I had the omakase dinner here and overall my experience was really great. I highly recommend it for anyone who has an appreciation for fine sushi would like to experience an excellent and unique dining experience.More specifics: So the fish was fantastic and the preparations were very good. This isn't the best sushi that I've had, with the focus being more about the toppings on the nigiri than on treatment of the fish itself, but this is a choice that the restaurant makes and it is absolutely a valid approach. I can't fault the strategy because in the end the taste was wonderful so they can't be faulted for their choice here.The service was really good, if not Michelin-star level. The night that I went there were nine people dining, with at least 4 chefs and the restaurant manager serving. The beverage service was a little chaotic as they attempt to take everyone's drink orders at once and don't explain things very well. This, for me, is the only sub-par aspect my dining experience.The omakase course service was very well done, with preparation done right in front of us, with easy viewing of all the prep work, which is fun if you like that sort of thing (which I do). All of the chefs were very interactive with the diners, explaining each dish, and talking with people individually or as a group throughout the entire service. There was also a lot of discussion and banter between diners, or with other diners and the chefs, altogether. The atmosphere that makes this possible is the intimate space that they use and the way that the room is setup. And for most foodies, this kind of communal dining, with discussion about the food while sharing in the experience, is exactly what we want. So this was wonderful.My final thoughts are that this is a really good experience, unique in a lot of ways, fun, social, and a very high level of culinary expertise on hand. I would definitely consider returning.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sushi
Kristina Titova
Me and my partner went to celebrate my birthday at sbs and it was a perfect experience from the beginning till the end, the most delicious sushi we’ve ever tried, the atmosphere was very cozy, the stuff was super professional. Definitely recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Griffin Pomada
I believe this place was ok and has the potential to be much much better. I took my wife here for Valentines day thinking it would be a special evening and something to remember. We will never forget it that is for sure.The person who met us at the door after you press the ring doorbell to let us in was nice and welcoming. There was this other guy that kept walking in from the other room and just glaring at all the guest, kinda awkward.After a couple small bites and an strong ginger tasting cocktail we were brought into another small area with a bar and the three chefs. Which were all amazing.It was nice to see your name on a little placard letting you know where to sit. We got lucky and got what we thought was the best seat at the bar. The seats are not that comfortable and have no back support, just lean on the bar was the best option.They pass out drink menus and for a $150 you can go with the pairing selected by Parker the bartender. They have a decent selection of other wines and sake and some other beverages. I made the mistake of telling him that I was not much of a wine drinker, he gave me the look of disgust and his attitude changed, he said ok fine just give me the menu. not very friendly or welcoming. I wanted a drink just not the pairing he wanted everyone to get. Not until our last 5 bites was I able to get his attention to finally get a drink. a $66 shot of some Japanese Whisky, it was not bad but definitely not worth the price. And we never even got out Champagne toast that was promised.And now the food, as I am a foodie and have been to multiple other Omakase restaurants I would have to put this one towards the bottom of them. The chef Andy tries really hard to make the experience worth it but he adds a lot of flavors and seasonings to each piece, most of which are flavorful but you cant taste the flavor of the fish you can only taste the lemon, citrus or other seasonings pilled on top of the bites. The chefs are the only reason they get more than 2 stars. I thank them for everything and making the evening enjoyable.Be expected to be presented with a $1,000+ bill for 2 . Not only do they not tell you the price of the last 3 bites, if you select to not get them you get the cold shoulder. They add in a 20% gratuity which is well deserved for the chefs but not the bar tender as he is only friendly if you are buying his pairings. The tip is added before the totaling of your bill so you end up paying taxes on tip.Although it was a ok experience I will never be going back to this place. You can save your money and go to another place.Sushi By Scratch Restaurants: Valentine's DayWe invite you to celebrate love by enjoying this exclusive one-night only, Sushi by Scratch Restaurants: Valentine's Day Experience, featuring our signature 17-course Omakase. Our team of chefs will delight you with luxurious ingredients, premium imports, and exquisite favorites to create an omakase experience found only here at Sushi by Scratch Restaurants!The cost is $285 per person. This includes our specially curated one-night only Valentine's Day Omakase menu, a welcome cocktail, champagne toast and a farewell tea. Extra bites and additional beverages will be available for a surcharge.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 3
Aaron Tekulve
We had a fantastic experience! The staff was wonderful, and the food was delicious! I especially loved the surprise of moving rooms, and some of the sake pairings were excellent!
