wa'z

Name: wa'z
Address: 411 Cedar St, Seattle, WA, United States, 98121
Telephone: (206) 441-7119
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.8

4.8

400 Reviews

$50 and over

Japanese

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wa'z is now opening for dine-in along with serving "Take out meals". For the most updated menu, please go to our online order page below and our website.
Online Order: https://wazseattle.cloudwaitress.com/

We also have Facebook, Instagram and Youtube channel! Please check them out!

https://www.facebook.com/wazseattle
https://www.instagram.com/wazseattle
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8617TtnERpw5DqVONMBDhg

wa’z is a Japanese Kaiseski restaurant that distinguishes its menu with a modern Northwest Kaiseki tasting of artful, seasonal fare.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 25, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Cuisines
Japanese, Kaiseki, Japanese Speciality
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue, Wed 6:00 pm–8:00 pm Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–7:00 pm Thu–Sat 8:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(206) 441-7119
Website
http://www.wazseattle.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Hirokazu Tawara
Private party facilities
If you would like to book the restaurant for a private event, please call or email us for more details.

Location
411 Cedar St, Seattle, WA 98121
Neighborhood
Belltown / Pike Place Market
Cross street
4th Avenue & Cedar Street
Parking details
None
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 400 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

4.7Food
4.9Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Seattle / Eastern Washington
Good for special occasions
Seattle / Eastern Washington
Japanese
Seattle
Best Service
Seattle
Good for special occasions

400 Reviews

KM
KevinMacy
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 3, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
Everything was delicious until the Chazuke, it was something too traditional that I had daily for dinner but not for fine-dining.
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KateW
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
It waz amazingly delicious! The staff were quick to answer questions and very informative.
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DorothyS
Las Vegas
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Chef Hiro experiments and came up with fantastic flavors. Outstanding
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OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was amazing and innovative. I would definitely come back again.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Puerto Vallarta
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic meal. The experience overall was amazing, and the food left me speechless each time! 10/10 recommend if you’re in the Seattle area. I’ll come back to Seattle just for this restaurant!
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BradM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Exceptional seafood and wagyu, prepared in front of you
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VB
VeraB
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great experience for one of those days when you want to be treated in a special way. Great selection of fish plates and wagyu, that is beyond heaven!
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Seattle
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was our first visit. Absolutely fantastic experience, felt like a a mini vacation. Food quality, preparation, presentation, service, wa’z had it all. Thank you!
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and service. Truly unique experience. A bit on the pricier side but worth going
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Anya
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding! They also did something really nice for our anniversary
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Toan
Seattle
6 reviews
vip
1.0
6 reviews
Dined on July 22, 2023
overall1food1service2ambience2
Used to be our favorite spot the past couple years., but not anymore. This time chefs changes have impacted quality of food. Food was rush, and no attention to details like before. Been here 5 times, don’t think we are coming back. Disappoint for spending $1500 for 4 to dine here.
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Lars
Seattle
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The price is high when compared to most nice restaurants. Looking at it as a culinary experience that takes me back to Japan, without the cost of a ticket or inconvenience of 10 hours on a plane, Wa'z is well worth it for us. We have gone there five or more times and there are always a surprising (good) tastes along with the usual excellence we have come to expect.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Seattle
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on July 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our first time experiencing a Kaiseki Menu, 9 course dinner, was amazing! Everything was delicious and refreshing.
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S
Sydney
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
What an amazing experience this was! It was so hard to decide what our favorite meal was. We will be coming back!
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StephanieC
Seattle
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was as always amazing. Service is so nice; sitting at the bar is great. Celebrated our oldest HS graduation. With last minute tweaks . Perfect
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randys
Phoenix
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Awesome experience. Chef was cordial and explained the courses and pairing was spot on.
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MaximilianN
Seattle
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
A highlight of my trip to Seattle! The kaiseki menue starts on time and every course gets explained by the chef.
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SJCL
New York Area
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and experience, chefs were all very kind
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Hans
Seattle
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a pleasure to dine here. The collaboration with Miyasaka brewery was great!!
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Lifjejazz
Seattle
43 reviews
5.0
43 reviews
Dined on May 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Beautiful cuisine with a tremendous attention to detail. Attentive service and an intimate, chef’s table type of setting.
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KelvinL
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
A wonderful restaurant, delicious food and excellent services!
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Seattle
5 reviews
vip
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 20, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
The ambiance was warm ,creating a pleasant dining atmosphere. The food was beautifully presented and tasted delicious, showcasing the skill of the chef. However, I found the prices to be quite high considering that they didn't use particularly expensive ingredients. Overall, the restaurant provided a wonderful dining experience with its cozy environment and excellent cuisine. However, I couldn't help but feel that the prices were a bit steep considering the ingredients used in the dishes. Despite this, if you're willing to splurge on a fine dining experience and appreciate the ambiance and well-prepared food, this restaurant is worth considering.
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Tanner
Seattle
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious, down to earth, and a work of art. Wa'z is an experience for all the senses; it's always the best meal I've ever had.
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Caroline
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
As a foodie who used to live in Japan, this is my number one favorite kaiseki in Seattle. This is as good as it gets without flying international. Chef Hiro is the best!
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely spectacular meal.
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JE
JEC68
Seattle
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on April 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best food I’ve eaten in Seattle. And it’s my second time. I’ll definitely go back.
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OpenTable Diner
Exclusive
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was so good. Each course was presented so well and tasted so good. The staff was so nice. I had never had sake before, but have wanted to try some and never knew where to start - so I asked the waitress for some recommendations and she gave great ones. I had a glass of the seasonal sake and then a glass of desert sake. The people next to me had the companion flight (9 sakes that go with each dish), so I got to hear about each sake they were having, which was very interesting. Each dish had a blurb of information. The menu I had was so good. If I'm ever in Seattle again, I'm definitely coming back. Maybe next time I'll also do the sake companion flight.
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MattA
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was outstanding. Food was expertly prepared, service was impeccable, and the whole experience was superlative. A great treat for a special occasion.
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NicolaK
Seattle
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 25, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
I think Wa'Z is a great experience for any traveled foodie. The dishes are unique and full of a lot of flavor. That being said, it is more of the foo foo type of food and I love food but sometimes I just want simple and the menu changes but it's always at the chef's discretion, thus some items were delicious and some were not but you don't get to decide and you wouldn't ever be able to have it again.
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JasonK
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Friendly staff, and fresh, well-prepared and well-presented kaiseki dinner. I'm very glad we celebrated our anniversary here. Both of us were impressed!
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 23, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Good food and Great service make me feel warm and welcomed.
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KelseyS
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was delicious, beautifully plated and a very memorable experience.
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jonathana
Seattle
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and service. The pace was alittle fast from course to course.
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joannan
Seattle
22 reviews
vip
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on February 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a wonderful, thoughtfully prepared and presented meal at Wa’z. Loved the new february menu. Unlike other sushi places that offer pairings, the sake pairings are carefully curated to enhance each individual dish like a true pairing should be instead of one type per three dishes etc. sake pairings are a must, even if shared among two diners.
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Mats
Hawaii
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing sashimi and unbelievably tender Wagyu beef! Chef Hiro Tawara and his staff made every course memorable. A delight for the eye as well as the mouth.
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MattW
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I really enjoyed my dinner at wa'z. I brought my partner here for his birthday; the food was great -- we loved the new years theming, and we particularly liked the red snapper sashimi and the marinated black cod. I was also quite delighted by the small bouquet and birthday board at the end of our meal for the special occasion, and I think it made the day really special. Thanks!
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Rachel
Greater Boston
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The best dining experience I’ve had in Seattle. Everything was perfect
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on January 13, 2023
overall2food4service3ambience2
The food is overpriced. There are better opitions.
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Bruh
Seattle
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on January 7, 2023
overall2food3service3ambience3
Food doesn’t worth the price. The only thing I enjoyed was the grilled Brussels sprouts. Zero communication between chef and customers. Worst omakase experience ever, very disappointed
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OpenTable Diner
Seattle
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
It’s hard to beat this place, everything about it is perfect
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

