Blue Ocean Robata & Sushi Bar

The server was very friendly and attentive. The food was off the hook fancy without the fancy prices! We ordered dishes to share with everyone - we loved this tact as the dishes just kept coming and we all were able to get a taste and we just loved it!! A great evening to share with close friends! The fish was fresh. We did not feel rushed and enjoyed the night.

Was in the neighborhood in Carlsbad, spotted BORSBB and caught their happy hour, got the popcorn shrimp on recommendation, wowza super tasty + hot and flavorful - really enjoyed (check before & after 😅) Super quick service and friendly staff. The 9 nigiri plate was delicious, what disappointed with the fatty tuna that I got for dessert 🙁 tasted a bit off and didn’t seem fresh and delicious and melt in your mouth as it should be….

My favorite place in Carlsbad! The food always has a great taste , fresh and drinks as well. The service is great 👌… but every time, the kitchen sent food on different time (you need to wait for the others or not eat together 😔). Doesn’t matter if everything is cold, raw, cooked.

This is a real culinary destination in Carlsbad, excellent food! If you are plant based or vegan it is worth the trip out to Carlsbad to try their vegan sushi. The chef who came up with these recipes is really inspired and talented. I’ve attached photos of the vegan sushi creations “earthquake” and “lady in red” 10/10 for presentation and flavor, sooo good!

Surprisingly amazing experience! All the rolls were absolutely delightful. Pork belly bao spot on! Yellow tuna jalapeno roll very refreshing, which went great with more ummami caterpillar roll. Pedro was very decadent! We demolished all of it (just the two of us). Service also friendly. Will be back !

Blue Ocean Robata – Where Fire Meets Flavor and Keeps You Coming Back My first taste of robata happened at Blue Ocean Robata & Sushi Bar, and it instantly shot to the top of my favorite cuisines. The pork belly and wagyu beef skewers were pure perfection—smoky, tender, and unforgettable. The caramel popcorn shrimp from the appetizer menu stole the show—sweet, crispy, and a perfect match for their crisp craft lagers. And the sushi and sashimi? Unbelievably fresh, artfully plated, and full of flavor that keeps calling me back. For the best experience, drop by Monday to Thursday between 3–6 PM during happy hour—same amazing food at prices that feel like a steal.

Came here for a date night. After reading the mixed reviews I was a little skeptical but left heavily impressed. We sat at the sushi bar and our sushi chef Joe gave us great recommendations and service. Left very full, happy and eager to visit again :)

Dogs allowed in the covered patio - which has heaters! Very good meal especially sashimi. The amberjack carpaccio is slightly sweet, chewy and silky. My son ordered the Blue Ocean special which is. 3 course special: delicious green salad, all this great sashimi- tuna, salmon and yellowtail; then grilled Chilean sea bass with miso glaze on top with white rice and veggies. A great value for $39. Chicken teriyaki is grilled chicken breast with white rice and a bed of sautéed chopped vegetables - $18- this was also excellent. You walk away full but not stuffed. Will definitely return!

Came here to celebrate my birthday on January 5 and it was the perfect choice. From the moment we walked in, the vibe was welcoming and upbeat exactly what you want for a special night out. The sushi was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. Every roll we ordered hit, and you can really taste the quality of the fish. Portions were generous and everything came out quickly without feeling rushed. The menu has a great variety, whether you're into classic rolls or more creative combinations. Service was friendly and attentive, and they made the night feel celebratory without being over the top. The atmosphere is lively but still relaxed great for birthdays, date nights, or just a nice dinner out. Overall, Blue Ocean made my birthday dinner memorable, and I'll definitely be back. If you're in Carlsbad and craving solid sushi with great service, this spot is a win.

I love Blue Ocean Robata and Sushi Bar. I cannot visit Carlsbad without ordering their fresh and high quality Sushi. I also enjoyed their modern decor and inviting ambience. The place looks perfect as usual. I placed my order to go. The packaging were excellent. The staff were very welcoming and genuinely warm as always. I ordered: - Albacore Delight - Tango Mango - Lobster tail Roll - Soft Shell Crab - Hawaiian Roll - Escolar Sashimi Everything fresh, very flavorful and melt in your mouth. The portion was generous. The price was reasonable. The soft shell crab was crispy from outside, but juicy and flavorful in every bite. Parking is easy in this neighborhood. It is such an amazing Japanese restaurant. Thank you Blue Ocean Robata & Sushi Bar Chef and staff for your quality of food and your excellent service.

This restaurant is pumping on weekends and a prized local sushi restaurant. The warm amber hued interior offers a hint of elegance rarely achieved at sushi restaurnats. I particularly love the lighting with overhead bubbles floating and glistening. Beautiful brick features and upgraded comfortable seating give Blue Ocean a high end feel which is carried through the restaurant making this a great date spot. The robata is a nore unique offering that is not available at all sushi restaurants and I appreciate that they dabble in bau buns as well. Lunch is served Monday through Thursday and I might just head to Blue Ocean for lunch today.

Another date night dinner here was delicious as usual! We ordered the omakase box, a lemon roll, and a Philly roll. All were fantastic! Today my husband's favorite part of the omakase box was the uni (sea urchin). Our server was friendly and responsive too! Until next time.

We love Blue Ocean!!! My family and I come here whenever my husband and I come to visit my parents (which is often) and none of us have ever had a bad bite here. The fish is amazing - we always get the Omasake box as a staple and usually get different rolls alongside just to try them. Their fresh wasabi is so good with all the sashimi included in the box - highly recommend! The ambiance is beautiful - all the decorations are seamless and very well done. They have a full dining area, an enclosed patio, and a bar that usually has a game on, all of which are great! It's impressive that they have a bar with a game playing, while keeping the sit down area of the restaurant still feeling upscale. Nathalie was our server last night and she was so sweet and kind! Her & Julian are the best and provide such helpful and attentive service. We will be coming back soon and often! Thanks Blue Ocean for always doing such a fantastic job.

Delicious vegetarian sushi!! It's been hard to find good vegetarian specialty rolls in San Diego without going to explicitly vegan restaurants, so I was happy to stumble upon Blue Ocean which had great option for me and my meat-eating friends. I've been here twice and have gotten the Crunch Vegetable roll both times because it's that good! It's very creamy on the inside and crunchy on the outside, with some tanginess from the beet. The black tahini sauce is delicious and compliments the flavor profile well.

I was invited here by my daughter and son-in-law as it was his favorite sushi spot in Carlsbad. He came on his birthday just a few weeks before and was very impressed he mentioned. The moment we parked outside and I noticed the modern decor, it seemed like a chic place. Don't think I hadn't looked at the reviews and the menu items prior to my visit.. Robata is the table side grilling I believe, and did happen to notice a few tables doing this. We came for the sushi and weren't going to be swayed away from this. So we all started with the miso soups and shared some spicy edamame and fried calamari. So far so good, and then I tasted his jalapeño yellowtail roll and suddenly wanted the yellow hamachi style raw plate in the ponzu sauce that I viewed on the menu. Practically life-changing umami flavor with each savory bite.. I was definitely wowed! The wife got her typical shrimp crunchy roll and daughter got the Padre roll which I helped her finish and was very impressed with the soft shell crab taste and the roll itself- this was a future must order. Mmm. Minimal talking and maximum mouth stuffing. We finished with green tea and mango mochi type ice cream sandwiches that I've never seen but were pretty tasty. I will no doubt be reminding my wife when we visit Carlsbad, we'll stop in for her crunchy roll and I want that yellowtail!

BLUE OCEAN ROBATA & SUSHI BAR, CARLSBAD. My 6 1/2 year old boy had been begging for sushi and this kid has good taste so I thought I'd treat him to the good stuff so I found this place on Yelp. We found our way to a sizable parking lot with a spot available right near the entrance. Walked in about 5pm on a Monday afternoon and we were seated immediately at a little booth for two in the indoor dining room. Great vibe right from the start. Cool lighting, fun glass bubbles appearing to float just above us, welcoming greeting. We ordered the blistered shishito peppers and vegetable tempura to start (both on happy hour menu), then the marine boy, hot night, and jalapeño yellowtail for our entree rolls. We love spicy and these did not disappoint! Wow, the service, ambiance, flavors and quality were top notch and we will definitely be back!!

This restaurant is in a nice location with a small parking lot. The robata was really tasty with a nice smoky flavor. However I thought the sushi rice was too soft and bland. The proportions also seemed a bit off. I'd come here again for the robata but not the sushi. Friendly service.

YOU HAVE TO TRY THIS SPOT!!!!!! If you happen to find yourself out in Carlsbad and are in search of a delicious spot to eat sushi, THIS IS YOUR PLACE TO GO!!! Everything we ordered was SO FLAVORFUL, it felt like it was bursting in my mouth! Each of the sushi rolls were good size rolls (not too small or too big in my opinion), and each roll is presented in a unique way! Even some of the other dishes like the Chicken Teriyaki, Edamame, Brussel Sprouts, and Vegetable Potstickers were really tasty -- so you have quite a nice variety to choose from. But definitely keep in mind that this place does not do all-you-can-eat so you might need multiple trips here to try it all (we will definitely be back)! We went on a Friday evening around 5 or so as a group of 6 and it was pretty busy inside. As such, our server was not around our table very often to ask for refills or order more food, which is a little bit of a bummer, but luckily there were plenty of food runners that brought the food out as it was ready! Either way, our server was very kind and was great with answering any questions we had and even pointed us towards some of the more popular dishes on the menu. As for the inside, there seems to be a good amount of space for several parties, and even larger parties as well. It has a cute little bar on one side, tables for different size parties, a sushi bar (which you can sit at), and even a table-top fireplace inside (which I didn't explore much because it was busy, but it looked really cool)! Overall, I HIGHLY recommend this place and I absolutely cannot wait to go back!!

They have a great happy hour, 3-6pm, Monday-Thursday. We love to sit at the bar. Bartenders are sociable and have a lot of regulars. The food comes out amazingly fast, even on busy days. Fish is fresh, tempura is crispy and perfectly cooked. The pork belly robata is our absolute favorite. The caterpillar and rainbow rolls are great but the signature Padres roll is really unique and a must try.

We stopped by for happy hour and had a blast! What we ordered: Hot sake: they give you a lot! Passionfruit margarita: a must get if you like passionfruit & tequila $7 Popcorn shrimp: the shrimp was fried perfectly crunchy and the sauce is amazing!! Calamari: loved it! Fried lightly yet crunchy. Love the two sauces as well- an aioli and sweet&sour sauce 9pc sushi $20: perfect amount & fresh quality! Service was great! Our food came out so fast. Great place for a date spot or even dinner with family!

Never disappoints! We only get out this way about once a year. Sushi consistently always fresh generous and delicious! I love the Hawaiian roll made with real crab! The Bento lunch boxes are great. We also had the miso sea bass which was outstanding! We tried a different sushi place in town and the blue always is a better choice!

Some of the best sushi in San Diego. I cannot believe how delicious this! Will definitely be taking my wife back.

Quality has gone WAY WAY down. 8 out of 10 times you order delivery something is messed up. I try and try and try to be patient but I'm done driving back after paying delivery fees to get things fixed. I will no longer support this business. Look at this inedible overcooked burnt calamari. Are you kidding me?

Great sushi and cocktails! I love that they have a full bar. The lychee martini was amazing! My only complaint is that it is very loud inside. Hard to have a conversation. My favorite was the Marine Boy roll, very simple but perfect

We came Sunday 1:30pm and it's super slow. We can sit anywhere. Service was quick (would not expect less since there's only 4 tables with customers) and staff is nice and professional. For the food itself, I am not a fan overall. They are okay. The vegetable (crunch) roll is something special I have never seen before. It's a hot so be a bit cautious not to burn your tongue. Very crunchy outside but can't taste much vegetable aside from cream cheese Spider roll (the tempera roll section) is on the sweet side. The sauce is overpowering so I don't really know what else I tasted The only decent roll was the marine boy which is a pretty classic roll at sushi restaurant where spicy tuna, salmon etc are in a roll. Madison - this supposed to be a blue crab roll as its main core but I can barely taste any crab. Mostly tuna overpowering and it's again kinda sweet (in a way that I don't like) The dessert ginger butterscotch pudding was pretty good. Not overly sweet (surprise!). I didn't taste any cherry as mentioned on the menu. It has quite a bit of black sesame in there but not super noticeable amount of cookie crumb. Still is probably the only good item ordered today. Overall I will not be able to give food more than 3 star. 2.5 to be fair. The restaurant is overall nice seating area with enough space between tables. The interior decor makes the place comfy and cozy. Will I come back? Not intentional but if pass by and want sushi, maybe.. there's other items on the menu I wanted to try but given the overall food experience, it might not be worthy

Fresh, fun, fierce! The staff really knows their stuff. The wasabi portions were rather small, but other than that the ambiance made for it!

So here is how this one started. We came in for lunch. We walked in. Hostess said hello, and either owner or manager was there, just stared at us and said nothing. Ok, whatever thanks for having us. Not super welcoming which was the first RED FLAG. Sat down. Waited 10 mins. for someone to greet us. Ok finally got water, thanks. Not off to a great start but we decided to give it a chance. Second Red Flag Felt a little like maybe we should not be here? Sunday, Lunch. No one was really enthusiastic. Crowd was off. Third Red Flag. My wife is celiac. We did everything to make sure things were taken care of but she felt ill right away after. So we won't be back. Too bad too as it is riding distance from our house. So to the sushi. So, we ordered some Nigiri as this is always our go to. Decent. Salmon, Yellow tail and Scallops (so so). Also had the mackerel. Well. We asked for GF/No soy anything. Made this very very clear to the server. He understood. Then of course it came with soy on it. I ate it since Mackerel is my favorite. The worst Mackerel I have ever tasted. It was Gelatin like and had ZERO....I mean ZERO flavor!!!! Waiter was good enough to remove that garbage from my bill. Also there were scrap pieces of Mackerel on the plate too. WtH? Rainbow roll. Fine, nothing special. We asked for real crab for obvious reasons (or not to some, fake crab has wheat in it). It was good but the crab was WARM in the roll. What? Nothing to write home to mom about. Seemed very much in-line with all the "sushi" places in CB. Seems like it was a bit DIRTY too. Does this place pass inspection??? $130 later? My wife is sick, I am pissed we spent the money and actually stayed for all this. The time spent there was not all that pleasant, the fish was above average with one being scrap food for sharks. Overall a very mediocre place IMO. Too bad as we are still on the search for a good Sushi place that UNDERSTANDS GLUTEN ISSUES LIKE CELIAC! Regardless the Sushi was just OK. Waiter was great!

We were so impressed and had the best sushi I've had in years. Great service. Milton was great Will be recommending this place to everyone

Delicious sushi .. went here with my mom bartender was extremely nice and attentive, one of my favorite sushi spots

Came in after searching the area on yelp after a long ride from LA. Wanted the Bento Salmon dinner box seen on the menu. I get approached by a terrible host that was not welcoming at all. Looked at me like I was bothering her by just being there. I stood there as I walked in seeing sooo much staff all over the place but no one watching the door. I stand there 5mins before even acknowledged by anyone, and four guys in front of me looking out of place waiting as well. Then, a young girl with an attitude right off the bat says yes!? I proceed to tell her I want to get the salmon bento box and the advertised discount 15% Togo please. She tells me it's only at lunch. And then another girl comes over and they both stubble over their words not seeming to know what the answer is. But then eventually saying oh no sorry that is for today too. But the box is only for lunch special .I'm like what??! It doesn't say that on the menu online. I saw the advertisement again on their wall, and it says nothing about lunch not does the menu, nor did the bento box have any label of the sort! .. They legit stressed me out as if I am making it up and even asked me to show them the online menu. Jesus, get it together man. SMH. Can anyone do their job these days!! Y'all lost my money & respect. Who has time to sit there when I'm starving and I chose to come to your restaurant out of 100 in the area. Advertise as is and get staff that know what the menu is, and what as going on. They spoke to me as I was being cheap and bothering them. Why have it on your menu for take out if it's a LUNCH item ONLY! And don't make people coming in for takeout feel a way asking for the discount offered. Wow! Clearly, I walked out. I'm not gonna stand there and prove it's on the menu. I just drove 3 hours and am starving! SMH Terrible manner. Especially the one with the blood on her chest at the door. Get her another job. RUDE FROM THE GET GO! They didn't offer me anything else or a solution. Unreal!

So many interesting sushi restaurants around and tried here. 40 minute wait... thankfully we snagged a few seats at the bar hidden in the back... it's blocked by the alcohol section in the middle and against the windows so you have to walk around to see them. The servers were friendly but it was a bit busy/chaotic so they had to be asked to bring us our miso soup even after all of the rest of the food came out. Now, the food is amazing. The sashimi is incredible fresh and melt in your mouth. Tuna, albacore, salmon... all great. Blue Ocean Three Course sampler - amazing deal with 9 pieces of sashimi, grilled sea bass, miso/salad, rice, and veggies. I don't see how you can get better bang for your buck. Tsunami Roll - delicious mix of tempura and sashimi I so wish there was a place like this in the Bay Area with fresh fish at good price. Edit: we came back two days later and tried several more rolls. All of them were great Tango Mango - sweeter taste profile with a nice mango mousse. Our kids loved it! Chef Specialty - a little bit of spice but not that bad and lots of delicious tuna and salmon on top Madison - real crab on the inside! Albacore delight - crunchy and different. We loved the variety of rolls and going between each of them to mix things up. Love this place!

The sushi was yummy! It was very tasty and the staff were very friendly. The chef welcomed us by saying "いらっしゃいませ" which means welcome in Japanese! Thank you!

The food was ok. Everyone seemed to enjoy their meal. I had a vegetarian tempura roll with black tahini sauce. The tempura was so hard that it cut the top of my mouth to where it was bleeding and a piece of my flesh came off and when my son tried it, it cut his tongue. I also could not taste anything because the black tahini sauce was so overpowering. The filet and pineapple menu description was deceptive. It was a very small kebab. The food came out in individually with undesirable time gaps. The tables indoors were so close together that there's not enough space to walk through comfortably without being too weary of bumping another diners elbows. The server was great. The outdoor area has heated lamps. It was reasonably priced.

Alexis was amazing ! Food phenomenal! Alexis gave us her personal recommendations and they were absolutely perfect !

Absolute favorite sushi spot. Never fails to amaze me! Also their drinks are phenomenal as well. 10/10

Ever since Mikko's closed we have been looking for their replacement. Who knew it was just 2 blocks away. We heard about Blue Ocean but after moving to the far south end of Carlsbad we ended up at several sushi places by us. Enter Blue Ocean. WOW. All the hype about this place is well deserved. From the exceptional cuts of Yellowtail on our nigiri that's was some of the best I've ever had to the jalapeno roll we shared. Top this off with one of the most popular local made IPA craft beers in north county and we are very happy we chose Blue Dragon . Lastly the staff. We were greated as soon as we pulled open the glass door to enter. We were given several seatings option and from that moment on a 5 star experience. Expect a very attentive staff with high end fresh fish and equally high end drinks. If your craving a memorable sushi restaurant look no further than Blue Ocean. Worth the drive for us.

Great sushi restaurant! Busy so get there early. We went before Happy Hour ended at 6pm on a weekday. By the time we left after 2 hours, the place was packed and had waits of 25 mins or more. Service was fast and food came out quickly. I had a Lychini ( lychee martini) and my kids had Sapporo. There were a great selection of beer and cocktails to choose from! We had the appetizers on the menu ( poblano peppers, calamari fries, and sashimi salad). The sushi was delicious and tasted fresh. Service was slow at first because it seemed like they had fewer servers than customers, but once our order was taken, food came out fast. Restaurant had great ambiance; clean and nicely decorated. Located off a busy main drive and parking lot fills up fast. We were lucky to have found one of the few spots left. There is metered parking ( I believe) around the neighborhood. Highly recommend! Come early as this is a popular place!

Absolutely amazing sushi! Would highly recommend and come again. I was visiting from out of town and ordered take out on a Sunday evening. It was ready as soon as I arrived. I ordered the garlic herb shrimp (seared), deluxe sashimi, salmon nigiri, crunch shrimp roll (thinly sliced), hot night roll (thinly sliced) and garlic edamame. The quality of the fish was fresh and everything was so flavorful. There is some parking in front of the restaurant but you'll likely have to try to park somewhere throughout Carlsbad village as it's limited. Would definitely come again.

First time here and SO GOOD. Went on a Saturday for lunch and no wait which was great. The Padres roll was bomb and had a generous amount of soft shell crab!

Ambiance was very nice, I went during the week and it was happy hour. Sat at the bar, bartended was very attentive. The sushi was super fresh. Pricey but worth it

So this is my favorite restaurant of all time. I very much enjoy coming here. I just wish things would stop getting more expensive. I use to come here almost once a week. Now I just come if I'm sad, which is once a month, lol. Realistically, I come here on my birthday and maybe every 3-6 months. Food is always fresh and delicious, so worth every penny! Service is a hit and miss. It depends on who you get, but they are very busy so I get it. I love the sake bombs! Especially the pearl diver. The restaurant has fun ocean decor, which I love. And yes I will always come back even when I'm not sad.

Food, service and price is very reasonable. I always come back here for good sushi! Highly recommended!

My friends and I came here to celebrate a birthday and the service and vibe is incredible. I'm definitely kinda picky when it comes to sushi spots especially if they're a little more upscale and this place was awesome. They gave us free shots for the birthday girl. And was very attentive. Rolls and all food were a 10/10 and pricing was very reasonable.

Everything for me is amazing! Parking is tough, especially on Fridays or long weekends. It's a bit pricey, but worth it. The drinks, the food the atmosphere is why you come here. The service is exceptional, even when they are extremely busy. Be patient, as this is a busy place. You are there to relax and not rush.

The sushi and seeweed salad was very fresh and yummy! We will be back. Easy parking.

I love the atmosphere here. And, small plates! Such an amazing thing to be able to order small plates! Salmon, salad, wagyu meatballs, and fried rice--all delicious! Efficient service. Not overly friendly, but I already have friends :)

Street parking can be tough in this area of Carlsbad. The restaurant has a parking lot which is great for accessibility. The restaurant is very cozy with great vibes, decor and comfy chairs despite the modern style. We had Robata - pork belly and wagyu meatball Bluefin Carpaccio Calamari Chef's Specialty Roll Albacore Delight Roll Everything was fresh and delicious. The fish, especially the carpaccio had a clean taste. No slime or fishy smell. The rolls were not packed with too much rice. Wagyu meatball was tough so I recommend skipping it and getting sushi rolls instead. The pork belly was flavorful and tender.

Amazing sushi!! My friend took me here to celebrate my birthday and the rolls we got were SO GOOD! I highly recommend you try the hot night, padres, and yellowtail jalopeno roll. Hot sake was delicious as well. Other than that, I liked that they had variety of foods from sushi, soups, sashimi and different types of steak, plus lots more!!! I will definitely be back to try the selection of steaks. But as a sushi lover....this place is up on my list now. We sat at the bar and the service by chef and our waitress was Attentive and respectful. The only thing I would mention is the music was a bit loud so you have to talk loudly but it got such a cool moody vibe to the place.

The drinks taste amazing, the sushi rolls are always fresh, and the atmosphere is hip! I feel like you get a lot of food for the price, and you know the rolls are gonna be good, no matter what ones you try. This place is usually busy on the weekend so I'd recommend getting a reservation.

Came in on a busy Saturday night and sat at open seating near the bar. Our server was so attentive and funny! Definitely loved his vibe and he gave great recommendations. I ended up getting the Madison roll. SO DELICIOUS!!! The toro was seared to perfection and the wasabi sprouts added a perfect blend of spicy freshness. One of the best rolls I've had. Also ordered the whiskey yuzu sour. SO FRESH and not too sweet. Perfect for a night out

Let out an audible "DAMN that's good" when I tried their sushi. Great combinations with premium cuts of fish. I enjoy their sushi rice a lot, it's seasoned so well. The service was so good, our waiter was so incredibly nice. The interior is warm and elegant while feeling cosy. 10/10.

I recently ordered take out, they forgot the ginger but most of all the WASABI!!!. I called the restaurant and was told manager was out to lunch and they would call back but I told them I didn't have any wasabi, I had to end up going to local store since it was closer to buy some wasabi. Bit disappointing since I purchase 5 rolls and not one container had wasabi. Word of advice the host at their door should confirm that the rolls are not missing anything before handing out the food. Never got a call back by the way.

Best oysters I've ever had in my life. Everything else was amazing too - the fried rice, the quality of the nigiri, the garlic edamame. We went for lunch and loved the lunch combo options. The service and ambiance was also beautiful. We can't wait to go back.

The music is so loud and the food is pretty good but not A+. Our waiter is nice and helpful and they have gluten free tamari. I like the Kaboconut soup better than the sushi. The bluefin sashimi was great.

Jane and Milton are the BEST. Fish here is as good as Ken, Hidden Fish, and Ota with fantastic freshness and consistent quality. We love coming here and hope they never close. Shout out to the managers who do a great job behind the scenes.

Always good sushi here. We go here and their Love Boat locations. The service and atmosphere is great. Sushi is consistent. Drinks are tasty. Price point on par with other sushi spots.

Went to Blue Ocean Robata for a girls' night with my 2 BFFs, and overall, it was a good experience - more for the company than the food. They don't take reservations, but we arrived at 5:30pm and were seated right away, which was a great start. Happy hour runs until 6, and luckily they honored it. From the HH menu, we got the shishito peppers and calamari, along with a couple of cocktails. The calamari was just okay - small rings and a bit overfried, though the aioli was tasty. The shishito peppers were also just ok; I like the ones at The Roxy in downtown Encinitas better. We also ordered 2 sushi rolls: the Yellowtail Jalapeno Roll and the Hot Night Roll. They were good but not particularly memorable. Blue Ocean Robata shines in its value. With the happy hour specials, our total was about $30 + tip each for food and drinks, which is a great deal for a night out! The service was great, and the ambiance and location in Carlsbad Village were perfect for a fun evening with friends! I'd come back for the overall experience and happy hour deals, but if you're looking for amazing food, this might not be the place.