Enable JavaScript to run this app.
Skip to main content
OpenTable logo
  1. Home
  2. United States
  3. Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill
  4. Raleigh
  5. Raleigh
Sushi Blues Cafe, Raleigh, NC
Sushi Blues Cafe, Raleigh, NC
Sushi Blues Cafe, Raleigh, NC
Sushi Blues Cafe, Raleigh, NC
Sushi Blues Cafe, Raleigh, NC

Sushi Blues Cafe

4.6
4.6
612 Reviews
$30 and under
Sushi
Sushi Blues Cafe is located on Glenwood Avenue, the heart of downtown Raleigh district known as Glenwood South. With great food, great music, and a friendly and courteous staff, Sushi Blues is an excellent choice for your night out on the town. Come and join in on the fun!

Sushi Blues has something for everyone. Enjoy fresh appetizers, sushi, makimono, temaki hand rolls, nigiri, salads, and katsu. We also have vegetarian options!

But, don't stop there. Have one of our featured cocktails from our fully stocked bar, or choose from a wide selection of import and domestic beers. We also have a have a great wine list to satisfy anyone's taste.

Come enjoy the game on the TVs in our lounge.

If you have an event coming up, we can cater any size party!

BOGO sushi rolls special ALL DAY EVERYDAY

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 14 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Cuisines
    Sushi, Japanese, Asian
  • Hours of operation
    Sun 1:00 pm–4:00 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Wed, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (919) 664-8061
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Quy Duong
  • Catering
    We offer off-site catering. Please contact Quy to discuss further details.
  • Private party contact
    Quy Duong: (919) 664-8061
  • Neighborhood
    Raleigh
  • Cross street
    Lane St.
  • Parking details
    Parking entrance is off Lane Street. We validate 2 hours of free parking for our guests.
  • Public transit
    R-Line bus stops in front of Hibernian, which is located next to us.
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Full Bar, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch

Experiences

  • Sushi Blues BOGO Rolls

    Multiple dates available
    Enjoy Sushi Blues' specialty BOGO rolls each day! Please note that the rolls of higher value from the full order (not per person) will be charged and the lesser value will be dropped. We do not split checks but are able to do separate payments.

Offers

  • Sushi Blues BOGO Rolls

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 1:00 PM - 8:30 PM,Mon - Wed - 12:00 PM - 8:30 PM,Thu - 12:00 PM - 9:30 PM,Fri - Sat - 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
    Enjoy Sushi Blues' specialty BOGO rolls each day! Please note that the rolls of higher value from the full order (not per person) will be charged and the lesser value will be dropped. We do not split checks but are able to do separate payments.

What 612 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill

    Kid-friendly

  • Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Raleigh

    Kid-friendly

  • Raleigh

    Good for groups

  • Raleigh

    Great for outdoor dining

612 Reviews
  1. ErikaM

    Raleigh

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Went for a friend's birthday- there were 8 of us and we had plenty of room at the table we were seated at. Server was nice and friendly. Food was excellent!

    Is this helpful?

  2. SarahG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We cannot wait to go back. We thoroughly enjoyed going there and the BoGo sushi was amazing. Our waitress was super kind and made our experience better.

    Is this helpful?

  3. Currie

    Raleigh

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Sushi Blues has been a favorite of ours for years! The sushi is always fresh and delicious and there are lots of unique rolls - Any of the NC State-themed rolls are delicious and even their standard rolls are right on point.

    Is this helpful?

  4. PeytonS

    Pinehurst

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Tried the Steven Tyler and the Bob Marley, both rolls were great! We always come back for the BOGO sushi deal.

    Is this helpful?

  5. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food! Wish they would still do spicy mayo though

    Is this helpful?

  6. Jenna

    Raleigh

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, good service, decent outdoor seating. We dine here at least once a week. Always a good experience.

    Is this helpful?

  7. RyanB

    Raleigh

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on July 16, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Good BOGO- would recommend going back. Did not like Marlyn Monroe role

    Is this helpful?

  8. Jenna

    Raleigh

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on July 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food. Great service. Waitress Makenzie was fantastic.

    Is this helpful?

