Q: positive

A: Fresh and yummy! I wish they were here in San Diego!! I am in Las Vegas at least once a month for work. I stopped in before I hit the road to head back home. I bought 2 lb's of the Ahi Shoyu Poke, 1/2 lb of the Tako Shoyu Poke and 2 bags of poi. (to share with my Hawaiian neighbors). I highly recommend you stop in and get some when you need your fresh fish fix. Can't wait until I get back in December.

Q: negative

A: Two years later...Parking lot has been resurfaced and the huge pot hole was repaired. The equipment up stairs have been moved around, the older machines have been moved to the back and the Nautilus are out front by the main aisles. Thats kind of deceiving to potential new customers. The old stuff isn't noticed as easily. I originally joined at Chandler and moved up to this area 5 years ago, so I have been going to the Tempe club ever since. Local management changes all the time. But I think the main problem is corporate doesn't give them the budget to make the place right. This is one of three locations in Phoenix that were former Q-The Sports club. The each have buildings that are very similar, but are not in the same condition. Tempe is still the neglected one. Someday maybe this could be a Super Sport like the one in Mesquite TX. Same building design(former Q). Mesquite is a perfect example of what Tempe could be.

Q: negative

A: I have had good and bad experiences at Hana in the past, and overall, I like their sashimi choices, but last night was the final straw. The wait staff is very hit and miss, with most being fun and friendly but a few being the typical 'cooler than thou' hipster wanna-be types that seem to plague Central Phoenix restaurants these days. I can overlook the BYOB (which honestly I find annoying in a sushi/Japanese restaurant since I love an ice cold martini with raw fish) and the sometimes attitudey service, and even the ho-hum rolls offered (nothing special, really). But what I cannot overlook is the ridiculously overpriced items and the blatant overcharging. My partner and I were going to order the oysters, and when we were told it was $9 for 2 oysters we politely declined with more than a bit of amusement. 2 oysters, really? Durants, which has amazingly fresh oysters, presented incredibly, and is one of the priciest restaurants in the area charges $13 for a half dozen- in a far better atmosphere. Ok, so then I order the Chirashi bowl, which apparently is not on the menu but they will do it anyway. I always get the Chirashi as it is my favorite item at sushi restaurants, and Hana does a very nice one indeed- for $35!!! Of course you don't know this until AFTER you get the check since it's not listed anywhere. I understand that I ordered it and I should have asked, but honestly I have ordered this a hundred times from SF to LA to NY (and even at HANA before!!) and have NEVER seen it more than about $20-22. Locally, it goes for $19 at Stingray, and $17 at Sakana (which btw is much better). Anyway, I have never in my life complained about food prices before so it is a little weird having to write this, but I truly feel Hana is fleecing people and since they were the only game in the area for a long time, they think they can get away with it. We'll see what happens now with Stingray opening up nearby, and Moira downtown, along with a few other newbies scheduled for openings in 2010. Competition is a great thing! Some advice for sushi lovers: it's a bit of a drive, but Sakana is still hands down the best sushi in town- with a full bar and dinner for two in the $50 range, including drinks.

Q: negative

A:
We've been here a number of times, before writing this review to give this restaurant a chance but each time (4 times) we've been disappointed with our entrees. When you're paying $25+ per entree it should be consistent, and better than average. All 4 dining times this was not the case. The service wasn't particularly attentive or knowledgable either. On the up side, the atmosphere is spectacular and their wines are outstanding. If you go stick to the snack side of the menu.