Globefish Sushi & Izakaya

Calgary, Canada

3.8

Closed now

20 reviews

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Telephone:
+1 403-521-0222
Website:
globefish.ca
Address:
332 14 St NW, Calgary, AB, T2N 1Z7
Nearby public transportation stops & stations:
670 ft14th Street & Kensington Road
0.5 miSunnyside
0.6 miDowntown West / Kerby
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Takes Reservations
No
Delivery
No
Take-out
Yes
Accepted Cards
Credit, Debit
Good For
Dinner
Parking
Private Lot
Bike Parking
Yes
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
Good for Kids
Yes
Good for Groups
Yes
Attire
Casual
Ambience
Trendy
Noise Level
Average
Alcohol
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
No
Wi-Fi
No
Has TV
Yes
Waiter Service
Yes
Caters
Yes

Today

Today 11:30 am – 2:00 pm
5:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Closed now
Local time (Calgary) 10:03 Thursday, 22 May 2025

Business hours

Monday 11:30 am – 2:00 pm
5:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Tuesday –
Wednesday 11:30 am – 2:00 pm
5:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Thursday 11:30 am – 2:00 pm
5:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Friday 11:30 am – 2:00 pm
5:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Saturday 12:00 pm – 2:30 pm
5:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Sunday 12:00 pm – 2:30 pm
5:00 pm – 9:30 pm

Description

Specialties

Globefish Sushi & Izakaya is an Izakaya Style Japanese Restaurant. The word Izakaya is a «Japanese Tapas Bar» which also serves food to accompany the drinks. Izakaya is very popular in Japan for after work drinking and dining.

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20 reviews of Globefish Sushi & Izakaya