  9. SarahR

    Raleigh

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 25, 2023

    overall1food1service4ambience2
    Ordered an app and 4 sushi rolls. Our appetizer came quickly and then we waited for 45 min for our sushi, I finally flagged our waiter down and asked to pay for the app since we never got our sushi. He was very apologetic and comped it, not sure if the kitchen was behind or someone else got order.

    Is this helpful?

  10. Bradt

    Wilmington

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    great sushi...BOGO night and great prices! will come again

    Is this helpful?

  11. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on June 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Lots of fun our waiter was great, the food was tasty just a fun place

    Is this helpful?

  12. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    always a good option !! loved their bogo sushi but wasn’t a fan of their shrimp tempura app. overall a great experience & possibly the best sushi in raleigh!!

    Is this helpful?

  13. AnnC

    Raleigh

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience4
    The rolls were smaller and less flavorful than I recall from past visits.

    Is this helpful?

  14. friskybinx

    Toledo

    10 reviews

    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    I was expecting more from Sushi Blues and honestly wasn’t impressed by the sushi rolls. I wasn’t aware most of them had cooked fish in them (like the Torro roll) and the Tuna was sooo fishy, overcooked and a very off putting dark grey. The prices were good with the BOGO, but I won’t return.

    Is this helpful?

  15. Wineanddine

    Raleigh

    14 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on May 8, 2023

    overall1food1service3ambience1
    Just not the same that it use to be Or at least on the day we went.

    1 person found this helpful

  16. NCeater

    Atlanta Metro

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Sushi Blues never lets you down. Consistently great sushi with some new innovations in the line up. Price is also very reasonable when taking into account location. We will be back.

    Is this helpful?

  17. OpenTable Diner

    Western NC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Sushi was delicious, service was great, loved the atmosphere!

    Is this helpful?

  18. Jodie

    Nashville

    55 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    55 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience4
    Service was great. We sat outside. The BOGO is a good deal but the sushi is just ok.

    Is this helpful?

  19. KarolZ

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 17, 2023

    overall2food3service1ambience3
    Food is good, the service is not too well. Went for a birthday, they really didn’t pay to much attention to us, didn’t refill our drinks had to ask for things, wouldn’t really check on us like that. And they couldn’t really recommend anything to us it was a bit akward

    Is this helpful?

  20. FoodWineBeerGirl

    Raleigh

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I love their BOGO sushi rolls and the variety of choices on their menu. I personally don't eat raw fish, so I appreciated the tempura and bacon options. I highly recommend the Footloose and Yellow Submarine rolls. I made a reservation, but didn't end up needing it since we were the first customers.

    Is this helpful?

  21. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Guns N’ Roses The marine Ray Charles Amazing

    Is this helpful?

  22. OpenTable Diner

    Raleigh

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall1food1service4ambience4
    Terrible sushi

    Is this helpful?

  23. OpenTable Diner

    Raleigh

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Good food and good service

    Is this helpful?

  24. OpenTable Diner

    Pittsburgh

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 29, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Love sushi blues every time. A great value overall and the food is soulful. Bring a group of friends here!! Plus Sunday is 1/2 off bottles 👀

    Is this helpful?

  25. Hope4GoodFood

    Raleigh

    4 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 12, 2023

    overall4food3service3ambience4
    Udon soup is typically a clear broth. This broth had so much soy and was so salty it was more like eating soy sauce soup. Horrible. The tempura used a beer-batter coating instead of classic panko. Also completely awful and the shrimp as frozen packaged stuff. Not tasty and coating also too salty and I love salt. The octopus salad is amazing and very consistent. The rolls are very good and so is the nigiri. We will be back but we'll have to be snipers with the menu.

    Is this helpful?

  26. OpenTable Diner

    Raleigh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Nice food, good music, and an understanding server

    Is this helpful?

  27. EmilyK

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 3, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience2
    We took our family of 5 for sushi to end the holiday season! It was very busy upon arrival but thankfully they had our table reserved. Menu is expansive. Our sushi was very good and came out quickly. My Husband got a cucumber wrapped Roll That would Not stay together at all! He just ate with a fork! It's quite loud in there so would definitely get a table in the back! The Bogo deal Is a good one!

    Is this helpful?

  28. ScotC

    Raleigh

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Excellent food and service as usual! Best sushi around

    Is this helpful?

  29. OpenTable Diner

    Raleigh

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of our favorite places!

    Is this helpful?

