We ordered takeout before and recently dined at their restaurant for all you can eat. Both were so…read moredelicious. Fresh fish, good options. We walked in and waited about 20 mins on a friday night. Highly recommend for quick cost effective sushi!

This was our go-to Sushi restaurant when we lived in Chicago for over 20 years. Vacationing in…read moreChicago, we had to come back for lunch while we were here. This place is a small neighborhood sushi joint that is BYOB and did NOT take reservations. Prices was reasonable given the creative roll options on the menu. Historically, It was always crowded and had a wait line. We came on Saturday 15 minutes before opening since we wanted to get a good seat. But When we got there, we were shocked that there was no line. The furniture has been updated, but it was the same as when we last visited. We chose our favorite table near the window. Otherwise, we usually like to sit on the counter where the sushi chef prepares your food. We were there for over 1.5 hours, trying all our favorites. We were shocked that the place was fairly empty- On a Saturday, prime time lunch. We ordered Dashi appetizer, and 4 different rolls. It was fresh as always, and had some creative combinations. I found my TEXMEX roll to be over sauced however, and my dragon special roll to be under seasoned. My husband loved both his rolls. The Service was great. The server was attentive and checked back often. This was very different from prior experiences. Historically, service was always slow;So that was a great improvement. Without the crowds, something seemed off. Too Quiet. The lively, friendly atmosphere was missing. There was only 1 sushi chef, and he was just creating the food. No chatter amongst the customers. When we were leaving, we realized what was missing. MITCH!! He usually greeted guests when they came in and also when customers left. We looked over and found that he wasn't at the counter with his usual laughter and big personality. I googled him, and found he was now the co-partner/Head sushi chef at Sushi Hall, a competing Sushi restaurant down the street. I wish I knew that before we went. Next time, I will try to find Sushi Chef Mitch and eat at his new restaurant. This sushi restaurant still has very good fresh, and creative sushi and rolls. Big portion sizes, at reasonable prices, plus BYOB. But, I do think it is missing the MITCH warmth.

Arguably the sushi spot in the Lakeview East area. The yellowtail shoga maki roll is my absolute…read morefavorite. It's the best in the summertime because the city will shut off part of Broadway and Yellowtail will have seating out in the street! Perfect for many occasions -- I've come on a date, a family dinner, and girls nights.

Was not impressed with Yellowtail. Sushi was below average, did not taste very fresh at all. Miso…read moresoup was good, but that's pretty hard to mess up. Philly roll: 3/5 Spicy salmon crunch: 2/5 Service was okay. Waitress wasn't overly friendly and didn't provide recommendations when I asked. Nice date night ambiance, smaller restaurant. BYOB.

The food was delicious and fresh. The service was very slow (had to flag someone down to order…read moreafter being seated for a while and had to flag them down again for the check since they only came to check on us once), but the waiter was friendly when interacting with us. One of the walls has a pretty koi fish mural on it. The restaurant itself was quiet with only one other person dining on a Monday at 5:30pm.

Nori was amazing, and so fresh! We loved the tuna appetizer with the truffle oil. Could have eaten…read morethat all night long! We tried the sashimi sampler with the chefs choice sashimi and it was fabulous and so fresh. We loved the yellowtail and blue fin tuna!

Sunday funday just got a major upgrade! We checked out the…read moreall-day Sunday happy hour at Blue Sushi Sake Grill in Lincoln Park! From refreshing Bluetinis to crispy rice cakes, the food and drinks did not disappoint. The chicken lettuce wraps were an absolute 10/10.

Their vegan rolls here are really good!! So glad I was able to come here because the veggie sushi…read moreis amazing. Thai hippie was my favorite roll since it was so unique, I genuinely felt like I was eating Thai food. The cowgirl tasted like a burger so for something interesting I would opt for that. Shittake to me is also delicious! The rest of the rolls were fine, the lion king being the one non-vegan roll I liked, but the Godzilla bomb was not the freshest imo but I'd definitely come back for their vegan rolls.

First time here. It's a pleasant popular place. We met friends who go here often. Our friends…read morewalked, we took an uber. It looked like parking could be a problem. The food was good but not exceptional. They give you a lot. We all took home as much as we ate. Prices were quite reasonable. Service was terrific! Our female server was very helpful and just a bundle of energy. She also gave us some sort of discount when we paid. I'm an idiot for not getting her name. We'll definitely go there again.

Shine is one of those places that reminds you why you love going out to eat in Chicago. From the…read moremoment we sat down, everything felt intentional -- not trendy-for-the-sake-of-trendy, but rooted in real flavor and care. The food is where Shine really lives up to its name. Every dish tasted layered and authentic, with bold flavors that still felt balanced. You can tell the ingredients are high quality, and nothing felt rushed or thrown together. It's the kind of menu where you want to pass plates around the table just so everyone can try everything. The vibe is warm and welcoming, not stuffy, and it works just as well for a casual night out as it would for celebrating something special. Service was attentive without hovering, and the staff actually knew the menu -- which always makes the experience better. Chicago has no shortage of restaurants, but Shine stands out because it feels genuine. Great food, great energy, and a spot you'll actually want to come back to instead of just checking it off a list. Definitely going back.

always fresh interesting sushi The owner checks on every…read moretable to make sure you are happy Fun to sit at sushi bar ... too

We absolutely loved this place , the service is impeccable , the owner is so kind, AMAZING lychee…read moremartinis made by bartender Ann. My server Nong was so knowledgeable with the menu to tell me what to order and I loved everything . The sashimi was so fresh and the crab appetizer was great. Please come here :)

My daughter and I were walking past and she remarked how she liked this place. Since I was visiting…read morein Chicago I asked if she wanted to go that night. We did and it was sooo very good! The staff was amazing, the best teppanyaki chef I have seen. The food was wonderful and when I visit again we will be back!

My favorite hibachi place! I'm always able to walk in and get started quickly. I love the golden…read moreshrimp. They always have a little extra for my kid. Great service. Pretty casual place. They all offer sushi rolls!

Can not beat this place on price and efficiency. The Sushi is super fresh, albeit, there is little…read morevariety. But it is perfect for hosting a party, superbowl, lunch with friends.

If you're looking for fast, fresh, and reliable sushi, this spot is for you. Extra perfect if…read moreyou're looking to split their classic box with a friend on the lake :) The rolls really are so solid, freshly made, and enough variety within the box to not get bored. This isn't going to be the spot to go to experiment with wild roll flavors, but the classics are done very well.