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Umi Sake House, Seattle, WA
Umi Sake House, Seattle, WA
Umi Sake House, Seattle, WA
Umi Sake House, Seattle, WA
Umi Sake House, Seattle, WA

Umi Sake House

4.7
4.7
2261 Reviews
$30 and under
Japanese
Umi Sake House is a unique Japanese cuisine restaurant in the Belltown area of Seattle featuring the highest quality seafood available in the Northwest, a large izakaya-style tapas menu, and boasting a sake list of over 60 imported Japanese bottles. The interior is multi-faceted, with a black slate tiled traditional dining room, a gorgeous 14 person capacity wooden sushi bar, a semi private "tatami" room which holds 12 people, a larger 25 person private dining room, an enclosed "back patio" casual dining room complete with tropical garden, a black concrete liquor bar with custom sake cocktails and fusion traditional cocktails, and a "front porch" casual dining area with a daily extended happy hour from 4-8pm. The variety of atmospheres allows for a different experience with every visit, and the vastness and quality of the menu does the same. For the budding sake enthusiast or the seasoned veteran, the sake menu at Umi is bottle for bottle the best found anywhere outside of Japan!

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2 people

9:00 PM


Booked 116 times today

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Sushi, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Phone number
    (206) 374-8717
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Arcelia Castillo
  • Catering
    Available with sufficient notice, and designed to suit function.
  • Private party facilities
    Available for wedding receptions, private parties, anniversaries, etc.
  • Private party contact
    Hostess/ Manager: (206) 374-8717
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Cross street
    Bell
  • Parking details
    Limited street parking. Several pay lots within a half block available.
  • Public transit
    Yes
  • Entertainment
    Jazz, motown, or lounge music played 'til 10pm. Upbeat lounge, R&B, old school & 80's music played 10pm- close.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wine

What 2,261 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
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Seattle / Eastern Washington

    Hot spot

  • Seattle / Eastern Washington

    Japanese

  • Seattle / Eastern Washington

    Most Booked

  • Seattle

    Hot spot

  • Seattle

    Most Booked

2,261 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were referred by a friend who’s coworker owns this place and we’re very happy she did. The sushi was excellent and our server was helpful with her suggestions. It was great way to end our excellent first trip to Seattle.

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  2. AlexC

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 26, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience5
    This place was LOUD. The sashimi was fine, absolutely nothing that is not available at any of dozens of other sushi spots in the city. The rolls were very good and creative! Service was slow but friendly enough. Cannot think of a reason to ever come back, but I suppose it was worth trying.

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  3. Gourmand

    Denver

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Everything was good except the special mackerel, which was meh.

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  4. MandiS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Impressed with the communication of the staff and response time for a request. Upon arrival the table was ready to go and we were more than happy with our server and the entire experience.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Sacramento

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great dining experience. Great food and awesome service.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I went during their happy hour on a weekday and got seated right away. Everything was delicious! I got takoyaki, miso soup, yellowtail sashimi don, ikura nigiri, and plum wine.

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  7. Natsha

    Seattle

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 19, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Still my favorite restaurant! Fresh sashimi and monthly new creations to try. A bit pricey but I keep coming back 😊

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  8. Peggy

    Greater Boston

    79 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    79 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Amazing selection of sushi and of sake. Noodle dishes were great, vegetable rolls very good, fried dishes disappointing, soy too salty. Noise is almost deafening; do not expect to carry on easy conversations.

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  9. NChin

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience2
    We came for dinner and was seated immediately as we have a reservation. Restaurant has a nice decor and vibe but we find it to be too noisy and tables are spaced too closed. Loud music playing in the background We would very much prefer a quieter environment to enjoy our Japanese meal Food is good though although on the pricey side. We are from the Bay Area and we thought sushi in Bay Area is expensive. Service is great.

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  10. EdwardM

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience4
    Nice place food is good not great omakase nothing to write home about. Waitress was excellent however

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  11. JoePM

    Phoenix

    47 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    47 reviews

    Dined on September 11, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Fun place great food, very high energy. A positive experience!

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  12. ChloeB

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience1
    The mystic was extremely loud, made it hard to have a conversation.

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  13. JakubH

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food. Fast service. Very loud atmosphere but that didn't bother us. Great all around.

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  14. Mohammed

    Seattle

    29 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on September 5, 2023

    overall4food3service3ambience4
    Good, not great. Sushi wasn’t as fresh as usual and many of the usual items not in stock. The cooked food ( ribs and lobster ) were fabulous, but the sushi was a let down. I’d prefer to go back to their sister restaurant Momoji that is always consistent.

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  15. Mike

    Philadelphia

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on September 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Last visited Umi Sake House 10 years ago during a visit to Seattle. Been planning a visit back ever since. And boy, was it worth it! Outstanding meal. Fresh fish. And great service. Delicious!

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  16. SoniaP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Umi’s has a great happy hour, which makes it a very popular place. So reservations are highly recommended. Our waitress was very attentive. Thank you!

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I took some friends from out of town to experience good sushi and amazing customer service. Each staff at the restaurant were attentive and kind. I’d recommend this place to anyone looking for good food and awesome service.

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  18. Emma

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall3food2service2ambience3
    Love the ambience but the food was sub-par.

