Delray Beach offers sushi for every mood, from pristine nigiri at a quiet counter to inventive rolls paired with a proper cocktail. Whether it is a celebratory evening or a relaxed lunch, these polished picks balance freshness, value, and attentive service.
Let’s get to it.
Roka Hula
Tiki spirit collides with serious sushi at Roka Hula, yielding a lively, grown-up night out. In the heart of downtown Delray, it feels festive without slipping into kitsch.
The sushi program balances precision with play. Clean-cut nigiri and sashimi share space with inventive rolls like smoky spicy tuna, tuna carpaccio, and a clever no‑rice option. The menu is chef-led, with James Beard pedigree behind the concept.
Prefer a guided route? Ask for chef’s-choice tastings, sometimes accented with A5 or Kobe. Prices sit mid to upscale, not a bargain, yet freshness and execution make sense of the spend.
The room swirls around a theatrical tiki bar stocked with rum, tequila, mezcal, shochu, and Japanese whisky. Cocktails lean tropical, service is attentive, and both bar stools and tables keep things social. Not BYOB, and peak nights fill fast, so reservations help.
Best for date night or a celebratory catch‑up. Traditionalists can keep to pristine sashimi, while mixed groups will find bao, dumplings, and vegetarian rolls. If you want conveyor-belt prices or a hushed temple vibe, look elsewhere. If polished sushi with a splash of escapism sounds right, this fits.
Shiitake Asian Bistro
Sushi and Thai under one roof, and both done well. At Shiitake Asian Bistro, the sushi bar hums while the wok side keeps peace at the table.
The menu runs from clean, traditional nigiri and sashimi to playful American-style rolls. Think Volcano and Celebration, tuna on crispy rice, and shrimp tempura rolls with just the right crunch. Chef’s-choice sashimi plates and those eye-catching boats for one or two keep decision fatigue at bay, and portions lean generous.
Prices sit in the comfortable middle, which makes it workable for a relaxed weeknight or a low-key family dinner. There is table seating and a true sushi-bar perch, plus beer, wine, and sake to round things out.
Weekday lunch brings specials worth noting, dinner runs nightly, and they close on Mondays. Walk in for a quick seat in the Linton corridor of Delray, or plan ahead with online ordering, delivery, or even catering. If variety and value top the list, Shiitake is an easy yes.
Ziree Thai & Sushi
A cozy room where Thai comfort and sushi craft share the stage. Ziree Thai & Sushi has been a family fixture in Delray since 2005, and that staying power shows.
Settle at the sushi bar for made-to-order nigiri and sashimi, or branch into playful rolls like veggie-forward options and the heftier Sumo roll. The room leans zen, conversation-friendly, and you can watch the knives at work without feeling rushed.
Craving something warm? The Thai side delivers familiar comforts alongside lighter, herb-driven plates. Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-friendly items are clearly marked, which makes group ordering blissfully simple. Prices sit in the moderate range, and the weekday lunch menu is a smart way to sample.
To drink, there is a proper bar with a thoughtful sake list, so pairing is easy whether you favor junmai or a crisp Sauvignon Blanc. Reservations are taken, though regulars stroll in on quieter nights. And if the party is at home, they handle takeout, delivery, and even sushi boats for events.
Choose Ziree when you want variety and value in a calm setting, not a scene, and you want everyone at the table to leave happy.
Yama Japanese Restaurant
Three decades of Delray dining haven’t dulled Yama’s knife. Open since 1991, this Atlantic Avenue stalwart still serves consistently clean, bright sashimi, with steady hands at the sushi counter.
Value shows up early. Lunch bentos sit around $14, and happy hour (about 4 to 6) trims prices on apps, select rolls, and drinks. Dinner sits mid-range, with sushi sets in the high twenties to thirties and boats from about $68 to $158.
Purists can settle into nigiri or a sashimi tasting, with tuna, salmon, hamachi, wahoo, amaebi, conch, unagi, plus seasonal white fish. Feeling adventurous? Omakase is market price and best at the bar.
Crave creativity? Signature rolls lean contemporary alongside Thai and Korean hits. Plenty of cooked dishes, and vegetarians get tofu, veggie rolls, and yasai maki.
