Blue Ocean Robata & Sushi Bar Menu – Carlsbad, CA

Type : Japanese restaurant

Location : Carlsbad, CA

Dive into Blue Ocean Robata and Sushi Bar to experience the delectable flavors of the ocean mixed with the heat of the robata grill. Our kitchen and sushi bar draw on the traditions of the past, but our passionate team of chefs drive it towards the future. We bring together the food and people of many cultures with the singular vision of making a truly memorable dining experience for you. We proudly serve the freshest and finest sushi, sashimi, and specialty sushi rolls. Stop by for happy hour or order some take-out and we’ll have it waiting for you. See you soon!

Splashy Japanese eatery serving specialty rolls & grilled skewers with sake & creative cocktails. Based on 989 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.5 stars. Price $$$

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ Delivery

Blue Ocean Robata & Sushi Bar 92008

Address:
2958 Madison St #100, Carlsbad, CA 92008

Phone: (760) 434-4959

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Hours

Friday 11:30 AM–10 PM
Saturday 11:30 AM–10 PM
Sunday 11:30 AM–9:30 PM
Monday

(Labor Day)
 11:30 AM–9:30 PM

Hours might differ
Tuesday 11:30 AM–9:30 PM
Wednesday 11:30 AM–9:30 PM
Thursday 11:30 AM–9:30 PM

