Sushi Roku Santa Monica

My family had a delicious dinner at Sushi Roku. Great location to for those visiting pier, promenade, or after a afternoon of shopping. The vibe of the restaurant is upbeat, on trend, and almost club-y but in a really VIP way. The food is very good. Ordered many dishes and all were delicious. Not one complaint. My 7 year old son ordered the ramen and they specialized it for his taste (not spicy) and he LOVED IT! Good for families, maybe not pre-school age. Didn’t see kid’s menu. I’d come back again for more yokitori. Prices add up quick. $200+ for 3 people with 1 alcohol and 2 non- alcohol drinks.

My first time trying wagyu sushi and it was worth the $28! Shrimp was amazing! I recommend! View is fabulous of course!!

We decided to try this place for lunch. Menu for sushi was limited and pricy. The flavors were just bland. Tried the soft shell crab roll very bland. Fried calamari was okay but sauce was good. Service very average. Eastern pear was okay nothing special. Definitely will pass on going here again. Spoke to manager who seemed genuinely concerned about our experience and took care of the issues

Fresh food. Pair your sushi with Dassai 23 sake. Chef Jason is great and friendly.

Very good, if not truly exceptional, sushi and Japanese cuisine-- about what you would expect for the price point. The ocean view from the outdoor dining area is reason enough for a visit.

It was nice enough. The sushi isn’t exceptional and was pretty basic for the price point. But good service.

The only think was great about this place the location. The food is average with astronomical prices. The kitchen was so late we had to cancel the last order. Apparently they were busy with lunch pick up orders. I had better food in much less fancier places and better prices. Santa Monica has become an overpriced Tourist Trap.

We recently stayed in Santa Monica and are very glad to have discovered Sushi Roku at Ocean and Santa Monica. The food and service were both exceptional! We loved it so much we ate here 3 nights in a row. Needless to say, we highly recommend it.

If your at Santa Monica Pier you Go to Sushi Roku!! It blows all other places out of the water. Don't go to the other places just walk to Sushi Roku. . Please stop at Sushi Roku!!!

We finally tried this restaurant out. The fact that they allowed dogs was a plus. They even had snacks for our baby. The Manager Andrew Ha and Melanie P took really good care of us. Everyone was very pleasant. The restaurant is pleasantly located at the corner of Ocean Avenue with the view of the ocean. They have indoor and outdoor seating. We had a great meal. I felt like some fried chicken and my husband had baked cod. We also had a full Hanabi - Yellowtail, a super yummy roasted multi coloured cauliflower, and spicy cucumber sunomono.

This place was fine. We ended up here because our hotel concierge said not to bother with Sugarfish bc the line would be too long (and they don't take reservations). This place does take reservations, and it didn't seem super crowded when we went. It was super expensive and not very memorable. It was right near the beach so of course it was filled with tourists. The ambiance was pleasant, but very casual. Would have liked to get here when it was 50% off like everyone else in these reviews- then maybe I wouldn't feel quite so meh about it.

Honestly, I pictured something different... more upscale, maybe an ocean view, based upon the reviews. While the service was attentive, the restaurant pleasant enough, and the sushi itself rather delicious... it did have more of a tourist trap vibe to it than I expected. If I were in Santa Monica again, I'd stop by, it really was delicious. But I'm not sure I'd go for a special occasion again. It's great, it's just more of a tourist spot by the beach than anything else.

Smack dab in the middle of touristy Santa Monica, with lovely views of the beach, traffic and tourists, is Sushi Roku, a reliable chain for sushi. We fought our way thru LA traffic to come for their anniversary celebration where prices were 50% off -- well worth it! Everything we ate was fresh. My favs were the crudos - interesting to see how they pair fish with other ingredients and sauces. The uni nigiri was tasty and decent portions of sea urchin. Would skip the wagyu skewer, and crispy rice was a little oddly chewy. Waiter was helpful if busy at times (understandable given the promo). Parking is 90min free in the city parking garages. Would recommend if you're in the area

