CRAVE American Kitchen & Sushi Bar (Mall of America - Bloomington)

368 South Avenue, Bloomington, MN 55425, United States

CRAVE American Kitchen & Sushi Bar (Mall of America - Bloomington)
About This Sushi Bar

CRAVE American Kitchen & Sushi Bar is a fine dining restaurant chain that serves up a vibrant and diverse menu, fresh sushi and an award-winning wine list in a chic and energetic setting.

Sushi Reviews
Sushi Experience №1

Sushi was awesome, steak was great

Visited a month ago

Sushi Experience №2

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Sushi Experience №3

We had great service and were seated in the perfect spot so some of our party could see the football game on the TVs in the bar! I also really appreciated the separate GF menu, complete with descriptions for each item is very helpful!

Highly recommend the Truffle Fries - they were perfectly crisp with a light Truffle flavor that was fabulous! (Not on the aforementioned GF menu due to a shared fryer).

The Mediterranean Chicken was a huge let-down. Char-grilled chicken was good if not a little tough, but was not enough to jazz up a very very bland cream cheese sauce. There was no spices to add to it (ex. fresh cracked black pepper, or chili oil); the dish was so bland and void of flavor beyond char-grill and cream cheese.

I'll definitely go back for Happy Hour with some Truffle Fries!

Visited a month ago

Sushi Experience №4

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Sushi Experience №5

This was our first time in CRAVE and it was a pleasant experience! My husband and I haven't gone before because of worry of price and if it would be appropriate to bring a toddler in.
The restaurant has a stroller parking area if you do bring your little one, and a kid's menu. In addition to the stereotypical kid's food, we were surprised to see sushi on the menu as well! Our LO's food had fruit, french fries, and a vegetable; quite a lot of sides in addition to the California Roll.
We each had two different cocktails. The price was reasonable and the flavor profile was good for each one. My husband started with a CRAVE Old Fashioned, and remarked that it was "A damn good Old Fashioned". I had the Ginger Bay Breeze, a nice drink to have with fish due to the ginger and citrus notes. Following this I had the Lavender Champagne cocktail, and considered it a perfect dessert drink for after dinner since it was sweet and floral, but not heavy.
Our appetizer was the Wagyu meatballs, and we really liked how the riccota cheese paired with the slight heat in the meatballs. For entrees, I had the Spider Roll and my husband had one of the smash burgers. Solid price, presentation, and taste for both!
We did not have to wait long for the appetizers to come out, nor the drinks. The entrees took longer than the appetizers, but it didn't feel like a lengthy amount of time.
The atmosphere of the restaurant is one for smaller parties and couple, but we were still able to enjoy the atmosphere as a family.
Finally, our server for the night, Alex, was really great. Professional, sociable, observant, and gracious. He made sure we had everything we needed in a timely manner, was respectful in conversation. He must have also heard my husband and I at some point and asked if we wanted to celebrate my birthday, which I declined, but appreciated nonetheless.

Visited a month ago

Sushi Experience №6

Their menu is the epitome of shrink-flation now. Their wings I once regarded as some of the best. Now? Generic, run of the mill flats and drummies. Are they tasty? Sure. Wings seldom are not. But do you think they would reduce the price for this obvious downgrade? Nah, they pumped it up. In addition, they used to give you a nice hot towel prior to your meal. Now? Wet, hot toilet paper. If you're going to do something, don't do it halfway. I'd rather you just not at this point. Just like I will not visit this place again. Did I fill out the survey? Sure did. Did it ask if I wanted a response? Sure did. I did. These folks knew I was right about calling their cheap butts out and are going to refuse me a response. Keep upping the price and lowering the quality Crave, see what happens.

Visited a month ago

Sushi Experience №7

Called to get the hours yesterday and was told that they were open till nine and they are only open till seven because of the holidays. This is restaurant business 101 knowing your hours and if you don’t know the correct answer don’t tell it to somebody without finding out the correct answer

Visited 2 months ago

Sushi Experience №8

January 2025. It had been a while since I had been here, and they have changed their chicken wings to flats and drumettes from their previously unsurpassable full wing with wing tips. This version still carried the same quality of their previous version, but lacked the drama of the oversized beauties of old. We also ordered a rainbow roll, which was fairly standard in quality and presentation. My “five stars” are for the wings; I’m not judging their sushi in this review.

Visited 2 months ago

Sushi Experience №9

They have a hidden 5.5% fee.

Not health and wellness, not large party, not a credit card fee, just a hidden screw the customer fee.

Visited 2 months ago

Sushi Experience №10

great ambiance

Visited 2 months ago

Sushi Experience №11

Exceptional food and service! Our burgers were delicious and I loved the option of a fruit side. The fruit was so fresh. Servings are a little small, but really very delicious. I would definitely recommend.

Visited 2 months ago

Sushi Experience №12

We had an amazing experience at Crave! Our server, Amber was incredible- very helpful, knowledgeable, and so kind. Amazing experience overall!

