Sushi of Gari UWS (Gari Columbus)

category: Sushi restaurant, Japanese restaurant
address: 370 Columbus Ave, New York, NY 10024, United States
Phone: +1 212-362-4816
worktime:
DayTime
MondayClosed
Tuesday5–9:45 PM
Wednesday5–9:45 PM
Thursday5–9:45 PM
Friday5–9:45 PM
Saturday12–9:45 PM
Sunday12–9:45 PM

site: https://sushiofgari.com/
rayting: 4.5
services: From the business: Identifies as Asian-owned,
Service options: Outdoor seating, Delivery, Takeaway, Dine-in,
Highlights: Great tea selection,
Popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining,
Accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible seating, Wheelchair-accessible toilet,
Offerings: Alcohol, Beer, Healthy options, Small plates, Wine,
Dining options: Dinner, Counter service, Dessert, Seating,
Amenities: Gender-neutral toilets, Toilets,
Atmosphere: Cosy, Trendy, Upmarket,
Planning: Reservations required, Dinner reservations recommended, Accepts reservations, Usually a wait,
Payments: Credit cards, Debit cards, Credit cards,

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Name: B**** L***
Date: 2024-02-02 00:09:09
Rating: 5
Comment: Best in NYC!

Name: S****** W***
Date: 2024-01-16 01:59:18
Rating: 5
Comment: Always great to come back here. Food is consistently great

Name: K** D*****
Date: 2023-12-13 00:25:05
Rating: 4
Comment: How disappointing Gari doesn’t add wasabi or ginger or soy sauce with your order. Regardless of their excuse that there are mandates you have to request it by choosing “utensils “ that’s a really bad excuse bc not only is that a waste of utensils if you don’t need them - those are food items that most everyone expects- especially w an expensive order!! So disappointed!
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Name: E***** R
Date: 2023-12-02 15:36:41
Rating: 5
Comment: Love the omakase here. It’s expensive but really worth it ! I brought my 13-year-old daughter here for the first time and created a monster 😊. We had the 12 pc, Gari Special, and Mochi for dessert. It’s all perfection! The atmosphere is very plain and simple - which is ok since the sushi is the ⭐️
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Name: S**** W
Date: 2023-11-08 17:05:47
Rating: 4
Comment: *Okay granted this is partially our fault buttttt - we asked the waiter for a recommendation for sake. The waiter provided us 3 small samples to try but he did not offer to share the price of the bottle nor did we ask. When the bill came, we found out it cost us $220!!! I felt like this was dishonest and put a damper on our otherwise wonderful meal.Ambiance (5/5): The establishment is pretty small but very organized and neat, clean, and welcoming! We were seated next to the chefs table and loved watching the preparation right in front of our eyes. The chefs worked together seamlessly to prepare the various dishes with special garnishes, sauces, and presentation.Service (4/5): We were warmly greeted at the door. Warm towels for wiping at the beginning of the meal and during the middle course.He went out of his way to ask us in advance if we wanted a birthday dessert since there was only 2 left in the back so he could reserve it. They came out with a sparkler candle for us! Free green tea with the dessert.Food (5/5): We chose the combo omakase for $180 (4 sashimi & 8 sushi). Every single dish was fresh and delicious! Presentation was exceptional and the tastes were infused with art.
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Name: I**** K*****
Date: 2023-11-08 00:03:43
Rating: 5
Comment: Excellent sushi

Name: K** F********
Date: 2023-10-29 01:16:56
Rating: 5
Comment: Amazing omakase. The fish was so fresh and toppings made it unique and special.
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Name: T*** X***
Date: 2023-09-20 23:30:08
Rating: 5
Comment: Excellent, as always

Name: E* B****
Date: 2023-07-27 21:36:21
Rating: 5
Comment: Outstanding Japanese food and Sushi!

Name: M******* G****
Date: 2023-04-27 17:49:46
Rating: 5
Comment: Love coming here…. It’s delicious, great service and I feel totally comfortable sitting at the bar alone watching how they make the sushi

Name: I*******
Date: 2023-04-23 11:26:47
Rating: 5
Comment: The quality of the fish is extraordinary and the way they combine it with the other ingredients is very delicious. My friends had Gari’s tuna and I had Gari’s special and both choices were very delicious. The service was very friendly and accommodating.
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Name: T**** B****
Date: 2023-02-23 07:36:08
Rating: 5
Comment: Contacted 5th Ave Locksmith, Ronen came right out to do some rekey work. He was able to get the job done in a timely manner.

