I took a client here yesterday for lunch and the dining experience was just okay. I have actually been coming here for Happy hour and dinner for a few years and the food and drink as well as the service was excellent. This was actually the first time I went for lunch and I tell you it wasn't like the dinner experience at all. In fact the total opposite, I'm not sure if there is a different chef for lunch and dinner but the food we ordered was far from good. My companion order the Udon noodles and even though she was NOT from an Asian decent she did study abroad there and on her sliding scale of 1-10 one being terrible and ten being excellent she gave the noodles a solid 6. I on the other hand ordered traditional sushi pieces and a roll. Much to my surprise the only delicious piece I had was the cooked Unagi...go figure! :) The roll I ordered was made of dry and hard rice and were poorly rolled because every time I tried to dip the piece in my special wasabi/soy combo...(delicious by the way) and it would fall apart in my chopsticks on the way to the dipping tank and back to my mouth. Needless to say my sweater and napkin got more sushi that day then I did. I might go back in the evening but straight to the bar where I can keep an eye on those fools. "Bon appetite" read more

The reason I'm giving this 3 stars is because out of all the sushi places I've been to here in Houston, this one is the best so far but still just OK. Now, if this place was in CA, it would be about 2 stars. The inside decorations are decent. It does have that feel of one of those Japanese stores with the samurai words on stands in sets of 3 and Japanese fans all over the walls. Our waiter was decent. He wasn't too on top of things, but he looked fairly busy. I ordered a lunch combo that came with 4 pieces of sashimi and 6 pieces of the CA roll. The sashimi was pretty good quality and not too expensive. My buddy ordered some type of fish with curry sauce on it. He said it wasn't too good, but he still ate it. What's the deal with blasting dance music at sushi restaurants here in Houston. I will buy you a beer if you can tell me where a sushi restaurant in Houston is that doesn't have a club feel. I want a sushi place that when I walk in, I feel like I'm in Japan. I want a place that instead of transforming into a club at night, it transforms into a Gap sweatshop...I just want some authenticity!!! I'm still on the lookout for a great sushi place here in Houston and have hopes that I'll find one. read more

Really like this place. I've been there every week so far. Salmon sashimi with light soy sauce is very tasty no one can complete with. Sometime it happen I saw the hair in the food or steak with Brussels spout is completely raw they always slove the problem for me, it is normal for food businesses industry no complaint. Fried calamari sauce is the best as well. I'm going to be your Loyal customer as long as I stay in midtown area. read more

I've read a lot of food critics bash The Fish for being overpriced and having not-so-great food. However, I tend to disagree with at least one of these points. I agree that it's overpriced, but if your sushi restaurant was in the middle of Midtown, wouldn't you also take the prices up a notch? I can't even begin to imagine how expensive the real estate is in this location, so I can't blame them for charging what they do. And I really like their food, too. I love going for lunch specials and getting the Sauteed Scallops, which comes with the scallops, rice, salad, soup and tempura. Plenty of food for a lunchtime meal! And delicious too... The scallops and rice just melt in your mouth, and no meal (for me) is complete without miso soup, so this is perfect! I also enjoy their Vegetable Udon, which always has lots of yummy veggies and a great, satisfying broth to it. I've always loved udon (I'm addicted to soups of all kinds...) but The Fish basically put me in obsession mode. Now, I have udon at least once a week, if not more. And then there are their rolls: The Cheeseburger Roll, Spiro, Millenium and Lickitty Split are all very yummy! They get the amount of sauce on them just right -- nothing's too overwhelming in terms of flavor, but always seems just right to my taste buds. (And their California Rolls are good, too, especially if you're just looking for something light and easy to eat.) Their edamame is also good, and I've had a fruity martini here before (can't remember the name) that was just what a martini should be -- strong on the alcohol, smooth as it goes down. The wait staff is always very, very pleasant and attentive -- and they give you ample warning that they're closing after lunch, etc. The only time I thought someone was rude was when I called in and they informed me that the restaurant was closing for lunch -- they nearly hung up on me!!! But I've eaten in for multiple lunches and dinners, and gotten orders to go and I've never been dissatisfied with my meal. read more

Definitely one of my favorite sushi restaurants. Food & service is always great. Tons of different rolls to choose from. Have been at least 10 times and always a great read more

