Ozumo Santana Row

Definitely overpriced. I really wanted to enjoy the food, but it was very average. The menu sounded great on paper, but the flavors didn't land. Even the shishito was bland. The chicken skewer was probably the only tasty item, but it was too small a portion. The chutoro (bluefin tuna belly) had a fish scale which wasn't pleasant. The desserts were also disappointing. We ordered the basque cheesecake (which tasted good initially but then got very eggy) and the mouse (it was not the soft mouse. It was hard, almost like frozen icecream with strawberry sorbet and none of the flavors came through). The service was good though, they were quick and attentive. The ambience is also good. Would've returned if the food was good, but its not worth $100 per person.

Fresh and tasty sushi with great presentation. Quality is top-notch, but a bit on the pricey side. Still worth it for a treat!

Ozumo at Santana Row feels like the kind of place James Bond might casually stop for sushi , sleek, modern, moody lighting, and that unmistakable cool vibe. Whether you’re here for a date, dinner with the crew, or just trying to flex your taste buds, Ozumo delivers style and substance. 🍱 Standout Dishes: • Bluefin Toro Nigiri Melt-on-your-tongue perfection. Seriously. Rich, buttery, and gone in two bites. Pricey, but worth it. • Ozumo Roll Signature roll packed with spicy tuna, avocado, topped with hamachi and jalapeño. A little kick, a lot of flavor, and beautifully plated. • Wagyu Beef Skewers Tender, juicy, and kissed by the grill , a must if you want to break up the sushi flow with something rich and savory. • Miso Glazed Black Cod Classic. Flaky, caramelized, and silky smooth. It’s one of those dishes that makes you pause mid-bite and go, “Damn.” • Truffle Edamame A bougie little starter but highly snackable , salty, earthy, and addictive. 🍸 Drinks & Atmosphere: The cocktail game is strong. Try the Kyoto Mule or Yuzu Margarita , both fresh and balanced. Sake list? Extensive. Ask the servers for recs , they know their stuff. As for the scene: trendy without being try-hard. Think upscale lounge meets sushi bar, with beats low-key vibing in the background. Perfect for when you want your sushi with a side of Santana Row people-watching. 💸 Price Check: Yeah, it’s not cheap. You’re easily in the $25+ per roll zone, and nigiri by the piece adds up fast. But you’re paying for top-tier ingredients, polished service, and an ambiance that makes it feel like a night out, not just dinner. Final Word: Ozumo isn’t your quick sushi fix , it’s a whole experience. The quality is top-notch, the presentation is on point, and the vibe makes you feel like you’ve stepped into Tokyo via San Jose with a designer bag in hand. Pricey? Sure. But totally worth it for those treat-yourself nights.

Good was good, there still room for improvement. E. G Brocolini was underwhelming, it was ok ok, chewy and old. Tofu, tempura, rolls, were all decent and flavorful.

David gave the best service! I ordered a sake sampling, miso soup, bluefin, a hand roll and a roll and all were amazing and so fresh! David gave awesome recommendations and made me feel so welcomed especially by myself. I will definitely be back again during my trip just because of him! Thank you David!!!

There are better izakaya options out there for the price, but not a bad option for business meals! Everything we had was pretty good, except the Maitake appetizer was not Maitake…

My girlfriend and I were excited try this place because we didn't see anyone in it. After this review you can see why. SERVICE - We first sat down and our waiter took our drink order and recommended the hanabi. So we ordered the hanabi and a veggie tempura. The hanabi took about 10 minutes. We were brought out a shrimp tempura but we refused it because we ordered a veggie so they took it back. That is fine but then after at least 10 minutes later our waiter comes back and asks "you guys didn't want the shrimp tempura anymore?" lol why ask that. We finally also ordered our entrees after that. We get our tempura finally and they were missing some of the veggie specified in the menu. It's fine but if it's specified in the menu I expect it to be there. Just put assorted veggies in the description. The tempura was good until my girlfriend ate some raw batter in the bell pepper. I'm lucky I took a picture because when I told the waiter he took the plate away so fast. He thought an ice cream dessert was a reasonable fix. We barely saw him the whole time we were at the restaurant until his friend left we started seeing our waiter more. FOOD - the Hanabi was hard to eat. The avocado was stuck to the plate. The ponzu was good and the yellowtail was good too. The tempura was not as described on the menu. The tempura sauce didn't really have too much flavor. One piece of the tempura was raw. Udon was sweet but the tempura flakes made it good. The noodles were over cooked, they didn't have a bounce to them. The ramen was ok just go to ramen nagi. The noodles were over cooked also. The toppings were good tho. Negitoro flavor tasted muted. The cucumber over powered everything. There was a laughable amount of green onion. Free ice cream was good had an orange jam with it that made it taste great. AMBIANCE - Looks nice and modern but food and service couldn't justify it. Save your money go somewhere else

