Saketome

What a pleasure to enjoy this spot! Great vibe, amazing food, top service make for a wonderful evening. The hopping tunes were fun and we loved our date night! Great job.

Stellar service and even better sushi. They have very creative roll combinations that are wholly unique. Their miso soup reminded me of miso from Hokkaido as it was much richer and full of veggies, mushrooms, and tofu. Great selection of sake as well

Decent sushi with an eclectic atmosphere. Every roll we ordered had its own unique flavor... No two rolls were similar to one another! Our server was very attentive, which made for a great overall experience. We were, however, confused as to why $500 worth of sushi was served on individual plates instead of some type of platter...it made for a very crowded table!! Saketome is the more expensive choice for sushi in the Flathead Valley. However, Should we find ourselves in Bigfork in the future, craving sushi, we would definitely try Saketome again!

Our favorite place in town. I think we might be addicted at this point ! Their rolls are so unique & the service is amazing and quick. 10/10 every time!!!

Oh my god, my friend and I had terrible diarrhea after eating, and I vomited 2 hours later. It was horrific. I'll never come back to this place, their food wasn't fresh. I ordered 2 servings of raw fish, 1 serving of rice rolls, and a few other dishes. I also had a cocktail, and it was really bad, couldn’t finish it. $200 down the drain. STAY AWAY FROM HERE UNLESS YOU WANT A HEAD START ON A HOSPITAL VISIT😭

If you’re posted up in Kalispell, Columbia Falls, or Whitefish and find yourself craving sushi, Saketome makes a convincing case for the drive, especially on a clear Montana day when Bigfork feels like an excuse rather than a destination. We visited in October, when the restaurant had shifted to walk-in only service. No reservations, no safety net. It added a bit of tension at the door especially since we were driving from a distance out. The space feels like a city neighborhood sushi bar airlifted into a mountain town with modern lines, moody lighting, and design-forward touches without feeling precious. It works equally well for a laid-back date night or a long overdue catch up with friends over drinks. The menu leans confidently into sushi, cocktails, and pan-Asian-inspired plates, and several dishes stood out. The seared scallop was excellent, and the tempura hamachi collar was the undeniable star, rich, crisp, and deeply satisfying. Cocktail offerings were solid, thoughtfully composed, and well suited to the menu. The sushi itself is, without question in my opinion, the best you’ll find in this part of Montana. Technique, fish quality, and presentation are all handled with care. In the broader sushi universe, though, it lands squarely in the “good, not transcendent” category. The biggest drawback was the rice, which skewed slightly al dente and a touch dry, pulling focus away from otherwise well-executed fish. Service was friendly and well-intentioned, though it visibly strained as more walk-in diners arrived. Saketome absolutely worth the drive when the craving hits.

Incredible experience. Atmosphere and decor is very nice. We sat at the sushi bar and the friendly staff was very attentive. The sushi is top notch and they have a good selection and some creative items. We enjoyed some sake, a cocktail, the salmon tartar, the wagyu chirashi-zushi (more on this later), a Hot Rip roll, and a soft shell crab roll (I forgot what it was called). Everything was really delicious and well prepared with finesse, portions were also generous. I was a little bit disappointed with the wagyu bowl as the meat itself seemed quite tough and overcooked, that was a bit of a bummer but I will still make a point to visit Saketome regularly.

We love this restaraunt but the fact that they stopped taking reservations is a big problem. We have a party of 6 coming in late January that we were excited about introducing to this restaraunt but can't take the chance of waiting out in the cold. C'mon we even give you a credit card if we don't show.

First time trying out this place with friends. They didn't take reservations at the time we went, and we know it is popular, so we showed-up about 15 minutes before they opened. Good thing, as the line got pretty big, so if you want a seat, you may want to arrive closer to opening time. I had seen that the menu photos with prices were pretty old and they don't list them on the website, so I snapped some to post.

What did I just witness?! Any respectable sushi chef would have taken their Masamoto knife and ended it right there out of sheer culinary heartbreak. I cannot believe they dared to call this place a sushi restaurant. It was hands down one of the worst dining experiences I've ever walked into--run entirely by a crew of clueless teenagers. One girl was wiping her nose with the back of her hand. Another kept flipping her hair like she was prepping for a selfie, not slicing raw fish. It felt less like a restaurant and more like a high school Home Ec class gone rogue--or maybe I accidentally walked onto a prank reality show. We thought we'd play it safe and order miso soup and edamame. Big mistake. Miso soup is supposed to be light, delicate. This? It was thick, overpowering, and--brace yourself--filled with potatoes. POTATOES. In MISO. Somewhere in Japan, ancestors just rolled over and canceled dinner. And the edamame? It had been boiled, reboiled, and then probably nuked for good measure. It wasn't even green anymore--just a sad, limp brown mush that disintegrated on touch. As for the sushi rolls? Nothing held together. The rice was so dry it could've been mistaken for kindergarten craft glue. I sat there in disbelief, watching them butcher the fish--literally. Thick cuts, thin cuts, no consistency. Just a massacre on a cutting board. My husband, bless his bravery, ordered one roll with cooked crab thinking it was safe. I wouldn't even risk that. I came home and ate bread and butter to recover. Look--I'm all for giving young people jobs. But for the love of sushi, train them. Teach them what they're doing. Because this wasn't a restaurant. It was a crime scene with soy sauce.

Fantastic place with the best most creative sushi in the area. We are so thrilled to have a great sushi place near us. The chef is very creative and we are so glad we tried the Lemon Peppa Steppa special roll. We hope they make that a mainstay on the menu. Outstanding service coupled with amazing food makes this place a must go to. Reservations are a good idea and you can do so right on their website, something more places should do.

Food and service were great! Good quality food and the rolls are large so felt worth the money. Drinks were only okay. My only complaint is the place felt alittle dirty. The floors needed a good cleaning near the bar and there was trash on the ground in a few places. And it seemed like all the staffs water bottles were everywhere too. Took away from the ambiance in my opinion.

They just feel like locking their doors whenever they feel like it and don't bother to let customers know about it beforehand! Maybe update your hours online, y'all. Unprofessional.

Great food, but it's ran horribly. If you pick up order, they charge 20 % gratuity automatically. I'm all about tipping hell I even but charge me 20% gratuity when all I'm doing is walking up and grabbing a bag is BS and when I said something they acted like I was insulting them then on the receipt it says take out charge $20

Delicious sushi and drinks!!! Definitely going back to eat there again soon! Make a reservation.

Great sushi and service! A very nice and unexpected surprise in Bigfork with a cool vibe.

Went in to get a cocktail and there was plenty of space at the bar. As we sat down at the bar, blond heavy female bartender asked if we checked in with hostess. Really??? It was a Wednesday and no one else was waiting and bar space was open. Anyways, we checked in and sat at the bar. Bartender was too busy attending tables so she instructed the hostess to set table setting and water even though we just wanted a drink. After a few minutes of all that and bartender not at the bar, we left. Honestly, the bartender was rude and just set a bad tone. Sad to say we prolly won't be back.

Clever name. Inspired menu. The chef managed to implement cashews, strawberries, foie gras, and kiwi into various rolls. Who knew an off-the-beaten-path Montana sushi bar would be like the mother ship calling me home? This place is fun, funky, and offers sushi rolls with some of the oddest (and tastiest) flavor profiles I've ever inhaled. I'm not a drinker, but my friends said their cocktails are--and I quote--"booze-tastically ah-mah-zing." I'll say this much, it's been a lonnnnng time since I dropped that much money on sushi. The place is spendy, but worth every penny. And if you like spicy food, you've found your new mecca. The HOT RIP roll? It brought the heat--and then some. Hell, they even offer spicy edamame. Bless their hearts. Meanwhile, the staff was lively and jovial--always a good sign. Clearly, they dig their jobs and, more importantly, each other. Props.

A consistent, excellent sushi restaurant. Service was top notch too. Worth the drive there!

We came in on a Thursday, early evening. The website says they open at 5pm but when I called at about 4:30 it sounded like they were already open. We were very lucky to get a spot at the sushi bar as it seems they get crowded quickly, had I made a reservation earlier we could have gotten a table and just missed getting a table as a walk in, the couple right in front of us scored the last one. The sushi bar suited us just fine however. We ordered a fish collar which was delicious. It seems that it might not always be available but if it is, I highly recommend. We got 2 additional rolls that were ok, not the most flavorful I've ever had but they seemed as fresh as something could be this far away from the ocean. It was a fun evening, we enjoyed the atmosphere and good service. I want to try a few more places in the area before I commit to this being our go-to spot but I have a feeling we will be back again.

