Nimblefish

“We did the omakase dinner service with the 3 add on options of Uni, Wagyu, and I think Ikura was 3rd? Everything was amazing, incredibly fresh. The team running nimblefish is excellent and service was such a great experience from start to finish. We also split 2 sake bottles between the 3 of us.”

“I had some of the most incredible bites of food I’ve ever experienced in my life!!! This place was amazing. There is very limited seating so it feels really intimate. The chefs were incredibly talented and it was so cool to see them make each piece right in front of you! The servers were kind and experienced. The sake list was WOW amazing. Great place for a date night if you’re wanting to try something new! But be warned - it will ruin all other sushi for you 😭”

“What a lovely omakase experience at Nimblefish! I arrived a bit early for my reservation and was waiting for the previous group to finish up. I was quickly seated and chatted with the chef for the evening. As someone who has had omakase a handful of times in New York, it was a unique experience trying different cuts of fish I hadn't heard of or even tried back home. The atmosphere was relaxing yet chatty, as we had small conversations between the chef, myself, and the couple next to me. I would recommend others check out Thank you to the staff member who wrote me down the names for the different cuts of fish we had for the night. Nimblefish and the other omakase spots in Portland! (Hopefully I've labeled everything correctly!)”

“Nimblefish offers a sophisticated, intimate setting that is ideal for a quiet business dinner or a date. The atmosphere is excellent, and the space itself is arguably the restaurant's strongest asset. However, the overall Omakase experience fell short of the high expectations set by the concept. I was particularly curious about their "aged" sushi, but there was almost no explanation regarding the techniques or the aging process—the fish were presented by name only. While the Edomae-style approach aims to eliminate the need for extra soy sauce, I personally found that several pieces would have benefited from a touch of it to truly bring out the flavor. Additionally, the initial pieces of nigiri were served with noticeably warm shari, which I found distracting from the balance of the dish. The service, while polite, lacked the attention to detail one might expect at this price point. For instance, there was no storage provided for bags or coats, which is a missed opportunity for guest comfort. The beverage program also feels quite limited. Options for those who do not drink are virtually non-existent, and for those who do, I would love to see a broader selection of sake available by the glass. Offering more variety by the glass would allow couples to enjoy different pairings, which would greatly enhance the overall dining experience. I see great potential here given the lovely space, but I hope to see more thoughtfulness in both the culinary execution and guest comfort to truly elevate the experience to match the caliber of the setting.”

“Perhaps one of the worst omakase experiences I've had. The chef in charge of me, only talked to the couple seated in the middle, and completely ignored the couple at the far end and my group. The far couple even tried to chat but received curt reponses. He was so engaged in conversation with the middle couple for whatever reason, he stopped giving the name of the fish to me and the far couple. When I ordered ala carte after the experience, he was quite rude that I didn't know the names of the dish I wanted (because he stopped telling them to me???). The other chef seemed professional and observant so it's not everyone. Sushi was delicious, albeit small compared to other omakase restaurants.”