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Yanagi Sushi & Grill

555 James Way, Pismo Beach, CA 93449-3501
805-773-3535
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Ranked #24 of 73 restaurants in Pismo Beach
Cuisines: Japanese
Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic, Groups, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Reservations
Restaurant details
Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic, Groups, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Reservations
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Pismo Beach, California, United States
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews 7 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2013

Well, it took a while for someone to notice I was there. Then, I was seated facing away from the view, although there was no shortage of empty tables. The waiter did not care to be a waiter. The sushi was average to below-average quality [I have lots of experience with sushi], and the presentation was poor. I would expect... More

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Marysville, Washington
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16 reviews 16 reviews
9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2013

I am not a big fan of Sushi but enjoy a good teppanyaki grilled steak and shrimp. The view was great and the service was fine. The steak, shrimp and vegetables were cooked perfectly as ordered. The chef was entertaining and engaged the group around the table. There were 5 others traveling with me and several of them ate here... More

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Shell Beach, California
1 review
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2013 via mobile

This place is one of the best in our area! My son is a very picky eater but he would eat here every night if he could. We do eat here at least once if not twice a week! Some chefs are better than others but they each have their own unique personality in the way they cook. Sushi is... More

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Chicago, Illinois
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96 reviews 96 reviews
63 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 41 cities Reviews in 41 cities
69 helpful votes 69 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 March 2013

My husband and I came here for sushi and we thought it was pretty good. Service was really good. It seemed like we didn't have one server, it was just a bunch of people stopping by giving us what we needed. Our sushi rolls came out extremely quickly which made me wonder if they were really made to order. I... More

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San Jose, California
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4 reviews 4 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 February 2013

Very slow service, the food on a short menu, everything is under cooked. I have visited 2 times and it has not changed. One evening I was the "only" person there. It took 35 min. Just to get my order!

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arroyo grande
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19 reviews 19 reviews
15 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 January 2013

been here many times, its the clang clang banging metal cooking utensels on grills steak house, the guys are tallented, the food is ok (not worth the high price though... 30 bucks for a small steak?!? 3.75 for a soda?!? ) but the view is very good, can see all of pismo, the beach, the peer, everything up to the... More

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Clovis, California
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12 reviews 12 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 January 2013

Great view from the start. Love sitting at the teppan grill for lunch or dinner. No matter what you choose, it will all taste great. Love the sushi too.

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Los Osos, California
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53 reviews 53 reviews
44 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 December 2012

Been going to this place over 8 years--always fresh, beautifully prepared and served food. About a dozen rolls on the menu, plus tempura and sushi. Prices for rolls are about $10-13. A tempura dinner/lunch even less. (Morro Bay and SLO comparable restaurants are double this...) On a hill with views to the ocean. At least two very entertaining teppan chefs... More

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Pine Grove, California
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21 reviews 21 reviews
11 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 December 2012

I've eaten at many sushi restaurants, and Yanagi Sushi is by far my favorite. They take the traditional rolls and do a little something extra with the toppings. My favorite rolls are the Sunshine Roll and Hawaiian Roll. Lots of fresh veggies and fish are thrown on top. Delicious! If you sit at the bar, dessert comes in the form... More

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orcutt, ca
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23 reviews 23 reviews
11 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 November 2012

I'm a local and frequent all the Yanagi locations. I chose this one for a special occasion, my wife's birthday. I also am an excellent tipper--I start at 25% and alter based upon the meal and service. This was the first time in my life I have tipped $1 on a $75 tab. We received a lukewarm welcome into the... More

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