fave... honestly - there is nothing not to love. an abundance of rolls - for the fish lover, fish hater and vegan. all substantial. exceptional happy hour fabulous drinks charming service --vegan rolls to order: thai hippie, vegan tuna supreme (i'm sure you can't go wrong with any of them) i'll be back for lunch and dinner as often as i can. read more

The sushi rolls were pretty good. We were there with a large group, and we really liked the presentation of the rolls served on a boat-shaped platter. The appetizers were excellent - I highly recommend ordering their pepper dish and chicken dish (unfortunately, I don't remember the exact names). Everything was delicious. I also really liked the vibe of the place and the overall aesthetic. read more

Blue Sushi Sake Grill - Sushi Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

A solid 2.5-3 stars but not more. I would actually consider it significantly overrated on yelp. The atmosphere and patrons resembled more a sports bar, and I missed any touch of elegance. While I asked to be seated at the empty sushi bar, I was directed to sit at the equally empty regular bar which among other things was unpleasant for the cold ventilation blowing straight into my neck. And the food was mediocre: I never before had to add soy sauce to a seaweed salad, but it was unbearably bland without. The truffle salmon sashimi sounded like a great idea but consisted of so little and thin fish drowning in so much oil without detectable truffle flavor that it failed to be enjoyable. The cali roll's rice had barely survived a drought. The unagi nigiri was ok. The rainbow roll had thicker fish and matched the weather, but the real rainbow outside was more beautiful. No plans to come back here (unless forced). read more

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The food here was very flavorful. They cater well to vegan/vegetarian diets but if you have a nut allergy majority of the menu is not a good choice. I haven't run into many problems throughout life and trying new places with my cashew allergy but here they said every food that had a fried component had potential contamination. The service was fast and the environment was welcoming. read more

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Super cute sushi spot with fresh fish and friendly service. We tried the Hawaiian, hot popper, and lion king rolls, and the yellowtail Serrano sashimi. I didn't expect the Hawaiian roll to be deep fried but overall satisfied with the quality of the fish and the plates were ideal for sharing. The crispy brussels were a standout for us. For drinks, the Tokyo Fizz was fruity and deliciously refreshing and I would've ordered a second if it wasn't close to closing time. As someone who lives in the neighborhood, this spot is a new addition to my rotation of go-to restaurants! read more

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The place is very spacious and have friendly staff. We went on a weekday afternoon around lunch time, but the place was kind of empty. The food was okay. Nothing spectacular. The rolls tasted like one another. The mango crab rangoon was good, but I wish it was crispier. It wasn't fried right. I noticed that the menu also had vegan options. read more

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I was starving and it's not unusual for me to have a sushi craving so the closest spot to the hotel that intrigued me most was this spot. I placed the order online and picked it up and got The Lion King, Hawaiian, and crunchy red roll. I definitely over ordered and I ate as much as I could because it was so delicious something about maybe the way that they packaged it or the mood I was in, but I did feel somewhat transported to another place enjoying my meal. It might've been enhanced with the Prosecco I was pairing it with. The sauces were incredible. I want a bottle or a jar of some of it. I will definitely come back and get more sushi from here. read more

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The happy hour menu really can't get any better, I love it here. I wasn't impressed by everything on the menu, ie. the edamame and tidal wave roll, but that lion king roll and bluetini cocktail...10/10! Service was friendly, very lively ambiance and an overall good time. This is my new go-to happy hour sushi spot for sure. read more

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Stopped by for lunch happy hour. Great setting / ambiance - vast dining room, pretty empty around lunchtime though (at least on a Monday) I really love that they are transparent about their sources (not that it impacts my order, but just makes the experience genuine). The sushi was gorgeous! The crunchy LA roll had too much sweet chili sauce though, and not much other flavor beyond that. My lion king roll was fantastic though. They had $5 January vegan specials, so we got the Thai hippie roll, which was solid. I'm not too much of a sushi snob so I would return! Great vibe, great food, great value. read more