Located in a charming setting, this sushi place offers a pleasant dining experience both indoors and outdoors. The cozy outdoor seating, complete with heating, rivals the inviting atmosphere found inside, which boasts a welcoming bar area. While the food is good, it falls short of being exceptional. Despite a diverse menu featuring a variety of sushi options, including classic rolls, there's a lack of innovative dishes to excite the palate. However, the service leaves something to be desired. Though adequate, there's room for improvement. Our experience was marred by small oversights, such as not being asked our preferred size for sake and having to request water refills. Additionally, our table was missing a soy sauce cup, highlighting a need for better attention to detail. Overall, while the ambiance and food quality make this sushi spot a decent choice for a casual meal, its service shortcomings prevent it from truly standing out among its competitors. With some tweaks to its service standards, it has the potential to elevate the overall dining experience.

My partner, friends, and I dined here to conclude a fun weekend on a Friday evening. We made reservations through OpenTable, which I highly recommend to guarantee a table, especially since Santana Row tends to get busy during the weekend. INTERIOR/ SERVICE The design is tranquil and simple, creating a pleasant atmosphere. The service was attentive and friendly. FOOD * Yaki Roll * Futomaki Roll * Ozumo Roll * Shishito Peppers * Ozumo Fries (forgot what the exact name was) We enjoyed a selection of sushi and small plates, and I appreciated the effort put into the presentation. The dishes were not only visually appealing but also fresh and flavorful. I had such a great time here! It was my first visit, and I really loved every moment of it. I'll definitely be back to try more from what menu has to offer.

Service is great and the interior is nice and roomy. Good space between tables, so you can have private conversations. gyoza (3/5): the green veggies at the bottom for decor weirdly over-powered the dumpling. wish it was crispy at the bottom, it was cooked like soup dumplings. midori salad (5/5): the sauce was really good, compliments the salad well and the pear and was super nice. would recommend! large portions too and nice side for the tempura and chicken. teriyaki tori (chicken) (5/5): very tender and the sauce wasn't too tangy or tart. the side of rice and squash was nice, and the cucumber was super refreshing! took a second to realize the squash wasn't a mango. tempura udon (3/5): tempura is on the side so it doesn't get soggy, big plus, and the noodles are perfectly soft. soup base was nearly bland, but I would say simple. aburi (3.5/5): good, but wouldn't get again. as a sauce hater, the sauce was pretty mild and the texture didn't throw me off. i would rather get a spicy tuna roll next time since this wasn't special and is more expensive. dragon crunch (10/5): so delicious! extra tempura crumbs on the side to "dip" into. The tempura is so delicious and wasn't oily. Nice ratio of rice. Perfection, 10/10, get it! rainbow roll (3.9/5): good, but the fishes didn't stand out? Couldn't taste the difference california (2/5): not a fan... should've been the easiest to execute. i can't even explain what wasn't good, just so lackluster. tekka maki (1/5): small portion, which was nice since it wasn't good. so bland; at least the other bad rolls has condiments and assistance with avocado etc.

Came here with my boyfriend since I was gifted a generous Ozumo gift certificate. We almost walked past it because the entrance is somewhat hidden at night and I did a double take to make sure it was the right place. The place was pretty empty when we entered. What we got: kyushu karaage (3/5) -- solid crunch and aioli but I thought the chicken could have been juicier..also the way they cut the chunks made each bite kind of stringy but my boyfriend thought it was good rainbow roll (4/5) -- snow crab is nice, but I think too delicate. It felt very fancy, but I don't think it is as good as a normal california roll with each of the fish dragon crunch roll (4/5) -- standard roll with exception to the snow crab, which I still found to be drowned out by the unagi sauce, eel, and avocado negitoro roll (4/5) -- unique to me, the quality of the bluefin tuna was good and was my first time having shiso...something about the ingredients combined made for a very pleasant bite and the ratio of rice to filling was good, but you get only 5 pieces of this?! aburi roll (3/5) -- very heavy on the sauce, kind of masked the rest of the flavors in the sushi roll. also just hot, less spicy and lacked flavor expensive overall, and tab was covered by mostly the gift card, but I believe with tax, the full meal was ~$115. Based on other sushi experiences, I would consider this overpriced considering you could get comparable quality and more enjoyable rolls elsewhere in the Bay. I doubt I will be returning though it was nice to try.