What an experience! This week Sushi Roku was celebrating their 25th anniversary by offering 50% off food all week. Growing up in Santa Monica, I often drove by the restaurant but never actually dined inside. I usually avoid the Ocean Avenue restaurants due to them being quite touristy. However I kept seeing the ads for their anniversary so it was the perfect place to go for dinner with my family. We were able to make a reservation for the first night of their anniversary special and found parking across the street. Upon entry we were sat immediately after checking in with the hostess. The service from start to finish was outstanding. There was not a single minute we had a glass or plate empty before a server or food runner came by. Their menu ranges with a lot of variety to choose from. They have carpaccios, sushi, rolls, robata skewers, meat, ramen, fish, etc. We decided to get three different types of carpaccios, two different rolls, three different kinds of skewers, a ramen, two sushi plates, two kinds of hanabi, and two main entrees. For being a busy night, the food and staff were still on top of it. There was never a long wait for food and everything came out hot and fresh. The quality of the food was exceptional and the taste was exquisite! All the flavors and sauces complemented the dishes so perfectly. The fact that everything was half off due to their anniversary sale made it even better! We all loved it so much that we ended up coming two additional days this week (three total). Each day we ordered some similar items, but some different. I feel like we almost went through the entire menu. We even got to meet Andrew the GM our first night who was so welcoming and attentive. Each return visit he welcomed us in with a smile and constantly checked up on us. This was truly a 5 star experience and I can't wait to return.

I came here for dinner because of their 25th anniversary deal - 50% off their food items during dinner. There wasn't a wait since I went and sat at the bar, but it was definitely busy. I waited about 10 minutes until the waiter came to me and gave me the menu (which is fine, I understood that it was crowded). He told me he was going to get me a glass of water as I viewed the menu, he returns about 5 minutes later and takes my order... no water still. I ordered the white lotus ($13 because of the 50% off) and the hamachi Serrano ($12 because of the 50% off). Food came out quickly, portions were small and I honestly don't think it would've justified the 100% price tag but it was fine since it was 50% off. No soy sauce, ginger, wasabi, etc. was provided. I couldn't get the waiter's attention so I just ate my food. Finished my food and still no water. I look around for my waiter and he still doesn't come by, I waited around for about 20 minutes until I had to flag someone else for the bill. I wanted to get out of there because it was just so noisy and I'm like THIRSTY still. I finally pay for my bill and it was around $27 and after I paid, I noticed that my tip was incorrect from my credit card bill. I clicked on 18% but I paid almost $10 as a tip? (Which I think is extremely generous for the horrible service I received, I think the 18% from the $27 would've still been too generous). Feel extremely scammed from this meal, my experience, and my bill here! Not sure what kind of business they're running and I'm just so shocked still. Just wouldn't return nor would I ever recommend this place.

I've been coming to Sushi Roku's for many years, all locations are amazing. Sushi Roku SM had a 25th anniversary where they had food for 50% off for a few days as a thank you back to the community. My friend and I ordered everything on the menu. The Filet, Tuna Hanabi, Chu Toro and Lamb Chop skewer were some of the stand outs for the evening. Fun fact, last night i found out that the Shermanator used to be a server there? how awesome is that? He's not there anymore though.

Dinner @sushirokusm An amazing dinner with the most beautiful view of Santa Monica Beach. Service is attentive and dishes well paced. We started with the flash fried green beans covered in a garlic umami sauce! The popcorn shrimp with mushroom and asparagus was the perfect combo of sweet, savory, and crunchy. The chicken karaage was good but the least memorable of all the dishes. The spicy tuna tartare in crispy rice was perfectly prepared. The sea bream (tai fish) was a highlight! Two orders of the most flavorful and fresh fish. We order two specialty rolls- the tokubetso (toro, sea bream, truffle caviar) and white lotus roll (albacore, popcorn shrimp, asparagus). Both were excellent. And don't miss outing the spicy miso- so full of flavor!

We had a great birthday celebration! Our waiter Anthony was great! Thanks for making it a special one to remember!

