Having tried thoroughly enjoyed our omakase experiences at Mujo and Hiyakawa we have been trying to find other similar experiences in Atlanta. I am happy to report that Brush's omakase did not disappoint. The service was outstanding. Both the servers and the chef spent generous amounts of time talking with us and making sure we had everything we needed/wanted.We did the 16 course menu and it was the perfect amount a food and I would say it is a better value when compared to Mujo or Hiyakawa. I would say the atmosphere sits in between those two. Mujo having a very chill comfortable vibe and Hiyakawa being more like a museum and culinary course. At Brush you get a more chill vibe and can get as little or as much information you want to the meal. I would also say that Brush is much less overbearing on the rules than either Mujo and Hiyakawa which was very nice.The quality of the fish and dishes were amazing. Brush has a unique rice and some unique presentations that the other places don't have. All things considered I think Brush my be the best overall place (accounting for price, comfort and experience).The only draw back of the omakase experience for me is the the space in not an intimate as the other spots I have mentioned. You can definitely tell you are in Buckhead.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Veronika P.
We are visiting from New York City and I brought my fiancé here for omakase for his birthday and he LOVED it. The restaurant was elegant simple and beautiful. Not to loud it was perfect to speak at a normal level and hold conversations. I am not huge on sushi but I enjoyed most of the courses and I truly enjoyed the service. The main server I believe David, was so hospitable and welcoming. He was super attentive and there for every need. He suggested the perfect drink which I had rounds of the entire meal (the last word). He also offered recommendations for where to take the remainder of our night. The chefs are the perfect balance of in the zone and informative about their cooking and techniques. They were open to answering all questions and just overall made it an immersive experience. We hope to come back soon to do the 25 courses.
Melissa Jacobson
Fantastic experience. We will definitely be back. Thomas took great care of us & everything was exceptional ???
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kevin Nguyen
I went in for the 25 course omakase by Chef Jason, and it was an absolute spectacle! The sushi was freshly prepared. The service from staff was amazing. Chef Jason proudly served his creations and I would not hesitate to recommend this experience to others!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Nigiri
TY James
Very excellent sushi. I feel bad for saying this as a loyal Umi, Tomo's and MF Sushi fan. This is an elegant touch above. You have to savor each bite. If you want to lavish your taste buds, try this experience.
Enjoyed a lovely Friday dinner at Brush Sushi. Brush is located in Buckhead village. This is a rare place where price and value seem aligned. The decor is trendy, food good, and prices reasonable. We enjoyed the duck appetizer, tuna tartare, avocado roll, matcha dessert, tea, and more! Everything was delicious. The bar may be more of a scene, but dining was a bit quieter. Definitely make reservations! There is valet parking as well as multiple lots in the village.
Emily Montes
Putting it mildly, we are foodie food snobs, and we had one of the best meals in a long time at Brush. We came for a special occasion and sat at the bar with Angel, who was a lovely guide to our meal and helped us choose some delicious sake. We began with the dry-aged fish tasting - fresh and delicious. Then we enjoyed both the caviar and o-toro service, both of which exceeded expectations. And finally we ordered the table side wagyu - meat-in-your-mouth delicious. We weren’t sure what to expect, and left satiated and delighted.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ashley Menge
Wow what an experience! From the hostess to the chef our experience was phenomenal. Went for the omakase experience and will be back for sure. We were greeted by a very kind hostess who took our coats and led us to the bar while we waited for our sever- the bar was attentive, quick and very friendly even offering suggestions based on our usual drink types. Our server came to greet us at the bar and walked us to the Omakase area which was so beautiful — the details of the restaurant were just perfect.Once we sat down our server went over the drink pairing with us and we opted to let him choose for us throughout the dinner (excellent decision). The chef came out to greet us and immediately started preparing fresh wasabi and getting right into the meal.The food was delicious. They have a unique sushi experience with dry aging the fish. We were able to compare fresh and dry aged of multiple types and then moved on to Nigiri (and wow this was my favorite part). Everything we ate was delicious and we left very satisfied and will be back.We didn’t take many photos as we were living in the moment but this place needs to be added to your must try date night spots ASAP.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Nigiri
Neil S.
