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SUSHI-SAN - River North, Chicago, IL

SUSHI-SAN - River North

4.8
4.8
930 Reviews
$50 and over
Japanese
Sushi-San serves up the best sushi in Chicago made with the freshest ingredients they can find, all served with a side of old-school hip-hop and ice-cold beer. The bar is kept stocked with rare Japanese whisky, sake, wine and inventive cocktails. Join them for lunch and dinner.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 111 times today

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Sushi, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (312) 828-0575
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    The Parties & Special Events team can bring the Sushi-san experience to you. Whether it be catering to your home, office or event venue, we want to make your next group gathering one everyone is sure to remember!
  • Neighborhood
    River North (Chicago)
  • Cross street
    Grand and Clark
  • Parking details
    Grand Ave. Red Line stop
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 930 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Chicago / Illinois

    Japanese

  • Chicago

    Japanese

930 Reviews
  1. TriangleDiner

    Raleigh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    By far the best sushi restaurant I’ve been to! I had the tempura shrimp and negi hamachi rolls. Everything was wonderful. I’ll definitely be back.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a genuine pleasure coming here, I think the maki san exceptionally good value and overall nice feel to the place

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  3. KeBe

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Went for dinner-- I was surprised to find that the restaurant had loud music, though this didn't really detract from the experience. If you like energetic, club-like environments during dinner, then this could be a plus for you. Get a reservation at least a few days ahead of time if possible; it was very busy, but we were sat down right away. Service was fast and it took almost no time at all to get our food. Depending on your experiences, the sushi may be more expensive than you are used to, but the value is through the roof. It is among the best I've had-- in particular, the salmon was melty and flavorful. Besides that, the wasabi was powerful, the ginger was really tasty, and the Megatron sushi/sashimi set had a great balance between variety and the usual favorites. There was a good amount of typical kinds of nigirizushi, a few slices of sashimi including octopus, and even a couple gunkanmaki. One of the two types of gunkan was a fun combination of salmon roe and uni, which smartly combines salty and sweet for a very nice flavor. We got a few additional rolls (salmon and avocado, which I believe was also included in the Megatron; and spicy salmon, which was a hit). They were both served with a sauce that seemed to be a combination of soy, sesame, and ginger, which was great on its own and also went very well with the sushi. We also ordered binchoutan grilled salmon and skirt steak. Both were great, but in particular, the skirt steak was extremely high quality. Get a few of these if you want some exceptionally good meat, but don't expect a lot of food per plate. Between the Megatron set, two extra maki rolls, and the two items from the "Charcoal Grilled" section of the menu, our party of 4 found ourselves with the perfect amount of food. If you are starving, you may need a bit more. I also got a glass of Cabin in the Snow sake, and was very pleased with the strong, unique aroma contrasted with the mild, crisp flavor. I wish I could eat here all the time.

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  4. NicoleB

    Salt Lake City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The space was very cool. The sushi was delish/amazing. The drinks were a bit overpriced in my opinion. Overall a great experience.

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  5. DadinNYC

    New York Area

    40 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    40 reviews

    Dined on September 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic sushi experience! Had the Mega with a bottle of sake. Fast, delicious, and perfectly filling! Sat at the bar and enjoyed the music and the vibe.

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  6. SeeListenSpeak

    Salt Lake City

    83 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    83 reviews

    Dined on September 21, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Great sushi. Great ambiance. A little noisy during prime time.

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  7. BryanW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service and really great food. The entire team was so accommodating and very nice. My 14 month old was infatuated with one of the lucky cats on the wall and a team member was nice enough to bring it over to our table for her to see up close. Will be back!

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I came in for lunch with my mother yesterday and everything was amazing! We were warmly greeted and were sat instantly. Our server was phenomenal and the table was constantly being bussed which we appreciated. 10/10 experience.

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  9. Cissy

    Alabama

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, music and atmosphere. Will definitely go back!

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  10. PeterS

    Chicago

    110 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    110 reviews

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always an excellent experience ! Food and service were great.

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    8 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    overall2food1service5ambience2
    Found sushi rice to be hard, restaurant loud and very over priced for what it was.

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  12. PatrickP

    Chicago

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on September 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We go to Sushi-San at least once a week. We absolutely love it.

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  13. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server George was amazing, he learned it was my birthday and made it super special for me!

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  14. OpenTable Diner

    Cleveland

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, service, and ambiance. Nice selection of sushi and apps.

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  15. HaythamA

    Chicago

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on September 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was excellent and well priced for value. Terrific music that creates a great ambiance. Great place for a group gathering or a date.

