(310) 659-3882

616 N Robertson Blvd (El Tovar Place)
West Hollywood, CA 90069 34.0811 -118.3854

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Neighborhoods: West Hollywood, Central LA

FATFISHLA.COM

Hours:

Sun-Thu 5pm-11pm

Fri-Sat 5pm-12am

Last updated 10.14.11

Category:

Bars & Clubs, Restaurants

Restaurant Special Features:

Romantic Dining, Special Occasion Dining, Outdoor Dining, Group Dining, Happy Hour

Cuisine:

Japanese, Seafood, Sushi

Bar & Club Special Features:

After Work

Notable Chef:

Truman N. Jones, James C. Han

What People Are Saying About Fat Fish

Featured Review

Contributor

Contributor

In Short – Dark-wood furniture, deep-red banquettes and Zen-inspired paintings create a stylish dining room for laid-back locals and fashionably casual couples. Out on the patio, diners watch the parade of barhoppers head to the nearby clubs of the moment. Servers are attitude-free and quick to rattle off favorite menu items. The seafood-heavy menu pairs Eastern spices and sauces with traditional Western ingredients. A favorite is the tuna trio appetizer, which features a mound of spicy toro, chunks of peppered albacore and silky ahi sashimi neatly arranged on a plate. Fat sushi rolls…

