East Izakaya in St. Catharines

129 King St, St. Catharines, ON L2R 3H9, Canada

★★★★★
(2783 reviews)
Categories: Japanese restaurant Asian restaurant Sushi restaurant

About

East Izakaya is a Japanese BBQ restaurant with an a la carte and All You Can Eat menu.

Website
eastizakaya.com
Address
129 King St, St. Catharines, ON L2R 3H9, Canada
Plus Code
5Q53+VV St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
Time Zone
America/Toronto

Business Hours

Monday
11:30 AM–10 PM
Tuesday
11:30 AM–10 PM
Wednesday
11:30 AM–10 PM
Thursday
11:30 AM–10 PM
Friday
11:30 AM–10 PM
Saturday
12–10 PM
Sunday
12–10 PM

Services

Service options
Delivery Takeaway Dine-in
Highlights
Great tea selection
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible seating Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
Alcohol All you can eat Beer Cocktails Coffee Healthy options Small plates Spirits Vegetarian options Wine
Dining options
Lunch Dinner Catering Dessert Seating
Amenities
Bar on site Toilets
Atmosphere
Casual Cosy
Crowd
Family friendly Groups LGBTQ+ friendly
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards
Children
High chairs
Parking
Free parking lot Paid parking lot Paid street parking Parking

Photos

Reviews

4.6
★★★★★
2783 reviews

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★★★★★
December 7, 2024

Honestly one of the best of best sushi all you can eat restaurants in the area. I've been here so many times and I'm still amazed by their good food and great work they put into the place. Always delicious food and amazing experience every time I'm here. Will definitely keep coming back that's for sure. Andrea did such a wonderful job taking care of us. She was so kind, friendly and attentive to us.

★★★★★
November 11, 2024

What an amazing dining experience! We were heading to the Niagara area and decided to have lunch here on the way. We had the dinner menu and was very impressed at how fresh and delicate all the food was. Food came out pretty and tasted even better! Our favourites were all the torched sushi/maki, grilled short ribs, oropon chicken & beef, and the lotus root tempura (a must try, not a lot of places serve this!!) Servers were friendly and the whole vibe of the restaurant was on point. We will definitely be back!

★★★★★
November 7, 2024

Came here with a party of 7. Service from Jaunik and Suzy was amazing! They cleared all dirty/empty plates promptly and ensured all napkins, water, sauces were refilled without us asking! They were so attentive and offered help when we were ordering. Always quick to react to all our needs and made our party feel very welcomed. I was the first to arrive and from the start our hostess Har greeted me warmly and made sure I was seated promptly. Wonderful experience, would recommend as a date location or large party. Thank you East! Great management.

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

I've been coming to this location (different name in the past) for over 18 years now. Quality is still top notch compared to any AYCE in downtown Toronto at the same price point (Kaka being the only exception). Quality is great, and there are a few unique season items like the clams that are a must try. Service was excellent for an AYCE. Server was friendly, checked in with us a few times to see if we're good. Service was not rushed, even though we stayed pretty much the full two hours. Sorry for the half eaten food in the photos. I wasn't planning on posting about the meal but, when a place is this good, it deserves some praise.

★★★★
July 23, 2024

Food wise one of the best japanese buffet. They have alot of selections on their menu. Service could use a little improvement. They forgot a lot of our orders we had to follow-up quite a few times.

★★★★★
July 8, 2024

Stopped here while driving through St. Catherines quickly and looking for a quick dinner, but did not expect this to be as amazing as it was! High quality food, huge portions, great prices and amazing friendly staff. Highly recommend and we cant wait to come back :)

★★★★★
July 3, 2024

I love this franchise, as much as wind, & Ma. The interior design & decor of East Izakaya is stylish and modern. The service is superb. Staff is fast in bringing out food & taking away finished plates. They are always ready to serve and have a smile on their face. Their sashimi is excellent and fresh off the boat. You are paying less for supreme quality. I came here 3-4 times and every time I was happy. Oh and if you have left over, staff will pack for you to take home. But please order enough! Food cost is expensive nowadays.

