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Wasabi Sushi & Izakaya, Seattle, WA

Wasabi Sushi & Izakaya

4.5
4.5
68 Reviews
$30 and under
Japanese
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Wasabi Sushi & Izakaya serves up creatively plated new-age Japanese fare. Its modern setting includes a sushi bar where guests can view the skilful chefs prepare their meals. Wasabi Bistro prepares its dishes using traditional Japanese ingredients. Guests can start their dining experience with the spicy king crab soup, a baby spinach salad, seared Ahi tuna or mushroom dumplings. A main course of seafood and pork ramen, salmon with Jalapeno citrus sauce or Black Angus steak topped with a soy glaze is sure to satisfy hefty appetites. This eatery serves a variety of sushi rolls, sashimi and nigiri. Vegetarian and gluten-free options are also available for those with special dietary needs.

Wasabi Bistro is situated right in the center of Belltown. With reviews in Seattle Weekly, Thrillist and USA Today 10Best, it is sure to impress. This bistro has a full bar and offers happy hour specials.

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Booked 14 times today
Experiences are available.

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Japanese, Asian, Sushi

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner: Sunday - Wednseday: 4:00pm - 12:00am, Thursday, Friday & Saturday: 4:00pm - 1:00am

  • Phone number

    (206) 441-6044

  • Website

    http://www.wasabiseattle.com/

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Owned/operated by

    Asian and Pacific Islander, Black/African American, Latinx or Hispanic, LGBTQ+, Middle Eastern, Native/Indigenous, Persons with Disabilities, South Asian/Indian, Veteran, Women

  • Executive chef

    Kazuo Takigawa, Richard Gushikuma

  • Private party facilities

    Our restaurant includes a private back room that can accommodate up to 30 people, as well as our dining area which is large enough to host large parties as well.

  • Location

    2311 2nd Ave Seattle, WA 98121

  • Neighborhood

    Belltown / Pike Place Market

  • Cross street

    2nd Ave & Bell St

  • Parking details

    Street parking is available, and is free of charge after 8pm. There is a paid parking lot behind the building between 1st Ave & Bell St and 1st Ave & Battery St.

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

  • Sushi Bar Experience

    Multiple dates available
    Join us at our sushi bar where you have a front row seat to the mastery of our sushi chefs. Enjoy precision cuts of the freshest fish, mixed with traditional ingredients and modern twists. We have curated an extensive list of specialty sushi rolls, never leaving out the more simple sashimi and nigiri options.

  • Bar Seating at Belltown's Best Sushi Restaurant

    Multiple dates available
    Looking for that perfect night out with a lively atmosphere, wide variety of specialty cocktails, and friendly service? Join us in our bar to enjoy everything from Japanese whisky to Moonstone Asian pear sake, complimented by precision cuts of the freshest fish mixed with traditional ingredients and modern twists. Whether it's a few drinks or dinner from our extensive list of specialty sushi rolls or both, we have flavor combinations perfect for any mood or occasion.

  • Patio Dining at the Best Sushi Spot in Belltown

    Multiple dates available
    Join us on the patio at Wasabi Sushi & Izakaya for a front row seat to the hustle and bustle of the Belltown strip. Whether it's drinks from our wide variety of specialty cocktails, selections from our extensive list of modern sushi rolls, or a full dinner from our Izakaya menu, you're sure to be impressed with all that we have to offer.

Offers

  • Daily Happy Hour

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM,Mon - Tue - 4:00 PM - 10:30 PM,Wed - Sat - 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    Join us for our daily happy hour menu 4-6pm, where you can choose from our extensive Japanese sushi & izakaya menu, where traditional ingredients meet contemporary style. Happy Hour items do not apply to other discounts on promotions. 20% gratuity will be added to parties of 5 or more. No split checks at Happy Hour.

  • Late Night Happy Hour

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 9:00 PM - 10:30 PM,Mon - Tue - 4:00 PM - 10:30 PM,Wed - Thu - 9:00 PM - 10:30 PM,Fri - Sat - 10:00 PM - 11:30 PM
    Join us for our late night happy hour menu 9pm - close Sunday - Thursday, and 10pm - close on Friday/Saturday. Choose from our extensive Japanese sushi & izakaya happy hour menu, where traditional ingredients meet contemporary style (at a discount!). Happy Hour items do not apply to other discounts on promotions. 20% gratuity will be added to parties of 5 or more. No split checks at Happy Hour.

  • Healthcare Night

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - Wed - 4:00 PM - 10:30 PM
    Every Wednesday, we're proud to offer a 20% discount to all healthcare workers all night long, in recognition of your hard work. Reservations recommended and please let your server know when seated that you are part of the healthcare industry.

What 68 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Seattle / Eastern Washington

    Japanese

  • Seattle

    Vibrant Bar Scene

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  1. KL

    KermitL

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall2food2service3ambience2

    I ordered miso soup, a crunch roll, and karaage, all of which were very good. For my main I ordered chicken Teriyaki, a Seattle staple. What arrived at my table very late, was what I would refer to as desiccated chicken stir fry. There was no sauce or discernible flavor. They did replace it and it was acceptable but it took a lot of time and still wasn’t great.

  2. v

    vininfo

    Los Angeles

    60 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    60 reviews

    Dined on June 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    High quality.

  3. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 15, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience3

    hosting & seating was a bit of a mess (multiple hosts but took a while to get talked to and seated) but service was excellent and food A+ as always!

  4. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on June 14, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We came in for a celebration, staff was wonderful, food was great. I have celiac, and they are always accommodating

  5. EC

    gr8teatsEastCoaster

    New England

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on June 12, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    This is somehow the perfect mix of a hip and trendy, relaxing, Japanese sushi place with extremely good food. I enjoyed the vegetarian Cowboy roll, Seattle9 roll and cucumber roll - so good, and all of the excellent traditional sushi options were available and more. The seaweed salad was very nice as well. Everything was delicious and the service was excellent! They have high top tables, regular seating. and sushi bar seating. The cocktails, beers, and sake options are all amazing as well. You can’t go wrong here!

  6. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on May 30, 2022

    overall3food2service3ambience3

    At best mediocre. The service was decent but the raw food was not. There’s a reason why the best sushi places are small. But when sushi is industrialized to such a large extent there is a definite decline in the quality of the food. With that said, stay away from the raw food and order the cooked food.

  7. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    3 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2022

    overall3food3service5ambience3

    Was looking for a casual dining spot with authentic Japanese sushi. OpenTable advertised an “experience” option which I reserved - the counter bar where the ”action” takes place. Upon arrival we were taken to a standard table and only then asked if we wanted the counter when we inquired - less than ideal experience. The waiter gave my guest and I great recommendations for appetizers and was extremely generous with the drinks he served. I appreciated the heavy poor but couldn’t finish the drink… The food was nothing to write home about and would not even recommend this venue to someone who has a novice palate for Japanese cuisine as this doesn’t even come close to what I would deem authentic. As my guest tasted on piece of one of the rolls he described it as “cat food like.” The appetizer was highly confusing as it was a sashimi dish under the guise of a tuna carpaccio wherein neither of us could even taste the fish…. Concerning? I think so. There was one thing that really bothered me by this place as well. The menu items are named in what I would describe as a culturally insensitive. “Asian Armageddon” isn’t the most polite way to market the cuisine you’re intending to recreate and serve. For that reason alone I will take my business elsewhere for mediocre sushi.

  8. LS

    LisaS

    San Diego

    30 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on May 23, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We had wonderful food, great recommendations from our lovely server and delicious cocktails! Highly recommend

  9. J

    Jordan

    Seattle

    7 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2022

    overall3food3service2ambience3

    Friend visiting from out of state

  10. TM

    TannerM

    Seattle

    6 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 18, 2022

    overall4food5service1ambience3

    Food, fantastic. Unfortunately the staff wasn’t on their best game. Would give it another chance based on the food and hope that staff are more responsive and attentive.

  11. BS

    BS1119

    Baltimore

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience5

    The food and service was okay, but the ambiance was really nice. I’d go with one of their more basic rolls next time

  12. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 8, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    AMAZING food, excellent service!

  13. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2022

    overall4food5service3ambience5

    Fantastic sushi restaurant. Innovative menu. Our waiter has an off night it seems. Not normal for the food service we expect. The outside was having some work done so they seated us in a cool inside spot with our dog. How cool is that?

  14. D

    Darylp

    Portland

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on April 24, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great food and service!

  15. KW

    KarolinaW

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 24, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Delicious food, extremely fast service and they even rushed me some rice because I needed food to take some medication. I highly recommend!

  16. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Little Rock

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 23, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience3

    It was really loud! Food was excellent, though.

  17. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 23, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Birthday dinner

  18. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 16, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great service and food.

  19. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 15, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    My first visit to Wasabi, the place is great, friendly staff, delicious food and drinks (Lemon drop and black cod a must!), beautiful decor, cosy atmosphere, and fantastic music selection. 10 out of 10! Highly recommend.

  20. DV

    DavideV

    Fort Lauderdale

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 4, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    Terrible salsa music the whole night not appropriate to Japanese restaurant.

  21. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 2, 2022

    overall3food4service4ambience3

    Very loud music & noisy.

  22. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 26, 2022

    overall2food2service1ambience2

    If you want drinks and something to nibble on, this place is adequate, but anything more, you’d best look elsewhere. The selection is highly Americanized and not of the best quality. TLDR; this place clearly doesn’t understand the Coco Chanel rule of dining. To top it off, it’s pretty pricy for what it is. Wouldn’t particularly recommend unless your night really isn’t about the food.

  23. J

    Jodi

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 26, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience3

    The food was absolutely delicious and the service was wonderful. The rolls are a bit pricey, but they were larger than some places which mitigated the difference a bit. Apricot lemonade was also scrumptious. Only complaint is that the tables for two are quite long, putting us a good foot further apart than most restaurants, and the restaurant was very loud with chatter and music, which made it hard to have conversation. I just turned 31 and my hearing is pretty normal, but when my partner covered their mouth for a moment while talking, I had no idea what he was saying anymore (lip reading). Anyhow, overall wonderful place, but I bet turning down the music and smaller tables would prevent people from having to shout, which would overall greatly improve that concern and add a slightly more calm ambiance.

