Sandfish Sushi and Whiskey

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   Shawn

   VIP

   Phoenix

   49 reviews

   3.0

   49 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 5

   Here just some basic thoughts: Unfortunately it was a mixed bag. The pacing was bad. Hot food came out first instead of sushi and nigiri. The server was HIGH as ****. She was getting worse and weirder as the night went on. The sushi rolls were delicious. Especially the Experiment. The nigiri was just ok and expensive. The bok choy & broccolini absolutely is amazing. The hot stone was bad! Tough and weird tasting. Was praying I didn't get sick. Salads, meh Cocktails🔥🔥. Spot on!! I really want to like this place because I bought a house literally on the same block. I'd go back for the sushi rolls, the broccolini and the cocktails. Hopefully things work out better the next time.
   

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   sarah

   Phoenix

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   We loved it! The only thing is it got down to 68 (we sat by a thermometer). If you didn’t bring a jacket you would have been freezing!
   

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   Hannah

   Key West

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on December 7, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The rolls are very eclectic and delicious though not fish forward. The Koko roll was very unique and we all enjoyed it! The sandfish roll was our favorite with spicy tuna and crispy potato strings. The ube cake was also really delicious! We will definitely be back
   

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   Chris

   Phoenix

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined on December 6, 2024

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

   Had this reservation set fir along time and the day of hours before get a call saying a lot things will nit be available because if a situation and things nit being available like hot food. Was supposed to be a special weekend and this dinner was important. This place ruined it to start off. Will never go back
   

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   Gabriel

   VIP

   Phoenix

   202 reviews

   4.0

   202 reviews

   Dined on December 5, 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Cool little neighborhood Jem , Jacob was outstanding drink mixing , and the sushi were innovative and tasty . Not many roll options in the traditional manner but great Maki options . Good sake selection
   

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   Darrell

   Phoenix

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on December 3, 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Beautiful patio. Missed out on that and sat at the bar. Bartender was prompt and attentive. Service was good. Wife ordered a red wine and was given a glass of yellowtail. Like the $4 a bottle grocery store yellowtail. I know it’s a whiskey bar, but Trader Joe’s offers better stuff than that. Ordered the edamame, which was fine, and the crab crispy rice. Both were ok. Crab rice was $16 for two pieces on happy hour. A lot of crab over the two pieces, which is great, but the crab lacked flavor. Also, could’ve easily spread the crab over two to three more pieces of rice to add perceived value. I actually ordered 2 more pieces of just the rice at a charge, and we chose to get entrees elsewhere. Overall, I gave a 3. We will return to experience the patio and explore the menu more.
   

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   Daniel

   VIP

   Phoenix

   4 reviews

   4.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on December 1, 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   The back patio was a nice surprise. Great ambience
   

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   Danny

   Phoenix

   7 reviews

   5.0

   7 reviews

   Dined on December 1, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Sandfish Sushi and Whiskey is a fantastic gem with a neighborhood feel. It's the best combination of elite sushi with an easy and accommodating atmosphere. Service is excellent, servers are happy and the chef's are top-notch. The Sandfish Sashimi is remarkable, the chef finds the herbs and dressings at the local farmers market, so the nuance of flavors is always a new experience.
   

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   Anthony

   VIP

   Phoenix

   18 reviews

   2.0

   18 reviews

   Dined on November 30, 2024

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Very disappointed. They changed the menu and it is not for the best. They removed many many items from their happy hour menu and also removed many other items from their main menu. Was our favorite sushi date night spot but because of the changes not sure we would go back. My wife and I were both disappointed.
   

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    Wendy

    Phoenix

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3

    This was the second visit to Sandfish. I ordered mostly the same items. However, i noted that portions were smaller than expected. Also, the last two bites of the octopus were unchewable. The sauce provided with it was bland. I had to add Tamari sauce for flavor. In addition, the sushi (yellowtail) pieces I ordered were quite small and cost $8 for one small piece. I won't be ordering sushi again. Too expensive for what you get. I had a pina colada, but it was not very sweet, it had mint leaves on it, which I don't care for (and no other bar has ever put leaves on a pina colada), and lots of foam for no reason. I did not order foam. I ordered it on the rocks. It should not have had any foam on it. For the prices, you need to do better.
    

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