Blue Sushi Sake Grill - LA ROLL, *LION KING, THAI HIPPIE - Sushi Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Ordered via Uber Eats: - Lion King (9.5/10): loved this roll, the flavors were so good together and it wasn't that spicy. Wish the portion was a bit larger for the price. - cloud nine 2.0 (8/10): a lighter roll with the sea bass really taking over the flavor even though it's just a small piece on top. Would've been a bigger fan if I liked sea bass more (which in hindsight I should've predicted). Appreciate the creativity of each roll, fish quality was also good although my choices were mostly fully cooked. Although prices were higher, I was plenty full after these two rolls and it ended up around $35 which I expect would've been lower in-person. read more

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All day Sunday happy hour! Vegan menu! Welcoming staff. Heaven. Been wanting to eat here for years. Walked in on a Sunday evening and it was buzzing. We were seated immediately. Our server was delightful. I wish I got his name. They have a massive selection of plant based sushi and loads of fresh fish for omnis. I will be back every time I'm in the city after this extraordinary meal. read more

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Solid sushi w great options and great nigiri Went for happy hour which is definitely a great deal read more

Went to Blue Sushi Sake Grill on a Saturday afternoon and was pleasantly surprised to find out they were doing happy hour pure luck, but a great start. The place wasn't too packed at all, so I definitely wouldn't say a reservation is necessary, at least during the day. It's a huge space, and we were able to walk right in and get a table. There's also a really cool bar area if you're just stopping in for drinks and quick bites. We kicked things off with Japanese beer, which was solid, and my friend got a sake bomb that he really enjoyed. Then we dove into the happy hour menu, which is massive. Honestly, if you wanted to order strictly from that menu, you could easily do a full meal. We split the calamari and the mango crab rangoons. The calamari was awesome, but the crab rangoons were next-level, easily a 10/10. Two great appetizer choices. For sushi, we ordered a mix of happy hour rolls and one regular menu roll. I got the Hot Popper and the Lion King from the happy hour menu, plus the Godzilla roll off the regular menu, which our server recommended. Shoutout to her, the menu is huge, and she pointed me toward one of their most popular rolls, which absolutely delivered. All three rolls were phenomenal, but the Hot Popper was my favorite, and the fact that it's on the happy hour menu makes it an automatic reorder for me. Overall, this meal was fantastic, especially for the price. This place feels like a sleeper hit. We each had drinks, split two apps, and I personally had three rolls, and it came out to around $60 per person which is a steal for sushi of this quality. The happy hour menu is an absolute bargain, and we also learned they do happy hour all day on Sundays, and their normal happy hour runs longer than most places. Bottom line: Blue Sushi Sake Grill is a must-try for sushi lovers. Amazing food, great value, and I'll definitely be back. read more

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Finally got to check this place out! I forgot to take a picture of the drinks and food. We got the Cali roll, Just Shrimp Tempura Maki, Cowgirl and Green Goddess (last two from the Vegan section). My favorite was the Green Goddess but everything was delicious! The decor is very pretty and the waiter was nice to go over the menu being my first time there. For drinks, I got the Bluetini and my friend got Gin&Ginger, both also good, mine was slightly sweeter. One of the best sushi I have had so definitely will be back! There are a few other locations as well- one in Naperville, in Lincoln Square, and Grand Ave. read more

Blue Sushi Sake Grill - Sushi Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Koree, our server was amazing. My friends and I came here for ALL DAY happy. All of our food and drinks were amazing. I found metered street parking around the corner. read more

