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Utage Sushi Bar in Athens
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Athens, Clarke County, Georgia, US
Service options
Takeaway
Yes
Dine-in
Yes
Health and safety
Staff required to disinfect surfaces between visits
Yes
Highlights
Great tea selection
Yes
Popular for
Lunch
Yes
Dinner
Yes
Solo dining
Yes
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Yes
Offerings
Comfort food
Yes
Happy-hour food
Yes
Healthy options
Yes
Quick bite
Yes
Small plates
Yes
Vegetarian options
Yes
Dining options
Lunch
Yes
Dinner
Yes
Dessert
Yes
Amenities
High chairs
Yes
Toilets
Yes
Atmosphere
Casual
Yes
Cosy
Yes
Crowd
Groups
Yes
Tourists
Yes
University students
Yes
Planning
Accepts reservations
Yes
Phone: +1 706-227-9339
Site: https://utagesushibar.restaurant/
Site: https://utagesushibar.restaurant/
Opening hours
- Monday:11:30AM–2:30PM
- Tuesday:11:30AM–2:30PM
- Wednesday:11:30AM–2:30PM
- Thursday:11:30AM–2:30PM
- Friday:11:30AM–2:30PM
- Saturday:5–10:30PM
- Sunday:5–9:30PM
Comments (199)
Ok first off M-Thur AYCE all-you-can-eat is made fresh to order. The sushi is fresh and great taste combinations. The service to start may be slower but once you get rolling the sushi keeps flowing. I suggest to try rice cake ice cream afterwards its a small sweet treat with just the right amount of chocolate sweet. Great roll names that fot this college town. This is definitely worth the stop.
It would be difficult to read my review if I listed everything that was wrong with this restaurant.Lets summarize it and say that a lack of attention to detail and poor management left me concerned that I might get sick.10 out of 10 do not recommend.
I love this place!!! I finally found a Sushi I can enjoy! Its the butterfly roll!!!
Quiet amd nice environment. Food was good especially the ramen. The sushi was pretty standard, but sometimes thats what you need.
Utage is a great place for Sushi in Athens, Georgia. The service was good, but the food was phenomenal. I had the 18$ special which I chose to upgrade with Tuna Tataki and rolls from list B. The Yum Yum roll and The Bulldawg roll were great. The Tataki was very good as well. The special also included soup and salad. The soup was some of the best I have had. If you find yourself in athens and like sushi you give Outage a try you will be glad you did.
Welp.......Ive be frequenting this establishment for a couple years. When I first got to Athens their lunch combination was a shining star in my life. For $10 you could pick 2 sushi rolls + a salad + a soup. What a deal! The price went up to $12 and I decided it was still fair, and held off on writing a sad review. Well, today I went and the price is now $14 and you can pick a soup OR a salad to go with your two rolls.I know I know...COVID, supply and demand, economics, inflation....whatever. The jump is just too drastic for me to be justified by any of that. Its not a bad deal now...but its nothing special. The service was always mediocre at best. Today they had one waitress dealing with 12+ tables (which I know is a COVID related issue - but still frustrating).
A+ sushi spot with great service! Restaurant was clean, fairly quiet, and made for an enjoyable place for a mother/daughter dinner. We did the sushi boat with 3 types of sushi, 2 salads, 2 soups, and 2 appetizers, and it was more than enough food for 2. Absolutely perfect experience! If were ever back in Athens, wed definitely go here again.
Utagi is in my opinion the best Asian cuisine in town and Im picky with Asian... their ingredients are just at that level of high quality .. the portions are ok.. Im a fatty so I like to fill up but taste wise its very good , and reasonably priced . Now on to sushi , Im no professional in that aspect , its just not my thing and iv only tried a few types of sushi..but within my experience it was fine .. I stuck to California rolls so Im in no place to judge their sushi really ... from here on out though utagi will be only choice for Asian
I love this place! I had never tried sushi before I went here and now I’m addicted. Pretty good prices and nice staff as well. If you’re new to sushi and a bit apprehensive, I suggest the Atomic Bomb roll! It’s cooked and I think anyone new to the world of sushi would enjoy it just like I did. I’m graduated now, but I’m looking forward to visiting Athens in the future just to grab another roll :).
The service is atrocious. Waited half an hour for green tea that never came. Went with a date. Food did not even come together. My dish came 15 min after hers, making it nearly a 40 min wait. Mind you the restaurant was not crowded.The sushi I liked. But it wasnt anything special. Dont know if I would wait nearly an hour for it next time, to have just average sushi.
I think, this place is a little bit more expensive than other places. Sushi here is awesome. Other food is just okay, not justified with the price.My friend and I ordered two different items and both were cold when it arrived. We asked if it could be warmed up, they did, but after that the fried rice felt hard to chew. They gave us a 25% discount for that inconvenience.I have one big complaint. I havent seen any restaurant who doesnt provide a to-go refill for soda, except Utage. So keep that in mind.Food quantity is not as large as other places with the same prices. Still, I will go there again for their sushi.
