Big Fish is a locals spot that has a LOT to offer. If you have been meaning to try it, PLEASE DO! We ordered cucumber salad, 4 rolls and a Nigiri plate that had the chefs choice and all of it was delicious. The fish quality is extremely good and very well cut. Everything that was on our rolls was to compliment the fish and not outshine it. We had toro from here which was a special and it was absolutely fabulous. This is not a drench your sushi in soy sauce or spicy mayo. This is a spot that the chef respects the fish and quality. The pricing is extremely fair and the portions are perfect. It's very chill, laid back and all around QUALITY. I'd absolutely come here again. The staff is phenomenal. Our server Ben gave us stellar service and went out of his way to give us the above and beyond experience. Parking is a little difficult, they offer limited parking in the back and some street parking. Perfect spot for a weekday dinner and a cute date. They also have an amazing happy hour that's Monday through Saturday from 4-7 and it's SO worth checking out. read more

The Big Fish Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Sherman Oaks, California

LOVE this sushi place! Fresh fish and yummy rolls. Staff is friendly. Love the lemon tail roll. The poke nachos and strawberry sake. Also have a happy hour that's great. read more

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Me and my family have been going to this restaurant as long as I can remember and every time it hits the spot. The service is on point and the servers are always so kind they are funny too I recommend this place with all my heart. When we found out it was closing it broke our hearts. Big Fish is our favorite and always will be. I recommend the server Ben he is so funny I can't imagine our family trying to find another sushi place read more

Love coming to this spot for happy hour. It's always quiet and chill, the service is funny & attentive & welcoming, and the food is yummy. Cannot beat $4 sapporo/asahi drafts!! The prawns are surprisingly fantastic, juicy and perfectly seasoned and large. I think they're my fav thing on the happy hour. Five stars for those. Giving it four stars only because the fish quality of the tuna and salmon nigiri were decent, but nothing special. Spicy tuna crispy rice was okay. I wish they offered other nigiri on their HH menu, because the yellowtail is delicious. Happy hour runs from 5-7 pm Monday thru Saturday. Get the prawns and a yellowtail roll! read more

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Went for happy hour and had a great time at Big Fish. The restaurant was classy, very comfortable, and clean. The service was kind & attentive and the sushi was good. The Big Fish Skinny Burrito and Yellowtail Cilantro roll were smart choices. read more

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came here for the first time to catch up with some girlfriends. It's a very cozy restaurant and has good quality sushi as it tasted pretty fresh to me. I can't recall of what my friends got so I'm sorry that I am unable to add what their order was in the photos. However, I ordered the popcorn shrimp tempura over a spicy tuna roll, and it was pretty tasty! I'm always on a hunt for a sushi place and I definitely think that this is a solid option if you're in the Sherman Oaks area. I didn't get our waiters, but he was very helpful and approachable so we had a great experience! The parking is a little iffy. There's only a few parking spots in the front of the restaurant and the side and it's on a main street near the 101 freeway is quite busy! We went during a more mellow time at around 8 PM on a Tuesday evening and I still had to circle around for a parking spot. I wouldn't let that deter you from trying this place. I'm sure there are other available parking options. read more

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Picked up to go. Everything was fresh and delicious. Customer service is always great and everything is on time.

Great customer service. Their fish is fresh and fair prices . I love the big fish ! Isis was wonderful !! read more

The Big Fish Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Sherman Oaks, California

So good. The service was amazing, super warm and welcoming like they were actually happy we showed up. The sushi was insanely fresh and delicious. I'm still thinking about the lemon salmon sushi witchcraft magic not on the menu yet. And the happy hour menu? Wild. Like someone made a typo but in our favor. Such a good deal it almost feels illegal (but let's not tell anyone). The vibe was perfect. Chill but nice. Music not too loud, lighting just right. And I found parking right outside like the universe was on my side. Already planning my next visit. read more

