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Food - Sushi Blues Cafe, Raleigh, NC

Sushi Blues Cafe

4.7 (663)
$30 and under
Sushi
301 Glenwood Avenue, Suite 110, Raleigh, NC 27603

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Sushi Blues Cafe

4.7
$30 and under
Sushi
Raleigh

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2 people
11:00 pm
Booked 7 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Good for groups
  • Great for outdoor dining
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

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Sushi, Japanese, Asian
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Tue 12:00–20:00 Wed, Thu 12:00–20:30 Fri, Sat 12:00–21:30 Sun 13:00–20:00 Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00–16:00 Sun 13:00–17:00 Dinner Fri, Sat 16:00–21:30 Sun 17:00–20:00
  • Phone number
  • 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.
  • Area
    Raleigh
  • Cross street
    Lane St.
  • Parking Details
    Parking entrance is off Lane Street. We validate 2 hours of free parking for our guests.
  • Public transport
    R-Line bus stops in front of Hibernian, which is located next to us.
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Full Bar, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch

Experiences

  • Sushi Blues BOGO Rolls

    1 - 8 people

    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

    1 - 8 people

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - Tue - 12:00 pm - 8:15 pm,Wed - Thu - 12:00 pm - 8:45 pm,Sat - 12:00 pm - 9:45 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.

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Reviews

OpenTable reviews from verified diners

Reviews from people who have dined at Sushi Blues Cafe.

4.7

4.7
(663)
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill

    Kid-friendly

  • Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill

    Good for groups

  • Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill

    Healthy

  • Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Raleigh

    Kid-friendly

  • Raleigh

    Good for groups

  • Raleigh

    Healthy

  • Raleigh

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Raleigh

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Sushi Blues Cafe delights with "fresh & delicious BOGO rolls" and standout specialty rolls like the Dave Doeren. Regulars praise the "precious host" and "extremely attentive" service. While some note improvement areas, most find the "quality and value of the sushi" impressive, making it a favorite family celebration spot.
663 Reviews
  1. Brian

    Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 10 October 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Sushi was great. Teriyaki chicken was basic with no evidence of actually grilling it. Felt like it was pulled out of the freezer and into the microwave.

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  2. Cameron

    Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 3 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing as always. They always take such great care of my husband and I whenever we drop in for dinner on the weekend.

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  3. Ginnie

    Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 27 September 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Host was precious, the Server extremely attentive, and the sushi as always (after my 25 years of patronage) was delicious! This is our designated birthday spot for everyone in our family.

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  4. karen Gold

    South Carolina12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 25 September 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Service was very friendly and helpful, sushi was fresh and tasty.

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  5. Jacqueline

    Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 7 August 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great spot for fresh & delicious BOGO rolls Sushi. Service prompt & attentive.

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  6. Alexa

    San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 31 July 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    So pleasantly surprised by the quality and value of the sushi here. The Dave Doeren speciality roll (Shrimp Tempura, seared tuna, spicy sauce, cucumber, tobiko, topped with fresh tuna) was a favorite! Sushi for two for under a $100 is a rarity these days. Highly recommend!

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  7. Tiffany

    Coastal Georgia1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 30 July 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We’re amazed by the deals and everything tasted amazing! They should invest in the fly fans for outside eating though, and there were ants on our table! Other than that, everything was fantastic

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  8. Jackson

    Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 21 July 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Sushi was all right but great for the price and the service was great

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  9. Anthony Gold

    Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill41 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 11 July 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was good. Waiter was very attentive. However, felt at little rushed when the entrees came out quickly after the appetizer, and unfortunately the check was not long to follow.

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  10. Jenny

    Los Angeles1 review

    1.0

    Dined on 22 June 2026

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    My fiance and I have attemped to eat here twice, and both times were denied service despite arriving during business hours. What was most disappointing wasn't the refusals themselves, but the way it was handled. Neither time was there an apology, no attempt to accommodate us, and no courtesy shown despite having a reservation and arriving well before closing. We were turned away. Most recently, we had an 8:15pm reservation and they close at 9pm...due to difficulty finding parking nearby, we arrived at 8:21pm...just 6 mins after our reservation time. The host initially told us that they were closing soon and asked that we order promptly.. which was completely reasonable. As he was about to seat us, a female server then stepped in and instructed him not to seat us at all... We left feeling unwelcome and disappointed.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Sushi, Japanese, Asian
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Tue 12:00–20:00 Wed, Thu 12:00–20:30 Fri, Sat 12:00–21:30 Sun 13:00–20:00 Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00–16:00 Sun 13:00–17:00 Dinner Fri, Sat 16:00–21:30 Sun 17:00–20:00
  • Phone number
  • 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.
  • Area
    Raleigh
  • Cross street
    Lane St.
  • Parking Details
    Parking entrance is off Lane Street. We validate 2 hours of free parking for our guests.
  • Public transport
    R-Line bus stops in front of Hibernian, which is located next to us.
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Full Bar, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch

FAQs

Portions are seen as good value, guests frequently praise the BOGO rolls for delivering a lot of sushi (popular with students), and one reviewer described a salad as shareable.

Saturday is a great choice, one reviewer visited on a Saturday, found it not crazy busy, and said the sushi is consistently solid.

Yes, several guests call Sushi Blues Cafe a favorite or a perfect spot for date night, praising the sushi and welcoming, go‑out atmosphere.

Casual dress is the guide, comfortable, everyday clothes are entirely appropriate and nothing formal is expected.

Yes, Sushi Blues Cafe has an outdoor patio; multiple reviewers praise the outside seating (some noting fans) and say it’s a popular spot on nice days.

Sushi Blues Cafe feels like a music-forward, blues-inspired downtown spot, art-covered walls, lively music, a social bar area and a popular outdoor patio create a fun, energetic vibe.

Sushi Blues Cafe is at its calmest on Sunday evenings, multiple guests note Sunday nights weren’t busy, but the outdoor patio fills up quickly on warm days, so arrive earlier if you want patio seating.

Yes, Sushi Blues Cafe is family-friendly: reviewers call it a family favorite and a fun family lunch spot, and families frequently mention enjoying the outdoor seating together.

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Sushi Blues Cafe

4.7
$30 and under
Sushi
Raleigh

Make a booking

2 people
11:00 pm
Booked 7 times today
Experiences are available.
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