Coast Sushi
Romance is in the air at this sexy Bucktown Japanese joint.
(773) 360-5073
2045 N Damen Ave
(at Armitage Avenue)
Chicago,
IL
60647
41.9189
-87.6776
Neighborhoods: North Side, Bucktown
What People Are Saying About Coast Sushi
The Owner
Coast Sushi
Owner
Since Coast Sushi Bar opened in March of 2003 in it's hip neighborhood location, regulars and newcomers alike have enjoyed top quality sushi in a relaxed but lively, BYOB atmosphere.
Our chefs have created a menu that will satisfy sushi connoisseurs and novices alike. Through years of experience, they have mastered the pairing of simple but complex flavors to create some of the most tasteful and innovative New-Japanese cuisine, using only the freshest ingredients and top quality fish from around the world. Coast offers something for everyone.
The unique experience of dining at Coast is enhanced by the handcrafted furniture and tableware. With minimal decor and a dimly lit dining room, Coast presents the guest with an atmosphere for romance or just dining out with friends.
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
The Scene
Bare walls, painted concrete floor and woven leather chairs gives this room a sexy, minimalist vibe, with a scattering of well-spaced tables along a bright, busy sushi bar. There are a lot of couples here, and you can see why--low, low lighting offers plenty of intimacy, and Coast's BYOB policy is a big score for dates wanting to split a bottle.
The Food
Steaming-hot edamame and batter-kissed shrimp tempura are satisfying starts, but just a prelude to stunning signature maki, with flavors rarely seen in local sushi restaurants. Zesty with lime and cilantro, seviche maki is scallop, shrimp and octopus in a roll with star fruit, shallot and sweet mango. Mango makes another cameo in Sun Rise maki, with mint leaves to add delectable sweetness to plump chunks of wasabi-ginger-soy seared tuna. There are fresh a la carte selections, plus teriyaki dishes and salads for those not into the raw stuff.
User Reviews
robertlee7
March 06, 2009
I don't know how this restaurant be famous! The fish is not fresh at all and the service is really poor. The servers don't care me at all and I have to wait for more than 30 minutes to be served with the damn fish! Cut my head me if I have to go back again!!!
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December 04, 2008
Best sushi in town! The ambiance is ok, as is the service, but the sushi is always fresh and phenomenal. Great spot in the summer- sit outside and enjoy the weather while enjoying their unique rolls. Highly recommended.
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boyofdestiny
October 21, 2008
My wife and I dropped in to this place last night. Fantastic. I eat a lot of sushi . . . a lot and I thought the freshness here was bar none. We started out with the kampachi carpaccio. (The server incorrectly identified it as tuna, it's not tuna, it's its own type of fish. However, almost everyone makes this mistake about kampachi. But a sushi place should be on its game!) We also had the seafood soup and the miso. I highly, highly, highly recommend the seafood soup. (I think that Americans tend to forget that traditionally, Japanese cuisines are always supposed to start with soup and small plates in order to reduce the amount of $$$ sushi that one consumes in a sitting.) Service was very nice. (Young brunette female with short hair, closely styled to the scalp.) She was very tolerant of me. I was tired and cranky and she did not react to this, instead she anticipated my wife's needs and asked her if she would like soup as well which she did and hadn't thought to order it--truly the mark of a great server. She also checked in often, which I like, but did not bother us with idle or personal chatter. No complimentary fruit for dessert which is generally characteristic of a sushi meal. Ah, but that was my only complaint. I thought the price was great we had 2 soups, carpaccio, 2 pieces blue fin nigiri, and 5 maki rolls for only $79. I will be back.
read full reviewThe Details on Coast Sushi
What to Drink:
Coast doesn't have a liquor license, but feel free to bring your own with no corkage fee (minimum $15 order per person).
The Extras:
For a $2 fee and $15 minimum order, the restaurant will deliver west to Kedzie, east to Halsted, north to Belmont and south to Grand.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, Discover, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Family-Friendly Dining, Late Night Dining, Romantic Dining, B.Y.O.B., Quiet, Food Delivery, Dine At The Bar
General Info:
Cuisine:
Smoking Permitted:
No
Message from Coast Sushi
- Sushi
- Traditional Atmosphere
- Online Ordering
Since Coast Sushi Bar opened in March of 2003 in it's hip neighborhood location, regulars and newcomers alike have enjoyed top quality sushi in a relaxed but lively, BYOB atmosphere.
Our chefs have created a menu that will satisfy sushi connoisseurs and novices alike. Through years of experience, they have mastered the pairing of simple but complex flavors to create some of the most tasteful and innovative New-Japanese cuisine, using only the freshest ingredients and top quality fish from around the world. Coast offers something for everyone.
The unique experience of dining at Coast is enhanced by the handcrafted furniture and tableware. With minimal decor and a dimly lit dining room, Coast presents the guest with an atmosphere for romance or just dining out with friends.
