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The Naked Fish, a premier Sushi restaurant in South Lake Tahoe, CA, offers an unforgettable dining experience. As a top-rated Asian restaurant, we serve a wide variety of traditional and modern sushi rolls, sashimi, and other Japanese-inspired dishes. Our expert chefs use only the freshest ingredients to craft each dish, ensuring a truly exceptional taste. In addition to our delectable cuisine, The Naked Fish is also a popular Cocktail bar, featuring an innovative drink menu that complements our dishes perfectly. Enjoy a refreshing cocktail or sake on our outdoor patio, overlooking the beautiful Lake Tahoe. Conveniently located at 3940 Lake Tahoe Blvd, The Naked Fish is the perfect spot for a night out with friends, a romantic evening, or a family dinner. We're committed to providing exceptional service, ensuring that every guest leaves feeling satisfied and eager to return. Visit us today and experience the best of Japanese restaurant cuisine in South Lake Tahoe!

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Connie Zhang
Connie Zhang -Local Guide
2 years ago
Definitely a five star Japanese restaurant! We were sitting in front of the chef Cesar. We ordered Omakase and the food was presented to us course by course. Presentation was brilliant. Fish was so fresh. Chef was so fun to talk to. He painted lots...Read More
Marcela Ma
Marcela Ma -Local Guide
3 months ago
One of my favorite sushi spot. they are great, hands down🤩 one of the best sushi spots. Food is fresh and all the rolls are yummy, stunna is my favorite with seared lemon on top…the appetizers are also a hit pork belly is bomba! Staff:...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Kathleen Valerio
Kathleen Valerio -Local Guide
9 months ago
I heard this place was expensive, but worth it. The sushi is good, but I'm not sure I could taste the price in difference. Maybe I'm just not that picky enough? Beautiful presentation,. Staff is friendly and attentive. We were on a budget so...Read More
Food: 4/5Service: 3/5Atmosphere: 3/5
C Chang
C Chang -Local Guide
6 years ago
Pretty good sushi. Fish is fresh and Otoro we ordered is so yummy. The charge is not surprisingly expensive but kind of what we expected for a vacation place like Lake Tahoe. Service is not too bad as some bad experience that others may encountered....Read More
Kim
Kim -Local Guide
3 years ago
SIMPLY AMAZING. We were recommended this spot by the locals. It’s a quick walk from the Heavenly Village. It’s a good sign when a restaurant opens at 5 and there are ten people ahead of you waiting at the door. We were quickly sat at...Read More
Nikki Judge
Nikki Judge -Local Guide
6 months ago
Nestled in the heart of South Lake Tahoe, Naked Fish Sushi offers a delightful culinary experience that blends fresh flavors with a vibrant atmosphere.From the moment we stepped inside, we were greeted warmly by a kind hostess who efficiently seated our party of 12, despite...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Lindsey Gilbert
Lindsey Gilbert -Local Guide
2 months ago
Wow—The Naked Fish is by far one of the best sushi spots I’ve ever eaten at and you cannot beat the price! We ordered 6 rolls for about $120 which is far from reality compared to where we’re located.The signatures rolls were innovative and scrumptious....Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Andrew
Andrew -Local Guide
a year ago
Get sushi & rolls and not the teriyaki plate or udon. Teriyaki plate gives you very little meat, udon looks good, but tastes bland.However, the signature rolls taste amazing, so were the deserts.Price is high, about 1.5x a normal sushi restaurant in Bay area, and...Read More
Food: 4/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Isaac Kuhlman
Isaac Kuhlman -Local Guide
2 years ago
The food was decent enough. The pricing was unfortunately a bit too "Tahoe" (meaning over priced for the sake of raking in tourists money) though, I think. Server was good (Chloe), and we had a good time.Just wish the prices - especially the nagiri -...Read More
Mike Thole
Mike Thole
2 years ago
Oh My Goodness! One of the best meals we've had in ages! My 8yo granddaughter loves sushi and we were in South lake Tahoe for a couple of nights in June. There are a number of sushi places to choose from in Tahoe, but I...Read More
Kevin
Kevin -Local Guide
3 years ago
This place is very very good. No reservations taken so prepare to wait for a while. There is a bar owned by the same people next door which served pretty good drinks. Wait was about 45 min for a party of two.The signature dish which...Read More
Chris Martinez
Chris Martinez
9 months ago
This is one of the best sushi places in the area, and it is definitely worth checking out if you like sushi. The sushi is delicious and made fresh, and they have a really good variety. The only downsides are that they may not have...Read More
Food: 4/5Service: 4/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Russell Conboy
Russell Conboy -Local Guide
3 years ago
I'm pretty picky when it comes sushi. Not only are the specials off the hook (BBQ Albacore or why even come here) but the service was amazing. Ed came up and offered a few specials that were so good we came back the next night....Read More
Hanah Roberts
Hanah Roberts -Local Guide
5 years ago
I definitely wouldn't call this place "authentic" but it really was amazing! Their rolls were so unique and included ingredients I've never seen before in rolls (like sweet potato)! It was a really cute restuarant and our server, Franklin, was really on top of his...Read More
Sabastian Nyasha Mugazambi
Sabastian Nyasha Mugazambi -Local Guide
3 years ago
Amazing shushi rolls and nigiri. Their California roll was very very good as it had actual real snow crab instead of imitation crab. The shushi was presented very well by very polite servers. I tried Mochi for the first time and I loved it. Even...Read More
Michael Saxby
Michael Saxby -Local Guide
4 years ago
