The sushi is very good! As for smoke, it is a non smoking establishment, just like other WDW restaurants. The service is good, and we didn't find it hard to get a table by the windows. The only problem with trying to watch Illuminations from here is that you can't hear what is going on. We ate there before Illuminations,and yes, you can definitely get enough to substitute for dinner (we had tempura, tuna sushi, california rolls and vegie rolls,and were stuffed), Then we went out and stood on the deck right outside for a birdseye view!