Umi Sushi & Oyster Bar

Came for my birthday with a large party. Everyone that served or helped us were super friendly and helpful. The food was amazing quality and their drinks were delicious. They brought over a birthday treat & it was very good too!

My name is Chris Eliot , The food, service , atmosphere, and prices were A number 1 and I would highly recommend this restaurant to all. My wife and I had the best experience there with a great waiter named Dylan. So professional!

Minh Thai

Great place to hangout, have some sushi, and have fun at the Pachanga. There's live music tonight which is Saturday. Don't know if they have it every day. It's a person playing solo guitar. We happened to sit next to him. Food was fresh. We got the sashimi combo, the softshell crab hand roll, and the grilled prawn. Just enough for 2 of us. Server was very nice to point out what's good on the menu We'll definitely come back when we visit Pechanga.

Christi C

Excellent food and service! Thank you to Lindsay for the menu recommendations! The Uni was so fresh and delicious! The sashimi salad was amazing with a large portion of fish and some of the best salad dressing I have ever had!

Jessica Strobehn

We walked up to the hostess tonight and I told her I had a reservation. She was absolutely professional and made me feel like VIP. We were escorted to our table and it was set immaculately. All throughout the entire dinner we were approached by at least 5 different staff members asking if everything was okay. The service was beyond exceptional. Our waitress was so nice and friendly. Phenomenal service. If I could give 10 stars I would. And the sushi was absolutely delicious. We got the sushi platter and some other dishes and everything was made to perfection. I don’t think I could come here without eating at this place. I was a little reluctant at first because of the other reviews and I’m so glad we decided to try it anyway. We ordered Bella Pinot Noir and it was absolutely amazing. I will definitely be telling all of my family and colleagues about this amazing experience. Top notch food and second to none in service! 🌹

Leonardo Gutierrez

I was at Pechanga for some conferences, I did not see this restaurant earlier because I was only playing at the casino after hours and I was distracted, until the last day that I was staying there, (after losing and winning at the casino hahaha) I happened to go back and see this medium-sized gem restaurant, it is stunning the cleanliness and the decor is on point. After we waited around 7 minutes to be seated our waiter was polite and knowledgeable on every question about the menu, The pictures I posted are for his recommendation which we kindly followed after some talk with him, From the appetizers to the main dishes everything felt original, You can see in the middle of the restaurant how the prepare your order, the raw tuna was amazingly fresh and tender, like butter melting in your mouth, the same with the wagyu beef, even the experience to cook it was nice, it was our first time doing this, the pork was savory, tender and juicy they were pair with some sweet potatoes fries with honey glaze dip. If I return to Pechanga Resort I definitely would eat more than once there!!! Ohhh! And please try the sake it had a taste like melon it was refreshing but be careful with the alcohol percentage haha.

R G

Great sushi restaurant, the shishito peppers are amazing 😁 food is delish, cocktails are good, not too strong or sweet.

Go with Belle

Umi is a hidden gem in Temecula seriously. Located inside Pechanga Casino. Food : By far this place has one of the best fried shishito peppers I have ever had! I actually went back twice just for that! It is a must! My husband ordered a steak and lobster.I know it’s a sushi place but as a sushi lover like I am but he doesn’t eat anything raw,So I’m glad they have this option for him and it was great as well! All sushi and sashimi are fresh and delicious! Service : So far we have had a great servers and not disappointed.They always came by and make sure everything was good,Never have to ask for anything twice. Vibe : Modern,Light and bright! You can sit at the bar,Gambling,Have some drinks with food as well. Do we wanna come back for the third fourth or fifth time?! Heck yes!

Kevin Ranta

The perfect restaurant to celebrate my birthday with family. The weight staff is very friendly and professional. There were a lot of options on the menu to choose from, which I like, because I’m not the biggest fan of sushi. We got edamame as an appetizer, and everybody ordered what they wanted food wise. The seafood feast is really something to marvel at. I got fillet and lobster and it was delicious. They even brought a dessert to celebrate my birthday. I got two Stellas’s to go with my meal and they hit good. I will definitely come back to celebrate again.

Uli H

One of my favorite places to eat at Pechanga. I ordered the shishito peppers as a starter, and as you can see in the photo, it's definitely shareable. I recommend the Salmon Crunch roll and the Pechanga roll. They also start you off with bread, something you don't see at every sushi restaurant, the bread is always fresh and warm, and the butter that they serve it with is Amazing. The prices are equal to most sushi places, so not bad considering this is a high-end sushi place inside a casino. I definitely recommend making reservations online. I've ate here multiple times and have never had a bad experience.

