Blue Ribbon Sushi Bar & Grill - Financial District

Amazing atmosphere, incredible food. Servers were kind, welcoming, and super kind. Sushi chefs were very kind, very skilled, and a ton of fun to watch. Highly suggest the bar seat to watch them work.

Incredible experience for a first time omakase experience. Knowledgeable, kind and attentive staff, from the sushi chef to the waitstaff. Couldn’t recommend enough!

This has to be hands down one of my favorite places to eat. The food is fresh and the sushi basically melts in your mouth. The oxtail rice was absolutely delicious as well.

Hey so got a tuna poke bowl at around 2pm! Tasted great but now it is 8pm and I have puked all over my bathroom floor. Given that it was the only thing I ate today I’d have to deduce it was blue ribbons fault! So 1-5 stars do not recommend if I could give it a 0 I would but I can’t so a 1.

My boyfriend and I both got pretty sick after eating here last Thursday (April 14). We started feeling it like 3-4 hours after the dinner. Same symptom diarrhea. Since we hadn't eaten together for a couple days before that, it seems like it had to be from there. We each got their sushi and sashimi sets, which were about $60 per person. We just had tap water, no cocktails or anything. My boyfriend thought it was really good, I thought it was average. We've been to their SoHo location before and liked it, so we were excited to try this one. The atmosphere was nice and the service was decent. Kind of disappointing because we generally like their food and have had good experiences at their other location. It's extra sad since it's only 5 mins away from our apt and 10 mins walk from my workplace. We were really wanting to make this a regular spot, but guess we will never go back.

Went here for my friend’s birthday and everything was perfect! The crispy rice was the Best!! And the sea scallop was so delicious. Also the 2oz wagyu beef was yummy. And to finish a perfect meal we ended with a green tea crème brûlée which was really good. The staff was very attentive even though the restaurant was busy. Great service, food and atmosphere. Everything that we ordered tasted wonderful.

Good ambience and aesthetics. The service was great, the whole staff was on point. The food was delicious, I got the opportunity to try a little of everything. The spicy tuna sushi and fried shrimp were delicious starters. The hanger steak was cooked very well, a perfect medium rare and it came with a tasty miso pepper sauce.

Update: So I went for lunch today and I must say that all the issues I had with the place the first time I went were COMPLETELY ironed out. First off, the service was impeccable. We mustve been asked at least 5x how everything was going. The lunch menu was delicious with a special award going to the bone marrow and oxtail appetizer. Truly an amazing dish. Drinks were expertly made and again the service was top notch. I will most definitely be back again. Went for a breakfast meeting at the new AKA Hotel downtown. The service seemed unrefined. Waiters asking for orders twice, not delivering the right food to the right seat, etc.. The food however was good. The lox was fresh, the ham quiche was made well and the bacon and potato sides were good. However I don't think I would return only because there are better places in the area.

Didn't realize there was a Blue Ribbon Sushi in lower Manhattan, but as soon as we found out there was, we booked a table with friends. We love Blue Ribbon and the one in the Financial District didn't disappoint. As we've experienced in the LES, Columbus Circle and Vegas locations, the sushi was fresh and delicious. Also enjoyed some warm saki and beer. Atmosphere was cozy and warm and the service is friendly and fast. We'll be back!

We had such a bad experience at a nearby sushi restaurant, so we decided to come here afterwards to hopefully refresh our palate. Upon walking in, you can immediately notice the workers seamed at ease, were respectful and welcoming. The overall vibe of the establishment is calming, upscale, and perfect for a date night or even for a solo diner. There was a decent amount of table seating on a Sunday evening so we were quickly seated. Our waiter was very kind and polite from the start. She was quick on bringing out the beverages, taking our order and checking in on us throughout. We had gotten the sushi platter, two pieces of Hokkaido Uni, and the yuzu key lime pie to share. The sushi tasted fresh, flavorful, and well constructed with the perfect amounts of wasabi inside. The sea urchin also tasted very fresh with an instant melt in the mouth feel. The dessert did not disappoint either; the tanginess of the yuzu perfectly matched the sweet vanilla ice cream that accommodated it. Overall, we would definitely come back to try other items on the menu, and even the Omakase prefixed menu. Every worker we had encountered was pleasant, smiling and attentive towards us. I also trust that the fish is well sourced and the chefs know what they are doing here. Until next time!

