(813) 242-6688
1600 E 8th Ave Ste C208
Ybor City,
FL
33605
27.9611
-82.4416
Neighborhoods: Historic Ybor, Northeast
What People Are Saying About Samurai Blue Sushi & Sake Bar
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
The Scene – This cavernous, sleek space features 40-foot vaulted ceilings and exposed-brick walls. A long, tsunami-shaped sushi bar flows alongside the softly lit dining area with a sake bar in the back. Knowledgeable servers cater to an in-crowd of animated groups and whispering couples. – – The Food – Dip natsu-maki--fresh spring rolls--in spicy peanut sauce and munch on boiled, lightly salted edamame. The sashimi dinner is artistically presented with shades of fresh tuna, salmon, grouper, snapper and yellowtail. Imaginative rolls range from the Hawaiian roll with…
04/19/09
best sushi
by triolive
I celebrated a friend's birthday there on saturday. So glad she picked Samuraiblue! I love sushi! The fish was so fresh and the rolls were quite tasty. Yellowtail and uni were the best. I 've been eating there for three years now, still my favorite sushi spot. The oldsmar location is real convenient and has a clean, modern feel. Parking is much more easier.
- Pros: food & atmosphere
02/17/09
NEVER AGAIN!!! CONSUMER BEWARE!!!
by casey217
Where do I start. I made reservations this past saturday (Valentines). I knew it would be busy but my boyfriend and I love sushi and have been here before. We waited well over an hour past our reservation time. No one seemed to care. The hostesses tried their best. No manager in site. once we sat it took our server 15 - 20 minutes before she came over. She took our drink and food order all at once. We waited another 15 minutes until we got our drinks. Again no one seemed to care! Server was rather rude and very short with us but she was busy. After waiting almost an hour for our food it finally came. The rolls looked sloppy and thrown on the plate. Our tempura rolls and conch on the volcano were ice cold. Our server didn't care. We asked to speak to a manager and were told there was none, but the owner was there. We asked to see him but we were told NO!! What the f***. Absolutely the worst dining experience we have ever had. Not even close. They obviously don't care about the customer. We aren't the only ones that feel this way. I just hope more people come forward. NEVER AGAIN!!!!
- Pros: None
- Cons: Service, sushi, nobody cares about customer experience. server, manager & owner
09/18/08
Great Restaurant
by JeffGa
In town for a friends wedding and went for the bachelor dinner at Samurai. WOW!!! Very impressive. Great sushi. I eat sushi a few times a week in Atlanta, this place was one of my best meals. Fresh uni, salmon, and tuna. Order the Summer rolls. Great sake!
- Pros: great food and decor
- Cons: parking
The Details on Samurai Blue Sushi & Sake Bar
Parking:
The Centro Ybor parking garage is free for the first three hours, and only $1 for each additional hour. Or use the valet.
Know Before You Go:
Definitely ask about the desserts: They aren't listed on the menu and include sorbet served in a fruit shell.
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