Sushi Roku

It's in a good location, right on Ocean Blvd and near the Santa Monica theaters and it's a nice classy looking place. But the food is expensive and just ok. It's another over-hyped LA kind of place that ok if your just looking to impress someone and are going to be ok with saying the food was just "ok" at the end of the meal.

Sushi Roku is the definition of trendy sushi. The location is great, right on Ocean Ave in Santa Monica, however the food was extremely disappointing. The sashimi wasn't as fresh as I expected, the tempura OK, and portion sizes were all very small. Everything but the atmosphere was mediocre at best, specifically the quality of the food and the service. As expected, prices were outrageous and the food was anything but authentic. If you are looking for a trendy sushi restaurant, you're better off going to Nobu in Malibu. Worst part, after already feeling ripped off when you pay your bill, parking is $7 without the tip!

Honestly, this restaurant is famous for its posh crowd and fabulous celebrities...and that is probably all it should be known for. The decor is great and the people who work there are all beautiful and fun. However, the service can be slow and the food is sub-par. It is completely over-priced for what you get. Really when you go there, you are paying for the atmosphere, not the food. Also, on really busy nights it can get very loud...to the point of not being able to hear what your date is saying across the table. I recommend sitting at the sushi bar more than a table for better service, but make sure to be friendly to your sushi chef so he doesn't forget about you! In all, you are better off at a less chic place if you want good sushi.