Amazing food! Expensive but delicious! Staff was very amazing. When we walked in, we were immediately greeted by the staff and chefs! Staff was very attentive and came mutliple times to check if everything was good. Order the following: - Crispy rice (Spicy Tuna, Avocado, & Eel sauce) $25 - Been wanting to try this and it did not disappoint! Personally, I've always loved spicy tuna so I loved this dish. Careful though because it does come out really hot! - Edamame (Spicy) $10 - Can't go wrong with edamame, had a great spicy kick - Blue Ribbon Fried Chicken Wings (4 for $18/8 for $34) - Wings were ok, I've had better. - Oxtail Fried Rice (Daikon, Shiitake & Bone Marrow Omelet) $36 - Wow, this was amazing and great umami flavor. - Sushi-Sashimi Combination $36 - For someone who does not eat raw fish often, this was very fresh and fish melts in your mouth.

Top rate sushi spot in FiDi that delivers on freshness and service. Quality all around and ample selections to fulfill palate and cravings. Certainly worth visiting if you want solid reliable sushi.

One of our neighborhood go-to's for a casual date night. The service is extremely good and once I had a bone in one piece of my sushi and they comped the entire sashimi platter. The quality of fish is usually quite good. It's pretty easy to get a table; you can probably walk in.

We had reservations at 6:30 on a work night. Tables were full. Waiters were short staffed we could barely get water and tea. we ordered some appetizers from Edamami tempura and salad. We ordered numerous Nigiri sushi rolls from Uni and hamachi. They were out of mackerel so we ordered additional hand rolls and rolls. my friend ordered ahi hand roll sushi she complained that it was old, stale and not fresh. Manager came over to apologize, he should have tasted the bad ahi. Crazy busy restaurant, short on servers.

Overall I'm impressed by the restaurant. The sushi came out pretty quickly and tasted great, though I don't think it was anything unique. Service was probably the weakest thing at the restaurant; there wasn't any enthusiasm from the waitstaff and they actually seemed quite impatient at times. The ambiance is probably the best thing this restaurant has going for it though, it's moody and intimate and was a great place to catch up with friends.

End to end an excellent Sunday evening meal. Desserts, especially the yuzu key lime pie, were fantastic. I would return just for dessert. Prices were reasonable, no pushiness toward upsells, the vibe is exactly what I liked about the first Blue Ribbon restaurant that I patronized. Hope to visit another one soon.

The staff was super nice, our friend was 30 mins late on a weekday and they let us wait at the table and have a drink with no rush. The crispy rice app was the best! Def a must get, the texture of the crunch and fish on top is really amazing. The sushi is good quality and good texture here. The dumplings were good and the fried chicken also slapped. It was delish, like actually the fried chicken might be a must too... dare I say at a sushi restaurant. My friend doesn't like raw fish and there were enough options for her here which was really great.

Was a little hesitant to try this place out because a friend told me that Blue Ribbon's sushi was a bit "boring", but I was like sometimes you need boring. However, I was pleasantly surprised by the service and the food! The restaurant gave New York vibes and I swear it would be a perfect scene in a movie. They welcome each guest who comes in and are very attentive. We ordered the wings, spicy tuna and tempura flakes roll, the dragon, and the kyuri special. All of the rolls were fantastic! So fresh, light, but filling! The wings were good, but I believe had way too much seasoning, but at the same time lacked flavor without the sauces that were provided. Regardless an amazing meal and I will definitely be back.

Blue Ribbon was aesthetically sleek and cool. The food was very good, the sashimi melted in my mouth. The salmon teriyaki was delicious. Wasn't a fan of the chicken teriyaki but the broccolini on the side was really good. The service was good, very attentive to our allergies and requests. Would come back! There were a few bigger groups at tables so it seems like a great group spot.

