Sitting at the sushi bar is the better choice. Tables for two are set up in tight rows which sits you right next to other diners. While you struggle to hear your date, you can hear the conversations of the people perfectly next to you. When the diner next to is getting up to leave, you either have to let them out, or you get their butt in your face.
There is no private area to wash your hands. In fact, you are on display for the entire back of the restaurant when you wash your hands at an old trough, dressed up with Japanese river rocks.
Sushi Samba Rio might be the place for groups of 4 or more. My dinner for two was $150.00 with tip and we only had 4 drinks. Not the best value. If this place stays open to christmas will be a miracle.
Pros: modern decor, eclectic, good location
Cons: expensive, not intimate, slow service
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