Jake Membrado
This is my third experience at the premier omakase in Seattle and won't be my last. Chef Graham, Chef Andy, and Chef Kevin are always on Point and make you feel welcomed the moment you enter. With explosive & decadent flavors combined with their impeccable knife skills, we are able to enjoy seafood at its highest and most respected form. Thank you for a wonderful experience again. The new menu is outstanding. Make sure you consult Theo for some of the best and exclusive saké to go with your sushi.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Unagi, Sushi
Jordan Delahunty
Dietary restrictions: They will go above and beyond to ensure dietary restrictions are accompanied without interfering with the enjoyment at all.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Shannon K.
Food:Loved the food, after having been to a couple of omakase places, it can get tiring to see the same salmon, blue fin, uni, etc. I love that they allow the chefs to have some creativity to make some more unique items. There was one of there that tasted like a banh mi or pho. That one still stands out to me. Service:Everyone is friendly, the chefs were good at initiating conversation and keeping everything light and funAmbianceWhen you first come in you're introduced to a small entry room. This is where you'll get the welcome cocktail and two starters. The second room is where the omakase happens. Both rooms are intimate and give off that classic elevated darker room vibe. Music is interesting too, like a japanese jazz type of music. Personally I loved it, the chefs were joking about hearing the music in their dreams though hahaRecommendationsWould highly recommend coming in early to not miss the welcome drink and food. We showed up about 15 minutes early to our omakase, not sure if they were waiting in us, but was nice since we were hungry and didn't have to wait on it! They have options for an additional $100-ish per person to add truffle and caviar to certain dishes if that's your thing. Everything tasted great already, so not worth it in my opinion.Overall would recommend coming here, a pricey dinner for sure. We ended up paying about $480 with no add ons, other drinks, just the base omakase price for two people. For special occasions it was a nice treat!
Matt Bliss
I went last night for the Omakase. This was my 4th visit. Each time it gets better. Totally worth the $. If you love sushi and great beverage pairings, this is your place. My only suggestion to the owners is to buy new chairs at the sushi bar!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mark C.
Best sushi I had just really expensive. I would come back the chef was very fun and was a great experience cool vibe cool place cool people.
Derek Hui
Had the NYE menu. Each piece they made was amazing. Each one had such a unique flavor/texture profile, definitely a different experience than I've had at other omakases.
Beautiful experience…the welcome cocktail starts everything so beautifully. The sushi courses begin to flow in the next room in almost a sacred feel. Paired wine for us, whiskey for our friend and both of us more than pleased. Will be back soon for the quality, service, and experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sushi, Albacore
Tyler Beauchamp
Amazing experience. Each bite perfected. Drinks on point.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mark B
Beautiful experience…the welcome cocktail starts everything so beautifully. The sushi courses begin to flow in the next room in almost a sacred feel. Paired wine for us, whiskey for our friend and both of us more than pleased. Will be back soon for the quality, service, and experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sushi, Albacore
Brie K.
Sushi by Scratch is a must visit. I booked a Omakase experience for my partners boyfriend and it wasnt until the day of the reservation not but an hour before we were scheduled to be there that I realized I booked the wrong location! There was no way we were making it to Healdsburg from Seattle in a hour. I called the Healdsburg location and spoke with Max, the GM. He was so accommodating and was able to get us a reservation in Seattle the same day just an hour later! Amazing customer service, unique and intention experience from entry to the finale. The fish was so fresh, Chef Kevin delivered some unique experiences that had my taste buds dancing for joy. We will definitely be recommending Sushi by Scratch to all of our friends and family. We will definitely be visiting again soon!Thank you again to Chef Kevin and Max for making my partners birthday dinner so special.
tetsuo-san
SBS was a wonderful dining experience beginning with the cocktail and appetizers in their whiskey bar before the main meal was served at the sushi bar. The sushi variety was excellent and the chefs did a wonderful job with the presentation. The fish was fresh and the sushi was prepared with creative enhancements to bring out the best of each. While expensive, SBS is a wonderful experience for a special occasion. Be warned that getting reservations is quite challenging so plane months in advance.
