(201) 386-1117

200 Hudson St
Hoboken, NJ 07030 40.7386 -74.0295

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Hours:

Monday To Wednesday From 11:30 AM To 11:00 PM Thursday To Thursday From 11:30 AM To 12:00 AM Friday To Friday From 11:30 AM To 01:00 AM Sunday To Sunday From 12:00 PM To 11:30 PM Saturday To Saturday From 12:00 PM To 01:00 AM

Last updated 10.17.11

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Restaurants, Bars & Pubs

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American Express, Visa, Diners Club, MasterCard

Restaurant Special Features:

Romantic Dining

Cuisine:

Japanese, Sushi

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What People Are Saying About Sushi Lounge

Featured Review

Kara Zuaro

Contributor

The Scene – Slick martinis and infused sakes provide the buzz and a DJ lends the beats, but the sushi chefs steal the spotlight at this energetic, unpretentious lounge. A long, thin bar offers maximized front-row seating for those who like to watch the chop and roll. Tables up a few stairs in the back make for more secluded dining. – – The Food – Not sold on Hoboken sushi? This place will raise your expectations on standard rolls. The spicy tuna, untainted by gooey mayonnaise, showcases mouth-melting fresh fish encased in a thin roll of sticky rice. The impeccable,…

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Save Money:
Monday through Friday from 4pm to 6:30pm, happy hour specials include 30 percent off rolls and sushi a la carte, and half-price martinis, too.
What to Drink:
The inventive selection of martinis, normally $8, are half-price all night on Tuesdays. Sample a saketini with Momokawa Silver sake, ginger essence and a refreshing cucumber garnish.
The Extras:
Smoking is allowed at the bar, and you can light up after 11pm in the restaurant.
ambiance
87.5% positive
  1. “and the atmosphere is pretty cool.”
  2. “Although the service and the atmosphere are a plus, the sushi is horrible.”
  3. “It was crowded, the music was fun, drinks were strong and sushi was good.”
  4. “Noisy atmosphere but great food.”
  5. “The atmosphere isn't as nice but the sushi is fantastic.”
  6. “Great fish and nice atmosphere.”
  7. “restaurant/lounge. Great food, great music and the overall ambiance can't be beat.”
  8. “It's right on the river and has a great view-- I took this girl I was seeing for the first time there last week.”
  9. “This place has huge pieces of fresh fish and a great atmosphere.”
  10. “Talk about looking like mr. romantic-- she loved it!”
  11. “Great atmosphere, service does vary, but overall very good.”
  12. “nice atmosphere but definitely one of those places you go to once.”
dessert
100.0% positive
  1. “LOVE their desserts!”
drinks
100.0% positive
  1. “It was crowded, the music was fun, drinks were strong and sushi was good.”
  2. “find the service friendly and the drink list plentiful!”
food quality
83.64999771118164% positive
  1. “The sushi is pretty good.”
  2. “The fish is FRESH, and you feel like you can actually sit and enjoy yourself while you eat (unlike some other local sushi houses which rely on take-out or delivery).”
  3. “the food was delicious.”
  4. “Kitchen food is very good, but go for the sushi, it melts in your mouth.”
  5. “negative reviews & dont know proper format 2 write a reviewBUT i do know is good sushi.”
  6. “Sushi is as fresh as you can find, anywhere.”
  7. “sushi lounge is good if you don't ever get out of hoboken.”
  8. “It was crowded, the music was fun, drinks were strong and sushi was good.”
  9. “The food was extremely fresh.”
  10. “Very good dj's (everynight) and I have never been disappointed in a meal.”
  11. “Additionally, where can you eat great sushi and be entertained by a DJ or a live jazz trio in NJ, or NY for that matter?”
  12. “Ambiance was warm and inviting, service was excellent, and the food was even better.”
  13. “This is one of the best sushi restaurants ANYWHERE.”
  14. “If you love sushi, don't miss it!”
  15. “Although the service and the atmosphere are a plus, the sushi is horrible.”
  16. “The Sushi Lounge is not good for the food, no one goes there for the food, the sushi is so lame, it's typical for New Jersey.”
  17. “DJ's are very good and you really can't beat the sushi anywhere I've eaten.”
  18. “The service and the food were great.”
  19. “Fun place w/ good food”
  20. “Sushi Lounge may be the best sushi in Jersey, but it can't compare to places in NYC on its best day.”
  21. “The highlight of the evening was the executive chef coming over to chat after he noticed"serious sushi eaters enjoying the fruits of his labor"He recommended some delicious/exotic speciality rolls that exceeded all expectations.”
  22. “If you are looking for a place with great sushi try Ubu across the street from Sushi Lounge.”
  23. “The service wasOK,the menu is a bit pricey(but worth it),BUTthe sushi offered a zen-like quality that serious sushi lovers will truly appreciate.”
  24. “At best, it's a mediocre restaurant, forget about the fish variety, I asked for Char (A sushi staple), and received a blank look from the waiter, same fish here as any grocery store.”
  25. “Their creative roles and presentation just add more enjoyment to the meal.”
  26. “great sushi restaurant in NJ.”
  27. “The rolls were plentiful and ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS and the sushi was MOUTHWATERING AND EXTREMELY FRESH.”
  28. “Great fish, great vibe, but no attitude.”
  29. “If your into high volume Teenage Bubble Gum Pop music, kids dressed like a bad rap video, and sushi thats not really sushi, then you'll probably think that Sushi Lounge is "phat”
  30. “the service is sub-par, and has been on every trip, the sushi varies - from slightly above average to poor (had a very very fishy maguro, which isn't a culinary stretch), and the music is often too loud to allow any coversation (i like the music, i just l”
