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| - Stingray was pretty good, but lacking in a couple areas... but what was good was good enough to give them another try.
Starting with the food we had: the grouper cheek appetizer with Asian mushrooms was absolutely scrumptious. Never had food served over mashed potatoes in a sushi place but this dish worked. The fish melted in our mouths, the mushrooms had that nice bite you get from dried shrooms, and the sauce was savory and satisfying. Next: Recovery Roll, something they say the proceeds go to the Japan quake relief effort. I'm not big on rolls but this one was very nice, spicy tuna is the star and the supporting cast makes this a good roll for the money. and YES! Toro was available, pricey at $19 but the fatty tuna was sensational. What surprised us was that they were out of Ama-Ebi (shrimp w/ heads) and Uni (urchin), two staples of any sushi feast. really disappointed.
Server was personable and friendly, but occasionally inattentive. Request for water was forgotten, and request for water refill was forgotten. probably the weakest part of our experience.
Decor is beautiful and comfortable, and I disagree with the poster who said the inside tables are too close together... that encourages interaction with other diners which I love when dining out for sushi.
So I will go back, but if the "sorry we're out of that" theme persists, it will be the last time... please keep the water topped off...
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