Nishino

Pretty good. Quality fish. But takeout portions are very, very small. See my photo of three bite-sized pieces of spinach ($10), and pathetic Brussels. Willing to give it another chance, but will opt to dine-in next time with hope that the experience is better. Simply not high quality enough for three people to remain hungry after $200 (no drinks). On the fence about this place (mainly because I WANT to like it because it’s in the neighborhood). There are so many sushi spots in Seattle that nail the value/quality ratio. Remains to be seen if Nishino is one of them.

A hidden gem - Nishino boasts excellent service and such kind chefs and owners! Definitely a little expensive compared to other sushi spots in the city but I can say I’ve never had fresher fish before. Omakase was a great deal as well. Great for a special occasion or date night.

Sushi was fantastic. Sashimi chefs choice was really good, but be prepared for sticker shock. Yellowtail hamachi was literally so good. Highly recommend. I’d eat an entire dinner of this if possible. Tempura oysters were not great. The tempura was too light to make the dish balanced- the oysters kept falling apart with the fry. Ambiance is definitely higher end- a great special occasion area (~100/person with apps drinks and sushi) Service was great too.

Had an amazing 1st experience here. The sushi nigiri just got better and better as the night progressed. Items to note: Miso Clam soup , wagyu Nigiri and uni nigiri Great service. Reserve early as it get noisy later in the evening.

What an experience! The server worked with the chef to tailor our experience.. seriously!! We had six courses of heaven and I absolutely loved every bite and every minute. I've not experienced anything like it before. It was completely evident that every piece of food had been carefully thought out so that it was perfectly balanced and incredibly delicious. It's expensive, and we'll worth it!

Specialty dishes are unconventionally delicious, I like the crab roll and spicy tuna tartare in particular, one of a kind, savory but not overwhelming. We also had various nigiri, like uni, sweet shrimp, toro, etc, very fresh, tastes warm (even the seared scallop). The soy sauce is a bit too salty though.

Been a customer for 20+ years. Sushi and sashimi are exceptional and service is top notch. Parking tip: drive to the alley back of the building. Entrance to the parking garage will be on the right. Park and take the elevator to the ground floor. Sit at the bar and order omakase. You won't be disappointed.

Great sushi, great options. We took take-out, which isnt the best choice for rating and trying sushi, but everything we had was good. There were superstar dishes(hamachi jalapeno, which is in a carpacio format) and an ok dish (tempura soft shell crab). The rest was all very good sushi. Check out the photos. It was expensive, so be aware, but then again it depends on what and how much you order. 440usd in 4, only food.

Food, service, ambiance were all as expected...great. My guests who were new to Nishino, were delighted with their order, and marveled at the freshness and flavor of their chef's choice sashimi plate. Not sure what happened to the other reviews here that had less glowing impressions of Nishino. Benn dining here off and on for over 15 years and have never been disappointed.

It appears that that the prices have increased significantly since 2023 and the quality has not increased to match. The food was still delicious, but you can get better sushi in Seattle for the prices they are now charging. Hard to recommend at the new price point.

Sushi was fantastic. Sashimi chefs choice was really good, but be prepared for sticker shock. Yellowtail hamachi was literally so good. Highly recommend. Tempura oysters were not great. The tempura was too light to make the dish balanced- the oysters kept falling apart with the fry. Ambiance is definitely higher end- a great special occasion area (~100/person with apps drinks and sushi) Service was great too.

What an outstanding meal! Delicate flavors, beautifully prepared, and the service was outstanding. We tried some things we had never had before, and they were delicious. Tempura parsley and sweet onions, so delicate, and tasty. Who would have thought? The miso glazed, black cod was delicious, as were the pickles that came with it: lotus root, and mushroom with ginger. We also would highly recommend the albacore tartare with taro chips. For dessert, we had the shiso sorbet. The flavor was delicious, although the texture was more like chunky shave ice, not as smooth as I would have expected for a sorbet. One more really nice thing about this restaurant space: it is not noisy. One can have a thoughtful conversation, and not hear other conversations nearby. And there is no mood music to interfere. Highly recommend.

