Yellowtail Sushi Bar & Asian Kitchen

We’ve enjoyed this place over the years for its seeming attention to detail and food quality, but we will not be returning anytime soon, if ever. We ordered carry out and the main part of my meal was a simple Philadelphia roll. I went to eat the roll and had already eaten two pieces before realizing there was a large strip of aluminum foil running through most of the roll. I have ulcerative colitis and something like pieces of aluminum foil can cause serious issues. I called the restaurant and they kept putting me on hold, but I could hear them talking about it in the background deciding what to do. When the manager got on he acted “oh this happens all the time so it’s not a big deal”, and said they’d just credit me for the roll and that was that. The way he spoke to me was as if *I* was the issue because I was reporting it. I wasn’t asking for a free meal, but for him to act that way then brush it off without even pretending to sound like he cared told me all I need to know about this restaurant going forward. Accidents happen, but he didn’t even act like it mattered, I don’t even think he apologized at all and he clearly couldn’t care less. I’m extremely disappointed in how they handled this. You can see the foil in the attached pictures, so be cautious and always check your food if you choose to eat here.

Fantastic and delicious sushi! They have a large menu with all the usual options plus even more. We started with the miso soup which was delicious, and then split the spicy scallop roll and the yellowtail shoga roll. Both were delicious and I would recommend. Service was quick and attentive but not rushed. The prices here are very fair and good for the neighborhood.

I will say coming back from visiting Japan last year and having Yellowtail Sushi Bar was uplifting. I felt the quality of the fish was as good as I had it when I was in Japan. Really brought back good memories for me! The chefs platter was worth every penny! The service was great! I have to say the ambiance was good. I did think it was a little too dark at the front of the building. Overall I will recommend YSB&AK is worth every bite!

The food is so good!!! Expensive but one roll is easily filling. So many rolls to choose from! Tables are too close together in the only bad thing. I like to DoorDash this place to get the quality food and feel more at ease. The Tuna tartare is so good and the amount of tuna you get is fire. Will take my parents here when they visit and i know they will be as impressed

Hands down my favorite sushi spot around! Everything we ordered was beautifully plated. The salmon flight is my favorite plate. Every bite is an explosion of flavor! But the reality is, I can say that about everything we ordered. Not to mention how attentive the staff is. Highly recommend for sure!

Its byob which is great and the sushi is really good. One important thing though is that its very dim lighting with loud house music. so i wont recommend for certain things but cute for a fun girls night.

This place’s sushi is delicious. Their rolls and poke bowls are supper yummy. Their fish is fresh. I often see lines at their restaurant but they able to maintain safety measures. I took away one star because their to go orders may take awhile. I have ordered through grub hub multiple times. My order will say it’s ready for pick up but it’s not at the restaurant.

Really good sushi. Started with a crispy tuna roll & chicken karage then got the warm roll a scallop on top and the sashimi salmon flight & the white fish salmon flight. Service and server were great.

Ok I love this spot lol i came here years ago and didn't order something that hit for me and came back and loved everything I ordered The tuna avocado salad is sooooooo good easily my favorite thing on the menu The yellowtail shoga and toro are my next two favs Will be back for sure Fun date night spot but a little bit loud but sushi is soooo worth it

This is a very cozy location perfect for a group or even solo. Unfortunately the sushi was just average and the service was extremely rushed for a night that was relatively quiet. We felt like our plates were getting cleared as we took our last bites. My group got a variety of rolls and tempura was the best one we tried. I would likely not return unless in a pinch!

Was not impressed with Yellowtail. Sushi was below average, did not taste very fresh at all. Miso soup was good, but that's pretty hard to mess up. Philly roll: 3/5 Spicy salmon crunch: 2/5 Service was okay. Waitress wasn't overly friendly and didn't provide recommendations when I asked. Nice date night ambiance, smaller restaurant. BYOB.

The crispy rice was a little bit too crunchy for me but the rolls we had were amazing. Very reasonably priced and the service was friendly. A solid spot for friends or a date night.

They were really busy when we arrived, and we originally wanted to sit outside -- but then it started to rain. We waited a little while to be seated, but we didn't mind at all because the food was absolutely delicious and the service was amazing. Our server was super fun and helpful! She recommended the Yellowtail Shoga Maki, and it was so good. We can't wait to go back!