★★★★★
June 11, 2024

I have been coming here for years and it’s amazing every single time! the quality of the food is what keeps me coming back! Fast service, very attentive with picking up dirty plates and filling up water. I have also had take out which has always been delicious! Will be returning!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2024

East Izakaya has always been my goto place when I come to Niagara. Today the waitress was so kind and attentive to details. She realized my 7yo daughter didn t eat much (her stomach made her day miserable), and suggested we don t pay for her. That is an attitude we don t see very often nowadays.

★★★★★
December 22, 2024

Our server, Anya, was amazing and food was just as good!

★★★★★
December 22, 2024

Fadima and Andy are awesome and very fast service. Food delicious place is nicely decorated.

★★★★★
December 21, 2024

Always delicious! We love coming here.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2024

Good.quality food, lots of selection. Clean place and pleasant attentive staff. Same price with most AYCE sushi but best tasting thus far. Food

★★★★★
December 18, 2024

One of the best sushi restaurants I ve ever been to, each food option was crafted carefully and beautifully presented. The clam and salmon nigiri were absolutely delicious, these are my top two recommendations. I will definitely be back and recommending this place to all my colleagues.

★★★★★
December 18, 2024

Anya was amazing. Very knowledgeable we will be back

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 17, 2024

A great all-you-can-eat sushi restaurant in St. Catharines. It has a warm, cozy atmosphere and the service is always very attentive. A good selection of sushi offerings for all types of people. Food is very good and comes out in right sized portions ... and you can always order more if you like something. My favorite sushi restaurant in St. Catharines, easy parking right behind the restaurant, reservations are suggested if going on a busier day. Will definitely be back again!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 16, 2024

We had fantastic sushi and other menu items from the All You Can Eat menu. Yam rolls and avocado cucumber rolls are my favourite along with the crispy crab wontons with cheese and dipping sauce. An excellent experience every time!! Kid-friendliness: High chairs available.

★★★★★
December 16, 2024

First time to east, all the food was amazing and our server Anya was absolutely amazing!

★★★★★
December 16, 2024

Wonderful dining and atmosphere. Our server Anya was delightful and super friendly. Would definitely recommend to anyone for future dining

★★★★★
December 9, 2024

Excellent food at very reasonable price. Nice vibe and staff. Definitely a 5 star Japanese eatery.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 9, 2024

We just left, We being my 2 grandchildren, my son, daughter in law, my husband and myself. We enjoyed the food very much the atmosphere was very nice, and the service was fantastic! Thank you for a lovely evening. We will be back

★★★★★
December 9, 2024

I don t want everyone to know how good it is here because I know that just means it ll be harder to book a table but it s impossible not to recommend this place! The food is amazing The best sushi restaurant around by far! And the service is next level!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 2, 2024

Awesome Food, Service and Atmosphere! Love Mondays Happy Hour!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 2, 2024

A decent sushi spot when you re in St.Catherine s. Their all you can eat dinner menu is by far better than the lunch menu and it is well worth the price of $39 per person. My favourites were the torched varieties. Their service is great and the staff are friendly and they have some of the better dessert options I have seen in AYCE sushi places. Overall I recommend it!

★★★★★
December 2, 2024

Great food, pleasant atmosphere and waitress Anya is very polite and friendly

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 2, 2024

I have been going to East Izakaya for years, both dining in and getting takeout, sometimes every week, at least when the Canadian economy was better off. The food and service have always been great.

★★★★★
November 25, 2024

Third time I ve eaten here and the food is always fantastic. Anya was a great server and kindly suggested we get the all you can eat after we had ordered more a la carte which would have cost more. I ll definitely stick to the AYCE from now on. Definitely worth it.

★★★★★
November 25, 2024

Anya was an amazing server!!

★★★★★
November 25, 2024

Our server Anya was awesome and the food was delicious as always!

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

Had a great dinner here the sushi was amazing. Our servers andy and Anya were amazing and made sure we had everything we needed in a timely manner. Will definitely be back.

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

Anya was very pleasant to have as our server Parking: Check out East Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

Anya was the best server ever! Made out experience 100% better! Keep up the good work

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

Great food and service from Anya

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

Our server Anya was very fast and knowledgeable. She found out right away if any allergies were in an item we ordered. The plates were always cleared and drinks were always full. She was very friendly always with a smile and made our date special. Dietary restrictions: Mustard allergy

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

Anya was amazing! The service, food, and prices are all very well done. We love coming here and will be back.

