I came here with my wife for our anniversary date. I gave up meat and poultry for lent and allowed myself to eat fish...so sushi is it. My wife is not a sushi pro so we needed to get things that aren't that fishy and to be honest those are the best ones anyway. I can't recall all the ones we got but I had the salad that's basic and great, the lava drop (?) which my wife loves, I had the lycheetini to drink which was kinda cool, a spicy tuna, and maybe one other one. I can't recall which ones but the Lava drop stole the show. Overall the ambience was cool. Yes, it's very blue. Yes, it's on the smaller side. But we kinda liked that. My wife loved them and she's been kinda raving about how she "Eats sushi" now. Thanks Blu sushi for this night!
(5)
Dan d.
There are 2 Blu Sushi locations locally. While the food by itself would rank 4 stars, the Fort Myers facility taketh away. The "music" is beyond annoying (one of my fellow diners actually found it nauseating) and the place reeks of stagnant water and chlorine from the poorly maintained water features (hint to management: that fashion expired decades ago). The happy hour drinks seemed quite reasonable, until we discovered that 2 of the 3 Martinis where so bad as to be undrinkable. So much for half off.
(2)
Cara L.
Amazing! I recently visited the Ft. Myers area and a friend of mine recommended that I try this place. I started with the Perfect Lycheetini and my date had the Blu's Classic Mojito. My martini was absolutely delicious- I was a little bummed that a lychee wasn't skewered in my drink but it was still a great drink! The mojito was just your normal classic mojito nothing special but still delicious. My date and I ordered 4 specialty rolls: Mango Roll, PB&J Roll, Spicy Butterfly Roll and the Sugar Mama Roll. Definitely go for the PB&J roll...what a surprise in your mouth! It was so good that I wanted to eat the whole thing but I remembered I had to share! I thought all of the rolls we ordered were great. Thank goodness too because all seafood should be great in FL at least in my eyes! The only downside to our visit was the slow service. I am from Cleveland and most diners on a Friday or Saturday night go out to eat between 7-9:30pm. My date had to remind me I was in Ft. Myers in which most diners eat between 5-7pm. So while the restaurant was a bit empty for Saturday night the service should not have been slow. It took about ten minutes for me to get my martini and then another ten minutes for our server to come back and take our order. I would give this place another chance if I am ever back in the Ft. Myers area.
(4)
Kendahl V.
Best Blu Sushi in the state. This location is far superior to any other. Olivia is the best waitress. Amazing fresh sushi. Strong, bottomless mimosas can't be beat every Sunday.
(5)
Heather G.
This was our first time here. They only really have sushi and appetizers which is fine to me. The place looks cool and modern and may need a little touch up on the paint. I tried the p and j roll and the other fried roll and they both were delicious. I also had the steamed dumplings and they had a unique task of lime. I heard this place is good on Thursday for college students. I wouldn't know though.
(4)
Dan K.
Stopped in on a Tuesday night. Wasn't busy at all but the service at the bar was horrible. I ordered food and only received half of it. Had to ask for the roll they had forgotten. Really disappointed. The sushi was so so and they were out of Unagi. Was expecting much more.
(2)
Jenna A.
I was very unimpressed with Blu Sushi. I did the endless lunch special for $16.95 and wish I could have my $17 back. I started with a house salad and small bowl of miso soup, which were both fine but really how can you screw those up? I then ordered two of their specialty rolls - the Lava Drops and Find What Baby. I agree with another reviewer in that a huge majority of their rolls are tempura'd and slathered in sauce. I should have stuck with my instinct to get normal sushi instead of their fancy pants signature rolls. I literally ate three pieces and decided to call it a day. Not worth the calories. Service left much to be desired as well. I've noticed there's a lot of mediocre restaurants and unenthusiastic wait staff in SW Florida. Why is that? Anyway, I wasn't given soy sauce, ginger or wasabi with my rolls, which I thought was very odd. Had to ask for water refills multiple times even though we were sitting outside on a sunny day. Like I said, overall pretty unimpressed.
(2)
David A.
Blu Sushi has always been one of my favorite local restaurants. The staff is friendly and service attentive. The food is fresh, the flavor tasty, and atmosphere enjoyable. Blu always provides a great environment - whether it's lunch or dinner, chances are they are serving something that everyone in your party can enjoy even if they are not sushi fans. Since we are all not sashimi and sushi lovers, Blu offers a variety of poultry, vegetarian, and cooked sea food alternatives to the classic Japanese cuisine and raw menu items. Must try: Spicy tuna, California Dream, Lava Drop, and the filet steak are all delicious. Drinks: I've yet to have a bad one. I had a long island iced tea and some other random beers while I was there...the bartenders are not afraid of a healthy pour! Price: The price is pretty much in line with a lot of other establishments in Gulf Coast Town Center. Contrary to popular belief, you can go in hungry and leave full for about $15. Pro tip: go in for lunch and try their endless sushi deal. Unlimited sushi orders and the list to choose from is excellent!
(5)
Shaun V.
I eat here a lot, so I really would like to give them at least 4 stars, but I can't. I only really enjoy one thing there as far as the food goes: Leggo my lobster roll. It keeps me coming back a few times a month. 9 out of ten times is is just amazing. Service can be hit or miss, and the bathrooms have seen better days. PLEASE put some love into this place, and make this 3 turn into 4 star ASAP!
(3)
Jen H.
The atmosphere is very trendy and modern. If you like loud upbeat music with lots of chatter in the background, then definitely get your sushi here. The sushi is very good, the drinks are also good, but a bit overpriced. The cooked rolls are the best. My favs are the lava drops and the PB&J roll with spicy tuna. The service is good for the most part. It's a good spot for a Thursday, Friday or Saturday night. Sometimes Blu will have live DJs. Mixed with drinks, the upbeat music and the social atmosphere, if you're lucky... the night just might get interesting.
(4)
Angie K.
Coming from Chicago, I was disappointed by the AYCE sushi options in Fort Myers. We decided on the lunch buffet at Blu, and it was better than I expected! The best part was that the quality of the nigiri. Honestly, that's what I'm there for, so as the slabs of fish were thick and tender, I was a happy camper. The rolls were pretty tasty, but I'm not a big fan of cream cheese or imitation crab (which they have annoyingly renamed "Krab"). They also are tempura fried and covered with some mayo-based sauce so I was fine with just having a taste of someone else's. The atmosphere was nice and modern and our waitress was great! She was really accommodating to our large party- volume, confusion, and madness. Two major downfalls: 1. It's lunch 11:30-2 PM. Our group was a party of 10 so it was hard to coordinate that many people for a slim time window. This also meant that we would definitely have to take a siesta afterwards. 2. You can only order two items at a time, and you cannot order again until you've cleared your plate. This includes the soup, salad, and nigiri. This is a serious one. I'm used to checking off like 10 items on a list and getting it delivered in one of those sushi boats, so this was super annoying. I selected the tuna and salmon nigiri's, and when our first round came out, I had 4 pieces of sushi on my plate. Around the table, some people even had two rolls, which made the eating pace very awkward. Some people were finished early and hungrily waiting as others were eating their rolls. The combination of these two factors resulted in people awkwardly rushing to eat their food or pausing to wait for others to receive theirs, etc. I mean when 4 hungry people watch as you chew your food, you just put your chopsticks down. The nigiri was good quality, but there aren't many other options to order from. Don't expect any Spider Roll, Rainbow Roll, Shrimp Tempura Roll, etc.. The rolls they offer are tempura bombs slathered with the same sauce. Despite the annoying two-item rule, I enjoyed the food and the atmosphere. I'm Blu, da ba dee da ba die.
(4)
Sabrina M.
Stopped in for lunch on a visit from Orlando and was pleasantly surprised. My mother and I ordered the lava drop and volcano rolls with a spicy krabmeat salad. The food was phenomenal for the price. Atmosphere was perfect and the service was on point. I'll definitely when I'm visiting mom's in Ft. Myers. :)
(4)
Jay B.
