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I Love Sushi on Lake Union

1001 Fairview Ave N, Seattle, WA, 98109
  • (206) 659-6825
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  • Osman S.

    This quaint little place on Lake Union wasnt too hard to find. Located in the same complex as Daniels Broiler, Hooters and Citrus. Parking was a little tricky but we got lucky and found a free parallel spot. There were a ton of open pay spaces though. As we entered the restaurant the very friendly host greeted us with a smile. My wife and I were immediately seated next to a window with a beautiful view of the lake. Our waitress, Michelle, was very friendly and knowledgable about their sushi and sake when we had questions. She suggested us to start with the Demon Slayer bottle of sake which is now one of my favorites. We order the Paradise and Jalaback roll which were absolutely deeeericious! We were so pleased with the food and still a little hungry so our amazingly gorgeous waitress Michelle suggested the Chef Selection to try their nigiri pieces. I've always been hesitant to try the Uni by the way it looks but was surprisingly pleased. In short, my wife and I had a great first time experience at I Love Sushi! Staff was friendly. Our waitress Michelle was fast, knowledgable, beautiful and always made sure our cups were full. Parking was available if you dont mind looking or dont mind paying a few bucks for the lot. Had a great view of the lake! Definitely will come back soon.

    (5)

  • Juan V.

    This review should be a four star review, the only reason I've deducted a star is due to the poor quality of their service. Our service seems to get progressively worse every time we go back. Thank God the sushi is great. We specially like going here when the weather is nice and walking along the shore to check out the yachts or watch the sea planes.

    (3)

  • Lindsay K.

    This place offers unique sushi specials - give em a shot. We went late night, and couldn't see the outside area, but looks like it'd be lovely during the day :)

    (4)

  • Jaime D.

    Food was ok, had some role and a bento box and the sashimi platter. three star because i love sushi Took so long to get seated by the server or who ever was it that was responsible for seating us. and there was so many seats open Waiting help the wine glass and glass of water in proper. Had better service and food somewhere else. Nice view though. PARKING WAS NOT FREE!

    (3)

  • Lever W.

    We love it here everything time. We usually get mango spice, rainbow, Alaskan, and salmon skin rolls. Fish is fresh. Rice is always done perfectly (sometimes it is more important for a rice person like me). Hot sake is not cheap, but always needed for good sushi maki's or nigriri's. The hostess, Ginger(?), is friendly, pretty and sexy. She is one of the main draws to this great sushi place. - Travelled from San Jose.

    (5)

  • Jake G.

    This place has me seriously considering a kayak. Why, you ask? Well, my salon is directly across the water, on the Westlake side of Lk. Union. Instead of driving, I'd like the experience of kayaking from my shop to get some sushi. It would make an already delectable dining experience even that much cooler. I crave their rolls. As I'm typing this, I'm getting hungry, which sucks because I'm about to head out to the Mariners game and can't stop by to fulfill my hunger. Oh well, there's always tomorrow...

    (5)

  • Nemu E.

    I was craving sushi and didn't feel like going to the restaurant by myself. This is the first time I've heard of home-delivered sushi so I thought I'd give it a try--I was too lazy to cook so I also ordered another meal to pack for lunch the next day. After my busy day at work, I went online an ordered. I scheduled my food to be delivered at 8:00pm. They delivered it before 8pm which was wonderful! The delivery guy was very courteous when he brought my food up to my apartment so I gave him a tip in cash. The Tonkatsu Dinner was still piping hot and crispy! The sushi was fresh and delicious. I also got a free box of steamed edamame with my order. Overall delicious food! There's a $30 minimum to have your food delivered to your doorstep, so keep that in mind if you want home-delivered sushi.

    (4)

  • Corey G.

    I love sushi at I Love Sushi. Once again I Love Sushi didn't disappoint. They impressed--to the nines. I mistakenly gave the host the wrong number of people in our group, but when I let him know of my goof, the host quickly helped re-arrange our tables to make it work. Food-wise. You can't really go wrong with any of their choices. I went w/ two of the crazier ones: Jalaback Roll & a roll which had mango, and blueberry sauce. They were as opposite as one could get, but they were oh so tight! And then there's the view of course. You can't beat sushi on the water.

    (5)

  • Tom N.

    The presentation of their sushi is beautiful! I ordered some lobster sushi and it came with its head or maybe it was the shell, I forgot. I ordered another roll as well, but I bet it was some dragon roll with unagi. The sushi was okay and the atmosphere is very chillax near the dock. Great place for a romantic date and the service was good. We ordered some more stuff, but it's been 3 months since I've been here so I forgot! I just remembered that I built a monster with my lobster head and shell. The bill came out to be $35 for me...DAMN! The night was later ruined when my friend had a parking ticket at the lot, so watch out!

    (4)

  • Kyle M.

    We came from the Bay Area and love our sushi out here and were in Seattle for the first time staying walking distance from the Residence Inn made it in time for Happy Hour and indulged in drinks and fresh sushi. The service was fantastic and would recommend this place to anyone who enjoys sushi. I was really impressed with I Love Sushi

    (5)

  • Jane M.

    Usually places with great views don't have great food, but I think this is the exception in Seattle. I am a self-proclaimed sushi snob and I really love this place! I usually get the Omakase (chef's choice). The last time I dined here I was treated to Uni, Escarole, Albacore Belly, Mackerel, Salmon Roe, Scallop and a few other freebie treats. The Geoduck sauteed in butter is to die for - lots of restaurants in Seattle serve this dish a well, but this place does it right - the Geoduck is not chewy, it is tender and prefect! Also, they have Chawanmushi (steamed egg custard), which other places (like Maneki) do not have despite their extensive menus. The hamachi kama (yellowtail collar) is also perfect.

    (5)

  • Michelle F.

    I am so amused by some of the reviews on here.... People, let me set some things straight for you about I Love Sushi... 1) If the name of the place is "I Love Pizza," do you order a burger? Same goes with Sushi... 2) If their happy hour deals are killer (which they are), do you really expect the sushi to be absolutely cut rate? What price did you just pay for those? Really? Seriously? Honestly? *shakes head* 3) If you haven't gone to I Love Sushi and ordered a chef choice sushi/sashimi platter, you are missing out. I have never had fish so fresh or well presented (and I KNOW my sushi). I had no idea Yellowtail could even taste like that. Their fish is extremely fresh and the portions for these types of plates is substantial.

    (5)

  • Silvia H.

    My favorite place to stop for happy hour that is close to work. I'm a bigger fan of their happy hour/dinner menu than their lunch menu.

    (4)

  • k e.

    I Love Sushi makes me want to say I HATE SUSHI, even though I love sushi from Blue C and other comparable places. First of all, you have to pay for parking in their parking lot, and they have a billion signs IN ALL CAPITAL LETTERS scattered around their restaurant to remind you of the fact. I had some version of Teriyaki chicken that was more pathetic than a fast food Asian plate from a street cart in the ghetto. And get this, it was nearly $20!!! The perfect place if you like a restaurant on the water without a view. And an even more amazing restaurant if you like the fresh smell of bleach to accompany your meal.

    (1)

  • Luca T.

    The food is very fresh and tasty, although not the best sushi I have tried so far. The atmosphere is just OK nothing fancy. I definitely recommend this place

    (3)

  • Laura B.

    There's some great sashimi places in Seattle, but I was looking for some Americanized sushi, and I Love Sushi delivered, literally and figuratively. Their rolls were great and fresh, the miso soup was delicious, and the tempura was like it was just out of the fryer - pretty impressive considering they had to deliver it to our apartment in Belltown. Plus, the food came super quick - it took only a half hour total, from order to delivery!

    (4)

  • Celeste T.

    This is a great place for lunch. Right on the water, where you can see the yachts for sale/out on the water, drinking green tea and eating a nice bento combo with sushi, miso, rice, salad, and tempura? Ideal lunch in my mind.

    (4)

  • Brad A.

    HAPPY HOUR IS BEST! We went there and got a lot of sushi for cheap. HOTTIES?: None there!!! But the food is good. (I went with my cousin and he's hot.) PARKING: This is where you might have a Seattle problem, gf. :) FOOD QUALITY: Very good. I do recommend the Happy Hour 4-6pm menu. LOCATION: On East Lake Union. But on Fairview Avenue, near the SLUT. So, there's a partial view of Lake Union, depending on where you sit. (Would be a great place to sit outside during the summer.) SERVICE: Not bad. BAR: They have a full on bar. So, I got my buzz on. RETURN?: Ya

    (3)

  • Jonn D.

    Rating: 5/5 Date(s) visited: many, many times. Food: 5/5 Service: 4/5 Atmosphere: 4/5 Price: 3/5 Parking: 3/5 This is where the love of sushi all started for me. Fresh and creative dishes. Food: The freshest of fish anywhere! Tasty and creative. Service: Never had a problem. Atmosphere: Small/Medium sized establistment with a great location and views. Price: Food was good, I didn't care what they charged. Parking: Small lot shared with other shops.

    (5)

  • Joshua B.

    I used to go here for lunch all the time when I worked in the South Lake Union area - and was a huge fan. The lunch specials ("Sushi A" or "Sushi B") had pretty much everything I like (spicy tuna roll, salmon, tuna, yellowtail, shrimp) and nothing I don't (creepy/potentially poisonous stuff). And as long as I managed to go before the huge lunch rush at noon, I always got a table and quick service. I only went a couple of times for dinner, and I have to say that the atmosphere is kind of a disappointment (think a Japanese place but with the furniture and decor of CJ's in Belltown). I've never been served any bad fish here, but it's also not the freshest I've tasted. I'd say this is a great lunch spot and a so-so dinner spot (based on the aforementioned atmosphere, mainly). Plus, parking can be a bear. There's a couple of pay lots, and some metered City O' Seattle parking, but not very much free parking. Maybe I'm a spoiled American, but if I'm going to drive somewhere whose sole attraction is a restaurant, they should validate/pay for the parking (the other restaurants in the vicinity suffers from the same parking problem) So since I stopped working near here, I haven't really been back. Far better options when I need my raw fish fix. One minor note: Only good for big groups if you make a reservation. Otherwise, there's simply not enough space to accommodate a last-minute party of 6 or more.

    (3)

  • Adam B.

    Pretty good sashimi, nice cooked dishes too. Will come back.

    (4)

  • Erik M.

    I Love Sushi was perfectly located for lunch with some former coworkers scattered around Lake Union. We arrived a few minutes before they opened and scored a nice booth before the lunch lineup started to build, which was substantial for a Wednesday. It had been a while since I'd had sushi other than my usual spots, and was quite pleased with the quality and selection. Their bento lunch special is a screamin' deal, including the widest variety of standard options I've seen for a lunch special, including roll/sashimi/nigiri "upgrades" for an extra buck or two. The service was prompt and quite friendly, and our waitress actively pointed out alternatives for one of my companions who is pregnant and must unfortunately steer clear of a good portion of what was on the menu. It's a little far from my office to become a regular lunch spot, but it will certainly be at or near the top of the list when a longer lunch is in order, especially when the weather's nice and the marina-side patio can be put to proper use. The only complaint is that parking is a hassle - there is no free parking in the building lot or city-maintained spaces along Fairview. But it's definitely worth the few extra bucks if you can find a spot.

    (4)

  • Justin J.

    My son and I just came from MD visiting with a friend of mine to "I love sushi" but their name should be changed to "I love money" because they gave us 7 nigri (sushi with rice) and 5 pieces of sashimi for a whopping $50. In MD I have never gotten ripped off like this in all my years of eating sushi. My son and I made jokes about the amount of food they gave us for $50. But in reality, I was steaming with anger.

    (1)

  • Melissa S.

    I have only been to the actual store once (the parking sitch is madness) but have ordered delivery through eat24.com countless times (including just a few moments ago!). The food is fresh, there are tons of roll choices and their full menu is pretty impressive. I highly recommend it as a lunch delivery option if you're in the downtown area. Service is fast-ish and very friendly.

    (4)

  • Thomas R.

    The Sushi Sampler was fantastic, our server was prompt and helpful, and there was no dinner line at 6:30PM. All good qualities in a restaurant, though I did have some reservations about the service. While the food was good and our first orders were promptly delivered, it seemed as though the floor manager was extremely rushed and unable to handle the load for the evening. As the night drew later, our second orders were nearly lost in the confusion, the line started to run out the door, and one could feel a palpable sense of hurrying to get everyone served. Our server handled it with grace and aplomb, though. Still, the food was terrific for the price, the atmosphere was right, and the local ethnicity of the patrons speaks to a quality of food favored by the right demographics. It's not the best sushi I've had (check the Yelp reviews in Lynnwood for those), but it was fresh, filling, and melt-in-your-mouth good.

    (4)

  • Danielle M.

    This place used to be the most happening place around...now not so much but the food is still amazing! I actually ordered it delivery service from seamless, and they put a lot of care into the order. Everything was packaged nicely and they even added complimentary green tea! I didnt actually get sushi, but the crab salad and tempura was awesome!

    (5)

  • Bacon M.

    Incredibly crisp & fresh flavors. This is my favorite sushi spot until further notice. It's pricey, but a joyous treat occasionally.

    (4)

  • James C.

    This place was great! We started with the tempura and followed it with several rolls. Each was very fresh and the presentations were very nice. The fuzzy salmon roll scared me with the title which meant we needed to order it. Yes, I sometimes order for spite. We followed the rolls with a nigiri style plate of super white tuna. And as usual, it tasted like butter. The final piece for the night was the crispy rice from roll the house specials, One word, "Wow!" A crispy rice base, stiff enough to pick up with a mound of spicy tuna and a jalapeno slice. A fitting and amazing end to our sushi adventure. I will be back!

    (4)

  • Wade F.

    ILS has some of, if not the best, sushi I have had in awhile. I'd give it 5 stars if it was just up to the food though. Unfortunately the service was lacking. Many times we ran out of water and sake. Long stints of thirst throughout dinner. The sushi is honestly really, really good. The place is a bit pricey, as most sushi places are, but it was expected. I'd go back, but that's because the sushi is so good, and I do love me some sushi.

    (3)

  • Mydao H.

    I really like this place. They have happy hour from 3-6 I think. But it's just not that happy. Not sure if it's the economy or if people just don't know about it because its so empty. I think they need to advertise it more. Anyways, I always enjoy the food here. Of course I eat mostly sashimi at most Sushi restaurants so i'm very partucular about my fish. It's consistent and yummy.

    (4)

  • linh d.

    My cousin took us here when we were visiting Seattle. The ambiance is nice (next to the lake) and sushi was good. We probably tried 8 different sushi rolls and some sashimi. Overall, sushi was well plated and menu had a wide selections. 3.5 stars but I'll round it up to 4 stars for the nice location.

    (4)

  • Connie C.

    delicious! omakase totalled $42, over 20 pieces of sushi, quality of the fish was superb. also tried the garden bento, and felt the assortment of items was very worth-it. the food all tasted great, and although the bill was a bit steep for a regular night out, it is definitely somewhere i'd return for a special night in the future. note: pre-paid parking lot.

    (4)

  • Brynne H.

    Let me just start by saying that of all food things I may be a conniseur of (if their are any other than pies), sushi is definitely not one of them. Now, I love it, and I'll go out of my way to have it, but I'm no expert. However, I have consumed enough tonnage of seafood in my life to know when it is fresh, and it is always fresh at I Love Sushi. Very fresh, better than average grade, good quality fish. The creative touches on the rolls, the spices, the veggies, those are nice, but with sushi, it should be all about the fish. I Love Sushi does a good job with their fish. That being said, I'll add that this place is kind of frustrating for prices. The lunch menu is pricey, but not to the point where you look at it and wonder how they're charging THAT when they're serving THIS. The dinner menu...eh, I don't know, it doesn't feel worth it. I don't mind paying for good sushi, but sometimes it does feel like I'm overpaying a bit here. C'est la vie. It's close to work, and everything else in the neighborhood is pretty much overpriced, too. Might as well go for the sushi!

    (4)

  • Amanda H.

    Good sushi. Was it drop everything and run over there now sushi? No. But it's definitely good, and worth a try. It was on the expensive side, and service was not fantastic. However, if you're there- Order some the special rolls. You won't be sorry. We had a roll that had four different kinds of fish roe on top, and it was absolutely gorgeous and delicious! Also, we ordered a roll called White Dragon--which was like a dragon roll but had a seared white buttery fish on top. Very good. Mmmm....now I'm hungry for some sushi.

    (3)

  • Phil D.

    Had sushi last night, a highlight was Copper River sashimi - buttery and so very fresh. Eight different items, we sat at the sushi bar. We've been to ILS several times and have yet to be disappointed.

    (5)

  • Francis D.

    What happened to this place? I Love Sushi used to be my favorite sushi spot in Seattle. But I've noticed that the last few times I've been here, it has really declined in both quality of food and service. Last July, I came here with my groomsmen as a kick off dinner to my bachelor party. The service was terrible in so many ways: We didn't get a menu for at least 20 minutes, the servers hardly knew their own menu, it took forever to get our order and food, and longer still to figure out our check. Also, when handed an assortment of raw fish, whether it's a variety of nigiri or a sushi plate such as the sashimi dinner or chirashi sushi, any good sushi waiter is supposed to explain and showcase each cut of fish that was just set down in front of you. Our waitress hastily plopped it down and ran off. When asking what cuts of fish I had when she returned, not only did she not have a clue, but she was absolutely horrified that I had asked her anything at all. Again, what happened to this place? Despite the bad service last July, I still felt that the food was still on par to the high quality that I am used to from I Love Sushi, until yesterday. The service kicked off pretty bad as they sat us in a table that had soy sauce smeared all over the table, menus, and chairs. When our food finally came, I felt that the cuts of fish on the nigiri were not fresh and even kind of dry around the edges. The size of the paradise roll I ordered is probably half the size of what I remember them being. My wife's Cod dinner was a few pieces of glazed cod sloppily plopped onto wilted pieces of lettuce. I'd expect this kind of dish for 15-20 bucks, but for a whopping $29 dollars, you would expect a higher quality dish. What used to have great food, outstanding service, and even a farewell good bye and thank you from the entire staff, I Love Sushi has really declined in the last couple years. As a food blogger, I try to avoid negative writing on restaurants and small businesses. instead, I try to write about places that I really believe in where people will more than likely be impressed by whatever it is that that small business or restaurant sells. I'm writing this entry simply because I used to believe that this restaurant used to be one of those places I believed in. But now I'm afraid that I probably will never come here again. -Francis francisfoodie.com

    (2)

  • C Y.

    My visits to I Love Sushi have been for the most part, group dining. Meals have been satisfying and seem to be a good value. Most people who really enjoy sushi have a favorite place or two. The regulars of an establishment develop a relationship and loyalty with their sushi chef. This wouldn't be my choice for that type of sushi experience, none the less it's a fine place for reliably good Japanese food in Seattle or Bellevue.

    (3)

  • Lelia S.

    Yum - I really do Love Sushi! I hate dining alone. Unfortunately, it's one of the downsides of travelling for business. I've never been to Seattle and was relying on Yelp reviews to pick a good place within walking distance from the Residence Inn. The reviews for this place looked promising, so I gave it a shot and I'm glad I did. I read one review that gave this place 2 stars and complained about the weird location. I can't say that I agree with that. I actually felt the location was amazing. I was seated in a 2 person booth near the sushi bar and had a beautiful view of the yachts and sailboats heading out into the harbor. It was gorgeous. I do agree that they should repaint the place. The pink walls didn't exactly stimulate the appetite! That being said, as soon as I sat down I was presented with a free sample of sake in a champagne glass. It was delicious and I definitely would have ordered more if I wasn't restricted from alcohol. Oh well, next time. At the advice of another review, I ordered the paradise roll. I also ordered the spider roll and the sunomono salad (seaweed and cucumber with grilled octopus). The salad was flavorful and the octopus was perfectly prepared. As for the sushi, well I think I'm beating a dead horse here. I agree with most of the other reviewers. it was to die for! The salmon, yellowtail and tuna were melt in your mouth delicious. The overall preparation of the paradise roll with the three different types of roe was beautiful and tasty. The spider roll was perfectly prepared. The softshell crab was crispy, not greasy, and the mix of flavors in the roll offset the the tastes beautifully. BTW - Dinner total was $30 and I was stuffed to the gills! I'm sorry my husband couldn't be there to enjoy the dinner with me but it was still a pleasant experience none-the-less. The service was also excellent and attentive. They also had outdoor seating which looked really nice. The deck is right on the water.

    (4)

  • D D.

    I normally don't care for sashimi but right now they're serving copper river salmon. It was out of this world!

    (5)

  • Pieter E.

    Perfect July Fourth Gasworks fireworks view. Anytime, every time great, fresh fish.

    (4)

  • Tim F.

    Whether this is a good or bad review, the star rating will now be a victim to the law of averages. I still feel it worthy to laud this place. I Love Sushi is not often mentioned in the "best of" the city, but this is one of my "go to" places for consistently above average Sushi. It is not typically as crazy to get in here as some of the more name recognized places, but in 5 times here I've always been pleased. Try the seared fatty tuna for a real treat!

    (5)

  • Eclat L.

    Love the view and sushi!!

    (4)

  • Linda H.

    I Love Sushi is one of my favorite places to get sushi in Seattle, mostly because of their happy hour. There usually isn't a wait and I can come in here and eat good quality sushi and lots of it without feeling too light in the pocket when I leave. Some of my favorites happy hour dishes: 8 piece assorted sashimi (the fish just melts in your mouth), the roll of the week, the spider roll, and the seaweed salad. In addition to the food, service is good. My green tea gets refilled just when I need it. There is a parking lot, but it's a pay lot. If you go, look for parking in the area just outside of the parking lot area -- it's considered street parking, so if you go during happy hour, you would only have to pay for parking until 6pm.

    (5)

  • Bye Y.

    We opted for omakase, but the sushi chef wasn't incredibly inspiring with his selections. They could also be a twee neater with prepping the fish (scales, silverskin, sinew and whatnot) However, we were incredibly impressed with the quality and flavor of their fish and their skillful use of Japanese sauces/flavorings. It was all pretty tasty. Even raw scallops, that I'm typically wary of, were served betwixt slices of lemon which added a citrusy bite that complemented the sweet sweet flesh. I fell in love with mackerel again. Chutoro had too much sinew eaten raw, but the torched one melted on your tongue with charred butteriness. The sushi chef read my mind (or heard my mumblings) at least a couple times, which was delightful. His selections were all pretty straightfoward: sashimi plate, duo of salmon, dual prep of chutoro, uni, etc. His one venture into the experimental was pretty creepy for the inexperienced. He served up raw sweet shrimp squirted with flavorful tonics and topped with a single raw egg yolk. Now, I'm not a huge fan of mushy sweet shrimp but the texture of the egg yolk prevented me from focusing on it. I really had to distract my brain from analyzing what I was eating at all levels (origin, taste, texture, smell). I was relieved that he served up the fried shrimp heads right after. Love that crispy antennae! I was emboldened by the egg yolk and devoured the whole shrimp head instead of gingerly avoiding the brainy part. We were pretty full and tipsy on hot sake but we needed $4 more to meet the $50 quota for our certificate, so we ended the night with an order of oyster shooters. Mmmmm...the perfectly-shucked oyster slid down nicely accompanied by a super-delicious sauce (I think it was soba?) that exploded with umami and lingered on my tongue. It was a wonderful dinner that came in about $20 under what we typically spend on omakase, including drinks.

    (5)

  • yin y.

    How you can have a 5 star experience here... ...come on Sunday night about 8ish (often slow & the dinner rush is over) ...sit at the bar, preferably right in front of Hideaki Taneda/head chef ...order your favorite sashimi, nigiri or let the chef choose for you ...order agedashi tofu for appetizer ...wOoOo and AhHhh as you observer Hideaki's techniques and crafting ...received excellent service since Hideaki will take care of you (and he'll also make sure the waiters do too) ...giggle over the mango/strawberry nigiri dessert roll he made for you that are surprisingly yummy ...if you aren't already stuffed, order tempora ice cream for dessert ...use the 10% off internet coupon (expires 4/30/08)

    (5)

  • Taryn M.

    I came here for happy hour and while the prices are great the sushi seemed to be just average. I did enjoy the Seattle Roll and I felt I had to since I was visiting but other than that I feel I could have had that sushi at any chain restaraunt. I do have to say though, they do cut the rolls a lot thicker than many other places. Overall, I would go back but not make it a high priority.

    (3)

  • Caelin D.

    On a sunny day it sounded great to be able to sit on the deck overlooking the water at I Love Sushi. Foreshadowing should have been the wave of fishy smell hitting me when we walked in the restaurant. Can't comment on the sushi --despite having reservations and less than half the restaurant full- we weren't even acknowledged after 20 minutes. Can't comment on the water--weren't brought any. Fail.

    (1)

  • James P.

    I admit I'm not a sophisticated sushi consumer, but the happy hour (4-6 M-F) is hard to imagine beating on price, and I thought the quality of the food was good. I have been here dozens of times, which is enough to know that there are occasional service snags/delays, but my experience has almost always been good or above average, and seldom below average (never utterly bad service).

    (4)

  • Josh H.

    At the moment, I love Sushi is our #1 choice when we're craving some great sashimi. They need to get rid of that one little fruit fly that always seems to be hanging out at our table though. That's the only reason I'm not giving 4 stars. Try the Tropcial Roll- you'll love it!

    (4)

  • Kevin C.

    I love Sushi... I love I love sushi... I love sushi from I love sushi... As part of our food excursion tour in Seattle WA, Vancouver and Richmond BC, we made it a point to have sushi sometime. Finding a good sushi venue was half the battle thus we summoned help from yelp which popped out I love sushi. We found out that they do happy hour between 4-6 and 10-11. We opted to go at 10:00 pm while we explored other restaurants and Seattle a bit more. We ordered their sashimi combo, spicy tuna roll, seaweed salad, and the spicy tuna mango wrap. We liked the spicy tuna mango wrap that we ordered another plate for finish off the night. They were also quite generous with the alcohol in our cocktails. Yummy yum yum...

