Ozumo Santana Row

Rosie is amazing! She offers the utmost in customer service and makes me feel extremely welcome and catered to! She checks on you, offers on point recommendations, and is professional. The food is great here- wonderful sushi, Japanese steak, and other curated dishes with the perfect flare of modern and authentic Japanese cuisine. I would truly recommend this place and Rosie as your server!

The sushi chefs at Ozumo are the backbone of this establishment, and their expertise shines through in every dish they create. Their mastery, precision, and attention to detail are evident in the beautifully presented and meticulously crafted sushi pieces. It's a sheer delight to watch these skilled artisans in action as they effortlessly handle knives, expertly craft sushi rolls, and artistically arrange the fish on plates. Dining at Ozumo is not only a treat for the taste buds but also a feast for the eyes. Ozumo adds to the overall enchantment of the dining experience. The soothing decor, elegant and cozy seating, and friendly staff make you feel instantly welcomed and relaxed. The sushi bar seating one of my personal favorites offers an opportunity to interact with the sushi chefs, enhancing the experience by providing a glimpse into their creative process. Thank you, David and Pedro, you made my experience unforgettable.

I don't know why this place isn't more popular! The food was fantastic. Most of the menu is Japanese small plates. Each dish was unique and had well balanced, subtle flavor profile. Even the rolls were delicious. I usually find the ones in most other Japanese restaurants in US to be too sweet or overloaded. Here, they were perfect! I'll be back to try the other dishes. The music could be better.

I am revising my review. After returning again and getting another disappointing experience, the manager came by noticed both my expression and the poor craftsmanship of the sushi chef. He took it back to the kitchen and came back with food that is definitely worth the price. I am very hopeful that Mark will be able to turn the restaurant around. Old Review from 2022: Ozumo is ok. Their atmosphere is decent and their service is fine. However, both the quality of their cuts of fish and the skill that it is prepared is sub par. Almost any mid-tier serious Japanese restaurant would do better. Rolls are unevenly cut, not bound properly, and falling apart. When they do, you can tell that they used cheap ends instead of solid cuts. Rice doesn't bind the rolls well properly and when it comes to Japanese restaurants, if you can't do rice properly it can't be successful. I went on a Tuesday, so they might not have good chefs on staff that day, but even if the apprentices were preparing this they definitely need more training. I have been there about 5-6 times over the past few years, but am pretty much disappointed each time.

Located in Santana Row closer to Tatum Ln next to Scotch & Soda. We walked down Santana Row twice trying to decide what to eat and Ozumo just kept calling us in lol. To start, I had their "Sunomono" which is a Japanese Seaweed and Cucumber Salad. As entree, I had their "Tori Teriyaki" with a side of white rice and it was so delicious. My husband tried a variety of their rolls but he really liked their "Aka Dragon". Prices are competitive and portions are perfect. The restaurant is very clean and organized with great ambiance. Shout out to our amazing server, Jason L. who was extremely attentive and helpful with the menu, he made sure we had a good time. Overall, we had a great experience at Ozumo and will return when we're in town.

I have nothing but amazing things to say about this sushi resturaunt. It is more of an upscale restaurant with an amazing atmosphere. I really want to impress about the service, they were very attentive, checked on us often, and was super fantastic to interact with. I came here with a larger group and the thing that really got me was that after we all ordered, 90% of our food came within MINUTES. We were all shocked and quite overwhelmed with food. The food... the food was perfection, I enjoyed every bite and it was worth every penny. Do note that due to it being a upscale resturaunt, pricing is higher than normal, but I do feel that for a special occasion it is WELL worth the visit. Thank you and I'll be sure to visit again when I'm back in the area!