The hostess definitely needs some work, don't leave people outside in 47° temperature's outside talking COVID as she runs around with her mask off...... the waitress more than made up for it she was spectacular with very little help ...... I can't give her enough...Read More
Isadora Poh
Isadora Poh
8 months ago
This is our second visit. The naked fish has good food and fantastic staff. Our server Ryan was great fun and our beautiful host was also very lovely. The whole vibe of the restaurant was upbeat and fun.The headchef though has brilliant knife but sadly...Read More
Food: 3/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Arthur Nen (Tuka)
Arthur Nen (Tuka) -Local Guide
5 years ago
Service was a little off during our visit, but they made up for it with amazing Temakis. We came during happy hour and if was well worth it.It's surprising to find a different spin on sushi in the Tahoe area, and it ranks above what...Read More
Hannah Winchell
Hannah Winchell -Local Guide
a year ago
Fantastic food! Great stop. We sat up at the bar, Renée was such a pleasant bartender and I went with her recommendation to get the Maui roll - it was a stellar choice and I appreciated it!We will definitely go back if we make it...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Edward Waldron
Edward Waldron -Local Guide
2 years ago
Each time I’ve frequented “The Naked Fish” they’ve gone above & beyond to make it a special experience. If you get luck enough to score a seat at the Sushi jBar, you’ll never want to do “sushi” any other way.Simply put, you provide a short...Read More
Matthew Gudenius
Matthew Gudenius -Local Guide
3 years ago
Awesome food, awesome cocktails, great service, nice atmosphere, really enjoyable dinner. We showed up on a Wednesday right when they opened, so no wait and that was a good call, because within an hour or so it was getting pretty popular.We ordered the sashimi sampler,...Read More
Emilie Gick
Emilie Gick
5 months ago
Definitely an interesting bar atmosphere for a sushi place, but everything we got was delicious and our waiter was very personable and gave great recommendations! We got the Hot 'n Wild, the Shrimp Lover, the Lion King, and the White Tiger rolls, and they were...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 3/5
Aliona Gorbunova
Aliona Gorbunova -Local Guide
a year ago
Amazing vegan dinner.)) we sat at the sushi bar and just got served creations by the sushi chef :)) everything was delicious. The watermelon tuna was incredible.)) sadly I only took a couple of photos as we ate everything very fast 😅Vegetarian options: A few...Read More
Arthur Zey
Arthur Zey -Local Guide
4 years ago
I was quite pleased that they had a dish for non-seafood, gluten-free customers who are accompanying sushi fans! The coconut curry beef was delicious, and the atmosphere was lively and fun. My dinner date enjoyed the sushi, including especially the walu, which is apparently very...Read More
Chris Johnson
Chris Johnson -Local Guide
2 years ago
We went to Naked Fish twice during a stay in Tahoe and found the sushi there to be excellent. I'd definitely recommend sitting on the sushi bar side, though as the service was much quicker and more attentive there than when we sat on the...Read More
Charles Selleck
Charles Selleck -Local Guide
a year ago
It's a blast watching 4 dedicated chefs banging out rolls at The Naked Fish. These guys take obvious pride in what they do. We had the miso soup with mushrooms, a Philly roll as an appetizer, the Hot & Wild and House specialty rolls and...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 4/5
E H
E H -Local Guide
5 months ago
We sat at the sushi bar and service was great. The Maui Wowie was great and all the sushi was good. This is a favorite and too sushi restaurant in the town.Kid-friendliness: The sushi chef can make custom rolls for kids based on what they...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Catalina Del Carmen
Catalina Del Carmen
8 months ago
The service is excellent, and the sushi, tempura, and calamari are satisfactory."However, we were really let down by the four different ramen dishes we ordered; I'd go as far as to say that instant noodles would have been preferable to what they served."Cup noodles are...Read More
Food: 1/5Service: 3/5Atmosphere: 2/5
Caitlin Zaremba
Caitlin Zaremba
3 weeks ago
We ate here recently and had a wonderful meal and evening. The food was absolutely great, but what also stood out was the staff and hospitable service. We visited on a particularly busy night and our table took longer than expected (we would have waited...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Arist Susanto
Arist Susanto
4 months ago
We visited this restaurant about 3 weeks ago. We were a group of 7 including 3 young children for lunch. The service was ok. Not fast and the waiter just took our order and fill out our water once when we asked. Spend more...Read More
Food: 2/5Service: 1/5Atmosphere: 4/5
Angelica Gutierrez
Angelica Gutierrez -Local Guide
3 months ago
All the staff were incredibly friendly with our dog, making us feel very welcome. The restaurant was beautifully decorated; I especially loved the sea jellyfish decor, which added a unique and charming touch to the atmosphere. The food was delicious—I ordered the Tahoe Crunch Roll,...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Mike L.
Mike L. -Local Guide
3 months ago
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Cee Rose
Cee Rose -Local Guide
4 months ago
A very cool place. I can't believe it. It's better than my favorite sushi spot at home ?! How Tahoe. How!?Definitely come try this place. Come early it gets packed !!!!Great display great taste and awesome service from the kid with the painted fingernails! Dark...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Perla Aviles
Perla Aviles
5 months ago
Came to eat with family. Our server was not attentive at all. She took a long time to even come over to our table and when she did we never even got our drinks. I told her to cancel them as to not get charged....Read More

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