Discover the Best Sushi in Chicago

The OpenTable Team

Chicago has long been a bastion of culinary diversity. From Greektown gyro joints to Little Village taquerias, there are countless places to sample cuisine from all corners of the globe. It's no surprise, then, that the best sushi in Chicago is among some of the best sushi anywhere—a particularly impressive feat for a land-locked city. But where are the smartest, savviest diners eating out? Welcome to our Tastemaker List. We’ve pulled data from thousands of restaurants to find the top spots among OpenTable's most expert, seasoned diners. We highly recommend eating and drinking at some of the following restaurants to discover how the Windy City does sushi.

20 Restaurants

Updated February 12, 2020

Restaurants:	SUSHI-SAN, The Izakaya at Momotaro, Naoki…
Price Range:	$$$ - $$$
Cuisines:	Japanese…
Neighborhoods:	Chicago, West Loop, Lincoln Park…

SUSHI-SAN

$$$$·Japanese·

Chicago

794 reviews

Good for a Date
Fun
Hot Spot

Slogans like “hip hop and hand rolls” and “fresh fish with fresher beats” signal Sushi-san's hip, high-volume, clubby vibe (booths at the back are quieter). As a venue that's open …Read more

93% recommended

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The Izakaya at Momotaro

$$$$·Japanese·

West Loop

336 reviews

Good for a Date
Creative Cuisine
Bar Seating

Momotaro, an acclaimed high-end Japanese restaurant in the Fulton Market District, has a solid claim to presenting some of the best sushi in Chicago. Diners looking for a more casu…Read more

92% recommended

Romantic in Chicago

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Naoki

$$$$·Japanese·

Lincoln Park

559 reviews

Creative Cuisine
Romantic
Special Occasion

Naoki Sushi in Lincoln Park resembles a pocket-sized Tokyo pub, but with Chef Naoki Nakashima consistently presenting some of the best sushi in Chicago, the refined menu belies its…Read more

100% recommended

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Sai Cafe

$$$$·Japanese·

Lincoln Park

410 reviews

Neighborhood Gem
Special Occasion
Good for a Date

Serving a nice variety of quality sushi to Lincoln Park diners for over 20 years, Sai Cafe has earned decades' worth of rave reviews along with the loyalty of many regulars. It's r…Read more

100% recommended

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Kamehachi of Tokyo - Wells Street

$$$$·Sushi·

Old Town

730 reviews

Neighborhood Gem
Good for a Date
Special Occasion

Kamehachi of Tokyo, in Old Town on Wells Street, was founded in 1967 and has a solid claim to being the first sushi restaurant in Chicago. It has since spawned four other Chicago l…Read more

88% recommended

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UMAI Japanese Kitchen & Sushi

$$$$·Japanese·

South Loop

534 reviews

Good for a Date
Casual
Fit for Foodies

A chic but warm South Loop spot, UMAI Japanese Kitchen & Sushi offers inventive sushi and globally influenced Japanese cuisine for relatively reasonable prices. The full menu is av…Read more

90% recommended

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Friends Sushi on Rush

$$$$·Sushi·

Gold Coast / Streeterville

580 reviews

Good for Birthdays
Casual
Good for a Date

With its all-white, retro-futuristic decor and reasonable prices, Friends Sushi encourages diners to enjoy sushi at any time, not just for special occasions. Yet the quality of fis…Read more

100% recommended

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Niu Japanese Fusion Lounge

$$$$·Sushi·

Gold Coast / Streeterville

617 reviews

Fit for Foodies
Neighborhood Gem
Good for Groups

Traditional sushi, specialty fusion makis, and pan-Asian dishes with global influences are on the menu at Niu Japanese Fusion Lounge, a sleek space that opened in 2007. Regulars ra…Read more

90% recommended

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Agami Contemporary Sushi

$$$$·Sushi·

Uptown

370 reviews

Casual
Good for a Date
Good for Groups

Agami Contemporary Sushi, an eclectic venue in Uptown, specializes in creative cocktails and rolls. It also offers tempting small plates like miso pork belly buns, oyster and uni s…Read more

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Ron of Japan Steakhouse - Northbrook

$$$$·Japanese·

Northbrook

1,056 reviews

Special Occasion
Good for Birthdays
Fun

The main focus of Ron of Japan Steakhouse is top-quality steaks and seafood prepared teppan-style at the table-side by showman-like chefs. Entree options include steaks, chicken, a…Read more

Kid Friendly in North Suburbs

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Roka Akor - Chicago

$$$$·Steakhouse·

River North (Chicago)

2,841 reviews

Special Occasion
Good for a Date
Romantic

The Chicago location of an award-winning national chain, Roka Akor offers top-quality sushi and steaks in a luxe setting. Beautiful presentation and fresh ingredients—among them se…Read more

98% recommended

Steakhouse in Chicago

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