Sushi Alive

I love this place. I go there every time. I live one hr away. But it's worth it. New selections and new drink too.

This place used to be so good but food has gone seriously down in quality. Sushi and sushi bowls were all very bland. Had a volcano roll and rainbow roll which all tasted bland. We also had a sushi bowl with either salmon or tuna. We chose salmon and asked if they could do half tuna, half salmon. We were told no and would have to order an additional full side order of tuna. When it came, it didn’t have much seaweed salad so asked if we could have a little more and again told no, we had to order a full seaweed side for an additional $11. Seriously? Bowl was just like the sushi. A bunch a mayonnaise but not much sauce and all tasted bland. They even took away their rewards program. Atmosphere is starting to feel more like a sports bar than a sushi place. Too bad because we live a mile away in Nine Eagles but will never go back. I use to go there every week, but last few weeks have been so bad, for the price, there are better options a few minutes away.

Our waitress was amazing! Everyone is always wonderful here! Happy hour was solid and the sushi was so yummy!

Stopped in for lunch and I was dining alone but the server made me feel VERY welcome!! Got the 2 roll lunch special plus an additional roll and I took half of it home! Delicious. The salad dressing was great……all a beautiful presentation.

I recommend going during their happy hour! Fresh sushi and great service.

our server daniel was amazing tonight! we had a very big party and he was incredibly patient with us from start to finish, providing us great service. give him a raise, very handsome kind gentleman. the food was also pretty good too

My wife and I moved to Tampa (The Eagles) in 2023 and have been coming to Sushi Alive weekly ever since. The food and atmosphere are amazing. We love sitting at the bar, Chris and the rest of the bar staff are always on top of our drinks and food. Overall service at the restaurant is great too and they have a highly sought after happy hour. Highly recommended.

I read all the reviews before coming. I am a restauranteur and have been in hospitality for 25 years. We try and never leave negative reviews, we would rather reach out to ownership or leadership to resolve the issue - because the truth is, most negative experiences are one off type of experiences. They happen. We have twenty something year olds helping to run our business. Everyone has a bad day, staffing issues, vendor issues - and you need to visit a place multiple times to get a true feel. And the reviews that say - we usually love this place, but today was a disaster (2 stars) - but when they love the place the never write a review.. Frustrating. This was our fourth time here and we are both foodies, the wife and I. The quality, every time, has been excellent. The service, every time, has been excellent. We can see who the manager is, and the team seems to enjoy their work. Food 5 star. Service 5 star. Ambiance 4 star. In a world of chain restaurants, it is good to see a stand alone restaurant providing great food, service and a place to gather so close to home. Try it for yourself - more than once!

it's great from the fast service to all the flavors in your mouth! It is truly amazing. The waiters are very nice. the place just fits the food and it's a pleasure to be there every time!

Came here for a takeout lunch. I got the eel roll and the California roll with miso soup. I loved the soup. The big chunks of tofu are my favorite. The sushi rolls were average. They fall apart easily and the rice was not the best but it was a good lunch deal. I also got the noodle dish and it was very bland. I love the amount of veggies I got in the bowl but I wish it had more flavor and spice. Overall, this is a very average place and I'm not sure if I'll be back.

I've picked up food from Sushi Alive twice now, and both times were... underwhelming. The first visit I ordered a mix of sushi rolls for myself and my wife. They looked nice and well-presented, but honestly didn't have much flavor. On the second visit, I tried the Tokyo stir fry and my wife got the teriyaki chicken dinner. Both meals were fine, but bordering on bland -- not exactly what I expect when I think of Japanese food. We also sampled some appetizers and rolls (Krab & Mint Rangoon, Boom Boom roll, Rising Phoenix, Volcano roll). Again, nothing was bad, but nothing stood out either. Just "good enough." On the plus side, the restaurant itself is modern and would make for a decent date spot if you're looking for something safe and non-remarkable. If you want exciting flavors, though, this probably isn't the place.

Sushi Alive has fresh sushi and has a great Happy Hour Menu Mon-Fri from 5PM-7PM. My favorites off of the sushi menu are the Gator Rolls, Mexican Rolls, and the Spicy Salmon Hand Roll. They also have 2 for 1 house wines.

I like the interior, location and our server was friendly but the sushi happy hour rolls, although tasty, were disappointingly small and not filling. The specialty rolls are pretty boring too--so many of them have krab delight & tempura shrimp. I used to love this place but it's not really worth it. I'd rather go somewhere with large unique rolls full of fish.

My all time favorite place for happy hour sushi! You just can't beat their prices (and quality for the price) at about $5 per roll. Our go to HH order is usually: Tampa, Florida, Philadelphia, Mexican, spicy tuna, and the tempura salmon rolls. For apps the stuffed mushrooms are amazing but this time we tried the tnt mussels and they did not disappoint. I also typically order the lollipop roll but this time my friend ordered the scorpion roll and it was amazing! Definitely better than the volcano fyi. They also have bogo wine and beer during HH, but you have to wait until after 8pm for the sake to be bogo. Service is always pretty decent consisting of mainly a younger waitstaff. The noise level is pretty loud but much to be expected with the dining room being a large open space. For a quieter dinner I would suggest sitting outside, and if it happens to be chili out you can always catch me at the fire pit! Great place.

Love this place excellent sushi options and taste . My favorite fried ice cream ever . Very cute clean place and atmosphere. It won't disappoint

Very nice atmosphere with a busy Nuevo vibe! The menu was expansive & offered lot more than sushi. However we stuck to the rolls and sashimi, and really were impressed with our selections. The happy hour options were a great deal of the traditional rolls like Japanese Bagel Roll, Mexican Roll, etc. We also ordered a few rolls from the signature roll menu. My favorite was the Yoshi Roll which was the perfect mix of tempura & salmon with thinly sliced lemon. The Bang Bang roll was yummy too. Also of note was the delicious miso soup. Our server was a doll & more than pleasant but service was extremely slow. Took over an hour to get our rolls. Not sure if the fault lied with our server or the chefs but the wait was excessive. Tough with two little ones to wait that long! If they could improve on that, I'd happily give this place 5 stars!

Such a cute vibe and the staff were all so kind. Our server was perfect and another staff member held the door for me. I recently had surgery and she saw that I couldn't get around easily - so thoughtful! The sushi was fresh, high quality, and reasonably priced. We went for happy hour sushi and were very pleasantly surprised by the good deal and quality. From the nigiri to the hand rolls, we enjoyed it all!

(Review #992) Really an oddball gem in mostly quiet residential Tampa. I've been here a couple times now, and it's close to a good friends house. The service is really good. The sushi and fish in general is very fresh. The poke bowls are superb. The rolls are good...can be a little bit inconsistent in size/cut etc. But generally tasty. Kids seem to love the place. The food comes out really fast. Ambience is lovely with indoor and outdoor and fire pit seating too. It may seem like it's out of place. But it's a good place for lunch or dinner.

Sushi bar is what's happening. Watching those sushi chefs bust out the delicious rolls is always the best. The sushi rolls are fantastic and the happy hour specials are phenomenal. . We have a food allergy in the family and they pay good attention to it. Good daily specials, happy hours, and food in general. Worth a try!

I come here quite often for their 5-7 happy hour sushi prices. Although I wouldn't say they're top of the line sushi, I still enjoy almost everything I order. Drinks are also flavorful and have good options to choose from. The first couple times I came here, they would mess up usually at least one roll per table, but so far the past few times they've been very consistent in getting orders out correctly and in a timely fashion. Plenty of seating, decor is nice inside and outside as well

My husband and stumbled upon this gem when we were in the area looking for a happy hour. We arrived and requested seats at the sushi bar. They have amazing happy hour specials Monday-Friday 5-7PM. Gabi was our server and she was so sweet and super helpful with providing recommendations. We got 3 rolls, a bunch of nigiri and a hand roll. All of the sushi was fresh! We were so impressed. The 2 for 1 wine is also a great deal! The Gator Roll and Tempura Salmon rolls are a must get. We loved everything we got and will definitely be back to enjoy this delicious sushi again soon!

First time customer at Sushi Alive. The food was great, and I loved the outdoor dining area. Our waitress - Nicole - was a real gem, she explained the menu and made great suggestions on food and drinks.

Online the hours of operation are until 11pm. I showed up with my son to eat at 10:20pm and was told they close at 1030 and kitchen closes at 10:15. Very disappointing from a customers perspective.

The food here is THE BEST SUSHI I have ever eaten in my life. I used to always get a mild stomach upset with sushi because it was so raw, but not at this place. I they slightly cook the rolls but it makes them incredible! The ambiance is nice and it seems to be owned by Chinese Asians. Only thing though, this place is expensive, but the money's got to go somewhere right?

Damn! we really want to like this place. A couple years ago we got sick and swore off the place. Went back again and for 4-5 visits, it was great. Like the atmosphere, bartenders, and other than sushi items. Sunday night, the fish was spit it out bad. Nothing to get sick with - thank goodness - just that near slimy its getting old state. But now do we want to go back? We spent a lot of money on a disappointing dinner. Maybe Sunday is not a good day? Fridays is just a mob scene so forget then.

Tasty dessert, we usually come here after Sunday church. My children like California roll and it's good for them. Also tempura shrimp is tasty

Sushi Alive is a solid choice if you are looking for decent sushi. I got 2 of their rolls to go and they were well made. The fish was fresh and the sushi pieces were of a good size with a good balance between rice and fish. Some places, they have way too much rice, but this place is pretty balanced. The service was decently quick and the interior ambiance of the restaurant was well kept and modern. Definitely looks like a place with a good atmosphere to kick off the weekend :)

I sat at the bar where Ashlee greeted me promptly and made me a spicy bloody Mary. She informed me was happy hour, and several drinks were $5 and under including my Bloody Mary! They also had a happy hour sushi on the weekends $5 rolls. This was definitely a bargain. I started my meal ordering the Arizona roll and the Florida roll. They were both fantastic. I preferred the Arizona over the Florida midway through my meal. I also ordered the Eel and spicy tuna. If I had to pick the eel is definitely my favorite. I have never found this much sushi for only $20 bucks! You need to come check this place out. Definitely check out the outside patio with beautiful statues and waterfalls. It's a whole vibe in itself.

I have been coming here for the past 7 years - ever since it opened. It is such an amazing spot and a lot of locals come here for happy hour. That is the absolute best time to go. You can't beat the prices. The sushi is always amazing and fresh. The service is always quick and the staff there is great. It's a chill, laid back spot and a great place for a date night.

The food is here is absolutely bomb but so is the customer service! We had reserved a table outside but Florida being the way it is, it started POURING and we were getting soaked. Without having to ask, we were immediately moved inside to a nice private space!

I have always loved this restaurant. They were first located in Carrolwood, they have moved and now in the Tampa/Odessa area in a larger space. They have a nice bar, beautiful indoor dining room and outdoor patio area. Their sushi is fantastic, so nice and fresh. We had the Philadelphia roll, Pink lady: Tempura shrimp, cream cheese, krab delight, asparagus, Pink soy paper, Special spicy salmon mix center & spicy garlic teriyaki sauce and Jade Dragon roll: Sesame tuna, asparagus, Krab delight, topped w/ tempura chips, smelt roe, avocado. & sweet n' spicy chilli sauce. So fresh with beautiful presentation. Plenty of parking. We sat at the bar with good service. They have a great happy hour menu Monday to Friday 5-7 and also Saturday and Sunday noon to 3 with drink and sushi specials. They are open Mon-Thu 11am-2pm & 5pm-10pm, Fri 11am-2pm & 5pm-11pm, Sat 12pm-11pm and Sun 12pm-9pm.

