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The 8 Best Sushi Restaurants Near Belltown, Seattle

Updated: August 7, 2022

Hungry for fresh tuna and tasty salmon? Then these sushi spots in Belltown are for you! We reviewed the top food blogs and leading publications to find you the best sushi in Belltown. Treat yourself to an omakase experience or grab a takeout of nigiri from these featured restaurants.

Find the perfect Sushi spot

Shiro's

Japanese, $$$$, BelltownJapanese, $$$$Seattle, Belltown
Google: 4.6
Yelp: 4.5
  • Eater, 2020

    17 Notable Destinations for Sensational Sushi in Seattle

    Eater, 2020
  • Visit Seattle

    Where is Seattle’s best sushi?

    Visit Seattle

Umi Sake House

Japanese, $$, BelltownJapanese, $$Seattle, Belltown
Google: 4.6
Yelp: 4.0
  • Thrillist, 2016

    The Definitive Guide to Finding the Best Sushi in Seattle

    Thrillist, 2016
  • Foursquare

    The 15 Best Places for Sushi in Seattle

    Foursquare

If you travel further

Japonessa Sushi Cocina

Japanese, $$, DowntownJapanese, $$Seattle, Downtown
Google: 4.5
Yelp: 4.0
  • Foursquare

    The 15 Best Places for Sushi in Seattle

    Foursquare
  • CultureTrip, 2016

    The Best Sushi And Seafood In Seattle

    CultureTrip, 2016

Moon Tree Sushi And Tapas

Japanese, $$, UptownJapanese, $$Seattle, Uptown
Google: 4.7
Yelp: 4.5
  • Infatuation, 2019

    The Best Sushi Restaurants In Seattle

    Infatuation, 2019
  • Trip 101, 2019

    Top 10 Sushi Restaurants In Seattle, Washington

    Trip 101, 2019

Shiki Japanese Restaurant

Japanese, $$, Lower Queen AnneJapanese, $$Seattle, Lower Queen Anne
Google: 4.4
Yelp: 4.0
  • Seattle Magazine, 2015

    The Best Sushi Restaurants in Seattle

    Seattle Magazine, 2015
  • USA Today

    10Best - Exotic Japanese Culinary Adventures at Seattle Eateries

    USA Today

I Love Sushi On Lake Union

Japanese, $$, South Lake UnionJapanese, $$Seattle, South Lake Union
Google: 4.1
Yelp: 3.5
  • Thrillist, 2016

    The Definitive Guide to Finding the Best Sushi in Seattle

    Thrillist, 2016
  • Seattle Magazine, 2015

    The Best Sushi Restaurants in Seattle

    Seattle Magazine, 2015

Teinei

Japanese, $$, South Lake UnionJapanese, $$Seattle, South Lake Union
Google: 4.3
Yelp: 4.0
  • Eater, 2019

    The Top Asian Dumplings in Seattle

    Eater, 2019
  • Seattle Magazine, 2018

    The Best Ramen in Seattle

    Seattle Magazine, 2018

Ikiiki

Japanese, $$, East Queen AnneJapanese, $$Seattle, East Queen Anne
Google: 4.2
Yelp: 4.0

How did we curate these results?

We know how tough it is to find the best Sushi in Belltown. The restaurants in this list rose to the top after we analyzed the Yelp and Google ratings for 10951 restaurants in Seattle, 1095134 restaurant reviews, and exactly 1286 lists and articles from experts at TripAdvisor, Seattle Magazine and Eater and more. All with some boam magic. Don’t bother looking for TripAdvisor - Certificate of Excellence, Seattle Magazine - The Best Ramen in Seattle and Eater - The Top Asian Dumplings in Seattlewe’ve already done so for you and included all you need to know. If it’s on the list, we’ve checked and verified that the restaurant is still open and will showcase any updated hours and services you need to be aware of. This content is not sponsored by any restaurant or party, the restaurants shown are the real deal. The restaurants featured above represent the best of the best in Seattle Sushi.

FAQ

Shiro's, Umi Sake House, and Karaage Setsuna are the highest-rated sushi spots for lunch in Belltown.

Shiro's, Umi Sake House, and Karaage Setsuna are the highest-rated sushi spots for dinner in Belltown.

Shiro's, Umi Sake House, and Karaage Setsuna are the highest-rated late-night spots for sushi in Belltown.

Shiro's, Umi Sake House, and Karaage Setsuna are the highest-rated sushi spots to get a quick lunch in Belltown.

Karaage Setsuna, Aburiya Bento House, and Wasabi Sushi & Izakaya are the highest-rated sushi spots for take-out in Belltown.

Drink pairing tips for Sushi

  • A next-level pairing for Gruner Veltliner

    When having rainbow roll, experts suggest you pair it with a glass of Gruner Veltliner, a popular white wine.

  • Pair salmon nigiri with Pinot Grigio

    To elevate your salmon nigiri experience, we recommend some Pinot Grigio to go with your dish. This pairing works especially well because this white wine doesn't overwhelm the dish.

  • Vinho Verde Rose and tempura prawn handroll


    When considering how to best enjoy your tempura prawn handroll, we would highlight how well a glass of Vinho Verde Rose complements the dish as it the carbonation will cut through heavier flavors of the batter.


Factoids about Sushi

  • The history of sushi

    Hanaya Yohei is widely recognized as the first person to ever make the now-famous sushi.

  • Hungry for sushi?

    Tim 'Eater X' Janus broke the world record by eating the most sushi in one sitting. The new record - that has not been beaten since - is 141 pieces.

Parking in the area

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