Located in East Rock Market Food Hall
At Rockfish you’ll experience sushi as it was originally intended: only the highest quality fish paired simply with rice. This is traditional sushi.
We believe NIGIRI IS TRUTH.
Voted best sushi chef by Connecticut Magazine, Chef Jason Tay’s expertise has been developed over the past 30+ years and will be put forth in every piece of Nigiri, Sashimi, and Handrolls presented at our Omakase counter and bespoke to-go boxes.
We offer dining at our 15 seat Omakase counter, takeout, and delivery via Uber Eats and Postmates.
Based on 105 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.6 stars. Price
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No-contact delivery
Address:
Market, 285 Nicoll St Suite 103, New Haven, CT 06511
Phone: (203) 891-5325
Website:
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Hours
| Saturday |
12–2:45 PM, 4:30–10 PM |
| Sunday |
12–2:45 PM, 4:30–8:30 PM |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
|
Closed |
| Tuesday |
Closed |
| Wednesday |
12–2:45 PM, 4:30–9 PM |
| Thursday |
12–2:45 PM, 4:30–9 PM |
| Friday |
12–2:45 PM, 4:30–10 PM |
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Reviews
Dongryul Kim
“Rock” in “Rockfish” is from East Rock.
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Phúc Võ
It’s a Friday night, we wanted to treat ourselves at a Japanese restaurant. My friends already checked out this restaurant and recommended it to us. We arrived there at 7 and there were 2 seats available at the end of the table.
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Tiffany L
We had a wonderful evening omakase with Chef Jason tonight. He was very friendly and engaging and it was a pleasure to watch him work. The fish and presentation here are light and very fresh, letting the ingredients speak for themselves. We have ordered to go several times, but this was our first time eating at the counter.
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Bert Rivero
What an amazing food experience. The chef made us some amazing dishes. One person in our party did not eat raw fish and he made all custom items. The sushi was incredibly fresh and so good. This is a must visit!!
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Alexa Loste
Simply excellent. The best sushi you’ll find in New Haven by a long shot. Rockfish manifests their noble philosophy, “Nigiri is truth.” This is some of the highest quality fish I’ve ever had in my entire life (and I grew up on a tropical island). Order the Omakase and sit at the bar to receive starters of edamame and tuna sashimi in ponzu soy sauce, four rounds of nigiri, and two rolls–all freshly prepared in front of you. With every round, the wonderful staff explain what you’re eating, where it’s from, and how best to enjoy it. Critically, the fish, in all of its freshness and complexity of flavor, was the centerpiece of every single dish. Whether it was the creaminess of the yellowtail or the silky richness of the salmon, these sushi chefs knew how to perfectly complement the delicate flavor of the fish with a touch of wasabi and a bed of sushi rice. If you want to eat sushi as it was meant to be eaten, don’t miss out on this special experience.
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Neriss Coronel
Chef Jason offers the freshest high quality fish! I’ve been here twice in one week! Can’t stop, won’t stop!
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Tanner Gleason
Quite possibly the best sushi I’ve ever had. Chef Jason’s Omakase was an incredible experience. Highly recommend to anyone who appreciates a unique culinary experience in a really cool setting.
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Glyn Churchman
I’m 76, and I know raw fish. The chef was great and friendly and I even learned something!
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Naftali Kaminski
I must admit I did not expect to find one of the best Omekase dinners in Connecticut here. But it is. Probably among the top 3 in the state. The preparations are simple and perfect, the fish are amazing, and Sushi Chef Jason Tay and his team make sure you feel welcome and at home. Highly recommended!
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A M
Absolutely delicious! The sushi is as good as it looks, better even. They have great single serving omakase. Everything felt fresh and authentic.
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