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 the Tastemaker 20. 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 August 26, 2019

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

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SUSHI-SAN

$$$$·Japanese·

River North (Chicago)

678 reviews

Fun
Good for a Date
Fit for Foodies

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

95% recommended

Japanese in Chicago / Illinois

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The Izakaya at Momotaro

$$$$·Japanese·

West Loop

280 reviews

Fit for Foodies
Good for a Date
Romantic

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

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Naoki

$$$$·Japanese·

Lincoln Park

540 reviews

Good for a Date
Special Occasion
Fit for Foodies

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

95% recommended

Japanese in Chicago / Illinois

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Sai Cafe

$$$$·Japanese·

Lincoln Park

390 reviews

Neighborhood Gem
Special Occasion
Bar Seating

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

Best Overall in Chicago / Illinois

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Kamehachi of Tokyo - Wells Street

$$$$·Sushi·

Old Town

680 reviews

Good for a Date
Neighborhood Gem
Authentic

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

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UMAI Japanese Kitchen & Sushi

$$$$·Japanese·

South Loop

503 reviews

Good for a Date
Authentic
Casual

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

96% recommended

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Friends Sushi on Rush

$$$$·Sushi·

Gold Coast / Streeterville

557 reviews

Good for a Date
Creative Cuisine
Neighborhood Gem

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

89% recommended

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Niu Japanese Fusion Lounge

$$$$·Sushi·

Gold Coast / Streeterville

615 reviews

Good for a Date
Special Occasion
Casual

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

91% recommended

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Agami Contemporary Sushi

$$$$·Sushi·

Uptown

360 reviews

Casual
Good for a Date
Neighborhood Gem

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

100% recommended

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Ron of Japan Steakhouse - Northbrook

$$$$·Japanese·

Northbrook

932 reviews

Good for Birthdays
Good for Groups
Special Occasion

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

84% recommended

Good for Groups in North Suburbs

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Roka Akor - Chicago

$$$$·Steakhouse·

River North (Chicago)

2,614 reviews

Good for a Date
Special Occasion
Creative Cuisine

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

95% recommended

Steakhouse in Chicago

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Macku Sushi

$$$$·Sushi·

Lincoln Park

229 reviews

Creative Cuisine
Special Occasion
Good for Anniversaries

Bon Appetit called Macku Sushi one of the top 10 sushi spots in the nation, so there's no doubt the Lincoln Park restaurant is a serious contender when it comes to the best sushi i…Read more

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Bua Hana

$$$$·Sushi·

Forest Park

8 reviews

Authentic
Healthy
Quiet Conversation

Bua Hana is a contemporary and casual Forest Park eatery serving Japanese and Thai creations, including some top-notch sushi. Diners can mix and match from what's essentially three…Read more

86% recommended

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Union Sushi + Barbeque Bar

$$$$·Sushi·

River North (Chicago)

1,683 reviews

Good for a Date
Happy Hour
Good for Groups

In the River North neighborhood, Union Sushi + Barbecue Bar offers a fun, inventive menu of Japanese fare with an American spin. Bold flavors and unexpected ingredient combinations…Read more

84% recommended

Sushi in Chicago

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Juno

$$$$·Japanese·

Lincoln Park

785 reviews

Good for a Date
Special Occasion
Fit for Foodies

High-end, artistic presentations of what's certainly among the best sushi in Chicago defines the dining experience at Juno in Lincoln Park. Chef BK Park's legendary omakase menu re…Read more

86% recommended

Japanese in Chicago / Illinois

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Nabuki

$$$$·Japanese·

Hinsdale

820 reviews

Good for a Date
Neighborhood Gem
Special Occasion

Quality nigiri, sashimi, and maki selections are joined by an array of appetizers and hot entrees at Nabuki, a Hinsdale eatery known for its Latin-influenced take on Japanese cuisi…Read more

92% recommended

Japanese in Chicago / Illinois

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Tanoshii - West Loop

$$$$·Japanese·

West Loop

357 reviews

Good for a Date
Special Occasion
Creative Cuisine

Chef Mike Ham, a.k.a. “Sushi Mike,” is something of a legend in the Chicago sushi scene. The West Loop Tanoshii is the second location, established following the success of the ori…Read more

85% recommended

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Komorebi

$$$$·Sushi·

Bucktown / Wicker Park

114 reviews

Casual
Creative Cuisine
Good for a Date

Exposed brick and warm lighting give Komorebi in Wicker Park an inviting vibe, and an emphasis on excellent sushi for an affordable price makes the restaurant even more enticing. C…Read more

100% recommended

Sushi in Chicago / Illinois

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Yuzu Sushi & Robata Grill

$$$$·Japanese·

Bucktown / Wicker Park

21 reviews

Neighborhood Gem
Fit for Foodies
Hot Spot

The hipster crowd was the first to catch on to the extraordinarily artistic presentations of 40-plus original and classic rolls at Yuzu Sushi & Robata Grill, a BYOB in Ukranian Vil…Read more

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Arami

$$$$·Japanese·

Bucktown / Wicker Park

752 reviews

Fit for Foodies
Neighborhood Gem
Special Occasion

Always a contender for the top sushi spot in the city, Arami consistently presents what's surely among the best sushi in Chicago. Chef Nelson Vinansaca has garnered acclaim for his…Read more

94% recommended

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