FortyFive Degrees
4.5 ★ average from 2031 reviews
Sleek, funky locale for fusion-inspired Japanese plates & sushi, plus cocktails & after-dinner DJs.
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- ★★★★★Charles Vega
First time at FortyFive Degrees didn’t disappoint! We were looking for somewhere to have a quick bite and a cocktail. Luckily for us, it was Thursday so they had half priced cocktails! We started with an order of the potstickers which were fantastic. Lightly fried and stuffed with the pork filling. The spicy tuna roll was delicious as well. They serve it with spicy mayo drizzled on top which was a welcomed surprise. All in all we had great food and great service. They have daily specials so I recommend checking this place out!
- ★★★★★Diggity
Had an amazing experience at this Japanese spot downtown! The food and service were both top-tier. I ordered the eel roll and it was absolutely delicious — fresh, flavorful, and perfectly made. We also tried the shogun shooters and they were solid, definitely a fun addition to the meal. Honestly, everything we had was really good and the staff made the experience even better with great service and attention. The only real downside is parking downtown can be a bit of a hassle, but that’s pretty typical for the area and definitely not the restaurant’s fault. Overall, fantastic experience and I’ll definitely be coming back. Highly recommend checking this place out if you’re looking for great Japanese food!
- ★★★★★M. D.
What a nice find. I was welcomed into FortyFive Degrees by a nice hostess & sat in front of the sweetest bartender; I believe her name was Liz. She gave exceptional service. She helped provide some great recommendations. I had the potstickers and Tsunami Roll on her suggestion, but I also chose the spicy salmon roll and some tuna sashimi. Everything was delicious! I only removed a star for food because the Tsunami Roll was advertised has having crab on top. It was imitation crab. I was a bit disappointed, but this is more of a concern considering it could be dangerous for someone allergic to fish. And this is silly, but I struggled to get the tuna sashimi off of its plate with the chopsticks. Smaller chopsticks and real crab, or an accurate menu description, would certainly elevate my rating. Thank you Liz and thank you FortyFive!
- ★★★★★Tamara Wang
Came for lunch the day after Christmas. Food was delicious and fresh! I’m impressed that their Japanese food is so good but they still offer burgers and other bar food favorites. My husband is a picky sushi guy and he approved too. Our waitress was so friendly and helpful. Twas a great lunch all around
- ★★★★☆The Food Dude
Forty Five Degrees enjoys one of the best locations on Mass Ave, and the space matches the neighborhood vibe. The restaurant is clean, bright, and open, with large, comfortable booths that make it easy to settle in for a long meal or happy hour with friends. The service is consistently friendly and personable—staff make you feel welcomed without hovering, and the overall environment is relaxed and easygoing. The sushi itself is where the experience becomes a bit mixed. When it’s good, it’s genuinely very good—but it can also be hit or miss. There are times when certain rolls or pieces feel incredibly fresh and well-prepared, and other times where the fish tastes like it may have been kept just a little too long. One thing Forty Five Degrees does well, though, is portioning: the nigiri is much closer to the traditional size, rather than the oversized pieces many American sushi spots default to. Happy hour is a definite highlight here. The specials are worthwhile, the pours lean moderately heavy, and it’s easy to enjoy yourself without breaking the bank. And if you like dessert, the dessert sushi roll is the unexpected star of the menu—fun, unique, and honestly “the bomb.” Overall, Forty Five Degrees delivers a great atmosphere, good service, and enjoyable value. The sushi can be inconsistent, but when they hit, they hit well—and the experience as a whole makes it a solid Mass Ave stop.