Sushi Rock

A while back, my friend and I were searching for a Japanese restaurant serving ramen. We stumbled upon one and were delighted with our experience. The ramen was hot and flavorful, perfect for a cold and windy day. The pork belly steamed buns were delicious, and the rolls were freshly prepared and paired well with the ramen. The restaurant had a high ceiling, which made it feel spacious, and the place was clean and tidy. Overall, it was a great dining experience, and I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for good Japanese food.

Certainly a good Sushi 🍣 joint (and bar). Quality of food 🥘 is great. Prices are somewhat reasonable, atmosphere is excellent. Parking 🅿️ is available at the parking meters or their adjacent garage. I just wish some of their dishes had no sugar or not too sweet because they can be. Also, for their soups, it was a big disappointment that the only broth they make is pork, which is not a wise decision. The soup ingredients were great just the pork broth didn’t go down too well. But hey! It’s their culture.

This place has good music, very good cocktails and great food! The staff is good at suggesting dishes that would suit your palate or if you are unsure about what kind of Sushi to get started with. Service is quick as well. A very good choice anytime!

I love sushi Rock. The food is so delicious and often very fresh. The staff are always so nice to me, I've been coming to eat here for years. I was introduced by a friend who lived in the apartments above. My go to sushi rolls are LIGHT MY FIRE ROLL, TORNADO ROLL, RAINBOW ROLL and YOU SHOOK ME ALL NIGHT LONG ROLL. I love the flavorful eel sauce along with the spicy mayo. Every time friends or family come visit I always recommend Sushi Rock. the cocktails are good as well. The ambiance is very nice and spacious. There is upstairs and downstairs seating along with outdoor seating when weather permits. It is very clean and has an upscale appearance inside. Thank you to the team always for your service and commitment to being one of the best in the area!!!

Tasty and fresh sushi (every bite was good). They have fun sushi options and a versatile menu, food for everyone! The Happy Hour menu has good prices! Highly recommend going during their special hours. Service was pretty good and friendly, and the ambiance was so much fun- the music matched the theme perfectly! Would definitely go back!

This place was so good and different. Eating sushi to the sounds of rock and roll 🎸 is so fun! The decor was really interesting. The food was the star of the show. It was so good! They had really interesting vegan and vegetarian item which I loved. I’ll find a reason to go back to that area and get more!

I had a great time at Sushi Rock! The food was very delicious and the service was amazing. I got the veggie roll which was so good! Our server, Game, was really kind and attentive. He even brought us ice cream to end our meal. So kind and he really made our experience a memorable one.

Sushi Rock was very good. My Fave would have to be the bao and the little burgers. Fried rice made fresh and the drinks were very strong but good. #aushianasays give them a try

Nice ceviche (with thin crispy wonton skins) on a hot summer day. Lovely sashimi over rice (it's chirashi). Enjoyed their simple pork ramen (thin noodle) if a bit expensive for what it is. Sushi Rock remains fashionable (beautiful patio outside, see my photo); tall ceiling and modern and arty inside. I ordered on UberEats for self pick up but had to wait for a long time even after arrival (and after the app says "your food should be ready"). That's the estimate Sushi Rock itself gave. Not busy at all (not meal time) here. So what took so long? They were not proactive either even after I arrived. I was there and no one bothered checking on my order or coming to give me any update. I had to go up there to tell them I have been waiting for a long time which is when they finally finished packing up my order.

We visited Sushi Rock for their Sushi and drinks Happy Hour, where they offer $6 Sushi Rolls (pretty good deal). We were welcomed by the host who sat us outside, however they did not indicate happy hour was only offered at the bar. We thought this was no issue and the next server directed us to the happy hour seating area. To our surprise, we had to stand for about 10-15 minutes while being ignored by restaurant servers and staff because none of the tables we were directed to had been cleaned and still contained food items from prior customers. When the staff comes to clean the table, they only clean the half of the table where we'd not be sitting, so we had to move ourselves to the clean area. 10 minutes go by, we put our order in and are waiting for our food and we notice a couple gets sat right next to us where the table has not been properly cleaned and the staff did not seem to care. This was an unpleasant experience besides the good food options. In terms of food, we ordered the ceviche and one of each of the six sushi rolls in the happy hour menu and found these to be good for their price, and very good portions for 2 people. The ceviche was very tasty and we loved the wonton chips. Our favorite rolls were the crispy rice with tuna dynamite on top (squared shape) and the tempura roll with sweet miso. Overall a bittersweet experience, however nothing negative to say about the food options given the price and value.

