Oza Izakay

Oza Izakay reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Tajai

   Orlando1 review

   4.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 4

   I took my boyfriend to Oza Izakaya for his birthday and noted the occasion in our reservation. Upon arrival, we had to wait about 10 minutes for our table—not a big deal. However, when we were seated, we were placed at a table for four near the walkway. The table was dark, and we didn’t have a lamp until the neighboring table handed one over, saying their waiter gave it to them for pictures. It was frustrating that our table wasn’t properly set before we sat down. We were also given two “pitchers” of water as if the place setting was for a table of 4. I also noticed that a nearby table had a “Happy Birthday” reserved sign—something we didn’t receive, despite mentioning the occasion in advance. We saw an open table by the sushi bar and asked to be moved, but we were told it was reserved and specifically requested. That would have been understandable, except no one sat there for the entire time we dined. Service was another weak spot. While our waiter was friendly, it took 20 minutes just to place our drink order. At one point, the wrong dish was brought to our table. We didn’t touch it, and eventually, another staff member came to retrieve it, but I would be pretty upset if my order was mistakenly delivered to another table. I also reminded our waiter that we were celebrating a birthday, yet nothing special was done. Meanwhile, the table next to us received a song and dessert. Maybe it was an oversight, but when you’re spending $150 on a meal, those small details matter. That said, the food was delicious (edamame, wagyu gyoza, key lime roll, and scallops were amazing), and the drinks were beautifully presented, though just okay in taste. Despite these mishaps, we would dine here again—but perhaps sit at the bar to get more attentive service.
   

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   alexa

   Tampa2 reviews

   1.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 1

   Restaurant was severely understaffed. I spent $150 to wait for 2 hours to finish and the food was fine.
   

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   Shai VIP

   Tampa16 reviews

   1.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 2

   Asked for recommendations, didn’t receive any. Waited for almost 45 mins for our roll to be told they have it to someone else….left and ate elsewhere.
   

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   Katie

   Orlando3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 20, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great experience here as we sat on the patio with our dogs. Decor was so cute. The host and server we had were amazing. Food and drinks were also really good.
   

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   Philip VIP

   Greater Boston3 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on March 17, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   High quality food on the expensive site good atmosphere and service
   

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   Connor

   Orlando1 review

   5.0

   Dined on March 16, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   amazing ambiance, amazing server, amazing price. best place for a date night. highly recommend
   

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   Sandra

   Greater Boston3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 15, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Thanks again Kay for taking such care with us! Thanks to everyone for creating an amazing and consistently delicious menu! Truffle Akami and Yuzu Delight - obsessed. We always feel so welcomed when we arrive at the greeting podium.
   

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   CapeCod20 VIP

   Greater Boston30 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 14, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Excellent service and food! Thank you! We will be back!
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Orlando1 review

   5.0

   Dined on March 13, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Amazing food! A must try, Seabass - octopus - tuna all amazing
   

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    Alex

    Shreveport1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5

    Fantastic experience. The ambiance and decor is great for an adult date night. The service was impeccable. We had several appetizers and 6 different rolls. Everything we tried was delicious. I’d recommend to anyone looking for a high end sushi experience.
    

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