Blu Fish House

Oh my God if I could give this place six out of five, I would. Kali was my server and she was absolutely amazing in every category. My chef was Abraham and I’ve never felt more at home. We talked so much and completely different backgrounds. We shared so many things in common. The food was phenomenal. The atmosphere was unlike anything I’ve ever experienced. If only I could make every trip in the future, feel like my first time here I will live a happy life.

Wow! I’m genuinely impressed. This place flies in their fish fresh every single day, and you can absolutely taste the difference—it's incredible! I especially loved the yellowtail sashimi; it was melt-in-your-mouth delicious. While I was disappointed they ran out of salmon, it’s definitely on my list for next time. It's absolutely worth the money, we’ll be back for sure!

I had a pleasant dining experience at Blu Fish House. The food was delicious and the outside seating area was lovely. The portion sizes were decent, and the staff were friendly and attentive. While the prices were on the higher end, the quality of the food and service made it worth the splurge. Overall, I enjoyed my time at Blu Fish House and would recommend it to those looking for a nice meal out.

This was my second visit. The food and service were good, and the interior is very old and outdated. (but cool shark decor for kids!). The chef’s special rolls were an excellent choice among the dishes I tried. However, based on the environment, food, and presentation, I find it a bit overpriced.

Celebrated a birthday with so much good food. Lots of choices on the menu. We enjoyed lobster mac n cheese, blackened snapper, smoked salmon dip, Japanese nachos and a variety of sushi. Fabulous service and great atmosphere out on the patio.

We attend their Valentine’s dinner last night, everything was fabulous! We will definitely go back again

I sampled a wide array of seafood and fish at the Blu Fish House, and it was all obviously fresh (i.e., never frozen); however, its taste was average, and some was maybe even a little less than average, even when compared with far less expensive restaurants. The extra mileage to get fresh seafood to Northwest Arkansas may have had something to do with it. Regardless, some of it was really expensive compared with the value received. The appetizers on the other hand were really delightful! I had not expected them to be the highlight of the evening. This was my first time at this place and it is obviously extremely popular. Perhaps we visited on the wrong night or the fresh seafood and fish was close to its outer limits of freshness. Although the others around me did not comment, they ate far less than half of their seafood/fish. That is why I sampled so many dishes. Once again, perhaps it is was an off night because this place is incredibly popular.

First timer. This spot was highly recommended and the ratings seem to match. The location and vibe is excellent. You can smell the sweet seafood aroma. Inside seating is nice especially on hot XNA day. We sat outside. Our server Emma was great; super friendly and service was excellent. As for the food, stay with the sushi rolls. Emma recommended some delicious rolls and we thoroughly enjoyed. Then we got to main entrees. Don’t get the “Lobster” roll sandwich unless you want bread (and lots of it). Disappointed in this choice had I known and would have ordered more sushi rolls. Lesson for next time. Last comment: poor beer selection

Great place period ! Highly recommend their fresh seafood & sushi .. sashimi Great atmosphere so easy to hang out with great wine & sake selections

Dined in on the restaurant side and I was excited after reading the reviews. But my experience was a disappointment. Overall, I don't think I would come back primarily because of the service. We sat at the sushi bar vs the table. We waited like 10-15 minutes before we had to flag someone down to place an order. Throughout the entire time, our server just felt like he didn't want to be there. Shortly after we ordered, the food came out. Lobster Bisque - soup was great, flavorful and creamy. But I barely had any lobster Seafood Risotto - a bit dry in my opinion but overall, the flavor was great! Good amount of shrimps as well Oysters - we ordered 4 so each of us had two. The first one I had was great, the second one... I should've listened to my instincts. It looked fine but I smelled that it was a bit sour but figured it may have been from the lemon juice and continued eating it. Then the texture of that second one was off. Maryland Crab Cakes - taste was mediocre, not sure it was worth the price. Didn't taste a lot of crab Toro Avocado - nothing worth raving about. Wouldn't order this one again. Read next as I was turned off by the sushi sitting out there. One thing I noticed sitting at the sushi bar was that all the sushi the chef made, was sitting out there for at least 10 mins.... ours included. This was a huge turn off as I saw several servers running back and forth, looking at the rows of sushi and walking right past it. Possible that they are waiting for the other foods to finish, but just knowing that my sushi was sitting out for at least 10 mins didn't sit well with me. Later that night, I felt sick and ended up throwing out my entire dinner. Not sure from what, but leaning towards the oyster

The food and the service never disappoints! If you're in Bentonville, looking for fresh seafood dishes and amazing sushi rolls, this is where you want to be!

Stopped by for a birthday lunch. I had their seafood linguine and it was divine. It's packed with so much goodness! The service was fast, friendly, and memorable! Since it was my birthday, they brought out my dish with a small candle. I was surprised and touched! It's the little details and efforts that count! Oh, not pictured is the lobster bisque! It's so good! Go try!

I have been wanting to try this place and never get to it but today we did and bravo. We had blackened swordfish with pineapple coleslaw, a half bucket of big popcorn (no tails) shrimp and hush puppies. The swordfish was delicious, melt in your mouth good and well seasoned. The shrimp were a little bland, could use some seasoning in the breading. Our server was great, made some recommendations and brought us some sauces to try. This is a fish market , it is not fancy and has the look feel and aroma of a dockside market. Will be back

Great sushi! And sashimi. Their raw fish is super fresh. They fly it in daily and it shows. Rolls are also delicious. It's a casual place and the service is quick. We would come back here.

My mom and I came here for an early lunch. The place was kind of empty . We sat in the bar area and our server was really kind and helpful when deciding. I opted for sushi rolls and my mom got the 3 taco plate. everything was really yummy. The place was cool but nothing too rememberable

First time here and you definitely need to make reservations before you arrive. There's a line out the door upon arrival. Bring a sweater if you get cold easily on the fish market side the a/c is on full blast. It does smell extremely fishy when you arrive; however, keep in mind the food is delicious. The sushi rolls were good overall. I wish the lobster roll was with warm meat instead of cold; however, the lobster has a lot of flavor from the butter. Ask for the special of the day as it's worth trying! Ask for a drink menu if you would like something other than water or soda.

While its exterior may be deceiving, the food is fabulous! Both sushi, sashimi and traditional cooked fare are great! Service is excellent. They have an outdoor seating area for warmer weather too. They were able to accommodate our party of twelve perfectly. Casual, clean, seafood restaurant ambiance! Try it, you'll be impressed!

Came here a month ago, so let's see what I even remember. Got the taco trio, and it was all real good, but the fish and chicken tacos tore immediately when I tried to pick them up, so I had to just use a fork. The steak was a little tough, so I think more sauce would've helped the dryness. Even still, like I said - pretty good food. Also got the crab hushpuppies for appetizer. Crisp, and the sauce was amazing n tangy, but only order this if you have more people. I was solo and didn't anticipate how heavy they'd be. Also wish there'd been more crab, but not a big deal. Waiter was polite. Ambience was woody and looked like we were on a ship, but the interior is so sealed that you'll be blinded when you walk back outside.

Didn't tell me gratuity was added and I gave another 20%. I'll never eat there because I can't trust them to be honest with me

If I could give zero stars, I would. Came here on a Saturday at 1:30 PM, and the service was absolutely unacceptable. We waited 40 minutes for a single sushi roll while watching other tables, who arrived after us, get served. When we tried to leave, we were finally told they only had one sushi chef working--information they conveniently withheld until we were fed up. This place is completely disorganized and shows zero respect for their customers' time. Avoid at all costs. Reply to owner: Thank you for responding, but your account of the situation is not accurate. I expressed my deep dissatisfaction when you came to the table, but you walked away without addressing it. The sushi only came out after I tried to leave and pay for the waters. Waiting 40 minutes for one roll of sushi per person is completely unacceptable, and your only explanation was that there was one sushi chef working. That isn't an excuse--it's a failure to respect your customers' time and manage your staff properly. I'd encourage anyone reading this to look at other Yelp reviews, as it's clear I'm not the only one who's experienced this level of poor service. Instead of deflecting responsibility, I'd suggest focusing on improving your operations and customer service.

Oh dear oh dear oh dear where shall I begin? Went here for lunch and the experience was less than stellar. Was not crowded, which I thought would be a plus.....it took about 25 minutes to get a cold shrimp cocktail. While it was good, seems like this took more time than expected for a cold appetizer. Overall, this was ok, but not stellar. Onward to the entree..... Special of the day was a Parmesan encrusted red snapper. No seasoning on the fish, and no salt or pepper shakers on the table. The fish was deep fried and crumbled when it was cut into. The mushroom sauce was ice cold, as were the mashed potatoes and asparagus. I would have brought this to the attention of our server but we could not find her until we were done. She offered to "reheat the sauce", after telling us it had been made the night before. I am in shock over that still. They did give us 50% off the $38 entree, which is way overpriced. Will not be coming back.

You cannot ever go wrong here. Fresh fresh seafood perfectly presented and tasting in a super casual market and restaurant venue. Worth every penny. We visit every time we're in town.

We stopped here on a Friday at lunchtime. Basically stopped here because they had an outdoor patio with heaters. James was our waiter and very friendly and attentive. Food was ok. I think I ordered wrong. I had the seafood risotto was fine but didn't blow me away. We were the only people on the patio. Very pleasant lunch. I would love to come back and try the sushi. James said the owner flies the seafood in daily so it is fresh.

We took my mother in law here for Mother's Day and it was a great experience! We tried many different items but the best thing about it all was the freshness!!! You cannot beat how good the food is and the patio has an amazing atmosphere. Service is a little disorganized but they get the job done!

Excellent food! We will definitely go back. The service was quick and friendly. It's a nice casual place. Lots of choices on the menu.

This place is an absolute treasure, and one that takes some effort to find--during our visit in March 2023, it was surrounded by construction and very awkward to access. The parking lot felt tight, too--we got the last non-handicapped spot, but the restaurant wasn't even full inside. (There is also a large patio, but no one was there during our lunchtime, likely because it was still a bit cold out.) We had fantastic service the whole time from a young college student. For our appetizers, we had coconut shrimp and crab hush puppies, and both were incredible. Just so I don't repeat myself too much, all of the food was amazing. This is a seafood restaurant, but they can make everything tasty, including chicken. I had three tacos--chicken, fish, and shrimp. My son had fettucine alfredo without meat. My husband had fish and chips. My mother-in-law had shrimp and grits. For drinks, my husband had a couple local beers and I had a Black Apple Hibiscus Cider. My mother-in-law is local and had never been here before, and she says she'll be back. I know I definitely want to come here again when I'm in the state, too. We were at the end of a five-day visit to Arkansas and this was the best meal by far.

Good food but service was just ok. We sat outside it was hot but it was also very warm inside.

Today we visited Blu for the 3rd or 4th time. We have come to love this place as the fish is so fresh and very well cooked and presented. I hate giving 4 stars but the royal red shrimp were not "double the size of normal gulf shrimp" as presented. My ahi tuna steak was perfectly cooked but didn't cut easily as it should. A good ahi the knife should glide right through it. I loved the pineapple slaw and the dayboat scallop appetizer!! The royal reds were a bit over cooked and need cocktail sauce to help out. We have had better products here. Will definitely come back! The service was excellent and non intrusive!

Bad waitress (BW). Messed up our orders. Forgot things. Scallops were tasty but lukewarm warm thanks to BW. Blackened was only lightly seasoned but very tasty. Fried, ok but not as good as blackened. House salad with house dressing was good. Clam chowder and lobster bisque were 2.5 star. Would not order again. Watching meals at neighboring table, I would expect a 4 star experience. While ours was a 2 star we gave 3 based on our observations

Tried to negotiate this fresh food spot several times but found it very inconsistent and ultimately frustrating. If you are looking for an experience where things don't work out...look no further. For the rest of us there are far better options all around.

Unfortunately tonight was our first and will be our only experience at Blu. After doing research on social media and reviews, we decided to have a special celebratory date night here and were so excited to finally try it and made a reservation for 7:30. Sadly it turned into an extremely disappointing and underwhelming experience that cost us a pretty penny for the low quality of food and service we received. I believe our waitress' name was Jenna. I say this based on the receipt because when I first sat down and exchanged pleasantries of "how are you?" I was responded to with "Well I am really busy" which struck me as a really odd thing to say to a customer right off the bat even if it was busy. She never introduced herself so that's why I'm hoping the name on the receipt is correct. For drinks we ordered a Michelob and a Berry Blu cocktail. I started watching the time because it was taking a while and 35 minutes later they arrived to us melted and almost room temp. We were never offered water refills or asked if we wanted any more drinks the entire night. We ordered hush puppies for an appetizer, the regular lobster roll and the clusters of crab legs. Our entrees were brought out before we had ever received the appetizer and we let the other waitress who brought the food to us know that. A few minutes later Jenna comes by and immediately says "that wasn't my fault someone ran it to another table. It will be out in 3 minutes". 15 minutes later we received them extremely overcooked, they were clearly almost burnt just by looking at them. The lobster roll and crab were good but the fries were cold upon arrival. The most attentive she was all night was bringing us our check without asking if we needed anything else or how everything was tasting. I've never left a Yelp review like this before and I say all of this with 5 years of waitressing experience and 3 years of management experience. I always try to give benefit of the doubt because I know sometimes you just have off nights but I feel like a lot of the issues we faced were preventable. We still tipped (less than 10%) and we would have been honest about the food if we were asked but that never happened and by the end we were just ready to leave. We left still hungry and frustrated because we had just paid $100+ for this type of experience. I truly hope this was a bad night and that this feedback is taken up with management so they can address these issues.

Great selection of food and drinks. The service was good and our waitress was very nice. We sat outside and the ambiance was great. The food is great- some of the better sushi in NWA.

Omg it's the best sushi place in bentonville! Friendly staff and clean. Large boat is best order!

The menu is great and the food we ordered was cooked properly. The clam chowder was very good. The red snapper we ordered grilled needed some lemon. However the oysters today were delish. Parking is off the street but on a Saturday night still gets busy. I think there isn't much for air conditioning as it was quite warm inside. You can also sit outside under canopies. Our server may have been behind the power curve as service could have been better. Polite enough but waited quite a while for beer even though it was sitting right at the bar. It's still a favorite and we have come here from out of town for years. Some day I'll bring a cooler and buy some fresh fish to take home.

Absolutely loved my dinner here. I was dining alone so I sat at a small bar and the bartender was most gracious. The menu is primarily seafood and extensive. Can't wait to go back to sample the sushi. Beer was cold and the New Orleans style barbecue shrimp was divine. The sauce is a spicy butter and cream combination that clings to big, fresh, perfectly cooked shrimp. (New Orleans style is nothing like the usual tomato-based bbq sauce everywhere else.) Toasted, house-made bread helped get every bit of the goodness. The portion is an appetizer ample for sharing and perfect for my entree. The restaurant is casual with a patio option and the parking lot is a little rustic.

Great food Great service Asked waiter for recommendations and she had some ideas off the menu that were fantastic

I recently dined at Blu Fresh Fish Market for dinner, arriving around 7:30 pm. Despite the bustling crowd, we were promptly seated. The unique atmosphere, transitioning from a fresh fish market during the day, added to the charm. Our party of 3 enjoyed a delightful array of dishes, including the Live Maine Lobster Roll, Wild Gulf Peel n' Eat Shrimp, Hush Puppies, Philly Sushi Roll, and Okinawa Sushi Roll. The flavors were impeccable, and the service consistently excellent. Blu Fresh Fish Market in Bentonville is a must-try; I highly recommend it.

Food was 5 star. Snapper was delicious and the gumbo had that southern down home taste but wasn't too spicy. Good Stuff The service was a little rough, I had to get up and get my own water twice from the friendly bartender. I only saw my server to take my order, drop off the food, and then drop the check. I would still go back and try more seafood the next time I am in town!

Meagan was an amazing server. She delivered the specials with detail and her recommendations were delicious. We had the special roll and the Spoke which is the go to. Calamari as the app with some beverages to go with. My friend's orders were great as well. Thank you. The fly spinner on the table really works. Outdoor seating is chill and laid back. Go.

Went to Blu on a Saturday night and was thrilled with the food. There was about a 20 minute wait, but that's expected for good food on a weekend. We ended up sitting at the bar and the bartenders were wonderful. Attentive and good conversation when it was appropriate. Was disappointed in the size of the raw oysters and the dryness of the hush puppies, but everything else was perfect. I had the lobster roll and it was absolutely delicious. The fries were great too. We also got the shrimp Alfredo... and wow. The shrimp was so fresh and cooked to perfection, it almost melted in your mouth. I want to try everything on this menu!

Turns out I'm not the only one who has caught on to their gumbo. I was here on a cold day and I swear every table had an order of it.

Unfortunately this place has really dropped in quality, and we used to love it here! They were out of cider, the first two beers I ordered and oysters. Interior smelled like old fish. They forgot our drink order. Service was slow and it wasn't even crowded.

Food was great!! We had sushi and calamari... amazing! The vibe of the place is so nice. The lights and plants - definitely get a seat outdoors! Our lovely waitress was very sweet and friendly - thank you Hannah! The drinks are also great! Try the Sangrita!

Good meal and service; sushi presentation was a little muddled IMO but that might have been because it was takeout

Wow. From the moment we entered the patio we felt welcomed. We must have stayed 3 hours. Acoustic guitar, oysters, sushi, sake, green tea and a giant lobster! Puurfection. Well done Blu. We will be back.

Food was great, super fresh!! Saw tons of sushi platters being ordered that Fri night! Fun, loud atmosphere - looks like an old garage! Service/waitress was friendly and cheerful!

Outstanding service and sashimi, nigiri, and sushi rolls! I travel often for business and Blu still stands out for its sushi even considering coastal spots. It's a must try!

steve S We are from Little Rock. This place is just amazing! Can't say enough good about it. You won't b disappointed!!!!

The only thing wrong with Blu is it isn't closer to my house. Love their sushi. They could use a better air conditioning system in the summer but other than that it's great. Not fancy just good.

The restaurant was too noisy, too crowded, table for four too small. I ordered fish and chips. food was awful. Fish was mushy and no flavor, batter was mushy not crisp. Chips were awful. $300 bill for four and an underwhelming experience. Will not go back. A real disappointing experience when trying to celebrate our 50th wedding anniversary.

Came in here for a team dinner on one of our first nights in NorthWest Arkansas. I was pretty impressed with how fresh the seafood was! We had a party of 8 with us and were seated right away (due to our reservations) and served equally quickly. Our drinks came out in a timely manner and so did the rest of our food. For the table we ordered the Sushi boat & shrimp wrapped in bacon, and then proceeded to order individual items. My coworker who was seated next to me got the 1/2 and 1/2 bucket with friend oysters and Calamari, I got the seafood risotto (along with a few others) and a few got the fresh catch of the day with veggies. I was really happy with my risotto, I wasn't sure how it was going to be, but it was extremely flavourful and came with a great portion of seafood. Definitely a place I will come back to during my next trip, this time to try something different. Everyone was happy with what they got and not a single person complained that something could have been better!