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

Great experience. Really good food! Anya, our server, was so kinda and attentive. Food

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

It was such a great experience! Lovely service, very friendly, Anya was a lovely server. Amazing food!

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

Helen was an absolute angel, her service pristine and her aura was unforgettable. Rockstar service if she s serving you!!!:)

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

Our server Anya was amazing the food is amazing! 10/10 guys

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

Love the ayce and our server Helen was fantastic.

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

5 big booms!

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

Best restaurant in town, thanks for the best service Helen !

★★★
November 23, 2024

Came to this restaurant, admittedly without a reservation, on a Saturday for dinner. We arrived early hoping there would be less of a wait time but were told there was no availability whatsoever ever. Eventually my girlfriend asked how long the wait would be if we stayed and a gentleman told her an hour and a half, she wanted to call his bluff so she told him we d wait. Not even 10 minutes later, we were being offered a table but asked to be mindful that we had to leave by 7. Everything worked out and the food is excellent, but the front of house staff really know how to lose a business money and make customers uncomfortable. I ve attached photos of what the restaurant looked like when we walked in. Not to mention there were also 3 empty tables on the other side and the empty seats beside us were never filled our entire visit. The customer service and reservation system could use some work.

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

I had an amazing experience at East Izakaya. My date and I were, served by Suzy and Helen. They were on top of everything, making sure our water was always filled, and had extra napkins. The food came out fresh and hot. My favourites were the creme brûlée, and fresh sashimi. The staff were lovely and super helpful. I would definitely recommend a visit. Thank you to the team at east!! Dietary restrictions: Nut free!! Parking: Library parking was free for the weekend

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

Such a great spot for sushi. We always go there for their all you can eat lunches/dinners. They also have a ton of vegetarian options. Overall highly recommended! Vegetarian options: Lots of vegetarian options including rolls, soups, appetizers etc

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

Anya was great!!

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

Loved the ambience and the all-you-can-eat dinner! We were able to order a variety of delicious foods and loved everything we ordered.. especially the crab wontons! Definitely a go-to for a night out with a friend or for a special occasion. Parking: Downtown St Catharines doesn t make it easy to find parking meters that work!! Not the fault of the restaurant by any means!

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

The food takes some time to come out, if you re ordering from all you can eat. So if you decide to order that, order as soon as you get seated.

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

Lovely dinner! Everything was delicious and served in a timely manner without feeling rushed. Our server, Anya, was a perfect caring server. Definitely recommend!

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

Its always a wonderful experience! Anya is wonderful every visit! Thank you for always being our favourite sushi place that we travel from Hamilton! Cheers

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

Anya was quick and a fantastic server

Local Guide
November 23, 2024

We received raw chicken. Came out pink. The manager tried to deny that the food was raw, this should not be something taken lightly someone is going to get sick. Our food took forever to come out had to constantly ask about our food they kept forgetting. Really going downhill used to be our favorite place now feel we cant even go Parking: They do not have parking

Local Guide
November 23, 2024

I went here on Saturday with my girlfriend and our 1 year old. We waited over an hour to get an order of our food. The server didnt do much to accommodate. Very unacceptable.

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

Food and Anyas service was great!

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

Anya was a wonderful server. Very sweet and attentive.

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

Food was great and Anya was the sweetest!

★★★
November 23, 2024

Food is amazing but after your first Oder they take too long on purpose so by the time you get your food you are full and can t eat Vegetarian options: They had vegetarian options for almost everything Kid-friendliness: Nice people

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

Our family loves the All you can Eat lunch or dinner at East. The service is impeccable and the food always fresh and delicious. We always enjoy their desserts as well especially the fried bananas. Their torched sushi s and the salmon n beef tataki is a must try. They have weekly specials for drinks. Check them out. Dietary restrictions: They never fail to ask about food allergies. Wait staff are friendly and efficient. The food always fresh and tasty.

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

Fabulous, as always. Anya was great! Thank you.

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

We had a lovely family dinner at East! Anya was very attentive and kind.

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

Very attentive staff. AYCE menu was vast and everything was delicious.

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

Everything is amazing! Helen is so friendly and attentive. Had a wonderful dinner with my girls! Highly recommend everyone to try beef tataki, sake clam, and creme brulee

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

We have been searching for a good sushi restaurant since moving here 7 years ago and have now found it! It was important that the restaurant have an al le carte menu and we weren t disappointed. Food was excellent, service great and the ambience wonderful. Oh the drinks were fabulous too. Thanks for a great dining experience and we highly recommend East Izakaya.

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

Food was fantastic and our server Anya was great :)

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

Solid choice Great food Food

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

One of our absolute favorite places to eat .. delicious every time and always friendly service!

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

Theres a reason I come back to East and Wind so often, everything is perfect, and tonight Anya and Andys service was genuine and excellent.

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

Anya was great and so was the food!

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

We had a great time! Anya was awesome! Kid-friendliness: Great Food : 5/5 |

October 23, 2024

Fruit and ice cream are good, other food is average

★★★★★
October 23, 2024

Every time we re in the area, this place is a must-stop for us. The food is absolutely delicious, and the service is spot on. It can get a little packed, and the location itself isn t much to write home about, but honestly, we come here for good sushi with good company - and weve never been disappointed

★★★★★
October 23, 2024

Anya was a great server, good experience and good food.

★★★★★
October 23, 2024

Our Server Anya was amazing!!! So incredibly sweet and made sure everything was perfect for us she also complimented my wallet what a sweetheart !!! Dietary restrictions: All items were perfectly made

October 23, 2024

The veggie maki set was not tasty at all. I requested no tempura bits but they still added. I rarely post reviews but for vegetarian options I would not recommend.

★★★★★
October 23, 2024

Anya was really sweet attentive :) food is great !

★★★★★
October 23, 2024

An and Anya were great servers and all the food was amazing! We will definitely be back again.

★★★★★
October 23, 2024

We had a great experience! Not our first time here and we keep coming back! Anya did a wonderful job serving us!

★★★★★
October 23, 2024

Great service and excellent food! Thank you Anya

★★★★★
October 23, 2024

Absolutely magical place, everytime I come back, it just gets better and better. The menu selection is large, and every dish has its own unique taste. My favorite menu items are the tatakis, because the tataki sauce really rocks. The service is always top-notch as well, which enhances the overall dining atmosphere. And lets not forget to mention about the take out experience! Items always get delivered fresh and still hot. Would definitely recommend this place to anyone visiting Niagara region! Dietary restrictions: My friend has shellfish allergy, and the server always make sure to make necessary modifications and communications to help us avoid shellfish ingredients.

★★★★★
October 23, 2024

our server anya was super friendly and had great service

★★★★★
October 23, 2024

love u anya

★★★★★
October 23, 2024

So good best sushi place

★★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

Food was awesome, and plentiful. The tables were very sticky.

★★★★★
October 23, 2024

Food amazing as always; sashimi of very high quality for AYCE. Clean restaurant, with reasonably spaced tables. Our server Anya was amazing! Very attentive and went out of her way to make my mom feel at home. Overall, highly recommended!

★★★★★
October 23, 2024

The kitchen was very accommodating to my allergies, and we received excellent service from our waitress Anya! Dietary restrictions: Iam allergic to sesame which is present in nearly all of the dishes, but they were very accommodating to this and i had a great experience!

★★★★★
October 23, 2024

Great place. Anya was very helpful!

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

First Time here and I ll definitely be back! Really enjoyed everything and it was a fun and guilt free way to try new things. Our server Anya was attentive and prompt and explained everything us very clearly.

★★★★★
October 23, 2024

Anya was a great server! Fast, friendly and really added to our whole experience! 10/10! (Also had really great drink recommendations)

★★★★★
October 23, 2024

Food was very good as always

★★★★★
October 23, 2024

Anya our server was amazing great service food was phenomenal as always :)

★★★★★
October 23, 2024

Anya did a fantastic job , best service I ve had in a while and the food was great as usual

★★★★★
October 23, 2024

Great food, very good atmosphere, wonderful service and helpful staff. Was served by Anya last night. Very good customer service. I certainly recomend.

