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| - Stingray has beautiful wooden tables, lighting, and artwork. I walked in and was met by an attentive, gracious hostess. I sat at the sushi bar and found it a bit "cold" in terms of set-up and ability to relate to the sushi chefs and see fish in the cases and under preparation. Music blasted so loud, it was hard to communicate to the sushi chef (who was nice).
I tried a spicy tuna roll and asked for radish sprouts in it. I got two lonely sprouts. The roll was boring. Why is it so hard to get an interesting spicy tuna roll in Arizona? (I have lived in Los Angeles and San Francisco, which sets some of my expectations.) I also tried cucumber wrapped salmon (Fresca Roll). The rolls were cut overly large and were awkward to bite and bland in taste. I also had miso soup that was supposed to have cilantro and scallions, but did not. Too bad (for me). Edamame was complimentary.
Servers kept my water filled without my asking. Early on they, unobtrusively took away a plate. At meal end, the rest of my dishes remained even when I accepted the bill. (I didn't mind this as much as I appreciated the attentiveness to the water.)
Stingray should pay better attention to the details...cut size, sauces, herbs, toasted sesame seeds, quality wasabi...
I was in around 9 p.m. I don't know if the kitchen had run out of herbs or what...or if folks were just tired... I was told they were open until 11 p.m.
The bathroom was nice with Toto toilets and nice fixtures. Toilet paper was too far from the toilet (should swap its position with the seat covers).
I will not likely return...I was too disappointed with the food... It's a shame as Stingray has nice ambience and good service.
Without drinks, expect to pay at least $25-$30 per person. With drinks, expect to pay at least $35-$45.
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