Whether you prefer quiet sushi bars or convivial dining rooms, Spokane offers polished fish, thoughtful service, and menus that welcome both purists and the roll curious. Expect clean cuts, sensible prices, and easy accommodations for companions who want cooked or vegetarian plates.
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Sushi Blossom
Nigiri leads the way here, and the open kitchen turns dinner into a quiet little show. Sushi Blossom keeps it traditional in downtown Spokane, with clean cuts, balanced rice, and a steady rhythm that lets the fish do the talking.
Purists tend to order chef-curated flights of nigiri and sashimi. There is no formal omakase, yet staff will guide you toward what is pristine that day, often including fresh tuna. Prefer a roll with flair? The Blossom, Moonlight, and Seahawker hit that sweet spot between creative and restrained.
The room is small and intimate, lively but cozy, and service is attentive without hovering. Sake is part of the experience, so ask for the current list. Vegetarian labels help, and the team is notably allergy aware.
Pricing lands in the mid-to-upscale casual range. Lunch specials and combo sets keep it friendly, while premium nigiri can turn the evening into a worthy splurge. Cooked options like tempura, teriyaki, and bento make it easy to bring non-raw eaters along.
Good to know: online ordering and takeout are available, and there are no reservations on Friday through Sunday, so plan for walk-in crowds.
Avocado Roll Sushi
Price-to-freshness ratio here is unusually strong, and that is what makes Avocado Roll Sushi stand out on Spokane’s north side. The room is unpretentious, the fish reads clean, and the bill stays reasonable.
Classicists can settle into tidy cuts of salmon, yellowtail, or tuna, while the roll lineup runs playful without turning gimmicky. Expect local favorites like Red Dragon, King Kong, Tornado, Transylvania, and the Gonzaga roll, plus a clear split between raw, baked, and fried options. Feeling indecisive? The chef’s-choice combos let the team pick smartly within a budget, not a formal omakase, just a confident hand guiding the plate.
It is a compact storefront with a handful of sushi-bar seats and a few tables, so timing matters. Walk-ins are common, though calling ahead on busy nights is wise. The vibe leans neighborhood hole-in-the-wall, easy for a quick lunch or a low-key dinner.
Good fit for value hunters, nigiri purists, and roll lovers alike. Vegetarians get real options, and delivery is active through the major apps if the couch is calling. In short, approachable sushi that punches above its price point on the Division corridor.
Sushi.Com
The action centers at the wraparound sushi bar, where chefs slice and roll in plain view. That open kitchen energy sets the tone for Sushi.Com, a downtown favorite that balances classic technique with approachable variety.
Nigiri and sashimi arrive clean and fresh, while specialty rolls lean indulgent, think tempura crunch and a Dragon Roll with a sweet soy gloss. Prices sit in the mid-range, generous enough for a casual dinner without straying into splurge territory.
It works especially well for groups. Bento boxes, teriyaki, and noodle bowls keep non-sushi folks happy, and the staff can steer gluten-free diners toward tamari and marked items. Vegetarians find real choices, not afterthoughts.
A brief sake list and a full bar make pairing easy. There is no formal omakase listed, yet calling ahead can open the door to a more curated experience at the sushi bar.
It is a popular downtown spot, so expect a lively room and steady demand. Takeout hums along for busy nights. If you want skilled hands, fresh fish, and flexibility without pretense, Sushi.Com earns its long-running local reputation.
Umi Kitchen and Sushi Bar
Chef-driven without the fuss. Umi Kitchen and Sushi Bar hits that sweet spot where pristine nigiri gets equal billing with playful rolls, so a mixed crowd can share a table and everyone feels seen.
Choose Kendall Yards for river views or North Division for convenience. Expect a proper sushi bar, lively dining rooms, and a drinks program that runs from crisp sakes to polished cocktails. It is an easy date-night pick and a comfortable spot for small celebrations. Reservations are accepted, with options for larger groups.
Serious about fish? The chef’s-choice sets do the talking, with nigiri and sashimi combinations and chirashi tied to what is fresh from the coast. Premiums show up often, including bluefin, toro, Hokkaido scallop, and uni. Prices sit in mid-to-upscale casual territory, with rolls from 8 to 32 and per-piece nigiri starting near 4.