Great atmosphere, great food and drinks.... We thoroughly enjoyed a great dinner at this place last night. Highly recommend for a laid back meal and a good time.
(5)
Elizabeth M.
Sat outside and it was beautiful, service was good. Got the "unlimited" with some others at the table so we were able to share specialty rolls. Salmon was fresh and delicious.
(5)
Ignatius L.
We just ate here. First, the decor is beat. Our booth had multiple tears in the seat and back cushions. There were marks on the wall, etc. Our $10 drinks were watered down. I ordered a beefeater martini, no vermouth, up, with a twist. Pretty tough to mess up. There was no bite. Total fail. I think because we were ordering drinks they slowed our service down. Maybe, maybe not. The front doors were open and bugs were flying around. The rolls and pieces were good and I would return for that reason. But I'll order a beer, not a martini. All around, mediocre at best. Sue, who took care of us, was pretty good.
(2)
Talmadge M.
We had a very nice experience here.
(4)
Colleen D.
More like 2.5 stars... I have only eaten at Blu Sushi once and I'll never go back for dinner. It has a club atmosphere with incredibly loud music and the waitstaff is rude. If you are looking for nice relaxing sushi dinner this is not the place. For a girls or guys night out Blu Sushi can be fun. Try the Aloha Mr. Edison! Cheers.
(3)
Jennifer W.
This location has fantastic service and great food.
(5)
Aurko C.
The ambience was a little loud but the Sushi was great!
(4)
Carly M.
Not my favorite place for sushi. There are better sushi restaurants in town. I've tried giving this place a fair chance. Been back at least a hand full of times. I'm always disappointed in the quality of the food. I wanted to give this only two stars but the only thing that makes me reconsider is the happy hour special. The drinks are reasonable at happy hour, the environment is fun and there is outdoor seating, but the sushi has never been appetizing and fresh.
(3)
Christopher G.
I sought out this restaurant because I was wanted something unique and different. The rolls were interesting and even sashimi had a Thai flair to them. The crown was young and trendy, but I didn't feel too out of place. The service was excellent and the food was exactly what I was looking for. I would highly recommend trying them out! This was a nice find in Ft. Myers!
(4)
Tony V.
Every time I come here, it is always FANTASTIC! I went last Friday and had an absolutely amazing lunch, Billy prepared the most beautiful and delicious plates for me, the servers were attentive and very friendly, everything was spotlessly clean and well organized (especially for how busy it was). I will definitely be back often!
(5)
David O.
It was much better years ago! The endless lunch is premade refrigerated sushi. You can taste it!! The atmosphere supersedes their food by far!!!
(2)
Stephen S.
I love sushi, and I've tried giving this place a few tries. The first time I went for lunch, had mediocre sushi and poor service. I tried a second time for drinks and appetizers. Service was slightly better, but still not great. Again, food was just ok, not anything to write home about. I've had better.
(2)
Tiffany T.
Okay, I've given this 2 stars because Meh, I've had better. My husband and I went there for lunch and found it was very affordable. We looked at the dinner menu and saw prices went up significantly. If you want to try this place, I would suggest lunch. There's a strange fascination in Fort Myers with putting cream cheese in sushi rolls. My husband and I have gone to at least 5 different sushi places trying to find good sushi and they all feature lots of cream cheese. Almost every roll in Blu Sushi features cream cheese and very little raw fish. Lots are fried, cooked or have tempura. We came to the conclusion that this may be a good place for people who don't really like sushi or are new to the sushi scene. Also, they didn't give us wasabi or ginger with our sushi! We asked if they provide that and the answer was not at lunch! This was extremely weird and I'm still not sure if this is their regular procedure. However, if you go for lunch, I'd make sure to ask for these if you want them. The atmosphere is very trendy and chic; and I suspect they'd be a really cool place to hang out over cocktails in the evening. However, if you like sushi, and I mean really like sushi, go somewhere else. Our current fave: Daruma.
(2)
Katie R.
meh. just not that great! being on the gulf i expect phenomenal fish and sushi, and this place just doesn't live up to my expectations.. most of the rolls have many fillers, sauces, or are fried - not my thing, so I went for simple and had some sashimi as well. too bad the fish just wasn't that flavorful. my martini was good but far too overpriced for having little to no alcohol in it (i expect at least a buzz after a martini!). i like the other location better. although the interior looks nice here, it doesn't seem well maintained and i think that it is so dark for a purpose..
(2)
Dezi M.
Blu Sushi is the most AMAZING sushi place to eat in all of Southwest FL. If your in the Southwest florida area as a resident or passing through, this place is a must visit. I converted my wife to eating sushi 4 years ago and I took her here and ever since than we have been introducing more and more people to this awesome restaurant who swore they wouldn't ever eat sushi. Everyone we introduce they come away loving more than just the food. I love Blu because its a dining experience not just a place to eat. This place has it all, from great fresh sushi, surprisingly delicious cocktails, and a new age vibe ambiance that you can't help but love. Both locations are amazing and I completely recommend Blu as the #1 sushi place in Southwest FL.
(5)
Paul K.
Great food, less the cream cheese Cool digs, with awesome atmo Could stand to cut the a/c a bit
(4)
M G.
By far the best sushi we have had since we moved from DC. We live in Ft Lauderdale and haven't found anything nearly this good. Fast, fresh, friendly, clean and the best sushi around.
(5)
Jennifer A.
I really like the food, music and atmosphere at this location. I believe it is the original Blu Sushi location and it is still my favorite. The outdoor seating is great for having a bit to eat and hanging with friends. The drinks at the bar are also generally pretty good and they have a big martini list.
(5)
Katrina W.
We visited Blu Sushi tonight after hearing from several locals that it was the place to go for sushi. We decided to eat on the patio. The ambiance was relaxing and modern. There was a DJ playing EDM/dance/techno music (which I liked, but I can understand if it is not other people's taste). Our server was very frazzled and seemed to forget we were sitting outside. We think she had too many tables inside the restaurant and we were placed on the back burner. We started with seaweed salad, miso soup, edamame and a seared yellow tail appetizer. I'm a harsh critic of miso soup and Blu Sushi's miso soup met my expectations. It was delicious. There was the perfect balance of saltiness, seaweed and tofu. The yellow tail appetizer was equally as good. However, our table preferred the dish without all the foo foo decor on top of the fish. We thought it took away from the freshness of the yellowtail. For dinner, I ordered the Sushi Special which is 10 pieces of sushi and 1 tuna roll. I was surprised with the quality of the fish. It was decadent and clearly fresh. I also ordered off the cocktail menu as I love to try new cocktails. I got The Clooney which is a "skinny" margarita and George Clooney's brand tequila. The cocktail was a disaster. It lacked flavor and all you could taste was gross tequila. I only made it halfway through the drink before I determined it was game over. The food at Blu Sushi was absolutely delicious. What tanked our experience was the service. We came on a Friday night and it was not super busy. We were very frustrated with our waitress as she continually forgot about our table, our orders, bringing us water, bringing the check, etc.
(4)
Scott P.
We recently visited Blu Sushi to experience their Endless Blu Sushi lunch. I am so glad we went. Endless Blu Sushi Lunch runs from 11:30am-2:00pm Mon-Fri at a cost of $16.95. However, do to it being the 13th anniversary Blu Sushi, the endless lunch was only $13.00 per person for this Summer. 3 of us made the trek to Blu Sushi. We enjoyed Lava Drops, Mexican Rolls, California Rolls, Spicy Tuna Rolls, Volcano Rolls, Sugar Mama Rolls, Edamame, House Salad and Miso Soup. In total we had 10 Rolls, 3 Soups, 2 Edamame and 1 Salad...for a total bill of $41.34. This is honestly the best deal near Fort Myers Beach! We had a great time and enjoyed every bite of our lunch. We will definitely come back.
