1st time going here. The food was amazing. The sake delicious. All the food tasted so fresh. Definetly recommend this place. We drove 2hrs just to try it out we stayed 2hrs trying so much food for a group of 4 and our 6 month baby. The atmosphere is nice. All the workers were super nice and helpful. It was so worth it .

Food was amazing! Service was superb. The place is very cozy and warm. Perfect for family quality time or friends catching up. Highly recommended and we will surely come back for more.

Came in on a busy Saturday night and sat at open seating near the bar. Our server was so attentive and funny! Definitely loved his vibe and he gave great recommendations. I ended up getting the Madison roll. SO DELICIOUS!!! The toro was seared to perfection and the wasabi sprouts added a perfect blend of spicy freshness. One of the best rolls I've had. Also ordered the whiskey yuzu sour. SO FRESH and not too sweet. Perfect for a night out

Jane and Milton are the BEST. Fish here is as good as Ken, Hidden Fish, and Ota with fantastic freshness and consistent quality. We love coming here and hope they never close. Shout out to the managers who do a great job behind the scenes.

So many interesting sushi restaurants around and tried here. 40 minute wait... thankfully we snagged a few seats at the bar hidden in the back... it's blocked by the alcohol section in the middle and against the windows so you have to walk around to see them. The servers were friendly but it was a bit busy/chaotic so they had to be asked to bring us our miso soup even after all of the rest of the food came out. Now, the food is amazing. The sashimi is incredible fresh and melt in your mouth. Tuna, albacore, salmon... all great. Blue Ocean Three Course sampler - amazing deal with 9 pieces of sashimi, grilled sea bass, miso/salad, rice, and veggies. I don't see how you can get better bang for your buck. Tsunami Roll - delicious mix of tempura and sashimi I so wish there was a place like this in the Bay Area with fresh fish at good price. Edit: we came back two days later and tried several more rolls. All of them were great Tango Mango - sweeter taste profile with a nice mango mousse. Our kids loved it! Chef Specialty - a little bit of spice but not that bad and lots of delicious tuna and salmon on top Madison - real crab on the inside! Albacore delight - crunchy and different. We loved the variety of rolls and going between each of them to mix things up. Love this place!

Went to Blue Ocean Robata for a girls' night with my 2 BFFs, and overall, it was a good experience - more for the company than the food. They don't take reservations, but we arrived at 5:30pm and were seated right away, which was a great start. Happy hour runs until 6, and luckily they honored it. From the HH menu, we got the shishito peppers and calamari, along with a couple of cocktails. The calamari was just okay - small rings and a bit overfried, though the aioli was tasty. The shishito peppers were also just ok; I like the ones at The Roxy in downtown Encinitas better. We also ordered 2 sushi rolls: the Yellowtail Jalapeno Roll and the Hot Night Roll. They were good but not particularly memorable. Blue Ocean Robata shines in its value. With the happy hour specials, our total was about $30 + tip each for food and drinks, which is a great deal for a night out! The service was great, and the ambiance and location in Carlsbad Village were perfect for a fun evening with friends! I'd come back for the overall experience and happy hour deals, but if you're looking for amazing food, this might not be the place.

Amazing food, presentation on point, delicious flavors and great ambiance. I would definitely go back and try some new things. I was nice and full after our meal. Get the soup! Whether it's miso or the other one! I also love that it has a designated parking lot for the restaurant so you don't have to pay or look for far parking.

4.5 stars We came to Blue Ocean Robata in Carlsbad to celebrate a friend's birthday. She's a big sushi lover, and our other friend who's a regular here recommended it to her. I'd been once before with my husband and enjoyed it, so I was excited to try it again! First things first--the cocktails! Their cucumber martini is delicious; I tried the lychee martini this time to mix things up, but I'll definitely be going back to the cucumber one next time. It's a standout! Our friends, being regulars, took over the ordering. They went heavy on the apps and robata, so we ended up with a spread that included skewered pork belly, beef, crispy rice with tuna, and something called a "French kiss." Fun, tasty, but not exactly what I came for, since sushi is my true food love. Eventually, the birthday girl and I ordered some nigiri to make sure we got our sushi fix, even though we were starting to get full! The real star of the night, though, was our waitress--she was so fun and really made the experience special. The food was great, but next time, I'd skip the hot apps and focus more on the sushi. Overall, highly recommend, and I'd definitely come back!