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Yo Sake Downtown Sushi Lounge, Wilmington, NC

Yo Sake Downtown Sushi Lounge

4.5
4.5
269 Reviews
$30 and under
Asian
Located on the second floor of the historic Roudabush building in downtown Wilmington, YoSake features the best sushi along with a full pan-Asian menu served amid fabulous Tokyo vogue décor. Featured Menu Items change weekly, and showcase local farms. Entrees include Chef Woo's Crispy Salmon with Forbidden Rice, Sweet & Sour Chicken, and a variety of Noodle, Rice, and Curry Dishes. The bar boasts a select wine list including 16 sakes and fantastic specialty drinks like the locally famous Pomegranate Ginger Mojito. Dinner wouldn't be complete without a happy ending...try our Chocolate Threesome or Fried Cheesecake.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Cuisines
    Asian, Sushi
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Late night menu Fri, Sat 11:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Phone number
    (910) 763-3172
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Joshua Woo
  • Catering
    Upon Request. Please visit www.balconyondock.com for catering menus and contact information.
  • Private party facilities
    Just upstairs from Yo Sake, The Balcony on Dock is a full service banquet and catering facility with a gorgeous view of downtown Wilmington to make your event a memorable one. The Balcony makes it possible to host both indoor and outdoor events: Weddings, Cocktail Parties, Receptions, Banquets, We also have a beautiful outdoor courtyard that can be tented for year-round events For more information please visit the website: www.balconyondock.com
  • Private party contact
    Jenn Rayle and Bekah Smith: (910) 342-0273
  • Neighbourhood
    Wilmington
  • Cross Street
    Dock St.
  • Parking Details
    There are several parking decks within walking distance. Street parking is free after 6:30pm and all day on Sunday.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 269 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.5
4.5 based on all time ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

269 Reviews
  1. Jerseygirl1970

    Raleigh

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on July 5, 2019

    overall4food3service3ambience4
    The ambiance was great, as always. The food was disappointing considering the chicken lettuce wraps came with three sauces but the waitress never even took the time to explain them to us. The tempura fried green beans were excellent with the wasabi dipping sauce, their version of bang bang shrimp was really good. But one of the people at my table, ordered sushi and that literally took almost 20 to 25 minutes to come to the table again with no explanation from the waitress. All she had to do was stop by the table and just say I’m sorry for the delay, but the guys making sushi are extremely busy and I’ll get your order out to you as soon as possible. I then stop somebody and said are you a manager and he said no but I can help you I told him that I thought it was kind of upsetting that nobody notified us that her dish would take longer than the rest of ours he just looked at me like I had 10 heads and mention that he would tell a manager but new manager ever stop by our table. Needless to say they need help with training on customer service and how to talk to the guests and inform them of any delays or specifics about dishes that come to the table

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  2. ChrisE

    Charlotte

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 29, 2019

    overall5food5service3ambience5
    Amazing as always

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Raleigh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 21, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Happy hour was great! The food was delicious and price point unbeatable.

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  4. WillD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 15, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Really enjoyed this restaurant. Food was great, music was good and we had a lot of fun. I will definitely return

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on June 15, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always loved coming here. Nice and approachable servers, cool ambience and excellent food. The sushi is so good and the firecracker shrimp is a must every time! The drinks are so so good too!

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  6. SharonC

    Raleigh

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on June 8, 2019

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Love the atmosphere and the food, but pretty expensive. They were out of a few things too which was disappointing.

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  7. CherrF

    Wilmington

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on June 8, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We took family and friends; some who were from out of town and all who had never been to Yo Sake before. The service was efficient and our waitress was attentive. It was a hit with everyone! There's a good selection of cold sake and the other bar drinks available satisfied our group. We love sushi and know fresh. This was fresh, delicious and well prepared! We arrived early for our 7 pm reservation and the place was packed. Be sure to make a reservation. We'll be back!!

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  8. ChrisE

    Wilmington

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 1, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We got to Yo Sake everytime we're in Wilmington, sometimes twice. They have great staff, great ambiance, and amazing food. The happy hour pricing is the way to go for sure. We'll continue to come everytime we come to Wilmington. What an amazing place to eat.

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  9. DaveandAlison

    Alabama

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 31, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Incredible fresh sushi, made before your eyes. Wonderful atmosphere. Super helpful, courteous staff.

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  10. WendieS

    Wilmington

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 31, 2019

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Love this spot. My fav downtown restaurant. Glad they have the elevator though as the stairs are steep. Service is always great and so is the food.

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  11. Beaz

    Seattle

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 24, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great as usual!

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  12. OpenTable Diner

    Wilmington

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 22, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent restaurant! Wide range of Happy Hour food specials! The Chef’s Roll was outstanding! Drinks are wonderful too. I recommend the Fiery Geisha! Service is always exemplary! Andy was most accommodating!

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  13. OpenTable Diner

    Raleigh

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding as always.

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  14. JoanM

    Atlantic City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 10, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, even better service! Will definitely be back. Bravo!

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  15. ChristopherG

    Western NC

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 27, 2019

    overall4food5service3ambience5
    Service easy very slow. But normally its outstanding

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  16. OpenTable Diner

    Wilmington

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 26, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I love this place! I usually get the teriyaki grill. Our server was amazing. Another great experience.

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  17. JulieK

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 18, 2019

    overall4food3service5ambience4
    Any item we ordered that was fried was burnt. The Shelly roll we ordered was off as well. The temporary didn't stick to the Firecracker shrimp. This was the first time having food here where it was less than stellar. Service was excellent. I have another gathering here later. Hopefully it will improve. I love this place and used to have only the best to say. Was really embarrassed I had recommended here. Will give it another chance!

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    Wilmington

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 17, 2019

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Twin daughter’s graduation dinner.

