4. Restaurants

Sushi Pier Tahoe

177 Lake Tahoe Blvd, Stateline, NV, 89449
  • (775) 588-8588
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  • Anthony T.

    Not sure how this got 4 stars. * Sushi rice was over cooked * Rolls were sloppy and kept falling apart * Miso soup was too salty * Their "tempura" anything wasn't technically tempura. It was drenched in Panko and deep fried to too crispy. * Service was slow, and un-attentive.

    (2)

  • Ryan G.

    Just awful. I cannot believe people giving 5 stars. Must be newbies. Sushi was cold (almost frozen) and terrible. Never go there again. Worst sushi I ever had. I'll stick with Harris buffet.

    (1)

  • Preston A.

    Go home, Sushi Pier. You're drunk. What makes you think it's a good idea to feed me all the high-quality sushi I can eat quickly made-to-order at a reasonable price? I mean, delicious hand rolls literally bursting with fresh fish and not too much rice? What's that about? On top of that, you have the audacity to have a local IPA on tap, TVs tuned to ESPN and good service? Seriously, now.

    (5)

  • Larry B.

    You have to get the all you can eat sushi. If you do, don't forget to try the Donald with lemon and the Mr yellow. If you like the taste of lemon, these two will blow you away.

    (5)

  • Brian E.

    One of the best sushi dining experiences I've ever had! Very fresh and delicious sushi! Brandon, or server, was excellent and the entire dining experience was amazing! We will be back! Likely regularly! Thank you!!!

    (5)

  • Michael M.

    Great sushi, and very friendly staff. We sat down and water was brought to us right away. Then they brought out plates and wasabi, and ginger. This place is very organized, a well oiled machine. I ordered the "how we roll" and it was very good. My wife ordered the "Titan" and it was good, topped with a thinly sliced lemon. I would recommend this place.

    (5)

  • Stuart D.

    We found this on Yelp and it looked like the place to go in South Lake Tahoe. We took the kids and had a lot of fun. We did the all you can eat. Told the chef what we liked and did not like and Wow! His pairings and creations were incredible. He kept coming up with more and more amazing combinations. It was not long before we were filled to the brim. We had such a great meal that we returned two nights latter. The second visit was just as great as the first. This will be our go to place the next time we are in Tahoe! Thank you for two amazing meals.

    (5)

  • Juan D. F.

    Im not sure what some people are talking about. This place is so so so good. I really recommend it. Everything we tried on all you can eat was great.

    (5)

  • Kaye D.

    Decent sushi find for the price for all you can eat for lunch time. The servers were really chill. However with 6 in our party, we passed the sushi slip around the table and put tick marks next to the items we wanted and then then added it all to put the total number on the line. Doing that may have cause some confusion with our order and we received 4-5 rolls beyond what we had ordered. Needless to way, we were really full. But, on the plus side, at least we know there's enough sushi to go around.

    (3)

  • Nora C.

    Had the Lunch all you can eat. Great price, great food and great music playing. Will be back again when in Town.

    (5)

  • Patty G.

    The waiters were very nice. (We were there on sunday night) we arrived abt half an hour before the restaurant is closed and we got the best service :) 2 people for all you can eat (abt 27$ each) Food was great! Esp. Those nigiri. We live in downtown san francisco but will def. come back again if has a chance :)

    (5)

  • Shannon M.

    Great service! Great atmosphere! The best sushi! Thank you Jesse and the crew for making my day staycation in South Lake a success! (I live in North Lake)

    (5)

  • Norm D.

    WOW...we were stuffed! And we didn't even do the $25 all-you-can-eat sushi. We knew going with the all-you-can-eat sushi will not be worth it for us as we do not eat that much...so... we went with the regular sushi rolls. The rolls were bigger and more hearty than most (if not all) of the sushi places we've been. They are so worth it! The raw fish tasted really fresh. Our 3 kids of course made a mess, but the staff did not seem to mind. They were friendly. Heather, who is from our neck of the woods, served us. She was very friendly and checked up on us often. To the sushi chefs: keep up the good work!

    (5)

  • Adam H.

    Terrible waited 10 minutes for water we finally left at 23 minutes without our order being taken. Upon leaving supervisor said oops sorry, he didn't even offer to make it right. We had previously eaten here it was good, now very disappointed.

    (1)

  • Jennifer S.

    Although it's not my top fave sushi in town, just due to my personal relationship with some of the other sushi restaurant owners, it's definitely never disappointed me. The hand rolls and the moon dog stars are for sure my favorites. Service if you're not sitting at the bar is great though I do prefer the bar up close and personal with the sushi chefs who are great and always have taken good care to please us. Not a bad deal for all you can eat, it includes soo much on the menu which is rare for all you can eat; apps, miso, hand rolls, long rolls and nigiri; totally worth the price. Easy parking, plenty of room and they are open when most of the sushi places are closed in town. Try it out yourself! They definitely aim to please !!

    (4)

  • David L.

    Simply put, this is the best sushi restaurant I've ever eaten at! Expertly prepared meals, friendly energetic staff, large portions, and the list goes on and on. A trip to south Lake Tahoe is not complete until you've eaten here!!

    (5)

  • Kanoa R.

    Fast service, sushi is on par, and the all-you-can-eat is a ridiculously awesome value. This place was so good I actually wrote a yelp review!

    (5)

  • Matt S.

    I'm not sure what all the hype is about. The sushi rolls were mediocre (I'm pretty sure the rice was a coupe days old), the udon was pretty good but the worst part of the whole night was how slow the service was. I do not blame the server as she was very friendly and apologetic for the constant delay in getting everything to our table. Its simply a matter of knowing when your restaurant gets busy and then staff it properly. This always falls on management. So much potential but they fell so short.

    (3)

  • Diana H.

    Best sushi in town. Very friendly service. Fresh fish. It gets busy on weekends, so sometimes there is a bit of wait. Very convenient location at Stateline , NV. I like they offer locals discount. Good selection of music. Highly recommended:)

    (5)

  • Morgan Kellie D.

    Just what I want from a sushi place! Clean sushi, melt in your mouth sashimi, and friendly service by good lookn boys! Yes please!

    (5)

  • Abbey Q.

    Man, I wish they had a location in San Jose. We went to Tahoe City for a few days and decided to make the 50 minute drive over to South Shore for dinner, we didn't do any thing else there. Drove 50 minutes for just sushi and it was worth it. We did the all you can eat sushi, and the apps and rolls were awesome. The service was a little slow, but they were really friendly. It's a cool little place to visit if you are in the area.

    (4)

  • Jeni R.

    Loved this place! Will go back every time I am in Tahoe.

    (5)

  • Ralph M.

    Excellent sushi , quality above the rest and prices... Below the most. The place is always packed and you can eat all the sushi you want for $25.. The ambiance is great and the staff very friendly and attentive. The Joe Ramone and salmon skin hand roll are superb

    (5)

  • Jeff B.

    Sushi is our favorite restaurant food. For over 30 years, we have experienced dozens of sushi restaurants. I do not think we have ever been so surprised by a sushi restaurant like we were with Sushi Pier. And especially for an all-you-can-eat one at that. Everything we ordered was fresh and delicious. Everything. Forgive me for sounding racist (I dare say this), but Damon's skills rival some of the best Asian chefs we have experienced in all those years. A terrific find...if you dig sushi, go here and nowhere else...

    (5)

  • Ricky S.

    Went for an all you can eat sushi, very satisfied for a great service and the reasonable price.

    (4)

  • nicole g.

    Danny an Brian are fabulous! Not only was the food fantastic but they made it a fun and fabulous dining experience! So upbeat and helpful, checking back multiple times to make sure we were 100% satisfied. I'm not even a sushi fan and I will be back here again!!!!!

    (5)

  • Jessica W.

    We came here two summers ago and really enjoyed the food, which prompted us to come back a second time. Unfortunately, though the food was good, the service was terrible! Our server tried to redeem herself by offering us free dessert and then proceeded to continue ignoring us for the remainder of our visit. I don't think I'll be going back...

    (3)

  • Adam P.

    its all about the timing when you go. the place can get crowded on typical busy times of the week. place has a great vibe and friendly staff. would recommend it over the other sushi places in south lake. the other places are good but the prices are way to high. locals save a coulple dollars too

    (4)

  • Lindsey B.

    This place totally kills it! Everyone greeted us right as we walked in and they were all very friendly and helpful. Our sushi chef, Jose- was super enthusiastic about his work and not only was it inspiring but fun to experience. We got the all you can eat lunch for 18.95 per person. Well worth it! We had tons of yummy nigiri. This place has it's shit on lock- runs efficiently, great service, good food.. A definite go to for sushi in Tahoe!

    (5)

  • Katie S.

    Very disappointing. The server, although pleasant, managed to get the order wrong in two instances. The seaweed salad was sweet, which was bizarre. The all-you-can-eat option is over-priced considering the quality of the sushi. The fish did not taste fresh and the presentation was messy. The locals seem to love the place but we won't be going back.

    (1)

  • Angela H.

    This place wasn't so bad for all you can eat sushi. It was incredibly crowded, but the food came out relatively quickly. Our waitress was either a little aloof or overwhelmed, because she forgot to bring out an appetizer and a beer. We thought it was okay, only because we were so stuffed we probably wouldn't have been able to finish either. Would I go back? Eh, maybe not... a lot of their rolls were described identically, so pictures would have been helpful for that.

    (3)

  • Genna Z.

    Just had sushi here and had the best experience Mathan was the best server and the food was fresh... Ask for recommendations that aren't on the menu... The minis... Soooo good!!! Will definitely head there again next time I'm up!!

    (5)

  • James C.

    Awful. Simply awful. Damn you Yelp. 1. Sushi rice should not be crunchy, hard or most of all... cold. 2. When I pointed out that the rolls were ice cold, waitstaff shouldn't say "well, what do you want?" 3. That's not tuna maguro, but frozen tuna, badly sliced and stuck on a ball of rice. ABSOLUTELY the WORST sushi you will ever get.

    (1)

  • Apryl P.

    Amazing customer service! I ordered the lunch all you can eat sushi for $18.99. What an amazing price for quality sushi. Seeing the price scared me a bit, but my brother, who is a local, assured me it was good. It was better than good, it was great! I highly recommend this place!

    (5)

  • Ghiz S.

    I'm sorry but this place knows nothing about sushi. I get that's it all you can eat sushi but the sushi is bad. They put a lot of rice. All the rolls that we ordered tasted the same to me that's how bad it was. Most of the fish was imitation. The miso soup was so bad and tasted like store bought. I really don't understand all the good reviews. Don't bother with dessert. On the other hand our waiter was very nice.

    (1)

  • Alexandra T.

    AWESOME ATMOSPHERE, STAFF, and SUSHI My boyfriend and I came from San Francisco area for his birthday and we went to Sushi Pier for dinner. Such a friendly staff and great food. Made us feel very welcome. I am a picky sushi eater and I loved it. Thanks guys!

    (5)

  • Sarah K.

    The sushi is excellent, fresh and full of flavor. I recommend the upside down shrimp, godzilla roll, mountain roll and the tuna and salmon nigiri. The staff is friendly and inviting. I'll be coming here every time I visit South Lake Tahoe.

    (5)

  • Michael M.

    First off, all you can eat sushi is a fantastic idea. It's a great opportunity to get everything you want. We left there absolutely full. The service was so great and the guy was super attentive and helpful. Why only five stars you ask? They add WAY TOO MUCH RICE to their rolls which makes sense when people order all you can eat. More rice means people eat less. But it took away the flavor of some of the fish when my taste buds are sorting through so much rice. I'll be coming back but I'm hoping that their regular not all you can eat fare has less rice and more fish flavor.

    (4)

  • Yulius F.

    First time here and we totally enjoyed our food.. Our chef is very friendly.. Our chef also our server ^^ we like him. Definitely will be back again...

    (5)

  • Ally C.

    Came here for the AYCE lunch menu. Ordered mostly nigiri and it was all fresh and delicious. I like how there's the option to order items with brown rice. The appetizers on the AYCE menu were pretty good too, I especially enjoyed the moondog fritters. We came on a weekday and the service was fast and friendly. The waiter tried to warn us we had ordered too much food (and they would have to charge if we did not finish), but we finished it all and even ordered more!

    (5)

  • Carrie S.

    I went there with a friend and we each got a roll off the long roll page of the menu. It was plenty of food. I got the Joey Ramone and my friend go a tuna roll. They were both delicious. We were sitting at the sushi bar and all the plates going out looked really good. I will definitely be going back.

    (4)

  • Michael P.

    We stopped by without reservations with a party of six. Had to wait a while. Obviously this is a popular place. We soon found out why. The food was excellent. Thanks to great advice from Chris, everyone discovered a new favorite as we sat outside enjoying a variety of rolls. Highly recommend the midtown roll. A fabulous Tahoe sunset added the perfect touch.

    (5)

  • T.J. B.

    My favorite sushi in the world. Damon and Colonel are two great sushi chefs. I always let them make me whatever they feel like. Good service and great food plain and simple

    (5)

  • Kimberly C.

    Went to Lake Tahoe for our anniversary and went to Sushi Pier and sooo glad we did! The food was fantastic! The staff are incredible, so friendly and attentive. They were so good we went back the next day for lunch! It was a completely different menu than our local sushi restaurant but is was nice to have different choices. Kudos to you all at Sushi Pier, keep up the good work. We will definitely go back next time in Tahoe!

    (5)

  • Kanani K.

    We stumbled upon this place today while randomly driving around. We're from Hawaii so we love our sushi & we have pretty high standards. I must say, this place met our expectations! We strolled in after 3 so it was pretty chill (which was good as some other reviews said it can get pretty busy). The service was fast and everyone was super friendly. We were just stopping in for a snack so we didn't do the all you can eat deal (which we totally would like to go back for). Everything we ordered was delicious. These guys can do their thing behind the sushi bar. Great flavors, fresh fish and they do it so quickly! My husband and toddler LOVE sushi--I can no longer eat raw fish (late in life food intolerance--grrrr)--BUT they had so many non raw fish options. It really was great! We will definitely be back on our next trip! Stop in if you're in town...you won't regret it. :)

    (4)

  • Kevin Y.

    This place rocks!!! Food was great and so was the service. The hostess sat us (party of 6) down in 10 mins instead of 45 minutes on a packed Friday night. Cool! Great start! Now the sushi. Wow. Francesco the sushi chef was awesome. He is extremely courteous and talented!! the fastest sushi chef I've seen in a long time. He wasn't short changing us either. He served us thick slices of nigiri and made beautiful rolls. Great hamachi!!! Never had to wait more than 1-3 minutes per order. He took really good care of me and my friends. My advise is to sit at the bar. We will be back again for sure. Thank you for a great meal. Hope you liked the big tip I left.

    (5)

  • Krystie K.

    My brother and I went with the dinner all-you-can-eat option, and it was well-enjoyable. The waiter seemed friendly, and was very attentive. Snapper Nigiri: I liked how they dotted them with sriracha on top; it added a nice bang of flavor, and complemented the sprinkled, minced green onions. However, I think it would have been better if the fish were slightly sliced thinner. Unagi Nigiri: Standard. Good. Ended up ordering more as we finished our meal. The sauce they use for orders with unagi was quite sweet, but of my personal taste. Although, I reckon that it might be too sweet for some others. The Dragon, King Kong, and Spider Rolls were all better than I had expected them to be. I would definitely recommend this to a friend visiting this area, and I myself might stop by once again before heading back to the Bay!

    (4)

  • Nako N.

    All you can eat is a very good value but as other reviewers mentioned, it's absurdly rice-centered. Got extremely full after ordering one special roll because they were massive with 80% rice. The fish wasn't fresh either but our server was very attentive so I'm giving 3 stars.

    (3)

  • Jenny L.

    Heather was an amazing waitress while juggling multiple large group tables. We had a party of 9 and she maintained everything very well. Food came out faster than i expected (from my experience at the reno location.) I love this place! My faves are Donald, Mickey, and the scallop nigiri (non cooked)

    (5)

  • Todd B.

    One of the best all you can eat sushi places I've been to!!! $19.95 is a bargain!!!

    (4)

  • Evan Y.

    What a great idea... I was pretty skeptical of the "all you can eat". I was pleasantly surprised! The fish is fresh, and the portions are very nice! Stick with the nigiri and hand rolls!

    (5)

  • Roy H.

    All u can eat sushi? YES PLEASE. So all of you know with that being said the quality or cuts may be slightly rushed, right? Ok so stop complaining about that. The only way to make money on that is quick table turnaround...so the service was solid, and we got our food quick. For an all you can eat deal I thought the sushi quality was pretty damn good. Better than quite a few sit down places I have been to. But, because of the sweet deal you may have to wait to be seated... like 30+ min. So go next door to the italian restaurant and have a drink at the bar!

    (5)

  • Edward G.

    Really bad food. The rolls from a super market are much better. Too much rice on the rolls, no taste, no presentations of the food. DO NOT GO. DO NOT GO. DO NOT GO waste of $20

    (1)

  • Dani B.

    I love this place! Kernal is always so excited to see us and makes a special roll for us that is just PHENOMENAL! We are locals and we go as often as we can!

    (5)

  • Laurie S.

    I love this place... Large pieces of sushi on their nigiri. Service is always friendly, have had plenty of their beer and it's not watered down as someone else stated. Sushi is always consistently fresh.

    (5)

  • Flavia S.

    Finally! A all-you-can-eat sushi bar in Tahoe that is actually good! I love doing dinner here when I can. This place can get busy and the bar can have a long wait. The best place to sit is the bar because you'll personal attention from the sushi chefs, and they are pretty entertaining and always friendly and outgoing. My favorite roll is the Tahoe, a spicy salmon roll deep-fried, yum! They have a great selection of hand-rolls, The Mickey and Donald are great, as well as the huge Mr. Pink!!! You better come hungry! And don't forget to save a little room for the Happy Ending, a deep fried banana covered in chocolate sauce and whipped cream!!!

    (4)

  • Jay F.

    We are visiting on a weekend from San Francisco. We heard from the Marriot Massage front desk clerk that this was going to be a fun place to go. The Sushi was just OK. It was non-traditional nigiri, but still very flavorful, but heavy. Overall not the best quality but they dress it up to taste like it is good. We realized that the thing to do there is the All you can Eat, and it is overall a good deal, because of the diversity of offerings (nigiri, rolls, hand rolls, apps, dessert). Bottom line, it is a fun environment if that is what you are looking for, but prob not worth anything but all you eat.

    (3)

  • Jennifer L.

    Came in today and Glen was working behind the bar and the new manager, Jana was here. They were asking me about yelp and asked me to yelp them. I politely informed them that not only had I already reviewed them but that I was the duchess of Sushi Pier and that I love coming here. They gave me a Sushi Pier t-shirt! I love this place and since they change of management this place has dramatically improved.

    (5)

  • Rico I.

    fresh, excellent and friendly staff. not to mention, GREAT VALUE!!!

    (4)

  • Alicia M.

    Amazing sushi, the owner was so sweet sending me home with a large to go box of ginger after sharing I had an upset tummy! The iced tea was not too great today, it was bitter and had a strange chemically tasting quality to it. The first time I've had this problem. The waitress seemed upset so a bit short, I wasn't able to tell her the tea was off... Overall another successful meal :)

    (3)

  • Lacey B.

    Sushi Pier is the best! Sushi is really good and the service is on point, they are always so nice. Be sure to get the How We Roll and green tea ice cream.

    (5)

  • Jake H.

    I have been going to the sushi piers in Reno for about 10 years. The dinner all you can eat is great. The quality of the sushi is good an the quality is the same as the Reno stores. If your local let them know before the bill comes.

    (4)

  • Jen W.

    I'm a sucker for sushi pier...it's definitely the best AYCE sushi joint I've ever been to. A deserving 3.5 stars... So I normally frequent the sushi pier in Reno which is my absolute favorite location. We were in Tahoe and decided to try out this location...honestly, I was a little skeptical after reading everyone else's horrifying reviews. This sushi pier is almost like the one in Reno. The fish was plentiful but not as fresh as the other location...no clue there. The service is quick...but I felt like I was in an episode of restaurant stakeout. I take it the owners are not really around at this location? Just an assumption...but with everyone on their cell phones, or wolfing down massive amounts of candy behind the counter, or a server yelling out to the sushi chef asking if they were really slow today. Super unprofessional...but they got the job done...and promptly. Our sushi guy, Damon, was on it. He had a fantastic memory and had everyone ordering like crazy. He was very efficient and got our sushi out to us in a flash...everything is made to order. Would I come back here? Sure...expect super laid back terms but prompt service.

    (4)

  • Denise F.

    Very very good food! We will definitely visit here again!!! Next time we are in Tahoe! Yummy yummy!!!!!!

    (5)

  • Arvind G.

    I am a vegetarian and so when my friends suggested this place i went there expecting the basic vegetarian items, cucumber roll and tempura roll. But what happened here blew my mind. We sat at the bar and our chef was Gary. He made us so many different types of vegetarian rolls, it was unbelievable. He even made the house fish specials into vegetarian items using tofu, veggie tempura etc. all of them were incredible. We had the vegetarian versions of mr. Blonde, mr. Orange and the Titan roll. They were incredible. I am bookmarking this place and whenever I visit tahoe I am going to come here for sure. Why can't other sushi places be as awesome as this?

    (5)

  • N. S.

    Yay, Finally AMAZING "all you can eat" sushi, open for LUNCH (and dinner) in south shore. Yes naked fish, I said "all you can eat" and we love it. And on top of it all, FRIENDLY staff. Who woulda thunk? PS: Let them know you are a local :)

    (5)

  • Kat F.

    Our first time here. Family is visiting from out of town. There is no system. The guy just asked how big our party is and thats it. Stayed outside because its too crowded at the waiting area. Went in too check on my reservation and when the guy in charge asked who is next, one lady was seated first just because she said she came in first. One server did not take our order sheet rather he "snatched" the order sheet out of my sister's hand. Their only saving grace is the little lady server who's working hard that day. Wish i got her name. The tip that we left is because of her. If not, there is none. Btw, if you love japanese food, this is not a place for you. I've tried every japanese restaurants and this is one of my top two that i wouldn't go back anymore. Regardless of their eat-all-u-can promo.

    (1)

  • marie g.

    We came in on a Wednesday late afternoon in before the dinner, rush! On our first impression we were kindly greeted by the sushi chefs that were busily prepping there areas for a busy night! We decided to sit @ the bar in Kerry section, we were a bit timid in ordering so he proceeded to tailor rolls to our taste, Kerry made our experience fun & were able to try things we usually wouldn't had! Our overall experience was fun, & we will definitely be back!

    (5)

  • Bre R.

    There's not many places in Tahoe that is up to par.. This place is awesome! All you can eat sushi for 25 bucks, and less for locals. The sushi menu is okay, but ask your chef to make you something new with your favorites and you will NOT be disappointed.. Also, try the Happy Ending Dessert, so amazing Loved the food, loved the atmosphere, will most definitely be returning!

    (4)

  • James E.

    Great sushi, fresh. Great service and friendly. I love the all you can eat sushi. I tried the hamachi, maguro, some rolls and hand rolls. My son loves the California hand roll. I come to this place every time we are in south tahoe.

    (5)

  • Mike S.

    The service was pleasant. Very friendly staff. However the rolls we ordered seemed to be pre-rolled and if I did not know any better maybe came from Raleys down the street.

    (2)

  • lori k.

    Wow, loved this place! They had the All you can eat sushi and it was a great deal! We paid the dinner price as it had the menu with most of the raw fish rolls. Everything was super fresh, ridiculously good, and generous amounts of fish. The only downside was that there was only one waitress for the entire restaurant, she was running around all over- it took some time for us to get drinks and extra napkins but our food was on point!

    (5)

  • Vinh L.

    Friendly atmosphere. Not so good for the kids. The crowd is more geared towards college-age crowd. The food was great!

    (4)

  • Bob J.

    Having lived in the Tahoe area for over a year now and tried all the Sushi in the area, Sushi Pier gives the best food with the best service and atmosphere. Chefs are friendly, fast and talented. Ask for Damon "great white" Hannum as your chef.

    (5)

  • Bill G.

    Sushi lovers rejoice! The famed sushi Pier from Reno has opened a location in South Lake Tahoe (Stateline NV actually). This is some of the best fish, with the best staff, and the best price I've found anywhere. All you can eat is $18.99 for lunch, and a little more for dinner gets you some killer fish (no, not Fugu). Take South Lake Tahoe Blvd. about a mile and a half past the casinos, and it's on the right hand side of the road. They opened a week ago, and the first time I was there, Peter (sushi chief), and Whitney (server made this a very enjoyable evening. ... and no more driving to Reno, or worse, driving home from Reno for great sushi.

    (5)

  • Anna B.

    I have been working in the service industry for the past 6 years and last night I was treated worse than ever before. The new manager was very RUDE and did not handle the pressure of being busy well at all. There was no where to wait so we went to the bar to get a quick drink while we waited but the manager asked us to move bc we were in the way. We told him we only wanted a drink and then we would. He asked my boyfriend if he was doing okay but was only asking to b a douce bag! Then I saw him turn to his buddies at the bar and laugh! That pissed me off the most! After we moved we saw a friend and started talking to them and were asked once again to move. This time I said we were leaving and the manager said good, u should! I will never return to that restaurant and hope no one else will either!

    (1)

  • Jonathan R.

    i'm actually surprised at how good their food was here. despite ordering all you can eat and between three of us eating more rolls than we could possibly handle, even when i was ready to explode they still tasted pretty damn good. their staff is really nice and helpful, and they seemed to know how to deal with customers well i was i'mpressed. After stumbling in, then out very full from that place i'd def go back and exchange monies for their product, now i'm just rambling while watching a shity horror flick, if you read this and are in Tahoe GO EAT THERE! done and done

    (4)

  • Mary E.

    One of the best customer service experiences i've had in 7 yrs in Tahoe. ANd the Kimberly's Fritter's appetizer is A MUST. Great ambiance, decent prices, good rolls, and great folks.

    (4)

  • Molly H.

    Went to Sushi Pier on a weekend visit to Lake Tahoe and was super happy with our experience! We got there and had to wait about 10 min for a table, but no problem we just sat at the bar. The bartender (can't remember his name) was AWESOME and just super friendly and personable. When we got seated we had great service and the food was really good. We didn't do the all you can eat but just ordered 4 rolls off the menu for the 2 of us. The prices were reasonable and I thought the sushi was really fresh and good. I would eat here again if I ever come back to Tahoe.

    (5)

  • Marina K.

    It is our tradition to go to our favorite place in Lake Tahoe! I love everything and everybody especially my long time friend Colonel!

    (5)

  • Laila P.

    All three stars here are for our server, Heather. She was AWESOME! The food was just OK. I swear, the dragon roll was ALL rice. There was the teeniest, tiniest, skinniest piece of tempura shrimp i'd ever seen on the "inside" and the outside had more avocado than eel. Whatevs. We did the all-you-can-eat sushi, which, considering all the things we ordered, I do feel like we got a good value considering. They did bring us two free apps and I wish we would have just ordered all apps. My dessert was KILLER. The "happy ending" was seriously so happy. Would I go back? Not likely. But shout out to Heather for kicking ass!

    (3)

  • Nyla J.

    Decent sushi, great service.. I like how u can tell the sushi chef what u like , and they will customize a roll for you if u don't like what's on the menu .

    (4)

  • Brent R.

    Best sushi place in Tahoe, hands down! Everything has always been top notch, and worth every dollar. If you can't decide what to get (which is always my problem too lol), try these: - Moondog hand roll - Midtown (Lunch Roll) - Sushi Pier (Lunch Roll) - 007 (Dinner Roll, only available if you pay the dinner price)

    (5)

  • Rod K.

    Went in today for lunch and did not have a good experience at all. Walked in, without anyone welcoming us, and sat ourselves. Menu at the table was dirty and sticky. After about 5 minutes of sitting there, we finally received water. Waited another ten minutes for someone to take our order, but no one came and we decided to leave. Pretty ridiculous since the place was not busy, but it looked like nobody cared. Oh well, definitely won't be back.

    (1)

  • Omri C.

    Great food, great price, the greatest staff. The food was ridiculously good, all you can eat for an incredible price, and the staff was so nice. It took them a bit longer than expected to seat us because of the size of our group, but we just hung out at the bar with some of the staff chowing down on some apps. The owner was awesome, the bartender beautiful, and the chefs superb. This is what a vacation dinner experience should be like.

    (5)

  • Zach F.

    Unreal. Staff was incredibly warm and bent over backwards to make us feel comfortable and happy. Not to mention it's a great deal- so nice. The best in town, hands down.

    (5)

  • christopher b.

    or....sushi pierre as we have been calling it....best all you can eat i have ever been too.....anything on the menu is part of the $25 deal....staff is CUTE!!!..everyones cool....and the fish is good....

    (5)

  • Wailun L.

    Great restaurant for locals and visitors. All you can eat sushi for $25 per person. Servers are very friendly and quick. Do not look for presentation...is not there. If you and your group can put down a lot of sushi this is a place to try.

    (5)

  • Natalia B.

    Awesome sushi here they pack em with large fish pieces and it's all you can eat as well. Speedy service and great sushi. Go.

    (5)

  • Josh M.

    Worst sushi in my life. Ayce sushi is never a good idea. Rice is awful - under cooked. Fish is 3rd rate. Waiters were nice enough.

    (1)

  • Ram R.

    Been here twice now and both times were very positive experiences. The first time was with a group and did all you can eat. This time it was just two of us at the bar. Clara and Damian took great care of us! They served some great rolls as well as some great nigiri. Very friendly and wlecoming, we got sat and served in under 10 min on a friday evening. Damain served up some killer rolls and was fast, friendly. I'll be coming back here next weekend.

    (4)

  • Ward A.

    The BEST AYCE sushi when in Lake Tahoe!!!! A must to go place when visiting the area. Our group came for dinner at this place late afternoon and it was some very good sushi. Don't let the location off the street fool you. This place packs a knockout punch that will have your crying for yo mama. The quality of the fish was just about as fresh as the mountain air. Each person for AYCE was $24.95. Our group of 7 with 2 picky eaters was no match against this sushi. We ordered lots of rolls. Excellent rolls Moondog Elvis San Francisco Alaska Dragon Happy Godzilla Tahoe Spider 007 Mountain King Kong Caterpillar Titan With 2 picky eaters in our group wanting to try the listed rolls because they looked soo delicious........ By the end of our feast we were offered dessert. What did we do? Well we tried all we can with the little space we had left in our stomachs. Desserts recommended. Happy Ending Strawberry Parfait Clare our server was great! She made out experience the best for us city folk. All of the rolls she suggested were right on point and satisfied everyones hunger. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND GOING TO THIS SUSHI RESTAURANT WHEN VISITING LAKE TAHOE. Sushi Pier until we meet again......see ya!!

    (5)

  • C Z.

    From the outside, it doesn't look like much--a bit hole in the wallish--inside was crowded and it has a hip vibe--with a lot of tv's and some dub music playing--seems like a perfect place to go after a day on the slopes or at the beach. I ordered the joey ramone roll (they have a morrison roll, too!). It was pretty yummy. There was a bit of a wait to get the food--not normally a problem, but we had a seriously hungry kid on our hands--maybe not the most kid-friendly of places--perhaps. Anyway,the food eventually showed up and it was worth the wait! I would def. remember this spot and come back!

    (4)

  • Suzanne W.

    Mr Pink is the best roll in the world! They have an all you can eat option that is fantastic and not overly riced. There is an appetizer that is a stuffed calamari with shrimp, crab, scallops and cream cheese that is so so yummy...

    (5)

  • Chelsea C.

    Amazing sushi, amazing service, and if you're not sure what to get, your sushi chef will just make something that sounds good. :-) Damon is the sushi chef I recommend when going in there. He does his best, aims to please, and does an awesome job at it! He's helpful, funny, and if you're not sure what to get, he'll still make sure you leave satisfied. Very personable guy, and we always sit at his station when he's working.

    (5)

  • Ken A.

    Mediocre service this evening - table setting and ordered off the menu, i.e,. not all you can eat. Waitress missed our miso soup and brought the wrong hand roll. She eventually brought the miso but the correct hand roll didn't arrive until after all other parts of our meal were finished. No one checked us for more water or hot water for tea. It's a popular spot at the lake but it seems like service has been sacrificed in the effort to push the numbers Not a happy meal.