While visiting Santa Monica, we decided to grab some sushi. After some research, we chose Sushi Roku because it was a close walk from our hotel and the pier. We were able to make a last minute reservation and get in for a late-ish dinner. I had high hopes for this place, but unfortunately, it didn't quite live up to my expectations. Maybe we just made some poor choices when ordering, but the food we ended up with was just ... meh. The miso soup was alright, no complaints there, but the sushi itself lacked flavor and had a mushy texture. We tried the tuna jalapeno roll, the baked crab hand roll, and the spicy tuna roll. On the bright side, the service was good and our waitress was friendly. We came on a day that was kind of cold and drizzly, but we sat outside with a heater which was nice and comfortable.

Food is not fresh, prices are high, but food tastes rotten. I have better sushi from grocery stores. Go to the restaurant B.A.D. Sushi and you'll see fresh fish in their rolls. Roku has a nicer location, but the fish is old and I had to throw it away.

Very nice Japanese restaurant, we started with Senshi roll, which all the rolls are hand made to order there. Very fresh and really delicious, avocado draped over the roll made it. My wife had sea bass which was the best dinner. I had the grilled salmon that was small but very tasty. My son had the ji dong chicken that was tasty. Overall a really nice dining experience

The hostesses were great. Server not so much. Was hardly there. Food was okay, not great. 4 orders of sushi & a bottle of saki was $600. Never again.

Really bad quality fish. Everything we ordered was very bad. Location is ok right by the beach, but other than that would never eat here again.

So while the wife and I was scratching off bucket list places for me to see in Cali. We chose to eat dinner at Sushi Roku while in Santa Monica. So to start, the host was amazing and had great energy. He was inviting and had all the character for his profession. He guided us to our table and made sure our heated lamps were working. As we looked over our menu, our server was lovely with a great personality. She was attentive and made sure all our needs were met. Our drinks were ok. I can honestly say I've had better. But my wife loved her Garlic edamame. She told the server it was the best she has had in a long time. My calamari was decent. And my sushi plate was ok. She loved her roll tho!! I would return and try other drinks and rolls. Definitely had great service and ambiance.

Came here last night on a double date with friends and had a lovely time! The hostess who seated us, and all the wait staff were so sweet and kind. Everyone checked up on us even though it was quite busy. Both couples ordered the izakaya which was honestly stunning- so much food, and everything was fresh and delicious! Also just really pretty to look at. Not a single weak dish, and we were all so full after. We really needed that nice night out, so thank you to Sushi Roku for a wonderful experience!

This place was sick. food always good. I recommend the lamb chops and the service was incredibly fast and we had the s'mores dessert. It was amazing.

so I'm speechless right now. my heeels broke and the waiter brougnt me new shoes ...: FOR FREE! this places is awesome. the people care. so much, this, this is capitalism!!!

Really delicious and worth it for the 50 percent off week. Everything I had was great and the service was even better. The view outside was amazing but not sure if I would go back again for full price. Thank you for the experience

I went to Sushi Roku with my girlfriend the other day and we were pleasantly surprised. A lot of the restaurant establishments in the Santa Monica promenade can be very hit or miss, and Roku was undoubtedly a hit. We were greeted at the door with open arms, and ultimately decided to sit in the patio area. Our server Ean had a great energy about him and got us off and running with some great recommendations. Their yellowtail diced chillies and albacore sashimi were delicious. I enjoyed my cocktail as well, something with toki japanese whiskey. Although the drink my girlfriend ordered was a little too sweet. We finished off with some rolls and sushi of course. The white lotus and tuna jalapeño are supposedly their best sellers and it makes sense as to why. Would definitely visit again and we had a blast!

I got to eat here for dinner last night with a friend and was super impressed. The location is incredible - parking can be tough, but it's doable! The service was some of the best I've had in LA, and that was impressive given the number of other people eating at the same time. It was loud but in an enjoyable, busy way. We had the special lychee margarita, and it was soooo good, along with some rolls and spicy miso soup, which I've never had! All in all, I'm looking forward to going back.

