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SUSHI-SAN - River North, Chicago, IL

SUSHI-SAN - River North

4.7
4.7
1375 Reviews
$30 and under
Japanese

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2 people
19:00
Booked 118 times today
  • Lively
  • Hot spot
  • Good for groups
Sushi-San serves up the best sushi in Chicago made with the freshest ingredients they can find, all served with a side of old-school hip-hop and ice-cold beer. The bar is kept stocked with rare Japanese whisky, sake, wine and inventive cocktails. Join them for lunch and dinner.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Sushi, Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00–22:00 Fri 11:00–23:00 Sat 12:00–23:00 Sun 12:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (312) 828-0575
  • Website
    http://sushisanrestaurant.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    The Parties & Special Events team can bring the Sushi-san experience to you. Whether it be catering to your home, office or event venue, we want to make your next group gathering one everyone is sure to remember!
  • Location
    63 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60654
  • Area
    River North (Chicago)
  • Cross Street
    Grand Ave and Clark St
  • Parking details
    Grand Ave. Red Line stop
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Menu

Appetizers

  • Miso SoupUS$5.50

    tofu, wakame, green onion

    • Tako TacoUS$11.00

      spicy octopus, crushed avocado, crispy nori shell

      • Chilled Soba NoodlesUS$10.00

        chili garlic vinaigrette, green onion

        • Crazy Shrimp TempuraUS$13.00

          black tiger shrimp, gochujang + wasabi tobiko mayo

          • Pan Fried Chicken + Vegetable GyozaUS$12.00

            wasabi soy

            • Togarashi Chicken NuggetsUS$14.00

              sansho pepper, ichimi, lime kosho aioli

              • BBQ Beef Lettuce WrapsUS$16.00

                miso sambal dressing

                Signature Sashimi

                • Bluefin Tuna*US$24.00

                  dill, castelvetrano olive

                  • Ginger-sesame Salmon*US$19.00

                    hot scallion oil

                    • Lemongrass Fluke*US$21.00

                      leche de tigre, lime

                      • Hamachi Ponzu*US$23.00

                        meyer lemon, jalapeno, aji amarillo

                        Crispy Rice

                        torched favorites over oshizushi-style rice

                        • Spicy Tuna*US$12.00

                          truffled pearl onion

                          • 3pcUS$12.00
                          • 5pcUS$20.00

                        • Wagyu Tartare*US$14.00

                          shiso, chive

                          • 3pcUS$14.00
                          • 5pcUS$23.00

                        • King CrabUS$38.00

                          lime soy glaze, ichimi

                          • 3pcUS$38.00

                        Salads & Vegetables

                        • Seaweed SaladUS$8.00

                          lotus, wakame, cucumber

                          • Cashew + Crispy Rice SaladUS$12.00

                            baby bok choy, cashew vinaigrette

                            • Salad-SanUS$9.00

                              mesclun greens, cherry tomato, carrot ginger vinaigrette

                              • Roasted EdamameUS$9.00

                                garlic oil, s & p mix

                                • Wrinkled Green BeansUS$9.00

                                  garlic chili vinaigrette, sesame

                                  • Crispy Brussels SproutsUS$9.00

                                    pickled fresnos, bonito flake

                                    • Broccolini Goma-aeUS$10.00

                                      roasted sesame dressing, lemon

                                      • Blistered Shishito PeppersUS$10.00

                                        black garlic miso

                                        • Charred CauliflowerUS$10.00

                                          fresno chili, yuzu mayo

                                          • Japanese Eggplant TempuraUS$11.00

                                            mint, cilantro, yuzu mayo

                                            SUSHI

                                            through a direct partnership with the yamasaki family at the toyosu fish market, sushi-san receives daily deliveries of the best fresh fish and seafood available