Food was amazing and Micah is perfect. Hostess' phone was ringing nonstop and was very annoying.

Visiting from Seattle, I was struggling trying to find a fire top quality fresh seafood dish. I was staying in kalispell. I tried the Ramen house- silly me.. Ramen was fire! Sushi wasn't their thing (and the server was extremely rude to my grandma.) I came here with my grandma- who doesn't particularly like raw seafood & she still found food she liked. She got the firecracker shrimp, SO delicious. I got the raw Scallops. DELISH. Dylen was our cook at the sushi bar & her customer service is awesome. She answered all questions we had & the food was impeccable. (Extra points for modifying my sushi how I like, I'm kind of picky!) Our waitress was very welcoming as well. Thank you Savannah! This is most definitely going to be my spot coming back in the future, 10/10 worth the drive. Check it out! I got the Big Bear, add lemon slices. & She got the Hor Rip!

This restaurant was everything we hoped it would be! We are visiting family in Polson and decided to make the drive up to Big Fork to try out the only sushi place around. My husband lived in Japan for 3 years and fell in love with sushi while he was there. Needless to say, he can be a bit picky about quality. A friend recommended this place to him saying that the owner/chef actually spent a good amount of time in Japan as well. We were not disappointed! Yes, Saketome's menu is mostly 'fusion' rolls but they knock it out of the park! There's some nigiri and sashimi on the menu as well. We got the cherry bombs and walu nigiri, both we ate too quickly to snap a pic. Then the electric feel, grow wings and the OP rolls. All were fantastic. Honorable mentions to the bartender as well! Drinks were top notch and mixed to perfection.

What a disappointment! We had a 730 reservation. Got waitlisted waited 24 minutes to seat and watched 6 tables get seated on time while we waited. They said they were backed up but 4 tables were empty the whole time. Waitress was rude and only came to check on us when food came to table. Food was sub par and people were served before us when we ordered first by a long shot. Even watched the waitress talk about us to another waitress outside in front of of us. Very unprofessional and rude. Will not recommend or go back. Too bad for us locals.

Fish was of surprisingly good quality for being in the middle of Montana. We went in the middle of the week at 7pm, and they were already out of the chutoro. I appreciate that they're trying to mix local ingredients with Japanese preparations, but I think the results are hit or miss. I tried the spiced goat roll and personally thought the goat cheese was a little overwhelming. The sushi rice was undercooked and underseasoned when we visited, so I would recommend going for sashimi over the nigiri.

Cute name! Conveniently located in the center of Bigfork. Servers were friendly. Other than that, I'm not a fan. Our first and only visit let us know that 1) it's a very loud place when full and it's very hard to hear what your dining companions are saying, 2) the sushi was just fair - in terms of the rolls, the rice was dry, the combinations almost all included cooked ingredients unlike many other sushi places (most rolls were fried or tempura), the flavor was bland and 3) we were told to leave one and a half hours after we sat down because someone else needed the table. I'm not sure if they regularly make people leave, but if so, they should be allowing two hours for dinner instead of one and a half. We won't be back.

Great sushi restaurant in Bigfork. Our server was very personable and helped us choose our sushi rolls. The Spicy Rip was definitely our favorite. Server was attentive yet very busy. Was the perfect dinner before seeing a play for a night out without our kiddos. Thank you!

We drove from whitefish to this location in big fork and so worth the drive !! The sushi is delicious the girls at the sushi bar was just so amazing and fun !! Honestly the service is as a great as the food. We will definitely be back

Atmosphere was cool, menu was unique, service was okay and the food was pretty decent.

Great sushi. Make a reservation though. Hard to get in on a whim. We love the fried rolls & they do have some stuff for the folks that don't like sushi.

