Hidden Fish

Absolutely the most creative and well executed sushi in Upstate NY! Comparable to sushi places you might find in NY and LA. The prices are actually great considering what you're getting and it's really just a few more dollars here and there compared to other sushi places in CNY. Hamachi collar was amazing (glad to even see it on a local menu). I usually try to dig for at least one negative when I give reviews like this but I'm at a loss...

We loved this place. The atmosphere was modern and minimal but still warm and inviting. The service was great, very attentive without being overbearing. The sushi was extremely good. Every single piece we tried was fresh and well prepared, but the marinated salmon nigiri and the golden eye were our absolute favorites. Both were rich, buttery and full of flavor. The drinks menu was another highlight, with plenty of options and some really interesting choices. Hidden Fish impressed us on every level. We’ll definitely be coming back.

My husband and I had an incredible experience at Hidden Fish in Syracuse. We did the omakase, and every course was unique, beautifully presented, and absolutely delicious. The fish was exceptionally fresh, and each bite felt like a work of art. What really stood out to us, aside from the food, was how accommodating the staff was. We don’t eat meat (only seafood) and don’t drink alcohol, and they were more than happy to tailor the experience for us. They even created custom mocktails, which were just as thoughtful and well-crafted as the rest of the meal. The atmosphere was intimate and refined, perfect for a special evening. We left feeling full, happy, and already looking forward to our next visit.

This place is amazing!! Our waitress, Nevi was so attentive and sweet, she answered all of our questions and made helpful recommendations. The food was SO good. The crispy tuna roll was my favorite part of the meal. I can’t wait to come back and think everyone should check it out, you won’t be disappointed! Best sushi in the CNY area BY FAR.

We stopped in after hiking and wanted to check out a new place. Feeling underdressed our server made us feel comfortable and helped us pick our cocktails from their new fall menu. We ordered 4 rolls and some sushimi. Everything was excellent. We can't wait to come back.

Went after work with a friend to get a bite to eat and just hang out. The vibe of the place was so cool and chiq. Our server, Nevi, was great and made sure everything came out in a timely manner and always had a smile on her face, super funny too! Freddy was behind the bar but he made great conversation with us and made sure we got everything we needed! Definitely recommend going, the taiyaki is to die for!!!!!! Thanks for a great time!

What a fantastic experience. This place is a true hidden gem. Quickly discovered why it's called "hidden" fish as it's tucked away from the main stretch. It's very quaint and relaxing. Dined in the outdoor patio with an amazing and knowledgeable wait staff taking care of our every need. They were able to answer all our questions and we even tried a snapper fish flight - chefs recommendations. Will return for sure!

Hidden Fish is a true gem. Matthew was absolutely amazing — he really understands what guests want and gave excellent recommendations. The nigiri was among the best I’ve ever tasted. From what I’ve seen in other reviews, people love how fresh the fish is, how beautifully each dish is presented, and how attentive and knowledgeable the staff are. The ambiance is intimate and welcoming, which makes it perfect for a special night out. If you want great sushi, superb service, and a memorable experience, this place delivers.

Great outdoor dining experience and ambience with this sushi place. Slightly on the more expensive side but they did have quite the variety of fish. Nigiri pieces are a little light on the fish so I'd recommend going the sashimi route. Yellow tail collar was one of my favs. Service was excellent!

Came across Hidden Fish while visiting family in New York, and OH. MY. GOSH. What a hidden gem in the cutest little lake town you've ever seen. I'm here with my hubby (we left the kids back in ATL because this mama needed a break!!), and this dinner was exactly what I needed. First of all, let's talk about the crispy spicy tuna appetizer. DELECTABLE. I don't use that word lightly. It was fresh, crunchy, flavorful- basically everything sushi dreams are made of. We also shared a few rolls (because I believe in trying a little bit of everything when it comes to sushi): The Yubi Roll: perfection, The California Roll: classic and done RIGHT, The Kinoko Roll: I wasn't sure what to expect but ended up obsessed. Now let's get to the real star of the evening, Gabby, our waitress. A literal ray of sunshine. Friendly, patient, knowledgeable, and totally on top of everything. She made the whole experience even more enjoyable. The vibe was elevated but still cozy, and you can tell the staff actually cares. I may not be a local, but I've eaten enough sushi to know quality when I taste it. Hidden Fish, you have my heart. Will 1000% be returning next time I'm up north and telling ALL my friends. Don't walk, RUN.

Amazing service from Amber. We got a beautiful spot outside. It felt like we were in a resort!

Had a dinner with my son and it was very nicely presented in a very authentic atmosphere. They were uber accommodating and made me a spicy tuna hand roll that was terrific. Service was professional and genuine.