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  16. PeacenLuv

    Chicago

    8 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience4
    This place is a hot spot for friends, family or date night. Love the sounds of hip hop and the food is absolutely delicious.

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall2food4service3ambience1
    I love eating here but our experience today was poor. We were seated at a high top communal table sandwiched between two separate parties. It made it impossible to have a sincere and intimate conversation with my fiancé and there wasn’t even enough space for our server to address us both or fit all of the parties orders on the table. Within 10 minutes of being seated, we made the call to put in our order and take it to go. Wish that we were able to have the experience we’ve come to enjoy and expect. Today was sadly not that day.

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Easily my favorite restaurant in chicago for dinner with friends. We all agree the food, service, and atmosphere never disappoint. Ordering both aburi is a must. I get the crunchy avocado and yuzu lemonade every time — both seem so simple yet they make them so delicious! Their matcha and Oreo ice cream is also great if you stay for dessert :)

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  19. MGDiner

    Chicago

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on September 6, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Solid sushi. Would like more options that are just tuna or salmon. The aburi is amazing.

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  20. Marco

    Denver

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on September 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great happy hour! Food and drinks were outstanding!

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on September 4, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    We love Sushi-San and have been coming for years. My husband and I did a solo birthday dinner after the huge party and were so glad we came. Highly recommend the special lobster goddess roll, it was our favorite bite!

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  22. EricL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very good food. The interior isn't flashy or fancy but the food and service are very good. I will go back.

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  23. OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Wonderful food. A little loud, not for a quiet conversation. The desserts are our favorite part!

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  24. Osvaldo

    Caribbean

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on August 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent in every aspect of a culinary experience. Awesome food! Very creative. I will recommend to every friend visiting Chicago. Thanks a lot

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  25. BillyC

    Chicago

    59 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    59 reviews

    Dined on August 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service, great food, and old school Hip Hop makes a great experience.

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  26. Fred

    Chicago

    38 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place and one of my favorites - food, music, drinks and vibe.

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  27. OpenTable Diner

    Phoenix

    6 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience5
    Food was good but the sushi arrived way before the edamame. We had already finished our meal. What was nice were the dark chocolate truffles they comped us for our anniversary.

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great consistency!! Never fails to please. Fresh rolls! And deserts.

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The food was amazing. The service was very friendly. The restaurant is pretty loud but worked well for a table of 2. A larger groups would have trouble hearing each other.

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  30. angmargom

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great sushi and our server Minnie was very helpful and kind!

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  31. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server Chris was amazing! Fun and knowledgeable, he knew exactly what we needed!! Food was delicious. Will 100% be back.

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  32. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome food. Awesome service. All around great experience. Will definitely hit this place again.

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  33. ArianaD

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing sushi spot! Top 3 Sushi restaurants I have ever been to!

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Really nice spot with attentive service and a great happy hour menu! It did get quite loud around 7 pm as the place filled up but otherwise loved everything else about my experience :)

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  35. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 21, 2023

    overall4food1service5ambience4
    If you are looking to getting a sushi fix this place is not going to do that. Not many sushi options

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely loved this place! The sushi was legit and their whisky menu is no joke. If you love yourself some 90s hip hop and fresh sushi, then go.

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  37. woodfirefoodbeer

    Los Angeles

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Chris and Chris were great and the food was super tasty and like your new Sake too

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  38. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Super accommodating. Had a nice high chair for the baby. My older son found plenty in the menu to eat. Our server was very nice and attentive. And my husband and I loved the sushi.

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  39. OpenTable Diner

    Cleveland

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our food all came out quickly, even on a busy Friday night. Everything was delicious, from the miso soup and seaweed salad to the sushi rolls and nigiri. Highly recommend!

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  40. LiamD

    Chicago

    30 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Overall Great Selection of fish. They are missing handrolls on the menu.

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FAQs

You can order delivery directly from SUSHI-SAN - River North using the Order Online button. SUSHI-SAN - River North also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (312) 828-0575.

SUSHI-SAN - River North is rated 4.8 stars by 930 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 111 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for SUSHI-SAN - River North

63 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60654

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Grand and Clark
  • Neighborhood
    River North (Chicago)
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Sushi, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Grand Ave. Red Line stop
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (312) 828-0575
  • Catering
    The Parties & Special Events team can bring the Sushi-san experience to you. Whether it be catering to your home, office or event venue, we want to make your next group gathering one everyone is sure to remember!
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