Sushi | Bar Charleston

Name: Sushi | Bar Charleston
Address: 158 Church St, Charleston, South Carolina, 29401, US
Telephone: (843) 608-9977
Price range: $$
Rating: 5

$$$$ • Sushi Bars, Japanese, Cocktail Bar

Hours:
158 Church St, Charleston
(843) 608-9977

Menu Reserve

About Sushi | Bar Charleston

Sushi | Bar Charleston offers an intimate 18-course omakase experience in a 12-seat room around the chefs' counter. The experience lasts about two hours and feels special without being stuffy. Every bite is amazing, intentional, and beautifully presented with top of the line ingredients. The chefs are incredible, detail-oriented, and rotate presenting each course, explaining them and keeping it interactive and fun. Standout courses include a bright lemon bite, an indulgent truffle bite, the Wagyu, and the temaki toro tartare. The house cucumbers served as a palate cleanser are also noted.

The staff is friendly, knowledgeable, and provides five-star hospitality. A sommelier guides guests through spectacular wine pairings, a Japanese whiskey experience, or sake options. The ambiance is intimate, though some guests found the techno music and dark drapes unappealing. A half-hour wait before the first bite was noted by one reviewer, while others found the pacing seamless. The experience is a splurge, costing approximately $265 to $350+ per person, and is highly recommended for a special occasion or date night. A 20% tip is included. Reservations are essential and should be made at least 30 days in advance. While some guests encountered minor service hiccups, the overwhelming consensus is that it provides a unique, unforgettable, and memorable dining experience.