A friend of ours recommended we try Nishino on our trip to Seattle and it was one of the best recommendations we've ever gotten! It's an unassuming somewhat hole in the wall restaurant, but the food was absolutely incredible. As soon as we arrived, we were seated promptly by smiling, friendly staff. The dining room was very clean, and decorated simply but beautifully. The ordering style is à la cart, where you actually right what quantity of which item you want on the menu. It was fun! To start off we got the shrimp dumplings, which were perfectly cooked and seasoned. We then got salmon tartare on crispy rice, which was literally probably the best thing my husband and I had on our entire trip in Seattle. It was so good! We then tried a few pieces of sushi (salmon and Hamachi) which were both delicious. We also had the black cod with miso, which had a perfectly buttery composition and flavored deliciously. We also had udon noodles with chicken, which war by far the best udon noodles I have ever had in my life. Lastly, we had the banana tempura for dessert, which is always a hit!

Absolutely amazing food, great service and simple clean decor at this Seattle gem. You cannot go wrong with their food and its quality. Pretty much every dish is authentic and served like it should be. Japanese food is an art form and yes there are the 'Nobu' of the world but Nishino excels in its culinary presentation across all its range of food presentations. Love it!

Nishino is a solid sushi restaurant in Madison Park area, but nothing compelling to return to. The ambiance reminded me of an older cruise ship style - muted tones, white linen table cloths, basic nonthreatening appearance. Any restaurant could be here. They had a small white board with specials written on it that they brought table to table. Felt a bit weird. My friend and I were the first customers of the night and they sat us against the wall. Not a problem. I noticed the table density was tight - it wasn't possible for the waiter to turn around between our table and the table next to ours without stepping out and then stepping back in. I thought no biggie, I bet this place will not be full by the time we leave so no worries. The next party of two they sat at this closest table. Not to either table against the same wall as the table we were against - despite that they were at a much more comfortable distance away and the one never was occupied while we were there. Nope, they sat this party of two right beside us and I felt like we were part of their conversation. I learned more about these strangers than I think they'd be comfortable with. Now Nishino isn't a basic sushi restaurant. They marinate their fish. They are quite heavy handed with their vinegar. I didn't mind it, but it was certainly noticeable. I ordered the shrimp tempura roll along with a variety of nigiri. The nigiri was solid. The shrimp tempura roll was more cucumber bits and rice than it was shrimp. I don't need a wide roll - I am fine with a narrow roll that tastes like the primary item versus being drowned by the others. The multitude of cucumber slivers also didn't hold up. They'd fall out of the roll the instant the seaweed wrapper was broken. The waitstaff was delightful. Very polite, very prompt. They are the reason I'm giving this three stars versus two. It's a solid restaurant but in a city with no end to sushi restaurants I can't see a reason to return.

Nishino is a beautiful restaurant with white table cloths that are refreshed after each patron. The nigiri was very good but the sushi rolls were terrible. Like the commercial, where the meat, I was left asking where is the fish in the sushi rolls. Also, for the price, I would expect excellent fish, however, it didn't seem fresh in the nigiri, I really couldn't find it in the sushi rolls. Cocktails are $18 and filled 2/3 with ice. Service was ok, no one anyone explained the specials, they just had a white erase board that they moved from table to table and when we were first seated it took at least 10 mins before someone even came over to take our drink orders. Unfortunately I won't be back.

Nishino serves good sushi, but it's expensive. There is better sushi in town (Sushi Kashiba for example), and lots that's not nearly as good. What Nishino used to be really good at (their dining room) is not something we've been doing since the pandemic started, and it seems little used, at least when we stopped by. So, as a "to-go" sushi place, the quality is generally there. Recently, we got mostly nigiri (maguro, shake, ebi, hamachi, unagi, ikura, and sabe) and rolls (salmon skin, California, and house special). The hamachi, unagi, maguro and sabe were all excellent, as was the salmon-skin roll. The California roll was disappointing (grocery store quality), and the house special roll wasn't special. But at $200 for a take-out meal for two (admittedly a big meal), it was pricey (not including a $30 tip) ... so, we'll pass on this next time. I had hoped for a nigiri package of 10 or so pieces, or even an omakase (is to-go omakase an oxymoron?), but the combination sushi offering (eight pieces nigiri and one tuna roll) at $40 is a lot to spend when you don't control which kinds of nigiri you get. And when you have to buy one item (2-piece nigiri) at a time, it adds up fast. So the quality was generally good (though not always), but in the end it was too pricey to want to go back anytime soon -- just not a good value.

