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Nimblefish Portland Reviews
My wife and I had an absolutely incredible experience here.
The sushi was incredibly fresh, and probably the best sushi I've had outside of Japan, ever. The service and Ambiance is intimate and the chef walks you through each piece he prepares.
You ever go to a restaurant, and it just is consistently
You ever go to a restaurant, and it just is consistently better every time you go? That's the experience I always have when going to Nimblefish. It was my girlfriends first time here and of course I had to let her know we got to do omakase style
The food, service, and ambiance are in a league of their
The food, service, and ambiance are in a league of their own for Portland. There is no better fish anywhere else! Highly recommend for a special night out, celebration, or anniversary.
Really nice fish.
We did the omokaze and really enjoyed it. The toro and the smoked mackerel were the winters. Good sake selection and nice gins for a gin and tonic. We could go back.
The food was great, except I'm not a fan of wasabi, and it
The food was great, except I'm not a fan of wasabi, and it was on each piece. The staff was super attentive and I loved listening to the descriptions that were given about each dish. I would like to come here again
The experience was honestly so fun, educational, and
The experience was honestly so fun, educational, and delicious! I made reservations for my partner and I's anniversary at the A La Carte Counter and the experience was treated with such care. Each piece of fish that was from the Chef's Choi
Good quality of the food.
Not very cozy, and terrible expensive: tiny amount quantity.
Average in every way, we're sorry to say.
Came in from Philly, excited to have our first dinner in Portland here, but the quality of foods and service were not up to standard. Service is rote as the vibe. Standout is the chef, and how personable and welcoming he was. Overall, does not warran
Nimblefish, in the heart of Portland, Oregon, is a place
Nimblefish, in the heart of Portland, Oregon, is a place where the sea speaks clearly and kindly through rice, vinegar, and immaculate knife work. I have eaten sushi in a few fine establishments, in cities that glitter and in alleyways that hum, and
The food and service are excellent.
Very intimate omakase experience with the chefs explaining each piece as it was served. About a dozen or so seats at the bar we were seated at.
Nimblefish is my favorite place for omakase in town! It's
Nimblefish is my favorite place for omakase in town! It's perfect for date night or any special occasion. The setting is super intimate, but I love being able to sit at the bar and see the pros at work. The sushi chefs were also super friendly a
0/10 worst experience
This was the worst part of my trip to Portland. My partner and I love sushi and try to do one omakase in every city we visit - I wish we would have skipped Nimblefish. We were seated at 8:30 and everyone at the counter was seated at different times
This was the worst part of my trip to Portland.
My partner and I love sushi and try to do one omakase in every city we visit - I wish we would have skipped Nimblefish. We were seated at 8:30 and everyone at the counter was seated at different times meaning different food is being prepared and pr
OUTSTANDING!! The BEST!
OUTSTANDING! The best Sushi we have ever experienced. Fixed Price menu suburb! Sitting at the counter being able to talk with Sushi Chef is a very educational and great part of the experience! Eager to return ASAP
4.75 stars. An edomae-style omakase that resonates
4.75 stars. An edomae-style omakase that resonates similarly to the intimate Okamase Yume in Chicago, IL, Nimblefish intermingles local seafood with excellent selections across the globe. This experience included seafood endemic to Oregon such as
It is an amazing experience when you have dinner at
It is an amazing experience when you have dinner at Nimblefish. We were one of four couples who sat at the bar to enjoy Omakase, so it was a very intimate evening. Each dish was served one by one and each party is told what we are eating as it's serv
Pretty place, they import all the fish from japans fish
Pretty place, they import all the fish from japans fish markets. It's an intimate setting, there isn't a lot of space. The person who served us was friendly and knowledgeable. I still feel it was very overpriced.
At a $$$ price point for their outstanding Omakase
At a $$$ price point for their outstanding Omakase presentation, Nimblefish isn't for the faint of heart. Having said that, the experience of having such a beautifully produced and well-documented dinner was wonderful. We enjoyed the majority of the
Will change the way you eat sushi forever.
