Matsuhisa, Cherry Creek
26 people recommend, 5 warn against itvia r/denverfood, r/Denver30 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 19 threads.
What people say, in short
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.
Address
Matsuhisa Denver, 98 Steele St, Denver, CO 80206
At a glance
- Price
- Premium
- Opinions divided
- Yes
Nearby on this map
Other places on this map closest to Matsuhisa, Cherry Creek, 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.
- Caveatu/FullMoonEmptySoul in r/denverfood · Mar 2026value
Tried this omakase and says it was not worth its price.
- Recommendsu/rising_equity in r/denverfood · Jun 2025
Lists Matsuhisa as top tier.
- Recommendsu/AberrantDoll in r/denverfood · Feb 2025taste
Names Matsuhisa in Cherry Creek as their top Denver pick after Uchi, citing high fish quality and consistently good visits.
- Recommendsu/lyssanstuff in r/denverfood · Oct 2024
Recommends the Cherry Creek omakase as a lavish meal that gets costly once drinks are added.
- Recommendsu/RoosterEmotional5009 in r/denverfood · Jun 2024
Suggests it, alongside Banzai Sushi, as a good option.
- Recommendsu/Hamatoros in r/denverfood · Dec 2023taste
Rates Matsuhisa top two in Denver for fresh fish; says its fusion dishes are a mixed bag.
- Recommendsu/pegaunissus in r/denverfood · Jun 2024
Names Matsuhisa as one of their top two picks.
- Recommendsu/justj_read in r/denverfood · Apr 2026variety
Recommends Matsuhisa as a strong pick offering plenty of cooked, non-raw choices.
Show all 30 cited comments
- Recommendsu/XThePlaysTheThingX in r/denverfood · Apr 2026value
Thinks Matsuhisa offers a stronger experience for comparable spend than Uchi.
- Recommendsu/fsr296 in r/denverfood · Jun 2024
Names Matsuhisa as their pick.
- Recommendsu/Scammi03 in r/denverfood · Sep 2026taste
Has visited Matsuhisa recently and rates its sushi about on par with Uchi's.
- Caveatu/kaiseranne16 in r/denverfood · Aug 2025taste
Did not enjoy Matsuhisa and notes that tastes vary.
- Recommendsu/Sheetari in r/denverfood · Dec 2024taste
Recommends it for a better-curated omakase suited to taste and budget; notes it isn't cheap.
- Recommendsu/thatpurple in r/Denver · Jul 2024
Gives Matsuhisa as its direct answer to the sushi recommendation request.
- Recommendsu/Usual-Language-745 in r/denverfood · Oct 2025
Calls it great and says the cost is manageable if you skip drinks.
- Recommendsu/super_trooper in r/denverfood · Jun 2025consistency
Consistently top tier though expensive.
- Caveatu/gpathak in r/Denver · Apr 2026taste
Calls Matsuhisa overrated and says its omakase is poor.
- Recommendsu/PhishUMDead in r/Denver · Apr 2026
Gives Matsuhisa as a bare answer to the question.
- Recommendsu/breadbedman in r/denverfood · Jun 2024taste
Declares this place the answer and calls it very good.
- Recommendsu/Roll_Train_Roll in r/denverfood · Dec 2024
Offered as a direct named answer to the sushi request, with no added detail on quality or menu.
- Recommendsu/CaChica in r/denverfood · Jun 2024consistency
Says it always gets things right, has improved over time, and offers high-quality fish.
- Caveatu/SherbetNo4242 in r/denverfood · Dec 2023value
Had one disappointing visit; feels the place should never disappoint at its level.
- Recommendsu/PXF-MD in r/denverfood · Sep 2026
Prefers Matsuhisa to Uchi on every visit.
- Recommendsu/Positive-Fox-4647 in r/denverfood · Apr 2026service
Calls Matsuhisa attentive to dietary needs and a good option for celiac diners, though does not describe a visit.
- Recommendsu/Tlwofford in r/Denver · Sep 2025taste
Rates Matsuhisa as excellent, though it is a splurge rather than a budget choice.
- Recommendsu/harry_dean in r/Denver · Sep 2025
Names Matsuhisa as one of several recommended sushi options.
- Caveatu/PrincessMomomom in r/denverfood · Aug 2025taste
Thinks Matsuhisa is not that good and is too Americanized.
- Recommendsu/DiscoMT in r/denverfood · Dec 2024
Names it as their pick in reply to the question.
- Recommendsu/Impossible-Foot-7672 in r/denverfood · Aug 2024taste
Says Matsuhisa Denver's food and plating are amazing, and it's now their favorite place.
- Recommendsu/the_boring_af in r/denverfood · Mar 2024taste
Calls Matsuhisa the top sushi they have had in Denver, though pricey.
More maps in Denver, United States
Did this page answer your question?
Freshness
Details last checked 13 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.