After a brief walk down Santa Monica Pier, we decided on a whim to do dinner at one of the restaurants across the street and went with Sushi Roku. It was a very warm weekend so we were seated in the outdoor patio area. It was kind of a tight fit (the tables are really smashed together in some of the corners out there), but we managed. Service was slow to start and we were seated for long enough without any interactions from a waiter or waitress that we'd all pretty much settled on our order before we finally got served water and greeted. But our waitress was nice, so that made up for the wait a bit. I went with the American wagyu gyoza ($22), the hakata ramen ($18), and the tuna jalapeno roll ($25). Everything was absolutely delicious, but in particular the tuna jalapeno roll. That was one of the best sushi rolls I've ever had. Not only were the flavors fantastic -- spicy tuna, avocado, tuna sashimi, yuzu olive oil, and cilantro -- but the fish was incredibly fresh. That disappeared pretty fast. I wasn't sure how good the ramen would be but would definitely order it again. The broth was rich, the noodles were cooked perfectly, and the pork was tender and flavorful. The gyoza were a little on the small side, but the wagyu inside was great. We were a group of four and we all loved our dishes, but one of the party ordered the chilean seabass and the carrots included with the dish were totally raw. They liked everything else about the meal, but weren't impressed by the hard, raw carrots. All in all this was a solid meal and much better than I was expecting. If I find myself in Santa Monica again, I'd be happy to return.

Great food and ambiance right by SM lier. We came around 6:30pm on a Sunday and it was not busy at all. We ordered a bunch of rolls and everything was delicious. It is on a bit pricier side ($60 per person) but given location and food quality you cannot complain too much.

If I am only rating the food it would be 5 star, however, they are a little too pricey for the amount of food that you get - even at happy hour. Service has always been ok. You can't beat the ocean view but unfortunately you can't sit outside when dinning during happy hour, and that's where one would want to sit at Sushi Roku. *Pictures are not from happy hour

I was a little hesitant at first because of the higher prices for smaller portions, but I have to say the sushi here was amazing. It tasted so fresh, clean, and delicious. The staff were friendly too. They also surprised me with a free dessert for my birthday!

Very nice and beautiful restaurant, great for happy hour but it was a little empty. Across the street at Boa Steakhouse does have a better bang for your buck.

My father and I came here one late night after deciding to go for a Beautiful drive on ocean Avenue (at the cusp of COVID). THIS TIME we brought the spouses and boy did we have the best time, food and drinks. Our server, Sho...(like in sho nuff) LOL was so nice and patient. When we weren't quite sure if what we ordered was enough, he'd always say, "take your time, you can always come back to the menu and order more" why did he say that? I think we re-ordered like three separate times!!!! But it was all about building memories, and having good conversation With some good food it was kind of like a Tapas style so we shared -a lo.t My mom had miso soup , lamb chop...we had the fried chicken, the chicken- fried rice, the shrimp roll and oh my gosh the drinks were amazing!!! The sake was delicious and then the manager, General Manager, Andrew came by and greeted us and was happy to see us like he hadn't seen us in a long time and that was actually our first time meeting. He did let us know that BOA is his SISTER RESTAURANT across the street BOA- the steakhouse is their sister restaurant so we will be trying that even though I don't eat steak I will try the seafood. But I think everyone should ROKU restaurant. Sit outside on the corner underneath the heaters and listen to the ocean and the traffic with bumping music and you'll definitely have a beautiful time as did we And enjoy the food as did we! We'll be back! Duhhhhh

Went for lunch over the weekend. Haven't been in a few years! But it's still delicious sushi we got the deluxe sushi plate. And of course the spicy tuna crispy rice all very fresh! We sat outside which was nice to eat and people watch! Why 4 stars our server was ok. He didn't really check on us, he took a really long time to take our order. The busser paid more attention to us. The busser got our sauces and ginger and wasabi. Because if we waited for our serve we would have never gotten it, never really saw him. Would we go back yes. But hope to have a different server to have a little better experience.

