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Starfish

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Editorial Review

Dark red walls cradle a small tiled bar and a smallish dining area more sedate than most on Randolph Street, with chill electronic music in the background and attentive wait staff on all sides. The mishmash crowd[EM]service-industry folk, downtown professional types, middle-age couples[EM]snaps up fish favorites and signature rolls like the Mango Unagi, a sweet, thick roll with cilantro, tomato, avocado and eel.

Features

  • Lunch
  • Hot Spot
  • Good for Groups
  • Bar Scene

Attributes

  • Price:
    $$$
  • Reservations:
    Recommended
  • Vibe:
    Romantic/Date Spot, Bustling/Boisterous
  • Restaurant Type:
    Japanese

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