Overall, if you're craving for a solid spot for some yummy sushi, you really can't go wrong with Nishino. It's been a couple of years since my last visit and nothing much has changed (in a good way). In times of COVID, the only dine in options is either a table indoors or outdoors. Temperature is taken upon entry and with the limited capacity, I do recommend putting in a reservation first. Parking in front of the restaurant is highly limited, so plan find some nearby street parking. Prior to COVID, my first visit here was just fantasticccccc! Sat at the sushi bar (which is temporarily closed at the moment) and omakase = on point. Highly recommend doing this option when it's available again. For the quality of fish - best to ask your server what's the "fresh" fish of the day. I always gotten nigiri here and so far, prices are pretty reasonable and the fish always taste fresh and yummy. Top favorite nigiri to get for me are: Unagi (so delicious!), O Toro (fattiest of tuna), and Scallops. Recommend paying a wee bit extra (like 75 cents) to get that freshhhhh wasabi under your nigiri piece of choice. :) Some side note on COVID protocol - staff does make an effort to minimize interactions with customers. So upon ordering your food/drinks, make sure you get everything written down in one go! Other than that, service has always been pleasant at Nishino.

Very disappointed Japanese restaurant in Seattle. Their fishes quality is poor - dry & not fatty at all. It is pretty much the "all you can eat quality sushi" in Los Angeles. The environment, setup & service were good. That's the reason I give this restaurant two stars only. Parking is very limited. I am not sure if this restaurant purchase review on Yelp because the food is extremely disappointed. Over price & can't believe AMEX Resy also recommended this restaurant. Not recommended.

Delicious sushi and other fresh fish. This is a special Japanese restaurant that this local Japanese loves! Wonderful service. You gotta try this place at least once.

One of my favorite Japanese food for classic, simple, traditional sushi and more. I call this place the Chanel suit of Japanese food in Seattle area. Everything is so nice here. There are times when you want the trendy and creative rolls but sometimes you just want classics. This place is it!

Finally had dinner here, year after moving to the area. I wish I had not waited so long. We are outside, and it was raining hard that night. We stayed dry in the cute tent they had set up, which was romantic. There was a space heater on our legs, and we kept our jackets on. We enjoyed sushi, miso and vegetable tempura. He had the spicy mushroom soup which was delicious and definitely worth ordering. The dungeness crab dish (crab and mushrooms baked in a spicy creamy sauce) was a dish we were divided on... he liked it, I did not. It was too creamy for my taste. The shrimp dumplings were been my favorite dish. Service was great! I look forward to eating here again!

UNBELIEVABLY GOOD! My wife and I basically over-ordered since everything on the menu was so tempting. We cleaned every plate and went for dessert too! Started with mushroom tempura which created an explosion of flavors with the dipping sauce mixed with fresh daikon radish. First course also included tuna tartare which we loved, flavor and beautiful presentation. We had fried oysters...holy mother of WOW! I've never had oysters like that. Had a bit of kampachi sashimi that was game changing in the sushi space, a Negi Toro roll on special that had a flavor profile that I have never experienced. I could have eaten 10 of those and still wanted more! Plus some yummy bokchoy to add some green to the mix. Banana tempura for dessert, practically licked the plate clean. A bottle of Mark Ryan the Dissident after a couple of really well made cocktails and we left Oh-So-Happy! This is a must try restaurant with delicious food, prompt and attentive service, reasonable(ish) prices. The total package. We'll be back!

My sister and I came to Nishinos for the first time. The food is absolutely delicious. I had a crispy chicken salad with cucumber rolls and my sister had the shrimp tempura. Our server was Yuichi and he was outstanding. Very informative and attentive to our needs. We highly recommend this place. The ambiance is also very sweet. Thank you, Yuichi, for making our evening so enjoyable.

