Akebono 515
Sushi Restaurant$$$$
Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines
Ranked #2 for sushi restaurants in Des Moines
"Tuna and Tazmanian Salmon were great!"(2 Tips)
"Wasabi Tao is 110x better than this place."(2 Tips)
"complimentary miso soup and soy vinaigrette salad"(2 Tips)
"the combo seaweed and squid salad was great."(3 Tips)
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Juice MagazineAugust 7, 2013The bottom line: the atmosphere and menu is distinct enough to differentiate itself, much like Miyabi 9 and Wasabi Tao. We’ll be back for more ponzu sauce soon. Read more
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Kate AnnOctober 6, 2017good, friendly service, fun environment. both kitchen food and sushi bar food were excellent. the combo seaweed and squid salad was great.Upvote1Downvote
Jamee PickensMay 19, 2014The mussles are delicious!!!! Ask for the waitress named Stephanie!!!! She is awesome! Not over attentive and sweet! AND coursed out our meal perfectly!Upvote3Downvote
Freshest fish in town! Try anything from the fresh from Hawaii section. Akebono roll is a must.Upvote1Downvote- Rachel W.August 7, 2013Great spot! Big plus is the complimentary miso soup and soy vinaigrette salad with your order. Will stop in again.Upvote5Downvote
Talk to the guys at the sushi bar and they'll make you something amazing!
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Estepha FrancisqueApril 26, 2015Great atmosphere and food! Get miso soup and the salad! Great dressing choices.UpvoteDownvote- Very good quality fish. Tuna and Tazmanian Salmon were great! Awesome sushi chefs!UpvoteDownvote
Get the Tasmanian. It's not on the menu and is both super fresh and super tasty.UpvoteDownvote
Gordon ZhengJanuary 22, 2014Amazing place. Great food, great servIce, great staff. Accepts Dwolla.UpvoteDownvote
Michael DeNatoAugust 10, 2013Great place for lunch if you get there before noon - it fills up very quicklyUpvoteDownvote
Chelsey DavisMay 6, 2014The atmosphere was great, service was great, drinks great... sushi, not so great. Didn't taste fresh at all. Wasabi Tao is 110x better than this place. Sorry to say, not going backUpvote1Downvote
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Closed until 11:00 AM (Show more)
- Mon, Sun
- 5:00 PM–9:00 PM
- Tue–Fri
- 11:00 AM–2:00 PM
- 5:00 PM–10:00 PM
- Sat
- 5:00 PM–10:00 PM
(515) 244-5972
Features
Reservations
Yes
Credit Cards
Yes
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Food & Drink
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Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks
Full Bar, Cocktails
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