The food was greasy, and tasted like it came from a cheap Asian restaurant and that’s ok but it’s 14-20 a plate. Look I’m not bout to drag this place through the mud, but waste your money somewhere else it’s not worth it. Period.
Kind staff, fast service, good food, and reasonably priced. Great find while visiting the area!
Really poor service. Me and my boyfriend went there for the first time, the other waiters were great to their tables; being taken care of immediately with friendly service, but our waiter seemed like he didnt care what he was doing, really bad with his time. We had to get another waitress to come over and help us because he rarely came around. The food was alright, no complaints there other than the avocado was pretty old. Will not be going back.Front door lady was great😁🕷
TL;DR: Pretty good for sushi, the other stuff tread with caution.I visited this place on recommendation from my sister who lives in the area. The highlights she mentioned were a killer deal on good sushi and great ramen.I ordered edamame and gyoza for starters and got a creamy pork broth ramen with tonkatsu pork and a side of karaage (fired chicken). My wife and brother-in-law ordered a variety of sushi rolls. Everything came out around the same time, meaning we didnt really have time to start on the appetizers.Pros: The sushi was beautiful. Lots of wasabi, ginger and soy sauce to go with the sushi. Very large variety and there is a great deal for dinner to get some the more expensive rolls for a better price.Cons: The broth for the ramen was pretty plain. For this batch it seemed like a lot of the spices and seasonings that would add dimension to the flavor was lost. I did need to request sriracha (only soy sauce was on the tables) to add depth to the broth. My egg was hard boiled so if youre a ramen aficionado, there wasnt a gooey egg. On a relatively quiet night the server didnt get our cocktails to the table until after the food had been there about 5 minutes.Overall: Come for the sushi. Great selection that frankly overwhelmed me. But maybe just get the sushi.
Service was very good, food was good, but I was a little disappointed with the freshness of the fish. It was perfectly safe, but it didnt taste quite as good as I expected.
Not the quality sushi I was expecting walking in, but it was decent compared to the American standards. Maybe I just have high standards because Im a Korean, lol. The service was great, though! Everyone was so so sweet.
I usually order from here. Lately they have been hit or miss. Sushi was odd tasting. Not good, disappointing.
Updated - Ive been coming to this place since it opened some 20-odd years ago, and my long time favorite has become more and more of a disappointment. The prices have been raised while the specials and combinations include less food (no more soup and salad for you), and the sushi portions have become noticeably smallerl, and the staff less helpful. I get there are labor and supply challenges these days, but raising prices while offering less, and having lower quality service, surely isnt going to help right the ship!2019 5 Star Review -The only thing wrong with this place is the woman that is usually the hostess. My son and I once walked in at 9:28 p.m. apparently their last call for sushi is at 9:30 even though they dont close until 10. We waited at the hostess stand until 9:31 which she then informed us that we were too late. Despite protesting that we had been there before 9:30, she didnt care and she told us there was nothing she could do. The food is good, but overall the service is lousy, hopefully one day they can get their act together and hire a decent staff.
Our server was extremely helpful with the menu, as it is quite large and a bit overwhelming. The pork gyoza is absolutely to die for. Would recommend to anyone. Sushi was phenomenal. Service was quick and everyone enjoyed their meal.
I have been a customer for about 21 years. Never once had a bad meal. The rolls are not the usual sushi bar menu, which is refreshing. Never had a issue with service. Only issue I have ever had is forgetting their closed on Sundays and trying to visit. This place remains the top tier sushi in a very, very large diameter. Thank you for consistency and quality every visit.
The ramen here was really poor. The bamboo here was also refrigerated, by the obvious taste. The broth was horrific. The noodles were overcooked. I am just rating the ramen because that is what I got here.I was here with a couple of friends, around 15, and we were waiting for our food. There were people who ordered sushi, and took around 30 minutes to complete. However, my friend and I ordered ramen and it took them nearly one hour!!That is absurd. Sure, there were a huge amount of people there, but one hour! Anyways, that is all I have to say.
We love this place! Good prices, great quality sushi, and friendly service. The 3 for $21 sushi deal is perfect for date night and has a great variety of choices. We will definitely be back!
One of my very favorite restaurants of all time is Shoya Izakaya in the perimeter. I was not expecting such a wonderful experience walking in, but absolutely everything we tried was delicious and comparable to Shoya, for an insanely affordable price. The fried rice is some of the best I’ve ever had and I’ll happily be back for the amazing sushi menu and very unique chicken karaage ramen! Thank you so much, Utage!! ✨
Great sushi for the price. Our favs were the godzilla and the rainbow rolls.
My cousin and I got food poisoning here and the owner argued with me over the phone about how no one else called to complain. He basically told us that since we only had one raw roll that there was no way it could have been from his food even though that was literally the only meal we had all day. The sushi was very fishy and way too sweet.
FAtmosphere was great, food was delicious. Server on the other hand was slow and sometimes missing.