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Place rating: 2
Calgary, Canada
This place gets a lot of rave reviews but if you’ve ever had sushi in Japan, you’ll know it’s a far cry from the real deal. It’s westernized sushi with overcooked rice, sub par fish quality, wasabi that comes out of a piping bag, no hint of rice vinegar and slap a dash rolls. I feel like this is where people who don’t know any better go.
There are way better places in Calgary.
Place rating: 5
Brooklyn, NY
Ultimate rolls and craft beers– smashingly good! I live in NYC area and eat here every time I’m in Calgary. The Alberta beef rolls are divine, and absolutely the best one is Cat’s Eye. Superlative experience.
Place rating: 5
Calgary, Canada
Note: I was in the hospitality and service industry for over 10 years and I even served in a number of Japanese restaurants, so I’m extremely picky on which restaurants I go to. I only return to restaurants who provide great service and great quality. Service and Quality are always a number one priority, and everything else is a bonus!
So when I give a good review, it means I’m truly impressed.
I’ve been going to the Kensington Globefish for over 6 years. The Chinook location is my second favorite.
The food and the sushi are always spot on. The GM (Amane) and his service team are always amazing, and they always go above and beyond. When me and my fiancé go to Globefish, they treat us like family.
No, it’s not an all-​you-​can eat restaurant, but your paying for quality. I would much rather have delicious tasting sushi, over a mass consumption of cheap sushi.
I love their seared beef tataki, seaweed salad, ebi sunomono salad, rolls (aka maki), and their salmon sashimi is so yummy.
I love their chic décor, and the restaurant and restrooms are very clean.
I love Globefish because the product has stayed very consistent since I first discovered them. I always bring our out of town guests here, and we often have our big milestones celebrations here. This is where I met my fiancé’ for our first date! Great first date location! This place holds so many great memories for me and my fiancé’.
Globefish is very special to us!
Place rating: 2
Calgary, Canada
Globefish has definitely gone down hill in the last couple of years. I remember when it first opened and it was the best sushi in the city.
The past two times we have gotten take out the vegetarian rolls were falling apart and the rice was lacking if flavour and poor quality with a hit of sitting around too long.
Last time we got take out it was in styrofoam containers, which is pretty careless and unnecessary for a take out place these days especially as it is one of the only materials that is non-​recyclable in Calgary.
As a family who has been a patron of Globefish since the begging it is sad to say that we will be looking for a new favourite sushi place.
Place rating: 4
Abbotsford, Canada
Rolls are delicious! Sashimi quality is great but size is very small. Price is expensive. Décor is lovely.
Place rating: 1
Calgary, Canada
Over priced yuppy/​hipster sushi restaurant.
Quality is decent, prices are high.
Service is o.k.
Décor is ??? I kinda felt like I was stepping into an Ikea catalogue.
The Sushi is typical «Canadian-​ized» crap slathered in sauces and bullshit. Too many ingredients spoil the dishes here. Nigiri is expensive and not authentic. They do not properly season their rice, and there is no wasabi between the fish and the rice. Also rice: fish ratio is WAY off. Too little rice for the slice of fish.
Definitely DON’T GO HERE If you are looking for authentic Japanese Sushi.
Miso soup tasted bland and was probably freeze-​dried package with boiled water added. No depth to the broth. (apparently they have never heard of dashi)
Won’t be back if I can help it.
Place rating: 5
Calgary, Canada
Fave sushi spot in Calgary! Sometimes the service is off (rarely) but the food more than makes up for it. Never disappointed!
Place rating: 4
Calgary, Canada
Menu and quality are all right. Venue is great for a group of friends, cozy and comfy.
Staff are not very friendly.
Place rating: 4
Calgary, Canada
I was never a sushi fan before coming here. I have been twice now and quite like it. Prices are high for sushi for sure and yakisoba portions will probably leave you hungry after if you happen to have that compared anywhere else. Excellent service and nice environment. There seems to be just enough parking.
Place rating: 5
Calgary, Canada
Perfect every time, and I don’t say that very often. Usually no matter how good a restaurant is there is bound to be a visit that makes you not want to come back. Not globe fish. I been coming here for a couple of years now on and off since I don’t live in Calgary but no matter when I go or how often I go IT’S STILL SO DAMN GOOD.
The sashimi is what I come to globe fish for. The quality of the sashimi is outstanding and always fresh.
Their special rolls are always tasty and very creative
If your into fresh oysters, then this place is a must.
I never had a really big problem with the service yet, they are a little slow sometimes and can forget about minor orders.
Place rating: 4
Calgary, Canada
We seem to go a lot here lately. Both for take out and dine in. The rolls are both a work of art and flavorful. We have found that we spend about the same or a little less than the all you can eat places, and always leave satisfied. Not overstuffed.
The only thing that irks me is that they do not take reservations for less than 6 people. So that leaves us out for the weekends, as the line can be long to get in. You can also wait a long time for food if they are busy. But still always worth the wait.
Place rating: 3
Sylvan Lake, Canada
Meh. The one in Marda Loop had much better Sashimi and Rolls, I’m not sure why? We were seated right away when we arrived just before 6, which was nice. Overall the dinner was alright. The dessert is not good so I don’t know why everyone raves about it. Not even worth the calories. I didn’t even see cream puffs on the menu so maybe it was taken off? My mother got her soup much later than I got my orders and it was room temperature, which means it had been sitting for awhile.
They should invest in either better or more servers. Overall it was just ok.
Place rating: 4
Calgary, Canada
This would 5 stars if they took reservations. I was told they only do reservations for 8 or more.
Anyways, the Sushi is fantastic. If you go on weekdays, you rarely have to wait for a table. The seating at this location is better than the MardaLoop location and is less noisey. I like a little heat with my sushi, so I always order the God of fire rolls. The sushi chefs here know there stuff and I have never had a complaint about the quality or freshness.
Place rating: 3
Vancouver, Canada
Solid 3.5 for overall ambience, décor, service and parking lol. Going to have to really appreciate this for Calgary, no free side street parking unless you’re willing to walk 10 min.
My 1st izakaya experience, and much different from Vancouver: no ebi mayo as appetizers, and too much sushi roll selection, depending on one’s view of izakaya. The Van ones either have no rolls or very few: GS seems to be the jackhammer of all trades here lol but the effort’s there.
Ordered the gyozas, a staple, and while good, not worth ordering again.
Nice round seating booths, fancy lighting, a really good polished look here for lounge reasons. It’s definitely date-​worthy and a place to take out of town guests.
Place rating: 5
Edmonton, Canada
I am never eating sushi anywhere else in calgary but here! The BEST SUSHI I think in town. The Kinsignton location offers you the whole deal: service, quality sushi, great prices, amazing atmosphere,. All of it for the hell of the good experience and repeat business! Well, I AM SOLD! This is my new fav spot in Town.
Place rating: 4
Calgary, Canada
I work close to here and come often, as the meso soup is free during lunch.
They have specialty rolls and prices that you cannot get anywhere else. Food is always fresh and fast.
Place rating: 3
Calgary, Canada
Parking’s always a pain, but you’ll have no problem if you head there before 6pm.
I’ve always had incredibly fast service with reasonably tasting sushi. Today was slow. We waited 30 mins before getting any of our sushi orders. Keeping in mind there were only 5 – 6 small tables occupied.
I love unagi, but their rolls barely had any. The flame combo is good bang for your buck with plenty of spice if you’re into that. I’m always a fan of the green tea they serve. I liked that they featured a new Japanese beer (can’t recall the name).
Slightly higher price for the quality of sushi you get. Great vibe.
Place rating: 5
Calgary, Canada
For now, a very quick honest review.
This is, so far from about 5 other top Sushi Restaurants I’ve been to… in Calgary-​this is the top, the best, the most delicious, amazing crazy addictive sushi.
From the entrees to the main meal to the desserts.
I loved it so much, we have decided its our only — go to.
The food is sent from heaven… to their kitchens… then given to us.
Some people complain of a long wait to get your food, perhaps that is the reason why. It’s made in Sushi heaven– it really is worth the wait if its a bit slow.
I (we) are not going to this restaurant to rush in and rush out. Its a date night, so we enjoy the time between the courses to talk and laugh– and when the food comes we are happy and enjoy it…
No question, it is the best Sushi, in the top two– between Montréal and Calgary!
Place rating: 5
Calgary, Canada
We have tried Many different sushi places in Alberta, and Globefish Kensington is still my favorite. (see how many check-​ins I have here!)
Comparing the quality, with the price and you will become a regular here too!
I would recommend almost all their rolls, Salmon Sashimi and even ice cream desserts!
You can also order take away on the phone and go pick it up.
The service has always been good and the staff are friendly. you owe it to yourself to try it at least once!
Place rating: 3
Century City, Los Angeles, CA
Food is still great, but wait times are seriously bad.
Also got a parking ticket for being on one of the end stalls that is designated for Color Me, the pottery place next door. Don’t do it! Don’t park there! Even when they are closed. =(