Umi Sake House

4.8

2574 Reviews

$30 and under

Japanese

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2 people

Mar 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 85 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Lively
Hot spot

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!

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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
(206) 374-8717
Website
http://umisakehouse.com/
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.

Location
2230 First Avenue, Seattle, WA 98121
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

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tofu, scallions & seaweed
Spicy King Crab**$13.00
king crab, onions, cilantro & habañero tobiko in savory bonito broth
Asari Miso$5.00
manila clams, enoki mushroom, spinach & scallions
Spicy Coconut Lobster**$13.00
lobster, onions, cilantro, coconut milk & habañero tobiko in rich bonito broth

Salads

Beet Salad$8.00
poached beets, mixed greens w/ miso-mustard vinaigrette
Wakame Salad$9.00
seaweed medley of agar, suginor & kikurage w/ sesame oil seasoning & yuzu dressing
Ohitashi Spinach$7.00
blanched spinach w/ sesame dressing & bonito flakes
House Spring Mix$8.00
mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers & tofu croutons tossed in yuzu shiso vinaigrette

Raw Bar

Ahi Tuna Poke*$14.00
tuna, onions, cucumbers, seaweed tossed w/ sesame soy dressing
Jalapeño Hamachi* **$15.00
yellowtail sashimi, jalapeño, garlic, cilantro w/ a yuzu citrus ponzu
Salmon Usuzukuri* **$14.00
thinly sliced salmon drowned in yuzu citrus ponzu w/ jalapeños, sprouts & tobiko
Oyster Shooter* **$3.00
pacific oyster in 7 spice granita, tobiko & pico de gallo
King Crab Tower$17.00
king crab, avocado, snow crab topped w/ pico de gallo yuzu citrus ponzu, wasabi aioli & tobiko
Rainbow Tartare* **$15.00
finely chopped tuna, yellowtail & salmon w/ shrimp, avocado, tobiko & scallions over sushi rice w/ wasabi aioli & spicy ponzu
Ahi Tuna Tower*$14.00
tuna sashimi w/ miso mustard dressing, yuzu aioli, tobiko, shiso & green onions over sushi rice
House Sashimi*$14.00
two slices each of tuna, salmon & yellowtail
Ankimo$13.00
monkfish liver, scallions, tobiko, wasabi aioli & ponzu
Tako Wasabi*$8.00
raw baby octopus marinated in wasabi

Pan Fried

7 Spice Tuna Tataki* **$14.00
lightly seared tuna dusted in 7 spice seasoning w/ tobiko, scallions, roasted garlic ponzu & cilantro aioli
Seared Scallops*$13.00
lightly seared scallops w/ hijiki vinaigrette
Filet Mignon*$15.00
beef tenderloin tataki w/ roasted garlic ponzu & wasabi aioli served w/ salad & creamy yuzu aioli
Seafood Gyoza$12.00
house-made shrimp & scallop dumplings served w/ chili oil ponzu

Fried

Agedashi Tofu$9.00
fried tofu in dashi broth topped w/ bonito flakes, nori, scallions, grated radish & ginger
Crispy Calamari$11.00
fried calamari w/ sweet chili lime sauce, green onions, salad & creamy yuzu aioli
Lobster Tempura$18.00
tempura battered and fried w/ oyster sauce
Shrimp & Vegetable Tempura$14.00
battered and fried w/ side of tempura sauce
Soft Shell Crab$16.00
served w/ wasabi aioli & wild greens in 7 spice sesame oil
Spicy Ginger Chicken**$13.00
fried chicken, spinach & onions sautéed in a spicy ginger chili sauce
Spicy Tomato Tofu**$11.00
fried tofu, tomatoes & okra in a sweet & spicy garlic sauce
Spicy Ginger Tofu**$11.00
fried tofu, bell pepper, spinach & onions sautéed in a spicy ginger chili sauce
Chicken Karaage$10.00
japanese style fried boneless chicken marinated in ginger, garlic & soy w/ yuzu aioli

Grilled

Grilled Squid$11.00
salted & served w/ teriyaki sauce
Garlic Short Ribs$14.00
beef short ribs marinated in garlic soy glaze served w/ taro chips
Black Cod Kasuzuke$14.00
marinated in sake kasu for 3 days w/ saikyo sweet miso & wild greens in 7 spice sesame oil
7-Spice Grilled King Crab**$18.00
dry rubbed king crab served w/ yuzu citrus butter & wild greens in 7 spice sesame oil
Hamachi Kama$14.00
seasoned yellowtail collar served w/ ponzu & wild greens in 7 spice sesame oil
Shishito Yaki**$7.00
shishito peppers grilled w/ sea salt & lemon

Steamed

Asari Sakamushi$12.00
sake steamed manila clams in garlic butter
Chawan Mushi$8.00
steamed egg custard w/ seafood & chicken please allow time to prepare

Baked

Seafood Trio Bake**$14.00
green mussels, shrimp & crab baked w/ spicy aioli & soy glaze
Dynamite Bake**$14.00
clams, shrimp, scallop, habañero tobiko & spinach baked in spicy snow crab mix & butter