Food: we order spicy tuna and dragon crunch rolls. Both dishes did not taste fresh not just the sea food but also the rice was tasted old and poor quality. Overall, we were truly disappointed and fell it is not worth high price for the dishes.

I haven't eaten at this place since it was formerly Blowfish, so it's about time that I gave Ozumo a try. I made reservations for 2 on a Saturday at noon. Since I arrived when the restaurant opened, I had free range to sit wherever I want. I opted for a high table by the front window so that I could take in the sunshine and fresh air and people watch. Our server was friendly but not particularly attentive. I felt like he wasn't observant either. My friend, for example, was running very late due to a family situation. I asked him for a 2nd table setting, which he grabbed from the nearby table, but he didn't bring out a water glass for her nor a tea glass. I offered her my own drinking glasses until we could finally flag him down for assistance. Food was fine. There wasn't anything really special about the dishes I ordered. I liked the big and firm pieces of Agedashi tofu, but the dashi broth tasted bland to me. The mushroom dish was flavorful, and the mushrooms were meaty and filling. We both got the matsu sushi platters, which was what I expected. I love kurodai, so it was a treat seeing it as part of the dish.

Expensive but loved every bite. The place was spacious.. plentiful seating and not at all busy on a Sunday during lunchtime. The waiter was attentive and provided suggestions when I asked. And the size of the roll was perfect... not heavy on the amount of rice and you can actually taste the different flavors of the roll. The salmon was fresh and the hamachi hanabi was delicious.

Came here on a random Monday and it happened to be happy hour. I think HH is from 5-7. We had come around 630pm. I got myself a specialty cocktail of some kind of green margarita - the entire cup was filled with ice but the drink was good and refreshing and in the HH menu We got a specialty roll of spicy tuna and salmon and avocado and they were good. Didn't like the bluefin tuna, don't think I would recommend it Service was decent. Would come back for drinks and food again

Overall this was a very good sushi & Izakaya spot! We ordered the gyoza, karaage, o-toro nigiri and honcho roll. The gyoza looked and tasted freshly made and the meat had great flavor; the karaage was pretty standard but I personally loved the yuzu in the aioli; and the o-toro was super tender and buttery. The honcho roll was good but a little disappointing, as I thought the spicy tuna and spicy aioli would have more of a kick. The flavor profile was a little flat, and just tasted sweet from the shrimp and unagi sauce. Nothing blew me away but we had a solid meal! We sat at the bar and the service was quick. As for the ambiance, the restaurant had a modern Japanese aesthetic, it was nice but still relatively casual, clean and busy without feeling overly crowded. I thought the price point was on par for what this restaurant offered, and I would definitely come back!

Visited this place a couple days ago and let me tell you, it gets BUSY around the evening so make sure to have a reservation. Dishes came out fairly quick but the drinks took a little longer to come out since the bar was busy. Ambiance is very tight knit but cozy. Vegetable tempura was lightly battered, yet crispy and complimented well with the sauce. The miso soup looked small in portion but it was flavorful and the perfect appetizer to save room for some more dishes. The rolls were also small but filling and flavorful. The service was friendly and fast. Perfect to go for an occasion yet a bit overpriced. It is in Santana Row so be ready to spend.

I came here for a birthday dinner and really enjoyed it. The price point is not that expensive considering it's in Santana Row and the portions were not tiny either. I got the 8 piece nigiri set which came with 2 additional hand rolls. For $45, it was a pretty filling set. We also got grilled hamachi collar which was surprisingly good. The appetizer was ok, this was the only item that felt overpriced. It's just 5 pieces of fish with the skinniest sliver of avocado on the bottom (which is impossible to pick up with chopsticks). They have really interesting Japanese style cocktails. I'd recommend the shogun sour which is their version of a whiskey sour. They also gave me a free birthday dessert.

Good food and service No fake crab meat here and all real ingredients The girls are friendly and the foods delicious ! I will be back when I'm in town !!!

