I ordered the sashimi omakase it tasted good and fresh. They give you edemame as a starter which is complimentary. I wouldn't come back though because the service was really slow when I came here by myself. It took the waiter 15 minutes to take my order. My sashimi platter came out quicker than my bottled coke and I had to remind the server to grab it for me. I also had to borrow the soy sauce bottle from the person next to me because it seemed like everyone avoided eye contact with me. The restrooms were interesting, it was a secret passage that blended in the walls so you had to push it to get in. The ambiance looked pretty standard, nothing fancy and it was pretty hard to find street parking on a Tuesday night. Compliments to the chef for serving fresh sashimi with beautiful presentation. read more

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OMG BEST SUSHI EVAH!! Great environment, fast service, so fresh so amazing! Definitely call ahead for reservations. read more

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In town for business and found this place via Yelp. Cool decorations with the lamps I can only describe as storm clouds/lanterns. A mix of traditional tables with full seating and some lounge couches with basically coffee tables. Pretty good place that I recommend. My wife is pretty picky with her sushi (meaning she doesn't like raw fish)... so it can be a challenge obviously when we go out to a new place. Our waiter was awesome and basically she told him the things she does like and he recommended a roll for her. Over all the sushi was solid... nothing earth shattering. A few of my pieces broke apart easier than they should have, but if I lived in town, I'd be back. read more

Umi Sake House is a solid restaurant choice and great place to enjoy sushi. They also have a good happy hour selection and pricing. I like their sashimi and kaarage too. read more

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Great happy hour experience for my party of 5! Very similar to Momiji in ambience, pricing, and HH menu except Momiji's portions are more plentiful. Fresh fish, good service, dim ambient lighting, clean modern interior. Pretty busy for happy hour/dinner on a Wednesday night so make a rezzie beforehand to avoid waiting too long. The sweet staff comped and added candles to a bday dessert for our guest of honor which was totally unexpected. ***Get the Puffy Pandy chocolate mousse... I'm not even and sweets or chocolate gowrl but this was deelish. Entire party raved about it!*** PARKING sitch: I got dropped off but I wouldn't be too thrilled about having to find parking in this neighborhood if I absolutely had to... plus the outside is kinda sketch (which, to be clear, is not at all indicative of the restaurant's inside environment). Looking forward to revisiting for HH again soon. For the real sushi heads: ANKIMO is a standard menu item!!!! Woohooo IYKYK And although the portion was teeny tiny :( it was prepared to absolute perfection! read more

Ambiance: Great ambiance, feels swanky, alive, lots of people coming and going. Large full service bar. Definitely a place you need to come at least once if you live in Seattle. Service: We had dinner at 6:30 and the service was slow, we actually had to ask our waitress for menus. When we asked our waitress which are the most popular rolls she said them so fast we weren't able to recall what she said. Other than that rolls and food came in a short amount of time. Food: I've been coming here for 8 years and I remember the rolls being so good & fresh and my group and I were disappointed this time - We tried some of the special rolls and they were just okay. Hoping it was just an off night. But the rolls were beautiful - presentation was nice. The miso soup was great. read more

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This restaurant has been on my "to try" for awhile and it was a great place to take my buddy for his birthday! We ordered the crispy calamari, two sushi set a's, stardust roll and the bad boy roll. The crispy calamari had the right amount of crisp, the aoili dressing wasn't overwhelmingly flavorful, so it complimented each other well. The sushi set a had five assortments of fish, all fresh to taste. For the stardust roll, it was good but we got side tracked by the taste of cilantro... would ask to remove it. And lastly, the bad boy roll is deep fried yet it didn't feel too heavy on my stomach. Our server was really nice! He had his suggestions and answered the questions we had. AND told us about the background of umi sake house too. Since it was more of a special occasion, I had requested to be seated in a nicer area of the restaurant. Seating area did not disappoint, but our table was low that it was hurting our neck/backs. That is my only complaint. Other than that, the lighting set the mood well, distant chattering in the background and low music was nice to experience. read more

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I love the rolls and crispy rolls! Fish tasted fresh and good! It's similar to Momiji which is just as good. The ambiance is dim and cute. It does get pretty busy/loud inside. I recommend! read more

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Excellent food and ambience. We told them it was a birthday so they put us in the garden room, which was beautiful. So many gluten free options and variety of foods was great. Beautiful, delicious rolls and nice to have options for those who didn't like sushi but came anyway and loved their dishes too! read more