Menu

Beverages
Fountain Drink
pepsi, diet pepsi, dr. pepper, sierra mist, lemonade		 $3.00
Arnold Palmer $3.50
Cherry Pepsi $3.50
Shirley Temple $3.50
San Pellegrino (300ml)
natural mineral water		 $3.00
San Pellegrino (720ml)
natural mineral water		 $12.00
Iced Tea
iced black tea, iced raspberry black tea, iced green tea		 $3.00
Small Plates
Soft Shell Crab
deep-fried soft shell crab; side ponzu, side eel sauce		 $12.00
Pork Belly Bao
3pcs | glazed pork belly, napa cabbage slaw, spicy mayo in a folded bao bun		 $11.00
Baked Green Mussels
3pcs | topped with a krab and spicy mayo mix, chef blend		 $13.00
Miso Blue Crab Cake
1pc | deep-fried lump blue crab, bell pepper, and jalapeño; side frisée salad with spicy seafood dressing		 $16.00
Salt & Pepper Calamari
served with side lemon aioli, side sweet chili sauce		 $13.00
Popcorn Shrimp
fried shrimp, asparagus, and shiitake mix; glazed in a sweet miso sauce		 $12.00
Pineapple Fried Rice
white rice, kurobuta pork sausage, egg, and pineapple; topped with chef blend		 $11.00
Vegetable Potstickers
japanese-style dumplings filled with carrot, daikon, zucchini, napa cabbage, and egg; side hibiscus, side sweet & sour, side sesame soy		 $11.00
Blistered Shishito Peppers
wok seared shishito peppers and crispy rice noodles topped with togarashi; side ponzu		 $9.50
Caramelized Eggplant
seasoned deep-fried eggplant caramelized in eel sauce topped with cashew nuts and sesame seeds		 $9.50
Crunch Cauliflower
tossed in korean style gochujang sauce; topped with sesame seeds		 $12.00
Vegetable Tempura
tempura battered and fried vegetables; side tentsuyu, side hot mustard sauce		 $8.50
Soups
Blue Ocean Miso Soup
scallions, tofu, seaweed		 $5.50
Kaboconut Soup
blend of kabocha squash and coconut milk to be poured over a mix of hon shimeji mushroom and brown butter		 $9.50
Salads
I Love Poke Salad
albacore, cilantro, sweet onion, puffed rice, black sesame seeds, spicy poke dressing		 $16.00
Spicy Sashimi Salad
organic greens, assorted sashimi, masago		 $17.00
Tako Salad
tender spicy octopus mix, masago		 $8.50
Seaweed Salad
seaweed, ponzu, sesame seeds		 $8.50
House Salad
spring mix, grape tomatoes, fried onion, lemon ginger dressing		 $5.00
Entrees
Chicken Teriyaki
grilled chicken served on a bed of stir-fried vegetables topped with sesame seeds, teriyaki sauce; side white rice		 $20.00
Chicken Cutlet
panko breaded chicken cutlet topped with tonkatsu sauce; served with a side cabbage salad and pickled red onion		 $22.00
Pork Cutlet
panko breaded pork cutlet topped with tonkatsu sauce; served with a side cabbage salad and pickled red onion		 $22.00
Korean BBQ Ribs
grilled marinated short ribs served on a bed of stir-fried vegetables topped with sesame seeds; side white rice		 $32.00
Miso Glazed Chilean Sea Bass
chilean sea bass expertly cooked in a miso glaze served over sautéed kale; side furikake seasoned white rice		 $32.00
Black Garlic Halibut
served with quinoa vegetable risotto		 $32.00
Panko Garlic Breaded Salmon
served with sautéed yellow and red bell peppers, kale; topped with chef blend		 $28.00
Spicy Tofu And Green Bean
stir-fried tofu, green bean, mushroom, zucchini, sambal, and ponzu mix served over rice and topped with sesame seeds		 $18.00
Entree Specials
Blue Ocean Three Course
miso soup or house salad, assorted sashimi, miso glazed chilean sea bass with vegetable stir-fry and white rice		 $39.00
Robata
Filet + Pineapple Robata
2 skewers		 $9.00
Pork Belly Robata
2 skewers		 $9.00
Chicken Breast Robata $7.00
Flat Iron Steak Robata
2 skewers		 $8.00
BBQ Rib Robata
Not served on a skewer		 $12.00
Shrimp + Bacon Robata
2 skewers		 $10.00
Baby Octopus Robata $7.00
Salmon + Green Onion Robata
2 skewers		 $9.00
Chilean Sea Bass Robata
Single item, not served on a skewer		 $13.00
Scallop + Bacon Robata
Single skewer		 $13.00
Asparagus Robata
2 skewers		 $6.00
Asparagus + Bacon Robata
2 skewers		 $7.00
King Oyster Mushroom Robata
2 skewers		 $6.00
Sides
Edamame $4.50
Seared Garlic Edamame $7.50
Brussels Sprouts $8.50
Sauteed Kale $6.50
White Rice $3.50
Black Rice $3.50
Nigiri
Albacore Nigiri
2pcs | “Tombo”		 $6.00
Amberjack Nigiri
2pcs | “Kampachi”		 $8.00
Bluefin Tuna Nigiri
2pcs | “Hon Maguro”		 $13.00
Fatty Tuna Nigiri
2pcs | “Toro”		 $15.00
