Best sushi in Seattle

96 people recommend, 16 warn against itvia r/SeattleWA, r/AskSeattle, r/Seattle

Most diners recommend Sushi Kashiba, the sushi bar near Pike Place Market, and many count it among Seattle's best sushi. Several praise the omakase and say it is worth the splurge, though several also call it pricey, and one says it is no better than another spot at roughly double the cost. Getting in takes effort: a couple of diners describe a queue and timed seating, and a couple suggest counter seats. A few find it good but not flawless, noting an oversized omakase, a purist approach or the wait for a seat.

Pike Place

90 people recommend, 6 warn against itvia r/AskSeattle, r/Seattle

Many people recommend Umi Sake House when asked about sushi, and many praise its happy hour, with several pointing to the happy-hour deals as a way to keep the bill down. A couple of diners name the Belltown location, and a couple praise its cooked dishes. A couple call it a mid-range pick, and one describes the menu as fusion-leaning rather than strictly authentic. Caveats: one diner does not find the sushi high quality, though calls it fine for roll lovers, and another disputes that it counts as mid-range.

Belltown

71 people recommend, 4 warn against itvia r/AskSeattle, r/Seattle, r/Washington

Many diners call Shiro's Sushi in Belltown great, and several rank it among Seattle's best, with a few naming it their top pick. A few find it good value, including at happy hour, and one enjoys it for special-occasion nights. Caveats: a few diners feel it has slipped since its earlier days, one who only sat at tables found the seafood good but not memorable, and one who tried a Restaurant Week omakase thought it no better a deal than regular nigiri. One diner finds the room small and cramped, though rates the omakase as close to Kashiba's.

Belltown

69 people recommend, 8 warn against itvia r/Seattle, r/AskSeattle, r/SeattleWA

Most people recommend Momiji, and many diners praise its happy hour. The brand has Capitol Hill and South Lake Union outlets; the Capitol Hill one is the one most commenters name, and several diners recommend it, and a few describe its courtyard-style dining room. One diner who names the South Lake Union location likes it, while another says the Capitol Hill branch is worth the trip over it. A few diners are unimpressed, calling it mediocre or subpar, and one calls the place pricey and loud.

Capitol Hill

45 people recommend, 8 warn against itvia r/AskSeattle, r/SeattleWA, r/Seattle, X

People lean toward recommending Japonessa, the downtown spot near Pike Place Market, and many like it, especially its happy hour. A few call it a fun Latin-Japanese fusion, and several note it is not authentic or traditional sushi. Several find it pricey, though one thinks prices are reasonable for downtown. One expects a long wait, one calls it mediocre, and one who likes rolls rates its sushi quality low.

Downtown

39 people recommend, 5 warn against itvia r/AskSeattle, r/Seattle, r/SeattleWA

Most people recommend Sushi Kappo Tamura in Eastlake, and many diners praise the food, with a few singling out the omakase at the bar or counter. Several diners call it pricey or high-end, while one lists it among mid-tier options and another notes it costs much less than Kashiba. A couple of diners say it has no water views, disputing an earlier comment, and one finds it overrated, saying no meal there felt worth the price.

Eastlake

35 people recommend, 3 warn against itvia r/Seattle, r/AskSeattle, r/SeattleWA

Most people recommend Ltd Edition, an omakase restaurant on Capitol Hill, and many place it among Seattle's top omakase options. Several people describe it as excellent, delicious or fantastic, and several praise the sake pairing. A couple suggest sitting at the bar, a couple say seats are hard to get, and a couple find it pricey or small in portion for the cost. One diner finds the younger-leaning vibe off-putting for omakase, one calls it flashy and fat-focused, and a couple say the sushi is good but did not convince them.

28 people recommendvia r/AskSeattle, r/Seattle, r/SeattleWA

Taneda in Capitol Hill is a sushi restaurant that many diners rank among Seattle's best omakase spots, and one calls it the best sushi they have had outside Tokyo. A couple of diners who say they have tried most local omakase rank it first, and a couple note its omakase includes cooked courses alongside sushi. The main caveat is access, as many say reservations are hard to get. On value, one diner calls it pricey but worth it, while another, who waited a long time for a seat, felt it was not worth the cost.

Capitol Hill

27 people recommend, 4 warn against itvia r/Seattle, r/AskSeattle, r/SeattleWA

Many people praise Mashiko's sushi, and several call it among the best in the city. Many point to its sustainably sourced fish, and overall people recommend it, though several find it pricey and one diner objects to extra charges on the bill. A couple describe the setting as casual or laid-back, and one diner finds it underwhelming. Another says its sustainability focus can make the fish less traditional and sometimes less exciting, though the kitchen dishes can be excellent.

