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Sushi - Morimoto, Philadelphia, PA

Morimoto

4.7 (6871)
$50 and over
Japanese
723 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 27 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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Menu

Morimoto's menu was last updated on 2/1/2022.

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What 6,871 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Philadelphia County

    Japanese

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
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."
6,871 Reviews

  1. Sherry VIP

    Atlanta37 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We opted for the omakase, which was outstanding, and a sake flight that paired very well.

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  2. Miguel

    West Palm Beach1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An amazing experience, every dish was delicious and beautifuly plated

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    Greater Boston1 review

    2.0

    Dined on June 27, 2025

    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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  4. Peykan VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 27, 2025

    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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  5. MarcDaniel

    Philadelphia County8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 26, 2025

    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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  6. Allison VIP

    Tampa / Central Florida West5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 24, 2025

    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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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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FAQs

Morimoto offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (215) 413-9070.

Morimoto is rated 4.7 stars by 6871 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
7:00 PM
Booked 27 times today
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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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