River Japanese Cuisine - Oakland Gardens

Me and my family and friends used to frequent this location a lot back in the day (8-10+ years ago). Back then, all the regulars knew that River Sushi was the sh!t. The AYCE buffet was awesome, and on the weekends, it was always packed. Nowadays, the place is almost always pretty empty even on the weekends. The food quality has taken such a nosedive that I don't even know why I still go. Maybe it's close to my residence? The AYCE buffet is so not worth it anymore. They also jacked the price up to $40, and the service is slow and inattentive. Just found out today that 18% gratuity is automatically applied to your bill but yet they still leave a tip option on the bottom of the check. Most people probably tipped twice without realizing it. So River Sushj, get your sh!t together!

If you're a sushi enthusiast or someone with an insatiable appetite for Japanese cuisine, look no further –River is your gateway to a delightful all-you-can-eat experience. Offering an extensive selection of sushi, sashimi, and hot dishes, coupled with the convenience of numerous take-out orders, this restaurant is a true haven for food lovers. The variety on the menu is impressive, featuring an array of expertly crafted sushi rolls, fresh sashimi, and a tantalizing selection of hot dishes that cater to diverse taste preferences. The unlimited nature of the offering allows patrons to indulge in their favorite Japanese delights without holding back, making it a perfect choice for those with hearty appetites or a desire to sample a bit of everything

My experience was horrible. The quality of the food is not as before, the sashimi are not fresh, tasted bitter. I doubt it if it’s fresh. Even the fruits are not fresh. The orange looks dried. If they have not fresh fruit, how can I expect them to have good sushi and sashimi?Second, the service is awful. We had All You Can Eat. The waitresses are super busy, we waited our food for million years, no one sees us. And the most important thing is they charged 18% mandatory tips with this service. I am really mad. I don’t mind to give 18% tips, but not for service like this. We were ignored during the entire dinner.

Sushi is great, prices not bad. Clean and rarely ever a wait time for seating.

Great place

Poor service

I've been coming here for years. Amazing and reliable location to go to for consistent quality sushi.

Wide Food selection. Delicious, everything from the soup to the desserts! Spectacular presentation. Attentive service. An excellent lunch and dinner special menu. Exceptional quality and value. Dietary restrictions: Attentive to our parties allergy restrictions Parking: Plenty of back lot parking

I've been going here for a couple of years and I feel the quality and service of this place has gone down hill. I've given them many chances since they used to be good. Their AYCE used to be decent but this around it was horrible. The cuts were half the size and the quality and taste was bad. Also, warning they put a mandatory 18%tip on your bill regardless of the party size.