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Sushi - Morimoto, Philadelphia, PA

Morimoto

4.8 (6858)
$50 and over
Japanese
723 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 54 times today
Experiences are available.

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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Experiences

  • Morimoto Sushi Class

    $120.00 per person

    Jun 18, 2025 only
    🍣 Let's Make Sushi 🍣 Join us for a fun and festive sushi making experience. Enjoy a complimentary welcome beverage and an innovative appetizer set to start from our Executive Chef. Afterwards, learn to roll with our Master Sushi Chefs and of course, finish with something sweet! Additional surprises await you. Limited seats available - book now for 5:00pm or 8:00pm. (Please arrive several minutes prior to be seated on time for class!) Please call the restaurant to book for party sizes over 2.
    Morimoto Sushi Class Photo

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Menu

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

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What 6,858 people are saying

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

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
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Philadelphia County

    Japanese

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Morimoto offers a fusion of traditional Japanese cuisine with "bold, modern twists," boasting "impeccably fresh" sushi and "artfully plated" dishes. Patrons praise the "amazing" service and "sophisticated décor," making it ideal for "special occasions" or a treat. Despite its high price, the "overall experience" is often deemed "worth it."
6,858 Reviews

  1. Kate

    San Diego2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Probably the worst serving experience I have ever had in a fine dining establishment. I am a chef and thought the product was good and high quality. But the server would rather hear himself talk than actually listen to the customer. They misspoke about menu items and were more worried about how much to add to the bill. They had a hard time reading the table and the slower pace timing I expect. More of a turn and burn type of service which feels disappointing considering the price point, I would not be as critical if it were a different type of restaurant . I tipped fairly on the price of an omakase menu even with the indiscretions. I would like to make a note on the food runners, they were excellent at engage with the customer and explaining the dishes.

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  2. Kate

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a wonderful experience! It was the sushi making class at the counter. Everything was absolutely perfect. I have a new love of saki. The wagyu beef was amazing. Lovely time. Thank you for an outstanding and enjoyable evening.

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  3. Karen

    Seattle / Eastern Washington1 review

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    The food is really good, the sushi rolls are fantastic! but it is too noisy

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  4. Melina

    Baltimore / Maryland2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing service, food came out relatively quick and everything tasted amazing

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  5. Linda VIP

    Philadelphia County6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Second visit and even more outstanding than the first!

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  6. Lara

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and service. Dee Dee and all staff were incredibly attentive and helpful. A+++

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  7. Jessica

    Baltimore / Maryland2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As soon as walked in we were in awe of the atmosphere. Beautiful and modern! Food was incredible- every course! We will definitely be back.

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  8. Ryanne

    Baltimore / Maryland3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    This place was beautiful. Our server was lovely and came by as often as she could to update us on the wait for our food. We did the tasting menu, and our food took longer than it should've to come out. It was pricey but a fun experience. We spent $500 on this experience. It was our wedding night, and they gave us two glasses of cherry bomb champagne, which we weren't a fan of, but the gesture was kind. Overall it was pretty good. Whenever we return, we will focus on regular entrees instead, only because it was a 3-hour process due to the waiting for our courses.

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  9. Yusuf

    Chicago / Illinois1 review

    2.0

    Dined on June 11, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    I found this restaurant through Chat CPT's suggestion howeever it was a real disappointment when you consider the price value ration!!! We need to pay more then 400$ for 3 people just drinking couple of glasses of wine, tasting menu and wagyu steak. Service was quite slow, quite noisy place and taste was just avarage bu price was terriblt high!!!

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  10. Brandon VIP

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service is top notch. I will be back!

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FAQs

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

Morimoto is rated 4.8 stars by 6858 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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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 54 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Morimoto

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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