The OG Brush in Decatur introduced my wife and I to omakase style dining, and we have been hooked ever since. Despite numerous additional omakase meals both in and out of Atlanta since then, our first meal at Brush stood out for its hospitality, creative touches, and quality seafood. When the restaurant relocated to Buckhead, we revisited to celebrate our anniversary and see if the magic persisted. Brush 2.0 feels appropriately swanky given the surroundings in the upscale Buckhead Village development. Parking occurs at the nearby garage and is $5 for 3 hours, and parking is validated for omakase diners. The ambiance of the restaurant itself feels dark and moody with geometric wood accents marking the dining room. Whereas the original appeared more a neighborhood restaurant, the new location suits date nights and other fancier outings. Upon entering the restaurant for our 8:00 reservation, our dedicated omakase host provided us complimentary glasses of rosè for our anniversary and seated us in the dedicated omakase room. We got lucky in that the chef/owner Jason carried out the meal and we had a semi private experience as only two other diners joined us. Chef Jason expertly hand prepared each bite of food using the highest quality ingredients such as artisanal soy sauce, perfect sushi rice, and quality nori from Toyosu market in Japan. The seafood itself tasted excellent and fresh, as it does at any other good omakase. Brush distinguishes itself, however, with creative and ingenious touches to the food that makes for a truly unique dining experience. For example, charcoal rather than a usual gas blow torch is used to sear pieces of fish, adding a distinct hit of smoke. Chef Jason dry ages quality cuts of fish and offers them side by side to their fresh counterparts to highlight the differences in flavor and texture. Non sushi dishes such as a savory riff on a Taiwanese wheel pie, a miso soup with cuttlefish, and a chawanmushi with cod roe punched above their weight despite usually being afterthoughts at standard omakase meals. Of course, a huge part of the experience is the hospitality, and Brush delivered on that critical aspect too. Omakase diners have a dedicated attendant who takes drink orders, clears plates, and explains dishes. Chef Jason, too, freely explained his process and acted as a humble, kind host who even escorted us out of the restaurant upon our meal's conclusion. The meal felt personal and the service warm, which positively evoked our first omakase at Brush years ago. With nicer digs comes increased price points compared to the old Brush ($185 per person for the base 16 course omakase and even higher for more elaborate plans). Ultimately, the experience remains well worth the cost of entry and still one of the (slightly) less spendy options in town for an omakase. Any fan of sushi should consider Brush a must visit for one of the cooler omakase experiences in the city, and we look back on both our experiences here fondly.
Linsey Ta-Luong
amazing atmosphere! chef is very personal and engaging. the overall restaurant and staff is amazing and beautiful. would love to come everyday!!
amazing experienced, very personable and kind. felt very welcomed. the food was amazing! the atmosphere and drinks were so phenomenal. would come here everyday if i could!!
Jimmy Oh
Settled for the Chef’s Tasting over the Omakase due to price. Definitely worth it and gave a nice sample of all the types of fish that was offered. It even came with 2 different dessert samples! Server was great and explained all the dishes that came out. Will be back to try the Omakase later and see what the sushi chef has in store.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kelly H.
Dined here for lunch and it was absolutely exquisite. The photos don't do justice to showcase the beauty of these carefully prepared dishes, and the flavor was top notch. The restaurant itself offers a warm, inviting, and quiet ambiance. The staff is great too! Ask for Bezawit. She is a wonderful and attentive server!
Gavy B.
Had my birthday dinner at Brush on a Saturday night, and I am so disappointed in the overall experience. First off, the prices are ridiculously high, and one would expect the quality of the food and service to reflect the prices. That is not the case. The menu is overly confusing. Even the members of our party who frequent MF and Umi on a regular basis were kind of lost. Our server, Rob, who was very patient and knowledgeable, explained the entire menu to us and we were still confused when the things we ordered showed up not looking at all like the things we thought we ordered. Please fix and simplify the menu. The two menu items we were most underwhelmed with were the Hamachi Kama and the Hay-Smoked Miso Duck entrees. Both very high in price; the hamachi was fishy and the duck was tasteless and bland. The hamachi comes with several accouterments such as cilantro salsa, lemon, and other things I can't remember, that we were told must be combined all together in order to get the full flavor experience of the hamachi. I get that, but if they have to cover up the fishiness of a normally not fishy fish with multiple "enhancements," then I'm dubious about the freshness of said fish. My biggest gripe was how this restaurant handles gluten-free diners. The restaurant knew at the time of reservation about my gluten-free allergy, so they had plenty of time to prepare. There was an obvious communication breakdown between the members of our server team, where we were told an item would be modified a certain way to be gluten friendly, only for it to show up at the table just dripping with gluten; or I was told a certain dish was fine and gluten-free the way it comes on the menu, only for it to show up looking sad and bare because they had to take off ingredients that turned out not to be gluten friendly. I'm especially peeved that the aforementioned cilantro salsa, which shows up in multiple plates, is made with soy sauce. Like, why? It's so easy to modify this to make it tasty and gluten-free. In this day and age its pretty shocking that a sushi restaurant of this caliber wouldn't know how to properly accommodate and please their gluten-free guests. I've never had a problem at Umi, Nobu, or MF before. To top everything off, service was very slow. We were a party of six with an 8:30p reservation and didn't end up leaving till after 11:30. I will say that their otoro was pretty damn delicious, so maybe I'd come back just to have this again. Then again, Umi has delicious otoro too, so if I can get in at Umi I'd rather just go there.
Tadala Jumbe
I really enjoyed a random Sunday afternoon lunch stop here. The space is stunning and well appointed. The design is sleek and modern but effectual. The service was incredible, engaging, genuine and helpful. The cocktails were so delicious. I loved their version of the Bee’s Knees. Now for the sushi. Wow. The freshness of the fish is some of the best I’ve had in Atlanta. I’m a big nigiri lover and my favorite was the dry aged Kampachi. It’s so buttery! Everything was perfect with their namesake “brush” of in-house soy sauce. I highly recommend this restaurant, especially if you’re ready to make it a weekly stop because I haven’t stopped thinking about it. Also the maki rolls were delicious and decadent with complexities that merged really well into each bite. Lovely.
Having tried thoroughly enjoyed our omakase experiences at Mujo and Hiyakawa we have been trying to find other similar experiences in Atlanta. I am happy to report that Brush's omakase did not disappoint. The service was outstanding. Both the servers and the chef spent generous amounts of time talking with us and making sure we had everything we needed/wanted.We did the 16 course menu and it was the perfect amount a food and I would say it is a better value when compared to Mujo or Hiyakawa. I would say the atmosphere sits in between those two. Mujo having a very chill comfortable vibe and Hiyakawa being more like a museum and culinary course. At Brush you get a more chill vibe and can get as little or as much information you want to the meal. I would also say that Brush is much less overbearing on the rules than either Mujo and Hiyakawa which was very nice.The quality of the fish and dishes were amazing. Brush has a unique rice and some unique presentations that the other places don't have. All things considered I think Brush my be the best overall place (accounting for price, comfort and experience).The only draw back of the omakase experience for me is the the space in not an intimate as the other spots I have mentioned. You can definitely tell you are in Buckhead.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We are visiting from New York City and I brought my fiancé here for omakase for his birthday and he LOVED it. The restaurant was elegant simple and beautiful. Not to loud it was perfect to speak at a normal level and hold conversations. I am not huge on sushi but I enjoyed most of the courses and I truly enjoyed the service. The main server I believe David, was so hospitable and welcoming. He was super attentive and there for every need. He suggested the perfect drink which I had rounds of the entire meal (the last word). He also offered recommendations for where to take the remainder of our night. The chefs are the perfect balance of in the zone and informative about their cooking and techniques. They were open to answering all questions and just overall made it an immersive experience. We hope to come back soon to do the 25 courses.
Fantastic experience. We will definitely be back. Thomas took great care of us & everything was exceptional ???
