Yellowtail, Lakeview
14 people recommendvia r/chicagofood, r/AskChicago14 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Yellowtail in Lakeview draws recommendations for takeaway and sushi quality. One diner finds the nigiri pleasantly surprising and favors it with simpler rolls; another calls it a regular takeout choice. Diners also mention a wider menu beyond sushi, and one recommends the setting for a date. BYOB and freshness are reported experiences rather than guarantees of current operations or every visit.
Address
Yellowtail Sushi Bar & Asian Kitchen, 3136 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60657
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Nigiri
- Best for
- Takeaway
Nearby on this map
Other places on this map closest to Yellowtail, Lakeview, as the crow flies.
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/ohhkaleyeah in r/chicagofood · Aug 2024
Says they are a big fan of this place's sushi.
- Recommendsu/oyster167 in r/chicagofood · Aug 2024
Names Yellowtail among its takeout picks.
- Recommendsu/JoeyMac75 in r/chicagofood · Apr 2024ambience
Says this Lakeview spot works well for a date.
- Recommendsu/musty_j in r/AskChicago · Dec 2023
Says Yellowtail is the best place for it.
- Recommendsu/peachy425 in r/chicagofood · Aug 2024
Calls this their regular sushi choice.
- Recommendsu/knightslax19 in r/chicagofood · Jun 2025taste
Says Yellowtail is always fresh and allows bringing your own drinks.
- Recommendsu/Etikaiele in r/chicagofood · Aug 2024
Says Yellowtail is great for takeout and has been their go-to for a while.
- Recommendsu/Loose-Onion-6300 in r/chicagofood · Apr 2024
Says Yellowtail in Lakeview is reliably good and has never let them down.
Show all 14 cited comments
- Recommendsu/ang8018 in r/chicagofood · Feb 2026variety
Likes Yellowtail for mixing a little sushi with other dishes; praises its yakisoba.
- Recommendsu/t-rexpizzaparty in r/chicagofood · Feb 2024taste
Finds Yellowtail's nigiri a pleasant surprise and usually orders the nigiri and simpler rolls there.
- Recommendsu/lonedroan in r/chicagofood · Feb 2026
Recommends Yellowtail in Lakeview for an approachable sushi meal.
- Recommendsu/silkandsemantics in r/chicagofood · Apr 2026
Names Yellowtail as a sushi answer.
- Recommendsu/Legs914 in r/chicagofood · Apr 2026
Suggests Yellowtail, located in Lakeview.
- Recommendsu/lhchicago93 in r/chicagofood · Aug 2024taste
Calls Yellowtail excellent.
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