The Big Fish Sushi - Magical special salmon Sushi (show them this pic and ask for 17 of them trust me) - Sushi Bars Near Me - Sherman Oaks, California

This place is great, we keep coming back. The rolls are delicious. Also recommend short ribs . read more

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Lively new spot ! This was my our first time going to the restaurant since they opened. It's casual but still classy. We liked the vibe! Great for a date. We loved the special rolls (got the Big Fish and Tuna Lovers and would get them again) and a few sushis. We were really impressed with the Lemom Zest Salmon sushi !! Can't wait to go back and get it again. Our server Ben was fun and quick and made great recommendations. read more

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Among the best sushi place This place has the best sushi I highly recommend it. The staff are very understanding and courteous. I really enjoy the atmosphere too read more

The Big Fish Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Sherman Oaks, California

Family sushi vibes Good quality good price good happy hour menu Ben is a great server and made sure to be attent to our food orders. I also love ordering to go here!! read more

I loved my first experience with this place. Great service and food. I got the ramen and a roll. Well worth the price. Will definitely patronize Big Fish again. read more

Shocked this place got such high ratings... went for the first time today based on all the positive reviews and I can't believe anyone enjoys coming here. I would be embarrassed to recommend this establishment. Their sushi rolls are inconsistent in size and taste, and TINY for the price point. One of items I ordered was the Philadelphia Roll, and can I just tell you that 2 of the 8 rolls didn't even have cream cheese in them. Also we didn't get wasabi or ginger. Aren't these a given for sushi/sashimi orders? I think the only roll I enjoyed was the Lemon Tail Roll - a unique item I haven't seen at other establishments. Other than that our other items were forgettable and nothing to rave about. Honestly, I would never bother coming back here. For a bill of $80+ for 5 items and feeling unfulfilled and unsatisfied, it's a one and done for us. read more

Our order was taken promptly and then the waiter, Ben, came over and was funny and very quick with quips and jokes. You suggested an item that none of us would've ever tried and he said try it. I'll like it and we did. It was delicious. I loved looking at the fish prints on the walls and the decorations all through the restaurant spacious sitting at tables. Get there for happy hour and get salmon rolls, tuna rolls, California rolls, & others for $8.00. The rest of the food items are very reasonably priced. We even tried the crème brûlée. It was so good. Ask Ben for suggestions read more

So initially I thought this was going to be a five star review. But then the wheels came off. We went in for happy hour and the service and ambiance is great. Looks sleek and modern. But they only have three types of fish. The Whole Foods across the street has more variety. Then like a heard of locust so many children descended like a plaque of the ancient world. It took 15 minutes in a 15 top restaurant to get our bill. They only had one waiter for the whole place. The ahi nachos are good though. So come at own risk. Or if you really like small children kicking your seat and screaming while you eat. read more

The Big Fish Sushi - Ahi nachos are the best thing on the menu. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Sherman Oaks, California

GREAT neighborhood sushi spot with a TERRIFIC happy hour! Cozy, little spot on Riverside Drive in Sherman Oaks, The Big Fish was a pleasant surprise. Arrived during their Happy Hour and found great prices on REALLY GOOD food! LOVED the Shrimp and the spicy, garlic edamame!! The "burrito" was really good - - we had ours with spicy tuna instead of fake crab (just ask for it - it's not on the menu!). EVERYONE who works there is LOVELY and kind!! Will go back for more yumminess!!!! read more

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Delicious! I've never had calamari sushi. It was the perfect blend of crunch and zesty texture. I also tried the octopus balls and they were my favorite. This place is a must try read more

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What an amazing place to enjoy life! The ambiance is poppy, vibrant and very well lit! The service is absolutely amazing shoutout to Ben who made our experience such a pleasant moment. Thank you so much friend! This sushi is super delicious as far as distinct and tasty! Muchas gracias friends thank you to all the team!!! read more