My husband and I had a great experience here. Service- The staff was willing to work with us on issues with the open table app, which was super refreshing. We were promptly seated when we got there (even a few minutes before our reservation). The food came out at a decent rate- not super fast but thats also not necessary. All of the employees seemed to be kind and youthful, which we appreciated! Ambiance- The place was lively and beautifully renovated. Our table was in an awkward corner where we felt our conversation was pretty public. We were in the walkway near the bathrooms against the wall. There were two menu QR codes to scan. Not sure if they both worked, but they could remove one QR just to simplify the table setting. Food Quality & Price- To start, we ordered two miso soups. That came out to $12. That is a SoUPER high price, lol. The miso was pretty good, but miso should never cost that much (especially for the teensy bowl we got). I think it was probably only 6oz. Next we ordered the massive attack at the suggestion of the waitress. We didn't realize it was a baked roll and we prefer fresh, so that was a let down! My husband really liked it. There were 12 pieces (a great amount) and the roll cost $17. It took about 20 min to get that roll after we ordered it. The nigiri!!! Literally AMAZING. Cost anywhere from $8-$14 for two pieces of the best fresh fish you will ever have. I couldn't recommend it more. We got Akame, Sake, and Walu. Overall, everything seemed overpriced but the nigiri was incredible.

Very good service, nice attentive staff and a modern atmosphere. The rolls are trendy however they do offer some traditional sashimi and nigiri. Full bar and many wine selections but they don't have any beer taps and the bottles and cans are limited.

Before I moved here from Texas we would visit big fork once a year, and through that whole year I would CRAVE this place. Now that I live here I try to come once a week. Here's some ish I love about this place 1. The employees have been there a while. They like their jobs. Like really. As a server myself, there's only like 10% of us that give a flyin fudge anymore. And like 4% works here. 2. The menu caters to people like me AND my fiancé...meaning I don't love raw fish and he does. Rarely do we find a place like this. Creative and funky. 3. Covid didn't kill this place. They kept their core staff. Still kickin ass 4. Not only is the front of house good with customers but the back of house is too...wtf right? 5. Molly is cool as ish at the bar but sit at the sushi bar at least once, learn about some rolls you wouldn't have ordered before ANYWAY Just go to here. And TIP!!! I know you have money. You're in big fork ;)

After the expansion, it's still packed out in here. Electric avenue could be dead, but this place is hopping. I like getting some squid salad, seaweed salad and the little veggie $5 rolls for apps. The beer selection is pretty awesome and was able to score Neptune's Latte stout from Livingston here. The Montana Mule is awesome as well, but just a tad weak. We ordered three rolls and a bowl of rice for the kid. I can't remember the rolls names but they were awesome. Unfortunately because of where we are (in Montana), cream cheese and fried are usually part of sushi rolls round these parts. So I tend to choose anything raw. We also got the albacore sashimi which was presented beautifully and very tasty. Everyone at the table was happy. I do enjoy coming to this spot. And will continue to return. Not many awesome sushi spots in the Flathead, so very happy there's one in my home town.

By far the best sushi in Montana. The food, atmosphere and service were all excellent. We sat at the bar an thoroughly enjoyed our time and the food. If you are anywhere near Flathead lake, make the drive to Big Fork and eat at Saketome. You won't regret it. The food is phenomenal.

My families favorite restaurant. What a hidden gem of Bigfork. You should definitely give it a try. It's definitely high end, but you will fit in with jeans and a shirt.

Service: Our server on 12/10/22 was clearly not trained to wait tables. She was curt to to the point of rudeness, and at no point made us feel welcome. She wiped her runny nose with her hand three times while giving a short description of the specials. She would not allow separate checks to our party of four (two couples). She said it was against management policy My husband ordered a beer, she did not bring him a glass. The only high point was when she made an error with our order and ended up giving us a free sushi roll This is not an inexpensive restaurant and my expectation is to feel welcomed. The food was good, the music and ambience great. They need to spend more time training their staff to ensure guests have a good experience. Not much to ask for!

Remarkable‼ Sushi is Bigfork's? That's what we all said but Saketome has exceeded everyone ma expectations. They are forever evolving and sharing their latest fabulous creations. Always bringing us the coolest newest sushi techniques & methodologies. This restaurant is a treasure‼.

