Wagyu McGuire's Japanese Sushi & Steaks

If you are overwhelmed by the waiting time of McGuire Irish pub and choose this sushi place as alternative, don’t do that. The sashimi has weird color and sushi is not fresh.

My Family and I had a pretty high strung eventual morning and we are coming in hot to have dinner tonight. And I want to state that we had literally the BEST dining experience all thanks to Starr and Mikayla! They were incredibly welcoming and accommodating to our family! They were very supportive and well informed in the ordering process by suggesting their popular dishes. And of course the food was absolutely DELICIOUS! The pork chops are my favorites. Starr and Mikayla were SUPERSTARS tonight in our eyes and turned my mother in law’s birthday into the highlight of her night! Both are Literal Angels and can guarantee a fantastic evening :^)

The food is ok but nothing special.

Oh my gosh the food is outstanding!!! Texas approved!

Went there and got the Hurricane Sushi which wasn’t listed on the menu and OMG calling it delicious doesn’t do it justice. Also had their banana roll with ice-cream dessert and I recommend to EVERYONE. Seriously if you’re in the area try this place! It also wasn’t that expensive which made it even better.

1-Star Review: Made Me Sick – Worst Sushi Experience Ever

I honestly don’t know how this place is serving sushi. I went to McGuire’s in Destin thinking I was in for a good time—it's a well-known spot, so I figured their sushi menu would at least be decent. Big mistake.

The sushi was completely bland, borderline stale, and had zero flavor. I’ve had gas station sushi that tasted better. The rice was mushy and falling apart, the fish had a weird smell, and the presentation looked like it was thrown together by someone who had never made a roll in their life. It didn’t even look appetizing—and I wish I had trusted my instincts and walked out right then.

Unfortunately, the worst part came later. Just a few hours after eating, I got extremely sick. I’m talking full-blown food poisoning. nausea, stomach cramps, chills. I had to spend the night in my hotel bathroom instead of enjoying my vacation. It completely ruined my evening and the next day. I’ve never had a reaction this bad from sushi, and I travel and eat sushi regularly. It was genuinely scary.

I get that McGuire’s is popular for their pub food, burgers, steaks, etc. but offering sushi at a place that clearly doesn’t have the proper handling, freshness, or training is a recipe for disaster (literally). If this had happened to a child or someone elderly, I honestly think it could’ve been even worse.

I almost never leave negative reviews, but this experience was bad enough that I felt like I had to speak up. If you’re looking for sushi in Destin, DO NOT go here. This isn’t a small complaint about taste—this is about basic food safety.

Sushi made me so sick! Do not come here!

A totally solid sushi experience.

Definatly under rated

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I dined at the bar-top with Alison and Melissa and the service was fantastic. They made great recommendations and really knew their menu. I highly recommend trying the sushi as it was super fresh.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Alison at the full service bar was AMAZING!! very kind, friendly and helpful. even though the sushi bar doesn't serve the house stout, she went out of her way to go get me one. thank you Alison!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Grace was absolutely phenomenal, fantastic service, recommendations and beyond kind

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Sushi

Excellent staff, attentive. Sushi fresh. Would love early bird specials during off season, locals. Mini menu from main McGuire's for non sushi interested.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Sushi, Tuna, Spicy Tuna Roll, Miso Soup

Could not have asked for better service. Sashimi was a bit pricey and it could have been cut into more bite-sized pieces. Grace, the waitress, was quite an enjoyable conversationalist.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

We had an amazing experience on our last night in Destin! Our server, Grace, was absolutely fantastic. She was incredibly friendly, sweet, and her recommendations were spot on. We especially loved the "I Gotchu" roll and the Ultimate Spicy Tuna roll—both were absolutely delicious! Grace really enhanced our dining experience with her warmth and knowledge of the menu. The Dragon Punch drink was a highlight too, served in a cool souvenir glass that added a fun touch. Overall, I would highly recommend this place for anyone craving sushi while visiting Destin!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5