    (2)

  • Stacey G.

    Got take out Friday night and it was pretty good! Would have given 5 stars but they forgot my teriyaki sauce(I asked for it on side) and my chicken was cold. The salad that came with my teriyaki chicken was delicious! It had strawberries too. Never had a salad like that before with my teriyaki. Yummy! Everyone else in my party loved the sushi. Has a great full bar with spectacular sunset views( grab a drink while you wait for your to go order) My husband wants to go back next time we are in Tahoe!

    (4)

  • Todd P.

    Love love love this place. Always packed but we still always get the best service. Amazing sushi too. Gotta love their 'all you can eat' menu. Everytime we come to Tahoe we come here. So highly recommend it!!!

    (5)

  • E C.

    Short staffed which I understand the slow service. But the food especially the sushi rice was under cooked and very little ingredients in the rolls with just nasty rice. How can we eat the rolls like that. This place has a really good idea of the all u can eat sushi. But have to work on the quality of the rice and fish. Even udon was very salty and shrimp tempura had so much flour with tiny tiny shrimp. I was very excited to find this place with yelp but left very disappointed and didn't want to trust yelp anymore.

    (2)

  • Mike M.

    Awesome sushi and happy hour drink specials! We did the all you can eat and it was great. Our waiter provided flawless service and had some great recommendations. I can't wait to go back!

    (5)

  • J T.

    I love this place! Great atmosphere with a friendly and attentive staff. The food is excellent! Fresh and well blended flavors.

    (5)

  • Tiffany B.

    Just amazing! The all you can eat is so worth the price! They give you full rolls or your choice! We will be going here every time we come to Tahoe! They are the best!

    (5)

  • Jason V.

    My husband and I went to Tahoe for our 1 year anniversary. We are very picky sushi eaters and I took my time investigating all the other sushi bars nearby on yelp. This one does have the highest average if you pay close attention to the reviews. We decided to do AYCE for $29 per person. The food was ammmaazziinnngg. You definitely get your money worth. I wish I wrote down what we ordered, but everything was delicious. My husband and I were having such a good time that we lost track of the time and ended up being the last table in the resturant and nobody rushed us out. The employees are very chill and the environment is the same even though it's busy. I don't understand the negative reviews at ALL! Most of the negative reviews are based upon service. Now if you are in a rush to eat dinner this isn't for you. The wait time is 30-45 minutes to be seated. It's very busy and the waitress is not always at your disposal. It's dinner people, you're not suppose to rush! Dinner was so good we went back the next day on our way out of town and did the AYCE lunch $20. We got recognized the night before and greeted with smilies. Lunch was a lot of a slower pace so service was more doable if you were in a rush. My husband ordered a Bloody Mary, and the server said he could try and make one. It turned out amazing! When the check came the server said he gave us a discount. When we looked at the bill he took off $5 for the drink! I only have positive things to say about this establishment. If we lived in Tahoe they would get a good portion of our income :p Can't wait to go back!

    (5)

  • Heidi P.

    Best sushi I've ever tasted - service was a little off at the sushi bar which was a little awkward, but everyone else was extremely friendly and helpful.

    (4)

  • Shantel R.

    My husband and I ate here on a recent trip to Tahoe. We almost left after being seated because the place smells like an old casino. Very strong old cigarette smell. Nose burning! It was bad!! Based on the strong Yelp reviews though and recommendation from a few hotel staff we decided to stick it out. The food was really good! We weren't hungry enough to do the all you can eat, however it did seem like a GREAT deal and the people sitting around us were going that route. Pros: Very good food! Fresh fish and great menu choices. Affordable all you can eat Decent service. It was really busy in there, so they did the best they could. Cons: Stunk to high heaven in there. We had to send back our plates because they were dirty.

    (3)

  • Jojo P.

    This place was amazing. THe food, the service, and the items they had listed on their menu. I was in a large group of guys (7) and we all sat at the bar. Usually when this happens, the service takes forever and I start drinking way more water than I want too. Not at this place, the sushi chefs were on point and knocked out dish after dish. THis was the best service I ever received at a sushi place. This all you can eat sushi meal was a great deal that South Lake Tahoe has to offer. The servers were all friendly and made the night just more enjoyable.

    (5)

  • Janet N.

    5 stars for service!! Now.. onto the food.... :/ 1. Miso soup. Absolutely horrible. Worst miso soup I have ever encountered in my 26 years of living! It was EXTREMELY SALTY (friend admitted, as well) and they used FIRM tofu. It's supposed to be soft! Adding to that, the tofu was slightly sour.... 2. Pier popper. I spat it out into my napkin- it tasted like fried potato ball. Well, I thought it was a potato ball. Then they told me it was supposed to be crab. Wow. 3. Salmon skin hand roll. This one was the best tasting item!! And it tasted good. Just good. Nothing to rave about. 4. Salmon. It wasn't good. It wasn't smooth and looked dry. Really dry. Texture: mushy. 5. Yellowtail. What the hell was this??? I can't explain it any other way. 6. Albacore. It looked like fake tuna. Super thick cut and there's no point. It tasted like sh*t. 7. Stuffed calamari. It was ok. Tasted fishy. But ok. 8. Unagi sauce. Fake. It was CANDY flavored Unagi sauce. Texture and color differs from Unagi sauce from sushi restaurants (that taste good). 9. Fried banana. LOL. We weren't going to get dessert but our server gave us puppy eyes when she asked "what about your desserts??". Peel a banana. Dip it in tempura. Fry it. Add whip cream, chocolate syrup and.... mashed syruped strawberry. 10. Mussels on half shell. It was ok. Tasted like it should. There were rolls ordered which I did not taste- but it was bad enough for my friends to run out of the restaurant! I tried to eat what I can and hid food in napkins, miso soup, and under mussel shells. Our server for some reason, asked if we wanted to - go box (we had AYCE) so we threw everything else in there and threw it away next door. I was so pissed. $85. Paid $85. I was about to go complain but my friend hated to be confrontational and was hungry... we fought for a bit at the table before I decided I was still hungry and just wanted something decent to eat. How the bloody f*ck did this spot get 4 stars??? I'm sorry but I'm gonna have to say that anyone who rated the food above 3 stars is either a f*cking idiot, is a sushi n00b, paid reviewer or associated with Sushi Pier Tahoe. -___-;; $85 down the drain. BTW, we left to go to McDonald's and paid $14 for burgers, Mcnuggets and fries. Fast food has never tasted so good. I guess dinner costed $100 for three tonight. FML.

    (1)

  • Toni C.

    Really good sushi. The best dragon roll ever!! Went there twice in out three day trip! Highly recommend.

    (4)

  • Janet J.

    I ordered the salmon teriyaki dinner----it was a huge healthy piece of fish! Min. 10 oz of salmon. Shrimp tempura is made w moon beams or something close. Ultra delicious $10 wine corkage fee. Would def come back.

    (4)

  • Bill D.

    We stopped in for lunch a few days ago before heading home. Sooooo glad we did.. The food was excellent and at first the service great. As more of a lunch crowd gathered service slowed, but that is somewhat understandable and did not diminish the quality of the food. Both my wife and I will share of our adventures at the Sushi Pier and recommend it to others.

    (4)

  • Kico A.

    When you have to wait almost 2 hours to be sat down.... You know your in for a treat. Yes the wait was long but it was worth it. I had a little of everything and it was as fresh as it can be. Service was exceptional considering how busy it was. If your in Lake Tahoe check this place out.

    (5)

  • J S.

    Date/Time: 7/5/2014 2 PM Table: A party of 9 UNDER COOKED RICE! WASTED $156 All you can eat for 4 adults and 5 kids. We knew things were WRONG when we saw Rainbow rolls... Rainbow is usually California roll plus 3-4 different fish on top. Sushi Pier shoved all fish and rolled them inside. Rice was so under cooked that I had to constantly biting HARD rice. The rice tasted as it wasn't marinated with anything. California roll - A whole long fake crab meat shoved in (not shredded nor marinated) and with unripe avocado. Other rolls - all equally bad - under cooked rice and no taste. Presentation - They put multiple rolls on a cafeteria style tray (2 x 1). Eat sushi off a tray? I quietly and gently mentioned that the rice was under cooked. The waiter said "oh it was crazy today (busy)" and said something he will tell to the kitchen. He never came back and acknowledged. Other orders came equally bad with under cooked rice.

    (1)

  • Leo J.

    Friendly tasty. Damn. It's so so good. Best sushi in town. They usually have a high volume of people which tells me the fish Is fresher because they are constantly ordering more.

    (5)

  • Anna T.

    I love the all you can eat sushi here. The rolls are unique and tasty! This place is very popular and can fill up quickly in the evenings especially during the summer so get there early

    (4)

  • Doremon M.

    My partner and I stopped here for lunch this past holiday weekend because it had some great yelp reviews. I was excited because I love sushi and I had never eaten at a sushi buffet before. Unfortunately, this was the first time in my life that I got food poisoning - I pride myself for having such a strong immune system. ALSO before I begin, I must say that I usually only write on yelp if I really enjoy a restaurant and usually try to stay away from biased negative reviews. Basically, I'm sure I got Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning (PSP) from the hokkigai (surf clam sashimi). The sashimi was delicious and the rolls were average - a little bit too much rice. But upon driving back to Berkeley I started feeling really drowsy. At first I thought this was due to eating too much, and since I've never gotten sick from food I didn't know the symptoms. When I finally reached my place at around 6pm, I went straight to bed. My entire lower half was aching and in pain, and my muscles were extremely tight and sore. My abdomen and lower back was also in pain. I started to become light headed and was really thirsty - I made my partner get me some water and powerade. That night was the worst night ever. I could barely breathe, I had a throbbing headache, and I was sweating excessively. (When I finally did some research on PSP I realized that I was supposed to seek immediate medical attention - and that I could've died!!) Obviously I survived, but the next morning I couldn't walk and had extreme vertigo. SUSHI PIER TAHOE I hope you read this and make sure your fish and shellfish is fresh and do not contain toxins. Be careful everyone and look out for the symptoms.

    (1)

  • Tim S.

    We are from the San Francisco Bay area and have some of the best options for sushi, including all you can eat sushi. Sushi Pier has better pricing for the all you can eat and almost the same quality. Service/Wait time. This is not a quick, in/out meal. Arrive early for dinner or expect to wait 45 to 75 minutes, to be seated. As a family of 4 have been here 3 times in the past year and our average meal time is 95 minutes. This is created by their all you can eat is menu ordering. Hey, your in Tahoe, on vacation. Relax and enjoy the experience. Service staff can be overwhelmed with the all you can eat ordering system. If you are doing the All you can eat, The moment you sit down, ask for several menu order sheets, depending on size of group - When you order beverage, ALSO--order a few appetizers, a roll or two, an a few pieces of Nigiri. When server brings beverages beverages, place your second small order. Every 15 - 20 minutes order another batch of items. Have fun and enjoy some pretty decent sushi.

    (4)

  • joseph c.

    Best deal in town when craving sushi or all you can eat. For $27 it's worth it. Just sit at the bar for good convo with the sushi makers. Try the 007 special and Mickey or Donald nigiri or just have the chef create one for u ! Check em out ! But prepare for long wait sometimes

    (5)

  • Nicole W.

    Incredible! Always fresh & of course ask for Damon!!! Let him know what you like & give him creative freedom ;) you won't be disappointed Anytime we can get a sitter, it's the only place we choose. Happy, satisfied, blissful is what Damon accomplishes!!!!! Thank you

    (5)

  • Maya J.

    The food tasted awful. I'm usually not that picky when it comes to eating out...I'm just thrilled not to be cooking! I ordered udon soup with tempura and while we were still placing our order, they were handing me this soup and tempura. The soup smelled and tasted awful. Apparently it been sitting around for hours. The tempura was bad as well with uncooked yam and onion. The rolls were nothing special. The chicken teriyaki sauce was a glaze with dry chicken. Really bad. No one came to place our order and when I did ask for a sprite they gave me a cup with the beverage and said "try it to see of its sprite". Huh?? The customer next to us found a piece of plastic in her food and told the manager. At this very moment we're finding another place for a bite to eat to get the foul taste out of out mouths.

    (1)

  • Gerrit K.

    Great food and friendly service. We had all you can eat. Biggest and best hand roll we had. Definitely come back.

    (5)

  • Vasudev G.

    You know you are entering a good restaurant when some local people tell you (without you even asking) that this is one of the best places to eat. And they were right ! The service was excellent. Food was delicious. I am Sure to come back when I visit south Lake Tahoe again.

    (5)

  • Kasey Q.

    Came here twice while vacationing in Lake Tahoe. We were a group of 6. Two did all u can eat and the rest ordered dinner plates or rolls. Also had beer and sake. Total bill was $120. Food was amazing and fresh. Everyone left full amd happy. Staff was very friendly and fast.

    (5)

  • Edward N.

    Sushi Pier Mr Kim should be ashamed. Everything on the sushi menu is either cooked, smoked, fried or full of sugar. Seaweed salad - full of sugar Cucumber salad - full of sugar Edamame arrived cold - wtf?! I asked for a Chef's Special. The guy asked "Fish over rice?" I replied "Yes". The guy asked me what I liked and I said "surprise me". We got a plate with a bowl of rice and 16 pieces if fish over cole slaw. We received 4 pieces of 4 types of fish. Yellow Tail (was delicious), smoked tuna (wtf that's not sushi, tasted worse than it sounds), salmon (worst salmon i've ever tasted i left 3 slices on the plate), and Ahi Tuna (only tasted good if it was covered in a slice of ginger and drowned in wasabi soy sauce. Most boring chef's special evar! Should be called the Bus Boy Special. Atrocious. Best part of this place is probably the beer, sake, and cocktails. How can they screw up bottled beer, bottled sake, or shots. Well they'd probably figure out a way since they currently have a recipe for epic fail. Fortunately I was able to wash it all down with a tasty Icky IPA on draft. It was yummy. No bus boy or girl even bothered to clear a single plate in front of us ever. I bet the plates are still sitting there now. How can they improve? Please figure out a way to take raw fish and fresh ingredients and place them neatly together. They call it Sushi most places and manage to satisfy. Good luck. Pros Nice People Cons Crappy food and service

    (2)

  • Gina h.

    It's probably not fair since we come from the bay area where we have amazing sushi places on every corner but our review is that the sushi quality was just okay. The price would've been totally great if the sushi were better but for the quality of the sushi it wasn't that great. The rice tasted strange and on the meat and everything else I could taste weird things like cleaning products. Also note this is not a great atmosphere for a date but more of a singles hang out so if you're in that category you might like this place.

    (2)

  • Dan Z.

    I appreciate the option of a sushi bar on a weekday noon. However this is really the worst sushi I ever had in any continent of the world. The rice quality is inferior to even mediocre Asian restaurants (no hint of anything sushi grade of coz). Fish might be reasonably fresh, which is the only potential merit. Even udon soup has a very bad taste. I don't usually bother to write bad reviews like this but objectively this is really not a good place for sushi. This opinion is shared by all people in our group. Thanks for providing the option, but sorry it's just bad.

    (1)

  • Nancy M.

    Tried Sushi Pier on a day trip to Stateline while staying in South Lake. Had the all you can eat lunch and it was almost all very good. Nice selection of cold sake, too. I would go again if in the area.

    (4)

  • Raissa E.

    Lazy service, food OK.

    (1)

  • cindy l.

    Terrible food and service is slow. The worst Japanese food I ever experienced! Will never be back! The rolls are terrible and the udon is nasty.

    (1)

  • Savannah M.

    Decent food, crap service. The staff was the most unwelcoming, unattentive and outright careless I've ever experienced at AYCE sushi. Which says a lot, coming from Reno. When we walked in, we waited around awkwardly until a chef gestured toward the bar. Taking his cue, my boyfriend and I went to sit, only to be shooed away by a busser snapping at us to wait. Communication would've been nice. Our chef spent most of hist time staring (either at the TV or off in to space), during which time I had to flail around and yell for his attention, and each of those attempts was met with an eye roll and a hasty stomp to his station. All of our were thrown together carelessly, and to be honest, while they weren't bad, they all tasted pretty much the same. Next time I look for sushi in Tahoe, I'll be going to Sato. At least their staff is friendly.

    (2)

  • jette V.

    Everything we've ordered are excellent! Thanks fellow yelpers for the tip! Very nice staff and attentive too! Very accomodating, did not asked us to keep my feisty little 21mo old to be quiet. Love the cool, grungey ambience. Who would've known there's fresh seafood in the middle of the mountain ranges of tahoe? This place will be bookmarked till we visit lake tahoe again!

    (5)

  • Doe W.

    Best sushi around!!! Fresh every time and so tasty! Love coming here and hanging with the colonel:)

    (5)

  • Serg P.

    Can I give this 6 stars??? Man o man. This place is awesome. Some of the best sushi I have ever had, and I am a huge fan of sushi. The service was amazing. Yes, it is a VERY busy place, but they had everything to you faster than I could have imagined. We sat at the bar and the chef made all the sushi for us very quickly. I could not believe how the servers, chefs, bus boys, EVERYONE in that place was hustling to make sure you got everything, As soon as my glass was empty, someone would pop up and pour more ice tea for me. Now, the food. FIsh was amazing. I had the all you can eat and it was well worth it. I had never seen BBQ maguro nigiri before, it's not what you think. It's just lightly smoked, but still raw. I must have ordered 6 orders of this, it was just so mouthwatering. I can't say enough good things about this place. As a matter of fact, I am now back home in the Bay Area and it's lunch time. I am craving sushi in a bad way, and wish I was in Tahoe as this was some of the best sushi I have ever had anywhere.

    (5)

  • Denny P.

    Great service and great sushi good prices overall great place a must visit when in town!

    (5)

  • Julie P.

    Hubby and I came for lunch on a Sunday. We were greeted by several nice guys and had a seat at the bar. The menu is fantastic and they have a lot of choices/combos I've never had. The all you can eat is fairly priced and a good value. Everything is made fresh. They were out of quail egg shooters today (sad face). They are a very popular item. We had a combination of hand rolls, nigiri, and long rolls. The fish was very cold and firm. Yum! On a side the music is super (matter of taste).

    (5)

  • Michael L.

    I love this place! I went here two times for the all you can eat sushi in a span of 5 days :) Yeah, not the best idea for your stomach. This is definitely not the best sushi I have ever had but definitely amazing for the price! Not only is the sushi great, we had such a lovely experience dining there. We came in on a Saturday evening and had to wait for over 30 minutes since there was a large crowd and a couple of reservations. Understandable. Anyways, as we were ordering the bartender came over and apologized that we had to wait so long and gave us some fine cold sake! What a nice guy! Not only was that nice, but our waitress was lovely and she even comped our first round of hot sake and gave us the local all you can eat sushi deal. The only negative that I have is during our first dining experience our 3rd round of sushi took around 30 minutes. Other than that, I'm happy. Thanks!!!!

    (5)

  • Robert S.

    fun. The talented group of musicians were set to perform at Harvey's at 7:30. My wife was sick and tired of burgers and fried foods, we didn't really have that much time. So we decided to save time, not eat fried foods and hopefully get a meal taken care of in less than an hour. We pretty much got all of these things but.....and yes, with a two star review it's gonna have a but... the food just wasn't that good. I've been to the other Sushi Pier locations and it's always been better than this. And to top it all off, the price is at least 10% higher. Meh...yes I have experienced better. This just wasn't their night, in my opinion at least. Nor in my wife's opinion my son was happy with it though...go figure. The service on the other hand from the was good. The place was packed and busy and the staff stayed cheerful and helpful and friendly. I'm guessing we have just gotten so spoiled in our own preferred style of Americanized sushi and nigiri that maybe it's just not possible for us to review other styles fairly. I just can't really go on...I hate giving 2 or 1 star reviews. I've gone. I'm done.

    (2)

  • Blake N.

    The place needs a remodel real bad. It smells when you walk in and its just dirty. If you get past that the sushi is pretty good. A good variety of rolls and the service is pretty good. Its your best choice for sushi in South shore.

    (3)

  • Freddy K.

    Not the best but not the worse I've ever had. Everytime I have a "disconnect" with my experience making a five star review unlikely. Examples of that would be served and charged for salmon sashimi with AYCE when I just wanted nigiri. Another time, I went with a friend on a busier night and it turned into all you can wait. Slow service with dirty plates stacking up; chef scolded me for relocating the dirty dishes on top of the refrigerator display case. Today, the only two hand rolls marked on our sheet were made as long rolls. Opportunity for attention to detail. Nigiri was thick sitting on a huge ball of rice. Too much for one bite. Muscles were semi attached. HUGE Positive Bonus: Lots of rice and I didn't eat nearly as much as usual. I had an unusual amount of sushi untouched. They offered me a to go box!! Sounds good- dont have to ask me twice. This never happens and places have normally charged to take unconsumed food or for excessive waste. I'm not saying you should expect this, however, it was a nice unexpected bonus changing my review from three to four stars. Going above and beyond to wow your customer is the name of the game. South Lake Tahoe area in CA/NV only has two AYCE and this is far better than Sato Sushi on the CA side.

    (4)

  • Alan Z.

    Update: Been back 2x after my first review. Always positive experience Happy Hour: If you come early enough, it's BOGO draft beers, sake, or cocktails. Ended up getting two Sapparos for $4 Must Gets: -Scallop/Hotategai Nigiri: extremely sweet and tender -Mussels in Half Shell: You can't get enough of this -Mickey Nigiri: very sweet sauce with imitation crab and seared tuna -Quail Egg Shooters or Tobiko with Quail Eggs: If your adventurous, it's worth a shot ---------- I was here with a big party (20+) that included multiple families. We went at 6:30PM on a Saturday night, but after 40 minutes of waiting we were all seated (in different tables). This was also July 4th. Even though we had to sit in 2 separate section of the restaurant, they were nice and polite. Can't blame them for not being able to accommodate such a large group. One problem was that they did not do reservations. The AYCE was amazing. Coming from the Bay Area, I didn't have high expectations for this place a few minute drive down from the Casinos. I personally don't know of that many places back in the Bay Area is as cheap and comparable to this. Their selection of AYCE sushi was basically their whole menu, ranging from hand rolls, nigiri, to tempura dessert. I personally wish I tried more of their nigiri (2 pieces at a time) than their sushi rolls. Definitely worth the $25 dinner price and the wait. I came here with my family, and there were definitely other groups with kids as well. They do have a bar inside the restaurant area, and it can get a bit rowdy later at night. But overall, I think it's suitable for either occasion. Will definitely be back again the next time I visit Tahoe.

    (5)

  • Sho T.

    Here is how I evaluate all the Restaurants, it was based on the cleanliness and atmosphere, Service of Staff, Quality, quantity, taste and presentation of food that proportionate to the price. Atmosphere - 5 star, nice local family restaurant Service of Staff - 5 star, friendly and helpful staff. The waiter was friendly and helpful- 5 star. Quality and Quantity of food portion for the price - 5 star, all you can eat sushi (fresh made to order), even we decided to sit at table. $61 for 3 people including tax. not bad. only thing lacking is green tea ice cream is not including in the lunch buffet, matter of fact no dessert for lunch buffet. otherwise I will consider a 5 stars.

    (4)

  • Kimi L.

    I came 15 min before closing and they allowed me to order the all you can eat deal! The sushi chef that helped us was super attentive, efficient, and never rushed me. Because of his excellent service, I also tipped sushi chef in addition to the server. The server was okay, not as attentive as sushi chef. Maybe it was because I sat at the sushi bar. The rolls were good, but the hand rolls were super yummy! So, were the nigri pieces! Never once did my sushi chef put too much rice. The amount of fish and rice were well balanced. I will come back here soon!!

    (5)

  • Jared F.

    Surface was terrible, we ordered all you can eat sushi, our waitress decided that we "were pin happy" and decided to withhold putting in two of the rolls that we ordered. She did not bother to let us know this until all the other rolls had arrived. We received the 2 other rolls we ordered 20 minutes after stewing for 20 minutes after we finished are order. Maybe sitting at the bar, would lead to better service. The sushi was medicore, my date said it was comparable to grocery store sushi. Way to much rice to fish. If you would like all you can eat sushi without being talked down to, go to Minato in Reno, NV!!!

    (1)

  • Olga H.

    Always love coming here for their all you can eat sushi and apps. Good sushi for a good price and good service. On our latest visit this evening there was something odd (not a hair or anything gross) just something that shouldn't be there...found in my boyfriends spicy crab...he was gonna just throw it aside but I also work in a restaurant that serves sushi here in town and its something the chefs need to know! So we told him, not complaining just letting him know, and continued with another roll. To our surprise at the end of our meal the manager Jason very professionally apologized and took care of both our all you can eat meals! How awesome and unexpected! Our chef Damon was great as well! Usually we sit with Glen (who wasn't there tonight) but is always impressive, knows what we like and makes it good every time :) will continue coming here. Thanks again for your courtesy Jason!!

    (5)

  • Renee R.

    This is the best all you can eat restaurant I have ever been to. Rather than a buffet with things they decide should be put out (usually the least expensive) that is usually sitting there for longer than you would want, you pick from what is on the menu. All the rolls, and most of the appetizers and desserts are included. My husband and I shared 7 different rolls, a few pieces of nigiri, several appetizers (mussels, crab and cheese won tons, miso soup), and each of us had a dessert. Everything was tasty, and it was nice to be able to reorder the one roll we really enjoyed most (How We Roll). For under $70 including beer, tax, and tip, it was a great dinner out!

    (5)

  • Henna P.

    We've been coming here every time we spend the weekend in Tahoe ever since we discovered this place a year ago, and we've never been disappointed! We always get seated right away at the bar, the staff is very friendly, and the service is always quick. They have a laid back vibe, good music, and a warm atmosphere. We like doing the All-You-Can-Eat because we can sample all the different things they have on the menu and we've never been disappointed with anything we've tried! Some of our favorites are the Sushi Pizza, Special Scallop roll, Moondog roll, Buckley roll, any of the nigiri (they are all fresh and yummy, especially the scallop!), the poke roll, spider roll, rainbow roll....we haven't tried all the rolls yet, but we're working our way through the menu and have yet to be disappointed :9 The stuffed calamari which we sampled the first time we came here is now on the menu and is a definite must-have! They regularly introduce new things on the menu so every time we come back there's something different to try :9 Of course you have to end with the parfait or the Happy Ending :D

    (5)

  • Cf M.

    Just went there for the first time. The all you can eat is a great deal if you need to fill yourself up thanksgiving style! It wasn't uncomfortable busy on a Wednesday night. We got the Yelp favorite waiter Brandon, he is chill, and attentive. I guess the kitchen lost our order slip, once Brandon saw that food hasn't been brought to us it looked like the kitchen might have heard some words from him. He was very nice. We weren't bugged as it was our first date in months, and our first meal without a busy toddler for almost a year. We got 5 rolls, 3 appetizers, and a dessert for 2. Like others have noted something was a little weird with the rice but all-in-all a good cram our face full. They didn't cover the rolls in sauce (which I like) they had a very large variety of hand rolls, long rolls, and nigri to pick from. It's not higher end

    (4)

  • Lorrie M.

    This is one of those places that, as a foodie and a series sushi lover, I find it hard to rate this place more than 2 stars, but I like to be realistic. You can't always have $200/person sushi and you don't always feel like $200/person sushi. So when you don't, you're in South Tahoe and you have a craving for some pretty tasty fish, Sushi Pier is the place to be. They have several locations, i'm pretty sure they're all related since the pricing structure is the same, the insides are the same, heck the menu's are pretty much the same. But this one is $25/person for all you can eat (or more like all you can order) sushi. Some selections are more fresh than others so the best way to find out is to get a mix plate of Sashimi to start so you can identify which fish are great and which ones are a bit ... fishy (no pun intended!) Once you get that going, you have to make friends with the chef. Yes, I mean make, friends, with, the, chef. A chef who talks to you a lot also makes your orders quickly so you don't sit there until you get way too full to have anymore fish and only really ate $20 worth of sushi in your head. Hey, just trying to get the AYCE deals... This place gets packed on weekends, so either come early or come very very late. If you're arriving in the peak hours of 6-8, be prepared for a wait. It is what it is, you will never ever, ever, ever find fantastic sushi for AYCE $25/person, but come here with the right expectations and you will have a great time.

    (3)

  • Alex S.

    First time for the all you can eat. The food and service was off the hook. Damon was the bomb sushi chef. Found a new favorite place to eat. Walked out stuffed. The quail egg shooters and mussels were great. Fish is super fresh and the rolls were great!!

    (5)

  • Geneva K.

    Not my favorite.. This restaurant offers quantity over quality which is awesome if you're looking for mediocre sushi but want to leave full! Friendly staff.

    (2)

  • Kenji Y.

    I don't want to repeat what everyone is saying. It's a all-you-can sushi that actually gives you decent sushi with generous amount of fish! The only downside is that this Sushi Pier is on the smaller side so you'll wait a long time if your party is bigger than 6 people. Also not as many sushi chefs or staff members so rolls may take some time to come out.

    (4)

  • Kim E.

    We LOVE the all you can eat sushi lunch and dinner! Just went there again today. Service is usually quick, and the quality of sushi is what keeps us coming back. Their "eat all your rice" rule can fill you up pretty fast, however.

    (4)

  • Brandon M.

    The place is small and the staff moves at an impressive speed. Usually I am not used to a bunch of snowboard looking white dudes serving me at a sushi spot but they know what's up. I ordered the moondog stars, miso and tempora udon. My girl got the Tahoe Roll. We really enjoyed what we ordered. The Udon is a bit on the earthy side, which I liked.

    (4)

  • Tony g.

    Killer sushi great price . All u can eat is the way to go!they have a great happy hour. Staff is very attentive and on top of it highly recommend this place

    (4)

  • Kevin W.

    WHAT?! Sushi Pier 2 is the most epic sushi buffet I've ever been to. WHAT is going on over here in Sushi Pier Tahoe? Same menu, same friendly service, TOTALLY different quality food?! what a disappointment... First the not-so-good: - the RICE - oh man, just ruined almost everything here... overcooked and overpressed... Mr. Kim says, "Eat all your rice!" ... well I say, make better rice or else I'll keep hiding it from your staff as I throw it away!! - tuna was very low quality, didn't taste and feel like raw tuna at all, more like raw pork :( - saba (mackerel) was gooey not very pickled - mussels weren't hot nor were they covered in that cheese/sauce. plus they stank like ocean, in a bad way - yellowtail wasn't the right color and fritters, salmon nigiri, hand rolls The Good: - Service is real friendly and helpful, however it IS Tahoe, so everyone is surfer friendly. - The hand rolls are filled with lots of fish, its a good choice if you pick the right fish - a few of the rolls were good if you like fruit in them, adds a nice citrus flava Other than that, its a $26 sushi buffet that is not very good at all. I'd rather drive 45 mins to Reno to eat at Sushi Pier 2. What a disappointment... (repeat)

    (2)

  • jack d.

    Me and the family tried this place which is just outside South Lake Tahoe because we could not decide on a place to eat. It is a Japanese restaurant which specializes in sushi of course. Traditional sushi style bar. The staff is fine and service is good but since I am not a big sushi guy I went with the teriyaki steak and shrimp tempura. ($16.99) The teriyaki is drenched in what I describe as A-1 Sauce, the chicken teriyaki the same. Not what I am used to when I have eaten teriyaki in the city. The miso soup was really good though and the Sapporo beer is service real cold so those a pluses. The California Roll was ok but the bill was kinda pricey. I think I will pass on this place in the future.

    (3)

  • Eugene F.

    I'm a sushi geek from SF, and I spent a winter in South Lake Tahoe a few years ago and I came here once or twice a week. It blows the pants off any other sushi place in the Tahoe area, and does so at half the price. The sushi itself would earn 4 stars if it was a pay-for-what-you-eat place, but since it's all-you-can-eat, it earns that extra star. The staff is also very attentive and helpful; and -- in a first for an AYCE place -- actually encouraged my prodigious consumption of entire marine ecosystems. Pro tip: skip lunch and cut your ski day short to make it in the door by 3 -- you get the much cheaper lunch price and no crowds.

    (5)

  • Bruce B.

    Fantastic sushi bar with all you can eat specials of fresh fish! This is a party place with great staff. Peter always takes excellent care of me .