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Had the pleasure of dining here as my last dinner in Chicago! I found this spot via OpenTable and it was widely reviewed by locals and tourists. I made a reservation for my colleague and me for 6 pm on a Sunday night! The interior is absolutely beautiful with the lanterns decorated all around the restaurant. It's just harsh lighting to look at the menu with dark orange lights shining down... Anyways, service was great! Our server gave us great recommendations and Sunday is all day happy hour! I got the passion paloma and it was refreshing, sweet, and tasty! I then got two dishes from the happy hour menu: mango crab Rangoon and crispy Brussels sprouts. The crab rangoons were highly popular, but they're overhyped since they taste like ordinary crab Rangoons with mango extract on the bottom. The Brussels sprouts were so crispy, so much flavor that balanced out the bitterness. Then, I got the Godzilla Bomb as my roll! It was delicious, lots of fish, and great spice. There was a slight mixup with my colleague's order in which the kitchen brought the wrong item. Then, there was concern about a 3.5% convenience charge by the restaurant on the bill. Overall, great sushi place! read more

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(Kari's Rating 8/10) I came here about a week ago and this place is relatively good, I think it's a little bit overpriced for what it is but you're also thinking about the fact that it's in River North. I was there for happy hour and the spicy margarita was pretty good. We sat at the bar. The service is relatively quick. The truffle salmon sashimi was relatively good very late, not a lot of food, but it's sashimi. I wouldn't necessarily go to my way to come here, but the food is pretty fresh and the happy hour deals are nice. read more

They recently opened this place and the service here was amazing. Our waitress even gave her recommendations which we really liked. The ambiance inside was really nice and the lights were dimmed to make the mood more cozy. There were a variety of rolls options on the menu but we came for their happy hour which was from 2-6 pm and all day Sunday happy hour. We have been here a couple of times as it is really good. Their drink options are amazing. It's not too strong but to our liking. We got the china doll which was sweet and tasted really good. read more

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I went to the happy hour in the river north location! The hours and the quantity of food for the price was so worth it! I can't wait to go back! As a vegetarian, I'm always looking for a place that offers versatile vegan/vegetarian options that have different flavors. Every single roll had a distinct flavor! I will always be a fan of this happy hour and even my friends that eat meat enjoy every single vegan roll. The service was good, however, we did feel a bit rushed to leave once most of our food was finished despite the restaurant being pretty empty at the time. All in all, I would definitely come back! The happy hours are not crowded and the restaurant is so spacious with a lovely ambiance! The drink menu also had good variety, and the red wine was a solid pour! read more

Blue Sushi Sake Grill - THAI HIPPIE, COWGIRL, Vegan Hot Poppper, side of wasabi, side of ginger - Sushi Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Came here on a Saturday night for a friend who loves Blue Sushi. I like it too but wasn't quite hungry on this occasion. My other friend got dessert in the form of fried ice cream. Love this new location in River North. Will be back for happy hour soon. read more

Excellent place and veggie friendly! The sushi was excellent and full of flavor. We even got spicy mayo on the side on the house. Service was outstanding. The music and decor were a vibe. All the sushi was fantastic but the Thai hippie was the best. I can't wait to go back! read more

Blue Sushi Sake Grill - VEGGIE (GF) EDEN ROLL THAI HIPPIE - Sushi Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

We came here on a whim because we've always loved the Lincoln Park location, and River North felt like a great stop based on location alone. The vibes were definitely there: lively, energetic, great spot, but unfortunately the food didn't match the atmosphere. The tidal wave roll is usually our "go-to" and a favorite of ours, but this time it tasted bland and uninspired... as if it was prepared strictly by the book with no extra care :-(. Same story with the spicy edamame, which was a letdown. Even the mixed drinks (minus the margs which are pre-made) felt flat compared to what we're used to from this brand. Nonetheless, the location is prime, and the space has so much potential, but the execution just isn't consistent. My honest advice? get as close to the full rhythm of the Lincoln Park location. read more

Big fan of the food at Blue Sushi Sake and Grill. Our last visit left us very happy yet again. We had gone to the restaurant for a late lunch and picked items from their happy hour menu. We picked the fried calamari, charred edamame, mango crab wontons and sushi. We paired the food with cocktails suggested by our server. Loved everything we had. Our server was fantastic and amazing with recommendations. Food came pretty quick. Cannot wait for my next visit! read more

