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Sushi of Gari - Upper East Side, New York, NY
Sushi of Gari - Upper East Side, New York, NY
Sushi of Gari - Upper East Side, New York, NY
Sushi of Gari - Upper East Side, New York, NY
Sushi of Gari - Upper East Side, New York, NY

Sushi of Gari - Upper East Side

4.9
4.9
995 Reviews
$50 and over
Japanese
Welcome to Sushi of Gari Upper East Side! This restaurant is the first restaurant specializing in the wonderful taste of Gari Signature Sushi. This restaurant is rather a small establishment, but we offer an amazing Sushi as well as many traditional Japanese dishes. In addition to many very fresh authentic Japanese Sushi, let us surprise you by Gari's originality: some area slightly cooked, or marinated, and served with a variety of home-made sauces or other delicacies which enhance the daily market's freshest seafood, many of which are from Japan especially for Sushi of Gari.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 9 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Sushi
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–9:45 pm
  • Phone number
    (212) 517-5340
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    HIROKI TSUBOGUCHI
  • Catering
    We do offer catering services for various settings. Please kindly inquire at catering@sushiofgari.com for more detail.
  • Neighborhood
    Upper East Side
  • Cross street
    B/W 1st Ave. & York Ave.
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    Subway: #6 train @ 77th Street or Q train at 72nd Street.
  • Additional
    Beer, Counter Seating, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 995 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 5Food
  • 5Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

995 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food outstanding! So happy they have reopened on the upper east side!

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  2. Hailey

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    As good as ever after a long hiatus! Space is smaller than pre COVID, but service and food were excellent as always.

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  3. MishaC

    Orlando

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our fabulous night started out with the warm greetings from all the staff to the delicious food and excellent service- Sushi of Gari is the perfect date night spot. Our server recommended a few specials that were to die for. All of the sushi melts in your mouth! The freshest I have found in the UES. And as a parting gift for celebrating their RE-opening after 2020, we received Sushi of Gari tea mugs. Top notch service and food is impeccable!

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Siempre increíble! MEGA RECOMENDADO. Es caro, pero si tienen la posibilidad no me lo perdería. Especialmente el omakase

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  5. lilyd

    Charleston

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 23, 2020

    overall2food3service2ambience2
    awkward service, for an exorbitantly expensive omakase that leaned heavily on more crowd friendly fish like tuna, but lacked flair and creativity.

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  6. CecileP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 23, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful experience as usual! We love this place and its omakase!

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  7. Suleiman

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2020

    overall2food2service2ambience1
    We have been eating here for years but our latest visit was really disappointing. Reservation not promptly honored, really slow service and several items were not good at all. Hope this was just an off night as this is one of our favorite places!

    1 person found this helpful

  8. Jessica

    Cleveland

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2020

    overall1food1service1ambience3
    We paid a ridiculous about for a terrible omakase. Literally had simultaneously the worst but also the most expensive sushi of my life here. Also we went on Valentine’s Day and they were only offering omakase without any notification via website.

    1 person found this helpful

  9. jzinn

    New York Area

    168 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    168 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Such beautiful Omakase. The service was impeccable. A lovely evening with excellent food. The sake choices were uniquely wonderful.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Engagement Celebration

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  11. DanaS

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 20, 2020

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Had an amazing time at Sushi of Gari. Tried the Omakase and managed to eat 14 pieces. Every piece was delicious and extremely interesting. I would have preferred if all of the fish was served raw instead of some being fried or cooked. But overall amazing!

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  12. jellybean

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 20, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Yes. Best sushi on the upper east side. I love the feel of this place, very relaxed. The sushi was phenomenal, leaving me already planning my next visit.

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  13. trufflehunter1

    New York Area

    52 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    52 reviews

    Dined on January 19, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    When you dine at Gari you will swear off supermarket sushi forever !

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  14. TinaW

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 15, 2020

    overall1food2service1ambience1
    Completely empty restaurant, they were uninformed about gluten free options for my husband, food came out too quickly, and it was expensive for the quality of the food/experience. Will not return.

    1 person found this helpful

  15. SharonH

    New York Area

    450 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    450 reviews

    Dined on January 10, 2020

    overall3food5service5ambience3
    Terrific food and service but rather overpriced.

    1 person found this helpful

  16. UPtowngirl

    Philadelphia

    20 reviews

    3.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on January 8, 2020

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    Sushi of Gari is usually outstanding, but not so on this visit. The sushi was dry, with little taste, the service was rushed. I don't know what happened to this wonderful restaurant, not sure I will go back.

    1 person found this helpful

  17. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 5, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best sushi in the world

    1 person found this helpful

  18. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    11 reviews

    3.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on December 29, 2019

    overall3food3service5ambience4
    Disappointing. Been here many times and previously considered it on of my top picks for Omakase in NYC. Sadly, the chief sushi chef was just rotated to a different branch of sushi Gari and the food isn’t of the same level anymore. Hopefully it was just an off night.

    1 person found this helpful

  19. AnnaE

    Orlando

    45 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    45 reviews

    Dined on December 18, 2019

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    Very ordinary. Nothing outstanding. Not very tasty. Not cosy. The place is just awfully small.

