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Bars & Drinks in Berkeley

Okinawa Sushi Tennyson

4.5
288 Google reviews

One of 20 bars & drinks we've tracked near Berkeley.

Things to Know

Okinawa Sushi Tennyson is a cozy, multi-level sushi restaurant on Tennyson Street in Denver's Berkeley neighborhood known for fresh nigiri and creative specialty rolls, offering a quiet, intimate dining experience.

Reviewers consistently praise the exceptional freshness of the sushi and sashimi, beautiful plating, and attentive but unobtrusive service that makes it feel like a private escape on a busy street.

  • Exceptional freshness and quality of sushi and sashimi, especially the fatty tuna nigiri
  • Multi-level seating with separate rooms that create privacy and an intimate atmosphere
  • Attentive, patient service that anticipates needs without interrupting conversation
  • Extensive menu with specialty rolls, udon, and bento boxes including vegetarian options
  • The 'Spicy Crab Salad' is made with imitation krab but labeled as crab, which could mislead diners with shellfish sensitivities
  • Pricing runs slightly higher than expected, even with happy hour specials

Based on Google reviews · AI summarized

Hours

Monday: 11:00 AM – 8:50 PM

Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 8:50 PM

Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 8:50 PM

Thursday: 11:00 AM – 8:50 PM

Friday: 11:00 AM – 9:50 PM

Saturday: 12:00 – 9:50 PM

Sunday: 12:00 – 8:50 PM

Closed now

People Order

  • Fatty tuna nigiri
  • Yellowtail Jalapeño roll
  • Snow White specialty roll
  • Spicy Girl roll
  • Sweet potato roll
  • Pineapple Jalapeño margarita

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What Visitors Say

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Eyreka

a month ago

This is such a cozy spot. I love that it's on multiple levels with separate rooms, which makes every table feel more private. The service was wonderful. She was patient while we took a while to peruse the menu, and just attentive enough to anticipate every need without interrupting important conversations. The sushi itself tasted delicious and fresh, and each piece was presented beautifully. The menu was slightly more expensive than I would expect, considering we hit the "happy hour special," but I was still happy to pay for such a fantastic meal.

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Cesar Hinojosa

7 months ago

Sushi lovers — this is your spot! 🥢 Okinawa Sushi on Tennyson serves some of the freshest sushi and sashimi I’ve had in Denver. Everything was fantastic — from the Yellowtail Jalapeño and Red Snapper Carpaccio to the specialty rolls like the Snow White and Playboy. The fatty tuna nigiri was unreal — melt-in-your-mouth perfection. Beautiful presentation, great service, and a cozy spot right in one of Denver’s best streets. Can’t wait to come back!

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Ashlynn Armstrong

11 months ago

Such a cute spot, not loud or busy at all on a Friday evening at 5pm so it was perfect for a yap session with my best friend. Small and intimate place for sushi. I had the spicy girl roll and the rainbow roll and it was amazing. Pineapple jalapeño margarita was perfect 🍍🌶️🍹

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matthew west

2 months ago

Foods great but the "Spicy Crab Salad" is not made with crab at all. I wish there was a description saying it was made with imitation Krab as the fake stuff makes me ill. It would be like a burger place saying "beef burger" but it's not actually made with beef. False advertising almost. Most restaurants will put "krab" instead of "crab" so one knows that's its not crab meat.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Okinawa Sushi Tennyson worth it in Berkeley?

Reviewers consistently praise the exceptional freshness of the sushi and sashimi, beautiful plating, and attentive but unobtrusive service that makes it feel like a private escape on a busy street. Known for: fresh sushi in a cozy, intimate setting.

What should I order at Okinawa Sushi Tennyson?

Popular choices at Okinawa Sushi Tennyson include Fatty tuna nigiri, Yellowtail Jalapeño roll, Snow White specialty roll, Spicy Girl roll, Sweet potato roll, Pineapple Jalapeño margarita.

What do visitors love about Okinawa Sushi Tennyson?

Exceptional freshness and quality of sushi and sashimi, especially the fatty tuna nigiri Multi-level seating with separate rooms that create privacy and an intimate atmosphere Attentive, patient service that anticipates needs without interrupting conversation Extensive menu with specialty rolls, udon, and bento boxes including vegetarian options

Is there anything to know before visiting Okinawa Sushi Tennyson?

The 'Spicy Crab Salad' is made with imitation krab but labeled as crab, which could mislead diners with shellfish sensitivities Pricing runs slightly higher than expected, even with happy hour specials

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