I had the omakase dinner here and overall my experience was really great. I highly recommend it for anyone who has an appreciation for fine sushi would like to experience an excellent and unique dining experience.More specifics: So the fish was fantastic and the preparations were very good. This isn't the best sushi that I've had, with the focus being more about the toppings on the nigiri than on treatment of the fish itself, but this is a choice that the restaurant makes and it is absolutely a valid approach. I can't fault the strategy because in the end the taste was wonderful so they can't be faulted for their choice here.The service was really good, if not Michelin-star level. The night that I went there were nine people dining, with at least 4 chefs and the restaurant manager serving. The beverage service was a little chaotic as they attempt to take everyone's drink orders at once and don't explain things very well. This, for me, is the only sub-par aspect my dining experience.The omakase course service was very well done, with preparation done right in front of us, with easy viewing of all the prep work, which is fun if you like that sort of thing (which I do). All of the chefs were very interactive with the diners, explaining each dish, and talking with people individually or as a group throughout the entire service. There was also a lot of discussion and banter between diners, or with other diners and the chefs, altogether. The atmosphere that makes this possible is the intimate space that they use and the way that the room is setup. And for most foodies, this kind of communal dining, with discussion about the food while sharing in the experience, is exactly what we want. So this was wonderful.My final thoughts are that this is a really good experience, unique in a lot of ways, fun, social, and a very high level of culinary expertise on hand. I would definitely consider returning.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sushi
Me and my partner went to celebrate my birthday at sbs and it was a perfect experience from the beginning till the end, the most delicious sushi we’ve ever tried, the atmosphere was very cozy, the stuff was super professional. Definitely recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I believe this place was ok and has the potential to be much much better. I took my wife here for Valentines day thinking it would be a special evening and something to remember. We will never forget it that is for sure.The person who met us at the door after you press the ring doorbell to let us in was nice and welcoming. There was this other guy that kept walking in from the other room and just glaring at all the guest, kinda awkward.After a couple small bites and an strong ginger tasting cocktail we were brought into another small area with a bar and the three chefs. Which were all amazing.It was nice to see your name on a little placard letting you know where to sit. We got lucky and got what we thought was the best seat at the bar. The seats are not that comfortable and have no back support, just lean on the bar was the best option.They pass out drink menus and for a $150 you can go with the pairing selected by Parker the bartender. They have a decent selection of other wines and sake and some other beverages. I made the mistake of telling him that I was not much of a wine drinker, he gave me the look of disgust and his attitude changed, he said ok fine just give me the menu. not very friendly or welcoming. I wanted a drink just not the pairing he wanted everyone to get. Not until our last 5 bites was I able to get his attention to finally get a drink. a $66 shot of some Japanese Whisky, it was not bad but definitely not worth the price. And we never even got out Champagne toast that was promised.And now the food, as I am a foodie and have been to multiple other Omakase restaurants I would have to put this one towards the bottom of them. The chef Andy tries really hard to make the experience worth it but he adds a lot of flavors and seasonings to each piece, most of which are flavorful but you cant taste the flavor of the fish you can only taste the lemon, citrus or other seasonings pilled on top of the bites. The chefs are the only reason they get more than 2 stars. I thank them for everything and making the evening enjoyable.Be expected to be presented with a $1,000+ bill for 2 . Not only do they not tell you the price of the last 3 bites, if you select to not get them you get the cold shoulder. They add in a 20% gratuity which is well deserved for the chefs but not the bar tender as he is only friendly if you are buying his pairings. The tip is added before the totaling of your bill so you end up paying taxes on tip.Although it was a ok experience I will never be going back to this place. You can save your money and go to another place.Sushi By Scratch Restaurants: Valentine's DayWe invite you to celebrate love by enjoying this exclusive one-night only, Sushi by Scratch Restaurants: Valentine's Day Experience, featuring our signature 17-course Omakase. Our team of chefs will delight you with luxurious ingredients, premium imports, and exquisite favorites to create an omakase experience found only here at Sushi by Scratch Restaurants!The cost is $285 per person. This includes our specially curated one-night only Valentine's Day Omakase menu, a welcome cocktail, champagne toast and a farewell tea. Extra bites and additional beverages will be available for a surcharge.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 3
We had a fantastic experience! The staff was wonderful, and the food was delicious! I especially loved the surprise of moving rooms, and some of the sake pairings were excellent!
