Sushi | Bar Charleston

Absolutely incredible dining experience. The quality of ingredients is exceptional. The chefs are so talented with their craft and very passionate about what they are serving. I wish I took more pictures but was too busy enjoying this one of a kind dining experience. Highly recommend! Easily the best omakase experience I’ve ever had. Can’t wait to go back!

Incredible. We went this weekend after they were only open for about a week. Not over-hyped, such an intimate and special experience. Perfect for a special occasion or date night. To the shock of many, we lack high quality sushi restaurants in Charleston and something this elevated was deeply missing in our city. 10/10. You will not be disappointed.

Sushi Bar exceeds all expectations. This experience is like no other. It starts with great southern hospitality and a welcome beverage before the ‘experience’ is unveiled: sushi as you have never before experienced, delivered directly to you by a master craftsman chef who is creating a culinary masterpiece while engaging you, the client. You are immersed into a world of knowledge about sushi you never imagined. The creativity of flavors doesn’t just happen one time through the seating, it happens continually. Brilliant. Just brilliant!

I think this is a good sushi experience for someone looking for vibes and/or that doesn’t really enjoy the taste of fish. Every piece is very westernized, which I thought took away from the pieces rather than elevated (e.g. toppings of herb butter, flamed bone marrow). I’ve done many of these in the U.S. and in Japan, and this one just doesn’t seem to fit with past experiences. It’s not bad quality, I’m just critical of the execution. On drinks, I asked for a recommendation of a non-sweet sake. The bartender may have misunderstood and brought something very sweet. IMO what I tasted shouldn’t be on their menu as a high-end establishment. For beer, all they had was a German Pilsner and a Trappist ale. Great for a pub/fried food, but really out of place for this experience. An easy fix there would be to keep some Japanese beers in the fridge. One of the joys of an omakase experience is a sake and a Sapporo together. Note, the staff were very kind and really tried to make it a great experience. There’s a lot of effort that goes into a meal like this, so I do think people should give this a try. It’s just not for me.

Day 1, first seating and these guys knocked it right out of the freakin park!!! I had my reservations about another overpriced Omasake experience coming to Charleston and I’m happy to say I was wrong. I think I can speak for the full 12 of us that dined together last night when I saw that this is one of the best Omasake experiences in the country! From the moment we walked into the very speakeasy unassuming door to the behind this curtain you’ll meet the wizard of Oz vibes we were feeling nothing but good energy and excitement. These are not your sushi counter chefs these guys have earned Michelin stars while working at other restaurants across the country and have brought the experience, expertise, and flavors here to Charleston. Their Sake menu is unlike anything I’ve ever seen before and there are things on it that are the firsts of its kind to be seen here in Charleston. I don’t know how they could improve on this experience and it obviously isn’t cheap but for the food and the experience it’s truly something unforgettable and I can’t wait to go back! I also can’t wait to try the new “steakhouse light” experience you’ll have next door starting next week! Phenomenal job 100/10 worth it!

If you see these four gents - you are in for an incredible culinary journey. Any review I write wouldn’t do this immersive experience justice. I highly suggest you go and enjoy the entire five ⭐️ experience

The best sushi experience I’ve ever had! Chris, Lucas, Max, and Sean all went above and beyond to curate a remarkable experience. 100/10 recommend.

I had one of the best omakase experiences of my life at SB. Every piece of nigiri was thoughtfully crafted, each with the perfect topping and balance of flavor. The 17-course experience was elevated by three brilliant chefs who made the evening both engaging and unforgettable. I was truly blown away. I will absolutely be back—and next time, I’m bringing friends.