"The service at this long-standing restaurant on Mass Ave is mediocre, the decor is outdated reminiscent of the late 90s, the drinks are overly sweet, the potstickers are frozen, and the sushi is just average. I don't plan on returning unless they undergo a major revamp. Despite living in the area for ten years, I never visited FortyFive Degrees due to its mediocre ratings compared to other sushi restaurants in the city. However, I decided to give it a try one pride when I was tired and craving sushi. The hostess was dismissive, declaring herself as a placeholder until the actual host returned, and lacked a welcoming attitude. The restaurant's ambiance is stuck in the late 90s/early 2000s and could use a modern update. The bartender was friendly but more focused on entertaining regulars than attending to new customers. The drinks and food were presented carelessly, with little attention to detail. I ordered a French 75 which was overly sweet and undrinkable. The potstickers were overcooked and tasted like store-bought ones. The shrimp tempura roll was average, lacking flavor and spice. Overall, I give this place two stars for its lack of attention from staff, poor quality cocktail, subpar potstickers, and outdated atmosphere. Despite my feedback, it seems the restaurant is popular and not in need of improvement. Sharing my concerns with management wouldn't have made a difference, especially on a busy evening."
