Best Group Dining Gatherings Sushi Restaurants in Livermore
2 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Hanabishi Japanese Cuisine
Decades-strong sushi counter with traditional cuts and calm pacing.
Notable Picks
8.5
Long-running sushi bar (since 1986) known for classic cuts, chirashi, and a quieter room suited to conversation. Locals book it for steady technique and a traditional sushi-counter experience.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chirashi bowl, Hamachi kama, Spicy scallop roll
What makes it special: Decades-strong sushi counter with traditional cuts and calm pacing.
8.1
Downtown Japanese restaurant best known for sushi but also serving a hearty pork-broth ramen. Good for mixed groups where some want rolls and others want a warming bowl.
Must-Try Dishes:
Japanese Ramen (pork broth), Spicy Ramen, Tempura Udon
What makes it special: Full-service Japanese dining with a solid ramen option downtown.