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Nijo Sushi Bar & Grill
Welcome to Nijo Sushi Bar & Grill. We offer the highest quality seafood, prepared in both traditional and cutting edge styles. A large selection of sake and wine is available in our full service cocktail bar. We are open late with ongoing events and have a daily happy hour.
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54 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Rating Breakdown 54 reviews
5 stars
(17)
4 stars
(27)
3 stars
(9)
2 stars
(1)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(17)
- fit for foodies(16)
- good for groups(11)
- hot spot(10)
- romantic(9)
- special occasion(9)
Nijo Sushi Bar & Grill Reviews List
Review 1 for Nijo Sushi Bar & Grill
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Excellent happy hour small
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Excellent happy hour small plates and sushi and beer."
Dined on 04/26/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 2 for Nijo Sushi Bar & Grill
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great happy hour! We had
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great happy hour! We had a very limited time to eat before a show and while it took a little while to get our food (they were swamped) once we got it, they were great about getting additional drinks and getting our check for us very quickly."
Dined on 04/23/2013
2005
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Review 3 for Nijo Sushi Bar & Grill
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Nijo was everything the reviews
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Nijo was everything the reviews promised! Excellent food and service."
Dined on 04/14/2013
2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 4 for Nijo Sushi Bar & Grill
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Really good food, felt the
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Really good food, felt the service was a bit rushed. My husband hadn't finished what was on his plate and they were asking about dessert.
We were in and out in an hour.... No hanging around"
We were in and out in an hour.... No hanging around"
Dined on 04/13/2013
2009
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 5 for Nijo Sushi Bar & Grill
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food and service excellent....but
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food and service excellent....but it's just too noisy! Please remember, PEOPLE, that not everyone wants to hear your loud conversations and gaudy laughter; some of us want to savor the delicious food and talk quietly to each other."
Dined on 03/26/2013
2010
Special Features: romantic, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 6 for Nijo Sushi Bar & Grill
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Sushi very good...
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"A real Japanese place. If you don't like either Sushi or Japanese, you won't like it. I loved it. My wife and son, not so much."
Dined on 04/06/2013
2013
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Review 7 for Nijo Sushi Bar & Grill
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Good sushi. Very fresh. Intimate
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Good sushi. Very fresh. Intimate setting, but accommodating for groups."
Dined on 03/29/2013
2009
Special Features: hot spot
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Review 8 for Nijo Sushi Bar & Grill
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Our favorite Japanese Restaurant
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Many times we have returned for the best, delicious Japanese food, good wine or beer, wonderful atmosphere, and very kind and professional service. We love to go to Nijo when we are in Seattle!"
Dined on 03/31/2013
2012
Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 9 for Nijo Sushi Bar & Grill
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Everything was good. The service
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Everything was good. The service was average but the servers were very attentive and polite. We were visiting Seattle and were looking for a great sushi experiance while everything was good we were hoping for a little more."
Dined on 03/29/2013
2008
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Review 10 for Nijo Sushi Bar & Grill
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Variety of dishes and flavors
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Variety of dishes and flavors at very reasonable prices."
Dined on 03/28/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find
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Review 11 for Nijo Sushi Bar & Grill
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
This was my second time at
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This was my second time at Nijo for business lunches and I have enjoyed both have been superb. Good service, good food and quiet enough you can discuss business. Plus it is only a couple of blocks from the Ferry Terminal. Thanks. We will be back."
Dined on 03/28/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 12 for Nijo Sushi Bar & Grill
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great Sushi Happy Hour
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I came here for a get together happy hour with a party of 7 (so I made a reservation using the Open Table link on their website). I arrived a bit early but they set up our table within 5 minutes. The food was excellent (especially for the price!), I really like the sake (salmon) nigiri, it was melt in your mouth goodness. I would go quite as far to say this is the best sushi in Seattle or anything, but it is really cheap for sushi without sacrificing quality. The only complaint I have was that our server seemed very rushed the whole time, she often rushed away before everyone could put in their order and she wasn't all that friendly. Still, all of our food and drinks came in a timely manner and she didn't get any of the orders wrong."
Dined on 03/27/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 13 for Nijo Sushi Bar & Grill
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
One of the best Sushi eateries
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"What a gem: The freshest sushi, the most gracious service by Nicole and a quiet atmosphere! It was a joy for us to return. Looking forward to return to the warm weather Bamboo garden patio."
Dined on 03/25/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 14 for Nijo Sushi Bar & Grill
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
One month dinner date
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Nijo was great! My girlfriend and I had never had sushi like this before, very artfully made and delicious to boot. The service was spot on and the food came out so quick and effortlessly . I'd recommend asking then for their expertise on the sake menu because its a big one. Go here!"
Dined on 03/22/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 15 for Nijo Sushi Bar & Grill
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great location next to the
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Great location next to the waterfront, we went for a walk and went on the ferris wheel afterwards. Food was excellent. We had the Miso soup, gyoza, and spider roll. The gyoza(potstickers) were incomparably good to anything I've ever had. Cheap drinks for happy hour. I highly recommend Nijo's bar and grill."