★★★★★
October 23, 2024

best server is Anya!!

★★★★★
October 23, 2024

We stopped here for dinner on our way home from Canada and had no idea it was all-you-can-eat until we sat down def a fun surprise! Our server, Anya, was super friendly and explained everything to us. The food was fresh and delicious, especially the hand rolls, and we ate so much we were about to burst, lol! The cozy atmosphere made the whole experience even better. Oh, and the deep-fried Mars bar for dessert? Absolutely to die for! We had an awesome time and would definitely come back!

October 23, 2024

I ll start with the positives! East Izakaya is a beautiful place with lovely décor and a great ambiance. Our server was incredibly friendly and very apologetic throughout the evening. We arrived at 5:00 PM as a group of six and, since the restaurant wasn t busy, we thought we had plenty of time before our 6:30 PM show an hour and a half for dinner seemed reasonable. Now for the less positive Despite how pleasant our server was, the service itself was quite slow. Drinks were served one by one with noticeable delays in between. We ordered two Sapporo drafts, but unfortunately, they were flat and stale. Our server quickly replaced them with bottles after we let her know, which was appreciated. Two of our guests arrived a bit late, which delayed the ordering of our main dishes slightly. But once we placed our orders, the mains came out staggered, with a gap of 5 10 minutes between each person s dish. Unfortunately, one of our party members never received their meal at all. The server kindly admitted that she had forgotten to key in his order, so his meal was packed as takeout and he wasn t charged for it. As for the food, it was disappointing. I had the pan-fried udon noodles, as did another guest and the one who didn t receive his order. The noodles were well-cooked, but the dish itself was lackluster there was barely any chicken, a few pieces of raw red and green pepper, and just a small amount of sauce. Others in our group ordered sushi, but their feedback was similar. This is probably the strangest review I ve ever written. While mistakes happen, and I appreciate the efforts made to correct them, I do hope they aim for higher standards in the future to match the positive reviews I ve read.

★★
October 23, 2024

The red tuna was fishy, eel rolls fell apart and the table was sticky. So sticky, that it was hard to lift a glass without spilling (not dirty just sticky - prob from the sun) The yam rolls were actually interesting and something I will make.

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

Anya was an amazing server Vegetarian options: :) Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
October 23, 2024

Anya provided amazing and excellent service, food was great, and the atmosphere was great. Thank you Anya for ur service! Parking: Park behind the store or behind critellis

★★★★★
October 23, 2024

This location was amazing! Absolutely gorgeous even up by the bathrooms is nicely done. Anya was our server and she was incredibly attentive and helpful! Had an amazing lunch here highly recommend!

★★★★★
October 23, 2024

Food was fresh and delicious. Our service from Ben and Anya was attentive, friendly and they gave great recommendations.

★★★★★
October 23, 2024

Great food and service. Our server Anya was terrific!

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

We visit here often and the sushi is always great! Really nice environment, good music and amazing service.

★★★★★
October 23, 2024

Everything was delicious and awesome service Thankyou Anya Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

Was in town for work and decided to try this place out. By far one of the best sushi places in southern ontario. I will definitely be making the hour drive to return to this place. The food and service was top notch. The AYCE menu was very diverse. Great value for what you get.

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

Very thrilling dining experience. Anya and Swzy is beautiful and helpful

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

The best sushi place in Niagara region. Thanks Anya & Swzy for the good service!

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

Anya was wondeful Parking: Lots Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

Best food spot on the city. Kudos to Anya and Suzy for the great service!

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

Anya and Suzy gave a great service to me and my friends

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

Anya was a great server. Very friendly and efficient!

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

great Kid-friendliness: good Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

One of the best restaurants in the area, especially if you like Sushi. East has great atmosphere, delicious food, and amazing staff. Weve been eating here since 2017 and always enjoyed the experience. This time our server Anya and the manager Camille made my wife s birthday very special. And they have an amazing sake selection!!! So make sure to visit them- but make a reservation because it is always full :)

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

Whatva great experience. Anya & the other servers provided excellent service!

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

Had dinner at East and as usual the food was spectacular. Really great quality and presentation. Food was fresh and came out in a timely manner. Service was excellent. Our servers Anya and Suzy were very friendly and attentive and they always filled up our waters. Would definitely recommend and shall be returning.

