I have been a regular customer at Lighthouse for the last 3-4 years or so. I always choose Lighthouse over the other sushi places in the city because of its more authentic and higher quality sushi. The sushi has always been consistent quality, flavour, and texture- the best in the city. Over the last few years there have been several price hikes that raised the cost of the entire menu and I still continued to support Lighthouse because their sushi quality and authenticity cannot be matched.However, I have started to notice in the last few months that the quality has started to go down... and I mean waaaaayy down. It is fine to ask a premium price for a premium product, but when the product is the same as the all-you-can-eat sushi places – why would I pay more for the same thing? Specifically, the rice hasn't been properly crafted for sushi (wet, slippery, no adhesion) and a lot of the rolls seem like they are just pressed together out of desperation rather than carefully and skillfully crafted. The rolls may look okay when they are sitting on a plate, but once you go to eat them they just fall apart.I am always sure to test out my theories prior to posting a review – I know the best chefs can have a bad day and produce an irregular product. However, I have visited Lighthouse numerous times in the last 4 months or so and each and every time the quality has been very disappointing.. considering what used to come out of the Lighthouse kitchen. I am not sure if there was a change in staff or ingredients, but something has noticeably changed in the kitchen and it reflects directly in the quality of the food.Lighthouse – please reduce your prices to reflect your product, or up your product quality to reflect your asking price.Until I can confirm that the price has come down or the quality has gone back up, I will source my sushi elsewhere. Preferably, the quality gets restored to its original standard.... as it was by FAR the best sushi in the city... and I miss my quality sushi.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 5
Fung Chi Chung
Delicious, rare Japanese restaurant.As for the rolled materials...you can roll them more firmly.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Olivia Fox
Poke bowls are amazing!! Owners are so generous and kind, 10/10 recommend!
Ryley Tolman
Best experience I’ve had in town. Our go to for date night, and the worlds best Old Fashioned. It’s worth the trip just for that!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amanda Mitschke
The BEST place for Sushi in Lethbridge!! Great Staff!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Chris Cooke
Neptune Roll is amazing! Best in townKeep it up guys
Tianna Vandal
Nice service, nice clean place. Didn’t however taste like authentic Japanese cuisine. Food was alright, but could’ve got the same taste and quality at the deli or edo. Overall pretty plain but happy with the service and
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 5
Mike Hardy
Very authentic and great tasting Japanese food. Service is superb as well!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Katsu, Miso Soup
David Klaric
Food is great....decor and ambiance is lacking. Just a slight step up from a cafeteria.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Sushi and Sashimi
Jim Dejewski
Always great food and service. Don't miss it if your in Lethbridge.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tuna Sashimi and Salmon Sashimi, Roll
Yummy and fair prices. My go to spot when craving sushi!
Dan Steeves
Not only is the food high quality, it is presented in an artistic manner consistant with what you would expect from a high end restaurant.Parking: Zone 3
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tuna Sashimi and Salmon Sashimi, Miso Soup
Zenya Hendricks
This is the best sushi I’ve ever had!! I come to Lethbridge specifically to eat at Lighthouse. Their rolls and tempura are really amazing, and the selection is great! If I could give more than five stars, I would! :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lee 123
I’ve eaten in almost all Japanese restaurants in Lethbridge and I’s say they have the best tempura (also pickled ginger). The place is packed on weekends so make prior reservations. The food is top notch. Would have been a more pleasant experience for us if the server didn’t smell like cigarette smoke.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
zennie
This is the best sushi I’ve ever had!! I come to Lethbridge specifically to eat at Lighthouse. Their rolls and tempura are really amazing, and the selection is great! If I could give more than five stars, I would! :)
I have been a regular customer at Lighthouse for the last 3-4 years or so. I always choose Lighthouse over the other sushi places in the city because of its more authentic and higher quality sushi. The sushi has always been consistent quality, flavour, and texture- the best in the city. Over the last few years there have been several price hikes that raised the cost of the entire menu and I still continued to support Lighthouse because their sushi quality and authenticity cannot be matched.However, I have started to notice in the last few months that the quality has started to go down... and I mean waaaaayy down. It is fine to ask a premium price for a premium product, but when the product is the same as the all-you-can-eat sushi places – why would I pay more for the same thing? Specifically, the rice hasn't been properly crafted for sushi (wet, slippery, no adhesion) and a lot of the rolls seem like they are just pressed together out of desperation rather than carefully and skillfully crafted. The rolls may look okay when they are sitting on a plate, but once you go to eat them they just fall apart.I am always sure to test out my theories prior to posting a review – I know the best chefs can have a bad day and produce an irregular product. However, I have visited Lighthouse numerous times in the last 4 months or so and each and every time the quality has been very disappointing.. considering what used to come out of the Lighthouse kitchen. I am not sure if there was a change in staff or ingredients, but something has noticeably changed in the kitchen and it reflects directly in the quality of the food.Lighthouse – please reduce your prices to reflect your product, or up your product quality to reflect your asking price.Until I can confirm that the price has come down or the quality has gone back up, I will source my sushi elsewhere. Preferably, the quality gets restored to its original standard.... as it was by FAR the best sushi in the city... and I miss my quality sushi.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 5
Delicious, rare Japanese restaurant.As for the rolled materials...you can roll them more firmly.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Poke bowls are amazing!! Owners are so generous and kind, 10/10 recommend!
Best experience I’ve had in town. Our go to for date night, and the worlds best Old Fashioned. It’s worth the trip just for that!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The BEST place for Sushi in Lethbridge!! Great Staff!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Neptune Roll is amazing! Best in townKeep it up guys
Nice service, nice clean place. Didn’t however taste like authentic Japanese cuisine. Food was alright, but could’ve got the same taste and quality at the deli or edo. Overall pretty plain but happy with the service and
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 5
Very authentic and great tasting Japanese food. Service is superb as well!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Katsu, Miso Soup
Food is great....decor and ambiance is lacking. Just a slight step up from a cafeteria.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Sushi and Sashimi
Always great food and service. Don't miss it if your in Lethbridge.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tuna Sashimi and Salmon Sashimi, Roll
Restaurantji Recommends
Yummy and fair prices. My go to spot when craving sushi!
Not only is the food high quality, it is presented in an artistic manner consistant with what you would expect from a high end restaurant.Parking: Zone 3
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tuna Sashimi and Salmon Sashimi, Miso Soup
This is the best sushi I’ve ever had!! I come to Lethbridge specifically to eat at Lighthouse. Their rolls and tempura are really amazing, and the selection is great! If I could give more than five stars, I would! :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I’ve eaten in almost all Japanese restaurants in Lethbridge and I’s say they have the best tempura (also pickled ginger). The place is packed on weekends so make prior reservations. The food is top notch. Would have been a more pleasant experience for us if the server didn’t smell like cigarette smoke.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
This is the best sushi I’ve ever had!! I come to Lethbridge specifically to eat at Lighthouse. Their rolls and tempura are really amazing, and the selection is great! If I could give more than five stars, I would! :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5