10 Best Sushi Bars in Santa Cruz

“I am so glad we tried this delicious restaurant. We were hesitant because we already had favorite sushi bar, but I think this might be our new go to, especially for a quick dine in meal or takeout. My parents, who are not easily impressed, said the fish rolls were fresh and delicious. I was so excited by all of the vegan options I hardly knew what to choose, but all three vegan rolls that I shared with my family were excellent. Everyone was very welcoming and friendly. The space is tiny, so it isn't ideal for a big group or a fancy date, but it was clean and inviting.

Vegetarian options: They have rolls with vegan fish and cream cheese as well as more traditional vegetable based options.“

“We stopped in on October 11 during happy hour. Being from Michigan, we did not know what to expect. Our daughter, now an Aptos resident, said this was her favorite place for sushi. We could see why! The flavors and variety of items were excellent. Best of all was our server Isabell. She was great; friendly, attentive and knowledgeable about the menu. Great food, great service. Thank you.“

“First time here with the new management. There are lots of interesting rolls, but nothing sounded like my mood right then, so I described what I wanted and they made an exquisite custom roll for me. There was so much that my lunch companion (who ordered a very fresh & delicious salmon sashimi) got to share in the bounty and was equally pleased. The miso soup was also excellent. The chalk walls make for a fun atmosphere. The server and owner were great. We will be back soon!“

“Hands down, best place I've ever been to get sushi! I always get the Salmon Lover Combo! ? at first glance, the place might not seem much but the place is clean, the service is great and the food is phenomenal! The price I think is very fair considering how great the sushi is! You can tell, they put alot of heart and work into making the sushi! Can't wait to order from them again! ?“

“Going to miss you! Take a nice break, but hope we see you soon:) thank you for a great 28 years!“

“HIDDEN GEM Best ever! So you HAVE to give this place a try! Alex was our server tonight. She was excellent. Food was amazing. Prices fantastic. Choose over Akira all day long, no wait ... reservations for party larger than 4 but sushi bar is stellar!“

“Amazing food! Friendly service! You’ve got to see the Waterfall at the bar on Friday and Saturday evenings. Sake bombs for everyone!“

“Great variety and vegetarian options seven days a week!“

“Food: excellent selection of sushi and sushi bowls if you wanted too. The sushi is plated nicely and the portions are big enough for sharing.

Service: great service fast and friendly. You order at the counter, they give you a buzzer and then you retrieve it. If you haven’t been here they do provide recommendations of what to order depending on your tastebuds.

Ambiance: the inside is small. It is shared with another business. Can’t eat inside, but they have plenty of seats and tables surrounding the building. It’s very nice to sit outside, of course when the weather is lovely.“

“Very fresh sushi and for the price it's very good! Definitely recommend coming in“