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

An is the best server ever! Gave us all the good parking details and boba recommendations! Definitely the go to consult, and cheap hourly pay!

★★★★
September 23, 2024

Had Anya, and let me just say it was great, the food, the drinks, the dessert, everything!

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

Great restaurant especially the server Anya sindy. kindly smile. Best service.

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

Great experience! Amazing service and perfect food. Thank you for Anya and Sandy serving us.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

We were on our way home from Niagara-on-the-Lake on a last day of a long weekend and got hungry. My wife found the place on Tripadvisor and loved the photos. She called the place to ask if we still can come and we were told that they have a table for five. We took off the QEW and made a u-turn to come back to St Catharines. What can I tell you it was worth it. Very well worth it. The food was delicious, the service was above the expectations, and the overall experience was just amazing. Definitely recommend this place and will be visiting it again on the way to Niagara region

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

Great food! Teriyaki beef my favourite :) Anya our server really attentive. Always a good experience

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

Anya has made this experience amazing! She is super sweet & kind, very attentive & made sure everything was good to go. We spend $80 for 2 people all you can eat. They gave my wife a birthday cheese cake for free & decorated it. It was just a great experience thanks for Anya!!! Recommended 100%

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

First time at East and I will definitely be back! The food was delicious and very fresh. Our server Anya was efficient and super friendly. Overall we had a great experience!

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

relation price vs quality food is amazing. One of the best sushi I eaten in my live and for a very acceptable price

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

I ve been to East many times. Every time the food, service and atmosphere are top notch. It s a bit pricey but not unreasonable for everything you get. If you want to save money go at lunch time. It costs less. Menu is limited from the dinner menu but also outstanding. I m not a lover of raw fish but there is still a lot of delicious options

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

The food was really good.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

Food was fantastic. Freshly prepared, quality ingredients. Service is always great. The little delivery robot is adorable.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

Our favorite sushi spot in niagara region. The food was fantastic as always! Served by Afra tonight she was lovely and super attentive! Thanks for a great night out!

★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

Its good.

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

From the welcoming, the service and the farewell, East delivers an impressive and impeccable service every single time. It is a pleasure to come back again and again when one feels so welcomed and utterly spoiled with generosity . /nafée

Local Guide
September 23, 2024

Great food, spent $280 and asked if I could take away two fried Oreo cookies and waitress said no! Wow ! Never going back Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

Anya our server was very polite and patient, and added to the overall experience a great deal. This was an excellent dinner for us! Vegetarian options: Lots and lots Dietary restrictions: So many options. Parking: Parking is across the road, but easy to get to and free after 6pm Kid-friendliness: Lots of kids here tonight- a nice family atmosphere.

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

My boyfriend and I had the pleasure of experiencing this gem of a restaurant last weekend. We had reservations at 8:30, it was quite busy but we were seated almost immediately! It was our first time so they explained how to order and brought us our drinks. When they first took our order it took a little while for the appetizers to come out, 25-30minutes(which is very understandable given how busy it was) but then the food didn t stop coming! Everything was quite hot, fresh, very tasty and the total was reasonable/affordable. Would highly recommend this restaurant and we certainly will dine again. Thank you so much for the pleasurable experience!!

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

We had a lovely experience with An and Anya. Thank you for the great food.

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

Anya was such an amazing server! Food was amazing, no complaints:)

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

Anya was amazing!! Food delicious as always

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

Favourite Sushi spot in st Catharines! Was served by Anya last time and she was great

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

Dietary restrictions: They are very accommodating. Food

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

All the food was amazing are server Anaya was the sweets thing ever and loved the atmosphere

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

Excellent food quality, and I liked the unique meat options. Big thanks to Suzy for her amazing and friendly service. Will be back again.

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

Our server Anya was so nice, she really listened to our requests and the service was awesome!!!!!!!!!!

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

Food is always great, our server was also great, thanks Anya..

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

Ayce sushi thats as good as any a la carte place is rare

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

Food was so delicious as always. Anya was our server and she was such a sweetheart! She provided excellent service with good recommendations and was very attentive to our table. Makes such a difference. Overall a perfect experience!