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We live in the neighborhood and are happy to welcome a great new sushi place! My husband and I came in on a Saturday evening and had a really good time. Isis was our server and she set a really good time by offering suggestions and recommendations of a few of her favorites. We started with the shrimp and veg tempura and it was perfect. Exactly the right amount of breading and oil. We had a feeling we were in for more good things to come. Chicken karage with spicy mayo was very good. The spicy tuna on crispy rice is an excellent preparation and the ratio for fish to rice is spot on. 5 portions are typical but they gave us 6 so we didn't have to "fight" over who got the last piece. Albacore with crispy i onions completed the starters and it was also very good. Everything is extremely fresh and well balanced. We followed up with assorted nigiri and a tuna roll and everything was really great. We finished with their house made crème brûlée and seared eel for dessert and it really hit the spot. Love that their menu has a huge selection of rolls, some poke bowls, ramen and lots of great starters. Next time we will try the short ribs Isis recommended and the ramen along with more rolls. Washed down with a couple of beers and we left very happy and satisfied. We will most definitely be back and are happy to have a great new place in the neighborhood! Service was excellent and the price point very fair and reasonable. read more

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The customer service here is amazing! I am a regular and I feel like a queen every time I go back! Not noisy at all! You can catch up with work or friends, whichever you like. Food comes out fast, no wait at all! Always fresh and delicious! Thanks Ben + others! read more

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Happened to be walking past this spot and decided to give it a try. Best decision I made tonight. Service was extraordinary and the food was even better. Check out the crispy rice appetizer. The lemon tail roll was also great. Most folks don't know this place is there so it's very quiet and cozy. But I'm certain that won't last once the word gets around about the food. Will visit again. read more

The Big Fish Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Sherman Oaks, California

My first time here and I'll be back. I had the bento box with teriyaki salmon and the crunch roll. It came with miso soup, salad, rice and an egg roll. The salmon was cooked well, a little on the smaller side but it's a bento box. The egg roll was ok but what was really great was the crunch roll. Best one I've ever had, the miso soup was hot and delicious, everything was served fresh, my waitress Isis, was friendly, helpful, and all around wonderful. The atmosphere is nice and I saw someone order short ribs! They came out sizzling on a plate and smelled amazing. I will be back to try that! The only downside is parking can be a little difficult but I'm Happy to find this new place:) read more

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I didn't enjoy the food or the service. I went with my 2 kids. One who is a toddler. I asked the kitchen and waitress if they can put the chicken on a chop stick so my kid could eat it and they refused. So I did it myself. Then I asked for 1 small spoon of rice, they gave me a whole plate of rice that had to be thrown away. Mind you I had to pay for that plate of rice. read more

This is an update review. We rated this place five stars last December. We have been here several times, and it continues to be five stars. We had oysters, fish and chips, jalapeno bomb, the big fish roll, and beef ribs. We love this place, the staff, the food, and the ambience. Isis and Ben took great care of us, and are two favorite chefs continue to be so friendly. Has chef John would say, " enjoy" read more

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Wow wow wow. How have I driven past this so many a time and never noticed this hidden gem?! Friends and I were searching for sushi happy hours as seems we've already tried them all, and this came up. I noted the plethora of 5 star reviews and had to give it a try. Sooo glad I did!! We came during happy hour and it was mostly empty, which was nice as service was very quick. The server was so nice; she poured our sake for us and warned us to get our order in quickly before a large group was arriving. Everything was so yummy! My fave was the lemon-tail roll, which isn't on happy hour. It was so refreshing. The basic cut rolls and skinny burrito on happy hour were all good. The ahi tuna poke nachos had a lot more nachos than tuna, so I wouldn't get it again. Cute place, not huge but just enough room. read more

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The only reason I can't recommend this place more is because I want to keep it all for myself. My partner and I visit at least once a month if not more because the quality is incredible, service is top tier, and the ambience is so lovely here. It's a small shop but the cozy but modern vibe with very unique touches means I see a new cute piece of decor every time I visit. They have great deals for happy hour and the food always tastes quality. Their house made green tea and draft Sapporo are our favorite drinks. We can't recommend the karage chicken, baked salmon roll and the crunch roll are our go-to's. It may seem on the pricier side but it's so worth it and I absolutely love this restaurant. read more

Delicious! Cute spot with amazing food. Must try the Mexi-Cali roll. Fish tastes so fresh!

