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Sandfish Sushi & Whiskey, Palm Springs, CA

Sandfish Sushi & Whiskey

4.6
4.6
3798 Reviews
$30 and under
Sushi

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 68 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Innovative
SANDFISH SUSHI AND WHISKEY HAS BEEN SERVING MODERN SUSHI DELICACIES IN UPTOWN PALM SPRINGS SINCE 2018.

Our chef and founder Engin Onural draws in cultural influences from his world travels to create a truly unique dining experience.

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Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Sushi, Japanese, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–11:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street & parking lot parking
  • Executive chef
    Engin Onural

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What 3,798 people are saying

Sandfish Sushi & Whiskey reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Sandfish Sushi & Whiskey offers an enticing blend of "excellent food" and a "great atmosphere." Their sushi and cocktails are consistently praised, with many calling it the "best sushi in Palm Springs." The service is often applauded as "fantastic," though some find the prices high. Overall, a must-visit for sushi lovers.

3,798 Reviews
  1. Gastón

    Palm Springs1 review

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Food was ok, room was super loud, something with the acoustics, dinning room small, they crammed the tables too close together.

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  2. Steven VIP

    Chicago6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Sandfish always has quality sushi and special dishes. Pro service and hood bar program. The only issue is value. The prices have become unreasonably elevated since my last visit ; $9+ for a single piece of nigiri and $29 speciality rolls ! Maybe for a special occasion night but not for a regular stop.

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  3. Patty VIP

    Denver33 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a delicious dinner and excellent service! The venue roll was incredible and the tuna sashimi was so fresh and delicious. Don’t miss out on the brownie for dessert, if you have room left!

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  4. Tris VIP

    Chicago26 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious and creative and the service was perfect. We will definitely return.

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  5. David VIP

    Houston3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and ambiance (great dj on the patio). Eel and yellowtail nigiri were phenomenal.

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  6. Morgan VIP

    Denver10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sandfish always delivers! Unique and inventive flavor combinations that make you want to try everything there is to offer! The Sandfish roll should not be skipped.

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  7. Kerry VIP

    Los Angeles38 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    There is a lot going on with this review for Sandfish so I will try to lay it out clearly. My biggest issue is that there was an issue with their billing system. The bill I received at the table differed from the bill that I was sent electronically after our meal. I am more than happy to pay what I owe, but I hate being billed incorrectly. The subtotal of the bill I received at the table didn't add up correctly when you added the line items. I wasn't able to add each line item up at the table because we were a group of 8 and no one wants that. So after our meal when we went back to our house, I was figuring out what everyone owed so we could split the bill and found the discrepancy. I reached out to the restaurant on 3 separate occasions and haven't heard back. After the fact I did receive the bill by email that was altered so that the line items did add up to the subtotal, but they should address the discrepancy because no one likes being overcharged. As for the meal itself, the food was delicious. We had a number of the rolls including the sandfish, experiment and venue roll multiple times, the tuna tataki tacos, the duck bao and a few other items. Everything was great. We were seated next to a very loud bachelorette party but the hostess was very gracious in making sure we were ok and offered to move us slightly if the noise bothered us. The service in that regard was excellent and our actual server was fantastic as well. Just don't overcharge people! That's not cool! And call people back when they inquire about a discrepancy in their bill.

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  8. ChristyV

    Milwaukee6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A wonderful place for sushi and other dishes made well. The menu was extensive and was explained in detail as we purused it. The prices were what you would expect from a high end restaurant so come prepared but you will have no regrets. The food was delicious.

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  9. Alexis VIP

    Atlanta82 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 7, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Our server was a delight, but as a person who are used to authentic Japanese food, the food quality was a little lacking. Some combination like Salmon Carpaccio was not working and Wagyu beef was overcooked.

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  10. PhilipF

    Greater Boston5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Second visit to this restaurant and it’s been excellent both times. Great Japanese cuisine complemented by attendant service

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FAQs

Sandfish Sushi & Whiskey does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates. Sandfish Sushi & Whiskey also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (760) 537-1022.

Sandfish Sushi & Whiskey is rated 4.6 stars by 3798 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 68 times today
Google Map for Sandfish Sushi & Whiskey

1556 N Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92262

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Sushi, Japanese, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–11:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street & parking lot parking
  • Executive chef
    Engin Onural
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