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Let's start by saying, the experience is more like a sushi factory, pushing tables through within 90 minutes. That was our introduction to the dining experience - "You'll have to be out by 7:45." Our waitress was nice and helpful and multiple servers brought the food out as soon as we ordered which became a table real estate problem at certain points. We ordered several smaller plates. We tried the three sake tasting which was fun and the spinach salad which was cooked spinach with this very tasty ginger soy sauce on it. We also tried the octopus sashimi, salmon, tuna and yellowtail nigiri. They were all good except the tuna which had a huge white gristle line in it that was sort of off putting. We tried the smaller tuna special roll too which was super good except for that gristle. The Salmon Presse dish was exceptionally tasty and the roe were super fresh and not overly salty. We really enjoyed this preparation. To finish, we had the two fresh salmon nigiris - sockeye and king. WOWEE! That was truly fabulous. Definitely order that if you see it. Overall, it was a decent meal but felt rushed by the initial tone set. read more

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The grills and friers were down the night we went so we couldn't try the crispy rice which was a bummer The fish was great and high quality, really loved the seared salmon app My only issue was with the habanero oil on one of the rolls being too spicy for me read more

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Come here for the tempura ice cream, if nothing else! The food was generally good, ambiance was bustling and trendy, and service was mostly good. Our server happened to be having a bad day, as we could hear him complaining behind other's backs and then he gave us some attitude as well. But thankfully the bar tender was super cool and we ended up having a nice meal. read more

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Great quality sushi in a raucous environment (in a good way) Great for groups - not really somewhere you'd go for a quiet intimate date night - but if you want to be with the neighborhood hip crowd - this is the place. Great drink menu also with sake based cocktails - and extensive sake selection - fun getting flights so you can sample several at a time. Service was friendly and very prompt. read more

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In a city with so many great sushi places, Umi sake stands out because of its amazing selection of specialty rolls. They have a huge dining area but I would recommend making a reservation as it's busy every time I have been here. They have a great happy hour deal on some of them rolls. Their cocktails are tasty but potent, I usually get their elderflower sake cocktail. They have lots of vegetarian and non-sushi options too. read more

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Umi Sake House was such a treat! The rolls were fresh and generously portioned for the price. The presentation was absolutely beautiful. My favorite out of all three rolls was the Umi House Roll - the creamy scallops were amazing! The interior of the restaurant is very high end feeling, but the price is super fair. All around a great experience with super attentive and quick service. will be coming back for a nice sit down sushi dinner! read more

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Umi is a great time. We visited for happy hour and ordered only off that menu. It was a great way to spend a Sunday evening before a busy week. We made a reservation, it's a busy place with happy hour daily between 4-6pm. I highly recommend getting reservations whether it be happy hour or dinner. We sat at the counter and it was a treat to watch the busy staff create works of art. We didn't feel rushed even though it was busy. We had the seaweed salad, set A sushi, spider roll, and ginger chicken. It was all really good. The portions are generous. The ginger chicken was top notch. You will find no better or fresher $8 sushi in Seattle. I also got the nagori sake which was very nice to enjoy as a dessert. The staff are attentive, friendly, and they work hard! The restaurant is clean and there are plenty of options for seating. Families are welcome. See website for more details. read more

TL; DR: great food, absolutely disorganized and detached customer service. We came in on 7/19/25 around 11pm. Walked in and the host (thin Caucasian male, likely 19 y/o) who looked absolutely miserable to be there, seemed pained to even greet us - terrible person to have as first point of contact. We got called that our table was ready, took 10 min to walk there and had to wait another 20 min for the table, even after continually asking. Multiple people were upset about long waits for their table, after being told they were ready. Our server, busser was great and attentive. Food was innovative, tasty and fresh. There was no one at the desk multiple times I went out to smoke, meaning I could've taken off with the iPad and toast machine they left on the host desk. The host sometimes would step away but text in public view. Likely would not return to this restaurant given their deep disorganization and poor customer service. read more

I'm sorry but why did it take me this long to find probably one of the best sushi restaurants in Seattle that I've personally tried so far. The sushi here was so yummy, and fresh. I came with a group of friends and had the best time together. The service was really nice and they also have a bar area where you can sit and order food. I'm impatiently waiting to return again! read more

They have the best Happy Hour specials I have ever seen at a sushi restaurant!! $9 for the Bad Boy Roll (so, sooo good) and $9 for a ton of fresh salmon sashimi is AMAZING! The Agedashi Tofu was so good too. I came for an early dinner, thought I was ordering off the regular menu, then was pleasantly surprised when the check arrived. Had I not made other plans after dinner, I would've stayed longer and ordered more! I'm definitely coming back here the next time I'm in Seattle. read more

