Seattle, WA
For Sushi in Seattle, the local food press points to Sushi Kashiba, Wataru, and Sushi Kappo Tamura. Picks from Seattle Magazine and The Infatuation, updated July 2026.
Editor’s picks
Press picks, until locals rank their own Top 5s. Sourced from the local food press. As seen in Seattle Magazine and The Infatuation. Updated July 2026.
Sushi Kashiba · Pike Place Market
Seattle Magazine's 2025 Best Sushi. Edomae-style omakase from Shiro Kashiba, who apprenticed under Jiro Ono.
Sushi Kappo Tamura · Eastlake
Seattle Magazine highlights chef Taichi Kitamura's Eastlake counter for seasonal produce and local, sustainable seafood.
Kisaku Sushi · Tangletown
Included in Seattle Magazine's Best Sushi list. a Tangletown neighborhood sushi bar in the same breath as Kashiba and Tamura.
Mashiko Japanese Restaurant · West Seattle
Founded in 1994 and fully sustainably sourced since 2009, well before it was standard practice, Mashiko helped shift Seattle's sushi conversation toward responsible fishing. Now run by three longtime staff owners, this West Seattle counter turns out inventive omakase and a la carte nigiri without the bluefin most sushi bars build around.
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