Nickel City Sushi Restaurant & Sport Bar

Awesome Thai food incongruously located in a favorite local tavern.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 3

I was planning on going there today for lunch so I looked online and their hours say that they open at 11 AM on Fridays. I arrive there at 11:30 and I walk up to the door and the sign on the door says they do not open till 12 noon and the door is locked so I wait half an hour And at 12:01 I walk up to the door it’s still locked. I look inside and there are four people sitting there eating their lunch, staring at me. I knock on the door. They don’t even say wait a minute or anything. They just stare at me and keep eating. I waved goodbye and drove away. Not sure what I’m supposed to do in this situation. So I thought I would complain with a review.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Great food, always friendly staff all at a great price.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We went back because we had a yummy meal with decent service a few days prior. The restaurant wasn’t even half full. I ordered the same thing that I had been craving. The flavor was far from wonderful, and my husband’s meal arrived with the burger half dressed (according to what the menu said it would come with.) Our server, a young girl dressed in a sweatsuit, was (I have to say it…) lazy. It took a long time to get food initially, and once food was delivered, she was nowhere to be found for quite some time. I actually had to go find our server so she could correct my husband’s order. (Sushi chef was pretty slow as well. I wonder what happens when the restaurant is actually packed.)

This is what makes the difference between a successful restaurant and a total dive… Servers need to greet you with a smile. Your order needs to be taken promptly. (I watched the couple across the aisle wait even longer than we did.) Each table needs to be checked on periodically (but not to the point of being intrusive,) and especially-a few minutes after the meal is delivered. Ask, “How is everything tasting? Did it come out as you expected? Can I get you anything else?” And fill drinks frequently. Don’t make people wonder where you are when they need something. Be visible. Make eye contact. Be available.

When you work in a restaurant, you should always be busy. There is always something to do. Check on guests, clean tables, check the bathrooms and refresh them, fold napkins and flatware, wipe down menus, check floors for garbage, refill condiments, etc. And a smile goes a very long way. You are the face of that restaurant. Dress professionally, find purpose, and smile. Treat every client like they are special, and let them know you appreciate their business.

As for the restaurant itself. Get RID of the hokey, dust collecting fake flowers by the sushi bar. It looks like they are leftover from a funeral! Every fake flower/plant in there is filthy. Replace them with real, culturally appropriate, bamboo plants, and other live leafy indoor plants instead. They improve air quality and look much better.

We might give this place another try at some point down the road but for now, it doesn’t deserve our money or time.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 2

Service: 2

Unexpectedly great thai food and an excellent daytime bartender in Rachel. Worth a stop in if you're nearby.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Pad Thai

My favorite place in pinellas to get pho hands down.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Awesome Totally

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Crab Rangoon, Fried Pickles, Boneless Chicken Wings, Appetizer Sampler

The same 5 people come here everyday and think they own the place. Then they drink and drive out of this place like no one knows. Not to mention the owner is a jerk and all the staff. What can you expect from Pinellas Park though.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Love is good neighborhood bar it is a bonus that it's connected to a Chinese food restaurant who's delicious bartenders are awesome the locals that go there all seems very welcoming

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Crab Rangoon, Sushi Jo

Not the cheapest place to eat but it does offer something for everyone. Sushi was the bomb an so was the chicken pad thai. Server was super nice ans attentive as well. Not very busy on the resturant side as well.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Sashimi, California Roll, Sushi Jo, Pad Thai

Awesome bar slash sushi place!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Sashimi, California, Tuna

An was very nice and attentive. He always somehow knew what we were needing without saying it out loud. We accidentally didn’t get the hours of operation right and they were still super nice and patient with us. 10/10 was very good and everything on the menu looked incredible. I ended up getting the Bo Kho and it was delicious. My wife got the chicken pho and that was even better. The Fried pickles were also super delicious. Would recommend!

Parking: Lots of spaces

Wheelchair accessibility: Plenty of room in the restaurant.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: House Special Bowl

Had rice with pork and chicken. Huge amount. Very good

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Boneless Chicken Wings

Delicious sushi. Sad to see all the Bills decor layed around the back room..

Laid back drinking atmosphere. Even when busy , there is an overall friendly spirit to the environment. You can order food from the restaurant to the bar and I was even able to order saki to the bar section at a very low price. The kitchen can get backed up and it may take a while for your sushi to come out. This is when they are relatively busy on the weekends. The staff is hospitable and tries their best.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 4