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Sandfish Sushi and Whiskey, Phoenix, AZ

Sandfish Sushi and Whiskey

4.7
4.7
184 Reviews
$31 to $50
Sushi
The highly anticipated first Sushi & Whiskey bar, located in uptown Phoenix, By Engin Onural.

Within its Scandinavian-designed interior, you’ll enjoy a judicious selection of hand-crafted sushi and whisky pairings, making Sandfish an ideal destination for both epicures and the curious.

We can’t wait for you to experience our expectations of an excellent Menu

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 13 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Sushi, Japanese, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (602) 675-4020
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Engin Onural
  • Catering
    Capability for 5 star events up to 100.<br />The Best Chef Engin inspired food Presentation and ambiance with General Manager Casey version of FUN!
  • Private party facilities
    We have the Most Exquisite Fireside private patio for 50 including the Omakase and or Chefs table for high end events or special occasions.
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown Phoenix
  • Cross street
    7th ave &amp; Glenrossa
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Bus stop literally at front door.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wine

Offers

  • Sunset Hour

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - Sat - 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
    Join us for an elevated Happy Hour experience every day from 4:30-6:30pm.

What 184 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
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Phoenix / Arizona

    Healthy

  • Phoenix

    Healthy

  • Phoenix

    Romantic

  • Phoenix

    Good for special occasions

184 Reviews
  1. TanyaM

    Denver

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    We loved everything about Sandfish, except the hostess! The food was amazing. Our waitress was amazing. It was quite the beautiful atmosphere, and once staff member was very helpful to get the heater going as it was quite cold. So she rolled over a big heater and had to change the tank out, but we stayed comfy. When I talk about the hostess, she seemed irritable and told us all the good tables were reserved. So we walked inside and outside and then back again outside until we found something that was comfortable. We would return to Sandfish and it was probably the best miso soup we’ve ever had

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  2. Doug

    Phoenix

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Perfect place for date nights and with friends! Great happy hour menu for food and drinks! Our server was knowledgeable, friendly and attentive. Overall, a great pick with excellent food!

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Montreal

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was delicious, 5 stars on everything we got (scallops, cauliflower bao buns, beef gyoza, and the panna cotta for dessert). I also had the Freya cocktail. Can’t wait to go back! 

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Phoenix

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Fantastic sushi and sashimi cuisine - fresh and creative. Extensive whiskey bar too.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Phoenix

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service and delicious food in a comfortable space.

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  6. Drgretch

    Chicago

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Omakase was delicious. Our server, Stephanie, was personable and efficient. Really enjoyed our meal.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Phoenix

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great experience, Alexandria was a great server and provided awesome suggestions without being pushy. Other than not having the matcha creme puffs, everything was perfect. We will definitely be back.

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  8. PinotPaul

    Palm Springs

    194 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    194 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent quality prepared with care and creativity. Extensive selection of whiskeys. Service was spot on. We live in Palm Desert so we’re familiar with the restaurant. This location is just as good as Palm Desert.

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  9. AlanK

    Pittsburgh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great atmosphere-excellent food rounded out with a very enjoyable evening interacting with the staff. Worthwhile visit!

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  10. VikN

    Greater Boston

    15 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall1food2service1ambience3
    We ordered the Omasake for 2 ($140) each. It is about 7-8 small course/s. The service was so slow (sometimes 20 mins) between each course. After eating 4 courses we stopped eating and asked for it to stop. We paid the full bill and tipped. But we’re very disappointed. Would not recommend.

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  11. Tres

    Phoenix

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We enjoyed the Chef's 9 course tasing menu. It was outstanding, the spicy tuna tostada, Spanish octopus, raw scallops, foie gras and Signature rolls were highlights. I would highly encourage a visit to Sandfish Sushi.

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  12. OpenTable Diner

    Phoenix

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    What a great little restaurant! Can’t find one thing wrong with our visit! The food was exceptional, the drinks were superb, service was even better! We tried the yellowtail for a starter, few speciality rolls and the boa buns, and for dessert we had the panna cotta, so delicious!! EVERYTHING!!

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  13. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 7, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience4
    Overall, the food was good, but it took more than two hours to get through dinner. Our server messed up our order and wasn’t on top of things. 

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  14. Anthony

    Phoenix

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My first visit and Sandfish vaulted into my Top 5 restaurants in PHX. Amazing place! Back patio is the place to sit.

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  15. AnnetteC

    Phoenix

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My daughter & I had dinner at Sandfish Sushi & Whiskey for the first time last night. We sat on the back patio, which was just lovely. Our server Stephanie was so pleasant and had great recommendations. We tried many items, our favorites were the Spicy Tuna Tostada's, The Venue Roll and the Tempura California Roll (which helped bring down the heat after a bite of the Venue Roll). We will definitely be back!

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  16. leel

    Phoenix

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    May be best place for sushi in Phoenix. Top quality seafood served here.

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  17. Rico

    Phoenix

    48 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    48 reviews

    Dined on October 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Truly outstanding again, went on Friday night this time and while there were more people then the time he went on Sunday and there was no one there, this place should be jam-packed till it's open. I can't reemphasize how important it is for us to support businesses that stay open late in the Central City corridor. You can't be a real City unless you have late night places to frequent - and this place is a gem! ALSO - where else can you get EXCELLENT caviar with the accoutrements made fresh for you on order in Central Phoenix? Thank you Sandfish for trying to make city living a thing!

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  18. RebeccaC

    Phoenix

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely delicious and so charming. We loved everything about sitting outside. The stuffed zucchini blossoms and Sandfish roll can’t be missed.

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    Phoenix

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 1, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    Please tell us there is a $10 upcharge per bottle of water before we order more

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    Phoenix

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 30, 2023

    overall3food4service5ambience3
    It was good quality sushi but a little overpriced.

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Great place! Nice interior , food is deli$$ ! I will come back!

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  22. OpenTable Diner

    Phoenix

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent experience from the service to the food.

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  23. Rico

    Phoenix

    48 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    48 reviews

    Dined on September 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is a gem! We made reservations for 9 pm (THANK YOU! for staying open late! limited options in the area at that time that is not fast food) and almost turned around because we did not think it was open. We drove up and we saw staff but thought that they were cleaning up because it was empty - C'MON phoenix! Support these local gems - and especially one that is open late! Get out there and dine late on a sunday!!! Help support excellent food and drinks that are giving the late night restaurant vibe (like in REAL cities) a go! The drinks are expertly crafted (well done Josh!), food was fresh and superb and they even have a wonderful caviar tray where they make the accoutrements fresh before they serve - including the crème fraiche! Central phoenix folks - wake up! 8:15 PM pm a sunday and the place was empty. The food and the drinks warrant this place be jamming until 10pm!

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  24. Rolf

    Hamburg

    32 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on September 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This restaurant visit was exceptionally good. I come from Europe and travel frequently to the US: So far I had found many great restaurants in Phoenix (mostly good steakhouses) but so far there was no good spot for sushi. This has now changed. I had a great evening, also thanks to the very nice waitress Elisabeth and the excellent sushi dishes from the kitchen. In L.A. I had last found comparable but the own creations like the Sandfish Roll are exceptionally tasty. In general, the selection on the menu is huge - for this reason alone, I urgently need to come back to try more great rolls. The fish quality, especially the sashimi, is very fresh. Overall a great experience for me which definitely leads me to come here again - thank you very much

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  25. GregW

    Phoenix

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We tried a bit of everything on the menu although our favorite was the braised octopus was perfectly prepared and everyone enjoyed

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  26. EmmaS

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 4, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    We enjoyed our time at sand fish! They have some very unique options that were delicious!

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  27. CBuc

    Phoenix

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on September 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and service! The sashimi platter was my favorite! Drinks were delicious! We will definitely be back!

