Squid Ink
7318 E Shea Blvd,Suite 101, Scottsdale, AZ, 85260
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Address :
7318 E Shea Blvd,Suite 101
Scottsdale, AZ, 85260 - Phone (480) 922-5566
- Website https://www.squidinksushi.com/squid_scottsdale.htm
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Opening Hours
- Mon :11:00 am - 10
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Dessert
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : Full Bar
Outdoor Seating : Yes
Wi-Fi : Free
Has TV : Yes
Dogs Allowed : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : No
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Annmarie M.
Really enjoyed this cute little spot in Scottsdale. Very nice modern decor, misters on patio (we sat inside) looked like a great place for happy hour, and I see in the other reviews it is. Want to come back and try out their cocktails and appetizers sometime. Yeah, good sushi in Scottsdale, Arizona! The service was efficient, friendly and helpful- thanks to our server, Hunter. I let her know I only had an hour, tops, for lunch and she promised to make sure we were taken care of. We were. To start, we had the Crab Rangoons so good. Not greasy at all, and piping hot. Loved the hot, sweet chili dip. I had Flying Phoenix, upon Hunter's recommendation. It was very good. Black pepper- crusted tuna tataki, avo, shrimp, spicy crab with a black-pepper sauce. Good sized roll, unique with that black pepper going on, and very filling. Companion was happy with her roll as well, I tried it and it was very delectable. Hory Fook was the name, and had shrimp tempura, avo, spicy tuna. Loved the slice of fresh jalapeno on top, and the aoili gave it a nice kick too, but not too spicy. We were in and out of there in time, the bill was only $38.00 to get a Sushi fix in the desert. Next time, I'd like to spend a little more time dining there.
(5)Bobbie J.
fab! thanks for dinner :) sexy food elevated energy It's pricy but we do live in scottsdale right..!?
(4)Andrew M.
This was really a different take on sushi. My girlfriend stuck with the more "traditional" picks, but I got a little adventurous and decided to get the Flying Phoenix roll and I was not disappointed. It had Tuna, avocado, shrimp, and a pepper sauce with a nice kick to it. The food was delicious and the price was pretty reasonable, too. I will definitely be coming back.
(4)John G.
Hmmm...very trendy sushi joint Positives: The Edamame portion was about half again as big as lots of places, so everybody had plenty. They have plain iced tea - no frou-frou-fruity junk. The fish on the nigiri was fresh and tasty They have a variety of fancy rolls, for the crowd who is into that (mayo, etc.) Less-than-postives: The fish portions on the nigiri were small (reminded me of Yasu) The fancy rolls that we tried were mostly overly sweet The nigiri was listed as "Tuna", "Salmon", "Yellowtail", rather than Maguro, Sake, etc. The 'music' was really loud and made it difficult to have a conversation The waiter didn't like sushi (ummm...why are you working there, dude?) If you're looking for a fun place to hang out with a bunch of friends, this could be just the sort of place you're looking for (unless you want to have a conversation with them without yelling). If you're looking for really great sushi, then maybe look a little harder?
(3)Gabi M.
Look at my profile and you'll see that I don't write many reviews that are less than 3 stars. I'm a positive person and pride myself on making wise dining decisions due to using Yelp to research most places before I go. Squid Ink was no exception. When they opened, I was pleased to see a new sushi option conveniently located at Shea and Scottsdale, and the positive reviews followed... I finally had the opportunity to dine at this Squid Ink location last night with three girlfriends and I was extremely underwhelmed. How did the Yelp community let me down? I had a completely different experience than the positive reviews written previously. The staff was not friendly, nor did they seem knowledgeable about their menu. Our waitress seemed to be in her own world, and the support she had with keeping water glasses filled, checking on us, etc... was pretty non-existent. Still, we were in good company and had higher hopes for the food. We ordered a bottle of wine for the table (half off on Tuesdays, which was a great incentive to go the bottle route) and a variety of items ranging from garlic edamame, seaweed and Thai Beef salad to some standard maki, sashimi, and a couple of their signature rolls as well. When our wine arrived, our waitress placed it on our table without pouring any of us glasses. Weird, right? The food was edible, but none of it tasted particularly fresh. The cuts of fish were difficult to chew... the spice and dressings were off as well. The items came out at different times and were basically thrown on the table at us without much explanation. Upon waiting for my final roll to arrive (the BLVD), a roll that resembled nothing like the description was placed in front of me and the guy that delivered it said "last up... the Blvd." When I flagged someone else down to confirm, they confirmed my hunch - it was definitely not the Blvd roll. The correct roll came shortly after. We made the most of our experience and had fun due to the company, but none of us will be back again... I had high hopes but was disappointed by Squid Ink. If you find yourself here, perhaps try the cooked food; I'll give them the benefit of the doubt that it has to be better than the sushi.
(2)Michelle W.
For the start the chairs are very uncomfortable...metal and hard. The serve was slow for it not being busy. The sushi I had much better at other places....not coming back. Still waiting for the dessert 12 min and counting....
(3)Eric B.
Fantastic happy hour. The biggest edamame plate I've ever seen. For $2, it was plenty for two people. It came with sea salt and garlic. Very tasty, and I couldn't stop myself from grabbing more. Very good. On top of that heaping amount of edamame, my friend and I also split two rolls, two beers... The total was about $25. Service was very good. They kept checking on us, but weren't pushy. Exactly what I wanted.
(4)Anne S.
Pretty good, but nothing special. THE TEMPURA GREEN BEANS were a delicious appetizer (4 STARS). The tiger sauce + lemon zest was a delicious combination- sweet and sour with a touch of spicy. I'd recommend this appetizer. We got the SPICY SALMON, EEL (3 STARS) , YELLOWTAIL (2 STARS- too fishy!), and a house roll called THE DIRTY ROCKSTAR (3.5). I thought the sweet chili sauce and jalapeno complimented each other well on the dirty rockstar. However, their prices are steep; unfortunately, the sushi is much too average to warrant 4 stars. The service was unremarkable.
(3)Steve P.
Well...I heard it was special. Not really. The food was average and the portions were not consummate for the price. Case in point was Tuna takeki. 6 small pieces for 14 bucks...ah, no thanks. I'll pass. By the way, where is the squid ink name...no squid ink rice, really? Better options available around town. No more ink necessary
(2)Ron B.
I give four stars mainly for service and feel of the restaurant. I thought the food was okay. I have sushi, and unfortunately, I could smell the salmon and the tuna. That is the last thing you want when eating raw fish. I ate it, and am still alive, so no foul there, just a bit of fish stink. My daughter got the teriyaki chicken which she liked, and we shared the tempura green beans and potstickers both were good. Other than the sushi, which I will give another try, the experience was good, and the service was great. They have a very good happy hour offering as well. Enjoy.
(4)Shayna W.
I'm hard to please when it comes to sushi and I loved this place! We sat outside and I ordered their Vegas roll. That is my all-time favorite roll and not every place can make it taste good. The place got my approval. The drinks weren't bad either, if I remember correctly a little bit strong but not over the top and was still delicious. Considering it was Scottsdale the prices weren't outrages and were more expected. The waitress we had was very nice, edgy looking which I liked. They let my date and I hang around even though we could tell they were ready to close up. But not once did they beg us to get out so they could go home. They were very kind with us being the last ones to leave.
(4)Andrew K.
3 stars for the overall experience of this restaurant. I thought the food here was pretty good, I also came in time for some happy hours prices. The main reason I can't give Squid Ink more than 3 stars in their service. I came on a Friday night and they seemed very understaffed. I think the location is great, but this specific spot has had multiple restaurants come and go, if they don't change things like service, they won't last. The menu has a lot of choices and I was able to try different things, but nothing stood out. This is a pretty uninspired review, similar to the restaurant.
(3)Patrick H.
This is my favorite new sushi place. They have a great indoor/outdoor bar area. Their craft beer selection is above average. I like the garlic edemame and the grilled squid appetizers. The rolls and nigiri are all solid as well. Make sure you get there for happy hour to enjoy the best prices!
(4)Michael B.
I lived in Japan & like what they're doing here, a small space used very well w/ fresh fish & solid rice that holds firm... What a great addition to this corner of Scottsdale. The food is spot-on & the patio is perfect for lazy afternoons, yet the walls open to the outside so you can sit at the bar and feel like you're outside anyway. I ordered the Grilled Squid, Spicy Tuna & Spicy Crab rolls. To my surprise the squid was not breaded at all, but grilled and served w/ a spicy aoili type sauce that is plate-licking good! The Flying Phoenix is amazing! Tempura shrimp, spicy crab, avacado, tuna tataki w/ black pepper sauce. Our of this world and like that is named after the staple of this valley. The Spicy Tuna & Spicy Crab rolls or what you would expect from a mixed role but delicious nonetheless. As a bonus a full, top 100 of 1970's disco flows from the sound system. Bring it!
(5)Dana U.
It serves its purpose as a trendy, upscale sushi joint. If you're in the mood for that type of environment, it fills the void for that immediate area. It's a social type place that is good for groups, in fact, it was almost entirely filled with other large groups around happy hour. The HH selection is pretty decent and eclectic (which includes select rolls, starters, and alcohol) and I always appreciate restaurants that have happy hour until 7. One gripe is the small size of the cocktails, ug! What I tried was not life changing and you're paying for the environment. However, anything in that location (including the now closed Taco Haus), is better than the sub-par Mexican restaurant that operated there for a couple of decades. Everyone in my group was pleased overall. The shopping center is a bit "hit or miss" and spotty so time will tell if this will be here to stay. I'd rather be eating at Pure Sushi, but due to its proximity, I'm sure I'll return for happy hour and further explore the menu. Side Note for my gluten-free homies: They had gluten free soy sauce, which has pretty much become the norm, and the menu indicated which items were gluten free. There were quite a few options!
(3)jessi s.
So excited for this sushi place and they did not disappoint. The hostess greeted us immediately and was friendly and even had suggestions. The waiter Eric was very friendly and seemed to be training and both were friendly and quick we had the Tahoe which was my favorite. Oh so yummy!! We had the traditional caterpillar and dragon roll they were both very good we also had the Cougar which was yummy and lastly the extreme philly Service was quick and accurate. One of the employees was on their 2nd day and you never would of known it Think hubby and I found a new sushi joint and look forward to seeing Eric and the gang again
(5)Nicole K.
Great happy hour, fresh sushi, fun atmosphere, and friendly staff! One time we sat on the patio and listened to a really talented singer/guitarist. Always a good experience. Would highly recommend this place!
(5)Chad W.
This is the only location I've been to but I'd venture to the rest of them if I found myself across town and want something great. I've ordered the ramen each time I've gone to Squid Ink and they're always spot on. I've only experienced lunch so am unsure of the drinks. But I will say the staff at lunch is responsive and seem eager to please. The space is clean and appropriate. Music is light and just enough so as to not hear the people next to you. A+ guys, I appreciate your efforts.
