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Umi Sake House, Seattle, WA

Umi Sake House

4.8 (2599)
$30 and under
Japanese
2230 First Avenue, Seattle, WA 98121

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 84 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.
  • Delivery & takeout
  • 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 2,599 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

    Japanese

  • Seattle / Eastern Washington

    Most Booked

  • Seattle

    Hot spot

  • Seattle

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Umi Sake House offers a vibrant and unique dining experience with "fabulous sushi" and "creative rolls." Known for its "wonderful dining experience," it features an "amazing happy hour" and "friendly service." While it can be quite loud, its "cool and unique" ambiance, fresh seafood, and attentive staff make it a Seattle favorite.

2,599 Reviews
  1. Kara

    Austin1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent rolls and nigiri. Loved everything we tried including 2 different sake cocktails!

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Seattle / Eastern Washington6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I’d definitely dine here again. Umi is best sushi around. Love the vibe. Although I really dislike going into Seattle due to all the homeless and bums everywhere. Streets smell horrible.

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  3. Anthony

    San Francisco3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place was fantastic. The sushi was fresh. Our waiter, Max, was excellent—the service was efficient. Highly recommend Umi Sake House.

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  4. Sarah VIP

    New York City36 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 20, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Fabulous food and great service but the louded restaurant I’ve ever been in.

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  5. sue

    Seattle / Eastern Washington3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous sushi. Creative rolls and beautifully presented.

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  6. Maddie

    Cleveland3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was AMAZING. We’re not from the area, and love sushi - this was some of the best we have ever had.

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  7. Alyson VIP

    Seattle / Eastern Washington1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great, friendly service. Happy hour pricing is great. Prompt service. Would recommend!

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  8. Mary VIP

    Seattle / Eastern Washington6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Umi never disappoints. Wonderful dining experience. The sushi is best around.

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  9. Ana VIP

    Caribbean4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very good food. It’s a bit loud so not great to have conversation

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  10. Santos

    St. Louis6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    For the price this place was exceptionally good. Great relaxed but not too informal ambiance, great food, friendly service and thoughtful. We had been seated next to a large table and the Manager got us a different table saying that a large party was going to get very noisy. When they showed up we were happy we had changed tables. Good catch by the Manager.

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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 2599 OpenTable diners.

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
9:00 PM
Booked 84 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
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Available with sufficient notice, and designed to suit function.
  • Private party facilities
    Available for wedding receptions, private parties, anniversaries, etc.
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