I usually don't like to go to chain sushi restaurants but a friend wanted to give it a try. It's in a prime location on Ocean Ave in Santa Monica so yes, expect the prices to be up there and please do not dress sloppy (dressy casual is advisable), per the reservation confirmation. We had no issues with jeans, sweater and white sneakers for lunch. We parked in Parking Structure 6 on 2nd Street which is about a 3 min walk to the restaurant, can't beat that. As for the food, we only ordered sushi. Everything was great and well presented, except we were not a fan of the yellowtail and albacore. The albacore was dry and were not the best cuts. Same for the yellowtail, tough and was not melt in your mouth. Both of those weren't top quality and comparable to the other sushi we ordered. Our favorites were the Salmon, Toro, Sea Bream and the Gensai roll (not pictured but had salmon, jalapeno, cucumber, and avocado), which were all very fresh. We're not huge sake drinkers but since all bottles were 50% off we had to give one a try. We went for the Dassai 23 Junmai Daiginjo Sake - notes of fresh peach, pear with a smooth finish. Not bad. It's nice that they offered samples before committing to a bottle. Our waitress was patient, attentive, well informed about the sake menu and the sushi; I was impressed. Her pronunciation was also great. I appreciate the free desserts to conclude our meal. Thank you for a great first time dining experience here, definitely exceeded my expectations.

Good location， good food，good service！ I will come here again. Food is very fresh. They just located at corner of Santa Monica pier.

Good service and ambience. Location is great for people watching. Though the fish was fresh and nothing was bad- nothing was especially tasty either. Rolls are tight and cuts on the sashimi were good. But the jalepeno was tiny little bits you couldn't taste. I literally had to taste-check the tiny little bits to see if they were even peppers. Spicy mayo on another roll was tiny little dots on top and not spicy. (I asked for a little side of it so I can tell you it was mostly mayo.) The roll it was on had no flavor aside from rice so it needed something to wash it down. Spicy edamame was- you guessed it- not spicy and dry. Tons of garlic bits but it needed soy or SOME sort of sauce. Overall it was pretty bland. I can understand wanting to appease people who may not have a palate for heat or spice but don't offer those items if you can't back them up.

We were absolutely blown away this evening. The appetizers were phenomenal. We had the Green Beans "Ingen Itame" in a lovely garlic sauce, Calamari, Brussels Sprouts Chips, amongst other starters that aren't worth mentioning. The ones I did mention were so darn good we had to order a second round of them. Lol My husband ordered their Sencha Sour from the specialty cocktail menu. It was delicious. It reminded us of the flavors from our trip to Tulum, Mexico. We absolutely recommend this. We tried their Katana Roll, The Tuna Jalapeño Roll, The Gensai Roll as well as their Salmon Sashimi. Their Signature Rolls were, well they were just ok. The fish was all fresh but the rolls lacked flavor. Their Salmon Sashimi was absolutely delish. Best of the fish this evening. We will definitely be back for the appetizers and drinks. 10/10 for sure!!!

We come here for dinner and the food, service and ambiance were all great. We ordered a ton of sushi, and I ordered salmon teriyaki that was served on a bed of mashed potatoes. All the food was excellent, and we will definitely come back here again the next time we are in the area.

Worst sushi ever. We wasted $120 and our time for the worst sushi, bad customer service bad everything. Don't waste your money.. we literally did and we trying to fix our lunch to have q decent meal: It was so bad that we went to another restaurant to take the nasty fish flavor out, look at the time that I'm not lying.

Sushi Roku is sushi for pretentious transplants. The food was average, at best. The presentation was pretty, yes. But the "fusion" aspect was extremely on the nose. It could have been better. Service was not horrible. It was rushed and clearly done to get us in and out as soon as possible. Now, I understand if this was at a lower price point. I'd understand if it was a traditional Sushi-ya with actual good sushi. But it wasn't that. The ambiance was like a dimmer Crustacean. It felt like a place influencers would go to to try and brag to other transplants. All in all, I enjoyed it no more than I would a mid-tier spot. It wasn't great. It was okay. If you're going to charge hundreds for food, be creative. Be impressive. It was objectively not. For the price point, go to Sugarfish.

