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Umi Japanese Restaurant, Pittsburgh, PA

Umi Japanese Restaurant

4.8
4.8
704 Reviews
$50 and over
Japanese

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
  • Charming
With every detail considered and every arrangement intended, Umi exists to please with gentle perfection. Perfectly fresh fish is prepared in an elegantly and understated manner. Traditional Japanese decor reflects the ancient art of sushi while lively music and contemporary service align with the modern and masterful preparation of the plates. Climb the steps for an exquisitely refined journey.

Umi is located directly upstairs from Soba in Shadyside. Reservations are available up to 30 days in advance; we look forward to serving you!

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Sushi
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (412) 362-6198
  • Website
    http://www.umi.rest/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Mr. Shu
  • Location
    5849 Ellsworth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15232
  • Neighborhood
    Shadyside
  • Cross street
    College Avenue
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Wine
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Menu

Guests must choose to dine Umi Family Style or Omakase. Additional items may be ordered à la carte

Umi Family Style

  • Umi Family Style$160.00

    includes umi salad, miso soup, salmon mushroom sashimi, yellowtail with jalapeño, sawara with garlic ponzu or hot sesame oil, rock shrimp tempura, miso black cod, salmon nigiri with cream cheese, white tuna

    • Dinner for Two$160.00

Omakase

  • Eleven Courses and Dessert$135.00

    experience the essence of mr shu's cuisine with the multi-course omakase meal. our chef will create a unique meal using only the freshest items. truly an experience to savor, the omakase is a tradition in the best sushi houses

    • Seven Courses and Dessert$95.00

      Last updated: September 8, 2023

      What 704 people are saying

      Overall ratings and reviews

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

      4.8
      4.8 based on recent ratings
      • 4.7Food
      • 4.9Service
      • 4.8Ambience
      • 4.5Value

      Noise • Moderate

      Loved For

      • Pittsburgh / Western PA

        Best Overall

      • Pittsburgh / Western PA

        Best Food

      • Pittsburgh / Western PA

        Best Service

      • Pittsburgh / Western PA

        Romantic

      • Pittsburgh / Western PA

        Good for special occasions

      • Pittsburgh

        Best Overall

      • Pittsburgh

        Best Food

      • Pittsburgh

        Best Service

      • Pittsburgh

        Romantic

      • Pittsburgh

        Good for special occasions

      Review summary

      AI-generated from verified diner reviews
      Umi Japanese Restaurant offers an upscale, authentic dining experience with a standout omakase menu. Guests rave about the "best sushi in the world," and commend the "amazing service" provided by exceptional staff like Barry and Ashley. While some find the price high, the freshness and quality of the dishes are undeniable.

      704 Reviews

      1. Liza

        Pittsburgh

        3 reviews

        2.0

        3 reviews

        Dined 4 days ago

        1. Overall 2
        2. Food 2
        3. Service 3
        4. Ambience 4
        I don’t mind spending a lot of $ on a great meal, especially sushi but this was not worth it at all. Soup, salad, thin slices of sashimi, 1 course of bang bang shrimp ( which you can get anywhere now) & sushi sized cod (cheap fish) & 2 drinks each for almost $245 without tip. No ginger, wasabi or rice served until the last course. We were hungry an hour later. The floor tables were cool & server was nice but told us her back & knees hurt from bending so we felt bad each time she stooped to serve us or take plates. Atmosphere is nice but I wouldn’t go back.

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      2. Serena

        Greater Boston

        2 reviews

        4.0

        2 reviews

        Dined on December 20, 2024

        1. Overall 4
        2. Food 3
        3. Service 5
        4. Ambience 4
        If you’ve never been to an omakase before and you are with someone who is new to raw fish, this is a good decent intro spot.

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      3. James

        VIP

        Chicago

        5 reviews

        5.0

        5 reviews

        Dined on December 15, 2024

        1. Overall 5
        2. Food 5
        3. Service 5
        4. Ambience 5
        We had a lovely evening. It's a bit pricey, but worth it.

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      4. Adam

        VIP

        Philadelphia

        3 reviews

        5.0

        3 reviews

        Dined on December 15, 2024

        1. Overall 5
        2. Food 5
        3. Service 5
        4. Ambience 5
        We love Umi. Danielle is the greatest server and makes dinner so enjoyable.

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      5. barbara

        London

        25 reviews

        5.0

        25 reviews

        Dined on December 8, 2024

        1. Overall 5
        2. Food 5
        3. Service 5
        4. Ambience 5
        never a dull experience, food and service excellent

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      6. Maud

        Yosemite

        2 reviews

        5.0

        2 reviews

        Dined on September 27, 2024

        1. Overall 5
        2. Food 5
        3. Service 5
        4. Ambience 5
        We had a wonderful time at Umi, delicious food and great team!

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      7. Anthony

        Pittsburgh

        19 reviews

        5.0

        19 reviews

        Dined on September 17, 2024

        1. Overall 5
        2. Food 5
        3. Service 5
        4. Ambience 4
        UMI is a gem. Every bite was sensational. And our server, Barry, was friendly, knowledgeable, and attentive. The only thing we found a bit off was the background music, but barely so.

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      8. Vincent

        Pittsburgh

        6 reviews

        4.0

        6 reviews

        Dined on September 13, 2024

        1. Overall 4
        2. Food 5
        3. Service 5
        4. Ambience 5
        The food was good but the 11 course meal was mainly sashimi and I like rolls and nigiri more. The price is super high for the value in my opinion and a lot of other places that I prefer. Food was good but not worth the money in my opinion.

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      9. Carl

        VIP

        Pittsburgh

        2 reviews

        5.0

        2 reviews

        Dined on September 6, 2024

        1. Overall 5
        2. Food 5
        3. Service 5
        4. Ambience 5
        The food was as expected..great. Service from Danielle was great as always.

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      10. katie

        Cleveland

        2 reviews

        5.0

        2 reviews

        Dined on September 6, 2024

        1. Overall 5
        2. Food 5
        3. Service 5
        4. Ambience 5
        We indulged in the eleven course menu and it was amazing! We can't wait to go back

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      FAQs

      Umi Japanese Restaurant is rated 4.8 stars by 704 OpenTable diners.

      Umi Japanese Restaurant does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

      Make a reservation

      2 people
      7:00 PM
      Booked 6 times today
      Google Map for Umi Japanese Restaurant

      5849 Ellsworth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15232

      Dining areas

      Additional information

      • Cross street
        College Avenue
      • Neighborhood
        Shadyside
      • Hours of operation
        Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
      • Price
        $50 and over
      • Cuisines
        Japanese, Sushi
      • Dining style
        Casual Elegant
      • Dress code
        Business Casual
      • Parking details
        Valet
      • Payment options
        AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
      • Executive chef
        Mr. Shu
      • Additional
        Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Wine
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