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Atmosphere is great. Very friendly service. Sushi was underwhelming. Have had much better quality in much simpler places. Wasted an evening in Chicago. read more

Amazing food. Attentive to allergies and provides a gluten free menu and replaced the soy sauce. Food was fast and delicious. The spicy gringo roll...wow. The flavor doesn't stop. The decor is super cute. Lots of dining space Edit: beware of cross contamination for wheat allergies. Severe consequences and medical bills afterward due to the staff serving us gluten and informing us after consumption read more

Came here for happy hour deals on a Saturday evening. Loveee that their happy hour extends to weekends and later in the evening, prices are very reasonable. Service was kind and food didn't take too long. The restaurant is clean inside and has cool lighting in the back. We got the crispy rice tuna and it was definitely the best dish we got. 10/10. Then we got the sake and tekka rolls which I thought were plain (just the fish inside and no sauce) but on us for not picking a more creative roll I guess but my friends don't like cream cheese and I can't eat shellfish so that narrows down options. The salmon skin roll we all thought was.... Interesting. Not bad but wouldn't order again. My friends loved the crunchy red tho and said it was their favorite. Overall: affordable, cute sushi spot in River North but not the best sushi I've ever had. read more

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I love this new location! It's just as nice as the Lincoln park location but with less wait and more central location for those in downtown. The food is great as always and the service is good. I like how everything tastes fresh and the price is a good mid point- which I find to be difficult to find these days. Sushi tends to be too cheap or too pricey and this to me is a great midpoint. The happy hour deals are also great. Can't beat the happy hour sushi and cheap hot sake. Also good vegan/ vegetarian options! read more

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This place is so good and definitely happy to have come across it. I dined here with four others and we were able to be seated quickly. Our server was great and timely with menus and waters. Please note they do have a happy menu and it really worth it. We ordered so many types of sushi (even a vegan one) and all were delicious. I don't remember the names - however don't allow that to discourage you from exploring the menu. All the rolls we tried were so delicious. There isn't one I wouldn't do. read more

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This is an amazing experience! All the staff are very knowledgeable and Abby is fantastic and sweet! Highly recommended for any group

Went here for happy hour! They have a huge variety of different options and the drinks were tasty as well. I got the sangria and it was really good. The lion king roll was also my favorite and the ceviche. It is a little pricier for a happy hour and I found myself still spending a decent amount but since it's sushi it still is a good deal. read more

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I had finished a meeting early and while walking back, noticed Blue Sushi. I was familiar with it from Austin because they have an excellent vegan menu and also a great happy hour menu. I sat at the bar and was taken care of by Ian - who was affable and friendly without being overly chatty as I preferred a quiet meal. The vegan rolls are well put together with lots of flavors and textures. I'll be sure to return. read more

Blue Sushi Sake Grill - Sushi Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Fantastic Happy Hour spent at Blue Sushi. Large happy hour menu with a little bit of everything. Enjoyed the charred edamame & crab rangoon as well as a couple of rolls. Philly roll: 4/5 Lion King: 5/5 Tidal wave: 4/5 Service was fantastic. Truly made this place a 5 star restaurant. Beautiful, well decorated space. Good date night spot. read more

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Amazing happy hour - drink and sushi specials. Added bonus is happy hour is available Saturdays. We sat at bar - ordered drinks and a few rolls. Staff are professional and attentive. We were sat down right away and our orders were taken not much longer. A great spot to meet up with friends for happy hour before heading out for drinks or sticking around for dinner. read more

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This place is really cute and vibey. At 5 pm, they dim the lights a little more to set the mood and I love how nice it is inside. The happy hour menu is also solid and has a lot to choose from. The rolls themselves just lacked a bit of flavor for me, even the specialty ones. The sauces seemed to do a lot of the heavy lifting. read more

