Sumo Sushi & Grill

One of the best sushi spots in town

Located in the Wells Fargo shopping center next to Mountain Air Sports, Sumo Sushi is a great stop for lunch or dinner and has some of the best Japanese food to offer and a great sake selection to add to your experience.

The Digs:
Sumo Sushi & Grill
667 Marsh St
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

The Scoop:
Sushi and Japanese food that everyone will love. Many of the rolls are creatively named after our local landmarks and it’s a down to earth and relaxed atmosphere.  If you dare they have some interesting drinks made with sake. A sake martini?

What Rocks:
I haven’t had a thing here that wasn’t fantastic. For lunch I love the Chef’s Special Combo. (I can’t get enough of the Love Love Roll!) It’s a nice selection of sushi the chef chooses and then you get to choose any roll from their menu. It’s the perfect lunch portion.  For dinner I recommend some of the fabulous specialty rolls. Pick three or four and share amongst your friends. Get some sake and soak it all in. Mmmmmm.

What Sucks:
On one or two occasions the service has been less than par. It seems wait staff is given an area to deal with and they will walk right by you even if it’s clear you need help.  Not what I would expect for SLO. Also there is a huge TV in the front that is often playing sports games and such. Again not what I would expect in a Japanese restaurant.

The Moolah:
Most rolls are around $10 give or take. Dinners are a bit more.