We went to Hidden Fish for the first time and had the best experience! Bri was our server and she was so friendly and knew so much about the restaurant and the menu! I have an allergy and they did so much to make sure they knew what I could and couldn't have and made me special dishes! We sat at the bar and everything we ordered was amazing

Absolutely love it here. The restaurant has a great ambiance and unique feel... a great addition to the Skaneateles restaurant scene. service was great, our server was incredibly knowledge and helpful when making choices. The sushi was amazing, super fresh and fairly priced for the quality! Will be back!

There was some unsettled drama with the seating arrangements at this business. I reserved the time and expected a table but she told me that they had us sitting at the bar. Lil weird to sit at a bar with 3 people. The little fish toy was super totally awesome sauce. Food was a bit undercooked but free dessert always helps. It was my birthday and free mochi!! Although we could not tell which one was mint VS cookie dough, rip :( We tried to share a piece of fish, we thought it was way bigger but it was about 3 inches. 3 inches is not enough!! Waiter gave us a weird look when we ordered one to split with 3 girly pops!

Delicious sushi and fresh fish, but even better wait service! We had a great experience with Matthew.

Best sushi in CNY and our waiter Matthew was excellent. He guided us through a fabulous dining experience.

Not worth the hype. Was so looking forward to this place. Our sweet potato roll had zero flavor. Good was ordinary. Nothing special -Overpriced average food

I love this place! It's definitely a huge step up from a basic sushi bar. Hidden Fish's chef creates delicious sushi dishes that have a unique twist, with seafood that is super fresh. I've sat at a table as well as at the sushi bar, and both times the service was warm and efficient. I also appreciated the staff and chef's attention to my gluten allergy-- it made me feel like I could relax and enjoy the food and ambiance. Looking forward to returning again!

The sushi is always excellent. The cocktails are delicious and beautiful. I do not like the space - it's in a basement - and despite everything else, this just seems like a bad choice and influences the vibe too much.

This is the latest of four restaurants opened by the same family in the same tiny village, who seem to care more about making money than making a memorable dining experience. Hidden Fish has marketed itself as an upscale, elevated restaurant with special attention to detail. Well, almost. A first impression when we ate there recently is that the cheap, mass-produced chopsticks used in Asian take-out restaurants don't really reflect that self-described elevated image. The tiny space is lovely - dimly lit and cozy. We ordered some sushi rolls along with other entree dishes. The food we had was well prepared, the servings were small, but the prices were reasonable (except for the ridiculously overpriced wagyu takaki, which was delicious but with a silly pricetag for the serving size). We were seated at the bar (even though we had a reservation and there were many empty tables the whole time we were there), and our bartender/server was friendly and knowledgeable, if a bit overwhelmed. Feeling bad for the wait staff really shouldn't be part of a good restaurant experience. During our visit, there were just a handful of fellow diners, along with a very small staff who seemed harried while they each did double duty (greeting and seating customers, tending bar, taking and delivering food orders, bussing tables, all done by the same three very young workers). Service was slow, but that's what can happen when a place is understaffed. We left asking ourselves, who was in charge there? And does an upscale restaurant really need to charge their customers $2.00 for two additional (tiny) crostini to enjoy the remaining broth in an order of mussels? It's not a big enough issue to contest when paying the bill, but should it even really be a thing? While there are not a lot of sushi restaurants in the central New York region, there are certainly better ones. Here's hoping Hidden Fish will smooth out the kinks - we'll wait before we visit again.

The sushi is excellent and affordable! We sat at the bar and I enjoyed an Akashi Japanese whiskey on the rocks. The sushi pieces had a lot of delicious, fresh fish, more than any place I have been to in CNY. Kudos to Chef Joseph! Our server Teiko was from Osaka Japan: she was excellent.

They're still in a soft open, no take out, and some limitations. it's also quite well hidden. Google maps has it in the right spot, then after walking through the front door, going down the stairs, and take a left. The restaurant is then surprisingly spacious, once you find it. They do end up fully booked, so make sure that you have reservations well ahead of time, especially for the busy nights. I would expect their availability to open up a bit once they're fully open. I didn't get to try any of the food, but the place looked nice, and the staff was quite friendly.

As always this restaurant hits on all cylinders. Great ambiance, great service, and exceptional sushi uniquely prepared and presented. We love this place!