(5)Kathy G.
Went here a couple weeks ago for a snack before we popped into see a movie-rolls are really good if you like fancy, crazy, Americanized sushi-the dirty rockstar is delicious-a tin of fresh fish and spicy sauce. We also had the chicken skewers which were decent, and don't get the garlic edamame if you don't want to reek of garlic for 4 hours lol. My gripe about their vegetable roll is that their is a giant chunk of cream cheese in it? Really? Cream cheese in a veggie roll? It was good but a little much! I was trying to be healthy by ordering it and here it comes with a giant chunk of cream cheese cube in the middle with a deep fried asparagus spear. Not a healthy veggie roll. You should have a description of this roll since it's more like a special roll. Service was good and I like the decor. Don't sit in the booths in the middle if it's busy-you will almost be touching your neighbors :) can't wait to check out their happy hour!
(4)Jared W.
Highly recommend for good sushi and an excellent place to bring your pooch. We went to Squid Ink on a Saturday afternoon and had an awesome experience. We brought our dog so we sat in the patio section and the servers could not have treated us better. The food was great and they even brought out a snack for our pooch.
(5)Carlie B.
Not terribly impressed by the food but not super disappointed. It was only okay for me. Our tempura rolls kept falling apart as if they weren't rolled properly and that was a little irritating. The place itself had really cool decor, however the fishy odor it had was very unappealing. I understand there is raw fish everywhere, but I have never been to a sushi place where the smell was THAT strong and gross.
(3)Beth M.
Squid ink is our favorite spot!! The food is incredible and the service superior. We come frequently for the Happy Hour which is the best around. Small quaint and always good music!
(5)Clutch E.
Our bartender was fun, accommodating, and knowledgeable. Drinks and sashimi were on point. Menu is very creative without going overboard. And it's right up the street from my house! Love.
(5)Pete M.
I have been to Squid Ink several times for lunch & I've always been ultra satisfied. The food is excellent, service remarkable, atmosphere perfect. Indoor/outdoor bar is great even in hotter temps is a fun place, craft beers & a Kobe burger to die for!
(5)Jared K.
What an excellent sushi joint. From the great service and decor to the amazingly fresh and top-quality sushi, SquidInk does not disappoint. There are very few sushi places where everything comes together like it does at SquidInk, so I will be back time and time again. Great bar atmosphere too! Try the rockstar roll and thank me later.
(5)Kristen C.
It's very rare to find a restaurant that hits ever nail on the head; ambiance, food, drinks, and service. Squid Ink is the exception to the rule. Ambiance: the restaurant has a great, open layout. Bar is set up perfectly with big screen TVs. There is a very large outdoor patio with misters. The inside has a row of booths down the middle where you can take in the entire restaurant and see the open kitchen/sushi bar where the food is being made. A painting inspired a debate/conversation between me, my friend, and our server. It's the one by the hostess stand...is it Anna Kournikova?! We couldn't figure out who it was since the other paintings were obvious icons being of Muhammad Ali, Albert Einstein, and Marilyn Monroe. Anna doesn't fit that title. Curiosity is still getting me on that one. Food: they have a pretty decent happy hour. They don't have that many rolls on happy hour; just a handful of basics like the California roll, spicy tuna roll, etc. that are $2 off. However, all of their appetizer starters are 1/2 price which is amazing! The cod appetizer is like butter and melts in your mouth! We also had edamame (can't really F that up), shrimp tempura roll (complimentary of our server because it was an extra made by the kitchen), the Rockstar roll (nice combination of spicy habanero pepper paired with the sweet chili sauce), and the Hawaiian bread pudding (pretty good other than the vanilla ice cream being mostly melted so it was a little soupy). Drinks: I love that they serve their water with cucumber slices! So good and refreshing! Their wines are $2 off per glass for happy hour. They also had a handful of speciality cocktails and craft beers on draft on the list as well. Service: our server, David, was perfection! Impeccable service, engaging conversation, and a complimentary sushi roll....it doesn't get much better than that!
(4)J L.
Delicous! Very unique rolls and loved the fresh wasabi. Prices were high, but if you order off the happy hour menu, than is the usual for sushi around town. Obviously hip crowd comes later but we were on the early side so no wait. Would go back.
(4)Michael B.
Great place and great food. Nice vibe. The service had a lot to be desired though. We were there with a large group but still in should never take almost 30 minutes to get a glass of wine. And then to be charged the wrong price.
(3)Lauren R.
I went here for happy hour with some friends. The bartender, Austin, is really great. He gave me some cucumber drink called "Poder Verde", which was awesome. The food wasn't as good as the drinks. It took too long to come out and something my friend ordered never showed up because the kitchen was backed up. At least she didn't have to pay for it though.
(4)Jack A.
I have visited squid ink several times and each time is incredible. I generally find my self here for happy hour where all their appetizers are half off and and very affordable drinks. From the moment I walk in I am greeted with smiling faces and a wonderful atmosphere. This is why I give squid ink 5 stars because the service and food are superb and exceed my expectations. Some of my favorite dishes include: chicken wings, crab rangoons, potstickers, buffalo chicken roll, dirty rockstar roll, flying Phoenix, and the surf n turf roll
(5)Diane W.
