18 Best Sushi Bars near Carmel By The Sea

“Excellent, friendly service 11/10. Good fresh rolls that came out fast. Would eat here again if I return to Carmel. Came here with a family of 6 and we sat outside at 5pm, making happy hour without a reservation. They got us in no problem. Great evening! Thanks Sushi Heaven.“

“This is a great alternative to our go-to bbq place nearby. Wish they open much later on weekends in the summer so we can spend more time at hwy 1.
Service was prompt and food was enough to fill the hunger. Chef came to check on our food which was great.“

“Akaoni is one of my favorite restaurants and serves the best sushi that I've had in California. We personally make trips to Carmel-by-the-sea just to eat here, so if you are a sushi aficionado, I genuinely think you should try squeezing in a visit. One time, I ate here prior to a big interview, and my stress just melted away.

Yes, you need a reservation to eat here because they have a limited amount of space and work to make the atmosphere peaceful and calming. I think that some folks misinterpret their directness as rudeness, but I personally feel that they are polite and provide excellent service. Our experiences here have been positive and memorable.“

“Fun sitting at the Sushi Bar! Great team, great service, and of course great food!“

“I just want to say absolutely delicious food! I usually always back myself out of ordering new things but I decided to order this noodle soup with things I thought I’d like. When the soup arrived and I tried it, it was DELICIOUS! Our appetizer of fried vegetables w/shrimp was absolutely delicious. Both sushi rolls we ordered were great! Usually California rolls can be more on the basic side and have less of an enhancing flavor but they did such a great job with the seasonings and toppings! I was very happy with my meal. We were visiting out of town and I said we had to stop by!
It does it get packed, we went about 6 o clock and we had to wait outside for seating for like 15 minutes. Then we go seated and our food came in roughly 15 minutes as well. My food didn’t come out at the same time as my partners as I had hoped, so we just waited.

Overall, the staff was friendly and most importantly the food was delicious. Would 100% recommend to family and friends!“

“Susie was very good. We got three rolls and a hand roll all were excellent. We also ended up getting two rolls to go. Sushi was served in cute sushi boats. The staff was amazing. They were having issues with their electricity that night But we’re very accommodating. Service was excellent and fast.“

“Great food! Coming from Texas, I've never had the chance to go to halal Japanese restaurant before, and this place did not disappoint. The yakisoba noodles were delicious, and the beef in both them and the hibachi we ordered was flavorful and not too tough. My favorite item was the American Dream Roll, which is a deep fried eel sushi roll. I thought both the texture and flavor of it was superb, and the Rainbow Roll was good too. Would recommend to anyone looking for a good Japanese place, and especially to Muslims that might not have had the chance to have Japanese food outside of sushi before!“

“today an amazing couple paid for our tab. We are a family of 6 trust when I say our bill was not cheap. Thank you so much and may God bless. The service is always great, the food is always on point.“

“Went here after work with some colleagues. The food and service were excellent. The selection between classic and specialty rolls didn't leave anything out - plenty of raw, baked and tempura rolls. Next time I visit Monterey I will stop here for lunch or dinner! The owners were also very kind and enthusiastic about their food and very welcoming. Great experience“

“My wife and I will be paying a visit to the Presidio in a few weeks. We have many fond memories there from 1986/1987 when I was a Polish student and she was a Czech student, both of us U.S. Army. We met there and were married in Pacific Grove on our lunch hour. In our minds it's a magical place (and a superb language school) that expanded our horizons. We're returning to the U.S. after many years overseas.“

“Friendly staff, excellent food.“

“We had a great experience here. Our server was very welcoming and kind, and she was especially attentive and patient with my 3-year old daughter. She even brought her some paper cranes, which made my daughter so happy.

The food was delicious as well. I loved the veggie udon, and the sashimi slices were generous. The sushi rolls were great too, with a good amount of fish in each one. Overall, we had a wonderful experience the atmosphere was nice, and the inside was clean and welcoming.“

“Harumi is one of my favorite sushi spots in the area. The fish is always very fresh, and you can really taste the quality of the ingredients. The portions are also very generous, so you definitely get a great value.
The White Dragon Roll is light, elegant, and beautifully presented. The flavors are perfectly balanced and the fish tastes incredibly fresh.
The Agedashi Tofu is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, served in a delicious savory broth that’s very comforting.
The Spicy Pork, Beef teriyaki and sushi Bento Box is a great choice if you’re hungry. The portion is big and comes with a nice variety of sides. The pork has a great spicy flavor and is very satisfying.
And don’t miss the Banana Tempura with Ice Cream. The warm crispy banana with cold ice cream is the perfect sweet ending.
Fresh ingredients, generous portions, and friendly service. Highly recommend!“

“Delicioso 🤤 cuando lo disfrutes con las personas adecuadas para ti 🥰🥰🥰“

“I stopped in for lunch and found the lunch pricing to be very reasonable, which the food quality may reflect to some extent. The salmon sashimi closely resembled the salmon used in the salad; given that, the salad is the safer choice. The sashimi was irregularly cut, though the fish itself was of decent quality.

The katsu was unconventional and not something I would recommend. That said, other menu items were respectable, so I’d give the restaurant the benefit of the doubt overall.

Note: Parking is unclear—using the auto body shop parking lot next door appears to be the practical option.“

“I love this place... simply the best!“

“The fish is fresh and the new rolls are a nice addition to the menu. Tommy and Esmeralda have been offering awesome promos like buy 2 get 1 free. Check em out! #sushiyoucantrust“

“exelent service and the food it's grate.“