Best happy hour in Arlington for the price, hours (with both early and late night hours), drink and food quality. The times I've visited with different family in town during the weekday early dinner (5pm ish), the service has been responsive, the food has been hot, prompt and delicious and the sake strong. The ambiance is typical for seats at the bar.

My first real happy hour in Arlington. Get off of work and unwine!!! Their Mary Jane's are everything! Kudos to the bartender for not watering down happy hour drinks! Sushi was fresh and delicious! This almost took me on vacation mindset! Everything was great minus the lady cleaning all of the tables with the same rag no spray! But I blame her manager!!cuz ma'am I just spreading germs at this point. That explains the ants all over the table!!

Dropped in here for a late lunch with my sister and we had an overall positive experience. The feel you get being inside is kind of a modern take on what you would expect from your typical sushi restaurant look like. They had delicious cocktails and the sushi rolls and sashimi we ordered were all fantastic. Towards the end of our meal the restaurant really started to get packed in the early hours of dinner service, so that's always a good sign. Especially for the size of the dinning room. My only real complaint is how floppy the menu was. It's pretty large and impossible to hold with one hand. A minor inconvenience, but still not very ideal.

Poor service, mediocre food, mediocre drinks. The only good thing for me was the $20 wine and sake.

I'd definitely come back again! Visited on a Saturday night around 7pm. Even though they were busy, we were seated immediately. The server was nice and attentive. I ordered the teriyaki steak and I'd recommend that to anyone who is visiting! I did feel like the speciality rolls did not offer a lot of variety, but I understand this is different than a chain restaurant, etc. Either way, I enjoyed Sushi Rock.

Sat outside on a Wednesday night and it was the perfect setting! The service was a little slow, but our waitress was very nice. I loved the variety of combinations in the sushi rolls! Sushi with strawberries or pears? YES! Overall, definitely recommend!

Came here with my co-workers for lunch last Friday. Sad to say it was just okay. Our server was a nice girl but she really had no idea what she was doing, I hope it was just her first day or something. She brought out an extra miso soup that didn't come with my colleague's meal and having ordered the same thing as her I asked for soup too! She said I could, but I guess her manager wouldn't let her give it to me- come on... its miso soup. So, I had to watch everyone eat theirs that was a bummer. Sure, I could have paid for one (and maybe I should've but it's the principal of the thing). Also, the manager just stood in the corner looking over at our table, he never came over and said, "sorry for the mistake, she's new". I'd have more respect over the situation if the manager rectified the situation himself instead of making our poor gal come over and awkwardly explain herself. Onto the ramen, me and the one who got the soup, ordered the noodle and roll deal and we both agreed the ramen was just ok and pretty bland, the sushi was better. I just liked the sushi, didn't love it. I can't speak for my co-workers but for me it's a pass on coming back. I will say the lunch deals are good!! And no one didn't like their food. I just am a personal stickler for bad service and was not impressed with the management here. Sitting at the bar probably would be better.

Staff was friendly and we were able to get seating quick on a busy Saturday in the most popular part of Arlington. This was truly a blessing. For fans of sushi, this is a great spot. The quantity of the roll is plenty - you will NOT leave on an empty stomach. I really enjoyed sitting on the balcony side seats, overlooking the entire restaurant. They certainly have a diversity of options

I discovered Sushi Rock in 2020 (yes, during the pandemic) in a delivery app as I was searching for nearby sushi options. I was hooked after my first order and it became my go-to sushi delivery throughout 2020-2021. Delivery was always fast and the food didn't lose it's quality during transit. In fact, when places started opening up again with outdoor seating, I went to the restaurant and somehow it just wasn't the same. I expected the sushi to taste even fresher but it was no different than my delivery orders. I still love ordering delivery from Sushi Rock... and enjoying it in the comfort of my own home!

