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Sushi Roku - Santa Monica
Sushi Roku combines the finest, freshest fish from pristine waters around the globe with the kind of artistry that can only be provided by a mature sushi chef ensuring superlative traditional sushi, together with a splash of California innovation. Sushi Roku is a pioneer of contemporary sushi, incorporating diverse, non-traditional ingredients from Latin America (e.g. jalapeños) and Europe (e.g. olive oil) into its edible works of art. This unique culinary experience that bridges past and present is the result of an eagerness to embrace new ideas and a profound respect for tradition. Sushi Roku’s bold and diverse menu also offers an array of hot and cold specialty appetizers and an extensive selection of exotic entrées.
RobataBar, located behind Sushi Roku features robatayaki style skewers, tapas style sashimi dishes, and sushi.
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RobataBar, located behind Sushi Roku features robatayaki style skewers, tapas style sashimi dishes, and sushi.
94 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
Rating Breakdown 94 reviews
5 stars
(36)
4 stars
(34)
3 stars
(17)
2 stars
(5)
1 star
(2)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- fit for foodies(38)
- hot spot(34)
- special occasion(28)
- good for groups(22)
- neighborhood gem(20)
- vibrant bar scene(19)
Sushi Roku - Santa Monica Reviews List
Review 1 for Sushi Roku - Santa Monica
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Wonderful food
OpenTable Diner
Dined on 5/20/2013
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The sashimi was amazing, specialy the yellow tail and the massago. We went on a monday, so the restaurant wasn't full. The place is Nice."
Dined on 5/20/2013
Special Features: romantic, kid-friendly
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Review 2 for Sushi Roku - Santa Monica
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food was decent, but the price was not worth it. Would not go back based on price alone"
Dined on 5/08/2013
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Review 3 for Sushi Roku - Santa Monica
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
roku - SM
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"It's really loud -- a bit hard to talk with your friends.
Tasty food tho; always a reliable place."
Tasty food tho; always a reliable place."
Dined on 5/01/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, scenic view, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 4 for Sushi Roku - Santa Monica
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Very expensive
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food and service was very good, but the prices are very high."
Dined on 04/25/2013
2012
Special Features: scenic view
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Review 5 for Sushi Roku - Santa Monica
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent Santa Monica choice.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Excellent Santa Monica choice. Ben T. Was our server and did an outstanding job. He was knowledgable on menu offerings, and professionally and skillfully led us through our dinner pointing out memorable menu choices."
Dined on 04/22/2013
2003
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem
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Review 6 for Sushi Roku - Santa Monica
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
I have used open table numerous
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I have used open table numerous times. After I make my reservation I typically get a message that there are no points for 'this transaction ' Why?"
Dined on 04/22/2013
2011
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Review 7 for Sushi Roku - Santa Monica
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The Rollercoaster of The Roku
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Love the Santa Monica location on Ocean, the place is so deserted for lunch during the week that I was almost embarrassed I'd made a reservation. Food is always great here, and always very expensive ($120 for two including tip, no alcohol). Our waitress was my least favorite kind -- eager to instantly take our order, while we wanted a calm leisurely lunch. But the place was empty, so she kept coming over and kept coming over, pushing the apps. Hate that. And then of course we did order, and the place started to fill up, and she was pretty much nowhere to be found."
Dined on 04/11/2013
2004
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 8 for Sushi Roku - Santa Monica
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Our waiter Chris was fantastic!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Our waiter Chris was fantastic!"
Dined on 04/15/2013
2005
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 9 for Sushi Roku - Santa Monica
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Nice fresh sushi, well presented
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Nice fresh sushi, well presented and prepared."
Dined on 04/15/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups
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Review 10 for Sushi Roku - Santa Monica
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
We arrived ten minutes late
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We arrived ten minutes late with our reservation and we have to have our dinning outside of the restaurant, in the terrace."
Dined on 04/03/2013
2011
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 11 for Sushi Roku - Santa Monica
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
LOVE Sushi Roku. Always love
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"LOVE Sushi Roku. Always love the sushi, every item on the menu is great. Thanks!"
Dined on 04/09/2013
2010
Special Features: great for lunch
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Review 12 for Sushi Roku - Santa Monica
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellence
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Everything was great! It's rare now a days to go to a restaurant where a waitress and host/hostess provide good service. Although, we were running late they were patient and didn't act irritated/annoyed. The waitress suggested amazing food and Saki as well! I'd definitely go again!"
Dined on 03/26/2013
2013
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 13 for Sushi Roku - Santa Monica
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
I love sushi roku & robata
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I love sushi roku & robata bar!!!"
Dined on 04/03/2013
2004
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, scenic view, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 14 for Sushi Roku - Santa Monica
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
MUST HAVES: Albacore with
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"MUST HAVES: Albacore with crispy onions, baked crab handroll, truffle tempura handroll, rock shrimp tempura!! Everything is AMAZING."
