Anchor Sushi Bar

I'm on a boat!That's at least how I felt when I went to dine at Anchor Sushi this past weekend. The marine windows and wooden interior play right into the feeling of being on an old luxury yacht. The high leather booths and dim lighting were perfectly catered for both casual and fine dining, while the bar section also had the same balanced touch with the addition of a few flatscreens.The Lobster Pot Stickers were adequate starters, as was the Frosty Wagyu Fried Rice, but the signature rolls, specifically the A5 Miyazaki Roll and Chef's Pressed Roll, were where the true buried treasure was hidden. Just try to hold back on the warm sake, or you might start to get a bit seasick. Not that you won't mind too much if you're not a landlubber accustomed to such things. I would also like to mention that requesting a Neapolitan combo of espresso, vanilla & strawberry mochi is the perfect way to cleanse the palate after finishing your meal.My only minor complaint is that I would've preferred if the music was a little more on-brand and would suggest any type of "city pop," which is a smooth type of Japanese new wave that would've really complemented the atmosphere perfectly. Other than that, she's a mighty fine vessel, as I can see. Anchors aweigh!

Solid sushi bar. Ambience is somewhat nautical yet cozy. Here's what we ordered:- Crispy chicken bao buns: Did not have high hopes for these, and boy was I wrong for that because these were DELICIOUS! Perfectly crispy chicken, with a great sauce. - Hamachi ponzu: Good. The fish slices were thicker than I would've preferred, but still nice. - Truffle Toro: AMAZING. This melted in our mouths- A5 Wagyu Beef: ALSO AMAZING. Also, melted in our mouths. We enjoyed this so much, we ordered another order of this. Lobster and shrimp potstickers: Alright. Lupton Roll: No. just no. We did not like this at all. Definitely not appetizing. The Miyazaki: Absolutely no. We were tricked because this had the a5 wagyu and since the wagyu beef nigiri was so delectable, we had high hopes for this. However, we could barely stomach it. We only had a 2 pieces of this, total and had to send it back. The wagyu was nothing like the nigiri. Instead, it was hard. Glad we got so much aside from the two rolls, because everything else was solid. We'd come back again.

I have found a new favorite restaurant. I'm so impressed with the attention to detail in service, ambiance and food. I'll start with service. Hubby and I arrived a little early (a first for us !) and were treated to complimentary wine or Prosecco while we waited. What a great concept. The hostess says that the Vandelay Hospitality Group is committed to providing everyone who waits, a good first impression. Definitely worked for me! The restaurant itself is very handsome and tastefully appointed. It looks like the interior of a luxury yacht, rounded corners, hard wood, oval windows. The bar vibe was energetic. Onto the food. We tried the Tuna Shiso Tacos. These were amazing. Fresh, with lemon vinaigrette and a little homemade wasabi for heat. The bottom was like a tostado but better. Husband tried the Hamachi Yuzu. He ate it all with a happy face, so apparently was delicious. For my entree I had the King Salmon. Can I tell you this was the BEST salmon I've ever had. The exterior was carmelized which made the exterior have a beautiful browned and sweet, but not too sweet, flavor. The interior remained delicate and cooked to perfection. This was served with nicely cooked fried rice. I especially liked the tiny mushrooms in the fried rice. A heavenly dish! Husband had the Anchor Roll. Although the hamachi and bluefin tuna tasted fresh and ratio of fish to rice was good, he was not a fan of the lemon mustard sauce. Mustard, he says, belongs on pork or burgers, not sushi. Our waiter was fabulous. Perfect night!

From the moment we stepped in, we were greeted with a warm hello and smiles across the board. We tend to dine in the bar area bc I feel it is more personable with the people who not only serve your drinks but your food. There's something that is ever so slightly different than dining in the dining area. We have started with the Truffle Salmon, adorned with crystallized soy and citrus. We had asked which the bartender, Kirstin, what she preferred it and the shrimp & lobster pot stickers. Both, apparently get amazing reviews, but if you are looking for something light, the Truffle Salmon is the way to go. For dinner we have decided on the Best Roll & Anchor Roll. (Those with any allergy to cucumber, the Chef's Pressed is premade therefore the cucumber cannot be left out.)The Anchor Roll has rice, so a smidge dense with a citrus undertone. Very good for a sushi roll. The Best Roll, for those who may have a texture forward palate and soft things (soggy bread-like), this may be a challenge. The salmon is almost overpowering. The trick on this roll, dive into the middle. The filling is legit!!The ambiance is pleasant, for sure. Overall, I'd definitely come back!

We sat at the bar and had great service. We all got appetizer and they were all tasty. The martinis were all sooo good!!! I can't wait to go back!

Anchor sushi was a delicious delight! Their interior is designed similarly to a cruise ship which I thought was really fun! We started with the famous crispy rice (spicy tuna) which was amazing. Very crispy and delicious. We also had the crispy chicken bao buns which were really great. The soft fluffy bun and crispy chicken went together so well. The chicken was a little spicy and I personally do not enjoy spicy foods but I found it tolerable and still yummy! The small miso salad was light and flavored very well with a ginger vinaigrette. The steamed pork shumai was possibly by favorite item of the night. It was wrapped very delicately and the filling was mouth watering. For sushi we had the chef kaseo roll, coconut shrimp and the baked crab roll. The chef kaseo roll came with 4 pieces, I loved the torched salmon and miso honey. The coconut shrimp role was wrapped and came with 6 large pieces. This roll was more light and included macadamia nut. The baked crab roll was my favorite as it had warm baked crab on top and had 6 pieces. It did have a bit of spice to it but it was still enjoyable for me. The crab was soft, warm and rich. I thoroughly enjoyed it! Overall, I highly recommend this place and we even came back a few days later! At our second visit we tried the lobster and shrimp potstickers which were packed full of delicious lobster and shrimp. I think I enjoyed the steamed pork shumai more though. We also had the ahi tuna nigiri which was a beautiful color and delectable. We also enjoyed the cherry blossom cocktail. I highly recommend and would come back!

Everybody seems to absolutely love this new sushi spot in Dallas! Shaped like a ship on the inside tons of wood beautiful .. great music, fabulous service, and the food a little on the small side but it's so tasty and so flavorful we ended up having seven different dishes and they were all amazing.... The blue fin and the yellowtail crispy rice is some of the best we've ever had . Hamachi yellowtail and salmon again so delicious so creative with just a kick a spice . They have this great roll without rice, wrapped in salmon. The flavor is off the chain. This is a sushi restaurant that I would visit again, and again make a reservation because they are busy.

Stopped in late afternoon for an early dinner, and were we ever glad we did.The restaurant is very "date night" chic and elegant with a very attentive traditional maitre d' and wait staff. As their first diners of the day, we received extra attention from Max, our actor/waiter on hiatus from NYC.He "walked" us through their menu of shareable plates to help make our dinner "the first of many to come."Starting with the SPICY TUNA CRISPY RICE, we then worked our way through the LALA, ANCHOR, LUPTON, and BEST rolls. Each stood on its own as unique and fantastic. LEMON DROP and THE ESPESSO martinis complimented our dinner.The delicious dinner and excellent service convinced us that we needed to schedule a return date night with friends...soon!

My local neighborhood spot - I come here probably once a week. The patio is awesome when the weather is good and more of a casual vibe than inside. Great to grab a meal after walking on the trail. The martinis are delish and I've never tried a bad dish. Also a great date spot with lovely staff.

Amazing service ! We sat bar side on New Year's Eve!Michael was our main bartender. He was very polite and all the food and drinks tasted great and came in a timely manner. We always come here, but we were impressed on the quality and service that came with our dining experience on New Year's Eve. Thank you Michael and thank you anchor sushi bar ! 5 stars.