The food is good, very nicely presented, and the variety of sushi and sashimi is excellent. Loved some of the small plates like gyoza dumplings too. Cocktails are a little on the expensive side for the size, but tasted great and complemented the food well. 4.5 stars overall, but I thought the service and the attention to detail really pushed this place to a 5 star. Case in point, when we asked them to take a photo of our table, the waiter even adjusted the light fixture near us without asking, to improve the photo! More restaurants would benefit from this kind of meticulousness!

Came here over the weekend for dinner. Service was fine and my lychee martini was good, but my main dish was just OK. To start I had the miso soup which tasted off - nothing special. We got an oder of the wagyu gyoza to share ($24) and these were good but you would expect them to be for the price. I got the chicken teriyaki as my main item which was a half chicken that they cut in pieces off the bone because we said our kid was going to have a bite. Otherwise I'm guessing it comes all on the bone and it came with broccolini. The broccolini tasted good. I just didn't taste much teriyaki on the chicken and for $32 it isn't cheap. Others in group got an assortment of sushi. I don't eat seafood but they said their sushi tasted fine. For dessert, we got the passion fruit mochi ice cream. This was refreshing to eat but of course very small. I recommend getting at least 2 if you're with 3 or more people. Overall, this experience was OK. I think there are better japanese/sushi restaurants in the area for the value.

It was pretty easy getting a reservation here. It's dimly lit and the servers are attentive. I highly recommend the oxtail fried rice. Sushi was fresh, really enjoyed the spicy scallop roll.

Went here for lunch around 1 on a weekday. Was pretty busy but the waitlist was quick. Great service and great food. Staff was very attentive, which I appreciated! Started the meal by sharing the shishito peppers (so yummy) and a glass of wine. For our main course, we each ordered the sushi & sashimi combo, which was fresh and incredibly filling. The menu has lots of different options too, which is great! It is a bit on the pricier side but given the area and target demographic, it makes sense. Very much a work lunch/client dinner vibe. I really wanted to try their Tataki dishes, so I guess I'll be returning!

Expensive but fresh and high quality sushi!! I tried the salmon and avocado (the rolls are on the smaller side but it was delicious). This was about $13. The crab was okay I would try the other rolls. The Sakana San Shu (Yellowtail, Tuna & Salmon) was very good as well ($16). The yellowtail was great as well. The total was about $53 which is definitely on the pricer side. It was like a solid snack for 2 people. I would come back to try other items.

One of the best sushi rolls I have tried EVER. This spot is a must. I went with my friends without reservations and they could sit us right in. The service is outstanding, look at this cute pic of the chefs smiling. Everyone is so nice and willing to answer any questions. The ambiance is very good, fancy but not too fancy. Perfect for a business lunch or catching up with friends. My favorite dishes: - Spicy crab roll: please do not skip this, seriously amazing - Sake Ikura

Came here with a group and the appetizers were a lot better than the entrees. The inside was more classy and formal. The crispy rice and the Wagyu gyoza appetizers were so good. Fish quality of my sushi plate was not great. Didn't taste fresh at all.

Food was very delicious. The ambience was great because it was right by the water even though we were sitting indoors, service is amazing because the chef is right in front of you making your food and you can see every step of the process. prices a bit on the upscale side but reasonable and when you split the bill with another person it's worth it.

This place is very fancy and sits inside the cafeteria of Brookfield Place. This sushi parlor sells poke bowls, sashimi, sushi, maki, salads, steak, fried rice, and teriyaki meats (chicken and salmon). This place just speaks sushi, which I thought was kind of overhyped. I saw a lot of people come to this place and thought I tried it for the first time. I ended up getting a poke bowl and it was a lot! They filled it to the top and were very generous. It was a bit pricey but it was very fresh and high quality. It had salmon that was very creamy and soft to the touch with seaweed salad, cucumbers, sushi rice, and onions topped with a lot of sesame seeds and sauce. I think they overdid it with the sauce and wished they didn't drench the whole bowl with sauce, making it kind of wet. Good thing the sauce didn't touch the rice so much so I could enjoy the sushi rice by itself, tasting each little rice separately, which gets me going because it is so crunchy in the mouth as you taste each rice.