Name: P*** G********
Date: 2023-02-02 00:30:16
Rating: 5
Comment: Always fantastic. Never disappoints.
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Name: 3****** 3******
Date: 2023-01-21 00:22:25
Rating: 5
Comment: Excellent

Name: R***** P****** E*****
Date: 2023-01-09 01:30:13
Rating: 5
Comment: Excellent rolls and consistently really good! We order weekly

Name: K*** B*******
Date: 2022-11-06 13:05:13
Rating: 5
Comment: Gari is open again after a long renovation ( to the building itself, not so much the restaurant). The space is actually smaller now as they lost a row of tables between the sushi bar and the windows; the big table is gone too.Space aside, the sushi was as fresh and delicious as ever. Great to taste all your old favorites. Still outrageously expensive, but a fun and guilty pleasure nonetheless.
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Name: E***** R**** R*****
Date: 2022-11-02 21:58:08
Rating: 5
Comment: The best sushi

Name: T****** S*****
Date: 2022-08-29 17:17:49
Rating: 5
Comment: If u have the $$ to spend this place is insane. youll be dreaming abt the omokase days later.

Name: D**** B******
Date: 2022-07-02 01:46:08
Rating: 5
Comment: The fish was very fresh. The server was extremely friendly and very informative! Every bite was like a new experience of flavor and textures.

Name: J**** V******
Date: 2022-01-25 05:27:16
Rating: 5
Comment: My favorite sushi in all of New York! The Omakase and secret menu is so special

Name: K*** W*********
Date: 2021-10-18 20:18:44
Rating: 5
Comment: Fantastic experience from the moment I stepped into the restaurant! The host and staff were all very professional, the space is beautiful it its minimalism, and the omakase experience was the best Ive had. The chef attending me was very polite and kind. I cant say enough good things about the entire experience!

Name: N***** P***
Date: 2021-10-16 16:28:08
Rating: 5
Comment: Will forever love going to sushi of gariThey aren’t trying to be “authentic Japanese style”.. they have their own twist on things, pairing the nigiri with delicious toppings! Know what to expect! Everything tastes phenomenal… the omakase is always incredible. Pictured is the Gari Special sushi dinner set :)
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Name: A*** K**
Date: 2021-09-07 01:01:20
Rating: 4
Comment: Frugal interior 🙂Friendly service🙏Pretty good omakase😋There were many different types of sake, so it was fun to drink them all.It was so quiet that I think our table was the noisiest😂I was worried about parking, but it was comfortable because there were plenty of nearby seats after 6 oclock.

Name: r****** c**
Date: 2021-08-31 13:02:46
Rating: 5
Comment: Great sushi as expected.

Name: i** y
Date: 2021-05-24 01:20:12
Rating: 5
Comment: Very nice !!!

Name: N*** J******
Date: 2021-05-18 04:19:32
Rating: 5
Comment: Best sushi on the UWS for sure, and generally good versus the top spots around Manhattan.

Name: B**** B****
Date: 2020-12-28 11:26:52
Rating: 5
Comment: Sushi value was 4 stars, but excellent Customer Service from the young lady at the pickup window bumped my rating for them up to 5.

Name: U**** W*****
Date: 2020-10-21 20:25:24
Rating: 5
Comment: Food is good

Name: G* R*
Date: 2020-02-18 15:07:52
Rating: 5
Comment: Favorite sushi spot in the UWS - food is consistently good and tastes fresh - servers are always nice - not much of a wait - and the counter seems to be the best spot. Not sure I would recommend the omasake - but when we order a la carts is generally a $100-150 meal for two at dinner.

Name: A***** K***
Date: 2020-02-16 01:18:00
Rating: 5
Comment: Omakase was amazing

Name: M*** S******
Date: 2020-01-07 11:54:49
Rating: 5
Comment: Omakase is the way to go!

Name: J*** L
Date: 2020-01-05 00:52:04
Rating: 5
Comment: Been to various Japanese restaurant in New York and this is definitely top quality. Good beer selection too.

