Best Sushi in Seattle (2026)
Where to eat sushi in Seattle, from destination omakase and classic nigiri to late-night rolls and takeout.
New to RoamRecs? Save these places to your own map in one tap, find them again on your phone, and share lists with friends. It’s free.
Run a business in this guide, or want yours added? Get in touch. Or get featured.
Seattle's sushi runs from a $255 kaiseki counter on Capitol Hill to a Japantown restaurant that's been around since 1904. In between, you've got rowdy roll spots, a cocktail bar serving sushi past midnight and neighborhood places that never need a reservation drop.
We've sorted the guide by the kind of meal you're after: omakase first, then classic sushi bars, then lively rooms and rolls, then cheap sushi and takeout. Use the table to compare prices and booking, then read the cards for the ones that fit. Prices and booking rules were checked in November 2026.
Seattle Sushi at a Glance
| Restaurant | Neighborhood | Price | How to book | Why go |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sushi Kashiba | Pike Place Market | About $190 at the counter | OpenTable, or walk in | The classic Seattle splurge |
| Taneda Sushi in Kaiseki | Capitol Hill | $255 and up + 20% | Tock, prepaid | The longest, most layered meal here |
| Ltd Edition Sushi | Capitol Hill | $195 bar, $145 table + 20% | Tock, on the 15th | Uni and sake in a tiny room |
| Sushi Suzuki | Madison Park | $210 bar, $200 dining room + 20% | Tock, 11 a.m. on the 15th | High-end sushi that stays relaxed |
| Shomon Kappo Sushi | Belltown | $185, or $135 midweek tables + 20% | OpenTable or Resy | Cooked courses and sushi together |
| Sushi Yoin | Queen Anne | Omakase, price at booking | Resy | The warmest new counter |
| Sushi by Scratch | Denny Triangle / South Lake Union | $185 + 20% | Online, new dates on the 1st | A playful first omakase |
| SAI Sushi & Sake | Uptown | $130 to $205 + 20% | Tock, prepaid | Three price points at a tiny counter |
| Kakurenbo | Chinatown-International District | Omakase around $150 and up, or à la carte | OpenTable or phone | Omakase or à la carte at one table |
| Shiro's | Belltown | $145 bar, $75 to $105 tables | Resy, 30 days out | Classic nigiri for less |
| Sushi Kappo Tamura | Eastlake | Sets $48 to $135, or à la carte | OpenTable; call for the sushi bar | The best all-around restaurant |
| Nishino | Madison Valley | À la carte | Resy or phone | Polished and dependable |
| Maneki | Chinatown-International District | À la carte | Text, up to two weeks out | Tatami rooms and over a century of history |
| Kisaku | Tangletown / Wallingford | À la carte | OpenTable | A real sushi dinner in north Seattle |
| Village Sushi | University District | À la carte | Walk in | A cozy U District dinner |
| Sushi Taiyo | Wallingford / Fremont | $77 omakase plate, or à la carte | Dine-in dinner or online order | Best sub-$100 chef's choice |
| Kiriba Sushi | Seattle–Shoreline line | À la carte | Walk in or call | Good sushi in a little house |
| Momiji | Capitol Hill | À la carte | OpenTable | Date-night rolls in a pretty room |
| Umi Sake House | Belltown | À la carte | OpenTable; form for 6 or more | Big groups and sake |
| Tamari Bar | Capitol Hill | Bara-chirashi bowl $29, or à la carte | Tock | Sashimi, ramen and a real night out |
| Liberty | Capitol Hill | À la carte | Walk in | Sushi past midnight |
| AA Sushi | Ballard | Nigiri $3.50 to $8.65 | Walk in or order online | A huge table of sushi for less |
| Musashi's | Wallingford | À la carte | Walk in or order online | Big chirashi bowls |
| Maruta Shoten | Georgetown | Grab and go | No booking | Market sushi at market prices |
| Toyoda Sushi | Lake City | À la carte, no credit cards | Text to preorder | Old-school portions, to go |
Best Omakase in Seattle
These are the counters where the meal is the whole plan. Most of them book out, and most don't bend much on dietary needs, so check the tips below before you commit. If Kashiba is the plan, our Pike Place Market restaurants guide covers where to eat before and after.
