My friends and I were strolling through the Palazzo last evening looking for some good eats. We were pulled in by stunning smells illuminating from Sushi Samba's cozy corner restaurant. Service from the start was top notch. We decided to sit bar-side. The sous chef, Robert, came out and gave us a personal welcome for our first visit; followed by a generous on-the-house appetizer. Sea Scallop with pesto magic. One bite was packed full of a fresh, balanced flavor that took my taste buds to a place they haven't been in many years. After one bite, I knew we had come to the right place.
On recommendation from the chef - we ordered Sea Bass with veggies and a sweet miso drizzle. Now to me, Sea Bass if very rarely billed as a "main course" but wow - this dish was spectacular. A must try for any fan of the sea. The cocktails are inventive, unique and balanced. Try one of their special Sake Martini's - tastes like you've never had before.
Sushi Samba is the real deal. They made it perfectly clear that the restaurant intends to better serve their customers and grow it's gourmet creations . All of their products are the pinnacle of fresh. No doubt restocked daily. The presentation of everything from drinks to dinner was carefully crafted with intention and purpose. Quick service and an aim-to-please attitude top to bottom made us feel more like we were clients than customers.
We ended the night with a round of delicious fruit sake cocktails and a heart-felt thank you to Allen, the manager on duty. In my opinion, the pricing is quite appropriate given the freshness, quality, service and atmosphere. They nailed it, BRAVO!
So if you're a fan of fine dinning, service, sushi or delicious cocktails - I highly recommend you make plans to visit Sushi Samba.
Thanks for the incredible evening Sushi Samba, I'll be back soon!