Umi Sake House

Name: Umi Sake House
Address: 2230 First Avenue, Seattle, WA, United States, 98121
Telephone: (206) 374-8717
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6

2021 Reviews

$30 and under

Japanese

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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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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 3, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 84 times today

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Takeout

(206) 374-8717

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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
Website
http://umisakehouse.com/
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

Location
2230 First Avenue, Seattle, WA 98121
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

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Popular dishes

Miso$3.00
tofu, scallions & seaweed
Spicy King Crab**$13.00
king crab, onions, cilantro & habañero tobiko in savory bonito broth
Asari Miso$5.00
manila clams, enoki mushroom, spinach & scallions
Spicy Coconut Lobster**$13.00
lobster, onions, cilantro, coconut milk & habañero tobiko in rich bonito broth

Salads

Beet Salad$8.00
poached beets, mixed greens w/ miso-mustard vinaigrette
Wakame Salad$9.00
seaweed medley of agar, suginor & kikurage w/ sesame oil seasoning & yuzu dressing
Ohitashi Spinach$7.00
blanched spinach w/ sesame dressing & bonito flakes
House Spring Mix$8.00
mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers & tofu croutons tossed in yuzu shiso vinaigrette

Raw Bar

Ahi Tuna Poke*$14.00
tuna, onions, cucumbers, seaweed tossed w/ sesame soy dressing
Jalapeño Hamachi* **$15.00
yellowtail sashimi, jalapeño, garlic, cilantro w/ a yuzu citrus ponzu
Salmon Usuzukuri* **$14.00
thinly sliced salmon drowned in yuzu citrus ponzu w/ jalapeños, sprouts & tobiko
Oyster Shooter* **$3.00
pacific oyster in 7 spice granita, tobiko & pico de gallo
King Crab Tower$17.00
king crab, avocado, snow crab topped w/ pico de gallo yuzu citrus ponzu, wasabi aioli & tobiko
Rainbow Tartare* **$15.00
finely chopped tuna, yellowtail & salmon w/ shrimp, avocado, tobiko & scallions over sushi rice w/ wasabi aioli & spicy ponzu
Ahi Tuna Tower*$14.00
tuna sashimi w/ miso mustard dressing, yuzu aioli, tobiko, shiso & green onions over sushi rice
House Sashimi*$14.00
two slices each of tuna, salmon & yellowtail
Ankimo$13.00
monkfish liver, scallions, tobiko, wasabi aioli & ponzu
Tako Wasabi*$8.00
raw baby octopus marinated in wasabi

Pan Fried

7 Spice Tuna Tataki* **$14.00
lightly seared tuna dusted in 7 spice seasoning w/ tobiko, scallions, roasted garlic ponzu & cilantro aioli
Seared Scallops*$13.00
lightly seared scallops w/ hijiki vinaigrette
Filet Mignon*$15.00
beef tenderloin tataki w/ roasted garlic ponzu & wasabi aioli served w/ salad & creamy yuzu aioli
Seafood Gyoza$12.00
house-made shrimp & scallop dumplings served w/ chili oil ponzu

Fried

Agedashi Tofu$9.00
fried tofu in dashi broth topped w/ bonito flakes, nori, scallions, grated radish & ginger
Crispy Calamari$11.00
fried calamari w/ sweet chili lime sauce, green onions, salad & creamy yuzu aioli
Lobster Tempura$18.00
tempura battered and fried w/ oyster sauce
Shrimp & Vegetable Tempura$14.00
battered and fried w/ side of tempura sauce
Soft Shell Crab$16.00
served w/ wasabi aioli & wild greens in 7 spice sesame oil
Spicy Ginger Chicken**$13.00
fried chicken, spinach & onions sautéed in a spicy ginger chili sauce
Spicy Tomato Tofu**$11.00
fried tofu, tomatoes & okra in a sweet & spicy garlic sauce
Spicy Ginger Tofu**$11.00
fried tofu, bell pepper, spinach & onions sautéed in a spicy ginger chili sauce
Chicken Karaage$10.00
japanese style fried boneless chicken marinated in ginger, garlic & soy w/ yuzu aioli

Grilled

Grilled Squid$11.00
salted & served w/ teriyaki sauce
Garlic Short Ribs$14.00
beef short ribs marinated in garlic soy glaze served w/ taro chips
Black Cod Kasuzuke$14.00
marinated in sake kasu for 3 days w/ saikyo sweet miso & wild greens in 7 spice sesame oil
7-Spice Grilled King Crab**$18.00
dry rubbed king crab served w/ yuzu citrus butter & wild greens in 7 spice sesame oil
Hamachi Kama$14.00
seasoned yellowtail collar served w/ ponzu & wild greens in 7 spice sesame oil
Shishito Yaki**$7.00
shishito peppers grilled w/ sea salt & lemon

Steamed

Asari Sakamushi$12.00
sake steamed manila clams in garlic butter
Chawan Mushi$8.00
steamed egg custard w/ seafood & chicken please allow time to prepare