Sushi Kashiba
86 Pine St Ste 1, Seattle, WA 98101, USA
Seattle's modern sushi story runs through Shiro Kashiba, and this Pike Place room is where to see it at full scale. Go for the counter: warm rice, restrained seasoning and a long run of local and Japanese seafood. The dining room still works when the counter's out of reach, especially for a group that wants set menus and more conversation. Details: 86 Pine St, Suite 1, Pike Place Market. Closed Tuesdays. Counter about $190, with seatings at 5, 7 and 9 p.m. A few seats per seating go on OpenTable and the rest are first come, first served. Solo diners get the 7 and 9 p.m. seatings. No vegetarian, vegan, celiac or alcohol-allergy requests at the counter.
Taneda Sushi in Kaiseki
219 Broadway E Unit# 14, Seattle, WA 98102, USA
This isn't just a line of nigiri. It's a long kaiseki and Edomae progression in a hidden Capitol Hill room, with cooked courses, sashimi, seasonal bites and sushi. A delicate broth can matter as much as the tuna, and the chef explains where everything comes from. Book it when you want the longest, most ceremonial night in this guide. Details: 219 Broadway E, Suite 14, Capitol Hill. Wednesday to Sunday. $255 and up plus 20%, prepaid on Tock. Seats go quickly when a new month opens. No vegetarian, gluten-free or no-raw-fish requests.
Ltd Edition Sushi
1641 Nagle Pl Ste 006, Seattle, WA 98122, USA
Focused, not formal. The eight-seat bar is the one to book, with seasonal fish, carefully seasoned rice and a sea urchin course that people remember. Sake's a big part of the identity here, so add the $54 pairing. Details: 1641 Nagle Pl, Suite 006, Capitol Hill. Monday to Friday. $195 at the sushi bar, $145 at a table, plus 20%. Tock opens at 11 a.m. on the 15th for the following month, and the waitlist is worth joining.
Sushi Suzuki
4116 1/2 E Madison St, Seattle, WA 98112, USA
For someone who cares deeply about fish but doesn't want dinner to feel like a museum visit. The room's small and relaxed, the seasoning stays subtle, and the meal often works through several cuts of tuna. Sit at the bar if you can. Details: 4116 1/2 E Madison St, Madison Park. Dinner Wednesday to Sunday. $210 at the bar, $200 in the dining room, plus 20%. There's also a $130 Sunday lunch at the bar. Tock opens at 11 a.m. on the 15th for the following month.
Shomon Kappo Sushi
2301 5th Ave #102, Seattle, WA 98121, USA
From the team behind Shiro's, Shomon pairs Edomae-style sushi with kappo cooking, so the night moves from dashi-driven dishes and seasonal vegetables to sashimi, wagyu and nigiri. It's a strong pick when you're celebrating and not every course needs to be raw fish. The polished Belltown room stays lively. Details: 2301 5th Ave, Suite 102, Belltown. Wednesday to Sunday, with seatings at 5 and 8 p.m. Grand Course $185 plus 20%. A five-course table menu is $135 on Wednesdays and Thursdays. No à la carte. No vegetarian, vegan or raw-fish-free meals.
Sushi Yoin
2209 Queen Anne Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109, USA
The newest counter here, and the warmest. Chef Sean Koh works with dry aging, curing and fermentation, but the night never gets stiff. The staff keeps the conversation moving, the sake flows, and the fish can be refined and playful at once. Pick the counter over the table. Details: 2209 Queen Anne Ave N, Queen Anne. Counter seatings at 5 and 7:30 p.m. Wednesday to Sunday, with a table seating at 6:30. Book on Resy, where the price is shown. It's a small room, so contact them first about any big dietary needs.