I met my agent for lunch at Blue Ribbon Sushi Bar & Grill last month when I was visiting New York. I was coming off a red eye and a few dazed hours waiting for my hotel room, and this place felt like a lovely haven, where I could relax with a drink and some sushi. Blue Ribbon is a popular New York restaurant group with several outposts across the country (the one I always see in Los Angeles is at the Grove alongside the Cheesecake Factory). I really enjoy the spicy-tuna-with-crispy-rice school of 90s Japanese fusion, and Blue Ribbon Sushi seems like a reliable place to get it, particularly if you're looking for a spot in the Financial District. The dining room was attractive and service was good, friendly and efficient. The restaurant felt like it was made for a business lunch, but it was also fun and comfortable--I'm friends with my agent, and we had a great time catching up. I had a cocktail with lunch, and it was quite nice--the Ka, an Asiany margarita variation with Arette Blanco tequila, yuzu, vanilla, and habanero. The food hit the spot, especially the crispy rice, which did indeed come with spicy tuna, as well as avocado and eel sauce. The ebi shumai was delicious, as was the shrimp tempura, addictive and crispy, served with wasabi mayo. I got the sushi deluxe, which came with ten pieces of assorted sushi and one roll. The sushi was solid. The set came with toro, tuna, amberjack, salmon, sea bass, albacore, aji, scallop, shrimp, and unagi. I had a choice of roll, and I definitely got the spicy tuna. I really liked Blue Ribbon Sushi and would be happy to come back. The Financial District isn't the most exciting neighborhood for restaurants in New York, but I can always go for sushi rolls and cocktails.

Prob a 4.5 stars, but given the lack of granularity in star rating, I'll give it a 5. Great omakase option, and the wings here are superb. I love wings, and didn't expect to find some of the best wings in the city at a Japanese restaurant, but I would keep coming back here just for that appetizer. Fair warning they come out piping hot, so you can burn your mouth if you are not careful. My wife loves the sashimi, I'm generally not a fan of raw fish, but I've had some bites and their fish is of great quality and freshness.

Food was excellent. Some of the best sushi I've had in the city, and the price point matches that. Not a complaint about cost, but a note to be ready to pay for the quality. A slight ding for service. The place was busy at lunch, and I expect things to be slow during the rush, but my waiter came by to give me water, menus, and to get the check. Someone from front of house kept coming to check on me, which I thought was a problem. It meant I had to wait even longer because there was no wait staff checking in. Try it during a quiet period.

The crispy rice was DELICIOUS! One of the best things ever. The rice was crunchy and the tuna on top was delicious with avocado and Serrano peppers to give it a little spice. It was my favorite part of the meal and it was just the app. The spicy crab roll was also really good, very simple. Would love to go back and try more!

I was invited here for an event and upon arrival, I realized it used to be called Blue ribbon federal Grill, which was converted to an sushi spot. Located down in Fidi- service is phenomenal, the chefs are talented and the dishes are out of this world. We were seated by the bar and served Omakase style by Chef Tony who just so nice and informative. What I love the most is that upon booking the Resy, the host had made note of my food allergies and the staff plus chef completely remembered and made sure all my dishes were adjusted to suit me. Talk about exceptional customer service. They serve pristine quality fish, - we had the unagi avocado, Hokkaido uni, tako Sumiso , salmon with miso and mayo with toro , salmon roe, nodoguro, and salmon eggs plus a few other plates which were all so delicious, but we gladly cleared up. Thank you Chef Tony, Leo and the rest of the blue ribbon sushi team who made our visit very memorable.

Just ok. The place was beautiful, very comfortable and the staff was super friendly. I had three different maki rolls: Ebi, Spicy lobster and california with blue crab. To be honest it was ok, just not memorable.

Nice location in Financial District,above average seafoods w/ attentive services Two Thumbs Up & will repeat & recommend!

