24 Best Japanese Restaurants near Osprey

“Amazing food, and service was Outstanding so so so nice and kind, opened for us because we were starving and we came out full ( I think I won’t be able to eat tomorrow. Sushi was so magnificent it was so so so fresh and delicious. Thank you so so much!!!! Highly recommend!!!!“

“We went to this restaurant for my daughters birthday. She had been there previously for her husband‘s birthday, so she wanted to go back for hers. All in all the service was excellent, very attentive. I can’t say I wasn’t happy with my food because he asked my daughter if she wanted her steak medium rare that she had and he didn’t ask me if I wanted my steak on my Noodles meet them where are we are done so when it came, it was medium rare I can’t eat me to where I feel like blood in my mouth so I asked him to go back and make it well done so they actually went back and literally bought the meat to every bite that I took take it tasted like burnt grill Choco pie crispy very unhappy with my meal very dissatisfied but other than that my daughter like to hurtful my son-in-law like this food oh my granddaughter, she did not eat her food but all in all it was OK experience just not happy with my food“

“Finally! A Japanese place that serves Okonomiyaki. This is a popular dish in Japan that I grew up eating when I lived there. It provided me with a sense of nostalgia as I do not come across this as often as Takoyaki, which I also love. The interior matched the theme of the restaurant, an Izakaya. I will definitely be returning when I visit Sarasota again.“

“After a long flight, I was thrilled to find my favorite sushi spot still open. I called ahead to ensure they'd prepare my order, making them my first stop after landing. They were attentive to my timing instructions, and as always, the food and service was impeccable.“

“Wonderful experience each time we are visiting, doing such a remarkable job for a newly opened restaurant! The Staff go out of their way to please customers and are gracious to offer a welcoming dish as a treat each time you'll visit! Presentation is superb with mini LED light & Orchids flowers... Quality is fresh & good... A pleasure to have this restaurant in our neighborhood!...“

“Gave this place a try because of a friend who kept saying it's the best sushi in the area. It's quite nice. Went in on a sunday afternoon. When we got there, noone was there, and 2 other parties rolled in 20 minutes after us. If you don't want the placed packed, pick sunday rather than saturday/friday.Ginger dressing salad and miso soup came out, and they were delicious.Got us sushi combo (12 sushi nigiri and 1 tuna roll) and medusa roll. Sushi combo let us try the fish we never tried before. Didn't like all of them, but none of them had bad smell or taste. It was just a preference thing. Medusa roll was good, eel sauce they put on top was a little overbearing, but overall, still very fresh tasting roll.Udon was ordered for the kid, not crazy good (i can make it better at home) but we went there for sushi, so I won't knock a star off becaues of mediocre udon.Server (Wynn) was very nice and attentive. Price is a little on the high side, but environment and downtown location probably justifies the higher price than average.Will probably return when i crave something special.Note : parking can be a little tricky during peak time as there are limited number of spaces. Yes you can find spots for sure, but you might have to park a few minutes away if you can't find anything close.“

“Fantastic new restaurant located in Gulf gate. TJ ( the owner) is one of the nicest guys you will ever meat. Try the Happy Crab as an app! The New York sushi roll is really good! All of the Hibachi entrees are great! This place is incredible! Highly recommend!“

“All other sushi places we've been to in Sarasota have been okay at best, but we finally tried Sushi Bay and wish we had been coming here all along. Not only was our server Angga attentive, but he was very friendly and enthusiastic, something you don't often get in authentic sushi restaurants, or frankly most restaurants in Sarasota, in general. The sushi rolls were generously filled with flavorful fish, and beautifully garnished. Excellent product presentation! The atmosphere was clean, neat, and welcoming. Ambiance was classy, but comfortable. The owner even came by to greet us in a genuinely friendly demeanor, which is rare for any restaurant on a Sunday evening. Pricing was very fair, especially for currently being in an economic state of hyperinflation. Bottom line is we'll be back again soon, and regularly!“

“I’m super picky when it comes to my sushi! I ordered the Pacific roll to try it out. It was so delicious! I ordered two more! I Would highly recommend going here if you love sushi! We went so that my daughter could get a bubble drink. I also got one and love that as well!“

“Bushido Sushi SRQ is amazing. I cannot say enough wonderful things about this restaurant. Winnie and Ivy are always so welcoming, kind and helpful. The food is incredible - literally everything we've ever tried has been fantastic (and it's probably been everything they offer by now). The Gyoza and Shumai are the best I have ever had. But, don't let the word get out - I like hidden gems all to myself!“

“Place is very nice! Every Thursday they hold Smash Tournaments and it gets pretty busy. Service is great! Although it is somewhat slow compared to other places as there is only one person manning the entire operation, but the place is nice so I didnt mind the wait and it is not too long. I highly recommend it if you like anime as well! The decoration is great and they have anime running in the TV.The food is good, especially the fat boy ramen, and the coffee is great!“