Another late review by me. :o( However, we thought this place was great! Met co-workers for happy hour before I moved out of state. Our server was very informative and made our stay enjoyable. Let' see if I can remember what we had . . . . The grilled calamari was heavenly. I did not expect it to be that good. The green bean tempura was perfect. The black miso cod was also tasty (although the best I ever had was at ShinBay). Wanted to scarf down the entire bowl of roasted garlic edamame. Forgot which house rolls we ordered, though. With the help of our server we made two selections - I want to say the dirty rockstar and flying phoenix, but not sure - and they were awesome. We sat on the patio and enjoyed the people watching that day. The decor is nice and I hope this place sticks around so I can come back the next time I'm in town.
(5)Dwight S.
Place was awesome. Extremely friendly staff. Our waitress took a lot of time explaining the menu, asking questions and making suggestions. The sushi was excellent. The ingredients were high quality and fresh. The atmosphere was great. Great music and decor. Highly suggest the Tsunami roll. If you like heat, the Rock Star roll is a must. This is our new go to sushi place.
(5)George W.
What the world needs is not more sushi places but quality sushi places. Squid Ink is 100% the quality place that should be the norm. Started off with the usual Miso soup- a nice surprise was the mushrooms added. Good flavor and added a twist. Tried the Raman Noodles and while not a big soup fan, what went in the broth was excellent and very tasty. No question it's a meal and not a soup. Added the egg for the heck of it. After the soup came a few rolls- most memorable was the surf and turf was cooked excellent as the meat part was tender. Sushi was fresh and well prepared. Overall a good experience and will be back
(4)Sara J.
I love this place!!! In the 6 weeks they have opened I have come almost every week (sometimes 3 times in a week) The salmon rice bowl is to die for. Lots of gluten free options!!! The wings are yummy n stop it with the killer bloody Mary today. Heaven awaits you! Crystal is great! Kinda of an angel.
(5)Jeff M.
Good food, great service, cool ambiance. Great lunch specials and happy hour too.
(5)Lilia F.
Fantastic sushi restaurant! Taylor was great on the phone as I made a reservation. Very friendly and courteous. She also happened to be our waitress and was great at making suggestions! Our drinks never went empty as she was always there to refill them. Sushi selection is fresh and the rolls very creative but delicious. Amazing happy hour as well. You can't leave without trying their delicious Hawaiian Bread Pudding. Amazing! Great food, staff, and ambiance. Highly recommended.
(5)Christina N.
Oh my, first off let me start by saying how much it saddens me to write this review! I really wanted to love this place. Maybe it was an off night when we went last weekend, but man were lots of things "off". All of the tables outside on the south side (behind the bar) are sitting on slanted slab. So when anyone orders any food (especially with sauces) it all leans up to the very edge of the plate it's on. Staff in a hurry will pick these plates up haphazardly and then the sauce spills onto the table, chairs and then eventually you. Honest mistake and not a big deal in our case, but how many times does this happen?? Now the food. I'm sorry to say but our sushi was NOT good. Some of the rolls had potential but they were ruined (for my taste) with cucumber wraps or weak ingredient combos. The uni was not fresh. Luckily the market price was only $4, so I was relieved I wasn't charged and arm and a leg for it. Also, we had to ask for wasabi and ginger twice. Our sushi plates did not have any. Now for the highlights: The garlic edamame, pot stickers and miso cod were great! Perfectly prepared - especially the cod! The service was great, too! Lots of nice people walking around making sure we were doing ok. Really appreciated their positive spirit here. Makes for a pleasant evening for sure. Again, I'm really hoping it was an off night, but it was really hard spending over $100 for two people (no drinks) on low grade food and nerve wracking outdoor seating.
(2)Gary P.
This is our third time here and their hot dishes are definitely on point. We can't get enough of the miso black cod app. Ramen and beef short ribs are good as well. Nice generous portions and good flavors. My fiancé ordered sashimi platter and they were super thin so when Dan the owner asked how our food was, we expressed our disappointment and just like that, he got us a brand new platter with large thick pieces of sashimi! That's how you do good business.
(5)Lexie W.
This was my second trip to Squid Ink. Excellent California and caterpillar rolls; great potstickers; perfect cucumber salad; excellent service. This is my favorite place for sashimi and sitting outside. Service has been great, food came out fast. And the saki recommendation was .
(5)Laurie M.
This was our third visit. The absolute BEST sushi in town. Tonight was our first opportunity with Happy Hour. Great value pointed out by Jade, our wonderful server. We tasted grilled squid, miso black cod ( the definition of Unctuous) and the edamame for the kids. Fabulous. Then had the Blind Phoenix for hubby ( I am allergic to tuna) and he loved it. We asked for tagaroshi on the side and Jade totally got it. Brendan did a great job running the food. Our 17 year old son loved the ramen and our 9 year old daughter ate the chicken with ramen noodles. She loved it. We had salmon and cream cheese and many other roles. The spider was my favorite. Josh, the manager spoke to us and appreciated our comments. A great experience!
(5)Jan C.
Amazing sushi & bowls ! Great service & friendly staff We highly recommend your Resturant ‼
(5)Kyle S.
Me and my friend came in from Washington and we're looking for some sushi. We came across this place by looking on Yelp! and decided to try it. We ended up sitting in the bar and lucky for us it was happy hour. I loved the fact they had 6 dollar 40 oz. sake bombers. Can we say Awesome! For food we ordered the Dirty Rockstar Roll, the Hory Fook Roll, and split a dessert of Hawaiin Bread Pudding. The service was amazing and the atmosphere was a lot of fun yet classy. If I am ever in Arizona I will for sure be back again.
