50 Best Sushi Bars in Chicago

“The food here was delicious!! I’ve done a few omakases, but this was hands down one of the best. Just looking at the sushi you could tell it was high quality. They also cut generous pieces of all the fish.

Mugi was our chef of the night and fantastic. He answered all our questions and made sure we satisfied throughout.“

“We enjoyed everything whatever we ordered“

“Amazing freshest sushi , best in the town , great service , and nice ambiance.“

“Wow, amazing lunch, just amazing!❤️😃“

“What you want from more of an upscale vegan place. Went in very hungry and tried a lot of things. Don’t sleep on the broccoli appetizer—that was my favorite dish. The ramen was my least favorite—would try a different main next time. It is pricier, but the value for money feels right. We got a ton of dishes and drinks and our bill was under $200 for two people. We didn’t need to order as much as we did, but I only visit Chicago occasionally so it was a treat.“

“Best Japanese food in Chicago“

“Hands down the best hotel experience I’ve had thus far in life. I cannot imagine staying anywhere else in Chicago now! I will be sure to book here next time I’m downtown. Special shoutout to Nina (unfortunately that’s the only name I remember, but everyone deserves their own shout out). She was so so kind and thoughtful. I was deeply touched that she carried my luggage out because the bellman was away briefly. That’s what makes hotels like this stand out! 🙂 I actually got a little teary eyed writing this just upon reflecting on the kindness of the staff. All the best! - James Schauff 🫶🏼“

“"Outstanding food and presentation. The service was fantastic, especially from the hostess“

“If you're looking to experience your first omakase, or simply want an affordable one, this is a killer option! The 12 rolls that came with the standard experience were great, the addons at the end were also tasty, and the drinks were great!“

“We stayed at the hotel and saw that this place had great reviews. We love sushi and have never had an omakase experience, so we went all out. Every piece was amazing! The staff was kind and the drinks were great too! We would definitely do this again!“

“We were lucky to get the best seats in the Omakase Room right in front of the chefs. Chef Michael was fantastic, explaining everything in each dish. He really took the evening from fantastic to absolutely phenomenal. Shout out to the rest of the staff, too, who expertly recommended beverage pairings and provided such excellent service.“

“Sushi by Scratch was by the far the best sushi I’ve had in my life! My husband surprised me with this incredible dinner for my bday and it was beyond memorable. The sushi was mouth watering and very bite had so much flavor. The chefs were also wonderful. Highly recommend!!“

“Delicious food and fabulous service!“

“Wonderful service and excellent rolls!! Overall great experience“

“30 years I’ve been going to Sai Cafe. Quality has never changed. Always the best.“

“Hands down, this was most incredible dining experience I've had the pleasure of tasting in my life. My husband was able to reserve a table for us same day, and while we waited to be seated in the sushi bar at the back, we were served a couple of delicious cocktails. Once seated, the real magic began!

I have never tasted such unique creations before. Each bite was exquisite, each fish's unique flavors complimented but not overwhelmed by the incredibly fresh ingredients atop each piece, expertly crafted and delightfully arranged. Omakase can be a bit of an intimidating experience, especially if you are not sure what you are getting. It can be an experiment in trust. I can say that after the first bite of sushi, the tartare, I wholeheartedly trusted whatever Chef Marcos wanted to put on my plate!

The sushi chefs were so talented and so friendly, answering all our questions about the food and more. I felt I got to know Chef Marcos in particular, who was both skilled, well traveled, and wicked fun to talk to. He even delighted me by speaking a bit of Vietnamese, which I found impressive and charming in equal amounts.

I cannot say enough about how mind-blowing this dining experience was. If I am ever back in Chicago, you can bet I will be back again to enjoy what new creations Chef Marcos has in store for the season.

Dietary restrictions: It is also of note that my husband has a shellfish allergy, and all chefs were incredibly careful in accommodating my husband's allergy, subbing out ingredients so that he wouldn't miss out on anything. I found their care and attention to detail to his allergy be very impressive, and I'm sure anyone with any dietary restrictions will find them equally accommodating. Just let them know when you make the reservation.“

“The best omakase experience I have ever had. The wine/sake pairing was perfection, the staff are welcoming and knowledgeable, the chefs are outstanding. The food is stunning and delectable of the highest quality. There are not enough superlatives or adjectives to express how much I enjoyed my meal and the entire experience.“

“Amazing sushi... unique offerings, and ultra delicious. i seriously think about my next visit waaaay too much...“

“Ora is a fantastic sushi restaurant with FRESH fish and excellent service. Definitely a go to for date night.“

“We enjoyed everything whatever we ordered“

“Greet for groups with many different tastes“

“great variety of noodles and vegetables. the service was perfect, on a busy Saturday night.“

“Very top tier Japanese Restaurant in Chicago's Lakeview neighborhood. Fresh food, fresh, delicious, world class chef, and an evening to remember.“

“Really enjoyed this place. Ramen seemed priced fine for the amount you get, very flavorful. Nigiri was very fresh, buttery soft. It was more expensive but well worth it. Some of the specialty sushi dishes would be more doable with a group of people so can try a little of everything for a more reasonable price. Definitely would come again.“

“Really good and fresh sushi at great prices. Love this place.“

“The team was fabulous! I loved the quality of the spicy salmon roll, spicy tuna roll, and half dozen oysters. The taste was fantastic and this was truly a wonderful place to pause and take a quick break before traveling to my gate. The team was prompt and brought over a menu and took my order quickly. Additionally, they went above and beyond and when I asked if they could charge my phone, they plugged my phone right into an outlet nearby. So grateful, this place is absolutely fantastic and I recommend it highly for its sushi. Lunch had seating at the bar and a nice choice of drinks.“

“The food is delicious and the drinks are great!! The atmosphere was amazing!!“

“I love Takibi and have been coming here for a few years. Living right around the corner helps of course. It’s a small and simple yet quality restaurant and you can tell the owners are passionate about sushi and giving customers a good experience. The food is always so delicious and I love that they’re BYOB. It’s the best place for a date night and a bottle of wine or to take a couple of friends to catch up.“

“Great food and great prices.“

“This is absolutely my new favorite handroll spot in chicago. Run - don’t walk. Go before this secret is out.