(5)
Cristian D.
We came in at 10 and got some margaritas for $6 and a few sushi rolls with a free appetizer and it was all Amazing! It came out quickly and our server was super nice and accommodating! I loved the atmosphere and the music that was playing at the time. It was a great last stop for my business trip after a long week of work! Thank you so much for the great experience!
(5)
Yesi Q.
This place is yum! We looked up the reviews and saw that the ratings were not that high. Decided to go anyways, because everyone is different. I'm glad we came. We happened go land right on happy hour. They have good drink specials. Like 6 very good choice for $6. We had cali roll, Zulu shrimp and lava drops. The cali roll was fresh and delicious. The Zulu shrimp was so delicious. The lava drops also very yummy. We had good service and good food for about 40 bucks. I am very satisfied. When we come back to Ft. Myers we will be back here.
(5)
Elaine V.
Had some of the happy hour drinks and food. Can't go wrong. Other martini's way over priced. Really great bartender. Dumplings were just ok.
(4)
Carol C.
It saddens me to have to give this place 2 stars, as the atmosphere is pretty awesome. Very ultra, hip and trendy this place is nestled in a really quaint plaza. I was sure this place was gonna have phenomenal sushi. First, the hotel manager said this was the best sushi place in town so I took a chance against my typical Kobe establishment. I knew I should've went with the local yelpers reviews. Darn it! The hostesses were nice as can be. Bartender wasn't so friendly, didn't offer me a drink while I looked at the menu. I probably would've had one too. I got the Lava drops and Blue Sunset. Both rolls came to $28. Let me preface by saying I don't like fried sushi rolls, but since the manager praised this Lava Roll I took a leap. Bad move. It was really soggy and really bland. I also got Blue Sunset and the taste was the same. bLaNd I did notice on the previous reviews the mention of over slathering with sauces. Now I know why...to give it flavor. Thank goodness my husband packed some homemade brownies for me, I would've starved for dinner.
(2)
Kara M.
Really good! Kind of expensive though
(5)
CJ G.
The sushi chef is very friendly and helpful. Fresh quality sushi. I enjoyed my lunch with beautifully presented sushi and a fabulous sliced fish dish with a Mexican salsa over the top! While sitting at the sushi bar, the service from the wait staff seems very slow. The empty dishes were not removed in a timely manner.
Delicious American-style sushi! They make a lot of really fantastic rolls, with a high number of very fresh ingredients. They don't skimp on things like fresh avocado, either. I highly recommend ordering a couple different rolls so you can try some of everything! The place is a bit trendy, which isn't my favorite, and on a Friday or Saturday night I wouldn't touch it (feels too much like a club that serves food), but any other time, it's great. They have fantastic lunch specials, so definitely check that out! Even an all-you-can-eat with a great variety of roll options.
(4)
Angelo C.
What a pleasant suprise in Fort Myers. The place has a classy and young feel to the atmosphere with a great menu any sushi loves would enjoy. It's a must if you live sushi
(5)
E. M.
Ordinarily this hot spot for the youthful singles would be a neat place for a cocktail and conversation. Busy and fully bustling, we expect the cuisine to be stunning-- it is good and you will enjoy what the expected rolls, sashimi and salads provide. Food, however is not the centerpiece. It's the vibe and what serves as a social platform for young professionals. Edgy lounge music and lighting with lots of attractive folks at the bars. We found it noisy and the service spotty. Not particularly our type of restaurant but certainly has a cache for many. Our food n drink order was a little flubbed without causing any real problem.
(3)
Mike D.
The lobster roll is an incredible dish. Certainly enough for two people. Give it a try and prepare to be overwhelmed. Your taste buds will be in Seventh Heaven. I also love the Hamachi Kama. All the sushi is super fresh and generously sliced.
(5)
Mary R.
I enjoyed this placed very much! The waitstaff was great and very attentive. The sushi was good and we thought the spicy tuna rolls and tempura and Maputo was great. The gyoza ( like a potsticker ) appetizer was good and the shrimp that was like bang bang shrimp.
(4)
Van V.
Great quality, delicious rolls. The rolls are almost too pretty to eat!! Highly recommend the Lobster roll and Blu Special. Hands down my favorite sushi place in Ft. Myers.
(5)
Jasmine C.
My friends and I are self-professed "sushi-snobs" who have eaten at over 30 different sushi joints throughout the country, and this shouldn't even qualify as sushi. First, the atmosphere. If you like overly loud BPM music, you'll love it. The decor is nice and the servers are very friendly and attentive. If they put in half as much effort in the sushi as they do the decor and service, the sushi would actually be good. Now, the food: The rolls were bland, with poor presentation. One dish we ordered was literally just a pile of sliced, raw fish stacked on a plate. Eck. In the rolls we had, the rice was not properly prepared, and the fish did not seem fresh. There seemed to be a mushy quality to the sushi rolls, which should never be the case with sushi. Overall, I was greatly disappointed. Everything seemed on pointe, except the food. If you want good sushi, I would recommend go elsewhere!
(1)
Kevin Y.
Tired sushi for the first time in almost a decade. Was never a fan. Had a great person do the ordering and I really enjoyed it. Can't believe I've been missing out. Looking forward to coming back and trying other dishes.
(4)
Melis W.
Used to be our go-to place for always reliable yummy sushi, but sadly appears to be resting on their laurels. The rolls are sloppily made and the ingredients are hardly top quality. Management should start to pay attention ...they're not the only sushi restaurant in town anymore.
(3)
Andrea P.
Food was great. The drinks was even better. However, the service sucked!
(3)
Laura R.
The sushi was AMAZING. Wonderful combinations with very fresh fish and ingredients. We just kept ordering and ordering rolls, it was so delicious. It was clubby for a Thursday night, lots of folks in going out attire, but lots of fun and good music.
(5)
Frank P.
Great food and reasonable service, but the menu is very limited. Be sure to try the crazy drinks from the bar!
(3)
Mark D.
I have been traveling to Fort Myers weekly for the last 6 months, and have just found Blu, and not a moment too soon. I have eaten sushi at other places in town and regretted it. Not so with Blu. The atmosphere is a bit trendy for Fort Myers, but I like it. My only complaint- I went on "2 for 1" drink night. I ordred a drink and TWO came. Now, that sounds good in theory, but the second sat and got watered down while I consumed the first. Luckily I drink fast. The wait staff was a bit aloof for me. I have been to quite a few "high brow" places and dealt with attitude before, but come on, this is a stip mall in Fort Myers. Lighten up. The prices are not "bad" but not good either. Good thing I am on expense account and I don't really have to worry about things like that.
(4)
Ramon R.
I'm satisfied. The service may be a little weak, but the kitchen, food and management is grade A.
(4)
Zack R.
First off, if you are looking for a quiet sushi place to take you date.. AVOID this place. Loud, annoying house music and noisy cougars make this place a place to be "seen." Maybe thats the way they want this restaurant to be but I did not like it. AT ALL.. and i'm a young person.. so you can take your pick. If you like the young professional and cougar crowd then this is the place for you. Onto the food. I order a roll entree (cant remeber the exact name). It was quite good, not amazing but good. My complaint? ridiculous prices! 12 bucks for a 7 piece roll.. I was STARVING still after dinner. If there had been more piece to the roll I might have given this place 3 stars but its far from reasonable. Service. It was acceptable. Water took a little too long to be refilled. Biggest complaint was the paper menu's. We had to pencil in what we wanted.. I couldnt understand why this restaurant is wasting so much paper and why the waitress couldnt just write down the order.. This section might be kinda picky obviously but when you are already annoyed by the noise and lack of food you get kinda miffed. If you want a trendy happy hour sushi place, this is it. If you want a nice date sushi restaurant look elsewhere.
(2)
Adrienne K.
Nice atmosphere...good music...However, the table service could be polished...Fun!
(4)
Cathy N.
