udon broth was super flavorful and the noodle soup was lovely on a cold day. Tempura fried well. We also got some house green tea, which had a nice roasted green tea flavor. For dessert, we got the matcha mochi cake, which had a chewy texture and wasn't too sweet. We also got a scoop of ice cream with a candle for my dads birthday; it was bit odd they charged us $2 for it, especially since they didn't tell us they would charge money for it (and usually birthday desserts are complimentary)! That is my only critique. Service was pretty good - servers checked on us fairly frequently and food came out quickly. Food was delicious so definitely recommend coming to check this spot out if you are craving Japanese food (and especially fresh fish) in the Sausalito area! Prices aren't cheap but quality is solid. You get what you pay for :) read more

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We used to visit for our celebrations. Date nights, birthdays, and anniversaries. Service was always excellent and the food was always tasty. With Covid, we decided to have takeout. We visited for lunch. I talked with the manager and ordered tempura and various gluten free items. About 25 minutes later, it was ready to go. Everything was packaged beautifully and we enjoyed it at the local park. It was delicious and made our afternoon feel so special. read more

Hadn't been here in a while, came in for the omasake menu, and it did not disappoint. Food was so yummy and experience was even better. Everyone there is so friendly! 10/10 would recommend read more

This is one of my very favorite restaurants in the US. Everything is amazing. The sake list is mind blowing. Atmosphere is fabulous. Sushi is stupendous. read more

An honest review from a first timer. This place is washed over, outdated, priced beyond reasonable for a patron that enjoys both a casual and fine sushi experience. The quality is mixed. We had some good bites, no great bites, and unfortunately a couple 'fishy' nigiri bites. I've rarely experienced 'fishy' sushi at any Bay Area sushi spot. To pay upwards of $8/piece for such a displeasure, was a bit shocking. At half the price point for every dish, this could be a good neighborhood spot. Sushi bar is still not open; but probably wouldn't matter either way. Nigiri came out with cold, compacted rice and haphazard preparation. More akin to a casual cheap sushi spot - not the high prices they command. If you're in Marin and looking for a tasty, higher quality experience, checkout Village Sake in Fairfax or Masa in Novato. If you want a true higher end nigiri experience, head to the city. If you want to join the Rombauer loving, seen to be seen, sushi is a novelty expience...you're right at home here :) read more

BEWARE JUNK SURCHARGES Oh no. One of my favorite restaurants has succumbed. Sure it's Michelin rated Sure its expensive and delicious so you decide to splurge for a great dinner. But then you get the bill and on top of the $8-$20 for one(1) piece of sushi!! The owners have decided to insult you and slip in a "small business surcharge". Sushi ran is good enough to wear your big boy pants and compete on price with everyone else. The only place to fight this is in the poor servers tip. But make sure you tell them to let their boss know the surcharge is affecting their living and let the Maitre d' know on the way out Disappointing! read more

This place was amazing and went above and beyond in customer service. I don't eat sushi, but I had their shrimp and veggie tempura, their Cheesecake and warm toffee cake and it was all amazing. My team enjoyed their plates as well, Sashimi (I hope I am spelling that correctly), sushi and Japanese old fashioned cocktails. The extra was that one of my team members left a hotel key on their table and they called me after we left to let me know. Talk about going the extra mile. As someone that doesn't eat sushi, I do plan on coming back. read more

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What a lovely spot :) Be sure to make reservations about a week in advance because the best times get booked quickly. Sushi Ran is 1 block from the water and nested in a really cute part of Sausalito. We had a later reservation (at 8:30pm) but it was honestly no problem because we had time to walk along the bay and explored the beautiful neighborhood. Shrimp & Basil Dumplings: if I came back, I wouldn't get these again. No complaints, but I don't think dumplings are their specialty and they probably weren't made fresh in house. Order more sushi instead! Seasonal Veggie Tempura: this was a really fun dish! They straight up fried whole vegetables like yam, broccoli, Japanese pumpkin, and bell pepper. They kept it simple and it was amazing Crunch Roll: must order!! The flavors and texture of this roll were insane. Between two people, this roll disappeared within a minute, Toro Tuna: usually I'm not a fan of sashimi but this dish made me realize I wasn't eating the good stuff. The toro tuna was so buttery and it didn't taste fishy at all. Honestly having just 1 of these was very satisfying and I'd definitely come back for more! Our server was fantastic, he was super energetic and funny. The setting of Sushi Ran is very calm and romantic and it'd be a great place to have a date! read more

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I've been dying to go here and it kept not working out, but I finally got to try and wow its amazing. My dad and I shared the shrimp tempura, the eggplant/shisitos, a sashimi platter, one roll, and the sticky toffee pudding. It was the perfect amount of food for us. The fish was so fresh and delicious I'm already planning my next trip back! read more

My wife and I stopped by for lunch based on a recommendation from a local. Service from Alice was outstanding. We ordered several rolls and everything was great. However, the star of the meal was the Sunrise Scallop Maku. That was one of the best rolls I've ever had. So, we had two. Outdoor seating was great. The overall experience was fabulous. I highly recommend. read more

