Sushi Tao

4.4 ( 378 reviews )
Checking... 12:00 AM - 9:30 PM See Hours
$10–20
768 18th St, Arcata, CA 95521, United States
+1 707-826-1988

Located in the heart of Arcata, California, Sushi Tao is a hidden gem that surpasses expectations for sushi enthusiasts. With a cozy, mom-and-pop atmosphere, Sushi Tao prides itself on offering fine dining-style sushi at an affordable price. Customers rave about the freshness and quality of the ingredients, highlighting dishes like the golden dragon roll and various salmon rolls that leave a lasting impression.

Amy Smith's experience captures the essence of this unique establishment, noting not only the exceptional sushi but also the delightful miso soup and tempura veggies. The generous portions ensure satisfaction, making it a favorite for many. Vicki Browne emphasizes the commitment to quality, returning time and again despite the distance.

While the space can be cozy, with advice to visit during off-peak hours, the welcoming ambiance combines with attentive service, making each visit memorable. Whether it's enjoying the seaweed salad with its roasted sesame flavor or sharing a lovely bottle of sake with friends, Sushi Tao promises an unforgettable culinary journey that keeps locals and visitors coming back for more.

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • Has wheelchair-accessible car park
    • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
    • Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Service options
    • Offers delivery
    • Offers takeaway
    • Serves dine-in
  • Highlights
    • Has fast service
    • Has great tea selection
  • Popular for
    • Popular for lunch
    • Popular for dinner
    • Good for solo dining
  • Offerings
    • Serves alcohol
    • Serves beer
    • Serves comfort food
    • Serves healthy options
    • Serves organic dishes
    • Quick bite
    • Serves small plates
    • Serves vegetarian dishes
    • Serves wine
  • Dining options
    • Serves lunch
    • Serves dinner
    • Serves dessert
  • Amenities
    • Has toilet
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Cosy
    • Trendy
  • Crowd
    • Good for groups
    • Popular with tourists
    • Popular with university students
  • Planning
    • Accepts reservations
  • Payments
    • Accepts credit cards
    • Accepts debit cards
    • Accepts NFC mobile payments
    • Credit cards
  • Children
    • Good for kids
  • Parking
    • Free of charge street parking
    • Plenty of parking

Reviews For Sushi Tao

Amy Smith
Jun 21,2025
Super tasty off the beaten path sushi place in Arcata. It’s a mom n pop shop atmosphere but the food is fine dining style. We both got a roll with salmon in it, can’t remember the names but they were both delicious. The Miso soup, tempura veggies and edamame are all bomb too. Made a mistake of ordering three sakis, they came in a nice size bottle with more than enough for the three of us. Portions are generous and the food is fresh. Got the seaweed salad this trip and it was great, nice roasted sesame flavor. This is now our favorite place to get sushi in Arcata
Vicki Browne
Jun 1,2025
This is by far the best sushi in humboldt! A friend introducted me to this place years ago, I don't live close but it's alway worth the drive to have some amazing sushi. I highly recommend the golden dragon roll!
Gordi Lona (Gordilona)
May 30,2025
Yummmmmm!!...Fresh and melted my welcoming mouth....just right!
William Evans
May 28,2025
This is a small place so go when its off hours especially on holidays. The food is very good!
Terry Lou (TL)
May 27,2025
Pretty delicious rolls, affordable pricing, good service. Exceeded my expectation for a sushi place in a small town.
Louis Meng
Apr 26,2025
Fast service, generous potions of high quality fish in each roll. Good prices for high quality!
Megan Quinn
Apr 18,2025
This food was so good! I took my mom here for mother's day. There was hardly anyone there because it was still pretty early. We got seated right away and our server was super cool & mellow but on top of his waiter game. We ordered the tempura basket and got it in like 5 minutes the tempura was perfect. Light, hot, crispy and not greasy. The portion is huge it can with yam, asparagus, onion, broccoli and shrimp, it was delicious. So we went a little overboard but everything was bomb and in good we went a little nuts. We had enough food for ourselves and took a bunch over to my son-son at work. We had the golden dragon with avocado and it was amazing! We also had the house special roll, the fire dragon roll and the three fairy tales. Everything was fresh, bright, and clean tasting. I couldn't believe the total it was very reasonable. The restaurant is clean, service is great, food is delicious. This is a 5 review.
Jessica F
Mar 29,2025
I was nervous from the looks outside but the service was great and the food was fresh and delicious. Definitely give it a try. We have not been impressed with any of our restaurant experiences out here except for this place.

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