Best Date Night Sushi Restaurants in Wicker Park & West Town (60622)
6 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
Omakase Shoji
Tiny omakase counter focused on seasonal fish and a tightly choreographed tasting menu.
Notable Picks
8.5
Omakase Shoji is an intimate omakase counter in Ukrainian Village where a small number of seats gather around the chef for a focused, seasonal progression of nigiri and composed bites. It’s a special-occasion destination for diners who want a slower, more deliberate sushi experience than neighborhood AYCE and roll-heavy spots.
Must-Try Dishes:
Seasonal Omakase Nigiri Flight, Toro and Uni Course, Chef’s Daily Appetizer Trio
What makes it special: Tiny omakase counter focused on seasonal fish and a tightly choreographed tasting menu.
8.5
Yuzu Sushi & Robata Grill is a high-energy West Town spot known for jumbo specialty rolls, robata skewers, and elaborate sauce art that turns every plate into a mural. The combination of fresh fish, BYOB policy, and hip-hop soundtrack makes it one of the neighborhood’s most talked-about sushi destinations.
Must-Try Dishes:
Motown Effect Roll, Born to Chill Jumbo Roll, Love Potion No. 9 Roll
What makes it special: Oversized specialty rolls and robata plates presented with bold, graphic sauce art.
8.3
Nori’s Wicker Park outpost is a candlelit neighborhood sushi bar known for oversized maki, sake, and approachable pricing that works well for casual dates. Couples linger over shareable rolls and warm appetizers before heading out to nearby bars or shows.
Must-Try Dishes:
Monster Maki, Red Nori Maki, Hamachi Don
What makes it special: Neighborhood sushi staple with big, shareable rolls and steady happy hour deals.
#4
Sushi Taku
8.2
Vibes:
Group Dining Gatherings
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Quick Bites Champions
Family Friendly Favorites
Sushi Taku is a busy Division Street all-you-can-eat sushi spot where made-to-order rolls, nigiri, and appetizers arrive quickly enough to keep groups grazing for hours. Diners come for value and volume rather than intricate omakase, treating it as a reliable neighborhood go-to for casual sushi nights.
Must-Try Dishes:
All You Can Eat Sushi Dinner, Spicy Tuna Roll, Shrimp Tempura Roll
What makes it special: All-you-can-eat format with made-to-order rolls at a busy Division Street corner.
#5
Uni Sushi
8.0
Uni Sushi blends Japanese sushi with a few pan-Asian influences in a cozy room that feels relaxed yet date-night ready, especially later in the evening. Long hours and a broad menu make it a flexible choice for last-minute plans or late dinners after shows.
Must-Try Dishes:
Hamachi Jalapeno, Salmon Ceviche, Chicago-v Maki
What makes it special: Late-hours sushi spot with playful Chicago-named rolls and a relaxed, dimly lit room.
Worthy Picks
7.8
Nikko Sushi Izakaya is a newer Division Street spot mixing all-you-can-eat sushi with izakaya-style small plates in a sleek, clubby setting. It’s a modern pick for couples who want a livelier date night built around sharing rolls, carpaccio, and cocktails.
Must-Try Dishes:
The Bulls Roll, Pork Belly & Scallion Yakitori, Assorted Nigiri Plate
What makes it special: A modern izakaya where AYCE sushi meets skewers, cocktails, and a multi-level dining room.