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Morimoto - Napa
Morimoto's contemporary Japanese menu infuses traditional dishes with Western ingredients and preparation techniques. His seasonal and ever-changing selection of raw fish preparations will feature the freshest seafood available as well as locally grown fruits and vegetables from supporting farmers. Morimoto's signature offerings include Toro Tartare, presented in a shallow wooden tray with condiments including crème fraîche, wasabi, avocado, nori paste, chives, crispy rice, and dashi-soy. Tuna Pizza made with raw tuna, anchovy aioli, and jalapeno; Morimoto Sashimi, a terrine of seared Toro, smoked salmon, barbequed eel, tuna and Hamachi served with five different sauces in pipettes.
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507 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Rating Breakdown 507 reviews
5 stars
(269)
4 stars
(143)
3 stars
(62)
2 stars
(27)
1 star
(6)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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- good for groups(160)
- vibrant bar scene(133)
- notable wine list(113)
Morimoto - Napa Reviews List
Review 1 for Morimoto - Napa
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Off the charts good...!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We were in Napa recently for several days and had 2 dinners at Morimoto. There are many great places to eat in Napa, and to say that we went back for the 2nd night instead of several other notable restaurants that we had on our list to try....says a lot.
Incredible and knowledgeable service, the most delicious fresh sushi/sashimi I've ever had other than in New York, and so many great menu items to choose from...all again fabulous."
Incredible and knowledgeable service, the most delicious fresh sushi/sashimi I've ever had other than in New York, and so many great menu items to choose from...all again fabulous."
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, vibrant bar scene, late-night find, notable wine list, hot spot
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Review 2 for Morimoto - Napa
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
AMAZING!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Our experience at Morimoto - Napa was amazing! I was extremely excited to dine in a such a well-known and talented Chef's establishment. The food, drinks, dessert, and service were all stellar. This restaurant is highly recommended!!!"
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, vibrant bar scene, notable wine list, romantic, scenic view, neighborhood gem, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 3 for Morimoto - Napa
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Creative and Casual
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Innovative Quality Food in a casual California environment. Very different in "feel" from the more formal NYC location. Very attentive service, Very high quality ingredients."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, romantic, scenic view, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 4 for Morimoto - Napa
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Good but not Great
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I had the tasting menu $160 plus wine pairings ($90). Wine was impressive, but food was more on par with "only" 1 michelin star. Service did not know what was on the tasting menu when I ordered it... doesn't seem to be a popular choice... I get the impression that most patrons go in for a 1 or 2 dish meal. Tastings were good but slow coming out of the kitchen with long periods of time where I was just sitting and waiting. When served, dishes were genereally at good temp (perhaps a little less warm than I would have liked on soup and wagyu) and generally tasted very good (not delicious). Two dishes were a little bland ... I almost added soy sauce!"
Dined on 5/08/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, late-night find, notable wine list, hot spot
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Review 5 for Morimoto - Napa
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Fun, trendy, great food, excellent service."
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, vibrant bar scene, notable wine list, hot spot
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Review 6 for Morimoto - Napa
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great dining
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We celebrated our wedding anniversary. Delicious food, great service, even two comp glasses of sparkling for been working in the wine industry. The manager showed to our table to see how everything was going. The only thing that is notbas goodbis the noise level, request for a quiter spot when making reservations."
Dined on 7/20/2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 7 for Morimoto - Napa
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
2 Thumbs up and 5 Stars
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I had recently went to a couple of high end restaurants last week and was very disappointed. My disappointment was mainly on the food. So I was a little hesitant of going in expecting high standards at Morimoto's as I felt I was let down on the last two recent experiences from other restaurants. When I walked into Morimoto's I loved the ambiance! The food was not only to die for but the presentation was beautiful and the service was excellent!!! I would definitely come back because there are many more dishes I would love to try and plus hopefully meet Mr. Morimoto himself."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, vibrant bar scene, great for brunch, romantic, late-night find, neighborhood gem, hot spot, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 8 for Morimoto - Napa
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Nice time
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I was excited to take my daughter there because I had been telling her what a great place it was..it lived up to my expectations! Yay"
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion
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Review 9 for Morimoto - Napa
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Iron Chef
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"First timer at Morimoto, and definitely will be back!"