    1 person found this helpful

  20. AMICH

    San Francisco

    17 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2019

    overall2food2service3ambience2
    We always would come here when visiting NY but after our last visit it's off the list. Sushi was essentially the same combinations but lacking any flavor or anything special. Super sad to see it slip.

    1 person found this helpful

  21. Michael

    New York Area

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    One of the best sushi restaurants in NYC and the best in my neighborhood. Pricey, yes. But also Intimate. Delicious sushi. I can’t wait until Sushi of Gari—East Side reopens for indoor dining.

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  22. Gracie

    New York Area

    51 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    51 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2019

    overall3food3service3ambience1
    I am a frequent guest at Sushi of Gari's in TriBeCa which is SUPERB. I was in the area and decided to book your UES location. When we entered the space the hostess and staff were not ready to welcome us aka "no hospitality". The room was incredibly hot and we asked them to turn off the heat and open the window or door. The hostess was annoyed and offered to put us in a claustrophobic hallway with no windows or air. Our appetizers were brought about 10 minutes apart. We had ordered extra ginger, lemon and no shrimp and everything was forgotten. We were pushed out from our table and the service was terrible. I would never return. Shame on you to charge these prices for this experience.

    1 person found this helpful

  23. KendellM

    Charleston

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The sushi here is always unbelievable!!! Honestly the best I've ever had! So worth it!

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  24. CountMeOut

    New York Area

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best sushi in New York

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  25. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 7, 2019

    overall2food2service1ambience1
    一度はNYの高級寿司店を体感するのも良いかと思い選択しました。 接客時に「お任せ」を強く勧められましたのでそれを注文しました。 イメージはもっと創作寿司的な物を想像していまし

    1 person found this helpful

  26. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 31, 2019

    overall5food5service4ambience3
    LOVE THEIR SUSHI. It one of my most favorite places to eat in NYC

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  27. Thedrake

    New York Area

    53 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    53 reviews

    Dined on October 22, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of the Best Japanese Restaurants in all of NY

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 11, 2019

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Omasake is so delicious. Our go to restaurant for sushi & sashimi. Fresh tasty simple. We love it

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  29. FrancesM

    New York Area

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on October 6, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Fabulous, fresh, beautiful sushi & wonderful cooked items. Gyoza, tempura, Yakitori, miso soup, etc—all perfect. Very small restaurant (so don’t go for the atmosphere) but the staff is friendly and efficient & food top-notch. My favorite Neighborhood Japanese.

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  30. Thedrake

    New York Area

    53 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    53 reviews

    Dined on October 5, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of the Best Japanese Restaurants in NYC. Sushi is perfection

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  31. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 24, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    The food was delicious, best sushi we’ve had in a long time. The seaweed salad was also wonderful!

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  32. OpenTable Diner

    London

    1 review

    vip
    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 22, 2019

    overall3food3service3ambience2
    average quality

    1 person found this helpful

  33. AnthonyL

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 21, 2019

    overall2food3service2ambience1
    The restaurant accommodations are very cramped for a high priced place. The sushi was very good, but Gari's approach is to overwhelm the fish with imaginative sauces, which is not to my taste. (We had the omakase menu.) The prices are very high, but I would still recommend this place for those who want to try a different kind of sushi.

    1 person found this helpful

  34. foodzzz

    New York Area

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on September 20, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    consistently amazing. pricey but worth it. we love it

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  35. NYfinediner

    New York Area

    26 reviews

    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on September 7, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    With friend

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 31, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent omakase!

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  37. LarryM

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on August 24, 2019

    overall4food4service3ambience2
    Was was really good. Service was ok. Place is very small and cramped. Everything about it is tight. I’m a fairly big guy and I was a bit uncomfortable navigating the place and was really wedged in when I sat down. Overall value was ok.

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  38. peterk

    New York Area

    87 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    87 reviews

    Dined on August 24, 2019

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Fine food - a cut above most Japanese restaurants. Recommended.

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  39. MikeL

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 17, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Greatest, most unique and original sushi. Sublime. On a busy Saturday night the service was still friendly and efficient.

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  40. SharonH

    New York Area

    450 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    450 reviews

    Dined on August 16, 2019

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Amazing sushi. Nice staff. A bit pricey. But really fresh fish.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Sushi of Gari - Upper East Side is rated 4.9 stars by 995 OpenTable diners.

Sushi of Gari - Upper East Side 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.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 9 times today
Google Map for Sushi of Gari - Upper East Side

402 East 78th Street, New York, NY 10075

Additional information

  • Cross street
    B/W 1st Ave. & York Ave.
  • Neighborhood
    Upper East Side
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–9:45 pm
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Sushi
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    Subway: #6 train @ 77th Street or Q train at 72nd Street.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    HIROKI TSUBOGUCHI
  • Additional
    Beer, Counter Seating, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (212) 517-5340
  • Catering
    We do offer catering services for various settings. Please kindly inquire at catering@sushiofgari.com for more detail.
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