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Japan Uni - Mizuno Japanese Restaurant, Virginia Beach, VA

Mizuno Japanese Restaurant

4.9
4.9
665 Reviews
$31 to $50
Japanese

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2 people
19:00
Booked 9 times today
  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
Mizuno Japanese Restaurant is a family-run business that first opened in 1996. Located in Virginia Beach, Mizuno is embedded in a seafood hotspot, only 25 miles south of the Eastern Shore of Virginia and the Chesapeake Bay, and 158 miles south of Hatteras, North Carolina. Chef-owner Wataru Mizuno feels blessed to be a sushi chef in a culinary trifecta like Virginia Beach. Mizuno and his team take advantage of the restaurant's access to local sources by artfully composing daily specials that feature fresh shrimp, yellowfin tuna, bluefin tuna, flounder, blue crabs and oysters, to name a few. The hook's simple. Mizuno resists complicated sauces and excessive ingredients. Instead, he flavors scallops from the world famous Chesapeake Bay, adding nothing more, at times, than a dash of citrus and a pinch of sea salt. Wataru Mizuno: Chef/Owner Born in Japan, Wataru Mizuno received his formal training in Tokyo, as an apprentice under master Teruo Sato.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Sushi
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sat 16:00–21:00
  • Phone number
    (757) 422-1200
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Wataru Mizuno
  • Private party facilities
    Bar and Lounge can be Private. Accommodates comfortably 25 people.

What 665 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Virginia

    Best Overall

  • Virginia

    Best Food

  • Norfolk / Virginia Beach

    Best Overall

  • Norfolk / Virginia Beach

    Best Food

  • Norfolk / Virginia Beach

    Best Service

  • Norfolk / Virginia Beach

    Best Value

  • Norfolk / Virginia Beach

    Good for groups

  • Norfolk / Virginia Beach

    Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Mizuno Japanese Restaurant offers an exceptional dining experience with "the best sushi on the East Coast" and "innovative and consistently good" dishes. Patrons praise the "friendly and patient servers" and the impeccable service, often highlighting Megan for her outstanding hospitality. Perfect for special occasions, Mizuno remains a favorite in Virginia Beach.

665 Reviews
  1. John

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great experience.

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  2. STEPHANIE

    Richmond

    59 reviews

    5.0

    59 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We were a group of 10. Had an amazing time celebrating my birthday. 8 of the diners were first timers to the restaurant and they were truly impressed. Cocktails are always crafted so well. My favorite is the Lechee martini. Most of us had sushi. The fish was incredible. So fresh. Presentation excellent. Thank you again.

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  3. Bryan

    Richmond

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    This was our first time at Mizuno. I expected a lot more for the price we paid. The service was bad. Our server was slow to take our order and didn’t bring the sauce that went with our meal. The server also never came back to check on us at all. I had to ask the bus boy for the check. My wife is Japanese and she thought the food was mediocre at best. The seating seemed cheap and was uncomfortable. The staff was nice and friendly but, I expected a lot more for the amount of money we spent.

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  4. Michele

    Raleigh

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on 8 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Every time we go to Mizuno everything is wonderful. The food is delicious, service is excellent and ambience is enjoyable.

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  5. Tyler

    Richmond

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 17 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went for my Birthday and it did not disappoint. Sushi and appetizers were delish. Will be visiting again for sure.

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  6. Lenny

    Las Vegas

    21 reviews

    4.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on 11 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was delicious, service was very good. Great sushi restaurant. Highly recommend.

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  7. Ashley

    Richmond

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 10 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Best sushi in Virginia Beach and always consistent.

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  8. Stephen

    Richmond

    37 reviews

    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on 25 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As usual, a great night out to dinner. Service by Megan was outstanding, food was fantastic, especially the Lobster Special. It just doesn't get any better!

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 20 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible service and food. We celebrate our anniversary every year at Mizuno and this was our best night yet, which was special considering it was our 10th anniversary. We had a lovely evening, thank you so much for going above and beyond. We can't wait to return!

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  10. Joy

    Richmond

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 14 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great experience! The food is super fresh and definitely the best sushi in VB!

    1 person found this helpful

FAQs

Mizuno Japanese Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (757) 422-1200.

Mizuno Japanese Restaurant is rated 4.9 stars by 665 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 9 times today

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Google Map for Mizuno Japanese Restaurant

1860 Laskin Road, Suite 115B, Virginia Beach, VA 23454

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    First Colonial
  • Area
    Virginia Beach
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sat 16:00–21:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Sushi
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Plenty of parking space.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Wataru Mizuno
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Late Night, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (757) 422-1200
  • Private party facilities
    Bar and Lounge can be Private. Accommodates comfortably 25 people.
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