Name: S****** P***
Date: 2019-12-31 14:40:31
Rating: 5
Comment: Nice sushi place in the UWS. Nice atmosphere for couples and family who brings their children. I had the teriyaki salmon with broccoli, asparagus and a bowl of white rice. It was amazing. The service is good considering it became fully occupied after we showed up. Nice place overall

Name: J*** M*******
Date: 2019-12-13 03:52:13
Rating: 5
Comment: Yum

Name: D**** F******
Date: 2019-11-06 22:22:24
Rating: 5
Comment: Best UWS sushi

Name: N**** K*****
Date: 2019-11-04 01:04:53
Rating: 5
Comment: Amazing

Name: S C
Date: 2019-10-21 03:34:16
Rating: 5
Comment: Omakase was the bset!

Name: H*****
Date: 2019-10-09 23:12:14
Rating: 5
Comment: I had the tuna gari and it was godly, many different flavour of the same fish!

Name: A*** F*********
Date: 2019-09-07 18:24:54
Rating: 5
Comment: We stumbled upon Gari at lunch after visiting the Museum of Natural history on our last visit to NYC. While planning this trip, we made a point to go back! Wonderful, fresh, well prepared sushi. We loved it again! Top quality sushi and omasake, special chef menu. Everything is so fresh and no wonder its always packed. I definitely highly recommend the omasake chef menu. There are many japanese restaurants but this is really the best i have seen in ny.

Name: P* W** M***
Date: 2019-08-25 03:09:21
Rating: 5
Comment: Garis omakase was a real treat! Their signature sushi were innovative without sacrificing the umami. The only downside was the comfort of the seats. My back started to ache towards the end of the meal...
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Name: Z****** D******
Date: 2019-07-31 02:16:41
Rating: 5
Comment: Best sushi in New York

Name: D** W*****
Date: 2019-07-22 16:49:23
Rating: 5
Comment: Great sushi and sashi with good, quick service. No bar, only wine, beer, and sake.
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Name: G*** R*******
Date: 2019-07-14 05:00:47
Rating: 5
Comment: Amazing and expertly prepared.

Name: R****** C***
Date: 2019-07-10 22:19:08
Rating: 5
Comment: Strong sushi at the bar, as always for Gari. Outside of the bar, watch out for the cool leather chairs. They get you right between Saturn and Neptune....

Name: A***** C****
Date: 2019-06-08 11:55:36
Rating: 5
Comment: One on NYs best!

Name: M****** C********
Date: 2019-06-08 04:13:45
Rating: 5
Comment: Best omakase in nyc! Don’t leave without trying the green tea fried ice cream

Name: E****** F******
Date: 2019-05-19 06:24:13
Rating: 5
Comment: Lunch on Saturday with friends, we walked in mid afternoon and got a table. We had the menu option where you basically you keep getting served until you tell them to stop. The food was very good indeed, small morsels but all in all a fine meal, worth a visit when in the upper west side NYC
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Name: A***** S******
Date: 2019-05-18 13:40:14
Rating: 5
Comment: This place is a culinary experience. I would definitely recommend!!!

Name: G****** M******
Date: 2019-04-24 23:01:25
Rating: 5
Comment: A classic high end Japanese restaurant in the upper west side. I went for quick sushi a la carte. Specially good the fatty tuna and the yellow tail !!!

Name: G*** B********
Date: 2019-04-13 01:03:47
Rating: 5
Comment: Amazing!!

Name: J**** J****
Date: 2019-02-23 19:53:12
Rating: 5
Comment: Worth the money. Beef tataki is hidden appetizer gem. Their chirashi was a little light on fish to me but the fish I received was extremely fresh. All their ingredients are fresh and extra care is put into their delivery packaging. If you are eating there for the first time you really must open with their Signature Sushi or Sashimi. The Hirame Truffle is ABSURDLY good!! The Salmon Yaki Tomato is playful and works well together. All of the Signature Sushi I have had has been well executed and only in rare instances was the fish itself overpowered.
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Name: N*****
Date: 2019-02-03 16:41:24
Rating: 5
Comment: Wow. Amazing food.