Prefer cooked or plant-based? There are vegetable rolls, tempura, teriyaki, even misoyaki sea bass, so no one is stranded. Pickup is streamlined at both locations, useful for those evenings when the sofa wins over the sake bar.
Izumi Sushi & Asian Bistro
The easiest way to get great sushi on South Hill? Let the chef choose. Izumi Sushi & Asian Bistro builds chef’s-choice platters for one, two, or four, so you skip menu fatigue and land a balanced mix of sushi and sashimi.
That said, the menu runs wide. Traditional nigiri, sashimi, and chirashi sit alongside showy rolls like Tiger, Cowboy, Rainbow, and Volcano, plus big sushi boats for sharing. Local buzz highlights clean cuts and fresh fish, anchored by a chef whose broad training helped shape the program here.
Settle at the sushi bar to watch the knife work, or relax in the expanded dining room, and when the weather cooperates, the patio opens. The bar pours sake, cocktails, and wine. Pricing lands mid to upper mid, with sets that scale for date night or groups. Weekday lunches bring bento boxes and sushi specials that feel friendly on the wallet.
It works well for mixed groups. Non-sushi diners get teriyaki, ramen, tempura, and rice or noodle plates, and vegetarians are not left out. Takeout and online ordering are easy, and reservations are accepted. Service can run busy after the expansion, but if you want approachable omakase energy without the hush of fine dining, Izumi fits.
Wave Sushi Island Grill
Creative, island-leaning sushi runs the show here, not hushed omakase rituals. No formal chef’s-choice tasting. Wave Sushi Island Grill leans playful and generous, the kind of spot that treats fusion like a feature, not a shortcut.
Specialty rolls arrive big-hearted: the Big Unit roll weighs in at about two pounds. Poke nachos win tables at first bite, and sashimi platters keep the purists content. Reviews consistently praise the fish for being fresh, bright, and clean.
Bringing a mixed crowd? The cooked side covers Kalua pork, loco moco, teriyaki chicken, even Spam musubi. Vegetarian-friendly maki and island sides make ordering easy for most diets.
The downtown room hums with island sports-bar energy, TVs at the bar and a lively dining floor that suits groups and pre-show dinners. Prices land in the comfortable middle, often thirty dollars or less per person, and lunch or happy-hour specials sweeten the deal.
There is a full bar for cocktails, beer, and wine, and sake exists but is not the headline act. Takeout and delivery are available through Uber Eats, and OpenTable handles reservations. If you want high-spirited variety and generous portions, this is a fit. If you crave a whisper-quiet omakase temple, it is not.
Nudo Ramen House
Menu math that actually works: ramen cravings and sushi cravings can share one table. Nudo Ramen House turns that into a plus, with a buzzy downtown spot or an easy Northside option.
The sushi lineup hits classics and crowd-pleasers. Spicy Tuna, California, Crunchy, Philadelphia, and a clean Fresh Roll sit beside nigiri and sashimi by the piece. For commitment-free variety, the Chef Selection Nigiri or Sashimi dinners are curated plates, usually in the low thirties. Most rolls run about nine to twenty.
This is a ramen house with a bar, not a hushed sushi counter. Table service, bar stools, and a growing sake list set a lively tone that suits mixed groups. Reservations help at peak hours, though walk-ins often manage.
Diet juggling is simple. Vegetarian avocado and cucumber rolls share space with tempura and rice bowls. Takeout is streamlined, handy for downtown hotels or a quiet night in.
Best for variety seekers and budget-minded sushi fans who value options over ritual. Purists wanting an all-sushi experience may prefer a dedicated counter, yet Nudo delivers approachable fish, flexible seating, and solid value in two convenient neighborhoods.
Sushi House Asian Food & Bar
Decision fatigue has a cure at Sushi House Asian Food & Bar. The Chef Selection sets and those generous sushi and sashimi boats let the kitchen do the editing, so the table gets variety without the back-and-forth.
