Sushi Kashiba, Pike Place

Says it is very good and located in the market area.

Suggests Sushi Kashiba as a classic choice for someone who wants sushi rather than tasting-menu fine dining.

Says Kashiba edges out Shiro's, though both are good.

Lists this sushi restaurant among recommended spots for fine dining.

Calls the sushi bar experience top tier; notes solo diners get in more easily and describes the queue and timed seating.

Admits it's pricey but says every visit felt worth it as a splurge; asks what complaints remain if you expect the cost.

Visited last summer and found it amazing.

Lists Sushi Kashiba among high-end sushi options.

Says it is their top pick for food and that its omakase price is fair given the broader experience.

Calls it a classic spot close to Pike Place Market.

Strongly recommends this sushi bar's omakase as worth the splurge; says they visited recently using a card credit.

Agrees Kashiba is the pick and advises requesting counter seats.

Would probably pick this over the other restaurant for a traditional sushi splurge.

Has visited several times and always had a wonderful time; only gripe was some overly eager diners, though they stayed respectful.

Points to Kashiba as the pick for a la carte ordering rather than omakase.

Found Kashiba good and would return, but disliked the standing-in-line, hope-for-a-seat approach.

Says a past group complaint about being skipped led to a policy change, and the complaint drew wide attention online.

Doubts the water-view claim for Kashiba and treats it as a joke.

Says Kashiba is no better than the other spot discussed and costs roughly double.

Says they always leave happy but finds it less impressive than top fancy places elsewhere and too purist; sometimes prefers American-style rolls.

Visits often and rates quality high, but notes oversized omakase, uneven temperature and odd pacing; calls the counter the best value.

Agrees Kashiba has little view and says the sushi bar seats face away from the windows.