Came here for a birthday dinner and it was perfect! The staff was kind and on top of water refills which I always appreciate. The interior was interesting as there was a loft with seating on the second floor and the front portion of the building was covered in windows. I really like the design of the space, it was cozy yet modern and unique. The Oasis appetizer was my favorite!! So delicious. I was also pleased with my entree but wished the specialty rolls had a little more flavor or spice in them. The classic rolls were great, I'd probably only get the classic next time and try more of their appetizers!

Great sushi! Cute ambiance -- high ceilings with low lighting. Good and well-informed service.

I loved this place! I came here with a few friends for a dinner on a Tuesday night, since have a $20 off wine bottle deal on Tuesdays only (wine bottles were originally about $40) The sushi here was great. My personal favorite was the crunchy shrimp roll. I also got the lettuce wraps which were fantastic. They have great portion sizes for what you're paying for. The ambience is great, they play rock music in the background which really adds to the vibe.

We came here on a Tuesday night and loved it! The place is really cute, big space, indoor and outdoor seating, with nice decor. Thought it would be perfect for a birthday dinner or special occasion. The food and drinks were very good. They have a special on Tuesdays for $20 off a bottle of wine, so definitely worth coming. The sushi was great, one of the best I've had in Arlington so far. My friend got the fried rice and liked it as well. The waiter and staff were very nice. Would recommend making a reservation on a weekend since it was pretty crowded for a Tuesday. We all would definitely come back!

Long review.. bottom line the food was good. The service was not. I would not go back. Went here on a Sunday evening with my family to celebrate my son's 19th birthday. Made a reservation for 9 people at 7pm. We arrive and are seated right away - cool. We sat there 28 mins before someone came to take our food orders. We had water and other drinks but had not ordered our food. The place was not busy. We were not the only diners but I counted 6 individuals that all worked there standing together conversing with each other while we sat less than 5 feet away waiting to order. I went to them and asked if someone could take our order. If it wasn't already 7:30pm and Sunday, we would have left. But I really wanted Sushi and it was a group of 9. So we stayed. Once the food came it was spot on. No complaints there. But it's Sushi... how long does it take to eat Sushi? We were done and again waiting for someone to ask if we needed anything else or if we were ready for the check.. and no one came. It was 20 mins of just sitting there. We were seated right near the door, so I told my group to stand up, that maybe that would get their attention. The employees that were standing just a few feet away turned and looked at us... So I asked did they want us to pay or not because we've been finished and no one has come to find out if we wanted anything else or if we were all done. The waiter came to me and said he was going to get a celebration shot for the birthday guy...... at that point I'm just beyond irritated and simply ready to go! I said no you're not he's 19, can I have the check please?!

We had a good dinner Saturday after ordering takeout a number of times. Service was efficient, and our waitress checked with the chef on what dishes could be made gluten-free. Sushi Rock has Tamari for those requiring GF. The quality of the sushi, teriyaki and tempura was good and the price points reasonable.

We came out to sushi rock after many many many years since our last visit, and they are just as good as I remember all those years ago. Highly recommend the tornado roll, chicken katsu, and chirashi sushi bowl. For drinks we got the white rabbit and even though it was strong the cucumber made it feel very refreshing. The service was also fast and attentive.

Fun and loud vibes, Sushi Rock is a perfect place for a group visit but maybe not best for a first date. SPACE: A group of 3 of us visited on a Tuesday night and it was busy. There are two floors with much of the seating on the first. We ended up sitting on the second floor and lighting was dark. Music was very loud which made it hard to hear each other. SERVICE: I wasn't sure if our waiter liked walking up to the second floor to us but he was a little cold to in the middle and warmed up at the end. FOOD: I ordered the chirashi and everything was fresh! The tamago wasn't sweet at all so I was disappointed in that. Otherwise the fish was good! My fellow diners ordered the rolls and enjoyed them! We shared a chicken karaage as an app and it was very disappointing - the chicken was dry white meat.

Went for dinner and enjoyed the food. The ambiance of the restaurant was really classy and the prices weren't terrible. For a Wednesday night the only complaint I'd have is the service was a little slow. But overall enjoyed my meal. Loved the side of spicy mayo. Will be coming back!