We were super excited to try this place. The mushroom tempura was phenomenal. I'd recommend that. It wasn't too oily and the tempura dipping sauce was great. Also loved the grated radish. Didn't get a shot of the nigiri we ordered. I thought the Saba was very good but my partner was disappointed at the price to quality ratio overall. The sushi roll we got was super disappointing. Six pieces and it was slathered with unagi sauce that made it so sweet, I ended up asking my partner to please take the ones that were sitting in the sauce. Not sure why they put unagi sauce on a roll that had raw fish. It's typically in crunchy tempura rolls or baked rolls. The venue is very fancy. It feels clean and quiet. Almost too quiet. I felt like if I talked or laughed too loud I'd disrupt the air. My partner said that it's very common in Japan for the workers to not greet you or give you a farewell. But honestly, I grew up in guam where we had a ton of japanese customers and I've worked in Japanese owned restaurants in California and we always greeted and said thank you to our patrons, so it honestly felt weird to me to go in and out the doors without the chefs saying anything (they get a clear view of who is entering and exiting). I'd get the tempura again and the Saba nigiri again, but my partner was not impressed with the food and I thought the service was "cold", so I think we'd rather choose other places to support instead. We ended up going to another place to eat after dinner here. Definitely not the worst sushi place we've been to... but for the price, there was just a lot lacking.

Real sushi - traditional, best quality and presentation. Can't get better sushi in Seattle. Service is excellent.

Great spot with a very warm feeling from the staff and who I would assume is the owner, sushi was fantastic and some of the best i have had. We dined fairly quick (our choice) and next time I would focus more time and slow down to enjoy it more.

SEATING: It's a small restaurant I get it, but I booked 3 weeks ago and for a group of 6, we sat at a table for 4.... super cramped. SERVICE: decently fast, not the most attentive. Bathroom had several ceiling leaks, so buckets were blocking my way to the sink.... FOOD: traditional Japanese. fresh fish indeed, a handful of fairly priced items. Things I'd get again: - Hamachi Kama ($20) great flavor, not dry and very meaty - Spicy tuna ($8) hard to go wrong here Would Pass: - Eggplant ($14): super sweet and very mushy - Madison Roll ($15): mayo crab not my thing - Sunomono with crab ($9.5): crab was very dry, sunomono itself was just ok - Futomaki ($6.5): too sweet - Desserts: sorbet too sweet and mochi ice cream remiscent of Safeway's TLDR: fairly priced food, fresh fish, nothing particularly unique and not the best service IMO

Eh. Everything was just okay. Service was good. We were constantly checked in on. I think we both had high expectations and they were only half met. We had intended to do the omakase but the mixed reviews coupled with how busy the restaurant was made us shift gears and order off the menu instead. We ordered the spicy salmon on crispy rice, toro nigiri, scallop, soft shell crab roll, ito beef, hamachi and green onion roll, and a sake-tini. My favorites were the scallop nigiri mainly because it was sweet and fresh, the soft shell crab roll, the crab was fried to absolute perfection, no lingering seafood taste and it didn't feel heavy, the ito beef it had slight sweetness and had really elevated the beef. Spicy salmon on rice was okay, the rice tasted like it was fried in butter, the toro was good and fresh, hamachi and green onion was ok, nothing special. Overall, nothing stood out too much for us. Atmosphere wise, it was really loud. For how much you pay, you'd expect a quieter setting. Personally, I wouldn't go out of my way to come back but if someone wanted to, I wouldn't say no since I know there are things here I like.

This is one of those places that leaves me torn on how to score it overall. Three stars is "A-OK" and four stars is "Yay! I'm a fan." Well, I can't quite get into the fan camp, so three stars it is. So, why? Our expectations were huge going in. This place is always busy, and it's got great word of mouth. Sadly, I think that seems to be more about exclusivity + high cost of entry (high prices) + decent food. The food quality here is top notch. Everything we had was good...sadly, none of it was just "wow! fantastic!!!" mind blowingly good. And I would expect that from a place with such high standards, prices, and snob appeal. It's just not there. I think you can get the same quality at 50 other sushi places in the Seattle region. You may not get as much variety or creativity, but you can get this quality elsewhere. And when there are creativity and broad variety in the menu items here, they just falls flat and fall short. Just no real "wow" here. And it's odd that you can't get the omakase (chef's choice) menu unless the entire table does it. For us, that also meant a two-year old and one person who doesn't eat seafood. Yeah. No thanks. This just comes across as a place focused on business dinners and families with more money than sense. With the high (and they are about as high as can be) prices paid, I expected more. Won't return (well, unless someone else invites and is paying). Too many other decent sushi prices with equal quality without these lofty prices.

