Katy W.

I came in for a late dinner on a Monday evening. The restaurant wasn't completely empty but was not busy. Everyone in the restaurant as very kind and helpful. I loved the decor in the restaurant! I started with a gin & tea, which was crisp and delightful. I ordered the Sushi and Sashimi Combo and boy oh boy was it a good choice! I had no idea it would be served on a big boat but the presentation was only topped by the flavor. Every piece of fish tasted fresh and was cut well. The Center Roll that came with the meal was excellent. The creaminess of the avocado was great with the spicy tuna. Even the miso soup that came with the plate wowed me. My server was in training and both he and the server training him were lovely. Overall it was a wonderful experience

Mel T.

A solid, intimate date night spot. The lights are dim, the drinks are flowing, and the food could not be better. We started off strong with the crispy tuna with truffle oil as our appetizer. Wow, I would come back just for that. Then, for our rolls I got the Kiss of Fire and we split the Angry Lobster roll. I have never seen a sushi roll with a full lobster tail on top of it and I'm glad we chose to order it. Combining two of my favorite seafood items, sushi and lobster, was a brilliant choice. We will be back here, probably sooner than later.

Jaclyn C.

Absolute amazing experience. The food was delicious, ambiance was really fun and the service was top notch. The edamame was a classic starter. The red chili dumplings were such a great addition. They are pretty spicy so keep that in mind but cooked perfectly and had a ton of flavor. The classic sushi rolls were exactly what you'd expect and the dynamite roll was perfect. Really enjoyed trying this place and can't wait to come back. Shoutout to Claire, our server, who answered all of our questions, offered great suggestions and was extremely attentive!

Toni S.

We had a wonderful lunch at 698, our sever Claire was great and attentive even with our toddler. The vibe and decor was perfect. Everything we ordered was amazing but the kiss of fire roll and red chili dumplings were my favorite. Definitely will be returning.

Renee S.

I chose 698 to thank my best friend and her daughter for coming down to help me make my apartment a home and it was a great choice. We were there around noon on a Sunday so they were not very busy but that was okay with us. I had made a Resy reservation because they recommended it. The interior is decorated very well and the light is slightly dimmed for a nice ambiance! They have really nice, and solid, dinnerware and glassware. We started with the crab rangoon tarts, 3 in an order, and the edamame. The tart shells were so buttery and the filling was the usual luscious crab mix. The edamame comes with salt or spicy, we chose salt. There was enough for all 3 of us. The drinks we chose were the Gin & Tea and the Lychee Martini. Both were delicious and the foam on both were handshaken and so creamy. The Gin & Tea was a surprise winner and I highly recommend it. We ordered 5 rolls. The Naruto, Center, Fantastic, Tiger and Dancing Salmon. I love Naruto rolls without the rice and nori, instead wrapped in thinly sliced cucumber. This one was well made and stayed together when using my chopsticks. It allows the fish to shine! The Center Roll had spicy tuna and a topping of avocado, masago and spicy mayo. It's what you would expect and well done. The Tiger Roll has a mix inside and on top. Each bite was a little different and delicious. The Fantastic Roll was just that! It had a lobster salad inside and slightly scorched Japanese scallops on top. The smokiness of the scallop was surprising and delicate and complemented the sweeter lobster salad. The Dancing Salmon roll had eel inside and salmon outside. I'm not a huge eel fan but this roll I ate and enjoyed. I hadn't had good restaurant sushi since NYC and this was up there with it. The quality of the fish, the server, the host and the overall atmosphere will bring go me back!!

Brent W.

