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Samurai Blue Sushi & Sake Bar: Traveler Reviews

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#21 of 930 restaurants in Tampa
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  • Cuisines: Sushi, Japanese
  • Price range*: $21-$30
  • Special features: Romantic
  • Address: 1600 E 8th Ave Ste C208, Tampa, FL 33605
  • Tel:  (813) 242-6688

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Reviews of Samurai Blue Sushi & Sake Bar

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“Fantastic Sushi”

Samurai Blue Sushi & Sake Bar

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5 of 5 stars
Miami, Florida
Apr 27, 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

I normally think sushi places are pretty uniform as far as variety on the menu, with only freshness of fish seperating the good ones from the bad ones. This place has great fresh fish and they shake things up by using some interesting ingredients in their rolls. They have rolls with coconut shrimp, mango, lemon zest, strawberries, banana, mushrooms just to name a few, making for a unique sushi experience.They have an interesting way of plating the food as well, very appealing visually(they say we eat with our eyes before our mouths anyway) The atmosphere is great and I've never had anything except great service from both waiters and the always friendly/helpful sushi chefs. I live in Miami and I've made several weekend trips to Tampa just to eat here. Prices are about average what you would pay at any decent sushi place.

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“I had a HORRIBLE first...”

Samurai Blue Sushi & Sake Bar

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Mar 12, 2008
0/1 found this review helpful

I had a HORRIBLE first experience there, bagged on it every chance I got, then ended up there a few years later out of necessity. I was glad I went back, now it's my regular spot for sushi.

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“LOVE this restaurant...”

Samurai Blue Sushi & Sake Bar

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Feb 2, 2008
0/1 found this review helpful

LOVE this restaurant! It's a little far from Sarasota, but worth the drive. Volcano roll is one of our favorites!

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“Wonderful sushi, good price, great drinks, I can go on...”

Samurai Blue Sushi & Sake Bar

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5 of 5 stars
Tampa, Florida
Jan 18, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

I've been to Samurai Blue on a number of occasions (the one in Ybor and the one in Westchase) and have never been dissapointed.

Samurai Blue remains to be my favorite sushi restaurant in the area. Their sushi is fresh and extremely tasty. Their crab rangoon (which I love) is wonderful. I've also had a few of their speciality martinis-Key Lime Pie is excellent!

The atmostphere in Samurai Blue is great at both locations-trendy and fun-but you won't pay extra for it. The prices are just right.

I suggest anyone who enjoys sushi to give it a try. I've had consistently good food and service, and will continue to go back as much as I can! :)

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“been to the one in...”

Samurai Blue Sushi & Sake Bar

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jan 2, 2008
0/1 found this review helpful

been to the one in Westchase...it's amazing

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Samurai Blue Sushi & Sake Bar Address

1600 E 8th Ave Ste C208, Tampa, FL 33605
Tel: (813) 242-6688
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.