The staff was charming, friendly and helpful. Had the deluxe pre-set menu, was well worth it over the other option. Had one of the most delicious gin and tonics as well with the Nikka Coffey Still Gin.
We did a la carte because the next omakase seating was
We did a la carte because the next omakase seating was about 2.5 hours later and we didn't want to wait. I left thinking maybe the omakase would have been much better. ??? I wouldn't know until I try. The various blue fin tuna sashimi and nigiri I
I recently had the pleasure of dining at Nimblefish, and it
I recently had the pleasure of dining at Nimblefish, and it was an absolute delight from start to finish. The 11-piece omakase experience, priced at $95 per person, was a culinary journey unlike any other. What truly sets Nimblefish apart is their de
This is the third time coming here, first since the
This is the third time coming here, first since the lockdown of 2020. The omakase lived up to the IG clip I watched of this place, food/experience truly delivered. I am not a sushi snob at all, so I cant comment on the different fishes or crustaceans
Nimblefish is an absolutely amazing sushi experience.
Chef Keenan was outstanding. Every selection was an incredible experience. Sit back and allow the chef to bring you delicious bites of the best raw fish on the planet. Thank you Keenan and Nimblefish!!!!
I can't lie, the food and service are top notch, as our
I can't lie, the food and service are top notch, as our chef made sure of. Our real gripe was in the tiny atmosphere that allowed dudebros to dominate the experience we had. If we're trying to hold the same standard as a high end Japanese equivalent,
Intimate dining with the sushi chef right infront of us
Intimate dining with the sushi chef right infront of us explaining everything. The food was good but truly not worth price. Everything was heavily over powered by wasabi. It was a good experience but not worth the premium.
Especially expensive tasting menu $$$$ Especially tasty
Especially expensive tasting menu $$$$ Especially tasty tasting menu ~ generally it is expected that higher priced sushi bars have fresh fish. The fish at Nimble not only are fresh, but unique catches not readily seen anywhere else. Very limited ch
Intimate dining experience and high quality fish, but I
Intimate dining experience and high quality fish, but I feel like there was not enough food for the price. I was expecting more than just 11 pieces of nigiri for $95 per person. We even paid extra for more nigiri after, so we could try fish not offer
My favorite sushi spot in Portland.
Atmosphere is awesome along with the service and, of course, the food is excellent. I see people complaining about how the fish is cut... come on, get over yourself. Already looking forward to my next reservation
Omakase sounds like oh my gosh, which reflects the reaction
Omakase sounds like oh my gosh, which reflects the reaction you will have at this wonderful establishment. Make sure you reserve a spot here because they only seat 12 people maximum. The ambiance settles you in with some chill hip hop vibes from
Amazing sushi in an omakase bar only setting, after
Amazing sushi in an omakase bar only setting, after finishing you can order more individual pieces
Left here STARVING after spending $200 lol.
Went down the street to Canard and spent another $100 to get full
Food here is really fresh and delicious, I have no
Food here is really fresh and delicious, I have no complaint there. My main complaint is portion size. The nigiri pieces are half the size of normal restaurants (even expensive ones) with a corresponding rationed piece of fish. We spent close to $300
Others have left reviews saying the food here wasn't great.
I'd say I've certainly had worse food for twice as much money with worse service. Not everything we had was spectacular, but 80% of it was, and the tamago and salmon were insanely good. One of the two owners was our chef and host, and was super nice
Went here for the omakase recently for an anniversary.
While the reviews here are mostly positive, they don't do this place enough justice. Good service is rare in Portland and this was perfect, a friendly and helpful chef who took great care in explaining each item and it's sourced location and preparat
First time here a few days ago and we left wishing we never
First time here a few days ago and we left wishing we never came. Let's get down to some basics. Service- it was fine. Not the best not the worst. Food- it was fresh, yes. But I would have loved to see more variety as already mentioned in other posts
I honestly can't understand how anyone could rate this
I honestly can't understand how anyone could rate this place anything fewer than 5 stars. The best, freshest, most interesting fish I've ever had. You get 11 pieces of nigiri, plus a small appetizer, and then miso soup and a small dessert. That seems
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