Always wanted to try this restaurant due to the ratings and reviews. Sadly though we were not impressed. The food was good just not exceptional. The service was awesome and the dining room was okay. The 'Specials' menu board should have been placed at the entrance and not passed unto empty tables throughout the dining room. We did not notice the board until it was moved to a table close to us and after we had already ordered. The biggest drawback was not being greeted by the sushi chefs as you enter and leave the restaurant, something that we are used to at other Sushi restaurants. It's just a little gesture of appreciation to put you in a good mood before your meal and after spending quite a bit of money for the meal. Just a little something to think about if you care. This restaurant is still great and the reviews back in up respectfully. Maybe I just wanted a little bit more.

The entire place seems to have gone down hill - the chirashi was definitely funky and extremely overpriced. The whole restaurant had a strange odor and the multiple dishes we ordered were small and sub par for the price. The wait staff was very attentive and nice though.

I was recommended this place by a former WA resident and avid foodie, so I was sadly disappointed after finding that their food did not meet my expectations. Their soft shell crab spring roll was $15 for a few barely-wrapped leaves that you dip in miso sauce. Their hamachi japaleno signature dish was ~$23 for five of the thinnest, most unsatisfactory fish cuts I'd ever seen in my life. The nigiri (salmon, tuna, and waiter's recommendation ) didn't taste fresh, maybe because we came at night? But it hurt my mom's stomach and that is the biggest sin. The hamachi yaki dish was decent and the additional white rice we ordered was good, but with it dripping in teriyaki sauce and the salad dripped out in mayonaise, along with the miso sauce for the otherwise bland spring rolls, it felt too much like overcompensation for tastelessness. Our total came out to be $100 flat (with 15% tip). Overall, I would not recommend this restaurant for its price point to food quality. It is very pretty and they do enforce good social distancing protocols for dining in, but the food quality just didn't make the cut in my book or my mom's :-(

Extremely disappointed!! The vibe was so much more Americanized than it used to. Sashimi were warm, that's wrong! No omakaze which we went there for. Even the chef platter that was on the menu was not available! Then why put it on the menu? They charged me for tea but wouldn't give me a pot of tea, just a cup and I had to wait for refill every time. Seared salmon were not seared but cost $9 for two pieces (we ordered 10 which was a regret). Over $10 for a tiny piece of soft shell crab that was tasteless... Given the quantity and quality of food, everything was way overpriced. Paid $300 plus tips for 2 adults 2 kids. With the options we have in Seattle, there are many sushi restaurants I'd rather go. Will never come back.

This is a quiet room where I'd feel uncomfortable to laugh too heartily, but the food is tasty! A more relaxed vibe would be my preference here given the local and the horrid parking availability

Nishino, located in the picturesque Madison Park neighborhood, serves authentic and fresh sushi and small Japanese plates! They have a spacious, heated, and covered outdoor dining area for a safe and warm outdoor dining experience. 1) Service (+): Our server was extremely friendly, knowledgeable, and attentive. We walked in on a Saturday evening and were able to get seated right away as the restaurant was empty. 2) Ambience (+): I love the cozy and brightly lit atmosphere that the restaurant was even able to replicate outdoors! The restaurant had good COVID safety protocols with the server wearing masks and gloves the whole time. All menu's are one-time use. 3) Food (+): We really wanted to do the $80 Omakase, which featured an assortment of small plates, sashimi, and dessert but were a bit disappointed to learn it was not available that day (I'm guessing this was due to the low demand volume). Instead, we ordered several rolls, which were all delicious and fresh, along with miso soup, shrimp and vegetable tempura, chicken skewers, and the calamari. It's quite difficult to find decently price and authentic Japanese food in Seattle so I was quite impressed by the quality at Nishino! 4) Alcohol/Drinks (+): There is a large selection of sake and cocktails here. As a big fan of gin, I had the gin and sake martini, which was light and refreshing. It came garnished with cucumbers and ginger for a zingy twist. 5) Value for Money (-): The prices for rolls are great here for the quality ($8-$13/roll), but dishes like the tempura ($24) and calamari ($16.50) are priced a bit steep.