It's been awhile since I gave Sushi Roku a try and after our run today we decided to pop in. The last time I was here was probably 10 years ago and I always thought it was an over priced sushi bar and just have the vibe of being trendy but the food is really just ok. We were too lazy to order individual dishes that we just took advantage of the Izakaya feast, it was ok I think it's worth the 75/person price tag as most if the dish in the menu is 20+. The only disappointment was the dessert which was a cheesecake that literally whoever made it forgot to put sugar, it was the blandest dessert I've ever had. Service on the other hand was awesome! Will probably never go back here as there are much better sushi places around town.

Food and service was as to be expected and it was wonderful! We sat at the sushi bar and our waitress was kind and efficient. Our food came out quickly. Sushi chefs were helpful and made delicious rolls. I'd go again for sure. Perfect date night spot!

Eh..... sadly wouldn't recommend. You're paying for the view (right on ocean ave) but that doesn't dazzle me as a SaMo local. I want GREAT FOOD when I go out or I'd rather eat at home. The crispy rice- the rice was hard and chewy. Not good. Stuck all in my teeth. And everything else was mediocre. Our server was very friendly but it felt like fast food sushi. Wasn't impressed. Hate leaving a not so great review but I gotta be honest.

Great table outside overlooking Santa Monica Beach, great ambience, fast service, great people watching f, started with bacon wrapped shrimp skewers and the popcorn shrimp, great flavors, sushi rolls were fantastic with favorites being katana roll and the white lotus roll, we stayed at the Georgian Hotel and it was basically right next door, very good evening all around.

Spacious & sunny patio.. just what I was hoping for on a summer evening by the ocean. Attentive service and knowledgeable wait staff. These guys know hospitality and the fish was fresh as you can clearly see from the photo. Bigeye tuna is wonderfully fatty to the taste, but lean, too. The spicy miso soup is unique - make sure to stir at the bottom as the umami flavor, spicy sauce rests at the bottom of the bowl. They have plentiful dessert options, and coffee available, too. The perfect end to my meal.

Sushi Roku is always consistent with their service, food and ambience. This is definitely giving quick sushi with a little bit of scale.

Best sushi restaurant, definitely recommend to all. Shout out to Grant for helping in our reservation Sho in being a great server. 10/10!!!

Good atmosphere created by simple & comforting decor and dimmed lighting. Outdoor seating is also quite cute, heaters available. Service was the best part of the experience - our waitress was very friendly and pleasant. Food - sushi were very good, quality of fish quite high. Wagyu beef however was awful. Appetizers - shishito peppers and Japanese eggplant - had great flavors but both were overly soaked in marinade making both soggy and unpleasant to eat. Would recommend for sushi (with fish) only. Good date spot.

Valentines dinner at Sushi Roku was a great idea. Jason, our waiter was so kind. Great service all around. We found out about this place from someone at Katana in West Hollywood who said their girlfriend worked at sushi Roku and we got to meet her, as a matter of fact. Everyone was very nice and accommodating. Salmon nigiri was excellent, rolls were solid. When I come back, I'll try the white lotus because it seemed like people like that one. They brought us dessert on the house and really made sure we were well taken care of.

Quick lunch while shopping in Santa Monica. Had the 5-Hand Roll, very tasty. Fish was fresh and warm sushi rice really set off flavors.

This location is not good as the one in Newport the cod was burnt and the yellow tail did not seem as fresh and when I ordered a espresso martini it taste like watered down coffee

Overpriced and very low quality sushi. Unfortunately the place has really taken a dive over the years. Staff is friendly, but cannot make up for the high prices and extremely poor food quality.

Yes definitely, we like that we food taste delicious, also friendly waiters, atmosphere was very nice