Utterly charming spot for sushi, loved the interior aesthetic with its lofty ceilings and beautiful wood. We went here for a rare date night and it was a wonderful spot for the two of us but looking forward to returning with our children. The food was fantastic with sushi fresh and melting in your mouth. We started with three samplers --the tuna sampler, belly sampler, and salmon sampler. All were rich and delicious with quality similar to the more expensive sushi spots we've been to. We really loved the two rolls as well--the Pioneer square one (never thought pico de gallo would work with Asian flavors and salmon and tempura shrimp) and the scallop one. I loved that these roles were cut so nice and thin. We also shared the creamy udon which had a generous amount of mushrooms, scallops, and shrimp and was so good.... everything was fantastic! Service was really good--our waitress was friendly and gave good suggestions, our water glasses were regularly filled, and our dishes came quicker than I thought. Quite looking forward to returning with our children in tow the next time. read more

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This is a very nice sushi place near the stadiums in Seattle. We ordered quite a few dishes and most of them were very good. Overall, I recommend. read more

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Their sashimi is amazzzzing!! We went there on a Saturday evening and were seated right away. The restaurant has a lot of seating so it was easy to get a table without a reservation or we were just plain lucky . We ordered for a bunch of stuff as we were hungry but also wanted to try their menu and boy we were in for a treat. Everything was so delicious. Service was quick and the place was clean. A must try for a date night. read more

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Matsu was overall a good experience, especially food-wise. The sushi tasted fresh and high quality, and the udon was hands down the star of the meal -- comforting, flavorful, and absolutely delicious. That alone would make me come back. A big bonus was that most of what we ordered was from happy hour, which made it feel like a great deal for the quality you're getting. The only downside was the service. It felt a bit wishy-washy -- friendliness was inconsistent, and toward the end of our visit the server came off slightly rude, especially as we were getting ready to leave. It didn't ruin the meal, but it did take away from the overall experience. That said, the food (especially the udon!) really stood out. I'd come back for that alone and hope the service is better next time. read more

Matsu - Sushi Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Matsu is a well decorated and charming higher-end Japanese restaurant at an easy walking distance north of the stadiums. Considering this is a sports and bars neighborhood, I love this eclectic choice and speaks volumes about Seattle. Our server was patient and help. Overall, the food is acceptable with some inconsistencies; sushi items are better than kitchen items. If I want a meal near the stadiums that isn't bar/pub food, I would eat here again. If I desire sushi or Japanese food, I would not purposely come here. Parking is street or paid lot/garage parking only. The Food: Bluefin Tuna Sampler, $30 - 4.5 Stars Menu: otoro, chutoro, akami, negi toro This was a very good tuna sampler. I would order this again. Salmon Trio, $14 - 3.5 Stars Menu: atlantic, wild sockeye, wild white king Hubby is a big fan of salmon sushi but thought this trio was just ok. Things were slightly off (hard to describe). We've had better elsewhere. Hamachi Kama, $17 - 2.5 Stars The larger left piece was cooked correctly, still tender. The smaller right piece was grilled too long and was dry. Their grill needs to be scrapped better between use. Some of those black bits were not from this hamachi - too many loose bits leftover from previous item(s). The plating could have been better, too. The items looked like they just threw the items on the plate. My mom would say it's missing heart. Black Cod Kasuzuke, $18 - 2 Stars Menu: marinated in sake kasu w/ sesame seeds, saikyo miso glaze The black cod was visually appealing, but it was mushy. The texture was all wrong lacking the firm, slightly springy feel. Very abnormal for black cod. Matsu Roll, $25 - 4.5 Stars Menu: snow crab mix, shibazuke, cilantro & cucumber topped w/ sockeye salmon, black tobiko, scallion & yuzu miso citrus Their namesake roll was appealing with a good mixture of seafood and condiment. Worthy ordering again. Spicy Rainbow Roll, $22 - 3.5 Stars Menu: spicy snow crab mix & cucumber topped w/ tuna, salmon, yellowtail, shrimp, avocado, tobiko & spicy aioli This roll should have been good, but the rice was too wet while the seafood on top was over-powered by the sloppy and excessive application of the spicy aioli. Some of the food preparation mistakes are basic. The restaurant wasn't busy. The over-grilling, sloppy plating, and excess sauce should not have happened. read more