(5)S S.
Decent food but the service was definitely lacking. The hostess looked like a tramp; she drags her feet over the floor the waiter who had maybe four tables acted like the world was going to end. They kept asking us if they remembered the ice....I said no just bring me the check. I wont return.
(3)G K.
Good Asian Fusion concepts! But executed in a way that doesn't allow for fish to be the focal point of the dish. Heavy grease, over kill spice & sappy sweet detracted from a clean sushi experience. Great contemporary decor & nice service! But not my choice for sushi in this town.
(3)Liz S.
This was one of the worst meals I have ever had. The tuna tataki was really over seasoned, the citrus yellowtail was a poor flavor combo, crab rangoons were rubbery, and the two rolls were terrible. The only EDIBLE item was the gyoza. The quality of the sushi is very poor. If you are looking to come here for quality fish - look elsewhere. They didn't have any green tea but the sever offered us earl gray or apricot vanilla - lol. Don't think we will be going back anytime soon!
(1)AT B.
One of our first trips out with our new twin boys! Service and food was excellent. Went off with out a hitch. Found a great table away from most of the diners as we had a stroller on the patio. Super friendly, fast service. We will be back for sure. Good menu and happy hour too!
(5)Jennifer W.
This place was ok but not great. There were a number of the rolls on the menu that do not have an explanation of their ingredients which resulted in the bartender pulling out a cheat sheet to fill me in. Asked about a few different ones but then just went for a glass of wine and the cougar roll which was one of the house rolls and detailed in the menu. The roll was delivered, never received a napkin or chopsticks and despite there only being 8 people in the place could never get anyones attention to get anything, napkin, wine or even another roll. Paid my $34 bill, left hungry and dissapointed.
(3)Linda G.
My husband & I ate at Squid Ink a few weeks ago, and a few times since. We were very impressed. The sushi was fresh & delicious. The service is spot on. Prices were very reasonable, we highly recommend it. And plan on going back regularly.
(5)Aaron L.
Squid ink just opened next to my house.. Great atmosphere, great food, and great service! Ask for mikaela, not only a great personality, but she was very well educated on the menu. We will definitely become regulars!!
(5)Kristin G.
Wowza! Stopped in for happy hour with my boyfriend, and by that I mean we showed up ten minutes before it ended on a Sunday... It wasn't very busy but we were seated and greeted promptly. Their happy hour is a GREAT deal... 1/2 off all apps?! Yes please. We ordered garlic edemame, potstickers, salmon sashimi, beef something or other and the cod. Portions were perfect, presentation was spot on and everything was amazing... My only issue was the beef was a tad on the chewy side, but it didn't matter because the COD. Oh my mouth watering God, the cod was Delish! Like next time we go were ordering two orders bc sharing was painful! I can't speak for the sushi because we didn't have anything besides the salmon sashimi but if it was any indication then it definitely will be tasty... We weren't drinking but HH included some pretty sweet deals as well on drinks... So happy we checked this place out... As sushi goes in North Scottsdale this place beats the pants off of anywhere else (meaning their happy hour specials)... Definitely will be returning and SOON. Oh and bonus: the patio is dog friendly!
(5)Jay K.
Amazing food- Amazing service with with a fun and relaxing atmosphere. It's a great new addition for this location of town with nothing else around it that compares to it's cuisine. A definite must try!! Jay K.
(5)Tzanaa G.
Really good selection of Sushi, and a great place to go or lunch.
(5)Jake K.
I love this new place! Everything about this location is perfect. The inside is beautiful; from the custom mural to the crystal jellyfish lights, this place has it all. The staff is very accommodating and professional, and the sushi is top notch. I've been to many sushi places around the valley and I have to say, very few can come even close to the quality that Squid Ink can boast. Last time I was there, I got the Surf and Turf roll and it was one of the best rolls I have ever had. This place has everything that a foodie would love!
(5)C. M.
very hit or miss place. the sushi is delicious but service is only good if you go during a slow hour. weekends are not good.
(3)Christian D.
For the price of some of these special rolls and the quantity I don't feel It's worth it. It did not help that the person helping me did not know how to work any register and even know I called ahead I waited forever, past the allotted time they gave me. Definitely a work in progress.
(3)Krystal W.
So after being a faithful regular at the CityScape location, I was uber excited for the Scottsdale location to open up. I went earlier this evening for there grand opening. The place is beautiful with modern delight. I was greeted by an abundance of hostesses, that quickly sat me and my boyfriend. Our server was great and offered us many options and specials and welcomed us to this new location! Food held the same standard if not better, as CityScape. Since it was the grand opening we wanted the full experience. I ordered a Deep Water to drink and my boyfriend a crown and coke. The deep water is by far my favorite drink and I always recommend it for those who like sweet drinks! Our appetizer was green bean tempura, with soy sauce not the tiger sauce it comes with, since I am allergic. It was still good, none the less. I had the Kobe beef burger. I freakin love this burger, one of the best in town, next to AZ88 and my boyfriend ordered the "The BLVD" roll. It was all beautifully presented. We guilt fully ordered dessert also. We did the Hawaiian Bread Pudding. It was drizzled with caramel sauce and served with vanilla bean ice cream. I'd come back just for dessert and a drink. Overall all it holds the same standards as the others, and has a more elegant welcoming feel. The painting behind the sushi bar is worth grabbing a drink and coming in to see!
(5)Casey J.