This is a 4.5 stars review. It's my second time to Nishino, and we were happy with most of our dishes. Their fish is fresh, and their cooked foods are creatively delicious. It's a Wednesday night and the place was packed through 9pm, at which time a group of 11 Japanese visitors arrived. Call me crazy, but that speaks a lot of the restaurant! The food: - Chef's Choice Sashimi Platter, requested 5 pieces This is a Market Price menu item. Our waiter advised that I can request as many pieces as I want. Usually 5 to 6 pieces for appetizer size or 10 to 12 for main course. The chef tracks the type of fish and associated price. I identified the types I don't want and ones I do want. Toro and Maguro were requested. The others were offered by the chef. Both the Toro and Maguro melt in my mouth and a good-size bite too! The other three were gorgeous. The translucency is beautiful. Tasted fantastic too. They even gave real wasabi with this dish. - Maguro (tuna) nigiri, Shake (salmon) nigiri, Madison Park Roll (fail!!!) Both the nigiri types were fantastic. Just look at the color! The MP roll is such a fail. The rice was surprisingly thick. The fish couldn't be tasted. Each piece simply tasted like rice. We returned it. - Foie Gras and Seared Tuna on top of Shiitake Mushroom and red wine soy reduction Oh, so good! Including the wine reduction. The tricky part is trying to taste all three pieces - the stack-up of foie gras + tuna + mushroom. I ended up eating them separately, but still good. :) - Soft Shell Crab Spring Rolls with Miso Dipping Sauce (from menu of the day) This is tasty, especially the miso dipping sauce, but not wowing. The fundamentals is basic. It's a Thai or Vietnamese style fresh roll with fried soft shell crab on the inside. The crab is very well cooked and tender. - Maguro Tataki - Seared Tuna Sashimi on Seaweed Salad (from menu of the day) The concept is something I would enjoy regularly - excellent fish on seaweed. The light dressing is a perfect compliment. - Spicy Salmon Tartare on Crispy Rice This is a MUST. Holy cow. So glad I looked up Yelp to double check recommended dishes. - Blood Orange and Cherry Blossom Vanilla ice cream Mochi Be sure to get some mochi. These two flavors are the best! The balance of ice cream and mochi is indeed the best I have ever had. The service: Everyone was attentive; water is refilled timely. When we told our waiter the Madison Park Roll is bland with too much rice, he immediately took it back and comp'd us. When we said we're celebrating our anniversary, we were offered free mochi's. We gave him an extra big tip! :) The place: Glassybaby decorated the tables, and we enjoyed looking around at them. The inside is modern with an intriguing Japanese art. The location has a small parking lot, and we were able to get a spot.

I dream about the salmon tartare on crispy rice. AMAZING. I can eat that everyday if my wallet allowed. The rock shrimp was divine and I also enjoyed the Negihama which was a yellowtail and green onion roll. I came another night around 8pm for Omakase and did not enjoy the selection as much. I got soup and a salad with the Omakase but much rather have preferred something else. Perhaps the selection would have been different if I were to come earlier. I plan on sticking to al a carte for my next visits here.

We love the food! The customer service and friendly vibe keep us coming back. Highly recommend!

Great sushi in convenient location ~ would recommend for dates or casual meet ups. Great service as well.

A bit more upscale/fancy in some ways (atmosphere/dining room, prices) with pretty good fish and service. Some of the best unagi nigiri I've ever had (perfect flavor, melts in your mouth like butter). There are some things that take away from the experience: presentation of their food was pretty generic for the upscale vibe and pricing, our table had a severe wobble that meant we had to be careful about resting on it, and not all the food we ordered was worth the price (for example, the tuna and salmon sashimi were lacking flavor on their own while the albacore was outstanding; the spicy mushroom soup had no spice at all). We did not do the omakase, so perhaps that's where it's at here?

