Sushi Alive
Keystone
Bar in Keystone, United States
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Price
$20–30per person
Why go
Sushi Alive is a practical Keystone-area pick when sushi is the goal and the group wants an easy, casual meal rather than a chef-led splurge. It is better for flexible lunch or dinner plans than for diners seeking a documented tasting format, awards pedigree, or confirmed outdoor-dining setup.
About Sushi Alive
Sushi Alive in Keystone is a casual option with published hours that cover weekday lunch and dinner, Saturday afternoon-to-evening service, and Sunday afternoon-to-evening service. It is best planned as a straightforward local meal rather than a destination dining experience.
Book this for a casual Keystone meal, not a high-stakes occasion
For a first visit, the decision is simple: consider Sushi Alive when the priority is an uncomplicated casual meal in Keystone. Its dress code is casual.
Keep expectations broad. Sushi Alive is easier to recommend as a practical local option than as the centerpiece for an anniversary, client dinner, or splurge occasion.
Outdoor appeal is not the reason to choose it
Do not choose Sushi Alive specifically for outdoor dining unless that detail is confirmed directly with the venue before going. The main planning takeaway is simpler: Sushi Alive is a casual Keystone venue with published hours across the week, including weekday lunch windows and later Friday and Saturday closing times.
If the night needs a broader plan, compare it with other dining options in general, or consider named alternatives such as Acqua Alta Ristorante, American Legion Post 111, Esposito's Italian Restaurant And Bar, La Casa della Pasta, or MEMO Modern Italian when the occasion calls for a different fit.
Planning details
- Location
- 13234 Race Track Rd, Tampa, FL 33626
- Website
- sushialive.com
- Phone
- +1 813 341 5483
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Sushi Alive reads like a purposeful suburban sushi spot: modest from the outside but attentive to interior mood. The write-up emphasizes a strip-adjacent setting (low-rise retail, generous parking) and then turns to the room itself, noting focused counters and deliberate lighting. That combination signals a casual, relaxed place where the service and kitchen do the heavy lifting to define atmosphere. It feels neighborhood-first rather than a theater-of-restaurant destination, so you should expect an unfussy, counter-oriented environment where the rice program and preparation take center stage more than ornate decor or spectacle.
Best For
This is a neighborhood anchor built for everyday visits: people who would otherwise commute into central Tampa for comparable Japanese food. The format and tone point to weeknight dinners and casual hangouts with friends or family from nearby Westchase and Citrus Park. It’s not pitched as a destination for special-occasion splurges; instead it functions as a reliable local option for straightforward sushi and familiar Japanese preparations. If you live or are passing through the suburbs of Keystone, it’s the kind of place you drop into for a familiar meal rather than a once-in-a-lifetime tasting.
Ordering Tips
Sushi Alive has a deliberate 'rice program' and focused counters, so try to sit at the counter if you want to watch preparation and evaluate the rice and technique. Expect casual service consistent with a suburban format and plan on easy parking: the address sits in a low-rise retail corridor built for cars. Reservations may be less critical at Sushi Alive, and counter seating is the best place to assess the kitchen’s approach to nigiri and rice.
Venue details
Tags
Best For
At the Bar
- Late Night
- Closes by Midnight
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 13234 Race Track Rd, Tampa, FL 33626
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- MEMO Modern Italian, Notable alternative
- La Casa della Pasta, Notable alternative
- Acqua Alta Ristorante, Notable alternative
- Esposito's Italian Restaurant And Bar, Notable alternative
- American Legion Post 111, Notable alternative
Bar context
Against MEMO Modern Italian, La Casa della Pasta, Acqua Alta Ristorante, and Esposito's Italian Restaurant And Bar, Sushi Alive is the better fit when the group wants Japanese food rather than a pasta-and-red-sauce or Italian dinner format. The Italian peers make more sense for a longer meal, a family-style order, or a date that benefits from a warmer, slower dining room rhythm.
For value, the safer read is occasion-based rather than price-based because no confirmed price tier is available here. Sushi Alive is the lower-commitment choice for an easy weeknight meal; La Casa della Pasta or Esposito's Italian Restaurant And Bar are stronger cross-shops when comfort food and group familiarity matter more than sushi. MEMO Modern Italian and Acqua Alta Ristorante are better candidates if the night calls for a more composed Italian restaurant experience.
American Legion Post 111 sits in a different lane altogether: choose it for a casual community-bar feel, not for a sushi dinner. If the priority is easiest planning, Sushi Alive and American Legion Post 111 are likely the least formal decisions in this set; if the priority is ambiance, start with the Italian options.
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Compare Sushi Alive
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Sushi Alive | Keystone | No published awards |
| MEMO Modern Italian | Westchase | No published awards |
| La Casa della Pasta | Northdale | No published awards |
| Acqua Alta Ristorante | Safety Harbor | No published awards |
| Esposito's Italian Restaurant And Bar | Carrollwood | No published awards |
| American Legion Post 111 | Tampa | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sushi Alive good for a date?
It can be a fit for a casual date in Keystone if you want a low-pressure meal. Frame it as casual rather than formal.
Is the food good at Sushi Alive?
Choose Sushi Alive for a casual Keystone meal rather than for an awards-driven or chef-led special occasion. The clearest planning details are that it is in Keystone, has a casual dress code, and publishes hours throughout the week.
What's the best time to go to Sushi Alive?
Plan around its hours: Monday through Thursday 11 AM–2 PM and 5–10 PM, Friday 11 AM–2 PM and 5–10:30 PM, Saturday 12–10:30 PM, and Sunday 12–9 PM. For a tight schedule or busy evening, check with the venue before going.