So we tried out Squid Inks new Paradise Valley/Scottsdale Location and was not impressed at all. The sushi was extremely poor in quality and taste. Spicy Tuna Roll was nasty, now when a Sushi restaurant can't master Spicy Tuna then they don't deserve to call themselves a Sushi Restaurant IMHO! Another issue is when you order a Shrimp Tempura Roll you expect the Shrimp to be hot Not Cold!! Also whoever came up with the back to back booth setup that they claim will seat 4 really needs to have their Interior Decorator title taken away!!! The only way 4 people could sit there is if they were 4 five year olds. Ooh and when you go to get up the whole table turns and moves soo dumb. The only thing that they have going for them is the service is really good and the food comes out in a timely manner. Also it's a perfect location, the only down fall to the location is the space is small with a big patio and when summer hits that will be an issue. But for me next time I'll just spend my money at a better place until I hear that they have improved their Sushi skills and taste.
(2)Lexi W.
Such a treat to have awesome variety of cocktails AND sushi. We popped in here on a whim after reading the Yelp reviews and were thrilled. Hip decor. Happy, personal staff. Absolutely will come back when I'm in town next.
(5)Ceasar D.
This is definitely my new favorite sushi spot. The ambiance is vibrant, the sushi is the freshest I've had and I live on the Oregon coast! The staff were extremely welcoming, tentative and extremely attractive (don't tell my wife ;)). We had a great time! Well done!
(5)Jen M.
Very good. Not as good as Hiro, which is by far the best in Arizona. The place is really nice, beautiful outdoor seating. The waitress was very sweet. Would definitely come back!
(4)Laura F.
My boyfriend and I LOVE Squid Ink... It's our "go to" place for sushi. The atmosphere is beautiful and trendy. The staff have never disappointed in the dozen or so times we've been. We love the squid and miso cod appetizers! My favorite rolls are the Pokemon and the Seafood Dynamite, but we've had the opportunity to try all of them and they're all extremely delicious!! We have also gone to their Peoria location and am looking forward to trying their restaurant downtown soon! See you there!!
(5)DON k.
it was awesome best place ever the staff is the most helpful ,a young gal with blue tinted hair named kacey was awesome don't go anywhere else for a good meal
(5)Ashley C.
Tried this place for the first time and it was amazing. The service was great and they made us whatever rolls we wanted. We will be returning soon
(5)D B.
"CAN YOU HEAR ME OVER THERE??" This place was actually really good compared to other sushi joints. Great Happy Hour and the service was outstanding. Would definitely recommend the Dirty Rockstar Roll. They have a cool kids menu as well with things like chicken teriyaki and a PB&J roll. We went on a Thursday and they did have live music which was a guy and his guitar. Great singer and guitarist but very "interactive" with everyone. Asked people on the side if they could hear him several times so we found his vibe a bit interesting (almost awkward) at first and then just rolled with it. Kids liked him playing different songs so all good. Definitely recommend this place.
(5)Howard F.
I will make this review quick and easy. If you are a sushi lover and enjoy fresh high quality fish then DO NOT eat here. When the garlic edamame is the highlight of the meal, you know that you are in trouble.
(2)Shannon U.
Amazing service we loved the Flying Phoenix roll. Our waitress was attentive and sweet, we had Kaci and she was top notch. We will be back here soon!
(5)Stefani F.
Awesome atmosphere- excellent food. All the house rolls are amazing looking- we got the ultimate philly to start- yum!!! Happy hour prices are great- half off basically. Cool bar that's half inside half outside. Server was cool and super excited to serve - it was slow (only open 2 weeks) but definitely will be coming back. Open till 12am on weekends!
(5)Kim P.
Great place - awesome music, friendly staff and delicious eats. Only reason I didn't give 5 stars is they forgot my appetizer.
(4)Cody S.
excellent service from Kaci, I'm a big fan. everything was delicious, but the yakitori meats and wings in particular, were really great.
(5)Dave B.
Just wow! In the past we've tried Groupons for sushi but we've always left disappointed. Look people, just stop it! It's like these guys are NBA all stars and all those other restaurants are playing at a high school level. This was our first time at this location but my fiancee and I had been to the other locations a couple times. I'll just leave a quick review. To start with, they have happy hour 7 days a week and it goes until 7 pm. Places of this quality just don't do that! We had a few of the starters and a couple different rolls and they were all excellent. We sat at the indoor/outdoor bar facing inwards and really loved the atmosphere. Aesthetically, the place is five stars. There's a great balance between modern and organic, especially the hand-crafted hardwood tables. Last but not least, the service was excellent. Crystal and Eric took great care of us, they're friendly and bring some personality to their service. Just love this place!
(5)Tom C.
This place was meant to be here! Hip, fun and never a dull moment around here. Just like the other two locations (cityscape & peoria) the energy is fun and active, yet late night can keep it classy and elegant I could take a first date to impress, so long as joy or Nia are behind the bar. Sushi is always on point just like the other locations and I foresee this place to be a staple around the other restaurants on Scottsdale rd and Shea. Flying phoenix and Pokemon roll are my recommendations for sushi, the filet mignon and chicken wings for hot food. And of course the "tune-in Tokyo" for the specialty cocktail. With organic unfiltered apple juice making it an outstanding cocktail. This will be my new hangout for time to come
(5)Luke P.
This place is so chill! Thanks to Ian Ballard, my friend. He works there and he is bomb chef.
(5)Leah L.
