50 Best Sushi Bars near Rutherford

“This is truly the best sushi restaurant in East Rutherford!! The food is delicious and the owner is so kind. I’ve tried a lot of sushi restaurant and have never had a more consistently pleasant experience than at Yamada!!! Highly recommend“

“My 1st time ordering take out here. The food was on time and delicious .“

“We have been dining at Yellowtail Rutherford regularly since last year, and it has become one of our favorite spots for sushi. The sushi is consistently fresh, beautifully prepared, and absolutely delicious, which keeps us coming back time and time again.

The location is convenient, with easy street parking available nearby, making every visit hassle-free. Beyond the outstanding food, what truly sets Yellowtail apart is the exceptional service.

A special thank you to Ellie, who always greets us with a warm smile and makes us feel genuinely welcome from the moment we walk through the door. Her friendly and attentive service adds so much to the overall dining experience.

We would also like to recognize the entire staff, who work tirelessly to ensure every guest is well looked after. Their professionalism, hard work, and dedication never go unnoticed and contribute to the wonderful atmosphere of the restaurant.

If you're looking for delicious sushi, excellent service, and a welcoming environment, Yellowtail Rutherford is a place we highly recommend.“

“If you love sushi and want a dining experience, I highly recommend trying Genki Omakase. They have two branches, both highly rated, and my husband and I had such an amazing dinner here.

It’s a 15-course omakase, where the chefs curate each dish for you and every single bite was exceptional. Sitting at the counter and watching the chefs expertly prepare everything right in front of you made the experience feel so immersive and special. The pacing and flow between each course was seamless and the service was impressively fast without ever feeling rushed.

They also have some standout à la carte options (especially the Kissing roll with wagyu, toro, caviar and foie gras). Absolutely unforgettable. My personal favorite from the omakase was the O’Toro topped with caviar and a delicate dusting of gold, but honestly, every bite was memorable.

They only seat a small number of guests, so I’d definitely recommend making a reservation in advance. Such a beautiful dining experience from start to finish.“

“Just awesome. Fast. Efficient. Great.“

“My daughter chose this for a birthday dinner. The food was absolutely amazing and the service was fantastic. Audrey was our server. She was extremely knowledgeable of the menu, made great recommendations, she was there when we needed her without being there too often. I would highly recommend Rosella Sushi. Can’t wait to get back to New York City and return for a meal here. It also makes it extra cool when Chef Jeff is wearing a Florida Gator hat!“

“Sushi onakase Shinzo best“

“Absolutely amazing food was delicious and the attention of the staff unique.“

“The food was wonderful and the ambiance lovely. The service pretty attentive and cheerful. But the desserts were overpriced and not worth it. Try the udon noodle with mushroooms. . yumm.“

“I’ve lived on the Upper West Side for four years now, and Sushi W hasn’t raised their lunch set prices once in all that time—a truly remarkable business practice.

Lately, they’ve also introduced a sake tasting and regional showcase series, offering complimentary sake and seasonal fish from specific regions.

Every visit to Sushi W is a delight; the experience never ceases to amaze me. A huge thank you to Yon-San for continuously delivering such an wonderful experience for us!“

“Excellent sushi!!!! Fresh fish. Amazing food.“

“Creative, fresh and delicious.“

“Excellent experience the food was amazing. The service was out of this world. It was impeccable.“

“This was my second omakase experience, and it was absolutely wonderful. The fish was exceptionally fresh, and every bite was perfect. The chef was warm, kind, and engaging, making the experience not only delicious but also genuinely happy and memorable.“

“Best sushi we’ve ever had! Chicken gyoza was so good. Udon bowl was incredible. Spicy tuna, avocado roll and yellowtail scallion were top notch. Service was amazing. What a find for a meal prior to a concert at Terminal 5. Fantastic pricing as well! Highly recommend.“

“We were very lucky to have found Sushi YOLO after a last-minute decision to extend our evening in the city. It was an incredible experience all throughout: a homey vibe with great attention to detail from Chef and the entire team and, of course, delicious courses!