  31. “If UR looking 4 the most tasty, well prepared, largest variety of never before sampled sushi, Sushi Lounge will live up to the expectations.”
  32. “Noisy atmosphere but great food.”
  33. “The atmosphere isn't as nice but the sushi is fantastic.”
  34. “But seriously the food is consistently great, remember the edemame should be hot not warm and I'll be back!”
  35. “The HOBOKEN roll is to die for, spicy tuna is delicious.”
  36. “The new head sushi chef has loads of talent and you truly will not find more creative sushi anywhere, especially in NJ.”
  37. “Poor hobokenites, no good sushi place to go.”
  38. “This place has huge pieces of fresh fish and a great atmosphere.”
  39. “The sushi is always fresh and delicious!”
  40. “At nearby Robongi which has huge rolls meaning plenty of fish and $1.50 miso soups the soups were three times the size as SL.”
  41. “They should get a top chef that can really cut fish, a good staff that know their menu, and at LEAST 60 variety of fish, which as any avid sushi fan knows: makes or breaks the expirience.”
  42. “First of all the food is fantastic.”
  43. “Great fish and nice atmosphere.”
  44. “The sushi si really good, however I did not get any type of sashimi.”
  45. “Now thats some good sushi!”
  46. “The fish is as fresh as any I have had, and I've dined all over the world.”
  47. “Great scene with unbelieveable food!”
  48. “The sushi is tasteless and has gotten VERY SMALL, $14.”
  49. “Sushi Lounge thinks very little of the people in Hoboken, which is evident is their horrible service, chewy, cold sushi, and amateur service.”
  50. “restaurant/lounge. Great food, great music and the overall ambiance can't be beat.”
  51. “If you are looking for a nice looking crowd with fresh sushi and very good dj's, here you go.”
  52. “Sushi is always as fresh as can be!”
menu variety
60.0% positive
  1. “They should get a top chef that can really cut fish, a good staff that know their menu, and at LEAST 60 variety of fish, which as any avid sushi fan knows: makes or breaks the expirience.”
  2. “The service wasOK,the menu is a bit pricey(but worth it),BUTthe sushi offered a zen-like quality that serious sushi lovers will truly appreciate.”
  3. “got this huge Dragon Roll that melted in my mouth and she wouldn't stop raving about this TY KU cocktail on their menu with agave nectar!”
  4. “At best, it's a mediocre restaurant, forget about the fish variety, I asked for Char (A sushi staple), and received a blank look from the waiter, same fish here as any grocery store.”
  5. “If UR looking 4 the most tasty, well prepared, largest variety of never before sampled sushi, Sushi Lounge will live up to the expectations.”
overall
75.0% positive
  1. “great sushi restaurant in NJ.”
  2. “This was a great place to go on a Saturday nite, even though the weather was too cold to eat outside.”
  3. “At best, it's a mediocre restaurant, forget about the fish variety, I asked for Char (A sushi staple), and received a blank look from the waiter, same fish here as any grocery store.”
  4. “Poor hobokenites, no good sushi place to go.”
return potential
50.0% positive
  1. “But seriously the food is consistently great, remember the edemame should be hot not warm and I'll be back!”
service
65.78999996185303% positive
  1. “am a frequent here for many reasons including, BEST SUSHI ANYWHERE, great music (DJ's and live bands) and friendly, overly?”
  2. “At best, it's a mediocre restaurant, forget about the fish variety, I asked for Char (A sushi staple), and received a blank look from the waiter, same fish here as any grocery store.”
  3. “The service wasOK,the menu is a bit pricey(but worth it),BUTthe sushi offered a zen-like quality that serious sushi lovers will truly appreciate.”
  4. “the service is sub-par, and has been on every trip, the sushi varies - from slightly above average to poor (had a very very fishy maguro, which isn't a culinary stretch), and the music is often too loud to allow any coversation (i like the music, i just l”
  5. “The staff is extremely friendly and the service is great.”
  6. “DJ's are a great touch and the service is very friendly.”
  7. “They should get a top chef that can really cut fish, a good staff that know their menu, and at LEAST 60 variety of fish, which as any avid sushi fan knows: makes or breaks the expirience.”
  8. “Sushi Lounge thinks very little of the people in Hoboken, which is evident is their horrible service, chewy, cold sushi, and amateur service.”
  9. “The service and the food were great.”
  10. “Great atmosphere, service does vary, but overall very good.”
  11. “Although the service and the atmosphere are a plus, the sushi is horrible.”
  12. “bad bad service”
  13. “Ambiance was warm and inviting, service was excellent, and the food was even better.”
  14. “Waitress wasn't overly friendly but attentive.”
  15. “Dj's play lounge music, not teenybop music and the service is friendly.”
  16. “Wait staff is great, very friendly!”
  17. “Terrible service after an hour and a half of wait, we demanded explanations from the waitress.”
  18. “the service was really good.”
  19. “find the service friendly and the drink list plentiful!”
value
66.66999816894531% positive
  1. “Pretty affordable too.”
  2. “got this huge Dragon Roll that melted in my mouth and she wouldn't stop raving about this TY KU cocktail on their menu with agave nectar!”
  3. “This place has huge pieces of fresh fish and a great atmosphere.”
  4. “At nearby Robongi which has huge rolls meaning plenty of fish and $1.50 miso soups the soups were three times the size as SL.”
  5. “for a mediocre special roll is pretty expensive.”
  6. “The service wasOK,the menu is a bit pricey(but worth it),BUTthe sushi offered a zen-like quality that serious sushi lovers will truly appreciate.”
4 Star Rating: Recommended

