Best Sushi Restaurants in Uptown
4 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Wakamono
Modern Japanese spot where composed rolls feel more like entrées.
Notable Picks
#1
Wakamono
8.2
Lakeview East Japanese restaurant pairing creative maki and sashimi with ramen, bento, and cocktails in a modern, softly lit dining room. Locals lean on it for date nights and reliable special-occasion sushi without leaving the neighborhood.
Must-Try Dishes:
Spicy Trio Roll, Wakamono Roll, Maki Mexicano
What Makes it Special: Modern Japanese spot where composed rolls feel more like entrées.
8
A Ravenswood BYOB neighborhood room that’s best when you treat it like a steady sushi-and-kitchen-plates spot rather than chasing novelty. Go for a balanced order—one salad or starter, a couple of rolls, and one warm dish—then let the value do the work.
Must-Try Dishes:
Kani salad, Chef-style specialty rolls (choose 1–2, not five), Sashimi/nigiri sampler
What Makes it Special: BYOB neighborhood sushi with strong value when you order thoughtfully.
Worthy Picks
7.6
A value-tilted Uptown sushi stop that wins on quick, affordable rolls and a menu designed for repeat takeout orders. Treat it as a ‘pick your favorites’ spot—two simple rolls plus one snacky side—rather than a destination for pristine nigiri.
Must-Try Dishes:
Godzilla roll, Miami roll, Seaweed salad
What Makes it Special: Budget-friendly rolls that make sushi nights easy and casual.
7.5
A conveyor-belt sushi format in Uptown that’s best for variety seekers who want to sample lots of small plates without overthinking the menu. Go at off-peak times, focus on the classics coming through the rotation, and use one or two made-to-order items to round out the meal.
Must-Try Dishes:
Salmon nigiri, Spicy tuna roll, Seared salmon belly (when available)
What Makes it Special: Conveyor-belt format that makes variety-driven sushi nights easy.