All you can eat Sushi!!! This place has such great sushi it is worth driving 25 minutes from downtown. I have been going to this establishment for 2 years. They have 2 places, one in Wilmette and one in Evanston, the one in Evanston is all you can eat. Both places are very good but if your just going for sushi head to Evanston they also have several kinds of fish from the refrigerator that can sliced into sashimi, of course it cost additional for the sashimi. All in all $19.99 for all you can sushi is a great deal!!! I also order the specialty rolls and the nigri. This is one of the freshest sashimi places in Chicago..worth the drive or take the Brown Line and walk 2 blocks. They also have a small Japanese grocery section in this place where you buy a few things to take home. read more

Excellent in every respect! It's the real deal, no "Pan - Asian" nonsense... Squeaky clean, too...and exceptionally kind staff...!!! read more

Sea Ranch serves consistently good sushi at reasonable prices. You order at the counter and pay, and your food is delivered to your table. I like the spicy tuna special which has nice sized chunks of tuna (not the chopped up stuff you sometimes see) with avocado, rolled in white rice with no seaweed. The tuna is always a vibrant red color and seems very fresh. My wife likes the sashimi and roll combinations. There is complimentary self serve barley tea and green tea. The ambiance is fine as long as you are not looking for something upscale. It is basic but comfortable seating in a mini-Japanese grocery setting. read more

The people were super nice and it was quiet! But the nigiri portions were pretty small; wish there was more. I much prefer Kuni on Main St. read more

I ordered my food online for pickup - they said it would be ready in 30 minutes. Took 50 minutes to prepare. They charged me again after I already paid online. Also gave me the wrong order so had to go out of my way to return and get the right order. Sushi may be good but the service is too much of a headache to go back again. Go somewhere else because this place is a real mess. read more

First of all, I read the reviews of this place and was super pumped up. Sushi hot spot/grocery store? If it sold whiskey it could have become my one-stop shop. Alas, no whiskey. And calling it a grocery store is a bit of a misnomer - it has 3 shelves of assorted Asian dry goods. Literally three shelves, like the kind you would buy at CostCo for your garage. I did load up on soba noodles and sriracha sauce (whaa-caa taste buds!) while they were prepping my sushi though, which was cool. This is never a place I would take a client, or a first date (unless she was super cool and sushi-bona fide); however, this is hands down some of the freshest sushi I have had outside the Tsukiji Fish Market. Not too many outlandish rolls, just excellent, basic sushi. A few of the other reviewers uploaded great pictures of the simplistic excellence Sea Ranch specializes in. I loved eating here - it was small, comfortable, and I was able to eat just enough without sushi regret. This will definitely be a place I will frequent. read more

The cutest place - a tiny grocery store filled with Japanese treats & a little cafe-esque area. Although the service is not the fastest, the food is v good & the sushi is v cheap! read more

Sea Ranch - Plain udon set (comes with a California roll (I subbed for a salmon roll)). All for 8$! - Seafood Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

I work near Sea Ranch.. and it's definitely a good place to go for some japanese food. Their big thing seems to be sushi though. A couple of my coworkers and I went the other day. I got a salmon/avocado roll along with Inarizushi, and they both got some specialty roll, sadly I don't remember. Mine was pretty good-- but theirs, I tried them were kind of bland/taste like nothing-esque. Their fish was flavorless (at least no fishy flavor) and I think they got spicy, and there was no kick to the spicy mayo. I do love the tiny market options they have, japanese candy, tea, instant udon bowls, mochiko, etc. to buy. Also the staff are very friendly! read more

If you're coming here for ramen, you've come to the wrong place. I got the tonkotsu ramen and it doesn't even come close to some of the places downtown. First of all, the noodles are not curly. I just don't understand how something can be ramen and not have curly noodles. Not particularly chewy either. There's also no egg....The tonkotsu is just the broth, so there's no pork belly either :( but it's only around $10, so I guess you can't expect too much read more

Sea Ranch - Tonkotsu ramen, California rolls, udon - Seafood Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

