Morimoto

Name: Morimoto
Address: 723 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States, 19106
Telephone: (215) 413-9070
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.7

4.7 (6869)

$50 and over

Japanese

723 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106

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2 people

Jun 30, 2025

10:30 PM

Booked 48 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Hot spot
Lively

Morimoto is serving contemporary Japanese cuisine. Chef Masaharu Morimoto of Iron Chef prepares traditional dishes with a modern flair.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Japanese
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(215) 413-9070
Website
http://www.morimotorestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Masaharu Morimoto
Private party facilities
For Special Events, Please Contact our Special Event Coordinator Nicole Coombe at 445-242-4004 or nicole.coombe@starr-restaurant.com.
Private party contact
Sarah Cohen: (215) 413-9070
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
723 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106
Neighborhood
Center City
Cross street
Between 7th & 8th on Chestnut Street
Parking details
Nearby parking options: 711 Chestnut St., 733 Chestnut St., 10 S 8th St., 615 Chestnut St..
Public transit
Route 47 Bus at Chestnut Street Stop
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 6,869 people are saying

Morimoto reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

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Philadelphia County
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Review summary

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Morimoto offers a "sublime fusion of traditional Japanese cuisine with bold, modern twists." The restaurant is praised for its "beautiful and modern" atmosphere, "amazing food," and "top-notch service." Guests often highlight the "incredible sushi" and exceptional experiences with the omakase menu. A must-visit for "sushi aficionados and contemporary dining lovers."

6,869 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston1 review
2.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
I took 5 clients out to Morimoto for dinner on 6/27/25 @ 7:00PM. The ambiance is great. The derive from our server Kara was also great. Everywhere else they fell short. The large sushi platter ($125) was average as were the rock shrimp and pork buns. Dinner was a disaster. My first clients meal came at 8:30. Two more meals came at 8:40. The third at 8:45. Then the last two at 9:00 and 9:10. I was the 9:00 meal (wagyu and rice served table side) and my client (wagyu ramen) at 9:10. I waited for my clients meal to come before eating as was proper. My meal was cold and the rice congealed at that point. I started to complain at 8:45 and it did no good. Kara was polite and professional but her talk with the kitchen and her manager did no good. They took her meal off the bill but it was too little, too late. It was embarrassing to take clients out for a special occasion and have a terrific dinner service! Maybe a bad night or maybe a recurring theme. Please let me know if I am not the only one to be disappointed in a specific occasion gone wrong.
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Peykan VIP
Washington, D.C. Area12 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a birthday celebration and started with Oysters and sushi pizza which were excellent choices …then a variety of rolls and negiris…and we ended with the most wonderful NY strip steak …..We drove from DC and took us about 4 hours but was definitely worth it and probably do it again!
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MarcDaniel
Philadelphia County8 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I went with my wife for our anniversary. The waitress was AMAZING and very helpful with recommendations since it was our first time. We will be back 😁
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Allison VIP
Tampa / Central Florida West5 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
Great food. Our food was a little delayed due to a hiccup in the kitchen, the manager took care of it. Kudos to them for putting the customer first.
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George VIP
Philadelphia County11 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 23, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Menu was a little limited and hard to read. Service was good, food was very good.
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Ted
Greater Boston7 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Sat at the sushi bar. The waygu dumplings were so delicious and tender, while the watercress Caesar with wasabi dressing was ideal. Perfect amount of heat—unique in the best way. Then we had the chef’s choice of seasonal sashimi which was nothing short of spectacular. Stunning presentation with a number of items we’d frankly never had (e.g. barracuda). Drinks were also refreshing and atypical in the best way. The service was top flight and it was a treat to watch the sushi bar team work. Morimoto simply never disappoints.
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Scott VIP
Philadelphia County2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The black cod miso was amazing. Best fish item on the menu. Oysters were fresh and tasty. Large sake selection. We try and eat here when we visit Philly! Worth the $$$$!
MorimotoResponded on June 22, 2025
Hi Scott, Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the miso black cod! It's great to know that our fresh and tasty oysters hit the spot as well. We're glad that you consider us and we're looking forward to your next visit to Philly! Best regards, Morimoto Management Team
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Janel
Philadelphia County7 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Always a great place to celebrate a special occasion. Definitely get the chef's tasting menu!
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Edward
New York City11 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Both the food and experiences were quite incredible. Omakase was phenomenal. A outstanding variety of flavors. Service is professional. The place is very busy and bustling. Room was a bit cold. A/C overworked during a humid afternoon.
MorimotoResponded on June 22, 2025
Hey Edward, We're thrilled to hear that you had an incredible experience at Morimoto! It's great to know that you enjoyed our diverse menu, especially the Omakase. We always aim to provide our guests with a memorable dining experience and it's wonderful to hear that we succeeded. We're sorry to hear that your room was a bit cold during your visit. We appreciate your feedback and will take this into consideration as we continuously strive to improve our guest's comfort. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best, The Management Team
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Shannon
South Carolina1 review
5.0
Dined on June 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The atmosphere cannot be beat. And there is not a disappointing item on the menu. This is my daughter’s favorite restaurant in the USA. We cone from Indiana just to eat here.
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Morimoto offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (215) 413-9070.

Morimoto is rated 4.7 stars by 6869 OpenTable diners.

Morimoto does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Jun 30, 2025

10:30 PM

Booked 48 times today

723 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106

Additional information

Cross street
Between 7th & 8th on Chestnut Street
Neighborhood
Center City
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Japanese
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Nearby parking options: 711 Chestnut St., 733 Chestnut St., 10 S 8th St., 615 Chestnut St..
Public transit
Route 47 Bus at Chestnut Street Stop
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Masaharu Morimoto
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Website
http://www.morimotorestaurant.com/
Phone number
(215) 413-9070
Private party facilities
For Special Events, Please Contact our Special Event Coordinator Nicole Coombe at 445-242-4004 or nicole.coombe@starr-restaurant.com.
Private party contact
Sarah Cohen: (215) 413-9070

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