Menus stretch both ways, from straight nigiri and sashimi to roll-forward plates with names like Red Dragon, Rainbow, TNT, and Dynamite. Tuna, salmon, mackerel, eel, and even uni show up, and the kitchen favors a fresh, clean profile over heavy sauces.
Pricing stays in the casual-to-moderate lane, rare for portions this generous. Combos in the mid twenties to about fifty feed two, and party boats in the eighty to mid nineties make group sharing affordable. Lunch specials help. The bar pours beer, cocktails, and rotating sake.
Practicality is part of the appeal. Locations on North Division, Spokane Valley, and Liberty Lake take reservations, even same day. Sit at the sushi bar for pace and conversation or settle into a table. Online ordering and takeout run smoothly.
Best fit? Mixed palates, families, and value seekers. Those craving a hushed, high-end omakase will find this more relaxed and lively, but for breadth and ease across neighborhoods, it delivers.
Umi North Kitchen and Sushi Bar
Polished and approachable, Umi North Kitchen and Sushi Bar gives Spokane an easy on-ramp to chef-guided choices. Chef’s Choice nigiri and sashimi sets, plus chirashi bites, echo omakase and lean on fresh coastal deliveries, often featuring bluefin, toro, Hokkaido scallop, uni, or yellowtail belly.
Traditionalists can settle into clean nigiri at the sushi bar, while roll devotees get playful PNW fusion. Godzilla, Dragon, Spokane Roll, Baked Lobster, even a Kobe Beef Roll show range without tipping sweet.
Prices run casual to mid-range, with most rolls in the teens to low thirties and chef’s combos around the thirties to low forties. That, paired with solid portions, keeps splurges optional.
Two locations mean two moods. North Spokane along the Division corridor feels easygoing and group friendly, while Kendall Yards handles online reservations and date night energy. Lunch, bentos, and click-and-collect pickup add flexibility.
Drinks get equal care, from house cocktails to a tidy sake list. Veggie and cooked options make it painless to bring non-sushi eaters. Choose Umi when you want variety, chef guidance, and value without the fussy trappings.
Chef Lu’s Asian Bistro
Sushi night with a side of wok hei? Yes, that exists at Chef Lu’s Asian Bistro. A full sushi bar anchors this family-run South Hill spot, where Chef JJ Lu, trained in Tianjin, brings polish to both raw and cooked plates.
Sushi is rolled daily in two lanes, classic nigiri and sashimi for purists, plus modern specials like Rainbow and crunchy rolls when you want a little flourish. Prices stay in the casual to midrange comfort zone, and there is no formal omakase, so you steer the meal.
Bringing a mixed group is easy. The wok side is strong, with Mongolian beef, General Tso’s, and plenty of vegetable-forward dishes. Vegetarian rolls appear, and staff can accommodate gluten-free needs.
The room is open and lively, with a proper sushi bar, patio seating when weather cooperates, and a full bar for cocktails, beer, or a simple pour. Reservations are accepted, which helps when the dining room fills.
Versatile, affordable, and welcoming, Chef Lu’s bridges sushi night and comfort Chinese without compromise. Ideal for date night that needs options or a relaxed catch-up with friends who order across the spectrum.
Kinja
Here, a California roll can share the table with bubbling tofu soup, and that pairing says a lot. Kinja leans into a Japanese-Korean mashup that feels comforting, so you can keep things simple or explore without breaking the bank.
Sushi runs from salmon nigiri and sashimi to Dragon, Caterpillar, and Spider rolls. A chef’s choice set gives regulars a tidy assortment. Freshness can vary, but an experienced sushi chef leads the line, and pricing hits a casual to mid-range sweet spot.
The room is small and quiet, with a short sushi counter and tables. A dormant conveyor belt hints at busier days. Service slows when staffing is tight, so groups may want to reserve. Beer and a few canned options are on hand, not a sake temple.
Flexibility is where Kinja shines. Sushi fans, non-sushi eaters, and vegetarians all eat well, thanks to bibimbap, katsu, tofu soups, and vegetable rolls. Takeout and third-party delivery are popular. Skip it if you want high-end omakase polish. Choose it for friendly, affordable fusion comfort.
