Best Date Night Sushi Restaurants in Lakeview & Wrigleyville (60657)
5 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
Itoko
Michelin-recognized Southport Japanese restaurant where refined ramen shares space with sushi and robata.
Notable Picks
#1
Itoko
8.8
Opened in 2023, Itoko is a Michelin-recognized Southport Corridor Japanese restaurant from chef Gene Kato where a focused Tantan Ramen lives alongside sushi, robata, and seasonal small plates. The room is sleek and buzzy rather than hushed, so ramen here reads as part of a polished Japanese dinner instead of a quick noodle stop.
Must-Try Dishes:
Tantan Ramen, Salmon robata, Whole Branzino
What makes it special: Michelin-recognized Southport Japanese restaurant where refined ramen shares space with sushi and robata.
Vibes:
Quick Bites Champions
Group Dining Gatherings
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Conveyor-belt sushi spot in Boystown where color-coded plates of maki, nigiri, and small bites rotate through a bright, lively room. Diners grab directly from the belt or order extras, making it an easy choice for groups, casual dates, and quick solo nights when you want variety without overthinking the order.
Must-Try Dishes:
Surf & Turf Roll, Spam Fries, Shrimp Tempura Taco
What makes it special: Conveyor-belt sushi with broad roll variety and fast pacing.
8.1
Tanuki Sushi & Grill is a cozy Lakeview spot known for its playful Sushi-Zza Box, wide maki list, and mix of Japanese and Thai comfort dishes. It works as a casual, BYOB-friendly date choice where couples can share big format sushi platters or linger over rolls and noodles.
Must-Try Dishes:
Sushi Pizza Box, Fire Dragon Roll, Sex on the North Beach Roll
What makes it special: Playful specialty rolls and sushi pizza box in a BYOB setting.
Yellowtail is a longtime Lakeview East BYOB sushi spot where generous maki, carpaccio plates, and crispy starters land in a casually stylish, music-forward dining room. It’s a go-to for mid-priced sushi dates that still feel like a night out without downtown pricing.
Must-Try Dishes:
Yellowtail Carpaccio, Crispy Rice Spicy Tuna, Salmon Avocado Roll
What makes it special: BYOB sushi with creative rolls and a low-key, date-friendly room.
Worthy Picks
#5
Wakamono
7.7
Wakamono is a Lakeview East sushi bar and cocktail spot where specialty rolls, nigiri, and maki share space with a full bar and softly lit decor. It’s a classic neighborhood date choice, especially for couples who want solid fish, cocktails, and a room that feels more bar-like than formal.
Must-Try Dishes:
Spicy Trio Roll, Wakamono Roll, Maki Mexicano
What makes it special: Modern Japanese spot where composed rolls feel more like entrées.