    (5)

  • Michelle N.

    I like to thing of I Love Sushi as my little sushi secret. It's not trendy and hip like some of the other sushi places in town but it is always fresh and delicious. Because their location is unassuming, their prices are reasonable. I have never had to wait more than 10 mins for a table and there is limited free parking right outside. They also do free delivery (with minimum purchase) which I plan to take advantage of soon!

    (5)

  • Ji M.

    I went here for happy hours with some friends. Their rolls are tasty, and the portion is pretty generous, too, which is a plus.

    (4)

  • Stacy Y.

    Heard lots good things about this place but never had a chance to come and try because Shiro and Wasabi Bistro are just right around the corner from us, but I am glad we did. Sashimi Dinner is a great value, good size portion of fish and variety. A little disappointing at shrimp tempura, not whole shrimp (or pounded a little too much) and fried with a tad too much batter. However, rolls are great. We tried Rock and Roll and Paradise Roll (and yes, I love yellow-tail). This place is comparable to Wasabi Bistro and Umi, similar food style. Ambiance is not as trendy as the others but good for family gathering. The only thing I don't like is paying for parking. Will definitely come back more often to try different things.

    (4)

  • Tai T.

    What happened? It's been a couple of years since I've been to I Love Sushi. I had fond memories of eating here before, so my girl friend and I thought we'd give it a try. (This was after being warned by trusted friends that the place has gone down hill. Sorry!) On a Friday night, the restaurant was not even half full. The rice was dry and the fish was not so fresh. Given the drop in quality, the price has not come down. There are so many better places in Seattle to get your sushi fix.

    (2)

  • evelyn E.

    It feels like a chain Japanese restaurant with a cheesy name. However, it is one of my favorite restaurant in Seattle. It has one of the best lunch special for sashimi and sushi and it has a great lake view!

    (5)

  • Kathleen H.

    I once met someone who never went to sushi restaurants that had the word "sushi" in the name. Claimed that this was an indicator of low quality. Puh-leeze. That person obviously never tried I Love Sushi and frankly we are all better off if pretentious pricks like that stay out of the good restaurants! Put the number in your phone. Call ahead and make a reservation. Arrive with an appetite. Order sashimi! Order rolls! Order seaweed salad! Order cocktails! Order anything- this place is consistently delicious. And consistency is not something I have found in many other places. I think I have been to I Love Sushi at least 5 times in the past 6 months, and it was good EVERY TIME. I am always open to try other places, but I will always return here. It lives up to its name, verbatim.

    (5)

  • Gina H.

    The sashimi here is really fresh, and I've never had a sushi roll that I didn't like here. I think my favorites would have to be the Crunchy Roll (I like the crunchy tempura bits) and the Tropical Roll, which is kind of different with the fresh fruit. I love their Agedashi Tofu. I've ordered Agedashi Tofu at other Japanese restaurants, and so far I haven't found anything that tastes as good as the ones at I Love Sushi. I don't think they have it all the time, but the Geoduck Clam Butter is really good, that is if you like geoduck. The view is great on a nice sunny Seattle day. Other than that, I prefer the Bellevue location since parking is easy and free.

    (5)

  • Joshua S.

    There are so few places open for lunch on Saturday in Eastlake it is sad. I wasn't really in the mood for sushi but being Saturday afternoon this was one of the few options so me and the girlfriend headed out to explore. We showed up around 1:30 to a mostly empty restaurant which is fine by me. Sat at the sushi bar and the chef made up some plates with ginger and wasabi while we read the menus. A waitress also came by to give some very earthy green tea which was tasty. For $35 this is what we got Toyko set which came with two tuna, two salmon, albacore, yellowtail, shrimp & eel and a miso soup. Extra miso soup 2 peices of sea urchin Pint of Kirin Ichiban Overall a decent price for a good meal. The salmon was some of the best I've ever had and the miso was excellent as well.

    (5)

  • Melissa D.

    Just signed up with Yelp, and I had to make I Love Sushi (Bellevue location) my first review. Why? Because of all the places we've tried in Seattle (since we moved here in April), this one is the one we've returned to the most times. The reason we keep coming back: the fantastic lunch deal on the bento box. It is a TON of food. Like, don't even think about trying to eat it all unless you are starving. At $12.95, it's the best and most plentiful meal we've found anywhere. We only go here when we haven't eaten breakfast and really want something substantial, but then it is fabulous. A little bit of everything -- sashimi, a roll, veggie tempura, salads, pickles, soup, their delicious barbecued salmon, tea, rice, etc. The salad and tempura are the best. The sashimi is always good. We've ordered rolls here, as well as at their South Lake Union location, and didn't care for them -- *way* too large to eat easily, and just not that great in terms of flavors (although the fish is tasty). So, my advice is to order the bento if you're starving (did I mention $12.95?? I've never yet had to eat dinner after eating this for lunch), or order sashimi if you want something lighter. The sashimi is not spectacular, but it's usually a good deal and fresh. The exception to this: the first time I came here, a couple of years ago, I had the abalone sashimi and it was divine. Also, the service is always fast and attentive.

    (4)

  • Timmay S.

    I Love Sushi was a pretty solid sushi place which a nice view. I went here for lunch over the weekend and was pleasantly surprised. There was a wide variety of sushi, rolls, as well as many other great options. They also offer a pretty nice lunch/brunch menu with lots of fun combination. The fish served here is nice and fresh and the rice is cooked well making for a good combination. The miso soup was also quite delicious. I recommend going for lunch because it can get pricey, but for good fish what do you expect

    (4)

  • Paige M.

    I totally dig I love Sushi. However, I DO NOT love the music. My dinner pals and I even had to call a waitress over and ask her what was up with the music. It was so bad and distracting that we couldn't move past it (think horrid elevator covers). She told us everyone complains and it is hard for the staff as well, but the owner insists because he likes it. Dude, it is an assault on the ears. And he is apparently never even there. Ok, that being said....the sushi is nom, drinks creative and fun, service super and the view pretty nice too! I have been twice now, and will go back. I will just bring my iPod and headphones next time.

    (4)

  • Zachary Sam Z.

    I'm on a quest to try the best Happy Hours in the area (hint: if you're reading this and have a recommendation, please send!). Of course, with all the awesome reviews on here, I Love Sushi was high on my list. I got some friends together and set something up. The early Happy Hour was a great excuse to leave work early and come relax on their porch and soak up the sun. Their outdoor space is lovely, and of course has a nice view. The deals on the food were amazing, just like everyone has said!!! The sashimi plate had *huge* pieces of fish. Even as the most expensive item on the happy hour menu ($8) it was well worth it. The "I Love Crunch" roll comes with a choice of salmon, crab, or eel. I asked the waitress what she preferred, and she said crab. I went with it (I don't like to snub a rec after I ask for it), but thought to myself, "Really? You'd pass up salmon and eel - two of the bestest items around - for fake crab?" In an attempt to prove her wrong, I ordered the eel I Love Crunch roll later. And... she was right. The crab actually went better with the tempura. The one downside might be that the service was hit and miss. But honestly, so was our ordering, so I don't fault them too much for this. We went 40 minutes without ordering any food (and saying we didn't want anything), and then suddenly wanted to order a lot. So... we were probably a difficult table. Since I was outside on a gorgeous day, this was only a mild annoyance for me. Final bit of advice: If you're ordering off the real menu, ask if the Jalaback roll is a "Holla back" roll. If your server says, "that ain't no holla back roll," tip a little extra.

    (4)

  • Eric G.

    I've been here twice for workday lunches, and both times I've been served some borderline unfresh, pretty mediocre cuts of sushi. The friend I was with is more into maki-zushi, and I thought they were reasonably creative and did a decent job on the rolls we ordered. But I was not impressed at all with any of the straight nigiri sushi I had. I'm not going to completely write this place off until I go for dinner and order a broader sampling of what's fresh at the sushi bar, and I'm not commenting at all on their happy hour, which it sounds like from other reviewers is pretty good, but so far I have not been impressed. If you're out for high quality sushi there are a host of better places to choose from in this city.

    (2)

  • Mindy M.

    This a great place to sit at the Sushi bar. I told the chef what I was a fan of and he had me trying all types of different combos. Whenever someone asks me about good Sushi in Seattle, I am always sure to tell them to look this place up for well priced fresh sushi!

    (4)

  • Anne P.

    In my opinion, the perfect chirashi would contain the following ingredients: *multiple slices of sake, hamachi, saba, hotate, maguro, unagi, amaebi, tamago, white tuna *ikura (salmon roe) *slices of sweeten braised shiitake mushroom *pickled radish or daikon *seaweed salad (optional) This restaurant's chirashi had the following pros and cons, relative to my notion of the perfect chirashi: Pros: Very fresh, scallops, white tuna tataki, roe, pickled vegetables. Cons: No unagi, shiitakes

    (4)

  • travis l.

    potstickers are world class great. Sushi is good, service and atmosphere are the best in the city

    (5)

  • Trish Q.

    I love sushi, what is not to love? They have the best sushi rolls, the rosanna is one of my favorites, but they also have the fairview and lake union too, but they had me at calamari. Now if you read any of my reviews you will soon grasp that I am a huge calamari fan, in fact I am sure that I am the reason Janeane S gave Daniels a bad review on their calamari. I should actually be a calamari critic because I have such a love of it. I love sushi has a garlic calamari salad that is to die for. In fact after I took a bite I said "i can truly die happy now". Two of my favorite dishes together in harmony. Salad not too heavy on the dressing light and tasty and calamari with roasted garlic that melts in your mouth. Service was friendly, atmosphere is nice right on lake union. Drinks were a little spendy but the food is well worth it! just saw they have a late night happy hour too I will need to check that out!

    (5)

  • Esther Y.

    This was another GREAT recc by our hotel concierge. The place is pretty small, but we were able to get a reservation for 7 adults and a baby the day of. The service was good, vibe was totally laid back (like everywhere else in Seattle) and the food was GOOOOOOOOD. We had a variety of food. My Mom had noodles-which I think were slightly overpriced. Everyone else had a variety of rolls, pieces, chicken teryaki, scallops and agedashi tofu. My favorite was the crunchy roll. Also, I like their spciy tuna roll, but I will like any place that makes spicy tuna with the hot chili oil instead of the mayo.

    (4)

  • Scott S.

    Our favorite sushi place! We always have a great meal here. Only reason it's not 5 stars is because the restaurant itself seems a little dated and unimpressive, although the location on lake union is pretty nice

    (4)

  • Shaoting C.

    A great place to eat by Lake Union. The salmon sashimi and fresh oysters were very good. The happy hour menu is a good deal, and you'd get a sweet view of the lake and the lights.

    (5)

  • Becky B.

    I love sushi. Really truly, I do. I don't exactly enjoy paying so much money for sushi, but the quality is outrageously wonderful, so you're getting what you pay for. The presentation is beautiful, and it really is "edible art." The sashimi is melt-in-your-mouth AWESOME. I had a yellowtail nigiri, which quite literally disintegrated in my mouth. I most definitely had a foodgasm. No fun, though, is the fact that the parking lot is a pay lot. They have SOME street parking, but chances are you're probably not going to find a place. I really like how it feels like a 4 star restaurant because the food is so effing fantastic and artistic, but the wait staff is friendly and not snooty, and the atmosphere is open and non-judgmental. Usually, I shy away from chain restaurants (there are two locations in Hellevue) but this place doesn't have that chain-y feeling. Extensive menu with lots of fun drinks, and seriously good eats.

    (4)

  • Samara S.

    Had a nice lunch here last week. Bento box was pretty good - would've liked more sushi/sashimi in it, though, and maybe some better creativity within. I'm spoiled, though, with Village Sushi bentos!! The spicy tuna roll was awesome. Service was ok.

    (3)

  • A B.

    Chiarshi bowl, why must you be so damn good?! I love it here. Though the service can be hit and miss the amazing fresh fish totally makes up for it. I'll be back for happy hour.

    (4)

  • Kris U.

    This is the third time I've enjoyed dinner here during my visits to Seattle, so yes I like it! Fun and energetic atmosphere on the waterfront, with an urbane and sophisticated (techie, medical, and business professionals) clientele. Although I'm not normally a big fan of the modest California roll, the one here is full of fresh crab meat and has flying fish roe sprinkled in. The crunchy scrimp, avocado and spicy tuna roll (yes all in one roll) was very tasty. The artful seared scallops appetizer was perfect. Start out with the very nice grapefruit martini.

    (4)

  • Lilani E.

    Our first date night in Seattle brought us to I Love Sushi. It was during the week so it was pretty slow. The food was good but the staff was not as attentive as they could have been considering there were only 2 parties there. We sat around waiting to order. ENJOYED our food. But then sat around an even longer time to wait for our bill.

    (3)

  • Jackie K.

    Best deal in town is the take-out sushi platters from I Love Sushi. For 60 bucks you get enough roll and nigiri options for 3 people EASY. These are available for take-out ONLY. I can't say enough about their nigiri freshness, quality and fish-to-rice ratio (that can be a deal breaker for me). If you want to stray from the beaten path, try the abalone. If you want to tow the line, hamachi never fails. But if you check out the special board and see big-eye tuna on there and don't get it, you should kick yourself. And for the love of gawd, try the monkfish liver already. Table service is prompt and friendly but sit at the bar if you want the full experience. Enjoy a nice view on south Lake Union, and sit out on the patio when it's nice. Pretty decent happy hour prices and options, but available only 4-6pm; no late-night HH since they close at 10 or 10:30 depending on the day. I am not a sake drinker but their listing looks pretty large and varied.

    (4)

  • Lindsey M.

    My husband and I stumbled upon this little Gem on Lake Union last night, as we are staying in hotel in the area temporarily while some work is done on our house. The service was fast and friendly, the fish was fresh and they had lots of unique sushi rolls, and best of all, they played the best 80's background music ever! The prices were a little expensive for a weeknight dinner, but not totally unreasonable. I would definitely recommend giving this place a try!

    (4)

  • Sonya L.

    I went here today with coworkers for one of their birthdays. I was really excited for sushi and looking forward to trying this place out since I'd never been. I came away quite impressed! I had a spider roll and miso soup. Spider rolls are my favorite type of sushi. I really enjoyed the one here, though it isn't as good as my favorite at Ototo Sushi. The miso soup was probably the best I've had - it was delicious. The service was very quick and our waitress was super friendly and helpful. I was surprised at how fantastic the service was. It was definitely an added plus to the great lunch. The best part is that my water glass was never empty. Our waitress came around periodically and filled it up, which was great. The one downside is that parking here isn't really easy. Even with validation, it costs $3.00 to park in the lot by the restaurant. All the parking areas around there are pay lots, so it's frustrating that you have to pay for parking on top of the dinner.

    (4)

  • Lisa E.

    I went there 3 years ago New Years Eve without reservations and there was no wait. We got there in plenty of time before the normal dinner hour. I love this place, not only because of the food but also because of the location. If you want to watch fireworks at the Space Needle, you can walk there from the restaurant. We went to this location of I love Sushi with two other couples as everyone got their food at the same time. Prices are affordable and I was satisfied with meal.

    (4)

  • Shari d.

    Ok...after speaking with a friend about my previous review I decided to give I love Sushi 1 more start raising it from a 3 to a 4. When reviewing some of my other sushi related reviews I realized that I might have been a tad harsh the first time considering all the middle of the road sushi you find in Seattle. The food at I love Sushi is worth 4 stars...however if I were to rate the sushi alone it might be more like a 3.5. It is fresh, I give you that...and it can be nicely presented but there is nothing really spectacular about it. The first time I went there I was in love with the place because I had searched far and wide for good sushi and I love Sushi was my saviour! As I started finding other establishments with equal to superior sushi my opinion started to waiver. They have a nice assortment of other food items ranging from tempura to hamachi kama (a personal favorite). They also have a full bar and a decent dessert menu. I will have to go back and check out the happy hour menu and see if it is as good as others mention. I love sushi...I was unfair the first time around...you deserved a 4...lets just hope you stay there.

    (4)

  • Terrance D.

    This place is freakin' awesome when it comes to sushi! When I want to stuff my fat face with raw fish, I only venture out to two locations: Umi and I (Heart) Sushi. Parking in Bel-town sucks, so I usually opt for the second option. When I make my monthly visit to I (heart) Sushi, I always make sure to make reservations. I love their South Lake Union roll and am a huge fan of the poke (I was a surf bum in Hawaii for two years). After my rolls are laying to rest in my belly, I usually ordered their tempura ice cream for desert. I'm still amazed how they can deep fry cold ice cream without melting it! Love, love. love this place.

    (5)

  • Me H.

    I've been to I Love Sushi three times and I can honestly say I don't love I Love Sushi. The first time was actually pretty good, the fish was fresh, the rolls were tasty and the service was attentive and they listened when I said no cucumbers. The second time the place was pretty empty, I had some albacore, eel and a dragon roll sans the cucumber. The albacore was kind of on the slimy side and the eel had a chill to it while the dragon roll was filled with cucumbers. The waiter apologized when I mentioned the cucumbers and quickly took it away to remake but did nothing about the albacore or eel. I went one more time to decide if the second time was just a bad night. We started with the grilled asparagus and shiitake Mushrooms. The asparagus was over cooked; I like mine a little on the firm side not soggy limp side. Again had some more albacore and eel and a few other rolls all sans cucumbers. The cuts were small and sloppy and the rolls were more rice than anything else and the avocado was brown and two of them had cucumbers in them. :( I do love sushi but not at I Love Sushi, I hate sushi at I Love Sushi, I'd rather go to Sushiland and get what I pay for there.

    (1)

  • Allison B.

    My husband and I were vacationing in Seattle and wanted to get a good sushi dinner and "blow it out". We are avid sushi eaters and wanted to find a suitable place to do just that. Someone had recommended Umi Sushi, and we checked it out, checked out their website, but when no one answered their phone (after they are supposedly open) to take our reservation, we called up I Love Sushi instead and were VERY PLEASED we did so!! We had an 8pm ressie, but arrived early and they were pleased to sit us at the bar. Lucky for us, we were seated in the Executive Chef's section, Hideaki Taneda. We heart you, Chef!! We thought about getting the Omakase (where the chef picks your pieces for you), but there were a few things we wanted to try from the menu, so we started ordering on our own. From the moment we ordered our first pieces of sushi (it was a choice of all the different tunas they offered - delish!), the Chef knew that we weren't messing around. He suggested many pieces of sushi for us - he would serve it one way and then give us an extra piece saying we should try it "without soy" or with a particular dipping sauce. We tried all of their fish that was on special - the Chef made sure of that! He was very friendly, as well as all the staff we encountered. We each ordered a large beer, and countless pieces of sushi. And we were SHOCKED to walk out with only a $80+ bill!! We rarely walk out of sushi places spending less than $60, so on our "blow it out" night we were incredibly pleased with the amount! Needless to say, they were given a SWEET tip, as it seemed that a lot of our "extra" pieces of sushi did not make it onto our bill. Again, I say, "We love you, Chef!" Highly recommended.

    (5)

  • Special K.

    Always fresh and consistent! Sushi chefs are Japanese...which is highly important!

    (4)

  • M C.

    Back in the days, this sushi joint was the S**t! I remember i just to travel and all I can think about was coming back to I love Sushi. One time I was in Bellevue, and half ways through the meal i stood up and left and drove right down here. Things have changed. unfortunately for worst! Service = Decent, always attractive hostess Ambiance = Summer take an outside deck seat Food = just some sake and fried shrimp heads please! Crowd = range Personal Favorite = location, and fried shrimp heads Worst = remembering how good it use to be, and parking is outta control, not gonna paying 8 bucks for parking for this. meal for two = 75 Final Say = Try once!

    (3)

  • ACG C.

    I want to first say that I LOVE SUSHI is the reason why I joined this site. I have taken the liberty of using great maps, full information about the restaurants, reviews and everything there is to offer thanks to yelp.com - Thank you. If I could give ratings based on specific deals of the restaurant, food-5 service-2, atmosphere-2. price/value-1. The food was as advertised, great quality, great freshness and taste. I like to always take a seat at or near the sushi bar, I love to watch a true artist at work and I LOVE SUSHI was exceptionally well. What I ordered was my standard choices for sushi, nigiri - salmon, yellowtail, tuna, mackerel, spider roll-softshell crab deep fried, spicy tuna roll. Overall food quality and presentation was a strong -5, although I don't know why they has a very large plate at the top counter at the sushi bar. The Sushi Chef was placing prepared sushi on it, but the customers would take off the sushi and place it on another place in front of them. Seemed like a big waste of places just for the presentation. I've eaten at other very traditional Japanese restaurants, that have booths with pillows to sit on, they didn't go through that much trouble just for a "look". Service - after reading the rating, checking out the website by way of yelp.com , and the highly rated happy hour, I went to I LOVE SUSHI solely based on this. I arrived at 5:35pm, all workers greeted me, I was seated promptly, but was never given a happy hour menu. Anyone reading this can correct me if I'm wrong, happy hour is from 4-6pm, would you have offered me a happy hour menu? I ordered my food, took my time, was done at 6:15. Does that mean that if I ordered at 3:30 and left at 4:15 that I get happy hour prices? -1 Atmosphere - They are having a gnat problem. This late in the season there should be no gnats. This is a serious problem that should be addressed. Other than that, the layout and location were beautiful. - 2 Price/value - If it weren't for the failure of the happy hour menu, this would have been a (4). -1

    (2)

  • Jessica L.

    We went here once for a birthday party; view was nice, and atmopshere was great, but it was kind of a pain finding the place and even though we had reservation, we wound up waiting awhile to get seated. Once seated, however, it was a different story. Food was great; they have some awesome sushi there. Not the best I've ever had, but it's def up there. Service was good; kind of hard to gauge with a large party, but I felt my needs were taken care of. It is kind of expensive, and I don't like fighting traffic to get here, find the place, and find parking, but the food and service once you get there are pretty good.

    (4)

  • Jennifer D.

    This is where you should go if you want REAL sushi. This is definitely the higher end of sushi bars/ restaurants. I think I've mentioned before that I don't eat the raw stuff, but by being around those who DO really love them, I can certainly tell that this is THE place to go for sushi. I only like to eat the cooked stuff. Different types of Tempura Rolls and California Rolls... So based on what I ordered under the "Maki Sushi", this place really does deserve 5 stars. The decor and the service really does set a relaxing mood for you to enjoy this restaurant by the water. Very friendly and caring service as well. As for the desserts were just okay, I guess. I didn't try the Coconut Ice Cream, but it looked REALLY good. I ordered the Tempura Ice Cream (Vanilla). It was decent. The only thing I didn't really like about it was the pound cake. I got tired of that really quick. The Mochi Rolls were just okay as well. Nothing terrible. Really worth it to try even if you're not a real sushi eater.

    (5)

  • libby b.

    Best sushi I've ever had. This place is one of the reasons I'd be ok with leaving New York.

    (5)

  • Aaron F.

    I was excited to eat here after being told it was one of Seattle's best sushi restaurants. Boy, was I disappointed. This is decent sushi at best. The restuarant is stuffy and dark, and the fish is nothing special. The nigiri sushi was decent, but the rolls had far too much rice. This was only slightly better than grocery store sushi. You can do much, much better in Seattle. The waitress was terrible. She didn't refill the water glasses once during an hour-long meal (or return to ask how everything was, if we wanted anything else, etc). When she brought our food, she gave the wrong dishes to the wrong people, then argued with us when we told her she had the names of the sushi combos wrong. We challenged her to bring the menu, and it turned out we were right. Then she ignored us. Sorry? The only thing I enjoyed was sitting outside on lake union. But I wouldn't return even for that.

    (2)

  • Michele L.

    Its not the most imaginative sushi in the world, but the fish is always delicious and sushi happy hour is definitely a good deal. Its a fun place to come with a big group, they are very accommodating and the service is good. Kick back with a beer and a hearty plate of sashimi!

    (4)

  • Shawn L.

    I am a big time Sushi fan, used to go here regularly. WE had a family function here, "Birthday" had the absolute worst service ever. Not an option!

    (2)

  • Arun S.

    I Love Sushi has some of the freshest sushi I have ever had. They also have a great happy hour and a laid back ambiance (which can be a refreshing change from some of the packed and frenzied sushi restaurants in Belltown i.e. Umi). Their prices are great for what you get and I always leave satisfied. This is a great option for relaxing sushi on a Friday or Saturday night.

    (5)

  • Colin S.

    This is one of the better sushi restaurants I have been to in the US. First, the quality of the seafood was excellent. Try the omakase, you will not be disappointed. This "chef's choice" was a diverse array of seafood, all of high quality. I was especially impressed given the $35 price point. The quantity was more than expected with no decrease in quality. Do not order a large amount of food upfront. Most of our party had trouble finishing what they ordered given the size of the portions. Service was great. Our server was knowledgeable and took the time to explain every fish served. Also, there was no problem customizing orders a customers tastes. I will definitely eat at "I Love Sushi" again.

    (5)

  • Dianne C.

    Going to I Love Sushi during lunch, even if it was in the middle of the week, was a BAD idea. Add to that the fact that we basically have to ride the trolley to the other end of the line (or a bus, but, hey, the trolley is right there). The place was packed. Crowded. We probably got the last obviously open table in the place. The food was pretty good, but, hello, could I get some more water, please? I actually had somewhere around 6 failed attempts to wave our waitress down... and 2 failed attempts to wave another down. No water, food took a while (which I will discount for numerous orders from a horde of customers, spread out between 3 or 4 sushi chefs), check took a while. The last part is probably due to the fact that she walked away from me just as I was requesting the check. She probably just didn't hear me above the din. They also probably need more servers, especially on peak hours. Ones with good peripheral vision. Other than all this, I enjoyed what we ordered... and the other selections looked good as well. All the information on fugu on our table and their fugu courses makes me wonder if anybody has ever tried it. I'm extremely curious.

    (3)

  • Anne B.

