Sandfish Sushi & Whiskey, Phoenix

I enjoyed my overall experience at Sandfish! I did think service was a bit slow/awkward to start and drinks/food did take a while to come out at times, but that every dish was enjoyable. Started off with one of their mezcal cocktails which was fantastic and came in a very appealing glass! We decided to order off the happy hour menu, however I’m not sure if it saved any money. We ordered 3 crudos for $8-10 each however each crudo was only 3 pieces of fish in total. So 9 pieces of fish was $30 which I think was overpriced, so I would not necessarily gravitate to the happy hour menu again! The crisp fish and sauce however was my favorite thing we ordered and absolutely delicious. The blue crab zhushi was really good! Great texture and flavor to it. We also ordered the octopus, which was good flavor but very small amount for the price in my opinion, but the flavor was good and I thought it was cooked perfectly. So it had nice texture and not chewy! We ordered the venue sushi roll and another one titled umi-something and I would say both were very solid sushi rolls but nothing crazy from a flavor perspective. I would say it’s predictable and typical sushi flavors! The restaurant itself is beautifully decorated and great for small pairs! For larger groups I can imagine a reservation would be ideal as it’s on the smaller side. There are very few parking spots outside so something to consider as far as getting there. I would definitely go back and try more items on the menu!

I wanted to stop at this place for a while now. I’m happy I got a chance to slip in and try it out. The beef gyoza was amazing. So packed with flavor and the crunch on it still rings. The duck bao buns were very nice, the duck was prepared perfectly. I just wish it one more layer of flavor that shot me to the moon and back. I got the 72 hour short rib nigiri. For the price for just one. Not worth it, in my opinion. I would say around $9-$10 for one piece. Nah. Get some tuna or salmon instead. And at last a basic Cali roll. It was excellent. Prepared fresh and you can taste it. Wouldn’t mind getting that again. All in all, I think I spent around $80 just for myself on these 4 dishes and one cocktail. Worth it?… No. It was a nice experience and the food was really good however I’d rather spend that money somewhere else.

This place was so amazing! First the food: every dish we ordered had such remarkable flavors and the attention to detail was unreal. We ordered the chicken gyoza (the chili garlic sauce is out of this world). We also ordered the shishito peppers and they were so good and had a great teriyaki drizzle on them. The Umami (albacore) signature roll was the best roll we have ever had (aguachile was a punch of taste). The short rib entree was such a great interactive experience at dinner and THE FLAVORS WERE AMAZINGGGGGG!!! The broccolini was such an unexpected RICH great dish and I would order it over and over again. We also ordered the Sandfish Nigiri Plate and the taste of each one with the detailed herb/spice was undescribable. The food is one thing but the atmosphere and service was top notch. The bar manager Josh was great and showed such great hospitality and took his time explaining the dishes to us. Chef Eddy was the best chef I have ever met, the attention to detail, the care in the food, and the interaction with the guests were truly so special, as if we were the most important guests in the restaurant. To say I will be back is an understatement, I can't wait to experience all of this again! Thank you!!

We celebrated my girlfriend’s 31st birthday here and I am so thankful we did. We were surprised to find out that Wednesdays are all day happy hour. We got a few things from that menu and more from the full menu. My mezcal cocktail was perfect. Every dish was delicious. We could not believe how tasty every single thing we ordered was! The restaurant itself is very small and intimate. I don’t think we could pick a favorite dish. Everything was so good. The mussels in the miso broth might have been the star of the show though. And you can’t go wrong with the crudos! You’re not allowed to leave the restaurant until you’ve ended your meal with their ube oil cake.

So, my neighbour friend and I decided to give it a try and went for dinner tonight. Talk about FAN-TAS-TIC!!! And this comes from a former Vancouver, Canada Canadian, where we had between gazillion and gazillion and twelve amazing sushi restaurants! Is it pricey - yup, it is! But it's worth every single penny! Atmosphere, service, and food, oh food, oh so good! She and I were both equally impressed. HIGHLY recommended over other places in Phoenix and Scottsdale, and Tempe, and - all over the valley. Charming little place, service above any received in many establishments, with maybe the exception of all three Richardson's locations, which says a lot.

For a celebration night, this place hidden gem. I recommend the Scandinavian and the Venue Roll...both were excellent. The Pork Belly Bao Buns are...well it's pork belly...so obviously it's delicious. The scallops were paired with walnuts which seemed to overpower the delicate taste of scallops. The Lollipop roll was our final dish and the coolness in temperature made it almost feel like a welcome desert. Try a signature drink, order only 2 dishes at a time in order to pace yourself, and lastly, don't be in a hurry. It's a great place. We'll be back.

They add a special touch of class with the way they present their drinks to their signature dishes. Even though they have caviar on their menu, their prices are perfect for the quality of their service and menu. Thanks for a special anniversary dinner.

Absolutely incredible experience from start to finish. The staff was incredibly welcoming and knowledgeable. The chef introduced himself to us and explained some of the menu. Every single dish we tried (8) was delicious. The fish was fresh and prepared perfectly. I don’t ever write reviews but my dinner here was so outstanding I felt compelled to. Try this place out you will not be disappointed!