Because of the pandemic restrictions, the patio was the only seating option, and it was COLD. There were no heaters outside! The plastic chairs from Home Depot didn't do much for the ambiance either. My husband had to go back to the car multiple times to get me extra layers of clothes to drape over my legs and layer over my dress. The sushi, however, was worthy enough to surpass that enormous flaw. Super fresh and great variety. The server didn't know that escolar can cause gastro issues but was incredibly pleasant when I told her so, and she had it replaced for us. Highly recommend--when indoor seating is available again. We splurged on the foie gras and seared tuna nigiri ($26), which wasn't worth it; overpowered by the sauce and the foie gras was neither soft nor rich. The opposite was true of everything else we had, which was excellent and fairly priced.

Small but cute restaurant. There is a small parking lot in the plaza if you're lucky. The atmosphere seemed like it was a fancy restaurant but it got loud very quickly. There was a large group that sat at two separate tables so there was a lot of traffic with them going back and forth and talking. I came here to celebrate a friends birthday and we could hardly hear each other in conversation. As other reviews stated, the food here was ok and not worth the price in my opinion. I wouldn't make my way back here especially when there are better places. Service was good, not the best, but no real complaints. They did forget one of our dishes and forgot to remove it from our tab but once we pointed it out, they promptly removed it with no hesitation.

It's been a few months but I thought I would update my review. This is still our go-to place for Sushi Friday to shake off the week and dive into the weekend. I think they are doing a great job of trying to balance offering takeout and dine in. For us, dine in is the best because travel time changes the sushi. Delicious food and great service in a nice but relaxing setting.

I was so disappointed in the quality of the sushi. I understand that restaurants are having a hard time with COVID and that supply chain issues have increased the prices of fish etc. However, at the prices that they charge ($40 for sushi combination and $38 for chirashi) you would expect even somewhat decent rice. The rice was cold, sticky, gummy and under-seasoned with not enough rice vinegar. The tuna and albacore was mushy, salmon had no taste but the only saving grace was the yellowtail and the maitake tempura. I have never ever been so disappointed in a sushi restaurant such as this. I know Yelp will probably bury this due to restaurants paying to get rid of reviews but if you are reading this and have even a lick of sushi knowledge you should stay far far away.

LOVE NISHINO This beautiful restaurant in Madison Park has friendly staff, fresh seafood, and a great ambiance.

We came here for my boyfriend's birthday and did the exclusive omakase. Their online website said that we had to call 24 hours in advance to get the exclusive omakase instead of their regular one. When we arrived at our reservation time, we were seated right away. The server knew right away we did the exclusive omakase and confirmed with us. After that, the experience began! We got ~7 dishes plus dessert. The server asked if it was a special occasion, so they can add a candle to my boyfriend's dessert. That was a nice touch. We enjoyed every dish. I really like how the server was able to explain each dish when it arrived. Our favorite was probably the foie gras on top of tuna on top of mushroom. I wish we had 100 of those! I was surprised only one dish was nigiri. The dish had 4 different nigiri each that we got to try. Overall, we would return and try more of the restaurant's sushi.

The quality of fish was really good! The price for the food felt not worth it. I'm personally big on getting the most bang for your buck. When I went here, it felt upscale and like the food was great. But I'm not sure that the quality of the fish made up for the price of the food for me. Overall would be a nice date night spot for a little splurging as the restaurant had great service and a relatively quiet atmosphere.

Took my boyfriend here for his birthday last night. We did the exclusive omakase. It was an eight course Japanese meal that the chef selected for us. The first course was an assortment of different small raw tastings. I loved the ahi and uni tartare, the salmon tartare with ikura, and the monk fish liver. My boyfriend liked the oyster and monk fish liver the best. Overall, I think we both thought the first course was one of the best ones served to us. The second course was a tartare with cucumber and a yuzu shio type of dressing. It had more of an Asian fusion Look mostly because of it being served in a martini glass. The third course was a seared ahi with foie gras. This was so good. It was the first warm course served to us and I personally love foie gras so it was delicious. The fourth course was a butter fish, enoki mushroom, and tofu soup. The butterfish was lightly coated in corn starch so it had a crispy aspect to it. It had all three ingredients that I love so of course I found it to be delicious. The fifth course was a salad with hamachi slices and a miso dressing. Light but still tasty. The sixth course was a lobster and green bean tempura with a butter yuzu dipping sauce. I would have preferred the lobster just as is but it still tasted delicious. My boyfriend also noted that they cooked it in a different way that made it unique. The seventh course was a curried Halibut cheek served with a purple cabbage and chive sauce. This was really good to me. I loved the flavor and the piece of fish was a big portion for a set menu type of thing. My boyfriend said it tasted westernized though. The eighth course was sushi. They gave us hamachi belly, otoro, Steak, and salmon skin sushi to share. I personally loved all of the sushi except for the salmon skin. It had a very Smokey charred taste and it didn't leave a good flavor in my mouth. At the end. The waitress brought tempura bananas with coconut ice cream and fruit for my boyfriends bday dessert. All in all, we both agreed we would do it again. Maybe not omakase since we already did it but to actually pick what we want and try different things.