We plan to come back to Sushi YOLO when we are in the city again.“

“Chef Andy was excellent!👍“

“Kaki Sushi was phenomenal. The staff was excellent—friendly, welcoming, and genuinely knowledgeable about the menu and sake offerings. They struck that perfect balance of being attentive without being intrusive.
The sushi was outstanding: incredibly fresh, beautifully prepared, and inventive without feeling forced or gimmicky. Having eaten sushi all over the world, I don't say this lightly—Kaki ranks among the most memorable experiences I've had.
The absolute highlight was the deep-fried eggshell stuffed with tuna and other carefully selected ingredients. It was pure perfection—one of those dishes you keep thinking about long after the meal is over. Every course showcased exceptional technique, creativity, and restraint.
They also have a solid sake selection, but it's great that they offer BYOB as well, giving guests plenty of options.
In a city packed with great sushi restaurants, Kaki manages to stand out. Highly recommended, and I'll definitely be back.“

“We had an absolutely fantastic experience at Fushimi Restaurant! The food was delicious, from the appetizers we ordered to our main course. Each dish was expertly prepared and bursting with flavor. We also enjoyed a couple of drinks, which perfectly complemented our meal. What truly made our visit exceptional was the incredible service provided by our waitress, Ohmie. She was attentive, friendly, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout the evening. Her warm demeanor and professionalism truly elevated our dining experience. We strongly recommend Fushimi Restaurant, especially because of the outstanding service we received from Ohmie. We’ll definitely be back!“

“Haven’t eaten this well since I was last actually in Japan late 2019 before you know what! Loved the Korean flavoured belly pork.“

“A neighborhood gem! Very clean and well taken care of. Atmosphere is nice and welcoming. Not too noisy. I love their Sushi - ingredients are always fresh and they give a generous portion. Michi, the manager, is very kind!!

Updates: They just started serving Japanese Curry Rice! It was so tasty.“

“The girl who attended us was incredibly kind and patient, explaining everything with such care that it made the whole experience feel even more special. And the chef… What a wonderful person. Friendly, warm, and genuinely passionate about his craft. He explained each piece with detail.“

“Nice atmosphere and music, perfect for pleasant conversation, fresh ingredients, nice flavorful pairings. The sushi was very fresh. My only criticism was that the hand rolls are served with the seaweed in plastic wrappers, which makes eating the rolls a bit clumsy as you wrestle with the roll to pull off the plastic wrap. Otherwise was a great meal and would recommend.“

“You don’t expect to find this level of sushi walking down Second Avenue, but Crave Sushi Bar absolutely delivers.

Located at 947 Second Ave in Midtown East, Manhattan, Crave is a Japanese sushi restaurant that blends traditional nigiri with creative, modern bites. It looks understated from the outside, but once the food hits the table, you understand exactly what they’re doing.

The sashimi was incredibly clean and fresh. The thinly sliced white fish in citrus with jalapeño had the perfect balance of delicate texture and subtle heat. Light, bright, and refreshing.

The seared salmon nigiri was a standout. Lightly torched with a touch of sauce on top, rich without being heavy. The seared white fish with sesame and chili had depth and just enough char to bring everything together.

The uni had beautiful texture so I grabbed a photo, but I don’t eat shellfish, so my friend happily handled that one.

One of the more creative bites was the salmon and avocado cube over rice, layered neatly and finished with thin strips of nori. Clean presentation and great balance.

The spicy tuna roll had real texture and flavor, not overly mayo-heavy like so many places.

Even dessert delivered. The warm chocolate chip cookie with melting vanilla ice cream was exactly what you want to end a sushi dinner in Manhattan.

The space feels intimate and relaxed. Perfect for a casual weeknight in Midtown East or a low-key date night.

As someone who spends a lot of time in Midtown Manhattan for real estate, I’m always paying attention to the places that elevate a block. Restaurants like Crave Sushi Bar make Second Avenue more interesting.