Oh my god. The sushi here was absolutely the best I have ever had. I ordered the pick 3 rolls thing and loved it. I couldnt stop ordering bc everything was so good and spent ab 50 bucks with plenty of food to take home. Best sushi in athens and best I have had so far. I will definitely be back and spend all my money here because Im Ant-Man and I have fat stacks.
Great food & absolutely great people! Loved the experience while me and my wife were there. Definitely returning when I’m in the Athens Area again!
We had the all you can eat sushi. Great quality for all you can eat. Good luck eating more than three rolls.
My friends and I come here pretty frequently, but after tonight I think that may change. Tonight was happy hour night (as stated on the menus we were given) and before ordering we double checked with our waitress who then checked with the manager, confirming that we could receive half off our rolls, drinks, and appetizers. After eating and asking for our check our waitress (WHO WAS AWESOME) informed us that the owner had just told her they were not doing happy hour tonight. She was visibly upset, as were we as we would not have ordered as much food as we did had it been full price. We asked if we could talk to a manager or owner. She went and asked them, they refused to come speak to us but said we could have half off the 1 $4 beer we ordered. Eventually we got them to give us the happy hour deals. Additionally, I ordered a squid salad, which I usually love. However, this was the worst thing I have ever eaten in my life, I think it was probably old. On our way out I went up to the owner and asked him what the issue was with the happy hour. He simply said it was too busy for them to offer it. Well, if that was true they should not have given us a menu saying it was happy hour and told us we could get the happy hour deals before we ordered. He was incredibly rude, did not care about my probably expired squid salad, and I feel horribly for our awesome waitress and the other people who have to work under him.
Do not recommend. The server was nice but the food was pretty dismal.
Best sushi in Athens, but not much atmosphere
Sushi is great. Service was absolutely terrible. Waiter was in training, but no one was bothering to check on him. I was there 45 minutes, and still had no food. 3 others at my table were served before my order was even given to the chefs. Being in training I understand, but the rest of the staff, and a manager, were walking around and could see, we were not being served! Ill try it again, when Im back in Athens, but my first experience was terrible! (Sushi 5 stars - Service 0 stars)
I absolutely loved this place. I ordered my favorite sushi rolls and much to my surprise, they were slightly different but much better. They added just a little extra to each to up their game. If you love sushi and sashimi. You might want to try this place out. The only drawback was finding parking and having to pay a meter with a 2 hour limit. I guess nothing is perfect.
My first time here. It was really good. I had hibachi and my husband has some all you can eat sushi if I remember correctly. We also had a few drinks and they were also nice. Our waiter was great, he kept our glasses full the entire time were there. I am looking forward to going back the next time we are in Athens. They didnt even seem to mind that our group set there for half an hour just chatting after we finished. Great place.
Always a lovely experience to get sushi here! Everyone is friendly, the sushi is incredible quality for the price, and the portion sizes are definitely enough to fill you up with a bit left over. Favorite sushi place in Athens by far. Highly recommend for a nice date that wont murder your wallet.
Always great food and sometimes they have really great specials.
Awesome sushi place! We enjoyed lunch here today, and the service was excellent, as was the food. The lunch specials were set up very well, the miso was very nice, and the fish was very fresh. We also appreciated that the service was quick and our server was very helpful. For excellent sushi in Athens, I would highly recommend it!
Was my favorite sushi place in Athens. They have high-quality sushi and good service. Ive been here 5 times now, and if you asked me to give a review after my most recent visit, it would have been a glowing 5-star review that went on-and-on about their all-you-can-eat sushi.I just went again earlier today though and couldnt be more disappointed.Not only did they remove all-you-can-eat sushi from their menu, they replaced it with a pick 5 option that limits you to 5 rolls, and is more expensive since it doesnt include the weekday discount they previously had.Normally 5 rolls would be PLENTY, and I wouldnt complain at all, but they also cut the size of the rolls in half. So basically, what would have been an amazing deal of all-you-can-eat sushi for $16 is now essentially two rolls for $18, but comes with a generic miso soup and ginger salad.Went from being probably my favorite place in Athens to being somewhere I probably wont return to. No longer a good deal at all.
We stopped in for dinner while spending the night in Athens. Our dinner started out a little awkward when we met our waiter. Asked him how his night was going, and he said could be better then he went on to share a story about how a friend of his, another waiter, was busted by an under cover cop for something. Very strange indeed - he also struggled with the menu and couldnt answer a couple basic questions. That aside, they have a pretty expansive menu, to the point where its almost overwhelming. They literally have dozens of rolls to choose from. Id recommend ordering the dinner special where you get 2 kinds of rolls, salad and soup for $16. I tried their Roller Coaster roll and thought it was pretty good. All in all, being a huge sushi fan, Id like to stop in again and try some other rolls and see if we can hit the 5 star experience.
Totally worth it. The sushi boat is the best deal. Does it need updating for decor reasons? Sure, but do not let that deter you. Staff is always amazing. Sushi is fresh and flavorful so do not always go for the fried stuff people.
Peaceful place, excellent food. The yellowtail shashimi was the best I have ever had. The seafood ramen was amazing. The bowls are extremely large, 2 or even 3 people can share a bowl. All beers are bottle/can so not the place for a draft, but that doesnt bother me I dont drink. Very hearty meals and wonderful staff, we had a young lady who was new to the location but she was very sweet and professional. Wide variety of sushi to choose from, will be returning every year for our anniversary! Thanks!
Giving Gabe the waiter a shout out here. Hard working individual. Great food and awesome atmosphere. Highly recommend to anyone in Athens.
My previous review was all about the unlimited sushi option, which I learned yesterday that theyve discontinued. Im bummed, but its understandable. It was such a good deal that it was probably unsustainable. Anyway, Utage still has the best sushi in town. Im always impressed by the quality of the fish. I highly recommend the rainbow roll- its the best Ive had anywhere.
They used to have all you can eat for $20. It was very good at that price. Then they changed it to 5 rolls for $20. That was still ok, though not great. Especially because they cut most rolls in half, and used half the amount of soft shelled crab in their spider rolls. Now, it is 2 rolls for just under $20, with soup and salad. But the rolls are still the same lowish quality rolls you would expect at an all you can eat. After going fairly frequently for the last couple years, a couple weeks ago will be our last time. Now it is cheap rolls sold at the price of premium sushi.
My go to sushi place. Wish they would bring back personal ordering sheet. Not a fan of chef picks type of meals.
Went here on Thursday night, was very disappointed! Thought I had found a closer place to north Ga that served ramen. Sat down 10 to 6pm, there were mabey 5 tables total that were seated. Ordered drinks and food by 615. Ramen came out luke warm and not until 7pm. There were 4 tables that were sat after us that were almost done eating and not sushi, menu items that had to be cooked in the kitchen. Spoke with the manager, he said you ordered late and tried to blame us the customer and gave excuse. Needless to say. I do not recommend this place more there custom service.
In agreement with many other reviewers, the fish quality & table side service are both excellent.Definitely the best sushi in town. Im glad I was recommended this place by a colleague. I will be back.
I had the spicy tonkatsu ramen with pork. Ive been looking for a good, classic ramen bowl in Athens, and Ive found it!I like the feel of the restaurant; they obviously care about what theyre doing and put in that extra effort to decorate and make you feel welcome. The craft beer prices are good, and our waiter was maybe the nicest human Ive encountered to date.
Service sucked but the ramen was a huge portion and pretty tasty. The all you can eat sushi is gone and now its basically a rip off so wouldnt recommend that. Overall the place is okay, I went here before they got rid of the all you can eat sushi and it was awesome but now its just okay.
My family and I have been “regulars” at Utage for many years, and we love the sushi as well as the wait staff. The Utage Special Roll is our favorite roll and I’ve never found anything that compares anywhere else! Plus manager Amy always knows what we want and goes the extra mile with customer service!
A decent option for cheap eat sushi. Its a popular place that caters well to big groups. They have an all you can eat sushi option for $25, which is well worth the price, however, your fish selections will be limited to salmon, tuna, imitation crab and some fish roe (which is undoubtedly how they keep the price so low). The wait staff was excellent, even though they were clearly understaffed and stressed. The only thing that I held agains the place, was that it all felt kind of shabby. The carpet needed a serious vacuum (or just removal), the furniture and walls were pretty dinged up and needed replacing. Also the layout was a little awkward, where people waiting for a table were often in the way of wait staff. Overall I think Utage has a great price/quality ratio and it is the perfect place to a have a good night out with friends if you want to eat sushi on a budget.
My family and I visited Utage for my youngest sons birthday. He loves sushi! Our server, Dylan was very friendly and helpful. His suggestion of the all you can eat provided us with plenty of variety. We had great time. Thanks Utage and Dylan!
Horrible service. Our waitress was high and had trouble remembering what we had ordered. She also had the people at the table in front of us waiting for almost an hour. They left. She also had the sushi bar prepare several dishes,and when they were ready she couldnt remember who had ordered what. She brought us the correct ordered, but kept coming back with different orders asking if we had ordered them as well....The girl was high as a rocket...Very embarrassing for her and for the restaurant. She made them look like fools. The food was OK.
The employees were very nice and very patient and the sushi was excellent. We really enjoyed our visit.
I would say it is fairly good Japanese-like food. I can always find things I like, but everything seems to have a fusion twist, or seem like another cuisine (eg Thai, Korean) doing Japanese food. The edamame were fresh and perfectly cooked, the rolls were good enough but fell apart. Many dinners were like teppanyaki food on a plate with too much sauce (in my opinion, but Americans seem to love all the sauce).
