Blue Samurai Sushi Bar & Grill
Independently owned sushi bar and grill in downtown Kalispell, dinner only, closed Sundays, with reservation-only omakase.
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Dining
Blue Samurai Sushi Bar & Grill is an independently owned Japanese restaurant on South Main Street in downtown Kalispell, opened nearly a decade ago on the premise that Montana deserves good sushi. The dinner menu runs nigiri and sashimi, cooked and raw maki, hand rolls, a vegetarian roll section, yakisoba and kitchen plates such as filet mignon and kabayaki chicken, with gluten-free items marked and an omakase available by reservation. It opens at 4 PM Monday through Saturday and is closed Sunday, so plan it as a dinner after a park day; downtown Kalispell is about 33 miles from the West Entrance via US 2 east.
Quick facts
- Cuisine Type
- Japanese, sushi
- Meals Served
- Dinner
- Signature Dishes
- Dragon Roll, Volcano Roll, Surf & Turf Roll, Blue Samurai Roll and Rainbow Roll; from the kitchen, filet mignon, tuna steak, salmon, kabayaki chicken and shrimp skewers; appetizers include flaming hamachi, beef tataki and a ceviche of the day.
What to order
- Cuisine Type
- Japanese, sushi
- Meals Served
- Dinner
- Signature Dishes
- Dragon Roll, Volcano Roll, Surf & Turf Roll, Blue Samurai Roll and Rainbow Roll; from the kitchen, filet mignon, tuna steak, salmon, kabayaki chicken and shrimp skewers; appetizers include flaming hamachi, beef tataki and a ceviche of the day.
- Menu Recommendations
- Start with wakame seaweed salad or beef tataki, then a Blue Samurai Roll or Dragon Roll; non-sushi eaters can order the kabayaki chicken or filet mignon.
- Dietary Options
- Vegetarian maki section
- Vegan roll
- Gluten-free items marked (GF)
Prices & reservations
- Price Range Symbols
- $$
- Reservations Policy
- Omakase is reservation only; the website does not list a general reservation policy, so call (406) 890-2583.
Hours & seating
- Operating Hours
- Mon–Sat 4–10 PM, closed Sunday
- Closed Days
- Sunday
Visit strategy
- Best For
- Sushi after a park day
- Omakase with a reservation
- Vegetarian and gluten-free diners
- Not Ideal For
- Lunch, Sunday dinner, or a quick grab-and-go meal.
- Service Type
- Table and sushi-bar service; private catering inquiries accepted
- Vibe
- Downtown
- Sushi bar
- Dinner-only
- Tips Advice
- Closed Sundays, so slot it for a weeknight or Saturday dinner.
- Omakase is reservation only; call before you arrive.
- The sushi boat and 14-piece sashimi platter are built for sharing after a long hike.
More details
- Unique Factor
- A locally owned sushi bar in a mountain town, with a chef's-choice omakase and a dedicated vegetarian roll section.
- Best Time To Visit
- Weeknights right at the 4 PM opening for the quietest seating; book ahead for omakase.
- The Order Strategy
- Share a sushi boat or the nigiri platter across the table, add one cooked kitchen plate, and let anyone gluten-free pick from the marked GF rolls.
- The Vibe Check
- A storefront on South Main with a sushi bar and a dinner room that dresses up a little more than a hiking-day pub.
- The Crowd Factor
- About 720 Google reviews at 4.4; Saturday is the only weekend night it is open.
- Eat Here If Skip If
- EAT HERE IF: you want a sit-down sushi dinner downtown, an omakase, or clearly marked vegetarian and gluten-free rolls. SKIP IF: it is Sunday, you need lunch, or you want a quick meal before an early park drive.
- Distance From Park
- About 33 miles to the West Entrance at West Glacier via US 2 east; Glacier Park International Airport is about 30 miles west of the West Entrance.
- Review Summary
- Google rating 4.4 from about 724 reviews, a solid score for a specialty restaurant in a town where sushi choices are limited.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Blue Samurai from Glacier National Park?
Downtown Kalispell is about 33 miles from the West Entrance at West Glacier via US 2 east.
Do I need a reservation?
Omakase is reservation only; for regular dinner the site does not state a policy, so call (406) 890-2583 for groups or weekend nights.
Is Blue Samurai open for lunch or on Sunday?
No; it serves dinner only, Monday through Saturday from 4 PM, and is closed Sunday.
Are there vegetarian or gluten-free options?
Yes, the menu has a vegetarian maki section, a vegan roll, and gluten-free items marked GF including the wakame seaweed salad and avocado roll.
Is it good for kids?
The website does not list a kids menu; cooked rolls, yakisoba noodles and kabayaki chicken are the most kid-friendly choices.
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Sources
- Google Reviews
- YourNPGuide Editorial
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