05/10/11

Great Sushi, Great Service

by sweet a at Citysearch

The food is outstanding, the appetizers are amazing and the service couldn't be better. I usually combine some sushi with one or two of their very creative cocktails, yummy.

The only downside is the atmosphere. Although the crowd is usually pleasant I don't like to style, it's more like a sports-bar and just too small. Their location in Totowa is much much better.

4 Star Rating: Recommended

08/20/09

Great for a date

by MickeyFricchione at Citysearch

Sushi Lounge is perfect for a first date! It's right on the river and has a great view-- I took this girl I was seeing for the first time there last week. It's tiny with just a few tables and very intimate. I got this huge Dragon Roll that melted in my mouth and she wouldn't stop raving about this TY KU cocktail on their menu with agave nectar! The best part was during dinner out of no where fire works went off over the river! Talk about looking like mr. romantic-- she loved it!

  • Pros: Tiny and romantic with a great view
  • Cons: The place is kind of noisy!
4 Star Rating: Recommended

01/16/09

Great place for a date

by sandytravel at Citysearch

The place is tiny, however, the free appetizers are worth the trip alone. The staff is extremely friendly and the service is great. The sushi is always fresh and delicious! Great place for a date, hang out with friends, small celebration, ...

  • Pros: Service
  • Cons: Nothing
3 Star Rating: Average

11/10/08

Nice Presentation

by sharmagirl at Citysearch

The HOBOKEN roll is to die for, spicy tuna is delicious. Their presentation is amazing and the service is prompt and courteous. It is usually loud inside of the restaurant so I would reccomend sitting outside on a nice night. The sushi si really good, however I did not get any type of sashimi. Great date spot.

  • Pros: Specialty Rolls
  • Cons: Small and Loud
4 Star Rating: Recommended

06/27/08

Loved It!

by Deehz at Citysearch

I enjoyed myself at Sushi Lounge I tried new things and they were delish!! I LOVE their desserts!!! It gets a bit packed so you may have to wait, and sometimes they blast the music a little too loud. But other than that I loved it. The service and the food were great. It isn't pricey at all, even better they have their menu posted online so you can take a look before you even stop by how great is that??

  • Pros: Cozy,Ambiance, Service, Food, Price
  • Cons: It's a bit hard to find parking in hoboken...

The Details on Sushi Lounge

Place Categories:

  • good sushi
  • great good food
  • great sushi place
  • fresh fish
  • great play lounge music
  • nice atmosphere
  • great dj
  • bad service
  • outstanding experience
  • great wait staff
  • good sushi lounge
  • huge deliciousexotic speciality rolls
  • great overall ambiance
  • not overly friendly waitress
  • mediocre special roll
  • mediocre restaurant
  • horrible amateur service
  • romantic talk
  • great scene
  • fresh absolutely delicious
  • always enjoyed aspect
  • very good kitchen food
  • favorite restaurantlounge
  • great service
  • fantastic sushi restaurant
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