    I've been raised to question the food quality of all waterfront dining establishments, for whatever reason, and this mentality has generally served me and my taste buds well. But if you work in the South Lake Union environs, as I do, and you're craving sushi for lunch, as I constantly am, allow me to give you this tip: Don't be deterred by the cheesy name or the lakefront spot, and amble on over to I Love Sushi. I finally did last week after many months of contemplation/skepticism and was not disappointed. The rolls I ordered were bountiful, bursting with their promised ingredients and freshness and just the right texture. My dining companions noshed happily on their bento boxes, praising their katsu and tempura selections. A word of warning: If you're going with a group at a peak hour, expect a wait, especially during the colder months, when the outdoor seating isn't available. But the staff is friendly and patient, which is always a plus when you're standing crabbily near the entryway, trying to suppress the noises of your growling stomach. Next time I'll probably opt for carry-out, just to keep things simple. I don't know if I'd travel across town to go here -- in fact, I'm sure I wouldn't, with the abundance of sushi options in this city -- but for a quick, tasty lunch break during the workday, sure thing.

    (4)

  • James F.

    Great sushi and service. Very informative and energetic wait staff, fresh fish, and nice views over the Lake especially during sunsets. The prices seem average for sushi if not a little high. I loved the nigiri and sashimi, and didn't really care for the fancy maki rolls. That didn't stop me from eating so much yummy sushi, I felt like I could no longer walk comfortably.

    (4)

  • Tracy S.

    Omakase for the win! $35 per person and you get the some very tasty selections from the chef. I have no memory of how many pieces or exactly what things we received, but my goodness, everything was beautifully presented and tasty. And really $35 is such a great deal for that personal touch.

    (4)

  • Brad B.

    The sushi here would be better served with a small burst of electricity. That way patrons could throw it off the deck into lake Union hoping it may be caught again and sold to some chefs that know how to roll sushi properly. The albacore and copper(something) salmon sashimi was pretty good though. I guess if you have to eat here just order sashimi. Lunch combo + sashimi + 2 glasses of saki + tip = 40 bones I doubt I'll ever return.

    (3)

  • lux l.

    We waited for a while to get attention to be seated. Waited 38 minutes just to get water. Then it took over 2 hours just o completely finish the food we ordered. Also, the waitress didn't bring out my order correctly. IT WAS NOT WHAT I ORDERED! When taking the orders, she even repeated what I ordered.So when I finally got her attention asked what the plate was. She said, "Oh yeah, that is what you ordered ." Looked back at what she wrote and realized it was not what was placed in front of me. Not even a sorry and took the plate away. Usually, if the wrong order comes out and placed on your table, the waiter/waitress won't take it away unless you don't want it. But I guess not there! Someone would surely love to eat after what I touched! Or I could have saved it from the trash can.

    (1)

  • Kyla C.

    Love this place for happy hour...and every other time for that matter. None of those skimpy rolls here, just fresh and fat rolls as far as the eye can see! Love everything I've tried so far. I'm a fan.

    (5)

  • Diana W.

    Very good quality fish!! That's what makes or breaks a sushi, and these guys have it. The Omakase I had there was fantastic. Very rich Toro, to name one of my favourite sashimi they offer. The chefs are friendly with great energy, and the food is just perfect. On a busy night it can take a little while, but not so long that it detracts from the experience at all. It's at the top of my list so far.

    (5)

  • Chira V.

    i don't love this sushi i like it just don't love it.

    (2)

  • Lynn T.

    F*ck you, "I Love Sushi", from someone who really does love sushi. I loved sushi when I ate meat, and now that I don't, I still love sushi. But I do not love "I Love Sushi." I went here under duress, because we had out-of-towners that demanded sushi, and our two first choices were closed for Labor Day. Someone suggested here, and I gotta tell the veggie sushi lovers to steer clear. Grrr...the miso soup isn't clean...grr...the entire tofu part of the menu has meat in it...grr...the waitress was able to point me to ONE THING on the menu that was vegetarian. WHAT?!? This is Seattle! Come on!

    (1)

  • L M.

    We had dinner here tonight. The service was good and the place was clean. I had the HAIRY SPICY SALMON ROLL, the JALABACK ROLL and an order of YELLOWTAIL and my husband had the SPICY TUNA ROLL AND THE DRAGON ROLL. Everything was good but my favorite was the JALABACK with the jalapenos and thick sliced garlic on top and the delicious ginger salsa on the side. What an interesting combination! We will come here again.

    (4)

  • Zack K.

    Coming here from the coast of California a few years back has been a rough transition when it comes to sushi. I needed to find a Sushi restaurant that could be better than my go to back in the bay before I could truly call Seattle home. Don't get me wrong, there are some great places in Seattle but I could not find the taste that matched until I went to I love Sushi for a close friends Birthday. I was blown away by the rolls, but even more satisfied by the perfectly cut sashimi. Everything that came from the kitchen was flawless by look and taste and better yet- it was happy hour so for the $200 worth of food and alc. we had, it was shocking to see how cheap the tab was! Great job

    (5)

  • Bunneh L.

    This place makes me want to say "I Hate Sushi." But I don't. I just hate theirs. I've been coming here off and on since the mid-90's and I've never been terribly impressed. But today, their sushi was just plain bad! All three of the salmon nigiri were mangled and torn. You could see the rice through the little tears in the fish. The albacore sushi was overly pliable and slimy, instead of firm and soft. The avocado in their flavorless California roll was a mushy paste, not actual slices of avocado. Basically, nothing looked or tasted fresh. And now my tummy hurts. You ruined my life, I Love Sushi!

    (2)

  • R32 D.

    My husband and I went out on our date night, Yummy sushi good miso soup. Rolls are fairly big. The view is amazing.

    (5)

  • Yifei M.

    I went there on my bday lunch, but the services is very bad,there is only one server and another greeting people help out. The food is also not so high quality.I ordered the sashimi special,but the sashimi is the worst one I have ever eaten.

    (2)

  • Kayla S.

    Best sushi place in Seattle so far. I went there and got three rolls and two sapporo pints at happy hour; my bill was less than 20 bucks! It was also delicious all around. My all time favorite.

    (5)

  • Ray L.

    One of the first and best sushi experience I have had. It has been 10 year since I have visited but hope that some day I will return.

    (4)

  • Erik H.

    After waiting for 20 minutes without even getting acknowledged by the wait staff we finally left. We even called and made reservations to eat there. Terrible service. I will never go back.

    (1)

  • Alison L.

    We sat at the bar which was a saving grace considering although it may not have been the most comfortable, at least we had decent service from the chef, whereas our server was too busy hanging out at the hostess stand. the place was cute and the meal was fantastic. had our server paid us any attention after the first 5 minutes, we would have left there with a 4 star experience. unfortunately for us, we literally sat there with empty plates and glasses in front of us, credit card visibly displayed, waiting for a good 20 minutes to leave. it was so bad that the chef actually apologized for her. i like sushi, but i don't love it.

    (3)

  • Davis H.

    It's a pretty good time trying to get from the U-District at 5:30pm to I Love Sushi before happy hour ends at 6pm. It's definitely worth it, though. Excellent happy hour prices and selection, I highly recommend checking it out. The sushi is prepared by the very friendly staff at the sushi bar and the waitresses are helpful as well, not pestering you over and over, but stopping by to refill drinks and taking note when your food is running out to ask if you would like to order more. They also do a last call table run for happy hour, which is very nice. If you've gone to Umi Sake House's happy hour you'll feel right at home here, but you'll be sitting in much more comfortable seating as well as having the option to sit outside just off of Lake Union.

    (5)

  • Jennifer C.

    Best sushi I have ever had. Aim for less 'common' rolls and you will be delightfully surprised. House sake is $9 a large bottle, but it tastes really good warmed. Favorites were the Marin roll, red caterpillar, and king salmon nigiri. Enjoy!

    (5)

  • Rivers W.

    it's weird because there's a lot of hype about this joint being really good, after eating there you come to understand how misdirected popular opinion can be--it's why the founding fathers had the infinite wisdom to make this country a democractic republic not a democracy. it was pretty gnarly. Aesthetics are supposed to be a huge aspect of japanese cuisine and this stuff looked slapdash. It didn't taste fresh and it made my stomach hurt a little after--granted my constitution isn't the hottest when it comes to seafood, but I think that makes me even a better barometer of sushi: If I feel fine after, they you know it's fresh. I've had sushi in Japan and I've had it all over the west coast and it's not very competitive with even west coast establishments. The wait staff was very good though. I'm not knocking their service personnel at all.

    (1)

  • Diana S.

    It's been a few years since I'd last visited I Love Sushi (or I Heart Sushi as many people call it since it's a heart sign in the name) on Lake Union. So I took a gamble when we needed a VIP sushi outing for work. Happily, the gamble paid off! Appropriate for a fish-filled cuisine, I think I could hear purring from all seated at the table. One pleasing development since my last visit is the addition of outdoor seating. There's an awning over top to protect you from sun, and glass sides so you can sit close to the boats docked at the marina without being splashed. Outside's definitely the place to be for lunch seating on a warm sunny day! With a crisp white wine chilled at the table, it felt like a 2-hour mini vacation by the lake. Next, I must tell you about an appetizer that's easy to miss but insanely good. It's just called Spicy Tofu, but the exquisitely fried tofu cubes melt in your mouth and the sauce they float in - a garlicky tomato broth with radish sprouts - is piquant and just utterly divine. Non-tofu folks love it too, promise! I've seen them lap it up. Also in the soy category, the edamame (young green soybeans) were boiled and salted to perfection. Other good appetizers are the summer rolls on special. This time, we had sushi grade salmon, asparagus, crisp lettuce and soft rice noodles wrapped up in soft rice paper wrappers served with dipping sauce. It felt like spa cuisine, light and summery and healthy. That almost made up for the insane amount of sushi that was yet to come. For the main showdown, we tackled a boat-load of sushi. Restraint was not in this group's vocabulary, but that does mean I can vouch for a large number of specialty rolls as well as the pure quality of the nigiri. Paradise Roll is a fairly new item, I think, and one of the biggest hits at our table. It contained salmon, tuna, yellow tail and spicy sauce, each piece mounded with flying fish roe in either orange, yellow or green. The Marin roll had fish (I've lost track of what kind), avocado, yummy cream cheese and it rolled a little smaller so it was easier to eat. The Spicy Tuna roll was indeed quite spicy and everyone loved how many crunchy tempura bits were dusted atop the outside of the Crunchy Roll. I guess the names are accurate! As for nigiri, we loved the Spanish mackerel, super white tuna, sockeye and king salmon. All had fresh, clean flavors. My advice is just to order a bunch of things and share them around the table. You'll find a mix of familiar favorites and new twists. The server, by the way, handled our insatiable sushi appetite well. She always had the next item out just as we were ready for more, never having too many plates to squeeze onto the table at one time yet never leaving us hungry awaiting the next course. The price range will vary based on how much sushi you order. Our bill was quite spendy but then we showed absolutely no signs of restraint. On a normal occassion, it would have only been moderately priced.

    (4)

  • Karl H.

    Celebrity Sighting! If Tom Skerritt ( imdb.com/name/nm0000643 ) and his "she's so not his wife, younger and totally hot" personal assistant like it here... then so do I.

    (4)

  • Ray Z.

    I like sushi, and have eaten at the many of the raved-about places in town, from that humble little Wallingford eatery with the seemingly perpetual wait, to the upscale establishments in Belltown and the Madison Valley where you seem to wait just as long (in fairness, unlike the Wallingford place, they do accept reservations). And also the conveyor belt places. And the places that serve large numbers of tempura'ed rolls. I'll even admit to eating at the all-you-can-eat places, both ongoing and since defunct. One of my all-time faves is I Love Sushi - the Lake Union location. While this place has been around a while. It maintains its clean, simple interior where every seat in the house has a line of sight to the long sushi bar. The service is consistently good; they're polite, never make you wait too long, and they're there when you need them. And your orders are always prepared in good time. I like the sushi because it's always fresh, has good flavor, and goes down smooooth. I've had the opportunity to try various kinds of sashimi, individual sushi and roll orders, combinations like chirashi, and the larger combo platters. Also cooked dishes like tempura, agedashi tofu and chicken karaage. It's all been good. 4 Stars - I'll be eating there again.

    (4)

  • victoria w.

    I'm very picky about fish. Very few places I'll eat sashimi. This is one of them. Great location on Lake Union. You get to look at 6 million dollar yachts while eating delicious sushi.

    (4)

  • Malea X.

    wow, really great sushi! super fresh, lots of veggie options, plus they carry gluten-free tamari for us gluten-freebies. and happy hour? huge $4 rolls! i was stuffed for $12! the service is prompt, friendly and my water was never empty. i wish it was closer to home, but for now it's a great happy hour locale.

    (4)

  • Liberty G.

    stars now, review later My first ever sushi experience over 10 years ago. Hosted by a couple of very kind Japanese businessmen visiting the area. I dream about this place.

    (5)

  • Peter L.

    I love sushi has been a Seattle institution for over 20 years, and despite the cheesy name, I've always had good meal. The sushi is good, but perhaps not as good as Nishino and Kisaku. But, what I really enjoy about the place are the non-sushi options. For example, there are over a dozen tofu dishes, over a dozen types of tempura, and some of the best soba noodles in Seattle. I would give it 4.5 stars if possible, mainly on the strength of decent sushi that is supplemented by some really good non-sushi options. Plus, the Lake Union location is beautiful - ok, the interior is pretty generic and the Kenny G being pumped throughout the restaurant is also cheesy, but a walk along Lake Union after the meal can't be beat.

    (4)

  • Kimberly H.

    I have gone here quite a few times now and have been very pleased every time. The food and service is great! The prices are very reasonable and happy hour is a good deal as well. I will continue to go here for sushi and highly recommend this place.

    (5)

  • Laura M.

    Fresh ingredients, beautiful location, and amazing tempura.

    (4)

  • Patrick W.

    I've been driving by this place for years but never stopped to eat there. Last night however, traffic was terrible and we were in the mood for sushi--so "I Love Sushi" it was. We took a spot at the bar and were promptly attended to by a fairly gorgeous waiter--always a plus. Anyway, I thought the sushi was great. Which doesn't say much because like every other food on the planet sushi is subject to the whims of the individual. The sushi chef did help us choose from the three different types of salmon, which was nice (especially since a lot of places don't necessarily have a variety of salmon). As for the dining room, I thought the layout was great. The place isn't huge which was another plus for me--I hate big places especially sushi which is served in anything resembling a warehouse.

    (4)

  • Jen G.

    The insatiable sushi tapeworm that has been residing in my stomach for the last couple weeks reared its ugly head again and demanded we go to I Love Sushi. We'd been one other time, when we first visited Seattle before moving here. I didn't remember there being anything remarkable about the place that warranted going again, however we happened to find ourselves near South Lake Union with a hankering for sushi and figured, why not? We sat at the bar for lunch this time, unfortunately next to an annoying couple that could only be described as "Tacoma trash." They pretty much dominated the attention of the sushi chef, and so because we were left to entertain ourselves while we ate marginally decent rolls and nigiri, I started speculating as to why this particular sushi chef was missing two fingers. Maybe when he was a sushi apprentice, the master sushi chef saw him doing a shoddy job and taught him a permanent lesson? Or maybe it was a vengeful former girlfriend who couldn't stand to see him succeed as a sushi chef and so she pulled a Lorena Bobbitt on his hand? The possibilities grew more grandiose with each nigiri he served us, until finally, Roth HAD to inquire into the mystery of the missing fingers. Him: I see you're left-handed. Is that a special left-handed knife? Sushi chef: Actually, I'm right-handed. I had to become left-handed after *grows quiet* ... an accident. Him: *hoping he would regale us with the sordid tale* Ahh, yes. Sushi chef: Stupid fireworks when I was a kid. Us: Ooooohhhhhh. Somehow the truth of why he was missing parts of his index and pinky fingers wasn't as exciting as the versions we came up with. Much like the sushi we ate that day. Kind of uninspired. Ah well.

    (3)

  • Julie R.

    Bad things happen here: - I have to wait 20-30 minutes to get a seat for four people on a weekday. - Spend way too much money. Over $50 per person. - Eat too much. Bad things happen because it is so good: - The long wait means that it is a great place and it is worth the wait, that is why we are waiting. - We spend a lot of money because we order a lot of food, because it is really good. And we go during the season when unagi is fresh. - Eat too much because it is so good and we order so much.

    (4)

  • Nicholas B.

    There are few types of food that give me a serious food buzz, one of the incapacitating kind where the food is so good it leaves you with a stupid grin on your face as your eyes glaze over and you stare off in the distance thinking nothing else other than "oh my God this is good" and try to not drool all over your lap. Sushi seems to be one of the more consistent types of food that brings on such a buzz in me (the food at Il Bistro near the market being an example of a non-sushi buzz-inducing meal). Maybe its just the green tea, what do I know but that doesn't take away from the quality of sushi you get at I Love. The tofu is a great appetizer while you wait for your rolls, I haven't quite had any other tofu like it. My favorites here are the salmon, the tuna and the tempura shrimp roll. The fish here has always been super fresh and I imagine that this is what the trick is to bring on the buzz. You do have to be careful though, after the first round you'll want to order more, and that's ok but you have to make sure that you limit yourself to two or three rounds or else your wallet will take a hit. It is a little pricey here but I think its totally worth it. In the summer when they open the deck try to get a table out there on a sunny evening, there's nothing like sitting outside looking over the lake.

    (5)

  • Hunter C.

    I loved this place, I took my girlfriend out for her birthday and we ate here (we both love sushi) If lived in seatttle I would go here like.....all the time! I recomend the I love you sushi bento, if your not a avid sushi eater like muwa ;)

    (4)

  • Thach N.

    I love sushi, I took my mom here last weekend.

    (4)

  • Anne D.

    The sushi was great.. you can tell the fish were all fresh as it tasted like butter. however the service was horrible. took a while to get seated... then finally got put in the patio... then waited 12 minutes to get just water. then finally got our water.. then another 15 minutes to get our order.. then waited another 20 minutes to get our food.. orders were all mixed up... then we never saw the waitress again until it was time to get the check.. no one asked how our food was or if we wanted to get more tea or water. They had a pitcher of water at the end of the patio by the gas lamp... everyone that was seated in the patio took turns to help themselves with more water. It's not a big place, so I was quite annoyed of the lack of service. For the amount of money and the lack of service.. 1 time is 1 too many to check this place.. there was no spectacular view and you can certainly get the same type of sushi elsewhere in seattle. i love sushi but not from this place!

    (2)

  • Kimberly K.

    The old style crunchy rolls and garlic calamari salad are to die for. Dreams are made of those two dishes -- or, at the very least, mine are. I Love Sushi can definitely be busy at times, but I usually order to go and enjoy it in the comfort of my own home. When I have eaten in, the service has been very courteous. They even let my boyfriend and I sit at a different table so that we could be next to each other instead of across from each other (ah, love birds). When the order of sushi came, it was arranged in a massive heart shape with a heart of sauce in the middle. D'awwww.

    (5)

  • Tim O.

    I like I love Sushi. It's definitely in my top 5 top sushi place, but it tends to be the first off the list when trying to decide which sushi place to go to. The sushi is solid, but I've had better. Their non-sushi plates are REALLY good. I think I've always been put off by that - better non-sushi than sushi and the name is "I love sushi". Are they talking about _they_ love sushi? or that I, Tim, love sushi? or are they trying to trick me into reading their sign out loud and then think "yes! yes, i really do love sushi!" I suppose "I love non-sushi dishes" isn't a very catchy name for a sushi restaurant. The spicy tofu salad, garlic calamari & scallops appy are HIGHLY recommended.

    (4)

  • Henry y.

    When I'm in the mood for fresh sushi with lots of variety, this is where I go. I end up spending way too much, but it's well worth it. I've been a fan of trying all types of sushi ever since my Japanese friend showed me the light of going with the sushi chef's recommendation. In this case since he spoke Japanese to them they went to town. There's all types of sushi here, from abalone to 5 types of tuna and the ways they prepare it is very tasty. There's outside seating, but I consider the decor average. Don't know why, but it reminds me of a Japanese yakuza hangout. So if you are looking to try a large selection of sushi that's very fresh, you should give it a try.

    (5)

  • Charles H.

    Fresh, good value Americanized rolls at happy hour. Quality fish and oysters, but this is Seattle, so the seafoods are suppose to be fresh. The rolls are not as creative as I would like, but its fresh. I heard the Bellevue location is better, until next time. Happy hour by the lake is perfectly fine with me.

    (3)

  • M M.

    Great sushi, fresh and good service at the sushi bar. Been a few times during business travels to Seattle, so far , never disappointed.

    (4)

  • Thomas M.

    I've known of I Love since 1992. At the time it was one of the premier sushi spots in Seattle and remained so until the early 2000's. Many of there chefs (from the success of I Love Sushi) started leaving to start their own restaurants. Returning recently to this restaurant I was excited to see what the food would be like....wow...was I shocked and surprised at not only the lack of (high) quality of the food (which dropped very much since 2 years ago) but the pricing was outrageous. The food was average at best, but spending 73.00 (tip included), for two people for average sushi was not what I had in mind. Of course, they still provide some of the best Spider Rolls around, and their shrimp heads and Unagi were still up to par. But the rolls were nearly embarrassing for the price. The freshness I once remembered now gone from their sashimi and other raw fish (hemachi was below average and the mackerel was barely good). Overall I was embarrassed to bring my experienced sushi eating friends here after bragging about the quality of their food. Skip this ex-legendary restaurant and go closer to the U-District where you can find better sushi at Kisaku's. Take care of your wait staff folks...and they'll take care of you!

    (2)

  • Zach M.

    The sushi was sub-standard and not very fresh. Not recommended.

    (2)

  • Mike T.

    Just had happy hour here and it's shot to the top of my HH list! $3 beers and a great happy hour menu. Their assorted sushi plate at $8 is one of the best deals in the city! 10 pieces of fresh sashimi! Round it out with a small plate of seaweed salad or fried calamari (each $3) and you got yourself a nice little snack!

    (5)

  • Jesse C.

    First off let me give an explanation of the 3 star rating. Since Yelp does not have any explanation of the star system in their review guidelines, I am creating my own. For me a three star rating means the restaurant was overall good and that I was not displeased with the experience and that I would probably eat there again but that there might be other places that offer the same style food or service which I might prefer. I will be reserving four stars for restaurants which I feel to be of overall excellent quality and five stars for truly incredible experiences. That explanation out of the way on to the review. I found I Love Sushi's Lake Union shop to have a pleasing atmosphere with a nice view of lake and a friendly and attentive staff. The waitress kept the drinks full, the plates cleared, and the orders coming without being too interruptive and the sushi chef prepared and served very fresh fish in attractive presentations. Their current specials menu included Madai, Aji, and Chutoro which were all excellent. I also recommend the bacon wrapped oysters from the cooked specials - two of my very favorite foods combined into one excellent dish. Now for the things that kept me from giving them a four star rating: Compared to the Bellevue location the menu the menu is fairly Americanized. Beyond sushi, sashimi and makimono ( rolls ) they offer a small selection of Teriyaki style entrees and a handful of cooked appetizers plus Miso and Edamame make up the appetizer menu. Whereas the Bellevue location has a much more extensive menu of Japanese style cooked entrees appetizers and small plate dishes ( the matsutake dobinmushi was especially wonderful last time I was there ) as well as a selection of dishes featuring organic tofu. The large size of the sushi and sashimi. This is one of my frequent complaints about sushi restaurants. Sushi is supposed to be bite sized yet so frequently sushi restaurants serve pieces of nigiri sushi that are large enough that they are either difficult to chew or need to be cut in half ( and I am by no means a small person or delicate eater). It is also fairly common to see extra thick slices of sashimi that can barely be supported by the thin sliced daikon used to prop them up on the plate. To be fair the chefs at I Love Sushi - Lake Union weren't as bad about this as some I have seen but I still thought it was a bit large. Lastly, it is a bit pricey, even for sushi. The sushi, sashimi, and specialty rolls are all a little on the high side compared to restaurants of similar quality and I was amazed to see that they are charging $16 a glass of the Onikoroshi when I know several places where this can be had for under $10 a glass. So, while all in all enjoyable, there were a few things that put me off and I would recommend that when you are in the mood for this high quality sushi and willing to pay these prices, take the extra time to drive across the lake and visit the flagship location in Bellevue.

    (3)

  • Kristen T.

    We went here with some out of town friends on a Sunday night. We had to wait about 20 minutes to get a table, but they seem pretty popular and we didn't mind. I had the Seattle roll (had to!), gyoza (getting hungry just writing this review...), and some miso. Everything was delicious; the only downside was my friend didn't get a roll she had ordered and by the time we were ready to leave it still hadn't come, so we just canceled it. Overall, I recommend trying out the sushi here, they have a nice view of Lake Union and lots of options on their menu. Oh, small side note- you have to pay for parking in the lot right next to the restaurant, but it wasn't crazy expensive.

    (4)

  • Emiko K.

    I thought they was soooo nice! The price is pretty pricy for the sushi but the food is pretty good :) I liked the service. My Personal Rating Key One star: the food was bad and I had a negative experience. Two star: I had a more negative experience and would not come here again but the food was good so I may. Three store: everything is good except one thing. Example-the food is good, the price is more reasonable but the atmosphere is lacking class. These are sometimes my go to more than four stars because I usually care about price more than I do about atmosphere. Four stars: Everything is great, food, experience but the price may be on the upper end. I would not recommend this first to Obama unless he didn't like my five stars. Five stars: I would recommend this to Obama. The price may be on he upper end.

    (3)

  • Stephanie J.

    This place is pretty close to my work so I've been several times. It's a great spot with an awesome bento box and sushi options. The staff is extremely friendly with outdoor seating. The prices are a little high but the food is worth it.

    (4)

  • Steve K.

    Ordered takeout delivered. Ended up being pretty spendy for a Sunday night spontaneous dinner, but food was very good. Plenty on the menu and packaging was great.

    (5)

  • Kristin B.

    I ordered delivery from here this evening and it was so delicious! To start the food came packaged so well. There were small ice packs to keep the rolls at perfect temperature, labels on the sauces, and even a small tin for dipping. This extra effort put forth by the restaurant is huge indicator of the type of service they provide. They actually wanted me to enjoy my food and did everything they could to create a seamless dining experience from in their restaurant to in my house. Huge kudos! Now to the food. I am still in a slight food coma but I think I can make it through the rest of the review. I had the hairy salmon roll and it tasted so fresh. The portion sizes were very generous so I get to enjoy the delight from tonight for round 2 tomorrow. There are many sushi places in Seattle but do yourself a favor and go here :)

    (5)

  • Michelle D.

    Bought a LivingSocial deal for here, followed the Fine Print in the deal to the tee, made a reservation over email for tonight (a Tuesday) at 7:00p, arrived ontime, and I LOVE SUSHI WOULD NOT HONOR IT because I hadn't mentioned the deal in the reservation email at least 24 hours prior. Kristal the hostess explained that they can't honor LivingSocial deals on the day of because they prepare the food ahead of time for the deal. I noted that these were just items off the main menu, plated uniquely, and she actually said that was true and we were welcome to pay full price for the exact meal but that they could not honor the LivingSocial deal because they make those plates up before the dinner service. There was no manager onsite to discuss, however Kristal called the manager to check if we could "have an exception" and was told no. One, worst restaurant experience ever. Two, why would I want to eat sushi which had been prepared hours before? I guess we sorta dodged a bullet on that one ... thanks LivingSocial for the refund! P.S. From the LivingSocial website: the fine print *Limit 1 per customer, up to 1 additional as a gift *Limit 1 per table and pair per visit *Online reservations required by email and subject to availability *Merchant cancellation/re-scheduling policy of 24 hours applies; voucher subject to forfeiture *Valid only for dine-in *Additional fees apply for substitutions. For inquiries, email contact@ilovesushiseattl… *Menu is subject to change due to seasonal availability *Valid Sunday from noon to 8 p.m., Monday to Thursday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Friday from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday from noon to 1:45 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. *Must be age 21+ with valid ID to consume alcohol *Entire value must be used in a single visit *No alcohol sold below cost *Other conditions apply

    (1)

  • Jessica B.

    I Love Sushi is A-OK, for sure. I wouldn't exactly say that I *love* I Love Sushi though. I wish I loved it because I works so close, and there's nothing wrong with it per se... It's just not the melt-in-your-mouth sushi that the PNW has accustomed me to. The lunch will set you back $15-25 per person, and the rolls are giant. The service is great, and the patio is great! The indoor seating is a little lacking for me, it's dark and cold. The crunchy roll wasn't very good, but the other rolls we chose were tasty. It's ok. Are you just looking for a place to chat over lunch nearby and have some $$ burning a hole in your pocket? Come here! There is free parking right in front of the building if you're lucky, otherwise there are private pay lots and some city owned pay lots adjacent.

    (3)

  • Jarenn N.

    Came here with the three course omakase Groupon and enjoyed it! Service - very good. Quick, attentive, and friendly Parking - lots of pay to park spots but we were lucky enough to get one of the restaurants' spots so it was free! Meal - everything was good but nothing blew my mind. For the appetizer we had a calamari salad, teriyaki salmon, and sashimi. Then came the omakase with a variety of nigiri including ahi, scallop, mackerel, shrimp, hamachi, salmon, and salmon egg. For dessert we had homemade mango pudding with whipped cream. Overall it was a good experience and good food, but I'm probably not going to go out of my way to come back.

    (3)

  • Helen C.

    Mediocre sushi poor service. I came here for their prix-fixe Omakase meal. We started out with the appetizer sampler which consisted of roasted-garlic calamari salad, deep-fried Chilean sea bass and sashimi sampler. The calamari salad was drenched in sauce and was probably the fattiest dish of the three. The sea bass was cooked well and was my favorite dish of the night. The sashimi sampler had two pieces of tuna and one piece of salmon and shrimp. The cuts were small, but the quality was good. Our next course was a nigiri assortment (tuna, king salmon, yellowtail, scallop, salmon roe, shrimp and mackerel) with 4 pieces of California roll. The sushi was decent, except for my scallop roll which barely had any scallop. Dessert was mango pudding and was my least favorite. It had poor presentation and lacked flavor. I ended up not finishing it. The service could improve. Our waiter was trying to upsell us by sliding in an edamame order without telling us that it wasn't included in our prixe-fixe meal. Food and refills took forever. Although the restaurant is in a "Marina" area of Seattle, there's not much of a view with the boats blocking the way. Save your money and go elsewhere. There's plenty of better sushi restaurants in Seattle.

    (3)

  • Nicole B.

    Northwest sushi ain't bad! When in Seattle, go salmon. My favorite part about this place is how quick they deliver and how fresh the food is when it arrives. I feel like most places can't transport sushi without it going bad but this place has figured it out. So much so that I usually order from here multiple times a month. Can't stop, won't stop.

    (4)

  • Alex S.

    $12 for five pieces of low quality shrimp? Tuna that tastes unwashed and stale? Please don't come here. It's the worst dining experience I've ever had in my life.

    (1)

  • Connie L.

    1. Seattle just has the best seafood and sushi 2. I love seafood/I love sushi 3. I love Seattle Great fresh sushi on the waters with a nice view of Seattle. How could I love sushi not win my heart? It was just meant to be. I came here for my mother's birthday and we really enjoyed our experience. The service was great and the rolls came out in a timely manner. Each bite was satiating, but each bite also just made me want to keep eating despite my stomach telling me it has reached max capacity. The textures of the rolls were great and flavorful. The ingredients were fresh. With the food I consumed, I am well pleased. My favorite rolls were probably the dragon roll (I love eel) and spicy mango roll. I'd really like to come back for happy hour soon! =)

    (4)

  • ValueKid S.

    We went last night and sushi was so fresh and so well done. I ordered tempura and I'd forgotten how good it could be. Eating at circular sushi bars it's usually dry and tough. It's really a treat and well worth the money to dine there. It reminds you what Japanese sushi is suppose to taste like.

    (5)

  • Rick S.

    This is my favorite spot for sushi. The area and decor of the restaurant fits the entire experience. The sushi is prepared well and quickly, for the hungry customer. Spicy tuna is my favorite, but I am also a big fan of the crunchy roll.

    (5)

  • Jessica M.

    We came here right before closing and we were glad they still took us in. We did see another customer who came a few minutes after us and he got turned away. Food was decent (we had yellowtail and fatty tuna sashimi, copper river salmon sashimi, and a roll). Service was decent and there is a view of the marina. Overall, it's a decent place for fresh sushi, but don't expect a stellar dining experience. I may be slightly harsh with the stars because I am comparing this place with some pretty authentic sushi restaurants in Little Tokyo, Los Angeles.

    (3)

  • Doc T.

    Food was... Meh. However it was a great place to chill and have a beer right on the water. The sushi was... Fishy.

    (3)

  • Richard M.

    I've eaten sushi around the world including in some of the best sushi restaurants in Japan and Korea. This place is amazing. The sushi is prepared perfectly and the flavors and quality are the best. We were a group of 10 and no one went away unhappy. The service was very attentive, professional and friendly. The location right on Lake Union provides for a maritime atmosphere with great views of cute little boats (that cost $500,000 and up!). This is the place to go in Seattle for sushi.

    (5)

  • Laren B.

    I am surprised this place doesn't have more consistent reviews! Sushi quality here is very high. Your food comes out quick and unexpectedly your bill remains sensible! Other perks of eating at I Love Sushi are being on South Lake Union and always landing a table as soon as you walk in. There is parking here but it is limited to 8 spots that are marked for sushi patrons. As others have mentioned before the quantity of sashimi is very good and they specialize in PNW fish. Depending on the day the atmosphere can change but every time I am in here everyone seems to be having a good night out and enjoying their sushi! Great spot!

    (4)

  • Kathleen C.

    I used to come here couple times a year because my family really likes this place. It's been a while, and came back recently. Wasn't sure if it would be any different since my sushi palette has probably changed since the last time. Turned out to be good still! Food: There's quite a bit on the menu. I got the sashimi dinner, which is what I used to get as well. 18 slices of fish and then some scallops too! They also let you substitute out the fish that you don't want for other ones that you do want. The quality is pretty good. It's definitely too much food for me though. I ended up eating about 14 pieces and still felt too full. I might just be weird. The rice that day though was kinda hard. Didn't really taste like sushi rice either. It also came with miso soup (pretty good) and a side salad. Prices: The sashimi dinner is pretty good deal at $27. For pretty good quality sashimi and decent/cheaper prices, I think this is definitely the spot! $27 sashimi dinner over $15 chirashi bowl from Musashi. Ambiance wise though, nothing really. Even though it's on Lake Union, there really isn't much of a view because there are a bunch of boats right outside.

    (4)

  • Evan H.

    Ordered this to go through Amazon Local Delivery and had a great experience. Ordered with co-workers got here under 40min and we all loved our food. The packaging was perfect they had all our sauces separated so we weren't mixing flavors as well. The quality of fish was amazing especially for the price.

    (4)

  • Yang C.

    Ordered party platters from I Love Sushi for a work lunch event and everyone seemed quite content. We had a variety of rolls and nigiri pieces. Nothing stood out as being exceptional, but no one had any complaints either. If anything, the 10-12 other people in the office were more pleased than displeased. They are also very reasonably priced, so that's a plus. I would look to order from them again in case we have an itching for sushi.

    (3)

  • Sheri G.

    I Love Sushi has always been good, but I hadn't been there in a few months and was very disappointed to discover that they don't do happy hour any more. The Dragon Roll which I always have was not up to its normal incredibleness. A little disappointed in one of my favorite places. Hope it was just a bad nite.

    (3)

  • Nga H.

    Ate there last week. Sat at the sushi bar and did omakase for the first time. Such a fun experience. Will probably do omakase for future visits because I don't want to have to think about which rolls/nigiri to pick. It was fun not knowing what the sushi chef will make. It's a calmer and less pretentious than other sushi restaurants in Seattle. Employees are very nice and appreciate your business.

    (5)

  • Julia B.

    I went here a long time ago and remember how good it was, but this time it was one of the best dinners I've had in a while, definitely the best sushi and sashimi! It was the last day for restaurant week and we indulged in the 3 course meal. First sashimi, then some rolls and more sashimi...everything was incredibly fresh, the textures were perfect and the ginger felt like it was just picked! We also enjoyed the atmosphere and beautiful views out the window of south lake union and the boats. The sake was way too expensive but the seafood was just delectable and worth the price. I already can't wait to come back for another treat.

    (5)

  • Jayda T.

    Always a favorite-they can do no wrong! Best sashimi in town, hands down. Sake selection is wonderful too! Service is good-not GREAT, but every time I come they are extremely busy southeast is to be expected. Location is breath taking. I love Seattle

    (5)

  • Mary A.

    Had dinner here with friends a few days ago. There was a pleasant relaxing atmosphere. The sushi was wonderful and quite beautiful. I almost didn't want to eat it was so pretty! I had the 12th man roll it was delicious. They were able to accommodate my vegan friend as well with a fruit roll and assorted veggie roll. The waitress was very nice and quite tolerant of all our special orders and inappropriate conversation. I would go back again.

    (5)

  • Pia M.

    I Love Sushi was my first Sushi in Seattle experience, which is pretty unbelievable because it's one of my favorite cuisines. We were feeling lazy so got delivery, which was very timely. The prices are higher than the sushi places I'm used to on the North East, but you get a lot of food for your $$ - the rolls are massive and we could only finish half of the chicken teriyaki bento box between the two of us. The chicken was really good and I'd get it again. The Paradise and spicy tuna rolls were pretty good, but the rolls are almost too big and I'm not impressed by the quality of fish used. I've eaten here a few times now and the freshness can be hit or miss.

    (3)

  • Jared B.

    If ILS were cheaper, I'd be glad to give it four stars. My experience here was a bunch of mixed signals- nice tables, crappy chairs. Waterfront prices, middling flavor and ability of the chef that night. Tryhard ambiance, podunk name. The rolls that we got were good, but vaguely bland. One of the rolls was one of those novelty-sized rolls, complete with shrimp tails poking out to make it even harder to eat with even a hint of grace. Fun to look at, but god help you if anyone looks near you while your cheeks are stuffed like a hamster's. The flavor of the sashimi that I had was subdued, and ultimately let me down. Sigh. The dining area itself is fairly nice, there is a lot of stained wood and a wide bar area to sit at. The outside patio is alright, but plastic chairs? K. Not that it's all that great, as other reviewers have noted there is a flipton of small boats blocking the view. We went during a slower hour, but I couldn't imagine feeling crowded in ILS, they do a good job with the space allotted to them. Better than some Seattle spots, worse than others. A-Ok Sushi.

    (3)

  • Bam M.

    I Love Sushi is one of the few places I actually crave on a consistent basis. The golden tofu roll is my favorite and I love that they carry ginger beer. I was tempted to leave a 5 star review because of the great sushi but I must admit that I've had two poor experiences with their waiter Peter. When he attended our table during my first visit I gave him the benefit of the doubt and assumed he was brand new. Tonight he repeated all the same mistakes from two months ago: forgot to write down our drink order and had to be reminded twice about it. Our water cups also went unfilled for most of the meal and to top it off the last plate arrived 15 minutes after the rest of them. I was almost done with my meal before my friend got his. When we brought this to the attention of Peter he was not genuinely apologetic and ignored our table until it was time for the check. I will come back because I love their food but I'll make sure to ask for a different waiter.

    (4)

  • Ellen C.

    Happy hour is the best but we come here for lunch all the time. Really good service and several free parking spots in the lot reserved for restaurant goers.

    (5)

  • Maria G.

    NEVER COMING BACK!! I drove to the Lake Union location to order and pick-up take out. After arriving in person, I was informed that they do not accept take-out orders in person or over the phone. They asked that I leave and order it online and then come back and pick it up! Since they do not allow take out orders over the phone or in person, the customer is forced to order ONLINE which requires a $30.00 minimum charge per order. I have never heard of an average sushi establishment being so rigid on take-out orders. I do not appreciate being pressured to pay the $30.00 minimum change on overpriced sushi that is average quality-which I decided not to. This was a reflection of poor customer service and lack of consideration for those who do not have online access at the tip of our fingers or who do not want to spend $30.00 on ok food. Their food is ok, but nothing special. Not worth all the trouble. I left, without any food, and will NEVER return.

    (1)

  • John H.

    This place used to be a lot better. Spider Roll, spicy tuna, rainbow roll and salmon nigiri....THE BEST. That was then and this is now. Now this place just offers average quality plus you pay for the view. The miso soup is still great and you won't be disappointed just not blown away.

    (3)

  • Hirona F.

    Go to this South Lake Union location NOT the Bellevue one. I don't know if the Bellevue one has a different owner, but the menu at Bellevue is not as good and more pricey there. The poke is good--not your typical poke--but good flavor and is a mixture of ahi, salmon, and I believe hamachi with onions, cucumber, and wakame (seaweed/kelp). The Ocean Alexander roll is amazing. The crispy rice with spicy tuna is like the one they have at Shokudo in Hawaii if you've ever been there. The snow crab salad is delicious. They also have daily specials. If you're looking for good sushi that is not conveyor belt style, go here!

    (5)

  • Peter C.

    Started off very badly when I held the door of the restaurant open for my wife to walk through and some guy, very oblivious to everything around him, rushed through the open door and basically knocked my wife out of the way. Not even a very loud and blatantly sarcastic "you're welcome!!!" from me was able to prevoke even the slightlest response or acknowledgement from the guy who proceeded to wander behind the bar and put an apron on. So after acting as doorman for the employees of the restaurant the meal actually did get much better. Our server who was not the rude, oblivious guy was awesome and switched on turned my sourpus mood around. The food was standard sushi. Nothing mind blowing but pretty good. Good location by the boats helps as well.

    (4)

  • Lisa W.

    As someone from San Francisco, who has also lived in Japan, I was very pleasantly surprised by the food and service here! I came to this restaurant with no expectations - my parents had gotten a Groupon sushi set, I ordered a few more rolls and the hotpot, which was REALLY TASTY. Everything was superb! Really, I couldn't find anything to complain about - the tea was hot, the service was attentive, everything was flavorful and interesting without being too salty, and the food was very fresh (and everything was very agreeably priced). The atmosphere was pleasant too, and everyone in the restaurant seemed to be having a good time. I will absolutely come back again soon.

    (5)

  • Emily V.

    Awful awful awful service! They took the one thing off the menu that made me come in the first place. Dinner on a Wednesday ended up taking 3 hours. Maybe it's because they forgot half of my order! I will never come back!

    (1)

  • S C.

    Very hit or miss! Great menu and sometimes the service and food is amazing. Others not very fresh and horrible service. If you like a gamble on your sushi spin the roulette wheel and check it out!

    (2)

  • Rina R.

    I had a good experience ordering a bento for delivery a few months ago, so I thought I'd try I Love Sushi again. I got the garden bento, miso soup, and my friend ordered the King Crab Udon. My miso soup was not delivered. The food was fine overall, but nothing spectacular. What really grossed me out, though, was that some of the edamame in my bento had obviously been eaten by worms. I could tell because there were a few pods with brown holes through them in various sizes. I've lost my appetite, and am not likely to order from ILS again. Two stars for my previously good experience.

    (2)

  • Emilie L.

    Yup, this place is good. Went here on a saturday night with some friends, and had really good sushi. I was a bit skeptical after reading the reviews, but I think everything was really great. The service was good, and we sat in the bar so we could order directly from the chef - who was really cool (and really good looking) ;) He made us a lot of good sushi, and I would definitely like to come back one day..

    (4)

  • Damana M.

    I ordered food to be delivered and it was very good considering Japanese does not often travel well. The sashimi could have been sliced thinner but the quality and quantity was good. The edamame was perfect. Tempura was cold but still tasted nice. Tofu was great. I will order from here again and will also venture in to eat there, for sure.

    (4)

  • Alisha W.

    All around delicious. I Love Sushi - the name says everything. They are a reliable place for good fresh japanese food with a pretty decent view. They offer a HUGE variety of sake (warm or cold) and they give you recommendations to pair with your food. Solid rolls, good portions. I really liked their poke salad and saba shioyaki. Very tasty and highly recommended!

    (4)

  • Jackie V.

    I enjoyed the sushi I had. the fish is fresh and good quality. there are options for non sushi eaters. the service last nice was a little slow- but otherwise very courteous.

    (4)

  • Kara D.

    Got home last night after a 16+ hour day at the office and an awful commute home. About 30 minutes from being home, I used my eat24 app and decided sushi and comfy pj's (and a cocktail) was definitely in my soon-to-be-future!! I can't say enough great things about I love sushi, delivery! The food is always on time, always fresh and very plentiful (soooo much REAL crab on the Magma roll!!), the delivery guys are very very polite and the price is right!!

    (5)

  • Jessika H.

    Had the Seattle and the Go Mariners! rolls and both were great: fresh, tasty and not too much rice. As an appetizer I had the mini garlic calamari - delicious! Also deliver time was super fast and everything nice and cool when it arrived, thanks to the cool pack in the bag!

    (5)

  • A A.

    Ugh. So much for a lazy night with sushi. I ate a raw piece of gyoza. It was a little soggy and at first I thought it just wasn't very crispy. Then I actually looked at the second piece. Yep, nothing like raw pork to ruin your night. I'm not talking a little undercooked... RAW. Now the exciting wait to see if I get food poisoning. Ugh, thanks but no thanks.

    (1)

  • India M.

    I am really upset with this business. I ordered delivery, and after receiving my sushi, I realized that there was wasabi in all of the cucumber rolls. I like wasabi but there was so much wasabi in the rolls that it physically hurt. My roommate spat them out and when we tried again I started coughing and couldnt stop for several minutes! I contacted the restaurant but they refused to repay me or remake my order, stating that there is wasabi in all of their cucumber rolls. No where on the menu did it say that the rolls had wasabi in them. I'm really frustrated with them and won't order again.

    (1)

  • Jack J.

    Excellent rolls. DO NOT GET THE CHICKEN TERIYAKI DINNER! Ordered over the phone and when I saw my total come to 22.00 for a chicken teriyaki I about walked away but they said they couldn't cancel the order. It had no sauce amd was super dry. Will go back again because of the excellent location and love the rolls but will never order take our again. TRY THE SUPER SPIDER ROLL!

    (3)

  • Jorja L.

    I appreciated the hostest finding a booth so my child could keep sleeping (she had fell asleep just before we went) - it had been a long day. The sushi was good, but I wasn't blown away... Our server was slow, but all the rest of the wait staff was on point. I would go here again (but mostly because it's across the street from where we're staying), I wouldn't go out of my way.

    (3)

  • Inna B.

    I've eaten at the restaurant once and what I learned is... take advantage of the free delivery! There's a $30 minimum, but that's super easy to reach when you're eating sushi and/or sharing with a few people. What's not great about the location? It's... dark and kind of old. I walked there so I didn't have to deal with parking, but looks like the parking situation isn't that great. I remember not being super happy with the service experience at the restaurant, but the only detail I remember is thinking that I'll stick to delivery in the future. I love nigiri and sashimi, so I usually get their sashimi dinner or their sushi sampler dinner. The fish has been fantastic each time and I like that they include miso soup and a small simple salad. Sometimes, they throw in a free order of edamame. I also like their soft-shell crab and vegetable gyoza. Their lunch options are also great, but I don't usually order lunch because I don't really want to spend $30 on lunch. It could work for someone who works in an office or is hanging out with a few friends, though! Their delivery containers are also great. I will probably never need to buy Tupperware because I can just re-use the containers that the sushi comes in. Their sushi and delivery... five stars! The "dine-in" experience... takes it down to four.

    (4)

  • Nori M.

    If you can't get to Shiro's in Belltown, this is a close second for best sushi spot in Seattle. I was very happy doing the omakase at the sushi bar and it was reasonably priced. Staff is really friendly. Quality of the sushi was very good. I really liked their uni nigiri. The banana/strawberry spring roll for dessert was super delicious! I would definitely recommend this place for a date night if you're looking for a place that is cozy with a view.

    (5)

  • Kindra M.

    I've given I Love Sushi a few tries now, and unfortunately am still not impressed. 2 of my 3 visits have had ridiculously bad service with long wait times. We waited nearly 40 minutes for our food during our most recent visit. Including miso soup, which usually comes out in minutes (he never brought that out, so we cancelled it from the order). My guess is the waiter forgot to put our order in because we watched 2 tables get seated and served their food in the time we were waiting. We were also sitting outside on a very hot day, so we asked if we could be moved inside (I saw a good amount of open tables when I walked inside to use the restroom), they said all of the tables were full. Ok fine. But then we watched another outdoor table get moved inside about 5 minutes later. Not cool. Service aside, the sushi is just OK. To be honest I could pay less and get the same quality elsewhere, or pay a little bit more and get really great sushi at a place like Umi. Despite being close to my apartment, I probably won't be returning.

    (2)

  • Jenn N.

    I heart I Love Sushi! This is our go to sushi delivery option. My favorite dish to order is the Omakase Chirashi Zushi with Asari Miso Soup. It's basically a whole tray of the day's (hopefully) freshest fish along with a big bowl of sushi rice and tamago. Oh and the miso soup with clams. A great option for one. But also worth sharing if you want to try other things. We have ordered both hot and cold items from here and they always package them properly. Even including an ice pack in things that need to stay cool. I really appreciate an establishment that can delivery still crispy and hot tempura. We especially like the Super Rainbow and the Paradise rolls. Anything we have ordered from here has always been fresh and delicious!

    (5)

  • Marie B.

    This is a collective review for several lunches over a two year period with former work colleagues where one can walk to/from due to its proximity. Pleasant location, especially on a sunny day where you can dine outdoors. However, service can be hit or miss whether as a two top or group up to ten, attentive or absent minded, all depends on who you get. Good luck getting a refill of tea or ice water during lunch rush. I am a creature of habit and usually get a bento box and a few pieces of nigiri (hotate and hamachi). I do enjoy looking through the menu because of their inventive rolls. I usually leave very full and have to take my steamed rice home.

    (3)

  • Nam N.

    You get what you pay for when it comes to sushi. Yes this place is among the more expensive places to dine for sushi - but I promise you the quality and flavors are 10 fold that of conveyor belt $3 rolls. The parking lot there is pay parking and trust me that they do monitor it so don't try and sneak one by. However if you're willing to walk a bit you can find free parking on a few off streets around the area. There's nothing fancy about this place aside from the fact that its located in a marina. There's boats, yachts, and plenty of water surrounding the area. There isn't tons of japanese decor or any type of "theme" to make you feel like you're in a sushi restaurant, which I commend because if you don't do that - make sure your sushi is top notch. And I Love Sushi does not fall short of that order. Everything on the menu is rather simple but just executed with perfection. A fresh selection of sashimi and well done rolls. The secret to good sushi (imo) is the rice. It has to be a perfect balance of not really tasting it but tasting it... just the slightest hint of vinegar with a dash of sweet but not over powering the rest of the ingredients. If i could afford eating it more often I would! but because I cannot... I'll swing on by every now and then just to kill the cravings.

    (4)

  • Rob M.

    The cold food (sushi) was warm. The hot food (chicken teriyaki and gyoza) were cold. And there a long black hair in the teriyaki, with the follicle attached. I had to throw it out and sadly drink my miso soup and ponder what might've been.

    (1)

  • Yumiko K.

    I like their sushi. Their fish tasted fresh and had a nice texture. I especially liked their salmon. Despite of too much poke sauce, their ahi poke salad roll ($11) was quite enjoyable. It came with a mount of refreshing greens, and its portion size was generous. This location has only 8 dedicated parking spots in front of the restaurant. Depending on the time/day you go, you may have to pay for parking or look for free street parking, which can be a pain in the butt especially if you are starving.

    (4)

  • H H.

