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Live Sushi Bar
Nestled in the heart of Potrero Hill you'll find Live Sushi Bar a "come as you are", comfortable and inviting neighborhood sushi bar; serving both lunch and dinner. Come enjoy the relaxing atmosphere of our casual dining room or grab a seat at the bar and have some fun with our professional and creative sushi chefs. Live Sushi brings a fresh spin to your sushi favorites, offering unique interpretations and creative live specialties including live scallop, live uni, fresh oyster and spanish mackerel. From our specialty rolls to our authentic appetizer, there's something for everyone.
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34 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Rating Breakdown 34 reviews
5 stars
(9)
4 stars
(18)
3 stars
(5)
2 stars
(1)
1 star
(1)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(23)
- fit for foodies(14)
- good for groups(6)
- hot spot(6)
- special occasion(4)
- great for lunch(3)
Live Sushi Bar Reviews List
Review 1 for Live Sushi Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Solid Neighborhood Sushi
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We had been going to Nama and Tsunami recently as our go-to sushi restaurant recently, and decided to give Live a try. We came away very impressed. The fish is very fresh, and the seasonal sashimi plate was outstanding. I would not recommend for a special occasion or anything, but it is the best place locally at a reasonable price point."
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 2 for Live Sushi Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Live fresh shrimp, amaebi, delicious. Good combination bento boxes."
Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 3 for Live Sushi Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Freshest Sushi Ever!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I cannot rave enough about my lunch today at Live Sushi. I am a sushi/sashimi addict and have been to all the local "bests". Live Sushi is right up there with Sushi Ran in Sausalito without the pretense and the prices. Cannot wait to go back!"
Dined on 5/01/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 4 for Live Sushi Bar
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Review 5 for Live Sushi Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
My go-to for sushi. Has nightly
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"My go-to for sushi. Has nightly specials for in-season items. Will push tables together for larger groups, but restaurant is on the small side."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2002
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 6 for Live Sushi Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
My go to Sushi Bar. The
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"My go to Sushi Bar. The live scallops are phenomenol. So disappointing when they don't have them. Such a treat when they do."
Dined on 03/11/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 7 for Live Sushi Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Always fresh fish for their
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Always fresh fish for their sushi and their combinations are delicious and at a great price for all you get."
Dined on 02/21/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 8 for Live Sushi Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Sushi were fresh and very
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Sushi were fresh and very delicious! Service was okay could be better."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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Review 9 for Live Sushi Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Good for a neighborhood sushi
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Good for a neighborhood sushi bar. Fish is fresh. Bento box / combinations are good and you get a lot."
Dined on 02/10/2013
2009
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 10 for Live Sushi Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We got seated immediately
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We got seated immediately even though we we were a half hour early for our reservation. The place was getting quite full but our waitress was quite friendly and attentive. The griled squid appetizer wasn't as tasty as I remembered it. The Power Roll was lovely, Romeo and Juliet was also good, but the Family Affair Roll wasn't very exciting. We really enjoyed the flights of Earth and Wind Sake. The Black Sesame and Mango Mochis were great, the Green Tea Tiramisu was light and interesting."
Dined on 02/07/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 11 for Live Sushi Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Sushi was pretty good, service
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Sushi was pretty good, service was great, prices were slightly below average I would estimate. the Live Scallop was the best and most unique item we had --- they take a full scalloop and shell, serve the good part as nigiri (about 6 small pieces) and tempura-fry the tough parts with a dipping sauce. very tasty, very unique. the place is a bit small and you're packed close together (but not too close) so it does get noisy."
Dined on 01/25/2013
2009
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Live Sushi Bar
Based on the average of (23) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
3 out of 3 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic