The Best Japanese Restaurants in Seattle

Updated July 2026 · 6 places tracked

Seattle has 6 Japanese restaurants on WaitlistWizard's live reservation catalog, clustered in Washington Park and Belltown. The list below ranks the standouts by diner rating, and we track real-time table availability at 2 of them.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best Japanese restaurants in Seattle?
Ranked by diner ratings across the 6 Japanese restaurants in our Seattle catalog, the top picks are SAI Sushi & Sake, Shomon Kappo Sushi, and Nishino.
Which Seattle neighborhoods are best for Japanese restaurants?
Washington Park and Belltown have the highest concentration of Japanese restaurants in our Seattle catalog.
How do I get a table at a fully booked restaurant in Seattle?
WaitlistWizard monitors live reservation availability at 2 of these restaurants. Set a free watch on a sold-out table and you'll get an alert the moment a reservation opens up.

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