My boyfriend & I just got back from our first visit to Baltimore together. We made it a point to try a good sushi restaurant during our stay. Going by ratings & reviews we decided Geisha seemed like a good choice. The day we decided to go was pretty sunny & humid. It was about a 15 minute walk from the B&B we stayed at. The walk wasn't bad but with the weather we definitely wanted a cool place to eat. I don't know if the place normally has a/c but it didn't that day. Despite the hot conditions we ventured downstairs to find it empty and the only employee we saw was slouched over a table sleeping. We decided to go somewhere else for dinner. We really wanted to try this place & although we were disappointed, if we make another trip to Baltimore we would like to give it a 2nd chance & a better rating.

Love Love LOVE this place! just went there last night for the first time with 3 of my Monday night dinner ladies. We can be picky sometimes and with having a vegan in the group a lot of restaurants can fall short of our expectations. This place however exceeded in all areas..the food, the service, the atmosphere...it was perfect!! The sushi rolls were all so beautifully displayed on individual gorgeous dishes. So pretty and tasty and unique enough to make you feel like you've really discovered something. After eating we were surprised with a complimentary display of blue fish tempura AND little chocolates AND a coupon for next time we visit.. which will absolutely be soon!

I've been going to this place since the first week it opened, and it is my #1 favorite sushi bar in the city. An excellent downtown alternative to Edo Sushi.

The prices are reasonable and the sushi quality is high. The most expensive specialty rolls are $12, and the regular rolls average $4 - $5. There are two rolls my friends and I always order: Geisha/Ginza rolls (eel or salmon, cream cheese, tamago, tobiko, cucumber, and avocado + more, deep fried with a drizzle of sweet sauce), and the spicy tuna roll (they use homemade creamy spicy sauce instead of siracha, and it has fresh chopped scallions that give it a slight bite). Other regular customers we've talked to while there swear by the spicy tuna tartar (which does use the siracha - the mere smell makes my eyes water). Lunch comes with soup and salad, and dinner comes with a cucumber salad.

There are also Korean specialties on the menu. There is a Korean buffet at lunchtime which I've seen, but haven't had a chance to try. Plus, I'm such a sushi-head that I always get distracted.

The service here is always good, and if you come regularly they will remember you. It is not unusual that they will bring you a sample of something free of charge - a new roll, or a new menu item they are trying. On different visits we've had samples of the tuna tartar, a New York roll (featuring apples), mussel soup, and other dishes.

Lastly, they just received their liquor license, and have a great selection of sakes, wines, and Korean and Japanese beers. Try the Choya plum sake - absolutely delicious.