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I went in for the 25 course omakase by Chef Jason, and it was an absolute spectacle! The sushi was freshly prepared. The service from staff was amazing. Chef Jason proudly served his creations and I would not hesitate to recommend this experience to others!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Nigiri
Very excellent sushi. I feel bad for saying this as a loyal Umi, Tomo's and MF Sushi fan. This is an elegant touch above. You have to savor each bite. If you want to lavish your taste buds, try this experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Truffle Mushroom Egg Croissant
Enjoyed a lovely Friday dinner at Brush Sushi. Brush is located in Buckhead village. This is a rare place where price and value seem aligned. The decor is trendy, food good, and prices reasonable. We enjoyed the duck appetizer, tuna tartare, avocado roll, matcha dessert, tea, and more! Everything was delicious. The bar may be more of a scene, but dining was a bit quieter. Definitely make reservations! There is valet parking as well as multiple lots in the village.
Putting it mildly, we are foodie food snobs, and we had one of the best meals in a long time at Brush. We came for a special occasion and sat at the bar with Angel, who was a lovely guide to our meal and helped us choose some delicious sake. We began with the dry-aged fish tasting - fresh and delicious. Then we enjoyed both the caviar and o-toro service, both of which exceeded expectations. And finally we ordered the table side wagyu - meat-in-your-mouth delicious. We weren’t sure what to expect, and left satiated and delighted.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wow what an experience! From the hostess to the chef our experience was phenomenal. Went for the omakase experience and will be back for sure. We were greeted by a very kind hostess who took our coats and led us to the bar while we waited for our sever- the bar was attentive, quick and very friendly even offering suggestions based on our usual drink types. Our server came to greet us at the bar and walked us to the Omakase area which was so beautiful — the details of the restaurant were just perfect.Once we sat down our server went over the drink pairing with us and we opted to let him choose for us throughout the dinner (excellent decision). The chef came out to greet us and immediately started preparing fresh wasabi and getting right into the meal.The food was delicious. They have a unique sushi experience with dry aging the fish. We were able to compare fresh and dry aged of multiple types and then moved on to Nigiri (and wow this was my favorite part). Everything we ate was delicious and we left very satisfied and will be back.We didn’t take many photos as we were living in the moment but this place needs to be added to your must try date night spots ASAP.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Nigiri
The OG Brush in Decatur introduced my wife and I to omakase style dining, and we have been hooked ever since. Despite numerous additional omakase meals both in and out of Atlanta since then, our first meal at Brush stood out for its hospitality, creative touches, and quality seafood. When the restaurant relocated to Buckhead, we revisited to celebrate our anniversary and see if the magic persisted. Brush 2.0 feels appropriately swanky given the surroundings in the upscale Buckhead Village development. Parking occurs at the nearby garage and is $5 for 3 hours, and parking is validated for omakase diners. The ambiance of the restaurant itself feels dark and moody with geometric wood accents marking the dining room. Whereas the original appeared more a neighborhood restaurant, the new location suits date nights and other fancier outings. Upon entering the restaurant for our 8:00 reservation, our dedicated omakase host provided us complimentary glasses of rosè for our anniversary and seated us in the dedicated omakase room. We got lucky in that the chef/owner Jason carried out the meal and we had a semi private experience as only two other diners joined us. Chef Jason expertly hand prepared each bite of food using the highest quality ingredients such as artisanal soy sauce, perfect sushi rice, and quality nori from Toyosu market in Japan. The seafood itself tasted excellent and fresh, as it does at any other good omakase. Brush distinguishes itself, however, with creative and ingenious touches to the food that makes for a truly unique dining experience. For example, charcoal rather than a usual gas blow torch is used to sear pieces of fish, adding a distinct hit of smoke. Chef Jason dry ages quality cuts of fish and offers them side by side to their fresh counterparts to highlight the differences in flavor and texture. Non sushi dishes such as a savory riff on a Taiwanese wheel pie, a miso soup with cuttlefish, and a chawanmushi with cod roe punched above their weight despite usually being afterthoughts at standard omakase meals. Of course, a huge part of the experience is the hospitality, and Brush delivered on that critical aspect too. Omakase diners have a dedicated attendant who takes drink orders, clears plates, and explains dishes. Chef Jason, too, freely explained his process and acted as a humble, kind host who even escorted us out of the restaurant upon our meal's conclusion. The meal felt personal and the service warm, which positively evoked our first omakase at Brush years ago. With nicer digs comes increased price points compared to the old Brush ($185 per person for the base 16 course omakase and even higher for more elaborate plans). Ultimately, the experience remains well worth the cost of entry and still one of the (slightly) less spendy options in town for an omakase. Any fan of sushi should consider Brush a must visit for one of the cooler omakase experiences in the city, and we look back on both our experiences here fondly.
