Blue Ribbon Sushi Bar & Grill - Columbus Circle

Excellent sushi. The best I’ve had so far in NYC. The chefs prepare the food in front of customers in the dining area at the rear of the restaurant. The platters are consistently good. And there is a fabulous selection of Saké. Very friendly and helpful staff. We went for my daughter’s graduation celebration. They very kindly offered us a delicious desert. The server, named Air, was charming and welcoming.

This place is a hidden gem inside a hotel, but don't let that fool you. The vibe inside is cozy and elegant, and the sushi is out of this world. You can tell they use only the freshest and highest quality fish, as each bite melts in your mouth and bursts with flavor. The presentation is also stunning, with colorful and creative dishes that make you want to take a picture before you dig in. The menu is not your typical sushi place, as they offer some other cooked options that are equally delicious. I loved the crispy rice with ahi tuna, the popcorn shrimp, and the cauliflower tempura. If you want to splurge, the Blue Ribbon Roll with lobster and the spicy crab roll are phenomenal options. They are pricey, but worth every penny. The service is very fast and efficient, even when the place gets busy. The staff is friendly and attentive, and they make sure you have a great experience. I definitely recommend making a reservation, as this place is very popular and can get crowded. This is one of my favorite sushi places in NYC, and I can't wait to go back. If you are looking for a place to treat yourself or impress someone, this is it. You won't regret it.

My mind is blown! We have loved the Bromberg Brothers Blue Ribbon for 15 years. And our meal tonight at their Sushi Bar and Grill was spectacular. They have figured it all out! The Dragon roll, Miso Cod, Grilled Avocado and to finish the Red Snapper with yuzu butter sauce .... wow zowie! The signage is not good so enter the Columbus Circle Hotel next to the bagel joint and door is on right. But great Japanese restaurant!

Brought my friend who is visiting from Hongkong here tonight,both of us enjoyed the food so much,sushi was phenomenal,loved yellowtail with Serrano in ponzu sauce,it was so buttery,Ribs were so delicious,and oxtail fried rice,everything was great,and staffs were attentive and friendly.

One of my absolute favorite restaurants in NYC after living here for three years. Great place to come with family, friends and even on solo dates. My favorite is the crispy rice, the sakana san shu / salmon avocado rolls, and - above all, surprisingly- their chocolate bruno for dessert. Big fan of their spicy margaritas too. Ive always been greeted with great service. Recommend making a reservation for the weekends and nightime during the week but you can probably walk in and be seated at the bar.

Came for lunch today and was very impressed. Being from England, we aren't used to service this attentive. Best sushi we have had outside of Japan, and the chicken wings were glorious. Thank you 👍

Ordered the “whole” Kyushu Ahi and the Blue Ribbon Maki. You can see from the photo, there is nothing whole about it. It was literally fish jerky that had been so over cooked that they burned a whole through it. It was inedible. Served on a bed of cold bean thread noodles for a whopping $36!!! Unbelievable. Astonishing how bad it was. There is a pic posted of The Maki sashimi ($32) which was old and fishy tasting and smelling in a bad way. You know when it is old. It was awful. Inedible. We couldn’t eat it. We also ordered 3 sushi rolls which were mediocre at best but we ate them because we were hungry! For the price point, you kind hope for better quality. It seems there was no care in the preparation or in the ingredients of the dishes. Serving old fish? Seriously? Quality manager should be reprimanded. This was the Blue Ribbon on 58th st at The Columbus Hotel. Last note…everyone seemed slightly annoyed and rude in general… when we went to the host stand and asked to order take out, she said, with great attitude, ”Do you have a reservation?” Laughable. $68 of inedible fish. Lesson learned.

Blue Ribbon is located inside a hotel through an almost secret door. Warm wood interior throughout. Stand out dishes include Cauliflower popcorn, Wagyu Gyoza, Crispy Rice Tuna, Oxtail Fried Rice. The place is total slammed even on a mundane Thursday night.