Visited 2 months ago

Sushi Experience №13

Took my son to celebrate his 22nd Birthday. Only restaurant in MOA that would not serve him a drink because his license from Iowa is vertical. Guess they can't do math at Crave. Glad others establishments made my sons weekend perfect. Never going to crave again overpriced under delivered!

Visited 2 months ago

Sushi Experience №14

Had the steak frites. Steak was undercooked, and a terrible cut of meat. Frites were just ok, needed more truffle oil. Asparagus would have been better with more spears, but smaller ones. Overall, wouldn't go back

Visited 2 months ago

Sushi Experience №15

We stopped for some lunch a few weeks ago. Alexander S provided fantastic service, we will be back.

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Sushi Experience №16

It was a little noisy on a busy shopping day, but the food and service was great, as always.

Visited 2 months ago

Sushi Experience №17

Really enjoyed our meal here. The menu has a great selection of food. Had the Paloma and angry dragon martini, both were yummy drinks. The firecracker shrimp was a great starter and the Classic Sushi Platter was larger than we thought with great sushi, sashimi and nigiri.

Visited 2 months ago

Sushi Experience №18

The menu has great options and the ambiance is lively. I am disappointed by some of the sushi roll changes over the past 1-2 years. I was really craving a spicy crab roll and it was no longer on the menu with crab salad on top.

Visited 2 months ago

Sushi Experience №19

I visited while I was in the area a few weeks ago, and everything was top notch. Highly recommend the walleye and their sushi. Food was so great, I had dinner here two times in a row !

Visited 2 months ago

Sushi Experience №20

Great service, food, and environment.

Visited 3 months ago

Sushi Experience №21

Fraindly servers grate food

Visited 3 months ago

Sushi Experience №22

I live locally in Minneapolis & I like stopping @ CRAVE for a quick drink B4 a movie @ the theater or playing Pokemon Go (MOA is a popular spot to play! esp. to stay warm). I've never been judged looking like S@&# after getting my hair done in Eagan arriving in sweatpants & I really appreciate that esp. since I usually plan a day trip to a MOA on my days off from work. Their food WILL HIT & you don't get crappy service imo... it's always worth the extra couple of bucks for the environment & if you like people watching & want to enjoy a casual drink. Yes, yes I recommend 👍

Visited 3 months ago

Sushi Experience №23

Came for lunch and had to wait at the bar for our table but Tanner was so amazing that we ended up staying there to eat. From the moment we sat down, he was attentive, friendly, and incredibly knowledgeable about the menu + drinks. We’ve been here before but haven’t had service like this, if you get Tanner as your bartender you won’t be disappointed.

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Sushi Experience №24

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Sushi Experience №25

Good food, great service & good drinks

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Sushi Experience №26

Very eclectic place with friendly service and flavorful food and great sassy mixed drinks. Highly recommended.

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Sushi Experience №28

The background music needs to go. Playing techno music while you eat a dinner is extremely annoying. Thought we were supposed to work out.. Kill the intense techno music!

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Sushi Experience №29

Always a great experience staff is great.
Favorite place for sushi

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Sushi Experience №30

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Sushi Experience №31

This is the best crave location in Minnesota. The staff and service is incredible. The cocktails are amazing. Highly recommend the BlackBerry mule. Amazing food as well the prime rib is amazing. This is the best place to eat or drink at the mall of America.

Visited 3 months ago

Sushi Experience №32

Sad, flavorless, and unfresh sushi. Disappointing and overpriced. Ate a few bites and left to get a meal elsewhere.

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Sushi Experience №33

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Sushi Experience №34

I took my boyfriend here for his birthday and it was such a fantastic experience from the delicious food to the drinks. The server Megan M provided a welcoming environment and gave us a wine recommendation that we loved. We will are excited to come back and try more from their well rounded menu of food and drink!

Visited 4 months ago

Sushi Experience №35

Shrimp appetizer was excellent!

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Sushi Experience №36

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Sushi Experience №37

This wasn't simply an excellent meal, it was a phenomenal experience. It feels reductionist to say Michelle was our "server". She was more like a cool dinner party host who has everything under control - spending enough time with us to answer every question, made suggestions, and took care of anything we might have wanted before we knew we wanted it.

We had the tuna lover's sushi platter, and it was really fresh, expertly plated, and the flavor balance on the assorted rolls was on point. If you're not into cilantro, I could see how the Mexican fusion could be problematic on a few of the rolls, but we love cilantro, so it was a real treat.

A bottle of sake' was either a brilliant idea or ill-advised, but we weren't driving, so we think the prior.

Pros: Fresh, bold flavors, hospitality pros

Cons: Price reflects the experience - it's not cheap.

Visited 4 months ago

Sushi Experience №38

I hate the new little water glasses that are so small that a straw does not properly fit in the glass. Big mistake!

Visited 4 months ago

Sushi Experience №39

Dude, awesome burger and good drinks! I was looking for a place to sit down while shopping and did two laps around the 3rd floor before I settled on Crave. The hostess got me a spot at the bar quickly, and when I sat down, Sophie came and got my order right away! She was pleasant and very accommodating! Fast service, good drinks and even a warm, wet towel to wipe my hands and mustache while smashing that bison burger! Will be back, and I'm bringing friends!

