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Umi Japanese Restaurant, Pittsburgh, PA

Umi Japanese Restaurant

4.8 (736)
$50 and over
Japanese
5849 Ellsworth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15232

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2 people
7:00 PM
animated flamesBooked 9 times today

About this restaurant

  • Innovative
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
With every detail considered and every arrangement intended, Umi exists to please with gentle perfection. Perfectly fresh fish is prepared in an elegantly and understated manner. Traditional Japanese decor reflects the ancient art of sushi while lively music and contemporary service align with the modern and masterful preparation of the plates. Climb the steps for an exquisitely refined journey.

Umi is located directly upstairs from Soba in Shadyside. Reservations are available up to 30 days in advance; we look forward to serving you!

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Sushi
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (412) 362-6198
  • Website
    http://www.umi.rest/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Mr. Shu
  • Location
    5849 Ellsworth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15232
  • Neighborhood
    Shadyside
  • Cross street
    College Avenue
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Wine
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Menu

Umi Japanese Restaurant's menu was last updated on 9/8/2023.

Guests must choose to dine Umi Family Style or Omakase. Additional items may be ordered à la carte

Umi Family Style

  • Umi Family Style$160.00

    includes umi salad, miso soup, salmon mushroom sashimi, yellowtail with jalapeño, sawara with garlic ponzu or hot sesame oil, rock shrimp tempura, miso black cod, salmon nigiri with cream cheese, white tuna

    • Dinner for Two$160.00

Omakase

  • Eleven Courses and Dessert$135.00

    experience the essence of mr shu's cuisine with the multi-course omakase meal. our chef will create a unique meal using only the freshest items. truly an experience to savor, the omakase is a tradition in the best sushi houses

    • Seven Courses and Dessert$95.00

      Last updated: September 8, 2023

      What 736 people are saying

      Umi Japanese Restaurant 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
      • 4.8Food
      • 4.9Service
      • 4.8Ambience
      • 4.3Value

      Noise • Moderate

      Loved For

      • Pittsburgh / Western PA

        Best Service

      • Pittsburgh / Western PA

        Innovative

      • Pittsburgh

        Best Food

      • Pittsburgh

        Best Service

      • Pittsburgh

        Innovative

      Review summary

      AI-generated from verified diner reviews
      Umi Japanese Restaurant offers an "amazing experience" with exquisite omakase meals and "excellent service." Known for its "fresh and unique flavors," it's ideal for special occasions. While it may be pricey, patrons find it "worth every penny" for the "melt in your mouth" sushi and "intimate" ambiance.
      736 Reviews

      1. Dave

        Pittsburgh / Western PA16 reviews

        5.0

        Dined on May 31, 2025

        1. Overall 5
        2. Food 5
        3. Service 5
        4. Ambience 5
        Amazing experience from start to finish. Couldn’t not recommend this place more.

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      2. ricky

        Cleveland / Akron / Canton3 reviews

        5.0

        Dined on May 23, 2025

        1. Overall 5
        2. Food 5
        3. Service 5
        4. Ambience 5
        Simply good food: not an everyday destination due to the price but worth the splurge for a special occasion. Service was solid thanks to Barry and the attention to detail was spot on. Will definitely be returning.

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      3. J.D.

        Los Angeles5 reviews

        5.0

        Dined on May 17, 2025

        1. Overall 5
        2. Food 5
        3. Service 5
        4. Ambience 5
        It is a wonderful fine dining experience. It is expensive so it’s a place for those prepared to pay for an experience. The service is great! The food is melt in your mouth out of this world fantastic. This is our special even restaurant. Birthdays, anniversaries, graduations!

