Water Lily Japanese Cuisine in New Jersey

"Nicole was terrific. We've eaten here several times each year and enjoyed every meal. Fish is fresh and nicely portioned, the eel is succulent. The staff is friendly and attentive. Harbor side dining is nice and shaded."

"Excellent sushi to grab on the island. Sushi is fresh and consistent. The seats out back are fantastic if you want a nice sunset to watch too"

"Not half bad for a cute small-ish stone harbor haunt. Nothing to write home about but it’s safe and accessible in a place where you might not otherwise be able to find this type of cuisine. Menu stand outs will be of course the sushi and Teriyaki. Sashimi and sushi combos of course always a hit. The “sushi sandwich” on the board outside is definitely a bit gimmicky. “Surprisingly good for a place that is itself out of its element”; said another diner. At least it’s near the ocean. Veggies could be fresher. Restaurant could work on sourcing. As with most places staff can be hard to find, so be patient with them."

"We really enjoyed the Sushi, very yummy and fresh!! We got the philadelphia roll, 7 mile roll, stone harbor roll and spicy crunchy roll all were amazing!"

"Nice place with a water view, sushi was fresh, really enjoyed the dumplings and presentation."

"We ate here several times this week - each time the food was fantastic (fresh, tasty), the staff were friendly and attentive, and we LOVED the bayside dining. Would highly recommend."

"Very kind waitstaff. The food came out quickly- we especially liked the stone harbor roll and spicy tuna. The view from the back deck made for a lovely lunch!"

"Excellent Japanese restaurant. Sushi was very good. Very fresh fish and ample portions. Sushi rolls were also very good. The beef teriyaki was very well done and the rice made it perfect. We were there during a downpour and the staff accommodated everyone inside quickly and efficiently. The staff was friendly and attentive. Will definitely be returning."