Editor's Tips

Save Money:
Savor $4 sushi rolls, $6 salt-and-pepper prawns and $3 margaritas daily, 5pm-7pm. Or splurge on a creative cocktail like the Tokyo Tonic (green tea, sake, Absolut vanil).
Parking:
Don't bother with street parking on the weekend. The valet out front is $5.
When to Go:
If it's happy hour, get there early if you want to sit right away.
Save Money:
Happy hour alert! Savor $4 sushi rolls, $3 premium sake, $6 sweet and spicy prawns, $3 margaritas and more from 5pm-7pm everyday and from 10pm-11pm Sunday-Wednesday.
ambiance
98.03999900817871% positive
  1. you can get just as good sushi and find a much better ambiance at plenty of other locations.
  2. really like Fat Fish, especially considering there is sometimes parking around so I don't have to give my car away to valet.
  3. came in to sit in a romantic setting and they leave me outside or wait 40 minutes to eat with a reservation.
  4. If you're looking for good sushi and a reasonable price, a nice atmosphere and great service then I would definitely say Fatfish is a great spot.
  5. People are friendly and the ambiance is fun and laid back.
  6. Nice atmosphere, decent food, poor service
  7. Nice atmosphere.
  8. The decor was nice but seating is minimal/cramped, not as cramped as Crazy Fish.
  9. The ambience is nice here -- we ordered the sushi combination dinner, which came with large slices of tuna, salmon, yellowtail, shrimp and a.
  10. Great food, Great service, fun place to be
  11. The outdoor patio is comfortable and allows smokers to have a cig if they want (:^) ) Good service, good music, fantastic sushi and a nice intimate bar area (with cute bartenders) You can't go wrong with this place.
  12. This joint has a great location, great sushi, and great drinks.
  13. was pleasantly surprised to find a very comfortable interior, friendly and fast wait staff, and the BEST sushi I have had in LA.
  14. had so much fun at Fat Fish this last Wednesday that I would recommend it to any locals that want to let loose, have some of the best cocktails in Los Angeles, and leave with a happy stomach.
  15. Food and ambiance were great.
  16. great ambiance, nice but comfortable (try fatty hour)
  17. The atmosphere is comfortable and the service is also good.
dessert
100.0% positive
  1. the desserts were good too.
  2. We had a ton of great food, drinks and dessert for about $60.
  3. desserts here are soo delish!
  4. although this is a japanese restaurant, they have the most amazingly delicious desserts.
drinks
94.2300033569336% positive
  1. Their drinks with fresh fruit are to die for and their sushi is always fresh.
  2. Fat Fish, has hands down the best cocktails in town.
  3. The lounge/bar is an especially good place to hang out with friends.
  4. It's an easy place for good sushi and drinks with a nice vibe.
  5. Good food, good drinks.
  6. Great prices, great sushi, great drinks!
  7. That having been said, the drinks are great and the bar is an incredibly good value during their 5 to 7 happy hour.
  8. The drink list is creative as well and the mojitos are fantastic.
  9. The outdoor patio is comfortable and allows smokers to have a cig if they want (:^) ) Good service, good music, fantastic sushi and a nice intimate bar area (with cute bartenders) You can't go wrong with this place.
  10. This joint has a great location, great sushi, and great drinks.
  11. The drinks are great and the crowd is young and trendy with your typical boho yuppie tinge.
  12. The drinks are ridiculously expensive and their famous mojitos leave you with a mouthful of mint leaves and not much else.
  13. This is an affordable yet nice sushi bar and restaurant.
  14. Very few places combine great food and great drinks, but this place does.
  15. thought they would have a full bar, but the only specials were 'sake-tinis.'
  16. Usually when you order a drink with your dinner, it gets served with your dinner.
  17. The drinks are beyond perfect.
  18. great drink menu, relaxed vibe, good kobe appetizers
  19. had so much fun at Fat Fish this last Wednesday that I would recommend it to any locals that want to let loose, have some of the best cocktails in Los Angeles, and leave with a happy stomach.
  20. The sushi was great, so were the drinks!
  21. The wait/bar staff is super friendly and not bad on the eyes ;-) Check it out, it's so worth it!
  22. great drinks
  23. Fat Fish has the best cocktail menu in town, and when made properly, the drinks are like nothing else I've ever tasted and I have trouble limiting myself to only 3 in one night.
  24. The bartender served us in the lounge because we were there strictly for happy hour which was nice because he was really great, but then also took a little longer because he was busy serving drinks to other customers as well.
  25. and yes, even the cocktails were very good.
  26. We had a ton of great food, drinks and dessert for about $60.
food quality
87.3900032043457% positive
  1. If you're looking for good sushi and a reasonable price, a nice atmosphere and great service then I would definitely say Fatfish is a great spot.
  2. recommend their sushi sampler plate for $25, which includes several types of fish and some assorted rolls.
  3. Amazing, fresh, and yummy yum yum!
  4. Fresh fish, no booze
  5. like tempura spicy tuna and such.
  6. People who rave about this place must have been too drunk to know what good sushi is.
  7. Yummy food
  8. The Koreatown Fat Fish is a great place to kick back with friends and enjoy some 1/2 price sushi all week long.
  9. Great food, Great service, fun place to be
  10. Overall a good little sushi spot!
  11. never sheisty on the alcohol), the rolls are never disappointing, bigger and tastier than others (try the FATASS) , the asian salad is tasty and more than enough (not bad for $8.00!
  12. The firecracker roll sauce is AWESOME!
  13. The sushi rolls are pretty good - the eel and avocado is my favorite.
  14. We had a ton of great food, drinks and dessert for about $60.
  15. Tasty appetizers and the spicy tuna is spicy and yummy.