This is one of Seattle's top restaurants in our view (wife and I). From the moment you walk in you are treated as if you are the most important person in the room. The decor is white table clothes, but with a relaxed feel to it. Large Japanese art adorns the walls. The chefs are busy busy in the kitchen and at the sushi bar to your right. The service is excellent and the sushi and other food options are all prepared with great care. We have had an abundance of sushi and sashimi, several of their miso soup options, tempura, a couple rolls, desserts and cocktails over the years. We keep coming back because there is no place equal to it in town.

Spacious place for a Japanese restaurant. Accommodating staff. Ordered up the chef's special, which included: pink lobster, local uni, fatty toro, fatty kampachi and Spanish mackerel. They put in the uni because I especially wanted that. I think I should have proceeded with the omakase set instead. It wasn't enough and I thought chef's special kept coming until we tell them to stop. Guess not. Whoops, for not asking our server ahead of time. Since the chef's special, wasn't a filler, we ordered up rolls and a couple more of the nigiri. It's white table tops to draw a picture for the dimly lit setting and ambiance.

At one time, this place was called the *best* sushi place in Seattle. It was impossible to get a reservation less than 3 months out. We decided to treat ourselves for New Year's Eve and although no reservations were available on their website, we were able to get an early seating through Google. We felt like we lucked out. I can say that this is definitely the MOST EXPENSIVE sushi place in town. Wine by the glass cost more than an entire bottle of the same at Safeway. For the three of us, without the wine, the bill came to $200. Worst of all, I would rate the food as below average. Service was friendly and quick, but the fish was not good. We ordered the tuna and hamachi sashimi, cali roll, cucumber roll, and a couple of specialty rolls, plus the lobster tempura they were featuring. Overall - just meh - nothing was particularly excellent. However, Judging from the emergency evacuation needed (that's when you have to stop to find a bathroom before you get home), for both myself and my daughter, I cannot recommend this place. It did not set us up for a fun evening of New Year's reveling. If your goal is explosive decompression, I can recommend the Hamachi.

Great food, lovely owners, great service, great servers. We love this neighborhood restaurant and will keep going back

Celebrated my birthday here with my daughter! Great sushi! Friendly service! A bit too pricey, but not too terrible. Overall, I would definitely come back.

We have been going to Nishino for over 15 years and have loved the freshness of the sushi and gracious service. Sadly, the last few times we have been there have been lacking in both. Further, the prices are out of control. Dinner for 4 (with our kids so no heavy bar bill) was over $500 with tip. We have a fishy taste in our mouths and after spending a small fortune are headed to Pagliacci with sushi eating kids who are still hungry. The prices may be necessary to remain profitable post-COVID, but you have to earn it. If we had an amazing meal and spent $500, this review would be quite different.

The restaurants' ambiance was serene. Everything that we ate was all fresh. Our server was terrific. Just a note that its expensive but for its quality-- it's definitely worth it!

This was our first dining-in experience after Covid hit. We love sushi and have traveled to Japan many times. This place has winning points but overall, the value is not there. There was only one dish that we really enjoyed - Arboretum we should have just ordered 2 of these instead of the Madison Park which is just filled with rice. Their sashimi is top quality but be ready to pay big money for very thin small slices. The salmon skin roll which is a classic roll that you can get in almost all sushi places was one of the worse ive tried. The place is very cute and the service very good. If you have a lot of money to spend, you might be ok with this place. If you are looking for great value then this is not the place for you. Im glad I tried it but I would not be a return customer.