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Joss Cafe & Sushi Bar

195 Main Street, Annapolis, MD 21401-2006
410 263 4688
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Ranked #17 of 199 restaurants in Annapolis
Cuisines: Sushi
Dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Takeout, Delivery
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Dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Takeout, Delivery
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Annapolis
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63 reviews 63 reviews
29 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2013 NEW

Not only were there a lot of gluten-free options, but it is also one of the most popular and acclaimed sushi joints in Annapolis. Great atmosphere, professional staff, and beautiful presentation of the food.

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Maine
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10 reviews 10 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2013

My husband, my son and I had lunch here last week. What a wonderful experience. It was a sunny day so we ate under a patio umbrella on the porch behind the restaurant. My son and I both had a combination sushi/California roll plate ( one of the lunch special). It was fresh, nicely plated, substantial and delicious. My husband,... More

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Annapolis MD
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8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

We've been coming here since the middle 90s and it has never failed to be up to our standards. Great fresh fish, friendly service and the tuna carpaccio salad is the best around.

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Annapolis, MD
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58 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 32 cities Reviews in 32 cities
33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 27, 2013

We love Joss. It is the default restaurant when we just don't know where to go. We never have had a bad experience in over 50 times eating here. Need I say more. The Saturday lunch menu is a great deal.

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See 13 more reviews by napman for Annapolis
Fairfax, Virginia
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45 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 21, 2013

The restaurant from the outside look unassuming but once you are in the door the place really opens up. My wife and I originally had reservations at a very nice seafood restaurant but decided we wanted some less stiff and great sushi. This location does not take reservations but the staff do a excellent job of getting everyone seated quickly... More

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Annapolis, Maryland
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32 reviews 32 reviews
28 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 27, 2013

I've become a regular at Joss over the past ten years, and for good reason ... top-notch sushi made with the freshest fish around. Joss does the basics very well indeed, which is important in these days of ridiculously varied maki rolls (rainbow roll, anyone?). If you can't do a good tekka maki, you might as well close up shop.... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 4, 2013

I dined at Joss on a Saturday night in early March 2013. First, the good and bad news: the place is crowded and you will likely have to wait if you get there past 6:00. That’s good because the food is great, that’s bad because who likes to wait? There are no reservations. My party of three were told it... More

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Annapolis, Maryland
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15 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 25, 2013

We went in for an early dinner. Our waitress was very nice. I ordered a salad, the dressing was terrible- so strong I couldn't eat any of the salad! I put it aside and was thinking of telling the waitress. She came over to ask if I was finished, so I told her it was too strong and I couldn't... More

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See 7 more reviews by samantha w for Annapolis
Annapolis, Maryland, United States
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31 reviews 31 reviews
25 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 25, 2013

Joss is THE place in Annapolis for great, fresh sushi. Even our two teen daughters go their regularly with their friends. The recently expanded, which should have helped with the wait (but I don't think it did!). The new part is really nice, but I'm a little nostalgic about the original footprint. Time your visit well, be patient, and you'll... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 11, 2013

We frequent Joss for lunch and dinner every opportunity we have. For the past 7 years we have enjoyed various sushi dishes without any disappointment. The service is quick and cordial. If you're expecting a quiet, romantic dinner with your significant other, Joss may not be quiet and cozy enough for you as it closely resembles sushi restaurants of Japan.... More

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