This is a great place to have not just sushi but other Asian cuisine as well. Food - Good. The chicken katsu was good although the rice was very hard. Their kalbi tacos were great. Service - Good Parking - No parking lot outside, but enough street parking available. Overall, this place was good.

Sushi Rock is really good! I would say that you get the best experience if you choose to dine in- getting it to go take away from the vibes of the interior and that's half the experience! The sushi is always top notch quality and the drink menu is pretty extensive too.

The sushi rolls and small plates here are great and have brought me back to Sushi Rock numerous times. The you shook me all night long roll and the crispy rice spicy tuna are a must order. While the rolls are definitely tasty, the customer service has unfortunately gone down hill post pandemic. Apparently happy hour is only served at the bar FYI. (But I have heard otherwise during past visits.) Can't say the experience is worth the trip to Arlington anymore.

My stepbrother and I went here tonight. Was a fantastic experience, with wonderful sushi. The house salad and rolls were super good. I recommend the Rainbow Roll. We also had the Tempura Ice Cream, which the green tea flavor is fantastic. Service was really good, and the environment made you feel like you were in a rock concert I would definitely recommend this to anyone.

Came for my birthday on a Sunday and they were able to accommodate 11 people. Very friendly staff. Food: Got the shook me all night long and absolutely loved it Drinks: the have great specials all week long. On Sunday's their specialty cocktails are 5$ off until 9pm. A steal!! Ambiance: for a Sunday this place was popping I'll definitely be coming again to enjoy some of their menu items and drinks

3.5 star place. Okay place to eat certain items, but NOT sushi funny enough. 1. Reservation: won't hurt as it is popular in the evening. 2. Food: bulgogi taco - very good Ceviche- also very good all rolls were just edible, there are better places to get sushi 3. Drinks: 3 stars. Not good cocktails. 4. Service: meh. I don't like being interrogated where I am from. 5. Payment: This part I detested the most. If it was Europe and no tips added, it is okay for the server to hold the machine and you insert the credit card. Here, however, you have to choose the tip amount and everything while the server is staring at your face, looking which you choose and still holding the damn machine in his hands. I would recommend other places if you crave sushi. I don't like paying to make myself feel awkward.

Disappointed to see packaged wasabi in this order along with poorly packaged, spilled miso soup.

Chicken fried rice and steamed edamame The fried rice was fresh and the edamame was steaming hot and perfectly cooked! I also had miso soup which was good and the customer service was good as well as I didn't have to ask to have my drink refilled and that's a big deal for me.

Such a lovely experience! The service was AMAZING! Everyone was working so hard and very on top of everything. Our server Sarah truly deserves a raise please!!!!! She was phenomenal! Such a great group of employees that made the experience that much better. And a great happy hour deal! Only thing I would add is to have a greater variety of basic sushi options to the happy hour menu (like the Cali roll)

Overall, I'd say the 3.5 stars that SR currently has in on par with what to expect. They have a lot of different sushi options, but I would rather them ok to good at best. Nothing really has wowed me during any of my visits, but the sticky fingers has been the best roll I've tried! The staff is usually kind and have always been accommodating of my group, so for that they get 5 stars! Also, I should note that It's always packed, so it's certainly a sushi staple for the area!

I love sushi Rock. The food is so delicious and often very fresh. The staff are always so nice to me, I've been coming to eat here for years. I was introduced by a friend who lived in the apartments above. My go to sushi rolls are LIGHT MY FIRE ROLL, TORNADO ROLL, RAINBOW ROLL and YOU SHOOK ME ALL NIGHT LONG ROLL. I love the flavorful eel sauce along with the spicy mayo. Every time friends or family come visit I always recommend Sushi Rock. the cocktails are good as well. The ambiance is very nice and spacious. There is upstairs and downstairs seating along with outdoor seating when weather permits. It is very clean and has an upscale appearance inside. Thank you to the team always for your service and commitment to being one of the best in the area!!!