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      4. Maryellen

        Greater Boston1 review

        5.0

        Dined on May 14, 2025

        1. Overall 5
        2. Food 5
        3. Service 5
        4. Ambience 5
        What a special experience. We came down from Boston for an art show and a special trip so we didn't want to leave without booking a memorable meal. I did considerable research beforehand since we had never been to Pittsburgh and were only in town for one evening and had driven 11 hours. I cross referenced Google reviews, Yelp, and Reddit and reached the consensus that we could not go wrong with Umi and boy were we right. It was an incredibly memorable meal with exciting, fresh flavors and gorgeously cut fish that just seemed to melt in your mouth. Each course was better than the last. Our waiter perfectly paced the evening and was incredibly knowledgeable about the food in addition to being sensitive and accommodating toward food allergies. We are so grateful we chose Umi for our special trip. With Mr. Shu and staff, you are in good hands.

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      5. Richard

        Pittsburgh / Western PA29 reviews

        5.0

        Dined on May 1, 2025

        1. Overall 5
        2. Food 5
        3. Service 5
        4. Ambience 5
        I took my son and his wife out for his birthday dinner to Umi. We ordered the seven-course Omikase dinner (it comes with an eighth dessert course). Every single course was a delicious and beautifully presented sashimi or sushi. Enough food, but not too much. We all had a cocktail and a glass of wine or beer with our meals. A fun and enjoyable experience. The service was excellent. My only knock is the price - our total bill for our three people was $460, and that is before adding a $120 tip.

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      6. Michelle

        Virginia5 reviews

        5.0

        Dined on April 18, 2025

        1. Overall 5
        2. Food 5
        3. Service 5
        4. Ambience 4
        Every bite was delicious…and that’s saying something for 12 courses! Yum yum YUM!

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      7. Chris

        Washington, D.C. Area1 review

        5.0

        Dined on April 5, 2025

        1. Overall 5
        2. Food 4
        3. Service 5
        4. Ambience 5
        Beautifully decorated, intimate setting. This was a very cool restaurant with a high level of service. We got the 11 course Omakase. A few of the dishes felt repetitive but all were well prepared & delicious.

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      8. Alice

        Pittsburgh / Western PA2 reviews

        3.0

        Dined on March 29, 2025

        1. Overall 3
        2. Food 3
        3. Service 5
        4. Ambience 4
        I think overall the atmosphere and service is great. I chose 11 course options. Although each sashimi dish are served with different sauces, I personally don’t find them surprise me in a good way. All the sashimi are fish dishes and they honestly look very similar to each other. There is definitely room for improvement regarding ingredients, dish order and plate decoration. The dessert is chocolate, which I think is too much for a customer who has had 10 courses already. I would expect something refreshing or lighter. Overall, not bad experience but not a perfect one either.

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      9. Brett

        New York City1 review

        5.0

        Dined on March 22, 2025

        1. Overall 5
        2. Food 5
        3. Service 5
        4. Ambience 5
        My girlfriend and I had an absolutely amazing evening at Umi for my birthday dinner. From start to finish, everything was exceptional—the food, the service, and the overall atmosphere. The staff was attentive without being overbearing, making the experience feel both personal and effortless. The authenticity and elegance of the restaurant created an intimate and refined ambiance, making every moment special. Umi truly delivered a memorable night, and I couldn’t have asked for a better place to celebrate.

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      10. VivianaR

        Pittsburgh / Western PA4 reviews

        3.0

        Dined on March 22, 2025

        1. Overall 3
        2. Food 3
        3. Service 5
        4. Ambience 5
        Great ambience and service, but the food was only good, and the price would let you imagine its excellent. It’s not excellent.

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      FAQs

      Umi Japanese Restaurant is rated 4.8 stars by 736 OpenTable diners.

      Umi Japanese Restaurant 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
      animated flamesBooked 9 times today
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      5849 Ellsworth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15232

      Dining areas

      Additional information

      • Cross street
        College Avenue
      • Neighborhood
        Shadyside
      • Hours of operation
        Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
      • Price
        $50 and over
      • Cuisines
        Japanese, Sushi
      • Dining style
        Casual Elegant
      • Dress code
        Business Casual
      • Parking details
        Valet
      • Payment options
        AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
      • Executive chef
        Mr. Shu
      • Additional
        Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Wine
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