Endless sushi? More like endless rules. Everyone else at the table must get the same thing. No sharing. Only two rolls to begin with, then only one more at a time. If you dont finish it you get charged more. Anyways, the quality is sub-par. I found a giant hair in my roll and no apology was offered. Manager was walking around oblivious to customers, and blocked my date in the hallway after she went to the restroom. Ive been here before, and it wasnt this bad. Try harder, guys.
If you come here make sure to order sushi. The other entrees are not that good. The ramen isnt good unless you get the chashu ramen. The tako yaki is delicious. The miso soup and salad were very nice aswell. Service was nice and I had no issues with the waiters. The sushi is the best thing here.
Ellison was a very and helpful waiter the sushi was good however the rice didnt have the bright flavor Ive come to expect from the rice wine vinegar. Ramos quite good and definitely Bountiful the flavors there were some what subdued as well. The chicken on a chicken teriyaki was cooked perfectly as well as the vegetables however again the fried fried rice lact the expected flavor. Over all was above mediocre and with Ellisons exceptional service is what saved the meal.
So delicious and accommodated my vegan needs! 🍱🍘🍙🍚
The combinations options are great. Really loved the yum yum roll the Sunday roll and the atomic bomb roll. ... Also my kid loved the chicken and rice.
Waiter was non attentive and sat in the back on his phone. We had to go up to him to tell him we were ready to order. Calamari was overcooked. Sushi was good. Probably wont be coming back.
Utage is my favorite sushi place in all of Georgia. The ramen bowls are HUGE! The sushi is delicious. I recommend the White Tiger Roll. It’s spicy and full of flavor.
One of my favorite places to get lunch downtown. The sushi and sashimi are always excellent, and I find the decor a lighting both unique and particularly relaxing. Its slightly more expensive than many other places downtown, but worth it.
Service is good; food is alright; price isnt the prettiest, but its downtown so what are you expecting. If youre going for dinner, AYCE is a TERRIFIC deal. But make sure all ur friends are also wanting sushi because everyone on your table needs to get it.
Always a favorite spot of ours! Our server tonight (whos name escapes me) was really sweet and very patient despite my boyfriend taking forever with the menu. She got quite busy with a large party, but we never felt like she forgot about us once
The restaurant, like many dt Athens spots, goes far back and is quite narrow otherwise. The seat looks very close together and claustrophobic but it was ok once I sat down. The waitress didnt pick up many of my questions and gave incorrect answers, but the meal turned out ok in the end. The salad is really good and the sushi is what youd expect.
The food was delicious and held its flavor (because we got take-out). also, super affordable for the amount of food you get, and from what i could tell, an overall very chic vibe from the restaurant. would definitely go back again!
Went there with my friends in a Sunday evening. Had Katsu (fried pork chop) Curry Rice and Japanese style calamari (fried squid). While clearly not on par with genuine Japanese stuff, both are actually very good by American Japanese food standard - they actually tasted sort of like Japanese food! The portion was also generous and the price was even better than reasonable. In my opinion Utage beats Inoko and Ru Sans in every aspect, although the downtown location is a negative factor for me since I dont live close to that area and it is always hard to park during school seasons.
Other than a bit of a wait i was not disappointed, the chefs there are amazing. And i love the yaki they make. Go get some yaki they are fried noodles and pork. But its so worth the wait.
They have an extensive sushi menu and the waitress was more than eager to help with any questions about it and was also very knowledgeable on the menu selections. Seating at the sushi bar or tableside is available. The chatter is at a minimum making for an enjoyable dining experience. The sushi chef recommended the M.J. Roll and it is highly recommended as it is VERY good. The prices for dinner are not as high as you would expect, but the quality sure is. Service is very good too! Great dining experience.
Havent been to Utage for a while, and Im not sure why I ever stopped coming here. Friendly service from the moment we walked in and great food!
Great service, charming atmosphere and a thoughtful selection of drinks and sushi make this spot a gem. This restaurant is good for couples and groups; its intimate, not too loud and the facilities are clean and tidy.
Sushi taste good but I dont recommend the Raman here.
Very tasty food and friendly service. The menu looked diverse, and Id be interested to try more items off of it. The rainbow roll and the yum yum roll were both delicious.
This place has really nice filtered lighting, which I like. Most places use harsh overheads which I can’t stand but they do a good job on lighting.My ramen was alright. Not nearly as good as ramen from the great ramen places in ATL, like Hajime. the broth was too salty and not good enough. The pork in it was just blah.The rolls were good but nothing special. The gyoza were downright disappointing
Outstanding food, opulent ambience; if you feel like its worth it to spend a little extra on your sushi this is the place to go in Athens. Also I love their ice creams.
I was directed here from the Postmates app. I was not aware that they didnt allow orders from Postmates. The lady there was really rude in telling me so. I do not pick nor place the restaurants that are featured on the app. I only pick up and deliver. I get that she was frustrated from getting people from Postmates come in but I dont have a thing to do with that. Call the corporate number for Postmates to express that frustration. I didnt catch her name but she knows who she is.