I do not recommend this place. The restaurant had a very upscale feel, which was nice. The food tasted excellent, but they felt so cheap here. They nickel and dime you to add additional things to your sushi or dish that come standard at other places. Then they charge you significantly more than the other places. I got the teriyaki chicken with broccolini. That was all I got. No rice to go with it and it was more than $30. The gyoza was delicious and it cost $25 to get 5 small gyozas. The steak dish was only steak. No vegetables or rice and it will run you almost $60. The food tasted great, but it was far too expensive for the amount of food that you get.

If you like good sushi, you'll absolutely love it here. While it is on the pricier side, sushi is one area I have no problem spending more money on. All of the fish is incredibly fresh and delicious, the service is amazing, and the ambiance is romantic and chic. This is a go-to spot for me and my friends whenever we are in the area. We particularly like the sushi deluxe platter which comes with 10 pieces of sushi (chef's choice and different depending on the day) and one roll (california, tuna, spicy tuna, or sometimes salmon). All of the pieces of sushi are so thoughtfully prepared with great flavor profiles and a wide variety of fresh fish. They are also great with working around allergies. This is a place for people who appreciate specialized sushi rolls. This is NYC so you can get a passable california roll on every block, but this is the type of restaurant you go to when you want something of a little higher caliber.

Amazing service! Ambiance is a so great! The staff was so attentive and helpful with the menu. The food was also good! I would say the servings are a bit small but so filling!

Went on a solo date during my lunch break at 12pm. Place is only 5 mins from my job. When I arrived the host told me he had a seat for me but only till 1pm which was fine because I had to be back at work. Place was very nice inside. The service was top notch. Everyone was so nice and accommodating. Food and drinks came out quickly. I really enjoyed my experience and will recommend and visit again.

Fabulous experience, upbeat atmosphere. Delicious food and good value for money. Would definitely go again

High quality (and comparatively affordable) sushi restaurant. We picked this placed based on location as we were going to a cocktail bar nearby but stumbled upon a really good sushi restaurant. The vibe is cute and the service is good. The cocktails looks good tho we got a bottle of sake (can't remember the name but it was flower something and was great!). They were great about letting us taste the sake before committing to a bottle which is very appreciated. There were four of us and we shared the blue ribbon platter, seaweed salad, crispy rice appetizer, and one additional roll. It was the perfect amount of food. I only like sashimi when it's good quality fish and it melted in your mouth. The fatty tuna sushi were probably my favorite but everyone on the platter was amazing. Surprisingly my first time having crispy rice and that was really good too. Can't say a bad thing. Go!

Great addition to the neighborhood. Fresh food great service and all done within the hour.

Blue Ribbon is standard and tends not to disappoint. Nice location with medium amount of noise. We came with a group of about 8 and we had dedicated servers that came frequently and made sure we had everything we ordered. We ordered quite a bit of food but the stars where definitely the crispy rice tuna, shrimp tempura and obviously the tuna board. I kinda just let the chef choose for me and I wasn't disappointed. I would say anything with eel is always a go to.

Expensive lunch but it was pretty delicious. The oxtail fried rice was unique and a massive portion. I loved the umami flavor from the oxtail. It was nicelly done. The sashimi was delicate and fresh. The oyster roll was something I never had before. Loved the crunch. The ambiance was modern and fun. Service was great. Would definitely come back!

This was the best sushi I have had. The service was excellent. The restaurant was very nice. Very clean and elegant. The staff was polite and attentive. We got the blue ribbon sushi special. It was plenty of food for two. I definitely recommend this place to anyone who is a connoisseur of sushi.

This fixed my sushi craving since the fish tasted so fresh and vibrant. They also had great drinks so perfect for sharing some sushi with friends after work.

Great space great service by far the freshest tastiest sushi in the area. Blue ribbon has done it again try to sit in front of Kazu one of the great chefs that they have there.

The financial district finally has a premium sushi spot. Before Blue Ribbon I almost always just ordered in unless I was making reservations to a worthwhile sushi spot and now it's a pleasure to walk on over and enjoy all the tasty cuts of fish that they have to offer. The ambiance is great, the service is on point and the sushi is top notch.