                                              Maki Rolls

                                              want to hold the rice? substitute cucumber wrapper for +$2

                                              • Spicy Tuna*US$9.00

                                                avocado, cilantro, jalapeño

                                                • 5pcUS$9.00
                                                • 10pcUS$18.00

                                              • Salmon Avocado*US$9.00

                                                asparagus, meyer lemon

                                                • 5pcUS$9.00
                                                • 10pcUS$18.00

                                              • Sesame Salmon*US$9.00

                                                zuke salmon, avocado, sesame dressing

                                                • 5pcUS$9.00
                                                • 10pcUS$18.00

                                              • Spicy Salmon*US$9.00

                                                faroe island salmon, chili yuzu mayo, cucumber, jalapeno

                                                • 5pcUS$9.00
                                                • 10pcUS$18.00

                                              • Yuzu Yellowtail*US$10.00

                                                japanese yellowtail, avocado, yuzu kosho

                                                • 5pcUS$10.00
                                                • 10pcUS$20.00

                                              • Spicy Scallop*US$10.00

                                                avocado, jalapeño, rayu mayo

                                                • 5pcUS$10.00
                                                • 10pcUS$20.00

                                              • Bluefin Tuna + Avocado*US$11.00

                                                akami loin, otoro, cucumber

                                                • 5pcUS$11.00
                                                • 10pcUS$22.00

                                              • Super San*US$22.00

                                                chu-toro, otoro tartare, sansho

                                                • 5pcUS$22.00
                                                • 10pcUS$44.00

                                              • Crunchy AvocadoUS$8.00

                                                sweet soy, yuzu mayo, tempura crunch

                                                • 5pcUS$8.00
                                                • 10pcUS$16.00

                                              • Truffle ShiitakeUS$9.00

                                                truffle mayo, mushroom, pickled daikon

                                                • 5pcUS$9.00
                                                • 10pcUS$18.00

                                              • Thai Tempura ShrimpUS$10.00

                                                nam prik jam, thai basil, fried shallot

                                                • 5pcUS$10.00
                                                • 10pcUS$20.00

                                              • Kabayaki EelUS$10.00

                                                unagi sauce, kizami wasabi, avocado

                                                • 5pcUS$10.00
                                                • 10pcUS$20.00

                                              • Tempura ShrimpUS$10.00

                                                spicy korean mayo, black sesame seeds

                                                • 5pcUS$10.00
                                                • 10pcUS$20.00

                                              • Lobster CaliforniaUS$12.00

                                                avocado, cucumber

                                                • 5pcUS$12.00
                                                • 10pcUS$24.00

                                              Balfego Bluefin Tuna

                                              sustainably sourced from spain, balfego has been an industry leader in wild-raised bluefin tuna

                                              • Akami*US$14.00

                                                lean bluefin

                                                • 2pcUS$14.00

                                              • Chu-toro*US$18.00

                                                medium fatty

                                                • 2pcUS$18.00

                                              • Otoro*US$22.00

                                                fatty

                                                • 2pcUS$22.00

                                              • Otoro + Otoro*US$24.00

                                                • 2pcUS$24.00

                                              • Tuna Cheek & UniUS$32.00

                                                • 2pcUS$32.00

                                              • Mr. Maguro San-Set*US$50.00

                                                all the hits from balfego: akami, chutoro, and otoro

                                                San-sets

                                                through a direct partnership with the yamasaki family at the toyosu fish market, sushi-san receives daily deliveries of the best fresh fish and seafood available. our goal is simple - to source and serve the best ingredients in the world.