Loved the service Food is great and tasty The tea was not that impressive The ambiance is quite and relaxing

Right when we walked in we felt welcomed. They greeted and sat us right away. Our server David was awesome and attentive. He gave us great suggestions for drinks and food. The prices were great because we went during happy hour, we went on a Friday around 5pm and it was perfect out... not busy at all. Just starting to get busy towards the end of our dinner and we were there for a while. I would recommend this place for a night out for drinks our just to grab a bite with friend ands family! Thank you David for a great experience, we will definitely be back.

TLDR: Solid place for sushi, with an awesome outdoor patio in the heart of Santana Row! Service was awesome when we came. He was so attentive and friendly, and made us feel really cared for. We ordered: NEGITORO ROLL: A little on the fishier side, but I did enjoy it with soy sauce! YAKI ROLL: This had Scottish salmon, snow crab, and avocado. Very creamy with the unagi sauce! VEGETABLE TEMPURA: Plentiful, generous portions, and very fresh! AGEDASHI TOFU: Excellent fluffy crisp on the outside, but we wished the tofu was a little more...special? Silky? The inside felt like it was just normal tofu, but still good! I love a sushi restaurant that has outdoor seating! Dog friendly too. This place is on the fancier, pricier side, with the rolls being ~$20 each but I guess it is to be expected given the location!

This place's sushi is so good! The wagyu & otoro nigiri are definitely expensive but I highly recommend trying it if you come to this restaurant. As someone who didn't enjoy raw fish much before and only ate california rolls, this restaurant changed my mind.

My husband and I came here for happy hour after a movie at CinéArts and so happy we did! Happy hour goes until 5:00 p.m. on the weekends; it's always fun to find a place that has HH on the weekends because it's not super common. Apps were $8 and cocktails were $9; my husband's beer (Kirin) was $6. Pretty reasonable! We ordered the edamame gyoza and salmon skin hand roll. Both were pretty good! I enjoyed my cocktail (umeboshi plum) and we ended up ordering a California roll ($16) which wasn't on happy hour but sounded yummy. They use real crab and the avocado was fresh! The servers and hosts were all nice and the restaurant is stunning! There are lots of little corners and areas for different number of groups.

We went after a lunch rush on a Saturday. Place was pretty empty and we were seated right away. Food also came without a wait. Tofu dish was pretty good but don't know how it was presented in a bowl with minimum soup. We liked it though cuz the taste was good. Rolls were ok as well. Need to come in a group so that we can try more of their rolls.

Yesterday, I visited a sushi place with my friend. It's located in a great spot on Santana Row, which is beautifully decorated with lights and a Christmas tree for the holidays--very cute! The restaurant was very clean and quiet, likely because not many people dine in on Thursdays. This was a huge plus for us. The sushi was mind-blowing--I've never had such delicious sushi in my life. Everything was incredibly fresh. We also ordered cocktails: an Aperol Spritz for me, an Ichigo 75 for my friend, and a mocktail. My friend loved her drink, but mine was just okay--a bit watery. The downside, though, is the price. For our order of a California Roll, Yaki Roll, Avocado Roll, 2 Aperol Spritzes, 1 Ichigo 75, 1 mocktail, plus tips, we paid $146.66. I wouldn't say we were full either, as the portions were quite small. However, I still recommend this place for a nice date night.

Stopped by Ozumo for the first time, Monday night and kind of skeptical about the food due to the reviews on Yelp, however I decided to give this place a shot. VERY WORTH. Service, I must say was very good. My server, Catherine was very attentive with getting water. She then recommended the Chirashi Bowl, Hanabi, and Honcho Roll. Chirashi bowl - was pretty good, super fresh, and good amount of variety of sashimi. Tbh, can't go wrong with this one (8.5/10). Hanabi - is a MUST GET, sliced hamachi if you're into it, really good quality, with avocado. Finished the whole thing including the ponzu (10/10). Honcho Roll - was also a really good choice if you want everything inside your roll with shrimp tempura, salmon, spicy tuna, and their spicy aioli. It's also another good portion size to get me full. Another MUST GET (9.3). Thanks so much for the recommendations, Catherine! Super helpful, friendly, and attentive! Coming back here to try more things on their menu.

