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SASA, Cleveland, OH

SASA

4.7
4.7
810 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.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 4 times today

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 810 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Cleveland / Akron / Canton

    Innovative

  • Cleveland / Akron / Canton

    Healthy

  • Cleveland

    Innovative

  • Cleveland

    Healthy

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  1. ANDREAJ

    Cleveland

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We have been going here for over 15 years- our absolute favorite! We travel 30 minutes to get there. Absolutely beautifully plated, perfectly balanced, fresh healthy food!
  2. 1discriminatingdiner

    New York Area

    39 reviews

    5.0

    39 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We just loved tasting many different things. Small plates are perfect for sharing. And the drinks were yummy.
  3. BenZ

    New England

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food and service. We loved it and had a great time. Couldn’t ask for a better experience.
  4. OpenTable Diner

    Cleveland

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Still the absolute best Japanese/Sushi restaurant in northeastern Ohio. Consistent high quality for years. The sushi is the freshest and absolute best you will find in the area. Great atmosphere and service as well.
  5. OpenTable Diner

    Cleveland

    1 review

    vip
    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall2food1service3ambience4
    Sushi was not good. Thought for the price I would be more amazed. Poor quality. I can get better tasting sushi from a grocery store. Never coming back. Do not go here ! I don’t understand what there is to like ! Also got a tapas -broccoli and cauliflower…I could make that better myself. Very disappointing!
  6. CliffandTaniaN

    Pittsburgh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great value and service - excellent rolls and desserts!
  7. HerbW

    Cleveland

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Altogether sasa is one of the best restaurants in Cleveland - it’s our regular go to place / never disappointed about anything there.
  8. OpenTable Diner

    Cleveland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best sushi in CLE! Love the snow mountain roll.
  9. ScooterM

    Cleveland

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Once again, SASA came through with a wonderful meal complemented with great service. The tapas we ordered (quite a variety, from shrimp to mushrooms & tofu to Kobe meat balls to crab cakes) came from the kitchen piping hot and prepared to perfection. Save room for dessert…the brownie (with green tea ice cream) was a nice portion size (not too big). The crime brûlée sampler (three flavors) was enough for sharing. Can’t wait to go back when the patio is open,
  10. OpenTable Diner

    Cleveland

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Service and food were outstanding. Only complaint was the back of the booths is very loose on both sides and anytime. The people behind us moved the seat back-and-forth. Not Relaxing. Overall, one of the best restaurants in Cleveland
  11. OpenTable Diner

    Cleveland

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We love going to Sasa and are never disappointed. Always delicious food and great service. Definitely one of our favorite go to’s in Cleveland.
  12. OpenTable Diner

    Cleveland

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on April 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Always a good time at Sasa. My sons (as well as the adults) loved the food. We have been coming back as our go to for good sushi.
  13. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a great time here. We got The Rock and a Sushi Roll before a movie. Love this place!
  14. BrendanC

    Cleveland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 26, 2023

    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.
  15. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 26, 2023

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

    Cleveland

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 25, 2023

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

    Cleveland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    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!
  18. OpenTable Diner

    Cleveland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 24, 2023

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

    Cleveland

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 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.
  20. JeffK

    Cleveland

    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.
  21. OpenTable Diner

    Cleveland

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Perfect as always
  22. OpenTable Diner

    Cleveland

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 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.
  23. 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.
  24. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always great. Great good, great service.
  25. 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!
  26. 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.
  27. Alyse

    Cleveland

    60 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    60 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'...
  28. DavidC

    Nashville

    22 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2023

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

    Cleveland

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 13, 2023

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

    New York Area

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 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.
  31. AngelaA

    Cleveland

    18 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on January 28, 2023

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

    Denver

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on January 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This place is always good!
  33. KathyW

    Cleveland

    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.
  34. SusieZ

    Cleveland

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 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!
  35. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 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.
  36. Cleohbjj

    Cleveland

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 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.
  37. Rayan

    Miami

    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
  38. DavidM

    San Francisco

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 14, 2023

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

    Cleveland

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 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.
  40. HerbW

    Cleveland

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on December 27, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It is a fabulous Resturant food is amazing service is outstanding a truly great dinning 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 810 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 4 times today
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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