This restaurant was simply amazing. The food was delicious, the workers so warm and welcoming and they were great with my dog. Totally recommend it here!!!
(5)Kathryn S.
Went to Squid Ink last night for my birthday dinner and I can honestly say I'm always impressed with not only the quality of the food, but the service as well. The hostess and waitresses were so kind! I would recommend the potstickers and, if you like spicy, the "dirty rockstar" sushi roll. The mussels were so good, but then again I've never had anything I didn't like at Squid Ink. Go for happy hour and all of the best rolls are half off... How can pass that up?! Delicious.
(5)Trish M.
Love this place. Great happy hour. Great bartenders. All starters half off during happy hour! Try the chicken wings and the grilled squid, both delicious. Great atmosphere and beautiful bar.
(5)G S.
Dirty rock star ... That's just the 'bomb' great bartenders/ staff and easy to park and clean too
(5)Erica C.
First time here and mostly definitely not our last. We had the grilled squid. Actually we had 3 of them!! The dish is delicious!! We also had the shrimp tempura roll, Vegas roll, tsunami roll, salmon nigiri, and spicy tuna hand rolls. All were fresh and so yummy. We tried the Thai chicken fried rice. Also tasty. We finished with a Hawaiian bread pudding which was warm sweet and a great way to end our great meal. Service was super friendly and the place is chic and contemporary.
(5)Amanda H.
Came here for an adoption event with Lucky Dog Rescue and we will absolutely be back!! They have a dog friendly patio with a bar that opens up to the outside. Crystal served us some tasty drinks at the bar (the bloody mary comes with a quail egg!) and our food was amazing. Can't wait to visit again!
(5)Ashley I.
Went here with a large group for a birthday and the service was HORRIBLE! It took us forever to get our food and half the orders were wrong. Some of the food was delicious; other food was just okay. It might be better on a weekday but horrible on a Sat night.
(2)Brad G.
Great service. Food 4 stars, and reasonably priced. $10-12 for sashimi and house rolls are a couple bucks cheaper than most places. Quality and portions were good. The charred squid app and new style yellowtail sashimi were different, fun and tasty.
(4)Tatyana S.
I love sushi, so I get excited whenever a new sushi restaurant pops up! I'm not sure when this location opened but I came across it through Yelp reviews and decided to see what the fuss was about. The restaurant is average size, however they have a huge patio area and that is personally my favorite area. Looking through the menu they had cute names for their house rolls but I got a couple to try out - Cougar and Dirty Rockstar. Can we say delicious?? Every roll I had was fresh, clean and a party on my tastebuds. What's great is at night they had live entertainment. Only downside is the service can be iffy. The first time we had a server in training so I can understand however the second visit we had good service until it got slammed. She did not come by as often so that was a tad annoying. But that won't stop me as I will be back!
(4)Jocelin P.
The ultimate philly roll was amazing! The wonton dumpling soup was excellent also! Nice outdoor seating as well.
(4)Sara J.
Love to give this more stars.. The cod app was amazing .. But very very small.. Sushi was not very good. The hostess was nice.. But looked like she should be at a strip club the way she was dressed! Waitress was great! Hunter!
(2)Laura D.
Fresh fresh food, unique menu items, great atmosphere. There is a large bar with three tv's, a sushi bar, nice patio with heaters and live music. We were lucky because it's only been open a week so it's not crowded yet. It has a few things to work out but nothing big. It's great. Hurry in! Or don't, so we won't have to wait for a table.
(5)Jonathan H.
Went on a Friday night for some Happy Hour! What a great place for some good quality sushi and drinks. Great Happy Hour pricing for a friday night till 7pm, better get there early because it does fill up pretty quick. Down side, I live in Mesa and this place is a good 30 minute drive for me at that time but with that said, I would come back even with the drive for their food. Staff was awesome and service was great. Even with a mix up with the check, they made it right with no issues. Staff was friendly and personable and the manager was out and about helping as needed. Love seeing manages along side their staff helping and making it a great experience. Food was really good. Had the vegas roll, spicy crab, phoenix, and buffalo I believe. All were perfect. Some where same as they should be but the item that stole the night was the Kobi Burger! Great flavors and cooked just perfect. It was passed around the table it was so good. Perfect 10 on the taste and quality! Seasonings were on point and just couldn't get much better. Drinks were good, typical beer and saki selections. The table had a few of the martinis and they were pretty good. Not a big martini fan so dont remember the names but the table passed them around and sure did like them. All in all! a must go when you are in the North Scottsdale area. Great Happy Hour, Great outdoor seating, appears to be a dog friendly place. Out side of Happy Hour, might get a little pricey- just an FYI
(5)Patricia L.
Loved this place! The restaurant decor and atmosphere was relaxed and hip. I liked the different painting shown by a local artist. The sushi was great, we had happy hour rolls and a house roll called "dirty rockstar" and it was amazing! Great flavors, not as spicy as I was hoping for since it has habanero peppers in it. Our waitress was fantastic. She made sure we had sake and beer for our sake bombs and snacks when we needed them. Highly recommend Squid Ink!
(5)Troy L.
First time here and the customer service was great. Our server Harland was very informative on all the sushi and had great recommendation! I will for sure be visiting again.
(5)John B.
We stopped by squid inc. during happy hour. The evening was chilly but the inviting flaming heat lamps were great. We were also treated to outstanding service by Josie. She recommended a cod appetizer we would not have ordered but were so happy we took her advice. It was melt in your mouth delicious. She also provided recommendations for two great glasses of wine. Great spot either before or after a movie (Harkin's 14 nearby).