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 10 for Morimoto - Napa
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great Food and Excellent Service
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Can't go wrong with just about any dish. The tuna pizza is an excellent choice for an appetizer. The black cod had a good sized portion, excellent texture and very flavorful; that with a side of spicy beans make for an excellent pairing. The Morimoto Chirashi was awesome. Large portion with many different types of sashimi picked by the chef. Enough to share for two people. The only setback is the noise level inside the restaurant. Highly suggest the terrace sitting outside if the weather is nice for a more quiet and intimate setting."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, vibrant bar scene, great for outdoor dining, scenic view, late-night find, neighborhood gem, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 11 for Morimoto - Napa
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Service was impeccable. Our waiter extremely knowledgable.
Food was off the chart. Order the shrimp appetizer. You will not be disappointed.
Food was off the chart. Order the shrimp appetizer. You will not be disappointed.
We wil go back again."
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, hot spot
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Review 12 for Morimoto - Napa
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Almost perfect
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"If not because they sequeezed a party of 5 to a table for 4pp. My dinner would have been perfect. Crowding space by 5 rud toursit from Germany. Even my server was showing his obvious frustration.
Table 69 is my table.
On a scale 1-10
Food - 9.
Service - 9
Location/convenience - 9
View - 9
Decor/Ambience - 9
Is a must visit for me whenever I am visiting Napa/Youngville. Nothing to complaint about Morimoto.Highly recommend. Please dont expect to be cheap. It is about the art of food and experience."
Table 69 is my table.
On a scale 1-10
Food - 9.
Service - 9
Location/convenience - 9
View - 9
Decor/Ambience - 9
Is a must visit for me whenever I am visiting Napa/Youngville. Nothing to complaint about Morimoto.Highly recommend. Please dont expect to be cheap. It is about the art of food and experience."
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 13 for Morimoto - Napa
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Iron Chef Quality, But Too Loud
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We ordered the chef's choice, which was fantastic, but incredibly expensive. It was great having the restaurant decide what to present to us. Every dish was a work of art. My dinner was the regular chef's choice, which was $120. My date had the seasonal chef's choice, which was $160. Add $80 for the sake plus tax and tip, and the final tab was well over $400. The only downside was the noise level. It is an industrial building with concrete floors and hard walls. We were seated across from each other and couldn't hear each other. I ended up moving to her side of the table just so that we could talk. It took three hours for them to serve us all the courses, and after we were finished we felt like we had not just a meal, but an experience."
Dined on 5/09/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 14 for Morimoto - Napa
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Iron Chef Morimoto in Napa
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Fantastic sushi as well as a multitude of cooked dishes with Iron Chef Morimoto signature preparations in full display. A great wine list - interesting sake list - and full bar. The sushi items are flown in from Tokyo and are among the best of the best in all the Bay Area. Make a special visit. You'll hear it is expensive and certainly you can run up a big bill if you want to but careful selection of the items can also give you an affordable result."
Dined on 5/09/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 15 for Morimoto - Napa
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Morimoto Omakase
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The Morimoto Omakase was amazing! The service for this meal was just as amazing. Three dishes that made my experience amazing was the caviar on top of fried potato, the scallops and the three pieces of steak which was one of the best tasting steaks that I have ever had and came close to Kobe beef which I had in Japan years back. Just an amazing experience with all the dishes and amazing service. Will try it again next time I return! My gracious complements to the chefs for this! Thank you."
Dined on 4/23/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, scenic view, special occasion
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Review 16 for Morimoto - Napa
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
First Iron Chef visit.....
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I have watched Morimoto perform wonders on the Iron Chef series and was very interested in visiting his Napa restaurant and sampling the cuisine that he so masterfully pulls together for the show. I was not disappointed. It was a very pleasant evening and a wonderful meal. The noise level was a bit distracting however, but i suppose when folks are having a great time they feel effusive and tend to get loud.