“We came here on a recommendation , and it was well worth it! They have a great white board waiting list system right outside their door, with chairs so the inside does not get crowded… as the crowds are very heavy here. We waited about 15 min for a table for two. We stuck with the sushi menu and went a little crazy ordering as everything looked incredible. They also give you a marker and you can write on the menu which items you like. The quality is excellent. We truly enjoyed our experience here. I highly recommend it!“

“Best sushi I've had in a while. Service was great and catered to our pace. Started with the lobster and crab rangoons. HOLY MOLY. If that is up your alley, please order. After talking with our server, he mentioned that it is one of their employees' only jobs, and I can definitely tell it is made with love. Best rangoons I've had. As far as sushi goes... mango definitely goes on sushi! Also appreciated the presentation with the orchid on top. I enjoyed this meal so much, left feeling full and happy!!“

“Down in Sarasota for two months out of the year for the past several years and discovered this gem last year while trying out different Ramen places and it did not disappoint. This is the best I have found in Sarasota. Couldn't wait to come back to Sarasota and eat here again. Tried the black garlic and Shoyu so far this and they were excellent. Waitress with the colored hair (forgot her name) was very friendly and always has a smile did a great job. Can't wait to go back this week. Try the chili oil.“

“So so glad i gave this place another go! My first experience was not great—they emailed my notification that my order was ready and i didn’t see it until the food had been sitting for 40 min. However, now I’ve ordered and dined in multiple times since and it’s been excellent. Last time we dined in, we were seated directly next to a very noisy kid-birthday party. This struck us as very odd since it was early and there was plenty of other seating. Thankfully, the party was only there for the first 30 minutes that we were dining, so it didn’t ruin the entire experience. The food is fantastic. Fresh cut of sushi and excellent presentation. Prices are average with other sushi in the area. One of my new top faves. (If you have back/spine issues, definitely bring a seat cushion for support. The seating is very hard at many tables).“

“Best fried rice in all of Venice island. Delicious food, amazing service and great atmosphere. It’s close to everything in downtown Venice and it’s usually available without reservation. My son loves the food and the waiters are so adorable.“

“Good quantity of sushi for the price. Sushi is decent. The highlight is in the dessert though. Their thai tea & green tea ice cream are exceptionally cheap & good!!! We went back for the green tea ice cream. Better than hagendazs for half the “

“Now I get why this place was so busy on a Tuesday night. ?We ordered both from the sushi menu and the Thai menu and both were very yummy! I especially loved the volcano roll and the shrimp summer rolls. The peanut dressing that came with them was very flavorful and delicious. Will definitely be back ??“

“great atmosphere. awsome sushi . establishment goes over beond service you...hot saki good.Love boat was over top. never had bad experience here .family owend .great Local spotCALL MAKE RES. they get busy .lots great thai inspired food on menue also. some best in town highly recommended.Parking: Hillview st 300 parking spotsfor the street. they get full peak dining hrs“

“Ended up here completely by chance. We were planning on somewhere nearby but the wait was too long. Walked in about 7pm and were immediately seated. Server was busy and a bit distracted, but got it done eventually. After watching other servers, I think ours may have been new. We had the 18 piece sushi/sashimi dish and a couple of appetizers and all were very tasty. They had freshly made wasabi (not the paste) and oh wow! The serving platters were fun, but as the ice sculptures melted, they ran over and made a mess. Didnt like that much. Overall very happy and with a few tune ups could be 5 star. We'll absolutely be back.“

“This is an all-around solid restaurant. Excellent food and service, served up in a well-appointed dining room and bar. We have gone there several times during our three week vacation. We eat at the bar. The bartender, nicknamed "Golf" (pictured), is super friendly and makes great drinks, always going out of his way to delight his customers, even playing a trumpet occasionally! Every dish we tried has been excellent, with the exception of the Crab Rangoon, which we found to be just okay. We only had sushi once but it was very good. Our favorite dish is Pad Kee Mow. We take the seafood option as an addition. It is not too spicy with a wonderful blend of veggies and noodles. You can choose other additions if seafood is not your taste. An overall great experience.“

“Ahhh this restaurant is really really awesome! It isn’t an enormous place but is comfortabl! I suggest for alone people who wanna eat a delicious food, because you can seat on the “bar” and be served. If you like boba teas or special juices they also have a unit at the same building.“

“We made a reservation but the restaurant was empty at 5pm. Service was prompt. Glasses and plates were dirty. Food was good. It was the first time our kids have experienced hibachi and it was such a let down. The chef did not do anything besides cook. No interaction with us at all unlike then chef at the table next to us. We will not be returning.“

“We visited Daruma for our sons' birthday. Kenny was our chef and was amazing. Not only was our food amazing, but he put on a great show, particularly for all of the kids at the table. We go here quite a bit, but this was by far the best experience we've ever had. Please give Kenny the kudos that he deserves!“