Dined on 03/13/2013
2013
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Review 16 for Nijo Sushi Bar & Grill
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
I Liked It!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Really good happy hour. I like the fact that it goes from 4-7pm, and you can even make a reservation. Delicious food that's fresh. Very friendly and attentive service."
Dined on 03/12/2013
2004
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 17 for Nijo Sushi Bar & Grill
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We were staying in Seattle
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We were staying in Seattle for one night, and found Nijo via OpenTable, despite our hotel having a highly rated sushi bar, we wanted to escape and so booked in. Service was very good, and we sat up at the sushi bar where the chef's happily chatted with us, asking what we were ordering, happy to make suggestions and recommendations and actually made our night. The meal was good value for the quality of sushi on offer.
Would happily recommend Nijo to anyone visiting Seattle."
Would happily recommend Nijo to anyone visiting Seattle."
Dined on 03/07/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic
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Review 18 for Nijo Sushi Bar & Grill
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Celebrated 22nd anniversary
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Celebrated 22nd anniversary here and enjoyed the entire "meal event"! So friendly and great service, with much attention to detail."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2012
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, hot spot
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Review 19 for Nijo Sushi Bar & Grill
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
not sure what the deal is
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"not sure what the deal is with sushi bars with sushi chefs that are as young as teenagers and waitress staff that need to be used to place order for sushi with sushi chefs right behind bar. how are waiters/waitress going to know what is fresh and what is best? why not go direct to source? in the end, overpriced sushi and mediocre quality with simple preparation."
Dined on 02/26/2013
2000
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Review 20 for Nijo Sushi Bar & Grill
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Give your review a title (optional)
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I love this place - the service and food is always great. The location is a little out of the way (ally facing down near the waterfront), so it is a nice little neighborhood secret. Great atmosphere and always impresses those that I bring there."
Dined on 02/12/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, neighborhood gem
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Review 21 for Nijo Sushi Bar & Grill
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Don't eat the Beef Wagyu Style
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I love some of the food except the Beef Wagyu Style (I asked for medium, i think they cooked it well done, it was chewy and hard-horrible especially when you have to pay $32), also for Peppercorn Tempura Udon (it was too sour, it's like they pour a bottle of tobasco sauce).
Overall other foods, good. I went with a family of 10. The wierd part is in order for you to get the happy hour food, all adults must purchase drinks. Never heard that one before."
Overall other foods, good. I went with a family of 10. The wierd part is in order for you to get the happy hour food, all adults must purchase drinks. Never heard that one before."
Dined on 02/09/2013
2011
Special Features: good for groups, late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic, hot spot
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Review 22 for Nijo Sushi Bar & Grill
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
I will keep going back!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I ended up knowing Nijo just because other known Japanese restaurants were not available - and Nijo still had several times opened for reservation. But I was positively surprised. Environment is cool, what you would expect from a cozy place in downtown Seattle, not that traditional and cold neighborhood Japanese restaurant. Food was surprisingly good. In the 3 visits I had the chance to try the omakase menu, several others like guioza, sashimi, tempura, sushi. Salmon and Tuna sashimi can be compared to top $$$$ restaurants, and sushis were very well prepared also (rice always perfect). One complain is that combo (8 sushi) came with just 1 salmon/1 tuna, so you prefer an specific fish probably need to ensure you ask to include more of it."
Dined on 02/08/2013
2012
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 23 for Nijo Sushi Bar & Grill
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Everyone should eat here!!!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We had the chefs special 8 course omakase. Every course was delicious and beautiful! By the fourth course we were already getting full, but we polished off every plate! The service was very quick, not a lot of waiting between courses. The quality of all the ingredients, veggies, meats and seafood were top notch!! Sashimi was cot well and they weren't stingy either. I highly recommend everyone eat there!!!!"
Dined on 01/28/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, romantic, special occasion
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Review 24 for Nijo Sushi Bar & Grill
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Fresh and Creative Japanese
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Nijo has a creative sushi menu with a number of rolls not found elsewhere. In addition to very fresh and creative sushi /maki there is a good variety of cooked dishes for those in a party that don't favor the goodness of raw fish. One of our group liked the teriyaki salmon filet and all of us enjoyed the shumai and gyoza, so much so that we reordered.
The atmosphere was lively while still being conducive to conversation. Our waitperson was friendly and she remembered my order from a prior visit. She was particularly adept at making recommendations from the long list of maki options. All of the fish was fresh and firm. It's the best I've found in Seattle.
The fried banana spring roll was exceptional - a hit for everyone in our gr"
Dined on 01/27/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups
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Review 25 for Nijo Sushi Bar & Grill
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
WE had the chef's omakase
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"WE had the chef's omakase dinner using Living Social voucher. Outstanding meal and exceeded expectations. Classic Japanese cuisine with fresh well prepared ingredients."
Dined on 01/27/2013
2005
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, romantic, hot spot
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Nijo Sushi Bar & Grill
Based on the average of (29) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
3 out of 3 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic