On a fun whim, my friends and I decided to get the cruise ship (~$160) at the Sushi House in Alameda. It was honestly the best experience one could have dreamed of - eating a boat full of sushi rolls and sashimi. I remember when the waiter came out with a huge boat of only sashimi and my friends and I were confused of the absence of sushi. The waiter replied that another boat would be coming, and we were in shock and excitement of an additional boat of just sushi that we didn't regret the decision one bit. The quality of the food is relatively fine, better than most places near Berkeley. Actually, the Sushi House does have exceptional sushi at affordable prices.
The cruise ship was filled with a plethora of sashimi and about ten special rolls of the chef's choice. People ordering the boats can make one or two requests in regards to the type of fish or roll, but the rest is up to the chef and our chef did a fantasic job. We enjoyed the cruise ship so much that a bigger group of us went and got the super cruise ship (~$200). Not only did we get two boats again, but we also got a smaller boat containing an entire lobster. In my opinion, I would trade the lobster for more sushi, sashimi, or nigiri, only because I like sushi and sashimi. At some point during the evening, some of us decided to try the lobster's brains, which was not very appetizing, but at least the lobster meat was fine. For dessert, we had two huge fried green tea ice cream, which was served with some raspberry jam to dip the fried shell. I love the fried green tea ice cream, and highly recommending it if you're not a calories conscious customer. If you do not want to order a giant cruise ship, then you can order single rolls or entrees. Unfortunately, I haven't tried much else except for various sushi and dessert, so I cannot discuss the quality of the entrees.
The Sushi House is located along the shore, making the restaurant an attractive location to bring a date. People can easily take a walk along the shore and enjoy sunset if the time is right. The price range is fair for a date, but can be a bit expensive for group gatherings as sushi rolls and entrees cost $10-$15 a person. Of the times I've been here, the wait wasn't so bad, but the line for this place can be extremely long. The restaurant is relatively professional, with good service, and the interior set-up is clean and well-organized with ample space and a good number of big group seating. If you enjoy fine sushi and are able to trek out to Alameda, this place has a wonderful ambiance and is an ideal site for dates and groups.
2375 Shoreline Dr
Alameda, CA 94501
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