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Great sushi restaurant to try! I loved the ambiance. It can be for a special occasion or just to hangout! There's plenty of seating and it's pretty clean and organized with good lighting throughout the restaurant. We had their King Street Roll, Bad Boy, Crunchy Roll, Seattle Roll, Sashimi, and Creamy Udon. All of them were pretty good! My favorite roll was their King Street Roll that came with creamy scallops and seared salmon. The roll was pretty tasty and it was good portioning! Highly recommend it. I also liked their Bad Boy, as their fried roll with eel was pretty tasty. The service was good. The server addressed any questions we had and the food didn't take long to make. They have a Happy Hour menu so I highly recommend going around that time! read more

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This is a great place to come to for happy hour near the stadiums. There's a wide variety and something for everyone. However, they do not offer HH during event days. Reservations are encouraged. read more

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Matsu is easily one of my favorite neighborhood spots. The bartenders always remember you, which says a lot about the kind of service they provide....warm, consistent, and genuine every time. The ambiance is classy but chill, making it a great place to unwind after work or grab dinner and drinks with friends without it ever feeling pretentious. The customer service is always on point, and the food and drinks are top quality. My only gripe is the pricing. Food and drinks are on the higher end, which makes it tough to make this a regular daily or weekly spot, even though I live nearby and would love to. Still, Matsu remains a go-to when I want great food, great people, and that elevated yet relaxed atmosphere that's hard to find anywhere else in pioneer square. read more

Matsu - Japanese - Sushi Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I throughly enjoy every piece of my meal! Edamame was complimentary as soon as you sit down. I ordered a miso soup, 007 roll and shishito peppers, everything was delicious! I live out of the city but would definitely come back to this spot in future visits. read more

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Great food , excellent service and expectations were exceeded . Gentlemen that helped us at the bar provided great customer service for our needs read more

I needed some fuel after a long day. We had our suitcases straight from the ferry stations and walked here. The host was incredibly sweet and offered to take our bags. She put them in a closet behind the host table. This was so nice especially since we had a lot of bags we were carrying. We were seated immediately. I highly recommend coming during happy hour. There were only 5 minutes left and our server took our order immediately which was so kind. We were able to put in an order of the Seattle roll (salmon avocado roll) and some nigiri. The fish was absolutely delicious. I loved what we ordered. I added another order with scallop, eel, and salmon belly sushi. They were all delicious. The food came out quickly too. This restaurant is super stylish. There is plenty of seating available. There was even a 21+ only seating section. They had women and men restrooms. It was a pretty hip and trendy spot. I highly recommend eating here if you're in the area. read more

Matsu - Salmon, scallop, and eel - Sushi Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Matsu has a really modern, elevated ambiance, making it a trendy spot. The majority of the menu is rolls, so if you like Americanized sushi, this is the place for you. A few things fell short for us. The Yakisoba with chicken was strange as it had soggy, fried chicken in it. Also, there are white cloth napkins but disposable chopsticks for dine-in. And while the complimentary edamame was nice, it was really overcooked. Also, the service was a bit slow. read more

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We sat in the bar. Full menu. Server was really nice and gave good suggestions. Drinks and sushi rolls excellent read more

Matsu - Lemon drop and drink - Sushi Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Sushi was good but not stellar. Service was good and overall I'd say good experience.

We arrived around 8:40 PM on a Friday. The restaurant was beautiful and spacious! The staff let us know that Happy Hour would start at 9 PM, so we decided to wait and take advantage of it. We ordered Sushi Set A, Sushi Set B, the Seattle Roll, and KFC Wings -- overall, a very good value. Toward the end of our meal, the server got a bit busy as the lounge filled up, so it took a little longer to get his attention. Parking wasn't bad -- free street parking was available nearby at that time. read more

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there are two sides to this restaurant... to the left the bar which is open seating and to the right which is restaurant side. i ate at the bar before a sounders game and it was the least crowded thank god. they still served us fast and super nice staff. we got the 007 roll and the creamy udon and the crunchy seattle plus an amaebi nigiri. the 007 would've been good if it didn't have the slice of lime on each piece -- it left a VERY overpowering lime flavor with each bite and for me it was way too much citrus. i think if they just did a spritz of lime it would be SO good but i had to find the lime pieces and kind of pick them off cause it just felt like i bit into a lime with each bite. the crunchy seattle was delicious! pretty standard but fried well! i do appreciate how skinny they cut their sushi roll slices it made it for easy eating! the creamy udon -- soo good! highly recommend this! i was not expecting to like this as much as i did. read more

