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Sushi - Blue Sushi Sake Grill - Des Moines, Des Moines, IA

Blue Sushi Sake Grill - Des Moines

4.5
4.5
231 Reviews
$30 and under
Sushi
316 Court Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309-2210

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 19 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for happy hour
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
Blue Sushi Sake Grill unites creative ingredients with energetic vibes, premium cold sake with happy moments to give you a fresh and fun new way to experience sushi. Our sushi and grill menus allow you to explore your sushi favorites in new and unexpected ways. We like to say that sushi is for sharing, and our menu encourages it. Order a spread of all your maki, nigiri and sashimi favs from the sushi bar, and throw in a few orders of starters from the grill. We'll stagger your plates so you can savor it all bite-by-bite, and maximize the sushi experience you've been craving all week. If you're not sure where to start, tour the menu during Happy Hour, where all our guest favorites — from our sushi, grill and drink menus — are available at an amazing value. We offer Happy Hour every day of the week at Blue Sushi Sake Grill!

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Sushi, Japanese, Asian
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Sat 2:00 pm–6:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Des Moines
  • Cross street
    Located on the corner of 4th St and Court Ave
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 231 people are saying

Blue Sushi Sake Grill - Des Moines reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Iowa

    Best Food

  • Iowa

    Great for brunch

  • Iowa

    Kid-friendly

  • Iowa

    Healthy

  • Iowa

    Hot spot

  • Des Moines

    Best Food

  • Des Moines

    Best Value

  • Des Moines

    Great for brunch

  • Des Moines

    Kid-friendly

  • Des Moines

    Good for groups

  • Des Moines

    Healthy

  • Des Moines

    Hot spot

  • Des Moines

    Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Blue Sushi Sake Grill in Des Moines shines with "best sushi place in town" accolades, offering "great rolls and cocktails." Happy hour is a "great value" with an extensive menu. Despite occasional service hiccups, staff are praised for being "attentive and efficient." The atmosphere and food consistently receive high marks.

231 Reviews
  1. Mandie

    Kansas City1 review

    1.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Waited several minutes for anyone to greet me when I arrived. We barely saw our server. Had to flag down another server to bring us our food that was sitting there, ready, as we waited and waited.

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  2. RSTIowa

    Milwaukee3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great happy hour specials! Sat at the
    Blue Sushi Sake Grill - Des MoinesResponded today
    Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review! I am so happy to hear that we were able to have you in for happy hour and that you had a great experience! Cheers! Tyler, GM

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  3. Karen

    Des Moines3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I am so glad we found Blue Sushi Sake Grill on Court Ave. The food was delicious, fresh and reasonable. Service was attentive but not intrusive. I love the interior of the restaurant and look forward to sitting outside on our next visit.
    Blue Sushi Sake Grill - Des MoinesResponded today
    Karen, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review! I am glad our team was able to provide a stellar experience for you and we can't wait to have you back! - Tyler, GM

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  4. Jan

    Des Moines1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our sushi was sooooo good and looked great! The service was excellent and the timing was perfect. Highly recommend!

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  5. Laura

    Des Moines1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love this place!! The sushi is amazing and the service and atmosphere are great!

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  6. Aleksander

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The manager went above and beyond. Great service, great food, fresh sushi

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  7. Luke

    Des Moines2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a couple great rolls and cocktails! We will be back!

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  8. R

    Des Moines4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best Sushi Place in town! Everything is so fresh and delicious! The service is outstanding!

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  9. Missy

    Charlotte39 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We went for happy hour which was a great value. The hostess was a little confused. I got there and she said I didn't have a reservation but she had sat my friend with it. I found my friend on my own. The waiter was slammed but very personable and it smoothed out over time. We had jalapeno margaritas, not raw sushi rolls and lettuce wraps. All very good. We were going to a show at the Civic center and the experience took about 1.5 hours, so plan accordingly.

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  10. Jonna

    Las Vegas2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    We probably won’t be back for a long time if ever. This was a staple restaurant for us but it was filthy and had fruit flies and gnats everywhere.

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FAQs

Blue Sushi Sake Grill - Des Moines offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (515) 379-6800.

Blue Sushi Sake Grill - Des Moines is rated 4.5 stars by 231 OpenTable diners.

Blue Sushi Sake Grill - Des Moines does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 19 times today
Google Map for Blue Sushi Sake Grill - Des Moines

316 Court Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309-2210

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Located on the corner of 4th St and Court Ave
  • Neighborhood
    Des Moines
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Sat 2:00 pm–6:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Sushi, Japanese, Asian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
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