Visited 4 months ago

Sushi Experience №40

Amazing place. NEXT level service. Nathan, at the bar is the epitome of 5-star customer service! I came in towards the end of the night and apologized if I was going to keep them late. Instead of treating me poorly, they treated me like I owned the place. I am a bourbon connoisseur and have legitimately dined at some of the finest restaurants in the world with my wife and I'm telling you if you're an owner or manager reading this Nathan could be managing a Michelin Restaurant give that young man a raise or make him manager. He made me one of if not the best old fashioned I've ever had, hot finger towel before my sushi, every part of this experience was phenomenal!

Visited 4 months ago

Sushi Experience №41

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Sushi Experience №42

Everything was what you would expect of a 5-star dining experience, but that DOES include the prices.
Food was incredible, portion sizes were decent, service was very friendly and attentive, atmosphere was light and jovial. Honestly, the only thing that got me was the $5 a piece soda refills we didn't even ask for.

Visited 4 months ago

Sushi Experience №43

The atmosphere and service at the bar were great.
We ordered from the happy hour specials menu.

The only thing I didn't like or appreciate is that they didn't have any more booths or low tables near the bar area, and I am not was not comfortable on the high tops but they wouldn't let us sit at a regular table if we wanted the happy hour specials.
My and my bad back struggled to get on and off the high-top tables.

Other than that, everything else was good.

Visited 4 months ago

Sushi Experience №44

I went with colleagues and ordered various sharable and starters, but the Platter "Greates Hits" was simply Best Sushi in my life.
I will go back for sure.

Visited 4 months ago

Sushi Experience №45

We sat at a high top by the bar and had two of the current sushi specials before a flight. Absolutely fantastic rolls! One was the margarita roll, and I believe the other was a rainbow roll, and the Pink Panther? I'm not sure. The margarita roll had little slivers of lime on top and were absolute perfection! Holy moly! I could've eaten 3 of them by myself! You're given warm towels at the beginning of your meal to clean your hands. The server/bartender was super attentive and made great suggestions. Wonderful place! Great ambience! Reserve your seating online, just in case!

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Sushi Experience №46

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Sushi Experience №47

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Sushi Experience №48

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Sushi Experience №49

Very nice restaurant in Mall of America.

1. It's a touristy area so it will be busy and noisy. It's a good idea to make a reservation.

2. The food is good. It's presented nicely and it's very tasty. However, you will pay a premium because of its location.

3. The service is pretty good but the wait staff is moving really quickly because it's busy. Make sure to have all your requests before your server leaves because you may not see them again for the next 5 minutes.

4. The restaurant, including the bathrooms, was very nice and clean overall. It was a good experience. We would revisit.

Visited 5 months ago

Sushi Experience №50

No hand towels, Cold burger, undercooked steak, waitress missing in action.

Pretty bad for such a nice place. Save your money and hit shake shack

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Sushi Experience №51

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Sushi Experience №52

Food has a great presentation; but just okay quality and okay taste... But also the price is not outrageous I guess. Friendly servers. Very family/kids friendly even though it doesn't look like.

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Sushi Experience №53

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Sushi Experience №54

While service was great the burger flavor was lacking especially for the high price of just a burger being $20 is not worth the value in my opinion.

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Sushi Experience №55

I highly recommend this p

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Sushi Experience №56

Love coming to Crave when in town!

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Sushi Experience №57

5/5 experience. I have been to other locations and already knew I enjoyed crave but the service I experienced at this one this past weekend was unmatched by any restaurant I’ve been to in the last 5+ years. Good prices and great taste too !

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Sushi Experience №58

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Sushi Experience №59

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Sushi Experience №60

Beware of the water dripping from the ceiling it soaked all my items i had purchased from the mall.

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Sushi Experience №61

The wagyu burger was crazy. My god that was good. I don’t have anything else to add.

Visited 6 months ago

Sushi Experience №62

The Nigiri was delicious and the Peach & Prosciutto flatbread was fantastic! Everyone in our group enjoyed their meal. Service was great, also.

Visited 6 months ago

Sushi Experience №63

My son and I went here for lunch ¹today. They were super busy but they did a amazing job. Food came out fast and it was delishes. Our waiter was wonderful and fast on getting us a few things. Made sure our water was full. The burger I had was the best burger I had anywhere. Lots of people there but pretty low key and not loud at all.. the only thing my son had issues with is he had the lobster Mac and cheese. He said it needs seasoning. Other then that we had a great lunch there.. 😀

Visited 6 months ago

Sushi Experience №64

Had dinner here. Everything was good, not great but good. From a price standpoint it wasn’t to pricey. It was in the mall of America’s which was pretty cool. The bar was crowded and seemed lively. We had a flatbread and some fries.

Visited 6 months ago

Sushi Experience №65

I ordered the crave burger and I could barely eat it. It was very very salty.

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Sushi Experience №66

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Sushi Experience №67

Have visited multiple times. Always great service, awesome food. I highly suggest the Crave Veggie roll. The Parmesan Truffle Fries are also a fave.