Ok yelpers, I needed a sushi fix after shopping all day in Evanston and was delighted with this little store front fish/sushi place. They offer brown rice! Yummy brown rice - almost dessert-like, imho. I ordered sushi to go and wish I had eaten it there because I'm sorry to report that the scallop offered in the deluxe combo was inedible - I thought I was going to vomit. Since it was the last piece I ate - and it's been over 4 hours I'm guessing it was a fluke. The rest of the offerings in the deluxe combo were delicious - As were the two pieces of saba (makeral) that I also ordered. I consumed the fish without the rice at home (trying to keep off carbs here for a few days) but wanted to try their brown rice. It was delicious and had a great 'tooth' appeal. I considered calling them to advise them about the scallop but when I had called earlier in the day to make sure they were open in the afternoon - I had difficulty at that point and couldn't imagine being able to communicate this information in a postive manner. read more

My go to sushi place in Evanston. WAYYYYY better than Todoroki-the fish is extremely fresh and the people here are super sweet. It's BYOB and also has a little grocery store in it! read more

Fresh and tasty sushi in Chicago; even though it is not a full-service restaurant, I pick this place for quality sushi over all the places in Evanston. Good especially for lunch or for the$20 all you can eat. read more

Great place to pick up some Asian groceries. The ice cream selection is also great (waffle ice cream is the bomb). I've been here plenty of times but I ordered shoyu (soy sauce) ramen for the first time recently. It's just salty enough and not too fatty. But what makes this place so special is the sushi! The fish is so fresh and the special rolls are full of so much flavor. And the hot tea they serve is perfect for cold winter days! read more

Sea Ranch - Shoyu ramen which cones with California roll and miso soup - Seafood Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

Ramen - not worth getting. The broth is bland and there is NO MEAT. Unacceptable! I prefer the ramen at Mitsuwa for this price. Sushi - not bad, you get a decent size plate for $9 -- definitely worth it. The buffet option for $19.99 seems worth it though -- it includes their sushi and the ramen. If only the ramen was good. read more

Totally satisfied my sushi craving! Sushi is my pick-me-up food and can instantly make a blah day so much better! I took a sushi combo to go and weirdly enough it came with some korean side dishes of seaweed and bean sprouts. There was also miso soup included. The only disappointment is that they didn't pack any soy sauce for me :( It's like having fries without ketchup.. frustrating! The fish was fresh, but two of the sashimi pieces were a little chewy. They also have a few shelves that have asian favorites-- everything from ramen to asian junk food to the best gum in the world (this 8 pack of fruity gumballs). Basically anything a college student would need. I definitely want to come back to try the all you can eat. read more

Worst service and overpriced. We ordered salmon nigiri to go. We received tuna nigiri. The Russian woman working the phone was unable to help and refused to put a manager on the phone. Prices listed online were not the same as charged. Do yourself a favor a try any of the other 20 sushi restaurants in the area. For excellent customer service as impeccable sushi try Kunis on Main. read more

I was here with a friend and ordered the unagi udon combo set. She ordered the shrimp tempura. As someone who recently came back from a trip to Japan, I can say that I thought their udon was pretty good. The unagi was smaller than I expected, and came on its own bed of rice, which I only a ate a few bites of, but it was flavorful and flaky. Not the freshest, but very affordable for eel. My friend's shrimp tempura was similarly good, but the side of sushi it came with was just imitation crab and avocado, wrapped in some very dry rice. read more

If you love sushi and hate paying for it GO HERE! They have great sushi, free green tea and awesome prices. I love this place. It reminds me of Noble Fish in Clawson, MI. They also have a small Asian market as a part of the restaurant. I have eaten here over five times and have yet to be disappointed. You will never have to wait in a huge line either. read more

A wonderful no frills sushi place in Evanston. I love the casual eat-in/take-out layout that invites you to stay, but allows a quick in-and-out if that's what you're in for. The freshness of their fish is top-notch in my experience and prices are on the low end of what you'll find elsewhere in Evanston and just about anywhere on the north side of the city. Very professional and friendly staff who get the order 100% correct (and double-check) every time! MUST get back for AYCE some night. Oh, that will be one happy day! read more