Noodles

Yakisoba$18.00
chicken, seafood or tofu stir fried w/ wheat egg noodles & vegetables
Yakiudon$18.00
chicken, seafood or tofu stir fried w/ wheat udon noodles & vegetables
Nabeyaki Udon$20.00
wheat noodle soup w/ king crab, scallops, egg, kamaboko, clams, shrimp tempura & vegetables
Tempura Udon$16.00
wheat noodle soup w/ shrimp tempura, kamaboko, green onions, spinach & bok choy

What 2,574 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Seattle / Eastern Washington
Japanese
Seattle / Eastern Washington
Most Booked
Seattle
Hot spot
Seattle
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Umi Sake House in Seattle is cherished for its "best sushi spot" reputation, offering "fresh and delicious" fish. Guests appreciate the "friendly and attentive staff," and the "fantastic happy hour" with "great value." While the ambiance is lively, it's sometimes "quite loud." Reservations are recommended due to its popularity.

2,574 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Chicago1 review
5.0
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent meal! Sushi was fresh, flavorful, and interesting combinations. Waitstaff was attentive and gave great recommendations. Accomodating for reservation changes.
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Kristi
Seattle2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Umi is my absolute favorite place for sushi and they have an outstanding Happy Hour! I always have a good experience. Highly recommend.
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JacSaysHi VIP
San Francisco6 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time at Umi and loved the ambiance. Nice to have a few lots very close by for parking. The fish was very fresh and the rolls had more quantity than expected. Good selection on happy hour menu plus fantastic sake selection. The staff were very friendly and didn’t rush us at all.
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Heidi VIP
Seattle29 reviews
3.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
We used to go here all the time and loved it. It’s been a couple years, and we were super disappointed. The food quality has really changed. Not much flavor. We won’t be returning.
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Joy
San Francisco7 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was our first time and we were delighted to find we were able to order from the happy hour menu (5:30 reservation). 16 plates later, we were stuffed and it was a great value! 👍🏽👍🏽
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Vincent
Seattle1 review
5.0
Dined on March 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is a great spot for sushi lovers and critics alike. Fresh, sushi.
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Jeromy
Phoenix1 review
3.0
Dined on March 2, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Food was amazing as hoped it would be. Saki was terrible. We were 4 years ago on our anniversary also and wife had a saki flight and loved 4 of 5 of them. This time we tried 6 different ones and they were all terrible. Severe let down since it was our one goto dinner on our trip to Seattle. It won't be on the list next time. Sad.
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Naila
Seattle21 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 24, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
This was for my husband’s birthday. Usually birthday boy is greeted but there was no mention of it. No big deal because everything else was perfect.
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melissa VIP
Cleveland3 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 22, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is a very loud atmosphere for a date. Everything else was great!
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Alison VIP
Cleveland6 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic food and service as always! Sushi rolls are top notch and so fresh. They brought us a dessert to celebrate my birthday.
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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 2574 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 85 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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

Website
http://umisakehouse.com/
Phone number
(206) 374-8717
Catering
Available with sufficient notice, and designed to suit function.
Private party facilities
Available for wedding receptions, private parties, anniversaries, etc.

Featured in

Seattle's Most Iconic Restaurants

Umi Sake House

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Seattle's Most Iconic Restaurants

Soups

Miso$3.00

Spicy King Crab**$13.00

Asari Miso$5.00

Spicy Coconut Lobster**$13.00

Salads

Beet Salad$8.00

Wakame Salad$9.00

Ohitashi Spinach$7.00

House Spring Mix$8.00

Raw Bar

Ahi Tuna Poke*$14.00

Jalapeño Hamachi* **$15.00

Salmon Usuzukuri* **$14.00

Oyster Shooter* **$3.00

King Crab Tower$17.00

Rainbow Tartare* **$15.00

Ahi Tuna Tower*$14.00

House Sashimi*$14.00

Ankimo$13.00

Tako Wasabi*$8.00

Pan Fried

7 Spice Tuna Tataki* **$14.00

Seared Scallops*$13.00

Filet Mignon*$15.00

Seafood Gyoza$12.00

Fried

Agedashi Tofu$9.00

Crispy Calamari$11.00

Lobster Tempura$18.00

Shrimp & Vegetable Tempura$14.00

Soft Shell Crab$16.00

Spicy Ginger Chicken**$13.00

Spicy Tomato Tofu**$11.00

Spicy Ginger Tofu**$11.00

Chicken Karaage$10.00

Grilled

Grilled Squid$11.00

Garlic Short Ribs$14.00

Black Cod Kasuzuke$14.00

7-Spice Grilled King Crab**$18.00

Hamachi Kama$14.00

Shishito Yaki**$7.00

Steamed

Asari Sakamushi$12.00

Chawan Mushi$8.00

Baked

Seafood Trio Bake**$14.00

Dynamite Bake**$14.00

Noodles

Yakisoba$18.00

Yakiudon$18.00

Nabeyaki Udon$20.00

Tempura Udon$16.00

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