I don't enjoy writing reviews like this, but I want to be honest about our experience at Ozumo in Santana Row. I took a friend for dinner, his first time there, and we both love sushi. While Ozumo in SF has consistently impressed, this location fell short during our recent visit. It takes a really bad dining experience for me to give two stars because I'm extremely generous with my reviews. Our meal was slow to arrive, and our server was often absent, making it clear they were understaffed. We also noticed that the authentic Japanese sushi chefs were no longer working there, and rather than three chefs on a busy Sunday, there were two young men behind the counter, making the wait long. The food quality was another disappointment. The sushi rice lacked proper seasoning, and the fish wasn't as fresh. The tempura, including the shrimp heads on the ebi, was oily and soggy rather than light and crispy, likely due to the oil not being hot enough when they fried it. Even the miso black cod, once one of my favorites comparable to Nobu's, was a letdown. Not seasoned well and overcooked. We were understanding when both our tea pots were missing their lids. Obviously a small sign of mismanagement when simple things aren't rectified in ordering new pots. Sadly, this will be my last visit to this location. I'll stick with Sanraku, my preferred sushi spot in the South Bay, which offers better quality and similar value. The ambience was okay, though nothing special. They've changed the decor and lighting so many times throughout the years. Parking has become a hassle, especially during the holiday season. After two free hours, it's $2 per hour, totaling $6 for an evening. The new parking system, which requires scanning a QR code and entering your license plate and credit card information before leaving, was confusing and inefficient. Even though the system is meant to speed things up by scanning your paid license plate, you end up waiting behind people unfamiliar with the process using their credit card, which slows everything down at the exit gate. There needs to be bigger signage explaining the process because the frequency of new daily tourists will never be familiar like the locals.

The space is so elegant, which is to be expected of a restaurant on Santana Row. I've been once and it was a good experience! I got their Tempura Udon and it was so good! It was honestly one of the best tempura udons I've ever had because of the deep, clear broth. The type of udon they use was also good to me, but that's just a personal preference because it felt more firm and filling (if that makes any sense). They also offer real wasabi, which was a first for me and it was also really good.

Located right in the heart of Santana Row below Hotel Valencia - location and ambiance is amazing here. Very trendy and usually music during peak times / weekends. The food is good and fresh - presentation is there. portions are smaller. Wait staff changes like all restaurants, but I haven't had a bad experience here yet.

Great service and the food was great! We also had a salad and seaweed salad too in addition to the photos!

*3.5* My friend and I came around 3pm on a Saturday and it wasn't super busy. Our order was taken at a timely manner and our food arrived promptly. The staff had let us know of happy hour and we happily ordered a few items off of it. The vibes were nice, not too loud, and nicely dim. Food: - Umeboshi cocktail: Did not taste any salted plum. The Sakura vermouth made it super floral and the after taste wasn't pleasant. - Chicken skin skewers: Umami, crunchy, and slightly sweet. 10/10 - Takoyaki: Inside was way too mushy and exterior was a bit soft. Didn't give off authentic takoyaki. 5.5/10 - Wagyu Tarutaru: Quite bland and too creamy? Since the wagyu is already fatty, the added avocado didn't do much, but take the fatty and creaminess over the edge. We got tired of it after a couple of bites. 4/10 - Juryo Sushi Platter: We chose to do nigiri for the platter and the amount of rice to fish ratio was perfect. The fish was fresh and delicious. Our personal favorites were the salmon, hamachi, scallops, and fluke. One small thing - wasabi was lackluster and did not pack a punch. 9/10 - Hotate (scallop) and Salmon Belly Nigiri: They were delicious. Still thinking about it. The salmon was just slightly seared and had all the right fattiness. The scallops were large, sweet, and bouncy. 10/10 Prices were pretty high, but it is located in Santana Row so it is expected.

I have been here a few times when visiting Santana Row. My sushi rolls have been consistently excellent as well as their sake based cocktails. The bartenders are attentive. I usually sit at the bar. Cool ambiance. I will definitely be back when in the area!

Not great, not even slightly good. The sushi was meh, miso lacked any type of salt, gyoza terrible. Even the soy sauce didn't taste right. Plenty of other great sushi spots around like Omeej.

