18 Best Sushi Bars near Carmel By The Sea

“had a great experience here. The sushi was incredibly fresh, well presented, and everything came out quickly. What really made the visit stand out, though, was Oshan. He was welcoming, attentive, and genuinely went out of his way to make sure everything was perfect. It's rare to receive service that's both professional and personable. Thanks to Oshan, this was one of the best dining experiences I've had. I'll definitely be coming back and would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for excellent sushi and outstanding customer service“

“CU Sushi is located in a cute outdoor shopping center in east Carmel. There is ample parking, making it convenient for families and friends gathering for a meal.

Situated on a corner, it's a cozy space full of diverse flavors. They offer a great mix of Japanese cuisine (sushi, nigiri, poke bowls, donburi, and curry) and Korean bibimbap.

The meals are affordable, healthy, and filling, with generous portions that are perfect for sharing or taking home. The service was excellent, and the staff was friendly and helpful!“

“I enjoyed the food very much. I loved the tuna and yellowtail rolls, and the local King salmon nigiri, something I have never had before. We were asked to sit at the sushi bar I think because there were only two of us, and the tables were four tops. I was okay with that because I liked watching the chef prepare the sushi. There is a $40 minimum per person and if you have ordered too little, you will have a menu shoved in your face asking you what else you would like. It ended up being too much food but I ate it happily because it was all tasty. Just an odd experience. Service was a little brusque, overall. But I'm glad we tried it since there are only a couple of sushi restaurants in Carmel.“

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

“Absolutely must try sushi spot. I have eaten at very fancy sushi places and this place not only beats those fancy places but it does it at such a reasonable price. All the sushi we ate was fresh and big portions. We loved it so much we went back twice on our 3-day road trip! There is an outdoor patio so we were able to bring our dog which was a plus. Also shoutout to the service, it was excellent and the waitresses were so lovely and nice. If we ever pass thru again, we are 1000% stopping by.“

“Ordered 3 sushi rolls and the chicken teriyaki entree. Food was definitely delicious and thoroughly enjoyed it. Service can be significantly improved!! Each time we had to call the server to our table if we needed something. Made it a challenge to add more meals to the order if desired.

Overall rating would have been higher if service can improve.“

“Super friendly waitress and reasonable prices. Stopped by for dinner in the quieter part of town, and the restaurant was not too busy. The ramen and sushi were good. Be careful not to pull into the car wash, since Sushi by The Bay’s lot is on the other side of their building.“

“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.“

“So I went to this place for an evening meal yesterday after seeing good reviews, and honestly, the food was amazing! I started with the miso soup.. I’ve traveled and lived in Asia and had miso everywhere (including Japan) and this was the best I’ve ever tasted, it was so rich and satisfying! I then got a mixed dish of steak, prawns, and scallops with rice and it was also so delicious! The staff are great guys, and I have to say if you’re in Monterey and looking for just great quality food cooked by extremely professional cooks who now how to make the most satisfying dishes, then go here, you won’t be disappointed.“

“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.“

“I have been eating at this establishment for years and no matter if it’s really busy or I’m going in for a takeout. their service is always awesome. They are so friendly. The food is awesome and I can’t say enough about this restaurant.“

“Friendly staff, excellent food.“

“Excellent sushi restaurant in downtown Monterey. Fresh, great service and fun atmosphere.“

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

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

“They served authentic Japanese drinks, had amazing food and service. The mango & fish sushi was unique to restaurant and was delightful. The waiter was so kind and when we had left and forgot our bags after we finished they ran outside to give it back to us!! This was a great dinner experience.“

“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.“