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Sushi Experience №68

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Sushi Experience №69

Had the pineapple nojito and peach flatbread.. also had Brussels sprouts, seaweed salad, and the Pink Panther sushi roll. Everything was great! Highly recommend.

Visited 6 months ago

Sushi Experience №70

Lots of vegan options! Had an amazing vegan burger and vegan parmesan truffle fries! I'm upset that back home in Ohio doesn't have one of these restaurants cause I would 100% be a frequent customer.

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Sushi Experience №71

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Sushi Experience №72

Excellent food and top notch service.

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Sushi Experience №73

Very busy place, lots of tourists because of location and so consequently quite noisy. Servers busy so you won't get a lot of attention but they were great. Front desk attendant was rude, maybe an off day. Food is varied and hit or miss and a little expensive for what you get. The firecracker shrimp was delicious and cocktails were made well. Sushi was good. Chicken and pasta was bland. Pickled veg salad didn't have any vinegar and was just water so was weird. Would still go back to try again.

Visited 6 months ago

Sushi Experience №74

Everything was delicious. Can't wait to go back next time I'm in Minneapolis.

Visited 6 months ago

Sushi Experience №75

Great spread with lots of options (including gluten free) at Crave! Definitely recommend coming here for a bite after a long day shopping.

Visited 7 months ago

Sushi Experience №76

Hands down best Wagyu Burger and the Surfer roll was phenomenal.

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Sushi Experience №77

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Sushi Experience №78

Excellent Restaurant. My wife and I really enjoyed this Restaurant. The service was excellent and they were super acomodating. They even did something special for my wife's birthday. Great place to celebrate!

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Sushi Experience №79

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Sushi Experience №80

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Sushi Experience №81

Food was delicious and service was great! I especially loved the Tuna Poke appetizer and boyfriend loved the firecracker shrimp. Both so tasty!

Visited 7 months ago

Sushi Experience №82

Decent food and drink selection but a bit on the pricy side. They have a separate kitchen just for sushi. The sushi place on the other side of the mall is probably better. The burger and truffle fries were ok but the burger was just middle of the road. All the food was good, but nothing really wowed me. Our server was nice and checked on us often.

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Sushi Experience №83

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Sushi Experience №84

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Sushi Experience №85

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Sushi Experience №86

Pretty loud location but it was refreshing to see Executive Chef on the floor expo-ing items

Visited 7 months ago

Sushi Experience №87

I rate this place a low rating due to my husband steak came out rotten!!! Omg the smell was disgusting glad we noticed this someone could have gotten sick, kids food was good, my steak I order med well came out bloody, not to my liking I thought med well is very little pink.... guess not here, I felt like our adult food was cold also. Very disappointed high prices not very good I would never return back I will go else where for a great steak not rotten... omg that smell was horrible!

Visited 7 months ago

Sushi Experience №88

I had no idea I had to wait out side for a menu before sitting down. I waited at the front and looked around for a bit before sitting. There's no sign and no one greeted us. So we sat down. Numerous times the waitress came by us, said nothing. Then I got her attention and she said no menu no service you go outside and wait. I'm sitting across the way eating and there's still many tables open. 🙃

Visited 7 months ago

Sushi Experience №89

We stopped by July 1, 2024 and asked about a gluten free menu(my niece has celiac). We were told she most likely would not be safe eating here and we asked if she could bring in a gluten free option while 3 of us ate. They refused to let her bring in outside food. Terrible customer service, we were given no options and easily dismissed. Used to love to eat here and no longer will. Very disappointing!

Visited 8 months ago

Sushi Experience №90

Visited 8 months ago

Sushi Experience №91

Crave was a very pleasant dining experience. I had the Lobster Mac & Cheese. It was delicious. If you get it, have them add a shrimp skewer to it to take it to the next level. I recommend Crave at the Mall of America.

Visited 8 months ago

Sushi Experience №92

We came in at 7:15 pm on a Thursday and only waited a few minutes for a table. Service was friendly and our food came out pretty quickly. Everything was delicious!

Visited 8 months ago

Sushi Experience №93

Man this place is good.

Visited 8 months ago

Sushi Experience №94

First Eggroll Appetizer was great, maybe our experience was a one off but the "wagyu" burger, truffle fries and French dip were hardly worth overall rating of "4.~". It's in a Mall expectations should've been tempered.

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Sushi Experience №95

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Sushi Experience №96

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Sushi Experience №97

The Vegan truffle fries are super good! The sushi here is great as well.

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Sushi Experience №98

Great food and great service!

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Sushi Experience №99

Quick pit stop and had the fried with garlic truffle aioli, grilled wings and old fashioned. Willl get these every time. This place is fantastic.

Can get enough of this place. Went for Father’s Day and had wedge salad with grilled shrimp. Blue cheese dressing was perfect t and shrimp grilled perfectly. Also had the seafood tower and it was amazing.

Visited 8 months ago

Sushi Experience №100

We went to Mall of America for vacation. We discovered Crave, what a gem!!! I highly recommend requesting Ozzie R. He was very personable, knows the menu inside and out, made lots of great suggestions. We ordered 2 of the pasta dishes. We ended up going back the next day because it was so yummy!!!!

