Brooklyn Sushi place with nice atmoshere for bday dinner

[abby11201]

I've heard great things about Taro, but does it have a nice/festive vibe? I'm in Cobble Hill and would be happy to go to Park Slope too. TIA

[graphisbeb]

I second Ki Sushi - their sushi/sashimi is always amazingly fresh and their rolls are inventive and delicious. Plus, the decor is pretty cool for the neighborhood. Minimal with dark wood, candles. A lot of fun for a group/celebration. One of the few places in the neighborhood I really enjoy.

[pitu]

For atmosphere and quality sushi, Blue Ribbon Sushi on Fifth Ave. They have a very beautiful and impressive omakase that would be fabulous for a birthday celebration.

For everyday: high quality sushi when ambience doesn't matter, Taro.

For a groovy fun place with a cocktail bar and tasty inventive rolls sushi and other stuff, Nana on Fifth Ave is fun. The roti canai there is delicious. It a great place for a group.

Tamari (on Fifth Ave near Union) has a high quality but small selection, and is also kind of fun for a small group in a loungey setting. The food is slow coming out 'cause one guy is practically doing it all by himself, good for hanging out.

[carfreeinla]

I have had far better meals ate Nouvelle than at any of the Park Slope restaurants. They have downstairs room ( and a backyard). Worth the trip...

[scooter]

I hate to be a spoilsport, but I don't think Nouvelle is a good pick for this poster. Since the reopening I've only sat upstairs, and I really *don't* like the atmosphere. Claustrophobic, music is too loud (and bad), staff is a little oblivious...ultimately it is "too Bay Ridge" for me.

I do think Blue Ribbon Sushi is a nice room, good fun if you don't mind spending some money.

[jen kalb]

what about Nouvelle, in Bay Ridge? never been but others have recommended.

[Marion Morgenthal]

I think Ki Sushi on Smith Street (Dean/Pacific) is lovely--definitely a place that lends itself to a special occasion. We've always been happy with the food and service as well.

[millerd]

You could consider Blue Ribbon Sushi in Park Slope. I think Taro is a better value for the money, but its not a very nice space. Blue Ribbon Sushi is very good, though a bit expensive for the quality - but for a special occassion it may be worth it.

[EJC]

While I'm a huge Taro fan, the atmosphere isn't what you're looking for.
Last night we ate at Cube 63, the fish was excellent and ambiance was significantly more festive.

[jdf]

Although the sushi is great, it doesn't really have a festive vibe. The room is small and pretty plain. Nothing wrong with it, but nothing that really provides the ambience you're looking for.