(5)Connie V.
It's not bad, but it isn't that great either. The positives: it's a beautiful restaurant, has this awesome indoor-outdoor thing going on, great decor. The quality of the fish is very good as well. Service was very friendly, although slacked a little on refilling our waters, but no biggie. So what was just "ok" was the following - tuna rolls come without spicy mayo, it's healthier but also makes for a boring flavor overall. We ordered a spicy tuna roll, 'tuna overload' roll and the dinner sushi platter. It would have been nice if the waitress let us know it came with a tuna roll, because then we ended up getting two of the same rolls, in addition to the 'tuna overkill' roll. We also got some crunchy tuna sushi pieces and those were fantastic, pretty much the highlight of all that we ordered. So, it's good sushi quality wise but I just felt for the price there should have been a little more flavor or "zazz". Nice presentation of the food as well.
(3)Mike Z.
Visited the new location at Shea. Mikaela was our server. Her service was outstanding! Great personality and fun! This is our new happy hour spot!
(4)Glen D.
The toro roll and "dirty rockstar" were amazing. The server almost checked in too much. The drinks were reasonably priced. This location is a clone of the Peoria and phoenix locations and is just as good level of service and food. I will be coming back for sure.
(5)Debone S.
one of my favorite spots!! crystal. austin(boston), and eric are the most amazing bartenders! best happy hour/wings/sake bombers in town!
(5)M V.
Had dinner with my wife there last week. Excellent ambience at new restaurant, very good service, but the food was mediocre at best, no flavor, definitely missing something. Had three different chicken selections (2 tapas) as well as as chicken fried rice. Chicken was sliced and appeared to be boiled before being made into dinner, not good. Sorry, but not coming back. Really wanted to love it.
(1)Kylee J.
Awesome place and atmosphere! Prices are are very reasonable! Happy hour is awesome... 3-7pm. Sushi is very good and the entire menu is diverse and everything we've tried has been delicious! Staff is super friendly.
(5)Phil M.
Although normally I'd have sushi, we opted with ramen and curry. While the curry was phenomenal, the ramen was rather dull but did have plenty included. The atmosphere and service is great and I really liked the music. The prices are OK but understandable for the location and ambience. The place is beautifully designed. I work in the area and would probably come back for lunch once every month or 2.
(4)Kathy G.
I've been to the cityscape location, love the atmosphere there! But now that the new Shea location is finally open I'm thrilled! My boyfriend and I went in tonight, kind of slow at first , but with the rain, superbowl and just being the 2nd day they've opened, the pace picked up, surprisingly! I ordered the Tsunami roll and the Revolver to drink, my boyfriend ordered the Dirty Rockstar and their Yuzu Lemonade. The kiwi vinaigrette complimented the tsunami roll amazingly, the Revolver was delicious as well, tasted like a fruity Moscow mule, like my server described.. My boyfriend loved how spicy the habanero and jalapenos were on the dirty rockstar, and how fresh the yuzu lemonade was! Service was great as well, super friendly and knowledgeable, we will definitely be coming back regularly!
(5)Stephanie N.
We were looking for a sushi place while vacationing in Scottsdale. Squid Ink exceeded our expectations, from the food to the service, to the environment. We happened in during Happy Hour and ordered an over-abundance of food because of the great prices. The quality was excellent.
(5)Christie M.
Came to squid ink last weekend with a group of 8. Made a reservation on yelp and when we arrived our table was waiting for us. The set up is indoor/outdoor which makes for a nice atmosphere. Pretty decent menu with options for sushi lovers and non sushi lovers alike! The staff was very friendly. The hostesses always had a smile on their face. Minus one star for getting our sushi order wrong but it was corrected right away! The food and drinks were tasty. We will definitely be back.
(4)Susan W.
We were there last night. It was excellent. Very casual. Huge patio. Wonderful servers. For 90.00 we had 8 drinks, seven huge appetizers and 2 huge sushi rolls. A ton of food, all great. I highly recommend happy hour. It's over at 7 pm. All the appetizers are 5.00 and many of the excellent cocktails are too. The service is very good. I have one odd small complaint. It had rained earlier. The servers had to wipe down the whole patio.....the issue.? They left a dirty red bucket sitting out by the doorway with a rag hanging off the corner.
(5)Cindy P.
My husband and I had the pleasure of dining at Squid Ink on their Grand Opening Day. We ordered the Flying Phoenix Roll and the Cougar Roll. Both Rolls were amazing. The Sushi chefs were very pleasant and accommodating when it came to making our sushi. We don't like mayo so they substituted it with something else, which shows me they have great customer service. Overall great tasting sushi and great dining experience.
(5)Liesl R.
Delicious sushi, made while you watch! Crab Rangoons and Beef Yakisoba are also amazing!! Our server was VERY slow -- we waited 20 min for the check and another 20 for our change!! All in all, though, a good experience!
(4)Quinn S.
I came here on one of their opening nights and it was pretty busy. still was seated in a fast time. good service but I was asked about 12 different times how everything was, but I'm guessing it's because they were still brand new, not a big deal. very impressed and I will go back!
(5)Daisy T.
Great place, hard to see from Shea so it doesn't get the visibility it deserves. Fun atmosphere, big bar, TV's, large patio, good music and modern. We eat a lot of sushi and thought the food here was excellent, service as well. Kids are welcome which was a plus for us. Definitely will be back!!
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