I Love Sushi, Lake Union
10 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/AskSeattle, r/SeattleWA, r/Seattle17 comments cited below
What people say, in short
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.
Address
I Love Sushi on Lake Union, 1001 Fairview Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109
At a glance
- Best for
- Groups
- Opinions divided
- Yes
Nearby on this map
Other places on this map closest to I Love Sushi, Lake Union, 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.
- Mixedu/stealthnekos in r/AskSeattle · Sep 2026taste
Ate there, found the fish good but the rice stiff and too much rice on nigiri; left disappointed.
- Recommendsu/cownan in r/AskSeattle · Jul 2025taste
Describes this Lake Union option as pretty good.
- Mixedu/sushiseattle in r/AskSeattle · Jun 2026ambience
Found it just okay but praised its views; a friend loved it.
- Recommendsu/panomania in r/AskSeattle · May 2025ambience
Recommends this sushi spot for its waterfront patio by Lake Union.
- Recommendsu/CeylonSiren in r/AskSeattle · Jul 2026ambience
Recommends this Lake Union spot for its waterfront setting, free parking, seaplane views, and says the sushi is amazing.
- Recommendsu/Anthop in r/AskSeattle · Dec 2025
Has heard positive word of mouth about this place, but mainly champions SanKai and Tamura for upper-mid sushi.
- Mixedu/Other_Disaster_3136 in r/AskSeattle · Jul 2026taste
Calls it the only waterfront sushi option in the city, but says it is not top quality.
- Recommendsu/KimchiH8r in r/SeattleWA · Apr 2025value
Recommends a lunch maki combo from I love sushi, located in SLU, and notes its price after tax.
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- Recommendsu/up2knitgood in r/AskSeattle · Nov 2026
Calls I Love Sushi a solid, approachable pick around Lake Union.
- Mixedu/imtooold11 in r/AskSeattle · Jul 2026taste
Likes the Lake Union setting but calls the sushi quality mediocre; says better sushi exists elsewhere in town.
- Recommendsu/Retrooo in r/AskSeattle · Jun 2026
Lists it among mid-range places they like.
- Recommendsu/Bulky_Ad_6690 in r/AskSeattle · Mar 2025value
Recently visited; calls it good, unfussy, with fresh specials at lower prices.
- Mixedu/Ill-Squirrel-7276 in r/Seattle · Jun 2024value
Calls it a sleeper: sushi not top-tier, but waterfront setting and price make it worth a visit.
- Caveatu/toodeephoney in r/Seattle · May 2024taste
Thinks I Love Sushi is mediocre.
- Recommendsu/Sufficient_Basket548 in r/SeattleWA · Apr 2024
Names it as their sushi pick in a list of local favorites.
- Recommendsu/aimless_ly in r/Seattle · Feb 2024
Agrees with the description; says it worked well as a group work dinner pick.
- Mixedu/picturesofbowls in r/Seattle · Feb 2024
Has personal ties from first getting into sushi there; good for groups and casual meals, not a special outing.
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