Best sushi I've ever had!! This was my first time to Sushi Ran and the restaurant beat my expectations! While this was some of the priciest sushi I had ever tried, each bite of nigiri was juicy and flavorful. We ordered the Premium Sushi Set ($62), which included toro and zake chu toro pieces. The nigiri style was quite authentic, and had a dash of wasabi between the fish and the rice. The set came with a decently-sized roll with 5 pieces, which included some lower-grade but still delicious tuna. We also ordered additional hamachi nigiri, which was amazing quality as well. read more

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Everything here was absolutely fantastic and delicious. Service is friendly and warm. Very patient and explaining all of the ingredients and where they come from. The presentation is absolutely beautiful and the owner came by to say hello. They checked on us several times. We had a group of four and would definitely go over and over and over again. read more

This place really does have something for everyone: kids, casual diners, omakase junkies. They have spider rolls, gindara, karage, and harder to find fish like hirame, kinmedai (they smoked their golden snapper, must try). -grilled japanese eggplants were super tender and flavorful -misu soup with clams is kinda like a 2 in 1 dish. the clams didn't have any sand and that's a huge compliment comparing to many places. -kids love the tomago since it's super sweet. -i usually don't like tempura since it's fried but this one is actually pretty delicate and light. must ask for dipping sauce though. -their Hokkaido uni, BTW, was awesome even in during the summer. read more

The food is pricey but expected because of the location. The fish tastes really fresh. I came here without a reservation and was seated right away. read more

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Very classy and elegant ambiance. A bit pricey but it's okay for the location and the food they're serving

We got to catch Sushi Ran for an outdoor seating reservation, which was a lot more manageable on a Monday night. The two of us ordered the premium sushi, chirashi, roasted cauliflower, and a zuke chu toro nigiri. The fish was excellent, and my favorites in the premium sushi were the ones with a slight sear (zuke sake and zuke chu toro.) What I found uniquely delicious about Sushi Ran was the vegetables. The butter lettuce in the chef selection roll (part of the premium sushi) tasted like it was freshly picked. Usually I'm skeptical about vegetables in sushi but it's clear that they take freshness seriously, and it speaks to the overall quality of food at Sushi Ran. I particularly loved how the chirashi rice was seasoned with kanpyo and shiitake. It added a subtle element of umami to the fresh fish and well-textured rice. Finally, my favorite dish actually turned out to be the roasted cauliflower - an innovative take with a red curry glaze and almond slivers. read more

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I came here to celebrate my birthday yesterday evening. I ordered sushi ala carte, and also a couple rolls. The rolls and sushi were great. The fish was fresh, and the rice was good quality and well seasoned. My favourites were the hamachi toro and the zuke sake. The only downside was that my toro sushi (bluefin tuna) had a fish bone in it. It wasn't a big deal, so I didn't mention it to my server, but it was definitely disappointing. The miso soup was also too watery. Our server was very friendly and helpful. We sat outdoors, which was pretty. They had heat lamps out so it wasn't cold. Overall, it was a great meal with great service, but the fish bone and miso soup were definitely disappointing considering the price of this place. read more

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It's truly, truly rare to find a sushi restaurant that goes above and beyond to make special sushi. Beyond that, Sushi Ran just gets all the little details right. We started off with the Seaweed salad (I know, what were we thinking, right?), but it was special. It contained 3-4 types of seaweed and was refreshingly light. If you're expecting the vinegary seaweed salad you get in a tub at Japanese markets, prepare to be pleasantly surprised with this dish. We committed yet another sushi sin - ordering spicy tuna rolls. I know, I know, you can get that at your local !safeways! even, nowadays. But man, this spicy tuna roll was amazing. Besides just being fresh and flavorful, it's sprinkled with an awesome chili and sesame powder which provides a flavor punch. The softshell crab roll, I mean, do I need to say more? That stuff is fire. Sushi Ran's roll comes with asparagus and fish roe, for a nicely complimented and highlighted the fried softshell crab. If you read any of the reviews here, you'll hear about the Miso-glazed cod, and you better believe it lives up to the hype. It's something that should be served aboard the Titanic, as like, everyone's last meal. Woops, that turned morbid. read more

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Downloaded yelp just to write about how fantastic this place is! I came here with my husband yesterday evening and had the most amazing time. We split the salmon citrus roll and the one with crab. To die for! Service was quick and the staff was attentive. Had a great time. Will be back. read more

Went here for a celebration dinner with my partner. It was a nice setting and we were able to bring our dog. Everyone was friendly and food came out in time. Food was ok nothing to spectacular. For a Michelin star restaurant I was expecting more. If you ever been to Sushi 69, Sushi 69 is better than Sushi Ran. I don't remember what it's called on the menu but the crab cakes were ok. The outer part wasn't as crunchy as I'm use to or thought. The duck was ok, I've had better. Overall, it was ok. Everyone working there was nice though read more

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