Gari Columbus – Japanese
A sophisticated Upper West Side sanctuary where minimalist elegance meets the vibrant energy of a masterfully orchestrated sushi bar. Each piece of signature nigiri arrives as a miniature masterpiece, adorned with inventive sauces and delicate garnishes that transform pristine seafood into a symphony of unexpected textures and bold, umami-rich flavors. This is a space of quiet discovery, where the boundaries of Japanese tradition are pushed through artistic innovation to create a truly transcendent dining experience.
370, Columbus Avenue, New York, NY, 10023 +1-212-362-4816 https://www.sushiofgari.comRating: 4.5/5 (369 reviews)
Cuisine: Japanese
Price range: $$
Dietary options: high-protein, vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free, nut-free, keto, low-carb, gluten-free, pescatarian, plant-based, heart-healthy, sugar-free, mediterranean, diabetic, low-fat, paleo, low-cholesterol, anti-inflammatory, clean-eating, high-fiber, atkins, south-beach, tlc, detox, alkaline, raw-food, volumetrics, zone, mayo-clinic, lectin-free, macrobiotic, pegan, candida
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Friday
- 12:00 PM - 2:15 PM, 5:00 PM - 9:45 PM
- Saturday - Sunday
- 12:00 PM - 9:45 PM
What diners are saying
Celebrated as a neighborhood gem, this spot impresses diners with its high-end yet approachable atmosphere and consistently fresh, authentic Japanese cuisine. Guests rave about the exceptional quality of the fish, highlighting standout items like velvety salmon, seared king salmon belly, and uniquely presented maki rolls, alongside perfectly cooked Chicken Teriyaki. While prices can be high—especially for premium items like uni—reviewers feel the creative menu, attentive service, and vibrant energy make it a worthwhile experience for serious sushi lovers.
Menu
Sushi Bar Appetizers
- Tuna Tataki - $16: Seared tuna with ponzu sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Raw-Food, TLC, Lectin-Free
- Salmon Tataki - $16: Seared salmon with ponzu sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Raw-Food, TLC, Lectin-Free
- Yellowtail Jalapeño - $18: Sliced yellowtail with jalapeño and yuzu soy sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Raw-Food, TLC
- Tuna Tartare - $16: Chopped tuna with avocado, tobiko, and spicy mayo Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Raw-Food, Lectin-Free
- Salmon Tartare - $16: Chopped salmon with avocado, tobiko, and spicy mayo Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Raw-Food, Lectin-Free
- Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice - $15: Spicy tuna on top of crispy rice with jalapeño Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Sushi Appetizer - $14: 5 pieces of chef's choice sushi Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Sashimi Appetizer - $16: 7 pieces of chef's choice sashimi Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Raw-Food
Kitchen Appetizers
- Edamame - $7: Steamed soybeans with sea salt Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Raw-Food
- Spicy Edamame - $8: Sautéed soybeans with spicy garlic sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Shishito Peppers - $9: Sautéed Japanese peppers with soy sauce and bonito flakes Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Zone, Mayo-Clinic
- Gyoza - $9: Pan-fried pork dumplings Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Vegetable Gyoza - $9: Pan-fried vegetable dumplings Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Zone, Mayo-Clinic
- Shumai - $9: Steamed shrimp dumplings Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, Zone, Mayo-Clinic
- Harumaki - $8: Japanese vegetable spring rolls Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol, Mayo-Clinic
- Rock Shrimp Tempura - $14: Crispy shrimp tempura tossed in spicy creamy sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Tempura Appetizer - $12: 2 pieces of shrimp and 4 pieces of vegetable tempura Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Agedashi Tofu - $8: Fried tofu with tempura sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol
- Soft Shell Crab - $16: Fried soft shell crab with ponzu sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Miso Black Cod - $18: Broiled black cod marinated in miso sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
Soup & Salad
- Miso Soup - $4: Soybean paste soup with tofu, seaweed, and scallion Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Clear Soup - $4: Clear broth with mushrooms and scallion Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- House Salad - $7: Mixed greens with ginger dressing Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Seaweed Salad - $8: Marinated seaweed with sesame seeds Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Avocado Salad - $10: Sliced avocado over mixed greens with ginger dressing Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Kani Salad - $10: Crab stick, cucumber, and tobiko with spicy mayo Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Salmon Skin Salad - $12: Crispy salmon skin over mixed greens with ponzu sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
Sushi & Sashimi Entrees
Served with Miso Soup or Salad
- Sushi Regular - $26: 7 pieces of sushi and 1 California roll Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol
- Sushi Deluxe - $30: 9 pieces of sushi and 1 Tuna roll Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
- Sashimi Regular - $30: 15 pieces of assorted sashimi Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
- Sashimi Deluxe - $34: 18 pieces of assorted sashimi Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Raw-Food
