Scenic 30A Sushi

[Joe Complete]

We just tried Destin Chops 30a for the first time and ate some excellent Sushi in their lounge area. The price was right as they offer 1/2 off sushi and drinks from 5-7. The Rainbow Roll and Chops 30A roll were excellent.

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Geo: They do have Hamachi Sushimi on their menu.

 

[Sand&Sun]

We love sushi and have had some great experiences here on 30A...I would recommend the sushi at WaterColor Inn. They used to have the sushi bar at Fish Out of Water in the restaurant, but have moved it downstairs to the Gathering Spot. Casey Dunn is the manager and his staff is great! The best rolls I've had, great customer service and attention to detail!

 

[DuneLaker]

Old Florida Fish House is our favorite for sushi, but thanks for reminding me about WaterColor. Had nice time and great sushi there, too. Must go back and try out new location for their sushi bar.

 

[robertsondavies]

I have found no great Hamachi (yellowtail or Japanese Amberjack) down here except at Basmati's (excellent sushi), and have had none anywhere else since leaving Los Angeles. the amberjack from the Gulf is not sushi grade. Someone tried to pawn snapper off to me as yellowtail once...eewww.

SWGB, does OFFH have good yellowtail Hamachi? I've never eaten there. I'm still protesting the great Mexican place being kicked out. Maybe it's time for me to get over myself on this one. Is Yoshi the sushi chef that used to be at Harbor Docks when their sushi was worth a $#!t?

There are several kinds of tuna that are good for sushi (maguro or bluefin tuna is best), but none are caught around here in abundance. They're deep sea fish caught with specialized boats and rigs.

It's called the world's luckiest fishing village, and there are many other types of fish that are specialized in. Several species of snapper, grouper, amberjack, triggerfish, ahi tuna, mahi... and great shrimp (try royal reds some time)...we just don't specialize in sushi fish. Most sushi fish come from the Pacific.

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That's where i get confused. You say we catch AHI TUNA here in the luckiest village, but other sources disagree that we do. also, some say AHI TUNA is just a marketing name, for either bluefin or big eyed tuna species, both Pacific species not found here. It does appear that some of the deep water fishing boats that come back to Destin have caught Yellowfin Tuna, which can be native to the deep waters way out there ---- and I thought yellowfin made good hamachi for instance, or is great rolled with scallions... apparently not our Yellowfin though??