Kaiko Sushi Bar & Japanese Restaurant

Surprised at so many good reviews! Apparently those people haven’t eaten good sushi. We were a party of 4. Ordered Spicy Tuna, Tampa Roll, Softshell Crab, Mexican and Bagel. The sushi rice was mushy. Too much cream cheese in the Bagel over powered the salmon. The soft shell crabs were not cleaned. Tampa roll bland. The Mexican and Spicy Tuna were the best they had to offer and neither were to write about. When we first walked in, we were overwhelmed by a strong septic odor. Very touchy feeley service and noticed the owner «Charlie», overly familiar with guests. All around bad experience. We too, are still on a quest for good sushi in Clearwater. Don’t wast your money, we won’t be back.

Charlie serves the best sushi in the area. It’s always fresh and the highest quality. Service is excellent.

Love Love Love the food… The ambiance, the Staff… And Charlie !!!
Honestly some of the best/​freshest sushi I have had, comparing this restaurant sushi throughout the United States!!!

Food: The sushi was the worst I’ve had. I’m not saying that vengefully or anything. It’s just a fact.
Service: We preferred a booth, but they would only give us a table. They were not busy, and there were three unoccupied booths that simply needed to be cleared.
Ambience: a large rat scurried across the dining room and into the kitchen. No frigging joke. My wife literally shrieked like a cartoon.

So bad. I ordered the spicy tuna and a specialty roll with shredded crab on top. Both were rubbery and very poor quality. I ate a couple of pieces of each one and just paid. I’ve had a really hard time finding quality sushi here! I’m pretty sure Publix has better quality.
The quest for good sushi in the Bay Area continues!

Hubby and I frequent this place a couple of times a month. Being busy parents of four, the late night menu/​hours is a blessing to us with reasonable prices. I enjoy $ 2.00 wells, drafts and house wines. The service is awesome and the food is great for being the only late night place in this part of town. Friday nights they have karaōke, which is really fun when I come with the girls. When we get our sitter, It gives my husband and I much needed time to enjoy ourselves. This is «our place» when we want to relax, enjoy good food, conversation and a cool environment. It’s great for date night after 10pm because we don’t spend more than $ 45.00 (tip included) for drinks, an array of food, and a cozy environment.
My kids love this place too and they have many options to introduce the kids to some Asian fare. This isn’t exactly a «Family Restaurant» and I actually discourage bringing young kids here. Not because it’s a bad environment, but crying infants, screaming tots and really ill mannered children ruin a nice dinner for other diners. If you have well mannered, foodies, that value family time and meals then this is a great spot! I highly recommend this as a neat «right of passage» sushi experience!

Love this place! Charlie is awesome have never had a bad experience here. Come here every time I’m in town at least once!