I remember when I used to come here years ago, when the sushi chefs would greet you with Irasshaimase! I really miss that. I LOVE the Asobe Age here when its not overcooked, and the sushi is usually really fresh and good. The ramen is always on point from what I can tell, especially the tonkatsu ramen. The worst thing about this place is the music they play! Wish they would play more traditional music like they used to, or at least Athens music, but it seems like theyre trying to be both high quality Japanese food while appealing to college kids.
The food was disappointing after having such high praise. The Ramen was bland the sushi was alright and the teryaki chicken was just bizarre. The service was good which was the only saving grace. This being said, for having sich high praise locally I was sorely disappointed
We ate here Sunday night, 11/6/16 and noticed that the tip amount was changed. The issue isnt how much was tipped, but its about trust. Its truly the principle of the matter. Please people just stay aware if you eat here and double check your account.
Their Friday and Saturday night specials are the best. Great nigiri, sashimi, rolls at unbelievable prices If you like avocado you need to try their crab dome or salmon dome.
I used to love this place but today I was very disappointed. They brought back the all you can eat sushi, but they must have compromised the quality as it was even lower than before. Left feeling sick. Service was also very slow.
So, my husband and I went to Athens over Valentines day weekend. The hours for lunch, stated online, were until 3pm. We arrived at 2:29pm and were told sorry, but were closed. We couldnt understand as there were still patrons in there eating and the lunch hours posted outside as well stated until 3pm... so, if a restaurant is closed, the hours need to be updated on the front door and online and the door really should be locked - no one can get in, yet people in can still get out... a neon sign (open) would also help for those of us who are not from Athens. Anyways, we had tried Utage 2 years ago and enjoyed, but I dont know if well come back due to the rude sorry, were closed that we were told.We went to Shokitini for dinner that night instead of coming back to Utage. From what I could remember of 2 years ago, I found the sushi and service to be better at Shokitini so well go back there... not sure if were ever coming back to Utage...UGH!!! Just overall a disappointing experience since my husband was trying to do something nice on our V-Day weekend (he knows I love sushi!!)
Delicious! Great prices for great sushi rolls. What more could you ask for? Service was good enough for me. Will keep coming back!
I loved it!!! 😜🤤 it was delicious, we was serviced well, & all in a timely manner! The New Super Chruncy Lobster Rolls (not sure if that was completely the name) were 👌🏼 must try them! & drinks were satisfying.
Was here for lunch and back for dinner. I would have given it a 4-5* if it wasnt for the general condition of the reataurant. Bathroom and carpeting need some serious attention.7/8/15Back in town... They cleaned and painted the bathroom. Now please clean or replace the carpet and wipe down the sushi bar...Keeping it at 3 stars for now
Clean, friendly staff, mandatory masks, amazing food and service. I love it here. Try the chefs choice of sashimi, its always amazing
Had a BLAST! It was a game weekend and I had been working nonstop so me and my buddies at work decided to have a chill day Sunday and go drop some paper and go kayaking down the Broad River. That was such a trip! And to top it off we went to eat sushi half wet and definitely still tripping and had the best time! It is now the PSYCHEDELIC SUSHI BAR!
“My favorite place for breakfast”Bacon, egg, and cheese scrambler is my go-to and comes with a side of cheesy grits (okay quality), and THE MOST DELICIOUS FLAKY BUTTERY BISCUIT and raspberry jam. Id eat here every day if I could. Atmosphere is quaint, but its a popular spot so theres usually quite a wait!
Great specials! The servers are usually nice. I come for the sushi roll specials cuz theyre great. The appetizer was cold though :(
Best place for all you can eat sushi
Always great food. Great service. All around great place. Things to try. Avacado crab bomb. Its awsome. For sushi lovers try the oishi roll. Its packed with flavor and more filling than the regular rolls.
My first time eating actually sushi. I really liked it.
My friend and I went today I ordered a salad and spicy crab rolls I was eating my salad and noticed there were two hairs in my salad. I asked for a manager, he came over I explained what happened he was not apologetic and told me if I did not want to pay I could leave. I used to love this place, and hate that he was not sorry so I will never return
Best price / quality combination for sushi in Athens. Theres a nicer sushi bar but its much more expensive. Theres a less expensive bar but the quality is lacking. This is our go to place for Japanese cuisine.
Great sushi at very good prices. Would b 5 stars if the place was in better shape. It is in desperate need of renovations.
Quality of sushi is ok but they do serve a sushi buffet at a resonable price. So lots of sashimi would be worth your money. And white tuna isnt all that great.
Really high quality sushi, great service, full bar and nice atmosphere
We had been once before and received good food, but on my last visit the bathroom had several roaches crawling around. If theyre in the bathroom...Anyhow, I take special precautions when I am eating uncooked food. So I left and did not eat, and will not be back.
Always have had great service and the atmosphere is really nice, sushi is good but not the most amazing. But their ramen is the best in Athens!
Utage > Shokitini. When it comes to balancing price and quality, Utage is far superior to other Athens sushi restaurants. Ive eaten at most of them, and I still always come back to Utage because I get more bang for my buck and cant tell any difference in quality/taste. Keep doing what you doing Utage.