Sushi by Scratch
2331 6th Ave, Seattle, WA 98121, USA
This one leans into personality. The room seats 10, it's dark and social, and the 16 pieces of nigiri carry touches like fermented sauce, chile, fruit or toasted crumbs. Purists may want something quieter, but it's a fun first omakase if you want to talk to the chefs and the people next to you. Details: 2331 6th Ave, Denny Triangle / South Lake Union. Seatings at 5, 7:15 and 9:30 p.m., and the welcome drink starts 30 minutes earlier. $185 plus 20%. New dates open on the 1st of each month. No vegetarians or fish or mushroom allergies.
SAI Sushi & Sake
25 W Mercer St, Seattle, WA 98119, USA
A tiny counter with a calm pace and enough cooked courses to feel like a complete meal. It's the easiest way into high-end omakase here, since the entry menu is $130. Details: 25 W Mercer St, Uptown. Omakase at $130, $180 or $205, plus 20%. Reservation only and prepaid on Tock, with a strict 48-hour cancellation policy. No vegetarian, vegan or children's meals, and no gluten, soy, egg or dairy allergies.
Kakurenbo
517 South Main St, Seattle, WA 98104, USA
From the family behind Tsukushinbo, Kakurenbo lets the table choose how far to go. There's a full omakase in the room upstairs, or you can build a shorter dinner à la carte from sashimi, nigiri, karaage, soup and sake. That makes it an easy high-end pick for a couple with different appetites. Details: 517 S Main St, Chinatown-International District. Omakase around $150 and up, at the counter or a table. Book on OpenTable or call (206) 485-7113.
Email me this guide
All 25 places with map links, in your inbox. No account needed.
Classic Sushi Bars and Neighborhood Favorites
These are the places Seattle goes back to, from long-running institutions to the sushi bar down the street. You'll spend less time and usually less money here than at the big counters.
Shiro's
2401 2nd Ave, Seattle, WA 98121, USA
Where to send someone who wants serious nigiri without the longest or priciest tasting in town. The set menus lean on clean, familiar fish, especially salmon and tuna, with room for seasonal pieces. It's fixed menus only now, but the bar's still one of the most approachable ways into Seattle's sushi lineage. Details: 2401 2nd Ave, Belltown. Sushi-bar omakase $145, with bar seatings at 4:30, 6:45 and 8:45 p.m. and a limit of four per party. Table courses run $75 to $105. Tables get a happy hour from $45, Monday to Thursday, 4:30 to 6 p.m. Resy opens 30 days out.
Sushi Kappo Tamura
2968 Eastlake Ave E, Seattle, WA 98102, USA
The rare place that works for a first date, a family dinner, a client meal or a serious omakase. The fish is seasonal, with sustainable options marked on the menu, and the cooked dishes and vegetable rolls hold their own. That range makes it an easier call than a fixed counter when not everyone wants the same night. Details: 2968 Eastlake Ave E, Eastlake. Closed Sunday and Monday. Sets run $48 to $135, plus a full à la carte menu at tables. The sushi bar is chef's omakase only, so call for those seats. OpenTable for tables, and call for parties over five. A 20% living-wage charge replaces tipping.
Nishino
3130 E Madison St, Seattle, WA 98112, USA
The kind of broad Japanese menu that only works when the basics are excellent. The nigiri's precise, the sashimi's clean, and the kitchen moves easily into tempura, noodles, cooked fish and inventive rolls. The calm Madison Valley room suits regulars who'd take a dependable dinner over chasing the newest reservation drop. Details: 3130 E Madison St, Madison Valley. Closed Monday and Tuesday. À la carte. Book on Resy or call.
Maneki
304 6th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98104, USA
Maneki has been in the International District since 1904, and it's more than a history lesson. The menu runs from nigiri and sashimi to black cod, tempura and noodles, and the daily specials are worth asking about. It's one of the best picks here for a mixed group that wants good sushi without a fixed menu. Details: 304 6th Ave S, Chinatown-International District. Closed Mondays. Reservations are by text only, at 503-662-2814, up to two weeks ahead. Include your name, date, time, party size and any celebration. Ask for a tatami room directly.