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

Always fresh, fast and delicious. Superior presentation!!!! Parking: Always avaliable in few options

★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

Mediocre sushi. Limited sushi selections. Nothing was great. Lack of seasoning, spicy not spicy at all. Wasabi was weak, not spicy at all. Meh.... Would not repeat.

★★★
August 23, 2024

Not all what you order on Ipad is brought, they remove a lot from what we ordered. And dinner menu is getting more and more expensive. Service was good, nice atmosphere. The table was not very well cleaned.

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

Tran was an amazing server, probably one of the best servers i ve ever had at East. She really went above and beyond when it came to catering to our table! :)

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

Tran provided excellent customer service! A huge thanks to her and the team for making a birthday celebration extra special. They surprised me with a little treat at the end, just what I needed after an emotional day. Her warm smile and kindness is a bright light for all who get the honour of being serviced by her :) I hope she finds Jesus today!

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

Best sushi I ever had. This is really something special.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

Lovely

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

Such a wonderful experience celebrating my mom s and brother s birthdays. Anya was a great server, very attentive and always smiling. She even offered us training chopsticks (which super helpful and fun)! Thanks Anya.

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

Anya is the best server ever!!!

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

Food is so yummy, service is good, Anya taking good care of us.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

This is one of my favourite places to go. It is such a good value for their food and its phenomenal. The staff are always friendly and welcoming. I will keep coming back here!!

★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

Good food. Surprisingly noisy for such a small venue.

★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

I have been here several times with family and it is always been quite good . Today it was very disappointing. Everything fried tasted of old oil and was not palatable. We had the grilled steak and it was as tough as nails completely inedible. They definitely have deteriorated in in standard and quality.

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

Thank you Anya and Tran for going above and beyond in your service tonight!

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

We had Anya as our server and she was so sweet! Amazing service and really good food.

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

Food was amazing and the service was great! Thanks Anya!!

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

Best AYCE sushi. Really great food that is fresh, flavourful, and lots of options. The service is great and friendly. Our server was Anya and she did a great job! Anya was very attentive to our table and was very friendly and smiling.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

Anya was very attentive, and the food was delicious!

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

Anya & Suzy took very good care of us! Food was amazing and fast

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

Delicious as always!

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

Food was delicious! Anya and Suzy were very attentive and sweet. We will be back!

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

First time and I had a great experience. The servers and managers were supper friendly and accommodating. The food was made to order, and the sashimi was fresh. The servers always made sure our water was full and we never ran out of napkins. I also ordered take out to bring home(premium bento box), the portions were generous and packed nicely. Thank you to our servers Suzy, An, Andy, Anya and the team at east Izakaya for this wonderful experience Dietary restrictions: They are nut free

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

The torched sushi by itself is worth coming. Amazing selection of high quality food. Great presentation as well.

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

Anya is the best, enjoyed the expresnce

Local Guide
August 23, 2024

Listen, we ve been going to East Izakaya for a couple years now. In the years prior we ve had a pretty enjoyable experience, consistent and timely dining with no setbacks and mostly enjoyment. However, on this occasion, we attended East Izakaya to a very unorganized front of house staff. The items we ordered came with no consecutive order. It was random dishes at random times; often unannounced. We had no idea what there was on our table. Not only was the food an untimely wait, drinks seem to take just as, if not longer. Calamity, we were then asked to tip in cash. What a ridiculous request. We will never return and I suggest you do the same.

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

Anya was very hospitable

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

This place has a cool vibe - a big bar and plenty of seating in a sort of warehouse feeling dining room with modern Japanese decor. The staff was attentive and friendly throughout. We ordered way too much food and had a feast: They kept coming with yet another plate! There are so many options on their all-you-can-eat menu, really fun to pick and choose little plates. The sushi was great - particularly the Mackerel sashimi and the Crunchy Dragon roll but it was all good and fresh. Parking: There s a paid parking lot right next door - it was $5

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

Enjoyable food, service and atmosphere! I asked my server, Anya, for her recommendations and she did not disappoint! The bento boxes are a great value and very filling! It was enough for my meal plus lunch the next day!

