Ever since I was a little girl, I dreamed of hearing those three magical words, “Let’s get omakase.” Don’t get me wrong, physical touch and words of affirmation are great, but I’d trade a goodbye kiss or “I’m so proud of you” for exotic toro flown in from Japan any day.
With a new omakase haunt opening on every street corner, the search for the perfect prix-fixe can be more daunting than the Row Sample Sale — I can attest from personal experience and have the last zipped boot to prove it.
At Fluent, our goal is to make our readers lives as easy as possible. Because let’s face it, we (myself very much included) are lazy AF. In light of this, I’ve created the Fluent Guide to Omakase: the all-encompassing encyclopedia to portioned-out raw fish.
Whether you’re looking to ball on a budget or are in the mood to blow half of your month’s rent on uni and caviar, the below has a little something for everyone — even vegetarians.
Price: $53 or $68
Courses: 14 (basic) or 17 (premium)
Alcohol: Sake & Beer. BYOB with a $25 corkage fee
Price: $55, $75, or $115
Courses: 5 (vegan) or 10 traditional, or 10 specialty
Alcohol: Full menu
Fluent FYI: Check out their new martini & hand roll bar!
Price: $68 or $120
Courses: 12 courses or 20 courses
Alcohol: Full menu
Price: $65 or $90
Courses: 10 or 14
Alcohol: Sake and beer
Fluent FYI: Diners can indulge in the Katsuei Sushi Omakase for MP.
Price: $69 or $100
Courses: 13 or 17
Alcohol: BOYB
Price: $69
Courses: 13
Alcohol: Sake and beer
Price: $69 or $89
Courses: 13 or 15
Alcohol: Sake and beer
Price: $75
Courses: 13
Alcohol: BYOB
Price: $75
Courses: 13
Alcohol: Sake, wine, and beer
Price: $80
Courses: 12
Alcohol: Full menu
Fluent FYI: This delicious sushi spot doubles as a vinyl-laden speakeasy.
Price: $85
Courses: 12
Alcohol: Sake and beer. BYOB available
Price: $90 or $155
Courses: 10 or 14
Alcohol: Sake and beer
Price: $95
Courses: 12
Alcohol: BYOB
Price: $98
Courses: 14 + unlimited nigiri
Alcohol: Unlimited beer and sake
Price: $99
Courses: 15
Alcohol: Unlimited sake
Fluent FYI: Great spot for a birthday!
Price: $78 or $125
Courses: DIY Sushi Set or 15 nigiri (referral only)
Fluent FYI: The Everything Don is the best thing on the menu.
Price: $125 - $130
Courses: 12
Alcohol: BYOB
Price: $130 or $170
Courses: 12 or 16
Alcohol: Sake, wine, beer, whiskey
Fluent FYI: I saw Martha Stewart here. Enough said.
Price: $160
Courses: 19
Alcohol: Sake
Price: $160 (dining room) or $190 (sushi lounge/counter)
Courses: 20
Alcohol: Sake, wine, and beer
Price: $195
Courses: 14
Alcohol: Wine and Sake
Price: $195
Courses: 20
Alcohol: Sake
Price: $198 or $251
Courses: 19 or 23
Alcohol: Sake, wine, and beer
Price: $215
Courses: 21
Alcohol: Wine and sake
Price: $220
Courses: 14
Alcohol: Wine and sake
Price: $220
Courses: 17
Alcohol: Sake and beer
Price: $225 (table) or $250 (bar)
Courses: 12
Alcohol: Full menu
Price: $250
Courses: 18
Alcohol: Wine and sake
Price $270
Courses: 21
Alcohol: Full menu
Price: $275
Courses: 17
Alcohol: Wine, whiskey, or sake. BYOB with a $40 corkage fee
Price: $280
Courses: 19
Alcohol: BYOB with a $100 corkage fee
Price: $295
Courses: 16
Alcohol: Full menu
Price: $365
Courses:14
Alcohol: Full menu
Price: $400
Courses: 20
Alcohol: Full menu
Price: $410
Courses: 22
Alcohol: Full menu
Price: $450
Courses: 20
Alcohol: Sake, wine, beer, and whiskey
Price: $480
Courses: 18
Alcohol: Wine and sake
Price: $495
Courses: 20
Alcohol: Full Menu
Price: $500
Courses: 21
Alcohol: Wine and sake
Price: $550
Courses: 20-25
Alcohol: Sake and wine
Social / Website
Price: $750 or $950 (Hinoki counter experience)
Courses: 26
Alcohol: Wine and sake or BYOB with a $300 corkage fee