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SASA, Cleveland, OH

SASA

4.7
4.7
797 Reviews
$30 and under
Sushi
Located at historic Shaker Square, SASA is a Japanese Izakaya restaurant. SASA's menu reflects global inspiration while maintaining the tradition and beauty of Japanese cooking. Enjoy handcrafted cocktails, an extensive sake list, and craft beers on tap. Whether a night out with friends, dinner with family, or a business dinner, SASA will create a memorable evening.

SASA has a REME HALO® indoor air purification system that uses U.V. filtration & hydro-peroxide plasma to inactivate bacteria & viruses to make our indoor dining room safer than ever.

We welcome you to SASA!

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 10 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Other options

  • Order online

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Sushi, Asian, Contemporary Asian

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (216) 767-1111

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Executive chef

    Scott Kim

  • Catering

    Please email info@sasamatsu.com or call us 216.767.1111 for details.

  • Private party facilities

    SASA offers a limited semi-private dining area. Please contact SASA for details.

  • Private party contact

    Brenda Kim: (216) 225-9366

  • Neighborhood

    Shaker Heights

  • Cross street

    Shaker Blvd

  • Parking details

    Self parking available in the large, secure lot behind SASA (Dave's Market). On street parking also available.

  • Public transit

    SASA is on the Rapid Transit Line--Shaker Square stop.

  • Entertainment

    A variety of some of Cleveland's most talented artists. A mix of jazz, vocalists & other contemporary style music.

  • Additional

    Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 797 people are saying

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

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  • Cleveland / Akron / Canton

    Innovative

  • Cleveland / Akron / Canton

    Healthy

  • Cleveland / Akron / Canton

    Neighborhood gem

  • Cleveland

    Innovative

  • Cleveland

    Healthy

  • Cleveland

    Neighborhood gem

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  1. BrendanC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was quite simply one of the best meals I've ever had. The combination of flavors and the wide variety of tastes present on their tapas menu is astounding. The Norwegian Mackarel and the Tofu with Mushrooms were the standout dishes from the night, not only on taste, but presentation as well.
  2. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great food and service. Drinks were a tad pricey imo
  3. Blair

    Cleveland

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Such a great experience. Make sure to sit at the bar.
  4. JoeT

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely delightful birthday dinner. The hostess was lovely as we arrived. Our server Jeff created a fabulous experience for us and helped me navigate a dietary restriction successfully. We will definitely be back!
  5. OpenTable Diner

    Cleveland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always the best experience at Sasa. Service is outstanding and the sushi is the best we have ever had anywhere!
  6. BobHeights

    Cleveland

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on March 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Sasa has been our "go to" place for any and all occasions for as long as I can remember. Everything is presented with class and always meets or surpasses expectations.
  7. JeffK

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    One of my favorite Japanese places. Love the izakaya cuisine. Love the shrimp shumei, plum wine marinated BBQ ribs, SASA fries, shrimp kushiyaki. Great sake selection. Sushi is superb. Had my b- day dinner there. Not cheap but quality food.
  8. OpenTable Diner

    Cleveland

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Perfect as always
  9. OpenTable Diner

    Cleveland

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always the best! SASA never disappoints with fresh delicious food and wonderful people. A must-do on Cleveland’s Eastside.
  10. MelC

    Cleveland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A unique and excellent dining experience. Nothing else like it in Cleveland that I know of. The menu is varied with a lot to choose from and the quality and presentation of the food is great.
  11. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always great. Great good, great service.
  12. AndrewQ

    Cleveland

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience3
    Very tasty food—always happy with anything off the menu!
  13. SuHa

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Too many great items to choose from. Rolls, appetizers, and Tapas are delicious.
  14. Alyse

    Cleveland

    58 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    58 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As always everything was perfect! The sushi is phenomenal, the edamame hummus was excellent, the tofu sliders were delicious. Everything we ordered was great! And of course our son loved 'The Rock'...
  15. DavidC

    Nashville

    19 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    SASA is an excellent restaurant, and our experience is the same every time we visit.
  16. OpenTable Diner

    Cleveland

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 13, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    The food was delicious and the service was prompt and nice.
  17. BrookeS

    New York Area

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Good food served by really nice people and all at a fair, reasonable price. We had a great time.
  18. AngelaA

    Cleveland

    16 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on January 28, 2023

    overall3food2service2ambience1
    First time to this restaurant. Average everything.
  19. JenB

    Denver

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on January 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This place is always good!
  20. KathyW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was very quiet and pleasant on a snowy Sunday evening. Our waitress was attentive to my gluten-free needs, and our cocktails and food were delicious.
  21. SusieZ

    Cleveland

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We have been dining and celebrating every occasion with Scott and Brenda and the entire wonderful staff at Sasa for 22 years!! The food is prepared with love, creativity and taste! Please don’t go another day with our treating yourself with the meal opener Sasa Fries! The Sake Salmon, Donburi Dishes and the entire menu is fantastic. If you are not a fish lover there at Re many dishes to choose from!!! Try the Chicken Katsu! Enjoy!
  22. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The meal was with my daughter and boyfriend. We had plenty of time, never felt rushed but the food came quite quickly and was delicious.
  23. Cleohbjj