Good place to stop by when you're in Evanston, as their sushi selection is pretty good and usually very fresh. If nigiri is your thing, definitely check out Sea Ranch. Not entirely consistent with the quality, but for the price it's totally forgivable (4/5 times the quality is solidly high). All-you-can eat (includes nigiri and rolls) is $22.95 pp (whole table participating). They also sell slabs of sashimi and fillets if you're looking to cook. Recommended. read more

Great little sushi place in Evanston. Found it by accident this past Sunday as my fave tapas place was closed until 5pm. Anyway, the sushi is very fresh. The service is very friendly and the prices are very reasonable. You can order off the menu and pay per roll or opt for a buffet (which limits your roll choices) for $22.99 I believe. It is inside a small Japanese grocery store, so don't expect anything fancy, but it does have a certain charm to it. I definitely will be back! read more

Updated review: I went back and had a much nicer experience. There was a new person at the counter who was helpful and much better than the previous. I ordered salmon sashimi + rice and miso soup - delicious. The salmon melted in your mouth and tasted fresh, while the rice had a good texture and a hint of vinegar. read more

I was really craving ramen on a chilly Chicago spring day and this was the closest place in proximity to me. My friend and I went and we both got different ramen dishes BUT I have definitely experienced better. When the food came out, I remembered why I hadn't come back in three years. I got the pork ramen: The noodles weren't really firm or chewy... Just kind of bland. There was also no pork in the ramen--which would have been fine if the broth had tasted like broth made from pork but the broth lacked the depth and the richness that comes from well made soups. The vegetables in the ramen were meh also. I don't know what I was expecting from a half restaurant/grocery store. read more

Don't even try to order over the phone. Very rude. I was asking what kind of fish is on top of the red dragon roll. She didn't understand what I'm asking and then said "I'm busy right now, call us back" and just hanged up. read more

Really enjoyed myself at the Sea Ranch this past Saturday. The sushi was probably the freshest I've had, and its priced right. The only issue (and it was possibly my own fault) is that I didn't realize this place was primarily a grocery store. My fiance and I met a friend here for dinner on Saturday night... I guess I was expecting that we would at least get someone to come to our table to take our order. Its not that kind of place though. You go up to the counter and you order. You go up and make your own tea, get your own condiments and what not. None of this is really a problem, but it does change the place from a great place to go for sushi on Saturday night to a great place to go to sushi for lunch or by yourself after work. And both types of places are necessities in life, so there is no issue! So, know what you are getting into and you will have a great time here. The salmon melted in my mouth. Oh and they have what is becoming the typical $20 all you can eat special. The only drag is that everyone at your table has to get it. read more

Boo. I thought I had the chance of being the first to review Sea Ranch, but apparently I'm one of the last to know. Hrm . . .guess I have to make it to Evanston more often. I LOVED Sea Ranch. As Chris C. noted, this isn't a date night spot or some fancy shmancy sushi joint. Sea Ranch is primarily a grocery store. You can buy fresh fish, spices, and lots of yummy dessert items like Pocky and those little chocolate panda bears. It also happens to be a GREAT lunch spot or quick bite any time of day spot. The ramen is oh so fabulous. I was so impressed by the pork broth . . . so rich and tasty. This is not the ramen you ate in college (and possibly steal eat . . . shame on you)! The ramen came with some california rolls that seemed really fresh. While we were primarily going to Sea Ranch to try their ramen, next time I think it will be a sushi run. They have an all you can eat deal for 20 bucks that seems like the route to go. Everyone at your table has to order it, so bring some hungry friends! nom nom nom. read more

Okay, the ambiance could use a little work. It feels like you're basically eating in a grocery store because, well, you sort of are. But the sushi is downright phenomenal. Seriously. Phenomenal. And it's really well priced, too! As a college student, I could care less about the grocery-store setting, the sushi is delicious and cheap. So don't let the interior scare you off. The sushi is freaky fresh and the service is fast and friendly. Try it out. read more