Baked

Seafood Trio Bake**$14.00
green mussels, shrimp & crab baked w/ spicy aioli & soy glaze
Dynamite Bake**$14.00
clams, shrimp, scallop, habañero tobiko & spinach baked in spicy snow crab mix & butter

Noodles

Yakisoba$18.00
chicken, seafood or tofu stir fried w/ wheat egg noodles & vegetables
Yakiudon$18.00
chicken, seafood or tofu stir fried w/ wheat udon noodles & vegetables
Nabeyaki Udon$20.00
wheat noodle soup w/ king crab, scallops, egg, kamaboko, clams, shrimp tempura & vegetables
Tempura Udon$16.00
wheat noodle soup w/ shrimp tempura, kamaboko, green onions, spinach & bok choy

What 2,021 people are saying

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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LocalLookingforClassics
Las Vegas
19 reviews
4.0
19 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall4food5service5ambience4
Beautiful offering of omakase and selection of sake. We also enjoyed the spicy coconut lobster soup. FYI- The omakase is served on platters; not by course.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Orange County
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall4food3service4ambience1
Overall, decent experience. Although, they sat us next to a a family with kids and in between another table that had a couple next to us. It would have been better to have a private booth (considering we were celebrating my birthday) and I was really looking forward to this sushi spot. We also tried to call them several times to ask them what time would be best to move our reservation and make sure we reserved a booth, but they never answered. Happy hour selection: a lot of options, sashimi set was okay (the sashima cuts were huge and seemed sort of fresh), unagi roll was okay. I appreciated the edamame they gave us at the beginning. Not sure if I want to book on open table anymore (even with the requests and calls I make to the restaurants). Also, I would not go here if you are looking for an authentic Japanese restaurant. Too many kids and not suitable if you want a romantic date night. food and service was subpar.
g
goodeatsdiva
Jackson Hole
9 reviews
vip
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience5
Our server was very professional and friendly, but probably serving too many tables. We felt rushed, yet had long waits for simple water refills. We also had food coming all at once (appetizer, salads, main dishes), craning the small table. Some sushi pieces were also falling apart. So, great place, but maybe attempting to serve more people than they are capable of.
JM
JoeM
Richmond
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Happy hour menu extensive, I think every day of the week, great tasting, and great value. I love coming back to Umi.
JL
JohnL
Philadelphia
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 21, 2022
overall3food2service4ambience2
The sushi is just average and I get the feeling some of the roles are prepared in advance and just pulled out of the fridge when ordered.
A
Andel
Seattle
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on November 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
The sushi rolls were delicious. The waiter was very pleasant and helpful in describing the fare. We’ll be back!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Seattle
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 20, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience4
Wonderful to have gluten free labeling but the fish is not very fresh.
EA
EmmaA
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 20, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
The food and service were great, made even better by the beautiful interior! Perfect for date nights with friends or a partner
F
Foodie88
New York Area
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The sushi and sashimi were AMAZING The service was impeccable Will come back every time I am in Seattle from now on!!
DL
DanaLich
St. Louis
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was outstanding, atmosphere was amazing, our waitress was great as was our supporting server, Ryan. You have a great team there! Will absolutely return.
D
Dallas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My food and My Bartner was super! I had fried octopus, Diablo roll, and yellowtail belly and it was AWESOME!
K
Kecia
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Happy Hour still remains Best in Seattle! Customer Service is always friendly and fun.
MN
MiguelN
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 12, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
It was an excellent recommendation. I will definitely come on my next visit to Seattle
KF
KFoodie
Seattle
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on November 7, 2022
overall1food3service1ambience1
Hostess sent us a text the table was ready (we had a reservation) we came up to the host stand and the hostess told us it would be a minute more we ended up waiting 12 mins till we could seat. People in a private room were screaming every 5 minutes and yelling constantly. Our crab had a weird taste to it didn’t taste right
KQ
KarenQ
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
First time ever having sushi & it was delicious! Our server Max took me on a master culinary tour from the best tuna bite to the matcha fried ice cream for dessert & all the magic in between!! Would definitely recommend 10/10!
LT
LauraT
Chicago
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on November 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Umi sake house was great. Our server was friendly and attentive. The sushi rolls are huge! Certainly a lot for one person. The calamari was perfect. Tuna belly nigiri also was good. Would definitely recommend this place
a
adelinev
Seattle
35 reviews
vip
5.0
35 reviews
Dined on November 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service!!!! HH and casino royale roll was amazing!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Seattle
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
A meetup to celebrate a friend’s birthday. Umi provided a delicious birthday dessert. Service attentive. I always enjoy my visits to this spot.
YL
YueL
Phoenix
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We only ordered from the Happy Hour menu We were pleasantly surprised by the quality of food and service. Will definitely go back and try some sushi from their regular menu.
EB
EgeB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great place, delicious food. The only downside is its very loud.
C
Cesario17
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 2, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Loved the vegan sushi and other tofu vegan options that they had!
JP
JesseP
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We’ve been frequenting this joint for some time, it’s a must hit. Happy hour is one of the best in the city. Sabi
GK
GKT1
Chicago
4 reviews
vip
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 31, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience3
Food is delicious. Best sushi in Seattle. The noise level is extreme. We were screaming at each other trying to hold a conversation. Too loud. Service was good- a little slow but it was packed…
J
Judge
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing service and food w reasonable prices! Highly recommended!
KS
KatS
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on October 29, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
Really good food. Amazing service but a little too loud (outside area). And the floor was too sticky.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Enjoyable evening at the bar counter. Amazing and fresh sashimi with great service.
CS
ConnieS
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We enjoyed celebrating a birthday event with family at Umi’s! We were lucky and scored a reservation during HH on the patio. We loved everything we ordered and the service was excellent. Thank you for making us feel special 🎂
S
Shellbell263
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on October 26, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience1
Your experience depends on where you sit, half of the restaurant is full of plants and cozy booths and the other cafeteria like. It did not feel like the quality meet the price. $175 one small bottle sake, one roll and 16 nigiri pieces. The woman who cleared the plates was intrusive and insensitive, did not feel like an elevated dinning experience. Last time I was there was several years ago, it does not feel the same.
e
emilyw
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Umi Sake has one of the best sushi happy hours in the city! Friendly staff, quick service, and an expansive happy hour menu.
MS
MelissaS
San Francisco
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We dine at Umi Sake House each time we visit our son at UW. The hot plates are excellent. We had the Filet Mignon and it was exceptional. There is a great variety of Specialty Rolls, and there are plenty of delicious vegetarian options, as well. The sake cocktails are terrific and the wait staff is always friendly. You are given a 90 minute window to dine but that is plenty of time because the food arrives quickly.
A
Andrea
New England
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
As usual, the food was amazing and our server was knowledgeable about our sake choices and dinner selections.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Nice menu, unique rolls and cool ambiance. Great Happy Hour!
r
reynarook
Seattle
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on October 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great sushi, great service, and wonderful warm atmosphere.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Memphis/West TN
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Fantastic quality fish
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ladas
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on October 19, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
I love Umi Sake. The only thing I really dislike is the noise level. Sometimes I feel like I’m in a bar it’s so loud. I wish/hope there is a way to break up the dining rooms with half walls, sound absorbing cloth or fabric barriers or sound absorbing ceiling materials. It’s almost too much sometimes. We can be sitting next to each other and can hardly hear each other.
TA
TerriA
Washington DC
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on October 17, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Fantastic experience! Sake flight was informative and delicious. Tried all of the fresh catch options and a few rolls. Knowledgeable and friendly server. Great energy at the sushi bar where you can see the chefs in action.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Seattle
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Our server Max was excellent!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Minneapolis
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food with a fun atmosphere! 10/10 would recommend!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 11, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
Pricey but good
H
Hannahk
Houston
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on October 10, 2022
overall3food2service4ambience4
They were out of 80% of what we tried to order. Huge bummer

