Blue Ribbon Sushi Bar & Grill - Financial District

Didn't realize there was a Blue Ribbon Sushi in lower Manhattan, but as soon as we found out there was, we booked a table with friends.We love Blue Ribbon and the one in the Financial District didn't disappoint. As we've experienced in the LES, Columbus Circle and Vegas locations, the sushi was fresh and delicious. Also enjoyed some warm saki and beer. Atmosphere was cozy and warm and the service is friendly and fast. We'll be back!

We had such a bad experience at a nearby sushi restaurant, so we decided to come here afterwards to hopefully refresh our palate.Upon walking in, you can immediately notice the workers seamed at ease, were respectful and welcoming. The overall vibe of the establishment is calming, upscale, and perfect for a date night or even for a solo diner. There was a decent amount of table seating on a Sunday evening so we were quickly seated.Our waiter was very kind and polite from the start. She was quick on bringing out the beverages, taking our order and checking in on us throughout. We had gotten the sushi platter, two pieces of Hokkaido Uni, and the yuzu key lime pie to share. The sushi tasted fresh, flavorful, and well constructed with the perfect amounts of wasabi inside. The sea urchin also tasted very fresh with an instant melt in the mouth feel. The dessert did not disappoint either; the tanginess of the yuzu perfectly matched the sweet vanilla ice cream that accommodated it. Overall, we would definitely come back to try other items on the menu, and even the Omakase prefixed menu. Every worker we had encountered was pleasant, smiling and attentive towards us. I also trust that the fish is well sourced and the chefs know what they are doing here. Until next time!

Top rate sushi spot in FiDi that delivers on freshness and service. Quality all around and ample selections to fulfill palate and cravings. Certainly worth visiting if you want solid reliable sushi.

Amazing food! Expensive but delicious! Staff was very amazing. When we walked in, we were immediately greeted by the staff and chefs! Staff was very attentive and came mutliple times to check if everything was good.Order the following:- Crispy rice (Spicy Tuna, Avocado, & Eel sauce) $25 - Been wanting to try this and it did not disappoint! Personally, I've always loved spicy tuna so I loved this dish. Careful though because it does come out really hot!- Edamame (Spicy) $10 - Can't go wrong with edamame, had a great spicy kick - Blue Ribbon Fried Chicken Wings (4 for $18/8 for $34) - Wings were ok, I've had better.- Oxtail Fried Rice (Daikon, Shiitake & Bone Marrow Omelet) $36 - Wow, this was amazing and great umami flavor. - Sushi-Sashimi Combination $36 - For someone who does not eat raw fish often, this was very fresh and fish melts in your mouth.

One of our neighborhood go-to's for a casual date night. The service is extremely good and once I had a bone in one piece of my sushi and they comped the entire sashimi platter. The quality of fish is usually quite good. It's pretty easy to get a table; you can probably walk in.

We had reservations at 6:30 on a work night. Tables were full. Waiters were short staffed we could barely get water and tea. we ordered some appetizers from Edamami tempura and salad. We ordered numerous Nigiri sushi rolls from Uni and hamachi. They were out of mackerel so we ordered additional hand rolls and rolls. my friend ordered ahi hand roll sushi she complained that it was old, stale and not fresh. Manager came over to apologize, he should have tasted the bad ahi. Crazy busy restaurant, short on servers.

Overall I'm impressed by the restaurant. The sushi came out pretty quickly and tasted great, though I don't think it was anything unique. Service was probably the weakest thing at the restaurant; there wasn't any enthusiasm from the waitstaff and they actually seemed quite impatient at times. The ambiance is probably the best thing this restaurant has going for it though, it's moody and intimate and was a great place to catch up with friends.

The staff was super nice, our friend was 30 mins late on a weekday and they let us wait at the table and have a drink with no rush. The crispy rice app was the best! Def a must get, the texture of the crunch and fish on top is really amazing.The sushi is good quality and good texture here. The dumplings were good and the fried chicken also slapped. It was delish, like actually the fried chicken might be a must too... dare I say at a sushi restaurant. My friend doesn't like raw fish and there were enough options for her here which was really great.

Was a little hesitant to try this place out because a friend told me that Blue Ribbon's sushi was a bit "boring", but I was like sometimes you need boring. However, I was pleasantly surprised by the service and the food! The restaurant gave New York vibes and I swear it would be a perfect scene in a movie. They welcome each guest who comes in and are very attentive. We ordered the wings, spicy tuna and tempura flakes roll, the dragon, and the kyuri special. All of the rolls were fantastic! So fresh, light, but filling! The wings were good, but I believe had way too much seasoning, but at the same time lacked flavor without the sauces that were provided. Regardless an amazing meal and I will definitely be back.

End to end an excellent Sunday evening meal. Desserts, especially the yuzu key lime pie, were fantastic. I would return just for dessert. Prices were reasonable, no pushiness toward upsells, the vibe is exactly what I liked about the first Blue Ribbon restaurant that I patronized. Hope to visit another one soon.