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    Raleigh

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 13, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing as always. Kyra rocks the casbah.

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  20. Leslie

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 31, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very good food, awesome staff, and really great deals

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    Charlotte

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on March 30, 2019

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    If you love sushi I’ve heard they’re the best. Not being a sushi person myself I used to loveeee the black forbidden rice or sticky rice but the past 4 times it’s been undercooked or just not cooked right...the sweet and sour tempura chicken is more like chicken nuggets and steamed broccoli but the pan seared salmon is good most of the time! As is the soup and tempura veggie specials. Overall a GREAT place but ALWAYS get a reservation on the weekends!

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  22. MelanieF2

    Charlotte

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on March 16, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a great place to go for sushi and a fun night.

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  23. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 9, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Yo Sake is always delicious! Our waiter was friendly and knowledgeable.

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  24. KimG

    Wilmington

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 9, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Yo Sake is our go-to spot whenever we are in town for a show or to drop our son off at the theatre. Delicious food and great ambiance. We also love to bring out of town visitors to Yo Sake for a wonderful meal.

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  25. LisaL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 7, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We love Sushi and Yo Sake is always our 1st pick. Love that chief recognizes us when we come in, and he knows I love octopus. Always makes us feel special. Their martinis are top notch also!

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  26. BillC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 2, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Superb food. Wonderful service from the young female bartender who waited the wall table while also tending bar. Our second time there and we will continue to return and make our way through the menu.

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  27. LorraineC

    Wilmington

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 24, 2019

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    We have been to this restaurant several times and thoroughly enjoyed it. Brought friends for their first time and food was just ok. Menu has changed and some of the old favorites are gone. My husband got his usual tuna teriyaki and it was smothered in sauce and not nearly as good as usual. With all of the good restaurants in town we are not sure we will return to Yo Sake. Our friends thought their meals were so-so. Our friend has to ask twice for her ordered soup and never got the seaweed she asked for.

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  28. JamesR

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 24, 2019

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Always great food and excellent service! One of our rolls was a little off tonight but still can’t complain over all. Great sushi. Excellent atmosphere!

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    Charlotte

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2019

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Very good food and atmosphere! Food was wonderful but noodles were very spicy!!

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  30. MINIacs

    Wilmington

    50 reviews

    5.0

    50 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best sushi we've had in the Wilmington area! Nice little bar while we were waiting for our table (we were early for our rez), where we had some lovely cocktails. Our sushi rolls were both creative and utterly delicious, washed down with some crisply cold sake. To top off an already lovely Valentine's Day dinner, we shared one of their outrageous dessert concoctions. The yummy dark chocolate flavor of the warm brownie paired nicely with the locally-made coconut ice cream, all made even more delightful by the combined textures of soft brownie, crunchy top, creamy coconut and gentle snap of the blueberries. Truly the best dessert we've had so far this year! btw, the decor is both subdued and lovely.

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  31. Hammer

    Wilmington

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 10, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place. Was able to enjoy dinner with my wife in an exciting atmosphere

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  32. PhillinaG

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 9, 2019

    overall3food3service3ambience5
    I do enjoy Yosake normally; this is the first time that I have been disappointed. I have been there numerous times, the food is normally very delicious. This time the food was mediocre along with the service. I will go back just not during happy hour.

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  33. RayLex

    Wilmington

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2019

    overall3food5service5ambience5
    Made this reservation a week in advance took over an hour to be seated was disappointed when trying to entertain out of town guest. Food is always amazing.

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  34. silver

    Western NC

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The historic building, edgy art on the walls, and open, noisy space give YoSake a big city vibe.

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  35. DavidB

    Wilmington

    6 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 22, 2019

    overall3food2service3ambience2
    Colder in the restaurant than outside. I think they had the ac on in January. Outside was 41, inside felt even colder.

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 18, 2019

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Although we have eaten here before (my wife and I) the experience seemed fresh and new. The menu was robust and full of great options; both sushi and Asian fare. The only detraction was the proximity of your table neighbor. Conversation was not polite but rather a cacophony of jibber jabber. Should be noted our server and speed of service were above par.

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  37. MegM

    Wilmington

    2 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 8, 2019

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    The restaurant was closed! Wish the site was updated

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  38. BRENDAE

    Wilmington

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 6, 2019

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Have been here several times and you can't beat their happy hour, but even at the reasonable price, the food is great. I get the sushi and soup, but have also enjoyed the firecracker shrimp

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  39. Diana

    Wilmington

    21 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on December 25, 2018

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Very attentive staff and awesome food and drinks!

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  40. hrf08

    Raleigh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 23, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great environment! Great food!!

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Yo Sake Downtown Sushi Lounge is rated 4.5 stars by 269 OpenTable diners.

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Google Map for Yo Sake Downtown Sushi Lounge

33 South Front St., Wilmington, NC 28401

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Dock St.
  • Neighbourhood
    Wilmington
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Late night menu Fri, Sat 11:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Cuisines
    Asian, Sushi
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking Details
    There are several parking decks within walking distance. Street parking is free after 6:30pm and all day on Sunday.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Joshua Woo
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (910) 763-3172
  • Catering
    Upon Request. Please visit www.balconyondock.com for catering menus and contact information.
  • Private party facilities
    Just upstairs from Yo Sake, The Balcony on Dock is a full service banquet and catering facility with a gorgeous view of downtown Wilmington to make your event a memorable one. The Balcony makes it possible to host both indoor and outdoor events: Weddings, Cocktail Parties, Receptions, Banquets, We also have a beautiful outdoor courtyard that can be tented for year-round events For more information please visit the website: www.balconyondock.com
  • Private party contact
    Jenn Rayle and Bekah Smith: (910) 342-0273
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