“We enjoyed a fresh, delicious dinner in this cozy space. There are about 5 tables that sit 2 people each and a sushi bar that fits maybe 4 people. Definitely a place for locals. This place is run by a husband and wife team. The husband makes the sushi and the wife does EVERYTHING else (takes drink and food orders, refills drinks, cleans tables and cooks everything). Patience is key, as many others have noted. All in all, my sister and I were in there for a total of an hour and fifteen minutes. Truly not bad considering it was a Friday night dinner and we were not in any hurry. When we first arrived, the wife did tell us that she couldn't help us "for a long time." We still decided to wait it out. While we dined, she actually had to turn away two parties because she would not be able to get to them for a while. Basically if you show up and there are no available tables, don't plan to wait for one. It did take about 10-15 minutes to get our drink order taken, then another 10-15 to place our food order. But once the food order was in, our food started coming out at a steady pace. The miso soup was amazing! So flavorful with a generous amount of tofu. The meals also came with salad that was fresh and included seaweed. We ordered: Gyoza- a generous 12 piece portion that came out piping hot and was very flavorful. Tempura- came with 3 tempura shrimp, green beans, onion and sweet potato. Came out hot and crispy and again, a generous portion. Salmon roll- small 6 piece portion. The salmon was fresh and buttery. So good! Combination dinner- my sister chose the beef teriyaki (amazing sauce and flavor), white rice and a Philadelphia roll (small 6 pc roll and fish was super fresh). Including our drinks, the total was $65. Customer service was really great, the wife was very cheerful, even if overwhelmed. I would return if in the area and had time for a leisurely paced dinner.“
“An oasis of deliciousness for two hungry travelers. We both had the Unagi bento, rich and suuculant on an amazing bed of delicious rice. The salad was fresh and the dressing was heavenly. Even tne pickled veg was beautifully done. My wife bought a box of green tea, mild, flavorful and a bargain. I didn't try the flan yet because it was a full meal but i am certain the quality is consistsnt and I hope to return soon to enjoy another excellent experince from Ocean Sushi Deli's fabulous menu.“
“I have enjoyed this place for quite a while now, but the fried banana ice cream prompted me to write a review. Like all of their food, the fried banana ice cream was gorgeous and stunning, full of a myriad of clean crips flavors.When I want delicious sushi I turn to sushi by the bay for the most comfortable atmosphere, prompt friendly service. And quality flavorful sushi. I always go when I’m in the mood for sushi, but, I need to remember to try their ramen when I’m in the mood for ramen because all of their noodles look authentic and delicious.Parking: Parking lot plus street space“
“The Presidio of Monterey is a active military base that also is the home of the Defense Language Institute. This base sits up on the hilltop and has some of the most spectacular views of the Monterey Bay. The Presidio has a very old history that dates back to the early Spanish settlers and Missionaries that discovered our beautiful state. This base requires visitors to check in at the designated gates with ID, etc. There's definitely plenty of interesting things to see like the Sloat Monument, part of the Berlin wall and a Russian tank from WWll . Many active duty military stationed at the Presidio consider it as paradise.“
“I recently had the pleasure of dining at the exquisite sushi and sashimi restaurant, and I must say it was an absolute delight from start to finish. The sushi and sashimi were incredibly fresh, with flavors that danced on my palate with every bite. Overall, my experience at Cristal Fish was nothing short of exceptional.“
“Craving a delicous meal that won't break the bank? Look no further. This place is a hidden gem. I tried their Yakisoba noodles and green tea ice cream.The generous serving sizes had me impressed, especially considering the reasonable prices. The Yakisoba noodles were cooked to perfection, not too oily, not too dry, just right and the seasoning was spot-on. The real showstopper was the green tea ice cream. Creamy, refreshing, and with just the right hint of matcha.And as if the food wasn't enough to leave me smiling, the service sealed the deal. From friendly greetings to engaging conversations, our server made us feel right at home.“
“I think this might've been the best sushi I've ever had. It's a small place, but we got ours to go, parked by the beach, and had a little picnic. We got 3 rolls, and they were all excellent. We'll be back next time we're in town!“
“The toro was amazing. Super fatty and fresh and it came with a homemade wasabi that really brough it all together.The other rolls were good, well above average (especially for the area). The tamago was a bit dry and overcooked.Will be back for the toro at the very least!“
“My daughter and I tried this cute little spot for lunch one day after a drive down to Big Sur and back. It was very busy (it was the week after Christmas) so the staff seemed a little harried, but the food was very good. We ordered miso soup and a couple of rolls. The rolls were as fresh as could be, and the presentation was beautiful. I should have taken a picture! And the prices were lower than we're used to in Southern California. We'll definitely return when we're in the area.“