Matsu - creamy udon (highly recommend), 007 roll (would not recommend), amaebi nigiri (loved) - Sushi Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Perfectly fine place to eat. The service of our waiter was excellent, both attentive but not intrusive. The restaurant was clean, nicely lit, with a pleasant but unremarkable wood decor. We came a little early, around 5ish, and the place was empty, but rapidly filling up fast. The food was mediocre. Nothing was at all bad, but nothing really popped, either, aside from their free edamame served at the start of the meal. The sashimi was serviceable, and the sushi we had was good, but not great. The bill was reflective of the food. It wasn't dirt cheap, but neither did I feel cheated. I don't want to give off the impression that I'm damning the place by faint praise. Overall, I left feeling full and happy, just not wow'ed by anything. If I was in the area and craving some sushi and no risk, I'd hit this place up again in a heartbeat. read more

The food was quite good. The service was pretty slow and they looked understaffed. We went on a Friday. We asked for inside but were seated on the patio, which was kind of a bummer as we got asked for money by a houseless person several times while sitting and waiting for our food. The inside was really pretty and chill though so I think if we had been seated inside and service had been a bit faster, I'd definitely come back. read more

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Came in at 9 pm for happy hour. Regular dining room closed but bar open til 10. Smaller menu but plenty of stuff and decent prices. Had the sushi set c with a Seattle roll and some salmon sashimi. Wife got yellowtail sashimi and mapo tofu Also ordered 2 old fashioneds from the happy hour menu. House old fashioned uses old forresters bourbon. $9 Sushi was great, salmon sashimi had 3 pcs and the yellowtail 5. Everything was fresh and really tasty. Would definitely come back read more

The food took awhile to get to us. The calamari was already a bit cold and we were expecting it to be warmer, but the karage was warmer though (both arrived at the same time). We asked our server if she could have our calamari heated up. The omakase was pretty good size and had a good selection. The caterpillar roll was just your typical unagi roll, and there were cuts that were thinner than expected and easily fell apart when using chopsticks to hold it. Also we were not happy with the agedashi tofu, they used a firmer tofu and we were expecting this to be more siken tofu texture. The grilled hamachi collar was definitely good though, and they did a great job with that one. Also the shrimp heads were fried perfectly as well. Overall it was a good experience but honestly not as memorable. But that's okay if you got great company. I think they were a little understaffed tonight because it also took awhile before they got our payment from us (after they gave us the check). read more

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Right as you walk in you can already sense the freshness and authenticity in the sushi. When we got there it had just opened so we got the cushioned mat seating which I enjoyed as part of the experience. Their sake was a great pairing with these specific rolls which were all great, a bit spicy and the perfect mix. I'd love to see what this place looks like for a dinner! read more

Matsu - Geisha 007 roll Flaming Tuna - Sushi Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This place was very delicious and conveniently close to the stadium. We loved everything we tried. It is a little expensive. read more

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Happy hour from 4-550pm, we visited on. Tuesday and just barely made the cut off. Tables were full, and in constant rotation. Very close to the King St station. Parking garage across the street on the corner next to Lumen field. We scored street parking for 1 hour, paid $14. Chicken wings came 3 to an order, we ended up ordering three orders along with sushi & sashimi. Why cuz they were crispy, & perfectly glazed in a chili sweet bbq sauce. Sorry my fingers were happily too sticky to take pictures. Salmon sashimi was buttery and fresh. We asked for a Hurricane and the bartender crafted a beautiful ombré version, a perfect balance of fruity and sneaky. For a party of three including 3 beers & 2 cocktails, food and tip, we spent $235. read more

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I arrived on a weekday 4pm for Happy Hour. Instantly greeted by the hostess and my server. Free edamame right away. I ordered the HH set A. Every piece was delicious and was good quality. I was still hungry, so I ordered the HH unagi roll and the HH hamachi sashimi. For the quality of the items, I was very satisfied. Throughout my meal, my server checked up on me and filled up my water when it was low. I also asked him a question regarding the restaurant, and he was very personable. Ambiance is very clean, modern, hip, well-lit, and great service! I would definitely come back for HH or before a Mariners game. Lots of seating in the bar area and in the restaurant. read more

We had dinner at Matsu last night for my husband's 25th birthday, and everything was amazing. The sushi was delicious, the ambiance was cozy, and the staff was so kind. They even surprised him with a free ice cream and a candle at the end, which was such a sweet touch. We had a great experience and will definitely be back. Highly recommend! read more