Best sushi in town! Innovative menu and fun atmosphere
(5)
Jennifer V.
Went with the hubby and baby for mothers day lunch (the Saturday before) we got the all you could eat which was nice. I had never been here during the day to see it in the sunlight and it is UGLY they really need to repaint and get new chairs it looked trashy. Our service was so slow. They didn't even bother to offer us a high chair or booster seat I had to request one. They do however have a $5 kids menu so that was a perk. Overall not impressed once again.
(3)
Bill B.
Trendy place. Only been during the evening, and the three times I have been there the food has been awsome. The sushi is fresh and very flavorful. My friend loves edamame and it is steamed just right. I love spicy and the volcano is hot, but not overwhelmingly that it distracts from the taste. It is a trendy place and the music can be overwhelming at times. The music added to the neon blue ambiance creates and interesting atmosphere found frequently in places like Las Vegas. It sort of wakes up that area of the shopping center. Younger crowd.
(4)
Luke K.
My friends loved the Sushi! They said the Tuna Tower and Zulu Shrimp were their favorite appetizers. The staff were incredibly accomodating and went above and beyond to make sure that me and my friends were well taken care of. I highly recommend it!
(5)
Brian J.
Haven't had a bad roll yet.
(5)
Samantha S.
VERY disappointing news, but they are NO LONGER offering the all you can eat lunch special. Instead you have to pick just 2 rolls and get soup or salad for nearly the same price. Real let down. Despite the feedback from customers, they are still moving forward with it. We won't be going back.
(2)
L A.
Excellent sushi and decent atmosphere. Not as good as Sans Sushi, in the Cape, but pretty darn close. I like the variety of sushi and if you can, try the Lava Drops, they're to die for. I personally think they're a bit over priced for what you get but they can get away with it because of the trendiness. As a night time hangout place it's OK, nothing special. I'd say it's way too loud for the size of the place and that's coming from a guy who listens to hard rock and metal!
(4)
Sean E.
Five-star atmosphere, but a bit heavy on the nori when wrapping their sushi. The Sarasota sparkling water is refreshing, and they keep it in a cooler at your table. Very nice place to hang out with friends, but there is sure to be better sushi out there somewhere.
(3)
Zachary S.
this seems to be quite the area for yelp reviews! I have to say that the sushi is quite good here, but the blue neon lights are trying to be too hip, if you ask me. And I know you aren't asking me, and that is the beauty of yelp. It isn't so much about you as it is about me. I got one of the rolls that has a funky name that ends in .com You have to try it. It has tomago in it, and chopped tuna. So you should try it out.
(4)
Rhonda H.
They have a great all-you-can-eat luncheon available Monday through Friday and delicious specialty rolls.
(5)
Deborah C.
This place is almost more martini bar than sushi restaurant. I sincerely doubt that they have any thing other than a giant rice steamer in the back. They have a sushi counter and a one page list of gimmick-y rolls, that while somewhat kitchy in name and design, are very tasty. One of my favorites is called a Cool Hawaiian, I think. It's got tuna and pineapple, and kiwi on top. The atmosphere in this place is fantastic. All mini blue tiles and stainless steel, with cool pendant lights. They make some really cool drinks too.
(4)
Erik S.
You know... I like Sushiyaki better. This place has good food, but it's just a little too "hip" for my tastes. If I want techno music, and skinny supermodel waitresses and neon I will hop a plane to LA. With that said, the food is good. Worth checking out without the kids.
(3)
Candace P.
The best sushi. Period.
(5)
Scott B.
All-you-can-eat Lunch is a great deal for sushi at $12.95 pp. Sushi was good, and there was plenty of choices. Just went there with family. Great decor with a very attractive and friendly waitstaff.
(4)
Wayne E.
The Blu on McGregor has seriously gone downhill this past year. I'm not sure if there has been a change in management but the staff has. Quality of food and service has changed for the worse.
(1)
Chuck M.
While a little pricey, this is the best sushi you will find anywhere. Kind of a fun atmosphere, but definitely styled for a younger crowd, while all ages will enjoy it.
(5)
Noelle H.
I've never had a good meal here. I think all the rave is due to the fact that the food looks pretty and the atmosphere is trendy/hip. However, when I go out to eat, I want the food to taste good as well. This is more Americanized sushi- the majority of the rolls are either fried, have mayo, or are cooked. I can see why people who haven't been exposed to sushi much would like this place. The presentation is good, but it's not enough to win me over. This place is WAY too overrated for what it is. If you're a sushi connoisseur, don't go here. You'll only leave disappointed.
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Andree H.
If I could give it 0 stars then it would be it! My fiance went there to get sushi about 1 month ago to surprise me. It was during day time and only two people were at the bar, it still took them 30min to get then meal out. OK he sat there chatting and we decided to go again... So here is what happened today 4/11/2014. We ordered Sushi to take out at 7.25pm, we were told it would be ready to pick up in 30min. Ok long wait for Sushi but ok, its busy. at 7.55pm when we arrived nothing happened, shortly later they told us it will be ready in just a minute 8.15pm the owner was apologizing and telling us they are just NOW making it! woooow! on top of that she lied to us trying to tell us that the waitress is new and in training and it was her fault. Oh well, I guess u dont pay enough attention that the same waitress was there serving my Fiancee 1 Month ago! At 8.25pm she handed me the check of 71 USD (and some cents). Really? We just waiting another 30min and you expect us to pay FULL price? After I told her that she was like ok 10% off.. no way women! she then started getting rude and left us standing. YES THE OWNER! we walked out, without the Sushi and went to Fresh Wasabi Sushi and Grill, where the Sushi was ready within 10min, and it was DELICIOUS!! unless you want to wait over 60 min (and that includes us asking them where our Sushi is), pay full price, have a noisy atmosphere, enjoy the Sushi! IM NEVER GOING THERE AGAIN!
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Nikki R.
The sushi is pretty good. The atmosphere is nice. I really don't think it's THAT expensive, but I tend not to eat more than one roll. For Fort Myers, this place is not too bad! I have also been here for drinks a handful of times at night...but I'm not much of a fan. The drinks are too expensive...if I want to pay that much for a drink, I'll drive home to Miami-Fort Lauderdale. So, minus one star for that. However, food is good!
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Yoanna J.
I have been to a lot of places and i can definetly rank this in my top 2 for Sushi in Fort Myers. It is as fresh as it gets. On the weekends you have DJ music, people, dancing it is really great. I mostly go to the Blu in Gulf Coast Towne Center. If you want a good time this is the place to go. It is just all around fun. Happy Eating
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Ermal G.
This place is great to go too and either eat or have a drink with friends at night. When I was there they had life music from a band outside the place but once they were done they had their own DJ. Can't comment much about the sushi as we had already had dinner when we got there but the one Sushi Lava that we had was great.
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kate f.
Blu ...YUM! THE best sushi in town, no doubt. Great atmosphere, great drinks, and an over the top sushi menu. Its def. a place to be "seen" if your into that, or just really love good food like me! The "Find What Baby" is my favorite sushi roll of all time, I have had others that are similar but nothing beats this place - not anywhere around Fort Myers anyway!
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lisa w.
I really like the scene at Blu sushi, it is more south beach than fort myers and that is really cool. but, the food is not great. the prices are high and they are very cheap with their fish portion size. you just don't get much for the money (well except atmosphere). if you are looking for great sushi but no scene go to Asia in Fort Myers they are family owned and run and you get fresh sushi for a much better vaule.
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Address :13451 McGregor Blvd
Fort Myers, FL, 33919
Takes Reservations : Yes Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Dinner Parking : Private Lot Bike Parking : Yes Wheelchair Accessible : Yes Good for Kids : No Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Trendy Noise Level : Average Good For Dancing : No Alcohol : Full Bar Happy Hour : Yes Best Nights : Thu, Fri, Sat Coat Check : No Smoking : Outdoor Area/ Patio Only Outdoor Seating : Yes Wi-Fi : Free Has TV : Yes Waiter Service : Yes Caters : No
Luis N.