    (5)

  • Kathy J.

    The best dinner of our entire mini vacay! After a full day of playing in the snow, dinner at Sushi Pier was just what the family needed. The hubby and I opted for the all you can eat sushi, while my son got the chicken terriyaki and my daughter opted for one dinner roll and a unagi hand roll. After seeing all the sushi the hubby and I consumed, she quickly stated that next time she would definately get the all you can eat with us! Love that girl. We were really pleased with the fact that all the sushi we ordered came out at the same time. Other AYCE Sushi places we've been to usually pace the sushi so you get full fast and can't order more. The one thing I didn't like is that it took a very long time for my son to get his entree and our appetitzers came out last instead of first. Kid's food should ALWAYS come out first. I guess the sushi bar was faster than the kitchen that night we were there. All in all, it was a fabulous dinner and service was great! Thanks Claire!!! The place is not very big and it fills up quickly, so I recommend getting there before 5:30 p.m.. While we were eating, the place was "standing room only" while customers waited for tables. People were standing everywhere!!! Final tip...end with the Happy Ending...you won't be disappointed.

    (4)

  • Nick P.

    A solid AYCE sushi offering. Girl was jonesing for rice and fish so we yelped this place up. A couple of minutes past the casinos in what passes for a mini-mall up here, we stopped in for an early lunch. A tasty but limited menu awaited, including some lovely little deep fried appetizers items that I can't remember the name of and a decent amount of the usual items. A competent effort all around. Sidenote, 3 stars because, while everyone else in place was chatty and nice, we apparently landed at Oscar the Grouch's station. It's ok to interact with the customers in something other than grunts and belches dude...

    (3)

  • Alyssa W.

    Best sushi I have ever had East/West coast included. Ask for the "Mr. Pink" you will not be disappointed. Staff is wicked nice and most of all make sure you have fun while eating. When I first heard of the "all you can eat sushi" i was skeptical because I was thinking buffet style which is not what you want with raw fish but they make the sushi as you order it so it is completely fresh. A must try if you are in the area!

    (5)

  • Anna G.

    We came here for the first time. We stood in the door for about 15 minutes before we realized that you don't get hi from the staff, no one seats you or tells you to seat yourself. You just stand there until you figure out that you have to fend for yourself. Once you find the table, you have to ask them to clean. After that you wait again for the waiter to come. Waiters do not wear uniforms; you have to figure out who is who since you do not even get an eye contact from them. During the entire service, not a single waiter came by to ask how everything was, if we needed anything. Nothing. Sushi was good but took forever to get and some of it never came. As a party of six, we were not given an option on the amount of gratuity. Otherwise I would have left nothing - for the first time in my life.

    (1)

  • Micaiah A.

    Sushi is good but if you order anything else it's not cooked well at all. Worst chicken teriyaki ever! Frozen chicken was used and the sauce they used was disgusting. Extremely slow service and the waiter said the kitchen was falling apart. Never again!

    (1)

  • Patrick R.

    I went to Sushi Pier with some friends from the Bay Area for the all you can eat Sushi deal. I was thinking this far inland this is going to be mediocre. Boy was I wrong. After going to a couple of other places in South Lake Tahoe I had low expectations, but the food is every bit as good as I can find in the Bay Area and the prices are reasonable. The service was fast and great as well. It was crowded but we never waited very long for refills etc. I will definitely return!

    (5)

  • Yurika v.

    It was pretty crowded when we arrived (group of 7), so the wait time was about 20 minutes. Jason the manager was so kind and offered to take down our orders so that the food would be ready by the time we sat down. Our whole group got the all you can eat special for $25.99 (I think it was). The sushi was okay- can't really complain for the price. (hence the 4 stars) We definitely ate our money's worth. If I was rating the customer service, I would have given it a 5 (because Jason was awesome!). Our waitress forgot a couple of the things we ordered but hey- she had to remember a lot of things! I really appreciated the extra effort of the manager, making sure that everything was good, hooking it up with a sample of sake, and even though we were there past closing, he assured us that there was no rush and we could take as long as we needed.

    (4)

  • Cindy A.

    AHH I want to love this place so bad! I love the sushi, the cheap happy hour, the hot waitresses...but service is SOO BAD. PROS: I love sushi, and for an AYCE sushi restaurant the quality of fish is not shabby. Unlike other AYCE joints, Sushi Pier gives you a small amount of rice and large pieces of fish. The rolls are very well made and not sloppily thrown together. If you are thinking about going to Davis for sushi after a long day of boarding, please don't, the quality here is much better. CONS: Service was by far the worst I've ever experienced. We were at the restaurant for about 3 hours. NOT because we were slowly enjoying our food, but because we were sitting around waiting for our food to come out. Our party was large so we put in 20 orders of fresh salmon nigiri and only 10 came out. Really?! So we put in another order for 20 pieces of salmon and the waitress asked "Uh..are you sure you want that many pieces?" After assuring her we would finish everything we ordered, our plate of food came out 40 minutes later. How hard is it to cut 20 pieces of salmon?! This place probably would be better if you came in a smaller group.

    (3)

  • Roy A.

    very welcoming host, attentive & generous chef (Kary) custom tailoring rolls & nigiri to our needs. we've originally been to sushi pier Reno, and so excited to know there is one just as good right here in Lake Tahoe!

    (5)

  • Argam D.

    This is hands down the worst sushi place I've ever been to. We came here from 2 recommendations from locals. The fish was not cut correctly, both me and my friend got fish that was not cut correctly and really chewy. The rice isn't cooked correctly. To top it all of, they kept on messing up all of our orders. Thankfully, they comped most things they messed up, but ti was still a pure nightmare. DO NOT go here, it is a horrible experience.

    (1)

  • Christina B.

    I was blessed to be served by the infamous Damon while here at Sushi Pier. Honestly, I'm a sushi snob and it takes a lot to impress me. However, Sushi Pier has defied all odds in impressing me, even though I didn't expect much from a Japanese place in South Lake Tahoe which was started by a Korean guy (last name Kim). The staff was very personable, friendly and on top of everything. Damon was a sushi maniac! I swear he cranked out rolls faster than I have ever seen. Even though he was swamped with orders from the tables, he still gave my fiance and I ample attention. The sushi was great and the fish was of great quality. These two things are hard to find in a restaurant, let alone one in Lake Tahoe. The only gripe I had with this place was some of the stuff that came out of the kitchen. The veggie tempura wasn't very good... the vegetable (potato and green bell pepper) wasn't even cooked all the way and was too crunchy. The batter was sparse and didn't have much flavor. The tempura sauce wasn't very flavorful either, but tastes more like sesame than anything. However, this is easily looked past because the fish and the sushi here is awesome to the max!! This is a spot that I have to visit every time I'm up in Tahoe. I highly recommend this place!

    (4)

  • Dan S.

    Being from the central valley of California, we rarely find awesome all you can eat sushi places, so when we come to Sushi Pier, we are like kids in a candy store. Their all you can eat menu is awesome! I love the Mickeys and Donalds. Trust me on this one, you have to try them. The fish was very fresh and the chef Daemon took awesome care of us making sure that we left with our bellies full and a big smile on our face. He was fast and did a great job of making exactly what we wanted. Everyone was nice and friendly. The quail egg shots are to die for. If you love raw fish sushi...not california rolls, then GO HERE! You will leave happy and full! We will be back!

    (5)

  • P C.

    The sushi here is really good but the service is even better. Everyone is really friendly no matter where you're sitting. The place gets packed on the weekends but the ambience is a lot of fun. It's loud but not too loud that you can't hear the convo at your table.

    (5)

  • Carolynne K.

    Amazing food!!!! All you can eat menu :) The Mister Pink Roll.... to die for!!!!

    (5)

  • Kevin S.

    Omg. The idea of all u can eat sushi sounds scary but this place is so good. And happy hour. What! Oh, and I was told to say that our waitress is cute.

    (5)

  • Tarra B.

    This was probably the worst sushi ever. The crystal shrimp was soggy and had no flavor, the rolls were almost entirely rice, and the service was not very good. If you do go here I wouldn't jump right into all you can eat until you try a roll because our chef was awful.

    (2)

  • Jesse J.

    Good thing I wore my Stretchy PANTS! This place rocked! We came around 6:45 on a Friday night just as we had got into South Lake. I came here on a recommendation from a friend from the bay. After reading the reviews, I was skeptical, but we came, sat, and ate. We sat at the sushi bar which I recommend, and there were only 2 of us, so we basically had service at the snap of our fingertips. Our sushi maker was Phil, super awesome guy, legit. He recommended some bomb rolls and totally took care of us. Keep in mind, this place is an all you can eat sushi restaurant, so if you come with huge parties, unfortunately, their servers aren't superman, so come with an abundance of patience. I consider myself a foodie who appreciates the finer things in life, and the quality of sushi the night we went, was excellent. I woke up the next morning craving more of this place... highly recommend it.

    (4)

  • Glen G.

    I've pretty much given up hope that I'd be able to board well with my shot up knees, so I will will just gamble and eat. Stuff I can do. Reviews are all over the place for Sushi Pier. Glad we decided to give it a shot. It's $25 (Though not sure if there was a special or something but it was only $21.95 this night) for any sushi nigiri or their rolls, selected appetizers and desserts. Beer is cheap here as well, $6 for a 24oz Kirin draft. There are items marked on the menu that say something like *Could take longer to prepare or something. Yo, heed them words cause you will be waiting...probably stick to the nigiri and hand rolls. Hamachi was good and it didn't sit on huge balls o' rice as you would expect. Staff is pleasant...well pleasantly hot as well. All white chicks up in here slanging unagi... And props to the busboy who be straight hustling up in this joint. This is Tahoe. Not exactly your food mecca. This is a good place for the area and an excellent value.

    (4)

  • Cristina M.

    As a group of four, we ordered around 21 items and they were delivered and eaten within the hour. While a few items were overlooked, the service was spectacular considering how busy they were. Three or four bartenders/waiters consistently checked in to make sure we were getting that we needed... And I can tell you that we definitely did! For $25 per person for an epicly full sushi belly (something I never thought possible due to the price of sushi), we're happily in pain.

    (4)

  • Marianne L.

    Had an "off the charts" experience here!! The food was outstanding and our wait person, Claire, was awesome--she was as excellent as the food! This place is a five start establishment!

    (5)

  • Brandon C.

    My favorite favorite favorite place to go to when I vacation to Tahoe. The service is amazing, they're so fast especially if you sit at the at the bar. The nigiri pieces are huge with a smaller amount of rice rather than how most places are. The atmosphere is fun, great music and all the employees always look like they are having fun and super friendly. The sushi is so fresh, sometimes a little too much sauce but just mention you want light sauce and it's phenomenal! The happy ending dessert is the perfect ending to a great lunch or dinner, fried banana chocolate sauce whipped cream, need I say more?! Definitely recommend this place to everyone!!

    (5)

  • Monarch B.

    Excellent value and quality. We had a great meal here, and I would highly recommend Sushi Pier to those visiting Lake Tahoe. We did the all you can eat deal and stuffed ourselves silly with fresh, made-to-order sushi and awesome apps. My favorite cooked items were the Pier Poppers (yum) and the Tempura Upside Down Crab (double yum). I would also highly recommend the Sushi Pier long roll, the Joey Ramone Hand roll, the Morrisson Hand Roll, and the Seared Tuna, Unagi and yellow fin nigiri. You really can't go wrong and they have a huge selection. Get there before 3:00 pm to take advantage of happy hour prices on the saki, and locals get a discount. The service was a bit slow, at first, but our servers were really nice and didn't rush us at all. Lots of locals eat here (why haven't we been here sooner?) and we'll definitely put Sushi Pier on our restaurant rotation.

    (5)

  • Nicholas B.

    Most incredible sushi ever! Make sure to sit at the bar and have Sir Sushi master Damon blow your mind with his creations. It will not disappoint. Period.

    (5)

  • Tessa S.

    Sushi Pier is an awesome place! A couple friends and I went here on our trip to Lake Tahoe this past summer, and it makes me so mad that we came here because we don't have sushi places like this at home! It's amazing! Highly recommend doing the all you can eat. It's around 20 I believe, but it is entirely worth it. You have a wide variety of selection to choose from on the menu and everything is delicious. Be careful what you pick though! If you can't finish a large portion of your food, they have a food waste charge. If you do come here - get the salmon nigiri. They make it with a slice of lemon on top and it is the most delicious thing I have ever tasted! Their rolls are to die for as well.

    (5)

  • Vivian K.

    This review was saved back in February but I never published it.. oops! Anyways, came here back in Feb 2012 after a long day of snowboarding and amazingly the wait wasn't that long for the 7 of us. We waited about 15 minutes or so. Service was excellent. They did make a minor mistake on the beers, but they comped us so that was very nice of them. Sushi tasted ok and a few tasted kind of off but stupid me ignored it and kept eating. Boy was that a mistake. 2-3 hours after eating, I barfed. I don't know if it's because I ate too much or it was bad sushi or the combination of both. Either way, sushi in moderation is always key and stop eating what tastes off.

    (3)

  • Paul E.

    Nice thick cuts of fresh fish came with the nigiri (hope I spelled that right) and the special roll that we were hooked up with hit the spot like a smart bomb. I liked the atmosphere as well, was laid back with some tunes that I've never heard before. I like hearing new music while enjoying some good sushi grinds.

    (5)

  • Jim D.

    Just OK,. I should have been nervous when he tried to give me a golf ball size wad of wasabi. He was hoping I'd use enough so I wouldn't taste anything. The menu had some petrified food stuck to it, should have been warning #2. I had to teach the chef how to make Negi Hama roll. Absolutely NOTHING stood out as good or unusual. I had a California Roll and I first thought the avocado was just Wasabi, it was such a tiny amount. Miso Soup was OK, not great. The Crab was kinda old and tasted of antiseptic. Scalop and Saba might have been good, but the guy slopped on the Srircha sauce and I couldn't taste it for the garlic and heat. I'm famous for my cast iron gut, but I was not feeling so good for about 4-5 hours after lunch. Something wasn't really so fresh maybe? I used to go to Sushi Pier II in Reno and it was great, but this one is kinda like the ugly-step-sister to that.

    (2)

  • Will H.

    My last review was 5 stars but that changed after my last visit. Usually, I have a great experience every time but not yesterday. I had some friends visiting from the bay so I decided to take them to my favorite sushi spot. When we walked in the servers did not even acknowledge our presence until I asked where we could sit. We were directed to the bar and sat down. The same guy came back and made us move to the end of the bar making my friends sit in front of plates and trays rather than in front of the boxes with fish. By this point I was already annoyed. Then we didn't get any water for at least 10 minutes before I had to ASK AGAIN for water. I should not have to ask to be seated or for a drink in my opinion. Then to top it off the chef was not the same guy I usually have. This guy was rude and inattentive to the point that my guests even made comments about the poor experience. I was so embarrassed I don't think I will even bring visitors again. I will return myself but it's not worth taking your friends just so some punk server can leave you thirsty. Overall, I am disappointed with the direction my favorite spot is heading.

    (3)

  • Marah H.

    This place is amazing! We did all you can eat lunch and its probably one of the best deals ever. Excellent service, outstanding fish, and the sushi bar is a blast to sit at. Appetizers are delicious, nigiri is perfect, and the miso soup totally hits the spot. We came all the way from Sacramento and will definitely be back just to eat here and enjoy the lake! :)

    (5)

  • Cheryl H.

    Sushi Pier Tahoe is a great place to go for fresh sushi & reasonable drinks. The atmosphere is casual & fun, plus the servers are professional & friendly. It is has been our Family tradition for a few years, to eat at Sushi Pier for our first night of Tahoe vacation. We can't wait to return to Sushi Pier next year.

    (5)

  • Mike N.

    The worst sushi I ever had. Test less sushi, and what's ironic is the place is busy.

    (2)

  • Chan T.

    Disgusting. How can a sushi place fu#% up sushi RICE? It was white MUSH. The fish? Hacked up slices of beta fish. Or was it guppy on steroids?? BLECH!!! I promptly got my party of four our money back, left only paying for a bento box, which I was told was delicious. If you are a sushi newbie, yes you might think you're getting a deal, if you are a sushi addict like I am (3xs a week), you'll know that this place is a fricking joke. Never again dammit. Never again.

    (1)

  • Gil S.

    The food is 3-star, strictly on sushi quality judged by objective standards. The sushi ranged from some very good fresh fish to lots of cooked stuff and questionable combinations laden with mayonnaise, cream cheese, and deep fried. But it's vibrant, friendly, the staff has personality in a good way, joking with guests and groping each other, then laughing about it. It's in a stunning setting (but sadly, you can't see much of that from the windows), the sushi cuts are generous. The all-you-can-eat list has almost no restrictions and they bring it out fast, also willing to go off-menu - if you're hungry you can easily down $50-60 worth of sushi for the $25 price. One nice thing, their beer and sake menu is very reasonably priced, plenty of nice sake bottles and okay wine bottles in the $25-30 range. Atmosphere is fun and pleasant. They were playing some semi-loud Lady Gaga, Gorillaz, Outkast, and such. As of now their address doesn't click with Yelp, google, or any other mapping software, but it's about a mile counterclockwise from the Stateline NV casinos, too far to walk but an easy drive.

    (4)

  • Art T.

    Awesome all you can eat for $25. Nigiri was generous. But no uni on the menu and no fresh wasabi.

    (4)

  • Julie W.

    Came early on a Sunday evening during our recent Tahoe vacation, got seated at the counter right away. Service was pretty good, our sushi chef Damien was personable and helpful. It was an enjoyable experience. We started with a bunch of nigiri's, some miso soup and salad. The fish slices were pretty generous, quality was decent with good fish:rice ratio. The rice portions although small were a bit too dense for my liking. The house salad was made with cabbage instead of lettuce, more like a slaw but pretty good. Miso soup was also not bad. It was kind of fun to see what others were having sitting next to you, we then focused on hand rolls to avoid filling up on rice. The fresh scallop roll was pretty good, we liked it better then the one with salmon skin and octopus, the grilled octopus was too chewy. The soft shell crab roll was OK, the Micky and Donald nigiri's were pretty good. Although very full already, I tried the Happy Ending (fried banana) and liked it.

    (3)

  • Tom L.

    This place was horrible. I don't know how this is even related to the great Sushi Pier #2 in Reno, but this place is downright a disgrace. The sushi rice was too mushy and starchy (that's sucks!!!) and you can clearly see that the sushi has been frozen. You see it during first inspection. I don't want frozen sushi and i clearly didn't want mushy rice. The muscles which was my go to bread and butter also sucked. Very disappointed. And it was more expensive than the place in Reno. I guess they thought hey can pass bad food to people in Tahoe....They were wrong.

    (2)

  • Greg M.

    Went in right at the start of happy hour. We sat in front of Damon at the bar - good move! He set us up with appetizers, quail egg shooters, a tray of nigiri. The ahi, hamachi and salmon were very good, the unagi super good, but the tako was real tough. Damon made us some crispy salmon skin and tako (tentacles, so not as chewy) hand rolls that were great, and some hand rolls that weren't on the menu. Add a few pints of Asahi and a Happy Ending... and that was a great meal. Great service. I'll be back.

    (4)

  • Adela B.

    We were here 2 years ago and came back for their great deals on sushi and especially, their quail egg shooters. The shooters were out of this world, but this time, it was a little on the salty side, but still tasty. This is an AYCE sushi, so don't expect uni(sea urchin) or amaebi (sweet shrimp) but for the price, it is a good place to go especially if you like rolls. Nigiri is not top notch but pretty good for AYCE. Go between 5-6pm on weekdays and get buy one get one on beer.

    (4)

  • Joyce H.

    The service at Sushi Pier was pretty good. The host who sat us tried his best to get my party of six in as soon as possible. The waitress who served us was nice and the bussers tried to get dirty plates off our table as soon as possible. I would give the service about 4 stars. The food speed was also about 3-4 stars. The food all came out pretty quickly. The sushi was not amazing though. Five of the six people in my group ordered "all you can eat." The sushi rice was too sticky and so instead of looking at individual grains of rice, the rice was pretty mashed together on almost all of the items. It reminded me of eating Chinese rice porridge when I was a kid. The fish was not very fresh. I eat sushi all the time (3x a week) so I was disappointed that the fish was so chewy. The octopus was like eating rubber. The scallop was a bit tough also because it was over cooked. All the fish I found slightly questionable. My stomach agreed with my assessment 30 minutes into the meal. I also had the dumpling (pot stickers) appetizer. They were over cooked and didn't taste to good. But I am a dumpling snob since everyone in my family makes them and they tend to be fresh, fragrant, moist and delicious. I think the dumplings at Sushi Pier should have been called dumpling jerky. I wish I could give this place a better review because the staff was nice but since almost everyone in my group of 6 got stomach aches... and didn't feel well the next day, I had to give them a 1 star.

    (1)

  • Nick O.

    The food here was great. Our server was awesome giving us little rice on each piece of sushi. The worst thing was (and why I rated it two stars) is because the hostess that day really pissed me off. We were waiting for about an hour then suddenly these boys come in the restaurant. Then they just sit down at a table like they own the place and she doesn't stop them. They were probably friends or something, but if you see a girl with bangs, you should probably leave since she was the hostess. You might also see her as a hideous bitch. Just saying!

    (1)

  • Christy A.

    The food was good but not great. The place was very small and crowded and they seemed to be understaffed. We sat at the bar and the bartender was taking orders, making drinks and bussing tables, yet he still managed to do a good job. However I was pretty confused by how long it took to make our sushi. There were at least 4 sushi chefs in this small restaurant that I would think 2 chefs should've been able to handle. I also thought that it was weird that none of the rolls that we ordered had any kind of sauce. They reminded me of expensive California Rolls with a a little spicy tuna in them. I probably won't go back because there are better sushi restaurants in South lake, however the was not bad or anything.

    (3)

  • Cristina O.

    For the past few years, a group of us has gone to Lake Tahoe on the same weekend each year for a friend's birthday. We passed this place up on our way to the cabin last year and decided to give it a try this time around. The atmosphere is pretty cool, it looked surfer'ish and modern and the music was nice. We got the menu and noticed they offer all you can eat for a very reasonable price so we took that deal. Our waiter Bryan was great! He brought out appetizers without waiting for us to ask for them and they were all delicious! Everything we ordered was on point! They even made up some crazy rolls which were awesome. If you guys like spice try the "El Patron" roll, its notbon the menu but Bryan can hook that up for you. Food was great, customer service was even better!

    (4)

  • Garrett B.

    Awesome spot. Great service and excellent food. We visit SLT yearly and always make time for dinner at Sushi Pier!

    (5)

  • Julie K.

    We came to Sushi Pier after getting a strong recommendation from our concierge, so we were fairly optimistic. After battling snow and sleet on the treacherous 1/2 mile drive there, we pulled up to what seemed to be a pretty poppin' joint considering the weather outside. This only made me more optimistic. I peeked over at the dishes being served to the guests and started to drool, but like we've all been warned, looks can be deceiving. The first leg of our order came out, and my husband and I were dumbfounded when we discovered the rice used in our nigiri orders were completely undercooked - as in, I might as well have eaten it straight from the paddy. I gave them the benefit of the doubt since they seemed a bit busy that night, so instead of stomping out in a rage, I patiently flagged the waiter over to inform him of our problem. The manager came out a few minutes later and apologized profusely explaining how he had even tried the rice and he agreed it was a tad undercooked. He said they were re-doing the rice and that they would replace our order. Somewhat satisfied with their service, we waited for our replacement order... ...which was even WORSE the second time around!! I mean, WTF?!?!?!?!??! HOW does a Korean-owned SUSHI restaurant get the RICE wrong???? HOW?!?!?! All you have to do is push the button on the rice cooker and the machine does the work for yoU!! But the craziest part of all of this is that NO ONE else in the restaurant seemed to mind the crunchy texture of their sushi. NO ONE. My husband and I felt like we were in the Twilight Zone. I mean, was everyone just so drunk off of sake bombs that they couldn't detect the rock-like texture of their rice? We kept munching away at our sushi to see if it would get any better, but it just kept getting worse. The manager came back to ask how it was the second time around, but at this point, we were so confounded at how no one else around us seemed to be bothered by the rice that we just smiled and kept eating. Bottom line is if you want good sushi, this is NOT the place to go. If you want to drown the taste of bad sushi in sake and gallons of eel and mayo sauce, by all means...

    (1)

  • Brandon E.

    Way better sushi, service, and ambiance available in the area! I've eaten here at least five times and have had consistently Meh! experiences each visit. . I'm also not a fan that a large number of their rolls are baked or contain cream cheese. For the most part I prefer my sushi raw. It also seems to be a strategy of theirs to use way too much rice so we get fuller quicker. Also the rice isn't even that good, the taste reminds me of grocery store sushi. The food also seems to be inconsistently prepared. On one of my first visits I ordered scallop and the first order I receive the meat is cut very thin and served on rice. I order another one and it comes out as giant clumps of scallop on a big mounds of rice. Way more than I wanted to eat and not nearly as appetizing as the first order. I guess this is to be expected at an all you can eat sushi joint and I've also never been very impressed with the service there except the time I sat at the sushi bar. That was the only time I had close to a three or four star experience. The sushi seemed a bit better (maybe due to the sake) and the service was friendlier and more attentive. I always leave this place wishing I paid the extra money for some way better sushi down the street.

    (2)

  • Gianina B.

    We have a vacation home in South Lake and always come to eat when we are in town. The sushi is fresh and we always have great service. Sitting at the bar is the way to go, I think you get more of an experience that way. Damon (I think is his name) is awesome!! We only sit is his section, he's the best, always creating unique rolls. Just tell him what fish you like and he makes up something yummy! We ate there last night and I left my cell phone on the bar. Hadn't left the parking lot and our server flagged us down with phone in hand. Great customer service!

    (5)

  • Curtis G.

    All you can eat is a plus, but the service is by far the worst I have ever had. No one helps you when you come in. You have to ask them to clear a table, and to get help from the staff is almost impossible. Been here a hour and just have soup so far

    (1)

  • MJ J.

    Do the all you can eat!! Great value and good sushi for Lake Tahoe standard. Fresh and fast service!

    (4)

  • Paige B.

    I'd love to give them 4 for the sushi, which is great, and I'm ready to upgrade them to a 5 asap. Unfortunately, their business model sinks their ship at the pier. Staffed by a deficit of hard working young employees who are doing their best to keep up, we had a very unsatisfying dining experience. With no mature seasoned captain at the helm, half of our order was missed and we were in the restaurant for over 2 hours until all the diners at our table had been served. A large party reservation of 20, that had only one diner present 40 minutes after their reservation time, was allowed to hold a table until a total of 8 of their diners showed. In place this small, with no lobby waiting area, that can't happen and not anger diners. People were walking out. The "all you can eat" concept is a loser. $25.95 is a great price for sushi dinner, but since they can't keep track of the orders, I didn't feel like I got any value out of the price. Sushi Pier needs a Gordon Ramsey intervention. Simplify the menu, have diners order by the piece, have someone actually manage the restaurant, and stop pissing people off.

    (1)

  • David O.

    So where in SLT does a bachelor party of eight grown n' hungry dudes go after a day of either skiiing, hiking, and maybe a skinny dip in the freezing April lake (that crazy bastard)? Well, I'd suggest your wolfpack run to Sushi Pier some pretty good sushi and a howling good time. I had no idea SLT had a Sushi Pier. Yelpers, ya'll need to get to reviewin' this spot so it pops up "browse for" pages! Our party found out about this place by asking hotel lobby guy. For shame, Yelpers! Those of us that have lived a bit in Reno, NV know about the Pier. Basically, it's all you can eat off a menu. You fill out what looks like a parlay card, but instead of ATL +8 vs NOS (home) it has appetizers and rolls. You pick stuff and they bring it too you, and they'll keep bringing it until you can't eat anymore. All this for $24.95 for dinner at this location. Ok, so our party dominated the bar handled by the very capable and aesthetically pleasant Alyssa. Big ups to her because she kept the beverages coming and provided some very solid check marks on our parlay cards. It took a bit for everyone to figure out it was all you can eat, but once on the same page we started putting away a lot of fish...trays with couple nigiri, trays of 4 rolls at a time, and a few different appetizers. Conservatively, if we went this big somewhere else we drop $100 more easy. Even the booze is fairly priced- 25oz Saporro for $5.50!! As far as fish quality, the Pier is up with the best AYCEs. The highlight was the spicy mussels, but there were some good rolls as well. They don't over-rice anything so you are actually eating fish. Sushi Pier, to me is a super welcome addition to the SLT scene (okay it's Stateline, NV save the snarky message) and will make my must stops with Red Hut yelp.com/biz/the-red-hut… when I am in town. Quail egg shooters down, spicy mussels UP, and let those wolves HOWL!

    (5)

  • Junel L.

    The longest walk ever from Harveys!! BUT so worth it!!! We weren't expecting the walk to be long but it said walking distance was at least 5-10 mins to get there. Anyways my friends had all chosen to go with the all you can eat sushi which isn't bad.. $14.99 or $18.99 per person. The rolls was definitely delicious. Sorry i forgot all the rolls that we tried but i will definitely remember the names this weekend when I go to Tahoe. Customer service was outstanding! Our server was very attentive. Ambiance was not too bad.

    (5)

  • Tom T.

    Not sure if this review will be filtered by YELP (have no idea how much SP pays) If ur a sushi lover, you don't need to read this review.....if ur not a sushi person, but r hosting sushi lovers, u might be interested. I'm a 15 year Tahoe local. I drive by Sushi Pier (SP) every day. I know they r popular and probably for good reason. I am not a sushi person, but my guests really wanted to go and I was told they have decent teriyaki and tempura. Wish I could have tried it. About 10 minutes after everyone at our table was served, our very embarrassed and nice server, said my order was sent to another table.......hey "shit happens"......and I understand. 20 more minutes went by, no food. Finally the Supervisor/ Mgr came to say that my reorder was also sent to another table. At that point, I said forget it. I guess shit can happen twice.......but the insincerity of this guy is what convinced me that I don't need to go back or take others there. If the food is bad they can take it off ur bill.....if you don't get any food???? Manager really didn't care. But it is clear that they r doing just fine and can afford to lose customers.

    (1)

  • Holly C.

    SUSHI CHEF GLEN: PRICK. He claimed to have a sense of humor but his was offensive. It started when I asked for a spicy roll. Glen said he could make any roll spicy so I asked for a roll with jalapeño and Siracha sauce. My boyfriend said to me that might be too spicy for him. Glen said what you can't handle it BRO? My boyfriend said well maybe, but ill be payin for it later. Glen said yeah right your not paying for anything, I bet your girlfriends paying for dinner, huh BRO! We were confused at his foul attempt to make a joke. Then he said in a condescending tone, what you can't take a joke BRO! Have a sence of humor BRO! We said oh sorry no I got it, I was talking about the spicy food, we just missed each other,sorry. Glen said, oh no I heard you, you just don't get it BRO! We moved on and tried to change the subject. My boyfriend asked if it had been busy. Glen said, yeah he'd been working 12hour shifts 5 days a week. My boyfriend tried to relate saying he'd been working 11hour shifts too. Glen blew him off saying he didn't know what work was. We figured Glen was just overworked and being a prick, so we tried to just keep to ourselves. We ordered 2 more rolls from glen. Glen didn't check on us again. The server guy even came over and offered us our check assuming we were done after sitting there for 2 hours, but we were still waiting for roll 3 and 4. My boyfriend asked about that spicy roll and the Mt. Rose we ordered. And he said, ah BRO, give me a minute! Apparently Glen has trouble serving sushi and AWESome jokes at the same time. I mentioned so glen could hear I'd be yelping my horrible date night at the sushi pier and Glen was all the sudden really nice, fake smile and all. The guy sitting next to us was from south America and spoke little English. As he was leaving, Glen shouted get hooked on phonics BRO! Wow. Service: sooooo sloooow and I'm super patient. We got all you can eat and only received 4 rolls in almost 3 hours!!! We didn't even get our money's worth. Rolls: mushy rice, super dry fish ew! I actually thought they stuck chicken in the roll instead of hamachi. The avocado was good though. If you scroll through the reviews, many have commented on poor service and crappy rice. Instead GO TO NAKED FISH for quality fish and the people there are super chill. Or for all you can eat go to SATO. Everyone there is awesome and the food is waaaaayyy better than sushi pier. And SATO is le$$ money. Take a cab from the casinos with the money you save! ANYTHING BUT SUSHI PIER. As a local of 25 years, I will NEVER return and NEVER send friends and family. Oh and Glen...I'm not your bro...