Super yummy sushi. The ambiance is very chill, would be a great date spot if sushi is a mutual love!

This was my second time at Yellowtail and it was just as good as the first!!! My favorite thing on the menu is the spicy scallop roll - don't skip this roll!!!! The crispy rice is good, but not my favorite I've ever had. It doesn't have a ton of rice on the bottom, so most of it just tastes like crunch instead of a crunchy outside and soft inside. A great thing about Yellowtail is that it's BYOB so you can bring your own wine / drinks to drink while you eat! They are usually pretty busy, so I recommend making a reservation.

This was my second time dining after a few years. The ambience is very intimate so do next expect to come here for a lively atmosphere. The only aspects I enjoyed were the food. The yakitori shrimp was good as well as the kani California roll. As far as the service it was subpar. We had to ask for our wine to be opened, found out the water was filtered tap water (a faucet on the front bar), and out waitress was not very helpful in explains the menu options. I enjoy trying new food but was turned off by her lack of knowledge. The menu is sectioned into different tabs so make sure to click through each one before selecting your meal. Google pictures before you arrive if you're not familiar with some of the choices. I would order food to go but skip out on the dine-in service. there is a $5 uncork fee so bring twist cap wine if you want to avoid a fee for them opening your byob

I will say coming back from visiting Japan last year and having Yellowtail Sushi Bar was uplifting. I felt the quality of the fish was as good as I had it when I was in Japan. Really brought back good memories for me! The chefs platter was worth every penny! The service was great! I have to say the ambiance was good. I did think it was a little too dark at the front of the building. Overall I will recommend YSB&AK is worth every bite!

Excellent service and menu selection here. It's BYOB so you can choose your own adventure with drinks. My favorite item was the Fire Dragon roll. They also have great karaage and agedashi tofu. Takoyaki was good, very soft and gooey. There was a grilled octopus option that was EXTREMELY good, recommend finding and ordering that one. It was kind of dark and loud at our table in the back, but we managed. Trendy restaurant problems, I suppose. This is great Japanese option in the area if you're looking -- I'd happily return to try more of the menu!

Nice spot for dinner - yummy sushi, friendly service, and good wine selection. I got to go during Dine Out on Broadway, where they close the street to cars and let nearby restaurants set up outdoor dining in the street. Super fun!

The food here is outstanding. The place is very nice and clean as well as being in a very safe area. The staff is very kind as well. The menu is very large and you can get whatever you would like. I always get something different and it always exceeds my expectations.

Walking in, there is blue lighting coming from a projection of jellyfish swimming in the open ocean on the back wall. Darker lighting around makes for a relaxed tone. The service was good. Our server was friendly, and was able to withstand my puns I ordered the yellowtail scallion roll which was good, but nothing which was other-worldly. The takara hotate maki roll as the server recommended was absolutely amazing! The sauce was flavorful and generous. The spice on it was just right. The texture was correctly described as something that would melt in your mouth. If I come again, I'm just ordering 2 of these rolls! The godzilla roll piece I tried was also good. The cream cheese in it was quite unique where it tasted a tad more like regular cheese, but it was good. I tried a piece of a shrimp tempura roll and the star of that one was the topping of flakes. I'm not sure I've had a flaky topping that quite stood on its own like that before.

great food but it is a bit expensive! My second time to visit here but cant go so often lol.

Yellowtail HAS to be on everyone's must-eat list in Chicago! This Lakeview sushi place has a creative and delicious menu filled with lots of traditional rolls and so many innovative takes on sushi! We tried the Crispy Rice Spicy Tuna (marinated spicy tuna with scallion, unagi sauce, black tobiko, and avocado on top of crispy sushi rice) and the Handcrafted Nigiri Appetizer (2 Namasake Nigiri with Ginger Soy Sauce / 2 Hamachi Nigiri with Jalapeño Soy Sauce / 2 Bluefin Akami Nigiri with torch spicy Lava Sauce and Scallions) - both of which were PHENOMENAL!! Then for our rolls, we split the Salmon Mango, Shrimp Tempura, and the Takara Hotate Maki Roll (Avocado, tempura crunch, spicy mayo rolled in seaweed with giant domestic Scallop baked in creamy garlic sauce, Jalapeno, spicy sesame seasoning, and unagi sauce). The service here was great (our waitress gave us so many good recommendations!) and the interior is so cute. Out of everything, PLEASE try the Takara Hotate Maki roll & the Nigiri Appetizer! Those were SO SO GOOD!! Can't wait to go back and try out more of the menu!