If you’re looking for quality Japanese sushi in Midtown East Manhattan that blends traditional nigiri with modern touches, Crave Sushi Bar is absolutely worth a visit.“

“Second to none! The ingredients are fresh and chef skills are world class.“

“Absolutely outstanding experience from start to finish! The sushi was incredibly fresh, beautifully presented, and full of flavor. Every dish we ordered exceeded our expectations and showcased the quality and care that goes into the food.

The service was equally impressive—friendly, attentive, and professional without ever feeling intrusive. The staff made us feel welcome and ensured everything was perfect throughout our meal.

The atmosphere was the finishing touch: clean, elegant, and relaxing, creating the perfect setting for a great dining experience. It’s rare to find a restaurant where the food, service, and ambiance are all exceptional, but this place delivered on every level. Highly recommended, and I can’t wait to come back!“

“Steve was a great sushi chef. He made sure of our preferences and gave us options for the replacement. The sushi and wagyu are SO fresh and delicious. Very reasonable price-wise. We loved it so much the first time we visited that we went back less than a week later!!“

“Sushi was amazing. My daughter is allergic to soy and our waiter was very helpful! Service was very good.“

“Very affordable, and Mary was amazing!! Our server pointed us in the right direction for sake/wine, even offering samples. Celebrated my 21st here, Sushi was amazing, Coursed out perfectly, and amazing hospitality. Will be coming back in the future.“

“14 course omakase for an hour“

“Best sushi I ever eat in NYC“

“The omakase was soo good. Definitely recommend the golden ducky“

“Pros: Good spot, good food, good sushi selection for being a small space. Cons: Place was very busy when we went (6/13/21) and service was slow. Took 20 minutes to get dessert. Some of our plates and soy dishes were not well cleaned from previous use. Ordered and was charged for two dishes to go, but only one was actually packed. Overall 3 stars due to the cons we experienced, but hoping that was just catching them at a bad time.“

“An amazing omakase dining experience at Shota. Premium ingredients and amazing taste. Each and every course was finely prepared and beautifully presented. Service was top notch throughout. Sake list was also impressive with massive selections of both common and rare sakes. Some rare ones were priced pretty steep.
This restaurant is a treasure on South Street in Brooklyn. Definitely recommended!“

“So happy to have Mikado in the neighborhood!
Came for lunch over the weekend and had such a great experience. The hand roll set and the Super Bowl are a must. The portions were generous and the fish was incredibly fresh. Everything tasted amazing.
The decor is beautiful, the space feels clean and inviting, and the service was immaculate from start to finish.
Will definitely be ordering again and dining in soon. Highly recommend!“

“Best Omakase in NY.. have gone twice in the last year and the food, service, and atmosphere are unparalleled. It’s hard to share what an amazing spot this is because it’s so quaint and special. Oscar and Kenny the sushi chef and owner are one of a kind. This is my go to in manhattan. Value is unparalleled.“

“I've been to a dozen omakase places across nyc and japan, and this is a standout gem. Chef takes a modern approach to sushi with his own style, but preserves the essence of sushi. The flavors are elegant, layered, and delicious.

Standouts include the black cod with black truffle, trout (smoked?), hokkaido scallop with hokkaido uni, fish with bottarga and foie gras, and all kinds of toro (tuna).“

