14 Best Sushi Bars in Arlington

“I had such an incredible experience at Yume Sushi last night! Casey the bartender, and Matt the manager were incredible. Everything i ordered was absolutely phenomenal. The quality of the food was outstanding, and you could tell so much care went into every dish.

The entire staff was incredibly attentive, welcoming, and knowledgeable, making the whole experience even more enjoyable. Everyone went above and beyond to make us feel taken care of. I’m absolutely obsessed with this place and can’t wait to come back. Highly recommend Yume Sushi to anyone looking for amazing sushi and exceptional service!“

“We got two Salmon Lover sets and a Unagi roll to go and everything was really good. The salmon sashimi was fresh and the rolls were generously filled. The unagi was spot on too.

They threw in three complimentary pieces of sushi and two free miso soups with our takeout order, which was a really nice surprise. When I wasn’t sure what to get for drinks, they had great suggestions for sake and beer. Great experience overall, will definitely be back!​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​“

“Just incredible.

To be totally blunt, after walking in, I wasn't expecting much. It's a small self serve restaurant that doesn't resemble most sushi establishments I've been to.

I ordered the sushi deluxe and subbed out the California roll for salmon rolls, I also got the tempura Philly, and the double fantasy. I also received a free Miso soup on top of all of that.

The second I took my first bite into that piece of Eel nigri, I knew this was going to be an excellent dinner. Even at high end sushi restaurants I've had at least a piece of sushi or two taste a little old or a sushi roll that's overdone with the toppings. This is the first sushi I've ever had where every single piece of fish was excellent. The sushi was incredibly fresh and every bite was delicious. I'm usually not a fan of shrimp nigiri and even that was enjoyable tonight. I don't know what the secret is, but this was the most impressive sushi experience I've ever had.

If you are a sushi connoisseur, this is a must try place while Iin DC.“

“5/5 ⭐️ easily—this place has been our go-to sushi spot for a while now, and it never misses. From the moment you walk in, you get that warm, local vibe where they actually remember you, not just your order. The service is consistently on point—friendly, attentive, and just the right balance of casual and professional.

And huge shoutout to the chef—every dish shows real skill and care. You can tell there’s pride behind the counter, from the freshness of the fish to how beautifully everything is plated. It’s that kind of attention to detail that keeps us coming back.

Whether it’s a quick dinner or a longer hang with friends, it just hits every time. Love supporting a local spot that does everything right. If you know, you know.

Gam-sa-ham-nee-da!!! 🫶🏼🫶🏼“

“Always great food, great service, never disappointed. Love love this place. Please stay open🤗“

“We were very pleasantly surprised and impressed by this place! Saw it many times but always passed by for some reason . It was a big mistake I wish we discovered it earlier! Super cool atmosphere , eclectic modern Japanese / Hawaiin vibe with a lot of taste , beautiful fun bar and the tables around the bar area and also very charming and cosy main dining room with an intimate exotic atmosphere . But on top of it we had absolutely amazing , so fresh and delicious sushi rolls and a live bossa nova jazz (which is there every Friday as we found out) . And if you are a whiskey or bourbon lover - definitely try Kaiyo 5 woods whiskey! It has such a smooth and elegant taste , our first time trying Japanese whiskey and we were in love! All the sushi were consumed so fast that we didn’t even had a chance to take a picture )))) Our new favorite place in Arlington for sure!“

“What an INCREDIBLE time out!! We just stopped by after a wedding & wanted to try this place after meaning to for quite some time. The service was AMAZING. We had a couple mix ups on our order, but they helped us out and was very apologetic. I also mixed up my information as well, but they were very kind to us. What an incredible experience with their knowledgeable bartenders. Quite amazing mixologists, well worth a trip for the conversations and atmosphere alone!!! Thank you for a memorable time.“

“We had dinner here for the first time on Thursday night, and it was such a treat. Service was amazing. Cocktails were fabulous. Food was good. And the overall ambience was so lovely. Highly recommend a spicy margarita, ordered less sweet. It was sooo good. Would go back for this drink alone. We would go back for the drinks and service and ambience for sure.“

“Good food and good service . Very consistent!“

“Great experience ! Great food ! We tried the All You Can Eat option there, sushi is so fresh and well prepared . Sitting outdoor and having unlimited sushi , what a great dining experience!
I would definitely recommend this place!“

“Fresh and interesting sushi items. Extensive menu. Good service. I like what I’m eating :)“

“Been going here for years. In a sea of overpriced sushi spots either giving out tiny rolls, rolls with tons of filler without freshness, or focusing on decor rather than quality, this spot has exceptional fish and the rolls are FAT and flavorful! They have an excellent lunch special for 2 or 3 rolls and it’s super convenient being next to the ballston metro. It’s a no frills spot with just a few small tables if you want to eat there.“

“Great food......................“

“i had the best experience here, its my second time & this time i dined in rather than the bar. i had the best and sweetest experience with my server, Ina. She gave the best service and had the best personality. 10/10!!!!“