Butterfish Sushi

I OD'ed on O-toro here. Lunch was a cool $50, but the quality of the sashimi was very excellent.My gf eats high end sushi Much more often than I do, and her lunch set her back a cool$75, because nigiri , hand rolls, and sashimi slices run smaller than average at this small sushi joint---Still, for a bistro-type atmosphere, I know now to expect to pay $10-15 more, but the ineffable satisfaction of having really good fish stands out for me!

A small cozy space. A sushi bar that probably fits 8 people and 4 tables (of 2) ppl. Not very good for big parties or family-friendly. A place to come with your girlfriend to chitchat. Vibes are trendy and chill. The miso soup has good umami flavor. Tartare or Artic roll didn't really stand out for me. I would say the fish is pretty fresh. My kiddo enjoyed the Saba dinner. A nicely seared and grilled Saba with good flavor. The inari rolls were the winner of the night. Similarly to a handroll concept but in an inari tofu skin instead. The freshness of the fish overall is what keeps the rating up. Parking is limited but if you're patient you can score street parking right in front. Customer service was a bit lackluster. I'm not sure if they were busy but the waitress gave us the bill without asking if we were done or needed dessert. Didn't really care to ask if we needed a high chair for our toddler. Other than that I'd be back if I had a sushi craving.

This place is a total gem! The sushi is incredibly fresh, and you can really taste the quality in every bite. Everything was beautifully presented and packed with flavor.The vibe here is super inviting, whether you're on a date or just grabbing a casual dinner with friends. The staff were friendly.If you're a sushi fan, this spot is a must-try. Already looking forward to my next visit!

This place was clean and pretty upscale, but dang is it pricey. Came for lunch and wanted some tasty sushi but also tried not spending $50+ for weekday lunch.Ended up getting a 5 PC inari packet and man it was delicious. Can't even remember all I got (chef's choice), but I thoroughly enjoyed each one.Service was top notch, place was nice and trendy on the inside, but I did end up spending nearly $10 a pocket after tip. Maybe I'm just not the intended cliente for this spot, but it is tasty.

Since this opened it was on top of my list to try. So glad my girlfriend and I tried this and it was beyond amazing! I am blown away.Lets start with the presentation and ambiance. Wow! The napkin to clean your hands the moment you sit down is such a nice touch. The ambiance feels a bit romantic, yet incredible quaint and clean. The crustiny is beyond any words that I could possibly think of. The salmon that was added was so silky soft and tender and it was great. I probably could've ordered a couple more and just eat this the entire night. I was so beyond please that we ordered 2 each for the both of us.The rolls were also great, and flavorful. The staff was super attentive and so accommodating. Would definitely try to go again and bring my husband.

10/10 from the chef preparing and giving you recommendations, the attention to detail on presentation and the freshness of the fish. The price is steep but well worth it.It is a small cozy seating inside and the wait is long but come early and you will be able to sit in booth.

Although I used Yelp/Open Table to make reservations online for 8pm, the restaurant didn't seat us until after 8:30. There was a kiosk at the door to add your name to the waiting list, but it already showed my name on the waitlist "via Yelp", but that didn't seem to matter at all. It was really confusing. It also didn't seem like the servers or hosts were going outside to check on the waitlist and the folks waiting to be seated at all. Some people left because they got tired of waiting. I didn't realize how small the place was until I got inside. It probably only seats 20 people, and it's fairly tight. We got bumped into and we couldn't avoid bumping into others. Our server never brought us water and seemed to forget about us. The workflow of the restaurant seemed chaotic and inefficient. I'm not sure if it's due to the tight space or being a newish restaurant, but it felt jarring. Sometimes the server took our order, sometimes it was someone else... sometimes the chef? It was unclear what the actual process was supposed to be. The food itself was delicious. The quality was fresh and the flavors and textures were complimentary. We ordered miso soup, edamame, one of the special rolls, an Atlantic roll, and the tasting spoons (4). Note to self: tasting spoons are not for sharing. There was no way to do it. I tried to pick at it with my chopsticks so my date could have the other half, but the chef seemed to scold us by leaning over and said it's supposed to be one bite. What is the most polite way to share one bite of fish on a spoon? No good answer here; order with the intention of eating all 4 spoons by yourself.

Pros: Ambiance was great, i loved the hole-in-the-wall, intimate setting. Service was top notch, the servers constantly checked in on us and made sure everything was going well. Sashimi was pretty fresh which was nice and they had a good selection.Cons: really long wait for food that didn't feel worth that long of a wait. We had a resy at 730pm and we didn't get in until 810pm, which felt a bit ridiculous given that we had a reservation. Food also took a while to come out.Crostini: 5/5 best thing we got! It had the perfect flavor combo and textures. Definitely recommend this one, i was very happy with this oneArctic roll:2/5 there wasnt any flavoring and it didn't taste like anything besides the fish. I'm a little disappointed with this one since it looked promising. The roll was also pretty smallBluefin tuna emperor roll: 4/5 really good! Flavoring was nice balance and the sashimi was really fresh.Nigiri set: 5/5 really fresh and good selection of sashimi. What you expect out of a good nigiri set

A hole in the wall spot with great sushi! Called in day-of to make a reservation for 3 for dinner on a Saturday. We got seated at the bar area. Not a big interior but perfect for a more intimate dinner for 2-3. Service was great. We got warm hand towels before our meal and complimentary edamame. The food took a bit to come out but the inside was full, and we can see the rolls made in front of us.We ordered the bluefin emperor roll, arctic roll, 2 nigiri (10 pc) sets, spicy tuna roll, hamachi collar, and uni nigiri. Overall, the rolls were done well. High quality, buttery fish with the right amount/texture of rice. The hamachi collar was delicious and came with miso soup, rice, arugula salad, and seaweed salad.The nigiri set was overall solid. The scallops, salmon, and halibut nigiri were the favorites. The shrimp nigiri tasted off. We ordered the uni nigiri halfway through and were disappointed that the uni was fridge cold - like they just took it out and served it. Nonetheless, overall, we had a good experience here.

Chances are you likely won't be on a walkabout this far down University. This is the end of the stretch that people travel to get to places at one end or the other. So chances that you'll spy Butterfish on a stroll are slender.Ok. I can't help it. Butterfish. Butter fish. Use it in a sentence. "I loved the service and the cute interior, butter fish was to die for!"There. I feel better now.Oysters, salmon sashimi and nigiri, a simple Indian roll. Because it was so hot last weekend and my body didn't want to eat. It didn't want to do anything. But a body must eat so that's what was ordered here.All delicious. One cold Asahi to wash it down. Service was super welcoming and on point. Space is small, though that ensures personalized attention. Definitely worth the trip.