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Across the Pond, Phoenix, AZ

Across the Pond

4.8
4.8
225 Reviews
$30 and under
Sushi

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
Currently offering dine-in service 5PM-12PM Tuesday-Sunday! Reservations are encouraged but not required. 

We are an intimate sushi bar and cocktail room setting offering an eclectic sushi fare, craft cocktails, beer and wine, as well as a variety of local and adventitious sake at our picturesque central Phoenix location. Our menu is focused on traditional Japanese styling of sushi with an emphasis on nigiri, sashimi, and a variety of house specialties using hand selected fish with local and seasonal pairings. Here you will find a knowledgeable staff to guide you through our menu and multifaceted beverage options in order to create the perfect dining experience for you. 

We look forward to serving you!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Sushi
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Phone number
    (602) 296-5629
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Please contact to set up an amazing private event dinner and drinks!
  • Neighborhood
    West Phoenix
  • Cross street
    Central Ave & Glenrosa
  • Parking details
    We have a huge parking lot located behind our building. Street parking is also available.
  • Public transit
    The Indian School light rail stop is right across the street!
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 225 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
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

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  • Phoenix

    Best Food

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Across the Pond in Phoenix is celebrated for its "favorite sushi spot" status, offering "amazing sushi" and "excellent cocktails." Patrons appreciate the "great atmosphere" and "intimate vibe." The service is often praised as "spectacular" and "knowledgeable." The restaurant's "creative and delicious dishes" and "unique offerings" make it a standout dining experience.

225 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The experience was positive, food quality was excellent. Service was good, a bit slow. They offer two types of wasabi, one is traditional and the other is Kizami. I wish they told us up front that they charge $2.00 for kizami refill. They also charge a 3.5% service fee of your total bill. We didn’t mind paying for it, just needed to be aware. We will be back for more!

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  2. Scott

    New Orleans2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    The sushi was good but way overpriced. The music was too loud for a dinner setting IMO. I am not sure why they are rated as high as they are, and we will not go back again. Too many other fantastic sushi restaurants nearby.

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  3. Kestra VIP

    Sacramento13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Haven’t been here for a few years and it was as delicious as I remember it. I’m not necessarily into cocktails but this is a place that I will always order one because they are made so well. Service was fantastic. Love the dim lighting and intimate ambiance. My only feedback is that I would love to see a bigger wine list. Specifically looking for red wines from outside the US. I also was disappointed to learn that they no longer offer the mango habanero sauce that I remember having on nigiri in the past.

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  4. Lisa

    Phoenix13 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on January 13, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The sushi here was beautifully melt-in-your mouth fresh and nicely presented. The service was excellent, with the waiters clearly enthusiastic about their product and service. Proportions are fairly pricey and small (reflecting the high quality). The space is intimate (with only about 10-15 tables) with a dark, cool, "lounge like" feel. The cement walls, floors and 60's style lighting was a little harsh for our personal taste. But perfect for a 20s-30s, romantic date.

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  5. amber

    New York City3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on January 11, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was just ok and if the prices were lower we would have maybe been satisfied. We had the bluefin flight of 3 different types of tuna, which was 6 sashimi style pieces of tuna for $40. We’ve had tuna pretty much all over the country and this was nothing special or even remotely noteworthy. For the price we expected more. Not only that but the service was… weird? Don’t even know how to describe it. Our servers friends were sitting at the bar so we were already an afterthought. I ordered a cocktail & he told me “oh I dumped the purée last night so we don’t have that.” Okay.. ordered another one. After we had the tuna flight we asked what pieces specifically were on the flight and he looked at me confused “what are you talking about” & I had to ask several times “what was the difference in the tuna we just had” Like I said I couldn’t call it “bad” service but the whole encounter was just weird. Expected way more from the whole place with such good reviews and high prices. Won’t be going back.

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  6. Kevin

    Phoenix4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I described to the waiter what I was craving and he said that would create something off the menu. It was a tuna dish, and it was quite delicious. He was extremely professional and polite. I also enjoyed a taste of the Berry White and it was scrumptious. The orgeat brought it all together. I had a great experience and will be back.

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  7. Alexa

    Phoenix2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always have a great experience here. The food and drinks are made with such intention.

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  8. Wyatt

    Phoenix1 review

    5.0

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    the most beautiful and delicious sushi i’ve ever had, amazing restaurant.

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  9. Brittany VIP

    Phoenix3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was impeccable, all the staff members were friendly, knowledgeable and made excellent suggestions. The menu is small but everything was delicious and super fresh. Definitely a unique sushi experience. Great date night place!

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  10. William

    Tucson7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice cozy little spot, it does have a cocktail lounge feel while still being a full service sushi restaurant.

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FAQs

Across the Pond is rated 4.8 stars by 225 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today
Google Map for Across the Pond

4236 N Central Ave Ste 101, Phoenix, AZ 85012

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Central Ave & Glenrosa
  • Neighborhood
    West Phoenix
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Sushi
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    We have a huge parking lot located behind our building. Street parking is also available.
  • Public transit
    The Indian School light rail stop is right across the street!
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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