Kisetsu Restaurant — Restaurant in Claremont

Rude and racist waitress! if you look Mexican don't go there!..when I got there I ask for the sushi bar and waiter said it was bussy so no problem give me a table, but then she says "if you seat at a table the sushi from the bar will take a loong time" so I ask her : are you saying that we should leave? She says nooo of course not, so we seat at the table, my wife told me she was being racist and rude, so I said: maybe she meant something else, then I start ordering from the sushi menu and then she said: better order from the kitchen because sushi will take tooooo long" I'm thinking wth? I really wanted to try toro So I told her that I can drink a beer while I wait. Then I asked her for slice lemon for my mirugai and she said sorry I can't! So I thought, enough of this crap and I told her to cancel my order she then said let me see what I can do, and then she brought my order in a few minutes and with lemon,,,sushi was good that is why I gave one star but very expensive $118 for 2.. we will not be back.. I've been to Japan and know of traditional sushi.. I didn't leaver her any tip..she didn't deserve it. If you want traditional sushi...

It is a nice Japanese restaurant. I have been here once, in December of 2022. I came here on a Friday afternoon, to have a dinner. Of course, when I came, the place was packed. Therefore, I had to wait about 10-20 minutes, just to get seated. Still, the wait was worth it. The staff, who worked during that shift, were really helpful and attentive. If I remember correctly, I have ordered several sushi meals and cooked salmon. Those meals were delicious. Without the meals, the ambiance was great. Of course, prices were on the expensive side. Regardless, of prices, I do not regret spending my cash in this establishment. Still, I would recommend to eat in this establishment. For people, who have discretionary funds available. Since it can get pricey. Definitely, when I have some discretionary funds, I will visit this...

A charming and almost minimalist atmosphere which provides a sense of calm and well-being. No blaring music, no garish televisions- just polite conversation and the peaceful sound of chopping against cutting-boards.

The sushi chefs were very welcoming, polite, and skilled.

The server Sam was exceedingly warm, knowledgeable, and courteous.

My only complaint can be issued towards the server with a beard and backwards baseball cap. This individual struck me as contemptuous and discourteous. I am a bartender here in Claremont and am fully aware of the small behaviors by which a server might treat a customer with scorn. The individual in question needs a talking-to regarding the basic expectations of a server.

Other than that, the food was top-notch. There isn't a better sushi restaurant...