    (2)

  • Tara T.

    Best sushi on South Shore for sure - possibly some of the best I've had. Well priced and ridiculously fresh. The portions are HUGE compared to what we're used to being served in the Bay Area. To Die For? The Ava Roll. And the Moondoggie (?) Stars appetizer. So yummy! It tastes like they use a really nice yellow miso in their soup - no tinge of bile you get from the lower quality or darker ones. Win. They even have a kid's menu - only kid friendly items like teriyaki and mild rolls. Very fairly priced as well (I hate it when you go somewhere and they charge you $8 for a tiny bowl of mac 'n cheese). Awesome for those of us with adventurous eaters who don't need a dose of siracha. Not the *biggest* spot in town, so if you're coming by for dinner, it's best to get here early.

    (5)

  • Nathan M.

    If you can swallow the price of all you can eat sushi nowadays ($25), then the rest will go down easy, that's for sure! I have no complaints about the quality of the sushi, only that sushi in general is very, very pricy.

    (4)

  • Nicole P.

    We came here with about 12 people and only waited about 15-20 min on a Friday night. All the food was so fresh and delicious. I'll definitely be back!

    (4)

  • TJ M.

    Sushi Pier did not disappoint! $25.95 for all you can eat, and was worth every penny. My boyfriend and I went for dinner while vacationing in Tahoe. The service was good and attentive and wait staff was friendly. Most of the rolls were tasty, with exception to one which was bland, and the presentation of the food was appetizing and interesting. The last roll we ordered was called Chef's choice. He made us a beautiful concoction of several fresh ingredients and sauces based on what he thought we would like. A true art form.. We concluded the night with a dessert called "A Happy Ending". We had hot tea and two glasses of wine and were out the door for $60.00. Great way to end a fantastic day.

    (4)

  • Cameron M.

    All you can eat for $26, best sushi I have ever had and Katie and Jenna lots of fun. Ask to sit at the bar.

    (5)

  • Makana R.

    Infinite Mahalo's to my Micronesian sushi chef the Colonel. The wife & I got the all u can eat sushi & it was AMAZING! I'm born & razed on the Hawaiian island of Oahu & grew up eating the best sushi in the world right out of the middle of the Pacific fresh all my life, & Sushi Pier Tahoe was equal too & in some ways better. Str8 up blew me away with the quality & the island style hospitality to boot was an all around perfect 10. My favorite was the "Kimodo w/Mango & Lemon 8 it had there special sweet brownish sauce", WOW! I could eat that every day of the rest of my life if I had a choice. follow me on @MakanaRoyal

    (5)

  • Angel L.

    My husband and I were here early May for lunch. This is a great spot for AYCE sushi and our server, Nathan, was very helpful and hard working. They hooked us up with this VERY spicy hot sauce, if you're daring I suggest you ask for it. The hamachi nigiri was my favorite and the portions were great. They don't skimp here! And the music they played was cool (Slightly Stoopid's 3 am, and cool reggae, for example) the Japanese draft beer they offer is very cold and it's fresh tasting, and it's not expensive! By the time we left, the place was getting pretty crowded. Can't imagine how packed it must get for dinner. It was our best lunch during our week's vacation in South Lake Tahoe. Highly recommended

    (4)

  • Shelley H.

    We were visiting Tahoe for our twins 13th Birthday and came here one night for dinner. Everything about this place is OUTSTANDING! The food is DELICIOUS, chefs are WONDERFUL and FUN, The atmosphere is GREAT! They even made a special birthday dessert and sang to our twins. I highly recommend this place for BEST SUSHI in Tahoe!!

    (5)

  • Cassine B.

    sucks!i won't even pay a dollar to eat here.we had eat all you can lunch and they gave us dry sushi rolls and hand rolls full of rice!!!soup is cold,gave us stuff that we didn't even order.total fail!

    (1)

  • Patti R.

    Sushi Pier is our favorite sushi place! We visit them often when we are up in the area. The staff is very friendly and fun! All you can eat is the way to go! We love taking our high school kids that have endless stomachs and watch thier faces! Priceless. Thank you for seating us as we have lots of kids and love to sit at the bar! Patti, Tony, and the kids (6) plus friends. See you soon...

    (5)

  • Dave P.

    Best Sushi in Tahoe! Great staff, great selection of fresh fish and creative rolls. Awesome happy hour and specials, I will be back!

    (4)

  • Gary S.

    Excellent all you can eat - much better than norm as included appetizer and desert. Exceptional service, friendly well organized staff. Food quality was great.

    (5)

  • Humboldt C.

    Epic rolls, made by ninja quick sushi chefs. Go here. Its some of the best sushi you can get. They have a bacon jalapeño ahi roll w scallops that is a game changer. Whoop whoop

    (5)

  • Tony R.

    If you're in South Lake Tahoe and you want some good a** sushi you must go to Sushi Pier. Order the Mountain Roll and the upside down crab and you will die happy. This place is always busy for dinner but the service and the sushi chefs rock. All you have to do is whisper to yourself "I could use another beer" and Shante magically shows up with a large Sapporo. I just made myself hungry writing this review...

    (5)

  • DJ L.

    My son wanted sushi and saw this was a all-you-can-eat buffet so insisted on going there. We were staying at the Timber Lodge and walked the mile in the evening to get there! (took 20mins). But it was worth it! Got there just before 6.30pm and managed to get a table immediately. It's a fairly decent sized place but filled up quickly(there was a que when we left an hour later and this was a Tuesday). Food was outstanding and all of us enjoyed the different rools, appetizers and derserts. Everything we had was really good - things we ordered more than once - mussels, stuffed calamari, Elvis handrolls, happy ending(the dessert). At about $25, the buffet was worth it as it included appetizers, salad, soup and dessert. Our waitress was a little slammed but there was a guy(I think the manager) who was helping out and did a great job! Definitely a place for us!

    (5)

  • Marissa J.

    My group of friends love this place because of the All You Can Eat sushi. Its a good place for sushi on a budget. The quality of sushi isn't 5 star, but the service is excellent and they give a great locals discount. When I'm starving and low on cash this is my go to sushi joint!

    (3)

  • Jack M.

    Damon , Jenna I miss you guys! Still the best sushi ever!

    (5)

  • Loni F.

    We brought a large group here and were all very satisfied. The staff is super friendly and accommodating. Most of us had the all you can eat sushi and lots of sake bombs. As is usually the case with all-you-can-eat, the sushi is just okay, nothing to knock your socks off, but great for our group.

    (3)

  • Alan L.

    This place is awful. Never go here, especially on a Friday or Saturday night. Are you still reading? Damn, then I failed in my attempt to scare people away. Because here's the reality: For a sushi buffet in a place where the ocean is 3.5 hours away, it's not bad at all. But the problem is that this place is small and at dinner time on the weekend, long wait times and slow service are the norm as everyone and their uncle tries to get their sushi fix. As far as the food goes, we didn't get around to trying any of the appetizers. Plus, to be honest, their rolls are much better than their nigiri, but they are good about minimizing the amount of rice for the latter. (I hate those places where, by contrast, they serve a tiny piece of fish on top of a small mountain of rice, then have the gall to admonish you "not to waste any rice." Makes me want to "not waste it" by throwing it at the sushi chef.) And while the food service was slow and had a couple of inaccuracies, our waitress was friendly and even bought us a round of drinks. We had a fun time here, but that was probably because we arrived following a good run at the casinos and were feeling celebratory. We had a number of sake bombs and even bought sake for the couple visiting from Argentina who sat next to us and put up with my poor attempts to make conversation in Spanish: "Me gusta sushi. Ustedes les gustan sushi? Oh, you actually speak English? Muy bueno! Me llamo Alan. Tengo dos perros y un automovil. Quieren sake?" That being said, I can see why this place wouldn't be for everyone. I would never bring a weekend date, and if I just got my butt kicked by the casinos and was in my "I hate the world" funk, I'd probably be a lot less forgiving of the "idiosyncrasies" described above. Overall, nice find away from the main strip. Now please stay away during ski season so I never have to wait.

    (3)

  • c a.

    On the "A" list for our Tahoe sushi vacation runs! Busy little place, be prepared for that but the sushi is worth it. That said, a few orders were mixed up a little bit, but the quality of what they serve is great ...loved this place!

    (5)

  • Joe P.

    I eat here at least twice a month. The best deal in town if you are looking for good quality and large portions. really laid back atmosphere and extremely skilled sushi chefs. Damon and the colonel are the best!!!

    (5)

  • Desirée P.

    Love,Love,Love this place!!! All you can eat for $25 includes a happy ending ;) How can a girl complain :)

    (5)

  • J P.

    Have you ever had to cook with meat that wasn't completely defrosted, and noticed that the resulting food was watery instead of juicy. That's what the albacore and hamachi here made me think of: partially thawed frozen chicken. And the seared tuna evoked corn flakes in water instead of milk. We won't be back.

    (1)

  • Kim J.

    This place is always packed and for good reason - all you can eat SUSHI, salad, soup, appetizers, hand rolls and even more sushi! This is our go to sushi spot when in South Shore. Sometimes the wait is pushing an hour. Seating is tight and you might find yourself at a table right next to the fun peeps having cocktails at the full bar. All you can eat sushi is really good for the price. We'll be back, but will stick to a party of 4 or less. We recently discovered this is a difficult place for a large group. Party of 8 and we seat 1/2 the party at one 4 top until the table next to us cleared. At least our group wasn't separated to far ends of the room. With a large group, they bring you a paper checklist - someone for your group checks the items the group wants and gives it back to your server. The servers, yes plural, bring on the sushi. But they're dropping it off so fast and the restaurant is loud, we can't hear the name of the sushi roll they just put on the table. For large groups if you don't want the chaos, maybe start with 2-3 orders of the same roll. Then move on to the next roll and so on. The service is good and always friendly.

    (4)

  • Ken L.

    All-you-can-eat based on a menu is nice, which ensures a certain quality of food. But food comes in rounds and it's tough to keep track of what's been ordered. Restaurant is a bit small so tough for larger parties and they don't take reservations. In addition, for any appetizers included in the all-you-can-eat, make sure you tell the server directly instead of marking it down on the paper. The kitchen apparently doesn't look at that part of the paper. That aside, the food is good. My personal favorites are the Joey Ramone and the Mr. Brown (only available in the dinner all-you-can eat, not lunch). I was in the same party as Marilyn T. where we get the free shots of ginger-infused cognac. Very tasty.

    (3)

  • Steven W.

    Went for dinner on Dec.28. Beef Teri w/shrimp great. Chic Teri w/shrimp great but a little salty. Shrimp tempura w/udon ugh! Too salty. Sashimi platter ok but sparse.

    (3)

  • Fei X.

    Went there once in a recent Lake Tahoe vacation. No authenticate Japanese food here. Ordered a Tempura Udon and found Tempura was made in a way like you are eating french fries. Rolls are no good either. Overall style is more like a Americanized beer bar but not a Japanese restaurant. Price-wise is more expensive compared with Bay area which is kind of acceptable.

    (2)

  • Laurent B.

    All u can eat sushi is a great deal. Good quality and not too much rice. Sushi chefs are super fast and friendly. Great atmosphere inside (bit sketchy from the outside).

    (5)

  • Stefanie N.

    Terrible service starts this review. Ugh. So annoying. We were one of three tables in the restaurant. Hmmmmm....Well, once you get passed that, the food is okay at best. The yellowtail nigiri and BBQ sashimi were not impressive and had the texture of being previously frozen, and sitting in the fridge for daaaays. the seaweed salad was good, but everyone knows that it is prepackaged and therefore almost impossible to mess up! If I may be so bold, please just head about a mile or two down the road to Naked Fish where they have the best sushi in town!

    (2)

  • Thao V.

    One of the best all you can eat sushi places I've been too thus far! Much better quality and more options compared to the Davis ones. It's a small place, so wait time for a table may take long for larger parties on their busy nights, but larger parties can definitely get seated as long as you expect a 45min -1 hr wait. We knew that coming in so waiting wasn't too bad. The awesome thing about Sushi Pier is that you can order all you can eat from the majority of the menu - mostly everything but their entrees and some of the appetizers and sashimi, but their nigiris with TONS of different kinds of seafood that you would see at a regular sushi restaurant, is ALL on the all you can eat. There was clam, mackerel, octopus, quail egg shooters and quail egg with tobiko, and much more and they were all pretty good and fresh quality. They also had lots of hand rolls to choose from and their scallop hand rolls were super good! They definitely do not skimp on the sashimi in the hand rolls either. Plus, if someone doesn't want purchase an all you can eat, ordering a la carte is allowed as long as you don't share food with the all you can eat people. As for the sushi rolls, they were alright. Sized as big as a regular roll that you would order in a restaurant unlike all you can eat places that usually make their rolls tinier. So I didn't order too much of the rolls since I didn't want to get too full. They do put everything on a platter all together... but just keep track of what you order. We asked to have two order slips for our table of 8 so that our order will come out divided up by which side of the table we were on so that its easier to keep track of. You can always order more later on so I would suggest just ordering some first, and adding more later on. The food for our side of the table came out fairly fast...as for the other side...they weren't so lucky. Their food took a while to came out and there was some mix up with forgetting some of their orders. Guess it just depends on which sushi chef gets your order. My friends who were seated at the bar got their orders extremely quick so if you're a small party, opt to sit at the bar :)

    (4)

  • Jessica S.

    Love this place! The server was super sweet and helpful. (I think her name was Amanda? not sure.. brunette) All you can eat sushi for $18 for lunch and $22 for dinner. I am a pretty amateur sushi connoisseur and our waitress gave a shit ton of good reccomendations. I really like the midtown roll and the wiseguy long roll. Also the niguri is BOMB DOT com. Love the seared tuna nigiri, tried a bunch of others but cant remember the names, all very savory and fresh. The pot stickers, edamame, and fritters are soooo good. The sushi chefs if you sit at the bar have INSANE hearing haha and are hilarious, pretty sure his name is Damon. I love that everything is made to order and isn't just chillen around. The atmosphere is pretty legit and the place is crazy busy on a friday night. Also be sure to swoop the discount if you are a local!

    (4)

  • Steve C.

    Good food and a hard-working staff. This is a very popular restaurant. But, the place is always a mess, as if they just got slammed with customers. I don't understand why they can't keep the place clean. Also, entering the restaurant is chaotic. There is no reception area, and nowhere to wait. So, people just crowd in and make the place even more chaotic. Like Yogi Berra said, "nobody goes there anymore; it's too crowded!"

    (2)

  • Marilyn T.

    Getting a table for 11 on New Years Eve was a challenge, but getting service was even more difficult. It took forever to get our food, lots of things were dropped from our order, and there was basically only one server for the entire place. As for rolls, the Joey Ramone, dragon, moondog, and San Francisco rolls were good. Unfortunately, there's lots of mayo on everything, and they use imitation crab. By 7pm they were also out of soft shell crab, so no spider rolls. Miso soup is pretty good, and the chopped salad had lots of vegetables and was topped with fresh strawberries. Gyoza were boiled instead if pan fried, which was kind of weird. Dessert includes fried bananas or a strawberry coconut parfait. For $26.95 for all you can order, it's not a bad price per se, but you can end up completely ignored on a busy night. The only saving grace was someone who appeared to be part owner who gave us a round of free shots at the end because she forgot our hot sauce.

    (2)

  • Patrick S.

    Great rolls and great value. This is not AUCE buffet, you order and they make as much as you want.

    (5)

  • Michele L.

    Fresh fish & Exceptional customer service!!! Great experience for sushi lovers & gluten free newbie's! I would definitely recommend Sushi Pier to everyone and looking forward to our next trip Tahoe! The staff ROCKS!

    (5)

  • Paul Y.

    * list format, in order of preference * Mickey nigri -- 5 stars (seared ahi tuna) yellowtail nigri -- 5 stars donald nigri -- 5 stars bbq seared tuna nigri -- 4.5 stars salmon nigri -- 5 stars tuna nigri -- 5 stars caterpillar roll -- 4 stars tamago egg nigri -- 4 stars tahoe roll -- 4 stars moondog stars -- 4 stars fried oysters -- 4 stars miso soup -- 3.5 stars vegetable tempura medley -- 3.5 stars calamari salad -- 3.5 stars regular salad -- 3 stars (has strawberry slices) can't remember the rest but they were all pretty good desserts: happy ending -- 4.5 stars (fried banana) orange dessert -- 3.5 stars (nice decoration) should've tried: strawberry coconut parfait dessert

    (5)

  • michael N.

    Sushi is good. Not the greatest. The rice was a little hard on a few of the rolls. But given the size of the place and business I don't blame them. They only had a single server for the entire restaurant which could make it a little difficult if you need some help. However our waitress was pretty attentive and addressed everything we needed. I would try this place again when it's not so busy.

    (4)

  • Nick R.

    Good place with good-to-OK food. Just don't go for their all you can eat. Or do but not the way we did, LOL! We set at the bar and ordered like 2 of every other rolls on the menu and the barman suggested we order a half of that and only 1 of each, not 2. Well, it was still so much food that I had hard time finishing it up. Friendly atmosphere that can sometimes get a bit loud. So solid 4 stars.

    (4)

  • Evelyn M.

    This place is bomb! I wanted to look up sushi places near the resort my boyfriend and I were staying at and this place kept showing up so we decided to give it a try. Their all you can eat special is amazing, especially if you eat as much as the two of us do :) I forgot the name of our chef but he was just plain awesome and created some sort of marinated hamachi sushi that sent me to the moon and back. Twice. I ordered 5 orders just of it, it was that spectacular and no other hamachi that I have eaten has compared. (I still dream about that yellowtail and our trip was back in the beginning of July!) All the fish was extremely fresh and melted in my mouth. None of that crappy "California roll" nonsense for us, we only order raw fish and this place exceeded our expectations. For dessert, we had the strawberry and coconut parfait and the fried bananas, both of which were amazing. Mr. Chef also gave me a beautifully flowered strawberry drizzled in plum wine. I can't wait to come back Tahoe and eat here again!

    (4)

  • Jose G.

    Good food for a good value. Got the all you can eat sushi, well worth it. Highly recommend it if you're in the Tahoe area.

    (4)

  • Roxy A.

    THE worst service ever. We reserved ahead of time for a party of 20 and they decided to split the tables so it would be easier for them. No biggie, we were fine with it. So tell me why they "lost" our order...three, no FOUR times! - out of our 4 tables. We ordered first and got our complete order last. Our waiter was apologetic but kept bringing us "fillers" - un-tasty, cheap appetizers. We kept complaining that none of our food was coming to our table and we must have been there for 2 hours already. Here is the kicker: The manager went to our table and had the audacity to say this to a table of fairly young customers: "You have abused our 'all you can eat' policy by overstaying your welcome; you guys should have left a while ago, I have people waiting for this table." Get our mother-loving orders on our mother-loving table right, mother-lover!!!!! Oh my gosh, I still cringe when I think of that place. They didn't even comp our meal; all they did was take out gratuity. Never again. NEVER. Why can't I give them negative stars?!

    (1)

  • Robin H.

    Wow. All you can eat with high quality sushi doesn't go together usually but this place does. Will be our regular visit whenever we are in Tahoe.

    (5)

  • Ted G.

    This place was awesome. We went here with a group of 8 people for a friends birthday. It was moderately busy there, but they were able to sit us pretty quickly. We all got the all you can eat sushi. I kind of expected the sushi to be average based on the reviews and the fact that it was all you can eat. However, all the rolls we got were awesome. Even the vegetable tempura was great. The service was awesome. Our server was friendly and attentive and the manager came by and made us a free round of shots for our friends birthday. They also brought the birthday boy a special sushi treat too! I'd highly recommend this place if you are in the area and want to pig out on some good sushi.

    (4)

  • B L.

    stay away from 'all you can eat' gimmicks, the quality of fish is always compromised. QUALITY OVER QUANTITY, always :)

    (1)

  • Allison B.

    Went to sushi pier and they did it again. Our chef Peter had great roll presentation, and the freshest fish ever. Going back soon ... Sunday. My husband's sashimi plate was superb, and I got the all you can eat.....yummy see photos.

    (5)

  • Jeff O.

    Went there on Jun 30th and again on Jul 3. This low rating review is based on the experience from Jul 3. We were told that it will be one hour wait at 7:30pm but we said we'll wait. First there were people sitting near the bar and they started with 5 people sitting at the table near the bar and the group grew since they had other friends near the bar drinking. There were table for 4 that was done next to them and they asked the hostess if they can get that table. The hostess just give them the table while there were others that has been waiting for an hour. We were the party of 4 that was waiting for the next available table for 4. Within next 10 min, the hostess again gave the another table for 4 for someone that she knew. Another 5 min, went by she gave 4 seats on the sushi bar to another 4 of her friends totally ignoring us. I then called her out and tell her that is not the way to run the business. She replied you'll get the next 4 seats on the sushi bar. What a freaking rude hostess. This place has good food but the owner should be aware of lousy workers will not bring the customers back.

    (1)

  • Jer N.

    The Best - I've tried them all. This place has so many unique sushi's and great atmosphere. --RibChamp, but love my sushi.......Carson has some good places too.

    (5)

  • Jennifer M.

    The service and atmosphere at this restaurant are perfect. The music is a light hip hop with a typical Japanese decor. The full sushi bar is the middle is comfortable for bar seating and the sushi makers are very friendly. We got the dinner all you can eat sushi which was only $25 a person. Great selection and the fish is very fresh.

    (5)

  • J E.

    Non-authentic sushi. Just Bleh. No greeting when we first entered and had to seat ourselves. Sushi rolls did not come as it said on the menu and the fish was not fresh. Won't be surprised if my friends and I get sick.

    (1)

  • Terri V.

    I like the ambience and the energy of Sushi Pier. We sat in the very comfortable chairs at the beautiful wood Sushi bar. We were here for Saturday lunch and the staff was very friendly and attentive. Four stars for the staff! The wasabi Bloody Mary's are YUMMY! Four stars! Unfortunately, the sushi rated one or two stars. The sushi was not fresh and extremely tasteless. The texture of the tuna sashimi almost gave the impression that it may have been previously frozen. Not good. My hubby had the sashimi tuna platter with rice and seaweed salad. I had the a la carte Rock'n Roll dinner roll. I've tasted much better eel sauce, it was way too thin. The Miso soup was good and not too salty.

    (3)

  • Cynthia L.

    Always hoping with lots of customers and still great service. The fish is the freshest anywhere and you cant beat the price and awesome food! Love it today!

    (5)

  • Dwight M.

    I'm from the bay area where Sushi reigns supreme. So, to be in Tahoe and get served from The Great White (aka Shark Bite) was a real treat. Very tasty rolls and 5stars+ on the service. Got served an appetizer for just walking in. Very good experience from a Sushi joint 300 miles from the ocean. Highly recommend it. There is slightly better/fresher fish as I've had sushi from the best sushi restaurants in California. But from a dining experience overall, it is 5 stars.

    (5)

  • Dee N.

    I've been in the sushi business for years as a host, waitress and manager in he Bay Area and Las Vegas. No only that, I do consider myself a foodie and sushi fanatic! With that said I would fire the waitstaff here and get some real help. Having to hunt down your host for 5 minutes and being greeted only once for my drink order by my waitress during my 2 hour dinner is really bad service according to me. Sushi Bar Staff was way better. Once seated at the bar my sushi chef Glen made us aware that he would be a few minutes until he could get to us. The place was slammed wih only 4 sushi chefs. This meant these guys were rolling for the whole restaurant. I felt at ease and understood it was going o be a wait, I also felt like he was very aware of us and that he would get to us as soon as he finished the orders placed before us. 10-15 minues later we got our appetizers ordered. At this time I was told that there was an all you can eat for $24.95. I was very leery at this point! I've never had a good experience with this previously so I declined. We got our appetizers of Sashimi and mussels with dynamite sauce. After the first bite of fish I quickly realized that how good an fresh it tasted. The mussels were very good too. I asked a few questioned and quickly changed my order to all you can eat! The fish was amazing!!!! I had almost all the nigiris even 2 of the quail egg shooters. Glen was very personable and made us laugh and he even had some funny jokes. I had a great night. Food was delicious and well worth the wait. I tipped according to my service. I gave a 33% tip that night, but most of it went to my sushi chef. They don't carry most of the higher end fish because they would be bankrupt, but I would've gladly paid extra for it! I'm definately coming back, but not for the waitstaff service!

    (4)

  • Mario A.

    We went here after seeing all the good reviews we saw from everyone on yelp.. How can a sushi place mess up sushi RICE? It was white Mush. If you are a sushi newbie, yes you might think you're getting a deal, if you are a sushi addict, you'll know that this place is a joke.Never again! If you want real good sushi in Tahoe,try naked fish! You won't be disappointed!

    (1)

  • Doug I.

    Took my family of five here for lunch after a morning a jet skiing at the lake. So we were plenty hungry and craving for some sushi. The server was very friendly and suggested the all you can eat menu selection limited to certain appetizers, hand rolls and long rolls for $18.95 per person. Starving as we were we jumped at the "all you can eat" selection. The appetizers you can't really go wrong on as the edame and miso soup but when the susc

    (2)

  • Tina C.

    Fantastic staff and service!. Might have come on a weird night though since the sushi was not as great as I expected. Still good for a "All you can eat" place!.

    (4)

  • Cassey P.

    First I will say Sushi Pier had the most amazing nigiri I've had ever. Not only was it fresh but the pieces were exceptionally large. Unfortunately, I will have to agree with some previous yelpers that the service was not only awful but nearly non existent. The worst thing about it was that this terrible customer service came from the manager himself who was intoxicated the entire time we were there. His undivided attention was focused on his roommate and son that came in as two separate parties. They got anything and more than they asked for including a muscle appetizer that we asked for. There were several items we asked for that were never given to us even after we reminded him several times. The long rolls were all over sauced. It was a long miserable experience honestly aside from the two of five orders of nigiri that we actually got. :(

    (2)

  • Kate G.

    Took the boyfriend here for a birthday dinner. We both bought the all you can eat deal for $25 each. The sushi there was awesome! Great, inventive hand rolls, regular rolls and sashimi. The staff there was awesome and made us feel like we had been going there for years. Great place!!!

    (4)

  • Elisa P.

    This place is FANTASTIC!! The food is SO good, great service. We always get the all you can eat, $25 bucks a person -- who can beat that? The food is all prepared fresh to order. Totally recommend Sushi Pier when in Tahoe!!!! Yummmy :)

    (5)

  • Melody P.

    Ava Roll. Pretty good, but it got better after I took out the lemon. It was overpowering everything, to the point where I had a sour face. No good. The roll without lemon was delicious, though. It's a convenient location to our hotel. A short walk. Even better after a day on the mountain. It has a nice atmosphere. Like your neighborhood watering hole. It's cozy and comfortable. Televisions are everywhere! Let's talk about the fish. The Ava Roll is a long roll. It kinda snaked along on the plate. The pieces were of good size. The fish was fresh. I had salmon on top of the roll. Delicious! Melts in your mouth. Very fresh. There's a lot of things on the menu, so we will certainly return to try most of them. The prices are very reasonable. The husband also enjoyed his order. It was all fish, no fillers. It's also a sushi buffet. Eat what you can. No wasting!

    (4)

  • Bob M.

    My favorites, I don't know they put them on a tray and delivered them to the ends of the table, if I got one I was lucky and cant be sure I ordered it. You would think for the price you pay they could bring you your own plate. I dont want what someone else ordered. Just plain lazy. If you dont mind sharing, or go with small party then you could try it, not with a larger party for sure. I will go to Satos next time. We left after leaving a tip for 9 of us paying $280 some 4 alcart 5 all you can eat. Really upset that I did not get what I ordered Really, we all order on one sheet and try to find what you want on a giant plater? I dont want to give them 2 stars but the waitress was nice.

    (2)

  • Kristen A.

    We ate at Sushi Pier two nights in a row while we were on vaca in Tahoe on 9/30 and 10/1. I've got to say this is the best restaurant in Tahoe by far and we tried a lot of them while we were there! The food was fabulous and fresh, and we frequent many sushi places living in the Bay Area. Sushi Pier is right up there with the best of them! I had the teriyaki salmon dinner both nights (yes, it was that good!) and my boyfriend had the all you can eat sushi both nights! There are no restrictions--you can order any rolls or pieces on the menu, and you can even get appetizers and an awesome dessert! Their miso soup was SOOOOO damn good! And our son had the kids dinner with miso soup and rice and ate quite a bit of my salmon. We all left there satisfied and relieved that we finally had found good food in Tahoe! I also have to say that the staff was EXCELLENT, they make you feel right at home! And the ambiance is very inviting and the atmosphere makes you feel relaxed, the music was right up our alley too! It's a great place :) It compelled me to actually join Yelp so I might give any hungry out-of-towners the true story about this place!

    (5)

  • joe w.

    The sushi tasted very fresh. The artistry of the rolls was something to be proud of--specifically the lemon on the raw salmon atop vinegar rice. I thought the craftsmanship seemed comparable to Doraku. I liked all of the rolls except cucumber. We thought the all you can eat for $25 was an excellent value for the money. The place was packed with customers with a very short line upon arriving. The sushi was so aesthetically pleasing to look at that I snapped some photos of each before eating them. If you appreciate fine sushi, you are going to like this restaurant as an excellent value for the money.

    (4)

  • Rachelle P.

    Oh my god Sushi Pier, I feel like I fully took advantage of you in the backseat of a Camaro. I ate EVERYTHING you gave me ($25 dollars for all you can eat) and I almost felt guilty about eating all of your food. I love Unagi 4evaaaa. P.S. I love Glen(n).

    (5)

  • Katie K.

    Such an amazing place. The customer service was outstanding. Every single guy that worked there was so friendly and helpful we were blown away. It was our first time eating there and they made us about 4 random rolls for free just so we could try everything and see what we liked. I loved the Midtown roll, 007, and this one with salmon, cream cheese and jalopenos. Gyoza was awesome. We LOVED this place and will go back every time we are in Tahoe!!

    (5)

  • Scott W.

    Friendly, fast service. If your goal is to feel bloated and ill for hours on end like I did last night after eating here, this might be the place for you. All 6 of us in our party were disappointed with this mystery sushi. The rice was odd, the fish didnt look like sushi fish, and nothing tasted right. I eat sushi 3x a week in the bay area and have for years. The sushi at this place is not right in my opinion.

    (1)

  • Peter S.

    Sushi is one of my favorite culinary treats, and I treat myself quite regularly. The meal I had at Sushi Pier tonight was the best I've had in quite a while. The prices are extremely reasonable, especially when one considers the location. Tahoe tends to be on the expensive side, so Sushi Pier was a welcomed exception. The variety is fantastic and the fish is a decently high quality. The wait staff and management were very friendly, patient, and gracious. I thoroughly enjoyed the experience. I should note that in the world of sushi, I am a man that prefers rolls. Having said that, Sushi Pier has two pages of exotic rolls. I'm a healthy eater and I had four of them. Since I partook in the $24.95 all-you-can-eat, I wasn't concerned with their individual prices (a reasonable $8-$10 apiece). Also included in the deal are salads, miso, and even desserts. I sat at my table, feasted, and read for more than 2 hours. Instead of rushing me out the door, the staff encouraged me to stay as long as I liked. They even continued to bring me drinks after my tab was closed. Tahoe is a new experience for me, and I really hope to make it back. It's good to know that a restaurant like Sushi Palace will be here if I return.

    (5)

  • spike b.

    Loved our dinner here last night. Two of us ordered ala-carte while three (out of our party of five) opted for All You Can Eat...Showing their menu's versatility for diners tht don't feel they can pig-out on the inventive, very tasty and plentiful AYCE option. Appetizers; Moondog Stars and Kims fritters a great start...007 long roll and the hand rolls got us going and we weren't disappointed as we continued... They were very busy, yet we had plenty of wait service ( go Harper!) who spent time explaining their unique menu options to us ( as did the manager)..water glass never empty and very cleannnnn. We'll be back

    (5)

  • Kaitlyn D.

