Best sushi in Denver

178 people recommend, 11 warn against itvia r/denverfood, r/Denver

Most people who name Temaki Den recommend it, with many calling the omakase or chef's tasting their favorite and a couple saying they prefer it to Sushi Den. One likes the lunch menu. Caveats: one diner says service can be slow depending on party size, one finds the big open room cold, and one does not see the appeal of the temaki.

Rino

155 people recommend, 41 warn against itvia r/denverfood

Most people recommend Sushi Den. A couple praise the aburi dishes, and another says the sushi across the board is great. A few find it pricey, with one feeling the quality justifies the cost and another calling the fish overpriced. Caveats: one diner had chewy nigiri and mid-tier fish, one rated the service the weakest of their visits, a couple say it has not impressed them lately, one finds the main room nice but unremarkable, and one prefers Temaki Den. One commenter says the sushi and izakaya sides are technically the same restaurant.

South Pearl

90 people recommend, 28 warn against itvia r/denverfood

Most people recommend Uchi, and many praise the quality of its fish and dishes, with a couple singling out the short rib nigiri. Several call it pricey or find the portions small, though one says the fish is worth the smaller portions. A few prefer Temaki Den or Sushi Den, and several are negative, including one who calls Uchi mediocre and overhyped. One diner points to the happy-hour omakase as a multi-course option, and a couple had disappointing recent visits.

67 people recommend, 4 warn against itvia r/denverfood, r/Denver

Most diners recommend Nozomi, with many calling it the best value for the quality and many praising the fish and nigiri. A few single out the happy hour and a few say it suits walk-ins or takeout. Caveats: one regular found a recent takeout order worse than usual, though another says takeout is consistently good; one diner had a poor visit and found a roll hard to finish; one found two rolls meh; and one says it is not the most creative spot.

Sunnyside

29 people recommend, 4 warn against itvia r/denverfood, r/Denver

Most diners recommend Rocky Yama Sushi. Many praise the food, several mention the happy hour, and several call it a favorite or a neighborhood spot. A few say the price is fair for the quality, though a couple say it is not cheap. Not everyone agrees: several are unimpressed, with one saying the sushi was poor, and another calling it standard and no-frills rather than special.

Santa Fe

28 people recommendvia r/denverfood, r/Denver

Most people recommend Kizaki, and many call it the best omakase or sushi spot in Denver. Many praise the food, several prefer seats at the sushi counter, and several say it is worth the cost, though many describe it as pricey and a few mention needing a reservation. Not everyone agrees: one diner called the sushi the best of their life but found it far too expensive and hard to book, and one said they preferred Uchi.

26 people recommend, 5 warn against itvia r/denverfood, r/Denver

Most diners recommend Matsuhisa, and many rank it among Denver's best sushi, with a few praising the fish quality and a few saying it has stayed consistent or improved. One calls it the best sushi they have had in Denver and another says it is now their favorite. Many note it is pricey, one says the omakase gets costly once drinks are added, and another says the fusion dishes are a mixed bag. Several did not enjoy it: one calls it overrated and finds the omakase poor, and one was let down once for the price.

Cherry Creek

25 people recommendvia r/denverfood, r/Denver

Many diners recommend Hapa Sushi, and many point to its happy hour as a budget-friendly way to try rolls. One diner says the happy hour at its LoDo and Cherry Creek locations never let them down over ten years in Denver. A few point to its fried, baked or broiled rolls. One diner who ordered the same item on and off happy hour found the happy-hour piece clearly less fresh. Hapa has more than one outlet; the map marks the Cherry Creek location.

Cherry Creek

23 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/denverfood, r/Denver

Most commenters recommend Fontana Sushi, and many call it budget-friendly or good value. Fontana has more than one Denver outlet, and commenters who name one split between the 6th Avenue spot the map marks and one near Alameda and Pearl. A couple praise the weekday lunch deal near 6th and Washington, one singles out the salmon skin roll, and several describe the quality as good. A couple call it a hidden gem, one calls the 6th Avenue spot cute, and one describes it as less atmospheric than more popular places. One commenter strongly disliked the 6th Avenue location.

6th Ave

21 people recommend, 6 warn against itvia r/denverfood, r/Denver

Most diners recommend Kumoya, and many praise the sushi, with several singling out the omakase and one saying the unagi nigiri blew them away. A few praise the service, and a few who mention the Highlands location like it, with one finding the setting more romantic and spread out than other sushi spots. Several call it pricey. Some were unimpressed: one found the omakase average to bland, one calls it too Americanized, one found the sushi bland and rubbery, and one rated Temaki Den above it. One notes the roll selection is limited.