“On the Frequency of a Grain of Rice
We just had a lovely evening at Sushi Nakazawa in Los Angeles
You go in the way you go underwater. The door shuts on Robertson Boulevard and the ceiling rolls overhead in slow waves of concrete, blue and gold, and you sit looking up the way you look up from the bottom of a pool. My father was an architect. He said big ideas only happen under tall roofs. I thought of him the second I walked in, which does not usually happen to me over sushi. I paint, I make films and books, I cast bronze. I know what a poured surface costs. Somebody felt every wave of that ceiling. It is tasteful, not obvious, but the waves are there. You can almost taste the salt.
Behind the stone is Daisuke Nakazawa, Jiro’s old apprentice, the one who cooked the same egg two hundred times before it was good enough. I believe the story, because I have lived the other end of it. I lost twenty years of work to a fire once and started the counting over. The slow work is never about the egg. It is about the years, and what the years do to your hands.
The rice is the whole nomenclature here, the grain the old gods kept for the living. Warm as skin, every grain loose and standing alone, the vinegar so nuanced you feel it only as a ghost. I trust smell over memory, and that warm rice hit an old frequency in me I could not name.
We do the same thing with corn in Mexico, where the maize is an ancestor and a god. One seed, a whole cosmos. Both of them, for a minute, at the counter with me.
Then you eat, and silence. I do not know how they did it, but the volume is perfect. The room is alive and you can still have a conversation. Otoro like smoke. Eel soft as an offering. Each piece gone. Seven hundred years ago the monk Muqi painted six persimmons and then had the nerve to paint almost nothing else, and the nothing is the masterpiece. That is the grandfather of this food. Musashi said that from one thing you can know ten thousand. He could have meant a single piece of these beauties.
A place is only its people. Dean guards the biggest sake list in California like a shaman who knows he will convert you. Anthony works the floor like your night is the only thing that matters, and means it.
Alessandro, Vito, and Nakazawa spent years finding these exact humans, because you cannot fake grace, you find it one person at a time.
Every one of them is seriously warm. They are a little obsessed, the good kind. I know that obsession from the inside. I looked at them and saw my own people.
A confession. I go back further with this place than tonight, further than Los Angeles. My paintings hang on the walls of the private New York room. It started the way the best New York things do, with a bet nobody expected anyone to keep. Somebody kept it. I painted, the work went up, and a restaurant became a place with my own hand on its walls.
I came to New York young, out of Mexico, by way of London, with not much, and I learned there are three cities wearing the same disasters. One sells the postcards. Another the tacos and The other keeps you alive, through a kindness nobody photographs, the kind that wants nothing back. Alessandro and Nakazawa gave me that kindness and never took it back. Now they have carried it across the whole country to Los Angeles, and walking into this blue cave and finding it already there, waiting for me, made me feel welcomed again. It made me feel human. That, more than any single piece of fish, is the best part of being here now.
Do not wait. Figure out how to see that kindness, because it manifests in every morsel and every glass.
ありがとうございました
Leopoldo Goût“

“Always Craveable 🥂🍣🍞
A special Sunday brunch at the sushi counter where the entire experience was effortless. From the attentive service and finesse of the fresh sushi to the spectacular talent across the kitchen, the passion here makes the quality truly superb.

A highlight of the Mother’s Day brunch was the special Matcha French Toast—a beautiful treat for the palate and a total standout. The touches of Pommery bubbles and fresh flowers made the celebration feel truly memorable.

Happy 1st Anniversary! 🥂
Cheers to Oliver & the kitchen, Joseph, Nick & team for an incredible first year. The care that goes into every plate is unmistakable. In a city filled with endless options, the heart and creativity here are exactly what make this spot a true nabe gem.

Relish and enjoy the moment—navigating year one is a remarkable accomplishment. Keep inspiring everyone, because the best is yet to come.

Thanks for making our month & see you all soon! 🥂✨

—————Prior Review April 2026—————
10/10 All Around! 🥂✨

Unwinding with a little Friday sparkle and some indulgent nibbles… fabulous as always. The chu-toro tartare with truffle dashi & caviar is always a must-have—paired with Pommery bubbles.

Nick is such a fabulous host! He seamlessly accommodated a last-minute request to pair wines with the tasting menu and expertly guided our move from the bubbles to white wine, sake, and finishing with a perfect red, sharing great insights on each pour, which we all absolutely loved. He was so thoughtful and even provided small tastings for our non-drinking friend so she could experience the flavors!

The Chef’s Tasting Menu was exceptional again, with a great variety of sashimi and sushi. I also couldn’t resist adding some of my favorites: the uni sashimi, seared scallop with uni, and the seared toro—the latter has a fabulous new twist too.

Huge thanks to Nick, all the chefs and kitchen team, the bartender, and the staff for the usual incredible care!

See you all soon!