I spent the last few months with family in Montana due to covid and was dying to have sushi (coming from LA and eating sushi allllll the time) I was SO impressed with the rolls we had! The vibe is so funky and fun as well! I can't wait For my next trip up so I can stop back in!!

Beat the rush and reserve yourself a table at OpenTable or right here on this app. This place is booked from open to close basically everyday... ESPECIALLY summers and good luck getting in on a weekend! I come here solo a lot and is my go-to chill spot. The bartenders and servers are great and work very well in busy environments. Great staffing. I recommend the unfiltered sake: Snow Maiden. It tastes like Korean Soju, nice and creamy. I'm not a much wine person so this is really yummy for me! I also recommend the spicy roll "the Hot Rip" it's my all-time fav!! The sushi rolls are a little small and pretty pricey but that's the price of Bigfork! Enjoy the best sushi in the entire Flathead valley!!!!!!

We ate here because of the name so Goodonya for that one. The sushi was good. Don't leave without trying the cherry bomb. The service also was EXCELLENT. I wish I remembered our servers name to give her a shout out. She was on it. The role are funky and different so if that your thing go for it and you won't be disappointed. I like some more traditional items which they didn't have. So great spot to try something different.

The people are great. Molly behind the bar was the best and the sushi was solid. Nice drink offering and a fantastic atmosphere.

This place has amaaaazinggg sushi and our waitresses have always been so kind and friendly. Definitely make a reservation ahead of time to ensure you get in, because they're usually pretty full!

Our Server, the Manager, was absolutely phenomenal! The sushi was delicious as always as well. In this time of mass worker shortage they do the best they can and succeed. I appreciate every one of the workers there this evening. Keep kicking Butt! We, the polite and willing to realize how hard you're working, love you! PS- the out of towners, their MANY toddler children, their messes, and rude matriarch should be writing a Yelp apology. Some people are so rude and awful.

Five stars! The food was amazing! Our waitress Jenna gave us recommendations that were delicious and scrumptious. She put up with my husbands silly banter and held her own. Thanks!

I have been coming to Saketome for quite sometime and enjoy the Sushi. It is really good for being in a landlocked state in a rural community. I would rate the food an easy 5 stars as well as thank the kitchen staff for their efforts. I hate going to Saketome because of one server... we all know the one (at least all of the people I've talked to Saketome about know her) Middle aged, blonde hair, AGRESSIVE. Now I'm a server myself so I understand how everyone can have a bad day now and then, but she is always inappropriate. First of all I have a peanut allergy, every other server says they understand and will let the kitchen know. She has said "well we can't do anything to accommodate that," and "then why are you even here?" And "we don't accommodate the allergy thing" On different occasions... like sorry I have a medical condition!?! I'm just asking you to write it on the ticket. I have worked at restaurants with the exact same POS system and I know you can type in a MOD saying *peanut allergy* so the kitchen knows. Every other server has been able to do this simple task, without making me feel bad for spending my money there, why can't she? The last time we went she forgot our drinks and never put them in and then tried to convince us to purchase an alcoholic beverage for her while on shift!?!? I love your establishment please train your staff on the ADA 504 medical condition act and consider having your servers take an alcohol training course... these things can get you into big trouble

Welcome to Saketome Sushi, the best sushi in Montana, especially for being land locked. The ambiance of the restaurant is what drew me in. The restaurant is located above a nice gallery in downtown Big Fork. I went in and was sat immediately. With absolutely no issue. Then I say and ordered a stunning gin bonsai with lavender,rosemary and mint. And the Nigiri Sake, which was as fresh as could be and tender to the touch. Not a hint of fishy flavor, just that beautiful tender juicy salmon over a light sushi rice. Topped with a tiny bit of Thai basil and paired with ginger and wasabi infused soy sauce. This was an appropriate appetizer and was just filling enough to let the cocktail settle in my system. Then they brought out the Spicy Goat roll. A stunning take on a spicy tuna roll, with shrimp and avocado. The touch of roasted Jalapeño and a slice of ahi tuna on top just made the course Devine. I ended the meal with a delightful conversation with my server "Heather" (and store manager), who gave me a little history lesson on the restaurant and made the experience even better. I'll give you a piece of advice, don't bother with traditions or with showthyme. Saketome Sushi is the only restaurant in Big Fork worth the money and time. Don't forget to make a reservation, they are busy!!!!! My recommendation, and I sure as hell will be back!