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Great happy hour spot! Free bowl of edamame as we sat down was a nice touch. Service was attentive and came by regularly to check on us. We started with the hamachi kama that was a little overcooked but still flavorful, and sushi rolls are generous with the fish and not overloaded with rice. Old fashioned cocktail was really good, but the highball was a bit of a miss for me as it lacked any flavor (was like club soda straight). Interior is modern and clean, and the tables are spaced far enough that you're not intruding on other conversations. Highly recommend if you are staying across the street at Embassy Suites or on your way to a game at Lumen Field. read more

Matsu - Hamachi Kama - Sushi Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Sat outside in Pioneer Square. Rolls, good quality fish. Hamachi jalapeno was a great way to begin the evening. Liked the Great White roll, little spicy and fresh. Attentive service. Not super high end but just what I was looking for. read more

Decent sushi spot near Lumen Field, a great location especially if you are already there before a sports game. I went here with my team as an offsite happy hour, making a reservation just in case but it was not busy at all especially on a Monday. We tried a variety of dishes from both the happy hour and main menu. I tried the garlic short ribs, baby back ribs, KFC wings, takoyaki, special kama (yellowtail), crispy calamari, crunchy Seattle roll, salmon skin roll, sashimi set, Matsu roll, and amaebi (sweet shrimp). The garlic short ribs were really good, just reminds me of ones similar to teriyaki places. The meat and tendon fall off the bone somewhat easily, so it is solid. The baby back ribs were pretty spicy and a little charred. The KFC wings were really good as well, which comes to no surprise it is one of the more popular items. The takoyaki was decent but pricey for a serving of 3 pieces. The yellowtail kama is really good - generous amount of meat and the happy hour one is pretty much half off the regular menu. The crispy calamari is good but not too memorable - I liked the miso sauce served on the side. Crunchy Seattle roll is deep fried with cream cheese and salmon so it could be a bit heavy, but the value is up there if you intend to fill up. The salmon skin roll is good but a bit on the sweet and salty side. The sashimi set is decent - 2 pieces each of some of the more common sashimi such as salmon, tuna, yellowtail, and albacore, and 1 piece of the shrimp. They were fresh for the most part, no complaints, no standouts. The Matsu roll is off the regular menu and has higher quality ingredients such as snow crab, and the yuzu enhances the dish further. At $25, it is quite pricey and I would not go out of my way to order it. The amaebi is a bit of a miss as the sweet shrimp is not too fresh and the deep fried head is way too huge and hard to chew compared to ones I have eaten at other places. Service is good as food comes up fairly quickly and water refills were present. Overall, this is a decent sushi spot that can be handy to go if you are in the area, but I would not go out of my way for. read more

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I'm SO glad my bf picked this place out of the selections I made for restaurants last Thursday bc it was awesome to experience! We had a show at WAMU theater after and once we saw Matsu, the outdoor and entryway of the restaurant is a nice structure. Wooden double doors and once you head in, it looks really nice. Our hostess was very hospitable! I'm glad we got the seats we did -- it has a little place to put my purse etc and tho it was originally for 4 ppl, it was a nice spot. They have happy hour until 6 so we ordered from there. Loved the sashimi donburi (you can choose salmon, tuna, spicy tuna etc as your protein -- happy hour $11). My favorite out of the 3 rolls was the cooked salmon roll! Their agedashi tofu was unique! Different than the others I've tried at other Japanese/ Asian fusion restaurants. Loved the drinks and our service was great! We will definitely come back :) especially if there is a game or show to look forward to! read more

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Came for the happy hour and was so pleasantly pleased! The service was beyond wonderful. The place was clean and modern. We ordered many items off their happy hour menu, which was extensive. We ordered adult beverages which were HEAVY and delicious. (Old Fashion and Shibu Inu were favorites.) Highly recommend! read more

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Came here for happy hour and it was pretty decent! Love the free edamame as soon as you sit down. A nice touch. The sushi set portions are on the smaller side, as well as fried oyster plate. But it is happy hour. Nice ambiance and great service. But there are better sushi around. read more

Was looking for a late night spot for dinner - came across Matsu. The late night happy hour was fantastic! Great prices, very good food. Clean cuts on the Sushi set. Nice quiet atmosphere at the bar. Negroni was perfect. Great recommendation on the Sake. Will be back any time I am near Pioneer Square/King Street station. read more