    Cleveland

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on January 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Sasa is the best sushi in Cleveland - simple as that. And a menu that goes well beyond sushi.
  24. Rayan

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 15, 2023

    overall2food1service4ambience2
    I was really looking forward to trying this place and was pretty disappointed in the sushi. We got three different rolls and they were all very mediocre and not at all worth the price. The service was fine but I wouldn’t recommend coming here for sushi. I can’t speak on how the tapas are. Very disappointing
  25. DavidM

    San Francisco

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great experience all the way around Highly recommend
  26. AnnF

    Cleveland

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on December 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a large party and I was notified ahead of time that we wouldn’t be able to sit together because their max party size was 8. They allowed us to sit in the same area and was very accommodating. The food was delicious. We had crab cakes, chicken skewers, pork gyoza, California roll, snow mountain roll, calamari, shrimp pad Thai (amazing), and shrimp yakiudon just to name a few things at the table. Alexis (I think that was her name) was our waitress and she was amazing as well. Kept our drinks full, came to check on us consistently. Helped with the menu and never looked stressed or overwhelmed even though she had a lot of tables. Overall it was a really great experience for our first time there and I’ll definitely be back and I will for sure recommend it to others.
  27. HerbW

    Cleveland

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on December 27, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It is a fabulous Resturant food is amazing service is outstanding a truly great dinning experience
  28. RalphT

    Cleveland

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 24, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    The food was good. Some traditional sushi and some new flavors.
  29. OpenTable Diner

    Cleveland

    66 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    66 reviews

    Dined on December 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of my favorites in Cleveland and super friendly and helpful staff
  30. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 16, 2022

    overall3food3service1ambience3
    Took 20 minutes to get a glass of water…30 minutes to get a piece of sushi.. was not even that busy
  31. Alyse

    Cleveland

    59 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    59 reviews

    Dined on December 10, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Food is always our favorite out of anywhere in Cleveland. Service is great!!
  32. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 4, 2022

    overall5food4service3ambience4
    it was a pleasant dinner. Finally found a place where does close to Japnese Japnese food.. wish service was more friendly.
  33. Steph

    Cleveland

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on December 3, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fabulous food every time!
  34. GGGG

    Cleveland

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on December 3, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Birthday. Delicious food and great service.
  35. Mariac1

    Cleveland

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on November 27, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Morgan is the one of the best server there- she is kind and lovely to all. She also recommends the best sushi. Always an amazing experience- cheers to Brenda- she runs one amazing restaurant and always greets all her patrons no matter how busy she can get. Sushi is the best- fresh and unique dishes. The sake sushi is one of my favorite
  36. Amy8

    Cleveland

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Sasa has always been a favorite. The servers are knowledgable and helpful. There is such a great variety of food on the menu that even if you are not a fan of sushi there is plenty to choose from.
  37. WendyW

    Cleveland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Sasa is our go-to place for special occasions. We had not been since pre-Covid, so we were really looking forward to our meal. As always, Sasa was wonderful in all ways: food was amazing (especially the Sasa fries and the shrimp yakiudon), service impeccable, ambiance perfect.
  38. Taracotta9

    Cleveland

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We had not been to SASA in many years, but we won’t be waiting that long again. It’s even better than we remembered, and we thoroughly enjoyed each dish. Oshinko, Waygu meatballs, and the SASA Fire Roll, accompanied by the delicious SASATIni. The pickles had different flavors for each veggie, the meatballs & mango salsa were heavenly, and the Fire Roll was fun and tasty. We were going to try the berry gazpacho with ice cream, but unfortunately they ran out of it! Opted for the crème brûlée trio instead, which were very good. Only reason for 4 stars on atmosphere is that our table was near both the kitchen & back door. My husband doesn’t like asking for a new table, so I should really blame him. Food Service can be a bit slow based on what is ordered, but we enjoy taking our time on date nights and our waitress was very nice. Thanks fire a great experience! It bright back memories for both of us.
  39. JenB

    Denver

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great food!
  40. HerbW

    Cleveland

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fabulous could not be better a wonderful dining experience

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from SASA using the Order Online button. SASA also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (216) 767-1111.

SASA is rated 4.7 stars by 797 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 10 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Other options

  • Order online
Google Map for SASA

13120 Shaker Square, Cleveland, OH 44120

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Shaker Blvd

  • Neighborhood

    Shaker Heights

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Sushi, Asian, Contemporary Asian

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking details

    Self parking available in the large, secure lot behind SASA (Dave's Market). On street parking also available.

  • Public transit

    SASA is on the Rapid Transit Line--Shaker Square stop.

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Scott Kim

  • Entertainment

    A variety of some of Cleveland's most talented artists. A mix of jazz, vocalists & other contemporary style music.

  • Additional

    Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (216) 767-1111

  • Catering

    Please email info@sasamatsu.com or call us 216.767.1111 for details.

  • Private party facilities

    SASA offers a limited semi-private dining area. Please contact SASA for details.

  • Private party contact

    Brenda Kim: (216) 225-9366

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