Fraud beware: Twice in the last year Sake To Me has overcharged my card for tip. Both times, there was a 0 added to the tip so adding $70 to the tip instead of the $7 that I wrote on the credit card slip. If it happens once, absolutely I can understand that mistakes happen, but when it happens twice this makes me suspect that something nefarious is going on- especially when it was the same server both times. The first time it happened the manager dealt with it promptly and was very kind and apologetic. The second time I reached out to (new) manager Jamie and she was dismissive and aggressive in her response. If the owner wants to reach out to me, I would be happy to share screen shots of her texts to show you how your employees are representing your business. Diners beware, if you do decide to dine at this restaurant be sure to check your credit card charges after you go.

Abba ZabbaBigfork Bomb RollMassive AttackSeaweed SaladSpicy Goat Small Roll We had all the above and more. Price and service were excellent! We would totally recommend this place to some one who loves sushi like we do.

Well, I have to change my review and I always support this business. We ha e family here and small kids and didn't want to both people in the restaurant and wanted a few to go orders. They won't do it at all! We sat at the bar to order a drink a wait for our food. They won't do a to go order. Just a disappointment abuse their food is good but, lost my business when I wanted to not bother people with my small children. I'll drive to whitefish now.

Never before have I been told to call back and make an order. Apparently they're too busy for my business. Even a hole in the wall pizza place can say 'we're busy sorry your order won't be ready for 45 minutes.' Apparently here they expect us to call back and cross our fingers they aren't too busy to grace me by taking my order. What a joke. It's not complicated. If you answer the phone for a take out order kindly tell the customer the expected pickup window. Either the customer accepts it or they don't. But asking for a call back and hoping you can get the order then is about the most idiotic thing I've heard in my life.

Wow. This place is fantastic. First off, the atmosphere is beautiful. We immediately felt like we were out to a special dinner. I've included pictures. The bathrooms are even beautiful and clean (with real towels, not paper towels!) We ordered wakame, grow wings, erad spicy, and spicy goat. We asked our server how big the rolls were and she was really accurate and helpful. We are both tall, young, active people and we were stuffed off this order! So the rolls are expensive, but you get a lot of food. We got a couple of beers, they had a great cocktail, beer, wine, and sake menu. Our total bill was $53 and we were both stuffed. Honestly for good sushi in Montana, that's a screaming deal. When we went to Blue Samurai it was $80, and that was without drinks. The grow wings was super light and flavorful, the snap peas are genius. The erad spicy is very spicy but such a fantastic flavor combo - love the cashews and ika. The spicy goat small roll was an absolute experience- really loved it, so unique. Light but creamy at the same time, totally surprising. The wakame was the best I've ever had. Fish quality was excellent. Our service was great. We wanted to try some nigiri, as that is I think a better mark of how a sushi place is than rolls. but the rolls looked so good that we just went with that this time. I can't wait to come back and try more. Best sushi we've had in the valley, bar none (have not tried Wasabi yet). So lucky we have this gem in our back yard!

very very crowded so it took some time to get a table and a server. Sushi very good salad was awful. Salad was full of water and it needed to be cut. Impossible to eat

I've been coming here for years and it is one of our favorite places to eat in the Valley. The food is excellent and they are well versed on gluten free options. We love to sit at the fun bar and watch the sushi chefs make their master pieces. Awesome place to eat!

Don't plan on coming here and walking up to get a meal. I counted nine empty tables and they only seat reservations. No walk up dining. Nor do they do take out. Sorry but we will NEVER be back.

Drove 240 miles just to try this place out with my son and his wife-on the 16th of june 2019 - wow what a shocker - was seated at the bar with the 3 of us and there 1 year old - we had no reservation - didnt know we needed 1. hostess was very snotty to us - waited 55 minutes for no food. I love sushi - but not from there - word of mouth travels fast and far. Drake - contact me please

The food is fantastic and the service is very good. I do believe they could abide by some of the current safe practices during the coronavirus situation. It was packed,people were sitting very close together not the greatest situation.