The Fish Restaurant & Sushi Bar - Left to right: Louisiana, shoi 2.0, & lobster. All so good! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

I've read some of the reviews on this saying that this place is appropriately overpriced. I disagree. I have less expensive, better, and more variety of sushi in Los Angeles where real-estate prices are at a premium right now. I would not go back. My food was decent. I had the miso soup (ok, but stingy on the seaweed and tofu), the hand-rolled spicy tuna (ok), the 5 piece fresh water eel (tasty), the asparagus tempura (yum, but a bit undercooked), and the watermelon flavored sake (the BEST part of my meal... might go back just for this). The worst part was that we had a large group and even though our waiter split our group into two tickets, he could not keep our orders straight and even added items to the bill that were not ours. Plus, for an earlier inconvenience, he promised the other half of our party a free appetizer only to actually charge us for it. Plus, this was a total "Sceney" place, where more people seemed to be there to be "seen" than to actually eat or drink. I have to say, I would not go back, and neither would anyone in our party. Boo hiss! read more

Just a review for happy hour On thursdays, reverse hh (not sure during normal hh times) 9-12, you can order bottomless sake for a mere $5. That's right, bottomless. Throw in $2 domestic and it's bombing time! Didn't get a chance to sample the sushi, but I did sample appetizers. I wouldn't consider their sushi "hh" because it's the same price as their regular menu, but I suppose that's the trade off for bottomless sake :D The spicy edamame was good - I think it is sauteed soybeans in some salty/spicy fried onion mix. I enjoyed it. The calamari was standard - both rings and tentacles. The crab/lobster crab puff was more like a fried wonton with ample amounts of cream cheese. Overall my main complaint would be that these portions are small for $4 hh - we went through several plates. You can always just go for the sake... but who drinks and doesn't get the munchies? Not even a caveman would! read more

I've been to The Fish several times now, for dinner and lunch, and it has quickly become my favorite sushi spot in Houston. Fish is located in that super hip area of Midtown, and I perpetually feel underdressed amongst the yuppies. Thankfully, despite its chic interior, there's a decidedly low key vibe. I haven't explored appetizers much, but the edamame, with perfectly flaky sea salt, was delightful. The miso soup is a little salty, but still enjoyable.Every roll I've tried has been fantastic - California, Spider, Spicy Salmon, Shrimp Tempura. The specialty rolls are expensive (from $11 - $13), but delicious nonetheless. My favorite is the Hot Roll (crab and avocado, topped with baked scallops), but I'd also heartily recommend the Volcano and Alaskan. I am not normally a fan of scallops, but they were cooked to perfection. It certainly isn't the cheapest sushi in town, but in my opinion, it's the best and well worth the expense. read more

Perfect food every time; great service overall; great ambience. One of my favorite restaurants.

What happened? Did I expect too much? I am from Dallas where I went to the Fish every weekend almost. I expected the same thing. It is, after all the same owners and they even share the same web site! Upon walking in, I noticed a smell of sewer. Bathroom. I don't know what, but it was stinky. I hope that isn't sewer. The fish was good, fresh but not amazing. we also had our favorite, blue crab fried rice. It was lacking in crab and a bit oily and tasteless. It is a competitive market here, in the japanese restaurant industry. The Fish in Houston needs to pick it up a few notches. read more

I liked the unique rolls they have on the menu, it's so fun and exciting to find new things for sushi, as blasphemous as it is I am sure... Best of all, they weren't "different" by just adding fried food. They were lovely and fresh by adding things like yuzu, strawberry, Asian pear, plum truffle aoli, peppered tuna.... I got "The Fish" roll and "The Millenium" along with some nigiri ... the fish was fresh and delicious! Ultimately though I appreciate the unique rolls, I think my favorite is the simple things... in this case it was some yellowtail nigiri. Lastly, I had the house salad with the yuzu vinaigrette and it was very tasty!!! Photos show the two rolls I got. read more

The Fish Restaurant & Sushi Bar - Sushi Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

I had a stroll with my dogs to this restaurant on a Friday during lunchtime. Parking is available around the corner with meters. I sat outside because the weather was inviting and the scenery isn't too shabby. I ordered the rib eye rolls appetizer and "The Fish" specialty roll. I enjoyed it but didn't 'really' like it. I'm very picky about my sushi, so I critique everything about taste. The staff friendliness and service were great though. I may be back to try sake with friends. read more