Every single roll on the menu is delicious. Favorites are the salmon skin and the smoked specialty toro. Dessert is delicious as well. It’s a great restaurant for a date, night out with a friend, dining by yourself. The handroll bar is a great spot to post up.“

“My 1st time going so I tried almost everything. I had the raw & cooked sushi. The raw was very fresh. The only thing I didn’t like was the taste of the ginger, left strange taste after eating. Other than that it was quick and easy process, no 1 rushes You to decide what You want to pick. Only about 10 seats all lined up in front of window so Unless You plan to sit & eat quickly just get it to go. They have different size trays so You decide how much You want“

“Decently priced new omakase in town. The nigiri was well paced and appreciated the attentive waiter providing insight on the selection and order. Bar service ran slow. Water service was timely. I’m not always a big proponent of any special treatment but I think if you write both honeymoon AND birthday on the reservation there should probably be a little something to make the occasion, especially if they plop a QR code in front of you at the end to ask you for a review. Left a sour and disappointing note to the night, not sure who missed that but something to be aware of if people are coming to spend hard earned money to mark a special occasion. We ended up going down the street to Chef’s Special for a little more hospitality in that regard and got a candle in our dessert and some comped cookies. A little goes a long way!“

“Impeccable service. Friendly staff. Delicious gin“

“Some of the best sushi my girlfriend and I have had in Chicago. Never had a bad meal!“

“Excellent sushi in Lincoln Park. Staff is fabulous. We were treated like gold in the back cocktail room. A hidden gem!“

“Best sushi! Friendly service!“

“DELICIOUS SUSHI. Fresh, fast and good.“

“First time at the division location! Good food awesome flavors & nice staff! Definitely coming back to this location 🫶“

“Delicious food. Wonderful service.“

“Voor de 5e keer hier gegeten. Heerlijke pokebowl en sushi. Ruime keus.“

“This was a wildly delicious meal. Inventive but also traditional. The food itself was the star, but every other aspect of the meal was also great. It felt like a dinner party at friend’s house. The atmosphere was convivial with the chef explaining the food and answering questions from the diners with everyone in the room being able to hear. The single waiter, Jose, was also a delight. I would return here in a heartbeat despite the price tag.“

“Over the years, Indie Cafe has been amazingly kind and thoughtful in their service, and their food preparations and presentations always go above and beyond all of my expectations. From quadruple-checking whether or not a menu item is gluten-free, to recommending the best wine/sake pairings for an entrée, their staff have always ensured that I've left their restaurant knowing that I was appreciated as a customer. And welcomed as a friend. Maya is hands-down one of the most excellent servers I've had the pleasure of dining with. She always goes above and beyond with her level of professionalism and attention, and her personality is lovely as well! Given the quality of their sashimi, the creativity behind their menu, and the warmth in their hearts? I look forward to dining with them for many years to come.“

“Best sushi in Chicago, Mitch is the nicest guy on the planet and makes everyone feel at home :)“

“Had a great time last night. Thank you so very much!! Excellent!“

“From the first sip of the miso soup, I knew we were in for a treat. Easily one of the best I've had! The house salad was very fresh and vibrant. Don't miss out on the deluxe rolls. Not only did they arrive beautifully presented, but each bite was truly a sushi lover's dream 😋. Our waitress was attentive and made sure we had everything we needed throughout the meal. This is a lovely clean and cozy place. Will definitely be back soon!“

“All seafood is direct from Japan except tuna from Spain. Sake and the nigiri are so delicious. Marige!“

“I would come back if I'm in the terminal again. My cooked salmon in the poke bowl to-go was still moist and had decent flavor. Staff maybe not the friendliest but they were effective and served bowls fast when I came by at noon. $17 salmom poke bowl with white rice and 6 vegetables. I also like how Japanese food tends to be a healthy option.“

“I recommend that you order everything on the menu, everything is delicious 😋“

“I brought my 13 year old daughter here for our 1st time and we ordered 16 sushi balls. They were all amazing and super fresh! I would recommend this place to anyone! The price is absolutely right! The staff were friendly and ordering was super easy. I can’t wait to come back!“

“I recently had the pleasure of dining at Evie, and I must say, the experience was fantastic, primarily due to our server, Glenn. From the moment we arrived, Glenn greeted us with a warm smile and an infectious enthusiasm that set the tone for the evening. His knowledge of the menu was impressive, offering thoughtful recommendations that truly enhanced our meal. Glenn checked in on us just the right amount, ensuring our drinks were never empty and that all of our needs were met without being intrusive. The atmosphere of Evie was delightful, but it was Glenn's attentiveness and genuine care for his customers that elevated the experience to another level. He made us feel valued and welcomed. Overall, I highly recommend Evie for its excellent food and even better service, thanks to Glenn. If you want a memorable dining experience, be sure to ask for him!“