Visited 8 months ago

Sushi Experience №101

Wow!! Everything was delicious!!

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Sushi Experience №102

Several gluten free and vegan options. The bar staff were so attentive and kind! We enjoyed a flatbread and sushi, both were delicious.

Visited 8 months ago

Sushi Experience №103

The wedge salad was delicious and the dessert was to die for! I highly recommend Crave to anyone who hasn’t tried it.

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Sushi Experience №104

Super fun and tasty place. Big servings and huge selection of vegan/ veg food!

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Sushi Experience №105

Love their vegan and gluten free options!!

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Sushi Experience №106

Maybe it was because it was a Monday afternoon. Food was bland, nothing to write home about. Service was subpar at best and probably wouldn't go back. I will say later in the evening it was crowded, seemed to be a different atmosphere. So I'd like to think it was the day and time we were there. Brussel sprouts were good!

Visited 8 months ago

Sushi Experience №107

We arrived almost at closing time. We were only there for about 1 hrs. We had so much fun here. The server was really great, and she had a lot of patience with us. We were a party of 5. We ordered cocktails, shots, and a bottle of wine. The food was exquisite. We had the Crave wings, Brussel sprouts, calamari(not our favorite), and the chicken avocado egg rolls. The food presentation and flavoring were delectable.

Visited 8 months ago

Sushi Experience №108

Highly recommend the chicken stirfry, good flavor and variety on the menu. Sushi though was a little soggy and mushy.

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Sushi Experience №109

The food was outstanding.

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Sushi Experience №110

good food, lots of options, & large portions. Options especially for food sensitivies & diet preferences.

Visited 9 months ago

Sushi Experience №111

When we arrived (Party of 2) around 6pm. they sat us down to a booth that was still dirty and had the check left from the previous party. Brough it to her attention and Requested to sit at the bar & the host said “I’ll just grab the check, it’s fine” umm…. The table was dirty… And stuff was left. At the bar, our mixed drinks came fast, but they were weak and our menus were dirty, clearly not wiped down at all, Crayon marks, blood stains and dirt. ( the Bartender, he had his finger wrapped up in a bandage… which would explain the blood stains…personally he should have been wearing gloves since it’s a blood borne pathogen issue.
We asked for a shot to add, another bartender ended up Forgetting. She came back and gave out those shots, but one of the glasses had food crumbs in it and they were definitely a 4oz pour in each glass, which is too much, we have to drive still? Felt like she was in the middle of making a drink for someone and tried to pass it off.
We ordered food & I wanted the Classic Poke Bowl, but the server said “Would you like the appetizer size instead of the large size? I said “Sure” Then, our food came….All at once… our apps and entrees all pretty much stacked with our drinks on the bar crammed with people, the poke appetizer had two of the like 10 ingredients the “Large Poke Bowl” had . When she suggested it, it would have been nice to know that it was completely different… why suggest an item that isn’t even close to what I wanted…. Except the Tuna?

Service was okay...Food wash Meh…Not a great time.

Visited 9 months ago

Sushi Experience №112

It's fine, nice place good food and good service, thank you for asking how much I love it this place,,mall america 🇺🇸 it's amazing place for all people 😀 😊 ❤️

Visited 9 months ago

Sushi Experience №113

This place has great range. Sushi through steak. Really nice house dishes. As far as the mall goes its about the best true dining atmosphere you get good bar, knowledgeable servers, and a lot to choose from. We tend to stick with the sushi.

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Sushi Experience №114

Great service, tasty food

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Sushi Experience №115

A little disappointed on my recent trip, no ribeye available, the watermelon arugula salad was bland, 4 small pieces of watermelon. Not worth the $13. The NY strip was ok but the broccoli Rob was way undercooked. Excellent old fashion

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Sushi Experience №116

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Sushi Experience №117

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Sushi Experience №118

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Sushi Experience №119

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Sushi Experience №120

I'm not a big sushi fan but this place is amazing. Best service I've ever had at a restaurant.

In the picture:
Alaska
spicy crab mix, salmon, cream cheese & jalapeño, tempura fried in panko breadcrumbs, finished with spicy mayo & unagi sauce

Visited 9 months ago

Sushi Experience №121

Family restaurant. Not sure about sushi in Minnesota!!! Other food was great.

Visited 9 months ago

Sushi Experience №122

Came with a party of 6. Food was very well made and of course delicious. Size of the dishes were more than enough. The staff were friendly and attentive. Very good experience! Pricy but I think it was worth it.

Visited 9 months ago

Sushi Experience №123

Crave is always consistent and delightful. I'm a big fan of their sushi 🍣. It's hard to try other items because I crave the sushi (see what I did there). For this check-in, I finally got the veggie burger with a side salad. They did it right. They do a really nice smoked old fashioned.