I just wanted a chill night before my wedding, so I went with my maid of honor. We were searching for sushi spot, and I'm so grateful there are not a lot of people here on a Saturday. I would even say this place is kind of like hidden gem. We got uni, and the waitress said it's straight from Japan. We tried it, and oh my! It's sweet and melted in my mouth, I didn't even want to finish it in first bite so I took two bites because it's too good and I feel so happy. Their other sushi were also amazing! Definitely going to come back all the time whenever I'm in Seattle! read more

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my boyfriend made reservations here for Valentine's Day as he enjoys sushi and I wanted to try some place new. We arrived around 5pm and it took a bit of time to find parking on the street, so I would advise scheduling ahead since you'll likely have to walk over. Once we got there, we checked in with the host and it wasn't very busy, so we were seated immediately in the back. There's many different parts to their MDF with a chefs counter, booth seating inside a wooden frame and window seating around with the bar in a separate area. The ambiance was pretty casual, not too loud and more private. It was really cold inside though, it seemed like the same temperature outside in. The service was okay, not very personable. They have you pull up the menu online and then you order. Food and drinks wise wasn't wowing. edamame: this was a complimentary starter given to us upon being seated. It lacked salt and was hard from being undercooked, so we didn't eat this. ultimate dragon: my boyfriend got this dish as his entree and said that the soy glaze at the bottom overpowered the dish making it very sweet karaage: this was his favorite dish as the breading was well seasoned and the chicken was cooked fresh. inari: nothing special, honestly what you would expect out of inari but it's served individual for $3 each which is a bit steep for the size imo yakiudon w/ tofu: I liked the overall flavoring of this dish was salty and savory esp. with a bunch of shichimi togarashi yum! the noodles however were gummy from being over cooked and the amount of udon seemed scarce passion fruit lemonade: I think I was most disappointed by this drink because I was expecting it to be refreshing and sweet with real passion fruit, but it was super tart. They also told me it was a syrup, so I sent it back and asked for it to be made sweeter. It came back a bit better, but it wasn't like I thought originally ordering overall, the experience and food was lackluster, so it was nice to try but wouldn't come back read more

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This was a wonderful sushi restaurant. The fish was fresh and the service was efficient. We got here in time for the happy hour specials before a Mariners game. Great job. read more

Matsu - Sushi Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Came on aa Friday and our companions were locals and chose it because of the happy hour however it was a game day so that menu was invalid. Regardless we tried a fee different sushi options the dumplings (not pictured) and karaage chicken. We liked everything and my dinner mates enjoyed their alcoholic drinks. It got busy but our server was quick and did regular checkins until we left. read more

Matsu - Chicken Karaage - Sushi Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Friendly service, clean big restaurant. But the food was not very good. Just mid. I won't be coming back. read more

Beautiful restaurant wonderful servers. Sadly 3 out of the four of us didn't like our meals. Our Udon meals had unshelled shrimp in them. We were told that was intentional. Trying to de-shell hot wet shrimp in a beautiful restaurant with your fingers is messy uncomfortable and unnecessary. Hopefully everything else is good but I would recommend staying away from the Udon shrimp dishes . 2 stars read more

Came here for a work event and waitress was rude and not accommodating. It was happy hour and she purposefully forced us to get drinks before and 3 minutes after happy hour time, she refused to take any happy hour orders. read more

Wanted to try Matsu for sometime so went here during TaylorSwift concert night. I had high hopes on it that they would have good veggie options but i was disappointed. I think its Not a vegetarian-friendly place . There were only few options and we ordered three dishes and I wouldn't says they were appealing or good. Mushroom gyoza- server said that its vegan, but we got the taste of egg in it so we left it half eaten (server didn't even remove it from the bill) Green decadence roll - they were just ok, nothing special about them. Only thing that we could finish. Yakiudon tofu noodles- they were also just ok, nothing special. Somehow they made it little creamy probably due to usage of lot of oil and salt, which we didn't like. Service was not at all good. Host was friendly but our server was not at all. Only when she brought the bill to us (food is expensive), she talked to us to know how we are doing. Before that, no conversation at all. Ambiance was just ok as well, i think we sat outside so we could hear TS songs, but the restaurant was playing their own radio songs, so it seemed like a loud place. Also we could see couple of homeless folks making noises. Inside was still a bit better. read more

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