My husband and I have been searching for a good sushi place since we moved to West Palm three years ago. We try a new one at least every week or every other week. Do the math and you can see how many that adds up to! Been everywhere from Ft. Pierce to Miami and have only found moderately good food and service at best. So, when I saw a livingsocial deal for Blue Fin in Parkland, I bought it but didn't expect much. I am so pleased to say that I was wrong! This place is a gem. When I walked in, the owner greeted me (with a bow and a handshake) at the front door. Seating was anywhere I pleased. The restaurant was quaint, clean and well laid out. I sat at the sushi bar because I like to see the chefs prepare the sushi. I saw many different dishes going out of the sushi bar and the kitchen. They all were artful and looked and smelled amazing. I could tell pretty quickly that this was a favorite restaurant of the locals (good sign) as people came in the door and waved and spoke to each other often. Many of the locals spoke to me as well and two sweet women asked if I wanted to join them to eat! I was waiting on my husband, so I politely declined. But how often does that happen in S. FL?! The chef who served us was named Randy and I liked that you ordered straight from the sushi chefs themselves. My husband and I had some special requests and Randy was actually happy to accommodate us. He also served us a lovely tuna appetizer at no charge! As for the rolls, we tried the spicy tuna, spicy krab, spicy scallop, dragon and jb rolls. All were absolutely delicious. The tempura crunch that we asked to have sprinkled over our spicy tuna was the lightest, crispiest and tastiest I have ever had. The seafood was all fresh, the rice was perfectly cooked and everything was presented artfully too. Our server, Eddie, who got our drinks and anything else we needed from the kitchen, was warm, personable and engaging. The prices were reasonable and if anything, less expensive than other sushi places we have eaten at. This was simply the best dining experience I have had in a long time and my husband agreed. Bluefin is about 45 minutes south of where we live in West Palm but there is no denying that when we are in the mood for sushi, this is the place we will be coming back to.
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