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Sushi Experience №124

Wonderful choice of plant based food that is truly tasty and wonderful

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Sushi Experience №125

We came at an odd time (2pm) but even so, had an excellent experience. My cocktail, which I was afraid might be too sweet but ordered anyway, was perfect. Our fries (and I'm a fry snob) were amazing. Hot and fresh! I would have liked the wasabi mayo to be a little spicier but the fries were fabulous on their own. Ordered King Kong and Mexican sushi rolls and they were excellent! The salad on the special menu with blood orange...showstopper! And my goodness, I didn't know I could love couscous. It was phenomal. I ordered the Moroccan tuna dish because I love tuna. Who knew I would love the couscous even more than the tuna?? Our server, Alexander, was fantastic. Really excellent service and all the food was spot on. First time here, only one more day in town, will most likely be backed again tomorrow!

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Sushi Experience №126

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Sushi Experience №127

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Sushi Experience №128

Hair in our meal. Server rolled eyes at our kids. Cackling drunk suburban ladies next to us being over-served wine —harassed their waiter, then complained to management about the waiter. Our sushi took for-EVER, then was warm. We asked for a manager and one never came. The whole experience is a Mall of America tourist trap disaster.

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Sushi Experience №129

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Visited 10 months ago

Sushi Experience №132

Being vegan, I wanted an option at the Mall of America that wasn't a chain restaurant or heavy deep friend food/burger. I found CRAVE has a separate vegan/plant based menu. I sat at the bar to eat. The waitstaff were kind and attentive. I went during happy hour, and there are a few vegan options on the happy hour menu. I got the edamame, sushi roll, and a cider. I would go back again!

Visited 10 months ago

Sushi Experience №133

Visited 10 months ago

Sushi Experience №134

Best smoked Manhattan ever!

Visited 10 months ago

Sushi Experience №135

Very nice place in the mall.

Visited 10 months ago

Sushi Experience №136

Beef tartar was very questionable but the service is great on fixing it. The rest of the food after that were good.

Visited 10 months ago

Sushi Experience №137

Visited 10 months ago

Sushi Experience №138

The food was good! I had an issue and the customer service was amazing. Very responsive staff.

Visited 10 months ago

Sushi Experience №139

Absolutely fantastic service. Megan was so sweet and personable. The food came out so quickly. The drinks were delicious and STRONG! I got the Lemon Garlic chicken and it was divine. My boyfriend got the Bison Burger and it was gone in seconds! We also shared the chicken avocado egg rolls and chefs kiss!! So good!!

Visited 10 months ago

Sushi Experience №140

We had a group of 6 and Brittany did a good job waiting on us. I ordered the macaroni and cheese and added crispy chicken. The chicken was not crispy and seemed more like a sliced fozen chicken patty. I would recommend not adding the chicken to this dish.

Visited 10 months ago

Sushi Experience №141

Visited 10 months ago

Sushi Experience №142

A trip here was a great way to end our day at the mall. The service was amazing, the food was phenomenal and it was just and overall very nice place.

Visited 10 months ago

Sushi Experience №143

I ordered the tuna poke appetizer and it was wonderful. However, this is served with Taro chips, which is something I’ve never had before. After leaving the restaurant, my throat closed up, I was dizzy, my lips became very swollen, and i had extreme stomach pains. This review isn’t to make the restaurant look bad, it’s to be aware that this is a food item that is very important to be careful with! I don’t know if they make the chips in house, but if Taro isn’t cooked enough it can cause problems like an itchy throat as I’ve learned now.

Visited 10 months ago

Sushi Experience №144

Service was great and so was the food. Kinda pricey but good.

Visited 10 months ago

Sushi Experience №145

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №146

Great customer service busy place but everyone was nice

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №147

Exceptional food, service, and atmosphere.

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №148

The Easter buffet was excellent. My favorite items were the sausages, cheesy hashbrowns, and French toast. Our server was very attentive and friendly. The atmosphere was clean and comfortable.

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №149

So fancy! They refill your pop and condiments very quickly. Large plant based menu.

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №150

Stopped in for lunch with my family around 4 in the afternoon. Felt like the server was ignoring us the whole time. I ordered a beer which never came, nor the basic water that should be obligatory. Server recommended that I order my steak medium rare which I agreed to, but it came well done and already sliced up. Just a disappointing experience all around.

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №151

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №152

First time visiting the wonderful state of MN! Family decided to try this restaurant out. The female hostess we interacted with was unpleasant plus had terrible none verbal facial expressions. Hey the restaurant was busy, so I gave her a pass. Our waitress wasn’t much better. We felt rushed to order and she wasn’t much friendly either. Lastly, there was a surcharge of 4.95% on the bill with no explanation from the waitress. We were a table of three, it couldn’t have been gratuity. Didn’t see any signage upon entering restaurant about a surcharge. Basically deducted surcharge from the tip I left waitress. If a surcharge is charged, it should be clearly displayed.

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №153

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №154

Hugo was an amazing server. The food was very dry! It was my first time there. I'm disappointed with the food!

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №155

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №156

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №157

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №158

Just like every other Crave in town, great food and drinks

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №159

Great food and a lot of fun. When our bills arrived they all had a line for “Surcharge” on them. This was not a cheap meal, if every dish would have cost $1 more none of us would have said a thing. Throwing out an unexplained surcharge as part of the bill on top of the cost for the meal and taxes? Just be up front with your billing.

