On a slow but steady exploration of Bay Area raw fish restaurants, Dr. Sushi and I have gone to Main Street Sushi twice in the past few weeks. Oi. What a find! Though, seven years into the business, Main Street isn't anything new. Still, hands-down, it's gobs better than any other sushi joint we've toured. Including Sushi Ran over in Sausalito which has been a strong contender for Best Sushi (and Most Expensive Sushi). Cheap but not scary, great atmosphere, and delicious, all draws to Main Street Sushi.

Don't you find that most sushi restaurants have a clinical feel to them and about as much ambiance as the oral surgeon's office? White, stark, not cosy, definitely not date night material. Not here. Main Street Sushi has a Pacific Island theme that says stay awhile and drink more sake than you might otherwise. Hip without the techno. No attitude with your sushi here.

Over the last few visits, we've stuck to sushi. But for the fishophobic there's a great selection of noodles and clay pot dishes. The sushi is unusual. No boring old dead fish with mediocre mayo here! My favorite was the elegant smoked trout and lemon roll. Delicious. Another great choice was the Princeton (ginger and green onion with mouth-melting albacore). For the spice lovers, try the Oaxaca roll complete with a fried jalapeno. I didn't. Try it. If in doubt, ask the waitstaff. They're helpful and seem to have tried everything and have an opinion.

The clientele? Loud, tan, surfers and locals. Make a reservation. And if you're driving down from the North, head on down Highway 1 and enjoy the sunset. Ohh, stop it. It honestly doesn't take that much longer.

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