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Matsu, Seattle, WA

Matsu

4.6 (433)
$31 to $50
Sushi
501 Stadium Place S, Seattle, WA 98104

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 22 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • Great for happy hour
Located in the former Girin space in bustling Pioneer Square, Matsu serves up sushi and Japanese fare with rotating wines, sakes, and a full bar. The perfect stop for Happy Hour after work or late night, or before the game.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Sushi, Japanese
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Wed–Fri 11:30 am–1:30 pm Happy Hour Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Mon–Thu 9:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 9:00 pm–12:00 am Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Chris Vilayphanh
  • Private party facilities
    We'd love to host your event! Please email junesong@stevenhanprojects.com.
  • Neighborhood
    Pioneer Square
  • Cross street
    King St
  • Parking details
    There is street parking as well as several pay lots nearby.
  • Public transit
    Take the Light Rail, Waterfront Shuttle, street car, bus or Amtrak!
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access

What 433 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Matsu offers a "pleasant environment" with excellent service and fresh sushi options. Known for its "outstanding" service by staff like Jessica and Christa, it provides a variety of delicious dishes including the Pike Place Roll. Despite some mixed reviews on portion size and value, it remains a favorite spot for locals.
433 Reviews
  1. Kiyomi VIP

    Seattle / Eastern Washington1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    love this place- Its a bit pricey- but the HH is solid!

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  2. Morgan VIP

    Seattle / Eastern Washington3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely meal as always. Requests were politely and promptly honored even on a busy night. Jessica was clearly busy but took care of everything. Food was good as always, hard to beat for the price in Seattle.

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  3. marij VIP

    Atlantic City / South Jersey Shore14 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 28, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food at Matsu is great. While we had made reservations, a sudden surge in visitors made the wait for a table longer than expected.

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  4. Steve

    South Carolina3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food to get before the Khruangbin concert at WAMU theater. Quick service and excellent sushi.

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  5. Pamela VIP

    Seattle / Eastern Washington62 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We were a bit disappointed with Matsu. We ordered off of the happy hour menu. The sushi on the happy hour menu is TINY--maybe half the size of normal sushi. The fish was excellent, but the rice wasn't cooked enough. My husband thought the oyster part of the fried oysters was excellent but was critical of how thick the breading was. My tempura had a nice selection, but the shrimp were tiny and the lightness of the tempura just wasn't there. Service was friendly and professional.

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  6. Vivian VIP

    Seattle / Eastern Washington9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Matsu Service is outstanding! Our server Christa is the best! Food is fresh, love their Pike Place Roll, Salads!

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  7. Arel

    Seattle / Eastern Washington4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our favorite place in Seattle! Green Decadence is my fave, and our group loved all of the different sushi we ordered!

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  8. Michelle

    Denver / Colorado2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Don’t go for the sushi - other items looked great

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  9. Bill

    Seattle / Eastern Washington2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 2, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great mix of happy hour appetizers, but we were disappointed in the omakase nigiri sushi medium combo. $60, 12 pieces, and the fish pieces were small. Not good value. Should have gotten specialty rolls ...

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  10. Kyle

    Seattle / Eastern Washington27 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Matsu has an unassuming exterior but inside provides a pleasant environment for dining. We arrived during an evening when there was an event at Lumen Field and that turned out to be a bit of an issue as it was challenging finding parking. Not the fault of the restaurant, just advice to people thinking of coming to this restaurant when a game or event is on. The sushi was delicious and fresh, and there were a number of raw bar specials that my daughter sampled and enjoyed. I had the Omakase $40 sushi selection and was enjoyed the sushi very much. We also like the karaage appetizer. My only challenges were that it took some time to get our order in and we felt rushed at dinner - again, more the fault of having trouble finding parking than of the restaurant. And it was pretty noisy, so hard to have a conversation. Next time I might look to one of Matsu's sister restaurants, just for the ease of getting there.

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FAQs

Matsu is rated 4.6 stars by 433 OpenTable diners.

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  3. Seattle / Eastern Washington
  4. Seattle
  5. Pioneer Square

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 22 times today
Google Map for Matsu

501 Stadium Place S, Seattle, WA 98104

Additional information

  • Cross street
    King St
  • Neighborhood
    Pioneer Square
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Wed–Fri 11:30 am–1:30 pm Happy Hour Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Mon–Thu 9:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 9:00 pm–12:00 am Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Sushi, Japanese
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    There is street parking as well as several pay lots nearby.
  • Public transit
    Take the Light Rail, Waterfront Shuttle, street car, bus or Amtrak!
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chris Vilayphanh
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access
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