Nice happy hour spot from 3-7pm at the high top bar area only with plenty of outdoor and indoor seating! The Veggie Udon soup was really the highlight with a savory broth, slurpy chewy Udon noodles, fried inari soft tofu, and a heap of veggies - carrots, mushrooms, bok choy. The Veggie Tempura on happy hour wasn't quite what I expected and breaded instead of battered coating, It was hearty and fun to try with a variety of veggies - fried onion, squash, eggplant, sweet potato, asparagus, and a couple of other veggies. While my friends enjoyed their sushi rolls, slim pickings for vegetarian sushi rolls with just avocado and cucumber. Wish there were more options. Would love to see a sweet potato tempura option on the menu. The service was quite slow and not very attentive. I wish they offered more non-alcoholic drinks. While I enjoyed the Veggie Udon soup, I'm not sure if I'll come back given all the other restaurants and happy hour spots in the area.

California Roll is very very plain and flavorless. Now the eel roll was pretty good but not any better then any other places ell roll . Bento box was way too hot !!

I came here from some of the hype I heard from people but I honestly don't get it. The place is very nice and service is friendly, but the food is just okay in my opinion. The drinks and wonton nachos rock, but the sushi does not rock. White rabbit drink was super refreshing and tasty; could barely taste the vodka and definitely gets the job done. Wonton nachos were so tasty and light! The wonton chips themselves were crunchy and light, and the added veggies and chips made it even more tasty. The sushi was at most okay. My roll was supposed to be spicy but it wasn't spicy at all in my opinion? The aioli sauce and jalapenos on it barely had any spice. Nothing too flavourful or note worthy. It was definitely filling but it didn't taste necessarily good or bad, it was just there. Even though it was filling, I don't think it's worth $14 for the lack of taste.

The service was great but the sushi made me sick, unfortunately. Might not be the same for everybody but that was my experience.

Probably my new favorite place to get sushi! Walked in with no reservations so it was about a 10 minute wait (which isn't bad at all). Once seated I ordered sake and my friend had the "white rabbit" specialty drink. (I tasted it and it was pretty good) For food I ordered the Rainbow Roll and Free Fallin roll. Between the two, I enjoyed the Free Fallin roll more. I also ordered salmon sashimi and steamed dumplings The customer service was spot on. Our server made sure to come back every now and then to make sure we had everything we needed. Parking was not bad. If you can't find street parking, there is a parking garage next door. Highly recommend

Sushi rock is one of my favorite places to go to not just because of their sushi, but the location and seating arrangements (inside and outside) are enjoyable. Came here on a stormy Wednesday to get my weekly sushi fix. We ordered 4 rolls, the Tornado roll, the Proud Mary Crab roll, the Rainbow Roll, and a Spicy Salmon Avocado roll. My favorite of the four was the Tornado roll. Something about a fried roll with cream cheese in it is always appealing to me. I also really enjoyed the other 3 rolls with the Proud Mary Crab roll exceeding my expectations. Overall, my experience was a 4/5 stars. The food was great and the bar was lively. Our server took a while to take our order after arriving and had to ask for wasabi and ginger, but overall, no real complaints. If you're ever in the area, stop by and try it out! I've also heard great things about their drinks and happy hour menu!

Sushi rock is so delicious ! I love this place . Me and my friend went after work . I've been here a couple of times and this last time my server was not friendly . But besides that we had an overall good experience. Depending on what time you arrive there is not a wait . We were seated right away . The sushi is so yummy . My favorite is light my fire and you shook me all night . The drinks were good as well . I do recommend giving here a try .

Good vibes, Japanese sushi fusion, not the classic Japanese food but it's good. Ask the waiter for serving portion so you can weigh how much to order, because it does get expensive after a few small plates.

Everything looked great but our waiter recommended the You Shook Me All Night Long roll and the Deep Fried California Roll. Both were amazing! Drinks were great too. Atmosphere was awesome. My new go-to for sushi!

This place is a gem, their specialty rolls are amazing, atmosphere is also great for a date night or just to get your sushi fix, I always get reservations when I go because it typically is always busy. Definitely recommend this place if you're looking for sushi in the courthouse/Clarendon area.

Great sushi and def order the pork bowl. Great service as well. Would highly recommend

I wasn't sure about this place solely based on the logo, but after reading some reviews we decided to give it a try. It's actually a really cool concept- sushi and rock and roll! Not only is the atmosphere fun and inviting, the sushi is also some of the best we've had... and we've had a lot of sushi. I would recommend the Shook Me All Night Long roll. So yummy! The salmon nigiri was delicious as well.