Dined on 03/16/2013
2009
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 15 for Sushi Roku - Santa Monica
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The sushi is the best that
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
"The sushi is the best that is available in in LA in our experience, and we have tried a lot of sushi restaurants. Our waiter and support staff were awesome and the overall service and food experience is some of the best you can and will find in Santa Monica. Trust your servers recommendations at this restaurant as ours gave us one of the best overall food experiences we have had in the states."
Dined on 03/15/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 16 for Sushi Roku - Santa Monica
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
I have been going to Sushi
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I have been going to Sushi Roku for a number of years. It has always been one of the best sushi restaurants in Los Angeles. This meal was not of the same quality that every other meal has been. We chose the Omakase menu for lunch. Many of the dishes that came out were mediocre, very few of the dishes were amazing. And we specifically asked the server if there was Uni on the menu. My guest HATES Uni. The server emphatically stated that they never include Uni on the Omakase menu. EVER. We got a plate of three sushi pieces -- one of the three items was Uni. Sadly, I will probably be looking for other Sushi restaurants in Santa Monica now. Not sure if it was just an OFF day at Sushi Roku, or if they have gotten complacent and sloppy"
Dined on 03/05/2013
2012
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Review 17 for Sushi Roku - Santa Monica
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great place for a business lunch
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"great place for a business lunch. our server was attentive but not overbearing. the food was good and came out timely. would go again"
Dined on 02/21/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 18 for Sushi Roku - Santa Monica
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great service and tasty food.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great service and tasty food. It was hopping busy, but we were seated right away. Overall very satisfied."
Dined on 02/22/2013
2003
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, hot spot
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Review 19 for Sushi Roku - Santa Monica
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Best Sushi I ever had!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The best sushi I have ever had! The server was great- very friendly, knowledgeable, and professional. Great food!"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 20 for Sushi Roku - Santa Monica
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Excellent meal- very fresh
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Excellent meal- very fresh fish, nicely executed dishes. Loved the Katana roll, freshwater eel and salamon sushi as well as the vegetable tempura and teriyaki chicken appetizers. Expect to spend around $50 pp for a full meal."
Dined on 02/17/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 21 for Sushi Roku - Santa Monica
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The sashimi and maki were
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The sashimi and maki were amazing! We also really enjoyed the ambiance of the restaurant. I think our server was pretty busy: we waited awhile to be acknowledged and to have our order taken. Granted, he was friendly, and the food made up for the wait. We'll be back!"
Dined on 02/16/2013
2011
Special Features: romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 22 for Sushi Roku - Santa Monica
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Do not miss the Rabata Bar.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The new Rabata Bar is outstanding. The Happy Hour (5--7) prices on food are a great bargain. We loved this place."
Dined on 02/19/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, hot spot
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Review 23 for Sushi Roku - Santa Monica
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great food. Fantastic service.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great food. Fantastic service. Tight seating but fun place to eat."
Dined on 02/08/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 24 for Sushi Roku - Santa Monica
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
I was about 5 minutes late
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I was about 5 minutes late to my reservation and had called to let them know I might be a little late. When I got there they gave my table away. That already had me angry, I thought to myself that's ok cause the place looks nice. Little did I know the waiters were un-attentive and took forever to come over. Food was avg for the price I had to pay, I wasn't wowed. Probably not coming back."
Dined on 02/01/2013
2013
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 25 for Sushi Roku - Santa Monica
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
In general, not worth the
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"In general, not worth the price."
Dined on 01/26/2013
2009
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Review 26 for Sushi Roku - Santa Monica
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food is decent. Not the best
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food is decent. Not the best sushi, but not bad. Service was great."
Dined on 01/22/2013
2008
Special Features: good for groups, hot spot
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Review 27 for Sushi Roku - Santa Monica
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Not a great experience for the $$
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Dine LA menu looked good but was extremely small. Waiter was good and the staff. Tables were so squished together you could here the other people's conversations next to us. Would not recommend it. Maybe for the sushi but not a Japanese meal. For the price we paid would never go back again."
Dined on 01/23/2013
2011
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Review 28 for Sushi Roku - Santa Monica
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Great sushi and Happy Hour!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great sushi and Happy Hour! However, do not expect Open Table points if you go at Happy Hour. They cancelled my Open Table reservation once there and checked in (without telling me) because we decided to eat in the bar/lounge. No other OT restaurant has ever done this and/or not honored our visit regardless of where we dine."
Dined on 01/17/2013
2005
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Review 29 for Sushi Roku - Santa Monica
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Unfortunately the service
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
"Unfortunately the service was less than desirable. Server showed little patience for customers that have never been to establishment"
Dined on 01/20/2013
2013
Special Features: hot spot
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Sushi Roku - Santa Monica
Based on the average of (65) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
6 out of 6 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic