19 Best Sushi Bars in Newport Beach

“Well worth the wait! GREAT sushi, service and quality.“

“I got the chicken bento box with green salad, potstickers, and salmon roll, and for 16$ it was amazing. Overall everything in the bento box tasted fresh, especially the sushi rolls! The bento box can definitely be enough food for 2 meal. Will be returning back, staff/owners are very nice.“

“Came here on a whim when another restaurant nearby was at capacity, and it ended up being a solid find. From the start, the service was really friendly and welcoming. We sat outside with heaters, and it was surprisingly comfortable even on a chilly December night.

We ordered:
• Soft shell crab roll
• Blue crab California roll
• Yellowtail avocado
• Jumbo shrimp & vegetable tempura
• Salmon skin salad

Standouts for me were the yellowtail avocado roll — simple, fresh, and also one of the lower-priced rolls on the menu — and the salmon skin salad, which came in generous portions and was very shareable. The tempura was light and crispy; I’d recommend ordering two portions if you want something more filling.

Overall, the food was solid across the board. Pricing skews slightly higher, likely due to the location, but portions were fair. We spent about $38 per person and left comfortably full.

A great backup plan that didn’t disappoint — I’d definitely return when in the area.“

“One of the best real EDOMAE sushi in area. I was used to be sushi chef.“

“Can’t say enough good things about this place! My wife is pregnant and needed fully cooked sushi but didn’t want anything from the baked menu, I called and talked to one of their staff members and they were so amazing and accommodating, went above and beyond and tailored something for her. When we went in to pick it up we were met with great hospitality and friendliness.

The sushi, both her special order and the raw rolls I got were FANTASTIC. The presentation matched how great each roll tasted! Highly recommend!“

“I love this place! We have been coming here for over 4 years! It’s the best sushi in town! We love the chefs and especially Grace !“

“It was absolutely delicious! My family & I love coming to Newport for the beach and wanted to try this out. The service was very nice and the owners were super sweet, it wasn't too packed, we were one of the only ones there that night besides a couple others. The sushi was very fresh and delicious!! Definitely recommend!“

“Buddha’s is my favorite place to come when I visit Newport and you can tell it’s very one’s favorite as it is always packed and busy! The servers and kitchen staff are all working hard to make you happy. Rita is our favorite server. The owner Nicole is friendly and makes you feel just like part of the family! As you can tell I love this place and think you will too.“

“Omgoodness. Fresh, tender and tasty is the only way to describe the expertly crafted sushi and WaSa Sushi & Teppan. We lucked out to have the head sushi chef create our meal. I definitely recommend the sushi instead of the rolls. The rolls were good but a little heavy on the rice while the fish and rice balance on the succulent sushi was perfect. Pricey but worth it.“

“This is an excellent choice if you are looking for casual fish options.
They feature a variety of fish options available as an entree with sides or in tacos.
They also have sushi, poke, guacamole, chips and salsa. Full bar as well.
Order at counter, get your number and they bring it out to you. Enjoy.“

“The vibe and sushi/bento box were fire 🔥 🔥🔥“

“Love the Teriyaki Steak & the Lobster Roll❤️“

“AMAZING!!! 💛 Sushi spot, beautiful people with awesome personalities! Food is DELICIOUS! Super clean restaurant. We came from Arizona and everyone was very attentive as well, price is very good compared to other spots. Will definitely be coming back! Thank you for the wonderful experience.“

“We had another wonderful dining experience at Starfish Newport! The interior has a beautiful welcoming feeling and we were seated right away. Our server Matt was friendly, professional and very attentive. We tried the signature cocktails and several apps from the extensive menu....everything was delicious! We felt very well cared for throughout the evening. Thanks Starfish Newport!“

“Small place. Reservations recommended. Pricey but fish is fresh and delicious.“

“Absolutely amazing❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ best sushi!“

“Best !!!! Ask for mikes section“

“The fish was marinated in miso and was very flavourful. Grilled to a crisp and charred for a great meal.“

“Never disappoints! Food is amazing! Always come here for special occasions and holidays. Every server and front desk are so nice and caring. They get the orders right even when it's so loud in there. Please is so clean and put together. Roberto is a great chef and Sheila was a nice server and did great job getting our food orders. Would definitely recommend coming! All locations are amazing but we like the Newport location.“