Zilla Sake

4.9

12 Reviews

$31 to $50

Sushi

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 1, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 1 time today

Experiences are available.

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Gluten-free-friendly

Zilla Sake, Portland’s pioneering sake bar, opened its doors in 2007 and swiftly became a cornerstone of the city’s vibrant sake culture. As Portland’s sake scene flourished, Zilla remained at the forefront, offering a meticulously curated selection of both popular and exclusive sake varieties, hand-picked by the owner. The summer of 2008 marked a pivotal moment with the introduction of Zilla’s sushi bar by head chef Kate Koo, transforming the venue into a high-end sushi destination steeped in tradition. By 2016, Kate Koo took full ownership of Zilla Sake, where she continues to artfully blend innovation with time-honored practices, creating a dining experience that honors the past while embracing the future.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Sushi, Japanese
Hours of operation
Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(503) 288-8372
Website
https://www.zillasake.com/
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
1806 NE Alberta St, Portland, OR 97211
Neighborhood
North Portland
Cross street
NE 18th Ave./NE Alberta St.
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Omakase
Multiple dates available
Omakase is a coursed tasting menu. Choose between seats at the Sushi Counter, a standard table in our Dining Room or our Outdoor Covered Patio. Please allow approximately 2 hours for Omakase. Courses and prices may vary. Reservations cancelled without at least 24 hours notice may be subject to a cancellation fee.

What 12 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.9Service
4.7Ambience
4.6Value

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12 Reviews

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Sandra
Raleigh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Surrender to the Omikase and put yourself in Jeff’s hands … phenomenal!
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Richard
Portland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
4 person Omakase experience was exceptional. Well paced, it very much felt as though they intended for our table to be our the whole night. The staff was very attentive. Cocktails and sake selections were wonderful. By far a must try experiance in Portland.
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Jan
VIP
Chicago
34 reviews
5.0
34 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Celebrating daughter’s weekend long birthday. Perfect place to start off! The omakase dinner was heaven on earth taste wise. Congratulations on a staff that was truly a pleasure to deal with. The freshness of your ingredients was joyful! Will be back when I’m in Portland. Thank you for your skills and talent!!
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Naaman
Portland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Zilla was wonderful. The most unique omakase experience. Staff were amazing and took such excellent care with us. 10/10
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Pasha
VIP
Portland
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We loved it! And considering it's Celiac friendly, my partner was able to dine without worry.
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Stacy
Palm Springs
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fresh, quality ingredients. Classic preparation with a modern approach. Amazing as always - thank you!
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Meghan
Portland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We ate here for a birthday dinner. The service was friendly and knowledgeable. The food was outstanding. I highly recommend.
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OpenTable Diner
VIP
San Francisco
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on October 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food with great service. The Zilla roll with the aomori and the Paloma (fave) were great. Lobster karaage was so-so. Chef Vance was great company. Would go again!
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EL111111
San Francisco
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Zilla Sake is amazing! Not only are they completely gluten free (except for the beer they offer), the fish is next level awesome! This is a must visit place, especially if you or someone you know is celiac or gluten intolerant. Thank you for providing such a fantastic experience!
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SaraV
Portland
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on October 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Possibly the best sushi in Portland (and I am picky) and the Sake flights were great.
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FAQs

Zilla Sake is rated 4.9 stars by 12 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Jan 1, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 1 time today

Experiences are available.

1806 NE Alberta St, Portland, OR 97211

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
NE 18th Ave./NE Alberta St.
Neighborhood
North Portland
Hours of operation
Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Sushi, Japanese
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.zillasake.com/
Phone number
(503) 288-8372

Zilla Sake

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Dining areas

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Experiences

Omakase

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What 12 people are saying

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