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MaKi Sushi Bar & Bistro, Anderson, SC

MaKi Sushi Bar & Bistro

4.8
4.8
232 Reviews
$30 and under
Japanese

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2 people
19:00
Booked 3 times today
  • Lively
  • Good for business meals
  • Child-friendly
Our menu features a selection of high quality sushi, appetizers, small plates and entrees with a Filipino flare.

Owner and Executive Chef R.J. Apozaga has spent the last 20 years perfecting his skills behind the sushi bar.
R.J. and wife Dana opened MaKi (named after their children while also meaning sushi roll in Japanese) in May of 2018.

With two floors of dining space, MaKi is perfect for large groups or a romantic evening at one of our desirable two top tables overlooking Main Street.

Join us to see why we have consistently been voted Best Sushi, along with Best Asian and Best Seafood in Anderson. MaKi Sushi Bar & Bistro makes dining a special experience.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Sushi, Asian
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 16:00–21:00 Tue–Fri 11:00–14:30 Sat 11:00–21:00
  • Phone number
    (864) 642-6440
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    R.J. Apozaga
  • Catering
    Off site catering options are available. For more information email Dana@makisushibistro.com
  • Private party facilities
    MaKi Sushi Bar and Bistro is the perfect place to host your private function. Our second floor is equipped with a full bar, restrooms, a passenger elevator and dining space to comfortably seat over 80 guests. Floor fees are required to close entire floor, or semi-private options are also available by using dividers.
  • Area
    Anderson
  • Cross Street
    Between W Earle St & E Whitner St.
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 232 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
MaKi Sushi Bar & Bistro shines with "amazing sushi" and a "beautiful presentation." Regulars praise "great service" and an inviting atmosphere with an "old building charm." While service can occasionally lag during busy times, attentive staff often enhance the experience. It's a top choice in Anderson with "exceptional sushi" and diverse menu options.

232 Reviews
  1. Lisa

    VIP

    Atlanta

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Aria was amazing. Best service ever. The food is delicious as always.

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  2. Myra

    Charleston

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our entire experience was amazing. Our waitress was AMAZING. I hate I can't remember her name. We are new to sushi, and are picky because of the texture and aren't advanced into raw yet so we tried the ranger roll. It was delicious to the point we want to return for another one today. The only thing we did not like was the Miso soup. We expected the clear stuff like at the corner spots. This was not it. But our wonderful waitress switched us to salads with no hesitation. I had the teriyaki chicken and my husband had the ribeye. The food was well seasoned, great quality and exceeded expectations. We ended our meal with the fried cheesecake, and it was another win. We cannot wait to return. This is definitely Anderson's hidden gem.

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  3. Laura

    Charleston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of our favorite spots. The sushi is outstanding, selection is amazing and beyond FRESH!!

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  4. Zane

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I love Maki and it is some of the best sushi I've had. If you've never been and love sushi you need to try it.

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  5. Vic

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    In all honesty, this was some of the best seafood I’ve had in South Carolina. Everything was extremely fresh and prepared to perfection. Got extremely lucky finding this place, but will definitely return.

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  6. Jonathan

    Columbus

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Good dinner! We were able to get in and out quickly and for only $30!

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  7. Megan

    Charleston

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 25 January 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    This is typically one of my go-to restaurants for a special occasion, but I wouldn’t recommend going at a peak time. The service was a lot slower than usual for both wait staff and food. Also, I noticed that the portion sizes are a lot smaller when I previously went about three months ago. I would not recommend the calamari. The large pieces were on the borderline of tender/chewy, but the smaller pieces were inedible.
    MaKi Sushi Bar & BistroResponded on 28 January 2025
    Megan, I appreciate the review. I would've preferred that the server would have notified management so that your poor experience could've been rectified, I will speak to the kitchen staff about the preparation of the calamari. This server will be spoken to about the slow service. Again, we take this as feedback and appreciate the review. Hopefully, this one-off experience does not stop you from choosing us to help celebrate future special occasions.

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  8. John

    VIP

    Charleston

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 25 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I eat here often and our experience is almost always great. On this occasion, We arrived just ahead of our reservation time of 730. Unfortunately, a party was lingering longer than expected so our table was not ready on time. After waiting 10-15 additional minutes, the manager found an alternate table for us and comped us an appetizer. Our server was new-ish and did ok but could have probably used another day of training before going solo. Overall, a good experience that was just slightly disappointing initially.
    MaKi Sushi Bar & BistroResponded on 25 January 2025
    I am sorry to hear about waiting, we do appreciate your patience on a busy night. I will speak to your waiter from that evening, was there anything specific that he should work on to provide a better experience next time?

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  9. Tony

    Charlotte

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 24 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Making has the best sushi around....great service and atmosphere.
    MaKi Sushi Bar & BistroResponded on 25 January 2025
    Thank you for the review, Tony!

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  10. Samantha

    Charleston

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 17 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband and I go there often and always enjoy the food and atmosphere. Service has always been wonderful as well but, last night our waitress was not the best from start to finish. We sat for a solid 10 minutes before she came over, she got drink order wrong even after repeating it back, and she would disappear for long stretches of time. We would see other tables’ wait staff constantly walking by and checking their tables but our waitress rarely checked on us and let our drinks completely run out. Hopefully she was just new and inexperienced.
    MaKi Sushi Bar & BistroResponded on 23 January 2025
    Samantha, I am sorry to hear that the service you received was not to your or our standards. You are correct with guessing that it was a new server. I will be sure that she is trained further so that your experience next time is just as amazing as the previous times you've dined with us. Your review is greatly appreciated!

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FAQs

MaKi Sushi Bar & Bistro offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (864) 642-6440.

MaKi Sushi Bar & Bistro is rated 4.8 stars by 232 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 3 times today

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Google Map for MaKi Sushi Bar & Bistro

126 N Main St, Anderson, SC 29621

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Between W Earle St & E Whitner St.
  • Area
    Anderson
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 16:00–21:00 Tue–Fri 11:00–14:30 Sat 11:00–21:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Sushi, Asian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    R.J. Apozaga
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (864) 642-6440
  • Catering
    Off site catering options are available. For more information email Dana@makisushibistro.com
  • Private party facilities
    MaKi Sushi Bar and Bistro is the perfect place to host your private function. Our second floor is equipped with a full bar, restrooms, a passenger elevator and dining space to comfortably seat over 80 guests. Floor fees are required to close entire floor, or semi-private options are also available by using dividers.
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