Best Trendy Table Hotspots Sushi Restaurants in Fairfax
3 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Sushi Palace Hollywood
Award-winning German sushi group's first U.S. outpost, pairing A5 Wagyu and Blue Fin Toro with a soju-and-sake-driven cocktail program on Melrose
Worthy Picks
7.9
A German-born sushi operation that brings A5 Wagyu and Blue Fin Toro to Melrose, backed by a soju-and-sake cocktail program that leans into the date-night lane. The lounge-forward room runs loud on some evenings, so sit inside if conversation matters more than the scene. Works best for couples who want polished raw fish with a cocktail-bar edge.
Must-Try Dishes:
Hamachi Sashimi, Truffle Edamame, Yuzu Avocado Crispy Rice
What Makes it Special: Award-winning German sushi group's first U.S. outpost, pairing A5 Wagyu and Blue Fin Toro with a soju-and-sake-driven cocktail program on Melrose
Blue Ribbon Sushi Bar & Grill at The Grove combines serious sushi with the brand’s cult-favorite fried chicken and oxtail fried rice in a polished mall-adjacent setting. It functions as both a date-night option and a spot for groups who want rolls, cooked plates, and cocktails under one roof.
Must-Try Dishes:
Blue Ribbon Roll, Blue Ribbon Fried Chicken Wings, Oxtail and Bone-Marrow Fried Rice
What Makes it Special: Upscale sushi-and-grill hybrid known for fried chicken and rolls.
7.8
Nagahasu by Sushi Yu/Mi is an intimate Beverly Boulevard sushi bar spun off from a Beverly Hills favorite, focusing on traditional nigiri, omakase sets, and signatures like sushi palettes. Its small footprint and omakase emphasis make it feel like a low-key, at-home extension of higher-priced counters nearby.
Must-Try Dishes:
Nagahasu Omakase Set, Sushi Palette, Signature Lover’s Set
What Makes it Special: Compact, omakase-leaning offshoot of a respected local sushi group.