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Godai Sushi Bar and Restaurant

About

  • 4.7 ( 46 reviews)
  • 20-25, $$, $$$
Day of the Week Opening Hours
Monday 11:00 - 14:30
Tuesday 11:00 - 14:30
Wednesday 11:00 - 14:30
Thursday 11:00 - 14:30
Friday 11:00 - 14:30
Saturday 17:00 - 22:00
Sunday Closed

Cuisines

  • 🍣 Japanese
  • 🍜 Asian
  • 🍣 Sushi

Dining Options

  • 💺 Seating
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • 🥡 Takeout
  • 🍽️ Table service
  • 🍷 Serves Alcohol
  • 🍱 Lunch
  • 🍽️ Dinner

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4.7
46 reviews
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Blake Brasfield
2018-11-17 on google

I have eaten regularly at this establishment for over 10 years now. It has only gotten better. I love this place.

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Alex Hernandez Jr
2018-11-11 on google

Friendly staff and clean place! Love how inconspicuous the place seems at first. It gives it a unique quality not many restaurants have nowadays. Salmon Bento is by far my favorite dish. My wife and I are definitely fond of regularly going back.

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Elmekkia Systems
2018-10-18 on google

The debate about who's better, Goro's or Godai, doesn't matter; they're both the best. Chef Goro's influence still reigns at both. Here, Godai gets full marks for great bar service and customized rolls. Ask and you shall receive. Anyone who complains on here about not getting what they wanted probably didn't ask for what they wanted. Pro tip: buy some Godai swag to spread the love, the t-shirt is awesome.

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DJ Scotty Walden
2018-10-17 on google

It was great! The food was amazing and different from most the sushi restaurants I've been to. Cool spot and friendly people.

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Ed Eaton
2018-10-17 on google

Been coming here for years. Great place for a date. Goro and his staff are top notch.

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Kaleb Black
2018-10-14 on google

The service was good and the prices were fair. Compared to other sushi bars i frequent, their food was just ok. It wasnt bad, but there was nothing special about it. The sign by the road stated "voted best sushi". I would have to disagree. I doubt i will be returning for sushi here.

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R L
2018-10-08 on google

Love the food, and the owner Goro is amazing. Waitstaff could be friendlier and more attentive (our drinks often went without refills for 10+ minute stretches of time). Normally that would bother me a lot more, but the food is so good that it makes up for it.

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ManiacalBob1
2018-09-23 on google

Godai was amazing tonight, we sat at the bar and had fresh sushi prepared in front of us and handed directly to us!

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Mitch Alfredo
2018-09-18 on google

You know a place is good when it has a line at the door right for dinner service. That in itself says alot. The sushi menu list is impressive as well as delicious. Service is attentive and awesome. Most definitely will go back

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Angelina Willhide
2018-09-14 on google

Wasn't as big as a fan of the food as my husband was. Not bad. We both did not like the veggies as they tasted like nothing but wine. Our waiter could have came by our table a bit more often. Not a bad experience. But don't think I'd be back here for the food

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Mrs. Armstrong
2018-08-01 on google

Great sushi and service! We'll be back again!

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ALex Sharpe
2018-06-02 on google

Best sushi in town hands down....Debate me. Employees are great as well.

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Samantha Hicks
2018-05-27 on google

My spouse and I sat at the sushi bar. Very good sushi, probably the best in town. I’ve eaten at most other sushi places and you can tell the difference here. Very fresh, flavorful, and well prepared. We got there at 5:00 on a Friday and they started filling up fast. It was a fairly busy when we left, with a few tables open. It was good enough that it would be worth the wait. Service was very good. I ordered three times and they took my order quickly and served quickly. No complaints from me, We will be going back again. We’ve got friends coming into town soon and we are going to take them.

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David and Ruthie Wu
2018-05-21 on google

Had the Omakase dinner last night and everything was delicious. Generous portions and a great time chatting with Goro. Fabulous experience and will definitely be back again.

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George Magjarevich Vargas
2018-01-14 on google

What can I say about this place it is without a doubt the best sushi restaurant in San Antonio. Goro the owner takes pride in everything he does I would recommend Godai Sushi Bar 110%.

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Manic Surry
2017-11-17 on google

The service is phenomenal! All wait staff was attentive to us through the whole meal. Even when it was super busy we were never waiting for a drink refill. The sushi chef knows what he's doing. Beautiful plating and perfect balance between ingredients. Love it!

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Max
2017-10-12 on google

Absolute best Sushi around in San Antonio in my opinion. The establishment is extremely clean and the staff is very polite. Atmosphere is quiet and quaint with nice decor. Ive been coming here for years and will definitely be coming back again. I suggest the same if you havent been. It wont disappoint.

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Gilberto Torres
2017-09-26 on google

Great place to get your sushi fix and very fresh!

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Amanda Davis
2017-08-16 on google

I had a great experience today at lunch with a friend. The outside might need some touch ups, but the inside is a dream. It's comfortable, stylish and relaxing. The light fixtures are an excellent compliment to an already beautiful building. The service is excellent. I bought the teriyaki salmon bento- which was GREAT! You can taste thr care cooked into it. Everything was fresh cut and bought that day. I couldn't have asked for a better lunch, at such a great price. Topped off with a cheeky fortune.

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Daniel Yeager
2017-08-09 on google

Artistic, fresh and consistently on point. Been going to Godai for our sushi night out for years. You can count on delicious fresh fish, generous cuts of sashimi and our favorite salmon row with a quail egg on top.