Great presentations and wonderful flavors. My companion had yellowfin tuna cooked at the table in a heated stone bowl! wonderful element and delicious result. I had equal enjoyment from the surf and turf which was beautiful and delicious."
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, special occasion
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Review 17 for Morimoto - Napa
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
3rd xs a charm, & the 2nd & the 1st
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"This was our third time in 3 weeks and just want get enough! Fatty Tuna is a MUST."
Dined on 5/07/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, neighborhood gem, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 18 for Morimoto - Napa
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Truly Spectacular
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Fish was cooked to perfection. Flavors were lovely. Service was excellent. Will come again."
Dined on 5/07/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, late-night find, notable wine list, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 19 for Morimoto - Napa
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
SO NOISY
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"It was incredibly noisy. I couldn't hear the server and couldn't hear my date. I would enjoyed the experience if the noise level was slightly decreased. The food was tasty but it was overshadowed by the noisy and chaos."
Dined on 5/02/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 20 for Morimoto - Napa
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
No dogs, please!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We had a wonderful dinner - cooked and sushi. Sat outdoors where we could see the river, with a slight breeze. The only distraction was someone who brought her small dog (since we were outside, technically this was ok), which barked at everything and ran around as much as pisdinle on its leash. The food, though, was spectacular!"
Dined on 5/02/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 21 for Morimoto - Napa
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Shockingly Disappointing
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The broth of the ramen soup was outstandingly good and the kimchee was good. From the chicken in the soup to the sushi to the pork chop, the predominant texture was mushy. If that is how sushi is supposed to be, I've enjoyed a lot of it otherwise by mistake. We would not return."
Dined on 4/30/2013
Special Features: scenic view
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Review 22 for Morimoto - Napa
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Dinner at morimoto
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"we had made a reservation, we were asked to wait 15-20 minutes to sit on the lovely deck. Several empty tables were open. Sat inside where it is so noisy we could not hear our conversation. An appetizer of field greens and thinly sliced fish with an excellent dressing came first. I would make this appetizer my meal. The soft shell crab roll was disappointing. Husband had the outstanding miso broth with shellfish. Son had the bowl of rice with raw fish and salmon roe. He was very pleased. I chose the rice with egg and pieces of white fish that are cooked at the table through the hot stone bowl. Very disappointing. When an entree costs over $30, I do expect to be ecstatic, especially when recommended by the staff."
Dined on 4/29/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, hot spot
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Review 23 for Morimoto - Napa
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
A little disappointed
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I always watch "American Iron Chef", and was looking forward to tasting his food.
The dressing for the salad was great, and we loved it. Unique, and tasty. However, I had a braised black cod, which was too sweet, salty. They should not put that much sauce on it. If they put half of it, you can taste the melted taste of black cod in your mouth.
Too bad.
However, I love the way the restaurant was designed. very stylish. Outstanding."
The dressing for the salad was great, and we loved it. Unique, and tasty. However, I had a braised black cod, which was too sweet, salty. They should not put that much sauce on it. If they put half of it, you can taste the melted taste of black cod in your mouth.
Too bad.
However, I love the way the restaurant was designed. very stylish. Outstanding."
Dined on 4/29/2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, notable wine list, romantic, late-night find, neighborhood gem, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 24 for Morimoto - Napa
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great restaurant, great food
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great restaurant, great food and service. Always try to eat there when in Napa"
Dined on 04/27/2013
2008
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 25 for Morimoto - Napa
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
i didn't go, so based on gf
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"i didn't go, so based on gf word of mouth"
Dined on 04/27/2013
2006
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Review 26 for Morimoto - Napa
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The whole dining experience
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The whole dining experience was a show in front of our eyes. The presentation of the all our food was quite artistic. We ordered the tono tartare, oysters, yellow tail pastrami, lobster, yellow tail cooked in stone bowl (table-side), doughnuts and s'mores dessert. While our main waiter was okay, the staff filling waters, clearing plates was more attentive. We would definitely come back. The food was exceptional."