O V E R V I E W: i went for my sister's birthday celebration on a friday evening at 6:30 pm! it was decently packed, but we had a reservation so we got seated right away. the ambiance of this restaurant was perfect. the low-lit lights and overall decor of the place was beautiful. the happy hour menu was also offered all-day today which was a pleasant surprise. F O O D: garlic edamame: 10/10. this was DEEELIIIICIOUS! the garlic & salt combo was everything. we ate those up immediately. volcano fries: 10/10. ALSO SO BOMB?!!!! omg. this was the only happy hour item and it's a must-have. i believe it was drizzled in unagi sauce & there were salmon skin flakes surrounding it, making the best flavorful combo there is. due to happy hour this was only $8! so worth. rainbow roll, dragon crunch, yaki, & ozumo: 7/10. i'd say all the sushi rolls were pretty average. nothing stood out to me as AMAZING, but if i had to choose one of these to eat again it would be the Ozumo. it was the most flavorful to me. sake sashimi: 8/10. i was craving sashimi & this satisfied it. i am not an avid sashimi eater so I'm not sure how this is in comparison to others but i thought it tasted fresh & soft! I'd get it again. A D D I T I O N A L: in the reservation, we said that it was my sister's birthday and they actually bought out free ice cream dessert!!!!!! it's not pictured in this review because my sister didn't wanna be shown lolol, but it was vanilla ice cream + orange syrup and strawberries. SOOO SWEET OF THEM TO DO!!!! we really didn't expect that to have happened. 10/10 service. our server (his name started with a J... I forgot), but shouts out to him because he was such a genuine guy and felt like he went above and beyond as a server! super sweet staff in general.

Roll with the Punches Located at the bottom floor of the Hotel Valencia, this Santana Row Ozumo is their second location, with the original being in SF. This Japanese izikaya** spot is known for their vast selection of sake, Kobe beef, and robata grilled items, as well as the usual sushi/sashimi options one finds at the typical sushi restaurant. The Good: *Reservations via their website & OpenTable *Certified official Kobe Beef® *Dog-friendly outdoor dining *Not a particularly large menu, but big enough that everyone should find something. We arrived with a party of seven and had no issues with even the pickiest folks. *coughcough*Mysister*coughcough* *Carissa's grilled salmon dish was cooked perfectly. *I really enjoyed the Honcho roll, as it was well-put together and had a great balance of flavors. *Nothing to complain about with the Chirashi bowl, as all the fish was fresh and tasty. The Meh: *My brother ordered the ramen, and I took a few sips of the broth, and I wasn't too impressed, but he didn't know better, so yeah. *Not a fan of their miso soup, as it was too kombu forward and lacked that sweetness that miso lends to a dish. Normally, I'd never complain about the miso soup, but they actually charge ($6) so it's fair game in my book. *Prices are, well, this is Santana Row, right? So, yeah. *Parking can be a bit of a bear, but only if you try and park in the closer garages. My advice is to park in the farther garage by the movie theater. Yeah, it's a bit of a schlep, but people watching is part of the fun here at The Row™. The Ugly: *Service was pretty good at first until all the main courses arrived. Which was the problem, as not all the mains arrived as *someone* was still missing theirs. So we waited... and waited... finally, I had to get up to look for the waiter, only to find him yucking it up with the hostesses. The food finally arrived and he gave some cockameme excuse about "... they were just cutting up the fish fresh, and that's why it was late." Right... Just say, "Sorry, we fucked up." And we can move on. I'm not a fan of being bullshitted. Conclusion: Maybe one of the better sushi spots we've eaten at in the South Bay, but the prices, location, and sus service give it a big downgrade in my book. **Izikaya is basically a Japanese version of a pub

The ambiance is nice, the service is questionable, and the food is hit or miss. The biggest reason I'm giving it 2 stars is because of the service. We were sitting in the middle of the room, by the bar, and we could overhear the staff talking badly about the other customers. They didn't say anything bad about us per se, but hearing the way they talked about other diners totally ruined the mood and is very unprofessional. He also did this for our WHOLE meal and it wasn't just a one off about one customer. To be fair, it was mostly one server doing this, but the fact that none of the other servers stopped it kind of seems like that behavior is condoned. I'm just shocked that they would behave this way when they are literally in the middle of the restaurant where everyone can see them. In terms of food, the Brussels sprouts blew my mind! They are really good and one of the best I've had in the Bay, highly recommend!! In terms of sushi, it was okay. We got 2 rolls and it did not taste very fresh or interesting. The drinks were really good though, the flavor combination was great! The restaurant is also very well decorated and in a great location. We were seated quickly without a reservation so that was nice. I think without the issue with the staff, I would have rated this place higher.

We have been coming to Santana Row for a decade but our first time at Ozumo. We came for lunch on a Friday to celebrate our anniversary and there was no wait and plenty of seating. The service was great but took a while because of limited staffing. We ordered the fried chicken appetizer which was spectacular. We ordered three rolls which all were delicious. I also ordered tempura udon to go for a friend I was visiting afterwards. The restaurant has a moody ambiance with natural light and dark walls. I didn't think it was kid friendly which is why we chose it for our date lunch but I did see a baby across from us (no sign of high chairs but I didn't ask). It is pricier than most sushi places but you are paying for the location.