  30. maryincary

    Raleigh

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 18, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Can’t beat the buy one get one price. Great food.

    Is this helpful?

  31. KaterinaV

    Raleigh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love going to this sushi place. Service is great.

    Is this helpful?

  32. TonyC

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 11, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We tried various dishes including sushi and teriyaki chicken. All if it was excellent and our server Makenzie was exceptional!

    Is this helpful?

  33. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on December 9, 2022

    overall5food3service4ambience5
    Fun date night on Glenwood! Laid back vibe and really good sushi. We did attempt to have the tuna dynamite appetizer though and were very surprised to get what appeared to look like cat food atop rice. When we returned it the waitress was unsurprised and extremely amenable. We subbed that out for edamame, which was honestly some of the better edamame I’ve had and well salted. Id recommend to the restaurant removing that appetizer, if many people send it back, which it sounds like they do. They always accommodate my dietary restriction and wrap sushi rolls in cucumber for me. Overall it’s a great place and the food is solid.

    Is this helpful?

  34. OpenTable Diner

    Tampa

    2 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2022

    overall3food4service4ambience3
    Great food, good service. Did not love the broken table though. Drinks and sushi were very yummy

    Is this helpful?

  35. OpenTable Diner

    Charlotte

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 13, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Never disappoints! Great service and great fresh sushi is why I will always make the effort to eat here when I am in town. My wife and I were in town for an event at PNC and we love Sushi Blues. Been coming here since I was a student at NCSU and will continue to come back. Thank you for the great service!

    Is this helpful?

  36. Chappy

    Raleigh

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outdoor seating/atmosphere was nice, sushi was delicious, and BOGO was especially fantastic (good food for a reasonable cost). This is a great place for groups too

    Is this helpful?

  37. OpenTable Diner

    San Antonio

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 2, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Sushi is always amazing here!! Love this place!!

    Is this helpful?

  38. Jenna

    Raleigh

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 22, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Great food. Always fresh. Nice outdoor seating even on a cooler evening.

    Is this helpful?

  39. AlexandraT

    Denver

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 22, 2022

    overall2food1service2ambience3
    This visit to the Sushi Blues was shockingly bad. The sushi quality was literally Harris Teeter grade. Tons of rice, see-through thing slices of nigiri. Pretty horrible service. Two items from our order were missing, and the server was never around to even ask about it. Definitely won’t be coming back.

    Is this helpful?

  40. randeejoe

    Raleigh

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on October 16, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was our first visit to Sushi Blues. We sat outside and really enjoyed the ambiance. The waitstaff were wonderful. We had sushi and all the rolls were wonderful. I especially enjoyed the Yellowbrick Road roll. The miso soup was the best I’ve had. I appreciate the BOGO sushi rolls and the 1/2 price wine! We will definitely return soon.

    Is this helpful?

FAQs

Sushi Blues Cafe does offer delivery in partnership with Chow Now. Sushi Blues Cafe also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (919) 664-8061.

Sushi Blues Cafe is rated 4.6 stars by 612 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 14 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Sushi Blues Cafe

301 Glenwood Avenue, Suite 110, Raleigh, NC 27603

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Lane St.
  • Neighborhood
    Raleigh
  • Hours of operation
    Sun 1:00 pm–4:00 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Wed, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Cuisines
    Sushi, Japanese, Asian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Parking entrance is off Lane Street. We validate 2 hours of free parking for our guests.
  • Public transit
    R-Line bus stops in front of Hibernian, which is located next to us.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Quy Duong
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Full Bar, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch
  • Phone number
    (919) 664-8061
  • Catering
    We offer off-site catering. Please contact Quy to discuss further details.
  • Private party contact
    Quy Duong: (919) 664-8061
Discover
OpenTable
  • About Us
  • Blog
  • Careers
  • Press
More
Businesses
  • Delight more diners
  • Open for Business Blog
Join us on
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Cookies and Interest-Based Ads
  • Cookie Preferences
Copyright © 2023 OpenTable, Inc. 1 Montgomery St Ste 500, San Francisco CA 94104 - All rights reserved.
OpenTable is part of Booking Holdings, the world leader in online travel and related services.
Booking Logo
Priceline Logo
KAYAK Logo
Agoda Logo
Rentalcars Logo
OpenTable Logo