West Seattle

26 people recommendvia r/Seattle, r/AskSeattle, r/SeattleWA

Commenters recommend Sushi Suzuki, a small omakase-only counter in Madison Park, and many rank it among the best sushi in Seattle. A few call it incredible or stunning, and one suggests asking for a counter seat. One diner calls it expensive.

Madison Park

26 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/AskSeattle, r/Seattle, r/Washington

Most commenters recommend Maneki, a Japanese restaurant in Seattle's International District, and several diners praise its sushi. Several commenters say it is among the city's oldest Japanese restaurants, and two point to a broad menu that includes non-sushi dishes. Several diners find it budget-friendly, though one disagrees that it is mid-priced. One diner who used to go there says reaching it around dinnertime and finding parking can be difficult.

International District

25 people recommendvia r/Seattle, r/AskSeattle, r/SeattleWA

Most commenters recommend Shiki, a sushi spot in Lower Queen Anne; a couple call it a hidden gem and a couple say it is close to the arena. A couple praise the chirashi bowls, a few describe it as family-run, and several call it traditional or old-school. A couple find it good value, though one notes it is not cheap, and one says the nigiri is very good. One commenter calls the food really good but is mixed on the place as a whole.

Lower Queen Anne

22 people recommendvia r/AskSeattle, r/Seattle, r/SeattleWA

Most people recommend Toyoda Sushi in Lake City, a small spot a few call family-run, and many praise the food. A couple find it good value. Several note limited or unreliable hours, a couple note tight seating or likely waits, and a few say it takes cash only. A couple say prices have risen or find it pricey.

Lake City

18 people recommendvia r/AskSeattle, r/SeattleWA, X, r/Seattle

Many people name Sushi Samurai as a top pick for vegan sushi, and a few describe the whole menu as vegan. A few people say the food is really good, and one diner who is not vegan says the dishes were convincing enough to seem like real fish.

Queen Anne

17 people recommendvia r/AskSeattle, r/Seattle, r/SeattleWA

Many people recommend Kamakura for sushi and for its vegan options, and most who name it point to the Fremont location. One diner calls it delicious and says its vegan and vegetarian menu is huge, another praises the generous fish portions and consistently high quality, one points to its rolls and another to a tomato-based tuna nigiri. Everyone who names it recommends it.

Fremont

17 people recommend, 3 warn against itvia r/Seattle, r/SeattleWA, r/AskSeattle

Many people name Musashi's as a sushi pick, and several see it as budget-friendly, though one says it is good rather than great. One diner calls the menu excellent but short, and the original Wallingford location is the one people discuss most. A couple of diners who visited recently were disappointed, one citing fish quality that has dropped, while another finds the fish hit or miss but usually good. A couple rank it below other Wallingford sushi spots, and one recalls poor food but huge portions on an older visit.

Wallingford

16 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/AskSeattle, r/Seattle, r/SeattleWA

Commenters recommend Sushi Ave, which has more than one Seattle outlet; most who name one mean Queen Anne, and a few mean the International District. Many describe it as budget-friendly, a few say the sushi itself is good or a bargain, one finds it unremarkable, and another notes it is casual with no alcohol.

Queen Anne

15 people recommendvia r/AskSeattle, r/Seattle, r/SeattleWA

Many diners praise ShoMon Kappo Sushi in Belltown for its kaiseki-style omakase, where a couple single out the nigiri. One diner who visited for a birthday found it phenomenal, and some describe a mix of nigiri and other dishes rather than sushi alone. Several note it is pricey, and a couple say it is worth the cost. One diner who ranks it among the city's top omakase says the top spots, this one included, do not serve plain salmon nigiri, and one notes the menu changes with the seasons.

13 people recommendvia r/Seattle, r/AskSeattle, r/SeattleWA

Many diners recommend Moontree Sushi and Tapas in Lower Queen Anne, close to Climate Pledge Arena, and several call it great, fantastic or surprisingly good. One diner suggests sitting at the bar for omakase, another suggests it for more inventive rolls, and one praises good fish beyond salmon and tuna. One diner recalls its prices as not bad.

Lower Queen Anne

13 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/SeattleWA, r/AskSeattle

Most people recommend AA Sushi, and the Ballard location is the one people discuss most. Several people point to its value, including a lunch special, and one diner finds the taste excellent and the service strong. One diner likes the half-rolls for trying more variety in a smaller portion. On the other side, one diner strongly disliked it after one visit and will not return, while another calls it good rather than great and finds the rice too soft, especially for nigiri.