The food here is amazing! I got the honcho roll, and it tasted so fresh and delicious. We got a wagyu taru taru and we also enjoyed how soft and flavorful it was. Goes amazing with the rice paper chips. The Burikama was so yummy. It's hamachi that is cooked on a coal grill. It had such a delicious smoky flavor and melted in your mouth. This place has me drooling!

I noticed rice for sushi here is definitely not authentic Japanese rice. It was longer looking grains and not sticky. It's like basmati rice use as sushi rice. Pretty sad cause I was very looking forwards for cravings. 2 sushi rolls (futomaki roll & spider roll) later!

Good service Good sushi rolls Good ambiance But Stinky bathroom, which was also out out of paper towels

Overpriced and ok sushi on Santana Row. I really liked their nigiri platter but they were thin. The dragon crunchy roll and yaki roll were good but didn't think they were worth the price (but i understand its a good location!) and our tables for two were little too small. The pork belly skewer was very good. They gave us a sweet hand-written bday note which was super sweet though.

This will always be my go to restaurant. The ambience and vibes are on par. The sushi is to die does let's not forget how many options there are!! Huge thank you to Chef Johnny for the hospitality that will always bring me back. 10/10

The sushi is a joke!!!! They actually make hours before they open and sits out on the counter. There's 5 to 6 sushi chefs and I see them talking instead of making fries rolls to order. Just lazy chefs!!!!! Will never return to this restaurant again!!!!

Saw a sign for happy hour at Ozumo and had to stop by after a solid core class in the area. We ordered two drinks to share, along with two apps off of the happy hour menu, and the total was probably around $40 for the two of us. Food and drinks weren't anything too special, service was decent, ambiance was good. Would probably come back for another happy hour in the future, not sure about the full menu though.

Overall this place is average. We started off with a seaweed salad and some crispy rice, both were just bland. We then moved onto some rolls which were ok, but they don't hold together well. I put descriptions of what the rolls were, but its not worth the time to type out my opinion as they are just average, but keep in mind this location is in Santana Row and super overpriced for what you get. On the plus side, service was great and the full bar is a nice touch. The whiskey flight was very enjoyable. Very modern and upscale location, but it also has to be given the location. This is the old Blowfish location.

Came here for a girls dinner on a Friday night. We did not have a reservation, however we were able to be seated fairly quickly. We were seated outside in the patio area. We ordered quite a few dishes, I would say some of my favorites were the chicken skewers, uni, and tuna tartar. The rolls were pretty good too, although expensive, which is expected for a restaurant in Santana Row. Overall, I would recommend if you are craving sushi in the Santa Clara area.

Stopped in on a Friday and the restaurant was fairly busy so we decided to try it. Overall wasn't impressed. The restaurant was very clean and upscale, with a bar in the center and high chairs/tables surrounding it. Our order was take quickly, and food came out in a timely fashion. Sunomo - 8/10 - well executed simple seaweed salad. They had a good ratio of the two seaweeds and cucumber, and the sauce was not too vinegary, but admittedly slightly oily. Agedashi tofu - 2/10 - the tofu was crispy and hot when it came to the table, but it got soggy really quickly due to the sauce it was sitting in, got cold really quickly, and overall had no flavor. I even tried drizzling the sauce over the tofu, but still the sauce had no flavor and only made the tofu even soggier. Would not recommend this dish. Gyozas - 2/10 - very small, and only had three gyozas. Not a lot of flavor and just kind of disappointing. Ebi Nigiri - 2/10 - ice cold, and again, not a lot of flavor here. Yaki roll - 6/10 - nothing too special as far as specialty rolls go. The salmon on top was cooked very well and super buttery (so at least they use quality ingredients). However once you get past the warm salmon, a majority amount of the flavor came through because of the sauce. The roll was just not super elevated in terms of style or flavor, which is something I expected from a $25 specialty roll. It was also a very small roll for the price. Nothing wrong with this roll per say, but definitely a lot of room for improvement. Our waiter said the service was "family style", which apparently means that the food comes out as it's ready, and not at the same time so it is recommended that people share rolls and such. Personally not a fan of this style of food service. As for service, our waiter was very kind and explained the menu style to us. After our food came out, he checked on us once, and then disappeared. He walked by our table a few times, but we couldn't get his attention to ask for the check, and had to wait about 20 minutes after finishing our food before he finally came back. The restaurant was fairly busy, but he would walk our area and simply not look our direction, making it hard for us to get any kind of service. Overall, I wasn't impressed with the food here, and am very surprised at the roll pricing versus the portion size. While high prices are to be expected for Santana Row, I would also expect higher food quality as a result. I feel like there is a lot that could be improved in terms of execution of the dishes, and would recommend sticking to the neighborhood sushi restaurants around the area. They are most likely cheaper, and slightly better executed flavors and dishes.

