Enable JavaScript to run this app.
Skip to main content
OpenTable logo
Umi Sake House, Seattle, WA

Umi Sake House

4.8 (2614)
$30 and under
Japanese
2230 First Avenue, Seattle, WA 98121

Make a reservation

2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 100 times today

About this restaurant

  • Hot spot
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
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. 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!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Sushi, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Dinner Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Phone number
  • 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.
  • 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

Ask Concierge
AI Beta

Our AI assistant, Concierge, is here to answer your questions about this restaurant.

What 2,614 people are saying

Umi Sake House 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
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Seattle / Eastern Washington

    Hot spot

  • Seattle / Eastern Washington

    Japanese

  • Seattle / Eastern Washington

    Most Booked

  • Seattle

    Hot spot

  • Seattle

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Umi Sake House delights with its "excellent sushi" and "innovative rolls." Guests praise the "fresh seafood" and "amazing happy hour." The "vibrant atmosphere" is lively, though sometimes loud. Service is often described as "attentive and friendly," making it a "go-to spot" for sushi enthusiasts and gatherings.
2,614 Reviews
  1. Frank VIP

    Denver / Colorado33 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Wow - and not in a good way! First, the good is outstanding. The noise level however is unbearable. Making your ears bleed unbearable. Management has decided not to invest in sound deadening treatments. Far worse is the service. In our case, there were two of us, A snd B. We each ordered salad or soup and entree. A’s entree arrived instantly with our drinks. 10 minutes later, A’s salad came. 15 minutes after that, B’s entree came and 10 minutes after that, B’s soup came. What a disjointed crazy way to serve a meal to a couple!

    Is this helpful?

  2. Miguel

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    If you like sushi, you will undoubtedly enjoy Umi Sake House! Great food, excellent atmosphere and stellar service!

    Is this helpful?

  3. Lanae VIP

    Phoenix / Arizona15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This place is a must go to every time I come to Seattle. Great sushi great prices great ambience.

    Is this helpful?

  4. Marissa

    Seattle / Eastern Washington1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great server, great food! We even had a private room

    Is this helpful?

  5. Scott VIP

    Nashville17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Umi Sake provided a wonderful location for our last family meal while on vacation! Service was wonderful, food was delicious, and the ambiance was just amazing!

    Is this helpful?

  6. David VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent Sushi!! Service was great. A great place to celebrate our 20th anniversary with our kids. Thank you!

    Is this helpful?

  7. Teresa VIP

    New York City38 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on June 23, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We may have had high expectations. I would not rush back . Huge attitude and food just acceptable… actually spicy tuna was soooo spicy we could not eat it . The cooked salmon over cooked and the black cod tasteless . Not good and would never recommend

    Is this helpful?

  8. Stevie

    Los Angeles12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent HH selection, and very excellent service.

    Is this helpful?

  9. Gerald VIP

    Seattle / Eastern Washington95 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 20, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Sushi menu was great featuring delicious traditional and innovative sushi. Tasty selection of sake too. Servers were efficient. Vibrant but noise level was very high.

    Is this helpful?

  10. Stephen

    Seattle / Eastern Washington1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Haven’t been since we lived in Seattle 10 years ago. Came back with the family and was not disappointed. Food was amazing. Sake was perfection. Sooo good

    Is this helpful?

FAQs

Umi Sake House offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (206) 374-8717.

Umi Sake House is rated 4.8 stars by 2614 OpenTable diners.

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

  1. Home
  2. United States
  3. Seattle / Eastern Washington
  4. Seattle
  5. Downtown

Make a reservation

2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 100 times today
Google Map for Umi Sake House

2230 First Avenue, Seattle, WA 98121

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Bell
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Dinner Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • 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
  • Catering
    Available with sufficient notice, and designed to suit function.
  • Private party facilities
    Available for wedding receptions, private parties, anniversaries, etc.
OpenTable
  • About Us
  • Blog
  • Careers
  • Press
More
Businesses
  • Restaurant Management Solutions
  • Restaurant Reservation Software
  • Restaurant Marketing Software
  • Restaurant Event Software
  • OpenTable For Restaurants
  • OpenTable For Restaurant Groups
  • Restaurant Resources
  • OpenTable Pricing & Plans
Join us on
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Cookies and Interest-Based Ads
  • Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information
  • Cookie Preferences
Copyright © 2025 OpenTable, Inc. 1 Montgomery St Ste 500, San Francisco CA 94104 - All rights reserved.
OpenTable is part of Booking Holdings, the world leader in online travel and related services.
Booking Logo
Priceline Logo
KAYAK Logo
Agoda Logo
OpenTable Logo