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 4.6 stars by 2021 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 3, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 84 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(206) 374-8717

Other options

Order online

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

Website
http://umisakehouse.com/
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

Umi Sake House

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Other options

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Soups

Miso$3.00

Spicy King Crab**$13.00

Asari Miso$5.00

Spicy Coconut Lobster**$13.00

Salads

Beet Salad$8.00

Wakame Salad$9.00

Ohitashi Spinach$7.00

House Spring Mix$8.00

Raw Bar

Ahi Tuna Poke*$14.00

Jalapeño Hamachi* **$15.00

Salmon Usuzukuri* **$14.00

Oyster Shooter* **$3.00

King Crab Tower$17.00

Rainbow Tartare* **$15.00

Ahi Tuna Tower*$14.00

House Sashimi*$14.00

Ankimo$13.00

Tako Wasabi*$8.00

Pan Fried

7 Spice Tuna Tataki* **$14.00

Seared Scallops*$13.00

Filet Mignon*$15.00

Seafood Gyoza$12.00

Fried

Agedashi Tofu$9.00

Crispy Calamari$11.00

Lobster Tempura$18.00

Shrimp & Vegetable Tempura$14.00

Soft Shell Crab$16.00

Spicy Ginger Chicken**$13.00

Spicy Tomato Tofu**$11.00

Spicy Ginger Tofu**$11.00

Chicken Karaage$10.00

Grilled

Grilled Squid$11.00

Garlic Short Ribs$14.00

Black Cod Kasuzuke$14.00

7-Spice Grilled King Crab**$18.00

Hamachi Kama$14.00

Shishito Yaki**$7.00

Steamed

Asari Sakamushi$12.00

Chawan Mushi$8.00

Baked

Seafood Trio Bake**$14.00

Dynamite Bake**$14.00

Noodles

Yakisoba$18.00

Yakiudon$18.00

Nabeyaki Udon$20.00

Tempura Udon$16.00

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