It took a long time to convince my husband to eat sushi, but boy now that he has experienced it, I've created a monster. Actually Sushi Alive has created the monster. We have ordered it for takeout before, but realized that their happy hour specials are just unbeatable. I mean a spicy tuna roll for five dollars? Literally how can you beat that! Four rolls is more than enough to fill two us up. If you get there during happy hour you will leave full in the belly and not much lighter in the pocket. While in the beginning, my husband opted for cooked fish in his sushi rolls, it has morphed into him eating all of the ones I select because they are better! The last time we visited I had to ask for a separate plate so that I could enjoy my dinner choices and not have to share. get your own roll. At happy hour prices why not? Sushi Alive has a vibrant atmosphere and bar scene. It's also perfectly family friendly. It's a great location but expect a wait if you don't get there a few minutes before they open to secure your place in line, or make a reservation. We were unaware of the sushi happy hour but now that we found it it's a weekly staple. Now if we can just find somebody to join us so we can order their famous sushi boat!

Happy hour on the weekends? That's worth bumping up a star. I still stand by the fact that the sushi is mediocre. However, they have a good cocktail selection and they have $4 rolls on Saturday and Sunday from 12 p.m. - 3 p.m. That's prime lunch time! I'll give them an extra star for that alone. I went with a tempura roll and Japanese bagel and found both to be good. I got a Red Geisha for a drink, which was pretty good and a mojito. The drink deals are on wine, bloody marys and mimosa. I didn't see that there were $5 bloody marys or else I would have gotten that! Future Christina, try another drink other than a Red Geisha and mojito. They were ok, but I'm not in love. The mojito was made with brown rum so it looked like a long island. That weirded me out a little. The bar can also make shots. We did lemon drops. I know, a group of moms doing lemon drop shots on a Saturday. When the kids aren't here, we go crazy. There are heat lamps outside, but they blow out when it's windy. Just in case you are going on the one week it's cold in Florida, like we did. We still sat outside, because of COVID, hence the shots to warm us up. It wasn't that busy inside, but it was 2:30 p.m. Still, with a happy hour like this I'm totally pushing to come back on a weekend. Service was great. I really liked our server, she was super friendly. I've had issues with is being slow before, but not this time. If you're looking for a good deal, this is your place.

Came back for another round of Sushi while visiting Tampa. I still low key wish they'd bottle up that ginger dressing because it would be coming home on the plane with me back to LI. Super fresh sushi and super friendly service. I will say it's like a staple for us. Will we be back? Next time for sure and hopefully they'll get the hint to bottle that incredible dressing up and let me take it back home to Long Island.

Yum yum yum!! First, the atmosphere here is amazing! We sat outside and it was so peaceful by the fountain. The service was definitely on it! Our server offered many suggestions and took the time to chat with us a bit about what we thought of the rolls! The crab Rangoon was good...wasn't by favorite but it was good. The rolls were delicious! We stepped outside our box and got an eel roll and surprisingly, we liked it! As always, couldn't pass up the volcano roll! Something about that crab on top...yum! I'd definitely go back!

5-7 happy hour you can't beat the prices! We always sit at bar. Bartenders are nice and attentive. On Fridays there's a line out the door waiting to be let in. Cool interior and outdoor area. Good amount of parking. BOGO wines and beers. Love this place