Ballard

13 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/Seattle, r/AskSeattle, r/SeattleWA

Most people recommend Sumo, many of them for its all-you-can-eat format, and a few find it good value. Sumo has several outlets; most who name one mean the University Way or U District location, where one diner finds the food good but ends up feeling too full. One person says the rice is out of proportion and can turn dry. One diner had a strongly negative visit to the U District location and found the food very unappealing.

University Ave

12 people recommendvia r/Seattle, r/AskSeattle, r/SeattleWA

Many people recommend Bamboo Sushi, and many name the University Village location; a few commenters name no location, so their views may not describe the University Village outlet. One diner calls the king salmon nigiri the best salmon bite they have had, one finds the steelhead sashimi memorable, and a couple recommend its green monster roll. One commenter describes the look as modern and minimalist, and another calls it good mid-range sushi, though not the best.

U Village

11 people recommendvia r/AskSeattle, r/Seattle

Many people recommend Ohana in Belltown as a sushi pick, and a few praise its atmosphere, with one commenter likening it to a mix of sushi bar and tiki bar. A couple rate the sushi highly, with one singling out the nigiri and rolls and praising the drinks. One former regular feels the Belltown spot has shifted toward nightlife and would pick other places to take their mother.

Belltown

11 people recommendvia r/Seattle, r/AskSeattle, r/SeattleWA

Sugo is a hand roll bar near Pike Place on the downtown waterfront, and several people say its hand rolls are good. One diner says it's their current favorite, and another suggests its hand rolls as a budget-friendly pick. Overall, people recommend it for hand rolls.

11 people recommendvia r/Seattle, r/AskSeattle

Many people recommend Kisaku, the Tangletown spot near Green Lake. One diner calls the sushi amazing and praises the non-sushi options too, another recalls several excellent salmon types, and one describes it as casual and delicious. A diner who counts it as a go-to recommends it, and another says people with Japanese ties rate it highly.

Tangletown

10 people recommendvia r/Seattle, r/AskSeattle, r/SeattleWA

Many people recommend Fuji Sushi, and several say the food is good and tasty, with a couple calling it a regular go-to. A couple point to its private Tatami Room for group dinners, and one says the bento meals suit a tight budget. One diner says it is less fancy than some sushi spots, though it still delivers on deliciousness.

International District

10 people recommendvia r/AskSeattle, r/Seattle

Many people recommend Village Sushi, most naming its University District location. A couple of diners praise the food quality, and several like the atmosphere, with one describing it as unpretentious yet cozy and distinctive and a couple mentioning the jazz.

U District

10 people recommendvia X, r/SeattleWA, r/AskSeattle

Many people recommend FOB Sushi Bar, and several cite its variety. A couple of people say choosing individual pieces lets you sample more varieties, and several find it good value. A couple of diners call the food fresh, one says the seared tuna is very good, and one notes it is priced by weight. A couple of commenters name the Belltown location.

Belltown

10 people recommendvia r/Seattle, r/AskSeattle

Many people recommend SAI Sushi & Sake, an omakase sushi restaurant in lower Queen Anne that a few place among the top omakase spots. One diner who went in person calls it a top-tier sushi meal, and one says it is priced below comparable Seattle omakase yet equally good. A couple call it less known or underrated. A couple value that only a single party sits at a time, and one expects a very quiet room.

10 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/AskSeattle, r/SeattleWA, r/Seattle

Many people praise the Lake Union location for its waterfront setting, including a patio and a view of seaplanes coming and going. I Love Sushi has more than one location; the Lake Union one is the one most commenters name. Across the locations people mention, a few say the sushi is good, a couple call it good value, and several find it only middling. A couple say it suits big groups, one says it is not a special-occasion meal, and a couple call it mediocre.

Lake Union

10 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/AskSeattle, r/Seattle, r/SeattleWA

Many diners recommend Nishino, and one calls it the best non-omakase option they know. One calls it incredible, another praises the Madison Park spot as quietly excellent and long-running, and one says letting the chef take charge makes the whole meal wonderful. Caveats: one diner calls it among the priciest, and another advises against it after a disappointing visit.

