Katsuya & SBar – Brentwood – SBE

Katsuya & SBar – Brentwood – SBE reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   joyce VIP

   Los Angeles37 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 7, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We sat outside which was lovely. Our waitress Alex was great and so nice. Wonderful experience
   

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   Angelo VIP

   Orange County2 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on April 5, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 2

   HAND CRAB ROLL..! Don’t question it, you have to get it. Never thought such a simple roll could be so good. Best crab roll I’ve had. Service was amazing the only thing it the decor is kind of cheesy, doesn’t really match the whole ‘Brentwood classy’ theme but great place and I would go back for the food.
   

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   Monica VIP

   Los Angeles10 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 31, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We had a memorable dinner celebrating our niece’s engagement. Thank you to our server Brendan for the excellent recommendations, the meal was delicious!
   

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   Freddy VIP

   Los Angeles2 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on March 30, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Fish not like it used to be. Quality took a hit. Last couple trips hasn’t been the same
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Los Angeles3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 22, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   One of favorite spots in La. Consistent and perfect in every way. Also the best location and setting of all the katsuya’s in our book
   

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   Adrianne

   Los Angeles3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 16, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Fresh sushi! Excellent service. Will be back soon!
   

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   Christopher VIP

   Chicago6 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 9, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We come here pretty often - always a great time - sushi on point - we had the deluxe offering - always love that katsuya roll too.
   

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   JoshM VIP

   Los Angeles5 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on March 8, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

   My wife and I have frequent this location several times and this by far was the most inconsistent experience with everything going wrong. It was disappointing to see that for a Japanese style restaurant, you were out of Haku and Roku brands. The most frustrating was our service. We ordered four items from the sushi bar and it took an hour to get them. Our waitress apologized and told us that the sweet shrimp fried heads is what caused the delay. we have ordered this item from your restaurant and many other others and did not have to wait an hour. Additionally, we also told the waitress when we placed the order for the sweet shrimp that we did not need the fried heads as we would not eat them.  So she clearly did not listen and then made a point to use that as an excuse for tardiness. We told her we wanted our check and she insisted that we get the gluten-free donuts. She was insinuating that they were on the house for all the mishaps. When she brought out the bill, she also made it clear that the donuts were on her. We quickly paid the bill to get out, and when I looked at the itemized bill, I saw that the donuts were on the receipt. It’s not about the $15 but about the principal and treatment. There were also many families with kids running around, bumping into our table. The brand at this location feels more like a Chili’s in the Valley for the wealthy rather than the SBE brand that it once was.
   

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   Shirley

   Los Angeles5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 2, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Had a great experience. Our server was super nice and helpful with our allergies.
   

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    Michelle

    San Diego2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4

    We dine here several times a month. The portions are smaller and smaller. Maybe 8 Brussel sprouts for $17. The specialty items seem to be pre- made - cold rice and fish of same temp. The chicken salad dressing seemed to be all oil and no “ zest” / flavor. Going downhill. Will find a new place to be a regular.
    

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