First time trying this spot. I was walking down high street and noticed it earlier this week I knew I had to try it. It's a Sunday afternoon and the place is dead. I'm the only person here. The restaurant is very cool inside. Nice vibe. I remember the space as El Segundo Mexican restaurant. Unfortunately, it didn't last very long. I personally like the changes they have made to transform it into an Asian kitchen. The menu is large. You have a nice variety of Asian food options and my favorite...SUSHI! The Short North needed a good sushi spot. I have high hopes. I ordered a Flying Dragon roll and a shrimp tempura roll. They both were beautifully presented and tasted delicious. I'm excited to come back for more sushi. I also ordered Beef Bulgolgi. I was very disappointed with this dish. It came out on a hot skillet and it looked like fajita meat and onions. It reminded me of more Mexican than Asian. It lacked much taste at all, except the onion. The meat wasn't tender as advertised in the menu. I was expecting more of a mongolian beef type dish with tender filet mignon beef. This was unfortunately tough. I hate to be that person that returns a meal, but this really wasn't good at all. At the request of the server, I decided to go with a different dish- the Yaki Udon. The flavor was ok, nothing special. My biggest complaint is the noodles are way over cooked and soggy. Udon noodles should have some chew to them. I hate to seem like I'm complaining. I just see some real room for improvement here. The service was good. Friendly and professional. You can tell a lot about a place by how they handle a problem. I thought they handled it well. One recommendation I'd give them is to follow up with the customer after they have taken a few bites of the food. I did have to wait awhile before they circled back to check on me. Remember, I'm the only person in the restaurant at this time. My initial impression is I'd come back here for sushi any day of the week. As for the other Asian dishes, the jury is still out. Maybe it was an off day. Maybe they still have some bugs to work out. I gave them feedback, now it's up to them to see what they do with it. I really want places like this to succeed. I wish them the best!

McKayla C.

Trendy decor with both great food and service. Extensive wine and cocktail list with good nonalcoholic options. The sushi was fresh and delicious. We enjoyed celebrating Valentine's Day and look forward to eating there again. Best sushi in Columbus !

Charis W.

Beautiful restaurant with aesthetic decor and great service. The menu has a lot of variety to suit all tastes. Ordered the chef's sushi appetizer which was a nice variety of sashimi. Also ordered the crab truffle fried rice, chirashi, and two special rolls. Everything was delicious, my favorites being the two rolls and the fried rice. The chirashi was not what I expected, it was basically a larger plate of sashimi, but I guess since it wasn't specifically called "chirashi-don", I shouldn't complain. Everything was delicious.

Henry N.

I had a fantastic solo dinner at this restaurant last night. I came without a reservation, but was lucky to grab a seat at the bar. The restaurant was absolutely hopping! There were a lot of patrons and the energy level was high. It was very busy for a Friday night, so I would recommend getting a reservation. The menu is beautifully designed with artistic photographs of food and drink that they serve. The restaurant itself is chic and gave sophisticated Izakaya vibes. The bartenders and servers were working furiously and were very attentive. My meal included hot sake, the Omakase nigiri sampler, the Kiss of Fire roll and the truffle fried rice topped with crab. The sushi was delicious and the fried rice was absolutely decadent. I'll definitely be back the next time I am in Columbus.

10/10 all around. Service was all we could hope for as a family dining they made us very welcome and gave plenty of recommendations for our meal and even some community recommendations to check out while we were in town visiting. The smoked Toro was a show stopper appetizer and could have totally got two it was that good! Highly recommended this place.

Jasmine T.

I love it here :) I've been once for lunch and again for dinner and each time I enjoyed myself. My fav spot was the booth by the window, but there's plenty of cute decor to enjoy in other areas. I can't remember the name of the sushi roll I tried, but it was delish along with the mushroom pasta. I came back and tried the shrimp fried rice, a shrimp tempura roll, and a few desserts...all good! Our servers were also very friendly each visit. I'm looking forward to coming back for a solo date and snagging a seat at the bar.

Nick M.

Great experience here! Stopped in last week for an early dinner. Very intimate space but also lots of tables. Only ordered food, so I cannot comment on their drinks. Our server Riley was very friendly and helped us navigate their large menu. Sushi was delicious; I especially recommend the crunchy California roll. Had the shrimp dumplings as an app and 3 rolls between two of us which I thought was plenty of food. Only downside would be that our food took a bit to come out. That being said, great time here and cannot wait to come back.

Navapat K.

Very nice spot, their decoration and interior are so nice for an upscale sushi place. Food was good and the price was not too crazy expensive. On my I'll be back's list :D