Name: M**** D******
Date: 2019-02-01 03:18:26
Rating: 5
Comment: Perfect sushi, innovative twists on great traditional Japanese classics. The tasting menu is expensive but very unique, definitely not something you would find at any sushi place. The service is good without being too much and the atmosphere is very intimate and cozy.
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Name: M****** Z****
Date: 2019-01-28 05:26:45
Rating: 5
Comment: An amazing experience but definitely get your wallet ready, it will definitely take a hit.
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Name: N***** B**
Date: 2019-01-18 03:22:55
Rating: 4
Comment: Conflicted. The food is great. Fresh fish and somewhat inventive construction of dishes. Its just boring? It is solid sushi but nothing more, nothing less.

Name: S** D
Date: 2019-01-05 01:37:06
Rating: 4
Comment: Reminded again why Gari has some of the best sushi in town! Took a star off because they ran out of our favorite dessert: the Lady M: an amazing out of this world Millefeuille done in a Japanese style!

Name: S***
Date: 2018-12-16 17:51:51
Rating: 5
Comment: Best omakase experience. Suggest to seat on sushi bar.

Name: M**** S*****
Date: 2018-12-12 04:33:10
Rating: 5
Comment: Simple ingredients, tasty and healthy food. I love how this restaraunt does not drench their sushi in sauces.My friend ordered the crepe dessert and it was incredibly delicious. Will visit again when I am back in NY.

Name: M****** R*****
Date: 2018-12-10 13:29:21
Rating: 5
Comment: Everything is very delicious!!!

Name: A***** G**** D*** F****
Date: 2018-11-14 17:42:54
Rating: 5
Comment: Great sushi on UWS

Name: B***** B********
Date: 2018-11-05 02:12:01
Rating: 5
Comment: Best sushi Ive ever had. And by a giant margin.

Name: T****** P******
Date: 2018-10-26 16:04:02
Rating: 5
Comment: The 5 star ratings system leaves no room for fine distinctions between truly excellent restaurants. If I could take off a quarter star, I would. The Gari style, common to all Gari restaurants, is to dress each nigiri piece in a distinctive way, and sometimes it gets to be a bit ... much. Otherwise, though, the food, presentation, and service are top notch.

Name: O*** B******
Date: 2018-10-03 02:46:18
Rating: 5
Comment: One of the best sushi I have ever had!
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Name: G*** T********
Date: 2018-09-21 22:15:20
Rating: 5
Comment: Best sushi place Ive ever been to.

Name: X*** G*******
Date: 2018-08-10 10:45:54
Rating: 5
Comment: High quality in a relaxed atmosphere.

Name: M******* R*******
Date: 2018-07-26 18:38:18
Rating: 5
Comment: Lovely place for a nice dish. Good and helpful staff. Its quite pricey but youre getting your moneys worth.

Name: J********* A****
Date: 2018-07-26 17:01:31
Rating: 5
Comment: Super duper good

Name: A**** B******
Date: 2018-07-12 02:24:46
Rating: 5
Comment: This is a great place to have a semi upscale meal.

Name: M*** M****
Date: 2018-07-04 13:23:26
Rating: 5
Comment: A little expensive but worth it, Gari is one of the best sushi restaurants in the UWS.

Name: D***** B*******
Date: 2018-06-26 03:49:52
Rating: 5
Comment: I love this place so much that I have completely disregarded all other sushi places and create occasions to justify treating myself almost once a week!

Name: J*
Date: 2018-06-24 09:25:21
Rating: 4
Comment: Good taste but pretty expensive. an adult male may need to spend more than 30 dollars to be fulled

Name: A***** A*********
Date: 2018-06-15 23:56:28
Rating: 5
Comment: Excellent

Name: E*** H*****
Date: 2018-06-10 14:36:47
Rating: 5
Comment: Weve been to Gari twice. Once for Omikase and once ordering off the menu. Phenomenal both times. Every detail, every thing on the plate, its all done well and filled with flavor. A fantastic sushi experience.

Name: T***** T*********
Date: 2018-06-03 07:34:01
Rating: 4
Comment: Very good sushi, OK service.

Name: E*** P*****
Date: 2018-05-31 01:32:33
Rating: 5
Comment: Best Sushi out of Japan.