Freshwater Eel Nigiri
2pcs | “Unagi”		 $6.00
Halibut Nigiri
2pcs | “Hirame”		 $8.00
Jumbo Scallop Nigiri
2pcs | “Hotate”		 $6.00
King Salmon Nigiri
2pcs | “Masunosuke”		 $8.00
Monkfish Liver Nigiri
2pcs | “Ankimo”		 $6.00
Octopus Nigiri
2pcs | “Tako”		 $6.00
Red Snapper Nigiri
2pcs | “Madai”		 $8.00
Salmon Nigiri
2pcs | “Sake”		 $6.00
Salmon Egg Nigiri
2pcs | “Ikura”		 $6.00
Shrimp Nigiri
2pcs | “Ebi”		 $5.00
Smelt Egg Nigiri
2pcs | “Masago”		 $5.00
Japanese Egg Nigiri
2pcs | “Tamago”		 $4.00
Tuna Nigiri
2pcs | “Maguro”		 $7.00
Escolar Nigiri
2pcs | “Walu”		 $5.00
Yellowtail Nigiri
2pcs | “Hamachi”		 $7.00
Sashimi
Albacore Sashimi
5pcs | “Tombo”		 $12.00
Amberjack Sashimi
5pcs | “Kampachi”		 $16.00
Bluefin Tuna Sashimi
5pcs | “Hon Maguro”		 $20.00
Fatty Tuna Sashimi
5pcs | “Toro”		 $25.00
Freshwater Eel Sashimi
5pcs | “Unagi”		 $14.00
Halibut Sashimi
5pcs | “Hirame”		 $16.00
Jumbo Scallop Sashimi
5pcs | “Hotate”		 $13.00
King Salmon Sashimi
5pcs | “Masunosuke”		 $16.00
Monkfish Liver Sashimi
5pcs | “Ankimo”		 $13.00
Octopus Sashimi
5pcs | “Tako”		 $13.00
Red Snapper Sashimi
5pcs | “Madai”		 $16.00
Salmon Sashimi
5pcs | “Sake”		 $12.00
Sea Urchin Sashimi
4pcs | “Uni”		 $30.00
Shrimp Sashimi
5pcs | “Ebi”		 $10.00
Spanish Mackerel Sashimi
5pcs | “Aji”		 $22.00
Tuna Sashimi
5pcs | “Maguro”		 $15.00
Escolar Sashimi
5pcs | “Walu”		 $9.00
Yellowtail Sashimi
5pcs | “Hamachi”		 $14.00
Vegetable Nigiri
Avocado Nigiri
2pc | black tahini, olive oil, lime salt, crunch onion		 $6.00
Beet Nigiri
2pc | ponzu, yuzu		 $6.00
Chive Nigiri
2pc | plum, chili garlic, kizami nori		 $6.00
Portobello Mushroom Nigiri
2pc | mustard soy, puff paste		 $6.00
Yellow Bell Pepper Nigiri
2pc | truffle oil, black salt		 $6.00
Vegetable Nigiri Combo
5pc | avocado, beet, yellow bell pepper, chive, portobello mushroom		 $13.00
Chef’s Choice Sashimi
Blue Ocean Omakase Box
chef’s tasting of assorted sashimi & seaweed salad		 $45.00
Deluxe Sashimi
tuna, yellowtail, salmon, spanish mackerel, walu, uni		 $60.00
Platinum Sashimi
chef’s choice of Blue Ocean’s finest sashimi		 $150.00
Contemporary Items
Amberjack Carpaccio
6pc contemporary sashimi | amberjack sashimi, ponzu and black truffle oil topped with jalapeño, black salt, and yuzu		 $19.00
Bluefin Carpaccio
6pc contemporary sashimi | bluefin sashimi, ponzu and black truffle oil topped with jalapeño, black salt, and yuzu		 $25.00
Screaming Yellowtail
6pc contemporary sashimi | yellowtail sashimi, ponzu, and olive oil topped with crispy garlic, cherry tomato, and sweet onion		 $19.00
Fish Tower
spicy assorted fish layered with krab, avocado, and radish		 $16.00
French Kiss
4pc no rice, contemporary nigiri | krab and avocado base topped with albacore, garlic mustard, spicy mayo, and chili drop		 $17.00
Chuck’s Special
2pc contemporary nigiri | seared toro topped with jalapeño and fresh chopped wasabi		 $17.00
Rice Crunch Albacore
3pc contemporary nigiri | rice crunch topped with albacore, julienne onion, avocado, soy mustard, chili oil, and chef blend		 $13.00
Rice Crunch Spicy Tuna
3pc contemporary nigiri | rice crunch topped with spicy tuna, spicy mayo, and chef blend; set in mango mascarpone purée		 $13.00
House Rolls
California Roll
in: krab, avocado, cucumber		 $8.00
Philly Roll
in: salmon, avocado, cream cheese		 $11.00
Spicy Salmon Roll
in: spicy salmon, cucumber		 $9.00
Spicy Tuna Roll
in: spicy tuna, cucumber, dill, shallot		 $9.00
House Hand Rolls
California Hand Roll
in: krab, avocado, cucumber		 $6.00
Philly Hand Roll
in: salmon, avocado, cream cheese		 $6.00
Spicy Salmon Hand Roll
in: spicy salmon, cucumber		 $8.00
Spicy Tuna Hand Roll
in: spicy tuna, cucumber, dill, shallot		 $8.00
Specialty Rolls
Albacore Delight Roll
in: albacore/krab/miso mix, cucumber, tempura crunch powder | out: albacore, avocado, green onion, chili oil, ponzu		 $14.00
Blue Crab Roll
wrapped in soy paper | in: blue crab		 $13.00
Caterpillar Roll
in: eel, krab, avocado, cucumber | out: avocado, masago, eel sauce, bonito		 $13.00
Dragon Roll
in: krab, avocado, cucumber | out: eel, eel sauce, bonito		 $18.00
Hawaiian Roll
in: blue crab | out: tuna, garlic mustard		 $18.00
Marine Boy Roll
in: spicy tuna, cucumber | out: salmon, avocado, spicy mayo		 $14.00
Negitoro Roll