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So the Fish recently underwent renovation and changed some things up, so I figured I ought to provide an update. First of all, happy hour has changed. There is no longer a Sunday HH as we unhappily found out last night. Happy hour is now only Monday-Thursday. Secondly, the full price rolls have shrunk in size. They are the same length/number of pieces as always, but the diameter has probably halved. On the bright side, this place now has the perfect size of sushi rolls for a date - each bite is a small mouthful so you don't feel like you're stuffing your face while trying to talk to, and impress, another person. That said, the prices are ridiculously high for what you get. The layout of the restaurant itself is not too much different, but the dividing wall between the sushi bar and the table area is now gone so I wonder if this place will now be relatively loud. I didn't see too many other differences. The service was pretty good - kept my glass full, got food to us quickly, and checked on us frequently. The biggest reason for the loss of the stars is that this place is now terrible in value. I mean TERRIBLE. It's an absolute ripoff. Fish, if the roll sizes are here to stay, then you need to seriously consider dropping the price point significantly. Right now, it's very clear you're riding off your status as the only sushi joint in Midtown, and trust me, that's gonna get old FAST. read more

Dinner was just okay. There were some specialty rolls we weren't crazy about. Fav was the Nando. Waiter seemed like he was in la la land.

I finally visited The Fish and really enjoyed it. Located in midtown and very convenient to my bestie's loft, we decided to go there for a martini and some sushi. What we got was a great menu of shishimi and hot plates as well as typical rolls with great flavor. We tried the chef shishimi, blue crab fried rice, Arctic char, likity split, spider roll and washed it down with intensely shaken cold martinis. Made for a great experience. Special note: The blue crab fried rice is straight from the gods. Wow, that's the best dish ever and I highly recommend. read more

This is a fantastic sushi restaurant smack in the middle of midtown. I love the young crowds, the energy and the decor. Service has never failed me and the overall experience has always been more than pleasant. Most importantly, the food is very delicious and cheap! $2 to $2.50 per nigiri is a really good deal to me. Their spicy chopped hotate, amaebi, and tuna tartare are just as delicious as anywhere else in town but at a much lower price considering it's a hip restaurant on a weekend night out. Whether I'm here to dine or to grab drinks with buddies, this is always a great place to start a great night! read more

The KWEEN roll is by far the best!! Ask for it! It's not on the menu!!! Reverse happy hour is awesome, so is the spicy edamame and dynamite shrimp! Yummmmm read more

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This was my first time in quite a while at this location. The last time it was Blow Fish. I was impressed with the fresh and well kept decor. The menu was broad and diverse. We enjoyed edamame and Shishito (spicy peppers), then shared a plate of scallops in jalapeño sauce. My main was a Spider Hand roll and a Lobster Roll, both fresh and excellent. I felt the service and food was excellent. read more

Let me preface by informing everyone that I spent 7 years in Japan and am married to a Japanese woman... The nigiri sushi here is very hard to beat. It's better than most kuru kuru sushi shops in Japan and well as most lower end sushi shops in Japan. My wife was very impressed with the quality of not only the sushi but the rice (just enough vinegar, not tough etc) as well. Now as for the sushi rolls, well, we didn't try them. These concoctions are an American adaption of makizushi and are equivalent to the Frankenstein monster. Does that mean they are bad? No, just not very Japanese and as such, my wife won't go anywhere near them. For some very good sushi, The Fish is worth the time and money. read more