Sam Ward

Awesome service! My eyes got a little bigger then my stomach. Very delicious and extremly attentive staff. Tasted like japan. Tried the Temecula roll which is pretty much a Califora roll with spicy tuna and tons of sauce so american sushi. The macha mille crepe cake was 100 percent japan green tea cake. Will be back!

Tawny V

My partner and I decided to have dinner here with golf friends, I was quite surprised at how reasonably priced this sushi restaurant was… the portions were huge, we ordered way too much. The food did not come out fast but we were busy enjoying ourselves, when it did come out the rest of the dishes were rollin out quickly. Ordered Beef stick Crunch roll Spicy tuna Veggie Tempura As mentioned, it was more than enough for the both of us. One of our friends ordered the lobster roll and it was absolutely huge. Partner said it was delish, fresh and had a nice crunch. P.S Random – Ask for sourdough rolls, they are delicious and pairs well with the clam chowder!

Samantha Leslie

Came for my birthday with a large party. Everyone that served or helped us were super friendly and helpful. The food was amazing quality and their drinks were delicious. They brought over a birthday treat & it was very good too!

Christopher Eliot

My name is Chris Eliot , The food, service , atmosphere, and prices were A number 1 and I would highly recommend this restaurant to all. My wife and I had the best experience there with a great waiter named Dylan. So professional!

Dined at Umi just before our concert and would highly recommend! Great experience from the very first contact with the hostess stand. When we told our waiter, Robert, we were going to the concert, he recommended we order right away, as it was going to be 20-25 minutes for sushi. We took his advice, he made delicious recommendations for cocktails and sushi rolls and he remained attentive throughout the meal. One of the best restaurant experiences we’ve had in a very long time.

Sue Hagen

Dined at Umi just before our concert and would highly recommend! Great experience from the very first contact with the hostess stand. When we told our waiter, Robert, we were going to the concert, he recommended we order right away, as it was going to be 20-25 minutes for sushi. We took his advice, he made delicious recommendations for cocktails and sushi rolls and he remained attentive throughout the meal. One of the best restaurant experiences we’ve had in a very long time.

Great service. Front desk superb, open communication and accommodating. Made you feel welcome. Bartenders were great, mixing up some awesome cocktails. We sampled several items, all of which was great. I'm an oyster guy and I really loved their shooters. Flavor on point, presentation beautiful, cost very comparable. If you like oysters and Japanese cuisine, it's a must visit if you're here. Plan ahead on weekends as it can get busy or slip through to the bar (my preference)

This is a super cute and chill sushi spot inside pechanga. We were seated right away. Staff were so nice, our server Bryce was the best! Worth a try if you’re looking for something quick at the hotel. Food/drink: Lychee cocktail: (5/5) This was bomb! I actually stole it from my bf because his drink was better than mine. So refreshing and nice balance. Old fashioned: (3/5) It sounded delicious on paper, but I personally wasn’t a fan. Salmon citrus delight roll: (3.5/5) It was pretty good, not a huge fan of the lemon on top, but overall tasty! Crispy tuna rice: (5/5) This was so good, but only downfall is you get 2 small pieces for $17. I wish they gave you a little more for that price. Temecula fire roll: (4/5) Delicious and I lovedddd the shishito peppers that comes with it.

I attended a concert in The Summit and made a reservation for dinner at 8:45pm. Lucky for me I did because the hostess was turning away prospective diners stating that the earliest opening would be 10:30pm. I was led by the hostess to a nice booth for two (thank you!) even though I was dining alone. I ordered a Hendricks and tonic and the sashimi platter and the sushi platter. My server was apologetic about the wait for my food ... no problem, I was in no hurry. The sashimi platter came first; the only item I didn't care for were the two pieces of seared fish. I prefer my sashimi sans any preparation. There was a long wait for the sushi platter but it gave me an opportunity to people watch. The sushi could have been arranged more artfully because there was a large empty space on one side of the rectangular platter. I managed to finish all but three pieces of the crab roll. I thought the rice was a little mushy; I was in Japan for 3 weeks and came to appreciate the firmness of the rice there. Did I expect world-class Japanese food in Temecula? No, but it was fresh and, with a few exceptions, tasted good. I thought the price was reasonable ($126.36 + $28 tip) and the service was great. Four+ stars.

