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O-Ku - Greenville, Greenville, SC

O-Ku - Greenville

4.7
4.7
149 Reviews
$30 and under
Sushi
O-Ku brings a high-end point of precision to sushi. Our menu focuses on new seafood and classic Japanese dishes, as well as classic and avant-garde sushi and artistic cocktails.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 41 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Sushi, Japanese, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (864) 326-4812
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Jose Aguilar
  • Neighborhood
    Greenville
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 149 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • South Carolina

    Innovative

  • South Carolina

    Hot spot

  • Greenville

    Innovative

  • Greenville

    Healthy

  • Greenville

    Hot spot

  • Greenville

    Lively

  • Greenville

    Most Booked

149 Reviews
  1. JackieM

    Western NC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were a party of 3 dining at O-Ku for the first time. We had reservations at 8:15, but came in early to see if we could snag a table. The hostess was very nice and had us seated within 20 mins of our arrival, well before our reservation time. Our server, Alanna, was AWESOME! Personable, attentive, very knowledgeable of the menu, and very patient with us as we asked questions and needed a few minutes to decide what to order. We ordered the truffle butter edamame and wagyu tartare toast to start… PHENOMENAL. Alanna recommended the salmon usuzukiri and that was also so flavorful and unbelievable fresh. We each got a sushi roll to share and, again, the chefs knocked it out of the park. Highly recommend the reedy river, rainbow, and acevichado rolls! The ambience, staff, and food all exceeded our expectations, and the splurge is worth it!

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  2. Love2EatOut

    Charleston

    122 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    122 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service3ambience5
    Excellent sushi - same quality as Charleston location. Luke the interior ok. Very pretty - wish it were darker. Service was slow. Music was too loud.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Nagoya

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Had Braised ribs, salmon, fingerling potatoes, and ednamae everything was excellent.

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  4. SanGan

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The wait staff is very attentive and fun and the sushi by far the best in Greenville!

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  5. SLC2018

    Charleston

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Mushrooms were outstanding! Best thing we ordered. Service was wonderful. Server was knowledgable and friendly.

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  6. LucilleH

    Charleston

    33 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2023

    overall3food2service5ambience3
    The Oyster mushroom and rock shrimps apps were very good. Wine and cocktails were excellent. The torched salmon roll was not worth eating. Ditto for the shishito peppers which we did send back and was credited. Veggies are hard to find on the menu. Service was great and wait staff was very nice and helpful. Outdoor seating was well heated and warm, inside was very warm and loud. I ate VERY little and for three people with drinks the bill came to $200. I don't think I'll be going back, this was my second experience and my first was also underwhelming--last time I had the lobster and thought it to be decent, but not worth the $$

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  7. KatKat

    Tallahassee

    51 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    51 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience4
    Our sushi was OK. The Greenville location is not as good as the Charleston location. Hopefully, the food improves because the prices are very high! If the food doesn’t improve, the novelty will wear quickly and people will stop eating there.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Charleston

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 21, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    The menu was a more modern version of sushi which was very nice. Importantly the fish was fresh! The food was haphazardly released from the kitchen. I was halfway through my dish when they brought out my husbands meal. Also written on the menu it states two pieces of sushimi not two pieces of sushimi Except if you order Tobiko. A little disappointing.

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  9. PhuongV

    Charleston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We enjoyed it. Nice setting, quality food, great service, fresh wasabi available.

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  10. HeatherD

    Charleston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent anniversary dinner before a show at the Peace Center, directly across the street. Service and food were top notch. Will definitely be back.

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Celebrated our 1 year wedding anniversary and couldn’t have been more grateful to have spent it at O-Ku! They made us feel so special and everything was so delicious!

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  12. HanahE

    Charleston

    5 reviews

    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience5
    Hot entrees came out 15 minutes before entree and needed heating up. Waitress was hard to find and overall value for entree was not worth it (I got the salmon).

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  13. MelindaO

    Western NC

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Famtastic food and service! Katie great server too!

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  14. jpl67

    Charleston

    70 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    70 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    New menu, which was really good!!! Great choices great place overall. Highly recommend.

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  15. pamb

    Charleston

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    overall4food3service3ambience5
    Beautiful decor; we probably won’t go back. Food is good; but for the price we can eat just as well or better sushi elsewhere.

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  16. OpenTable Diner

    Exclusive

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    The service was very good, the entrees were excellent.

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  17. trimomtri

    Charleston

    43 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    43 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Best sushi I’ve ever had and the only place I would recommend for sushi.

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  18. VCinSC

    Charleston

    23 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Food was very good and inventive. Music way too loud. Could not hear server or each other.

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  19. CandiceG

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Perfect for date night! My husband and I shared three rolls and got the donuts for dessert. So good!

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  20. JCHS

    San Francisco

    44 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    44 reviews

    Dined on November 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was a treat and great surprise and delicious addition to our little town. The service was extremely professional, warm and personal. A must return

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  21. BillF

    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome experience. Food, service, and ambiance was fantastic.

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  22. WilliamH

    Charleston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing top knot h and very kind and sweet server, the gifts she brought us were very thoughtful, they kept saying Happy Anniversary to us and it made us feel so special, thank you all so much

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  23. Judy

    Charleston

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was the second visit to O-Ku, and it was just as good as the first. Our server was very helpful in guiding us through the menu and making our choices. The food was served promptly and was simply delicious. It was quite noisy but not so that we couldn't chat easily with our guests, and it was apparent that others around us were also enjoying their experience at this fine restaurant. We will definitely return.

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  24. JulieW

    Charleston

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My first time at O-ku and it was well worth the visit! I went with two friends and we tried the fingerling potatoes and mushrooms for appetizers and they were both outstanding. So much flavor, esp the mushrooms. We were thinking that they need to do an entree with rice and the mushroom appetizer. Our entrees were just as wonderful as the appetizers. I had the volcano roll and it was the best. My friends had a Paladin roll (she loved it) and a seaweed roll (they looked like green ice cream cones) stuffed with lobster and other kinds of seafood. She also loved her meal. O-Ku is my new go to!

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  25. brdwyguy

    Western NC

    37 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on November 1, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    My one somewhat negative comment was the music being played over the loud speakers was so loud- we almost had to shout to hear each other. Our poor waitress had to pretty much REPEAT anything she was saying to us because we could not hear her. Just turn it down a little, so everyone doesnt need to shout to have a conversation. The FOOD and the SERVICE were spectacular in our book.

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  26. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on October 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent, non traditional sushi. Wonderful sauces with each dish. Count on us enjoying O-ku again!

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  27. JoshS

    Charleston

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on October 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Service was great. Food was amazing. Only personal preference is that I don’t care for darkly lit restaurants. But in all honesty I can get over myself

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  28. Lincoln

    San Antonio

    5 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 29, 2023

    overall2food3service4ambience4
    The place is nice, good environment. Service was great, a lot of attention. However the food is not so good, especially considering the high price. I would expect something outstanding, but got very simple Japanese food. Even the otoro nigiri aburi style I ordered (by $20 one piece) was completely over done and bad taste. It’s a pity, but there are other options in town that are much better and cheaper. You basically pay a lot for a fancy place.

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  29. Denn

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent presentation of fish. Omakase was well done.

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  30. Cindy

    Jacksonville

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 25, 2023

    overall5food1service5ambience5
    The sushi was not wrapped tight in the rice and fell apart. Too much rice and not enough filling for the money.

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  31. VisitingGVL

    Charleston

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Noah was our server and he was so knowledgeable about the menu and wine list, I took every one of his recommendations and they did not disappoint. One of the best meals I’ve had in years.

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  32. JimmettaR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing! Everything was great! Definitely will be back !

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  33. TamiM

    Charleston

    13 reviews

    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Music was too loud. Takes away from the atmosphere and vibe. Also make it impossible to hear the server explain anything. Food was so good and the crispy rice app is to die for! Def recommend!

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  34. NinaB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We absolutely loved our dinner at Oku. We were there celebrating two birthdays and it was the perfect place for us!

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  35. Buckerine

    Charleston

    33 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on October 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time at O-Ku. Server (Jewel?) was outstanding. Knew the entire menu in incredible detail which really helped our choosing. Menu is massive making choices challenging. Guess we'll have to return to try other items. Mushroom appetizer was REALLY good.

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  36. Molly

    Charleston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Incredible dining experience at Oku. Wonderful flavor in every bite. Sexy Ambiance.

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  37. OpenTable Diner

    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing quality food and amazing service for our celebration. Will definitely be coming back

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  38. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food (unique items not found anywhere else in Greenville) and great service. It was my son’s 20th birthday and we got a surprise chocolate donut dessert which was incredible. Wine selection was very good and overall we had an excellent time!!! We will be back….soon!!!!

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  39. OpenTable Diner

    Miami

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and service, for us best sushi in town so far

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  40. CharlotteM

    New Orleans

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had another great meal at O-Ku! Allana, our server, was just wonderful! Will definitely be back again soon.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

O-Ku - Greenville is rated 4.7 stars by 149 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 41 times today
Google Map for O-Ku - Greenville

40 W Broad St, Greenville, SC 29601

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Greenville
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Sushi, Japanese, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Jose Aguilar
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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