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Best Date Night Sushi Restaurants in Sunset Park (11220)

3 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked

Last Updated: January 2026

Our Top Pick
Sora
High-end omakase sushi and roll sets served in an art-driven room.

Essential Picks

9.1
$$$$ Sunset Park – 61st Street Corridor
Sora New York is an intimate omakase counter in Sunset Park where a Michelin-starred chef guides guests through a focused, seasonal progression of fish. The narrow room, low lighting, and chef interaction make it one of the most polished date night experiences in the neighborhood for couples who want serious sushi over small talk.
Must-Try Dishes: Chef’s omakase roll selection, Spicy tuna roll from SORA box, Negi hama roll with scallion and yellowtail
What makes it special: High-end omakase sushi and roll sets served in an art-driven room.

Notable Picks

$$ Sunset Park – 57th Street & 8th Avenue Corridor
To Date Japanese Food is a snug 57th Street spot where salmon-don bowls, sashimi, and cooked plates make for relaxed, mid-price sushi dates. Couples use it as a neighborhood go-to when they want real Japanese comfort dishes without trekking to more crowded parts of Brooklyn.
Must-Try Dishes: Curry seafood ramen, Tonkatsu chashu ramen, Chirashi don
What makes it special: High-volume neighborhood Japanese spot where ramen, sushi, and bentos all deliver.
$$$ Bay Ridge – Bay Ridge Avenue Corridor
Bay Sushi 6 sits just off 3rd Avenue and balances neighborhood takeout traffic with a surprisingly warm, sit-down dining room. It works well for casual date nights built around big specialty rolls, sashimi plates, and shared appetizers that feel a step up from typical strip-mall sushi.
Must-Try Dishes: Salmon Avocado Roll, Spicy Tuna Roll, Shrimp Tempura Roll
What makes it special: Neighborhood sushi workhorse with consistently fresh rolls and fast delivery.