I was hesitant to visit Moira after mixed reviews and a friend that got sick on a recent visit... but I had two hours to kill and a craving for fish and so here I ended up.
I also ended up going back for dinner the very next day.
I liked Moira after I had we had a chance to warm up to each other and get over the awkward first meeting where I expected the door to go the other direction... wayfinding people.. I'm telling you.. even buildings could benefit from great user experience design.
My service both times has been the pace I needed - the first time it was slow so I could just relax, enjoy the atmosphere, and not get to my next meeting too early. The second I had like a half hour and our server was once again on top of the ball and got us out and to the Herberger in just the right amount of time.
The sushi... delicious. I've had a few different rolls and some nigiri as well. The only one I didn't really care for was the yellowtail. My favorite was the ebi nigiri. :) The scallop appetizer was delicious, and Moira gets their spicy rating right. The thai chili on top was just that.
Given the choice, I will probably choose the bar over a table as it seems they just stuff people in the back of the place and move their way forward, and I wasn't really digging that. I loved the bar and talking with the chefs while I was eating. While sitting at the bar the first time, I even got to watch a lemon juggling act while eating my mochi.. which was DELICIOUS btw.
I don't live nearby... yet... but with pretty decent prices, this will be my sushi stop when I hit the craving while downtown.
Bonus was the server gave me mad props on my phone wallpaper which is rambo shooting weapons while on a unicorn. I like his style!