    Super tasty sushi, good quality. I would highly recommend getting this for delivery, which comes as the most adorable bento-style meal with little containers and a cutely prepared orange for dessert. It is a little expensive and not the most rapid service, but the quality and experience you get (i.e. a pretty meal, not your typical takeout) are certainly worth it.

    (4)

  • Janice V.

    The name was deceiving. It sounded more like a fast food sushi place BUT I was pleasantly surprised when I got to the restaurant. Definitely wasn't what I had thought. Friendly staff, fresh sushi, and a great view of the water. Sat at the sushi bar and had to order my sushi faves...uni and amaebi...pretty yummy! Another stand out was the grilled black cod, really tasty. I would definitely go back again.

    (4)

  • Elizabeth D.

    Ordered delivery. It was gross. I threw it away. Rolls were rolled half assed, broke apart. More mayo inside the roll than fish. The photos of the roll and description didn't include carrots- there was a full rounded baby carrot in the rolls. Not shredded carrots like when they shred other vegetables- this was a baby carrot you buy in bags at the grocery store. Thanks for my $12 carrot mayo and rice blob. Fish was not fresh- mushy and no flavor. I eat at multiple sushi restaurants in the area and have never been so disappointed. Clearly their Specialty rolls are not their speciality!

    (1)

  • Jen K.

    I found a bone in my sashimi. Also, slow service. Nothing else to say but this is forcing me to type more. A BONE. A BONE.

    (1)

  • Aaron R.

    I ordered food from this restaurant on GrubHub. They shorted my order by a roll and when we called to inquire, they argued with us, made up some BS excuse about how the roll was really there and refused to credit our order. The food is okay although the tempura was cold by the time it arrived but I don't like being cheated and lied to. I will not order food from here again; I will not dine in this restaurant; and I will spread the word that they are liars and cheats. There are MUCH better sushi restaurants in Seattle.

    (1)

  • Meekyung J.

    I love sushi is one of my favorite restaurant that I always visit when I go back to Seattle. They always have great sushi, which makes me always order a lot more than I should, but I never regret order a lot. This time, I had I love sushi bento, shrimp tempura udon set, and another side of tempura. It was just my sis and I eating, but we probably ordered enough for at least 4 people. we ended up having so much left over, we saved it for the next meal. Since my sister has a 21 month old baby that likes to run around a lot, we ended up getting the order to go for us to eat at home while she runs free in the house. I have never ordered I love sushi bento before so I had no clue how much food there would be! The sashimi and the sushi were both fresh, I pretty much inhaled it. Right now, I live in Searcy, Arkansas where we don't get a lot of fresh seafood. Seeing sushi from I love sushi pretty much was heaven for me! Then the I love sushi bento also came with manila clam miso soup which was much more flavorful than regular miso soup. Salmon teriyaki, tempura and the kochi ice cream was really good too. Salmon was really moist and not dry. Then the tempura udon. I'm so glad they separated the soup and the udon when they packed it. It took about 10 minutes to get home after picking up the food, and if it was in it together, then the udon and the tempura would have gotten all soggy and gross but they were considerate and separated the soup and the noodles so when we got home, tempura was still crispy and the soup was still hot so all we had to do was pour over it. That day we were so into tempura, we ordered an extra set of side tempura. It was a bit too much for us so we had a lot of left over, but we were still happy with the food and the quality. I'm so glad I love sushi still exists cause it is one place I always go back!

    (5)

  • Kate G.

    Sushi was sup par and service was horrible. My fiancé and I ordered an appetizer and three rolls. He ordered two that came out first. Then 15 minutes later the appetizer came out. After waiting 20 more minutes my roll finally came and was missing one of the four ingredients. Water was rarely refilled and waiter ignored our table. Will not be returning.

    (2)

  • Manoj K.

    Disclaimer I am a vegetarian and tried veg sushi only. I placed order through peachd. After eating here, I have realized that I don't live sushi any more. It was a 17 piece sushi take away and I had to throw 4 sweet sushi in the end. May be it's my Indian pallete that is used to spicy food.

    (2)

  • J S.

    I was recommended this sushi restaurant at the residence Inn down the street. That's the best recommendation I've had for a long time. Outstanding sushi, beautifully prepared very pleasant environment. I thought it was a little pricey but worth it. Next week I'll stay in the same area and I will definitely visit it again.

    (5)

  • Johnny F.

    Called to place an order, about 30 minutes before closing and was told delivery orders are only taken online, but it was not too late to place an order . Okay, that's kind of obnoxious that you couldn't write down four or five things but fine. So I go online where I am forced to order through some 3rd party food app, adding a lot of headache to something that could be so simple. After I spend a few minutes entering in my order, the website informs me that the restaurant is closed. So I call back, and am told that the last call for delivery was 2 minutes earlier. I told her that we had just spoken and she seemed unsympathetic. If you had simply taken my order over the phone, like people have been doing for years, I could have enjoyed your food and possibly left a good review. 1 star for customer service fail.

    (1)

  • Walter M.

    enjoyable, a little overpriced. (Many restaurants in this area are imo) The 'white plastic chairs in the patio make the place look really cheap.

    (3)

  • Jared E.

    I have been eating sashimi from here weekly for the better part of a year now with coworkers. Lunch deals are excellent. Sashimi is super high quality here. I have truly bought the same set at Nishino (also good) for $25 more with no compromise on freshness or presentation. I love sushi is a gem when it comes to quality, consistency, value and never making me sick while eating high risk foods week in and week out. Who could ask for more? I'm a fan!

    (5)

  • Dave W.

    I do love "I Love Sushi". As an Eastsider, whenever I have lunch meetings in Seattle, this is where I typically attempt to hold them. I've always found their sushi to be consistently good and very fresh. Service is always prompt and courteous. Their spider rolls are exceptional! I wish they validated parking. It can be a pain around South Lake Union.

    (4)

  • Kim G.

    Felt like the sushi was mediocre, definitely not impressed. The rolls were hard, overly sticky and didn't taste fresh, more like refrigerated for a few hours...was afraid to try the sashimi. Might give it another chance, but the parking is a hassle, getting there in general is a pain unless you work in the area and can walk so there's no real incentive. They were very welcoming and attentive, great customer service, but Seattle has much better, I wouldn't waste your time. They definitely don't love sushi.

    (2)

  • Wendy P.

    The food was good & service was so so. Our waitress was rattled & not very friendly.

    (4)

  • Opal D.

    I've ordered delivery from I Love Sushi many times before, but today - the slices of fish were larger than in previous delivery orders!

    (5)

  • Evan G.

    Sometimes you are pleasantly surprised. This was one of those times. Not much to look at from the road, bust step inside to this subterranean sushi restaurant and you will see a lovely view of the boats moored for the night. We sat outside and tried items ranging from maki, nigiri, tempura and dumplings. All the food was excellent. We also tried some of their signature cocktails, which too were very tasty. The servers were knowledgeable, friendly and attentive. Our server Krystal was the best. Keep up the good work!!

    (5)

  • Andy D.

    This place is great. The fact that they deliver makes them one of my top choices. The sushi is always fresh (even when delivered, comes with ice packs to keep the cold items cold). The red caterpillar roll is excellent, so is the magma roll.

    (5)

  • Glenn D.

    Nice Teriyaki Bento with salada, tempura, and nigiri sushi roll for a party of three on Lake Union. Well prepared. Ingredients were fresh. The servers were attentive and kept the hot tea flowing. Very pleasant lunch.

    (3)

  • Rohan K.

    I've been here a fair few times now and have tried most of their regular menu rolls, speciality rolls, sashimis, nigiris, etc. and it's still one of my favorite sushi places. However, today for the first time I went in for Happy Hours and was fairly disappointed. I think it's a bit of a rip off since you have to compulsorily order a drink per patron to qualify for the happy hour menu. The other thing that I was really unhappy about today was the quality of the Sushi. The spider roll was very poorly made and felt like it was thrown together carelessly. The nigiri was not well formed like the usual lunch/dinner orders and kept falling apart. The specialty roll was a shrimp tempura roll with some vegetables and seasoning and was quite tasty and probably the only thing I liked at the happy hour. I'll still go here again for lunch/dinner since that has never disappointed but I may not feel the same about it if they mess up again. And yes, I don't think I'd like to go back for happy hour since it was surely not worth $26 for 2 of us for that quality sushi. -1 star for the disappointment today for a loyal patron.

    (4)

  • Srinivas R.

    Not fresh fish and the vegetables were pre pared days in advanced or so I think - very chewy and flavourless. best thing i had that night was the coke can. and the internal air circulation not well thought out - entire seating area reeks of salt water and fish. I get it that you are in a sushi place, but I prefer to smell my own food and not wafts from the kitchen.

    (1)

  • Ieva K.

    Three key reasons why I love I Love Sushi; the lake view is amazing, the sushi is fresh and delicious, and they have Sapporo on draft. I come here for both lunch and dinner. The wait is never long and the staff is always polite. The portions are large and the sashimi always tastes great and fresh.

    (4)

  • Tim R.

    pretentious over priced sushi place. I wont even begin with the bad customer service but let me put the price down. 17 dollars for teriyaki. 12 dollars for cali roll (they call it the sushi train roll). 34 dollars for a small bowl or chirashi. you decide if its worth it. alot of people that havent been to the really good seattle sushi joints recommend here. try musashis, shiros, umi sake house, the list goes on. WOULD NOT RECOMMED THIS PLACE WHAT SO EVER. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED

    (1)

  • Keiko T.

    I had a same quality of food and service that I would get in Tokyo at I Love Sushi. My friend and I sat at the sushi counter and we were pleasantly surprised with every single item we had. We loved it so much, we had to go back again and had a last supper before leaving Seattle. First we started with miso soup with clam and sunomono with mozuku from Okinawa. After being in Korean spa for six hours, they were exactly our bodies needed. Sunomono looked so delicate and pretty that I hesitated to touch the food, however, once I tasted it, I couldn't stop eating; it was sooo good. Then, sushi....reminded me of sushi I would get in GInza Tokyo. It was so fresh and full of flavors. The presentation was so good. We had omakase sushi and we were excited like a little kid to see what we would get next. I loved every one of them but I especially loved fatty tuna, Cupper River Red Salmon and Aburi scallop. The fatty funa had a great floavor and the texture and it just melted in my mouth. I was told that this was the season for Cupper River salmon and I felt so lucky to be in the right palce at the right time. Then, the scallop, it was so sweet and so flavorful. I was so full and satisfied after sushi but I had to have mango pudding as a desert. I thougt I was too full to even have a bite but I ended up eating the whole thing. It was that good. The server was polite and attentive and the sushi cheif was so knowlegeble. I had a great view of Space Needle from my seat at sushi bar, also. I will definately go back next time I return to Seattle.

    (5)

  • Kellem O.

    We went to I Love Sushi recently for an Omekasi dinner. After sitting down, our server Peter immediately tried to upsell us a whole bottle of Saki without disclosing the price. When asked the price, it was $72 ! We opted for smaller servings of Saki. He again did not disclose the price, and it was our own fault for not asking. The servings were $30 each. Every single glass brought to our table had noticeable lip imprints on them, and one glass had seaweed on it. I'm sure (I hope) they had been washed, but cleanliness and presentation is clearly not as important as upselling. As for the main course sushi - some of the best I have had in a long time. Very fresh with generous portions. I guess its take-out from now on!

    (2)

  • Martha L.

    The sushi quality is very high. The fish is so fresh and the food is amazing. The price is well worth it for the quality of food and service. I will be coming here again for sure!

    (5)

  • Paulene Q.

    Great, consistent sushi and always willing to make special rolls. I would disagree - they are quite kid-friendly.

    (4)

  • Megan M.

    I've only been there for lunch. I'd recommend the sashimi lunch. You get a decent amount of fish, and miso soup and rice. The lunch bentos are pretty good too. Good location.

    (4)

  • Janice S.

    I Love Sushi is one of the best sushi places. It's pricier, yes, but everything is fresh and perfect. The one roll that really stood out was the Lake Union roll. What a tasty roll! The staff are friendly and patient.

    (5)

  • Brant P.

    it's inevitable that I love sushi.

    (4)

  • Potato N.

    Great Veggie Bento Box. Nice atmosphere.

    (4)

  • Chau T.

    I HATE I love sushi. Food is over priced. Services sucks ass. Specialty rolls are not at all good. I ordered the caterpillar roll and wanted to vomit. The avocado was brown. NASTY!!!! My meal came before my friend's. Which was annoying because he was watching me eat. I wish I could give it a half star but Yelp won't let me. The only thing that was good was it was on the water. Whoop de do!!!!! And by the way you have to pay for parking on their lot. Be ready to pay up the ass for a mediocre meal. I do not recommend this place unless you have a lot cash to throw away and are not very hungry.

    (1)

  • Sheila Y.

    Hahhaha....I love sushi....and I also love quasi-uncomfortable social settings. First things first...I agree that the food here is meh at best. They definitely get away with a lot due to their positioning right on Lake Union, but I'm sorry, I don't pay more for the view. My friend and I ordered a shite-load of sushi and none of it could be distinguished from each other. But the kicker is what happened outside the restaurant. There was a double date right next to the window and boy did they get a show. A couple of guys (and I'm talking middle aged folks) decided to take a naked dip in the Lake and all of us I Love Sushi patrons were in for the view. Not only did we see it once, but these guys proceeded to get in and out, in and out of the water. It was like watching a train wreck...you should avert your eyes...BUT YOU CAN'T!!!! Soo funny....the guys skinny dipping....not how bad I love sushi is...

    (3)

  • AAA n S.

    the sashime and seafood is very very fresh, i like this place than seattle place, because here are more food choice and food is more variety, staffs and service is good. very tasty place to go !! i like sashime here, not roll fan !!

    (3)

  • Debby M.

    my first time here over 11 years ago i remember great sushi and a gorgeous view across Lake Union on the perfect outdoor evening in Seattle. going back in 2008 it was still as memorable. i'd never sat at the sushi bar but i was alone on vacation so i decided to be adventurous. the seared ahi tuna salad (as other yelpers have said) was light and delicious, and the sushi had wonderful texture and flavor. the chef serving me kept amusing/impressing me with his blow torch as he seared the superwhite tuna and others for me to try, and completely vibed with me. one by one he set nigiri down on my plate, each more delicious. the moment i wanted something with roe, a salmon fish wrapped pile of salmon roe appeared. the weather wasn't so great but the bright lights of Queen Anne still sparkled on the lake for a magical evening. can't wait to go back... to Seattle and to I Love Sushi.

    (5)

  • Ken M.

    Great sushi and service. Awesome drink list. Happy hour prices are a SCREAMING deal. Lovely spot on the water and easy to get to with parking and transit options.

    (4)

  • Chris D.

    Sushi tasted okay - nothing special, but acceptable. However, the sushi is huge (more than one bite, unless you have a big mouth) and loosely wrapped, making for an awkward eating experience. Waitress was very nice. Pay-first parking a little annoying. I hope this is not the finest sushi Seattle has to offer, because I probably won't bother going back. Oh and it smells like fish.

    (2)

  • Nina N.

    I love it here because when I am hungry the rolls are good, the sashimi salad just melts in your mouth, the ageshi tofu is sweet but spicy, and their mochi ice cream is worth the rest of the food.... I wouldn't get their dinner entrees because their tuna tartar is better.. for home style food go to menaki...

    (4)

  • Tiffany S.

    For me, the baseline for a happy sushi-eating experience is the California Roll. Here it was really dry. I don't know if it was because it's real crab, or what. All I know is that it wasn't good. Everyone else seemed happy with their order, and my shrimp tempera roll was fine. The rolls we got were kinda tall, and, therefore, a little harder to eat in one bite, but it wasn't a huge disaster. Just not the best sushi ever.

    (3)

  • Michele W.

    Been here twice w/ the BF to satisfy our sushi craving. Fish is nice and fresh and not sketchy looking yaaay! Hehe. i always order the sashimi here, yumm! Sake is good, too (though i'm no pro Sake drinker). Both times we've been here around 5ish on a Friday night and just missed the long wait at the door! Lucky us! Staff is laid-back and friendly. We sat at the outside patio on a nice, sunny day =) The only thing that sucks is the parking! Just expect to drive around the parking lots 3-4 times. And it is kinda hard to find, like a previous reviewer mentioned. But then again, i'm not from around here and don't know the area that well!

    (4)

  • anne c.

    One of my VERY favorite sushi restaurants! The staff is super and the food is amazing. Definitely hit up the happy hour deals - the rolls are almost half off and the variety is pretty darn good. Yum!

    (5)

  • Maggie M.

    The nigiri sushi is all excellent--hamachi, sake, spicy scallop, maguro, mirugai, tobiko with quail egg. Excellent. Apps like monkfish liver (sashimi style with sauce) delicious, as was the salmon with a lemon sauce. The chef sent over a gift of seared salmon served over a bed of greens with a sauce that was amazing. The rolls are probably considered good by those that don't mind their fish taken over by rice and sauces, I can live without them. The spicy tuna roll is gigantic with lots of tuna, the crunchy roll is also huge and was crunchy (a plus since many places don't get it to you until it's soggy), the dynamite roll was good. Service has always been very good, the chef is Japanese and can create some lovely platters. The amaebi heads are a fun app as he serves them in a cup with special sauce at the bottom that is spicy. You need to prepay parking and they don't validate. We were there on a Sunday and one of us ordered the Lake Union brunch bento. It had a lot of non-sushi lover food for a good price--enough for two people: veggie tempura, cali roll, chicken teriyaki, etc. It came to around 240 for 6 of us, but we eat a lot and without discretion... enjoy, it's good.

    (4)

  • Loe B.

    This is the only sushi place I have found in Seattle that can compete with San Francisco. It was yummy and fresh! The drinks were good but couldnt taste the alcohol in them. The deck area is nice in the summer. Service was good. However, it's a bit pricey.

    (5)

  • Danielle E.

    fresh, fast and friendly! if you looking for some real Japanese food, don't miss that place

    (4)

  • Natasha I.

    My favorite sushi place! Fresh fish, wide variety of menu, right portion, friendly service, a very japanese hospitality. I came here for the first time in 2000, and they still maintain their quality after all these years. I've been to the other I Love Sushi in Bellevue and they are equally excellent! We've had guests coming from California and made a good impression about this place. Now they keep remembering the 'best' sushi place in Seattle. A bit expensive, but you'll get what you've paid for! Reservation is always helpful if you don't like waiting, or come in early and beat the rush. Parking is a problem as they share lots with other eating places in the area.

    (5)

  • Alexis P.

    i agree with my sister, BOMB creamy scallop. attentive service, yummy miso soup. but too pricey for a freshman at college like me :( i guess i'll just have to save the next visit till valentines day or my birthday so my boyfriend can take me out here. muhahaha till then. sushiland it is

    (3)

  • Alli F.

    Eh... It was good, but living in San Francisco has taught me that there is only one place that has great sushi and it's not in Seattle. I'd go back again, but only cause it's across the street from my hotel.

    (3)

  • Alex G.

    It's a great sushi restaurant, kind of expensive, but their Tropical Rolls make the entire trip worth it. Who would have thought Mango and Strawberries would have gone well with Salmon, but it's absolutely delicious.

    (4)

  • Q T.

    Met a group of friends here for a Friday lunch. I never had Madai (Japanese snapper) before, and I saw it on the featured fish sheet so I ordered a nigiri in addition to the Kyoto set. The madai tasted fresh, however it's not comparable to the kinmedai I had in Chiba. They were out of Kanpachi so they replaced it with some other fish which I forgot which. Overall a decent place, they served matcha which is what I preferred. The sushi rice is a bit on the dry side. They seem to have a good variety of fish outside of the usual tuna/salmon/albacore/yellowtail gang, so I'll come back to try again.

    (3)

  • Sarah O.

    You'll love sushi too if you eat here! Yum:) I came here with a expert sushi eater and he pointed me in the right direction. It was here that I discovered my obsession for tofu. Tofu in spicy tomato sauce, highly recommend it. we also got salmon and scallops sashimi also Delicious. and a few rolls and finished with some green tea ice cream. In addition to great sushi I love sushi has a great outdoor area right on lake union. Its really the perfect place for summer dining.

    (4)

  • Garren K.

    I avoided this place for 3 years because of the name. Honestly... "I love sushi" WTF? Add in the fact that its in a touristy area of town, all things pointed to bad dining. Boy was I wrong!!! Very good sushi spot. Great price on sashimi and great quality sashimi to boot! Seemed to have plenty of variety. Good rolls ect... I will make this a regular stop on my fish train! Again, if you like fish w/out rice...rolls...ect, just fish, GO HERE and try it.

    (5)

  • Bede D.

    This is another good Sushi place in Seattle. Their price is a bit on the high side, but they do serve high quality sushi. For the non-sushi stuff, the Agedashi Tofu is the best in town - no comparison. Even my 4 year old can say the difference between the Agedashi Tofu here compare to the other places in town. Reservation is recommended, or come in when they just open the door. Parking can be challenging, especially on the weekend.

    (4)

  • Michael T.

    Tasty sushi for incredible prices can't be beat. My first trip to Seattle was christened with I Love Sushi during the happy hour. My wife and I ate ourselves stupid on sushi and beer. I might need to hire someone to roll me out next time I go. The best part - we ate and drank for under $35. The atmosphere is wonderful on the edge of the water. Staff was friendly and were not peeved we came a little late for happy hour. Overall, I would come here on a regular basis if it was closer.

    (5)

  • Iris M.

    Wow! They just added a new happy hour at the end of October. The menu looks awesome! It is on Monday through Friday from 4-6 p.m.

    (4)

  • Joe S.

    When you're in the mood to splurge on some sushi, you should come here. No matter what you order, you're always sure to get a good cut of fish and not that left over crap some other places will try to serve you. The only knock on this place, is that the menu is slightly overpriced for the smaller portions. $10 for a 4 piece spider roll seems a bit much. But I guess thats what you get for a restuarant on the shores of Lake Union.

    (4)

  • Tom H.

    I use to love this place. I even stored their phone number in my contacts. But it is not the same as it use to be. I miss Sakuma San. He would greet us everytime we'd sit at the sushi bar with him and he would know exactly what we like. I miss those days. Ever since he has left, we have not gone there. I'd love to know where he is so I can enjoy his creation.

    (3)

  • Edward M.

    I love this place for happy hour!!! It has great and inexpensive prices, and the quality is pretty good. I've paid a lot more in seattle for lesser quality. Plus they are right on the lake, and on a nice day you can sit on the patio and watch the boats. Its not really a trendy or fancy sushi place but the food and drinks are worth the trip

    (4)

  • Safa S.

    Good sushi... but really expensive. Better than Umi Sake, but Kisaku is better.

    (3)

  • Lex L.

    We have heard alot about this sushi place as many other Japanese sushi restaurant chefs used to work here before. We finally went there one rainy night and with about 10 minutes wait we were in. Have quite a selection and we picked our favorites, which all turned out to be quite good and fresh, but the presentation is not up to the level I expected. It might be me being picky, but the nigiri can easily be seperated with rice and I think the chef is still very green. Maybe that's something they need to work on then but it wouldn't stop me from going back.

    (4)

  • Tom M.

    Wow, this was absolutely awful!! Service was bad but clearly outdone by the terrible sushi. Never coming here again!

    (1)

  • Rachel S.

    I have always heard this is one of the best sushi places in Seattle. We went there for a special occasion since it is kind of pricey. Honestly, my response is "Eh." It wasn't bad, it was fine, but it certainly wasn't anything to rave about. I've had better sushi and sashimi for better prices at other restaurants.

    (3)

  • Sheri N.

    yummy fresh sushi! [well at least from my bf's standpoint] being a vegetarian, the standard kappa maki, or avocado maki gets boring. here @ i love sushi they had a special vegetarian roll! it was all fancy w/avocado on top and a wasabi sauce sprinkled on it, so that was a nice treat for me. i had their spicy tofu w/tomato sauce, and that was real good. the bf had some sashimi and a fancy roll of which i forget. good service, nice staff. when we asked about the mochi dessert, the waitress was kind and truthful enough to tell us that their freezer was not up to par causing the mochi consistency to be a bit off. now that's customer service! full bar too! great views of the water as well.

    (5)

  • Avitania B.

    Definitely my favorite sushi places in the world, even counting the places I went to in Japan! This place is perfect for the nigiri and sashimi lover -- every time I've gone, the fish is fresh and the cuts are perfect. The menu isn't bogged down by the trendy, fancy rolls you'll find in other establishments (though you will find some of the usual staple rolls: spicy tuna, etc). The flavor of their food stands out on their own and doesn't need to be covered in spicy sauce or (god forbid) cream cheese. The service here is impeccable, too.

    (5)

  • Lindsey D.

    Not incredibly authentic, but that's not what I look for in a sushi place. I want to be able to read the menu, order something good, adn try new things without fearing them! Everything I've ever had here I've loved, and the garlic calamari appetizer is INCREDIBLE. Parking is insane on the weekends though. Edit: They changed the garlic calamari. It isn't great anymore. Oh I love Sushi, this has made you 4 stars and not 5 anymore :( So sad. Bring the good calamri back please!

    (4)

  • Ugly Betty X.

    You must go early to avoid the crowds to be able to enjoy the quality food served here, if you really love sushi. The sashimi was great, and is the real test, in my opinion. The service was very good, and good "cheap" sake. Didn't care much for the atmosphere as it seemed too cramped for such an expensive place. Overall, I'd recommend it for sure, if you want fork out some cash, at least once. Parking stinks around there, though.

    (4)

  • sarah h.

    food okay, was soured by the dessert served covered with yellowed soured creme. do not think the gross situation was handled with the professionalism of an upscale sushi restaurant.

    (2)

  • Ashley P.

    I love this place, so great! A little pricey to go to all the time, but if you want excellent sushi go here!

    (5)

  • Dawn A.