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    Phoenix

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    The service was excellent. The food was good. Two of the dishes we were looking forward to trying (octopus and yellowtail) were unavailable the night we were there. This was quite disappointing.

    1 person found this helpful

  29. juliesc81

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    everything was delicious! our server was super sweet and knowledgeable. can’t wait to return!

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  30. MXDC

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on August 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I usually do not write reviews but in Sandfish’s case I am going to write. WOW! The service is exceptional and only topped by the outstanding cuisine. Our party had multiple dishes and each was fresh, perfectly presented, and tasted magnificent. Our server balanced her appearance at our table like a plate balancer - like she could read our minds. In Phoenix, there might be fancier or more publicized sushi locations (been there, done that) - I would always select Sandfish first. Add to your list of top sushi locations, not just in Phoenix, but the entire west!

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  31. NapKay

    Phoenix

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Sandfish was such a vibe! Great cocktail selection, amazing food, fresh fish, and lovely service. Would recommend and will come back!

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  32. OpenTable Diner

    Phoenix

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 11, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience5
    The rolls were fresh & delicious, presentation of food was nice and the idea of an Omakase drink was really cool in being able to try a drink that’s a little out of the ordinary.

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 7, 2023

    overall1food2service2ambience2
    I made a reservation for my birthday, and when I got there, they were not aware of any reservations, so there is no point to reserve a table after all online. which made me feel very uncomfortable. The service was all right but I felt like it was just too much. I could pour my own soda in my cup. I get it tho she was just trying to be nice. When we were getting ready to leave, we were waiting on our waitress to bring back our receipt which never happened we ended up walking out and letting her keep the change, although our plan was to tip her a little more, I was just overwhelmed with the whole experience probably won’t come here again. pricing is all right my boyfriend paid 70$ for two sushi rolls & soda drinks. 

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    Phoenix

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    If you love seafood DO NOT SKIP this place. Every food item we had was exquisite. Such fresh seafood in Phoenix

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  35. OpenTable Diner

    Jackson Hole

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is a must visit gem of a sushi place. I didn’t even get to the raw fish. After seaweed salad with octopus, braised and grilled Spanish octopus, and the hamachi Kama (yellowtail collar/throat); I was done. I had a delicious mocktail—mango and orange juices and other mocktail ingredients and tried the panna cotta which was okay. Josh the host/barkeep is very nice, knowledgeable,and professional as is the sushi chef. I’ll be back to try the many sushi options. It’s pricey but absolutely worth it. Wes

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    Phoenix

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was great. Best sushi I’ve ever had. The service was great.

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  37. ScottH

    Los Angeles

    33 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on July 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Stephanie our server was awesome. So good at guiding us thru the menu and suggestions. The managers and staff were all over helping service. Loved it and highly recommend for a special occasion or for just getting your sushi fix.

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  38. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding service and food. The generous omacase was excellent

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  39. FredrickK

    Atlanta Metro

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on July 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service. Impressive selection of whiskey. Superb cocktails. Beautiful presentation and fresh tasty sushi. An excellent dining experience.

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  40. OpenTable Diner

    Phoenix

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on July 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Innovative rolls, cocktails amazing, great new spot!!

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

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

FAQs

Sandfish Sushi and Whiskey is rated 4.7 stars by 184 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 13 times today
Google Map for Sandfish Sushi and Whiskey

4232 N 7th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85013-5018

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    7th ave &amp; Glenrossa
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown Phoenix
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Sushi, Japanese, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Bus stop literally at front door.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Engin Onural
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wine
  • Phone number
    (602) 675-4020
  • Catering
    Capability for 5 star events up to 100.<br />The Best Chef Engin inspired food Presentation and ambiance with General Manager Casey version of FUN!
  • Private party facilities
    We have the Most Exquisite Fireside private patio for 50 including the Omakase and or Chefs table for high end events or special occasions.
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