Bluefin Tuna & Sushi
Irvington, Portland
Bar in Portland, United States
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Why go
Bluefin Tuna & Sushi is a practical Portland pick when the brief is sushi without a complicated booking plan. Treat it as a casual repeat option rather than a special-occasion counter: useful for dates or small groups that already want sushi, less persuasive if the night needs awards, a known chef format, or confirmed outdoor seating.
About Bluefin Tuna & Sushi
For Portland evening planning, Bluefin Tuna & Sushi is easiest to evaluate on the basics: it is in Portland, the dress code is casual, the posted schedule is Tuesday through Sunday, with Monday closed. Do not build the night around assumptions about format, awards, pricing, outdoor seating, or a particular service style.
The useful read is simple: consider it when the group wants a casual Portland stop and the posted hours work for the plan. If the goal is a destination meal with public accolades, published chef narrative, detailed pricing guidance, or a clearly documented format, the safer move is to confirm those details directly before committing.
Use it for a low-friction evening plan, not a milestone plan
The main advantage is clarity around timing. Bluefin Tuna & Sushi is closed Monday, open Tuesday through Thursday from 4–9 PM, Friday and Saturday from 4–10 PM, Sunday from 4–9 PM. That makes it easier to place in an evening itinerary than a venue with unclear operating hours.
For a casual plan, the known basics may be enough. For a larger celebration, check the details that matter to your group, such as awards, price guidance, signature dishes, seating, outdoor seating, or a chef-led format, before treating it as the anchor of the night.
Where it fits in a Portland night out
When comparing plans, choose based on the kind of evening you want. Pastini may fit when the group wants a different kind of restaurant plan. Steeplejack Brewing Company may make sense when the outing calls for another option. Hale Pele is another comparison if the group is weighing different types of night-out venues rather than focusing only on Bluefin Tuna & Sushi.
The outdoor-seating question is one to handle carefully: do not choose this venue specifically for terrace time unless you have checked that detail before going. If setting is central to the plan, compare it with venues where the setting is the reason to go, or keep the choice flexible. For broader planning, Portland restaurants guide and Portland bars guide are better starting points when the category is not fixed.
Planning details
- Location
- 1337 NE Broadway, Portland, OR 97232
- Website
- bluefintunaandsushi.com
- Phone
- +1 503 281 6804
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Bluefin Tuna & Sushi reads like a neighborhood sushi bar that takes its cocktails as seriously as its fish. Located on NE Broadway, the room favors regulars over out‑of‑towners and feels approachable without sacrificing technical rigor: the drinks program is informed by Portland’s craft‑cocktail evolution and a focus on sourcing. The result is a quietly sophisticated, cozy spot where bartenders and sushi chefs share center stage. It’s an understated, craft‑minded destination — less about theatrical presentation and more about precise technique, good ingredients, and a comfortable local rhythm.
Best For
This is best for folks who want a drink‑forward sushi night in a neighborhood setting. The write‑up positions Bluefin Tuna & Sushi as a place for patrons who appreciate carefully made cocktails and thoughtful fish, drawing a local crowd that arrives on foot or by transit. It suits cocktail enthusiasts seeking technique and transparency in spirits as well as diners who like the directness of a sushi counter experience. The atmosphere leans toward relaxed, attentive service rather than loud spectacle, making it a strong pick for people who value craft and consistency.
Ordering Tips
Lean into the bar and the sushi counter: the venue treats its drink program with the same seriousness as the food, so ask the bartender about what local spirits or seasonal ingredients are featured. If you want interaction with the team, take a seat at the counter or the bar to watch technique and get tailored recommendations from staff. Keep expectations focused on craft and precision rather than theatrical cocktails, and plan on letting the bartenders or chefs steer you toward items that showcase fresh fish and thoughtful, balanced drinks.
Venue details
Ambiance
Contemporary Japanese sushi restaurant with a focus on fresh, high-quality ingredients and careful menu curation to heighten ingredient flavors.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
Format
At the Bar
- Bar Category
- Sake Bar
- Late Night
- Closes by 10pm
Signature Pours
- Fresh Bluefin Tuna Chutoro Sashimi
- Crazy Crab Cream Cheese Roll
- California Roll with real crab
Planning details
Location
Also consider
If this is not the right fit
Choose Pastini when the group needs an easier consensus dinner. Choose Hale Pele when cocktails and atmosphere matter more than sushi.
Bar context
How it compares in Portland
Bluefin Tuna & Sushi is the pick when the group has already agreed on sushi and wants an easy dinner. Pastini is safer for mixed tastes because pasta is a broader crowd-pleaser, while Steeplejack Brewing Company is better when beer, space, a more social room matter more than the food category.
For ambiance-first plans, Hale Pele has the clearer drinks-led identity, Heavenly Creatures is the stronger cross-shop if wine-bar energy is the goal. The Sports Bra fits a game-night group better than a quiet sushi dinner. Choose Bluefin Tuna & Sushi for category focus and low friction; choose the peers when the room, drinks, or group dynamic matters more.
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Compare Bluefin Tuna & Sushi
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Bluefin Tuna & Sushi | Portland | No published awards |
| Pastini | Portland | No published awards |
| Heavenly Creatures | Portland | No published awards |
| Steeplejack Brewing Company | Portland | No published awards |
| The Sports Bra | Portland | No published awards |
| Hale Pele | Portland | Pearl Recommended Bars |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bluefin Tuna & Sushi good for a date?
It can be, if the date is meant to be casual and the posted evening hours fit your plan. Bluefin Tuna & Sushi is in Portland, has a casual dress code, is open Tuesday through Sunday in the evening. If you want to compare other options, Hale Pele and Pastini may also be worth considering.
Does Bluefin Tuna & Sushi have happy hour deals?
Do not count on happy hour being the reason to go. Regular hours are Tuesday through Thursday 4–9 PM, Friday and Saturday 4–10 PM, Sunday 4–9 PM, Monday closed. Treat it as an evening stop and confirm any specials directly before going.
Does Bluefin Tuna & Sushi have outdoor seating?
Do not plan around outdoor seating unless you confirm it directly with the venue. Bluefin Tuna & Sushi is in Portland, keeps evening hours Tuesday through Sunday, has a casual dress code. Keep the plan based on those basics.
Is Bluefin Tuna & Sushi open late?
It is open until 10 PM on Friday and Saturday. Tuesday through Thursday and Sunday end at 9 PM, Monday is closed, so it works better for a standard evening plan than for a very late-night stop. If your group wants to compare another option, Steeplejack Brewing Company may be worth considering.
Is the food good at Bluefin Tuna & Sushi?
Judge it as a casual Portland option, check anything important before going, such as ratings, awards, signature dishes, or menu specifics. The strongest planning points are the evening hours, Monday closure, Portland location, casual dress code.
