Discover the Best Sushi in Washington DC

Inextricable from its role as the nation's capital, Washington, D.C. has a dining scene that leans heavily toward global cuisines and dishes that appease every type of eater. The same is true for its sushi. From half-price rolls during happy hour to exclusive omakase experiences, the DC sushi scene has options for everyone. But which restaurants are serving the best sushi in the capital? We sorted through our data to find the top spots among diners. Here are the restaurants to check out when you’re on the hunt for sushi in DC.

The OpenTable Team

7 Restaurants

Updated February 26, 2020

Restaurants:	O-Ku - DC, Susheria, Sushi Ogawa…
Price Range:	$$ - $$$$
Cuisines:	Japanese, Sushi…
Neighborhoods:	Washington, Georgetown, Adams Morgan…

O-Ku - DC

$$$$

Japanese

Washington

4.8

1333 reviews

O-Ku boasts the only restaurant roof deck in the Union Market neighborhood, a delightful 40-seat spot with incredible views of the Capitol dome and other local landmarks. A view of a different kind – into the kitchen to observe the skills of sushi chefs at work – is available from the bar area inside, where diners snack on small plates, classic sushi and sashimi, and original creations. A full sit-down meal in the dining room should certainly include a sampling from the robata grill, fired up to over 1,000 degrees by Japanese white oak charcoal. Consider sichimi-seasoned chicken thighs or cumin-chili lamb chops to go with modern sushi options such as Tasmanian king salmon or sea eel with cognac sauce. O-Ku is a small chain (the D.C. venue is the newest of four) but the menu at each restaurant is entirely unique.

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Susheria

$$$$

Sushi

Georgetown

4.5

467 reviews

Susheria by Maté (formerly Maté) in Georgetown is designed as a hip, all-day neighborhood hang-out spot. Its menu features creative Peruvian-Japanese fusion (see the nikkei maki and kamameshi selections), shareable starters, signature maki rolls, and a raw bar. Peruvian and Japanese traditions collide deliciously in such items as the lomo saltado roll, with strip steak, cream cheese, avocado, onions, and a crunchy potato string topping, and in the pescado frito, sweet potato, and cancha corn rice bowl. Diners enjoy plush velvet seats, happy hour deals, sake on tap, and great views into Waterfront Park.

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Sushi Ogawa

$$$$

Sushi

Adams Morgan

4.5

261 reviews

Equal parts classy and cozy, Sushi Ogawa in Columbia Heights is an intimate spot with a 16-seat dining room, seven-seat sushi bar, and two private rooms, all adorned with wood furnishings and a hand-painted fish mural across the ceiling. Diners have a choice of a la carte, prix-fixe, or omakase menus, the latter comprising 12 to 14 courses and available only at the sushi bar. Second-generation sushi chef Minoru Ogawa prepares traditional Edo-style sushi using impeccably sourced fish flown in from Tokyo's world-famous Tsukiji Market. Sushi offerings vary from day to day, but usually comprise some 30 varieties of fish and shellfish, and range from simple and stunning to dazzlingly complex.

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Sushiko - Chevy Chase

$$$$

Sushi

Bethesda / Chevy Chase

4.8

1679 reviews

One of the most popular Japanese restaurants in Washington, D.C., Sushiko in Chevy Chase offers a daily happy hour, plenty of cooked dishes alongside great sushi, and an unusually comprehensive range of vegan and vegetarian options. A fun option is the wagyu beef, which diners sear over a hot rock. Also notable is its "restaurant within a restaurant," Kobu by Sushiko, which presents 12- to 15-course omakase meals including a vegan version. Diners can sit in private booths in the lounge or grab a seat at the marble bar. During happy hour there are great deals on cocktails, beer, wine, sake, sushi, and cooked food.

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Nobu DC

$$$$

Cocktail Bar

Washington

4.7

1789 reviews

Nobu Matsuhisa's signature Peruvian-Japanese fusion creations landed in Washington, D.C. in 2017, when Nobu DC became the 28th in the famous global chain of restaurants. It occupies one of the most expensive real estate spots in the city, inside a luxury West End condo building. While the menu features a number of special dishes unique to D.C., Nobu regulars can never get enough of the famous miso black cod, Nobu-style sashimi tacos (choose from tuna, short rub, lobster, or vegetable), and top-quality wagyu steaks. Those who come just for the sushi find no shortage of maki, nigiri, and sashimi options on the lengthy menu. There are also omakase menus, including a vegetarian option, with optional wine and sake pairings.

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Sushi Hachi

$$$$

Sushi

Capitol Hill

4.6

186 reviews

Sushi Hachi's owner-chef Steve Yoon, along with all his chefs, has trained extensively in Japan, resulting in a menu complete with authentic Japanese hot and cold dishes. The restaurant flies its fish in daily from Japan, Canada, California, and Spain, guaranteeing peak freshness and cutting items from the menu as soon as the day's catch has run out. There are several omakase options suiting a range of budgets and appetites, as well as an a la carte menu. Hot dishes such as Japanese-style fried chicken share space with a wide seleection of nigiri sushi, sashimi, and hand rolls.

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Yume Sushi

$$$$

Sushi

Arlington

4.8

618 reviews

Washington, D.C.-area sushi aficionados are happy to take the trip to Arlington, Virginia, to dine at Yume Sushi, which opened in late 2018. The 70-seat restaurant (plus sake lounge) offers omakase and a la carte menus; the latter featuring around 20 signature rolls. Among them is the scallop sunlight, made with spicy tuna and avocado, topped with sea scallop, kiwi, mano tobiko sauce, and tempura bits. There are also numerous salad options, some clearly inspired by classic sushi combinations. Yume Sushi has over 90 sakes on tap and offers inventive sake cocktails.

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