    We've been back to I Love Sushi a few times after discovering it when we first moved to Seattle. It's a bit high-priced but we enjoyed their shrimp & veggie tempura, miso, and inventive rolls. The rolls aren't exactly the type I've been looking for (I'm desperately trying to find something similar to my favorite Boudler restaurant) but they were good quality. The sushi chefs are friendly as well if you sit at the sushi bar.

    (4)

  • Dan R.

    The sushi here is very tasty. The portions are not large, but I was surprised how filled up I was. The wait staff was friendly and helpful. Best of all was the sunset view from the patio. Only been here once and look forward to a return trip.

    (5)

  • Tyler R.

    I was very impressed with the portions, quality, and the variety of the sashimi. A little bit pricier than I'd like but, with sushi, you get what you pay for.

    (4)

  • Jason S.

    not anything to write home about, but it was respectable. i base my opinion on quality and size of the fish that is served. i have had the yellowtail, sweet shrimp, salmon roe, and geoduck. the yellowtail and salmon roe are average. i tried the geoduck because it is not available where i come from. the flavor is a bit clam-like and the texture had a sort of soft-crunchiness. not worth the high price, but worth a try at least once. the real star here is the sweet shrimp. sweet shrimp is not for everyone, but if you can do it, this is the place to get it. the portions are very nice and it has a great flavor to it. and to top it off, they take the heads and deep fry them and put them in a small salad for you. the sushi chefs are nice, but not as energetic as others i have been around (could be because i always go right before they close). if in the mood, i love sushi is in my rotation of restaurants to visit.

    (4)

  • TeTeDaMouse C.

    When my family first visited Seattle, we went to this restaurant and the two visits we took to the restaurant are forever etched in my memory. When my fiance came up to Seattle for business, this was one restaurant I insisted we patronize. While the food is on the pricier side, I remember the freshness of the fish and the generous cuts of fish we ate. Yum! The food presentation is nice as well. The location on the water can't be beat either. When I'm here, I like to order the sashimi omakase (chef's selection). It's beautifully presented with great details such as shiso leaf and this crunchy small fish that is edible. Plus, the waitresses are good about telling you what everything is. I also like their sweet ama-ebi (shrimp), but I don't eat the fried shrimp head the accompanies it. That's for my mom. Their lunch specials are a good bargain; last time I was here, my mom got a sushi roll dinner that was comprised of three generous rolls-a dragon roll, crunch roll, and spider roll. Come to think of it, I've had some of their appetizers and cooked entrees and they're pretty good as well. I've had their king crab legs with butter as well as their jumbo shrimp tempura. My fiance, being the raw fish connoisseur that he is, usually gets their chicken teriyaki or bento box with chicken teriyaki and something else. He got the ginger pork once with the bento, but I liked it more than he did. He isn't a huge lover of onions, and there were too many for his liking. Their veggie tempura is tasty here as well. Their bento boxes and sushi/sashimi lunches are a good deal. Also, it looks like they now offer happy hour prices on some of their rolls, which I'm dying to try one of these days.

    (5)

  • Ann M.

    pretty good place. i only like to come here when it's hot and sunny out because you can eat on the deck.

    (3)

  • Ali L.

    I love I love Sushi. It's got to be the fact that it's tucked nicely away and you feel like no one else knows about it. It might also be the view that does it. Yes, yes...Seattle is essentially surrounded by water, but I love being able to gaze out at the water while enjoying very tasty sushi. It's not the best I've ever eaten, but it's damn good. The servers will answer any questions you have and there are so many options food-wise. It's perfect for a date or a four some, but it's pretty low key and quiet so large groups probably aren't the best idea.

    (4)

  • Leah H.

    Great sushi and a great view. Parking is tough,but worth it.

    (4)

  • Laural B.

    We sat at the bar and got a really great sashimi plate. And there's plenty of options for the non-hardcore types as well.

    (5)

  • Peequi P.

    The food and service are always excellent at this place. I Love Sushi is probably the best place for sushi in Seattle. It is a bit more expensive than other sushi places, but it is worth it. I would recommend making reservations if you plan on dinner during the weekends.

    (5)

  • kristoph c.

    I am usually very hard on Sushi restaurants. I was less than excited by the prospect of visiting "I Love Sushi" in the Seattle as I have been quite disappointed by it's Bellevue namesake. I was, however, much surprised as the quality of the sushi was fantastic - the fish was super fresh and of great quality. We sat at the Sushi bar, the service was prompt and friendly, and did I mention the quality of the fish. Honestly it was quite possibly one of my best US sushi experiences. However, this is based on only over recent visit so your mileage may vary. The price was rather high but not totally unreasonable.

    (5)

  • Rick L.

    My boyfriend took me here the other day and I had a total blast! The people were so friendly, and VERY informative. I don't think I've learned as much about sushi since I visited (BLUE C SUSHI: FREMONT) - but trust me - it was tasty. They made a delicious crab and avacado roll (one of my fav's) but omg - the spider roll was a masterpiece!

    (5)

  • megan d.

    its very authentic and worth the price however i know of other super secret spots (see my lists) thats do it for alot less $$. the decor here isnt exactly the most cozy but still very fine quality. somehow "i love sushi" doesnt grab as much as other places.

    (4)

  • Steve S.

    i love sushi is good but unspectacular sushi, and expensive. its good for dates though, and i've been there on many. otherwise, i'd go elsewhere for my sushi needs

    (3)

  • Olivia N.

    My fiancee and I spent New Year's in Seattle and being me, wanted to try sushi at every new place. I came to Yelp and after reading the reviews, decided to try this place. Being New Year's Eve, we expected a long wait without reservations, but we were seated in under 5 minutes. The place was very busy, especially at the sushi bar, but that gave us time to purview the menu. The have the usual fair, but I quickly saw that the sushi bar was fully staffed and the wait staff brought out plates of delectable delights. The waitress wasn't helpful in the beginning, but we decided on garlic calamari on salad (the BEST dish of all, we decided), tempura veggies, the Paradise and Seattle rolls, and peach sake. They had oysters as a special and decided on 3 half shells. The food came out fresh and well-presented. Pros: reasonable prices given location and quality, even under busy, busy conditions, the wait time for food wasn't too long, they had a nice selection of sushi, oysters were fresh, chefs were Japanese (I think this is important!), nice location with good atmosphere. Cons: we had to pay for parking (we didn't find the free parking)

    (4)

  • AC A.

    Their food is fabulous! I especially like the Sumiso salad with crab. We had quick service and an great experience. Lunch specials were pretty good.

    (4)

  • Zarah M.

    I participated in celebrating a birthday here not too long ago. It was certainly crowded! I had their chocolate martini and it ROCKED! I learned a lot about sushi because we ordered so many rolls. That's actually how I would recommend trying sushi.. with a good amount of people. Everyone gets to share what they like or dislike about a dish and everyone prospers from the education! I Love Sushi is fun! The servers and hosts are very courteous. I'll have photos for you someday!

    (5)

  • Rachel P.

    This sushi bar's great! IMMA SUCKER FOR SUSHIIII :D creamy scallops here's THE BEST! i also had some rolls here but I can't really think of the names now.. Miso soup was good, and Tempura dinner was alright. It's a bit pricy for college students(because there's a cheaper sushi place like sushi land, of course i love sushi's more fresh.) but I liked it. i'd swing by for creamy scallops! Also there's a bar across the restaurant so you could stop by after dinner to have some drink with pretty view.

    (5)

  • Sonia C.

    I thought that the quality of the fish was really good but I don't think it was worth the price. We ordered one sashimi set, one lobster sushi roll, an order of uni nigiri, and an order of chutoro (fatty tuna) nigiri and the total bill ended up around $90 (including tip). Considering that omakase at Tsukushinbo is about $50pp and much more satisfying, I doubt that I'll be back for more here. The good thing about this place is that they have an enclosed outdoor seating area that overlooks the water. They have one table in the outdoor seating area that is dog-friendly, so if you're bringing a pet, make sure to reserve that one table.

    (3)

  • Alice B.

    Delivery person African American lady was fricking rude. Her driving skills was awful.

    (1)

  • Gab G.

    Great find while in Seattle! Good for group. Reservations accepted. Good for kids and large groups. Sushi was fresh and service was great.

    (4)

  • S. Elizabeth L.

    The food is good. And in the summer, there's nothing more awesome than sitting outside, on the water, eating good sushi. But the service. Oh, the service. It's really the worst. We went there twice last week (we like sushi, ok?). On Wednesday night, we were starving. Like about-to-eat-our-arms starving so we asked for edamame AS we were being seated. It arrived 45 minutes later, AFTER we were finished with our main courses. On Saturday night, we ordered sake. 20 minutes after bringing the bottle of cold sake, and after we asked 3 times, she brought a glass for said sake. The place is never ridiculously crowded so I don't understand the poor service. Ordering delivery for lunch, on the other hand, is crazy fast. I just don't get it. Good food, just don't expect good service. We keep going back!

    (3)

  • Melissa R.

    My review for this restaurant is only based on the food, we've always ordered delivery, have never made it into the restaurant. Their sushi is great, especially for delivery. Always fresh. Our favorites are the rainbow roll and spicy tuna. The 12th man roll is also very good.

    (4)

  • Korina K.

    I understand why this place is not as popular as the past. Recently I bought a groupon for the $60 omakase. Sushi are in good proportion but the service is unacceptable. The server and sushi chef are not attentive. Never check us out on food and drinks. Not even saying a word about the food description when they handed them to us. I never expected this in a restaurant right by the lake. I hope they are not trying to ignore us because we didn't have the regular menu plus we don't have blue eyes.

    (1)

  • Norse D.

    The sushi we had was absolutely acceptable, but we ended up paying twice the cost of the food for sake that was added at the waiters suggestion. Our mistake, we had reason to have to leave in a hurry so I ended up not debating this, but quite unprofessional. In the end, it ruined what could otherwise have been a good experience.

    (1)

  • Ce Y.

    Our typical lunch spot for sushi cause its close. Food is ok for price, but at least they are consistent. I like their bentos and the new udon set. Tempura = coating is on the heavy side. Udon = good quality and consistent Sushi = typically good, although their tuna can be a bit "fishy" Salmon Teriyaki = good, fresh fish, sauce is not overly powerful I would not say its the best darn sushi I have ever had. Had two incidence of port-prandial tummy issues this year, not too sure if its related but both times was after eating here.

    (3)

  • Kirin C.

    Great place. Being a Wallingford resident I've been to almost every teriyaki joint around. One thing I really like about this place is they have a lot of tradition Korean dishes (I.e. Dak gae jang, Bul go gi, etc) and still maintain great food quality. The chicken is cooked from raw every day at 1030am (best time to go!) and the service is pretty good - Place is always clean as well. The only reason it's not a 5 is the portion sizes! Sometimes it's large, sometimes small. Some inconsistency there, but nonetheless less great food.

    (4)

  • Ana P.

    We were looking for outdoor patio and a view and I love Sushi offered that for us. We met up there for dinner around 6 and didn't have to wait for a table. I ordered a margarita and yes I knew it was probably a long shot but still had some hope but unfortunately it wasn't good. Lesson learned. The sushi was good though -- I had a simple salmon roll an the tropical roll. The tropical roll was delicious and I definitely recommend it to those who like sweets. I wish they had happy hour :( but I would come back again.

    (3)

  • Leanna B.

    Great place. Fantastic flavor combinations, fresh fish, and fast delivery. I love the cucumber wrapped rolls. The only negative part of the experience was the wasabi and soy sauce. There wasn't enough wasabi or soy sauce, and the wasabi wasn't very hot. Luckily, I had plenty of both at home already.

    (5)

  • Philip L.

    I was expecting a relatively classy, upscale restaurant, but it turned out to be pretty casual (a little too casual IMO). The pros: The sashimi omakase ($40) was really good -- 17 or 18 pieces of fresh fish. The cons: The service was slow (but he was very nice), not really upscale if you want to go for a really special occasion or just a nice dinner. Also, the octopus sunomono had basically no flavor -- very dry. Wouldn't recommend. All in all it seems like a decent place to get some sashimi with a nice view.

    (3)

  • B H.

    Wow unused to love this place, but it has taken a turn for the worse. Bathroom smells into the lobby, tables are sticky, parts of restaurant closed off and vacant. The wait staff makes tries to make up for the lack luster restaurant appearance with diligent service. Wish it was as nice as the place in Bellevue, it certainly costs just as much!

    (2)

  • Jillian R.

    I've been craving LA-style trashy elaborate sushi rolls for a while but haven't found a good replacement for my old favorite places up here. The I Love Sushi on Fairview is really fun, and has a good mix of more authentic sashimi AND the trashy rolls! This place is kind of hidden, right next to an Irish Pub near Eastlake AVE, where I work. It has convenient access to the SLU Trolley from Downtown Seattle. The restaurant has really good atmosphere, overlooking Lake Union, which was pleasantly surprising. It was really relaxing inside. The place has a really nice happy hour (ends at 6pm), with a nicely sized crunchy roll (you choose the fish they put inside with the avocado and cheese) for $4.50, with other dishes like spicy tuna California rolls or the Deluxe Assortment for sashimi (the tuna was kind of meh, but I've been spoiled by really fresh fish). We got there just in time for the end of the happy hour and the waitress got us our food right away, though I was a little disappointed that she didn't offer us any tea. Though there weren't many people in the restaurant, the waitress seemed rushed. Ordering off the Happy Hour menu: 5 dishes and 2 diet pepsies ran us up $42, not including tip. All in all, it was really tasty. Nothing too special, but I'd go back for sure.

    (3)

  • Leah R.

    Not a fan. The sushi is tasteless. Even the basics (i.e. Dragon Roll) was awful. I was bummed because it is so close but not going to be ordering from here again.

    (2)

  • Emily L.

    When you don't want to splurge at Shiro's but still want high quality, delicious sushi, this is your place! I've always gotten the omakase, $35+ for the best selection. The daily fish specials are posted on the board behind the sushi chefs, and are the best indication of what you'll get. On one $40 plate, there were 3 pieces each of salmon, yellowtail, fatty tuna, geoduck, ebi, mackerel, octopus, scallops... I might be forgetting a few! The fish was fresh and delicious--a great meal, for sure. Pro tip: Sparkling sake is a GREAT pairing with sushi. Try it!

    (5)

  • Casey W.

    - overall rating: 3.5 - ordered a party platter and a few extras, delivery was prompt and on time (had forgotten part of my order but came back before I even had time to call the restaurant about it) - sushi seemed fresh enough, was good but nothing to ra

    (3)

  • Bryan C.

    We ordered delivery. The sushi was the wrong order, hot stuff was cold, edamame was soggy and smelled like fish, and the order took 90 minutes to arrive instead of the promised 40. We love sushi, just not from here.

    (2)

  • Stephanie S.

    During a recent business trip I stumbled upon I Love Sushi as it was across the street from the hotel I was staying at. It was a Wednesday night and I had a long day so what better way to treat myself than a nice big plate of sashimi! I ordered the $35 omakase sashimi dinner and eagerly awaited the deliciousness to follow. The miso soup with clams was very tasty and was perfect for staying warm on a cold night! The selection and quality of my sashimi dinner was great but it wasn't amazing. The sashimi was lacking a certain richness in texture and fullness in flavor I was looking for. My standards for sushi and sashimi are quite high having once lived in Japan and I felt I Love Sushi just missed the mark for me. Service seemed to be on the slow side that day too. It took around 30 minutes to receive my food even with three sushi chefs and a dining area not even half full. Overall, it was good for a sashimi fix on a night where I didn't want to stray too far from my hotel, but next time I'd venture elsewhere to satisfy my cravings.

    (3)

  • Elizabeth J.

    I love this place. Love the Happy Hour deals. Salmon is fresh and so tasty. The crab and avocado roll is to die for! Service is always good.

    (5)

  • Mario T.

    This place is delicious. I had them deliver to my hotel and it was great. Delivery time was short, their online ordering was very easy and their staff were very polite. I would definitely recommend ordering from here.

    (5)

  • CJ P.

    The food is not same!!! For quality of the freshness of fish is good! Food from kitchen is not the same.

    (1)

  • Olivier F.

    Absolutely amazing sushi. Incredibly fresh, really well presented. The Sake is also very good - I really recommend it. It is a bit pricey, but sushi tends to be. Overall, one of my favorite sushi bars in Seattle.

    (5)

  • Tracy T.

    After the manager read my review she called to apologize that I had gotten sick and she sent a delivery guy over with cash to reimburse me (I had the food delivered). He also brought soup. It was a nice gesture.

    (4)

  • KT E.

    I've never been impressed with the food here. I like the location and I like there's parking. The sushi is good and the fish is fresh but I'm not impressed by the rolls and the hamachi Kama is much better at Umi.

    (3)

  • Kay M.

    OMG, this place makes the best sushi I ever had. I went really high end sushi restaurant in Japan and this place quality is same as high end places with 1/3 of their pice. I will definitely come back again.

    (5)

  • Mike A.

    Holler. I came here a while ago and I always meant to write a review. Now's the time. Because I am in Paris, sitting on my hotel bed on a Monday morning. It is snowing outside. Obviously time to write a review about a sushi restaurant in Seattle that I went to so long ago I can't even remember when it was. There's a little more to this story than just that. My lady friend landed at SeaTac about two hours ago. She's up there for work this week and she's never really dined in the area on her own before. I don't think so, at least. So, I wanted to Yelp this place now to give her some quality tips, out there in the Internet world. I also am very competitive when it comes to Yelp and I didn't want her to get to writing a review here first. So, take that! This place is a quick walk from the Amazon campus and I can't tell if it is nice during the summer, but I remember walking here when it was dark and cold and it seemed like it could have had better days ahead or behind it. Just not that day. Service was very good and the staff was nice and friendly. I was sitting behind a table of two - a couple - and they explained to the waitress that this was their first time eating sushi in a long time, as they just had a baby three weeks earlier. Right on. But wait... three weeks ago and you're already ditching your kid to go out to dinner? Yikes. Mom of the year. That said, if I had to give up sushi for eight months I'd probably open my own restaurant when I made it through to the other side. So I shouldn't be judging. But I am. Shameful people.

    (4)

  • Charlotte W.

    There was a very pungent smell of some kind of cleaning fluid I kept smelling the whole time, which made me nauseous. I ordered the ocean Alexander roll but was not very impressed.

    (2)

  • Jeremy L.

    The food's great, but the management is not only incompetent, it is outright hostile. I have ordered delivery from this restaurant over twelve times in the last few months via Eat24, and the first eleven times went well -- on-time delivery, good food, reasonable pricing. The twelfth time -- not so great. The delivery driver botched up the order, and it was clear that it had been dropped or otherwise jostled to the point of making the entire thing inedible. Unfortunately, I noticed this after the driver had left, so I couldn't point this out directly. I contacted the restaurant through Eat24 later to complain, and was told that the restaurant manager was apologetic and had authorized credit for future orders in the full amount of the order that they had ruined. All was well at this point, and I was actually pretty impressed at the service. How little did I know. Several days ago, I ordered through the Eat24 site, and was informed that my order couldn't be delivered because they were "closing early." I found this was a little odd, as I had ordered hours before their closing time, but I didn't think anything more of it. Then, tonight, I put another order through Eat24, and shortly afterward was informed that my order couldn't be delivered because they were "short on drivers." At this point, I got a little suspicious, so I contacted Eat24 asking what the problem was. Apparently the restaurant's management said that they were "unwilling to deliver to me" from now on. Even though they owed me $31 in credit. So not only did this restaurant completely mess up an order, issue me $31 credit and then retract it for no reason, they did this entirely without telling me, and had to resort to tactics such as claiming they were "short on drivers" because they didn't have the gall to tell me outright that they were cheating me. I'm extremely disappointed, and I think this shows a stunning lack of regard for the customer on the part of the manager. The food is good here, but it's certainly not good enough to justify being treated in this manner by the management.

    (1)

  • Colleen R.

    Food poisoning from sushi. Gross. So, I've been here once before (about 2 years ago) and it was fine/ normal. Yesterday I went for an early dinner and had happy hour: 1 beer, 1 seaweed salad, nigiri and 1 small roll. If I hadn't gotten sick from the food, I would have told you that even the happy hour is a bit pricy and the food isn't that good. However, I got totally ill. Don't go.

    (1)

  • Eunice K.

    This is just strictly about their Chirashi Bowl I don't have a problem paying $24 for a Chirashi Bowl, but I expect it to be at least decent when I could go to another restaurant and get it better and cheaper. I had ordered this for delivery and when I got it I found that this Chirashi bowl was inedible. There was no salmon, no tuna, it smelled a little bit off, and the shrimp I think was probably bad, it was slimy and falling apart. I just don't understand what these people were thinking when they sent this out for a delivery. I will never spend money on this establishment ever again.

    (1)

  • Tamsen G.

    I'm pretty sure that at least most of my daughter's musculoskeletal structure was formed by I Love Sushi lunches and dinners. In my first four months of pregnancy, I spent - wait for it - $900 in sushi here. This was in 1994. Back then, I dined only at the ILS in Bellevue, in a tiny strip mall with an impossible driveway to enter, and a Causasian Sushi chef named Bob. Bob was the master, despite his non-Japanese status. I can't remember his credentials - but they were significant, and his co-chefs treated him well. He was softspoken and made a mean spicy tuna handroll, and I ate many of them. If this review was based on my mid 90s experiences, I would give it a 5. Today, I am reviewing the ILS on Lake Union. Because my company revolves around traveling as a businesswoman solo, I thought I'd check this one out to see how solo-friendly it was. I had a surprisingly odd experience, which only strengthened my view on how solo diners are perceived. As I entered, I stated I would like to eat at the sushi bar, which was empty. The hostess looked at me funny and said, "are you sure you want to eat at the sushi bar?". Um, yes, I've been eating sushi for oh, 20 years, and I'm pretty sure I want to eat at the sushi bar. "Yes, thanks" was the audible response, and she walked me to the sushi bar, at which point she said, "Are you sure you don't want to sit at a booth?", looking a little like she felt guilty for putting me there solo. Really? I'm a grown woman. Pretty sure I want to eat where I said I want to eat - twice. "Yes, thanks" was the audible reply. Now, don't get me wrong, I think her intentions were good. But it does point out that the vast majority of people are uncomfortable dining solo - or observing others who do. It's kind of like being in your 30s when other people ask if you're single and you say yes, and they frown and say, "oh. I'm sorry". Really?? But back to the food. And if you haven't eaten at a lot of sushi bars, the best service is ALWAYS at the sushi bar itself. You have more of an opportunity to engage with those making the food, and it's fun to watch. But back to the food. You can always count on ILS for fresh fish and good cuts. This is very, very important. The food was good, no complaints at all. I did think it odd that they pre-prepare their amaebi, but it was very clean and non-fishy. There are a lot of great sushi restaurants in town, and although ILS is good, I probably won't come back. I don't want to be treated like eating solo is "weird", and wouldn't recommend it to female business travelers for that reason.

    (3)

  • caroline c.

    I used to love this place. It has been renovated and I believe ownership has changed. My service on Saturday night was sub par. They used to give us hot towels to wipe our hands with, if they still do, I didn't get any. We were seated with our menus but not with anything else. We finally flagged down the server (it took a while to find her) and I asked for green tea. I decide I would like some wine and I see our server, who happens to have our green tea cups on her tray, taking orders for the table behind us... yes, with our tea on her tray, cooling as she answered questions about the menu. We wait for her to bring us our tea and I ask her for a sample of the cabernet. Tangy. So i try the merlot, tangy. So I ask for the pinot. Yes, that was tangy too. I opt for the sake and before I could tell her we are ready to order... she left to get the sake. She comes back and takes our order, we scarf down the food because we were so hungry at this point, had to ask her for the check so we could leave... I don't think I will be returning to this OLD favorite spot... it has become less than lustrous for me. I also noticed other tables flagging down servers... attention to their customers must not be their strong suit... or maybe they are profiling and think certain people won't tip well?

    (2)

  • Kelly Y.

    We will never come back here based on the service. The food is good, but not great. On October 21, three of us went to lunch and had the most rude waitress named Summer. We went at 11:30 am so it wasn't crowded and only several tables were occupied. Some of her comments were the following: "In the future, you don't need to ask for that item because we always bring it to your table." We thought to ourselves, well if that were the case, why would we be asking you for it. We thought maybe we did something to provoke her, but noticed she spoke to the customers sitting near us in the same curt and snippy tone. There are too many great sushi restaurants that serve excellent food, with equally superb service. This unfortunately isn't one of them.

    (1)

  • Sunny Y.

    My daughter's birthday party, we ordered catering platters and it was awesome! Ordered chicken teriyaki platter and roll platter u can choose rolls. My girls and kids loved it!!! they sent out free edamame too! Someone from restaurant called me asked how many guest n if i need anything for party which was nice of them made me feel they care about my party. i will order again or dine again.

    (5)

  • Anna K.

    I love this place! I moved to Seattle last year and started ordering dinners that would deliver and this place is the best so far. The food is so delicious, and always on time I requested (I place orders for future when my baby is napping). When the food is delivered, everything I need is delivered that all I have to do is boil water for my green tea (included in each order). I was so pleased with their service that I ordered the party platter for our Super Bowl pot luck food!!! The lunch menu is very decently priced. My favorite is the bento combo and udon combo. So yummy~~~ oh. And the cali rolls are made with real crab meat. Not the cheap imitation crab stuff that other sushi restaurants use. I recommend this place!

    (5)

  • Rachel S.

    I don't eat sushi. WHAT??? You may be asking yourself. Why are you reviewing a sushi restaurant when you don't eat sushi? Well, the answer surprised me too. It turns out that being hungry and bored on a Friday afternoon also makes me adventurous. This place was close enough to my office that I could get food fast, and the only other place nearby that serves teriyaki chicken is terrible. I can hear the head shakes now. Who goes to a sushi place for TERIYAKI, and more importantly, how does that make you adventurous? Fear not, faithful reader, for I Love Sushi has the perfect middle ground for us sushi sissies/newbs! It is called the Bento Box! I did order chicken teriyaki. However, you get two options, and I made my second option the Ebi Tempura Roll. This has Tempura shrimp, flying fish roe, cucumber, avocado and mayo. I could not for the life of me see anything that looked like roe, so either it was well hidden or forgotten, which is okay because when I was placing my order I was trying to figure out how to order it without roe (and without offending the sushi chef), so I decided to be brave and try it. Roe or not, it was delicious. The shrimp was cooked perfectly, and the rest of it was perfectly creamy. I loved it. Because I don't eat sushi, I cannot comment on the affordability of this place. All I can say is that it seemed comparable to getting lunch at another restaurant. The biggest downside is the parking. They only have 8 parking spots, and the rest of the lot is pay-to-park. I placed my order a half hour before arriving, and it was just being finished when I walked into the restaurant. Essential I had to pay $3 to park for 5 minutes, which was not awesome. Since I now know where this place is, I will just walk there in the future. I would have taken a picture of my Bento Box, but I was pretty hungry, and by the time I thought about it it would have been a picture of an empty box. Really good food. If you are a sissy, I say give it a try. I did, and now I can no longer say that I don't eat sushi.

    (4)

  • Joseph M.

    After one week, still sick dammit! Still with cramps, nausea and, well I'll leave it to your imagination.

    (1)

  • Julian G.

    I found that most people who invite me here don't really eat sushi often so there wowed by their menu.You are paying for the view. ABSOLUTELY nothing special otherwise. This place is VERY over priced for what it is (see my photo of the octopus salad, what a joke!!)

    (2)

  • Jay Y.

    Omg this is the first time I ever eat fresh and delicious sushi ever.. I tried sushi train roll, tempura sushi roll, and several nigiri. All of them was fantastic ..!! So delicious For the last I ordered tempura ice cream for dessert. You guys better to try this ice cream too! The server was very kind and nice to me. This sushi restaurant is the best. Price was little bit high for me, but the food was very gooood.

    (5)

  • Emma W.

    Had a GREAT experience eating here with my friends the other night! I had bought the Groupon Omakase a while ago and had been meaning to use it so finally got around to it this week. I was VERY happy with the sushi set and the varied appetizers that came out before. The dessert was terrific! (Even better than the other dessert my friend ordered off the normal menu). Excellent service from both the Japanese man who showed us to our seats and our waitress. Be sure to check it out~~!

    (5)

  • Nancy W.

    The lake union roll is amazing! The quality of the nigiri is great. Always. A little spendy but worth every dollar. Located a little out of the way means it's not usually too busy to get a table.

    (4)

  • Pearl W.

    Yummy sushi, but was a little too expensive for me. Wouldn't mind going there for another special occasion.

    (4)

  • Pedro K.

    Sashimi was fresh and Oscar was great and attentive. My wife ordered rolls that were very good too.

    (5)

  • Rona L.

    They have a decent HH with just enough selection to keep from being boring. My friend and I had our fill for a good price but the service was pretty touch and go. I don't usually go out of my way to come here, but if I'm in the area, I'll probably stop by.

    (3)

  • Caliope S.

    I've ordered takeout from here a few times. The food hits the spot when I'm craving sushi and can't make it to a sushi bar in person. However, based on delivery, it's not great. This might be different when the travel time from kitchen to table is greatly diminished. I don't recommend ordering tempura for delivery; it will arrive lukewarm and mushy, not crispy, despite their best efforts to poke holes in the box to let the steam escape. The rolls are huge and filling; I typically don't order more than two plus some salmon nigiri, and it's plenty. I'd like to dine in some time soon to see if it's better that way.

    (3)

  • Angela H.

    Horrible worst sashimi ever! I ordered a sashimi dinner for delivery. It's supposed to include house salad which I did not get. The fish was the worst quality. It was mushy and disgusting. I couldn't eat it, I gave it to my cat.

    (1)

  • Teal V.

    This business took money from my bank account without my permission. On top of that, their food made my whole family sick with food poisoning. I am a single mother living in Seattle Children's Hospital, less than 4 miles away from this restaurant. My 1 year old daughter has been diagnoised with AT/RT brain cancer. She is an in-inpatient for the entire duration of her chemo. The delivery man dropped our food off at the River Hospital Entrance. He complained that I had left a bigger tip for the order than the tip I was giving him for delivery. I explained our situation, and that I had no other cash on me, I had to quit my job to be by my daughter's side. He was completely unprofessional with his language and how he acted. He rolled his eyes at me. I signed the receipt for the order. He told me to, "Call the restaurant later and add a bigger tip" for him. Hours later, I recieved an email from my bank account stating the restaurant had added money to my bill AFTER I had signed for and recieved my food. This restaurant actually added money to my bill and took money out of my bank account without my permission. To top it off, my family was sick all night and into the early morning from the food. Im just appalled at the way we were treated as a customer...Especially in front of a children's hospital, four days before Christmas. We just wanted something nice for dinner because being that we are living in the hospital, food isn't always so wonderful. But taking money from my bank account without my permission is illegal. And is being dealt with. I felt I ought to share this review because every one deserves a heads-up about a business that will literally steal from their bank account. I'm sure it is not the first nor last time this restaurant has stolen.

    (1)

  • Tina W.

    Here is the proof that Seattle has got sushi! I've been to this location twice. I brought a friend from out of town here, he's been to Japan numerous times and is a sushi fanatic, and he has been raving about this place ever since. Not so secretly, I wished he would just stop talking my ears off the whole entire meal about how the food here was prepared correctly vs what he has had in other inferior places and among the common mistakes Japanese restaurants in the US make. I had a long and arduous meal lecture on sushi appreciation while I dined here, including detailed instructions of how I was suppose to place a piece of sushi in my mouth. Mr. sushi expert friend was impressed, ordered a heck a lot of food, finished them all and wants to come back to Seattle for more. I am so proud of my venue choice. This place gratified my friend's sushi craving and made him so happy! I am less sophisticated of an eater, and in my friend's opinion, I shouldn't even consider myself a sushi eater because I never ever touch sashimi. Regardless of my lacking in sushi knowledge, I still would like to say that I love their sushi rolls. They are made to perfection in my humble uneducated opinion ;)

    (5)

  • George C.

    Good happy hour. The rolls are on the larger side which is nice. I came in for lunch recently and ordered a salmon, tuna and crab roll. All of them were fresh and very good. You can sit outside on a nice day which is pretty awesome. The servers are solid and know the menu very well. I actually think the name "I Love Sushi" is corny and thought it was going to be below average food. It's not my favorite sushi joint but it was good and I look forward to my next visit!

    (4)

  • Crystal W.

    Great place for lunch. I haven't eaten here for dinner, but the lunch menu is great. I go here pretty often as I work nearby and the bento boxes are a good value for delicious choices.

    (4)

  • That One Girl L.

    The spicy mango roll is magnificent... Definite must try if you haven't done so. The rest of their selection is pretty standard: good crunchy rolls, veggie rolls and sashimi for fairly good pricing. Pros: the view on the lake is phenomenal- especially on warm evenings. Happy hour has a decent selection & good pricing. The seating and ambience are great as well. They deliver for those nights you just need your sushi fix without going out. Cons: you have to pay for parking & they don't validate. When it's busy it's extremely loud- hard to have a discussion when you're packed so close to strangers talking over each other. And random complaint of the evening- just there for happy hour & heard more old school Britney Spears and backstreet boys in the last hour than I have in 10 years... Odd selection for background music at a sushi place :P

    (4)

  • Anne M.

    My friend took me here for lunch and ordered their lunch combo. I enjoyed their food and service. Parking wasn't bad. Service is great. View - awesome.

    (4)

  • Kevin P.

    Very nice people and good food. I've been here a few times for lunch, walking around Lake Union to reach their place. Last night I ordered take out, ordering the Paradise Roll and Spicy Mango roll. The Paradise was OK, but I liked the Spicy Mango much more. What impressed me was the service. While I was waiting I was offered a hot green cup of tea. When returning back to the hotel, not only did I have all of condiments (soy sauce and chop sticks), I also found 2 bags of green tea in the bag to have with the meal. Now that is thoughtfulness, even when I didn't ask for this. Thanks I Love Sushi, for spreading the love.

    (4)

  • Brittany A.

    Mediocre verging on crappy cheap sushi if that's what your looking for. Poor, poor, poor quality in customer service. The waitress did not provide a spoon for my soup, nor did she refill my water, or give me the check. I'm from Hawaii and Southern California, where we have bomb sushi, so maybe it's just that I'm super picky? At any rate, I was so ready to get out of there. Another reminder that Seattle doesn't vibe with my vibes. Portland is better.

    (1)

  • Lauren S.

    I just ate a spider roll and a caterpillar roll. The caterpillar roll had vegetable eyes and carrot antennae, it was really cute. Also came with a cool gold plastic little tray for soy sauce. Sushi was 5/5 for delivery. Delivery guy was a cool dude.

    (5)

  • Sean C.

    I ate here years ago, and didnt love it. Unfortunately, it has not improved. The service was haphazard, but the real problem is that the sushi just wasn't good. The fish was dry, and the rice barely hung together. I can only imagine the people giving it high reviews haven't had a chance to try some of the good sushi places in Seattle. Almost anywhere else would be better.

    (2)

  • Kiera S.

    This is one of my favorite sushi places in Seattle! I prefer rolls, and have enjoyed every single one I've had here! Some favorites are the dragon, crunch, spicy mango, and super spider. Sitting outside on the patio on a nice summer day with sushi and a Sapporo is perfect! Unfortunately, the interior ambiance is lacking and could use some updating. But, I don't mind as much since the food is good. It's a definite must-visit if you like sushi!

    (4)

  • Allison T.

    Hungover. Need sushi. Don't want to put on pants. Ordered on GrubHub right when they opened at 11:45 and they delivered ($30 minimum, but I can eat 30 dollars worth of sushi in my sleep). GrubHub estimated an hour wait time for delivery, but I wasn't too worried because moving was a struggle. They got here in 15 minutes! Super fast and friendly. Sushi was delicious and BIG. Spider roll (always a classic) had a big ol' tempura'd crab in the middle. The Spicy Mango roll was great with big cuts of salmon on top, as was the spicy tuna roll (also HUGE). Side of miso soup wasn't stingy with the tofu. I did put pants on to accept the sushi from the delivery guy, just so you know. I will definitely order my hangover sushi from them again, and maybe even put pants on and go in to the restaurant.

    (5)

  • Isy E.

    The scallop tempura is ridiculous for two reasons: it tastes amazing. Melts in your mouth like butter. I was with new company so I couldn't make my normal, "oh jesus krishna and amadioha, what did I just put in my mouth give me more please" faces and sounds. I think I did well as far as restraint goes, but seriously, it was probably the best piece of fried seafood I'd ever put in my mouth. The second reason it's ridiculous is that for $5, you get ONE scallop sliced in half. Two pieces of scallop for $5. What the actual eff?! I didn't say anything, but I was pretty shocked by the two silver dollar-sized pieces with which I was presented. Other than that, I had the agedashi tofu, which was very good. I wanted to eat the broth like soup. We had the hairy salmon and ahi poki rolls to add, and they were both tasty, but the ahi roll was a little loose in some places, so I had to play catch a couple of times with my food. No biggie, as long as it tastes good, which it did, but it makes for some embarrassing eating. The waitstaff was really friendly, and our waitress came by to de-clutter our table and ask if everything was okay a few times. I was greeted as I came in and as I left-- super friendly. I like the space, too. It's a little tricky to find, since their sign is lower than normal. If I'm ever in the area again with a better endowed wallet, I'd definitely try this place again!

    (3)

  • Tracie B.

    Party platters are excellent for home delivery healthy delish dinner! :P

    (5)

  • Megha G.

    This is our goto sushi place! Super spider roll and chef's special ocean alexander roll are few of there best rolls.

    (4)

  • Molly O.

    Great lunch specials and quality/quality for price. South Lake Union doesn't offer many food options, so it's a great place to grab some good. The service was friendly and fast. I called ahead for my lunch order and it was ready upon my arrival. The nigiri was better than the California roll. Plenty of ginger, wasabi, and soy. Great spot for an affordable lunch.

    (4)

  • Crystal G.

    I got delivery from I Love Sushi a couple times to work when I was desperate to change things up for lunch. I cannot express how delish their lunch bento with tempura veggies was! It's hard to do tempura as a carry out or delivery yet they nailed it both times. Also a very large amount of food for lunch - I had leftovers both times to enjoy for dinner. Yum!

    (4)

  • Steve P.

    Been coming for over 10 years, best sushi in town. Really enjoy the quality of the sushi here. If you habe friends that reallt know and like sushi, this is the place to bring them!

    (5)

  • Kazuo S.

    To the point: Great rolls, service, location, outdoor seating and reasonably priced! I got one of the chef special rolls by Chef Masa. Never had it anywhere else and it was sooo good. I believe it was the sushi train roll. I'm a huge roll fan (which is why my dad says I'm not Japanese...even though I am) and there are only 2 places where I love the rolls. This place and another in Alameda California. Definitely check this place out.

    (4)

  • Heather H.

    The best senario for eating here would be if you're on the happy hour and its close by. I wouldn't bother coming here for much more than that. There are already a few drawbacks to begin with - paying to park in the parking lot, theres really not such thing as street parking in SLU. - The customer service lacks in common sense. While my boyfriend went to go park the car, I sat at the table waiting a good solid 15 minutes before I even got any water poured for us. The waitress managed to take our drink order, bring my boyfriend his, and yet walked right by me with a tray of water failing to give me a glass! Thats either plain rude or stupid. - They also double charged our card for the night. We ended up with an extra $100 charged on our $45.00 meal. We found this out later after checking his bank account. Even though it was a Friday night, it was not that busy at all. In fact several times did we notice the waitress camping out by the register before bringing our drinks over. Our sashimi selection was from the Omakase menu. Expecting some solid cuts of fish, most tasted with a gritty grain. I've found better sushi on conveyor belts.

    (1)

  • Michaila M.

    It just didn't taste good. We had seaweed salad and it was TINY and had way too much lemon on it. Then we had the avocado crab spring roll and it was pretty gross--no flavor and an odd texture, and the weirdest dipping sauce (kind of like marinara??) Both the salad and spring roll were overpriced for what you get. Then we had an Alaska Roll and it tasted like plastic. Blech. Sushi trains are way better. Our server was very nice, though.

    (2)

  • Sean R.

    This place serves a very good dragon roll. The fried shrimp inside was very crispy and had this outdoorish bbq flavor. I enjoyed every single bite of it!

    (5)

  • Kate H.

    I'm allergic to crab - so I just love that all the ingredients are listed on the menu. The happy hour is great on price and features my favorite sushi item ever- the crunchy salmon sushi. I've always gotten great food and good service year round. Extensive sushi selection too.

    (5)

  • LaDonna L.

    We wanted to have our favorite sushi before we went to our dinner cruise on New Years Eve. Unfortunately, Fuji Sushi didn't open until 5:00 p.m. and we knew that would cut it close and we wouldn't be able to pig out for dinner. After much scrutiny from my sushi king, we decided to go to I Love Sushi in Lake Union. We got a nice seat close to the window and proceeded to look over the menu for drinks and our sushi desires. We always get a rainbow roll because that's our favorite and then choose a few others. I usually will order something spicy (he can't eat spicy) and then we decide on something else we can share. This time, we got the rainbow, dragon and Seattle rolls with an appetizer of the vegetable tempura. Our drinks came out (him his usual sake and me my ever present martini) and we pounced on the vegetable tempura. It was fried so well and consisted of eggplant, onion, carrot and beans. Yummo! Finally, our rolls arrived and they were really good. Of course, it's not Fuji but it came really close. All of the ingredients were fresh and tasted delicious. The avocado was nice and green and soft and the fish melted in your mouth. The prices are pretty standard depending on the roll. Rainbow of course being the most expensive at a little more than $12, but like the old adage you get what you pay for and it worth going back when we are in the area and Fuji is not open.

    (4)

  • Marygrace M.

    Well alright, you got me, I Love Sushi! =) Thanks, Yelpers, for the great reviews and suggestions! My friends and I were visiting Seattle for the first time and wanted to make sure that we have sushi while we're in the middle of the city. This place was walking distance from the Residence Inn Marriott, it was cold and gloomy (no kidding, Seattle) and we ditched our original plan to have sushi somewhere else. Walking in we got the usual Japanese welcome from everyone behind the sushi bar, the hostess seated us at the bar and we got a very, very friendly server. It didn't take us long to know which sushi rolls we wanted to try. As soon as we placed our orders, the guys behind the sushi bar got on it. He was super fast. My friend and I got the ocean alexander roll, paradise roll and the hairy salmon roll. My sister got a veggie bento. Well what can I say, this is as fresh as they come! Everything we ate was golden. My friend was so happy, she got up to applaud (we were joking around of course). My sister said everything in her bento box was delicious, especially the tofu in some type of teriyaki sauce. We were so happy with everything that we even tried their dessert - deep fried panko crusted ice cream. It was yummy! I looked around the restaurant and there seemed to be a good mix of business folks, locals and visitors like us. The place is not too dark, even with its sub basement location. I'm glad we tried this place and definitely recommend folks to do the same.

    (4)

  • Amara P.

    One of the better sushi places. Bonus points for being near work and home, and having ample paid parking in their lot. The food is pretty good. I've been in for both early and late dinners and service has always been polite and attentive. Definitely a romantic spot. You can make it feel classy by dressing up a tad, but feel free to show up in jeans and a t-shirt too. Beautiful view if you can make it in on a sunny day!

    (4)

  • Ryan D.

    My friends and I come here at least once a week. Everything I've tried here is excellent. I really recommend the Fireball Roll. The price seems fair and their service is always pretty excellent. On Sunday nights they play slow jams which is great.

    (5)

  • Jessica G.

    Had lunch there yesterday, 1/24/2014, at 1:00pm. I had the sashimi plate and some rice. The fish looked normal, nice serving size, the was restaurant filled with the lunch crowd and everything was fine. THEN... at 3:30 pm I had a terrible bout of diarrhea and at 4:30 pm severe vomiting that lasted about 1 hour. I called "I Love Sushi" and asked them about it and she apologized but said it must be the flu. No it's FOOD POISONING!!! I left a message with the King County Health Services and will follow up with them on Monday. BE CAREFUL IF YOU EAT THERE THIS WEEKEND !!

    (1)

  • Phonetip S.

    I was a Sushi Addict during the times I dined here. I have done quite a bit of traveling and dining in my life and this is one of the most impressive places, inregards to food quality. The Sashimi was so fresh and rich! The pieces were generous portions! The servers were quick and cordial. I tip based on service and I return to the location based on quality/presentation/variety of the food. I Love Sushi also has great side dish portions as I often order something different to go with my various rolls, Sashimi set and miso soup with mushrooms. The place is clean, medium sized location with high ceilings giving a very open and welcoming atmosphere. Great to dine with friends or family as well as bring a date for any occasion. The pricing might seem above average, however I definitely felt like it was worth every dollar!

    (5)

  • Margaret Y.

    When I dined in, I actually thought the sushi was good so I wasn't expecting any surprises when I ordered for delivery...so imagine my disappointment when I ordered the Marin roll, which I enjoyed when I had dined in, and I got a cube of rice with a tiny bit of fake crab meat and seared salmon on top. I mean, it's one thing if it tastes bad but it's another when the dish is missing half of the ingredients the menu says it has. I'm so upset but also slightly confused because my experience dining in was worlds different than delivery. Just look at my picture, it explains my disbelief quite well.

    (2)

  • Jeanny M.

    I had heard that I Love Sushi's happy hour was good. But I don't really go happy hours, the ones right after work..so I was very pleased to read that they had a late night one. Sure, it's just an hour, but 10-11p? It doesn't take that long to eat. We rushed down there and parked in their pay lot ($3ish) and then went to the restaurant, where we were greeted very happily/excitedly by everyone. It was still fairly warm so we chose to sit outside. The HH is quite nice, it's sushi rolls, other appetizers, drinks for $3-8. Since we had carefully studied the menu before HH kicked in, we knew what we wanted: *sashimi assortment *spicy tuna *california *eel *spider *weekly special (da bomb) *mango tuna roll *vodka+cran =$40ish The "mango tuna roll" was meh. It was a fresh spring roll. I guess I thought it would be more like a hand roll with nori or something. It was a bit loosely wrapped but a nice starter (came out real quick). The sashimi assortment, like others have said, was awesome. Four kinds of fish and the albacore was the best. Normally I don't like big pieces of sashimi, but it was melt in your mouth good. The rolls were awesome. We were pretty hungry (waking up from a 2hr nap makes me hungry) but even I was struggling to eat the last couple pieces. The weekly roll was...I forget what the girl said, but it's the really colorful roll, with all the roe on top in my picture. Worth a try during HH. The well drinks were simple drinks, so like vodka cran, etc. I just ordered one and it was refreshing. We were informed of last call for any additional food/drink orders, which was definitely appreciated. Water glasses were kept full and they checked up on us just enough (everything was great). In and out in less than an hour, then we took a long drive home to avoid having to move under our own power.

    (4)

  • Laura L.

    Been here many times and am sure I will go again. It's more about the location than anything else -- though the sushi is nice. The age tofu is good. Small seaweed salad but good. They put bonito flakes on everything, which I am not a fan of. Reminds me of cat treats. Make sure to ask for no bonito if you are also not a fan, because they come on items without being labeled as so on the menu.

    (3)

  • Gus P.

    The management was rude. Terrible service and terrible food. With so many amazing sushi restaurants in Seattle, this place should be avoided. My friend and I will not be going back.

    (1)

  • Nikki B.

    i found this place because it was delivery. you're forced to spend a minimum of 30 dollars BEFORE tax, so after tax and tip you will at the very least spend 40$. which fine its a seafood place that does delivery. i ordered a TON of food. miso soup, green tea ice cream, crunchy roll, crab tempura, egg plant tempura, and a crab/avocado spring roll. sadly the only good thing about this entire order was the free ice pack and the miso soup. all the tempura tasted like nothing but oil.... the crunch roll didn't even taste like seafood or any kind of sushi i've had. it also smelt really strange. and the spring roll was made out of really gross fake crab and it was also a fail. the ice cream was also unbearable i have no idea who would ever eat something that tastes so awful. i don't have high standards at all and can force myself to eat some cheap food but i just can't do it with this food. threw it all away.

    (1)

  • Cathy M.

    Pretty chill on a Saturday night. The sushi was good but I felt it a little overpriced. The great part about this restaurant is the view of the lake. They have many different colored/flavored tobiko and specials. They have a happy hour that's worth checking out. I have a feeling this will be my sushi take-out of delivery regular.

    (3)

  • Sara R.

    Absolutely blown away that sushi this fresh and delicious would come as delivery! I was feeling a bit brave and decided to try sushi delivery through grubhub and I was so incredibly and pleasantly surprised. Great and huge spicy tuna roll Delicious spider roll and absolutely fabulous soft shell crab tempura..Mmmmm! Requisite california roll wasn't as great but I just couldn't quite put my finger on where it went wrong... Only reason for 4 star review vs 5 is that a $30.00 delivery minimum is a bit pricey but you can't have everything, right?

    (4)

  • Flora C.

    This used to be my high school cafeteria. Since ownership change, I have not visit as often as I did. Parking: Pay Parking Lot (unless you find a street parking) Food: OK, nothing too special Host Service: Nonprofessional "Hi! Do you have reservation? Oh! No reservation. (80% empty table) How many? 3" The host picked up the phone and carried on with the conversation while we were half leaving the host stand. How odd ward! Environment: -As we seated, I saw a big printout underneath the glass table about you must pay if parked in the parking lot. Thank you for the message but the presentation was so tacky and unwelcoming. -Throughout the meal, the hostess kept dragging the dinner seating on the wood floor and made that horrible loud sound during our meal. It's just classless and careless. -No upgrade since 10 years+ ago with poor lighting. This is a depressing restaurant. Server Service: Business is obviously down a lot. There were only two servers for the entire restaurant. Our waitress is a young and pleasant person without much Japanese cuisine exposure. Price: Ok

    (2)

  • L B.

    Ocean Alexander- meh. Tuna tasted fishy. Copy roll- YUM!!!!! Pumpkin roll with avo and cu- yum!!! The pumpkin is tempura.

    (4)

  • Shannon C.

    Tried this place while on vacation in Seattle. My mom and I had just completed a very frustrating tandem kayaking trip on Lake Union, which involved a lot of yelling at each other, paddling in circles, and wind. No bueno. However, the food at this delightful joint lifted our spirits and got our day back on track. I had the Samurai Bento which had a salad, a roll of sushi, some tempura vegetables, and chicken teriyaki with rice. A nice variety of all my Japanese favorites, all of which were delicious. Great service, and it was truly a treat to sit on the patio next to Lake Union. Thanks I Love Sushi, for the delicious food that took our day from frustrating to fulfilled.

    (4)

  • Doc V.

    I don't understand why there are bad reviews of this restaurant! Anyhow, it was my first time here with sister from California and because it's so close to where I live, we took a little hike to get here. I often run by this place and never tried the food so I was especially excited and eager to try the sushi/sashimi. We were immediately seated (not by the window where the nice view was) but, in a decent place where we could still catch a glimpse of Lake Union. The ambiance is really nice inside and service was top-notch. I ordered the sashimi lunch ($11.99) which came with miso soup and my sister ordered the White Dragon Roll ($13.50) and oyster shooters. The fish was really fresh and there were no complaints whatsoever about any of the items that came out. We slurped the food down with some kind of a sake bottle (name which I can't recall at moment) but, its flavor was similar to a sweet champagne. Before leaving, sister ordered a glass of Choya Plum Wine and I ordered the Strawberry Sangria, which was really delicious. I must admit, after reading some bad reviews of this place, I was quite reluctant to eat here, but, after my experience, I will absolutely come back to dine. I noticed that they have happy hour here, too. So, next time, I will come here to try it out. You should come and give it a try, as well! I don't think you'd be disappointed.

    (5)

  • Ryan C.