Highlands

19 people recommendvia r/denverfood, r/Denver

Overall, people recommend Blue Sushi Sake Grill, commenters who name an outlet point to the 16th Street and LoDo spot the map marks. Several praise its vegan and vegetarian rolls, and one diner loved the Cowgirl Roll while another recommends the popper roll. Several praise the happy hour, which one says runs all day Sunday, and a couple say its rolls are fairly priced. One notes it isn't fully vegan, and one praises the unusual vegetarian choices but says recent visits disappointed.

19 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/denverfood, r/Denver

Most commenters recommend Go Fish, and several praise its happy hour, while a few say it is budget-friendly. A couple praise the rolls while saying it is not especially fancy, and one notes unusual vegetarian options, including sweet potato rolls. One calls the lunch special a good deal and one finds it great for takeout. One diner who ate lunch with family found a South Broadway visit poor, citing brown avocado and dry rice, while another had a good recent visit and liked the spicy tuna roll but found the curry not good.

South Broadway

19 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/denverfood

Many diners recommend Kin Nori Bar, and many describe the food as very good, with a few praising the fish quality and freshness. One praises its small temaki menu, one calls the omakase better than a competitor's, and one calls it an overlooked gem. One mentions reservations and happy hour, and one says the small counter feels intimate. Price draws mixed views: one finds it overpriced and below Temaki Den in quality, while another finds it pricier but worth it. A few note a small or limited menu, one of them doubting the hype, one finds the food only okay, and one says visits feel brief.

18 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/denverfood, r/Denver

Most commenters recommend Sushi Bay, and many describe it as good value, with several pointing to the happy hour. It has two outlets: more commenters name the 17th Avenue spot the map marks than the one on Tennyson Street, where one regular says they have never had a bad experience. A few rate it above other spots they have tried, one says it has a good all-you-can-eat deal, and one says the Godzilla roll is so good they could eat it daily. One former regular says it got worse around the pandemic.

17th Ave

16 people recommendvia r/denverfood

Many people recommend Ototo, the sister restaurant across the street from Sushi Den on South Pearl, for its sushi and hot dishes. A couple single out the whole fish, one calls the sushi top tier, and one says the sushi menu carries some of Sushi Den's best bites. One suggests it for a relaxed visit, and one says it reopened after a renovation and is fairly good, though its menu is not what it was before the pandemic.

16 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/denverfood, r/Denver

Most diners recommend Taki Sushi, and many say it offers good value, while a couple favor it for takeout. A couple say the quality is consistent and a couple call it their favorite. The map marks the Bayaud Avenue spot in West Washington Park. One diner notes the specialty rolls are pricey though they still love the place, and one is flatly negative.

Bayaud

16 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/denverfood, r/Denver

Most commenters recommend Bamboo Sushi, a local group with more than one Denver outlet; people name both the Highlands and LoHi spots, and the map marks the one on 17th Street. A few single out specific dishes such as the crispy rice, the Green Machine roll or the chirashi, and a couple each point to mid-priced value, consistency, happy hour or sustainability. One says it is underrated at the Highlands location, another calls it kind of overrated, and a diner who visited LoHi felt the sushi was decent but not worth the cost. Other reservations: one says the fish is not high quality for traditional sushi fans, one says real wasabi is a costly add-on in a very small portion, one who ordered takeout was not impressed, and one who used to eat at the Portland location says Denver has never matched it.

Highlands

13 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/denverfood, r/Denver

Most diners who name The Counter at Odell's recommend it, and many praise the food, with several praising the staff. Several call it a favorite or among their best meals in Denver, and one says it is not traditional sushi. Cost divides opinion: several find it pricey or a special-occasion expense, and several say it was worth it, while a couple feel it is not worth the money. One diner notes small portions, one found some flavor combinations missed, and one felt the nigiri rice was too vinegary.

11 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/denverfood, r/Denver

Most commenters recommend Jett Sushi, with many praising the food and sushi, one praising the service and one the presentation. One calls it incredible, high quality and affordable, one says the chirashi cuts set a high bar for them, and one likes the salmon avocado roll. One notes it sits a bit farther east than some may want. Caveats: one was disappointed by the fish texture and found the tuna too fishy, one finds the ambience lacking and the sushi only okay, and one notes the default is standard fare though wasabi is available.

Colfax

10 people recommendvia r/denverfood, r/Denver

Many diners recommend Banzai Sushi, and a few name the Leetsdale location specifically. One longtime regular calls it excellent, one calls it a go-to for affordable but good-quality sushi, and one finds it very good. A couple describe it as a cheaper pick, one says it makes a ton of specialty rolls, and two mention friendly service.

Leetsdale

9 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/denverfood

Many commenters recommend Mika Sushi, and a couple find it good value, one liking the cheap nigiri deal. Mika has several outlets and people name different ones: the map marks #3 off Colorado Boulevard, one commenter says the University Hills outlet is generous with its fish, and one who names the Hampden outlet calls it a good budget pick with generously filled rolls, though thinks the spicy tuna leans on filler. One calls the food great. Not everyone agrees: one diner who tried it once found it disgusting and won't go back, and one finds it pretty good but thinks the rolls are oddly large.