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Umi is hands down my favorite restaurant in Seattle. I’ve been eating here since 2012 and the incredible food and service has never changed. It’s great for every and any occasion and always delivers.

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  20. abzolut

    Seattle

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 30, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    In my opinion, this is one of the best sushi spots in the city. There are a wide variety of options for everyone (even the kids who don't like fish and gluten free diners). Everything is so fresh and delicious. My only "complaints" are that the prices are really high and the food goes so, so quickly for that price. For that reason, we really only eat here for special occasions. Know before you go: You have a time limit for your reservation. For our 6:30 reservation, we had the table until 8:30. We were done around 8 for a family dinner, but if you're going with friends with a plan for a long, social dinner, you might check to see that they can accommodate that.

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 28, 2023

    overall3food4service1ambience3
    Unnecessary loud music which made everyone have to talk above it creating an environment where my date actually put noise cancelling ear plugs in. Took 15 minutes to get water or put food order in which came out very quickly and then another 15 minutes for waiter to pick up the check just to mess up on transaction and have to refund a card.

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  22. Foodie

    Greater Boston

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on August 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Umi was some of the best sushi we’ve ever had! We’re from Boston and HUGE seafood and sushi foodies and the incredibly unique rolls and fresh fish were honestly some of the best sushi we’ve ever had!

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  23. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on August 28, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Great place. Very trendy and good quality food. Only negatives were that didn’t have enough salmon for the sashimi and we were in and out in 1 hour. We have found this common with more trendy/sceney places. Definitely recommend though - great food.

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  24. StevenD

    Seattle

    10 reviews

    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    Extremely popular which made the service slow and very loud. Food was average for the price

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  25. EricaD

    Seattle

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on August 23, 2023

    overall5food5service3ambience5
    The pretty n’ pink roll always exceeds my expectations. All of the food is always quick and delicious. I love this place!

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  26. Kelli

    Atlanta Metro

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 23, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    We loved the spicy 009 roll and belltown Barbie. Can’t wait to come back!

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  27. CarpeDiFemme

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 22, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    The energy is high and the food is tasty at this Sushi restaurant which my friends and I decided to try since it was one of few that is open on Mondays. We loved the Sashimi sampler, Crispy rice sampler, and the calimari. Strong reccomend!

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  28. ConnerA

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Most excellent sushi I've ever had the fortune to taste, at a very reasonable price and with great service, I'd have no reason to not recommend anyone come here

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    What a great restaurant with an excellent atmosphere!

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  30. BettyC

    Chicago

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience3
    We’ve been here a number of times over the years and like to take out of town guests here. Unfortunately, this visit the quality of the sushi was not good. We got the 30-piece sashimi platter and several rolls. We had bones in the Moonraker roll, and chewy cuts of sashimi with tendons which made them inedible. It was disappointing for us and our guests. For what we paid, I’d try someplace else. There’s plenty of other great sushi places.

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  31. RuthS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was excellent and so fresh you could cut a piece in half with a chopstick

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  32. MichaelW

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 17, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Everything was perfect except that uni shot. That thing is something I wont be trying again. I have had them before at other places but the balance of this one was way off.

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was absolutely phenomenal. Hands down best best sake house I’ve been to. Otoro was to die for and the unagi was amazing too. The nigiri and sashimi are so good that’s all you need to look at.

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  34. localdiner

    San Francisco

    80 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    80 reviews

    Dined on August 16, 2023

    overall2food5service5ambience1
    Absolutely fantastic fish which we loved…very fresh and excellent quality. But the noise level was off the charts. My husband and I left with a headache and both our ears were ringing. It was so loud we could not hear one another.

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  35. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was incredible, our server Ryan was spectacular. Gave us the best recommendations and really took care of us. Wonderful atmosphere, service, and food!

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  36. Grumpy

    Seattle

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 15, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    Excellent sushi, as good as any in Seattle. Very noisy and crowded so not a place for a quiet dinner or for folks with bad hearing. But an exceptional kitchen.

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  37. OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had an amazing night full of amazing food. This was our second time and felt just as amazing as the first.

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  38. OpenTable Diner

    Palm Springs

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is a don’t miss in Seattle. Be certain to make a reservation too.

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  39. OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on August 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My go to sushi roll + sashimi spot 15+ years strong! 🫶

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  40. Leona

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great food, great service! Wish the prices weren’t quite so high. Definitely had to shout across the table to be able to hear each other because of the volume level of the music.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Extra space between tables
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Umi Sake House using the Order Online button. Umi Sake House also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (206) 374-8717.

Umi Sake House is rated 4.7 stars by 2261 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

9:00 PM


Booked 116 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Umi Sake House

2230 First Avenue, Seattle, WA 98121

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Bell
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Sushi, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Limited street parking. Several pay lots within a half block available.
  • Public transit
    Yes
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Arcelia Castillo
  • Entertainment
    Jazz, motown, or lounge music played 'til 10pm. Upbeat lounge, R&B, old school & 80's music played 10pm- close.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wine
  • Phone number
    (206) 374-8717
  • Catering
    Available with sufficient notice, and designed to suit function.
  • Private party facilities
    Available for wedding receptions, private parties, anniversaries, etc.
  • Private party contact
    Hostess/ Manager: (206) 374-8717
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