Kisaku
2101 N 55th St Ste 100, Seattle, WA 98103, USA
Casual at lunch and more polished at dinner, with reliable fish, classic rolls and a menu broad enough for parents or a low-pressure date. It's especially handy if you're in north Seattle and want a real sushi restaurant without crossing town. Details: 2101 N 55th St, Suite 100, Tangletown / Wallingford. Lunch Monday to Saturday, dinner nightly. À la carte. Book on OpenTable.
Village Sushi
5211 University Wy NE, Seattle, WA 98105, USA
A cozy U District room with jazz in the background and the owner's art on the walls, and better fish than you'd expect from something this relaxed. The nigiri's dependable and the seared salmon on the V-roll is a good place to start. It's an easy spontaneous dinner when one person wants traditional pieces and another wants rolls and small plates. Details: 5211 University Way NE, University District. Dinner Tuesday to Sunday, 5 to 10 p.m. À la carte. Walk in, or call (206) 985-6870 for a larger group.
Sushi Taiyo
3801 Stone Way N Ste d, Seattle, WA 98103, USA
One of the clearest deals in the city: a fourteen-piece chef's-choice nigiri plate with miso soup for $77. The fish goes past basic salmon and tuna, and the room's nice enough for a date. Order the plate, then add a favorite piece or a roll. Details: 3801 Stone Way N, Suite D, Wallingford / Fremont. Dinner Tuesday to Sunday, 5 to 9 p.m. Lunch is for takeout and delivery only.
Kiriba Sushi
323 N 145th St, Seattle, WA 98133, USA
Right on the Seattle–Shoreline line in an easy-to-miss little house, and that modest setting is part of the charm. Service is warm and the fish is far better than the outside suggests. Get the seared salmon belly, the ponzu albacore and a well-built roll, and keep it simple. Details: 323 N 145th St. Lunch and dinner Monday to Friday, dinner only Saturday, closed Sunday. À la carte. Walk in or call (206) 363-2288.
Sushi for Groups, Rolls and Late Nights
Go here for birthdays, dates, cocktails and a little noise. The sushi still matters, but so does the room. Umi, Momiji and Tamari Bar all run happy hours, listed in our Seattle happy hours guide. For bigger bookings, see our Seattle bars for large groups guide.
Momiji
1522 12th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122, USA
A dramatic Capitol Hill setting with a menu for almost any sushi mood. The courtyard and dim dining rooms make a simple roll dinner feel like a night out, and it runs from traditional nigiri to rich specialty rolls. It's more about energy and range than purity, and that's why it works. Details: 1522 12th Ave, Capitol Hill. Daily from 4 p.m., until 11 Sunday to Thursday and midnight Friday and Saturday. Book on OpenTable.
Umi Sake House
2230 1st Ave, Seattle, WA 98121, USA
Built for the dinner with too many people, too many preferences and no interest in whispering. You get a big Belltown room, a long sake list, simple nigiri and shareable rolls, plus enough non-sushi dishes to keep a mixed group happy. It's loud at peak times, so go elsewhere for a quiet talk. Details: 2230 1st Ave, Belltown. Open nightly until 11, and midnight Friday and Saturday. Happy hour runs 4 to 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. to close. Parties up to five book on OpenTable. Use the large-party form for six or more. Tables have time limits at peak hours.
Tamari Bar
500 E Pine St, Seattle, WA 98122, USA
For a night when raw fish is only part of the plan. Sashimi, chirashi and rolls sit next to bao, dan dan ramen and playful desserts, all in a Capitol Hill room with strong cocktails. Book a table for dinner, or take a bar seat for a shorter sashimi-and-drinks stop. Details: 500 E Pine St, Capitol Hill. Closed Monday. Opens at 4:30 p.m. and closes at 10, or 11 Friday and Saturday. Happy hour runs 4:30 to 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. to close. Book on Tock.