Dined on 04/27/2013
2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, late-night find, special occasion, scenic view, hot spot
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Review 27 for Morimoto - Napa
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great place for large groups.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great place for large groups. Outside dining looked great too. The restarant is quite large, but the aervice was exceptional. Our waiter was great with knowledge of wine and food. Food was delicious!! We had a party of 7, and we were all happy with our choices. I would definitely recommend the miso glazed cod. We had the donuts and smores for desert. A gentleman from the bar sent over port for the whole group. Great place, looking forward to going back!"
Dined on 04/27/2013
2009
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, notable wine list, hot spot
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Review 28 for Morimoto - Napa
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Love the food here but this
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Love the food here but this visit the service was not what it has been in the past. We were one of only two tables outside and I think we might have been forgotten. We had to keep flagging our server down. Overall,a great meal that could have been better."
Dined on 04/24/2013
2007
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion
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Review 29 for Morimoto - Napa
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
My husband & I went for lunch.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"My husband & I went for lunch. The best deal is the lunch set. It comes with your choice of entree, miso soup or salad, sushi & vegetable tempura. I chose the beef teriyaki knowing this would not be the typical sweet, thick sauce. I also told our server I was not particularly fond of tempura so she suggested sautéed vegetables. What a delicious meal! The miso soup is house made & so is the tofu in the soup. Everything was fresh and so delicious. Every time we are in Napa we have lunch here."
Dined on 04/26/2013
2004
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 30 for Morimoto - Napa
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Creative and delicious food,
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Creative and delicious food, beautiful presentation. Would definitely recommend and will go again!"
Dined on 04/25/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 31 for Morimoto - Napa
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Very good but I have had better
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Is it over-rated? Yeah, maybe. But overall we had great time and the food was very good. But is the food memorable, probably not."
Dined on 04/23/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 32 for Morimoto - Napa
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food was pretty good ( one
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food was pretty good ( one item was great) but at a very high price. Sushi is very expensive."
Dined on 04/22/2013
2005
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Review 33 for Morimoto - Napa
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great food and awesome service.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great food and awesome service. We celebrated our anniversary there. Conversation was difficult with the noise level but overall a great place."
Dined on 04/19/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, notable wine list, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 34 for Morimoto - Napa
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
A great night out with friends
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Unique japanese cuisine. Nice location and restaurant design. I want to go back to taste some of the other items on the menu. Somewhat expensive but you do get what you pay for."
Dined on 04/21/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining
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Review 35 for Morimoto - Napa
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We enjoyed the chef's choice
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We enjoyed the chef's choice tasting menu. It was an unbelievable experience. I totally recommend it. Request to sit outside as the acoustics are horrible inside. You need to yell at the person next to you."
Dined on 04/23/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, notable wine list, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 36 for Morimoto - Napa
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
1st time for visiting this
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"1st time for visiting this restaurant, but it will not be the last. The tuna toro starter was exquisite. The sushi we had 3 or 4 combos was also the best Ive ever had. My wife had lobster entree, and I had duck duck goose. If I had a complaint, it would be that the fried rice part of that dish just did not stand out. It was good, but after everything else being so flavorful, I thought it would pack a bigger flavor punch. All in all, an outstanding meal. Thank you Morimoto."
Dined on 04/14/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, special occasion
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Review 37 for Morimoto - Napa
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Everything was excellent from
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Everything was excellent from the food to the customer service. What a wonderful dining experience."
Dined on 04/18/2013
2013
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Review 38 for Morimoto - Napa
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Unbelievably loud. My wife
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Unbelievably loud. My wife and I went on a Saturday and I could barely hear my wife, when she was right next to me. Many cackling women after their long day of wine drinking."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, notable wine list
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Review 39 for Morimoto - Napa
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Outstanding food!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food was outstanding both in taste and presentation. It was very pricey, but not surprising for an Iron Chef's restaurant."
