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Umi Sake House, Seattle, WA

Umi Sake House

4.8
4.8
2588 Reviews
$30 and under
Japanese
2230 First Avenue, Seattle, WA 98121

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2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 90 times today

About this restaurant

  • Hot spot
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
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. 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!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Sushi, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Dinner Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Phone number
  • 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.
  • Delivery & takeout
  • 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

What 2,588 people are saying

Umi Sake House reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Seattle / Eastern Washington

    Japanese

  • Seattle / Eastern Washington

    Most Booked

  • Seattle

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Umi Sake House offers "top 1% sushi" in the US with "fresh fish" as the highlight. Guests appreciate the "incredible experience" and "innovative rolls." Happy Hour is a "great value," and the "service is always warm and welcoming." However, expect a "very loud" atmosphere, best enjoyed for casual gatherings.

2,588 Reviews
  1. Narayan VIP

    Greater Boston7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing sushi and with most vegetarian options !! An absolute go to for sushi in Seattle !!!!

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  2. Robert

    Seattle1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    really good sushi sets on the excellent happy hour menu, the salmon collar was not as good but the rolls and miso soup were excellent

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  3. Joel VIP

    San Francisco15 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Positives: servings are huge, particularly the rolls. nigiri was very good also geso age was very good Negatives: noise levels were through the roof, hard to carry a conversation. food quality is just above average, nothing mind blowing, but the nigiri was very good, just the rolls were OK. rice sampler was just OK.

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  4. Amity

    Seattle1 review

    3.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Been here several times and the experience is always the same. The food and ambience are incredible, but I feel like they train their service staff to actually be rude or aloof on purpose. Not hating on them, just feels like they’d be happier if they didn’t have to I Tracy with customers 🤣

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  5. Roberto

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love the atmosphere, great place to eat & excellent service 

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  6. Douglas

    Minneapolis1 review

    3.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Despite having a reservation we were told our table would only be available for an hour and a half. While that was enough time, it created a feeling of being rushed in the background. The cocktails were nearly $20 and only like 6 ounces of liquid. The atmosphere is a little pretentious.

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  7. Steven

    Seattle10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Top 1% sushi restaurants in the US… this is a “must” for sushi fans world wide. Don’t let the casual atmosphere turn you off… this is an incredible experience.

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  8. Heather VIP

    Hawaii2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Umi Sake house was so good- we were on vacation in Seattle for only a few days and went twice! The fish was so fresh, the rolls were so innovative and creative and the space is really cool how it is indoor/outdoor and they have all different kinds of unusual seating like couches! Only negative was it was VERY loud!

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  9. Skye

    Seattle5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The fresh fish is obviously the star but the filet mignon was so good. Happy hour also has a lot of great options and service is always warm and welcoming.

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  10. Georgina VIP

    Houston49 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was good, not great. Restaurant was surprisingly loud. Table was more of a lounge area, making it difficult to lean over a plate while eating. Would not recommend for a party with hard of hearing guests.

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FAQs

Umi Sake House offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (206) 374-8717.

Umi Sake House is rated 4.8 stars by 2588 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 90 times today
Google Map for Umi Sake House

2230 First Avenue, Seattle, WA 98121

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Bell
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Dinner Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • 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
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Available with sufficient notice, and designed to suit function.
  • Private party facilities
    Available for wedding receptions, private parties, anniversaries, etc.
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