    My favorite place to eat Sushi in SLT. Cant beat the All you can eat for $25.00 a person with such great quality of food. We all know sushi fills you up just as quick as it makes you feel hungry again so all you can eat is right up my ally. Service is prompt plus all the employees work as a team which I really appriciate. Must try: 007 roll Clams How we roll, roll Salmon skin wrap Yellow tail Nigiri

    (5)

  • Michelle L.

    Sushi Pier is fantastic if you love sushi, sports and a fun time. The fish is always fresh, there are 3 flat screens to watch your game, and the sushi chefs are always friendly and cheerful. Sit with Glenn if you can - he's a riot and puts his own twist on some of the rolls. Two choices for all-you-can-eat: lunch price and dinner price. You get less options with the lunch one, but still very good. And don't forget to get a "Happy Ending" - included with dinner all-you-can-eat, but not the lunch one. =)

    (4)

  • Slo Girl N.

    We will drive 2 1/2 hours so we could return to the Sushi Pier! As soon as we walked in the restaurant we were warmly greeted by a waitress who introduced us to our sushi chef Damon. We are so glad we sat at the bar because we were given 5 star service. Damon asked us our favorite types of fish and from there he prepared the freshest taste bud tantalizing creations. I was very pleased we choose the all you can eat sushi because we got to taste a little bit of everything. We will return and plan on bringing friends! Thanks Sushi Pier

    (5)

  • Jason R.

    Out here for memorial weekend and found this spot thanks to my yelp friends. Everybody was really attentive and welcoming. The sushi was legit. Our two favorites were the Micky and the fritter. Oh, and don't forget to ask for a happy ending. Great service and great food.

    (5)

  • Kiki A.

    This is a happening place in South Shore. The music is great, the staff is top notch and the food is wonderful. 10 of us went and most went with the "all you can eat". What fun to try a bit of lots!!!

    (5)

  • Hailey M.

    Sushi Pier is amazing! I live in South Lake and I go here all the time. The only thing I would have to say badly about it is some of the waitresses are snotty. They also wear reeeally low cut tops. It's annoying when they lean over to grab something and I get full view of their boobs. The food is great though! The chefs are all so creative with their rolls. The fish is always fresh. I suggest the famous Kim's Fritters!

    (4)

  • Serena K.

    About that time we get a sushi place with a full bar! Great food, excellent prices, amazing owners and a wonderful staff! See you all soon

    (4)

  • Rick D.

    Reading all the other posts makes me wonder if I ate at the same restaurant... I am pretty picky about my sushi and was extremely worried about an "all you can eat" sushi bar. I had read all the reviews and figured there had to be a reason why there were quite a few 5 star ratings. I have only eaten here once. The food was fresh and quick. Our chef, a female, was courteous and responsive. She never let us have empty plates in front of us. I started with 3 orders of hamachi, I figured if it was going to be bad, this would be a sure sign. Unlike what others have posted, the serving was cut correctly and extremely fresh. So going back to what I had said, I have only eaten here once. It was a great experience and I will go back there again. The amount of food you can eat, that is of high quality, is amazing for the price. Why didn't I give it a 5? Because I don't.

    (4)

  • D C.

    I found out about Sushi Pier from my friend and we visited their Reno location, their newest restaurant is located in South Lake Tahoe. This is great for people who visit Tahoe for the snow and don't want to drive all the way to Reno for All-you-can-eat sushi. The quality of the fish is good and definitely worth the lunchtime price of $17.10. It's best to order the hand rolls and the nigiri, because the sushi rolls will fill you up quickly. I ordered the Rainbow, Yellowtail, and Spicy Tuna hand roll, they all had lots of fish and the rice was seasoned nicely. If you like nigiri, unagi and the sweet sauce that accompanies unagi, the Donald (salmon crab, unagi sauce), Mickey (tuna, crab, unagi sauce, and Goofy Nigiri (unagi, crab, unagi sauce) is A MUST!! All three are great!! The great thing about Sushi Pier is their large portions of fish and smaller ratio of rice, they don't try to fill you up with rice. The wait staff is also very attentive and they keep your water glass and tea cup filled. I would visit during their Lunch hours instead of Dinner time because they can get busy custom making sushi.

    (4)

  • Allen B.

    Decided to come here for a roll and ended up staying for three! This place has an awesome sushi bar that probably seats 14-16. The chefs were very friendly and recommended some great rolls for our party. The prices are reasonable and you can't beat the location. I'm definitely going back when I have more of an appetite to try their all-you-eat sushi!

    (5)

  • JJ C.

    This place is straight sweet. Great Sushi great attitude and dining atmosphere. First time here from the SF bay area and will be back.

    (5)

  • Steve B.

    Anyone who says this place is not good is crazy. Maybe it was an off night or your group was too big and rude! The only negative I can say about this place was the music was a little too loud, but after a beer I didn't even notice that anymore. We got there right before the end of happy hour on a summer Friday night. Our server Brian was very helpful. Two for one drinks on happy hour between 4 and 6. We told Brian we were first timers. We order a couple of appetizers and many rolls. All were great but the group favorite was the Rock n Roll. Everything was fresh and made to order. No dry crappy dry rice. A big pile of wassabi and ginger was there for the taking for our group of 5.

    (5)

  • michelle m.

    4 words: all you can eat. Love their sushi and nigiri. So fresh! Friendly staff.

    (5)

  • Lisa G.

    Holy moly...$25 all you can eat for the best sushi EVER. Was not expecting this gem of a sushi place but our whole group had an array of delicious rolls, plus the staff was awesome and gave us some sake bombs for my birthday. Awesome people, food, and service, but it is a smallish place so don't plan on a huge group of 8 sitting together. Walking distance too if you're staying at Stateline area!

    (5)

  • Shannon B.

    I had very high hopes for this restaurant. But was sadly very disappointed. The service was absolutely the slowest ever. We waited 15 min. after we were seated for a menu and our drink order to be taken. We received one menu for 10 people. We waited another 20 min. For our food order to be taken and had to hunt the waitress down several times. It was not very busy at all but the service was very disappointing. The sushi was subpar. Nothing spectacular. It was a little on the expensive side $45 for two rolls and a bento box. Overall, I wouldn't come back unless I was really really hungry for all you can eat sushi.

    (2)

  • Tony A.

    We came in that past Monday evening and was greeted by all of the sushi chefs! Right away, we knew this was going to be a great place. Let me tell you, my partner and I had a FABULOUS time! We did the "All You Can Eat Sushi" option and let me tell you, you get your money's worth. We sat at the sushi bar and were immediately given a couple of their Moondog Stars! OMG! I couldn't get enough of them! My partner and I ordered our sushi. Let me tell you....visually stunning and equally delicious. In between our sushi orders, our sushi chef experimented with new sushi creations and shared them with everyone around us to sample! We ended our meal with the "Happy Endings" and that was the perfect end to our sushi experience! I have to say that Sushi Pier is one of the best sushi places my partner and I have gone to. We've had sushi in Seattle, San Francisco, LA and Tokyo and Sushi Pier is as good, if not better! We will definitely be back to Sushi Pier. We live 180 miles away and we may drive up for a weekend drive just to have sushi at Sushi Pier!!! My hats off to Sushi Pier!!!!!

    (5)

  • Robert A.

    this place was really great. The girl who helped us was so nice, patient and helpful. She was the only waitress during early lunch time and seemed to have no trouble handling 4 tables on her own. Overall, the quality of the sushi and my chicken teriyaki plate was excellent. Overall a great value for those who get the unlimited sushi option. So i would certainly go back to this place. Definitely worth my hard earned money.

    (5)

  • Scott G.

    Best Sushi, Best Cooks, Best Service, Most Fun, and a Happy Ending! Enough Said!

    (5)

  • Eric B.

    Good rolls. Great atmosphere for tahoe sushi with good customer service. Reasonable prices. Here is the problem: there is not enough fish in anything they make and they make you eat all of the rice. The fish is sliced so thin on the nigiri that you can see the rice through it. The rolls barely have any fish in them. This place is right down the street from my house, I have been to it twice, and will probably only return if a friend from out of town is looking for convenient sushi. If you are looking for good AYCE sushi, with enough fish, go to SATO.

    (3)

  • Denise M.

    Honestly, if I could give less than one star, I would. NOTE: if you are pushed for time and are unable to read my entire post, this is all you need to know: DO NOT GO. If you decide to go anyway, I, unfortunately, won't be there to tell you: I TOLD YOU SO. A couple weeks ago, we went to the lake to see a show and, after having read some great reviews about this location (we've visited the sister establishments in Reno for decent--not great--sushi), decided to stop by, well before the dinner hour to beat the crowd, thinking we were in for at least a decent meal. We couldn't have been more wrong. To start off, the place was filthy. We had to rethink a couple spots due to poor swiping with an obviously well-used dirty rag that left chunks of food lurking under the menus. And sticky chairs--yuck! I saw a sushi chef (who would turn out to be ours) openly cough and wipe his nose up his sleeve. These should have been our cues to leave that we, unfortunately, overlooked. Never again. The sushi chef took our order, the perky hostess our drink orders. After one tasteless and chewy long roll each, we placed another order. However, instead, our chef and his trusty companion (who was apparently the only other sushi chef in the establishment at the time) decided to take this particular opportunity to go sharpen some knives. While this finally answers the age old question "how many sushi chefs does it take to sharpen one knife...?" it sure didn't do anything for our appetites or our growing frustration. We sat and watched in utter amazement that they would actually feel comfortable as others gathered around to watch this sharpening exercise while customers sat and waited, and stared at their backs. Ten to fifteen minutes later, our chef was back, fresh, knives sharpened and ready to go...and took our order AGAIN. I said, I'll have that [whatever] roll I already ordered please. He looked at me like "whatever". My husband ordered as well DESPITE THE LARGE BOOGER LODGED JUST INSIDE OUR CHEF'S NOSTRIL (that thankfully I didn't notice). Another couple came in and sat (and I almost warned them to not waste their time or money) and at that point our chef became too busy to bother with us and forwarded our next order to his trusty chef-companion. What we received from this guy could not be described as sushi but rather chunks of limp tasteless fish and stuff surrounded by sticky globby GLUE-like substance that had we not know it started out as rice, it would have been impossible to know--it was that compacted down. We choked down our rolls--breaking them up and prying away the gluey crust and realized, look at what we're doing! this is not how to eat sushi! In fact, this ISN'T sushi! We were done. We left wondering if this place has now completely ruined us for sushi for the forseeable future (you know that feeling you get after you eat something when you're not feeling so well and you can't eat it again for a while? that's how we felt). Anyway, we recently broke the spell by going to our most favorite sushi place in Reno (and we've been to most)--Ichiban (try the Ninja roll, absolutely to-die-for). Sorry South Lake Tahoean's.

    (1)

  • Gerry J.

    I met a client in the area here for dinner. The restaurant is in a discreet little shopping center away from most other eateries so I would guess that you're probably looking for this place specifically if you want to eat here. The whole bar and seating area were probably a little less than half full and they have quite a few televisions to watch ESPN or whatever game might be on. It looks like a good place to hang with friends and casually eat sushi. My client said they've only been open about a year but their gaining some traction by getting involved in local events. I'll always consider a place that patronizes their local community. I wasn't thrilled when I first sat down as my client told me they have an "all-you'can-eat" special as places like this usually use degraded fish and huge pieces of rice. But I have to say, I was pleasantly surprised, but certainly not overwhelmed. The nigiri was well sliced and the rice was well formed. The fish could have been a little less cold as it felt like it sitting on some ice before they served it to me. A good sushi place will contrast cool (not cold) fish with warm rice. The pieces of fish were small for nigiri. My client and her husband had the sashimi plates and the sashimi slices were 3-4 times the size of my nigiri. They could have also used another waitress as the service was fair for a weeknight, but should be better. I don't like having to flag down the waitress to ask to have my water refilled or so that I can order additional food. But when she came by (and someone that seemed like an owner came by), they were warm and friendly. Given that you're in Lake Tahoe, this is probably a decent selection for sushi. I've only tried one other place and Sushi Pier was much better.

    (3)

  • Casie P.

    This Sushi Pier is a little more inconsistant than the ones in Reno but still good! Got my fav the Marilyn Monroll and some of it had no avacado, some had no cream cheese but it actually was kind of nice to switch it up. I had one chunk that was just salmon and sushi rice, not bad! The waitress was extremely nice and we were just trying to do a quick in and out thing and she accomedated very well! Barely any wait time and terrific food, can't complain at all!

    (5)

  • Rebecca M.

    My family and I recently went on vacation to South Lake Tahoe--suprisingly enough we saw tons of sushi places in the area. The only problem was that none of them are open until dinner time. I searched online and found Sushi Pier--they were one of the few sushi places that was open all day. We went there for lunch, and the food turned out to be really good. The prices were pretty impressive as well--I might just move to South Lake just because the sushi prices were so good there :) They do also have an all you can eat option for both lunch AND dinner. Lunch was around $18.00 and dinner was around $25.00 for the all you can eat option. I never eat enough for that to be worth it--but it's definitely a good option for men that like to eat alot.

    (4)

  • Troy S.

    All you can eat, Lunch and Dinner, great appetizer choices

    (4)

  • Kendall N.

    My girlfriends and I decided to try something new and go to Shushi Pier. They told us it would be a 20 min wait for a table so we decided to get drinks at the bar in the meantime. The bartender walked by us twice saying she would be right with us. We waited for about 20 min and were never asked what we wanted to drink. We had to take it upon ourselves to pour a glass of water for the three of us to share. Once we were seated to our table no one asked us what we would like to drink or explain how to order. Finally the sushi chef told us to order our food through him. We were half way through our first rolls by the time we were finally able to flag down a waitress to take our drink order. I have honestly never experienced such poor service at a restaurant. The sushi chef was the only one paying any attention to us. We honestly could have dined and ditched and no one would have noticed. From now on we are keeping it local and only eating at Off The Hook or Naked Fish where the food and service is always exceptional.

    (1)

  • David S.

    Well, since I was too lazy and only searched on google for local sushi place instead of checking on Yelp I got what I deserved.. Anyways the staffs are pretty friendly, the guy that served me was Danny and he recommended me to try the all you can eat sushi. Well, all I can say is, the fish they served were pretty fresh, but the presentation and taste were kinda bad. The stuffs there tasted like amateur level and not really restaurant grade. Maybe because most of the chiefs are just helpers? Anyways, if you are into Americanized cutroll/handroll kinda places, this might be for you. Other than that, just like my two stars, "Meh, I've experienced better."

    (2)

  • Cayla P.

    Came here on a quick day trip to tahoe with my roommate, Right away we were greeted warmly by what seemed to be a manager/owner AND an employee who told us it would be one second while they cleaned off a spot at the bar. Once we were seated we realized the place is tiny and if we'd asked for a table there would have probably been a wait. Anyhow we started with their miso soup which was exceptionally better than any I could remember having. Their rolls were Better than cheap Sacramento sushi but Ive had better. Good none the less. The staff was attentive for the most part and very friendly. However i can see how on a busy night if we hadnt have been at the bar the service would have l lacked. Otherwise Awesome little sushi place

    (4)

  • Amy K.

    Yum. My new favorite sushi place in South Lake. They are very speedy serving up all you can eat. I love the Mickey and Donald nigiri the best.

    (5)

  • LL C.

    I am extremely mixed about this place, so I will do my best to be impartial. Came here twice, once in april of 2011, and one over this past weekend (feb 2012). definitely busier on weekend nights, wait can be long, and wait for the food can take awhile also, so order in bulk, otherwise you will have a lot of downtime doing nothing...and it didnt help that my iphone ran out of battery First time I came in 2011, was for lunch, $19/person. I didn't agree with not including sashimi in the buffet, I've been at places that did. BUT I see why they would want you to fill up on the rice with the nigiri. the rolls were decent, some were tasty, and they have some creative dishes, like the fritters. the fish were fresh, though I didnt care for the rice. this experience was decent, but it didnt leave me feeling in awe. Second time, feb 2012, this is where the problem came in. After a long day of riding the slopes of heavenly, we came back here for dinner, around 7pm on saturday night. the wait was long, but that was fine, kind of expected and nothing to complain about. The problem came after dinner...we ate on saturday, today is monday morning and i'm getting ready to go to work...and i'm still have the runs (if you know what i mean)...36 hours later, this is actually a bit embarassing to write about, but i think its only fair people know about it. I am someone, who has an iron stomach (at least I thought I did), eating food from stands and carts in developing countries and watching friends run to the restroom while I stand there wondering why I didnt get sick. Well, this time it was me doing the running,...for almost two full days. I'm almost convinced it was the quail shooter. the rationale? we ate the exact same food except, for that one quail shooter, which I ate. hard to believe one little egg in a shot glass full of sauce could do that to me, but it did. i know it sounds like im exagerrating, im not. for those of you familiar with fuji sushi in davis ca, this place beats out fuji on creativity and freshness. fuji does give sashimi though, albeit not as fresh. it seems you take on a certain amount of risk when dining at ayce sushi restaurants...had food poisoning once from fuji once, it was just the salivating and feeling like you're gonna throw up the next morning but then not actually throwing up (seaweed salad..dont over do it), then this place in tahoe that keeps you hovering around a bathroom for 36 hours (and counting), personally if i had to pick one, it'd be fuji, at least that was quick and swift.

    (2)

  • Todd P.

    All you can eat was like totally delicious. We've never eaten so much sushi in our lives. Jose was the man of the hour. It was the first time EVER we have actually left over sushi, because we were stuffed! Gotta go if your ever in Tahoe.

    (4)

  • David W.

    Just tried this place based on a recommendation from a friend who tried Sushi Pier in Reno. Absolutely loved this place. Our waiter, Nathan was extremely friendly and attentive since it was our first time and the menu had quite an extensive of choices. Sushi Pier in Tahoe ROCKS!!!!

    (5)

  • Cory O.

    Glen is amazing. He'll take great care in everything you order. Sushi Pier is excellent!

    (5)

  • Robert G.

    Great sushi at an affordable price,all you can eat also....the mariner roll and mr.blonde roll hella good yeeeeeee!

    (4)

  • Benny M.

    PRO: * sushi is okay but considering the price ($18.95) for the buffet lunch, a good deal * very nice and friendly servers who conceded they couldn't identify what the sushi was (self-serve when it comes to identification, but that's fine) * walking distance from casinos (just past Lakeside Inn, on opposite side, going away from California border) * also has big free parking lot CON: * sho chuku bai hot sake was bad; first time that's ever happened * service was kinda slow and servers didn't really know much about sushi or when to serve soup ("oh, you want it now?"); we had to get chopsticks, etc. ourselves * didn't bring my entire order, but the 2nd server was nice enough to leave the order sheet so I could check/confirm it myself - forgot my snow cone scallops! ASIDE: * eat here for lunch and skip dinner; you'll save money on mostly over-priced SLT eateries * Google Maps once again gave us wrong directions - always remember to use Yahoo Maps

    (3)

  • Hailey P.

    So good...good music, good service, and most importantly good sushi! Yeee

    (5)

  • Liz M.

    Sushi is mediocre. I personally would rather eat higher quality food and not stuff my face with this place. For the amount of food I ate, I didn't get my monies worth. I'd rather get my amazing 2 rolls at naked fish costing the same and actually enjoy them. We sat at the sushi bar and the chef continued to just throw greasy food and random rolls at us that we didn't request. Some could consider that great, but I felt as if he was trying to fill us up on greasy food before we got to anything we actually wanted. They also frown upon food waste if you don't like something. The unagi sauce they serve tasted like maple syrup and comes with a lot of rolls. It ruined the potential taste. this place could work for people who really don't care about quality and just want to really fill their belly and stuff their face!

    (2)

  • Napoleon D.

    Decided to give them a second try. It was awesome. The food was great and the service was way better. Both of the chefs took care of us. They interacted and were super friendly. I will definitely be coming back.

    (5)

  • Lex E.

    Got seated in 5 minutes even though it was busy! Our table was already set with waters which was really nice! Nick was our server, he gave The best recommendations! Awesome dude. We got: 007 Roll Spider Roll Dragon Roll Mariner Roll King Kong Roll Shrimp and Vegetable Tempura Kim's Fritters Create your own roll (that he recommended): Unagi, Avocado, imitation crab, Unagi sauce I recommend every friggin roll. This place is great. Also they give DISCOUNTS ONLY TO LOCALS! So say you're local. Total bill: $78

    (5)

  • Chris T.

    Some or the best sushi ever, and its all you can eat! The staff was fantastic and catered to our every need. We will ne back!

    (5)

  • Joanna R.

    Not the best and not the worst! Me, my husband and two kids came here for lunch all you can eat and it was ok! Sushi was plain, not very tasty. Service was the best!!!! Good not so great! $19.99 for my 7 year old as well. I was not so happy aBout that because she doesn't eat much. I would not go back. 3 stars for the awesome service.

    (3)

  • Christine D.

    We went for the AYCE and sat at the bar. Service (1/5): Our chef wasn't very attentive and was more interested in the football game on the tv. Even the other chef had to tell him to pay attention, but he just shrugged it off. He got our orders wrong twice too. Food (2.5/5): We ate mostly nigiri so I can't tell you how good the rolls are. The fish was okay. I've had better and fresher tasting fish. The worst part was the rice though. It was way too vinegar-y, too hard, and just really bad. They also really try to pack it under the fish, but I guess that's how they make money. I wouldn't come back here if I was in the area again.

    (2)

  • Brian A.

    Had to wait a bit to get seated, but it was a Sat. night and once we did...off the hook. Find the roller, "Philly." great sushi, hustling staff...good times

    (4)

  • Kassi D.

    I am a huge sushi lover and Sushi Pier is my favorite :) I go for the all you can eat for $24.95, can't beat that!!! It has been my birthday dinner destination for the past 4 years! I love the laid back Tahoe atmosphere and the service is always consistent and friendly. I'm a local and constantly send tourist their way!!

    (5)

  • Rena B.

    They have a local's price on the all you can eat, make sure to let them know you're a local if you live here. It is really good for all you can eat, would do 5 stars but it does get slow sometimes if you sit at a table...we sat at our table watching the tables who ordered after us get food before us last time which was frustrating. If you sit at the bar the service is always quick and the sushi chefs are really attentive. They will even recommend / alter rolls to fit your tastes if you ask!

    (4)

  • Angio M.

    BEST SUSHI EXPERIENCE EVER. Came with a group of 15 on Christmas Eve, the place was completely crowded. We had to wait an hour but the hostess, Sapphire (I believe was her name) worked very hard to seat us as fast as she could. Our waiter Eddie was sooo great, he was so attentive to our table even though he was soo busy tending to a bunch of other tables. We sat at the sushi bar, and Damon was our sushi chef, what can I say, he is AMAZING!!! He was so nice and entertaining!! He made us sushi that wasn't even on the menu, he put his own spin on the sushi and they were sooo good! There's not enough good things I can say about this place. All the staff were EXTREMELY friendly and helpful even though the restaurant was completely crowded with customers. If you live in this area or are visiting south Lake Tahoe, YOU HAVE TO TRY THIS PLACE! My only suggestion would be for them to move to the Bay Area so I can eat this more often!!!!

    (5)

  • Kathy Y.

    I don't think I've ever stayed at a sushi buffet for as long as we did. Our group of 14 sat down a little before 6pm and didn't leave til a little after 8pm. We sat around because it took forever to get our food. Sure, we have a big group and it's a Sunday night during dinner rush hour. However some of our orders didn't even come out at all. The sushi here is pretty good I'll admit. I'd rate the quality of the fish a 4 out of 5. MmmMm fresh salmon. For $26 you can pretty much get any sushi you want from the menu (including their special rolls & appetizers). There's also happy hour which is BOGO free drinks. Also included in the buffet special is dessert! Although I wans't too impressed with 2 out of the 3 choices of dessert, I'd recommend getting the orange because it comes with strawberries and plum wine. It also gets cut differently so depending on your chef, you'll get a cool looking cut. When driving separate cars, be sure to specify which one you're meeting at because there's a Sushi Pier in Reno as well. You wouldn't want your friends driving to the one in Reno when you're at the one on Lake Tahoe Blvd. Silly boys and lack of communication.

    (3)

  • Janice T.

    All you can eat (AYCE) sushi for only $25!!! You know how they say you get what you pay for? I personally felt that we did get what we paid for (and more!) because we had realistic expectations. We gorged ourselves with plate after plate of nigiri, hand rolls, and sushi; we capped it with their dessert aptly called happy endings. Wish we had that kind of deal in the bay area.

    (4)

  • Kyla H.

    Had high hopes based on other reviews but this restaurant didn't deliver. I had Vegetable Tempura Roll and the rice was over cooked (very mushy), the over all flavor was good, but good rice is a must for a roll. My mom got the California Deluxe roll and found it to be bland, dry, and overly chilled. Service was decent, but the table and menus could use a bit of a cleaning. One of the menus in particular had food smeared all over the pages. The waiter was apologetic about the menu mess...but none the less, an unfortunate first impression. This place has an all-you-can eat lunch special that seems to be popular and there were a number of people there for lunch. But compared to what I'm use to, the food quality was sub par. I will not be going back.

    (2)

  • Megan D.

    The servers were all slammed the whole time we were there but apparently the place is packed from opening for lunch at 11:30a until after dinner when they close. We sat at the bar, and our sushi chef was attentive, fast, and still had a smile on his face. The sushi tasted great (get the Morrison Roll,) the rolls were substantial, and it doesn't get better than all you can eat for $26. The only reason I gave four stars was my mother has a gluten intolerance and they advertise GF soy sauce in their menu (another plus) but the chef waiting on us had no clue what we were talking about. 10 minutes and two servers later we finally got some but no one ever came around to offer more when she ran out. Again, they were super busy and being an industry vet, I get it. No harm, no foul but they could really benefit from a bit more attention to detail.

    (4)

  • Leslie B.

    Oh. My. Gosh. At first glance I was thinking....a white guy making sushi???? Oh yes let this white guy make you sushi!!! He is an artist, his non menu items were amazing!!! If we didn't live 5 hours away, we would make this a regular for date nights! For the price ($25 per person) you get way more than I was expecting. Appetizers, all the sushi you can eat and dessert!!! Wow! Would definitely go back in a heart beat, but next time we will sit directly at the bar so we can talk to our chef!

    (4)

  • Mike S.

    Sushi was ok, but the service was great! The all you can eat deal is the best. The atmosphere was very cool and happening. Definitely a hot spot. Cool bar area, music was reggae rock and other 90's rock. The "Donald" nigiri is bomb!

    (4)

  • Tania L.

    Awesome place! Food was amazing and all you can eat sushi was worth the $$! We live in Monterey and I was not expecting the same freshness, but this sushi was probably the best sushi spots I have been too! Not only was the food absolutely amazing, but we had the best waitress! I have been a waitress, so I am very critical of service in general. It's a tough job dealing with people all day, but Heather has perfected it! She needs a raise or something! She was seriously the best waitress! We will definitely be going back!! Wish we were closer!

    (5)

  • Silvana H.

    Service is amazing, and the food is equally impressive. I love the appetizers, the hand rolls and the sashimi, pretty much love everything. This is one of my favorite restaurants in town!

    (5)

  • Tracy B.

    Great place......food and service were well above average...waiter and manager made sure everything was right...recommend this place highly....restaurants need to take a lesson from this manager on customer service! Go Ravens and Orioles and Baltimore Lacrosse thanks!

    (5)

  • Christie S.

    This is one of the best all- you-can-eat sushi places i've been too. The quality is only a 3 out of 5 and the consistency of what you order can vary greatly from each sushi chef but the price and quantity of what you can get and the overall experience is worth it.

    (4)

  • Nicholas W.

    Nice servers, friendly atmosphere, good food. My wife and I go here regularly. My dad in particular is a sushi aficionado. He did not expect much, but came away very happy. The only not-so-great experience we had: We went once in the middle of the afternoon, and the fried foods (tempura, fritters, etc) were a little stale. During regular meal times, these items were much more fresh - so I think these components of our mid-afternoon snack had been sitting out under a heating lamp since lunchtime.

    (4)

  • Mei E.

    Traveled across the border of California to Nevada on foot for this place. Try their salmon skin octopus hand roll. No regrets! Great service and also try their lychee lovedrop yum

    (4)

  • Paige S.

    Update from when I originally wrote this: at first, I put two stars. When I realized my boyfriend had food poisoning, it went down to one star. So, if you aren't already convinced not to go here, keep reading. Coming into Tahoe for a wedding, my boyfriend and I needed something quick and easy while we waited for our hotel room to be ready. We chose this place because it was the closest one that was open for lunch. Unfortunately it was sub par. We eat sushi regularly at many establishments in the Sacramento area, so we know what we enjoy and how it should be prepared. Unfortunately this place doesn't know how to do it right. Upon first walking in, I hear reggae. I hate reggae and it's a genre of music that doesn't exactly scream "sushi restaurant." I decided to get a few of my favorites: miso soup, house salad and tobiko nigiri. The miso tasted like it was made with butter, which is not how miso should be made. The house salad was more of a cole slaw. And there were strawberries on it that were not mentioned on the menu. I'm allergic to certain fruits so this oversight ticked me off. Finally, the nigiri, which wasn't very good, somehow managed to be better than everything else, but not by very much. The tobiko was fresh and sweet but the seaweed was too dry and breaking apart. The edges of the roll were even jagged. My boyfriend ordered a roll with tempura shrimp and avocado and said at best it was bland. It looked like it had too much rice as well. Lastly, nothing was very clean. I had to use my own pen to write our order since the pen I was given had some weird brown goop all over it. And the menus and the soy sauce bottles were sticky. Two upsides: very friendly staff and gluten free options were available.

    (1)

  • Moni P.

    A perfect start to a freaky night. We were kind of in a hurry to meet friends at an event but I was starving. After realizing we didn't have time for a proper Indian meal, we drove by Sushi Pier & knew it would satisfy every craving. Even though it was a Saturday night & the place was crowded, we were immediately greeted kindly & offered a space at the bar. I got my warm miso soup right away which hit the spot & made me happy again. After a yummy beer, a delicious variety of rolls, & a genuinely meaningful chat with our sushi chef -I wish I'd gotten his name- who'd moved to Tahoe from Hawaii, we were on our way...on time and totally satiated (it means satisfied)! Did I mention the chill vibe despite the busy , busy, happy workers & righteous music playing all the while? I'll be back the there again & again for sure!

    (5)

  • Lauren N.

    This place was BOMB. All you can eat sushi for $26.95, totally worth it! The guy making all of our sushi was a really nice guy, really good sushi. Made us a few things just because it was all you can eat, and everything he put out was good. I wish I lived locally, I could eat here every week!

    (5)

  • Steve S.

    AYCE Sushi Fresh made to order sushi, wow. It's my sister's birthday dinner and the whole clan is here to celebrate. AYCE Sushi dinner includes your choice of Appetizer, miso soup, house salad, your choice of any nigiri sushi on the menu, an assortment of specialty rolls & hand rolls and to top it of, your choice of dessert. Are you full yet? Well you'll be. Here's the run down of the feast: Miso soup - good. It's really hard to mess this up (imho) Appetizer: Broiled Mussels on shell - probably the only disappointment of the night for me. It was over cooked. Vegetable Tempura - ok only. 2 pcs of bell pepper, I would have preferred other types of vegetable than bell pepper. Nigiri: Seared Albacore Tuna - excellent, the siracha sauce on top made it perfect. Surf Clam / Hokigai - my wife's favorite was excellent. She had 12 pcs (that's all she ate, it was that good.) Tobiko with Quail Egg - excellent, my favorite sushi of the night. Flying fish roe with raw quail egg on top. A must try. Mickey - another hit. Seared tuna with avocado & crab on top. Very delicious. Quail Egg / Uzura shooter - very good. I had 3 of this. Raw Quail egg in a ponzu sauce. Octopus / Tako - usually my favorite. Was just ok. Specialty Rolls: Ava - very good. Shrimp tempura, cream cheese & salmon rolled on the outside. Mr. Orange - excellent. Spicy Tuna, smoked salmon with siracha & basil sauce. You've got to try this one. Komodo - excellent. Tuna, shrimp tempura & avocado. Yummy. Spider - excellent. Soft shell crab. Need I say anymore. Alaska - very good. Crab, salmon & salmon roe. Another winner. Dessert: You have 3 to choose from. BUT, get the HAPPY ENDING - a whole banana with strawberry wrapped in an egg roll skin and deep fried. Served with a drizzle of orange marmalade, chocolate syrup, shredded coconut & macadamia nuts. Trust me, this will complete your meal and be a Happy Ending. Service: Excellent. Heather did a great job with service for a big group that included kids. Come early for dinner, we got here by 5 pm knowing we had a big party and it would be hard to accommodate us if we came later. The place was packed, with people waiting in the cold (outside) to get a table. We all had a great time. Will definitely come back Happy Birthday Sharon. My one and only sister. I love you.