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Del Rio
2017-07-24 on google

Good food, great service

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Mariah S
2017-07-20 on google

Really enjoyed this place! Great selection of rolls and plates, and lots of different sides and apps to choose from. Service was great as well.

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Mon Z
2017-05-09 on google

Staff was super attentive, very friendly, kind, and the food was super great! Definitely will go again and recommend to other people!

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Leenie de leon
2017-05-07 on google

Finally tried this sushi place that seems like it's been there forever but I never seemed to be close to that side of town. I was not disappointed. The portions were generous, the sushi tasted very well and came with miso soup and salad as sides. I was very pleased with service and the sushi tasted fresh. I will make an effort to come all the way over here again in the near future. Great spot for a date night!

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Jay Shulman
2017-04-23 on google

If you like Sushi or sashimi this is the place to go best in San Antonio. Godai is allways there and if you go fishing at the coast and bri'g back fresh fish that you caught he will make it up for you. Great rolls good wine and sake can't get enough of this place

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Norma Puente
2017-03-27 on google

Wine Wednesday is 40% off bottles of wine! The sushi is always fresh and the service is great!

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Marcus Cazares
2017-03-15 on google

Delicious Sushi, has to be some of the best in town. Great customer service as well, fast and friendly.

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Bruno Diaz
2017-03-09 on google

Great

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Jessica LeBlanc
2017-02-27 on google

Always delicious. Try the fried crab it's amazing.

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Lonk
2017-02-20 on google

The sushi was okay but the salad and miso soup that came out before were pretty bad. The salad was limp and swimming in dressing, and the soup tasted a lot like the instant version. However the restaurant has a cute interior and good sushi rolls so it's still worth a visit.

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Yamileth Castaneda
2017-02-13 on google

I wasn't as good as I was expecting. The rice was soft like watery, miso soup needed it a little of salt. I can give them that service was great.

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Parker Davis
2017-01-13 on google

Very good sushi and a very good staff. Always great service and the food is immaculate. I would recommend Godai to those seeking a true taste of japan

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Eve Garcia
2016-11-27 on google

Amazing place! I first discovered it 9 years ago when my aunt took me here for my 13th birthday. It’s her favorite sushi place in town.It’s my and my fiancée’s favorite sushi restaurant to go! The food is delicious always. We love the sushi here.The staff is always so nice. They have great customer service.The environment is calm and relaxing. The whole place is filled with good energy every time I’ve been there.Restrooms are always neat and clean.

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Cindy Kelley
2016-11-20 on google

The food is fresh but they close down and take a lot of vacations. It's like they know when you're craving their sushi and it just makes you want it more.

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Anand Valavalkar
2016-09-25 on google

Best quality sushi for the price in San Antonio. The food is definitely Americanized in certain regards, but it's delicious nonetheless. The price point is also amazing. You can get two rolls for under 30 dollars easy, and it's always good quality. We went for a group outing, and the servers were still quick and helpful. I recommend this place to all my friends and sushi lovers.

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Elyse Acuna
2016-09-04 on google

Lots of interesting combinations in their rolls make this a great place to try new things. They are also really friendly and helpful.

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Joseph Sifuentes
2016-07-11 on google

Awesome place! If you’re not into sushi try the spicy beef bulgogi :D

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Tatiana McFarlin
2016-06-21 on google

Amazing! I really love the interior and decor. And the food was amazing!

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John Henderson
2016-06-18 on google

Decent food, better than many similar spots. Nice atmosphere. Had to wait too long for food, so it's 4 stars instead of 5.

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mikhail Kozlov
2016-05-23 on google

One of my favorite sushi places. I love their menu, however sometimes I feel to try something new that is not on a menu, they’re willing to make it. I love the way they serve their sake in a kettle.

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Linda Kreis
2016-05-23 on google

The Best Sushimi Ever. Food Great ! Servers Friendly

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Thad T.
2016-05-12 on google

Great atmosphere and all the employees were helpful and friendly. Good portion of for the money!

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Jonathan Ashkenaze
2016-04-01 on google

Best sushi in town. This place has the wonderful traditional sushi plus a great variety of different dishes and rolls. The sushi is all made by the head chef and not some guys in the make who are not trained professionally. The sushi is superb and you always feel welcome. I'm only afraid that it's gotten too popular.

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Jaquelin Alvarez
2016-03-11 on google

I’ve been wanting to try this restaurant out for some time now and I am so glad I finally did. My boyfriend and I sat at the sushi bar and had the pleasure of chatting with the chef. We had an excellent meal with even more impressive service. Everyone here is so warm and friendly and the nigiri was so so fresh. We will definitely be back.

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Kirk Painter
2016-02-26 on google

Great food. We got there 25' before close and although the waitress encouraged us to hurry, due to closing soon, she was very nice and patient. We were stuffed! 🍣

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Samantha Buentello
2016-02-06 on google

I love this place the sushi is so good and the employees are so friendly and nice. It’s good quality fresh sushi. I never get tired of it. I love the masa roll, Joanna roll, and heart attack roll I do recommend this place for sushi lovers.

Questions & Answers

5-6 p.m., Tuesday-Thursday

We saw a sign saying they were gonna be open Christmas day but nothing that said hours changed for Christmas eve.

Yes!

There are several fried rolls. They also have tempura.

I agree. It depends on your kids. This place is very authentic so if they've been exposed to that before then they'll like it.

On occasion. It is usually a special offered seasonally.
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