Best sushi I've had in a while! Everything was fresh and flavorful. Service was attentive and friendly, even during the peak dinner rush. The ambiance was very relaxed and modern making it a good spot for both casual dinners and special nights out. Highly recommend!!

Upon arrival, you're greeted at the door with somewhat glum/moody attitude... It was so dull, I almost felt unwelcome. Bring your own bottle and WATER, the "filtered tap" in your presence at the bar is a bit of a turn off. Next we have the menu, which is rather large, so try and know what you want to eat before arriving because if it's busy your food will take 15 minutes to be served, During that time I wasn't checked on/reassured if I needed anything or told "sorry for the wait" the usual hospitality script. - The food itself was flavorful and well prepared, I have no complaints. Please note that some items on the menu can be cooked and some are labeled Raw (ASK). The ambiance gives.. cute little eatery, not the biggest place, but a nice after work/pre-night out spot. Overall: 6/10 and the 6 is strongly based solely on the food being great. The place would be a lot better reviewed if the customer service was more lively.

Currently tied for my favorite sushi in Chicago. Not only are they hyper-aware of allergies (I'm allergic to sesame and peanut), their food is amazing. Beyond that, if I've ever ordered something for delivery that *might* contain sesame, they've called to make sure I was good with what I ordered. The service here is incredible, and I am absolutely a huge fan. Highly recommended.

I've been here many times and still have not had everything on the menu! Large menu and every single item is so tasty and fresh! Pricing is great too and service is quick!

I was so excited to eat here. We made a reservation, but still got sat 45 min late (oh well, things happen). Our waitress was aggressively rushing us all night. Food was really delicious, but not sure if it's worth getting yelled at by our server. When it came time to paying the bill, we overheard our waitress talking SH*T about us to the table next to us!!!! Wth

I cannot say enough good things about this place!! It's great for any occasion. I recently went for my birthday dinner with my family and the whole group loved it. Amazing food!!! The sushi is so good along with the apps, noddle dishes, and the Kobe beef. It's BYOB so we of course get extra points for that. My family has a variety of sushi preferences and everyone was very happy!!!

I tried Yellowtail for a date night and overall really enjoyed the food! The sushi was fresh and delicious, and I liked having the option to BYOB. The shu mai was a great appetizer. The restaurant was very popular, so service was a little slow initially, but once we got our order in we were served promptly. I'll be back here for sushi again!

We had dinner at Yellowtail during Dine Out on Broadway, and it was very disappointing. We were seated and given water and then nothing for about 8-10 minutes. As the evening continued, the service became a bit better, but the food was meh. We opted to splurge for the "secret menu" bluefin tuna flight which we were told was very tasty and melt in your mouth tender. It was neither and definitely not worth the $66 price for six pieces of sushi. Also, they had very few ice buckets for the white wine. Our table and the tables around us who also requested a bucket were told sorry and given a glass of ice to add to the wine. Seriously??? What makes this experience even more disappointing is we have had nice dinners at Yellowtail in the past. We won't be back for Dine Out on Broadway. Obviously, they are not prepared to handle the additional customers.

My boyfriend and I were in town visiting friends for a long weekend. I've been to Chicago too many times to count but we always stay in Lakeview East - which is my favorite neighborhoods in Chicago. My friend and his GF were hyping up Yellowtail, so me and my boyfriend were excited to try. It's not a huge spot but very cozy and lofi which was the vibe we were looking for. You can also bring in a bottle wine for a small corking fee so got a bottle of wine from a bodega a block away. We started with the Edamame with garlic sauce and it was very good, the garlic added more of a pizazz which was soo good. I am not the biggest fan of sushi but my boyfriend is and he LOVED his roll. He ordered the spicy tuna roll and he said the tuna melted in his mouth, it was soo smooth. I ordered the Teriyaki Grilled Entree and it was really good. It came out on a sizzling skillet (like fajitas at a mexican restaurant). It was a great portion of food and since it was grilled it had amazon flavor. If you find yourself in Lakeview East, please go to Yellowtail - you will not be disappointed.

