OBON Sushi + Bar + Ramen at The Grove

OBON Sushi + Bar + Ramen at The Grove reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Kevin VIP

   Seattle11 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on April 17, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   We went there a weekday evening at around 8 pm and the place was pretty empty when we got there. However, they were also very thinly staffed (2 wait staff that also served as the host and the bartender). We were seated promptly but then we waited for almost 15 minutes before someone circled back to take our order. The food came out pretty quick though. We really liked their new recipe on the hamachi-kama (yellowtail collar) with the glazed finish on it. The chicken bun was a little too saucy / spicy for my wife. The Obon ramen was fire as usual and the yellowtail crudo was also on point. The citrus dressing and micro greens complemented the fish really well. Overall, it was a great experience except for the initial wait.
   

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   wendy VIP

   San Diego115 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on April 14, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 3

   Six of us had dinner . Ate outside. Food took forever! Was told that the 1 sushi chef was overwhelmed because “sushi was very popular tonite.” I would think that a sushi restaurant would have more than one sushi chef and not be surprised that many people are ordering sushi.! Server was as accommodating as could be and apologized many times for the extra extraordinarily long wait and missed item.
   

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   Steven

   Unspecified2 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on April 5, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 4

   If you’re young you’re kind of overlooked. But the food is excellent
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Phoenix1 review

   5.0

   Dined on March 22, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   If you are looking for Japanese food in Scottsdale Obon is the place to go. Happy hour is served daily from 4-6. Happy hour menu half off starters and some sushi and discounts on well drinks, signature cocktails, beer, and wine. We started with Gyoza, miso soup and veggie spring rolls. Next ordered Bao Buns 2 types pork and chicken both delicious. Then shared The Strip sushi roll. From cocktails to sushi the whole meal was delicious. Service was excellent, staff was friendly and helpful on deciding what to order. Overall great experience!
   

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   TexNV

   Austin14 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 3, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Food was delicious and served as it was ready. Sushi was fresh and delicious.
   

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   Donna

   San Antonio9 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on February 24, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   I found the food to be good but mediocre .. I heard great reviews from my friend and wanted to try.. service was great but the food did not impress at all.
   

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   Fallon VIP

   San Diego2 reviews

   1.0

   Dined on February 22, 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 3

   While the food looks fine and the aesthetic of the restaurant is nice, it was sub par at best. The staff was not prepared to serve us even though we came later in the evening. The utensils, down to the carafe was filthy. The food was ehhh, looked plain, and felt like it was missing something at every food we had. The staff never came back to check on us after they dropped off the food, only to drop off the check. Lots of room for improvement.
   

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   Aaron

   Phoenix4 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on February 16, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 2

   Refills not offered for our drinks. Door was left open to the patio so our seating area was freezing. Ticket times were long even for the appetizers. Rice was over cooked. Steak was under seasoned. I don’t normally leave reviews but coming from two people who have worked in the service industry for several years, something wasn’t right.
   

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   Luis

   Phoenix1 review

   4.0

   Dined on February 15, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   Falta de personal.. había mesas solas y gente en espera. Pero en general todo bien
   

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    kyle

    Seattle1 review

    3.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4

    Rough night. Reservations were running 30 minutes behind schedule. Servers were spread too thin. Food was pretty good but the overall experience suffered. I’m in no hurry to return.
    

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