Ginko Restaurant

A tiny underground spot in Tremont underneath Dante, Ginko has some of the best sushi in Cleveland imo. Perfect for date night, friend dates, and solo dining. My friend and I got a Saturday night reservation and treated ourselves to an assortment of nigiri, unagi kabayaki special, and mango cheesecake. Our server was very knowledgeable and friendly throughout the night! She checked in on us several times, shared her favorites and the specials with us, and was fantastic all night! My favorites were the kabayaki special, seared salmon belly and seared fatty tuna nigiri, and the toro and truffle sushi. Sitting at the very aesthetically pleasing sushi bar in the center of the restaurant, we saw all the sushi being made in front of us for an immersive experience.

Can't talk about this place enough! After every bite, I literally said "oh my god" because I was blown away. You will spend closer to $200 for a party of two but you're doing it the right way! Smaller place so a reservation is necessary. Service was AMAZING! Told the server it was my birthday and he didn't disappoint (I wish I remembered his name) Will definitely be coming back

Stopped in here while on vacation needing a small break and snack so we sat for Happy hour. We arrived right as the restaurant opened and it filled up really quickly. We had really friendly service and the bites were pretty good. The oysters were fantastic. A little pricey but this seems like a nice date night spot if you're in town.On a side note -I will say we wish they had shrimp or veggie tempura plate on the menu but that was the only thing missing for us. Also the foie gras sushi was really tasty

Maybe we are biased as we just visited Japan and lived in NYC, but my expectations for the supposed "best sushi in Cleveland" were fairly high. Unfortunately Ginko fell short.We got the truffle miso soup and octopus appetizers, and got one of their specials which was unagi flown in from Toyosu and an assortment of their other nigiri.The best things we ate were the miso soup, unagi and octopus. Their sashimi unfortunately all fell flat, and had a mildly thawed out texture and did not taste fresh. And their sushi rice also had a very strong mirin after taste that overpowered the fish, which may be a personal preference.The service was a bit slow as this was a very bustling spot. Overall 3/5, definitely overpriced for fish that tastes slightly defrosted

This is my go to sushi spot. Ambiance is super chill and can be romantic if you sit in one of the tables but walk ins are how the bar is seated. The food is exceptional. The manager is an absolute gem. The sushi is consistently fresh and the highest quality. It is a must visit if you are in CLE. I can not recommend Ginko enough; the toro is a must ! The cocktails are also outstanding!

We had to book a reservation here for weeks ahead for a weekend reservation. The restaurant is a small basement room. It looked like the largest table held 6? people. Most was bar seating. Don't let this stop you! IMO, best sushi in Cleveland. The price is high but I can't even blame them. Very good quality and craftsmanship of the sushi. Some meat options as well. I tried the Wagyu and I still think about it sometimes. Come hungry and with $$$, you will have an awesome time!

I am a regular at this great sushi restaurant when I am in Cleveland. It is very high quality and also a bit unique verses normal sushi restaurants. In the pictures you will see a sashimi tasting menu which is awesome and a go to. One cool thing they do is fry your shrimp head after your eat the meat. They serve it with green tea salt. If you may be apprehensive, don't be! The head is crunchy and flavorful. Be a little adventurous here to be paid back greatly. You will want more! Also you will see pictures their spicy tuna hand roll. Very nice with great flavor and texture. Finally a mixture of some of my favorites. You pick yours. You cannot go wrong. The space is a bit small which is part of the experience so make a reservation. If you like sushi, just go, I promise you will be very happy!!After reading a few reviews: indeed the parking can be a bit challenging so just be patient. Is is downstairs in a basement so others are right dress comfortable and enjoy the food. Ginko is not fancy. Others have said it is expensive which it is. What they have not offered is a better value alternative. That matters to me personally. Now there was a great place around the corner that at one time probably offered a lower cost but it closed. So again I love this place but do agree you will have to pay for it.

Very good food in what seems to be a family run restaurant. Enjoyed dinner and the recommendations but don't get more than level 3 spicy unless u like it really hot

Honestly, I was really underwhelmed by Ginko given the hype. I was expecting a more upscale experience given the steeper prices and the restaurant's reputation. However, other patrons around us were wearing tshirts. The rolls were definitely nothing to write home about. The sashimi was fresh, but the flavors were pretty bland. I will say the wagyu and seared salmon belly nigiri were delicious, so I would honestly recommend spending more money on their chef's choice nigiri set or omakase rather than getting their rolls.

This place is amazing Ambiance was great, the service was attentive and the food was great. Had shishito peppers with a few rolls. Topped off with great saki. I definitely recommend this place for great food and time.