Name: C******** A******
Date: 2018-05-19 15:21:59
Rating: 5
Comment: I love coming to Gari, especially for lunch and brunch. The fish is fresh so you can happily choose between the traditional negiri or their specialty ones that are more adventurous. Ive had (and loved) both. Today, I got the Kaiso salad, which consisted of four kinds of fresh seaweed with onion dressing. Tasty! Next, I got the the Sushi Brunch. Which had 4 specialty sushi and a roll that was chefs choice. Yum! The service was great as well.
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Name: L**** N K**
Date: 2018-05-02 22:22:11
Rating: 5
Comment: One of the best omakase sushi you can find in manhattan :) (in terms of both price and taste)! Some aren’t traditional, but they are VERY delicious
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Name: B*** F***
Date: 2018-04-29 22:16:44
Rating: 4
Comment: Solid
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Name: L** M****
Date: 2018-04-22 03:13:35
Rating: 5
Comment: Fresh and delicious. Order a bunch of items and share. We went here for lunch, but would go back again for dinner too.
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Name: J** S**
Date: 2018-04-14 22:08:22
Rating: 4
Comment: Great food, attentive service. A bit pricy, but worth it.

Name: R***** L*********
Date: 2018-04-10 22:09:59
Rating: 5
Comment: Truly fresh and tasty sushi at a fair price. Everything that we tasted was great - including the gyoza and miso soup. The staff was warm and helpful. Id put it at the top of my list for sushi places in the area. Illi definitely be coming back soon.

Name: C****** G**********
Date: 2018-03-24 21:53:13
Rating: 5
Comment: Excellent sushi restaurant

Name: T**** W********
Date: 2018-03-20 22:34:56
Rating: 4
Comment: Good decor, very polite service, and a nice scenic view. The sushi was pretty good, though the menu could be bigger. I liked the desserts as well.

Name: I***** S*****
Date: 2018-03-15 01:48:06
Rating: 5
Comment: So good but a bit pricy.

Name: S**** G***
Date: 2018-03-05 21:23:49
Rating: 5
Comment: Great place to go after a day at the museum. Good selection of vegetarian sushi as well. Liked the sake selection available

Name: D**** G*****
Date: 2018-03-03 13:19:42
Rating: 5
Comment: Absolutely Great.

Name: A** L********
Date: 2018-03-02 09:31:19
Rating: 5
Comment: The food was very good. The service as well.

Name: A*** D***
Date: 2018-02-01 22:30:20
Rating: 5
Comment: Good cost performance sushi restaurant in Upper west side.I think therere bunch of half-baked Japanese restaurants in NY, but here isnt.My favorite is miso soup w/clam, and sushi set. Compared with the place of casual sushi in Japan, it is still expensive, but I like this place.There are almost always many people here, so you should go earlier and make reservation. Usually waiting time is about 20mins.

Name: M****** H*****
Date: 2018-01-21 00:17:17
Rating: 5
Comment: Phenomenal omakase

Name: S****** T**** (******* T M***** A******
Date: 2018-01-11 08:02:59
Rating: 4
Comment: Restaurant offering refined dishes. The waitresses are at your service. The dishes are fresh and made in Japanese traditions.
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Name: C**** C****** L*****
Date: 2018-01-10 01:52:14
Rating: 4
Comment: Sat at the sushi bar. First rate sashimi and great service. Even the Sancerre was magnifique.

Name: m****** r******
Date: 2018-01-09 02:26:32
Rating: 5
Comment: Had their fabulous omikase fire lunch. The chef chooses the dishes. Incredible flavors and textures. Very expensive but well worth it. You wont be disappointed.

Name: T*** S******
Date: 2018-01-04 09:23:54
Rating: 5
Comment: We chose the omakase dinner with both sushi and sashimi. It was imaginative, delicious and beautiful. One of the finest meals I have ever had.

Name: G*** S*********
Date: 2017-12-13 15:30:03
Rating: 5
Comment: First-rate food using extremely fresh fish. Beautiful presentation. Loved it.

Name: E**** K********
Date: 2017-11-24 18:05:29
Rating: 5
Comment: The food here is very satisfying and tasty. I did not even order sushi and still found my meal very delightful.

Name: B**** Y**
Date: 2017-11-01 22:07:28
Rating: 4
Comment: Food is great but a bit too expensive for what you get

Name: J**** Q**
Date: 2017-10-27 21:26:41
Rating: 5
Comment: Excellent sushi. omakase till you say stop.