Casual room, with indoor tables, patio seats, plus the sushi counter. Reservations help on busy nights. Drinks range from hot or cold sake to lychee and sake martinis. Easy for takeout and delivery, and a smart pick when your group wants range without sticker shock.
City Oyster & Sushi Bar
Start with the oyster board and end with pristine nigiri. City Oyster & Sushi Bar treats sushi as part of a broader seafood love affair, so the chalkboard shifts with East and West Coast finds while the chefs slice made-to-order nigiri and sashimi. Fresh fish arrives daily, and it shows.
There is a dedicated sushi bar if you like to watch the action, plus tables and a patio for alfresco meals. Under Executive Chef Jordan Stilley, the menu balances classic cuts with creative rolls, and it also covers crab cakes, bisques, pan-roasted grouper, even steaks. Vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free notes make group ordering easy.
Pricing lands in a casual elegant pocket. Lunch and bar bites feel friendly, while dinner entrees can reach the 30s and 40s. Time a late afternoon visit for oyster specials and drink deals, then lean on the full bar, craft beer list, and a Wine Spectator praised wine program.
It is not an omakase temple, and that is the point. This longtime downtown Delray staple is lively, flexible, and reliable for fresh seafood delivered daily. Weekend brunch adds another lane. Book ahead for prime nights, or take it to go when the couch calls.
Ramen Lab Eatery
Sushi that plays well with others. Ramen Lab Eatery leans into playful fusion, so the sushi side of the menu skews fun and flavorful rather than formal.
Expect specialty rolls like the JB Tempura, Kani Dynamite, and the aptly named Tuna Bomb, plus tuna and salmon poke bowls layered with crisp veg and house sauces. There is no omakase or traditional sushi-bar theater here, and that clarity actually helps. You come for bold, reliable flavors without ceremony.
The setting fits downtown Delray life: modern, fast-casual, counter ordering, and plenty of tables for walk-ins or a small crew. Prices stay friendly, with most rolls in the low teens, and sharing a few plates rarely dents the budget. Cocktails lean playful too, with saketini-style sips and fun tea drinks.
It is a smart pick for mixed groups, families, or anyone who wants sushi-style options alongside ramen, bao, and other cooked comfort staples. Vegan and vegetarian choices are on hand, takeout and delivery are straightforward, and the kitchen does a lot in house with a nod to sustainable, local sourcing.
Go when you want inventive rolls and bright poke, not a solemn lesson in nigiri. Quick, affordable, and satisfying.
Nana Noodles and Sushi Bar
Two menus, one reliable neighborhood table. Nana Noodles and Sushi Bar pulls off the rare trick: serious sushi alongside comfort Thai, all at mid-range prices. That balance makes it an easy choice in west Delray near the Atlantic corridor.
Sushi first. You can go classic with tidy flights of nigiri and sashimi, or let the kitchen steer with chef’s-choice plates that scratch the omakase itch without the commitment. Fans call out the spicy tuna on crispy rice, monster-style rolls, and poke bowls, plus a few playful, fusion appetizers.
Not everyone at the table craves raw fish, and that’s where Nana earns loyalty. Pad Thai, curries, stir-fries, even a lobster pad thai deliver the comfort side, so mixed groups and families land happy.
It’s a compact, strip-center space with a few outdoor seats, so peak hours fill fast. They take reservations, and service tends to move briskly.
Prefer the couch? Online ordering and delivery are reliable, and the food travels well. For an easy night of fresh fish and satisfying noodles, Nana hits the value sweet spot.
MIA Kitchen & Bar
Craving pristine, chef-cut sashimi without committing to a roll-heavy menu? MIA Kitchen & Bar in the Delray Beach area hits that rare sweet spot.
The kitchen, led by CIA-trained Jason Binder, runs New American with global flair. Chef’s Specials rotate with the seasons, and that is where raw plates appear, including kampachi sashimi. You will also see seafood standouts like Faroe Island salmon, Chilean sea bass, and bronzino. It leans creative rather than traditional, which keeps the experience polished and modern.
Do not expect a sushi counter or omakase theater, because this is a dining room and bar built for date nights and small groups. Early evening happy hour makes it easier to test the waters, and the full bar treats wine and cocktail lovers well. Sake is not the headline, and you will not miss it. Reservations help on weekends.
