Pretty pricy. Food is some what above average. Great service since it's a small family restaurant.

The sushi is absolutely delicious and beautiful, and the restaurant is so cute and charming. The woman making the sushi rolls does a wonderful job, is very nice and warm, and the food is so fresh. The only thing I would say negative is that they need more staff. The restaurant was full of people and everyone was waiting on their food, but the woman making the sushi was clearly moving as fast as she could while still beautifully crafting the food. I just feel like she needs some help to keep up with the demand. read more

This spot is a gem. From the street it doesn't look like much. Pleasant surprise when you enter from a small outdoor patio with a fountain to mask the street noise from Grand ave. Dog Friendly on the patio! Food was fresh , reasonable price and good. Service was friendly and quick. The waiter knew what he was doing. This spot is worth a try if your looking for a casual spot. Not fancy . read more

I have a lot of food allergies and they were extremely accommodating! The service was slightly slow but they were personable and friendly! The food was delicious and I would definitely come again! read more

I went here after looking at the great reviews on yelp, but was sorely disappointed. Not only was the service extremely slow and the atmosphere very strange, but the food wasn't even good. Very disappointed. read more

It's good. Staff was great, even spent 10 minutes trying to get the outdoor heater lit (which they did) but the sushi is middle of the road. Rice wasnt sticky and the rolls had a tendency to fall apart. That said, enjoyed my meal, everything was tasty and the staff was excellent, attentive and knowledgable. If in Arroyo, Grande and looking for sushi I'd give the recommend anything. read more

hands down...the best sushi experience i have ever had !!! a must try for any sushi lover !!! read more

Umi Sushi Pacifica - Panorama Roll. Amazing!!! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Grover Beach, California

Wow. What a gem for those who like real good sushi. Small and cozy, the staff are keen and accommodating. The food is well made and presented well. The sashimi is very high quality. read more

Umi Sushi Pacifica - Sashimi 15 pc. New Zealand snapper! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Grover Beach, California

Had their dinner bento box, was very pleased. The sushi is very good, and fresh. Teriyaki is a little different than other places but very good, liked the carrots in it. A little pricey though. read more

First off their sushi is HUGE!!! Each piece of sashimi we ordered was about 3 times the size of a normal one. Also we ordered a few special rolls and they came out to be almost the size of my fist! Food was good, service was "fair", so that's why I give it 4 stars. Also, the sushi chef was FEMALE! Which I've never seen, so that was different and cool to see actually :) read more

Really the best food full stop in AG. Every thing is beautifully fresh and expertly Prepared.

Delicious rolls. The spicy tuna is my fav. I usually come here with my family. They all like the food here, and the wait time is usually pretty short. Everything seems freshly made, fresh veggies. Of all the sushi places on the central coast, this is one of the better places ive been to. Reasonable prices for sushi. read more

I really don't understand how this place got 4.5 stars. Service was sooo slow & kept forgetting stuff , the sushi itself was not good, rolls falling apart and slivers of fish for the price it was not worth it! read more

This sushi place rocks. Stopped by for lunch on Saturday while waiting for our car windows to be tinted next door at Velocity Tint. Ordered the Panorama, Sashimi Salad, Hot-aki, and Coho Loco. The flavors and textures were terrific, especially in the Panorama and the Sashimi Salad. But our favorite was probably the Hot-aki. The flavor of the albacore tuna was spot on. Will definitely be coming back for another visit! And the service was terrific. read more

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Amazing sushi!!! Always a few extra pieces and their unagi is the best I've ever eaten. It's served with crispy thin garlic slices and a berry reduction sauce. Heavenly! read more

Best sushi we have ever had. Get off the dunes and treat your woman to this for going riding with you. read more

Umi Sushi Pacifica - Executive fish sticks and coho loco in the background. Tasted as good as it looks. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Grover Beach, California

Great sushi and very friendly staff. They were super accommodating toward my friend with a gluten intolerance. Five stars for sure!

Ohhhh so yum! Food was excellent and service was Devine! Thank you Saab for going above and beyond! Cheers!

My wife and I were visiting Arroyo Grande for a weekend getaway and we decided to try out Pacific Umi Sushi, primarily based on the Yelp reviews (thank you fellow Yelpers!). We had the Sushi roll "No Name #3" and the special on the back of the menu Choose 3 Items, etc etc - we chose Sushi, Sashimi and Gyoza. The sushi and sashimi were divine but No Name #3 was soooo good, flavorful and crunchy (it had tiny little carrot sticks in it!) that my wife and I fought over it a little. The service was attentive and on top of our needs - we had one gentleman who was our main server but there was a second server that stopped by to refill our waters and check in with us. It was great to see a team dedicated to excellent customer service for all the customers, regardless of "whose" customers they were. The food was 5 star, the atmosphere was 3 stars due to a faint fishy smell (that's the last thing you want in a sushi restaurant - fresh fish doesn't smell fishy, old fish does...) but we had no trouble with the quality of the food and the service was definitely 5 star so 4 stars overall! read more

I lived in AG for 6 years and saw this place a ton but never stopped by, what a bummer! The outside really doesn't do it justice because it looks kind of blocked off but once you get inside it's really cool. They have a great patio area with a fountain that just feels nice to sit in. Great selection of Sushi and while i forgot what I ordered I remember it was very good. My wife and I are looking forward to getting back here soon! read more

Good. Not your typical sushi place. Unique rolls. They also have abalone and blue fin. Kind of small portions for my liking. Also they might try to charge u for water bc they add cucumber and lenon without asking. Cant b sure tho caus we caught it b4 they bought the check. read more

Been coming here since they debut back in 1998!! I actually was one of their first customers. They have always met my expectations and is definitely my Favorite Sushi place!! You definitely pay for Quality food! read more

First time here. Food was fresh. Server was prompt and attentive. I loved the atmosphere. It was quaint and cozy. Will definitely be back when I come back this way. read more

I've eaten sushi in every sushi restaurant on the Central Coast and Umi's is, by far, the best. The fish is always fresh--driven up from LA every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday--and the owner and staff are great! A family owned business in the area for 17 years. read more

Was not sure about eating here from the look of it outside. But once you step inside, its very nice and intimately quaint. Service and food are excellent! My only complaint is the long wait for the food. We ordered No Name roll #1, Coho Loco, & Teriyaki chicken for the kids. They do give you free appetizer while you wait. I would definitely come back. read more

It makes me really sad to give this place a bad review. I used to frequent this place, it had been a while since I had been back. I was not impressed, the quality has gone way down. They used to have the best gyoza and teriyaki. The gyoza was terrible, there was corn in it which did not go at all. I had to force myself to eat a whole piece. The chicken teriyaki had no flavor. I didn't think that was possible. Also asked for well done chicken and the chicken was definitely not well done. My friend said her sushi was good. So this might be a place to go exclusively for sushi. The service was decent. I will definitely not be back. There are so many other places on the central coast that have kept their quality up through the years. read more

Amazing .... Out of town guests looking for the right sushi restaurant!! BINGO this place is excellent !

The food is always great here! It is such a peaceful place to enjoy a meal.

Outstanding service wonderful food. That must for was wonderful the staff was wonderful the sushi was out of this world very fresh and very clean I would recommend that you stop by just to see the place very private and intimate read more

Service was extremely slow. There were six patrons when we sat and ordered and we waited for 40 min. Before we received our order. To me, the fish was little to warm and had a little to much of the fishy taste to it. They were kind enough to waive the fee on my 10 piece but definitely not a four star. Sorry. read more

Service was soooo slow. Three other patrons came to the counter and cancelled tbeir orders.one lady making all the orders and trying to train a young man. Took 45 mins to get our order. Fish was not fresh, kinda warm and fishy tasting. As we told the waiter kindly, his reply was " oh really becuase we take pride in our quality" Will not go back. read more

Randomly chose this place after a visit to the Guadalupe Dunes County park. What a find! Tiny little place. Excellent, fresh fish. Generous portions. Surprise oyster on the plate with both sushi and sashimi combos. Come with an empty stomach and be prepared to be dazzled. Will definitely be coming back here. read more

I love this place. Our waiter was funny and very helpful and the food delicious. We enjoyed the tempura and chicken teriyaki combo plate as well as the no name sushi #2. But our fave is the fried ice cream. Yum! We will definitely be back! :-) read more

My favorite is the Tempura & Udon with California Roll. UMI is the best Sushi and the best restaurant in Grover Beach. A very long time favorite of us locals. I have been a customer of UMI for the past 25 years. A nice place to bring your friends for a comfortable & peaceful lunch or dinner. read more

Tiny little place, so I didn't really feel like I could NOT talk to the folks, even though I wasn't really into it. Quality was OK, but I've had better. I'd rate it 2nd place for sushi in the 5-cities. read more

Always a great time sitting at the bar. Great presentation. Great service. Great price. All around the hidden Gem of the Central Coast.

Consistently awesome sushi and charming staff. I am always amazed at how fresh everything is. The decor doesn't impress, but the food is so good you won't care. I leave with a big silly grin on my face every time I eat here--if you are a sushi lover, this place is a treat. read more

We have been coming to Umi for years. fresh fish, sushi is yummy, not heavy sauces, great relaxing atmosphere and a great selection of beer and sake. Young and the crew are friendly and accommodating. Best sushi! Fresh! read more

I've been going here since they opened and here's why: Cleanliness, delicious food, good variety, accommodating and KIND owners and staff. A super fantastic family owned and run restaurant. Don't judge a book by the cover although I personally love this funky little hideaway. I've heard people say they take too long here, well guess what...the fish is fresh and everything is prepared when it's ordered. I've been to all the other sushi places and half of them make my stomach turn at the thought of what I may be eating...not here!! And the noise level isn't an issue, you can actually hear your company talking. They also do "TO GO" orders and I'm pretty sure they cater, I think. Sit at the bar and watch the owner create her masterpieces, sit inside, in the covered patio or outside with the heaters (my favorite place). It's great for the family, date night or eating by yourself. read more

Delicious...slow your roll is beautiful. Love the bentonite boxes . Popcorntime chicken a must, teriyaki beef and chicken butter like goodness. Great plum sake homemade desserts loved the atmosphere all around great spot for lunch or dinner. read more