I won't lie that Fish has some DELICIOUS food. Their happy hour specials are amazing and if you throw in a Fish Martini ($9, not on hh special) it's a great after work spot. HOWEVER, I have to take off 2 stars for the just startling service we get every time we go in there. The past couple of visits my two coworkers and I (all business professionals) have had some just plain rude issues. The first time we went there together, I told the manager/dude who seated us, that I had a groupon. He said no problem, to just let the waitress know at the end of our evening. We proceed to order items, some regular rolls, some happy hour specials and have an enjoyable time together. The waitress presents us our bill ($60+) I give her the groupon, she looks at it and goes "No, this doesn't apply to happy hour". So I told her I had spoke with the manager and he never mentioned not being able to use it. She looked at me with a rather twisted face and said "No, it's happy hour, we don't take these." I asked if she could just apply it to the non-hh items we had. Again she said no and flicked the groupon onto my table. My coworkers and I were annoyed to say the least, but decided to just pay the whole bill. (I later used the groupon on Saturday lunch and it was accepted). Last night (about 1 month since the groupon issue) we decided to once again visit, because the food is good and assuming we were not going to have an issue since we were paying cash. We get there and I check in on Yelp and it notifies me that I get a free Happy Hour Appetizer for my checkin. I tell the server (after ordering my martini) and she looks at me and goes "No, you have to have 4 check-ins". I showed her my phone checkin where it asks me if I want to use the coupon now. She grabs my phone out of my hand and just walks off. Clearly, I watch where she's going and she went to the front to talk to the manager/host. She walks back and goes "Fine, the manager says to give it to you" Like she was doing me a favor. At this point my coworkers and I just assume we are going to have really good food with really poor service. Which is unfortunate because this is a great place. read more

When I first heard the name of this sushi place, I found it awkwardly pretentious. When I found out where it was located, I tried not to have any expectations. The Fish offers typical, upscale, sushi restaurant atmosphere and quality sushi for a price that matches the location, but not the sushi. I am not a big fan of the specialty rolls and have not had the other Japanese dishes, but the quality and cuts of the fish, including the salmon, tuna, toro and others, is exceptional. Also, their fish martinis are intoxicating. However, being a different kind of pretentious, I prefer not to be surrounded by douche bag yuppies... read more

Yes I am a fan. In my own opinion there is a combination of attributes that make a good restaurant. I've been to many sushi places in the city of Houston, but this one feels like home. I was there once, and the bartender remembered me and even asked if I wanted some of the same items I had the last time I was there. I like that kind of attention. I noticed that it wasn't just me. Different customers would come in and be recognized, so I appreciate that. It's a team effort as well. While sitting there reading, I was approached by different members of the staff to make sure I was taken care of. Did I mention food yet? yes the food was lovely, the rice is perfect. I'm the kind of person who likes less rice on the sushi so that you can enjoy the fish, not starch. If you're into having massive amounts of rice, this isn't your place. You should definitely come in for Happy hour, prices are great and a pretty good selection as well. all in all I really like this place. I'm headed back there right after this. read more

I've been to The Fish 3 times. The first two visits were many years ago so I can only comment on my most recent venture about a month ago. I will review The Fish according to food taste/quality, atmosphere, and service. Taste/Quality: Right off the bat let me just say that the sushi here is very nice. I certainly recommend their peppercorn tuna sashimi. It had to have been some of the best pieces of sushi I've ever had the pleasure of devouring. The set up and presentation of the sushi is spot on as well. Your plate will look very well presented and appetizing. In addition, I also enjoyed their miso soup. However, this is also some of the priciest sushi I've bought. The price of dinner between myself and my girlfriend was a little over $55 and neither of us were full. If I pay $55 I expect to be full (I'm in college lol). So the serving sizes are not flattering. Atmosphere: The Fish's interior is pleasing to the eye; very chill with a subtle air of sophistication. I would recommend that one dress up just a little bit if planning to dine here. The restaurant was relatively quiet and dimly lit with its bar stretching lengthwise along its thin frame. The atmosphere in combination with the menu suggest to me that this isn't the best place to bring children. But its a nice touch for a date. Service: The service was pretty good. Not spectacular but certainly nothing to complain about either. My waiter was friendly and pretty on point with bringing refills and helping us interpret the menu etc. *Also, there is a valet along Gray St. for about 6$ for easy access to the places along the street so finding a parking spot wasn't an issue. This isn't The Fish's valet service however.* So I would recommend The Fish. I look forward to eating there again. read more

I recently bought a groupon for here since it was voted one of the best date night places in 2011. I went with my boyfriend during Valentine's day weekend. I made reservations as requested in the groupon. I received a reminder call that same day of the reservation. :) They were able to change the time for me with no problem. The atmosphere was very intimate and romantic. We ordered the fajita, surf and turf, and godzilla rolls. Fajita was a bit bland but they had some interesting sauces on the side which were yummy! I LOVED the surf and turf roll! Very good flavors. Overall the sushi wasn't amazing but good. The calamari was crispy. I had a great lychee martini as well. Service was excellent. read more

