15 Best Sushi Restaurants in Seattle

Taneda is a focused Seattle omakase destination where seasonal ingredients, precise temperature control, and inventive preparation shape the meal. Chef Taneda presents each course with a strong sense of craft, moving from fresh fish and sushi into a carefully considered progression that can include seasonal changes and dessert.

LTD Edition Sushi creates an intimate, seasonal omakase built around a fixed progression of roughly ten courses. Dishes move from traditional appetizers into nigiri and hand rolls, with the chef explaining ingredients, techniques, and cultural context along the way. Seasonal touches, clean flavors, beautifully composed plates, and optional sake pairings give the meal a curated, celebratory character.

Sushi Suzuki is built around an intimate, high-end omakase experience in Seattle. Chef Suzuki brings warmth, humor, and detailed explanations to a carefully paced progression of sushi, seafood, soups, and other composed bites. The counter setting adds a performance element without losing the sense of personal attention.

Moontree Sushi And Tapas pairs sushi with small plates, creative rolls, nigiri combinations, and a full drinks program in Seattle. The menu suits varied ordering, from edamame and asparagus to salmon burrata, crispy rice with spicy tuna, Fancy Seattle rolls, and sake, beer, or cocktails. Food arrives promptly, and attentive service helps keep the experience moving for pre-show dinners or late meals.

Wataru delivers an intimate omakase shaped by Chef Kumita’s attention to aged fish, seasoned rice, and direct storytelling about how each piece is selected and prepared. The experience can include fish sourced from Japan, organic ingredients, smoked elements, and creative combinations, all presented with care at a compact counter.

Umi Sake House combines a modern, cozy interior with sushi, Japanese small plates, vegetarian choices, and a lively happy-hour menu. Fresh fish, seaweed salad, salmon don, spicy tomato tofu, and inventive rolls create a broad range for mixed groups, while sake, beer, and cocktails support both casual stops and date-night dinners.

Shiro’s Sushi offers an intimate Seattle setting centered on omakase, nigiri, and carefully prepared Japanese dishes. The chef’s selection balances fresh fish with precise rice proportions, subtle seasoning, and occasional torching, while kaiseki-style courses and dessert give the meal a considered progression. Staff explain the dishes clearly and create a warm, attentive experience at the sushi bar.

Sushi Kashiba presents fine Japanese cuisine through an omakase experience shaped by Chef Shiro Kashiba’s long Seattle career and Edomae training. At the counter, seasonal fish, precise preparation, clean presentation, and thoughtful guidance turn dinner into a focused progression rather than a casual roll-based meal. The menu may include carefully composed nigiri and accompanying courses.

Onibaba by Tsukushinbo is a casual, hip Japanese restaurant in Seattle centered on onigiri and the flavors of Tsukushinbo. The compact dining room has an energetic neighborhood feel, with favorites such as karaage, gyoza, smoked salmon onigiri, and mentaiko and tuna fillings.

FOB Sushi Bar turns sushi into a build-your-own box experience: choose individual pieces from a broad selection, then pay by weight. The format is ideal for trying several rolls, nigiri, and specialty toppings without committing to full portions, with fresh rice, frequent restocking, and thoughtful seasonings adding convenience and variety. Portions can be generous, making the selection useful for sharing or takeaway.

Sushi Kappo Tamura is a Seattle Japanese restaurant where fresh seafood, thoughtful sushi preparation, and warm service shape the meal. Omakase and counter dining allow the kitchen to guide the experience, while dishes such as sashimi, oysters, bara chirashi, chawan mushi, and dobinmushi add variety beyond individual rolls.

Star Sushi & Bar brings fresh, carefully presented sushi to Seattle with a warm, inviting setting for lunch, dinner, or a relaxed drink. Its menu includes sushi, cocktails, beer, and gluten-free options, while outdoor seating and takeaway make the restaurant flexible for different occasions.

The Broadway location suits date nights, solo meals, and casual celebrations. Happy hour can add value to a higher-quality meal, but reservations are advisable when planning a visit.

Japonessa Sushi Cocina puts a Latin American spin on Japanese fundamentals, pairing sushi and sashimi with rolls influenced by ingredients such as cilantro, mango, and other vibrant flavors. The menu offers broad variety, from nigiri and classic fish to distinctive rolls such as the Matador, with generous portions and fresh-tasting ingredients.

Fuji Sushi serves sushi, sashimi, nigiri, and Japanese-inspired dishes in Seattle, with a menu that also includes cocktails, happy hour, and omakase. The kitchen balances traditional techniques with modern flavors, while the clean, comfortable dining room works for lunch, dinner, date nights, or a more special meal.

Matsu is a Seattle sushi restaurant with a lively Belltown atmosphere, a full drinks program, and a menu that stretches beyond rolls to seafood dishes, wings, calamari, and gyoza. Cocktails receive particular attention, while happy-hour drinks and a relaxed setting make it easy to turn dinner into an evening out.