Was so excited to try this restaurant it took 3 hours... not 2... 3 HOURS to get our food. And not to mention even our drinks took almost an hour to get. We were a group of 5 but the restaurant was only about 50% full. We asked multiple times where our food was and were told it would be out in 5 min then proceeded to wait over an hour. After sitting for three hours and ordering minimal food ... the manager decided to take one drink off our tab. This could be a great place. I'm so disappointed. PS I did have to resort to eating soy sauce with chopsticks to sustain myself.

Very long wait, food comes out one plate at a time in 20 minute increments, so it took almost two hours to get all of our food and we didn't even order much. We had to have a reservation for a mostly empty restaurant. And the one guy making the food couldn't keep up. It is trying way to hard to be way too fancy that it takes away from the idea that we are there because we are hungry, not to show off how fancy we think we are. Could overhear employees talking about being over worked and underpaid while the place wasn't even busy. We were very excited to try this place and left extremely disappointed. I gave two stars because the California role that took 45 minutes to make was actually pretty good.. but it's pretty hard to mess up a California role

This was my first visit to Hidden Fish - it will not be my last. As a Skaneateles resident, I knew that this new sushi restaurant was in the works, but with little (or no) advertising it opened to nightly "full houses." I had been trying to get a table for over a month and finely got one (two seats at the bar at 5:15) on a Thursday - everything else was booked until 8:30. The gentleman next to me said, "I have also been trying for over a month, and I know the owner." It was well worth the wait. Yes, it is hidden, and I think parking may be a problem, but the entire evening was fabulous. Greeted by smiling staff members - we actually held the back door open for the chef and a helper as they carried in large boxes of fresh fish - we were promptly seated at the bar. The restaurant is attractively decorated - but NOT with overstated Asian accents that you see in many sushi restaurants. I am guessing it only seats about 50 people - thus the hard time getting a table. My date had never had Sake and the waitress brought her several samples to try. The cocktail menu is extensive, and the mixologist is an artist. The true artist and the joy from sitting at the bar is being able to watch the chef create our dinner. I never carry my phone into anyplace with me, but next time I might just to take a picture of his "artwork." We shared the crawfish spring roll, the scallop aioli zen, and the soft shell symphony (fabulous). The couple next to us had three other menu choices delivered to them just as we were leaving, and they were so artfully presented that we had to ask what they were. Skaneateles is a wonderful "restaurant town." Hidden Fish is only another example.

Very good Japanese menu, unique; mussel App great, miso soup great, salads were Great!, rolls and sushi first class creativity! Fresh Fresh!. Servers were great, atmosphere was authentic Japanese, relaxed and very enjoyable. We ate at the bar everything was perfect! Great night out with my Wife. I highly recommend this establishment! Only clue, I'm a guy, when I ask for an old fashioned, I need a more man sized pour; very delicious drink, a bit light on the pour. Great place, we will be back!

Absolutely fantastic dining experience overall. Transported me back to some of my favorite, Japanese owned, more intimate spots in NYC. The sushi was impeccable. Visiting sushi chef Quino was a delight (as were all the staff.). His omakase was thoughtfully selected and presented after a brief discussion regarding my preferences. I have been lamenting the lack of authenticity and quality in the area's sushi offerings for years. Each and every time I have dined at a new sushi establishment in CNY I have been woefully disappointed. Until last night. I havent been this excited about a restaurant since my first visit to Yasuda in NYC. I wish Hidden Fish the best of success. I look forward to dining there again, and again. Edit: my second visit was just as enjoyable as the first!

Went to new lunch service, simple great menu different from dinner to set it apart. Poke tuna bowl could have a few more ingredients but amazingly fresh. Jou set of nigiri and maki is excellent quality.

When we arrived, there were not many people there. The service was great, and the food was outstanding. As our meal went on and more people crowded the restaurant the service became horrible and the wait incredibly long for our final two items. Everything was delicious, but there are obviously some kinks to be worked out.

Very expensive the beef short ribs were very salty. They don't have a very large dining area. Make reservations if you have a large group.

Absolutely worth the find!!! Soooo pretty inside. Service was prompt and food was superior!!! Love it!!!

This is a new restaurant to Skaneateles and long awaited. We like to support our village and shop and dine often so we waited 10 days to get a reservation. The service was sub par and all we got were apologies. Our sever was lovely, however. Once seated you are presented with a cellophane fish to put in your palm to tell you what drink you should have.... Don't fall for it. The drinks are $18 and 3-4 sips at best. They are pretty though. Took over 5 minutes to fill our water glass and 10 to get our very over priced drinks. The food did not come out in "order" and two out of five were sent back, too salty. We never send food back! The food we sent back was not taken off our bill either until we pointed it out. In addition the lighting and seating made it feel like we were in a cafeteria. We will not go back, sadly