Love Yellowtail -- it's a Lakeview staple. Pretty great for GF diners as well (most of their staff is knowledgeable, I've had some experiences where they're less familiar) and they have tamari to replace soy sauce. Sushi is always fantastic and the ambiance is great!

A great place to take friends from out of town or a date! We didn't have a res but the three of us got seated right away outside. There are a few nice outdoor tables and the inside is pretty big. Inside sports a dimly lit bar restaurant with a wavy art projection on the wall creating moody ambiance. Two rolls is a good size but the chefs special chunkier rolls are pretty filling so you could stick with one. The plating was nicely arranged. The Crazy Dragon Roll was delicious and the different textures of crunch, fish, soft rice, and fried bits dance your mouth like a perfect symphony. I would definitely recommend.

Great sushi, great byob experience!! This was my first time at a BYOB restaurant and it is so enjoyable being able to drink what you brought rather than pay for something overpriced! Definitely enhances the experience. Note, there is a $3 bottle opening charge. We sat the the sushi bar and it was actually so enjoyable to see the rolls being made and the unique ones coming out. The setting here is classic and fun and they have some nice tables outside too. Our waitress was so nice and write down some of her favorite rolls that she recommended. We ended up getting and splitting the crazy dragon roll and Jiba Maki roll. Both were delicious! I loved the crunchy textures on the crazy dragon and the mango avocado exterior on the jiba maki was flavorful and unique.

Good for an upscale sushi experience. You can bring your own drinks here as well if you feel so inclined. All the appetizers were great. We got edamame, chicken karaage and takoyaki. The takoyaki was interesting because the food "dances" when they first bring it to your table! Not sure how they pulled that off, but it was neat. The rolls themselves were of high quality. My only critique is that many of them are over-engineered. Sushi should generally be a simple food, where less does more - rolls with more than three or four ingredients often do a disservice to the natural flavors. Great spot overall!

This is such a lovely sushi spot centrally located on Lakeview. I was lucky enough to get a seat on the patio on a lovely Friday evening this summer. The wait staff was extremely accommodating and friendly. My water was always topped off, they offered a bucket for our BYOB wine, and made some great recommendations. All of the rolls I had were delicious, but the highlight of my meal was the nigiri fatty tuna. I still dream about it and will be back just for that fatty tuna. Highly recommend!

I grabbed some sushi to go and my oh my was it fabulous! The yellowtail roll was delicioso and I've been dreaming about it since. Next time, I'll dine in and BYOB.

If you are looking for great sushi, look no further! Whichever roll we tried tasted great! What stood out besides the rolls were the Takoyaki and the salmon fried rice! Super delicious and we couldn't get enough of those! The ambience is also great, it's a darker setting with vibrant colorful jellyfish projected onto the wall. Not to forget, the service was excellent as well!

The food here was super delicious. Definitely recommend the Rayu Maguro Maki and the Hatsu Hana Roll. Came in during a busy weekend but our table was still served pretty quick. Thank you Cherry for the amazing service! Can't wait to go back soon.

So so yummy! The pad Thai is such a generous portion I will have leftovers for days. Definitely will bring a bottle of wine next time I go and am eager to try their sushi. Nice night outside and server was nice!

We went to this restaurant for a nice Valentine's dinner. Our server was SO kind. We had our first romantic date here years ago and since my boyfriend is on keto, we didn't know where to go for a romantic Valentine's dinner. We chose well! They have a great Keto/Low Carb menu and he was so grateful. I wish they

Excessively Loud, Noisy. The Food was a solid 5, but the atmosphere was so loud that rating should go into the negative zone. If you still want to go, BEWARE the tables with young women screaming. When they seat you, look around, and if you see an adjacent table of young women with a bunch of bottles of alcohol, ask to be seated somewhere else. We did not notice immediately and it was only as we ordered that the table next to us became explosively loud. The drink girls were literally out of control, to the point where they were screaming in laughter, while we could not hear our own conversation. We left immediately after finishing our food. This was simply unbearable.

there's a giant projector in here that displays jellyfish so if u are afraid of that then sit outside. we tried the seaweed salad and it was good, I thought ab getting out of my chair to start singing! I even brought my own bottle of wine in, "Yellowtail Wine" which I thought was a pretty clever joke and a nod to the business itself

8/10 experience @ yellowtail for certain & an absolute must on your visit to Chicago accompanying a big group. BYOB makes the biggest difference on your bill at the end of the day & there are so many items to split and share across the table. We LOVED our rolls and ended up getting a gyoza (again) for our dessert. Besides the somewhat slow service, it was well worth the wait.