outside of rice is wrapped in seaweed | in: chopped toro, green onion		 $16.00
PGA Roll
in: blue crab, spicy tuna | out: avocado, spicy mayo		 $14.00
Playboy Roll
in: shrimp, cream cheese | out: salmon, avocado, spicy mayo		 $14.00
Rainbow Roll
in: krab, cucumber, avocado | out: tuna, salmon, albacore, shrimp, escolar		 $14.00
Rainbow Spider Roll
in: soft shell crab, krab, cucumber, avocado | out: tuna, salmon, albacore, walu, shrimp, wasabi drop, tobiko trio		 $20.00
Summer Roll
wrapped in cucumber, no rice | in: tuna, salmon, albacore, krab, avocado, masago | out: ponzu, spicy mayo		 $14.00
Sunshine Roll
in: krab, avocado, cucumber | out: assorted fish, masago, green onion, spicy sunshine sauce		 $16.00
Tango Mango Roll
in: escolar, salmon, avocado | out: mango, ponzu, mango mousse		 $15.00
W.A. Roll
in: blue crab | out: salmon, garlic mustard		 $18.00
Wasabi Roll
in: assorted fish mixed with wasabi, masago, mayo, green onion, sesame oil | out: fresh chopped wasabi		 $14.00
Yellowtail Jalapeno Roll
in: yellowtail, cucumber, green onion | out: jalapeño, avocado, soy mustard sauce		 $15.00
Vegetable Rolls
Crunch Vegetable Roll
wrapped in rice paper and rice crunch | in: black sesame seeds, beet, sautéed celery, chives, cream cheese, white rice | out: black tahini		 $14.00
Earthquake Roll
in: portobello mushroom, chives, avocado, gobo root | out: pickled watermelon radish, yuzu, olive oil		 $14.00
Fried Soy Protein Roll
in: fried tofu, avocado | out: yellow bell pepper, soy protein dressing, plum puree		 $14.00
Lady In Red Roll
in: deep-fried green onion, avocado | out: pickled red beet, miso dressing		 $14.00
Vegetable Roll
outside of seaweed and rice is wrapped in soy paper | in: cucumber, avocado, asparagus, gobo root, spring mix		 $10.00
Tempura Rolls
Chef Specialty Roll
in: tempura shrimp, krab, avocado, cucumber| out: spicy tuna, spicy mayo, eel sauce		 $15.00
Crunch Salmon Roll
in: tempura salmon, krab, avocado, cream cheese, cucumber, gobo root | out: tempura crunch powder, eel sauce		 $12.00
Crunch Shrimp Roll
in: tempura shrimp, krab, avocado, cucumber | out: tempura crunch powder, eel sauce		 $13.00
Dynamite Roll
in: deep-fried california roll | out: baked langoustine, spicy mayo, eel sauce, masago, chef blend		 $15.00
Heart Attack Roll
in: deep-fried jalapeño stuffed with spicy tuna, shrimp, cream cheese | out: spicy mayo, eel sauce, masago, chef blend		 $13.00
Hotty Hotty Roll
in: tempura shrimp, spicy tuna, cucumber, gobo root | out: baked salmon, spicy mayo, eel sauce, chili drop, tempura onion, chef blend		 $16.00
Lobster Tail Roll
in: tempura shrimp, spicy tuna, cucumber, gobo root | out: baked salmon, spicy mayo, eel sauce, chili drop, tempura onion, chef blend		 $20.00
Padres Roll
in: tempura shrimp, krab, cucumber | out: chopped soft shell crab, avocado, spicy mayo, eel sauce, chef blend		 $18.00
Spider Roll
in: soft shell crab, krab, cucumber, avocado, gobo root | out: masago, eel sauce		 $13.00
Surf-Turf Roll
in: tempura shrimp, krab, avocado, cucumber | out: steak, spicy seafood dressing, masago, chef blend		 $18.00
Tsunami Roll
in: tempura shrimp, krab, avocado, cucumber, gobo root | out: seared tuna, garlic mustard, chili drop, chef blend		 $17.00
Desserts
Chocolate Marquise
1 mini cake | gluten-free chocolate cake, chocolate mousse, chocolate glaze, chocolate crumble		 $12.00
Red Velvet Marquise
1 mini cake | gluten-free red velvet cake, cheesecake mousse, chocolate glaze, chocolate crumble		 $12.00
Tiramisu
1 mini cake | gluten-free lady fingers, mascarpone mousse, espresso crème brûlée, cocoa crumble		 $12.00
Ginger Butterscotch Pudding
topped with gingersnap-sesame cookie crumble, saigon cinnamon, whipped cream, sea salt, cherry		 $10.00
Side Sauces
Black Tahini $1.00
Black Truffle Oil $1.00
Chili Oil $1.00
Eel Sauce $1.00
Garlic Mustard $1.00
Gochujang Sauce $1.00
Hot Mustard Sauce $1.00
Lemon Aioli $1.00
Lemon Ginger Dressing $1.00
Mango Mouse $1.00
Miso Dressing $1.00
Olive Oil $1.00
Ponzu $1.00
Sesame Oil $1.00
Soy Mustard Sauce $1.00
Soy Protein Dressing $1.00
Spicy Mayo $1.00
Spicy Poke Dressing $1.00
Spicy Seafood Dressing $1.00
Spicy Sunshine Sauce $1.00
Sriracha $1.00
Sweet & Sour $1.00
Tabasco $1.00
Teriyaki Sauce $1.00
Tonkatsu Sauce $1.00
Yuzu Sauce $1.00