My husband and I have been eating here since it first opened. I want to give it 5 star because of the high quality of the seafoods they use to cook their foods. They used to have the best seafood pasta around this area until they started substituting their ingredients. But the pasta dishes are still pretty decent compared to other places. Their sushis are also good. Although, the rice is a bit mushy. The staff is always friendly and accomodating. Our toddler loves the seafoods linguine but he is severely allergic to dairy. They'd be kind enough to not include alcohol and cheese in the dish when we requested. Service can be slow at busy hours, but that's expected. However, their take-out service is probably the worst in town. That's the reason I gave them 3 stars. Because of this, we have not been eaten here as often as I wanted. We probably will not order another take-out after our recent experience. We have a toddler so going out to eat has not been an easy task. Sometimes I just want to enjoy a good meal without having to wrestle and bribe a toddler, trying to put clothes on him. So we order take-out a lot, for the the convenience of eating at home. But getting take-out at Blu has been a harrowing experience. We only requested to have the seafoods linguine cooked with no alcohol and dairy/cheese. They somehow managed to mess up our order every single time. They are courteous enough to remake the dishes when we pointed out their mistakes, but we still either had to wait at the restaurant for a long time or drive back to the restaurant to pick up the new foods. It definitely defeats the purpose of getting take-out for convenience. So if you like seafoods and want to dine at the restaurant, this place is worth a try. I'd suggest to call ahead to reserve a table for better seats.

Service was below standard: party of 3, two of us ordered the lobster roll while the 3rd person in our group ordered Flaming Blu. In short order our Lobster Rolls (with very hot fries) were delivered to our table. We waited several minutes for the Flaming Blu to then be delivered....but it never showed up. We then flagged down our waiter and asked - he replied 'it's probably at the counter waiting for me to grab it' and off he scurried. About 10 minutes later the Flaming Blu was served.... so assuming he failed to put in the order or the order was missed by the sushi prep. I wish I could say this was the only downside to our visit. However it was not. When we first arrived and were taken to a patio table - there were two wicker stools and two metal stools. I went to sit in a wicker stool - which wobbled severely (as it felt like it was going to collapse - I weigh only 170 lbs). So I then moved to a metal stool. A minute later I noticed severe pain in my calf - only to look down and see a cut oozing blood. Upon inspection of the wicker stool - I found nails sticking out from the foot rest - one of them slicing my leg when I moved off the stool. I brought this to the attention of the waiter who said he would let the manager know. I fully expected the manager to come over to find out what happened and to see if I required any care. Nothing - so after 10 minutes I sought out the manager. The manager stated she was made aware of the incident and told me that she would 'make it right'. At the end of our meal - upon delivery of our bill - there was nothing comp'd, never a visit from the manager to follow up on my injury... nothing. I paid our bill (only tipping 15% due to the food serving issue describe above). The next morning I sent an email to the restaurant - detailing the above. I received a reply saying the owner would like to discuss (gave me a phone number to call) or asked for my phone number. I tried calling the number provided - which ended up being for a storage company. I then replied to the email giving my phone number so the owner could call me - I still have not received a call....

The food is so amazing and fresh. The menu is so extensive and has so many options. This is a great place to celebrate special occasions or just when you're in the mood for great food! Also the staff is really friendly.

Disappearing wait staff. Over multiple visits, the service was slow to nearly non-existent. The wait staff goes missing for long periods of time. Other diners seem to be visibly frustrated by the lack of service. Owners/management really must address and correct this issue. Quality of sushi fish is good. Surprisingly good for NWA. Sushi chefs need training on how to correctly make nigiri, as it was a sloppy mess on each visit, even though it tasted good. The poor service is the big problem here.

Service was good - not a fan of cold water oysters. One person got the shrimp po boy and loved it, another got the fried grouper sandwich and really enjoyed it.

The sushi was great. We ordered a second round after our first, everything we had was really good. We will definitely go back.