Been coming here for years, but there is a new team and the customer service is now terrible. We were greeted with disrespect and coldness and the waiters were in a group just chit chatting the entire time. They took forever to take our orders and were so rude when we asked about anything. Will sadly have to find a new sushi spot.

Sushi Rock is a contemporary sushi place in Arlington, VA. There's residential permit parking and street parking nearby. The decor is fun and the floor-to-ceiling windows makes for a really bright atmosphere. I came with a group of 4 on a Saturday afternoon and they said because they had a limited amount of staff we had to wait for a table. We waited around 20min before getting seated. The service wasn't spectacular but I had no complaints. I highly recommend the Wonton Chip Nachos. It's a huge portion to share with the table and using the crunchy texture of wonton skin for nachos is genius. We shared the Tornado Roll, Volcano Roll, Rainbow Roll, and the Ahi Tower, with my favorite being the Volcano Roll. It was full of flavor and the scallops on top were a nice touch. The presentations and plating of all their dishes was what really stuck out to me and left the biggest impression. TLDR: Sushi Rock offers beautifully plated sushi that's also fresh and full of flavor. They don't take reservations so expect a wait.

The rock muisic ambience really sets the mood for some really good food. From the beef steam buns to the crab sushi, it was a delight. The bar was set high with the Torpedo sushi. What a magnificent assortment of flavors

#ThankYouThursday2021 appreciation for this restaurant and their ability to uphold their consistency in taste. While these images were taken in September, I have since returned and ordered several takeout from this place. Well, let's just say that each time I stop by or order out, my sushi experience is always...SCRUMPTIOUS...I do however, admit that their volcano sushi roll is addictive as the pairing of fresh sea scallops and crabs are to die for!!!! *drools* I cannot put into words just how delicious and seriously addictive this selection is. Want to apply a simple test to rate good sushi? Order takeout and compare your in-house vs. at-home experience. Mines was beyond satisfying as my order always arrived freshly prepared and loaded with succulent flavor. Friendly staff! Funky atmosphere setting for a cute date or a lunch by yourself (not judging!) Also to add their wine and drink selection is not bad at all! This is one of the many places worth adding to your things to do in the DMV list. Thank you, Sushi Rock for satisfying my sushi cravings every time!

TLDR: Definitely worth a look if you're craving some special rolls! We came here as a party of two on a Wednesday night craving rolls and I have to say that I was not disappointed! We started with the yellowtail tartare as an appetizer and the chips and fish were really good -- there was also surprisingly a MOUNTAIN of avocado underneath that really enhanced the flavors. For rolls, we got the "you shook me all night long" based on all of the positive yelp reviews as well as the "free fallin'" since we were craving some salmon-based rolls. As always, the Yelp reviews were not wrong--you shook me all night long is possibly one of the best rolls I've ever had the pleasure of trying! The free fallin' was equally as well made, but really it didn't stand a chance compared to the other rolls. For two, one appetizer + two rolls is more than enough food.

- Happy hour 3-7pm - Their HH menu has a lot of rolls and most important: the crispy rice roll - Cocktails are also cheaper - HH is only in a particular area of the restaurant so be sure to ask at the reception - Sticky fingers, free falling and the tempura roll with miso is good - The buns were dry, wouldn't recommend - Dim lighting inside - Great for dates and drinks

Sushi Rock is a popular dining establishment in the heart of Clarendon. They have an array of sushi options for sushi lovers, and a few options for non-sushi lovers. The most popular appetizer I saw floating around was the wonton nachos. One of the persons in my party ordered them and we satisfied - The portion size is for sharing. Our waiter was patient. He listened and waited while the other person in my party took forever to decide what they wanted. And not the annoyed kind of waiting either. I was there for a birthday party for preteen and they were very sweet to her and did the whole birthday hoorah! The food was decent, the staff were really sweet, and the ambiance and decor were inviting. Not very much street parking that's close so be prepared to walk a bit. I don't know that I'd dine here again, but my mango drink was perfect!