Top 10 Sushi Restaurants In Seattle, Washington

1. Moontree Sushi And Tapas

Moon Tree doesn’t just offer great Japanese cuisine, but tasty modern Japanese food with a unique twist. Have a look at their tapas menu, where they offer Japanese as well as Korean style appetisers. The fish is fresh and you are sure to enjoy their speciality handrolls, such as the Las Vegas roll and Lollipop roll. They also offer Omakase style dining, where the chef picks out the best dishes of the day for a delicious surprise meal.

Moontree Sushi And Tapas

Address: 516 1st Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109, USA

Website: Moontree Sushi And Tapas

Opening hours: Tue - Thur: 11.30am - 9pm; Fri: 11.30am - 10pm; Sat: 12pm - 10pm; Sun: 12pm - 9pm (closed on Mon)

2. Momiji

Located in Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighbourhood, Momiji offers amazing Japanese cuisine for dinner, until late. Besides the classic sushi rolls and sashimi, they also offer a variety of their own house rolls, one of which is their speciality house roll, the Neverland roll. They also serve up other classic Kyoto dishes, salads, noodles, poke, and so much more. The restaurant also has a great atmosphere, with beautiful outdoor seating in the courtyard.

Momiji

Address: 1522 12th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122, USA

Website: Momiji

Opening hours: 4pm - 12.30am (daily)

3. Mashiko

Mashiko is definitely one of the most unique sushi restaurants in the city. It is Seattle’s first and only fully sustainable sushi bar, a title that chef Hajime is insanely proud of. The menu is always updated with amazing new recipes and fish, depending on seafood sustainability, but there are always the classic sushi and sashimi, as well as their house rolls. Be sure to try something new, a rule of theirs, you’re sure to be amazed!

Mashiko

Address: 4725 California Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116, USA

Website: Mashiko

Opening hours: Sun, Mon, Wed & Thurs: 5pm - 9pm; Fri - Sat: 5pm - 10pm (closed on Tue)

4. Sushi Kashiba

Sushi Kashiba is a high-end sushi restaurant, specialising in omakase style dining. The restaurant is extremely popular and well-known: to get the most vyed-after seats at the bar counter, where you can watch the chefs prepare your delicious meal, you have to come as early as 3.30pm. Besides omakase, they also offer other side dishes and speciality dinner sets with sushi and rolls. It is definitely a must-try for all sushi lovers in Seattle!

Sushi Kashiba

Address: 86 Pine St #1, Seattle, WA 98101, USA

Website: Sushi Kashiba

Opening hours: Fri - Sat: 5pm - 9.30pm; Mon - Fri: 5pm - 10pm

5. Japonessa Sushi Cocina

If you’re looking for Japanese cuisine with a little twist, Japonessa Sushi Cocina is the place for you. The restaurant offers classic Japanese cuisine with a Latin American twist, sure to spice up your usual dining experience. Enjoy your classic sushi and sashimi topped with some classic Latin American flavours, such as jalapeño, cilantro, and mango. Be sure to try their house sushi rolls, or even the chef’s Premium Selection if you’re feeling adventurous

Japonessa Sushi Cocina

Address: 1400 1st Ave, Seattle, WA 98101, USA

Website: Japonessa Sushi Cocina

Opening hours: Mon - Thur: 11.30am - 11pm; Fri: 11.30am - 1am; Sat: 12pm - 1am; Sun: 12pm - 11pm

6. Umi Sake House

Umi Sake House is known for its unique izakaya-style tapas menu, which means that the dishes are usually small portions for you to try as many things on the menu as it appeals to you. Besides the standard sushi rolls, they also have their own selection of speciality rolls, including the First Ave roll and the Knockout roll, which true to its name, is sure to knock you off your feet. To get a good deal, drop by during their happy hours, which are from 4 pm to 6 pm and 10 pm to closing, every day.

Umi Sake House

Address: 2230 1st Ave, Seattle, WA 98121, USA

Website: Umi Sake House

Opening hours: 4pm - 2am (daily)

7. Shiro's Sushi

Shiro’s is another Japanese restaurant on the more high-end side. Shiro’s was started up by Japanese chef Shiro Kashiba and even after he left to pursue other projects, his legacy continues on. The restaurant focuses on Edomae-style preparation, which refers to a focus on local, seasonally available seafood and produce. Besides the classic ala carte sushi rolls and sashimi, they also serve different sashimi assortments, where you get to try the freshest fish of the day!

Shiro's Sushi

Address: 2401 2nd Ave, Seattle, WA 98121, USA

Website: Shiro’s Sushi

Opening hours: 5.30pm - 10.30pm (daily)

8. Nishino

Nishino serves up traditional, as well as innovative and speciality sushi. Other than the ala carte sashimi, rolls, noodles and starters, they also offer omakase-style dining, where you sit back, relax and let the chef bring to you the freshest and best catch of the day. Located just a few steps away from Washington Park Playfield, the great location gives you a chance to have a walk after your delicious and fulfilling meal.

Nishino

Address: 3130 E Madison St, Seattle, WA 98112, USA

Website: Nishino

Opening hours: Mon - Sat: 5.30pm - 10pm; Sun: 5.30pm - 9.30pm

9. Wataru

Wataru is a small sushi restaurant seats only 24 at a time, giving you an intimate and unique dining experience that you can’t find anywhere else in the city. For seating at the sushi bar, the most vyed-after experience, chef Kotaro Kumita will prepare a meal for you, omakase style and one that you definitely won’t regret. They also serve other appetisers, soups, and ala carte sushi rolls.

Wataru

Address: 7051, 2400 NE 65th St, Seattle, WA 98115, United States

Website: Wataru

Opening hours: Tue - Sat: 5pm - 10pm (closed on Sun & Mon)

10. Sushi Kappo Tamura

Sushi Kappo Tamura has a commitment to the philosophy of sustainable sushi using seasonal ingredients of the Pacific Northwest in authentic Japanese preparation. The seafood is sourced from local farms and fisheries as far as possible, and produce is grown from their own rooftop garden. Besides the usual and speciality house sushi rolls, they also offer great course meals for dinner, as well as a separate brunch menu.

Sushi Kappo Tamura

Address: 2968 Eastlake Ave E, Seattle, WA 98102, USA

Website: Sushi Kappo Tamura

Opening hours: Mon - Thurs: 11.30am - 2pm, 5pm - 9.30pm; Fri: 11:30am - 2pm, 5pm - 10pm; Sat: 11am - 2pm, 5pm - 10pm; Sun: 11am - 2pm, 5pm - 9pm

Explore Seattle's Japanese culinary scene

You’ve seen all ten of these amazing choices, now it’s up to you to pick one to your liking and enjoy your amazing Japanese meal in Seattle. With our list above, you’ll be spoiled for choice on where to start but if you’re in Seattle for a while, consider exploring all our recommendations above.