I came here with my wife for our anniversary date. I gave up meat and poultry for lent and allowed myself to eat fish...so sushi is it. My wife is not a sushi pro so we needed to get things that aren't that fishy and to be honest those are the best ones anyway. I can't recall all the ones we got but I had the salad that's basic and great, the lava drop (?) which my wife loves, I had the lycheetini to drink which was kinda cool, a spicy tuna, and maybe one other one. I can't recall which ones but the Lava drop stole the show. Overall the ambience was cool. Yes, it's very blue. Yes, it's on the smaller side. But we kinda liked that. My wife loved them and she's been kinda raving about how she "Eats sushi" now. Thanks Blu sushi for this night!
(5)Dan d.
There are 2 Blu Sushi locations locally. While the food by itself would rank 4 stars, the Fort Myers facility taketh away. The "music" is beyond annoying (one of my fellow diners actually found it nauseating) and the place reeks of stagnant water and chlorine from the poorly maintained water features (hint to management: that fashion expired decades ago). The happy hour drinks seemed quite reasonable, until we discovered that 2 of the 3 Martinis where so bad as to be undrinkable. So much for half off.
(2)Cara L.
Amazing! I recently visited the Ft. Myers area and a friend of mine recommended that I try this place. I started with the Perfect Lycheetini and my date had the Blu's Classic Mojito. My martini was absolutely delicious- I was a little bummed that a lychee wasn't skewered in my drink but it was still a great drink! The mojito was just your normal classic mojito nothing special but still delicious. My date and I ordered 4 specialty rolls: Mango Roll, PB&J Roll, Spicy Butterfly Roll and the Sugar Mama Roll. Definitely go for the PB&J roll...what a surprise in your mouth! It was so good that I wanted to eat the whole thing but I remembered I had to share! I thought all of the rolls we ordered were great. Thank goodness too because all seafood should be great in FL at least in my eyes! The only downside to our visit was the slow service. I am from Cleveland and most diners on a Friday or Saturday night go out to eat between 7-9:30pm. My date had to remind me I was in Ft. Myers in which most diners eat between 5-7pm. So while the restaurant was a bit empty for Saturday night the service should not have been slow. It took about ten minutes for me to get my martini and then another ten minutes for our server to come back and take our order. I would give this place another chance if I am ever back in the Ft. Myers area.
(4)Kendahl V.
Best Blu Sushi in the state. This location is far superior to any other. Olivia is the best waitress. Amazing fresh sushi. Strong, bottomless mimosas can't be beat every Sunday.
(5)Heather G.
This was our first time here. They only really have sushi and appetizers which is fine to me. The place looks cool and modern and may need a little touch up on the paint. I tried the p and j roll and the other fried roll and they both were delicious. I also had the steamed dumplings and they had a unique task of lime. I heard this place is good on Thursday for college students. I wouldn't know though.
(4)Dan K.
Stopped in on a Tuesday night. Wasn't busy at all but the service at the bar was horrible. I ordered food and only received half of it. Had to ask for the roll they had forgotten. Really disappointed. The sushi was so so and they were out of Unagi. Was expecting much more.
(2)Jenna A.
I was very unimpressed with Blu Sushi. I did the endless lunch special for $16.95 and wish I could have my $17 back. I started with a house salad and small bowl of miso soup, which were both fine but really how can you screw those up? I then ordered two of their specialty rolls - the Lava Drops and Find What Baby. I agree with another reviewer in that a huge majority of their rolls are tempura'd and slathered in sauce. I should have stuck with my instinct to get normal sushi instead of their fancy pants signature rolls. I literally ate three pieces and decided to call it a day. Not worth the calories. Service left much to be desired as well. I've noticed there's a lot of mediocre restaurants and unenthusiastic wait staff in SW Florida. Why is that? Anyway, I wasn't given soy sauce, ginger or wasabi with my rolls, which I thought was very odd. Had to ask for water refills multiple times even though we were sitting outside on a sunny day. Like I said, overall pretty unimpressed.
(2)David A.
Blu Sushi has always been one of my favorite local restaurants. The staff is friendly and service attentive. The food is fresh, the flavor tasty, and atmosphere enjoyable. Blu always provides a great environment - whether it's lunch or dinner, chances are they are serving something that everyone in your party can enjoy even if they are not sushi fans. Since we are all not sashimi and sushi lovers, Blu offers a variety of poultry, vegetarian, and cooked sea food alternatives to the classic Japanese cuisine and raw menu items. Must try: Spicy tuna, California Dream, Lava Drop, and the filet steak are all delicious. Drinks: I've yet to have a bad one. I had a long island iced tea and some other random beers while I was there...the bartenders are not afraid of a healthy pour! Price: The price is pretty much in line with a lot of other establishments in Gulf Coast Town Center. Contrary to popular belief, you can go in hungry and leave full for about $15. Pro tip: go in for lunch and try their endless sushi deal. Unlimited sushi orders and the list to choose from is excellent!
(5)Shaun V.
I eat here a lot, so I really would like to give them at least 4 stars, but I can't. I only really enjoy one thing there as far as the food goes: Leggo my lobster roll. It keeps me coming back a few times a month. 9 out of ten times is is just amazing. Service can be hit or miss, and the bathrooms have seen better days. PLEASE put some love into this place, and make this 3 turn into 4 star ASAP!
(3)Jen H.
The atmosphere is very trendy and modern. If you like loud upbeat music with lots of chatter in the background, then definitely get your sushi here. The sushi is very good, the drinks are also good, but a bit overpriced. The cooked rolls are the best. My favs are the lava drops and the PB&J roll with spicy tuna. The service is good for the most part. It's a good spot for a Thursday, Friday or Saturday night. Sometimes Blu will have live DJs. Mixed with drinks, the upbeat music and the social atmosphere, if you're lucky... the night just might get interesting.
(4)Angie K.
Coming from Chicago, I was disappointed by the AYCE sushi options in Fort Myers. We decided on the lunch buffet at Blu, and it was better than I expected! The best part was that the quality of the nigiri. Honestly, that's what I'm there for, so as the slabs of fish were thick and tender, I was a happy camper. The rolls were pretty tasty, but I'm not a big fan of cream cheese or imitation crab (which they have annoyingly renamed "Krab"). They also are tempura fried and covered with some mayo-based sauce so I was fine with just having a taste of someone else's. The atmosphere was nice and modern and our waitress was great! She was really accommodating to our large party- volume, confusion, and madness. Two major downfalls: 1. It's lunch 11:30-2 PM. Our group was a party of 10 so it was hard to coordinate that many people for a slim time window. This also meant that we would definitely have to take a siesta afterwards. 2. You can only order two items at a time, and you cannot order again until you've cleared your plate. This includes the soup, salad, and nigiri. This is a serious one. I'm used to checking off like 10 items on a list and getting it delivered in one of those sushi boats, so this was super annoying. I selected the tuna and salmon nigiri's, and when our first round came out, I had 4 pieces of sushi on my plate. Around the table, some people even had two rolls, which made the eating pace very awkward. Some people were finished early and hungrily waiting as others were eating their rolls. The combination of these two factors resulted in people awkwardly rushing to eat their food or pausing to wait for others to receive theirs, etc. I mean when 4 hungry people watch as you chew your food, you just put your chopsticks down. The nigiri was good quality, but there aren't many other options to order from. Don't expect any Spider Roll, Rainbow Roll, Shrimp Tempura Roll, etc.. The rolls they offer are tempura bombs slathered with the same sauce. Despite the annoying two-item rule, I enjoyed the food and the atmosphere. I'm Blu, da ba dee da ba die.
(4)Sabrina M.