Name: L** S***
Date: 2017-10-23 02:20:09
Rating: 4
Comment: The taste is excellent! The price is excellent (expensive)!
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Name: F********
Date: 2017-10-01 02:40:19
Rating: 5
Comment: Went here with Steph and cousin sam.

Name: M**
Date: 2017-08-09 02:51:26
Rating: 4
Comment: I am Japanese and wanted some authentic sushi. But the two non-Japanese speaking hostesses at the front didnt even pay attention to me when we went in on time of our reservation and took us to a table with no smile. I felt very unwelcome.Our Japanese server and the Japanese hostess were very attentive.Sushi was very good but drink menu was very limited and over priced.Ambience was not so great, they squeezed in too many tables for that space. We were feeling clostophobic.
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Name: d*** s******
Date: 2017-04-18 01:47:46
Rating: 5
Comment: Great sushi great food.

Name: S***** S******
Date: 2017-04-17 22:29:43
Rating: 5
Comment: Best sushi. Amazing service

Name: A**** S*****
Date: 2017-04-04 23:46:46
Rating: 5
Comment: Best sushi in town, the quality of the fish is superior to any other Japanese restaurant in NYC. Its one of a few restaurants that you can relate back to Tokyo sushi

Name: P*** L
Date: 2017-03-10 00:16:37
Rating: 5
Comment: Fantastic omakase. Sit at the bar and let the chefs blow your mind. The deep fried shrimp head is tasty.

Name: J*** W***
Date: 2017-03-06 00:34:12
Rating: 5
Comment: Amazing food

Name: L**** H********
Date: 2017-01-11 01:35:34
Rating: 5
Comment: Long time customer, love this place!

Name: L***
Date: 2016-12-22 02:51:35
Rating: 5
Comment: So unique and so delicious. Definitely go for the omakase if you can swing it! The smoked trout is wonderful.

Name: S***** T*****
Date: 2016-12-07 01:25:19
Rating: 5
Comment: Amazing food, affordable prices and great service. If you cant get a reservation they have a small table for walk ins and are always very accommodating. One of my all time favorite restaurants worldwide

Name: T***** M*****
Date: 2016-12-05 01:49:13
Rating: 5
Comment: Great dishes and service! Fair price

Name: D****** E********
Date: 2016-11-09 14:16:21
Rating: 5
Comment: The best!

Name: I** L**
Date: 2016-10-02 16:24:53
Rating: 4
Comment: Love his open air location, great

Name: T
Date: 2016-09-16 16:27:19
Rating: 5
Comment: Very good food but the place is too small.

Name: C****** S****
Date: 2016-08-31 19:29:21
Rating: 4
Comment: A lovely Japanese restaurant - equipped with Japanese toilets in the bathroom!!!

Name: K*** S****
Date: 2016-07-18 03:44:11
Rating: 4
Comment: Love, Love, Love, Love! Helpful, friendly, great products! So nice to have local places like this, still doing not just business - but friendly, GOOD business!

Name: c**** t***
Date: 2016-07-10 19:51:13
Rating: 5
Comment: Well

Name: A***** A***
Date: 2016-07-08 03:36:19
Rating: 5
Comment: Great sushi

Name: D A**
Date: 2016-06-26 03:32:03
Rating: 4
Comment: Visited here twice and I am not going back. The restaurant has a great interior and immense space Thats the only positive thing about it. Food is pretty ok, not horrible but not top-notch either. Their rolls, udon and tempura dishes are pretty good. But it was strange that they served ice cold soy sauce for the tempuras..why? Waitress couldnt answer either. Also the beef nabe, sort of like sukiyaki, I tried..what are they kidding me? They only put exactly 3 pieces of beef! I complained to the waitress and she nodded her head and went in the kitchen. She never came back to our table to give us any feedback. How professional huh..As you could probably sense by now, it is their unprofessional service that really turned me off. When we were seated, it took them about 5 minutes to come back and take our food. Was it even crowded? No. Not many people were around and still there were one waiter and one waitress going in and out of the kitchen, chatting and whatnot. That tall Korean guy waiter...I really didnt appreciate his manner. When he gave me a check, he didnt even look at me but demanded me to leave the tip in cash. What the heck!Keep in mind that this place is not cheap either. For this amount of money Im spending, I feel that I deserve a way better service than the service that they provided here. Unpleasant and downright unprofessional.

