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Coast Sushi Bar — dependable japanese in Bucktown. The walls could tell stories. Strong pours and a bartender who takes pride in the work. Group-friendly, BYOB. Katie Iuorio: "Definitely ask about their specials, tons of fresh fish and the fresh grated wasabi is so good"
Kevin Gancarz
243 reviews
We've walked by Coast many times over the last couple years and have always wanted to try it.
2045 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
“The environment was a low light environment but was modern and clean in nature while remaining warm and inviting”
Cost is/was my favorite place in the city.
We have been to Coast a few times before and it’s been great, but we walked in tonight to sit at the bar or get a table, whatever you as available and the bartender and hostess were so incredibly rude to us.
“Was a big fan of this place.”
Was a big fan of this place! Got a table with mo wait on a Saturday evening, which was surprising as the place was full. Good timing played to our advantage. A nice selection of cocktails, sake, and even a few wines and beers (Japanese only). The food menu was expansive. Had a few hot appetizers along with loads of maki rolls. Plenty of variety amongst the maki offerings, with classic along with some inventive new takes. We enjoyed the Maine roll in particular, and the Po' Boy was an interesting take as well. The Dragon and Rainbow were both tasty and the fish seemed fresh on everything. I will certainly be returning to have their sashimi and nigiri and to try out their hot entree and dessert. Service was genuine, knowledgeable and professional. We receive warm and kind service along with meaningful suggestions suggestions. The environment was a low light environment but was modern and clean in nature while remaining warm and inviting. The front door is really cool, a large steel door, but it did let in a lot of cold air. I can imagine it being chilly if you were sat at the bar or too close to the door on a cold night. All in all, a good experience and we plan to return.
Kevin Gancarz
Jan 2026
“Great with gluten free allergy.”
Great with gluten free allergy! I ordered online and put which items I wanted gluten free in the comments, within 2 minutes they called to confirm the gluten free items. They also marked all items so I was aware of what I could eat!
Jamie Rosenbaum
Jan 2026
“Delicious, fresh food that is beautifully presented.”
Delicious, fresh food that is beautifully presented. We came in for a couple of cocktails and appetizers. Service was excellent - perfectly attentive but in no way did we feel rushed. The menu was extensive and had the more traditional sushi offerings as well as more unique preparations.
Sarah
Jun 2025
“Great neighborhood Japanese restaurant.”
Great neighborhood Japanese restaurant. Don’t miss the hamachi carpaccio, it’s the best thing on the menu and it’s not on the menu. Lychee mocktail is made with sprite and I subbed Perrier. Very light and the two lychees were a great touch. Some of the best nama sake nigiri; all the nigiri is top notch. Don’t forget to add a miso or spicy miso.
Sarah Berk
Jun 2025
“Coast Sushi Bar in Wicker Park is everything I remember, and then some.”
Coast Sushi Bar in Wicker Park is everything I remember, and then some. The sushi and seafood appetizers are phenomenal, the service is divine, and they now have a liquor license! I’m so happy that I was able to enjoy a nice meal on their 20th anniversary, on a Saturday night in Chicago. The Angry Salmon Appetizer and the Firecracker Roll were absolutely perfect! How I miss this city! 🥰🔥🎉 And a special thanks to my amazing server, Ricardo!
Jessica April
May 2023
“Met a friend for dinner here on a Thursday evening.”
Met a friend for dinner here on a Thursday evening. I haven’t been here since before 2020, they now only have one section of the restaurant, it’s not as big as it used to be but the quality of the food is still the same. We got the edamame as an appetizer and 6 rolls for dinner and mango and chocolate mochi for dessert. Everything was so good and the server was very friendly.
Danielle Vergara
Mar 2023
“It’s been one of my favorite Sushi spots for sometime.”
It’s been one of my favorite Sushi spots for sometime. The quality & taste is always top grade. What makes this location special is the knowledgeable staff. If you’re unsure what to order or what’s on the menu, they have you covered! Love this is BYOB so stop by, about a block down on the corner of Armitage and Damen, at Polonia Food & Liquor for some wine or beer. Great place for a first date with an intimate setting.
Armando Zires
Dec 2018
“High end sushi restaraunt.”
High end sushi restaraunt. I don't eat sushi, but the person I was with said it is some of the best in the city. The non sushi selection is limited (maybe 6-7 items), but the duck that I tried was a nice meal.
Courtney Burrows
Mar 2018
“Awesome sushi. If you are in the area you should check it out. Ask the servers what's on special....”
Awesome sushi. If you are in the area you should check it out. Ask the servers what's on special. They had a few different cuts of salmon when we were there and the one they recommended was excellent.
David Tsoulis
Sep 2017
“Fresh sushi, nice flavors.”
Fresh sushi, nice flavors. Very good service.
Marly Ruiz
Mar 2023
“Delicious food, but here's what you need to know: When it comes to sushi rolls, freshness is critical.”
Delicious food, but here's what you need to know: When it comes to sushi rolls, freshness is critical. But it's not the only field that needs to be checked. Portion is also critical. On a scale of freshness, a clear 5 stars. Someone knows their fish and that highly evident. Their soup and soft shell crab is also delicious. I will critique their sushi roll portion sizes. For $15 a roll, one expects to feel full on 2 rolls. The portions were much smaller than expected for the price. With that said, the portions of my other options were good, and the food was super tasty. This place carries a good reputation and has been around for a long time. It's worth giving a try.
Steven Koch
Jan 2021
“Sushi is good but not as fancy of a place as my husband and I remembered it as.”
Sushi is good but not as fancy of a place as my husband and I remembered it as. BYOB though! 👍🥂
Ashley Kumar
Feb 2019
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