“A small mom and pop restaurant located just off Cannery Row! Me and my friend visited yesterday for dinner after spending all day at Monterey Bay Aquarium. It wasn't busy, so we were able to be seated immediately. They have 3 TV screens playing, but the restaurant is actually fairly quiet overall (which I usually prefer bc it's better for table conversation). I ordered a dinner bento box, which comes with miso soup, rice, salad, and 2 meats. For me 2 meats, I got chicken teriyaki and a California roll (8 pcs). I really liked the miso soup and California roll! I wish I had gotten a different meat besides the chicken, but it was still pretty good overall. My friend ordered 2 sushi rolls and they were cutely decorate with mini umbrellas! When we got the check, they served us almond cookies and they were really good! Shout out to our server who was really nice and dealt with our shenanigans! The food was served fairly quickly as well, so we were happy with that. Would come back again!“
“Everytime we visit Carmel, we visit Sushi Haven. For more than 10 years, this place continues to impress us. This place has the best fresh fish, legit sushi rice and excellent service. Their rolls are creative and delishious. We have had some of the best meals of out life here.We have even eaten here twice in 1 day because it's that good. I can bring my dog to the outside patio and the atmosphere is nice. Do not miss this spot.“
“I love this place. It offers a calm, comfortable, intimate transport to Japan with food that is very traditional: simple, elegant, clean, subtle. The fish is incredible and equivalent to some of the finest no-frills high-end sushi spots in the world. Truly, this place is a gem - and to think you'd find it in Carmel, CA is pretty shocking. There's no sign on the restaurant and Google maps is just a bit off, but it's pretty obvious which restaurant it is if you just walk the street a bit. Service is quiet, methodical, and follows a structure. The environment, too is pretty quiet - so if you're looking for a boisterous sushi-roll spot with fast-paced service, rolls loaded with ingredients, etc. - this is NOT your place. I think the other reviews highlight disappointment w/the service and/or requirements for reservations. I think those patrons failed to understand why they require reservations - with fish flown in from Japan and hyper-fresh local fish, too the owners must plan in advance. I went with a friend and we both found the service kind, formal, planned, purposefully-paced, and reserved - which is spot-on culturally as well.“
“The food was amazing as always. I have been a patron for about 30 years. Everything on there menu is delicious. Only complaint this time was very slow server that did not come to the table often to replenish drinks and we did not order all the appetizers we wanted to because he took to long to come back to the table.“
“Another great dinner at Sapporo's in Monterey. Nice view of Monterey Harbor from the 2nd floor restaurant. We waited 15 minutes for a table at 6pm on Valentines Day. Ordered the steak bento. Steak, salmon, tempura, rice, miso soup and salad. Needed a to go box as I could finish everything. Busy place, great food, great views and friendly staff.“
“FoodI drove down here from the boring city of Hollister to try out the nabeyaki udon. I enjoyed a tasty hot bowl of delightful dashi-based broth with udon and seafood. The sad part was running out of that hot, delicious food.ServiceThe wait staff only cared about the initial interaction and the end of my time there, when I was finished with my food. The wait staff did not check on me during the middle portion of my meal. I go to restaurants, and I expect good service as part of the experience. Good food by itself does not mean full stars. Two stars for service are gone because they need to improve their service.AtmosphereThe restaurant is in a small strip mall. Behind the strip mall, the area looks rather run down. The strip mall itself was alright. As for the restaurant itself, it's your typical Japanese restaurant with some ink painting of Samarais hanging on one wall. There's nothing that really makes this place stand out as a "You've got to come here." In fact, from the outside it looks rather bland.“
“Cute spot, indoor and outdoor. Staff was friendly and happy to offer recs. We went Saturday night and it was busy, but we never felt overlooked. Great music playing and sushi was out of this world. We had the seared Carmel roll and Geisha roll. Both super unique and very crave-able. Spicy Garlic Edamame is not to be overlooked.“
“This is my go-to restaurant in Seaside. I always go in with what I plan to order in mind, but always check their specials board and things often change. Today, the Shio Ramen Special caught my eye and made a delightful lunch. Noodles, flavorful broth, bits of pork belly and more. Add a Japanese Craft beer and I left a happy (and full) guy).“
“This place has amazing food! The food might be the best I've ever had. The location was a couple of blocks off the main strip in Carmel. The restaurant itself was plain and had a diner feel to it but the food was top shelf. I do recommend it.“
“Love this place food always delicious and that fried rice wow best I ever had can't wait for my birthday because I'm gonna celebrate it there ?Kid-friendliness: Kid friendly and my boys love the showWheelchair accessibility: They have a elevator no worries they got it covered“
“Went here the other night and all I can say is FRESH WASABI! I had never even heard of this but my date introduced me to it...and boy what a difference from processed wasabi. Maybe all sushi places have this, idk...but I'll always remember this place for it. Definitely worth the $3. We had miso soup and a couple rolls. Amazing! Service was fast and friendly even though the place was crowded at 730pm on a Wednesday night. Super cute old house turned into a restaurant with an impressive collection of saki cups on display. Reasonably priced for sushi too. We will be back. Try the fresh wasabi!“