Name: T***** D*****
Date: 2016-06-20 16:48:07
Rating: 4
Comment: Quality Japanese. Prices a little high. Excellent seaweed fugu.

Name: R** R****
Date: 2016-05-07 12:52:43
Rating: 5
Comment: Awesome as usual

Name: w****** q****
Date: 2016-05-05 22:04:18
Rating: 5
Comment: Service was excellent. The service is very good. It can be a little pricey but the quality is very good.

Name: A*** D
Date: 2016-03-20 22:49:46
Rating: 5
Comment: Definitely my favorite sushi place in New York. Well worth the prices. I had chirashi, the gyoza app, and some pieces of tuna and everything was fantastic. I wish my budget would allow me to feast here once a week. Bonus points for the advanced toilet that I wish I had in my home.

Name: M******* S*******
Date: 2016-03-20 22:33:01
Rating: 5
Comment: I had the tuna and my companion had the chirashi. Both were incredibly good. I cant wait to go back. This is definitely some of the best sushi Ive ever had.

Name: S***** S
Date: 2016-02-15 18:45:06
Rating: 5
Comment: Visited two days ago with my familyIve ordered OmasakiProbably, the best sushi place !!!Very fresh sushi and it looks like a piece of art)

Name: D** S*********
Date: 2016-02-14 16:35:14
Rating: 5
Comment: Best sushi Ive ever had. And I eat a lot of sushi. Omikase is the only way to go.

Name: T*** S******
Date: 2016-01-07 23:46:20
Rating: 5
Comment: Good sushi

Name: A* C****
Date: 2015-12-07 16:18:29
Rating: 5
Comment: Best Omakase Ive ever had! Its like an orgy in your mouth. The master sushi chefs mix flavors, textures and tastes to surprise and delight! It doesnt come cheap - about $125 per person for 3 courses of sashimi and sushi. The decor isnt special, though you can get a nice view of the Museum of Natural History if youre by the window. I recommend seats at the sushi bar because thats where the magic happens here. Oh, and if you happen to use the restroom theres a treat there too - you can use the hands free Japanese toilets - not only does the toilet seat raise and lower on its own, but it will wash and dry you too!

Name: C****** D* M***
Date: 2014-04-30 15:20:51
Rating: 5
Comment: The Omakase is to die for and my Chefs name was Kishikawa. The mark of a good sushi place is when the dead fish do not taste like dead fish and this place does a superb job. It is expensive.

Name: T***** W******
Date: 2013-12-18 14:46:26
Rating: 4
Comment: Not your typical sushi restaurant where you can get tempted to order way more than you really need, here its all about quality over quantity. Get either the omakase (possibly the best sushi one in the city) or either the tuna or salmon of gari plates and treat yourself to their sushi chefs amazingly delicious artistic representation of sushi. No soy sauce is served, nor needed.

Name: N***** l****
Date: 2013-12-01 16:43:15
Rating: 4
Comment: THE Places that...

Name: C**** D
Date: 2013-08-31 01:53:46
Rating: 5
Comment: The omakase sushi is hard to beat. The individual pieces are more like courses in a kaiseki restaurant.

Name: J***** R***
Date: 2013-08-14 15:04:03
Rating: 4
Comment: The omakase is where its at! Gari does it just right. The rest of the food was equally as delicious, but thats reason in itself to come here. Solid service, and a clean restaurant overall. I will be back!

Name: e**** c*******
Date: 2013-06-26 19:46:00
Rating: 4
Comment: Awesome food, okay place. Tables were a bit messy and not the fanciest of places ive been too. But it was the food that was good!

Name: F**** C*******
Date: 2013-06-19 18:36:13
Rating: 4
Comment: Incredible food. Gari Columbus really prepares each meal like an artist. My plates were top notch and hand crafted with care and visual appeal, along with great flavors.

Name: A******** G****
Date: 2013-06-04 20:23:39
Rating: 4
Comment: The sushi here is absolutely unreal. Decor could be a little better, but thats not really why you come here. All rolls are very creative and unique. Possibly my favorite sushi in the city

Name: M*** P******
Date: 2013-05-20 00:45:33
Rating: 4
Comment: Second time Ive had true omakase (well, let me define true as I know it: you sit at the bar and eat piece by piece at the chefs choosing until you tell him youre full), the first being Sushi Yasuda. More creative than Yasuda - which is not to say better - different, entertaining and worthwhile. Im glad to have an option a few blocks from home which is a transporting experience, worth the money as that.