Did not get around to taking a photo of the sushi here... fail on my part. I was too hungry. This place has been around forever! I used to come here all the time in college. Finally came back here almost six years later (oh boy I am getting old...) and the taste/quality has NOT gone down. I was a bit sad they recently discontinued their all-you-can-eat deal (apparently effective April), but they do price everything pretty reasonably so it's still worth it to go. This place is fully owned and run by Japanese people--a rarity in Chicago. read more

With me, it s 5* or no stars. No average. I ordered sushis and noticed low prices. You get what you pay for: indeed, aside of a full price roll, the nigiris and the standard rolls are half the size of what one usually gets at japanese restaurant. The pictures of sushi is NOT what you will get delivered (these are photobank pics or sushi done on purpose for the pics) Quality is average. Delivery was fast though. Will not reorder from that place. read more

In general, I have liked Sea Ranch in the past, but this was very disappointing. Hamachi had very little flavor, and spicy ecua roll (one of my favorites) was bland. AO Sushi in Wilmette (previous Sea Ranch) is much better. read more

This will forever be my favorite sushi place in Evanston. there's a few tables if you choose to dine in, but it's more of a take-out location. They have a small selection of Japanese groceries as well. Highly recommend the north ocean roll - it's my favorite! read more

Every time I am in Evanston I eat here. Even if I don't feel like sushi or I'm not that hungry, I still eat here. I love it here. I get a perfectly filling meal for 6 bucks. Spicy sweet potato tempura roll and a bowl of miso, and then some tea. Perfect. read more

They have... - sushi buffet - Cheap sushi - A variety of soups - Bunch of Japanese groceries/candies - To go sushi combo dishes - drinks I go here for quick sushi fix! read more

Sea Ranch reminds me of some of the mom and pop Japanese stores that used to exist in So. Cal. The sushi is very good quality. The udon is tasty. The interior is sparse. There are some evenings when the place gets very full, usually on their all-you-can-eat sushi evenings. The place gets packed out with Northwestern students. This is also a good place to get Japanese items like Poki, Botan rice candies, gyoza, mochi ice cream, and packaged ramen. I live close to this place, and I am glad that it is in the neighborhood. read more

So unassuming and so delicious. Sea Ranch nails it every time, whether you're getting a traditional roll or a more experimental roll. They take their time (so maybe not the best option if you're in a hurry), and use meticulous care when crafting each roll for you to savor as you consume it. This place is soooooo good that my partner and I even have a theme song for when we're going there. read more

Sea Ranch is a great spot for sushi. Very fresh fish, good prices, welcoming atmosphere, quick turnaround time. They have some delicious rolls and combos. Sea Ranch has consistently had excellent quality over time. read more

Wonderful cozy vibe. Nice atmosphere with the restaurant and store being housed together. Great quality fish and well prepared rice. Delicious miso soup and very friendly and attentive staff. read more

Grocery store meets all-you-can-eat sushi. This is the good stuff. Very fresh high quality sushi made by real Japanese pros. I went in on a Friday afternoon around 1:00 -- no waiting, not crowded, filled out my ticket and had my food within 5 minutes or so. Man was it good... I went for the all-you-can eat for $20. Think I got my money's worth. Staff was friendly and quick. One of the other customers saw me asking questions about the order ticket and asked me if this was my first time. Yep... Ooh you're going to love it! she told me.. No doubt. You might not be happy if you go during peak hours but if you can sneak away during the week for lunch you will not be disappointed. Not fancy seating or decor -- just a modest eat-in area... but the sushi is tops. read more

Delicious sushi!! It was kind of busy so we had to wait a little longer.. but it was worth in the waiting. If your hungry and you want to eat sushi I definitely recommend -:) read more

I felt like I walked through a portal into rural Japan. Fantastic sushi, great prices and a market full of japanese snacks and candy is unbeatable! This place is no frills so check your high brow expectations at the door. read more