Stopped in for lunch on a visit from Orlando and was pleasantly surprised. My mother and I ordered the lava drop and volcano rolls with a spicy krabmeat salad. The food was phenomenal for the price. Atmosphere was perfect and the service was on point. I'll definitely when I'm visiting mom's in Ft. Myers. :)
(4)Jay B.
Great atmosphere, great food and drinks.... We thoroughly enjoyed a great dinner at this place last night. Highly recommend for a laid back meal and a good time.
(5)Elizabeth M.
Sat outside and it was beautiful, service was good. Got the "unlimited" with some others at the table so we were able to share specialty rolls. Salmon was fresh and delicious.
(5)Ignatius L.
We just ate here. First, the decor is beat. Our booth had multiple tears in the seat and back cushions. There were marks on the wall, etc. Our $10 drinks were watered down. I ordered a beefeater martini, no vermouth, up, with a twist. Pretty tough to mess up. There was no bite. Total fail. I think because we were ordering drinks they slowed our service down. Maybe, maybe not. The front doors were open and bugs were flying around. The rolls and pieces were good and I would return for that reason. But I'll order a beer, not a martini. All around, mediocre at best. Sue, who took care of us, was pretty good.
(2)Talmadge M.
We had a very nice experience here.
(4)Colleen D.
More like 2.5 stars... I have only eaten at Blu Sushi once and I'll never go back for dinner. It has a club atmosphere with incredibly loud music and the waitstaff is rude. If you are looking for nice relaxing sushi dinner this is not the place. For a girls or guys night out Blu Sushi can be fun. Try the Aloha Mr. Edison! Cheers.
(3)Jennifer W.
This location has fantastic service and great food.
(5)Aurko C.
The ambience was a little loud but the Sushi was great!
(4)Carly M.
Not my favorite place for sushi. There are better sushi restaurants in town. I've tried giving this place a fair chance. Been back at least a hand full of times. I'm always disappointed in the quality of the food. I wanted to give this only two stars but the only thing that makes me reconsider is the happy hour special. The drinks are reasonable at happy hour, the environment is fun and there is outdoor seating, but the sushi has never been appetizing and fresh.
(3)Christopher G.
I sought out this restaurant because I was wanted something unique and different. The rolls were interesting and even sashimi had a Thai flair to them. The crown was young and trendy, but I didn't feel too out of place. The service was excellent and the food was exactly what I was looking for. I would highly recommend trying them out! This was a nice find in Ft. Myers!
(4)Tony V.
Every time I come here, it is always FANTASTIC! I went last Friday and had an absolutely amazing lunch, Billy prepared the most beautiful and delicious plates for me, the servers were attentive and very friendly, everything was spotlessly clean and well organized (especially for how busy it was). I will definitely be back often!
(5)David O.
It was much better years ago! The endless lunch is premade refrigerated sushi. You can taste it!! The atmosphere supersedes their food by far!!!
(2)Stephen S.
I love sushi, and I've tried giving this place a few tries. The first time I went for lunch, had mediocre sushi and poor service. I tried a second time for drinks and appetizers. Service was slightly better, but still not great. Again, food was just ok, not anything to write home about. I've had better.
(2)Tiffany T.
Okay, I've given this 2 stars because Meh, I've had better. My husband and I went there for lunch and found it was very affordable. We looked at the dinner menu and saw prices went up significantly. If you want to try this place, I would suggest lunch. There's a strange fascination in Fort Myers with putting cream cheese in sushi rolls. My husband and I have gone to at least 5 different sushi places trying to find good sushi and they all feature lots of cream cheese. Almost every roll in Blu Sushi features cream cheese and very little raw fish. Lots are fried, cooked or have tempura. We came to the conclusion that this may be a good place for people who don't really like sushi or are new to the sushi scene. Also, they didn't give us wasabi or ginger with our sushi! We asked if they provide that and the answer was not at lunch! This was extremely weird and I'm still not sure if this is their regular procedure. However, if you go for lunch, I'd make sure to ask for these if you want them. The atmosphere is very trendy and chic; and I suspect they'd be a really cool place to hang out over cocktails in the evening. However, if you like sushi, and I mean really like sushi, go somewhere else. Our current fave: Daruma.
(2)Katie R.
meh. just not that great! being on the gulf i expect phenomenal fish and sushi, and this place just doesn't live up to my expectations.. most of the rolls have many fillers, sauces, or are fried - not my thing, so I went for simple and had some sashimi as well. too bad the fish just wasn't that flavorful. my martini was good but far too overpriced for having little to no alcohol in it (i expect at least a buzz after a martini!). i like the other location better. although the interior looks nice here, it doesn't seem well maintained and i think that it is so dark for a purpose..
(2)Dezi M.
Blu Sushi is the most AMAZING sushi place to eat in all of Southwest FL. If your in the Southwest florida area as a resident or passing through, this place is a must visit. I converted my wife to eating sushi 4 years ago and I took her here and ever since than we have been introducing more and more people to this awesome restaurant who swore they wouldn't ever eat sushi. Everyone we introduce they come away loving more than just the food. I love Blu because its a dining experience not just a place to eat. This place has it all, from great fresh sushi, surprisingly delicious cocktails, and a new age vibe ambiance that you can't help but love. Both locations are amazing and I completely recommend Blu as the #1 sushi place in Southwest FL.
(5)Paul K.
Great food, less the cream cheese Cool digs, with awesome atmo Could stand to cut the a/c a bit
(4)M G.
By far the best sushi we have had since we moved from DC. We live in Ft Lauderdale and haven't found anything nearly this good. Fast, fresh, friendly, clean and the best sushi around.
(5)Jennifer A.
I really like the food, music and atmosphere at this location. I believe it is the original Blu Sushi location and it is still my favorite. The outdoor seating is great for having a bit to eat and hanging with friends. The drinks at the bar are also generally pretty good and they have a big martini list.
(5)Katrina W.
We visited Blu Sushi tonight after hearing from several locals that it was the place to go for sushi. We decided to eat on the patio. The ambiance was relaxing and modern. There was a DJ playing EDM/dance/techno music (which I liked, but I can understand if it is not other people's taste). Our server was very frazzled and seemed to forget we were sitting outside. We think she had too many tables inside the restaurant and we were placed on the back burner. We started with seaweed salad, miso soup, edamame and a seared yellow tail appetizer. I'm a harsh critic of miso soup and Blu Sushi's miso soup met my expectations. It was delicious. There was the perfect balance of saltiness, seaweed and tofu. The yellow tail appetizer was equally as good. However, our table preferred the dish without all the foo foo decor on top of the fish. We thought it took away from the freshness of the yellowtail. For dinner, I ordered the Sushi Special which is 10 pieces of sushi and 1 tuna roll. I was surprised with the quality of the fish. It was decadent and clearly fresh. I also ordered off the cocktail menu as I love to try new cocktails. I got The Clooney which is a "skinny" margarita and George Clooney's brand tequila. The cocktail was a disaster. It lacked flavor and all you could taste was gross tequila. I only made it halfway through the drink before I determined it was game over. The food at Blu Sushi was absolutely delicious. What tanked our experience was the service. We came on a Friday night and it was not super busy. We were very frustrated with our waitress as she continually forgot about our table, our orders, bringing us water, bringing the check, etc.
(4)Scott P.
We recently visited Blu Sushi to experience their Endless Blu Sushi lunch. I am so glad we went. Endless Blu Sushi Lunch runs from 11:30am-2:00pm Mon-Fri at a cost of $16.95. However, do to it being the 13th anniversary Blu Sushi, the endless lunch was only $13.00 per person for this Summer. 3 of us made the trek to Blu Sushi. We enjoyed Lava Drops, Mexican Rolls, California Rolls, Spicy Tuna Rolls, Volcano Rolls, Sugar Mama Rolls, Edamame, House Salad and Miso Soup. In total we had 10 Rolls, 3 Soups, 2 Edamame and 1 Salad...for a total bill of $41.34. This is honestly the best deal near Fort Myers Beach! We had a great time and enjoyed every bite of our lunch. We will definitely come back.
