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Helena Ferebauer
2 days ago
I’m a sushi girl and get sushi all the time, so I came here based on the reviews. Unfortunately, my experience was not the best.
When I arrived, the service felt very unwelcoming. The staff did not greet me warmly, and the whole interaction felt awkward and uncomfortable. I was picking up a to-go order, but I was left waiting near the doorway, and the communication was confusing. They said my food was not ready, but then it was ready almost immediately after. When it came time to pay, no one clearly told me what to do; they just stared until I handed over my card.
The inside is also very small and tight. The sushi itself was okay, but while eating my order, I bit into a piece of plastic in my sushi, which was very disappointing and surprising. The prices are also on the higher side for sushi, so overall, I expected a much better experience.
This was a great Japanese restaurant. The sushi was amazing and they have so many options to choose from. The seaweed salad was very tasty and it came with a side of cucumbers. The service was great and they kept our waters topped off. It is a smaller place, so get there early if you want a seat for a party of seven. I will definitely come back to visit if I'm in the area again. The only thing I'll say about the atmosphere is that we sat next to a speaker and they had the music a little too loud for a dine-in experience.
I’ve been to the Ft. Walton/Destin area so many times and the food scene is almost always underwhelming. Busy restaurants, pricey, and average food. We tried this place and were so pleased. Would definitely revisit. All of the sushi was fresh and really good. Probably the least expensive dinner we had the entire trip and it was the best!
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Samuel Mock
Jun 29, 2026
Fantastic sushi bar. I personally prefer another place in town when I'm looking to get both sushi and non-sushi items at once, but if you just want sushi Soi Bistro is hard to beat.
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Ryan Jarnecke
Jun 18, 2026
Never been, but I've only ever heard good things! Stopped in before work and Pom answered all my questions and gave the best service! Got the lunch bulgogi bowl and Kraken roll and I'm OBSESSED! Definitely my new favorite spot, wow!!!