Best Date Night Sushi Restaurants in Murray Hill & Kips Bay (10016)
6 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
Domo Omakase
High-touch omakase in a tiny room led by a veteran sushi chef.
Notable Picks
#1
Domo Omakase
8.8
Domo Omakase is a small, reservation-only sushi counter where Chef Jiro serves multi-course omakase in a minimalist room that feels designed for two-person celebrations. Lux touches like toro, caviar, and wagyu-focused bites make it a splurgey option when you want sushi to feel like an occasion.
Must-Try Dishes:
Aki omakase tasting, Wagyu foie gras truffle taco, Toro, uni and ikura roll
What makes it special: High-touch omakase in a tiny room led by a veteran sushi chef.
#2
Sushi Ryusei
8.6
Vibes:
Date Night Magic
Business Lunch Power Players
Group Dining Gatherings
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Sushi Ryusei is a refined Murray Hill counter where the chefs serve composed omakase flights built around pristine fish and precise knife work. The room is calm and quietly upscale, making it feel more like a chef’s studio than a busy neighborhood spot.
Must-Try Dishes:
Seasonal omakase, Chu-toro and o-toro flights, Uni nigiri
What makes it special: Chef-driven omakase with quietly serious fish and technique.
8.6
Hidden inside Hotel 32|32, Sushi By Bou Nomad runs a timed speakeasy-style omakase where hip-hop, graffiti, and a tiny counter make the experience feel like a date-night event. The concise 12- and 17-course omakase formats keep things focused and fun, especially if you pair them with cocktails before or after at the bar.
Must-Try Dishes:
Signature omakase progression, Seared wagyu bites, Hokkaido uni nigiri
What makes it special: Speakeasy-style omakase held in a converted hotel suite.
#4
Wokuni
8.4
Vibes:
Group Dining Gatherings
Business Lunch Power Players
Hidden Gems Heaven
Trendy Table Hotspots
Wokuni is a lively Japanese seafood restaurant in Murray Hill where sushi, sashimi, and donburi built on fish flown in from Japan make it a strong date-night choice. Low lighting, a long counter, and tightly packed booths create an energetic but polished feel that works for couples sharing a spread of raw and grilled dishes.
Must-Try Dishes:
Bara chirashi, Sashimi omakase set, Grilled whole fish specials
What makes it special: Sea-to-table Japanese seafood with serious sourcing in a big room.
8.3
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Group Dining Gatherings
Quick Bites Champions
Hidden Gems Heaven
Oishi Bay Sushi in Kips Bay is a high-volume neighborhood favorite where generous rolls, chirashi, and bento-style combos make for an easygoing, affordable sushi date. It leans more casual and delivery-friendly, but the steady dine-in traffic and reliable quality give it strong weeknight appeal for couples nearby.
Must-Try Dishes:
Salmon avocado roll, Sushi and sashimi dinner, Chicken or salmon hibachi
What makes it special: Affordable sushi-plus-hot-dishes menu that serves many use cases.
Worthy Picks
7.7
Blue Mountain is a newer sushi and Asian fusion spot in Murray Hill with a casual bar-and-lounge feel that works for relaxed sushi dates. The menu stretches from poke bowls to sashimi platters and hot dishes, so it’s easy for couples to build a shared spread without committing to a formal omakase.
Must-Try Dishes:
Blue Mountain boat with signature rolls, 3-roll combo with soup, Chef’s signature roll selection
What makes it special: Sushi-and-cocktail lounge where roll combos and boats dominate tables.