I love The Fish. Here's the deal. It's in midtown which means it's always going to be crowded. So prepare yourself for that. To me, this is the perfect place to go on a Friday or Saturday night with a group of friends to eat for a long time while you drink. (Keyword DRINK) The sushi itself is delicious and they offer other things for those people who are creepy and don't like sushi- so you can bring anyone along. They also offer crab puffs-BIG PLUS! The sake is good and the fish has always been really fresh. I would recommend it to anyone. Did I mention Cheeseburger Roll? Or Godzilla Roll? Mmm. read more

I always always sit at the bar, Maria is the best bartender ever!! SHE WILL TAKE CARE OF YOU. Love coming here on Thursdays, it's their happy hour! Drinks and sushi is 1.50-5 dollars a roll. The selection is pretty open to choose from, even their regular menu is open to choose from with great selections and a fair price. Come early, it gets really crowded on Thursdays and there's no seats/tables left. Hint why I always sit at the bar but it's never a bad thing when you're being taken cared of by Maria. I always valet when I come simply because parking is a hassle on Thursday, you will get lucky and find a spot if you're patient, I'm not so patient so I valet, it's $8 to valet by the way! Always end you meal with some mochi ice cream, you can choose up to three flavors, it's cut in half. It's 3 pieces but they cut it in half so technically it's 6 pieces, chocolate drizzled with some strawberries. Happy eating! read more

I,simply put, Love the Crap fried rice..i can have it everyday!! Probably its my Dominican genes kicking in since we normally eat rice daily, although I truly have not had rice daily since my adolescent years. either way its delicious! The Lychee Martini (rum not vodka) *Dooo minican thing again* was fabulous. Didn't try much sushi since the rice portion was filing enough. even took some leftover home for a midnight snack. it was a Sunday evening and the place was empty. D.A.T. was our waiter and was super friendly..(yes D. A. T. Dat, he made sure to spell it for us) which worked out great since now I can give him credit for being pretty cool. Will definitely return :) read more

Very nice setup and the place instantly made me feel like I was at a clean and upscale restaurant. The sushi however, was decent. I devoured all of it but I definitely have had better and won't rush to go back. I went during the reverse happy hour, which I think is the greatest thing a restaurant can have! read more

There were ants in our sushi and they did nothing about it. Concerned about health code. Will not come back.

This is an awesome jem with delicious food and drinks. We went for the amazing happy hour and had watermelon saki, truffle fries, and lots of happy hour sushi and rolls. The service from Sara H was wonderful. She was personable, upbeat and always had a smile. I would definitely recommend this place. read more

Just went to this fabulous place for date night with my husband. I hadn't heard of them until today when we were searching for sushi restaurants that also had a full bar. I'm soooooo glad we found this place! The sushi was delicious, I recommend the club, as we liked it so much we also ordered some to go! There was this AMAZING cocktail, I think it was called the Saki-tini, it was strong, and had a perfect sweetness. I will definitely recommend and make this my go to sushi spot! read more

The Fish Restaurant & Sushi Bar - Yum - Sushi Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

I went to the Fish for a date. We got there around 7 or so and it was pretty empty inside. Then I ordered a drink but I forgot what it called. It had the word ''fish'' in it. Hmmmm that drink was really delicious !!! Then we had the blue crab fried rice and the miso cod for appetizers. Man !!! The cod was the best cod I have ever had ! It was flavorable and tender !!!!!! Try it out !!! My date said it was delicious too !! However, the blue crab fried rice was not as good ass other yelpers saying on here. I mean....it was just regular fried rice with some crab meat in it. For our entrees, we had few different kinds of sushi rolls . Well well well.......the sushi at the fish is just alright for me. Nothing special.....it is not worthy at all. But they have excellent service !!! Our waiter was very attentive and the manager was very nice also !!! I didn't look at how much my date was paying...but I think the bill was like almost 80$-100$? 3drinks ( he had 2 gin n tonic) , 2 appetizers , few sushi rolls. I think I will come back for their miso cod !!!ahhhhh so yummy !!!Btw, the bar in the corner doesn't really match the theme of the restaurant. read more