  24. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 23, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    10/10 , freshest sushi I’ve ever had! Would go back anytime

  25. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on March 13, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Love love love the sushi and the vibe at this place!! Cocktails are awesome and sushi is fresh and tasty with a good selection and generous portions. My favorite sushi rolls are the Ka-me-ha-me-ha and the Volcano. Highly recommend.

  26. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 9, 2022

    overall1food3service1ambience2

    Server was poor and did not do the basic things like bringing us water. Food was good but was not worth the Poot service and loud ambiance.

  27. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    5 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    Overall fun night, great food, and great service. Friendly and accommodating staff! Other than the dripping of the water from the ceiling to my son’s arm, was a great night and we will definitely be back soon!

  28. KC

    KaiC

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 3, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    they have the best nigiri and rolls!! great place for a late night dinner date. they have good happy hour prices as well :)

  29. D

    Danny

    Seattle

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 26, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Love this place SO much!!

  30. A

    Autumn

    Seattle

    77 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    77 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2022

    overall2food4service5ambience1

    During the pandemic my husband and I have only been doing outdoor dining. Wasabi accepted an outdoor dining reservation, but when we arrived we discovered no heat was made available. This led to a very cold February dining experience.

  31. CY

    ChristinY

    Key West

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We went early on a Friday night, and it quickly filled up! We sat at the bar and had amazing service and sushi. Enjoyed the atmosphere, and it was definitely lively by the time we left. Would definitely go back (and plan to) on my next trip to Seattle.

  32. m

    mrpjnla

    Houston

    29 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on February 21, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience5

    We were in Seattle for the weekend and stop by on a Sunday night. It is a very nice hip spot. I can see it being a regular hangout if I lived in the city. They were a little short-handed, but our waiter came through.

  33. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 11, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great time as always, only would prefer the music a lot more quite. Was hard to talk across a small table

  34. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Always great! Vegetarian friendly

  35. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 30, 2022

    overall3food4service2ambience3

    Overall I think the food and atmosphere was pretty good. Really upbeat and good vibes inside. I sat at the bar with my date and I can’t lie it’s not very comfortable. There’s not much leg room and that makes it pretty uncomfortable. Service was somewhat bad though. Took ages to get our drinks. 20 minutes or so.

  36. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Tampa

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 30, 2022

    overall4food5service4ambience5

    I enjoyed the food and ambiance however we were seated at a high top table. I was told that all reservations from Open Table were seated at either high tops or the bar. When I booked the reservation there were 3 options, the two previously mentioned and standard seating. I specifically choose standard. So if you want to sit at a table, don’t make your reservations through this app

  37. D

    Dash

    Seattle

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 23, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience5

    A warm busy, trendy, clean, delicious spot for date night sushi! Or bring a small group of friends. Legit.

  38. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 23, 2022

    overall3food3service3ambience2

    Went here based on the rating. From arriving and having a hostess ask our name 3 times, ask what kind if table twice, it doesn't start well. The table for 2 was huge. Felt like we were too far apart to talk. Service finally came. Food prep took awhile. Food was ok. Not worth the price in my opinion. I wont go back.

  39. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 13, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We had such a pleasant experience the food was amazing. It took the server little while to greet us but then everything after overall was amazing

  40. KL

    KinL

    Seattle

    12 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on January 9, 2022

    overall4food3service4ambience4

    Great atmosphere and energy. The sushi was good.

FAQs

Wasabi Sushi & Izakaya offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (206) 441-6044.

Wasabi Sushi & Izakaya is rated 4.5 stars by 68 OpenTable diners.

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

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Booked 14 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Wasabi Sushi & Izakaya

2311 2nd Ave Seattle, WA 98121

Additional information

  • Cross street

    2nd Ave & Bell St

  • Neighborhood

    Belltown / Pike Place Market

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner: Sunday - Wednseday: 4:00pm - 12:00am, Thursday, Friday & Saturday: 4:00pm - 1:00am

  • Cuisines

    Japanese, Asian, Sushi

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Parking details

    Street parking is available, and is free of charge after 8pm. There is a paid parking lot behind the building between 1st Ave & Bell St and 1st Ave & Battery St.

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Owned/operated by

    Asian and Pacific Islander, Black/African American, Latinx or Hispanic, LGBTQ+, Middle Eastern, Native/Indigenous, Persons with Disabilities, South Asian/Indian, Veteran, Women

  • Executive chef

    Kazuo Takigawa, Richard Gushikuma

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Website

    http://www.wasabiseattle.com/

  • Phone number

    (206) 441-6044

  • Private party facilities

    Our restaurant includes a private back room that can accommodate up to 30 people, as well as our dining area which is large enough to host large parties as well.

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