Pleasantly surprised by quality sushi, attentive service and interesting variety in the heart of Manhattan Beach. Spicy tuna handroll was good, not great. Tuna was pre-mixed (not creamy) and nori was crispy and came with avocado although too much rice. Broiled Chilean seabass appetizer was melt-in-your mouth! The vampire sashimi was perfect (included garlic) and the nigiri was fresh, good... more

I am a frequent customer at Octopus. As a matter of fact, I've been going there since I was seventeen! My parents and I've eaten at this restaurant for many many years... I'm now 31, and we've always had great service, and have seen other customers enjoying their meal. I was shocked to see one of the poor review written... more

We love this restaurant. It is our local sushi stop and we eat here frequently. The food is good, the staff are lovely and we have never had a dreadful meal. The ambience is nothing fancy, but it is certainly not a dive. Their special rolls are always interesting and tasty, and their caterpillar roll is our favorite. more

I don't know what the prior reviewer's problem was, but I have eaten at Octopus like a bazillion times, and my husband was even there on their opening day maybe 21 years ago. Pretty good longevity for someplace that the reviewer dislikes! They are a Manhattan Beach LOCALS institution. Also, I have NEVER seen the place empty except when they... more

Octopus has lots of tapas to choose from, and they are all very good. My favorite is the chilean seabass... mmmmm. They have a lot of rolls, but I'm not into rolls. I like sushi and sashimi, and I've had nothing but pleasant experience at Octopus. (btw, this Octopus in MB is different from the franchise Octopus in the valley... more

Baaaad sushi... beware. more

Do not eat here unless you like dry, day-old sushi. more

mediocre food... nice atmosphere. more

excellent sushi - chef's picks were exceptional more