Save your time and money. Rude hosts, rude servers & mid sushi. It's also dirty as fuck especially the bathrooms.

Excellent quality fish is the highlight of this popular Broadway sushi bar. The maki is great, but it's plates like yellowtail Carpaccio and Tuna Tartare that really let the fish shine through. Surpisingly, though, the very best thing we had came from the robata grill: two skewers each of chicken and shrimp. The proteins were great, but it was the bed of sauteed onions and jalapenos that really took this dish over the top. Service was friendly, and it's BYOB.

If I can summarize this with one word it should be "Fresh". That's all my taste buds want to remember...you must try! Yum!

Excellent food and doesn't miss a step. Tried their Wagyu special and it was simply so good. My kid always loved the ribeye skewers. Excellent food/service and will definitely be back.

2/5/2024--I would go back for the ambiance alone, then you add great tasting food, and it's a no-brainer. My sister and I stumbled upon this place, looking for another restaurant to grab a quick bite to eat before catching a show at the Laugh Factory. We were seated immediately. It took some time before a server came to our table. Once we ordered, we noticed our server was busy, so throughout our dining experience, we had to ask other servers for assistance. Besides that hiccup, we enjoyed our dinner. Our food was served fast, fresh, and hot with all the flavors. By the time we left, the place was packed, but it didn't feel crowded, and it wasn't loud even with music playing. The lighting is nice. It was a touch too dark for me, but feasible. Houskeeping items: The bus staff was on point. You could barely lift your last piece of food off your plate, and they had already taken it away. Water was refilled before even reaching half a glass. When patrons left, tables were cleared, cleaned, and ready for the next guest within minutes. The restroom was clean as well. Parking is metered.

The service was awful, as soon I walked in I was appalled by the hostess who was really rude. "What do you want?" was her introduction, it really set the vibe for the restaurant as unwelcoming & unkind. The food was alright, it would have been better if she hadn't been so rude. Negative stars if I could.

This spot is my friend's favorite spot in the area. The sushi is really good and reasonably priced. They have the simple rolls as well as unique chef crafted rolls. It's BYOB so it can be really fun to bring your own wine or beers with your friends or a first date!

Not a great experience. The tuna tartar seemed old and the scallop roll was stale. Very disappointed as this is one of my favorite spots

I placed a takeout order from here and it was packaged with care. My spicy miso soup was wrapped in aluminum foil to keep it warm, and I was given togo shrimp and soy sauces in a separate baggy. It's the little things. My spicy miso soup was great! Not too spicy with a good amount of miso, tofu, and seaweed. I also got the spicy tuna crunch. The tuna was very fresh and everything was well-seasoned. However, I was expecting rice (the description was crispy rice) but I was biting into a crisp, hollow shell. Hence, I am giving a four star rating instead of five.

It's not often that you find a sushi place in the Midwest that is affordable with high quality fish. I was impressed with Yellowtail, and I would like to return soon. My friend and I split the combo sashimi dinner and the assorted sashimi dinner. They were both fantastic. The assorted sashimi dinner is the chef's choice, it includes sweet shrimp, yellowtail, and fried shrimp head, in addition to the usual suspects. The combo had 4 pieces each of tuna, yellowtail, and salmon. The fish was all extremely fresh. It also included choice of miso soup or "spicy" miso soup (*raises eyebrow* ...it's fine.). The ambience is that of an upscale sushi bar. People were dressed pretty casual, but this is certainly a place that I believe warrants a shirt with a collar. We ended up walking here, but it's the usual Lakeview metered street parking. It's on a busy street with a lot of restaurants and shops, so I imagine when it's peak dinner hours, finding a good spot might be a challenge.

Order Beyond cold. Soft shell crab was breaded at least 2 days ago, in addition I asked for octopus plate they sent one rim. Rangoon is stale as well. Total cost 38.65 Save your money !

Best sushi spot in Lakeview - period!!!!! Great service, ambiance, and food. Must try is the truffle salmon nigiri! Our favorite spot.