Best Sushi Restaurants in Gold Coast & Old Town (60610)
5 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
SHŌ
Music-driven omakase that blends serious technique with interactive, DIY hand rolls.
Notable Picks
#1
SHŌ
8.6
SHŌ is a modern Old Town omakase where chef Mari Katsumura runs a tightly edited 10-course menu that moves from sashimi to playful composed dishes and DIY hand rolls. The counter-only format, music-forward room, and focus on seasonal Japanese technique with global twists make it one of the most ambitious sushi experiences in 60610.
Must-Try Dishes:
Corn cream croquette with jalapeño and yuzu, Sukiyaki-inspired wagyu hand roll, Tonkotsu ramen with Iberico ham
What makes it special: Music-driven omakase that blends serious technique with interactive, DIY hand rolls.
Inside the Claridge House hotel, Sushi by Bou Gold Coast runs a timed omakase bar where 12- and 17-course nigiri progressions are delivered to a soundtrack of hip-hop and neon lighting. It’s more nightlife-adjacent than temple-of-sushi, but the fish quality and tight pacing make it a strong choice for an occasion-minded omakase in 60610.
Must-Try Dishes:
12-course Signature Omakase, 17-course Bougie Omakase, Uni or toro nigiri upgrade
What makes it special: High-energy, timed omakase that feels like a sushi speakeasy in a hotel basement.
8.3
Chicago’s original sushi bar, Kamehachi has anchored Old Town since 1967 with a sprawling menu of maki, nigiri, hot appetizers, and combo platters. It’s less about avant-garde omakase and more about reliable rolls, bento-style meals, and a neighborhood crowd that spans families, regulars, and pre-Second City dinners.
Must-Try Dishes:
Crouching Tuna Hidden Crab roll, Spicy Tuna Deluxe roll, Kamehachi Combo
What makes it special: Long-running Old Town institution where generations of Chicagoans had their first sushi.
Worthy Picks
7.8
Friends Sushi Izakaya brings a lounge-like feel to Gold Coast with a big menu of maki, sashimi, and izakaya plates plus cocktails. It’s a flexible choice for shared rolls, sake, and small plates before a night out, with enough variety to keep both sushi regulars and casual diners happy.
Must-Try Dishes:
Spicy tuna roll, Rainbow roll, Chef’s choice sashimi platter
What makes it special: Gold Coast sushi-and-cocktails spot that leans into shareable rolls and izakaya plates.
7.7
Hom Mali Thai Sushi is a newer Old Town spot pairing classic Thai curries and noodles with a compact sushi menu in a polished, relaxed dining room. Locals use it as a weeknight standby when a table of pad thai, curry, and a few maki rolls sounds better than committing to a full omakase.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pad Thai, Green curry with vegetables, Spicy tuna roll
What makes it special: Thai dishes and approachable sushi share one room, making it easy for mixed cravings at one table.