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Reviews

Stacy Smith
It was not perfect. But that was because of how popular, and thus, busy it was. But the staff always smiled through the rush. Always diligent through my whole experience. After i asked for a sitting for one, I ended up stuffed at the corner of the bar, encroached by the bar straws and skewers. Not great, not perfect, but their attention was perfect, and so was their service.

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Michael McCormick
Fantastic experience on all fronts. Didn’t have to wait too long for a table; we sat in the partially enclosed outdoor patio, which was very pleasant. Our party really enjoyed our drinks, from beer to sake to cocktails, and our appetizers, sushi, and entrees were excellent. I don’t think that you could go wrong with anything on the menu here. Our server, Jay, was extremely friendly and attentive. Desserts were out of this world and very cool. Prices were very reasonable…you can pay a lot more for a lot less at other places. Can’t wait to go back! Definitely a favorite among Carlsbad restaurants.

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J Love
Beautiful restaurant, amazing sushi rolls and not the tiny ones most places serve! The hotty hotty is well worth while! Everything was so good! We will return for sure!

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Vincent Fouce
Absolutely amazing experience. The sashimi was so fresh & the hairy hairy roll was exceptional. The wait staff and the sushi chefs were super kind and helpful. Will be going back soon to check out other items on the menu like their bibimbap.

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Apex Predator
Probably my favorite sushi spot in North county. Nice vibe, great menu and more than sushi. This place has some really good food. Service could have been a little better but made up for it with good food and prices

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Willie Jordan
All I can say is Wow!!! Such a tremendous experience visiting this restaurant. It’s a bit pricey but you get a lot for what you order.

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Ichiro S
The restaurant itself has more of a luxurious look, and their service and food compliments that neater dine in experience. Our waiter was very friendly and even cracked some humour with us. The food was I can’t lie delicious and felt more filling than typical Japanese food, but was also a bit more on the pricier end. If you ever decide to dine here, I recommend the Playboy Roll, I believe has cream cheese, imitation crab, sake sashimi complimented with chipotle sauce on top, I would definitely eat here again if I ever found my self in the area.

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Eugen
Dined in on Valentine’s day. They were busy. The food was good, drinks (cocktails) were pretty bad, the servers and bartenders were busy, but overall 5⭐ because I spent an amazing time with my love. ❤️

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Sara Rexx
The food was beyond delicious. My favorite was the chef specialty tempura roll. We sat at the sushi bar and the chef was very accommodating he made us a special roll that was absolutely wonderful. He even suggested a few things from the menu that were also very good. I would say that sitting at the bar our server only checked on us once. She didn’t top off our water or even come around to see if we needed anything else. However the food was so good I won’t let the poor attentiveness from our server affect the rating. It was a busy Saturday night and we hardly waited for food and didn’t wait to get seated. Over all I would certainly come back again and recommend to friends and family.

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Blair Stone
Awesome food, drinks, and service. Our bartender Ben recommended the lady in red roll and I was absolutely amazed. He also paired a wonderful sake to pair with our meal. He is one of the many kind and personable staff who will go above and beyond to make your experience the best possible

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