(5)Cristian D.
We came in at 10 and got some margaritas for $6 and a few sushi rolls with a free appetizer and it was all Amazing! It came out quickly and our server was super nice and accommodating! I loved the atmosphere and the music that was playing at the time. It was a great last stop for my business trip after a long week of work! Thank you so much for the great experience!
(5)Yesi Q.
This place is yum! We looked up the reviews and saw that the ratings were not that high. Decided to go anyways, because everyone is different. I'm glad we came. We happened go land right on happy hour. They have good drink specials. Like 6 very good choice for $6. We had cali roll, Zulu shrimp and lava drops. The cali roll was fresh and delicious. The Zulu shrimp was so delicious. The lava drops also very yummy. We had good service and good food for about 40 bucks. I am very satisfied. When we come back to Ft. Myers we will be back here.
(5)Elaine V.
Had some of the happy hour drinks and food. Can't go wrong. Other martini's way over priced. Really great bartender. Dumplings were just ok.
(4)Carol C.
It saddens me to have to give this place 2 stars, as the atmosphere is pretty awesome. Very ultra, hip and trendy this place is nestled in a really quaint plaza. I was sure this place was gonna have phenomenal sushi. First, the hotel manager said this was the best sushi place in town so I took a chance against my typical Kobe establishment. I knew I should've went with the local yelpers reviews. Darn it! The hostesses were nice as can be. Bartender wasn't so friendly, didn't offer me a drink while I looked at the menu. I probably would've had one too. I got the Lava drops and Blue Sunset. Both rolls came to $28. Let me preface by saying I don't like fried sushi rolls, but since the manager praised this Lava Roll I took a leap. Bad move. It was really soggy and really bland. I also got Blue Sunset and the taste was the same. bLaNd I did notice on the previous reviews the mention of over slathering with sauces. Now I know why...to give it flavor. Thank goodness my husband packed some homemade brownies for me, I would've starved for dinner.
(2)Kara M.
Really good! Kind of expensive though
(5)CJ G.
The sushi chef is very friendly and helpful. Fresh quality sushi. I enjoyed my lunch with beautifully presented sushi and a fabulous sliced fish dish with a Mexican salsa over the top! While sitting at the sushi bar, the service from the wait staff seems very slow. The empty dishes were not removed in a timely manner.
(4)James M.
I was already tanked by the time we got here but from what I remember the sushi was legit. When we ordered drinks, the waitress recommended we also got waters. So yeah there's that. First thing I got was the tuna towers. Also got tuna tataki which was delicious (fiancé has confirmed this). Then Sushi King was challenged so I had to get myself 4 rolls. I got a spicy butterfly, two spicy tunas and some other roll which I can't remember so my bad. I'll post a pic.
(4)Martin H.
Delicious American-style sushi! They make a lot of really fantastic rolls, with a high number of very fresh ingredients. They don't skimp on things like fresh avocado, either. I highly recommend ordering a couple different rolls so you can try some of everything! The place is a bit trendy, which isn't my favorite, and on a Friday or Saturday night I wouldn't touch it (feels too much like a club that serves food), but any other time, it's great. They have fantastic lunch specials, so definitely check that out! Even an all-you-can-eat with a great variety of roll options.
(4)Angelo C.
What a pleasant suprise in Fort Myers. The place has a classy and young feel to the atmosphere with a great menu any sushi loves would enjoy. It's a must if you live sushi
(5)E. M.
Ordinarily this hot spot for the youthful singles would be a neat place for a cocktail and conversation. Busy and fully bustling, we expect the cuisine to be stunning-- it is good and you will enjoy what the expected rolls, sashimi and salads provide. Food, however is not the centerpiece. It's the vibe and what serves as a social platform for young professionals. Edgy lounge music and lighting with lots of attractive folks at the bars. We found it noisy and the service spotty. Not particularly our type of restaurant but certainly has a cache for many. Our food n drink order was a little flubbed without causing any real problem.
(3)Mike D.
The lobster roll is an incredible dish. Certainly enough for two people. Give it a try and prepare to be overwhelmed. Your taste buds will be in Seventh Heaven. I also love the Hamachi Kama. All the sushi is super fresh and generously sliced.
(5)Mary R.
I enjoyed this placed very much! The waitstaff was great and very attentive. The sushi was good and we thought the spicy tuna rolls and tempura and Maputo was great. The gyoza ( like a potsticker ) appetizer was good and the shrimp that was like bang bang shrimp.
(4)Van V.
Great quality, delicious rolls. The rolls are almost too pretty to eat!! Highly recommend the Lobster roll and Blu Special. Hands down my favorite sushi place in Ft. Myers.
(5)Jasmine C.
My friends and I are self-professed "sushi-snobs" who have eaten at over 30 different sushi joints throughout the country, and this shouldn't even qualify as sushi. First, the atmosphere. If you like overly loud BPM music, you'll love it. The decor is nice and the servers are very friendly and attentive. If they put in half as much effort in the sushi as they do the decor and service, the sushi would actually be good. Now, the food: The rolls were bland, with poor presentation. One dish we ordered was literally just a pile of sliced, raw fish stacked on a plate. Eck. In the rolls we had, the rice was not properly prepared, and the fish did not seem fresh. There seemed to be a mushy quality to the sushi rolls, which should never be the case with sushi. Overall, I was greatly disappointed. Everything seemed on pointe, except the food. If you want good sushi, I would recommend go elsewhere!
(1)Kevin Y.
Tired sushi for the first time in almost a decade. Was never a fan. Had a great person do the ordering and I really enjoyed it. Can't believe I've been missing out. Looking forward to coming back and trying other dishes.
(4)Melis W.
Used to be our go-to place for always reliable yummy sushi, but sadly appears to be resting on their laurels. The rolls are sloppily made and the ingredients are hardly top quality. Management should start to pay attention ...they're not the only sushi restaurant in town anymore.
(3)Andrea P.
Food was great. The drinks was even better. However, the service sucked!
(3)Laura R.
The sushi was AMAZING. Wonderful combinations with very fresh fish and ingredients. We just kept ordering and ordering rolls, it was so delicious. It was clubby for a Thursday night, lots of folks in going out attire, but lots of fun and good music.
(5)Frank P.
Great food and reasonable service, but the menu is very limited. Be sure to try the crazy drinks from the bar!
(3)Mark D.
I have been traveling to Fort Myers weekly for the last 6 months, and have just found Blu, and not a moment too soon. I have eaten sushi at other places in town and regretted it. Not so with Blu. The atmosphere is a bit trendy for Fort Myers, but I like it. My only complaint- I went on "2 for 1" drink night. I ordred a drink and TWO came. Now, that sounds good in theory, but the second sat and got watered down while I consumed the first. Luckily I drink fast. The wait staff was a bit aloof for me. I have been to quite a few "high brow" places and dealt with attitude before, but come on, this is a stip mall in Fort Myers. Lighten up. The prices are not "bad" but not good either. Good thing I am on expense account and I don't really have to worry about things like that.
(4)Ramon R.
I'm satisfied. The service may be a little weak, but the kitchen, food and management is grade A.
(4)Zack R.
First off, if you are looking for a quiet sushi place to take you date.. AVOID this place. Loud, annoying house music and noisy cougars make this place a place to be "seen." Maybe thats the way they want this restaurant to be but I did not like it. AT ALL.. and i'm a young person.. so you can take your pick. If you like the young professional and cougar crowd then this is the place for you. Onto the food. I order a roll entree (cant remeber the exact name). It was quite good, not amazing but good. My complaint? ridiculous prices! 12 bucks for a 7 piece roll.. I was STARVING still after dinner. If there had been more piece to the roll I might have given this place 3 stars but its far from reasonable. Service. It was acceptable. Water took a little too long to be refilled. Biggest complaint was the paper menu's. We had to pencil in what we wanted.. I couldnt understand why this restaurant is wasting so much paper and why the waitress couldnt just write down the order.. This section might be kinda picky obviously but when you are already annoyed by the noise and lack of food you get kinda miffed. If you want a trendy happy hour sushi place, this is it. If you want a nice date sushi restaurant look elsewhere.