Three stars for lack of transparency in an other wise great experience.

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №160

The food and drinks here are great, maybe the best at the MOA. But the reason for this review and 5 stars is the staff. Evan and Tanner at the bar were so kind, personable, and provided great service. Just a joy to chat with, even briefly. We ended up coming back a second time later in the evening and then had Hannah serve us, who was also so responsive and genuine and lovely. Pro tip: get the ninja roll and the angry dragon martini. Holy buckets what a treat. Even better with the great staff. Thanks for making this gal’s birthday a special one!

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №161

Awesome

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №162

Food was just okay. Their manager was great and super hospitable. The host was just crabby. Food was overpriced and just okay.

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №163

I've had to travel to MN a lot in the past couple years and the only thing Im going to miss is this restaurant!

While the food here is great, the staff really makes this place stand out! I'll normally sit at the bar. They've always been super-accommodating, attentive, and in-point.

Definitely recommend going here if you're at the mall.

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №164

Good good, but adding 4.95% “surcharge” to every bill for fun? I won’t visit again. I’m supposed to pay for food, surcharge and tip? Meh.

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №165

The food was ok but we expected more taste, sushi is average and kid’s burgers were dry .. the service and atmosphere is great 👌

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №166

got food with a large large hair in it. Manager tried to say it wasn't a hair --- it was gross. Steak was overcooked.
Manager tried to argue about hair. Will not be back

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №167

So the facility itself was clean and well staffed. Quite cozy honestly. They were able to seat us right away at 7:15 on a Friday. Our Server DJ was great. We received our food in a very reasonable time frame. However my Burger was over cooked and bland. Luckily I had raw onion with it but even the onion lacked power. My wife got the Baked Mac and cheese with crispy chicken. The Mac and Cheese itself was pretty good but honestly not 20 bucks good. 10 bucks maybe. Kwik Trip Mac and cheese is WAY better. And the Chicken "an extra 6 bucks" was also over cooked and completely bland. Honestly not even edible. DJ made it right with us and his manager removed the entire Mac and cheese from the tab. The service is great but the "american food" is not. This is my second bland burger from here.

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №168

Pretty good food!

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №169

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №170

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №171

We are sitting at the bar. Guy in a suit asked the bartender if he needed anything. He started filling beers and wines. He’s the assistant general manager. I’m impressed. That’s a team!

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №172

Lavender Champaign Cocktail.....TOP NOTCH
FILET....MELTS IN YOUR MOUTH
Roasted Brussel Sprouts....NO TASTE

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №173

Always a great experience...food and service is spot on...

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №174

I don't like the service from my food

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №175

Hannah made my son feel special on his birthday!

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №176

We love this restaurant, my kiddos ask to eat here whenever we're looking for a dinner or lunch spot. Big selection of items on menu, something for everyone! I always get the sushi and it's delightful, the Mexican rolll is my fav! Open kitchen concept, which is so fun. Service always top notch. Stop in, you won't be disappointed.

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №177

Great service. Michelle was awesome, and she recommended my first dish. The Shrimp with Shriracha sauce was delicious. It was light and crispy... not heavily battered. The heat of the sauce wasn't too spicy either. It went well with the slaw, which wasn't smothered in dressing.

The steak was perfectly cooked. But... the glaze on the veges was too sweet. The sauce that came with steak was too sweet too. Thankfully, it was on the side. The potato was alright, but nothing special. It was overpowered by the sweet veges and sauce.

I had the coconut cake for dessert. It was light and not too sweet. The coconut flavour was subtle. Overall, a good dessert. I couldn't finish it though, it was huge.

A nice ambience throughout the restaurant. But the best thing about it was Michelle's service.

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №178

A local American restaurant that serves Japanese food, sushi, steak, and burgers. I recommend it for a wonderful experience. More progress

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №179

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №180

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №181

I have to say I am impressed with this restaurant. I have been coming here for 5 years, and the food is always good! Even when it’s busy on the weekends, I never have an empty drink. Very impressed with the service here!

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №182

Food was mediocre and so expensive. A single chicken stir fry dish with no beverage was over $30 with tax and tip. I’ve eaten there before and it was good but this time was terrible. I won’t be back. Wait staff was nice and attentive.

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №183

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №184

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №185

Great spot! The atmosphere was pleasant and very modern in its design. Service was fantastic, and our waiter Brandi was on the spot and very sweet!
The food was too notch, with the "firecracker shrimp" hitting the target per usual. Plus, the options for vegetarian and with gluten allergies was impressive.
One of the nicer of the Crave restaurants in the Twin Cities!

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №186

Well it started off with a problem, and it ended great. Initially I was given the wrong order. When my waiter saw it, he immediately said that's wrong. And then, they cooked up the right order in 6 minutes. Our waiter was five star! And the overall experience was great.