  16. love this restaurant because it is not pretentious and offers great food for the price.
  17. Overall a great place for an affordable and delicious meal out!
  18. The sushi was great, so were the drinks!
  19. also, their food is great and especially all the rolls.
  20. The sushi was good, but the portions were pretty small and it took a while to get it to our table.
  21. you can get just as good sushi and find a much better ambiance at plenty of other locations.
  22. More heavily reliant on their ecclectic rolls and assorted cooked dishes than their nigiri, Fat Fish is a great place for group dining.
  23. was so frustrated that the food I ordered was horrible.
  24. Awesome sushi
  25. The waiters were attentive, and the sushi was brought out quickly despite our large order.
  26. Great prices, great sushi, great drinks!
  27. Nice atmosphere, decent food, poor service
  28. We won't be going back -- there are plenty of other good sushi places in LA.
  29. by far the best sushi experience in the area
  30. While the prices may sometimes seem high, the portions are reasonable for the price (especially compared to somewhere like Sushi Roku) and the food is good.
  31. This is an affordable yet nice sushi bar and restaurant.
  32. am a big fan of nouvelle sushi, but this is anything but.
  33. was pleasantly surprised to find a very comfortable interior, friendly and fast wait staff, and the BEST sushi I have had in LA.
  34. really great place to just chill with some friends and enjoy some seriously good food.
  35. Sushi was warm, not fresh, dull in color, thinly sliced, no taste---What else could you ask for.
  36. Trendy, good food, worth the price
  37. The outdoor patio is comfortable and allows smokers to have a cig if they want (:^) ) Good service, good music, fantastic sushi and a nice intimate bar area (with cute bartenders) You can't go wrong with this place.
  38. The place was well lit in that sweetly dim sort of way, the martinis were perfect, the rolls were good, and the korean ribs appetizer was plentiful and delicious.
  39. The sushi was just mediocre and there were nats flying everywhere.
  40. The sushi was REALLY good as well as the margaritas!
  41. Great food, Great service
  42. Even the tempura dipping sauce was tasteless.
  43. true sushi establishment should have a professional sushi chef to ensure presentation and quality of food along with a good manager to provide decent service.
  44. How can you go wrong with fresh mint and raspberries muddled right before your eyes for a raspberry mojito?
  45. It's an easy place for good sushi and drinks with a nice vibe.
  46. The food is great and service is quick.
  47. Must go there and try their fresh fruit mojitos or their margaritas.
  48. Although the food was pretty decent.
  49. The food is awesome and you can always count on being served an incredible cocktail.
  50. although this is a japanese restaurant, they have the most amazingly delicious desserts.
  51. best sushi in LA
  52. You can't help but love the sashimi platter with those huge hunks of fresh fish!
  53. Their drinks with fresh fruit are to die for and their sushi is always fresh.
  54. Fat Fish is I believe the best sushi in LA for the best price.
  55. wasn't expecting much because there are so many mediocre sushi restaurants on the westisde but Fatfish is definitely one worth trying.
  56. Good food, good drinks.
  57. The service was excellent, the sushi was great, especially for the price.
  58. Very few places combine great food and great drinks, but this place does.
  59. The sushi is good, esp the specialty rolls.
  60. Also, a nice collection of sake, I highly recommend "the ninja" which has apple and pear accents, very tasty.
  61. The regular sushi is good but the rolls are interesting and inventive.
  62. It is a great place to dine with a friend, a date, a group and out of towner sushi fans.
  63. the sushi is delicious
  64. The teriyaki filet mignon appetizer came out last and tasted like chewy liver, the tempura wasn't light and flakey but heavy like a bad fish and chip shop in the outskirts of London.
  65. ate all the appetizers recommended by the reviews along with the sushi--- unsatisfactory to the sushi conneussier.
  66. It isn't the best sushi in town but it is ver good and has lots of new twists on old favorites.
  67. especially when they have fresh blackberries.
  68. wonderful sushi, wonderful place!
  69. It is incredibly spicy, not even a good spicy.
  70. highly recommend this place to all martini and sushi conoisuers.
  71. We all ended up ordering more than sushi, and just about everything was delicious!
  72. bad lounge food
  73. The ambience is nice here -- we ordered the sushi combination dinner, which came with large slices of tuna, salmon, yellowtail, shrimp and a.
  74. This joint has a great location, great sushi, and great drinks.
menu variety
100.0% positive
  1. great drink menu, relaxed vibe, good kobe appetizers
  2. The menu is good, and the waitresses never fail to give the best service.
  3. There are so many things on the menu that are just soooooo good.
  4. Fat Fish has the best cocktail menu in town, and when made properly, the drinks are like nothing else I've ever tasted and I have trouble limiting myself to only 3 in one night.
overall
100.0% positive
  1. Fat Fish is a great place for a nice dinner.
  2. More heavily reliant on their ecclectic rolls and assorted cooked dishes than their nigiri, Fat Fish is a great place for group dining.
  3. read about how great this place was for happy hour so we decided to check it out on a Thursday.
  4. really great place to just chill with some friends and enjoy some seriously good food.
  5. Hands down, this is the best place to go to unwind after a crazy day in the office.
  6. All in all, it is a great place to go with friends or a date, not pertentious, just try avoid the 8pm rush.
  7. This is an affordable yet nice sushi bar and restaurant.
  8. It is a great place to dine with a friend, a date, a group and out of towner sushi fans.
  9. The outdoor patio is comfortable and allows smokers to have a cig if they want (:^) ) Good service, good music, fantastic sushi and a nice intimate bar area (with cute bartenders) You can't go wrong with this place.
  10. Very few places combine great food and great drinks, but this place does.
  11. The Koreatown Fat Fish is a great place to kick back with friends and enjoy some 1/2 price sushi all week long.
  12. Overall a great place for an affordable and delicious meal out!
  13. The lounge/bar is an especially good place to hang out with friends.
service
74.12000179290771% positive
  1. the service was absolutely abysmal.
  2. The service was decent, but slow.
  3. The wait/bar staff is super friendly and not bad on the eyes ;-) Check it out, it's so worth it!
  4. Although the party in question was extremely nice and patient about the situation, I believe that it was closer to 20 people than 12.
  5. excellent friendly service
  6. don't know why people rave about this place.
  7. Bar staff are all friendly.
  8. TERRIBLE service
  9. Absolutely the worst service
  10. Fat Fish indeed has the best happy hour, not to mention incredible bartenders.
  11. Great service!
  12. And if you want bad valet service, come here.
  13. The server and the hostess were rude and not happy about their job.
  14. The menu is good, and the waitresses never fail to give the best service.
  15. Great food, Great service
  16. i've been here quite a few times and the service has always been really good.
  17. People are friendly and the ambiance is fun and laid back.
  18. Great food, Great service, fun place to be
  19. The food is great and service is quick.
  20. If you're looking for good sushi and a reasonable price, a nice atmosphere and great service then I would definitely say Fatfish is a great spot.
  21. The waiters were attentive, and the sushi was brought out quickly despite our large order.
  22. Nice atmosphere, decent food, poor service
  23. The bartenders here are so friendly and helpful.
  24. Great people 2.
  25. The bartender served us in the lounge because we were there strictly for happy hour which was nice because he was really great, but then also took a little longer because he was busy serving drinks to other customers as well.
  26. was pleasantly surprised to find a very comfortable interior, friendly and fast wait staff, and the BEST sushi I have had in LA.
  27. love our restaurant and consider everyone there (including the guests, the staff and the owners) family.
  28. bad service
  29. true sushi establishment should have a professional sushi chef to ensure presentation and quality of food along with a good manager to provide decent service.
  30. The outdoor patio is comfortable and allows smokers to have a cig if they want (:^) ) Good service, good music, fantastic sushi and a nice intimate bar area (with cute bartenders) You can't go wrong with this place.
  31. The waiters and the bartender were really really nice and accomodating.
  32. The waitress was pretty good, but not great.
  33. rude male server whom wears his political affiliation on his shirt.
  34. The worst service ever!
  35. So I cut them a little slack for service issues, but I've never gotten terrible service, they have a very friendly staff.
  36. The service was OK, nothing great.
  37. The atmosphere is comfortable and the service is also good.
  38. The service was excellent, the sushi was great, especially for the price.
value
93.99999618530273% positive
  1. While the prices may sometimes seem high, the portions are reasonable for the price (especially compared to somewhere like Sushi Roku) and the food is good.
  2. Trendy, good food, worth the price
  3. Overall a great place for an affordable and delicious meal out!
  4. Great prices, great sushi, great drinks!
  5. If you're looking for good sushi and a reasonable price, a nice atmosphere and great service then I would definitely say Fatfish is a great spot.
  6. Good vibe, and very reasonable prices.
  7. You can't help but love the sashimi platter with those huge hunks of fresh fish!
  8. The sushi was good, but the portions were pretty small and it took a while to get it to our table.
  9. wasn't expecting much because there are so many mediocre sushi restaurants on the westisde but Fatfish is definitely one worth trying.
  10. The Koreatown Fat Fish is a great place to kick back with friends and enjoy some 1/2 price sushi all week long.
  11. This is an affordable yet nice sushi bar and restaurant.
  12. The prices aren't bad , especially for the quality you always get.
  13. Good value
  14. That having been said, the drinks are great and the bar is an incredibly good value during their 5 to 7 happy hour.
  15. The drinks are ridiculously expensive and their famous mojitos leave you with a mouthful of mint leaves and not much else.
  16. For the price, the portions are good.
  17. The salads were also huge and cheap and everyone left feeling very full.
  18. Fat Fish is I believe the best sushi in LA for the best price.
  19. love this restaurant because it is not pretentious and offers great food for the price.
  20. The happy hour was great- prices, taste, and everything in between.
  21. The service was excellent, the sushi was great, especially for the price.
  22. all the rolls we had were awesome- colorful & creatively put together & PLENTIFUL (the portions were satisfying).
  23. The wait/bar staff is super friendly and not bad on the eyes ;-) Check it out, it's so worth it!
  24. GOOD SUSHI, STRONG ALCOHOL, GOOD AMBIANCE, worth the money.
  25. Great for the Under 40 fast crowd - Not as pricey as one would think
wait time
87.5% positive
  1. came in to sit in a romantic setting and they leave me outside or wait 40 minutes to eat with a reservation.
  2. The Koreatown Fat Fish is a great place to kick back with friends and enjoy some 1/2 price sushi all week long.
  3. The service was decent, but slow.
  4. The food is great and service is quick.
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