(2)Adrienne K.
Nice atmosphere...good music...However, the table service could be polished...Fun!
(4)Cathy N.
Best sushi in town! Innovative menu and fun atmosphere
(5)Jennifer V.
Went with the hubby and baby for mothers day lunch (the Saturday before) we got the all you could eat which was nice. I had never been here during the day to see it in the sunlight and it is UGLY they really need to repaint and get new chairs it looked trashy. Our service was so slow. They didn't even bother to offer us a high chair or booster seat I had to request one. They do however have a $5 kids menu so that was a perk. Overall not impressed once again.
(3)Bill B.
Trendy place. Only been during the evening, and the three times I have been there the food has been awsome. The sushi is fresh and very flavorful. My friend loves edamame and it is steamed just right. I love spicy and the volcano is hot, but not overwhelmingly that it distracts from the taste. It is a trendy place and the music can be overwhelming at times. The music added to the neon blue ambiance creates and interesting atmosphere found frequently in places like Las Vegas. It sort of wakes up that area of the shopping center. Younger crowd.
(4)Luke K.
My friends loved the Sushi! They said the Tuna Tower and Zulu Shrimp were their favorite appetizers. The staff were incredibly accomodating and went above and beyond to make sure that me and my friends were well taken care of. I highly recommend it!
(5)Brian J.
Haven't had a bad roll yet.
(5)Samantha S.
VERY disappointing news, but they are NO LONGER offering the all you can eat lunch special. Instead you have to pick just 2 rolls and get soup or salad for nearly the same price. Real let down. Despite the feedback from customers, they are still moving forward with it. We won't be going back.
(2)L A.
Excellent sushi and decent atmosphere. Not as good as Sans Sushi, in the Cape, but pretty darn close. I like the variety of sushi and if you can, try the Lava Drops, they're to die for. I personally think they're a bit over priced for what you get but they can get away with it because of the trendiness. As a night time hangout place it's OK, nothing special. I'd say it's way too loud for the size of the place and that's coming from a guy who listens to hard rock and metal!
(4)Sean E.
Five-star atmosphere, but a bit heavy on the nori when wrapping their sushi. The Sarasota sparkling water is refreshing, and they keep it in a cooler at your table. Very nice place to hang out with friends, but there is sure to be better sushi out there somewhere.
(3)Zachary S.
this seems to be quite the area for yelp reviews! I have to say that the sushi is quite good here, but the blue neon lights are trying to be too hip, if you ask me. And I know you aren't asking me, and that is the beauty of yelp. It isn't so much about you as it is about me. I got one of the rolls that has a funky name that ends in .com You have to try it. It has tomago in it, and chopped tuna. So you should try it out.
(4)Rhonda H.
They have a great all-you-can-eat luncheon available Monday through Friday and delicious specialty rolls.
(5)Deborah C.
This place is almost more martini bar than sushi restaurant. I sincerely doubt that they have any thing other than a giant rice steamer in the back. They have a sushi counter and a one page list of gimmick-y rolls, that while somewhat kitchy in name and design, are very tasty. One of my favorites is called a Cool Hawaiian, I think. It's got tuna and pineapple, and kiwi on top. The atmosphere in this place is fantastic. All mini blue tiles and stainless steel, with cool pendant lights. They make some really cool drinks too.
(4)Erik S.
You know... I like Sushiyaki better. This place has good food, but it's just a little too "hip" for my tastes. If I want techno music, and skinny supermodel waitresses and neon I will hop a plane to LA. With that said, the food is good. Worth checking out without the kids.
(3)Candace P.
The best sushi. Period.
(5)Scott B.
All-you-can-eat Lunch is a great deal for sushi at $12.95 pp. Sushi was good, and there was plenty of choices. Just went there with family. Great decor with a very attractive and friendly waitstaff.
(4)Wayne E.
The Blu on McGregor has seriously gone downhill this past year. I'm not sure if there has been a change in management but the staff has. Quality of food and service has changed for the worse.
(1)Chuck M.
While a little pricey, this is the best sushi you will find anywhere. Kind of a fun atmosphere, but definitely styled for a younger crowd, while all ages will enjoy it.
(5)Noelle H.
I've never had a good meal here. I think all the rave is due to the fact that the food looks pretty and the atmosphere is trendy/hip. However, when I go out to eat, I want the food to taste good as well. This is more Americanized sushi- the majority of the rolls are either fried, have mayo, or are cooked. I can see why people who haven't been exposed to sushi much would like this place. The presentation is good, but it's not enough to win me over. This place is WAY too overrated for what it is. If you're a sushi connoisseur, don't go here. You'll only leave disappointed.
(1)Andree H.
If I could give it 0 stars then it would be it! My fiance went there to get sushi about 1 month ago to surprise me. It was during day time and only two people were at the bar, it still took them 30min to get then meal out. OK he sat there chatting and we decided to go again... So here is what happened today 4/11/2014. We ordered Sushi to take out at 7.25pm, we were told it would be ready to pick up in 30min. Ok long wait for Sushi but ok, its busy. at 7.55pm when we arrived nothing happened, shortly later they told us it will be ready in just a minute 8.15pm the owner was apologizing and telling us they are just NOW making it! woooow! on top of that she lied to us trying to tell us that the waitress is new and in training and it was her fault. Oh well, I guess u dont pay enough attention that the same waitress was there serving my Fiancee 1 Month ago! At 8.25pm she handed me the check of 71 USD (and some cents). Really? We just waiting another 30min and you expect us to pay FULL price? After I told her that she was like ok 10% off.. no way women! she then started getting rude and left us standing. YES THE OWNER! we walked out, without the Sushi and went to Fresh Wasabi Sushi and Grill, where the Sushi was ready within 10min, and it was DELICIOUS!! unless you want to wait over 60 min (and that includes us asking them where our Sushi is), pay full price, have a noisy atmosphere, enjoy the Sushi! IM NEVER GOING THERE AGAIN!
(1)Nikki R.
The sushi is pretty good. The atmosphere is nice. I really don't think it's THAT expensive, but I tend not to eat more than one roll. For Fort Myers, this place is not too bad! I have also been here for drinks a handful of times at night...but I'm not much of a fan. The drinks are too expensive...if I want to pay that much for a drink, I'll drive home to Miami-Fort Lauderdale. So, minus one star for that. However, food is good!
(4)Yoanna J.
I have been to a lot of places and i can definetly rank this in my top 2 for Sushi in Fort Myers. It is as fresh as it gets. On the weekends you have DJ music, people, dancing it is really great. I mostly go to the Blu in Gulf Coast Towne Center. If you want a good time this is the place to go. It is just all around fun. Happy Eating
(4)Ermal G.
This place is great to go too and either eat or have a drink with friends at night. When I was there they had life music from a band outside the place but once they were done they had their own DJ. Can't comment much about the sushi as we had already had dinner when we got there but the one Sushi Lava that we had was great.
(4)kate f.
Blu ...YUM! THE best sushi in town, no doubt. Great atmosphere, great drinks, and an over the top sushi menu. Its def. a place to be "seen" if your into that, or just really love good food like me! The "Find What Baby" is my favorite sushi roll of all time, I have had others that are similar but nothing beats this place - not anywhere around Fort Myers anyway!
(4)lisa w.
I really like the scene at Blu sushi, it is more south beach than fort myers and that is really cool. but, the food is not great. the prices are high and they are very cheap with their fish portion size. you just don't get much for the money (well except atmosphere). if you are looking for great sushi but no scene go to Asia in Fort Myers they are family owned and run and you get fresh sushi for a much better vaule.
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