This place is incredible in food, service, and atmosphere. Such amazing quality fish and delicious dishes.
My favorite was their hand rolls and the hirame usuzukuri (like a carpaccio). Even their green tea was made well, not bitter at all - so smooth. I dont think you could get anything wrong here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
DEMEIRJONEZ
This is our 1st visit As a family we went there because a loved one passed away and he loved sushi I came from Columbus mississippi to celebrate the life of our beloved family member. We also had taking yum yum there were 8 of us the place is not big so it was nice that we were accommodated
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Evelyn Shiomi
Not sure why they charge so much when the fish is mediocre at best. Ordered 3 dishes and it took ~40 minutes for each one to come out, which was ridiculous. Very loud inside too. Would not recommend this restaurant.
Quite simply some of the best sushi you will find in the Bay. When normally good Japanese restaurants break the bank, the quality for the price here is unmatched. With only a handful of seats within, make sure to call ahead to guarantee a spot. Also a perfect date-night spot, 10/10 would recommend.
Fresh and delicious!! Great varieties of tuna cuts and creative combinations. Limited seating but definitely worth the visit.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alana Albright
Some of the freshest sushi I have ever had. Great service as well.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mustafa Kaghazwala
Having been to Japan; this place feels incredibly authentic with unique flavor profiles that actually (blasphemously) supersede sushi I had there. This place is a gem, and itâs almost outrageous that doesnât have a Michelin Star. Iâm an honest reviewer and donât rate places highly to be polite. 5/5!
Beautiful space! Very kind staff and amazing food đ
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Pimwipa Palahong
Best sushi rolls in Berkeley!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kwanrudee Uttapa
Best way to end 2025! Iâve been to Thai Table many times and always loved the food, so when I found out Butterfish has the same owner, I had to try itâand wow, best sushi in town.
We came with a group of 8 to celebrate the last day of the year. The restaurant is beautifully decorated, and the staff was so welcoming and accommodating. Our waitress, Pui, was super sweet and gave us amazing menu recommendations.
Everything was fresh, flavorful, and absolutely delicious. I canât believe I waited this long to come here.
Canât wait to come back again. Thank you, Butterfish, for making our celebration special and helping us welcome 2026!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
pimprapha soithong
Amazing service, incredibly fresh fish, and delicious food and drinks. We ordered a lot of items and everything was outstanding, not a single miss. Came here to celebrate an early New Year with friends and had the best time. Canât wait to come back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Koala Bear
Serving food in visibly moldy tableware is a serious health risk. Mold exposure can be dangerous and potentially carcinogenic, and this situation should never happen in a restaurant. What makes this worse is that the staff and manager were clearly aware of the problem, yet showed no intention of taking responsibility or improving the situation.
Our meal was served in a wooden bento box that was clearly moldy, with visible mold that had already penetrated deep into the wood. Unfortunately, the food was placed on top of the box, so we did not see the mold until after we had finished eating.
When we brought this to the staffâs attention, the responses were shocking. The waitress simply said, âOh wow, thatâs mold,â and walked away without taking any action.
We then informed another waitress, who reacted by saying, âThatâs gross, itâs really mold. Iâll go ask inside.â She went inside, came back out, and then completely ignored us. There was no follow-up, no explanation, and no resolution.
Eventually, we informed a male staff who turned out to be the manager/owner of this restaurant. Instead of apologizing or addressing the issue, he blamed us, asking why we didnât tell him before we ate. This response was unacceptable. The moldy container was covered under the food, making it impossible for us to notice beforehand.
If you think the food there was tasty, perhaps it was from the flavor of unknown contamination added, very likely out of their awareness. Diners should be very cautious. No meal is worth risking your health by consuming mold or food served in unsanitary conditions.
Quite possibly the best. Sushi. In the East bay.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sushi
$95 per person for some wack sushi is crazy.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 3
This place is incredible in food, service, and atmosphere. Such amazing quality fish and delicious dishes.
My favorite was their hand rolls and the hirame usuzukuri (like a carpaccio). Even their green tea was made well, not bitter at all - so smooth. I dont think you could get anything wrong here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is our 1st visit As a family we went there because a loved one passed away and he loved sushi I came from Columbus mississippi to celebrate the life of our beloved family member. We also had taking yum yum there were 8 of us the place is not big so it was nice that we were accommodated
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Not sure why they charge so much when the fish is mediocre at best. Ordered 3 dishes and it took ~40 minutes for each one to come out, which was ridiculous. Very loud inside too. Would not recommend this restaurant.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 2
Nicole is amazing đ€©
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Nigiri Set
Quite simply some of the best sushi you will find in the Bay. When normally good Japanese restaurants break the bank, the quality for the price here is unmatched. With only a handful of seats within, make sure to call ahead to guarantee a spot. Also a perfect date-night spot, 10/10 would recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Winter Yuzu Roll, Buritoro Yellow Tail Belly
Fresh and delicious!! Great varieties of tuna cuts and creative combinations. Limited seating but definitely worth the visit.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Some of the freshest sushi I have ever had. Great service as well.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Having been to Japan; this place feels incredibly authentic with unique flavor profiles that actually (blasphemously) supersede sushi I had there. This place is a gem, and itâs almost outrageous that doesnât have a Michelin Star. Iâm an honest reviewer and donât rate places highly to be polite. 5/5!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Beautiful space! Very kind staff and amazing food đ
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best sushi rolls in Berkeley!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best way to end 2025! Iâve been to Thai Table many times and always loved the food, so when I found out Butterfish has the same owner, I had to try itâand wow, best sushi in town.
We came with a group of 8 to celebrate the last day of the year. The restaurant is beautifully decorated, and the staff was so welcoming and accommodating. Our waitress, Pui, was super sweet and gave us amazing menu recommendations.
Everything was fresh, flavorful, and absolutely delicious. I canât believe I waited this long to come here.
Canât wait to come back again. Thank you, Butterfish, for making our celebration special and helping us welcome 2026!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing service, incredibly fresh fish, and delicious food and drinks. We ordered a lot of items and everything was outstanding, not a single miss. Came here to celebrate an early New Year with friends and had the best time. Canât wait to come back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Serving food in visibly moldy tableware is a serious health risk. Mold exposure can be dangerous and potentially carcinogenic, and this situation should never happen in a restaurant. What makes this worse is that the staff and manager were clearly aware of the problem, yet showed no intention of taking responsibility or improving the situation.
Our meal was served in a wooden bento box that was clearly moldy, with visible mold that had already penetrated deep into the wood. Unfortunately, the food was placed on top of the box, so we did not see the mold until after we had finished eating.
When we brought this to the staffâs attention, the responses were shocking.
The waitress simply said, âOh wow, thatâs mold,â and walked away without taking any action.
We then informed another waitress, who reacted by saying, âThatâs gross, itâs really mold. Iâll go ask inside.â She went inside, came back out, and then completely ignored us. There was no follow-up, no explanation, and no resolution.
Eventually, we informed a male staff who turned out to be the manager/owner of this restaurant. Instead of apologizing or addressing the issue, he blamed us, asking why we didnât tell him before we ate. This response was unacceptable. The moldy container was covered under the food, making it impossible for us to notice beforehand.
If you think the food there was tasty, perhaps it was from the flavor of unknown contamination added, very likely out of their awareness. Diners should be very cautious. No meal is worth risking your health by consuming mold or food served in unsanitary conditions.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
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