Shiro Kashiba's Jiro-trained Edomae counter by Pike Place — book the 7pm seat on OpenTable, or line up at five, for solo sushi.
The Reservation Problem at Sushi Kashiba
The counter seats a handful. Shiro Kashiba and his team serve Edomae nigiri piece by piece from the day's fish, including the o-toro and the local geoduck. Three counter seatings run each night: 5:00, 7:00, and 9:00. The 5:00 is walk-in only, which is the trick most people miss.
Sushi Kashiba opened in 2015 at 86 Pine Street, steps from Pike Place Market. Kashiba trained under Jiro Ono in Tokyo and is a multiple James Beard Award nominee. The counter is the seat you want; the tables are good but they are not the chef's own hands.
How to Book Sushi Kashiba
The 7:00 and 9:00 counter seatings take reservations on OpenTable, and they will book a single guest, which is rare and useful for solo diners. Each appointment runs one hour forty-five. The 5:00 counter takes no reservations: it is walk-in only, so get in line early for it.
Walk-ins also work for the tables and for any counter seats that open same day; sign up in person during business hours. The room runs Wednesday to Monday from 5:00pm and is closed Tuesday. For reservation questions, email [email protected] or call (206) 441-8844.
What You Eat
At the counter it is omakase, around 250 dollars, built from the day's fish: o-toro, local geoduck, and a sequence Kashiba sets piece by piece. Tables get a prix-fixe at 120 to 150 dollars or à la carte. Sit at the counter if you can; the difference is the whole reason to come.
The Smart Play
Book the 7:00 counter seat on OpenTable, solo or as a pair, the moment it appears. If it is gone, line up early for the 5:00 walk-in counter. If Kashiba is full, Canlis is Seattle's other special-occasion benchmark and Archipelago covers the tasting-menu tier.
Not for a big group chasing the counter on a Saturday. The omakase bar seats a handful, the 5pm slot is walk-in only, and tables get the prix-fixe, not the chef's own hands.
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- Sibling guides: how to book Archipelago and how to book The Catbird Seat.
- Nearby tables: Canlis. Best for solo dining.
Frequently Asked Questions
How hard is it to book Sushi Kashiba?
Easier than most counters this good, if you use the system. The 7:00 and 9:00 counter seatings take OpenTable reservations and will book a single guest. The 5:00 counter is walk-in only, so line up early for it. Tables also take walk-ins, and same-day counter seats are released in person. Weekends at the counter are the toughest; weeknights are gettable.
How far in advance should I book Sushi Kashiba?
A week or two covers most counter reservations on OpenTable, and weeknights can open up closer in. For a Friday or Saturday counter seat, book as early as the window allows. If you cannot land a reservation, the 5:00 walk-in counter and the same-day in-person sign-up are reliable backups. The room is closed Tuesday, so plan around that.
Can you walk in to Sushi Kashiba?
Yes. The 5:00 counter seating is walk-in only, and the restaurant takes walk-ins for the tables and any same-day counter seats too. If you cannot get an OpenTable reservation, get in line early for the 5:00 slot or sign up in person during business hours. It is one of the more walk-in-friendly elite sushi counters in the country.
How much does Sushi Kashiba cost?
The counter omakase runs about 250 dollars per person. The tables offer a prix-fixe at roughly 120 to 150 dollars or à la carte ordering, which is the cheaper way in. Sake and beer add to the total. The counter is the premium experience and the reason to come; the tables are good but you do not get Shiro Kashiba's own hands.
Is Sushi Kashiba good for solo dining?
Very. The OpenTable counter reservations will book a single guest at the 7:00 and 9:00 seatings, which many elite counters refuse to do, and eating omakase alone at the bar is the ideal way to experience it. The 5:00 walk-in line also suits a solo diner. See our solo dining guide for more counters built for one.