This is my third experience at the premier omakase in Seattle and won't be my last. Chef Graham, Chef Andy, and Chef Kevin are always on Point and make you feel welcomed the moment you enter. With explosive & decadent flavors combined with their impeccable knife skills, we are able to enjoy seafood at its highest and most respected form. Thank you for a wonderful experience again. The new menu is outstanding. Make sure you consult Theo for some of the best and exclusive saké to go with your sushi.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Unagi, Sushi
Dietary restrictions: They will go above and beyond to ensure dietary restrictions are accompanied without interfering with the enjoyment at all.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food:Loved the food, after having been to a couple of omakase places, it can get tiring to see the same salmon, blue fin, uni, etc. I love that they allow the chefs to have some creativity to make some more unique items. There was one of there that tasted like a banh mi or pho. That one still stands out to me. Service:Everyone is friendly, the chefs were good at initiating conversation and keeping everything light and funAmbianceWhen you first come in you're introduced to a small entry room. This is where you'll get the welcome cocktail and two starters. The second room is where the omakase happens. Both rooms are intimate and give off that classic elevated darker room vibe. Music is interesting too, like a japanese jazz type of music. Personally I loved it, the chefs were joking about hearing the music in their dreams though hahaRecommendationsWould highly recommend coming in early to not miss the welcome drink and food. We showed up about 15 minutes early to our omakase, not sure if they were waiting in us, but was nice since we were hungry and didn't have to wait on it! They have options for an additional $100-ish per person to add truffle and caviar to certain dishes if that's your thing. Everything tasted great already, so not worth it in my opinion.Overall would recommend coming here, a pricey dinner for sure. We ended up paying about $480 with no add ons, other drinks, just the base omakase price for two people. For special occasions it was a nice treat!
I went last night for the Omakase. This was my 4th visit. Each time it gets better. Totally worth the $. If you love sushi and great beverage pairings, this is your place. My only suggestion to the owners is to buy new chairs at the sushi bar!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best sushi I had just really expensive. I would come back the chef was very fun and was a great experience cool vibe cool place cool people.
Had the NYE menu. Each piece they made was amazing. Each one had such a unique flavor/texture profile, definitely a different experience than I've had at other omakases.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Beautiful experience…the welcome cocktail starts everything so beautifully. The sushi courses begin to flow in the next room in almost a sacred feel. Paired wine for us, whiskey for our friend and both of us more than pleased. Will be back soon for the quality, service, and experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sushi, Albacore
Amazing experience. Each bite perfected. Drinks on point.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Beautiful experience…the welcome cocktail starts everything so beautifully. The sushi courses begin to flow in the next room in almost a sacred feel. Paired wine for us, whiskey for our friend and both of us more than pleased. Will be back soon for the quality, service, and experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sushi, Albacore
Sushi by Scratch is a must visit. I booked a Omakase experience for my partners boyfriend and it wasnt until the day of the reservation not but an hour before we were scheduled to be there that I realized I booked the wrong location! There was no way we were making it to Healdsburg from Seattle in a hour. I called the Healdsburg location and spoke with Max, the GM. He was so accommodating and was able to get us a reservation in Seattle the same day just an hour later! Amazing customer service, unique and intention experience from entry to the finale. The fish was so fresh, Chef Kevin delivered some unique experiences that had my taste buds dancing for joy. We will definitely be recommending Sushi by Scratch to all of our friends and family. We will definitely be visiting again soon!Thank you again to Chef Kevin and Max for making my partners birthday dinner so special.
SBS was a wonderful dining experience beginning with the cocktail and appetizers in their whiskey bar before the main meal was served at the sushi bar. The sushi variety was excellent and the chefs did a wonderful job with the presentation. The fish was fresh and the sushi was prepared with creative enhancements to bring out the best of each. While expensive, SBS is a wonderful experience for a special occasion. Be warned that getting reservations is quite challenging so plane months in advance.