wa'z offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (206) 441-7119.

wa'z is rated 4.8 stars by 400 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 25, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

Order delivery or takeout

411 Cedar St, Seattle, WA 98121

Additional information

Cross street
4th Avenue & Cedar Street
Neighborhood
Belltown / Pike Place Market
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue, Wed 6:00 pm–8:00 pm Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–7:00 pm Thu–Sat 8:00 pm–10:00 pm
Cuisines
Japanese, Kaiseki, Japanese Speciality
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Hirokazu Tawara
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.wazseattle.com/
Phone number
(206) 441-7119
Private party facilities
If you would like to book the restaurant for a private event, please call or email us for more details.

wa'z

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Course #1

Oyster Wrapped in A5 Miyazaki Wagyu Beef with Lime Kosho Paste*

Course #2

Chrysanthemum Flower Shaped Shrimp Sushi

Vinegar Soy Marinated Silver Smelt

Braised Baby Taro with Butterbur Miso

Smoke Salmon and Mountain Yam Wrapped in Tofu Skin*

Course #3

Pureed Kabocha Saikyo Miso Soup with Shrimp Dumpling Chrysanthemum Leaves

Course #4

Fresh Bonito with Ponzu*

Course #5

Turnips with Dashi Sauce and Ikura*

Course #6

A5 Miyazaki Wagyu Beef Tenderloin with Seasonal Mushrooms*

Course #7

Fried Figs with Dashi Sauce Daikon Radish

Course #8

Assortment of Six Seasonal Nigiri*

Course #9

Red Miso Soup

Course #10

Fresh Asian Pear "Chojuro" and Grapes with Hojicha Ice Cream

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Cleaning & sanitizing

Physical distancing

Protective equipment

Screening

FAQs

Does wa'z offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is wa'z restaurant rated?

Is wa'z currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information