This is my new favorite restaurant. Each bite was a perfect bite. Seriously was amazing, so fresh and soooo good! The service and vibe was amazing as well. Very clean and was super cute inside! Will be here weekly moving forward to satisfy my sushi tooth! AHHHHMAZING!!! read more

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This place is a GEM! The sushi is so fresh and the flavors are perfect! The service is the second best thing here. The owners and servers are knowledgeable and so friendly. This place is a must try. Get the Langostino roll and the spicy tuna crunchy roll. Doesn't compare to any other places around! read more

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The fish is very fresh, the service is friendly (Ben!) and top-notch (even when it was crazy busy) and the rolls were very creative and YUM! Highly recommend the tuna nachos -- so good!!! Prices are also very fair. Can't wait to go back. read more

I was looking for a new sushi spot (you can tell when old favorites start going through the motions) and The Big Fish is right on the money. We had the Caterpillar roll, crunch roll, and baked salmon roll, all very good. The baked salmon roll was actually one of the best I've ever had - perfect temperature. Interior of the restaurant has a nice vibe, and friendly folks work there. Pricewise this might be slightly higher (for some of the rolls) than other places, but you can taste the difference. This is in a part of town I hadn't been to in years and the location is in a "blink and you'll miss it" strip mall at Riverside and Coldwater Canyon...so thanks to Yelp's new restaurant email and all of the other reviews: this is a sushi place worth visiting! read more

The Big Fish Sushi - Nice interior with a lot of natural light - Sushi Bars Near Me - Sherman Oaks, California

Great sushi place owned by Mexicans. Proud of these people! The sushi is fresh and affordable. Great atmosphere. I order food here at least once a week and they are consistently good. read more

Ben and Raul are my favorites! I would come here every night if that meant getting to see them. Plus the good food is a bonus

We had a work dinner here last night and I was pleasantly surprised with the quality of the food and the quick service for a larger group. For a Saturday night it wasn't too busy yet it was raining outside and the parking is difficult to find to be honest; only street or behind but you can't enter through the back and have to walk around. My only complaint and reason for the 4/5 stars is because all of the food was extremely salty! The fried rice (shrimp and the chicken), the miso soup, and several other items. I didn't add any soy sauce luckily. The ambiance is awesome here, great for a date night. I would definitely come back to try more rolls. read more

The Big Fish Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Sherman Oaks, California

Amazing attentive service! The rolls are to die for! Ambience is very nice: music is nice and not too loud. Happy hour from 5 PM to 7 PM Lunchtime specials! Definitely coming back. The goal is to try every roll menu. read more

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Found them on yelp and my family of four wanted to try something new... My youngest is picky and my oldest is adventurous.. safe to say we found a new spot! Great quality and easygoing for my young one.... although she did end up loving their raman noodles and she ate her daddy's dinner! read more

Owner Isis is serving up great sushi in Sherman Oaks for a great value. Quality was solid and service was great. Will return for sure!!!

My boyfriend and I walked 3 miles from our house on a Friday evening to get there, so you can imagine we were famished. We started our meal with Sake, Sapporo, and Asahi. We ordered, Albacore Sashimi with crispy onions, Poke Nachos, and popcorn Shrimp on a Spicy Tuna Roll. All were quite delicious. Our waitress was very attentive. She was efficient and took time to answer our questions. The atmosphere was relaxing and cozy with nice decor. This is one of our new favorite spots. read more