                                                • Edomae VegetableUS$20.00

                                                  slow-roasted, raw, and simply dressed

                                                  • Nigiri - 8pc*US$33.00

                                                    the essentials: bluefin tuna, yellowtail, faroe islands salmon, zuke salmon

                                                    • D-Luxe Nigiri - 12 pc*US$55.00

                                                      spanish bluefin and the best of toyosu

                                                      • Mega*US$87.00

                                                        our nigiri 8pc, leveled-up by the day's best sashimi and maki

                                                        • Megatron*US$108.00

                                                          our d-luxe nigiri 12pc, leveled-up by the day's best sashimi and maki

                                                          Specialties

                                                            Robata Grilled

                                                            over binchotan coals

                                                            • S&P ChickenUS$10.00

                                                              lime kosho aioli

                                                              • Miso Salmon*US$14.00

                                                                sake, mirin, sesame

                                                                • Vietnamese PorkUS$15.00

                                                                  fresno chili, cilantro

                                                                  • Prime Skirt Steak*US$16.00

                                                                    sweet soy, spicy mustard

                                                                    • Coal-Roasted LobsterUS$38.00

                                                                      1/2 maine lobster, lime soy glaze

                                                                      Sizzling Rice

                                                                      straight outta' the josper oven

                                                                      • Thai Basil ChickenUS$17.00

                                                                        poblano, chili thread

                                                                        • Beef 'N Bop*US$19.00

                                                                          short rib, sweet soy

                                                                          • Kurobuta Katsu DonUS$22.00

                                                                            medium rare sakura pork, egg, tare

                                                                            • Lobster KimchiUS$26.00

                                                                              tobanjan, masago

                                                                              _____________________________

                                                                              GF = menu item can be made gluten-free. please inform your server of any dietary restrictions or food allergies

                                                                                Last updated: 9 March 2025

                                                                                What 1,375 people are saying

                                                                                Overall ratings and reviews

                                                                                Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                                                                4.7
                                                                                4.7 based on recent ratings
                                                                                • 4.7Food
                                                                                • 4.5Service
                                                                                • 4.6Ambience
                                                                                • 4.5Value

                                                                                Noise • Moderate

                                                                                Review summary

                                                                                AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                                Sushi-San in River North is a vibrant hotspot offering "delicious fresh sushi" and a fun atmosphere. Guests rave about "great service" and "fantastic cocktails." The menu is diverse with standout dishes like the Japanese eggplant tempura and spicy tuna aburi. Despite occasional service delays, it's a "must-visit" for sushi lovers in Chicago.

                                                                                1,375 Reviews

                                                                                1. Jo VIP

                                                                                  London11 reviews

                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                  Dined 1 day ago

                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                  Been here several times. The food is great as always.

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                                                                                2. Donna VIP

                                                                                  Phoenix23 reviews

                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                  Dined 1 day ago

                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                  Great sushi restaurant! NA cocktails were delightful and the yuzu margarita was fantastic. Loved everything we ordered: spicy scallop, Thai shrimp, truffle mushroom, and so much sashimi.

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                                                                                3. Dagan

                                                                                  Chicago3 reviews

                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                  Dined 2 days ago

                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                  3. Service 3
                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                  Great food great ambience. Service is always great

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                                                                                4. Amy VIP

                                                                                  Chicago16 reviews

                                                                                  3.0

                                                                                  Dined 3 days ago

                                                                                  1. Overall 3
                                                                                  2. Food 3
                                                                                  3. Service 2
                                                                                  4. Ambience 4
                                                                                  Fresh fish but nothing overly unique/different, just ok. Service was not very attentive. 5:30 reservation with lots of tables available but we were seated right near the front door which was extremely drafty/cold. No need to go back for food nor service.

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                                                                                5. Nikki VIP

                                                                                  Chicago8 reviews

                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                  Dined 7 days ago

                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                  The express lunch menu offers an awesome deal! Great food and great vibes here.