Sushi Alive Asian Bistro & Raw Bar has one of the best Happy Hour drink & food specials in all of Westchase Area of Tampa! However, make sure you make reservations a week in advance if you want to come on a Friday, because on Fridays it's a 2 hour wait even though you can see many open tables. We came on a Friday and left after being told it's a 2 hour wait and came back for Saturday's lunch time happy hour 12-3PM and we're able to get a table without reservations without any issues. The open table and reservation process is not very efficient here sadly. We asked if we could make a reservation for next Friday on a Friday and they said you can only make a reservation for Friday on the Monday of that week. Most reservations for Friday's 5-7PM happy hour are all booked by Wednesday or Thursday usually. Happy Hour Specials include $1 Nigiri, $2 Sashimi, $3 Hand Sushi Rolls, $4 Classic Sushi Rolls, $3 Draft Beers, 2 4 1 House Wines, Monday through Friday 5-7PM and Saturday through Sundays 12-3PM. On Tipsy Tuesdays, get 2 4 1 Wells, 2 4 1 Saketinis, and $8 Sake flights! The Chocolate Martini was made all wrong, did not come with Godiva Chocolate liquor or Vanilla Vodka, and was the worst tasting Chocolate Martini I ever had. I mentioned this to the server and she said she didn't make the drink. The server should have had the bartenders remake the drink properly. I mentioned it again and the server said she would bring additional milk and chocolate. The drink was still terrible. Do Not get the Chocolate Martini here! 1/10 The Tampa Sushi Roll came with Tempura whitefish, Japanese mayonnaise, scallion & smelt roe. 8/10 The Mexican Sushi Roll came with Tempura shrimp, Japanese mayonaise, avocado & smelt roe. 8/10 My sushi rolls did not come with spicy mayo or eel sauce and I got charged extra for sauce on the roll which usually doesn't happen at most sushi places. Service was a little slow and it was not that busy on a Saturday during lunch time so do not come here if you're in a hurry. I really liked the feng shui decor with buddahs everywhere, Japanese red paper lit up lanterns, and upside down fans hanging from the ceiling. There is a large outdoor patio for those wanting dining in a lower risk open air area. If you're in the Westchase Area, and looking for the best sushi happy hour, I highly recommend Sushi Alive Asian Bistro & Raw Bar!

I go to this place once a while. This time, We had fewer than 10 people, yet they charged a 20% so-called "large party service fee." For what? The same service as for one person. It was extremely busy, and we had to wait an hour and a half to get our food. And they charged an extra service fee on top of that? Ridiculous. I still gave the waiter a 25% tip--not for the service (because there wasn't any), but out of courtesy. To make things worse, the 20% large party service fee was included in the calculation for the recommended tip at the bottom of the receipt. Are you kidding me? I would never go back and would never recommend this place to anyone.

It was clean, service was awesome and the sushi did not disappoint. My family and I were very happy with our family sushi date.

I have been here when it is 100% a hit and then I've been here when it was a miss. Good thing, it is more times than not a hit. I had previously had a discussion with Ben on the "mainland" version of Poke and how it kinda drives me insane with all the "poke" places popping up that are not the traditional Poke at all based on how they are made and are really just a bowl with rice. So when were at Sushi Alive, I read the description of their Poke and it was traditional, we ordered that for our appetizer so he could actually try real Poke. He liked it much more too! We generally order a few rolls to share, trying out new options each visit.

Ene was phenomenal! Best service we've received in a long time. Fast, efficient and pays attention to the details. Happy Hour is great and sushi quality along with regular food items are always on point. Yellowtail Sashimi, Gator Roll and Lettuce Wraps are highly recommended.

Sushi is just ok - portions have gotten much much more smaller. Sadly! Kids meal udon chicken & steak was a solid portion & good... overall I don't see myself coming back again & service was ok too. Noise level is moderate to high. I've been here in the past for lunch & dinner but this time quantity / quality definitely has gone down hill.

Literally my go-to sushi place in tampa!! They're always so friendly, the sushi is extremely fresh and no matter which roll you get- they're always good. The Hawaii five o roll is one of my faves but this time I decided to try something new! The volcano roll was really good. The Florida roll is something I always get too!

Wanted a quick bite after a day of touring Hillsborough county parks and came to Sushi Alive. Pros: - Love the outdoor seating, even on a hot day, it's relaxing and well shaded. - Bartender was fantastic. While we sat in the back the bartender was our server. He was attentive, polite, and make great recommendations. - Food is solid. Cons: - I give this place five stars with a bit of a caution. The sushi is good but it's not anything to write home about. It's fresh, but it's the same stuff you get everywhere in Florida. Lots of rolls with cream cheese which I still don't understand but that's ok. I don't expect anything extraordinary which is exactly why I like. It's consistent and we know what to expect. Highly recommend for a night out with friends or a casual date.

Excellent fish! Seriously. This is a great sushi place. Easy parking. Lots of seating. Friendly attentive staff. Great Happy Hour specials. This place has everything you need!