amazing atmosphere! chef is very personal and engaging. the overall restaurant and staff is amazing and beautiful. would love to come everyday!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
amazing experienced, very personable and kind. felt very welcomed. the food was amazing! the atmosphere and drinks were so phenomenal. would come here everyday if i could!!
Settled for the Chef’s Tasting over the Omakase due to price. Definitely worth it and gave a nice sample of all the types of fish that was offered. It even came with 2 different dessert samples! Server was great and explained all the dishes that came out. Will be back to try the Omakase later and see what the sushi chef has in store.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dined here for lunch and it was absolutely exquisite. The photos don't do justice to showcase the beauty of these carefully prepared dishes, and the flavor was top notch. The restaurant itself offers a warm, inviting, and quiet ambiance. The staff is great too! Ask for Bezawit. She is a wonderful and attentive server!
Had my birthday dinner at Brush on a Saturday night, and I am so disappointed in the overall experience. First off, the prices are ridiculously high, and one would expect the quality of the food and service to reflect the prices. That is not the case. The menu is overly confusing. Even the members of our party who frequent MF and Umi on a regular basis were kind of lost. Our server, Rob, who was very patient and knowledgeable, explained the entire menu to us and we were still confused when the things we ordered showed up not looking at all like the things we thought we ordered. Please fix and simplify the menu. The two menu items we were most underwhelmed with were the Hamachi Kama and the Hay-Smoked Miso Duck entrees. Both very high in price; the hamachi was fishy and the duck was tasteless and bland. The hamachi comes with several accouterments such as cilantro salsa, lemon, and other things I can't remember, that we were told must be combined all together in order to get the full flavor experience of the hamachi. I get that, but if they have to cover up the fishiness of a normally not fishy fish with multiple "enhancements," then I'm dubious about the freshness of said fish. My biggest gripe was how this restaurant handles gluten-free diners. The restaurant knew at the time of reservation about my gluten-free allergy, so they had plenty of time to prepare. There was an obvious communication breakdown between the members of our server team, where we were told an item would be modified a certain way to be gluten friendly, only for it to show up at the table just dripping with gluten; or I was told a certain dish was fine and gluten-free the way it comes on the menu, only for it to show up looking sad and bare because they had to take off ingredients that turned out not to be gluten friendly. I'm especially peeved that the aforementioned cilantro salsa, which shows up in multiple plates, is made with soy sauce. Like, why? It's so easy to modify this to make it tasty and gluten-free. In this day and age its pretty shocking that a sushi restaurant of this caliber wouldn't know how to properly accommodate and please their gluten-free guests. I've never had a problem at Umi, Nobu, or MF before. To top everything off, service was very slow. We were a party of six with an 8:30p reservation and didn't end up leaving till after 11:30. I will say that their otoro was pretty damn delicious, so maybe I'd come back just to have this again. Then again, Umi has delicious otoro too, so if I can get in at Umi I'd rather just go there.
I really enjoyed a random Sunday afternoon lunch stop here. The space is stunning and well appointed. The design is sleek and modern but effectual. The service was incredible, engaging, genuine and helpful. The cocktails were so delicious. I loved their version of the Bee’s Knees. Now for the sushi. Wow. The freshness of the fish is some of the best I’ve had in Atlanta. I’m a big nigiri lover and my favorite was the dry aged Kampachi. It’s so buttery! Everything was perfect with their namesake “brush” of in-house soy sauce. I highly recommend this restaurant, especially if you’re ready to make it a weekly stop because I haven’t stopped thinking about it. Also the maki rolls were delicious and decadent with complexities that merged really well into each bite. Lovely.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Nigiri