    (5)

  • E. M.

    Really good food here. Fresh Sushi. I liked the $27.95 Sushi buffet. Ate like a king, nice staff, cool place to eat while visiting. Had dinner here on 9/6/14.

    (4)

  • William P.

    Came here to satisfy a sushi craving after 2 days of epic skiing and snowboarding. The quality of the fish were definitely good and fresh for an all you can eat place. They do give you the option of forgoing all you can eat and ordering by plate if you are not that hungry. On the night we went, the place was packed full, but service remain very good. Orders came out in a timely manner and the quality of the sushi remain consistent towards the very end even after we paid. Would definitely recommend trying the Happy Ending dessert. It will literally leave you very happy in the end lol.

    (4)

  • Mike W.

    It looked like a nice place. Lots of activity at the sushi bar with 4 sushi chefs and several lunch diners. Plenty of tables with a few patrons. I arrived at the door with a party of two. They were already two groups waiting ahead of me, and one man standing there waiting to pay. After waiting awhile, I decided to start timing how long it took anyone to acknowledge us, and decided when my stop watch hit 7 minutes, we'd leave (a little anal, right?). The man trying to pay finally asked somebody who he should pay. The sushi chef told him to hang on and someone would be with him shortly. And the first party in line finally asked if they could just seat themselves and the sushi chef said yes. It was a couple with a small child whom she was holding and she was also pregnant. I asked the next party if they had been greeted, and they said they had not either. Clock struck 7 minutes so we went to the restaurant next door. So this review is not based on the food just the greeting process. But it looked like a nice place. It would have been nice if at least the sushi chefs had at least acknowledged the parties as they walked in.

    (3)

  • Laura M.

    Blegh, never going here again! Bland sushi, rude waitress. First of all, the actual sushi was kind of on the bland and boring side. They used way too much rice, and all the rolls just kind of tasted the same... I by all means do not consider myself a sushi connoisseur, but I've had much better several other places. These just reminded me of the sushi you see near deli sections in many grocery stores these days. It was also brought out on these huge cafeteria-style trays, even if you just ordered one or two rolls, which didn't really help set the mood for a good sushi restaurant. Second of all, our waitress was pretty darn rude! She decided (without discussing with us first) that we had ordered too many rolls at once for the 'all you can eat' option, and withheld two of our rolls (I think we ordered 6 at once... but we had a very active day and were starving!!!!). These two rolls that were withheld without our knowledge just happened to be the two that we were most excited to try. She didn't tell us until she was bringing some out that we got a little "pen happy" and that she took it upon herself to decide how many rolls we get and which ones we were allowed to have. She also brought us two of one kind that we ordered, even though we only ordered one (and it ended up being our least favorite too). Instead of apologizing, she told us that we needed to "next time write a one... instead of a one.. ya know?... you gotta write it more like a one." I don't know how a number one looks like a two, but she sure didn't have very good people skills for a food service job. To top it all off, the two rolls that she originally withheld from us were never brought out... we had to ask her several times, and enough time had passed to where we almost found someone else to give our payment to so that we could just get out of there before she finally sent the two rolls out with a different waitress. All in all, I would NEVER recommend this place to anybody!

    (1)

  • Hunter Z.

    Personal favorite. I went there in the summer of 2012. We stayed at South Lake Tahoe for four days and went to this restaurant twice. The food tasted excellent and the price is just about right. All-you-can-eat sushi is worth every penny.

    (5)

  • Xander C.

    The service is great, aside from getting charged for 2 hot teas instead of 1. The real issue is the sushi. If you don't mind grocery store quality sushi, then please disregard, but for those who appreciate delectable and creative specialty rolls BEWARE. The All-You-Can-Eat price of 27 is what high end sushi restaurants charge you. This price does not reflect the quality. Everything tastes of log cabin syrup. Half of the rolls include cream cheese which to me seems lazy. The muscles are great, in contrast the Buckley roll which is to die FROM. One of the many reviewers that praise this place recommend the orange roll. The green goop really takes away from whatever flavor there may have been. If you're starving like we were you may find a few rolls that seem alright. As you get full the flavor and large amount of sugar you taste really starts becoming noticeable. Could it be we're so far from the ocean that the fish loses its taste? I don't think so. Yuba City, a craphole of a town, has some pretty impressive sushi compared to this place. The person who designed the menu and or cooks it, is just a little lazy. Seriously most of the rolls had pancake syrup poured over them like it was some brilliant idea. The service again is very friendly. I'm just warning you that most reviewers either got different food, a different chef, or think ketchep and ramen is authentic italian spaghetti. So please don't waste money on dinner buffet. I hope to God, the poor people of south lake have a better place to get their sushi needs met.

    (2)

  • Michelle J.

    We ate here 4 moths ago and I am still thinking about it. No other sushi place has made me as happy since. We got the all you can eat deal which was a GREAT deal. The service was excellent and friendly even on a jam packed night. The beers were large and cold. Many choices for the all you can eat deal... pretty much the whole menu.

    (5)

  • Aaron C.

    Jonathan was our server and he was horrible, this guy has no customer service. Other than him, the food was great and the rest of the staff was awesome.

    (2)

  • Jess C.

    Exactly what you would expect for $25 and all you can eat, the fish quality is average and the rolls were very hit or miss. To maximize value, stick with the handrolls and nigiri as sashimi is not included in the AYCE price. I think the best fresh fish here was the salmon and the seared tuna. Sushi Pier is a great option if you're starving and looking for a casual place to sit down and have some drinks. Extra points for amazing service! Tip: Skip the wait and do AYCE at the bar, they don't take reservations.

    (3)

  • Dawn G.

    The food was excellent and we sat at the Sushi Bar with a party of 7. Our Sushi Chief was great with the kids and adults alike. The wait was about 45 mins but it was well worth it. Everything we ordered was beautifully presented and the taste was amazing. I would definitely go next time we are in South lake Tahoe.

    (5)

  • Ino-chi R.

    Recently up at Lake Tahoe... we stopped by this sushi spot based on YELP recommendations...the experience was awful...the food was awful...not only was their service extremely bad, but the food was very bad...I have been eating sushi a long time and their sushi was by far the worse that I have ever experienced... I ordered sashimi and was given several pieces that were the size of small chicken tenders...the sashimi had been frozen and was obviously thawed that morning...to make a long story short, the food and service was awful..not quite sure how it got good ratings...just a note for you folks...just because the staff is asian, does not make the place a good sushi location...

    (2)

  • Amanda A.

    We go to Sushi Pier whenever we are craving sushi. The chefs are great... especially Damon. Food is fresh, definitely not like those "low class" sushi places. And you can't beat the all you can eat specials. There is a discount for locals, might have to show your id to verify you live here. They will even make a special roll if you ask. Or you can just tell them what type of fish you like and let them come up with something.

    (5)

  • D B.

    Was in the mood for sushi, saw this place was close to our hotel, and it had 4 stars!! Well...the spicy tuna rolls were fishy, miso soup was bland, and the chicken teriyaki didn't taste like chicken!!! However, received no hassle when I told my waiter I wasn't happy with my food. He did offer to bring me something else. Ya, no thanks!!! The 2 stars are for the nice waiter, not for the dealing with an upset stomach all day.

    (2)

  • Mrs. B.

    Everything was great! The service was wonderful, the price is reasonable and the sushi was great! My only suggestion would be for them to 'add a little something' to the rolls - drizzled with sauce, fish eggs on top or more sesame seeds. Aside from that, it was wonderful. I will definitely come here again!

    (5)

  • debi s.

    Ah-may-zing! Damon, our sushi chef, rocked the rolls. It was a Saturday night, got there about 6:30 & the place was packed with three groups ahead of us waiting to be seated. Our 30 minute wait was only 10-15, when 2 seats at the bar opened up. That placed us smack dab in front of Damon, who had a Rainbow roll waiting as soon as we sat down. We opted for the AYCE ($25pp) and proceeded to order. Boom! Godzilla & Mr. Pink on the plate. Followed by a Tahoe & a Dragon. When I asked about the quail eggs, he prepared us some shooters and joined in. It wasn't bad! There was no room for dessert...maybe next time. Oh, yeah, there will be a next time!

    (5)

  • Lupita A.

    Great overall sushi experience! The food is delicious and very good prices. Try the moon dogs ( their version of cream cheese wonton but better than you have tried before). Also you can't go wrong with doing their all you can eat sushi dinner any time of day (they have all you can eat lunch rolls but the dinner selection is better an well worth the upgrade). We will be coming here next time we are back in Tahoe. :)

    (4)

  • Kai Z.

    My girlfriend and I dined here last night and I must say the food and service was wonderful. John was our waiter and he couldn't have been better. Very friendly super helpful and made our experience overall that much better. I'm from Hawaii and get the luxury of having fresh fish on a daily basis and was hesitant at first to go to this little spot but I'm glad we decided on it! Everything we ordered was soooo good. I'm also not much for sushi drenched in sauces and this little place does a great job of staying away from that. A few of my favorites San Francisco roll, mountain hand roll, Joey ramone. Overall great time great atmosphere and super awesome service. Thanks again John for everything and much aloha and Mahalos from hawaii!! Kai and Taylor

    (5)

  • Bridget L.

    Great, cute place. Super friendly staff. Bartender, Chris was a gem. Very relaxed and fast service. Would go back again!

    (4)

  • Kelley B.

    Stop the car! The best sushi in South Lake Tahoe! We tried 2 others, Hight priced, Blah blah and found this place. Omg! Tight rolls ,very fresh, and excellent sevice. My husband doesn't eat sushi but the teriyaki beef was super yummy! Try it all since it's all you can eat for $20 for lunch. Totally worth it, sorry we stopped here on the last day of our trip.

    (5)

  • Arty T.

    Alright so I'm visiting South Lake Tahoe and I'm a real big Sushi addict. I looked on yelp about the sushi places nearby and this place had 4 stars. I also saw that it had All You Can Eat sushi and man oh man I was excited. I went with my mother and girlfriend at around 6 o'clock pm for dinner on a Saturday. Right when I opened the door the place was packed. There was a line near the door and I was greeted by a waitress. I told her we had a party of 3 and she said It would take 45 mins. We decided to stay and wait but ended up waiting 15 mins and we sat at the sushi bar. The chefs were nice and friendly even tho it was a packed house and they quickly explained the all you can eat menu. For 25.95 you get unlimited Appetizers, sushi rolls, and desserts. Altogether we had ordered about 12 different types of rolls and a few appetizers. Thinking each roll cost about 10$ a piece it was well worth the 26$ a person. The chefs worked fast to make your rolls right infront of you and have your rolls ready in less then 5 mins. We ended up spending an hour and fifteen minutes and we were full. EVERYONE I REALLY REALLY SUGGEST YOU ALL EAT HERE. THE SUSHI WAS FANTASTIC AND FRESH. AND AT A REASONABLE PRICE!!!!!!

    (5)

  • Lucy C.

    The best Sushi in town!!! The value, creativity, and freshness were outstanding! I was also impressed by the amazing staff. Super friendly and the atmosphere was phenomenal. Make sure you try the Mickey.

    (5)

  • James K.

    The nigiri (yellowtail and maguro) are very good, 4 stars. The handrolls are pretty good, 3.5 stars. The long roll are so-so, 3 stars, but we only tried two rolls and they looked identical, maybe we can try something else next time if there is a next time. The service was very slow and absentminded. They did give me local price to compensate though.

    (3)

  • Lisa W.

    Sushi Feast! That's what it was....a sushi feast! On a packed Saturday night near state-line between Cal and Nevada, we went to Sushi Pier in Tahoe with a party of six. The small intimate inside was packed so we elected to sit outside. The sun was an issue at the beginning but we ended up enjoying our seating selection. You typically don't think of high quality sushi when you see "all you can eat" as a selection. After a discussion at the table, we all decided to go for it - "all you can eat". There were four adults and two teenagers (both eat like middle linebackers, and did I mention they are girls?). We started with every appetizer offered with the all you can eat selections. They came right away and were all very good. I specifically liked the Kim's Fritters. We continued our ordering with long rolls. I think we ordered ten different long rolls the first round and some of our favorites were Ava Roll, Spider Roll, KingKong and Mountain Roll. The next round, the server recommended a few other types which we all liked and we added a few typical sushi items such as yellow tail, tuna and California rolls. At this point, we were slowing down. Happy that the sushi was fresh, tasty and pretty fast in coming. Although we did not think we would order dessert, the waiter said he thought we would like the selection and it came with the all you can eat meal. He said he would bring out a couple of each type. All I can say is, order the "Happy Endings". You will not be disappointed. The other ones were just so-so. Overall, a very good sushi and dining experience. We will definitely be going back when we're in Tahoe and recommend you try it if you find yourself near state line.

    (4)

  • Crystal W.

    The employees here are incredibly nice and service is very attentive, but almost everything my boyfriend and I had in the AYCE lunch menu was just....meh. I do like that the sushi is made to-order in front of you if you sit at the bar, but pretty much all of the sushi we ordered was very, very dry and sauce-less. Normally, I wouldn't mind less/no sauce, but the fish and other ingredients in the rolls weren't fresh or flavorful enough to compensate for the disproportionately HUGE amount of bland and dry rice. A lot of the rolls in the menu were just repetitions of each other with one ingredient substituted with another, so there weren't really any memorable combinations. The only items I thought were decent were the hand rolls and the tobiko with quail egg, both of which were also very full of rice, but at least the very tasty and crisp seaweed wraps were enough to balance out the rice. I've experienced much, much better sushi, although I must say that their service was efficient (cleared our plates almost immediately after we finished), friendly (sushi-maker made sure to keep up conversation non-awkwardly), and attentive (multiple employees were present to take or order whenever, refill our waters, and made sure to ask if we needed anything). Overall, I would give this place 2.5 stars, because nearly all the food was "meh", but the service was great. Still probably won't come back here to spend another $17 per person though, lol.

    (3)

  • Jamie M.

    We visited Sushi Pier again on our group's yearly pilgrimage to SLT and were even more impressed this time around. The vibe manages to be both friendly and upscale at the same time, with great music and competent servers. Our server made sure to point out local events and ways to drink on the cheap. I had the udon with tempura, which was so well-balanced (with homemade dashi), I felt like I wanted to take a bath in it. Our table also had a variety of rolls, which were innovative and delicious. Near the end of our meal, we were pleased to make the acquaintance of Chris, the owner's brother, who stopped by to make sure we were having a good time. Our group travels to SLT every year, and we've vowed to make Sushi Pier part of the tradition!

    (5)

  • James V.

    Ordered Arizona roll and Jason roll. Also got udon. Rice was hard and needed more vinegar. Fish tasted fresh, but the sushi roll was below average because of the rice. I don't recommend the all you can eat special. Udon noodles and broth were good. Service was good and waiter was nice enough.

    (2)

  • Neal G.

    Had lunch here on Saturday. Place was packed at Noon, and they had just opened. Wow, found out why in short order. Superb sushi, had 5 different rolls, all were superb. Great presentation, sushi was fresh, perfectly seasoned. it doesn't get any better than this. Then finished off lunch with a deep fried banana, whipped cream, strawberries and chocolate sauce, holy mackanolee !!!

    (5)

  • Michele A.

    Best. Sushi. Ever. All you can eat sushi is reasonably priced for all the stuff you get. If you're a local, you get a discounted price, which is nice. We go almost every week and sit in Damon's section at the sushi bar. Don't forget to ask the chef's for their "special rolls" Damon has several and they're all unique and delicious. Very meaty nigiri and rolls. Service is best when you sit at the sushi bar.

    (5)

  • Chase C.

    Love this place, sushi chefs are. Super friendly, food is always good. I won't sit at the tables tho, because the wait staff can be a little less than attentive. All you can eat is key! Always gotta finish off the meal with the happy ending (tempura fried banana covered in strawberry sauce topped with whipped cream and chocolate sauce.

    (5)

  • Antonio H.

    Awesome!!!!!!!!..... But what else would u expect from this place but greatness!!!!!!!

    (5)

  • adam s.

    My wife and I visit South Tahoe often. We love sushi, but found the area's options to be lackluster in quality and service, or to be overpriced even by tourism standards. A friend of ours recommended we try Sushi Piers's made to order/all you can eat option. It was fantastic. It is a casual, mostly-locals crowd. We found them to have excellent service. We also found that the all you can eat option provides very high quality sushi (comparable to Mikuni in Sacramento) at an incredibly reasonable price. We've been back many times and will continue to recommend it to friends.

    (5)

  • Esther Y.

    OVERVIEW: I didn't expect much from Tahoe sushi...and maybe since my expectations were set so low, and the price was right, I walked away with a great impression of this place! I came with a party of 18 on a busy Saturday night, and we ended up waiting 1.5 hours. We were getting pretty mad, so when 4 spots opened up at the bar, I demanded that 4 of us sit there (we didn't care to keep the group together anyways, we just wanted to eat!!). I read on Yelp/Foursquare that sitting at the bar was the best idea anyways for good/fast service. SO YES. SIT AT THE BAR. PRICE: About $30 including tax and tip (this is overpaying the tip but I'll explain later why it was worth it) for AYCE sushi. I was ecstatic to find that the sushi was made-to-order and included nigiri as well as hand rolls, and one dessert! :D Here's all the nigiri we ordered. We focused on nigiri because honestly, I'm quite tired of long rolls and they're too saucy/rice-y. Real Japanese sushi is nigiri anyways...see Jiro Dreams of Sushi. ;) NIGIRI: Mackerel Mussel Salmon Striped bass Tuna Seared tuna Scallop Cooked scallop Yellowtail Mickey - seared tuna with avo and crab, unagi sauce and sritacha Donald - salmon avo and crab, unagi sauce and sriracha Upside down shrimp I'd get any of them again without a doubt except for yellowtail and the regular tuna and only because they were so plain and seemed slightly dried out. Everything else was absolutely delicious and did not taste fishy at all. The upside down shrimp and Mickey and Donald were REALLY good, and unique! We definitely got our money's worth based on nigiri alone. HAND ROLLS: Grilled crispy Salmon skin with octopus hand roll Special scallop hand roll Both of these were delicious even as we were approaching fullness. The grilled crispy salmon was absolutely amazing, and I'd highly recommend that to anyone. ROLLS: Mt Rose - by this point we were so stuffed and content with the quality of the nigiri and hand rolls that we ordered the only roll that looked appetizing at that point. It was pretty good, but the returns had greatly diminished by this point. However, I COULD eat another one of those GRILLED CRISPY SALMON SKIN HAND ROLLS!!! DESSERTS: Orange with plum wine - so beautifully and intricately made with a whole orange and strawberries! Way to use all parts in a creative work of art. And who would've thought drizzling plum wine on top would complement it so well! Coconut and strawberry pudding thing - pretty good for those who had it, but I'm not a fan of coconut. CUSTOMER SERVICE: To be honest, our party was getting quite angry and thinking of going to Naked Fish instead when it came to 9 PM and we had been waiting for 1.5 hours already (we made a reservation but only the day of, but I don't think reservations help anyways). The waitress was trying to keep our group together despite us saying we didn't care to be together, so she let lots of other people go in ahead of us. By the time we were finally seated when another huge group left, we got pretty fast service (probably b/c the restaurant was starting to empty near the closing time of 9:30, so they really only had to serve us). BAR SERVICE: The four of us who sat at the bar received EXCELLENT service from Francisco and the guy next to him (didn't get his name). He was also really cool, bantering and joking with us. We really enjoyed the entire experience...when we first got seated I thought to myself that this place has a LONG way to go to impress us after the horrendous wait, and to my surprise, they actually made it! So much so that I can definitely recommend Sushi Pier to everyone and I plan to come back myself (not in a huge group of course...it's not a huge restaurant so just come in pairs if you want to sit at the bar, WHICH YOU DO). PARKING: Easy. Nice large parking lot just off Hwy 50.

    (4)

  • Amanda L.

    This has been my second experience at Sushi Pier. Here's my tip: SIT AT THE SUSHI BAR not at the tables!! The first was a year ago when I came to Tahoe with a few friends to spend New Year's and boy did I love this place with its fresh sushi and excellent customer service. We sat at the sushi bar and got to converse with our sushi chef all throughout our all-you-can-eat lunch. All the food came out at a steady pace. This time around I went with a larger party and they seated us in the corner of the restaurant where it seemed as though they forgot about our existence. It took over 30 minutes to get our first plates and they lost some of our order requests twice. I still enjoyed the quality of the food so no complaints there, just dont let them seat you in the corner. Sit at the bar where they are more attentive.

    (3)

  • Katie L.

    DON'T GO!!! don't even want to give a star for this restaurant. . Bad service. Bad food. Taste so bad. And the waitress who served us was a hell. I never seen this much bad restaurant in my life. DON'T GO! So rude service. They made mistakes and I ask them and the waitress was laughing at us. What the heck is this?

    (1)

  • Sasitorn O.

    After i had try this restaurant in Reno, i would say it was ok. Until i found this one while we were in South Lake Tahoe. We were looking for a snack but health so we ended up to this restaurant. I found out the price on the menu here a bit expensive than the one in Reno but the food was great. All the rolls came in the right a mouth portion, i mean it made me want to continue eating without killing me after 2 -3 rolls. The sushi man was friendly too. I would recommended to everyone.

    (4)

  • Heather J.

    Great. Ate here two nights in our Tahoe vacation. Fun and friendly staff. We requested a strange roll that we get at home and they were happy to accommodate. Loved it!

    (5)

  • Jenn W.

    All-you-can eat sushi is a great deal here; everything is fresh and well portioned. Definitely exceeded expectations there. Too many people know how good of a deal is being offered and swamp the place; the wait seemed long. Three sushi chefs and three servers in the front-of-house is not enough for how busy it gets, but there isn't enough space for more staff.

    (4)

  • Christy Y.

    OK they tell me their sushi rice became too dried out so that was why my sushi rice was crunchy. I told them that I was trying to honor their family and EAT ALL MY rice but it was hard to do so with crunchy rice. They came back to our table, apologized and gave us $10.00 off of the bill. Thank you. I hope in the future they will correct this.

    (3)

  • Alex P.

    My husband and I went on a search for lunch and found sushi pier. Dameon the sushi chef was very kind and when he found out it was out honeymoon he even made us quail egg shooters on the house :) mussles were to die for. All the fish was fresh and delicious. Kinda slow on the drink service/refill but I would def go back!

    (4)

  • Jeanette N.

    I love love love Sushi Pier! I always come here when I'm in the area. The last time I came here was for my birthday in February. We had a group of 8 and since this place is always packed (and they don't take reservations) we had to wait a bit. It was only about 30 minutes which wasn't too bad. The staff are always nice and I like the chill atmosphere. The food is delicious. We always do the all you can eat since I always like to try different things. I don't think I've been disappointed with any of their rolls. The chefs can also customize rolls to your liking or they give recommendations based on your preferences. My only complaint is with the bartender. I'm not sure if he's running the place or not but he is sometimes rude but the other workers are very pleasant. He also drinks on the job so don't expect him to get your orders correct.

    (5)

  • X O.

    It was alright. The yellowtail was excellent. Miso soup was not so much. The rolls were mostly great. Curiously, some of the rolls came out cold - as in the rice. It was as if they were pre-made and refrigerated. Rice was not sticky but hard. Ummm, not so great. The servers were extremely busy but friendly. It was a week night and the place was packed and chaotic. $25 per person. No child rate.

    (3)

  • Dustin F.

    Love to go here. Quality of the sushi isn't the best, but if you know what to order then it is good. They have some awesome sushi chefs who know how to take good care of you. Plus Sapporo & Newcastle on draft with some sake always makes for a good time.

    (3)

  • Monica C.

    TOO MUCH FOOD and I loved it. I was visiting Tahoe for the weekend and we were tired of buffets...I was so surprisingly sick, but my experience there was pleasant. Our sushi guy was very nice and funny. Kinda cute too in his own way. It was an all you can eat. He was putting together different types of rolls for us to try which was awesome. I would go there again the next time I am in town. One more round of SAKE BOMB, I didn't have one, but everyone else was wasted around me. ;D

    (5)

  • Lia S.

    Sometimes when you walk into a sushi restaurant you feel like an uninvited guest at an exclusive club. I have never felt that way at Sushi Pier. The vibe is cool and the staff is extremely friendly. Damon has served us several times. He is fast, friendly, funny and he knows his stuff. He always suggest great rolls. The food is delish and the all you can eat is a great option. They get super bonus points for being the only sushi place open during the day.

    (5)

  • Casey B.

    When I first heard Sushi Pier was making an appearance in Tahoe I was stoked. It has been a while since they had an all you can eat place. The restaurant is kind of small (it used to be a burger king!!) so there is usually a wait so plan ahead. There is really only 1 area for a large group. The also give you a local's discount of $3 off the all you can eat price. It really is a deal. Have I had better sushi? Yes, but I would come back.

    (4)

  • Carolyn M.

    After reading reviews on Yelp, we decided to ignore the bad comments about the service, and hope the sushi makes up for any bad experiences people have had at the restaurant. The reviews on here are accurate, the service is pretty bad, but the food is awesome! My boyfriend and I entered the restaurant to a large group of people standing at the front door. We could not see a hostess stand, or anyone taking names. I mistakenly started following someone with a pencil thinking it was the host, however was tricked, and by the time I figured out who was the host, someone who entered the restaurant after me had fought their way to the host before us. After putting in our names, we were told the wait would be 45 minutes. We thought that was normal for a Saturday night, and headed for the bar to grab some beers while we waited. This took about 15 minutes because for some reason they only staffed one bar tender for a Saturday night, not a good call. Once we got our beers we headed outside to the patio where there were patio heaters. We joked that we should have just bought a 6 pack on the way to the restaurant, put our name in for a table, and grabbed the beer from our car while we waited outside since there were no staff members tending to the waiting people outside (we joked about this but actually were mad we didn't think about it before). Once our name was called (we ended up waiting about an hour) we were sat at the sushi bar and we were in heaven. The sushi really is amazing and totally worth the wait. The pricing is not bad at all either! If this restaurant had a better area for people to wait inside, a more visible host area, one extra bartender, and a cocktail server for the people waiting it would have made all the difference! I would totally go again, I would just bring my own beer to enjoy on the patio rather than waiting for the one bartender to acknowledge us....

    (4)

  • dre m.

    i went to dinner with a large group of 23. we made reservations and got seated right away except there was only space for 18. the place is small. it gets crowded and loud fast. i'm surprised the fire marshall hasn't knocked them for fire hazards yet. we all paid for all-you-can-eat sushi. the sushi tastes pretty good the first time around. after the second round of sushi it all started to taste the same -- deep fried with sauces all over it. makes you wonder if it's fresh or not! some of the things i tried included: quaill egg shooter muscles tuna/albacore nigiri tempura veggie hand roll crab handroll salmon skin hand roll aver roll gozilla roll rainbow roll fritters. we ordered vegetable tempura and literally only got two pieces of vegetables which was bell pepper and carrot. this is coming from someone whose eaten her fair share of fresh sushi and sashimi in honolulu and san francisco. the service was terrible. our server was also the bartender and manager. i don't know what happened to our orders, but they took FOREVER to come out. we were there for 3 hours just to get served 4 times at a sushi buffet. they obviously kept giving our orders away cuz our server kept coming by and apologizing. instead he kept giving us appetizers that we didn't even order. by the time they brought the right order out, it was too late because we were already getting ready to leave. plus, we were full from all the appetizers. while we were waiting for our food to come out, one of the managers literally yelled at us and said we were taking too long and we needed to hurry because there was a long wait. i can't believe how rude he was to just yell at us like that in front of the whole restaurant.

    (1)

  • lyds o.

    $25.95 - All You Can Eat included 4 appetizers, Miso soup & 2 salads, 3 desserts, all nigiris, all handrolls, and all specialty rolls. At this price, you would assumed sashimi? Or maybe just some better tasting food and some waaaaayyyyy better service...... Atmosphere in here is different from your typical sushi place. The music was so loud I was unable to chat with my boyfriend and literally had to scream across the table. There are drunk girls at the sushi bar that apparently the male waiter of the restaurant only tends to. He walked pass our table a couple of times, pretending like he does not see our empty glass and I literally said to him, "Hey can I order....." and he literally turns away. Did I mention he's wearing a tank top with his armpit hair hanging while serving food? Not cool man, not cool. On the other hand, the girl that was supposedly serving us was taking care of most the tables so she lacked us service. We didn't blame her much since the rest of her team was useless. In my opinion, the food came out a little slower than what I would expect in the Bay Area. On top of that, they forgot several things I ordered and did not promptly serve it to me. Instead, it came right before the dessert and we ordered twice. Not cool guys, not cool. However, the decor of the food does seem a little fancier just because of the tobiko or mint leaves or lemons they add. Just that little effort made the food seem prettier - but the taste was still meh. I ordered Unagi nigiri and the bones got stuck in my throat. Couldn't even drink or cough it away until 11PM at night! We ordered the Coconut and Strawberry Parfait and Deep Fried Banana as desserts (included) which personally I believe was the best part of the dinner. Total came out to be $65 with tip and tax for 2 people. Definitely would not be going back and sure can say.... $65 for 2 desserts, armpit boy, and unagi bones getting stuck in my throat? Not worth it. Boyfriend and I regret not trying another place. Actually, this place made us scared of trying any other sushi place in South Lake Tahoe. TRUE STORY! So in the end, we don't understand why this place has 4-stars. People should really start rating this place (besides the locals and staff members) and give this restaurant what it really deserves so it can stop deceiving poor tourists like us!

    (1)

  • Eugene P.

    Outstanding! My first experience was in 2011, returned this year (2012) and it was just as amazing. Better than any sushi bar on Oahu (Hawaii). Good quality food, outstanding service. It is a small but personal place, so call ahead and make reservation. Place starts packing them in around 7 pm.

    (5)

  • audra c.

    I have to say the service here was amazing, to everyone that says otherwise it blows my mind. Everyone that works there seems happy and always have a smile on there face. We went on a Weds night and it was surprisingly busy. We both have big appetites so naturally we went for the all you can eat special, oh man was it delicious. We sat up at the bar so we could watch our rolls being made ( the bar is always the way to go). Our sushi chef Rafi (hope that's right) was so helpful and really made us feel welcomed even though he was helping multiple people. After i make my rounds to all the other sushi places here in Tahoe i will for return here regularly.

    (5)

  • Jessica P.

    I went here one time after all the good things I heard from everyone, never again. My boyfriend and I waited forever to even get noticed, finally a waitress told us to sit anywhere we like, of course we go to the bar out of habit. MISTAKE! Every single person at the bar was crowed in like sardines. My boyfriend and I actually took turns eating because there wasn't enough room for us to move our arms at the same time. Plus the service sucked. We were there for about 2 hours, waiting for drinks, waiting for appetizers, waiting for our food. Waiting, waiting, waiting. I was falling asleep by the time our actual food came. I only got one glass of water my entire stay there. The chefs were not nice or friendly. It is extremely loud in there, and as I tried to order, the chef thought I mispronounced the item name wrong, and very rudely corrected me. Um, I'm sorry, I said it right, just because I'm white doesn't mean I can't pronounce things, oh and by the way it's super loud in here! I'm having to yell at you with you being a foot away from me. I never even got most of the items that I ordered. The chef kept giving them to the people around me.This place is so not worth it. Try Sato.

    (1)

  • Lyndsay B.