We had a lovely dinner here - our son has a few allergies like gluten/egg/dairy and they were very accommodating. His first time trying the crispy rice (they made it with salmon and avocado and no sauce). Also they had tamari. Great atmosphere and service was excellent!

I picked this place on a whim, looking for high quality, delicious sushi that would satisfy a "treat yourself" meal after a tiring work trip. It was very close to my hotel and got 5 stars on Google maps (which I almost never see). The omakase interested me but I was originally too tired to pick up the order and was going to use doordash. Not seeing the omakase on the delivery, they had a special blue ribbon platter. Assuming it was for 2 people instead of one, I called to see if they could prepare it for 1 instead (as to not have duplicates). They were extremely accomadating and offered the omakase as well. I ended up opting to pick it up as it was only 10 minutes away by walking and I wanted to peek inside. The ambiance was not traditional Japanese, though it was clear that they knew what they were doing with Japanese food. It was not loud as another review had suggested. Definitely date worthy, though there were a few that opted to dine alone and I noticed that the staff was super accomadating for seating where the diner preferred. As for what I ordered: - $200 omakase (normally $125 but I asked for it to be extra special) - $21 tuna tartar - $100 soto sake (cold) While waiting for the order, I opted to pick a bottle of sake to go with it (would recommend the soto) and they brought a few to taste before deciding. I snapped a few pics while there for my friends to drool over and when the omakase was ready they even offered to explain what everything was (I like the surprise so I opted out). There was not a single thing in the takeout order that was bad or even mediocre. Probably one of my best sushi experiences, ever, including in Japan. Thanks for helping make this NYC trip a memorable one!

I've come here twice now and been able to get last minute reservations without issue. There are quite a few locations throughout the city but I'd never checked it out before. The interior is sleek and upscale with a sushi bar and regular dining seats. To start the meal, I highly recommend you order the spicy tuna crispy rice which is amazing. The rice is cooked perfectly with the perfect crunch on the outside and sticky rice on the inside. For the entree, if you're willing to splurge, the wagyu is phenomenal. Melt-in-your-mouth good. However the price is pretty exorbitant and 2oz is about 2 bites ($48). I've tried a few of the sushi rolls but actually haven't been too impressed. I think the individual pieces are preferable although it can get pricey. One dish I did really like was the oxtail fried rice. We inhaled the bowl. Overall, I've really enjoyed the food here. I only give it 4 stars because of the hefty price tag that comes with the better bites. However, I'll definitely be coming back. Good for a date, friends, or business dinner.

Came here for lunch. You have to make a reservation because this place gets packed. Started off with a delicious spicy tuna crispy rice and tempura. We also followed with the giant blue ribbon platter for 5. Excellent service and they were very attentive with drinks. The fish was unbelievably fresh and delicious! Will return soon.

Nice ambiance with so-so food. Service was confused and inattentive. Prices a bit much for the quality you get. Good enough place for a work dinner with no big expectations. I would not recommend for important events or crucial client dinners.

I've passed Blue Ribbon for the last two years and have never been (it's very unsuspecting from the outside, nestled in The Howell apartment building). I'm SO glad I finally decided to give it a try! For two, we ordered: spicy tuna crispy rice, dragon roll, spicy lobster roll, yellow tail & scallion roll, spicy crab roll and a crab/eel/avocado roll that was wrapped in thin slices of cucumber. Overall, the portions were pretty small but the sushi was so fresh and delicious! We originally ordered 1 appetizer and 3 rolls and ended up ordering 2 more rolls after. The service was super quick too (we were hungry!). Definitely looking forward to returning to try more of the rolls!

The food was decent. Typical sushi. Could be found at a better price elsewhere. Ambiance was great.

Impeccable artistry and quality. I did the Omakase as a gift to myself after a really rough week. Probably the most loving thing I've done for myself in a long while. Staff were incredibly helpful and described all my dishes to perfection. Drinks are great. Atmosphere quiet and sweet. Treat yourself to their Okaido Uni and the Blackthroat Perch! A true gem!

Good food , service and ambiance Loud during the day . Server was quite knowledgeable and helped us decide