    Dropped in for a quick lunch, it was not that quick. The sushi was average and the price a little more than average. The waitress allowed for a substitution on one of the fish offerings. Had to ask for a refill on my drink. I like Shiki for the same price.

    (3)

  • Jungah K.

    Went here with a friend the other day and its showing its age. I had good experiences here 10+ years ago when we went for dinner before high school dances. Things still looked the same but the tables looked old and the ambiance was not so great except for bing next to the water. Reason for review is based on price I paid for food and what I got, it was disappointing. The fish didn't taste fresh and stomach started feeling strange an hour after eating there. After that I had diarrhea. It wasn't massive onslaught diarrhea but I am pretty sure something in the food I ate was not fresh. Anyway no desire to go back here... Much better sushi at lower priced venues IMO.

    (2)

  • Nina H.

    WOW, their seared ahi tuna salad was probably my favorite part of the evening. I sat at the bar the last time I came in but we were seated next to the window this time... unfortunately with a huge pole blocking our view, though there really wasn't much of a view anyway. My boyfriend treated me to I Love Sushi the night before I got my wisdom teeth pulled out and I went all out and ordered everything that I wanted basically. We had a $25 certificate from restaurant.com and we used that and our total still came out to be $50. But there was a mandatory 18% tip for the server included. We ordered the shrimp and vegetable tempura appetizer, seared ahi tuna salad, a copy roll, a fairview roll and two ikura hand rolls. I was very pleased with our order except maybe for the rolls... only because I ordered too much and had to force the rest of the rolls down because I didn't want them to go to waste. Nor did I want to take sushi home. I docked I Love Sushi one star because we paid for parking when we didn't have to but I didn't realize this until AFTER we got seated. And the service was kind of slow... I think they only had three servers that evening and it was a pretty busy Thursday evening too. I noticed that the servers also do the bartending which was a surprise to me... I thought they would have a designated bartender doing the drinks, but guess not? Anyway, the food was superb! Definitely high quality fish and I thought the price was fairly priced for the portions and restaurant atmosphere. We definitely enjoyed our dining experience here and I hope to come back soon!

    (4)

  • Rix G.

    I LOVE SUSHI and This Place has FRESH SUSHI!! I honestly was not sure what I would get based on the name. Sounded like a Strip Mall Quick Sushi Spot. However, it was amazing! Very upscale inside. So, Much I would be happy to take a date to this location. Prices are very decent! Had the Sashimi Plate and was TRULY AMAZED by the Fresh Pieces. Fish that I usually am not a fan, I was ecstatic over! I now know how much better Fish can be when it is Fresh!! This will become a regular place for me!! A Must Try for ALL SUSHI LOVERS!

    (5)

  • Sandra L.

    This review is for their service as the food is not bad. Delivery guy had to come back a second time to bring a $20 item he missed the first time. He arrived almost two hours after the initial order was placed and REFUSED to take the stairs to deliver my food. I asked him to call the restaurant then and cancel my item, he replied: "You can call them. I'm done with it" in a very rude tone. Guess what I LOVE SUSHI? I'm done with YOU!

    (1)

  • Victoria C.

    We came here for happy hour/dinner and enjoyed our food for the most part, but definitely didn't leave raving about the place. 1. The food was decent. The spicy tuna rolls and special roll of the day (tuna, albacore, avocado, seaweed, roe) were yummy, but we were not impressed with the spicy tuna and mango wrap. It had some weird, slimy, flavorless noodles taking up the majority of the wrap, with very little tuna or mango. 2. Prices aren't great. $4 a roll, at four pieces a roll. That's like a buck a bite. 3. No free parking. Had to pay for parking in the lot next door. 4. Friendly waitress. Would only come back if I were starving for sushi and happened to be in the SLU area. Would much rather go to Wasabe Bistro, Seastar, Shiku, or Umi to get my sushi fix.

    (3)

  • Stacy K.

    This is my "go to" place when I want sushi that is above the conveyer belt sushi, but not at that $120 place either. It's my $25 - $35 sushi place Quality has been the same every time I go there through the years. It's always fresh, tasty and you get a decent amount. Service is always good too. When I went in the other day for lunch they wanted to seat me at the sushi bar because it was just me and the tables were almost full and I told him I had a laptop and really wanted to get some work done, so if I could sit at a table that would be great. I told him I would wait for a 2 top to open up as all they had was the bigger 4 and 6 tops open and I felt bad taking up that big of a table during lunch rush when I was just one person and he said, "no, no problem at all, you need big table, you sit at big table, if others come in, they will just wait, but you are here now, so you get to sit there' Very nice. Most people give me the stink eye when I sit at a 4 top and pull out the laptop, so this was nice. Anyway, food always fresh and delicious, service good and price pretty reasonable, so I recommend!

    (4)

  • MiJo M.

    Okay, but WAY too much rice!! Each piece of sushi is the size of a hockey puck (due to the one-inch coating of rice coating the fish) and overpriced (more expensive than NYC). And $1.50 for a plastic spoon? Give me a break. Mediocre at best. I might as well buy a pound of rice, some cheap smoked salmon, and make it myself. Just my opinion.

    (2)

  • Desiree H.

    Delivery took an hour and 15 mintues, I love delivery service, but this was ridiculous. The bento box was a great size which was great as I had to share my food as the northwest platter was tiny. I may eat here in person, but in reality there are better places with great Happy Hour. I guess it is back to Indian for take out.

    (2)

  • Pauline T.

    Sushi is my favorite food so I've been to several places already- however the sushi here is excellent! I came here for a good friend's birthday and didn't really know what to expect. The quality of the sushi is amazing and it's reasonably priced for what they give you. I also eat my sushi with a lot of ginger (and I really mean a lot- if you like ginger too, you might not want to sit next to me...) and the waitress was kind enough to give me a heaping bowl of it when prompted. Dessert was really good as well- I tried some of my friend's mango ice cream and also the tempura ice cream. I'd definitely come back- they were great in handling a big group of us (around 15?) but there weren't any separate checks. Be prepared to do the math yourself or bring cash!

    (4)

  • Nick A.

    I'm a little blow away. I'm the duke of this place (I've got something like 16 check-ins), and I've never written a review. I'm slightly ashamed. Onward. I Love Sushi is easily the best sushi restaurant I've ever frequented. The quality of the fish is always top notch and the cuts (nigiri, sashimi, etc) are never skimpy. If you're strictly someone that loves sushi rolls, I Love Sushi may not be terribly interesting to you. Don't get me wrong, they've got some amazing rolls: Spicy Tuna (a staple roll, but perfectly executed here), "Hairy Salmon" roll, Crunchy Roll, Fairview Roll, etc. The rolls are good. But where I Love Sushi's culinary brilliance lies is within the chef's monthly creations, as well as the nigiri and sashimi. I don't know where this place get it's King Salmon, but I hope it never runs out. The King Salmon nigiri with just a touch of lemon and sea salt is something you'll dream about. Most recently, one of my wife and I's favorite menu items is the "negitoro tartar" - chopped fatty tuna with scallion, on top of a bed of chopped avocado and topped with a raw quail egg - a PERFECTLY executed play on beef tartar, but with raw fish. My mouth is watering just thinking about it. The sushi chefs: John-san, Taneda-san will often make you little creations and tasters that seem as if they were crafted by the hands of Jesus. That good. I've been to I Love Sushi easily 30+ times in the past 18 months and I never, ever, ever get tired of it. Dine at I Love Sushi and you won't be disappointed. I guarantee it.

    (5)

  • Diana C.

    I love Sushi, and I love "I love Sushi" just not this one. The prices are higher than the other locations, the service was terrible, and the rolls are just eh. The sushi quality is definitely better in Bellevue. They do have a parking lot in DT, so that's a definite plus, and the atmosphere is okay. but i'll not be coming back.

    (2)

  • Cash M.

    Nothing to really say, sushi is always good when its not from a gas station. I have been here twice and ended up doing to go order and all was perfect each time. I will be coming back for sure!!!!

    (5)

  • Kelly J.

    Tempura, yum. Veggie Gyoza, not the best Ive had but solid. I got this fried tofu/cream cheese/avocado roll...AMAZING!

    (4)

  • Cherene R.

    The day I went here, I realized that I totally overestimated how much sushi I can eat at a regular sushi bar/restaurant - versus the times I would go to Sushi Land and make a tower of plates. We were a party of five girls and ordered several rolls and appetizers. Being a math major, I tried to do the calculations in my head. One roll is around eight pieces. That is about two or three plates of sushi rolls at a Kaiten sushi restuarant - except at places like Blue C or Sushi Land, I can actually eat five or six plates. So, here I thought to myself, "This is so expensive with so little food!" But since my friends thought highly of this place, it was worth a try. I got a copy roll and a marin roll (you can see I really like salmon, hehe). And wow! A good wow! All this time I thought I would never be one of those people who could tell cheap sushi from what others may call good-quality sushi, but I was so deliciously wrong. And I was also wrong in thinking that two rolls wouldn't be enough for me either. The rolls were huge (that's what she said) and I just discovered my mouth isn't big enough to gobble them up and I had to eat a little bit of each piece at a time (that's what she said?). But they were oh so yum and flavorful! I highly suggest either of the two rolls for other salmon sushi lovers! My share was about $30 worth of food. The place is quite pricey, but you get your money's worth. Oh, and you have to pay for parking if you plan to park in the lot right in front of the restaurant, too. The service is not bad although it can get quite busy. A lot of their customers seemed to dress more business casual here. The tea they serve is genmaicha, which is sooo much better than your average green tea! Also, I feel like this is one of those restaurants where they make an effort to work on the presentation of their food, and that always makes the food more appealing. I still prefer Sushi Land just because my standards aren't that high for sushi and I love cheap food a lot more, but if you're looking for a great place with a great view to take your raw-fish-loving date, this is not a bad choice at all. Just don't expect her to wear some sexy lingerie for you that night because she'll probably fall into a food coma afterwards and sleep in flannel pajamas instead...not speaking from experience at all.

    (4)

  • Shannon H.

    Delicious! I've been a few times, and the sushi was always perfectly fresh and beautiful. We usually order the omakase and miso soup with green tea. If I were going to try a new fish or sushi order, I would definitely let the chef at I Love Sushi steer me in the right direction. It's a bit expensive, but for being a quality sushi house in some expensive real estate on Lake Union, it is moderately priced.

    (4)

  • Zain K.

    I came for chirashi (my sushi staple), but when I learned that it was $30 I instead opted for the Paradise Roll ($9) and a wakame salad ($6). The wakame was decent, but the roll was possibly one of the best I'd ever had. Plus, it's presentation was so compelling that two other patrons asked what I had ordered as they passed by. I sat at the sushi bar and the chef gave me a tasty complimentary salad made with flounder, salmon, and cucumber. It was this added touch that earned the 5th star.

    (5)

  • Nik N.

    The sushi was good not great but the teriyaki chicken was made with typical Chinese restuarant quality chicken, which was not good.

    (3)

  • Diane C.

    Stopped in for happy hour with a friend on a gorgeous spring day. Here's what I'll say about it. I started with a seaweed salad! So tasty and fresh. Fish tasted super fresh, but I wasn't blown away by any of the combination rolls we got. Decor was eh. View was spectacular. Service was A-Ok. I won't rush back here, but I won't be mad when someone suggests we go back.

    (3)

  • Qi Z.

    Awesome sushi and great views!

    (5)

  • EM S.

    Real time. Ordered thru Eat24 at 6:59pm. Told 45-60 minute delivery window. 20:30:01: unbelievable. still no order. I called the place and they "think" the driver left at 730, and they'll call him and see where he is and call me right back. 10 minutes go by, and no call back. So i call again. She says they are trying to find my order, and they'll call me back. that was 10 minutes ago. I want this meal credited back to my CC on file please. You are now speaking with Victoria of Eat24 Support. 20:31:31 Victoria: Hi, Give me just a second to pull up your order and check its status. 20:31:52 i'm telling you it's status. it isn't here and they don't know where it is. {crickets from eat24hr rep} 5 minutes later: 20:36:20 hello? 20:36:31 Victoria: yes i am speaking with their driver now 20:36:33 Victoria: sorry for the wait 20:36:40 Victoria: {3 more minutes go by} 20:39:38 this is ridiculous {phone rings: Victoria form Eat24} Summary: The driver took it at 730. It was dropped off. They do not know where. Eat24 is crediting the meal, and I Love sushi is remaking the order at no charge. Should be here in 45 minutes. here's hoping it's not the same driver. Big props to Victoria @ Eat24. I answered the phone pretty pissed, and hung up laughing with her over how unreal a situation this was. (Eat24 - give that girl a raise!) 8:50pm. Still no food in the house. This better be the best sushi i've ever eaten. 915pm - IT'S HERE! jesus christ. the sushi gets here - and the driver tells me that he had them throw in some soup and edemame. Yeah - thanks. I'll eat that too. I traveled from the east coast today and haven't eaten since NOON EAST COAST TIME. I'm ready to eat my shoes. I ask where the cancellation is - he knows nothing about it. i left him know that Eat24 has credited the entire order. he says: what about the tip? i told him to take it up with the restaurant. the sushi was good. i better not get sick. ;-p Can you believe that shit? 2 hours and 15 minutes after I place my order and he has the audacity to ask what about the tip? Sir, a tip is for excellent service. The service was not excellent, therefore no tip.

    (1)

  • Adine L.

    i wanted to like this place so much more, but in the end, i have to admit, the fact that they delivered was the main reason my interest was piqued. my normal go-to delivery sushi in Octo Sushi on 12th ave. but they are closed on Sundays. octo sushi's quality is far superior to these guys. also, the prices at i love sushi are quite higher. still, i had to try for myself , so here's my humble opinion: their tuna was the fishiest i've ever had. this is the spicy tuna roll, mind you. that was a bit off-putting. plus, it was REALLY SALTY. the tempura was pretty good. the miso soup was SO SALTY! i mean, i know miso soup is salty, but DAMN! i have to say that i probably wouldn't order from here again. for the price, i think the overall quality is lacking. but OH: the green tea fried ice cream was the BOMB DIGGITY. get that. for real.

    (2)

  • Victoria P.

    I love sushi has the BEST deep fried ice cream HANDS DOWN. But that is not my favorite part, I've been coming here for years now and I have to say the sushi chefs are what make my experience every time. All of the chefs are all so nice and caring! They always make me feel like I am a valued customer each and every time and that's really all it takes for me. Food is good but the chefs and staff are the best!

    (4)

  • Aubrey A.

    things to always get when they are on the menu: 1) live uni (sea urchin) - it's as good as it gets 2) ankimo (monkfish liver the one on the specials menu) - yum 3) hamachi kama (yellowtail collar) - yum 4) sashimi/nigiri on their specials board - usually fresh and yum ^^^ these specials made it a 5 star things I get regularly (aside from the above): 1) chirashi 2) pacific northwest sampler 3) white dragon roll 4) any roll with fresh fish on it ^^^ these are pretty good. the quality is pretty consistent.

    (5)

  • Ryan I.

    It was the last day of our week long trip to Seattle. We drove back to our hotel on Lake Union after a day of shopping for gifts to bring home to Hawaii, and wanted to eat nearby. Yelp to the rescue! A quick search revealed that not only was I Love Sushi across the street from our hotel, but it got some great reviews. After a very mediocre experience at Genki Sushi near the Seattle Center earlier in the week, I was leary of having sushi again because we have some REALLY great sushi restaurants here in Hawaii and the abundance of seafood in Seattle raised our expectations. We walked into the restaurant to find it quite busy and I soon realized why. The happy hour menu has some great selections at prices that we usually pay at the take out sushi joints. From 4 to 6 there is an excellent selection to keep most people satisfied. I ordered a "hairy roll" (and had a hard time keeping a straight face while doing so), which was excellent - tuna and avocado wrapped in rice, topped with salmon and tobiko and katsuo boshi, which gives it it's strange hairy look and name. My wife ordered an alaskan roll - primarily salmon skin. We ordered teriyaki chicken for my son. My daughter loves noodles but we didn't see any on the menu. I asked our server, and she said that though it's not on the menu, she could bring out a bowl of udon. Speaking of which, our server was very friendly and attentive, despite being extremely busy. She brought our order very quickly, and at 10 til 6 she informed us that she could place one last order for happy hour. Overall the food was excellent. The fish was nice and fresh, and was cut very nicely. The only exception was the hamachi sashimi, which I thought was cut a little on the small side (more like squares rather than rectangles), but that's really nitpicking. The teriyaki chicken was good. Food gets a solid 4 stars - I would have to reserve 5 stars for Nobu and the like. Service was excellent and gets 5 stars. This is definitely on our list of places to return to when we come back to the Seattle area.

    (4)

  • Edna C.

    Go during happy hour and on a sunny warm day and you'll get a nice view and the best deals. The sushi rolls and sashimi are delicious, the restaurant ambience is a little dark. Server was very nice and patient with me and my friend. Wish I didn't have to pay for parking - they need to validate.

    (4)

  • Gloria L.

    wonderful view, fun waitresses, and yummy food! i tend to judge quality of sushi by uni... and it wasn't as buttery as i had hoped but still one of the better ones! i was even able to introduce sushi to sushi-virgin friends here, and they had a pretty pleasant experience! yay!!! if i'm in seattle again, i would definitely go back!!!

    (4)

  • M. M.

    When it's good, it's very good. But when it's bad... My boyfriend and I had a fantastic experience with the omakase as the sushi bar. Literally meaning "I'll leave it to you," the sushi chef's picks were the best I've ever had. We recommended the meal to a bunch of friends and family. Then we went back... This time we had a different sushi chef, Masaki. We did the omakase again, and it was truly disappointing in quantity, flavor, and quality. Quantity: The sushi bar was packed, and we sat down beside a four-person Japanese family. They called out things they wanted to try, asked for their own omakase, and chatted to the chef about the sushi business. They were served right away after each request, even though we had barely received any food. We were so hungry that we ate the ginger off our plates just for sustenance (wish I was kidding). I wish the the sushi chef had told them that he'd happily get them what they want once he'd served something to those around them. (Two businessmen were equally neglected.) At this point, omakase seemed to mean "I'll leave you alone." We felt stuck because omakase is very expensive, and we wanted to get our fill--or at least half of a fill. Flavor/Quality: Now, my boyfriend and I really enjoy sushi and trying new things. We're equal opportunity tasters and hard to unsettle. I'd never had "bad" sushi before, and I can count on one hand the number of times I've ever been really bummed out about a meal. That said, this chef LOVED to torch his sushi. Rather than lightly blackening it, the flame-spewing spout of the torch would be less than an inch from the sushi rolls, leaving the distinct flavor of butane. When we started to creep toward hour three and yet another piece of butane fish, we knew we needed to cut our losses and go. Even our hands smelled like butane (and we were using chopsticks). After spending $90+ on very little and very awful sushi, we left and got food elsewhere on the way home. I left feeling swindled...and nauseous from the butane. Will we go back? Because we live nearby, possibly. But next time we want omakase, we're going to turn on our heels and leave if our preferred chef isn't available. Ain't nobody got time for butane sushi.

    (3)

  • Alanna M.

    I love going to I love sushi. Great quality of fish and friendly sushi chefs and staff. I really dig the fried oysters when available with the miso sauce. Oh so yummy.

    (4)

  • Dennis S.

    I love I Love Sushi. The fish is always fresh, the service is great, the location is oustanding and the atmosphere is photastic! The first time I ever ate raw fish aka sushi was at I Love Sushi. I've been going back ever since and it never fails to remind me why I like the place so much. The prices are on the he higher end at I Love Sushi, but c'mon, what do you expect? You're eating sushi while looking at million dollar yachts sitting on Lake Union and the space needle. Go love you some I Love Sushi.

    (5)

  • Ann W.

    I love sushi, yes I do! The fish here is phenomenal-- very fresh and thick slices! We ordered the spicy tuna roll, spider roll, toro sashimi, salmon wrapped oysters in ponzu sauce, tako no karaage, and sesame crusted scallops. My favorite dish was the salmon wrapped oysters, but it was $10 for two pieces, which is way overpriced (we could have gotten 5 fresh oysters for that price). My least favorite was the sesame crusted scallops because they were overcooked and I didn't like the accompanying sauce. I really like the atmosphere and the sushi chefs are amazing and super nice. I love how they acknowledge everyone who enters and leaves. They also did beautiful presentations of every dish. I wasn't very comfortable with our waitress though. She had this super high-pitched voice, kept bowing, and giggling. It was like she was trying way too hard to perpetuate a stereotype. I don't even know if it was real because when I saw her talking to her boss later, she used a voice with a normal pitch. Regardless, I definitely recommend I Love Sushi if you have some bucks to spend.

    (4)

  • Aidan P.

    Service with a smile and fresh fish! I came here a couple of times while travelling for work. This is sushi at its most consistent - the rolls are good but nothing special, and the fish is fresh. The service is good, and I had no complaints and ate here both weeks that I stayed nearby. The costs are lower than average because they aren't worried about restaraunt aesthetics or fancy dishes, just solid food.

    (4)

  • Michele D.

    On the waters of Lake Union. Amazing quality sashimi. Good service. I can't think of one bad or unsatisfactory thing about this place. I walked in and was immediately greeted by the manager. I asked to be seated outside so I could take in the view. I made a promise to eat healthy while I was out of town, so I ordered the sashimi dinner. It was 27.00 and -so- worth it. I received miso soup, a salad, and a platter of sashimi so large that I left two pieces behind. On my plate was: albacore, salmon, tuna, scallops, surf clam, yellowtail, and a white fish. Of all the fish, the albacore, the tuna and the scallops were AMAZING. Quality like buttah. I was also brought a bowl of rice, but only had two to three bites. There was a seaweed salad on my plate that could have used a little something, such as a ponzu sauce, but I enjoyed it nonetheless. Before this trip is up, I will return and most likely have this again. It's a great deal and you *can't* beat a deal like this when you'd sitting on a beautiful lake. Why oh why can't I have something like this back in VA?!?

    (5)

  • Bill H.

    Was there on 4th of July evening. Our server "Su" was great - attentive, friendly but not overbearing. She made several dish recommendations that were superb. We dined outside on the porch which is protected by a windscreen and awning. Delightful view of the marina. The culinary part was a wonderful experience with very high quality food. They are not the cheapest sushi in Seattle but they certainly amongst the best in taste and authenticity.

    (5)

  • T C.

    I have always had good luck with the sushi here but my biggest pet peeve recently is that the restaurant is just plain dirty. They need to seriously deep clean this place -nothing worse than a dirty sushi restaurant

    (2)

  • Nyssa D.

    We stopped in on a whim, mostly to warm up from the cold, and I'm very glad we did! The place was deserted (no surprise, as there were four inches of snow on the ground and daylight was fading quickly), and we got seated promptly. Mostly just wanting something to warm up with, we ordered green tea and miso soup. The tea was yummy, the miso soup was...miso soup. Nothing to write home about, although I suspect this is more because I'm not a huge miso soup fan and less because of the quality of their soup. Just because it sounded interesting, we also ordered the Tropical roll (substituted the salmon for shrimp, as I unfortunately cannot eat fish). It was DELICIOUS. The strawberry was a funky fun twist, and all of the flavors melted together in a nice, lightly sweet taste that was a really nice change from standard savory sushi. The sauces with them were extremely good, and the juxtaposition of wasabi (nom nom!) and fruit was great! I would definitely order this roll again. I can't speak for a "real meal" here, since we were mostly snacking and thawing out, but for what it was we had a really good time. The server was friendly and prompt, chatting with us briefly about the weather, and the food was well-priced and tasty. I will probably come back here again, for a real meal this time. :)

    (4)

  • Brent T.

    The price you pay for sushi at this restaurant is worth it only if you are a huge fan of fresh raw fish. If you like the fried, tempura style rolls, then you can probably find a better priced option elsewhere. Just my opinion as this restaurant gets a wide range of reviews depending on how much you think you should spend for high quality sushi. The yellowtail tuna is probably the freshest you'll find in Seattle. The fish tastes fresh and has a tender texture to it. Because of the high quality of the fish, you don't get the typical fishy smell/taste that usually turns people off from eating sushi. However, as a result, be prepared to shell out quite a bit if you are entertaining a few out of town guests. I also ordered the Hamachi Kama here, which is the collar of the tuna. It's typically not on the menu, but can be ordered upon availability. It is pan fried and served on a separate plate. Although the collar of the tuna doesn't sound extremely appetizing, it is actually the most fatty part of the fish. It has a smooth, buttery taste that will leave you chowing down to the bare bones. It's a delicacy and worth a try, but it's not cheap. And it's not always available, but it never hurts to ask.

    (4)

  • Nadia G.

    If it were not for the Jalaback Roll, I Love Sushi would be getting a 2 star. The Jalaback roll is amazing. Its packed with flavor; yellowtail, jalapenos, and garlic! Sadly though, this place lacks in ambiance in a serious way. First of all, there are signs everywhere that tell you to pay for parking. I think the parking lot with numbers spots and a pay machine is pretty self explanatory, and if someone doesn't get it, they will learn when they get a ticket. I really don't need a sign on the table under my food, on the menu, on the walls. Also, I understand that it was late when we arrived, but trying to eat while watching the sushi chefs clean up, touching brooms and other cleaning products, and then going back to making your roll which they forgot to make because they are cleaning up, is not appetizing. There are just too many good sushi places in Seattle to accept this kind of experience. I love sushi but I don't love I Love Sushi.

    (3)

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Opening Hours

  • Mon :11:30 am - 2:00pm

Specialities

  • Takes Reservations : Yes
    Delivery : Yes
    Take-out : Yes
    Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
    Good For : Dinner
    Parking : Street, Private Lot
    Bike Parking : Yes
    Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
    Good for Kids : Yes
    Good for Groups : Yes
    Attire : Casual
    Ambience : Casual
    Noise Level : Average
    Alcohol : Full Bar
    Outdoor Seating : Yes
    Wi-Fi : No
    Has TV : No
    Waiter Service : Yes
    Caters : Yes

I Love Sushi on Lake Union

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