Great atmosphere and staff, the food is outstanding and the lunch special is so comforting and filling with the ginger dressed salad and miso soup plus sushi etc. one of my favorite places in Athens. long time local.
Great sushi. The combo boxes are a great deal, with large variety of rolls. Sushi boat is also really cool too order.
This place is actual garbage, I went there one time and the food was extremely bad and the service was bad too. It took us an hour to get our food and then another 20 mins to get the change after paying the bill. And that isnt even the worst part eating at this place made me so sick that I got food poisoning. please dont go here if you want to live and keep your dignity.
Best ramen. Get the tonkotsu broth chashu style ✨👌🏻
Excellent sushi and sashimi! Fresh and delicious. The wait staff is knowledgeable and very friendly.
Always good food and service. This is my go to sushi in Athens. Drinks are priced well too. Good kitchen items as well.
Couldn’t even make it through the door without being asked where my vaccination card is. Completely ridiculous. They’re ruining their own business.
Was disappointed to learn that my neighborhood sushi place has stopped doing all you can eat sushi. Sushi is pretty good but items are pretty expensive for what they are, especially during lunch.
I always love coming here for sushi. Sometimes the rice can be a bit dry, but generally everything is very tasty.
This place has fantastic sushi and a cozy atmosphere. Do the all you can eat sushi—no need to thank me.
The All You Can Eat sushi definitely had a little more rice in it than is typical, their variety and overall quality made it an enjoyable dinner.
Fantastic selection, and super fresh fish. I had two rolls that were top notch! I would definitely reccomend.
Jeb was spot on serving guest and handling togo orders. Sushi and hibachi was awesome!
Food is really fresh and delicious. The sauce is a bit on the Warm side- so try it before you slather anything if you like the milder side of life!
Definitely the best sushi Ive had in Athens and the service is good too.
The waitress political and social views were unwanted and quite aggressive but the ramen was on point, three stars.
Sushi boat is an amazing value. Great food, superb service, no waiting for a table... excellent experience. Thank you!
The sushi is really great. Highly recommend to get the all you can eat special for sushi, definitely worth it
Good service and tasty sushi. Not super into the vibe though- they were showing golf on all of the TVs.
Decent sushi, owner was kind of an a$$.Too much good food in Athens to not take care of customers.Pretty sure I was overcharged.
Great price for some pretty tasty sushi. Spicy Crab roll was especially good.
Always an excellent meal, and very reasonable for lunch. Staff is super friendly and helpful to newer consumers.
Good sushi , terrible service, Marinda our server didn’t check on us once, had to raise my hand to have our drinks refilled or to order food, she was too busy talking with other servers while our food sat at sushi bar.
We had a great experience. Waiter was super nice. Food was great. Little bit on the pricey side but deserved.
Delicious!!! The fatty blue fin Otoro is my favorite! I also love their miso soup.
They had to carry me out I was so full. Beware the mask police. He will hunt you down as you head to the restroom. Saving lives left and right.
Authentic Athens sushi. :D
Delicious food and Large portions! The ginger dressing was the best Ive ever had.
Sushi is awesome and they had great service! Kyle took very good care of us.
Sushi was great. Service could have been better. She was very nice but slow.
Amazing service, food is quick. Very comfortable place. Go for the food not the atmosphere. Less expensive than Shokitini, but better food.
Good food and good service.
This is the #1 sushi restaurant in Athens, hands down! The staff is amazing and the food is exceptional :)
Great new addition to the Downtown Athens restaurant line up. Look forward to going back!
The staff is a little underwhelming but the sushi is innovative and delicious. I will continue to return many many times
Great sushi. Awesome atmosphere. Wait staff and chefs are very friendly.
Best sushi in Athens. Great lunch specials!
Great place to eat with good prices!! The ramen sushi combo is my favorite thing to get!!
Unlimited sushi, late night $1 sushi, and the best ramen in Athens
Best sushi in Athens. Really well priced also.
The sushi is always great and the staff is very helpful when ordering.
Love the udon/sushi combo, well worth the price and always great service!
Came in and got greeted upon entrance....its nice! Was gonna walk out because I wasnt feeling the menu like that but I got the sunset roll...excellence!
Hands down the best place to get sushi in Athens!
By far the best all you can eat sushi place Ive ever been to.
The service was excellent and sushi was very good and fresh.
Good all you can eat sushi deal. Friendly staff
Love this place. Utage special is amazing! We always do the deluxe lunch special.
My favorite restraunt by far. I have had my birthday at this place for the last couple years because it is so good.
Great place with tasty sushi and good quality food for reasonable price
Not good.if one person order all you can eat sushi at the table you have to order sushi too.that suck.
The food was good. The service was poor, we were the only patrons...
Great place and price for all you can eat sushi.
Good quality sushi. My favourite is the Philadelphia and Bulldog roll.