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

Service by Anya! So amazing, sweet, and very attentive. She went out of her way for us many times and made it a great experience! Best service Ive had there yet!

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

We had an excellent evening with all the amazing food as always. Everything was well made and came in a timely manner. Andy and Sandy were attentive, friendly and a great help from the very beginning. Definitely will recommend East Izakaya St. Catharines for anyone!

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

We had an amazing dinner today. All the dishes were yummy and served pretty fast. The torched sushi, especially the torched squid, stand out. And dont miss the beef tataki Andy and Sandy gave us warm welcome as well as excellent service Recommend to book a table in advance, especially for the weekend.

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

Anya and Sandy were definitely attentive and made our evening a good one. The food was as always spectacular!

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

For our 2nd visit, everything was very good, good atmosphere and excellent service with Anya & Sandy.

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

best sushi Ive ever had honestly

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

Went here during the Canada day long weekend. Was a very nice experience. Excellent food and attentive servers.

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

Great experience! Got a lot of choices

★★★★
July 23, 2024

Thank you Anya!!!!

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

Great portion sizes of incredible food! The sushi cakes are our favorite. Anya gave incredible service and a great explanation of the menu and drink specials. We will be returning soon!

★★★★
July 23, 2024

Very good. our Server Anya is amazing. Fast and friendly.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 23, 2024

Food was great, service was even better. Thank you Anya for making it a great dining experience.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 23, 2024

Food was great, but our server Anya really made the experience unlike any other sushi place i have been to. I have never had such great service at any sushi restaurant in toronto or GTA. She was always checking in on us, made great food suggestions, and was overall super attentive and friendly. Thank you Anya for making out Canada Day dinner special!

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

Our server was a perfect gentlemen and a straight up GANGSTAAA!! G- unit George for employee of the month !!! Dietary restrictions: Very proactive in asking about any allergies.

★★★★
Local Guide
July 23, 2024

Go-to AYCE sushi place for my family and I. Both locations are great! Food is consistent and tastes amazing. Only reason why I left out one star was because sometimes service was slow when it wasnt busy in the restaurant. Other than that, Id go here any time I want sushi in the Niagara region.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 23, 2024

One of our go to sushi spots. Always delicious and fresh!

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

Food was great and timing was on point. Great looking restaurant! :)

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

Anya Fadina was very nice

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

Anya and Mia were fantastic servers and the sushi was delicious

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 23, 2024

good food nice server but,music was way too loud!

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

This is the one restaurant that made enjoy every little bite of my food. Food is delicious , fast yet quality service. This is going to be my go to sushi place now. Vegetarian options: Grilled BBQ Brussel sprouts

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

My lady and I go for sushi a lot. This place is the best we have ever had. Food and selection are top knotch. Real coconut ice cream.

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

Great experience as always! Anya was great, super friendly and attentive! They even gave us some free tickets to a River lions game that they had. Food is great as always and service was way above average! Kid-friendliness: Our kids also loved some food, and were attentive to their needs.

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

Food was delicious as always and Anya was a very kind, welcoming server.

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

Updating my review from two years ago it s still awesome! We had the kindest server today, Anya, and she was regularly checking in to make sure we were doing alright and had everything we needed. Thanks for another excellent visit :)

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

Always amazing service and food this is our favourite sushi restaurant

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

Our favourite spot for sushi - service is always excellent, food is incredible. We were served by the lovely Anya tonight who is just the best!!

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

Always a great spot to grab lunch or dinner. The atmosphere is very warm and comfortable. Servers are always great. Fadima was our last server and she made us feel very welcomed and was very kind

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 23, 2024

This is my all-time favourite all-you-can-eat sushi experience. From the great setting to the friendly staff, the robot waiters and fried Oreos for dessert --you read that right, and theyre as amazing as they sound!-- this place is a winner. Highly recommended. Vegetarian options: There are many choices.

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

Many thanks to Anya for the excellent service!

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

My family is from out of town and we love these type of sushi restaurants that are all you can eat but made fresh to order and East Izakaya was close to the best we ve ever been to. We went for lunch and everything was delicious, the presentation was great, cocktails were very nice (and only $5 at the time we went), it was all very organized. Our server Anya was fantastic. Highly recommended for all sushi lovers