- Sushi & Sashimi Combo - $36: 5 pieces of sushi, 9 pieces of sashimi, and 1 Tuna roll Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Chirashi - $30: Assorted sashimi over sushi rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Raw-Food
- Tekka Don - $30: Sliced tuna over sushi rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Salmon Don - $30: Sliced salmon over sushi rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Pegan, Candida
- Unagi Don - $30: Broiled eel over sushi rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Trio Sushi - $32: 3 pieces of tuna, 3 pieces of salmon, and 3 pieces of yellowtail
- Trio Sashimi - $34: 4 pieces of tuna, 4 pieces of salmon, and 4 pieces of yellowtail
- Sushi for Two - $60: 16 pieces of sushi, 1 Dragon roll, and 1 Spicy Tuna roll
- Sushi & Sashimi for Two - $70: 10 pieces of sushi, 18 pieces of sashimi, 1 Dragon roll, and 1 Spicy Tuna roll
- Omakase: Chef's choice special course meal
Classic Rolls
Hand Roll or Cut Roll
- California Roll - $7
- Tuna Roll - $8
- Salmon Roll - $8
- Yellowtail Scallion Roll - $8
- Spicy Tuna Roll - $9
- Spicy Salmon Roll - $9
- Spicy Yellowtail Roll - $9
- Spicy Scallop Roll - $10
- Alaskan Roll - $9: Salmon, avocado, and cucumber
- Philadelphia Roll - $9: Smoked salmon, cream cheese, and cucumber
- Boston Roll - $8: Shrimp, lettuce, cucumber, and mayo
- Eel Avocado Roll - $9
- Eel Cucumber Roll - $9
- Shrimp Tempura Roll - $10
- Spider Roll - $14: Soft shell crab tempura, cucumber, avocado, and tobiko
- Vegetable Roll - $7: Asparagus, avocado, and cucumber
- Sweet Potato Tempura Roll - $7
- Avocado Roll - $6
- Cucumber Roll - $6
Signature Rolls
- Gari Roll - $18: Spicy tuna and crunch inside, topped with tuna, salmon, yellowtail, and avocado
- Dragon Roll - $16: Eel and cucumber inside, topped with avocado and eel sauce
- Rainbow Roll - $16: Crab stick, cucumber, and avocado inside, topped with assorted fish and avocado
- Volcano Roll - $16: Spicy tuna and avocado inside, deep-fried and topped with spicy mayo, eel sauce, and tobiko
- Naruto Roll - $16: Tuna, salmon, yellowtail, avocado, and tobiko wrapped in cucumber (no rice)
- Pink Lady Roll - $18: Spicy tuna, shrimp tempura, and avocado wrapped in pink soy paper
- Lobster Tempura Roll - $22: Lobster tempura, avocado, cucumber, and lettuce with spicy mayo and eel sauce
- Out of Control Roll - $17: Spicy tuna and avocado inside, topped with yellowtail, jalapeño, and sriracha
- Crazy Tuna Roll - $17: Pepper tuna and avocado inside, topped with spicy tuna and crunch
- Angel Roll - $17: Blackened tuna and asparagus inside, topped with tuna, salmon, yellowtail, eel, and crunch with chef's special sauce
Kitchen Entrees
Served with Miso Soup or Salad and White Rice
- Chicken Teriyaki - $22: Grilled chicken breast with teriyaki sauce and vegetables
- Steak Teriyaki - $26: Grilled NY strip steak with teriyaki sauce and vegetables
- Salmon Teriyaki - $26: Grilled salmon fillet with teriyaki sauce and vegetables
- Shrimp Teriyaki - $24: Grilled shrimp with teriyaki sauce and vegetables
- Tofu Teriyaki - $18: Fried tofu with teriyaki sauce and vegetables
- Chicken Katsu - $22: Breaded fried chicken cutlet with katsu sauce
- Pork Katsu - $22: Breaded fried pork cutlet with katsu sauce
- Vegetable Tempura - $18: Assorted vegetable tempura
- Shrimp & Vegetable Tempura - $24: 5 pieces of shrimp and assorted vegetable tempura
Noodles & Rice
- Vegetable Yaki Udon - $16: Stir-fried thick noodles with vegetables
- Chicken Yaki Udon - $18: Stir-fried thick noodles with chicken and vegetables
- Shrimp Yaki Udon - $20: Stir-fried thick noodles with shrimp and vegetables
- Vegetable Fried Rice - $14
- Chicken Fried Rice - $16
- Shrimp Fried Rice - $18
Frequently Asked Questions about Gari Columbus
- What type of cuisine does this restaurant specialize in?
- Gari Columbus specializes in authentic Japanese cuisine, featuring signature nigiri, sushi rolls, sashimi, and traditional dishes like Chicken Teriyaki.
- What should first-time visitors know about this restaurant?
- Visitors can expect high-quality fish and attentive service in a sophisticated atmosphere at this 4.5/5 rated Japanese restaurant with moderate pricing.
- How does this restaurant compare to others in the same cuisine type?
- Rated 4.5/5, this Japanese restaurant stands out for its creative menu, exceptional fish quality, and high-end yet approachable atmosphere.
- What do customers love most about this restaurant according to reviews?
- With a 4.5/5 rating, guests praise the exceptional fish quality, creative maki rolls, Chicken Teriyaki, attentive service, and approachable atmosphere.
- What is the price range at this restaurant?
- The restaurant has a moderate price level ($$), though reviewers note that prices can be high for premium items.
- How extensive is this restaurant's menu selection?
- The menu features diverse sushi, appetizers, and entrees catering to 33 dietary categories including vegan, keto, gluten-free, and pescatarian options.
- What are the main concerns mentioned in customer reviews?
- The primary concern mentioned by reviewers is the high price of menu items, particularly for premium selections like uni.
- Does this restaurant have good options for group dining with mixed dietary needs?
- Gari Columbus offers over 30 dietary options including vegan Avocado Rolls, keto Salmon Tartare, and gluten-free Tuna Tartare for mixed groups.
- What's the best way to experience this restaurant?
- Experience the vibrant sushi bar for signature nigiri and creative maki rolls within a high-end yet approachable, sophisticated sanctuary.
- Where is this restaurant located?
- Gari Columbus is located in the Upper West Side neighborhood, serving as a sophisticated sanctuary for authentic Japanese cuisine and sushi.
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