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Samurai Blue Sushi & Sake Bar

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Samurai Blue Sushi & Sake Bar is definitely a place to impress, with its chic ambience and modern decor. The huge bar, in the shape of a tsunami, catches the eye of diners. Feast on delectable sushi rolls and allow the magic of Japanese flavors to take over the palate. The restaurant is open till late, allowing diners to satiate their food cravings at all hours. 

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1600 E 8th Ave, Ste c208, Tampa, FL, 33605, United States

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WeekdayScheduleStatus
Mon9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Tue9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Wed9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Thu9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Fri9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
SatClosed
SunClosed
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key_lime_pie 
18 years ago

Sushi with and edge! – Samurai Blue hits the spot with its creativity, its atmosphere and the friendliness of the wait staff. The sushi is always fresh, the presentation of the sushi is excellent and its definitely an ideal place for a first date that you want to impress. Try the "Summer of Love" roll and "The Volcano". If you don't like the weekend wait that most people are talking about, try to go for an early dinner during the week or possibly at opening on Sunday where you don't have to fight the locals for the next tabl... read more

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18 years ago

Well done! – My favorite sushi spot...my favorite restaurant! The rolls are so creative and the salmon is the best. I love their martinis! 

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eric_nelsen 
18 years ago

Great Sushi – I've had sushi in hot spots in NYC and LA and also in countless other cities in the US and this is my new number 1. A local recommended to try it while I was down there visiting and I was thoroughly impressed. Everything from appetizers to saki was right on. The area (Ybor) was a little scary, but Samurai is still a must eat. Bring 5 people with you as they don't take reservations for smaller tables. We waited over an hour, but it was a Friday night and well worth it. 

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Samantha31 
18 years ago

Beware of addictive 'summer of love' rolls – I eat here all the time. The creative rolls are best! Expect exceptional quality, artistic presentation, consistantly above average service. On the weekends, it gets crowded, which means there's usually a wait of an hour or more during prime time, but eat later and you get right in. There is no reservation available unless you have more than 6 people in your party. You must try the "Summer of love" roll. Try a sakitini too. I only wish they had more unfiltered sakis to choose from... read more

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leewilson 
18 years ago

nobody can touch this place in tampa – My wife and I love this place, they have great Sushi, and the service is always very good. The prices are fairly resonable and the food is always excellent. 

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huskkydog 
18 years ago

the "BEST" – I've had sushi from NY to San Francisco. Went to Samurai Blue last night. You know that part in the Big Night when the guy says something like, "i swear to god, you take one bite..its so good you have to literally kill yourself!" Yep - its that good. 

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divinegent 
18 years ago

Amazing – Samurai Blue is a MUST DO when in the Tampa Bay area. The service is great and the food, even better. Being unfamiliar with what to order, the waiter took time to explain the menu and even have great recommendations on house specialties. I must say...They had the best rolls I've ever tasted! 

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gummibeer 
19 years ago

i had high expectations. But service was horrible and rushed. The main concern was quality of fish. I've been twice and both times they served frozen tuna. Serving frozen tuna is one of the worst things a sushi bar can do. Eel slices were paper thin also. This place appeals to most people who don't truly eat sushi. 

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Contributor 
20 years ago

Sophisticated spot in the heart of Ybor City offers late-night sushi and sake. – The Scene This cavernous, sleek space features 40-foot vaulted ceilings and exposed-brick walls. A long, tsunami-shaped sushi bar flows alongside the softly lit dining area with a sake bar in the back. Knowledgeable servers cater to an in-crowd of animated groups and whispering couples. The Food Dip natsu-maki--fresh spring rolls--in spicy peanut sauce and munch on boiled, lightly salted edamame. The sashimi dinner is artistically presented with... read more

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How is Samurai Blue Sushi & Sake Bar rated?

Samurai Blue Sushi & Sake Bar has a 4.2 star rating with 1,315 reviews. 

When is Samurai Blue Sushi & Sake Bar open?

Samurai Blue Sushi & Sake Bar is open now. It will close at 6:00 p.m.  

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