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This is basically the same spot as Momiji, one of the more popular sushi restaurants in Seattle. They basically have the exact same menu, but for some reason this spot just seemed to be better. We made a reservation ahead of time for happy hour, which I would highly recommend doing! I got sushi set A, and we also shared the garlic short ribs. The nigiri was all super fresh, rice well seasoned, and really yummy. At the price point for happy hour, it was pretty worth it though their regular prices are quite high. The garlic short ribs were also delicious -- so savory and well seasoned! Service was really quick and efficient, and we had a nice experience overall. They do limit your seating to 1.5 hours which may not be enough for some, but was a good enough amount of time for us. I would definitely recommend this spot over Momiji! read more

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Umi Sake House delivers a great blend of fresh, quality sushi and cocktails. Everything we tasted was high quality and so fresh. Clearly, this is a popular spot and there was a blend of casual to dressed up diners the night we visited. The lychee martini is potent but deliciously light and sweet. I had a crunchy lizard roll and miso soup. We also enjoyed the udon soup bowl and shared several other rolls that had up to 10 pieces. The only downside for us was the noise level. On a busy Saturday night, it was very loud in the room where we sat, and the sound bounces all over. So it was hard to converse at our table. Pricewise, for 6 of us each ordering a roll and a drink, plus a couple shareable plates, our bill was over $400, but 20% tip was included. I loved that there were other bars and places you could easily walk to after dinner, in this area. read more

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Umi Sake came highly recommended, and it was easy to see why. The heated patio was lively and beautifully appointed. Seeing how busy it was on a Sunday evening, I'd recommend making reservations. Our waiter suggested some menu favorites, and we absolutely loved everything. The crowd favorites were the 007, 008, and the Moonraker, all gluten-free! Undoubtedly the tastiest sushi I'd had in a long time. Umi Sake is a place to return to several times to sample their impressive menu, and I cannot wait to return. read more

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Had a wonderful birthday here. Ordered off the happy hour menu which has many choices. All the food was delicious. Had a sake flight that was amazing. Excellent service as well. Will definitely be back! read more

The rolls we got were fresh! The scallop did not taste or smell fishy at all. They were training a new waitress at the time but the service was great/attentive. FYI it was more of a loud atmosphere so my friends and I had to lean in and talk to each other. Overall, would 10/10 come back! read more

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By far one of the best Japanese dining experiences I've had in the city. My girlfriend and I went on a busy Friday night expecting an hour wait, but we were seated in just 30 minutes. Even with the pace, the staff didn't miss a beat. We were lucky to have Max as our server, he was outstanding. Within minutes we had drinks, waters refilled, and our food order in. He recommended Uni sushi for my first time, shared his story of trying it in Japan, and even suggested pairing it with sushi rice. Absolutely delicious. The food itself was a 10/10, but having Max as our server made it even better. His knowledge and passion really elevated the meal. On top of that, the entire staff was warm, attentive, and genuinely cared about the guests. You don't get that type of service everywhere these days, and it meant a lot. Lighting was not too dark and still very spacious for a busy spot. Every penny spent here felt worth it, and we're already planning to come back. No exaggeration this is now our favorite restaurant. Thank you, Umi Sake House, and a huge shoutout to Max for making our night unforgettable! read more

Generally a great place for Japanese cuisine. Rolls were delightful, especially the unagi rolls. Specialty rolls were larger than expected and good! However, the Nabeyaki Udon was a bit disappointing as the seafood was definitely overcooked, and the dynamite bake was interesting to say the least. The karaage and the accompanying sauce was good though! The restaurant was a bit dark, but the service was great! Would recommend it if around the area. read more

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Amazing ambiance and the wait staff is extremely helpful. I had a ginger Sake that was exceptional. The fish is fresh and that is definitely a good thing. But the sashimi or the rolls were nothing to really write home about except that the prices were a lot higher, but I am comparing to the east coast. read more

definitely a place that needs a reservation. we booked a week in advance and could only get one at 8:30 pm for 2 people (it was a saturday though). service was good and the food came out very quickly. we got 4 sushi rolls: salmon, spider, the knockout and the belltown barbie. salmon and spider are classics, so no complaints there. knockout has a bit of kick and heat to it, which was lovely. the belltown barbie is a playful take on the california roll and adding smoked salmon on top of it. I found it slightly underwhelming because it does just taste like a california roll. we also ordered hot sake on the side which paired well with the whole meal. love how versatile this place is - good for date night or a large celebration. read more

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GREAT service! GREAT FOOD! Everything I had was great (cucumber roll, Futomaki, Salmon skin, Mackerel, inari...), but the Sweet Inferno was AAAAAMAZING! It'll make you weep! read more

