0 Followers
Mrs. Fish
Master Critic Review
Mrs. Fish
8.2
A subterranean Japanese restaurant and lounge beneath the historic Pershing Square Building features a stunning 5,500-gallon aquarium chandelier. The menu spans sushi, premium steaks, and craft cocktails paired with curated Japanese artwork and live music.
Must-Try Dishes:
Omakase Sushi Selection, Wagyu Steak, Dynamite Roll
Scores:
Value: 7.6
Service: 8.5
Consistency: 7.9
Food Quality: 8.1
Atmosphere: 9.2
Cultural Relevance: 8
What makes it special: Dramatic aquarium setting with DJs and live performances
Who should go: Couples wanting dinner-and-drinks with entertainment
When to visit: Friday-Saturday nights for full experience with DJ
What to order: Sushi platters, premium sake, wagyu if branching beyond sushi
Insider tip: Connected to Perch rooftop; book combined experience for two venues
Logistics & Planning
Parking: Valet available $15, or nearby Joe's Auto Parks structure $10-12. Street parking nearly impossible after 5pm on weekends
Dress code: Smart casual to dressy - think nice jeans with heels or button-down. The Instagram crowd leans more dressed up on weekends
Noise level: Loud on weekends with DJ (hard to have deep conversation). Weekdays are moderate and more date-friendly
Weekend wait: 60-90 min without reservation after 7pm, reservations fill up 1-2 weeks out
Weekday lunch: Not open for lunch - dinner only starting 5:30pm
Dietary Options
Vegetarian options: Yes - good selection including vegetable rolls, tempura, edamame, and seasonal veggie dishes
Vegan options: Limited - 3-4 options like cucumber roll, avocado roll, and vegetable tempura (confirm no egg in batter)
Gluten-free options: Yes - most sushi is GF, they stock tamari for soy sauce replacement. Alert server about tempura batter
Good to Know
Is this good for a first date? Great for 2nd-4th dates when you want to impress, but might be too loud/scene-y for getting-to-know-you conversation on a first date. Go on a weekday if you want to actually talk
Can I get a table without a reservation? Show up right at 5:30pm opening on weekdays and you'll likely get seated. Weekends after 6pm forget it - you'll need a reservation or be willing to wait 1.5+ hours at the bar
Is it kid-friendly? Not really - it's a lounge atmosphere with cocktails, DJs, and late-night energy. Better for ages 21+ or a very mature teen on a special occasion
Best For
Better for: The full entertainment experience - this isn't just dinner, it's an event. The aquarium ambiance is unmatched in DTLA, and combining with Perch rooftop makes for a complete night out. Choose this when Instagram moments matter as much as the food
Skip if: You want intimate conversation, traditional omakase experience, or quiet sushi appreciation. Also skip if you're on a budget - the scene tax is real here. Go to Sushi Gen or Q Sushi for better value and authentic sushi focus