I'm not sure if Big Eye is my go-to sushi joint because it's convenient or because it's great, but I'll take both. It's small, quiet and dark and never crowded. They have a sushi bar and a handful of tables and usually one sushi chef and one server. I must say that the chef and the server that were there when I started going were great, but the mix of servers I've had recently are not. I'm hoping to go in and see Jason again soon.
The food is really good. They have some great specialty rolls with unique combos, but not an overwhelming menu with crazy choices. A good amount are tempura, which I usually avoid, but there are enough options that aren't fried. Keep in mind that spicy MEANS spicy at Big Eye!
The preparation isn't fast and with the usually empty dining room, it's easy to be annoyed, but it's worth the wait...just enjoy the time to relax! Their happy hour menu is small, but when I'm feeling thrifty is enough to keep me satisfied. I think they recently began to offer happy hour all day every day.
I take lots of friends and out-of-town guests here and I'm always happy to showcase it as my favorite local sushi place!