We pass by this restaurant often and frequently comment on how we need to try it. We finally did and oh my goodness it was delicious! Probably the best sushi spot we've been to. Portions were generous and everything was so tasty. Can't wait to come back!

I wish we could do half stars and although I would love to support local business , five rolls for two people should have been filling. We ordered the gator roll, Japanese bagel roll, Tampa roll, volcano roll, rising phoenix roll. The size of the rolls were smaller than what we are accustomed to , we are not big portion eaters but this left is still looking for snacks afterwards. Being our first time here we ordered some specialty rolls and some classics. None of which were very memorable - very mediocre and the best I can compare to is Publix sushi. There is no Wow factor dancing of my taste buds after trying all 5 rolls which great sushi should have.

Super big sushi restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating great for large groups or if you want to bring your dog. They have great early night and late night happy hour specials so I would come for that but obviously expect nothing extraordinary when it comes to the happy hour sushi. The service is good and the food comes out pretty fast a la carte style. I will definitely be back again for happy hour. The edamame was okay. I liked the Gyoza but thought the best app was the ahi tuna and I don't even like ahi tuna normally. They do charge for extra sauce so just be mindful of that if that's something you care about. The outside porch area is really nice and zen and part of it is covered so it is a nice vibe for a porch setting.

This place has really good potential but the sushi was rolled very sloppy the Wings appetizer was terrible. The only reason I am giving 2 stars is for the service and BOGO sangria that was great! The volcano roll had great flavor but looked like my toddler rolled it! Neither of the sushi rolls stayed together so although they tasted great I can't give a five star review. The Far East wings were all breading and very greasy. I would never order these again and should just be taken off the menu! Our server was very attentive and sweet and the bogo sangria was delicious and I love that they add cinnamon to it. Probably will not visit here again for sushi but maybe for the happy hour specials!

I love this neighborhood gem. Food is good and the ambiance is perfect. The service is hit or miss. The last 3 times it has been wonderful. They might possibly be under new management.

Favorite Sushi Happy Hour in all of Tampa! Favorite rolls are gator, florida, spicy tuna, and the house salad ginger dressing is the best I've tried! Line forms out front before it opens for happy hour, so plan accordingly or you'll have to wait! Also fun to sit at the sushi bar!!

Fran was super sweet and attentive Food is super yummy, i would ask for her specifically she was so on que and sweet

Great food, friendly and attentive staff, with great comfy outdoor seating. We love coming here to unwind and meet up with friends.

Two years later and I'm back with an update! Sushi alive has immensely changed since my last review. Their happy hour is so worth it and the service is significantly better. They make an effort to get your order and drinks in right away especially with the happy hour deal specials! Our waiter even stopped by before the deal ended to ask if we wanted to order more. The happy hour special is so worth it! The rolls are $4, they also have nigiri, sashimi and hand roll specials. My favorite rolls are always the Mexican, Florida and gator rolls. As for drinks they have specials on wine and beer as well as saketinis on tuesdays! I haven't had a chance to try it yet but they also have 8pm to close deals which seem super worth it including half off appetizers and sangria deals. The rolls are fresh, satisfying and yummy! They're a good portion for the price! Id recommend getting here early for happy hour since there can often be a wait especially on Thursday's and fridays!

Pros: beautiful California style ambiance, great food presentation, parking no problem, fresh ingredients, reasonable price Cons: sushi was just OK , i had better sushi from Publix, the ginger dressing on the salad was disgusting, miso soups was not good, teriyaki steak was ok and kid's finger chicken was very dry and kids did not like their food, service was very slow

So, even though they gave my order to another person and had to remake my order, and the wait for that was another 25 min. So it took all of my lunch. The food is nothing more then exquisite Rolled to perfection with a wonderful dance on my tast buds. Well worth the wait. A special thank you to the one who touched my food with a magical, flawless ,skilled execution. Irene & Daryll

Ok but no menus and most of the time it's closed. Busy on some days but I rather go to hot tuna