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №187

Where this is located in a mall and it is a bit loud. It is an outstanding place. Our server Lizzie was spectacular, to say the least. She was helpful with suggestions and even allowed me to order off the dinner menu for lunch. The food was beyond delicious. I had a bone in rib-eye with mash potaties and grilled asparagus, and my partner had the fried walleye with asparagus. To sit and watch the chefs cok and how the staff moved the dishes out to get served was like watching a show. I can't say enough about our server, the food, and the atmosphere. This is a definite must place to eat.

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №188

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №189

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №190

I have been going to Crave for years. I hadn't been back since pre-pandemic days, so was surprised at the slip in food quality. The flatbread pizza I had was a store bought version that was dry, and topped with flavorless cheese and scant mushrooms. The head chef needs to get on top of things, because quality has slipped!

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №191

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №192

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №193

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №194

Very nice, I recommend.
Just one thing, tempura is definitely something else than what they think it is but except from that, highly recommended

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №195

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №196

MOA Crave is a nice place for lunch or dinner option. The atmosphere is secluded, so it takes you away from the crowded mall chaos outside. The food is great and Crave offers a variety, from steak, to sushi, to burgers, to pasta and fish...everyone can find something. My wife and I usually eat there. Whenever we're at the mall and thus far, it's always been pretty nice. Price wise, expect to spend around $100 for 2 people.

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №197

A good place to stop in for a date night or with family / friends. King Kong rolls and Bamboo bite rolls were great! Truffle fries were a little thinner than expected but still tasted great - sort of garlic flavor served with ketchup and a garlic aioli.

The dessert is worth every penny!!!

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №198

I have always avoided Crave because I thought they only served Sushi (I'm not a fan of), but my spouse suggested we go there for dinner recently. I was pleasantly surprised that there menu was more than Sushi. I had Chicken with mashed potatoes and broccoli. This was the BEST dinner I've had in a long time. Will definitely be back.

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №199

Food and service were great! But we weren't told when we made a reservation that we'd be seated in the "back 40" It was hard to have a conversation over all the noise from the theme park rides.

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №200

Enjoyed dinner and drinks at Crave. Lots of seating options: at the bar, in a booth, or sit at a table at the perimeter of the restaurant and people watch the mall shoppers.
They were out of Warhogs Foggy Geezer but had a handful of other IPAs and a couple seasonal rotators on the menu. We drank Castle Danger Cream Ale and a special order Negroni. The Brussel Sprouts were a great app. They were nicely charred and flavorful. We had a variety of sushi and enjoyed it all- you really can't go wrong. We finished off dinner with a smores bar which was big enough to share!

Visited a year ago

Sushi Details
  • 14 sushi photos
  • 200 sushi reviews
  • 4.3 Sushi Rating
  • Reservations: +1 952-854-5000
  • Menu Website: http://cravemoa.com/
  • Sushi Address: 368 South Avenue, Bloomington, MN 55425, United States
  • Sushi Map: 44.8538913, -93.2430861
Specialties
  • Sushi restaurant
  • Bar
  • Caterer
  • Cocktail bar
  • Event venue
  • Fine dining restaurant
  • New American restaurant
  • Wine bar
Sushi Hours
  • Sunday: 11 AM–7:30 PM
  • Monday: 11 AM–9:30 PM
  • Tuesday: 11 AM–9:30 PM
  • Wednesday: 11 AM–9:30 PM
  • Thursday: 11 AM–9:30 PM
  • Friday: 11 AM–9:30 PM
  • Saturday: 11 AM–9:30 PM
Service options
  • Delivery: Available
  • Takeaway: Available
  • Dine-in: Available
Highlights
  • Fast service: Available
  • Great dessert: Available
Popular for
  • Lunch: Available
  • Dinner: Available
  • Solo dining: Available
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible car park: Available
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance: Available
  • Wheelchair-accessible seating: Available
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet: Available
Offerings
  • Alcohol: Available
  • Beer: Available
  • Cocktails: Available
  • Coffee: Available
  • Comfort food: Available
  • Happy-hour drinks: Available
  • Happy-hour food: Available
  • Healthy options: Available
  • Small plates: Available
  • Spirits: Available
  • Vegetarian options: Available
  • Wine: Available
Dining options
  • Brunch: Available
  • Lunch: Available
  • Dinner: Available
  • Catering: Available
  • Dessert: Available
  • Seating: Available
Amenities
  • Bar on site: Available
  • Toilets: Available
  • Wi-Fi: Available
  • Wi-Fi: Available
Atmosphere
  • Casual: Available
  • Cosy: Available
  • Romantic: Available
  • Trendy: Available
  • Upmarket: Available
Crowd
  • Family friendly: Available
  • Groups: Available
  • LGBTQ+ friendly: Available
  • Tourists: Available
  • Transgender safe space: Available
Planning
  • Accepts reservations: Available
Payments
  • Credit cards: Available
  • Debit cards: Available
  • NFC mobile payments: Available
  • Credit cards: Available
Children
  • Good for kids: Available
  • High chairs: Available
  • Kids' menu: Available
Parking
  • Free multi-storey car park: Available
  • Free of charge street parking: Available
  • Free parking lot: Available
  • Parking: Available