Name: S****** R******
Date: 2013-05-01 12:39:08
Rating: 4
Comment: Attitude

Name: K**** T***
Date: 2013-03-29 16:28:35
Rating: 4
Comment: Hands down my favorite sushi place in New York. The creative spin on the traditional sushi is amazing. Gari creates some of the most unique flavors with his new sushi combinations. I recommend the Omakase. Make sure you ask for the frois grais sushi. I also like the tuna with tomato. I would eat here everyday if not for the price.

Name: A** Z******
Date: 2013-03-17 19:43:01
Rating: 4
Comment: The Gari experience is truly amazing. The variety of amazing rolls will satisfy any food lover. From the toro with daikon radish, to the uni, 5 star food is common in this restaurant. In a spectacular neighborhood, Gari is a great choice for a weekend for any age.

Name: D***** O*****
Date: 2013-03-13 15:47:20
Rating: 5
Comment: Do Omakase! So worth the $$$

Name: S****** F***
Date: 2012-12-26 18:41:06
Rating: 4
Comment: One word: OMIKASE!

Name: D***** L****
Date: 2012-12-13 21:35:03
Rating: 5
Comment: A spectacular sushi restaurant!!!!! I recommend the omakase.

Name: l*** o****
Date: 2012-10-26 00:00:00
Rating: 4
Comment: Disappointed. Monday pm reservation notwithstanding, the fish was old and searing it did not help. Get the most expensive option on the menu as my husband did, or get seared old fish. This restaurant does not deserve its excellent Zagat rating.

Name: C****** S***
Date: 2012-10-20 17:51:45
Rating: 4
Comment: The omakase is definitely a must try. A bit expensive, but the ingredients are incredibly fresh. The sear toro almost melts in your mouth. The meal is about $90 for a 12 piece sushi set, but its definitely worth the experience. Other than the omakase, their tuna samplers is also a good choice.The most spacious of their three locations. It can definitely accomodate bigger groups of people, although I find the service here to be the least attentive of all three locations (our table is constantly out of tea/water on my multiple visits).

Name: R**** S********
Date: 2012-10-10 01:29:03
Rating: 4
Comment: A la carte sushi is very nice but for the pro w not extraordinary. Everyone says to go for the omakase but it looks very fussed up.

Name: D** N*******
Date: 2012-09-21 15:40:37
Rating: 5
Comment: Good food comes at a price! You can keep your bill reasonable and still have a solid experience, but to really enjoy what this place has to offer, you should get adventurous with the menu. Or even better, order the omakase, which is the chefs selection of what he believes to be the best fish available at that given time.

Name: M****** B***
Date: 2012-06-07 20:35:28
Rating: 5
Comment: Best sushi ever. Must go omikase, sit at the sushi bar, and leave the selections up to the chef. Must save up before going.

Name: T** C******* G****
Date: 2012-06-05 13:47:38
Rating: 4
Comment: Like it’s sister restaurants, they’re serving some of the freshest and tastiest Sushi in all of Manhattan – it’s like you’re in Tokyo. Splurge on the chef’s omakase.

Name: E*** P******
Date: 2012-05-30 13:44:27
Rating: 5
Comment: Just amazing, go for the chef menu

Name: M****** O***
Date: 2012-05-04 00:00:00
Rating: 4
Comment: I havent been to the other Gari locations but this establishment serves some of the best Sushi in New York. Its expensive but worth it.

Name: C**** P*****
Date: 2011-11-26 20:10:08
Rating: 5
Comment: Words cant describe how amazing the sushi is.

Name: J****** P*******
Date: 2011-03-04 05:04:37
Rating: 5
Comment: Amazing food, very very good. Not cheap.

Name: J*** C*********
Date: 2010-04-03 00:00:00
Rating: 4
Comment: Say omakase, but be sure to tell them when.

Name: H**** F
Date: 1990-12-31 00:00:00
Rating: 5
Comment: Absolutely divine omakase; so good that I wasnt angry at being persuaded to spend another $30 per person for 1 more piece, which turned out to be the house specialty. Every bite was a revelation