Prior Review - April 2026
Back at this neighborhood gem—as Nick so perfectly puts it, my little reprieve from the hustle & bustle of NYC. I just found out my review is still stuck in the OpenTable moderation queue since 3/22, so I’m resorting to Google Reviews! (Honestly, this platform is much more seamless and faster.)

During a hectic night, Joseph went above and beyond—from walking us through the tasting menu to ensuring the butter lettuce was paired with the chicken dish! Costas kept everything running smoothly.

The tasting menu is fabulous—kudos to Oliver and the kitchen for the elegant presentation on every dish. The broccolini with caramelized hazelnuts is a standout, with no leftovers to spare. Sitting at the sushi counter watching Andy meticulously craft a full sea bream was a surprise highlight, and Dong provided such amazing and skillful sushi preparation throughout the night. The add-ons for the Chu-toro tartare and seared toro with foie gras and uni are absolute must-haves every time—the uni is such high quality (AAA grade) and incredibly fresh.

Those thoughtful touches made our night the perfect start to the weekend.

Looking forward to the next visit!“

“Best sushi I have ever had.“

“I thought I liked sushi before, I had no idea how much I loved authentic sushi until DomoDomo. The salmon tataki is delicious, the Spicy Tuna Cones are an absolute must (you’ll thank me) and the desserts are a fusion of tastes I haven’t before had but now must have again. Leo is the best server, these dishes were his idea. Thank you for an amazing night DomoDomo!“

“Fabulous, in every way. Kinoko was amazing, deluxe sushi plate included more sashimi than advertised, including rarities like snapper and 3 different grades of tuna. Reasonably priced saki and the matcha tiramisu was decadent with perfect lady fingers. One of the best sushi meals of my life.“

“An extraordinary omakase experience.“

“Chef Andy was excellent!👍“

“Nam's Sushi is quite simply the best! Sherry is a great lady! I go there at least once or twice a week! The food is excellent. If you want some great sushi, please go to Nam's Sushi! The food is incredible and the people who work there are so friendly! I love Nam's so much!“

“Blue Ribbon Sushi & Sake is a go-to spot for high-quality sushi in a lively, polished setting. The fish is fresh and expertly prepared, with a menu that balances classic and creative options. The atmosphere feels energetic yet refined. It’s a reliable choice for a satisfying, elevated sushi experience.“

“Such a lovely sushi bar! I told the chef that I really love scallops, and he kindly suggested that I try their secret chirashi bowl. When I saw it, I honestly didn’t even want to touch it at first because it looked so beautiful and carefully arranged — like a piece of art. But after the first bite, I understood why he recommended it. The scallops were incredibly fresh and sweet, and the toro was rich, fatty, and buttery. Every piece tasted amazing. What really surprised me was the rice — perfectly seasoned and textured, honestly omakase-level sushi rice, which made the whole bowl even better.
You can really tell the chef puts a lot of care into every detail. Such a thoughtful little hidden gem. I’ll definitely be back! 🍣“

“The vibe is so cool, the service team is top notch, and the food is some the best sushi ever! A must visit!“

“Simply superb. The fish and shellfish are pristine. The chefs are skilled and approachable. The servers are helpful and gracious. While not “inexpensive,” I believe it’s a value for what is delivered. I’ve been three times—just last night for the first time, I’m sorry to say, since COVID—and each time was exquisite. Beyond highly recommended. A treasure.“

“Many people seem to enjoy this place, and there is a good variety of food and drinks. The food was generally quite good, except for the jjimdak (steamed chicken). It looked amazing in the menu photos, but it arrived undercooked and had to be cooked longer at our table, which took quite a while. When it was done. it was also a bit spicier than we expected as well
The restaurant was very busy on a Friday night, with people waiting for tables. Because of that, it felt like there was some pressure to finish and leave rather than relax and stay for a long conversation. In that sense, it felt more like a traditional Korean restaurant than a bar where you can sit with friends and talk for hours. Overall, the food and atmosphere were good, but the dining experience felt a bit rushed.“