Liberty
517 15th Ave E, Seattle, WA 98112, USA
A cocktail bar that happens to take its sushi seriously, and that's the appeal. Come for rolls, sashimi or nigiri with a good drink, not a ceremonial tasting. It's the best real late-night sushi in the city, and it's especially handy after a show. Details: 517 15th Ave E, Capitol Hill. Sushi until 11:30 p.m. Sunday to Tuesday and 12:30 a.m. Wednesday to Saturday. Bring ID. Most seating is walk-in. The back room can be reserved for private groups of up to 25.
Cheap Sushi and Takeout in Seattle
Four spots where value counts as much as ceremony. Check hours before you make a special trip, since two of these keep short schedules.
AA Sushi
5463 Leary Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98107, USA
Proof that affordable sushi doesn't have to mean sad rice or careless fish. The menu's huge, the prices let a small table try a lot of styles, and there's plenty for vegetarians and kids. The room's simple, so spend the money on another round of fish. Details: 5463 Leary Ave NW, Ballard. Monday to Saturday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sunday 1 to 9 p.m. Nigiri runs $3.50 to $8.65. Walk in or order directly online. There's also a Kirkland location.
Musashi's
1400 N 45th St, Seattle, WA 98103, USA
A small Wallingford spot with steady regulars and generous cuts of fish. The chirashi bowl is the order, and straightforward nigiri and rolls make for an easy lunch or early dinner with no tasting-menu math. It's about consistency and abundance, not delicate plating. Details: 1400 N 45th St, Wallingford. Lunch and dinner daily, with a break in the afternoon. Walk in or order online. Seating is limited, so there may be a wait at busy times.
Maruta Shoten
1024 S Bailey St, Seattle, WA 98108, USA
A Georgetown Japanese market, not a sushi bar, but its case has long been some of the best-value sushi in the city. Rolls and sashimi come in simple trays that put freshness ahead of presentation. The market closed temporarily this spring and came back with a smaller operation, so plan on a shorter selection for now. Details: 1024 S Bailey St, Georgetown. Open Monday to Saturday, with sushi and sashimi Tuesday to Saturday in limited quantities. Go early, and call (206) 767-5002 before a special trip, since hours have shifted this year.
Toyoda Sushi
12543 Lake City Way NE, Seattle, WA 98125, USA
Lake City's old-school favorite, loved for generous nigiri and portions that feel like they're from another era of neighborhood sushi. It's less polished than the city's newer counters and a lot more personal. Details: 12543 Lake City Way NE, Lake City. Thursday to Sunday, 5 to 7:30 p.m. Takeout and in-house delivery. Text before 1 p.m. to preorder. No credit cards: cash, check, Venmo or Zelle.
Tips for Booking Sushi in Seattle
Mark the release dates. Ltd Edition and Sushi Suzuki open on the 15th for the following month, and Sushi by Scratch opens on the 1st. Taneda announces its own dates, so don't assume a rolling window.
Sort out dietary needs before you pay. Seattle's priciest counters are its least flexible, and several are prepaid. Contact the restaurant before you book, not after the cancellation window closes.
Bring a mixed table somewhere with a full menu. Sushi Kappo Tamura, Momiji, Umi, Nishino, Maneki and AA Sushi all have plenty beyond raw fish. A vegetable roll doesn't mean an allergy-safe kitchen, so ask about cross-contact if it matters.
Looking for West Seattle's Mashiko? It's closed while it moves to White Center, with a reopening hoped for around the new year, so it isn't in this guide.
Save this guide
Keep this guide in your RoamRecs so you can find it again later.
Email me this guide
All 25 places with map links, in your inbox. No account needed.
Own or run a place in this guide? Update your info. Want your business included? Get in touch. Own a restaurant or bar here? Become a featured partner on this guide →
Frequently asked questions
What is the best sushi in Seattle for a first-time visitor?
Where should I go for the best omakase in Seattle?
Where can I get great sushi in Seattle without spending $150?
Where can I get late-night sushi in Seattle?
What's the best sushi restaurant in Seattle for a large group?
Can I walk into a top sushi restaurant in Seattle?
Related guides
More in Seattle
About the creator
Your guide to eating, drinking & exploring Seattle ☕ Coffee shops, waterfront dining, breweries & local favorites. Find your next spot ↓
View profile →