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Blue sushi sake grill was my go-to place when I used to live in Dallas, Texas. I am so glad they opened a branch in the heart of Chicago city. I recently visited this place with my girlfriends for dinner. The check-in process was pretty smooth, despite being a weekend night they were not too busy and getting a table was fairly easy. We ordered two house sake flights for the table and a couple of cocktails. Moonstone Coconut Lemongrass sake was my absolute favourite. Its creamy coconut texture was very smooth and delicious. We also ordered a couple of apps, sushis and nigiris for the table. We tried crispy Brussels' sprouts, Shishito peppers, Cowgirl, Thai Hippie Maki, Shitake to me, and Kaluna nigiri. Probably the nigiri was my least favourite, rest all tasted delicious. What I absolutely love about this place is their extensive Vegan selection of sushis! The hospitality and ambiance were also pretty impressive. Do give this place a try if you like Japanese cuisine, you will not be disappointed! read more

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This restaurant is amazing. They have a great lunch/happy hour menu. They just call it happy hour but it's served from when they open at 11 AM or noon until 6:30 plus all day Sunday. We ordered a variety of items to share: cherry bomb nigiri, truffle salmon sashimi, cabo roll, and roja roll. My favorite was the cherry bomb. The rice was deep fried which I've never had before in nigiri. My least favorite was the truffle salmon sashimi. It didn't have much flavor and I was really looking forward to that one. It was a letdown. The other items were OK, but nothing spectacular. Our waitress was great. She checked on us multiple times to see if we wanted to order more food. Don't feel like you have to order everything all at once unless you're in a hurry. read more

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Can't say enough, the hot rock beef was an outstanding dish. Fun restaurant, kid friendly. Enjoyed the Sunday Happy Hour menu made it reasonable, but I'd say value in the quality of the food even if dining full price read more

Blue Sushi Sake Grill - Hot rock beef was a MUST! Cool dish, good beef but the dipping sauce somehow stole the show. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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New Sushi scene in River North! Even your friends who don't like sushi should try this spot boasting a vegan sushi menu, tons of hot dishes, and unique spins on your favorite roles. The Cowboy, Crunchy Cabbage and Shitake to Me were packed with flavor (and hard to believe they are vegan!) and the classic Spicy Tekka and Cloud Nine were A+! We even ventured to try a dessert--chocolate spring rolls will satisfy that sweet craving. Our server was excellent and even a manager stopped by to see how we were enjoying. More importantly: they have a killer happy hour (2-6pm weekdays and all day Sunday)! Highly recommend! read more

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More like 4.5!! Love, love this sushi place!! It's a restaurant chain and has recently opened its location in RiverNorth. I visited this place for a girls night. Excellent service and amazing staff. My girl gang and I ordered a few drinks including cucumber jalapeño margarita, white peach daiquiri and raspberry mojito, partly cloudy sake flight. Everything was so good except the cucumber jalapeño. It was VERY spicy but our server was gracious to get it replaced for me without any extra charge. I wanted to add a special mention for moonstone coconut lemongrass sake. I usually am not a fan of coconut based drinks but combination of coconut and lemongrass in the sake blended so well. You can ask them to go light on ice for daiquiri. We ordered a bunch the apps and mains and shared amongst us: 1. Shishito peppers: 5/5 2. Crispy Brussels sprouts: 4/5 3. Thai hippie Maki: 5/5 4. Veggie Maki: 4/5 5. Shiitake to me maki: 5/5 6. Kaluna Nigiri: 2/5 Kaluna nigiri was a plant based tuna and completely threw us off. Even presentation was pretty bad. My absolute fav was Thai hippie (which has sweet and savory notes like pad Thai) and shiitake to me (which has umami flavors of mushrooms with earthy undertones). It was an expensive dinner but quality and taste were great. I recommend this place! read more

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As you can see in my pictures, the mood lighting is doing it's thing at Blue Sushi Sake Grill. And I loved it! The sushi was fresh and a very good value. The drinks were tasty, and also a good price (for downtown Chicago). They were out of one of the starters that we wanted, so instead we got the dipping crab. Which was just okay. But everything else, including the Shishito peppers, I loved! The server was nice, and attended to us promptly. We will be back! read more

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