Madison Park

9 people recommendvia r/Seattle, r/AskSeattle

Many people recommend this Capitol Hill sushi bar, calling it solid, underrated or fantastic. One suggests it as the pick for a tighter budget, one says the fish is good quality beyond salmon and tuna, one says the happy hour is great, and one says it has classic Japanese dishes for less adventurous eaters. A couple mention vegan or vegetarian options.

Capitol Hill

9 people recommendvia r/AskSeattle, r/Seattle, r/SeattleWA

Many people recommend Wasabi in Belltown for sushi, and one diner who likes spicy food calls the sushi tangy. A few point to its happy hour as a good deal, and one calls it reasonably good for the price. Another says the non-sushi dishes are strong.

Belltown

8 people recommendvia r/Seattle, r/SeattleWA

Many diners recommend Shiku, and a couple pick it over Moshi Moshi when asked to choose. A few name its Ballard location, where one commenter calls it a true hole-in-the-wall, and a couple call Shiku their favorite. One longtime visitor praises the fish and the sake selection. One diner remembers the king crab hand rolls as excellent in the past.

Ballard

8 people recommendvia r/Seattle

Many commenters recommend Sushi Maki on Capitol Hill, and one says its quality matches other spots with less fuss and lower prices. A couple find it affordable, one calls it their favorite for good food and quick service, and one calls it good for takeout. One diner describes a small, unfussy kitchen serving lunch sushi, one calls it a tiny mom-and-pop hidden gem, and one former regular is glad it is still doing well.

Capitol Hill

7 people recommendvia r/AskSeattle, r/SeattleWA

Several diners recommend Matsu in Pioneer Square, and a couple call its sushi strong or amazing, one also praising the cocktails. One describes the space as cool, and one who ate there finds prices fairly reasonable for Seattle. One commenter says the food is not top tier but the experience is consistently good and fun, and says it shares ownership with similar local spots. A few place it near the stadium or King Street Station.

Pioneer Square

7 people recommendvia r/AskSeattle, r/Seattle

Several commenters recommend Hummingbird Sushi, and a couple point to its omakase. One reports that friends who had the omakase loved it, one calls the restaurant underrated, and one calls it a solid sushi option a short ride away.

7 people recommendvia r/AskSeattle, r/Seattle, r/SeattleWA

Several commenters name Rondo when asked about sushi, and a couple single out its aburi salmon. One describes it as an izakaya with hand rolls and pressed sushi alongside wider Japanese dishes and highballs, and another names its battera aburi. One calls it a personal favorite restaurant.

7 people recommendvia r/Seattle, r/AskSeattle, r/SeattleWA

Several commenters recommend Migoto, and a few describe the sushi or food as very good. One diner praises the rolls and nigiri and says the back patio is rarely crowded, another found the room calm, and one mentions a bar seat where you can watch sushi being made. One says the taste and prices are fair, and a few simply name it.

6 people recommendvia r/SeattleWA, r/AskSeattle, r/Seattle

Most commenters recommend Moshi Moshi, and the Ballard location is the one people name. One diner says they eat there in Ballard, and another calls it good and points to its large illuminated cherry tree display. One commenter places it in the middle tier, with more budget-friendly rolls and a lower ceiling than Umi. Another diner says a meal can be pricey and so-so unless seated at the sushi bar.

Ballard

6 people recommendvia r/Seattle, r/AskSeattle, r/SeattleWA

Several people recommend Ku Sushi and Izakaya in the U District, a tiny, low-key spot with few tables. A few find it good value, one says the fish portions are generous, one especially likes the hand rolls, and one calls the sushi delicious.

U District

6 people recommendvia r/Seattle, r/AskSeattle

Several people recommend Kozue on 45th St in Wallingford for sushi. One praises the sushi and sashimi and the reasonable prices, another says the fish is good at decent prices, and a couple rank it above Musashi's in Wallingford, one citing the outdoor seating.

Wallingford

5 people recommendvia r/AskSeattle

Five commenters name Moriyama in Eastlake as a sushi spot, with one calling it a mid-budget pick and another saying they like it for rolls.

Eastlake

5 people recommendvia r/AskSeattle, r/SeattleWA, r/Seattle

Commenters recommend Sushi Blossom, and a few call it good value or budget-friendly. One diner says its salmon nigiri is excellent for the money and rivals pricier spots, another likes to order the salmon combo, and one calls it their takeout go-to.

5 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/Seattle, r/SeattleWA, r/AskSeattle

A few commenters point to the Northgate branch of Tengu Sushi as a conveyor-belt spot. One finds it cheap and very solid, and another calls it good for conveyor-belt sushi. One commenter calls the Northgate spot really bad.

Northgate