Solid 3 to borderline 4 star. The price of the dishes are more than sushi establishments. It is not uncommon for the prices to be higher since it is inside the casino. The food is really good. The customer service needs to be elevated to justify the price.

Been here a few times and have tried a several items on the menu. Without a doubt the most delicious item is the Chilean sea bass and #2 is the hot rock waygu. Both melt in you mouth like butter. The halibut was dry and the salmon was bland.

kaloni sam

This is a super cute and chill sushi spot inside pechanga. We were seated right away. Staff were so nice, our server Bryce was the best! Worth a try if you’re looking for something quick at the hotel. Food/drink: Lychee cocktail: (5/5) This was bomb! I actually stole it from my bf because his drink was better than mine. So refreshing and nice balance. Old fashioned: (3/5) It sounded delicious on paper, but I personally wasn’t a fan. Salmon citrus delight roll: (3.5/5) It was pretty good, not a huge fan of the lemon on top, but overall tasty! Crispy tuna rice: (5/5) This was so good, but only downfall is you get 2 small pieces for $17. I wish they gave you a little more for that price. Temecula fire roll: (4/5) Delicious and I lovedddd the shishito peppers that comes with it.

Gerard Lee

I attended a concert in The Summit and made a reservation for dinner at 8:45pm. Lucky for me I did because the hostess was turning away prospective diners stating that the earliest opening would be 10:30pm. I was led by the hostess to a nice booth for two (thank you!) even though I was dining alone. I ordered a Hendricks and tonic and the sashimi platter and the sushi platter. My server was apologetic about the wait for my food ... no problem, I was in no hurry. The sashimi platter came first; the only item I didn't care for were the two pieces of seared fish. I prefer my sashimi sans any preparation. There was a long wait for the sushi platter but it gave me an opportunity to people watch. The sushi could have been arranged more artfully because there was a large empty space on one side of the rectangular platter. I managed to finish all but three pieces of the crab roll. I thought the rice was a little mushy; I was in Japan for 3 weeks and came to appreciate the firmness of the rice there. Did I expect world-class Japanese food in Temecula? No, but it was fresh and, with a few exceptions, tasted good. I thought the price was reasonable ($126.36 + $28 tip) and the service was great. Four+ stars.

Benstergram_trades

Solid 3 to borderline 4 star. The price of the dishes are more than sushi establishments. It is not uncommon for the prices to be higher since it is inside the casino. The food is really good. The customer service needs to be elevated to justify the price.

SoCal 619

Been here a few times and have tried a several items on the menu. Without a doubt the most delicious item is the Chilean sea bass and #2 is the hot rock waygu. Both melt in you mouth like butter. The halibut was dry and the salmon was bland.

The restaurant is located inside the Pechanga casino. Just in case you didn't know! They have a good menu with a variety of dishes and seafood. The service is excellent, fast, friendly, attentive. The sushi rolls that we tried were a bit dry and hard. Similar to when you buy a packed roll at the supermarket. It has room for improvement. The small plates to share were very well prepared, such as the skewers. Worth another visit, because the casino is a fun place.

This restaurant is inside the Penchanga casino, so it is a bit more pricey than regular outside places. Unfortunately, I can't say that the food there was great...only okay. The appetizer of smelt "fries" had no flavor itself, so only the dips that it came with provided taste. The salmon entree also suffered from a lack of flavor with only its surrounding couscous helping to save it. Nothing was terrible...only okay.

Rafael Gonzalez-Arnau

The restaurant is located inside the Pechanga casino. Just in case you didn't know! They have a good menu with a variety of dishes and seafood. The service is excellent, fast, friendly, attentive. The sushi rolls that we tried were a bit dry and hard. Similar to when you buy a packed roll at the supermarket. It has room for improvement. The small plates to share were very well prepared, such as the skewers. Worth another visit, because the casino is a fun place.

Kenny Lau

This restaurant is inside the Penchanga casino, so it is a bit more pricey than regular outside places. Unfortunately, I can't say that the food there was great...only okay. The appetizer of smelt "fries" had no flavor itself, so only the dips that it came with provided taste. The salmon entree also suffered from a lack of flavor with only its surrounding couscous helping to save it. Nothing was terrible...only okay.

Mike

Terrible hostess who won't even lead you to your table and the food serving size was more like an appetizer. If you order the dynamite roll its 4 tiny pieces. Go anywhere else if you want good sushi. I will say the oysters were good but noth8ng here is worth the price