Sensei Asian Bistro

4.8

236 Reviews

$50 and over

Contemporary Asian

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2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 3 times today

Experiences are available.

Romantic
Great for creative cocktails
Good for business meals

Sensei Asian Bistro unites classic along with modern Asian elements in a sophisticated, contemporary setting.

Right across street from Regal Cinemas in Celebration Pointe!
Indoor and outdoor patio (covered) seating available.

Give us any detail you are comfortable with for your special occasion! (Names, # of yrs for anniversary, Birthday, etc.) We love to make your day personal and memorable.

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Contemporary Asian, French / Japanese, Cocktail Bar
Hours of Operation
Dinner Mon, Tue, Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Mon, Tue, Thu–Sun 4:30 pm–6:00 pm
Phone number
(352) 214-1239
Website
http://www.insensei.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
Xiaoqian Hu

Location
4860 Steve Spurrier Way, Ste. 10, Gainesville, FL 32608
Neighbourhood
Gainesville
Cross Street
Across Street from Regal Cinema at Celebration Pointe
Parking details
Free Parking Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Chef’s Tasting Menu
US$95.00 - US$295.00 per person
Prepaid
Multiple dates available
Experience a culinary journey with our Chef's Tasting Menu. Meticulously crafted by chef Hu and his team, each course is a harmonious blend of contemporary Asian flavors, seasonal ingredients, and innovative techniques. This exclusive dining experience offers a multi-course exploration of our signature dishes, designed to delight your senses and leave a lasting impression.

What 236 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.3Value

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Loved For

Orlando / Central Florida East
Healthy
Orlando / Central Florida East
Romantic
Orlando / Central Florida East
Lively
Ocala / Gainesville
Best Overall
Ocala / Gainesville
Best Food
Ocala / Gainesville
Best Service
Ocala / Gainesville
Best Ambience
Ocala / Gainesville
Healthy
Ocala / Gainesville
Hot spot
Ocala / Gainesville
Neighbourhood gem
Ocala / Gainesville
Great for fine wines
Ocala / Gainesville
Great for outdoor dining
Ocala / Gainesville
Romantic
Ocala / Gainesville
Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Sensei Asian Bistro offers an exceptional dining experience with its "excellent food" and "impeccable service." Guests appreciate the "beautiful presentation" of dishes and the warm hospitality, particularly praising servers like Kiki and Zoe. Though on the pricier side, many find the "unique and delightful" menu well worth it for special occasions.

236 Reviews

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Melissa
Orlando2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous meal. It was our first time there and we will for sure be back. If you can, request Liam as your server. He’s funny, super knowledgeable, and we were never without drinks. He was the perfect mix of - there when we needed him but not overbearing. 10/10 experience!
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David
Tampa1 review
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Took too long to get my bill and check out had to go get my waitress
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krisnia
Orlando1 review
5.0
Dined on February 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Honestly our favorite place to go. The food never fails, it’s the one place that we know whatever we order even our picky toddler loves to eat. The service never fails, our server Brandon made sure we were well taken care of and if our son wasn’t having it he made sure his food came out right away.
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Patricia
Orlando2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent in every way! Our server (Liam) was exceptional.
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Mitch
Tampa7 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service quality and variety. Will definitely go back
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Michael
Western NC2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
An excellent venue for an uninterrupted business dinner complemented by good food and discrete service.
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Rick VIP
Tampa57 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was superbly presented and prepared from salad to dessert. If you are a foodie with discerning taste, this will not disappoint. We had excellent service, too.
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Bernard
Chicago59 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A wonderful pan-Asian experience - The atmosphere is relaxing and upscale and the food is wonderful. A great menu that keeps evolving with the seasons and now has a great selection of dessert to finish a very nice meal. The food presentation is top class. A must visit place to visit in Gainesville.
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Chelsey VIP
Tampa14 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always love eating here. We ordered the duck, steak and pasta this time and everything was wonderfully flavored and plated beautifully. We always bring our son here when we come visit him at college so he can have a fancy treat.
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Nico
Miami3 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service and great food. Would recommend to anyone looking for an intimate date night setting with good food
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FAQs

Sensei Asian Bistro offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (352) 214-1239.

Sensei Asian Bistro is rated 4.8 stars by 236 OpenTable diners.