By far the best sushi in Athens. The VIP roll is out of this world
Best sushi place in Athens. Wonderful staff.
Great restaurant and sushi! Fantastic service and little wait time
Great food, location, reasonable prices, wait staff is just fair.
Delicious food and friendly staff. Cant wait to come back!
Closest to authentic Japanese food. I was truly reminded of when I was in Asia! Love it!!
Love the variety of sushi and the awesome service
Tasty and unique sushi rolls with option of all-you-can-eat sushi
Delicious food with acceptable prices. Good service and clean place.
If you want sushi for lunch its the best choice.
Great food ! The ramen was amazing !
BEST sushi in Athens!!
Great food. Sashimi was very delicious.
Amazing food, and great atmosphere. I highly recommend.
The food was great as well as the staff its worth the money too
De-lish-ous. AYCE sushi special was goooood
Lunch specials are great and the service is great as well
Great deals for great sushi
Best sushi I have had in Georgia. Wow
The Ramen with the tonkatsu broth is great if you want Ramen COME HERE
Always a favorite date night spot! Cant beat the ramen and sushi combo.
I loved my dish. Very friendly service.
Get the special roll and you will never be disappointed
Wonderful food great service and excellent wine
Pretty good food, okay service.
The food and the service were impeccable, as always!
Always missing items for carry-out orders.
Best sushi and ramen in Athens!
Good sushi at fair prices.
Good service. Fresh food prepared well.
Great variety and everything is absolutely delicious!
Excellent fresh food! Loved it
Total reviews rating 4.3
199 Reviews for Utage Sushi Bar 2023:
Review №1
2021-08-09The food and customer service was amazing here and the environment was warm and welcoming. John Isaac was our server and he was such a pleasure to be around. We got seated right away and got our food so fast! My husband and I ordered ramen and the serving sizes were HUGE. Well worth the price! We love ramen and this is definitely the best ramen place in Athens that we’ve found. We will definitely be back here to try the sushi and other ramen!
Review №2
2022-02-12Delicious, as usual.. perfect Valentines sushi dinner! Thanks Lia for great service!
Review №3
2022-02-26Okay, so let me first state that I recently moved to Athens from greenville Sc. My boyfriend and I were looking for a sushi place that was authentic with great food. This did not fit the bill. I normally can eat anything and everything, albeit some textures I can’t eat. The fried rice my daughter had, was flavorless and had frozen veggies. The chicken Katsu curry my boyfriend got was flavorless, it literally tasted like unseasoned fried chicken with a curry that tasted like a diluted version of the real deal. I had two rolls, the fish was a fattier fish (they try to cut down on the price with a different cut of the fish) and I didn’t care for the texture of my other roll. I was extremely disappointed because I seen the reviews and madeMy decision to try to it out based off what everyone was saying. I will say, the service was great. Our waitress was really sweet and attentive. But If you like authentic sushi and/or Japanese food this is not the place for you. I’m gonna have to do some research to find a good place. Sincerely, not a Karen.
Review №4
2021-07-26We had a great time at this Japanese restaurant just recently. The food was tasty, and the best thing of all was that it was reasonably priced. John-Isaac was our server, and he made the experience quick memorable. We look-forward to returning sometime soon.
Review №5
2022-05-17We sat down and ordered our food at 6:30. There were no more than 3 other tables of people. We had a party of 8. 15 minutes after we ordered they brought out 1 of the orders. 20 minutes later 2 more of the 8 orders came out. 20 minutes later 2 more of the eight made it to the table. Another 20 minutes passed and they brought out 2 more orders. If you’re adding that’s 7/8 orders after 1 hour and 15 minutes. The 8th order never made it. Meanwhile, we watch 3-4 groups come in, get served, and leave. This was a completely ridiculous low level of service. To top it off the owner refused to come talk to us about it and made no apologies, despite the fact that he was the sushi chef that messed up the orders. He left the service people to do the apologizing. I won’t set foot in this restaurant again. You can bet your last dollar on that. If you want a good dining experience go somewhere else.
Review №6
2021-09-19Good sushi for the price. Lots of roll selection. A bit dark inside for my taste.
Review №7
2022-03-18Absolutely amazing. Service was great and wait time was not excessive. Food was 8/10 and Id also like to mention how great our waitress was. If we werent just visiting we definitely would have returned to this restaurant many times.
Review №8
2022-03-15Great Waiter, didnt catch his name - but very helpful guy with our order and suggestions for a Dane. And he didnt judge us when when we ate all the sushi very very fast, it was amazing.Great appetizers and beer as well
Review №9
2022-04-09The sushi up there is great. The service leaves a bit to be desired but the sushi makes up for it
Review №10
2020-03-12Im not quite mad, but I am a little disappointedQuick service, loved the waitress - prompt and funny and brought everything great.Food was not good though. Tuna rolls were more like tuna paste (look at the pic?).Ramen was a giant bowl of ramen noodles in a bland pork broth. Meh.Wont try it again, sorry.