8 people recommendvia r/denverfood

Most diners who name Mizu Izakaya recommend it, and a couple mention a large sushi menu alongside non-sushi dishes like steak. A few praise the happy hour, with one pointing to the LoHi location. A couple find it a step down from other places, and one says it is expensive but dope. One diner says a large group had no problems, and another says the room can feel more izakaya than sushi bar if you skip the sushi.

Lohi

8 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/denverfood

Most diners lean toward recommending Sushi by Scratch, and many praise the food at this omakase counter, with several calling it amazing, top five or especially memorable. One says its sushi is more distinctive than most other omakase meals, and one preferred it to The Counter at Odell's. A couple find it pricey: one says it is far too expensive and that other places give a better meal for less, and one found it fish-heavy and not worth the cost. One notes it has no liquor and a scripted presentation.

8 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/denverfood, r/Denver

Many diners recommend Uchiko, and a couple say its menu goes beyond sushi, with more cooked or grilled dishes. One diner finds it nicer in feel than Uchi, another likes its space more, and one who tried the omakase at the Cherry Creek location loved it. Caveats: two say the nigiri pieces feel small, two report slow or poor visits, one found the service good but the food solid rather than standout, and one lunch visitor found the full menu unavailable.

Cherry Creek

7 people recommendvia r/denverfood

Many commenters recommend Izu Sushi, especially the Colfax location, where a couple of people mention a half-price dine-in deal on sushi and sashimi. One diner found the Colfax spot pretty good on a happy-hour visit, another calls it a favorite in Capitol Hill with tasty vegetarian options, and one says it isn't bad. Two diners mention noticing a strong fish smell on a visit: one has stayed away since, and the other noticed it only once.

Colfax

7 people recommendvia r/denverfood

Many people name Kenji Sushi as a pick, and several point to the location on 18th Avenue in Uptown/City Park. A couple praise the lunch deals. One person, without naming a location, says the fish quality is among the best they have seen around Denver. One diner says results vary from visit to visit while calling the pricing reasonable, and another calls it affordable and pretty good but not the best they have had.

Uptown City Park

7 people recommendvia r/denverfood, r/Denver

Many diners recommend Tokio, and one has gone for years and says it never disappoints. A few say the ramen is also good, and a few rate the sushi well, with one calling the fish fresh and high quality while saying the salmon can be hit or miss.

7 people recommendvia r/denverfood

Many people recommend Tai Tai for sushi, and several place it on Hampden near I-25. A couple praise the sushi, one the fish freshness, one likes the lunch combo as light and satisfying, and one calls the place small and cozy.

7 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/denverfood

Many people recommend Red Ginger, with one calling it a go-to and one a favorite spot, and a couple saying the sushi is good and reasonably priced. Not everyone agrees: one visited once years ago and found the fish very poor, one says it was great years ago and awful on a recent visit, and one liked it at first but later found fresher fish elsewhere.

6 people recommendvia r/denverfood

Many diners recommend Ronin Sushi, with specific praise for its Congress Park location. One diner calls the salmon flight phenomenal, another recommends the omakase there, and one suggests sitting at the sushi counter. One calls it the best sushi in its area while saying it is pricey. Ronin has other outlets, so some praise may not describe Congress Park.

Congress Park

6 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/denverfood

Many people recommend Yuki, the 32nd Avenue spot near Lowell that used to be called Taki Sushi 2. A couple of diners find the food good and reasonably priced, one calls it their favorite affordable takeout sushi in the area, and one says it has a decent aburi selection and bluefin but feels casual next to other sushi spots. Not everyone agrees: one diner who visited called it awful, and one finds it unremarkable.

32nd

5 people recommendvia r/denverfood, r/Denver

Several people recommend Sushi Train, and a few name the Hampden and I-25 location. Two diners think it may be among the best all-you-can-eat sushi in Denver, and one says its full menu offers more choices than other all-you-can-eat spots, with no waits. Some see it as good value. Caveats: one says its quality trails other all-you-can-eat spots, though servers are friendly and waits rare; one finds it busy at times with freshness behind other places; and one has not heard much praise for train-style restaurants.

5 people recommendvia r/denverfood

Several people recommend Sushi Harbor. One diner says the sushi is consistently good, the service excellent and the prices affordable, another calls it a solid place, and one describes it as a smaller, quieter spot. Those who place it say it is near 8th and Colorado.

8th and Birch

5 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/denverfood

Several people recommend Kassai Sushi, and several name the Quebec Street spot near 7th Avenue in Lowry. One diner calls it their go-to and says the weekday happy hour deals are solid, one says it has been a favorite for years, and one says it has been around for a long time. One commenter rates it below average.

Lowry