Horizen

Now I am about to say that Horizen offers the best sushi in Pensacola, but I want to qualify my statement first.  Pensacola is a town of superior sushi. Its about the very fresh fish we have here and our long relationships with the Japanese via the Navy, and that is long and complicated. Suffice it to say that in a town of great sushi, Horizen edges out the competition. Why? I think its the sticky rice, but I am not sure.

The Tiger Roll is the item to get on this menu. Never have I eaten here and not ordered a Tiger Roll. It is a house specialty.  There are other standard sushi rolsl that are spectacular as well. I have never had bad sushi here. I can’t say that for any other sushi house I have eaten at. And I have eaten at Horizen more than any other sushi house.

However, I have had bad service here. I have had horrible service here. It has dramatically improved since they brought they brought some of the Front of the House managers over from Hunan, but it is still hit or miss. If the restaurant is busy, the three to four sushi rollers can’t keep up. It can take an extraordinary amount of time to get your order. Enjoy the Japanese wine selection, the sake, and some seaweed salad.

If you find waiting long lengths for your food inexcusable, as I do, don’t write Horizen off, just don’t go during peak hours. Its great for a late lunch or dinner. Or on a Monday or Tuesday evening…

Name: Horizen
Location: 3103 E Strong St., Pensacola (just behind Hunan on the east end of Cervantes)
Phone: (850) 432-7899
Price: $$
Website: http://www.horizensushi.com/