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                                                                                6. Troy VIP

                                                                                  Atlanta13 reviews

                                                                                  4.0

                                                                                  Dined 7 days ago

                                                                                  1. Overall 4
                                                                                  2. Food 4
                                                                                  3. Service 4
                                                                                  4. Ambience 4
                                                                                  Love this place. Great food and atmosphere. Always have great meals here

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                                                                                7. OpenTable Diner VIP

                                                                                  New York City1 review

                                                                                  1.0

                                                                                  Dined on 3 March 2025

                                                                                  1. Overall 1
                                                                                  2. Food 2
                                                                                  3. Service 1
                                                                                  4. Ambience 2
                                                                                  I am a regular, visited at least 15 times within 12 months. Order take out at least 30 times last year. However I don’t think I’ll go again. Service was getting very rude. Sashimi is not as fresh as before. Our server today is max according to receipt. Absolutely terrible experience.
                                                                                  SUSHI-SAN - River NorthResponded 7 days ago
                                                                                  Thank you for sharing your feedback. We deeply appreciate your continued support over the past year, and we’re truly sorry to hear about your recent experience. This is certainly not the level of service or quality that we aim to provide. We take your comments seriously, especially regarding the freshness of the sashimi and the service you received from Max. We will be addressing this with the team to ensure improvements are made. We value your loyalty and hope you’ll reconsider giving us another chance to make things right. Please feel free to reach out directly if you’d like to discuss this further.

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                                                                                8. OpenTable Diner

                                                                                  Orlando1 review

                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                  Dined on 2 March 2025

                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                  2. Food 1
                                                                                  3. Service 1
                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                  Wrong food brought to us not once but twice. Not sure we will be back, too much competition to not provide stellar service. Our bill wasn’t even comped…

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                                                                                9. Tex1219 VIP

                                                                                  Dallas33 reviews

                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                  Dined on 1 March 2025

                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                  2. Food 4
                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                  Went to dinner for a friend’s birthday and they were thoughtful enough to have a card for her at the table and they gave us a free birthday dessert. Otherwise the service was good with good recommendations for what we should order. The food is pretty good and it’s a pretty good value. I’ve been before for happy hour and they have good deals. It was busy for an earlier Saturday night dinner and some walk in’s were waiting at the door so consider making a reservation.

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                                                                                10. Vince VIP

                                                                                  Columbus2 reviews

                                                                                  4.0

                                                                                  Dined on 27 February 2025

                                                                                  1. Overall 4
                                                                                  2. Food 4
                                                                                  3. Service 2
                                                                                  4. Ambience 3
                                                                                  Great happy hour deals, but be warned it is packed! Our service was pretty rough, having to wait for ~20 minutes just to find our server to order drinks and by that time happy hour was over. We did get a hold of I believe the manager letting him know we hadn't received our drinks or seen our waiter and he immediately grabbed them which was appreciated

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                                                                                FAQs

                                                                                SUSHI-SAN - River North offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (312) 828-0575.

                                                                                SUSHI-SAN - River North is rated 4.7 stars by 1375 OpenTable diners.

                                                                                Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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                                                                                2 people
                                                                                19:00
                                                                                Booked 118 times today

                                                                                Order delivery or takeout

                                                                                Google Map for SUSHI-SAN - River North

                                                                                63 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60654

                                                                                Dining areas

                                                                                Additional information

                                                                                • Cross Street
                                                                                  Grand Ave and Clark St
                                                                                • Area
                                                                                  River North (Chicago)
                                                                                • Hours of Operation
                                                                                  Mon–Thu 11:00–22:00 Fri 11:00–23:00 Sat 12:00–23:00 Sun 12:00–22:00
                                                                                • Price
                                                                                  $30 and under
                                                                                • Cuisines
                                                                                  Japanese, Sushi, Seafood
                                                                                • Dining style
                                                                                  Casual Dining
                                                                                • Dress code
                                                                                  Casual Dress
                                                                                • Parking details
                                                                                  Grand Ave. Red Line stop
                                                                                • Payment Options
                                                                                  AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                                • Additional
                                                                                  Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
                                                                                • Website
                                                                                  http://sushisanrestaurant.com/
                                                                                • Phone number
                                                                                  (312) 828-0575
                                                                                • Catering
                                                                                  The Parties & Special Events team can bring the Sushi-san experience to you. Whether it be catering to your home, office or event venue, we want to make your next group gathering one everyone is sure to remember!

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