Amazing sushi, amongst other items. It was very busy on a weeknight, but we managed to get a table for 8. It's a pretty spacious restaurant. The servers were very nice. Keep in mind, there's an automatic 20% tip for parties 6 or more. This is my second time coming for a work dinner and def not me my last.

Yeah nooo... Pretty lackluster experience, but the customer service was nice. We came here for a couple sushi rolls on Lunar New Year and it was quite busy. Our food came out pretty quick though! Very dark lighting inside. Here's what we got: + Dragon Crunch Roll (3/5): Nothing much to say. This is a solid option for friends who dislike raw fish. Snow crab, shrimp, etc. I wish the roll had more unagi though. + Honcho Roll (4/5): My favorite of the meal! Lots of fresh salmon and the avocado was good. A pretty classic roll with a lot of sauce. + Sekitori Roll (2/5): Yikes! Don't know what went wrong here... They gave us very little fish in this roll. All you really taste is avocado and rice. The rice was a little hard too. The sprouts were cute for presentation, but didn't contribute much to flavor.

Nice place and great location to take visiting friends or family- food is solid, nothing mind blowing but again nothing bad and a good pick if you're looking for santana row. Service was quick. All rolls were unique and tasty

Food: 4/5 good choices Service: 5/5 friendly Ambiance: 4/5 modern We came on Friday night in early March so it was colder outside, but got seated near the heater was not too bad. Service is quick and friendly, alittle pricey but it's SR so not too surprised. Small menu, but the sushi was fresh, came out fast. They didn't have the raw oysters today, which is what I came here for oysters shooters. End up stopping by EMC for oysters after here.

Amazing place to go for my birthday! The food is DELICIOUS. The rolls are drool-worthy and soooo scrumptious The drinks are super good- I recommend the Giddy Geisha. Also it is happy hour all day Fridays!! So the side dishes & drinks are affordable and tasty. Also, our server Rom was super amazinggg! She made me feel celebrated, gave great recs, and I even got a birthday card from staff with a dessert the bar vibes are cool, I highly recommend Ozumo! 10/10

Not the first time here at Ozumo, but this time I had the pleasure of receiving service from Marc. The food was amazing as usual, but what really stood out tonight was the service that was beyond excelsior. Marc was highly professional and has contributed to the experience enough for me to write a review about it. The perfectly timed "check up's" and the high level or attention to detail. Food is great, but the service is equally important. And Marc has certainly matched the quality of food at Ozumo, and has exceeded most of the other experiences I've had in the past. Will be back, as always. P.S. the outdoor seating is always very ambient and has a beautiful calm vibe to it.

We were excited to find Ozumo in San Jose because we love the one in San Carlos. Sadly, it was one of the worst Japanese meals I've had in the Bay Area. (For reference, I lived in Japan for 5 years). I ordered the chef's sashimi dish. The fish choices (chef's choice) were very mediocre- not nearly the quality I would expect at this price. Cheaper cuts and didn't taste very fresh. The gyoza had a strange taste to it and wasn't crunchy- just soggy. Tasted like it had been frozen and then warmed up. Finally, our soy sauce was watered down! We spent $12 on a draft beer and this restaurant added water to their soy sauce to make it last longer. We had a disappointing and expensive dinner. It seems like this restaurant wants your money but is not interested in providing a quality culinary experience. I will never be back.

Also Known As Dragon roll was yummy. That's what my girl said at least lol Kirin was great on tap and the gyoza was very good. Rolls were very good and the atmosphere was fun!

I have been to Ozumo SF location at least 20 times. The Japanese language tape in the bathroom, the plating and service, the miso soup special cups do not exist at this location. Feels fake fancy, it's just not at all what the SF location is. Our appetizer came out after the mains, and even though the restaurant was empty the entire experience felt rushed. The stars are for the salmon with bok choy. Ozumo is supposed to feel special, this is just a regular sushi spot.