    Had a terrible experience recently. My husband and I have loved Sushi Pier until this recent visit. We took his sister and brother-in-law as a birthday gift. They live in Washington and we had been raving about how much we loved Sushi Pier. They must now think we are crazy. We placed our first order the the three of us eating all you can eat and his sister placed her order. It was crowded so it took some time, but nothing unusual. We got a small part (some nigiri which was good) of our order. After waiting another 30 minutes we asked if the rest of our order and his sister's meal were coming. The waitress said we had no more food coming and we'd have to order again (they'd lost our order!) So we reordered thinking our waitress would bump ours up to the front since we'd already waited so long. We were wrong. While we waited for food, we had to repeatedly ask our waitress for water which she never refilled. My brother-in-law ordered a beer. After about 10 minutes we see the bartender pour the beer and set if out for the waitress. By this time, we felt she had decided to completely ignore us. He finally went up and asked the bartender if he could take the beer to the table himself, but the bartended rudely told him to be patient. It was another 45 minutes before we got any more food and his sister was finally able to eat (almost two hours now since we arrived).By this time, three other tables of 6 who had been seated after us had all received tons of food, paid their bill, and departed. All three of us eating all you can eat were still hungry, but we were tired of sitting and decided to leave. We tried to get our waitresses attention to get our bill, but were never able to. Finally, another waitress brought it to us and we left hungry. Nobody ever apologized to us for the mistakes, lost orders, or terrible service. We will never bring Tahoe visitors to Sushi Pier again!

    (2)

  • David C.

    Great service! We had a party of 16 during Monday night football and John hooked us up. Had a great time, will be back on our next trip.

    (5)

  • Jason J.

    It started like this I never ate sushi and never wanted to, but it was my wife's birthday and she loves the stuff. I wasn't looking forward to it at all we got 4 kids and i had no idea if they even had a kids menu. When we got there the people were very accommodating, we were given a booth that was perfect for the family. i wasn't really planing on eating, and I explained that to the chef Damon, he said i shouldn't worry he will take care of us, so my wife and i and our oldest boy got that all you can eat deal, and some kids menu stuff for the other ones. I was pretty unsure cause i had no idea what to order, but as promised Damon did us right. I still have no clue what I ate even thou he explained each dish to me. I do know that my whole view on sushi has changed. he started me off with some stuff that tasted familiar, ya know deep fried, but by the end of my sushi experience he had me on that raw fish. This place is fantastic we finished our meal with a happy ending (desert). The experience was unbelievable, with seamless transitions from dish to dish, and I do look at it as more of a experience rather than just another meal. I cant wait to go back. Also I must again thank Damon, and so does my wife, he made her birthday special not just for her but for the whole family. THANKS DAMON.

    (5)

  • Kaitlin R.

    All you can eat sushi is great! Appetizers are all good and the happy ending dessert. Sushi is pretty good, sometimes it's fresher than other times.

    (3)

  • sarah d.

    If there was a 6 star option, I would give it too them - What a great little sushi place!! My husband and I had the All-you-can-eat dinner option. well worth it! we ate so much sushi, that i actually couldn't button up my jacket afterwards lol. really delicious Sushi, I would recommend the Caterpillar Hand Roll and the Stuffed Calamari Starter.. I loved pretty much everything I ate, but those were the best. The staff were really friendly, and made sure we had everything we needed. Just as an added bonus to the already AMAZING meal, we also got a free dessert and buy one get one free Sake!! Will definitely be going back! I highly recommend this place to all Sushi lovers!!

    (5)

  • MIke L.

    Thanksgiving Weekend Stumbled into this place because I saw the sign on the side of the road. With no expectations, I went in. All you can eat sushi was like $18.95 (lunch), I did not do the buffet (they give you a menu and you order all the sushi you want), I ordered a la carte instead. But the table next to me did, and it look very good, I will definitely try the buffet next time. for $18.95, I think it is really worth it, maybe even better than the buffets in the Casinos. Come toy thing of it, I think it looks better than some of the all you can eat sushi places in the Bay area! My udon noodle was good. Wife ordered a bento dish, a little price, but good enough. Place is pack, service is slow I am a fan , will go back for the buffet

    (4)

  • John H.

    First let me start with the first impression of this place! The entry way does not promote professionalism in anyway shape or form! I don't want to go to a sushi bar with gangster hip hop inappropriate music playing. I also don't need to be informed that the chef preparing our meal has been doing his job for 3 years! Like I am supposed to be more trust worthy towards his skills. Also he kept calling me BRO like we were buddies! I work in a very respectful atmosphere and a very dangerous atmosphere, I would never refer to anyone as BRO, not even California's finest Felon. Onto the food, the chef kept making fun of my favorite plate which I get at MIKUNI's all the time, if you don't know of this place go because it's an actual restaurant! Who has not heard of Pepper Fin Tuna? What a bunch of woodsy amateurs... The cuts were wrong and the food was just blahhhh... The only way I would ever step foot in this place is if for some reason I ended up being the main dead guy star in weekend at Bernie's 2, and was forced back. The upside is my family is not throwing up at the moment so at least something is right!

    (2)

  • Amy M.

    Okay, so I went to Sushi Pier for the first time this evening. I have heard great things from fellow colleagues, so I figured for $21.95 for locals, why not? I am sad to say that my experience was not impressive. The appetizers, salad, and soup were alright, but as far as the sushi goes, totally underwhelming with flavor, presentation, and the service was pretty much nonexistent. Everything that had spicy crab was so saturated with mayo that you could not even notice the spice. The rice was drenched with water (super mushy, gummy, just nasty). The presentation was cafeteria style - what happened to the flare that comes with the presentation of sushi. Plus, we even had to send back a roll because they forgot cut it - really? The sushi chefs had on backwards hats, all while they played rap? The staff was not knowledgeable about what they were serving, not even the manager who delivered our food. We asked her which was which when it came to rolls, she had no idea! Are you kidding me - train your staff, but more especially, at least your manager should know what is what! If I can make any recommendations - close down, rethink your recipes, train your staff, but more importantly have higher standards!

    (1)

  • Mark W.

    My new favorite sushi place in South Lake Tahoe! All you can eat at lunch and dinner, better sushi than Sato all you can eat

    (4)

  • Rick F.

    All-you-can eat sushi. All of the fish is very fresh and the rolls that we ordered were very tasty. The place was packed on a Tuesday night. The staff seemed very friendly to me. If I lived in the area, this would be my goto sushi place.

    (5)

  • Patricia H.

    Really fresh fish, friendly staff. Good quality all you can eat @ a fair price.

    (4)

  • Kari B.

    One of the best Sushi places I have been to in a long time. Delicious creative rolls with beyond excellent service. I was so pleased with the service I cant even find words to describe. So attentive and on top of everyone that walked through the door. The place was pretty busy for a Wednesday night in Tahoe, and I must say that any and all groups that walked through the door were greeted and seated within 10 seconds. I was very pleased going with my husband. He has never been a huge sushi fan, I personally think he was terrified of Sashimi, but the guy behind the sushi bar really made him feel comfortable about trying it for the first time and made him a very unique and delicious Nigiri plate which he fell in love with. It was all down the sushi hill from there. He really helped him to open his mind to try new sushi rolls that had raw fish incorporated with it. The place was so good from the service down to the food that we left a 10 dollar tip. I highly recommend anyone that is in the area and looking for good quality sushi to take the drive past Lakeside Inn and Casino and try the sushi pier.

    (5)

  • Clare G.

    We went here for a girls' night out. I don't think we had high expectations, but wherever my hopes were, they certainly weren't met. First, we waited a half hour for a table, though there were seats open. Next, they got my friend's salad wrong - twice. When she reordered the salad, they insisted they didn't have that one on the menu. The scallop special tasted funky and the salmon rolls were bland. Our table has worked as servers for over ten years, so we generally have ample patience and tip well. It was obvious most of the Sushi Pier staff treats this as a summer gig, has received absolutely zero training in customer service, and dress code and professionalism are foreign terms. My friends were the only Asians in the whole place. Nowhere near an authentic sushi house. That aside, we'd still hoped for a pleasant dining experience.

    (2)

  • Casey R.

    Sushi Pier never disappoints! Great all you can eat sushi bar! They have amazing rolls and excellent fish quality (Mountain, How We Roll, 007 and Ava are some of my favorites). The service is great, all the sushi chefs and waitresses are excellent! Especially Ashley, she is always very attentive and does a wonderful job! Go to Sushi Pier, you wont be disappointed!

    (5)

  • Raza M.

    It's aight. Will satisfy a sushi craving but it's nothing special.

    (2)

  • D M.

    I FELT AT HOME!!!!, I was on my 1 year anniversary with my beautiful girlfriend and I got what I wanted for my last day in tahoe. We were the first customers on a Sunday Morning and we felt at home the moment we walked in. We came in for the all you can eat lunch buffet and it turned out to be the best sushi experience i had. I didn't get the name of the gentleman who serves the front of the sushi bar but he was a sacramento native just like me and he was a great host. All the appetizers were on point and everything he prepared for us was great. The pearl saki started off our day and it's a place that i will never forget. All the employees Seemed so happy to be at work and they all acted like a big family. The Service was a 10 and The food is a 10. I'm coming back up to tahoe july 4th and this time i'll take our server up on the CABO WABO!!!! See U next time BRO BRO!!!! THANKS FOR THE SAKI AND THE APPETIZERS!!! YOU MADE MY GIRL SMILE!!!!! I'll be seeing you soon !

    (5)

  • Bunny B.

    The Christerra duo trekked back to Tahoe bc the skiing was just too good. We both were kind of done with the typical fare in Tahoe... you know, burgers, casino food, greasy restaurants. We've passed by Sushi Pier so many times and finally decided to go in. Now, please note, being from San Francisco, this is a big statement, it seriously was some of the best sushi we've ever had! It's OUR kind of sushi. If you're looking for the classic sushi from days of yore, this isn't it. This is full of insane long rolls piled high with fresh tuna, crab, and crystal shrimp, topped with yummy sauces, some deep fried, some tempura... yummmmm! So if you like THAT kind of sushi, THIS is your place! I mean we wanted to order everything. The service is fun as we like to sit at the sushi bar (in actuality you will take whatever seat they give you since its so packed normally) and the sushi guy is super chatty and knows his stuff. The fish is really fresh and I can't imagine not enjoying an evening here (once you get over standing in a huddle by the front door for a half hour) Ok, so here's our faves: Mr. Pink (it's DELICIOUS!) super roll topped with ahi tuna and sweet crab 007 Deep fried and piled HIGH on top of eachother making a wall (it's really big so have an appetite) Komodo Roll (the Komodo is with unagi on top and then there's the Dragon roll, with tuna on top, we couldn't decide, so our guy made us a Komodo Dragon roll!) filled with tempura veggies! sooooo good! Price wise, very affordable and they have this all you can eat sushi for $25, some hungry! Oh and we didn't try the "happy ending" but it looked good!

    (4)

  • Joy A.

    well it's a bout time! we headed to tahoe for the labor day weekend and was already prepared to drive to reno to go sushi pier - i nearly fell out of my seat when i found out that they opened SP at tahoe a few months ago! the hubby and i are huge fans and it didn't disappoint. it's located past the casino's (towards nevada) on the right side. the prices are a few $$$ higher than reno's but it's still worth the price. sat at the bar with ronston and he was really great and inventive. the place was not very crowded for lunch, so service was quick and attentive. the sushi pieces were fresh and were cut generously. i have a definite soft spot for the reno location (corbin rocks!) but at least if we are at tahoe, we don't have to do the extra hour drive anymore....

    (5)

  • Kristin V.

    Um....wish I could have tried their sushi, or maybe I'm glad I didn't. We came about 8 pm and were directed to a table by the host or manager 'you guys can sit over there' and then proceeded to sit at our table for over 10 minutes without ANY acknowledgement. It looked to be on the tail end of a rush but this is unacceptable-no hello, I'll be right with you, I'm sorry, not even a glance or smile! 2 waitresses walked right by us 3 or 4 times EACH. Being in the service industry I am pretty forgiving but I can honestly say this is the first time I've walked out of a restaurant. Luckily, though, We went down the street and got the most delicious sushi and excellent service at naked fish!

    (1)

  • Karen L.

    I really like this place. It's 25 bucks for dinner all you could eat. They aren't cheap on the fish too. Usually, I expect california rolls as the base, but no, this place gives tons of special rolls. I love the donald nigiri. i'd order them everyday if this restaurant was across the street! I'd come back here next time I'm in the area. be sure to order the happy ending :p.

    (4)

  • brent h.

    bomb-diggity. the fish was plentiful at the Sushi Pier! we rolled in with a party of 6 on a saturday night thinking we'd be waiting. they first told us it'd be a 45 minute wait with one party of 8 ahead of us. since that party of 8 only had 6 of their folks there, they bumped them and let us in. it is NOT buffet style but when you order all you can eat you basically fill out a paper order form. our first round had about 25 orders on it ranging from appetizers, rolls, hand rolls, desserts, etc. We got our food relatively promptly (must consider the number of tables x the number of orders) and we were on our way. they really do skimp on the rice which is great! Our waitress was very attentive and very helpful. they did miss some of our orders (i guess we put too many in) but still left happy and satisfied - especially after the happy ending for dessert.

    (4)

  • Courtney B.

    The all you can eat was a deal. Great service and the staff was fun and friendly! Not the best sushi I've had, but you definitely got your moneys worth. The overall experience was excellent! The handrolls were huge, and the reservoir dog rolls were good. Not sure who the Terrentino fan was! Sit at the sushi bar.

    (4)

  • Austin G.

    By far my favorite place to eat sushi. I am so glad that I don't have to drive to Reno anymore to enjoy the Pier. Love the new Reservoir Dog rolls. Can't quite remember the name, but the one with bacon is amazing!! It is packed most of the time, but if you are willing to wait then it is totally worth it. The chefs are always very friendly and will accommodate you in any way they can.

    (4)

  • Tamara L.

    Best sushi in Tahoe! Located conveniently near Stateline, on the NV side, this place is our only go-to for sushi in Tahoe if you are craving fresh, delicious sushi with a smile. Jana is the owner and is the sweetest thing! We love her! She knows how to take care of her customers! Sit in front of Kernal at the sushi bar and let him take you on a whirlwind adventure of tastes and textures of his own creation! Put your trust in him and you will not be disappointed. Make sure to also order the Donald Duck nigiri if you enjoy salmon and crab. This will rock your world! We love this place and have been spoiled ever since we first set foot in the door!

    (5)

  • Jesper W.

    This was awful. Fish was what you can expect from a $25 sushi place, but the rice was sticky and overcooked. Nigiris where slightly better than the rolls since the latter contained a lot of rice. The rest of the menu was highly Americanized, all deep fried, and that is not a compliment. Service was non existent. Anybody who gives this place 5 stars have absolutely no idea of what sushi is supposed to taste like. Go and get educated!

    (1)

  • Mimi S.

    I have had sushi in many cities and have never enjoyed myself as much as I did at Sushi Pier Tahoe. The "all you can eat" menu was phenomenal. I was so impressed by the original choices, that I couldn't make up my mind on which to have. I wish I had a bigger appetite, since I didn't have room to try them all. The spicy mussels were to die for! I would go back again, and again and again if I lived there! The service was great, and drinks were strong!

    (5)

  • Walerz B.

    We were the first ones there at a little after noon on a Thursday. After we ordered, the place started filling up. We ordered four rolls and three hand rolls. The hand rolls were delicious and definitely worth the price as it has more meat than they would put in any of the rolls. Of the four rolls, I only enjoyed one of them. One roll had bay scallops on top that tasted bad and another roll the cream cheese was bad. The service was friendly, she even made macaroni and cheese for the kid that dined with us who didn't eat sushi but service was verrrrrrrry slow when it got busy. I counted two sushi chefs and about three other workers in the back but only one server. She had to take care of ordering, serving drinks and food, phone calls, to go orders; it was just too much for her to handle. I waited at least 15 minutes for my check, the table next to us was grumbling about how she didn't even look at them because they'd been waiting for her to come back to get something. They need to hire more folks.

    (2)

  • Sara R.

    I had a great experience there! My husband had never tried sushi and I am an addict- though I don't get to indulge often. We went in for lunch and it wasn't too busy. We sat at the counter and were waited on quickly. The chef was very patient with my husband who had no clue what to order and the all you can eat offered a lot to choose from. I even tried a few things I had never had before. I thought the rolls/nigiri were great although I have to admit I've never ate at a high end or traditional sushi place. The albacore melts in your mouth! I wish I had some right now! I didn't find the rice to be mushy at all though the rolls seemed a little heavy with rice. The price is cheaper than the place where I live for AYCE which was great but we barely ate our money's worth in the end. I think I'd go ala carte next time. It has a younger vibe which I liked. I would certainly go back and recommend to friends.

    (4)

  • Karen J.

    I went there for a double birthday lunch with my neighbor. Jeffrey greeted us at the door and told us to sit wherever we liked. We chose the sushi bar as we were doing the all you can eat lunch sushi. We started with some of the appetizers, moondog, potstickers, pizza...all were so good. Colonel, our sushi guy just kept bringing different sushi and appetizers that were delicious! The saki and hot plum wine made a nice accompaniment to lunch. I would not have tried the pizza, it was crab and avocado on a wonton, we both loved it. The staff is super friendly and we can't wait to go back. Excellent bang for the buck!

    (4)

  • Laura D.

    My husband and I have totally enjoyed the sushi here, we get there a little early to beat the rush.. Good sushi and great service! We will go back.

    (4)

  • J D.

    Delicious sushi!! Fresh, great rolls, lots of options! We got the all you can eat dinner and definitely got our money's worth. The staff was so nice....they were so busy and the wait was long, but they were working incredibly hard. The only reason for four stars is that some of our order got messed up, I believe due to how busy they were. I think with a little more polishing they could easily work out the snags. However, overall truly good food, fun environment, and friendly staff. Definitely recommend it!

    (4)

  • vivian c.

    The one star is for water refills fron the busser. Me and 6 other friends came here during a cabin trip and wanted sushi for dinner. I read about this place in one of the activitiy guides for reno so it was my idea to go. What a big F@#$ing mistake. 5 people came for all you can eat and me and my boyfriend came to have a roll each and miso soup. There was a wait which is fine. But then we met our server who already looked stressed out. We ordered and everyone who ordered all-you-can-eat got there rolls first (btw theres a note that says give extra time for cooked or fried items) which everyone got except for me and my boyfriend. We ordered 1 spicy tuna and 1 philidelphia roll and 2 MISO SOUPS!!! Everyone was done with there rolls and ours still didnt come and neither did the miso soup. Then the waitress started taking a second order. I felt so shitty at that point that i did not want anything! finally our rolls come and there about the size of nickels(not joking!) the waitress ten minutes later brings another order of our rolls and says the second is free. Im sorry but FIRST i wanted to eat a little now i have more than what i want. I know she probably just ordered one of the all you can eats to cover her ass. The second rolls finally came and we noticeed that 3 HOURS have passed by. WTF! We finally told our server we want the bill. AN HOUR later she asks if we want desserts. NO!!! we want to get the hell out of here PLEASE! She finally brings the bill and had the nerve to add 18% GRATUITY, really the service and food were horrible. TO TOP IT OFF THE MISO SOUP SHE FORGOT TO GIVE US SHE CROSSED OUT W/O EVEN ASKING IF WE STILL WANTED IT. I wanted to take off the grat but everyone wanted to leave....So instead i ask for the manager. The guy comes back and actually tells me his manager is in the bathroom. A GUY IN THE BATHROOM TAKING A LONG TIME THANKS FOR THE BURNING IMAGE IN MY BRAIN!!! I would rather go to long johns silvers for seafood than here. I am so disappointed. we left because we only had so much time for our vacation. Thank you sushi pier for making everyone hate me when we got back to cabin. Next time I rather lose $135.00 in the casino.

    (1)

  • Katie C.

    The best place ever. Amazing sushi and love the staff!!

    (5)

  • Diana T.

    Excellent value, pleasant staff and great atmosphere. If you are looking for an all-you-can-eat sushi restaurant, you will not be disappointed, with all of the excellent choices on the menu. Also, there are no restrictions on the menu at all, unlike another small spot down the street. The staff was very pleasant and the sushi was great for the price. If you have a large group, you may want to go early to get seating as this is a very popular spot right now so it's a packed house. A must go place, especially if you're hungry! Equally important, Sushi Pier was clean and kept up the cleanliness of their bathrooms- this is a MUST if you serve food- job well done Sushi Pier, I will definitely go back!

    (5)

  • Greg M.

    Great new location same great food. Staff was very friendly!

    (5)

  • rachel d.

    im from out of town and heard about this place from the locals. i was with a party of 12 and as soon as we walked in, we knew we couldn't all sit together. the place was packed and it took forever to find the host to seat us. once it was finally established that we would be broken up into groups of 4, we headed off to the bar...but there wasnt a bar tender! it took awhile to get our drinks but definitely worth it. i loved my acai berry cocktail. with all that said, once we sat down, everything went great. our server jimmy was awesome and so apologetic and the food amazing. i had a king kong, which was fantastic and my husband took advantage of the all you can eat deal. it seemed like everything he tried, he loved.

    (4)

  • Chester X.

    I upgraded the rating because this is THE BEST sushi buffet I know. I gave it 4 before because I could find better sushi in a non-buffet restaurant. For a sushi buffet, this is the best (both locations).

    (5)

  • tiffany d.

    I am giving sushi pier a 3 because I had a really good time the first time, I went there last Sunday and brought my mom for her birthday (she is a huge sushi fan and an even bigger critic in a good way) the staff was pretty attentive kind of knowledgeable( one girl was really cool but i didn't get her name) . They didn't have a liquor license so no sake. Kinda of a bummer. It was lunch time on a Sunday so it was pretty slow so the fact that the rolls weren't cut all the way through was a bit disappointing. I agree with Amy M. on presentation which was lacking. The rice did seem kinda dry but the fish tasted very fresh. Because of the friendliness of the staff I was willing to try it again. The boyfriend and I decided to try it again tonight. He really liked it. Plus the got there liquor license. Booze=Douche Bags. Granted I went on a Saturday but they really came out of the wood work tonight. Service was not fast or super attentive or very knowledgeable at all. Our drinks came our after our appetizer and only half were served. Boyfriend waited for his beer that sat at the bar. My beer was served without a glass. The server was really nice to her defense and she was busy, but 3 different people brought us our plates and only one of them was able to at least name the rolls that we ordered instead of asking if "this looked right" I had to ask if it was for table 4's order. I will most likely wait 6 months to return maybe longer. I want to like it because I live super close so i will see how I feel.

    (3)

  • Stan D.

    Excellent value and fairly decent sushi/rolls - what more can you ask for. Salmon nigiri and the salmon skin roll were great, just stay away from the striped bass sushi.

    (5)

  • angel l.

    The service is kind of slow but worth the wait! The sushi was really good.

    (4)

  • Danielle M.

    I came here because it was the closest place to Lake Village and the Thai place was closed. I am a sushi purist. I don't like rolls with mayo squirted all over it. When I saw the "all you can eat" sign I should have knew to walk straight out. I ordered the yellowtail albacore and salmon to go (only because my ride was waiting in the car.) The sushi chef put on some gloves and that should have been another red flag. A few minutes later I tried the yellowtail which was half decent. I wasn't expecting much. The albacore had no ponzu on it but a dot of siracha? I took a bite an had to spit it out because it was so bad. Why did I even try the salmon? It had a small slice of lemon on it. I took that off and tried to fish and it was so sinew-y I had to spit that out too. Do not come here if you like sushi. Maybe consider it if you want bad fish turned into crazy rolls covered in siracha and mayo.

    (1)

  • Cindy R.

    I am a sushi fanatic, eating sushi at least once a week. Sushi Pier has been the WORST sushi experience. I have tried Sushi Pier two previous times before this final one. First the customer service is ridiculous. You arrive, are told to sit where ever you like and sit at that spot for at least fifteen minutes until you get acknowledge by the sushi chef. It will take approximately another 10 to 15 minutes to receive your selection (wide range of selection, reason why I gave restaurant 3 opportunities). Now your drink will take some time to get refilled as well. Dessert roll has the most simple and unsatisfying; consisting of half a banana fried and topped with whipped crème and syrup (not strawberries like menu states). Finally the 3 times I ate at restaurant fish was not fresh and my tuna nigiri had the white tendon. Price is cheap when you are a local, even for dinner, but cheap is not always good for example Sushi Pier.

    (1)

  • Pikachu P.

    we visited south lake tahoe and were craving for sushi. this place got pretty good review from yelp so decided to go there. nice place but rather dark, the staff were friendly but i have to admit it, we were really disappointed. japanese sushi place, you gave us tea (a tea bag with the packaging) and hot water in thermos jug...r u serious ? once i saw that, i was not convinced to order the buffet, so we ordered several rolls. the rolls...omg..just like rolls that you can purchase at grocery store. first of, imitation crab..c'mon...and the rice is not even sushi rice and it's NOT FRESH at all...it's like pre-made ..i guess we're so used to the sushi place in the city...where everything is fresh and tea..it's a no..no..serving the tea with a tea bag and gave you a cup and hot water in thermos jug....we keep telling ourselves that it's not too bad...but i will be in denial...will we go back there if we visit lake tahoe...i would probably just get rolls from raleys..sorry...you need to do better...you need to improve your food quality!

    (2)

  • Shannon L.

    AYCE is $20 for lunch and WELL WORTH IT. Sure, there will be some items that smell questionable, like the raw scallops during my visit, but it's definitely better than average AYCE sushi. Our large group went 20 minutes before opening which isn't really necessary but I would at least get here within 10 minutes of opening. The restaurant filled up quick. If you're into quail eggs, you're in luck here. While other AYCE places limit the number of these you can have, Sushi Pier doesn't. We ordered a lot during each round but it does take a while for the food to come out. I'm sure this is part of their strategy to fill you up. Everything comes with rice so don't expect any sashimi.

    (4)

  • Gob N.

    Servers are nice and attentive. However I don't care for sushi that falls apart when you touch it. I understand this happens from time to time. But not two entire rolls. Got the all you can eat- got a couple drinks, spent $70 I don't think anyone should ever spend so much on a place that serves sushi that falls apart. Sushi is bland... Nothing exciting. Probably could of got better sushi at raley's.

    (1)

  • Chad O.

    Sushi Pier is one of our favorites in Reno so we figured we couldn't go wrong with the Stateline (Lake Tahoe) location. I wish I would have read some of the less favorable yelp reviews before entering this place. We ate lunch here yesterday and about 30 minutes later my wife and I were both feeling the effects of food poisoning. I'm sitting on the toilet with stomach cramps as I write this. Unfortunately it wasn't until we were halfway through our first orders of rolls when I ordered another roll and the waitress informed us they were out of the one I ordered. When I asked if they were out of one of the ingredients to make it she said no, they make them in the morning and they were out of that roll. If I wanted sushi made ahead of time I would have bought it at the gas station or Costco. :( Sushi Pier has lost my business forever.

    (1)

  • Nin J.

    Tasty bento box. Decent sushi. Will be back when in South Lake. Clean and nicely styled location. Plenty of parking in the shopping center lot.

    (4)

  • Mark N.

    The worse experience ever. For being a local in Tahoe I will not continue to support such rude unprofessional business nor will I continue to recommend anyone here. The hostess could not figure out her timing. I was told it would be roughly 45 mins to 1 hour. We waited 1 1/2 hours yet still no seating but they took in a larger party that came in after us right away. I confronted her about the time and her excuse was no I told you it would be 45 mins to an hour, then added "or longer" the "longer" part wasn't mentioned earlier so asking her again what's your estimated wait time ? Her response now was I cant say. So now she doesn't know the wait time but yet she knew earlier. Then have the nerve to ask want to wait longer ? So I asked her again what's your estimated wait time? Still I get I don't know ? Don't keep telling me it's 10-15 mins and not have me seated then go back and lie about you promising me you'll have me seated in 10-15 mins. After she couldn't respond she turned her back and walked away. I do understand that yes sometimes you there is a longer wait expectancy but that was beyond ridiculous. Never again will I be coming here. If I could give a negative star I would.

    (1)

  • Chelsea H.

    My business had a really bad to-go order from Sushi Pier (chicken teriyaki). The brown rice was covered in mold and there was a black mold blob in the center that appeared to be meat (fish, shrimp?). The box the chicken was in was ice cold as they appeared to just pull it from the refrigerator. We contacted the health department and the inspector got back to us and said they closed down Sushi Pier for two days. From his email: "...we found that instead of working on it and improving after three warnings now, it was worse. There was standing food and water (rice, mussels, etc) that had been under a prep table long enough to stink, which drew me to it. In addition to the general filth, there was waste water coming up between some broken tiles they were hiding with a rag, and the floor drain was clogged (instant close). The hot holding lamp out front they hold the shrimp on still had the greasy crumby foil on it from the night before. It was plugged in and ready-to-go!". I wanted to avoid the social media route and let the health department handle it, however, on a Tahoe's local group there were a few servers complaining about having to clean their dirty kitchen and saying the health department didn't close them down. This particular server also joked that Sushi Pier would have a clean kitchen for the next few weeks. That is unacceptable. This is not a place that cooks food, it is raw fish. People can get sick and I don't find that funny. My company has ordered from Sushi Pier over one hundred times since 2012 and I have personally eaten there at least 50. I would like to see the staff take their job seriously and up their health standards. I would also like a proper response from the owners Jason and Kimberly Thompson on what they will do to make the Tahoe location a place I would eat at again. Until then, we will take the health inspector's advice and eat at Sushi Harumi. Their standards are impeccable and their food is great.

    (1)

  • Bonnie S.

    All you can eat sushi! Sat at the bar so ordering was quick and easy. Even though it was super busy the chefs were efficient and always remembered out orders. So many rolls to choose from too! Must try the Mickey and the Donald cuz they are the best. Sushi tasted fresh and the price is decent too. The rice is a little bit on the sour side for me but not a deal breaker. Overall a good deal if you're craving sushi at Tahoe.

    (4)

  • Kenzie B.

    We love all you can eat & this place was great. Great sushi, great staff & they play great music. :)

    (5)

  • Matt E.

    Best sushi in Tahoe.. 'nuff said

    (5)

  • Liane S.

    Great spot, friendly servers , it's worth getting the all you can eat sushi !!!!! However , there can be a long wait since it's a small joint . The fish is very fresh and get the happy ending for dessert .

    (4)

  • Eileen L.

    AYCE sushi in Lake Tahoe just sounded like a really bad idea, and I still went along with it... and if you were like me and flabbergasted that this exists in Tahoe, well, here's proof. Eileen L.'s REFVIEW (the f is silent) for Sushi Pier Tahoe RELEVANT INFO * AYCE: $19.95 lunch / $25.95 dinner *Dinner rolls can be ordered all day, but will cost dinner AYCE price if ordered during lunchtime * During holidays, call in ahead to reserve seating -- actually, just always call ahead for reservations * Pardon my French, but the service staff, sans the Southeast Asian / Islander chef at the bar, are all white! EXPECTATIONS * Hours of toilet-hugging from food poisoning * Bland or eccentric flavors FOOD * Surprisingly, not bad and relatively fresh seafood * Hamachi Kama -- we took our server's recommendation, and tried it grilled and fried... BOMB! * Rolls were the standard menu as AYCE sushi joints go -- variations of California Rolls and Spicy Tuna rolls * The Mickey is so flipping good! * Hand Rolls are gimangous -- try the Hamachi * Do not order the Chicken Teriyaki on their normal menu -- should be renamed Chicken Jerky instead VALUE * Comparable to AYCE prices in SoCal... No complaints * Note that they do emphasize you finish every single piece or else they charge you for everything leftover -- didn't test whether this is a scare tactic or not... we just mindlessly obeyed IMPRESSION OVERALL * A better-than-expected sushi place in Tahoe with surprising redeeming qualities * Servers and the seated were very friendly and even charismatic, but snail-paced service * It took me 3 asks spanning over half an hour to get the miso soup -- that should have been the first thing that came to the table -.- ENVIRONMENT / AMBIANCE * Looks, sounds rowdy, and feels like a dive bar * We were the only Asians there WOW FACTOR * That an AYCE Sushi restaurant exists in Tahoe! Still mind-blown!

    (3)

  • Aja N.

    This place is really good!! I love the selection of rolls. The sushi chefs are always friendly too!! The service is so-so, but the food specials are great. All-you-can-eat is $19.99 for lunch special and $26.95 for dinner, so it's not too pricey.

    (4)

  • Sunny J.

    I love the sushi! Not bad for $20 for lunch. Mid town is really good. And the San Fran. Love the music and the atmosphere.

    (5)

  • Jamie B.