Prices land in the mid to upscale range, so think treat-yourself, not weeknight takeout. Great when one person wants sashimi and everyone else prefers cooked plates, MIA is the sushi-adjacent option Delray Beach appreciates.
Coco Sushi Lounge & Bar
Under one roof, Coco Sushi Lounge & Bar caters to purists and playmakers alike. In Delray’s Pineapple Grove, this spot handles the spectrum with confidence and a little theater at the sushi bar.
The full program covers pristine nigiri and sashimi, plus maki, hand rolls, and a parade of specialty creations. Expect no-rice cucumber wraps, baked or torched tops, and tidy cuts that underscore the fish’s freshness.
Claim a counter seat for a chef’s tasting, or roam the broader menu. Robata skewers, ramen, fried rice, and land-and-sea entrées make it friendly to the non-sushi crowd, with vegetarian and gluten-free paths, too.
Seating flexes from booths and patio tables to a lively bar, easy for groups and celebrations. Pricing sits in the casual-to-upscale middle, so you can snack on a roll or splurge on a platter. The bar backs it up with craft cocktails and an extensive sake list.
Daily happy hour and late-night deals sweeten the decision, and reservations are easy when plans firm up. Takeout and delivery cover low-key nights. Best for diners who value choice, whether that means classic nigiri or a creative roll with a little flame.
Furin Sushi and Thai
Menu diplomacy wins the night at Furin Sushi and Thai. It settles the eternal debate between sushi lovers and pad Thai loyalists with ease. The setting is casually cozy with a sushi-bar feel.
The sushi side leans playful and fusion-forward, with specialty rolls layered in sauce, crunch and heat. Traditionalists can keep it clean with nigiri, sashimi platters or classic maki. There is no omakase or tasting ritual here, so you order à la carte and shape the meal to your liking.
Non-raw eaters are well covered: coconut curries, pad Thai, tempura and even ramen. Vegetarian and vegan options show up across both menus.
Prices sit in the comfortable middle, big platters and chef specials can nudge the total, yet weeknight dinners stay reasonable. Beer and wine are available, and the small dining room reads cozy rather than scene-y. Reservations and online ordering help, plus delivery when the couch wins.
Best for mixed groups and casual dates near the Linton corridor. Skip it if you crave an omakase pageant; choose it when variety, convenience and solid value matter.
Saka Asian Kitchen
Fusion can feel fussy. At Saka Asian Kitchen, it reads as common sense. This Boca Raton spot near Delray pairs a full sushi program with Thai comfort dishes, so the table does not have to choose.
Order by mood. The sushi menu runs deep, from ebi or scallop nigiri to hamachi belly, plus specialty rolls like spicy lobster and the South Beach. Crispy rice with spicy tuna scratches that indulgent itch without going overboard.
Value is part of the appeal here. Specialty rolls run from about $12 to $32, and lunch boxes keep midday simple. Feeding a group? The Saka Boat and party platters make entertaining painless.
The setting is low-key, in a shopping center with friendly table service and a family-run feel. Expect a bit of chef interaction. This is not an omakase temple, which is the point. It is an à la carte, get-what-you-love kind of place.
Vegetarians are covered with tofu and Thai staples, and there is tempura for the not-so-raw crowd. Drinks are available, though the sake lineup is not the headliner, so ask what is in stock. Takeout and delivery add convenience.
Sushi Rock Boca Raton
Fresh fish, fair prices, and a cozy room make Sushi Rock Boca Raton an easy choice. A short hop from Delray Beach, this casual sushi bar keeps things upbeat and unfussy.
Traditional nigiri and sashimi sit alongside playful rolls like Sushi Rock, Dragon, and Volcano. Portions are generous, sushi boats can anchor a table for two or more, and Thai dishes keep non-sushi companions happy. Vegetarians find plenty, too.
The draw is the fish: clean cuts, bright flavor, and a rotating board of seasonal choices. There is no formal omakase, yet the chefs will do a custom chef special on request, with off-menu finds and the occasional uni or wagyu when available.
It is a small, neighborhood spot with table service and a snug counter, so busy times can feel lively. Sake and cocktails are on hand, and takeout travels well. The footprint is compact, so groups may want to plan ahead. Value-driven, flexible, and friendly, Sushi Rock suits date night, a casual catch-up, or a low-key family dinner.