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Wow! The happy hour menu here blew me away! Especially the sashimi bowl- I was not expecting the fish pieces to be so big and fresh. Definitely will be back soon. read more

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Had a reservation for 7 on a Tuesday night. We had our own private area which was lovely. The staff was amazing the entire time. The space was big and loved all the decor. The food was amazing. We had an array of dishes to share. We got the tofu, soft shell crab, ribeye, vegetable tempura and an array of rolls. I think my favorite was the veggie roll. Lots of flavor surprisingly! read more

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I heard Umi has one of the best happy hour places in Seattle. From my experience, it's also one of the best happy hour offerings I've ever experienced and I'd rate them 9.3/10 for the happy hour. - Sashimi Set: 9.5/10: Must try as it comes with fairly fresh pieces of decently sized sashimi including one piece of ebi (shrimp) and 2 pieces of hamachi, tuna, salmon, and albacore - Hamachi Sashimi: 9.3/10: Great value for Hamachi from what I've experienced, fairly fresh and decently sized pieces - Sake Kama (Salmon Collar): 8.8/10 Could be grilled slightly more but overall still nicely grilled, good flavour, highlight is the vegetable complement as they were excellent with the sauce/spice - Tempura Platter: 9.3/10: Vegetable portion is one of the best I've ever had, especially the onion, pumpkin, and pepper, shrimp was good as well. Overall excellent value considering the price and portion read more

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Been coming here for years and some of the dishes don't disappoint. Like their hours and sometimes you walk in and get served at the bar. Their happy hour choices are okay, for an average sushi and Japanese fusion experience with plenty of drinks I recommend this place. If you're looking for high quality sushi and authentic Japanese flavors I don't recommend Umi. read more

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Food - this is probably the best sushi I have had in Seattle and everything was delicious. They give you edamame with your meal which was a lovely touch. The only small complaint I had was that I asked for no masago and it seemed to come with extra masago somehow. Other than that everything was lovely! They do have plenty of vegetarian options too. Service - we were seated at the bar but the service was very speedy and excellent. The bartenders were just as attentive, if not more, as a server. Ambiance - really pretty place to eat. The ambiance is really nice and chic, with modern nods to Japanese art and style. I would absolutely come back and eat here as my top sushi restaurant choice. read more

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This was only my second time ever having sushi and it is part of the reason why I crave sushi now. The rolls were so tasty and the menu was huge. There were so many options that I was almost overwhelmed by it. I ordered the First Ave Roll and the Endless Summer role. Both were great and I would definitely reorder them. Both were huge and I don't think I was able to finish either of them since it was so much food. Our server was also very kind and did a great job. read more

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We came here right when it opened at 4pm for happy hour. The host led us towards the back into a spacious seating area with lush plants and patio seating. The space is aesthetically decorated. I also love how they have a tatami room perfect for large parties. To start off, they offered complimentary edamame, which was nice. We only ordered a couple items off the happy hour menu since this was only our first stop for food. I ordered the Sushi Set C ($11) and Choya Plum Wine ($7) while my friend had the Crispy Calamari ($8). The food came out soon after we ordered. If you like a sweeter wine like a Riesling, you'll enjoy this plum wine like I did. I even got a good buzz from one glass too. The sushi was yummy and was beautifully plated. If you get two orders of the sets, it's basically like an omakase set; but an affordable one. If I lived in the area, I could definitely see myself coming here for HH all the time. Love the vibe of this sushi spot! read more

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Umi Sake earns a solid 5 stars from me. I was delighted to find such elaborate vegetarian, gluten free options and wide variety of sushi on the menu. I had elderflower sake cocktail($13) and Ladybug Roll($18). The drink had aromatic notes of elderflower enhanced by sake. Sushi was very delicious, visually appealing with a perfect texture and taste. It was fairly priced. Overall Umi Sake was a fulfilling dining experience. The staff was attentive, friendly and provided recommendations. The ambiance was decent too. Highly recommend stopping by if you're a sushi lover! read more

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I spent four days in Seattle and this was easily the worst restaurant that I went to. The sushi was terrible, the chicken was mushy, and the medium rare steak I ordered came out blue. The service was alright but literally every thing we tried on the menu was bad. I would recommend about any other place downtown. read more

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Sushi rice was terrible. If you are from CA you will avoid this at all cost. Price is good and the fish is fresh, but if you know you know. The Hamachi collar at $11 for happy hour is an absolute steal. read more

Food was great, everything tasted fresh and high quality. Service was fast, friendly, and on point. Umi Sake House was awesome. read more

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