07/27/11

Really Enjoy The Food!!

by milakuntz

I enjoy their food here. I don't know if it's also the same chef cooking as the one in Top Chef this season, but at least I like the super fast way they get the food out to you, without feeling hurried. More accurately, I think I should say that the food comes out in successions, at the perfect timing.

3 Star Rating: Average

04/27/10

Spicy Tuna

by 77Michelle

Nice atmosphere. Tasty appetizers and the spicy tuna is spicy and yummy. Service is not great. For the price, the portions are good.

  • Pros: Trendy Deco, tasty sushi
  • Cons: Average service
1 Star Rating: Poor

03/22/10

bad service

by dancer112111

We had a reservation and got sited about 10 min later. After waiting for 5 minutes for a service to come up to us, we ordered the food and had to wait 40 min for the food. The server and the hostess were rude and not happy about their job.

  • Pros: ok food
  • Cons: rude service
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

01/04/10

great drinks

Contributor

great drink menu, relaxed vibe, good kobe appetizers

4 Star Rating: Recommended

07/11/09

Great food, Great service

by jeffal

Everytime I come to Venice to visit my Brother I just insist on coming here at least one nite.

Great food, Great service, fun place to be

Thanks for being there

The Details on Fat Fish

Place Categories:

  • good regular sushi
  • great good food
  • great poor service
  • great place
  • great drinks
  • worst valet service
  • good sushi rolls
  • great prices
  • fantastic fruit mojitos
  • great happy hour
  • great ambiance
  • best cocktails
  • love restaurant
  • nice atmosphere
  • fresh fat fish
  • great desserts
  • tastier rolls
  • not great waitress
  • really nice waiters
  • fast wait staff
  • great people
  • good cactus margarita
  • good appetizers
  • helpful bartender
  • great drink menu

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