I came here for lunch and fell in love. I had heard about this place from a coworker, and decided to walk over and try it out. I was very impressed. The place is a tad hard to find if you aren't really looking for the sign, but once you find it, you won't forget it. The spicy salmon roll was fantastic, the millenia was great, and the volcano was surprising. In a good way. The fish was fresh, and not at all "fishy." The scallops in the volcano were very well prepared, and the peppercorn tuna was perfect. It isn't a cheap lunch, but when you really want to treat yourself, or you're on an expense account, it is well worth it. read more

I have been going here since they opened and do not plan to stop anytime soon. The food is always fresh and service is great. They always have off the menu rolls that are amazing. Just ask your server what the chef can put together and you will always be pleased. read more

The Fish is my favorite sushi restaurant in Houston. Chef Harold makes incredible dishes and their specials menu is constantly changing and always creative. Thursday nights they have reverse happy hour and the prices truly can't be beat. A few of my favorite dishes/sushi include the Nando roll, Shoi roll, salmon collar and the eighth wonder seafood tower (a must try!). It has a great ambiance, attentive servers and in a good location if you want to go out after dinner! read more

I heard very good things about this place. It's location is great, in the heart of midtown, and very trendy. It's a great place to see and to be seen. The decor is great and has a great ambiance. Definitely a place to go during happy hour. However, if I just want to have great sushi I would rather go somewhere else. The staff was alright, not very friendly. The hostess and our waitress had a bit of an attitude, just like they were doing a favor to us since we were in such a trendy place. The rolls we tried were we're alright, nothing special. The only item I was not impressed with was the tuna tartare, it was very bland. Overall, this would be a great place to go for a happy hour. read more

If we didn't have a $40 off Groupon I would have given 1 stars. The Tiger eye roll ($8-$9) was basically all rice, with a pinch of salmon in the middle, I guess tigers dont have big pupils? We ordered a 750ml bottle of Jumai Diagingo Sake, and we're asked if we wanted Beers with that? Did my dining partner and I look like we we're Japanese business men there to party and karaoke, or does this place cater to the just out of the frat house crowd? Given the location I can understand this mentality as it's surrounded by apartment buildings. which also makes parking a more a chore vs a typical downtown / montrose venue. given the mid-high prices, small cuts of fish, and overall vibe, if you are looking for quality sushi you can do better in Houston, if however you are looking to do sake-bombs with your bros, this might be your place. read more

The Fish Restaurant & Sushi Bar - Got Rice? Where's the FISH? - Sushi Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

My one complaint: they move very quickly! We were done eating within 45 minutes, including our appetizers! We even asked to wait to put in our sushi order so we had more time to enjoy. I know some people enjoy this fast pace, but since it was for a special occasion we wanted to chill out a bit. Other than that: Great atmosphere. Music was on point!! I ordered the shrimp-o-licious roll and the seaweed salad, while my boyfriend ordered the Katy roll and the miso soup. Both our meals were delicious! Really well made. Our sever Johnney was very attentive and refilled our drinks promptly. Just moved in on the same street as this restaurant so this will probably become a regular spot of ours! read more

I went here based on the yelp reviews looking forward to finding a new go to sushi spot...I found it pricey for the quality of food with slow service...The place is dark with loud blaring hip hop music... Their clientele are loud obnoxious 20/30 somethings... This is not surprising because of the location...We went here for date night and the atmosphere and vibes were off...half way through the meal we considered paying out and going somewhere else...If your looking for load college aged people looking for decent drinks and mediocre sushi this may be your place...If you're looking for a date and intimate dinner this is not your spot....The menu was mostly all rolls with no sushi and roll combo options....We had 2 rolls 2 drinks and an appetizer for 90 bucks which I thought was pretty pricey for a casual sushi joint...Been there done that....Will not be back... read more

This is a decent sushi place. We decided to go to this place from the yelp reviews and pictures. I like the ambiance here. When I go for sushi (or any restaurant) I like it to appear VERY clean. And this place satisfies that requirement. Was it the best sushi I ever had? No. Would I go back? Sure! We tried 6 rolls, the seaweed salad, the buffalo chicken appetizer, and the lobster puffs appetizer. The only thing we didn't care for were the buffalo chicken appetizer. The chicken had an odd flavor. The mango martini was okay too. read more