Dined on 04/18/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 40 for Morimoto - Napa
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Mostly underwhelming. Food
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Mostly underwhelming. Food was prettier than it was tasty. Bone marrow dish was a waste of time. Tasted like greasy bread crumbs and onions. 10 hour pork belly and pork chop were great. Morimoto sashimi was ok, yellow tail "pastrami" was boring. Just felt like sushi rolled in spices. It was cured but that added nothing that I could tell to the overall flavor. King crab hot app was really good but order sauce on the side. If you don't the sauce overwhelms the crab. Duck confit fried rice needed salt and more duck."
Dined on 04/20/2013
1999
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Review 41 for Morimoto - Napa
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Too hectic to enjoy.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Nice folks, hectic restaurant. The Omakase took well more than two hours, which makes the experience unpleasant for those having it, and those watching food come by for 90 minutes before having any of their own. We'd been the Morimoto's restaurant in Philadelphia five years before, and planned a trip out of coming to this one. Overall, it was disappointing."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2013
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 42 for Morimoto - Napa
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Neighborhood place with great food
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"My husband and I were visiting Napa and found this small restaurant near our hotel. The food was excellent, and we enjoyed the ambiance (it seems to be a small neighborhood place, and not at all pretentious, which we liked). My only suggestion for improvement is that some of the servers are a bit brusque, although the hostess herself was very nice."
Dined on 04/19/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem
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Review 43 for Morimoto - Napa
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Outside was great. Inside
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
"Outside was great. Inside was horribly loud b"
Dined on 04/19/2013
2013
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Review 44 for Morimoto - Napa
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Loved everything! GREAT wait
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Loved everything! GREAT wait staff!"
Dined on 04/16/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 45 for Morimoto - Napa
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Very expensive but delicious.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Very expensive but delicious. Ambiance inside is a bit plain. Try to time lunch to coincide with sun on the outdoor tables. By 1:45, towards the end of the lunch session, all the outdoor tables were in shade. Probably best later in the season (we were there in April). The hamachi tacos were a treat. This is a 'grazing' menu with lots of temptations: large selection of sushi. Very easy to run up a substantial bill."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2007
Special Features: special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 46 for Morimoto - Napa
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We have been to this restaurant
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We have been to this restaurant for the third time in the last six months. Every time we go we try something new and EVERTHING has been delicious. We have eaten at fantastic restaurants all over the world and the food at Morimoto's is always exceptional and creative. I also have to commend the waiters. They are so well informed, make wonderful suggestions and are very attentive."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 47 for Morimoto - Napa
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent food, good service
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Excellent food, good service but very, very loud"
Dined on 04/13/2013
2007
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Review 48 for Morimoto - Napa
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
DO NOT SIT NEXT TO BAR FOR DINNER
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food & wait staff were absolutely amazing.Couple of problems: We had late reservations & were going to order omakase for dinner.We were informed by waiter that omakase stops at 9:00 which was our arrival time. He was kind enough to recreate an order for us & did a fabulous job.Unfortunately at about 10:00 when our entree arrived there was a sudden rush at the bar area & our table was close to the bar. The next thing we knew we had loud people right next to our table almost on top of us and their elbows and behinds right in our faces. So rude!! Also I was seated on the edge table right next to the bar. Waiters, bussers & even the sommelier bumped me at least 10 times. Was told we'll take care of that, but nothing was done."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2008
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 49 for Morimoto - Napa
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
If you're looking for high-quality
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"If you're looking for high-quality Japanese food with excellent presentation in the midst of a loud and energetic dining space, then Morimoto Napa is for you. It won't be cheap, but it will be fun & delicious!"
Dined on 04/13/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups
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Review 50 for Morimoto - Napa
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Any time is good for Moromoto's
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"This was our second experience at Morimoto's celebrating our twenty-seventh anniversary. The food was again fantastic, the service was great and the atmosphere was warm and inviting. We order the Rock Shrimp Tempura and Kakuni pork belly for an appetizer, it was so good. My wife had the Cod lunch set and I decided to go for Morimoto's Sashimi plate. Every dish was perfectly prepared and the Sashimi was the fresh, serve on a bed of ice of course. We'll be back with some friends next time to sample more of Morimoto's dishes."
Dined on 04/12/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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