Scenic 30A Sushi

Old Florida Fish House. Hands down the best, it's Yoshi's staff that she trained and I've never experienced anything bad. She's brought out some, initially, very weird things, but after I ate it I was hooked.

Have fun and just stay away from the regular Fish House menu you'll be fine.

Part A) best sushi in the winter (next week) on 30-a? opinions, facts, experiences - any answers are appreciated

Part B) What in the hell comes out of the boats in Destin, that's unfit for sushi apparently?? Detail/Compare/Species

Part C) What comes freshly off those same boats that is fit for Sushi consumption, but unfortunately is not currently really used at The Beach? Detail/Compare/Species - Is there any hamachi or red tuna [species name?] out there some suitable and tasty species of tuna or ANYTHING from the worlds best or biggest or whateverist fishing village that ought to be featured or someday might be featured in the area' sushi bars, or are we just doomed to UPS'ed in Tuna from the far east, while we eat sushi in the harbor of the worlds best fishing village????????


Part D )Is there anyway 30-a can put their own unique stamp on the Sushi scene by starting to feature a native species that is great for sushi, sustainable of course?

I have found no great Hamachi (yellowtail or Japanese Amberjack) down here except at Basmati's (excellent sushi), and have had none anywhere else since leaving Los Angeles. the amberjack from the Gulf is not sushi grade. Someone tried to pawn snapper off to me as yellowtail once...eewww.

SWGB, does OFFH have good yellowtail Hamachi? I've never eaten there. I'm still protesting the great Mexican place being kicked out. Maybe it's time for me to get over myself on this one. Is Yoshi the sushi chef that used to be at Harbor Docks when their sushi was worth a $#!t?

There are several kinds of tuna that are good for sushi (maguro or bluefin tuna is best), but none are caught around here in abundance. They're deep sea fish caught with specialized boats and rigs.

It's called the world's luckiest fishing village, and there are many other types of fish that are specialized in. Several species of snapper, grouper, amberjack, triggerfish, ahi tuna, mahi... and great shrimp (try royal reds some time)...we just don't specialize in sushi fish. Most sushi fish come from the Pacific.

Not sure on the Hamachi, but if it's on the menu then it's up to Yoshi's standards.

Yes, she is from Harbor Docks.

I guess I'll have to relinquish my grudge and go to OFFH then. I used to love Harbor Dock's sushi when she was there.

I live by a very simple rule: If it doesn't swim here, I do not eat it.

Harbor Docks still rocks. It is not only delicious but the sushi chefs are fun and engaging and the price is definitely right.

On 30-A, I concur...OFFH! Go on Friday night and hear a wonderful local perform!

It's no secret -- Great sushi is difficult to find around here, and locally caught fish is about as difficult to find, unless it is on the end of your fishin' pole.

Basmati's does have some good stuff, and OFFH has a wide variety of rolls that are tasty. To me, a roll is like a Margarita, you don't need the mix if the tequila is excellent. I have yet to eat any sushi around here which rates (on my scale) with some of the finer sushi places in big cities like Atlanta, where they might overnight ship the fresh fish in from all over the world.

I haven't found anyplace to help me with my craving for hamachi (sashimi). So I buy it from Fresh Market and I eat it at home with wasabi paste and soy sauce. YUM!

Fresh Market is the only place I know of that sells sashimi. It is flash frozen on the boats just after they catch it. This is what I am told.

We just tried Destin Chops 30a for the first time and ate some excellent Sushi in their lounge area. The price was right as they offer 1/2 off sushi and drinks from 5-7. The Rainbow Roll and Chops 30A roll were excellent.

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Geo: They do have Hamachi Sushimi on their menu.

We love sushi and have had some great experiences here on 30A...I would recommend the sushi at WaterColor Inn. They used to have the sushi bar at Fish Out of Water in the restaurant, but have moved it downstairs to the Gathering Spot. Casey Dunn is the manager and his staff is great! The best rolls I've had, great customer service and attention to detail!

Old Florida Fish House is our favorite for sushi, but thanks for reminding me about WaterColor. Had nice time and great sushi there, too. Must go back and try out new location for their sushi bar.

I have found no great Hamachi (yellowtail or Japanese Amberjack) down here except at Basmati's (excellent sushi), and have had none anywhere else since leaving Los Angeles. the amberjack from the Gulf is not sushi grade. Someone tried to pawn snapper off to me as yellowtail once...eewww.

SWGB, does OFFH have good yellowtail Hamachi? I've never eaten there. I'm still protesting the great Mexican place being kicked out. Maybe it's time for me to get over myself on this one. Is Yoshi the sushi chef that used to be at Harbor Docks when their sushi was worth a $#!t?

There are several kinds of tuna that are good for sushi (maguro or bluefin tuna is best), but none are caught around here in abundance. They're deep sea fish caught with specialized boats and rigs.

It's called the world's luckiest fishing village, and there are many other types of fish that are specialized in. Several species of snapper, grouper, amberjack, triggerfish, ahi tuna, mahi... and great shrimp (try royal reds some time)...we just don't specialize in sushi fish. Most sushi fish come from the Pacific.

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That's where i get confused. You say we catch AHI TUNA here in the luckiest village, but other sources disagree that we do. also, some say AHI TUNA is just a marketing name, for either bluefin or big eyed tuna species, both Pacific species not found here. It does appear that some of the deep water fishing boats that come back to Destin have caught Yellowfin Tuna, which can be native to the deep waters way out there ---- and I thought yellowfin made good hamachi for instance, or is great rolled with scallions... apparently not our Yellowfin though??