    Awesome all you can eat. The rolls were not too big and filled with rice, which meant we could eat more of the quality fish! I got 15 salmon Nigiris and a bunch of rolls. I wanted more Nigiri's but I was getting stuffed. Everything was super tasty. Also, it was all you can eat for the dessert menu as well, which made it a happy ending to my dinner. :)

    (5)

  • Mandy B.

    Amazing AMAZING service! Our server mathon knew so much about the menu! We ended up getting the 007 and Mr. Orange roll as well as Yellowtail Nigiri. Sushi was fresh and we loved the atmosphere. Best sushi restaurant in Tahoe !

    (5)

  • Mi P.

    I did find out that Damon had a bad night and appreciated him getting back to me so I would give them another chance.

    (3)

  • Dmitry K.

    Every once in a while a great sushi restaurant comes along and hits you in the face. This is one of them. Usually when a sushi place says 'all you can eat' it usually means an unlimited supply of basic California and Tuna Rolls. Not this place. For $24.95 per person for dinner you can really almost order all of the great items on the menu. From select Appetizer, Basic and Speciality Rolls to Dessert - all is fair game. We stuffed our faces with the food and craved for more. 'The all you can eat' deal might at first be off-putting, but it is well worth the price. Appetizers: The Stuffed Calamari was spicy, crunchy, and delicious. The gyozas were also a great choice. Dinner: Reno Hand Roll, 007, How we Roll, Mr. Orange By far, the clear winner was the "How we Roll" roll. A close second was the Mr. Orange. The sushi was fresh, spicy, unique and most importantly delicious. Service was great. The people here really hustle for your food. They're working hard, and deserve a great tip. The Happy Hour was amazing too. For $3 we got a buy one get one free tall saki. This is unheard of. For Dessert, we washed down our dinner with a Happy Ending, banana and strawberry amazingness. Overall, the staff are friendly, the food is outstanding and well worth the prices. I highly recommend this place for sushi in Tahoe!

    (5)

  • Feather B.

    WTF! This place needs to be shut down! Hello health dept! They are giving customers food positioning! NOT ACCEPTABLE!

    (1)

  • Moo Bin L.

    The sushi here is not fresh. I am warning you. I ordered about $30 of sushi and the rice and sushi were cold and dry. The pictures from other reviewers are accurate when they say it's not fresh. I wouldn't mind coming back if they spent more time and effort in serving quality sushi.

    (3)

  • Faye E.

    My husband and I were in town for the night and saw this place on our way to Zephyr Cove. First thought walking in, it has the "bar vibe" to it. You seat yourself. The have a sushi bar and regular tables. It was pretty empty in there so we assumed service would be pretty quick. Sadly, it took us a bit to get greeted. And longer to finally have our order taken. I decided to go with the all you can eat sushi dinner special(what can I say I love me some sushi lol) and the hubs got the chicken Teriyaki and a fried California roll. I started with pot stickers and miso. I honestly prefer non fried potstickers but they were still yummy. And for my sushi rolls I chose the rainbow, spicy tuna and joeys(I think it was called). All I can say is YUM! Some of the best sushi I have had! And the husband teriyaki was to die for!! Also, my last complaint, the fried roll came out AFTER we has both finished our other meals so we ended up just taking it back to our hotel. I'd recommend this place. But probably not during rush dinner hour or weekends.

    (5)

  • Daphne M.

    They are super packed even on a Tuesday night and it's clear why! Delicious, fresh tasting sushi, friendly staff, and very quick service! Tried the Mr. Orange - amazing, Mickey and Donald were decent, moondog stars were good, Mr. Pink was good but sweet, and the Titan Roll -was not expecting tempura salmon but it was still ok. Also had a variety of nigiri all fresh and the mussels on the half shell - yum!

    (5)

  • Niki S.

    the WORST sushi ever!!! even worse them supermarket sushi (not talking about those packed sushi in Marukai or Mitsuwa but Ranch 99 or HMart). We walked 1.2 mile to this place from our hotel and the restaurant was pretty empty when we got there. (before 6pm). We were seated and waited for a while until someone brought menu, and even more time for someone to explain their AYCE menu. $26.95 for dinner per person. in appertizer section only marked in red are available for AYCE and some part of menu is not included either. Not a very clear, easy understanding menu IMO). We ordered 2 hot tea. It came out a water kettle and 2 Kirkland tea bags. (2.25 each and somehow someone couldn't do the math round it up to $5 on the bill)... from here I already had some bad feeling about eating sushi in Lake Tahoe area. I normally like Kirkland products but not this one. It can barely taste the flavor of tea. Here are what we ordered: Miso soup: just like miso paste and water. eel nigri: probably the best item of the night. At least it tasted like those vacuum pack you can get from supermarket. Salmon skin and spicy tuna hand roll: ok. not easy to mess with this. Other nigri: Salmon, tuna, snapper, seared tuna, yellowtail, ALL DRY. Seared tuna was so dry that when you picked it up the fish just fell off the rice. The worst park was their sushi rice. It's cold (colder than it's supposed to be like those market packed sushi in the fridge by the end of the night). Crap. Veggie tempura, it came with 2 piece, one small piece is sweet potato and the other one is yellow pepper. I NEVER seen such sad looking tempura all my life! Crap. The batter they used was wrong too! I don't know how could you justify for the marked price $6.75 of Veggie tempura on the menu. Even though it's AYCE I still shocked to see such crappy veggie tempura. Our last order took quite long to come out. At the time the restaurant was super busy. The food totally looked like make in a rush or careless. So not appetizing look. Smitty roll was kind out of my imagination. (there are no pictures on the menu so hard to imagine how the fancy named roll suppose to look like )and flying fish roe nigri was so dry that probably make you choke). We ordered the eel nigri again so compare you can tell how careless they made it this time. Service somehow friendly but not very attentive. The sushi chef, not sure which one made our food but at least the one in our sight couldn't take his eyes off the football played on TV that night. There were people waited outside when we left but I had to say the wait probably just due to their inefficiency. The bill for two came out to be about $70 which is more expensive than most LA AYCE places. But Serving this kind quality of food. Shame on you Sushi Pier Tahoe.

    (1)

  • Julia E.

    My friend and I came here for lunch before going parasailing. We ordered a glass of beer and miso soup. When she came back she gave us waters and took our sushi order. She came back 10 minutes later with a foamy beer. A few minutes after that we got our sushi. What happened to our miso soup?? Not to mention our utensils. How can you give us sushi before giving us utensils? I mean we aren't in the stone age anymore. Not to mention the overpowering stench of her perfume. Was she high? The sushi was average but the service was horrific.

    (1)

  • Robert A.

    Went here on wensday 1pm. Had dinner menu, rolls were made haphazardly and servers seemed dayzed and confused. Really slow service considering room was half empty. We had to flag server down to get more ginger and wasabi. Spent two hours to get three rounds of rolls. This must be their way of limiting ayce. Won't be back for a long time, if ever

    (1)

  • Joshua W.

    Surprisingly good sushi for an all you can eat place. Stands up to plenty of the far more expensive sushi places back in San Francisco. At only $26 this place is a great bargain if you're really hungry, and in the mood for sushi.

    (4)

  • Matt F.

    Amazing sushi and staff. Our waiter Brandon was great. I had 4 rolls and oysters and everything was done right. The all you can eat is a great deal

    (5)

  • Russell R.

    THE place for a sushi binge. Excellent quality sushi with a diverse AYCE menu. Have never had a "meh" order. The moondog app is excellent, as is the miso. Hand and long roll lists are extensive with most of the regional standards. Never met an employee who's not cheerful and personable. Definitely my go-to for sushi in SLT.

    (5)

  • Gina D.

    We had to wait 40 minutes to get seating (for five) and it was worth it. The service can be a little clunky but our waiter was excellent and friendly. They play soul music and the atmosphere is just casual and happy. The sushi is off the hook. Order the Moon Dog you won't be dissapointed! I will be back!

    (4)

  • Stephanie H.

    I was really optimistic about this place and it didn't disappoint ! For a party of two, we sat at the bar in thr corner. Our sushi guy was really friendly and really catered to us. the sushi is really great and you're getting ur money's worth for the all-you-can-eat. You get a handful of appetizers, handrolls, and sushi rolls to choose from! I loved having all of these options and dessert to top it off. I recommend the mt rose sushi roll, stuffed calamari, and the joey ramone handroll. The fish was fresh and everything came out quick. I will definitely be back again!

    (4)

  • Emma Y.

    Food has always been good here. $19 AYCE lunch, you can't find anything else with better value in the bay area. That is why I had to eat here when I was in Lake Tahoe. But service sucks this time around. We waited over 30 minutes for our second order. Everybody was patient enough, just chatting and hanging out. The Asian chef came and checked on us, that was when we realized that they did not even make our food. The waiter was going around other tables to fill up water, but not on our table until we asked for it. Also the waiter never admitted that he messed up with our order. So we actually only ended up eating 1.5 round. They automatically charged us 15% service fee, which is a shame. I will be back next time to give them a second chance. But I will sit at the bar.

    (2)

  • K P.

    Met up with a local friend in Tahoe and she said this place is the bomb! So I was happy to join her for a AYCE sushi round! $19.99 for the price, locals are $16.99. Order as much rolls and nigiri as you want, you just have to finish the food or else they will charge you extra. Eel nigiri was very tasty, size was good. Upside-down Shrimp was so good. Could not stop eating it! Smitty Roll had crispy tuna skin with octopus, wow..by the end of the meal I needed to be rolled out,lol. The only negative was that they only had 1 waitress and 1 waiter for the whole restaurant. Waiting for the 2nd round of sushi took about 25mins.

    (4)

  • Philip W.

    Veni, iussit , et comedi- I came, I ordered, I devoured. I'm always skeptical of AYCE sushi buffets as fish quality and/or quantity is usually sacrificed for price. However, quality and quantity are preserved here all for the whopping cost of $20 ($25 for dinner). The way it works is that there is a menu where you select wha you want and how much of it you want, and hand it to the waiter. He'll grab those items and bring them back to you. I'm surprised we weren't kicked out because of the absurd amount we ate (well over $20 worth). My friends and I started off with a platter of 36 pieces of nigiri and another platter full of rolls. And that was just round one. We ended up going through three rounds of ordering. My favorite is the tuna nigiris but the Alaska Roll was pretty good too. By the end, my stomach was in so much pain that I had sworn off food for life. Come here with an empty stomach and watch as it gets filled to the brim with delicious sushi.

    (5)

  • Keon L.

    Worst sushi ever in my life. Chef does not know how to make the rice or cut raw fish (a single sushi has multiple pieces of fish). The rice was extremely dry and had no vinegar in it. The chefs were definitely unqualified. Also it seems they mixed beer with additional water. The most boring kirin beer I have tasted.

    (1)

  • Crosley G.

    This place is so good! I've been here several times, with large groups and small. Great tasting menu and very good service, everytime. They have an "All you can eat sushi" option which is a really good deal. Every time I'm in the South Shore I stop by.

    (5)

  • Ashlie B.

    Good sushi for its price. All you can eat was worth it! Their dessert that comes with all you can eat doesn't include ice cream so it was a bit disappointing.

    (4)

  • chris w.

    If i could rate this a ZERO, I WOULD. My GF and I had a terrible experience. She ordered shrimp tempura with veggie tempura. She got it, took one bit into the shirmp tempura and LITERALLY ATE SH#T. THEY DIDN'T CLEAN THE SHRIMP'S POOP VEIN!!!! SO NASTY! Worst part, took 30 mins of trying to get the waitress attention. That failed, so my gf told the sushi chef. He saw right away and it seemed like he's seen this happen many times before-- he didn't even try and say it was something else, he knew it was nasty. So they remedied the expensive shrimp with tempura bell peppers--- also nasty. We left with a tip for $0 and a special note. WE LITERALLY PAID TO EAT SH*T!!! We wanted to puke. Seriously the worst Sushi Restaurant in Tahoe! And in comparison, we ate at Samurai Sushi in South Lake Tahoe the day before and had the ABSOLUTE BEST EXPERIENCE! AJ THE HEAD SUSHI CHEF WAS A CLASS ACT FROM START TO FINISH! GO THERE! NOT SUSHI PIER!! (AKA SUSHI EAT SH*T)

    (1)

  • Morgan M.

    We have been regulars here for a long time and it's sad to say the ONLY reason we go is for the cheap price for all you can eat. The service is extremely poor and it seems that no one that works there can EVER handle being busy even though they always are. We always are hoping that the service will be better but it sadly never is. The sushi chefs are the only decent employees and sadly the are hardly any decent ones left.

    (2)

  • Paul D.

    This place rocks. Best sushi bar ever. Price is great and staff is friendly. I have a place in north shore and will drive to sushi pier for lunch. Nothing bad here just all good.

    (5)

  • Xavier Y.

    Went there with a group of 18. I called the day before and of coarse they don't have reservations. I was told to call 20 min before we arrived instead. I called 20 min before the day of (2:00 on a Thursday) and was told it was an hour wait. We killed about 20min before leaving just to arrive and be told it was again an hour wait. After an hour past we tried to work out a separate seating arrangement for all 18 of us to which the server and manager were reluctant. After 5min of debate they gave the green light and put a few tables together while the others were to sit at the bar. After another ten minutes we were finally sat. Took 5 min to get our waters then we were greeted by the waitress. She wanted to take our drink orders and we all agreed we were ready to order to which she replied "this is such a large group I need to just take drink orders for now". She disappeared and we decided we have had enough and left for base camp pizza. Now I love the sushi pier in Reno but this one was terrible. It stank, was dirty, small, dark, and of coarse the horrific service. I recommend naked sushi instead.

    (1)

  • Travis T.

    The last time I was there we had to wait 45 minutes to be seated when we already had a reservation from two weeks prior. Ok, you're busy, I get that but then "All you can eat" should mean all you can eat! Not bring those guys fried rolls, bad cuts of fish and filler because they're eating too much sashimi!

    (1)

  • Amar K.

    I really enjoyed our all-you-can-eat sushi dinner We sat at the sushi bar and ate ate ate I gave up trying to order dishes and just let the chef do his thing which was pretty awesome What I didn't like, Siracha on the nigiri ... I'm not supposed to eat spicy food so this is kind of a bummer, plus I think it's fair to say if you cover peoples food with hot sauce they will drink more water and get full quicker. I didn't try many of the tempura froufrou items. My boyfriend got some and I can't say that he was all that impressed. What was delicious, of course, the fish - sake, Saba, yellow fin mmm Hey I even had a quail shooter, you only live once! Literally had to roll me out of there We came around 730 for dinner, and there was already a four table Wait ahead of us, not sure if they take reservations, but the place does Fill up! We will certainly be back on our next trip to Southlake Tahoe!

    (4)

  • Mango T.

    How anyone can give this place 4 or 5 stars is beyond me. I thought the service was excellent but they kept pushing the AYCE despite us not being interested and the food quality was horrible. If you can take one advice from my review, it's this: DO NOT order the miso soup! I've had better miso soup made at home from those pre-packaged pastes as what they serve isn't miso soup. Miso soup here has a strange aftertaste and for anyone who knows what miso soup tastes like, you'll know what I'm talking about. It just tastes funny as whatever they mixed into the soup doesn't taste right. As for the rolls? I don't think I have high standards when it comes to rolls but what they make tastes like the rolls that you can buy at a grocery store. They don't seem all that fresh and what I was disappointed in the most was that the California rolls (or the base of many rolls) come with the big chunk of imitation crab meat -- meaning, they don't shred it and mix it in mayo like any other Japanese restaurant. If I wanted California roll with the entire chunk of imitation crab meat slapped right on it, I would have ordered them from the grocery store. I was just overall very disappointed with the food at this restaurant.

    (1)

  • Joni L.

    Sit at the bar! You won't regret it! The Kernel AKA Mr. Nameless... treated us with much love. As a matter of fact, the whole staff treated us with much love. We were told they have someone drive from Monterey every day, that way everything is fresh. Everything we ordered was the bomb! Including the Joey and the Caterpillar. Not sure about the other names of our dishes, we asked them to surprise us. We were not disappointed, and I know you won't be either.

    (5)

  • Brett A.

    Love sushi and their all you can eat is a good fit if you're a big eater. Stopped in a for a quick lunch and a beer and left full and satisfied. Nice ambience and the staff was on the younger side and very friendly. Give it a try, you won't be disappointed.

    (4)

  • Grace C.

    Amazingly creative sushi with a twist! We were very well taken care of by Chef Colonel (hope I spelt his name right) and Lily. Incredibly good service, superior quality food, very generous portions and superb cocktail concoctions! We would recommend this place to anyone visiting Lake Tahoe. In between breathtaking views, skiing sensations / summer sports, find yourself at space at Sushi Pier.

    (5)

  • Chaye U.

    They lost our order. There were a total of 9 of us getting the all-you-can-eat dinner plus 2 toddlers. We ordered quite a few appetizers (1 of each from the menu), 5 miso soup, rice, and about 10+ different sushi rolls. The appetizer came, they were good. Then 5-6 rolls. Then we wondered where the miso soup bowls were and the rest of the rolls. They gave us the soup and told us they're working on the rest of the order. More minutes later, wherein the first half of the order were almost gone, we asked again and we were told by our waiter "they're working on them" once more....yet, he never went to the back to check. So we waited some more... And this time, another guy approached us and apologized for the wait. Then he came back apologizing as he admitted they lost our order... To avoid more wait, we canceled and asked them to just charge us for what we ate. The guy apologized some more and charged us less as a comp to the wait and missing orders. That was nice; however, we wanted to taste the rolls they lost. It would've been zero stars for the actual waiter's poor customer service. He never checked in on us after the prelim order. Plus, he didn't set the table properly: missing 2 sets of chopsticks, missing one plate set and not enough napkins (we came with 2 toddlers and 2 kids). And when we asked for our order status twice, he responds without checking the actual status. Four stars for the other guy who was the one apologetic, the one who tried to fix the mishaps and the one who comped us with less bill/charges. Unfortunately, with zero stars on the other guy, I am only able to give two stars for the whole experience. Again, it was a very long wait!!!

    (2)

  • Juan Carlos M.

    We came in with a big group during the 4rth of July and they attended us really quick and took time to talk to us even though they were really busy. Really amazing sushi and drinks.

    (5)

  • Lee A.

    All you can eat sushi! Great service, food is amazing! Good selection, we asked for everything to be extra spicy and they hooked us up! Also made some custom rolls which were the best ones! Definitely recommend this place!

    (5)

  • Amber G.

    This place is a treasure! The wait staff, was very friendly and attentive. We sat at the bar and the sushi chefs were on their game! We never had to try and get anyone's attention, this was our first time here, but felt like old friends the way we were treated. We got there just in time, because when we left there was a line out the door. (4:45 on a Saturday). Thank you Sushi Pier!

    (5)

  • Ivan M.

    The service was excellent!!! Every single employee was willing to help out with whatever you needed may it be a drink refill or to order another roll. The AYCE was a great deal!! The spider roll was amazing. I don't have anything bad to say about this place. I also had a personal issue and the managers Chris and Brandon were more than willing to go above and beyond to make sure my experience was wonderful, which it was. I highly recommend this place. Great job guys, keep up the good work. I will definitely visit them again.

    (5)

  • Jacqueline H.

    This review was for New Years eve lunch time. My group had the all you can eat for lunch and nigiri. Needless to say they were busy and clearly understaffed. The rolls come out fast, service is very friendly, prices aren't bad but sushi sucks. No sauces or any extra flavor whatsoever. Plus we ordered dessert and never got it ...gave up thought BC as nice as service was it was not efficient. They check in every 5-10 then nothing for 30, just too infrequent. In total we were there for 2 hours, with a few beers to start the time was a little long for my group. If they had returned more frequently more beer would have made the 2 hours no big deal. They are getting two stars for having a lemon slice on salmon nigiri. Which I love. The quality of fish was good however, and perhaps it would be worth trying again when not busy. So if you like REAL sushi, go to Naked Fish, it's much better although a little more expensive they have GREAT elaborate tasty rolls.

    (2)

  • Garrett T.

    I did the all you can eat and was very disappointed. I didn't think anything was very fresh and it felt as if they just threw things together because it was all you can eat. I like the atmosphere and the waiters so I would come back but I would stay away from the all you can eat.

    (2)

  • Rena S.

    Took 40 minutes to get seated, which is understandable - we went on Saturday night. The waitress took the order and the sushi rolls came within 15 minutes or so, but our appetizers didn't come at all. The waitress forgot to inform us that they were out of stuffed calamari. My miso soup didn't come out until after I was done with my food. Then, we sat and waited for our check for a good 25 minutes. The bottom line is the service is terrible which is a shame because the food is a solid 4 stars.

    (2)

  • Mike P.

    Best sushi and atmosphere in all of Tahoe! Staff rocks and the all you can eat special is unbeatable! Mmmmmmm... Now I'm thinking of Sushi Pier

    (5)

  • Theresa A.

    South tahoe is totally lucky with this sushi restaurant! Great sushi for inexpensive all-u-can-eat price! U gotta try this out!

    (5)

  • Gary S.

    Excellent all u can eat sushi restaurant. The fish was so fresh especially the hamachi (yellowtail). The quail egg shooters are the bomb. Rolls are fresh and have a lot of flavor ...For the price it is fantastic. We come from Las Vegas where there restaurants are overflowing so we are kinda picky and expect a lot. Promise this place will not be disappointing. It does get crowded but worth the wait. We will be back !!

    (5)

  • Sabrina M.

    In Tahoe for only a couple of days and we were craving sushi. So glad we found this place. The sushi was amazing! Some of the best I've had! I tried Nigiri (The Mickey Nigiri) for the first time here and it was amazing! Our sushi chef was Damien who was awesome. Very entertaining and hooked us up with some of his specials (DELICIOUS!). The waiters are also so friendly and were great. Overall awesome experience here. I wish they were in San Jose! Aahh!

    (5)

  • Daniel L.

    Very very good some of the best tacos I have ever had

    (4)

  • James C.

    This place was very disappointing. The only thing I enjoyed was the nigiri. Although the fish on the nigiri was good, the cuts of fish and amount of rice were very inconsistent. I got an order of salmon nigiri that was literally an inch thick, with a tiny piece of rice under it. The rolls had an overwhelming amount of rice. So much so, that after just two rolls I didn't even want to try anymore. Not only was there too much rice, the rice wasn't very good. It tasted old and was way too sticky and dry. The muscles on the appetizer menu were very big in size but the taste was just mediocre, overcooked, very rubbery. The miso soup was the worst I've ever had, I couldn't even finish it. The only good experience of this restaurant was the service. Our food was out quickly and the chef was nice but it didn't make up for the disappointing food. I will not be returning.

    (2)

  • Christina C.

    Back for more sushi . Fish is fresh and the service is excellent . We stopped by for lunch and sat at the sushi bar.! It's the best just order straight from the chefs and get delicious sushi . We meet the Kernel and his crew all smiles and awesome service . Can't wait to come back to Tahoe

    (5)

  • Paigelynn T.

    Outstanding! All you can eat is well worth it and a lot of fun, as it gives you a chance to try new things, and even includes some appetizer and dessert options. I heard the service was terrible, and that couldn't be farther from the truth... Heather (I think that was her name, she was also bartending I believe) was our main server and she was extremely welcoming and tolerant of my high maintenance family. She clearly enjoys her job! The sushi was great abd the beer selection was VERY impressive. I'll be back next time I'm in Tahoe with friends. It's a great atmosphere for a group of friends to have fun with food!

    (5)

  • Fatima M.

    I was pleasantly surprised with how fast our rolls came out. And here's why they were so quick: the rolls seemed like they were made ahead of time and refrigerated before serving. With the exception of the Godzilla Roll, which was fresh and good (probably b/c it's fried) and some of the nigiri, all other rolls were ice cold. The sushi rice was too sweet and mushy. Probably the worst I've had in a while. Our servers were nice but I was annoyed that I kept having to get their attention by getting up or calling across the restaurant, as all were congregating at the bar. We will not go back.

    (2)

  • McQuown I.

    I'm from a beach town, I eat a lot of fresh sushi, and this was some of the best food/service I've ever had. Great stuff (like the Upside Down Shrimp and the Mickey's Nigiri) really inventive and tasty with, and I can't stress this enough, some of the warmest, nicest people around. The All You Can Eat Deal is a steal.

    (5)

  • Angela L.

    Ignore my review, because this is only the second time we've ever had AYCE sushi. Neither of us is a sushi connoisseur. I can tell you if I like it or not, but not how it compares against the very best. But I can say this: They made our sushi (at our request) with brown rice (no extra charge), and that makes a huge difference to us. Now I know purists gag to even think about having brown rice sushi. But we actually prefer the taste of brown rice, and it is so much better for you, nutritionally (except for the arsenic :-). We definitely overate (but that's the point of AYCE, right?), and couldn't eat a thing for dinner. But, yum, what a great experience. We tried a stuffed calamari appetizer, along with 4 kinds of Nigiri: Unagi, smoked salmon, Kim's Fritters, and Tempura upside down. For hand rolls, we had Buckley, Moondog, and Morrison. In long rolls we had a Morrison and a Smitty. Amazing that two people can eat that much! But *everything* was delicious. Loved, loved, loved it.

    (5)

  • Chris B.

    Tempura - yum!!! And so pretty! The service is quick and the music is good too. Lemon drop yum!

    (4)

  • Heidi W.

    Love this place! The food is excellent! My only complaint is that I've had this male server (tall, white, slender, I think his name John?) twice before and both times I've had pretty bad service. It took forever to get our food and he seemed bothered everytime we'd ask for something. Otherwise, the food is incredible and regardless of the bad waiter experience, I'd still come back. The times that I've sat up at the bar, the sushi chefs make you feel extremely comfortable and they're super nice. My advice is to sit at the bar otherwise you'll be waiting awhile for your food.

    (4)

  • Mari A.

    Just finished having dinner at this fun place! We had a great waitress named Nealie. My boyfriend ordered the all you can eat sushi and he was very pleased with the freshness and quality. I had the udon noodle bowl with tempura and the broth was delicious. We are both from San Francisco and have sampled many Japanese restaurants. This restaurant is on the top of our list for our next trip toTahoe... highly recommended!

    (4)

  • ML A.

    AYCE is bad news!!! Sushi needs help, has such a bad after taste. Came here coz of ratings, I can see why?! Servers are upbeat otherwise, go else where..

    (2)

  • Rio Christian S.

    Its a good deal for lunch... all you can eat sushi ! The employee were really nice, friendly, awesome ambience !! Good quality fresh fish!!

    (5)

  • Celina K.

    So amazing! And so worth the price! My husband and I came for lunch. Roughly 18-19$ a person for ALL YOU CAN EAT! Wow. It's not buffet style. You just look at the menu and tell the guys what you want. I have no complaints about this place. Everything was so tasty! The guys there are great and the food comes out pretty fast! The dinner is about 26$ a person but you have the option to choose dinner even at lunch time. It's about 2 more pages of sushi options for the dinner price ! I would definitely recommend the wonton appetizer. Gooey cream cheese with yummy crab stuffed inside a crunchy wonton:) sooo good!!

    (5)

  • Dawn D.

    After reading the reviews, hubby and I decided to give it a try. I packed an extra jacket expecting that we'd end waiting outside for a long time.... We walked in and there was only one group of 4 in front of us. We were seated at the bar in less than 5 minutes. Score! I was a really anticipating a wait since it was about 6:45P on a Saturday night when we arrived. I'm so glad we were seated so quickly We did the AYCE for 25.95pp (i think) and we'd go back in a heartbeat. *The portions were generous and sushi was fresh *I loved everything I tried (hubby and I are pretty scared to order Long rolls in case we can't finish), we stick with Nigiri and handrolls for variety *Hubby LOVED the upside shrimp. I think he ate at least 5 *Service was quick and friendly (Props to Heather from Morgan Hill - she is awesome). She was so on top of things!!! *Minor: too much dressing on the house salad. I just ate a small portion of it. We had a good experience. Will be back next time we are in the area.

    (4)

  • Edward A.

    i would have to say this place is really good taste and price. The staff here is really friendly and would recommend this place to anyone thats staying in tahoe. If you can get a server by the name of Heather grab her you'll have a great stay at this place.

    (5)

  • Paws79 C.

    Went to sushi pier with a party of four the place was not busy at all watched three tables get up and leave. The young lady greeting at the door asked if we wanted the bar we said no we preferred a table. She then tells us that their are no tables available and that she has a reservation for 7 coming in. So I call the next day to "make a reservation" and I am told they do not take reservation it's a first come first serve. All I am going to say on this note is you never know the person you are turning away. Could be a local could be a owner or a health inspector.

    (1)

  • Matt M.

    Went here for lunch. All you can Eat. Nothing much looks too exciting on the lunch menu. All the good rolls appear to be on the dinner menu. Crab was cold and watery. Tuna did not taste fresh. Very little flavor in everything I tried. All of the sudden I looked over to see my chef handing 3 of the most beautiful looking rolls to the 3 dudes sitting beside me. "What are those called?" i asked eagerly. I was informed I could not order those as those were not on the menu. I then noticed the winks and the nods that came after that and the chit chat between them and the chef. They were clearly friends and they left saying goodbye and did not leave any money behind. Guess I'm not ever going to set foot in this place again. They should put a sign out front "Friends eat the good stuff free and everyone else eats the watery crap and pays"

    (1)

  • Monty P.

    Four star for the all you can eat sushi portion for lunch! Menu is convenient and they only charge 20 per person. Typical three rolls is usually the same amount. My favorite was the San Francisco roll!! Had the right crunch to it! Another recommended spot in Tahoe. Service was average!

    (4)

  • cailyn m.

    Yep this is a great land-locked sushi destination! We chose the dinner of All- you-can-eat sushi at $26.95. Per person and were really happy we did. We had Monkey Stars which were delicate, sweet and light even though they were fried wonton pockets. Kim's Fritters are a tiny nibble of goodness which seem like a cross between a fish cake and a hush puppy. On to the Fiery Poppers and we were still riding high on great flavors! Our sushi choices were combos of our favorites (maguro, hamachi, Unami, octopus) mixed with some specialty nigiri like the Donald. Everything was flavorful, and while not the highest of grade sushi, it was completely fresh and respectable. The spicy tuna role was the only miss, it was not spicy, nor was it whole tuna pieces, instead it was macerated tuna, which seemed like we were eating trimmings instead of grade A sushi. It was also very plain, no spicy sauce or sesame seeds to finish the dish. We tasted an amazing fried sushi dish that was something called an Upside Down Tempura Crab roll (we think). Give it a try, it might change your mind about fried sushi! Our server Brandon was great and our dinner was paced casually--this is not a drop-in, eat and run joint by far. Instead it's a locals hangouts with awesome sushi and great atmosphere, service and drinks. We'll be back anytime we are in Tahoe.

    (4)

  • Tyler P.

    Hands down probably the best sushi I have ever had. My wife and I were wowed by the customer service. They asked all kinds of questions to find the perfect sushi role for us. I don't see how any other sushi joint in Tahoe can beat this place.

    (5)

  • Melissa R.

    This place is awesome! My friends and I go here every time we go to So. Lake Tahoe. The staff is very friendly and helpful with their menu. Our waiter was great, he asked what we liked and had the chef create something off the menu just for us! And I have to say the rolls were amazing! Love Love Love!

    (5)

  • Susana L.

    Amaizing! We had no idea this rest had the all you can eat option, we usually don't like this type of restaurants since the food options are limited and quality of fish not very good. So we almost left. Well!!!! Were we wrong! This is the best all you can eat place ever, and we travel a lot!. You can chose whatever you want from the menu, anything! And the fish quality is very very good! Some of the fish actually melts in your mouth. We will definitely come back to this restaurant!. We highly recommend it!.

    (5)

  • Tina J.

    I love this place! The chefs are amazing and the food has never disappointed. Ive been here with large groups and with just me and my other half. And the servers and always on top of things! Everything always tastes so fresh. Ignore the bad reviews, if you enjoy sushi and a great experience then you will love this place. They also deliver now thru tahoe resturant delivery!

    (5)

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Opening Hours

  • Mon :11:30 am - 9:00pm

Specialities

  • Takes Reservations : No
    Delivery : No
    Take-out : Yes
    Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
    Good For : Dinner
    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 : No
    Has TV : Yes
    Dogs Allowed : No
    Waiter Service : Yes
    Caters : No

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