Sushi Wabi
3.5
from - Neighborhood: West Loop
- 842 W. Randolph St.
- Chicago, IL 60607
- 312-563-1224
- Price range: $$$ ($16-$25)
In Japanese, wabi means "elegant simplicity" or "understated beauty." The brick wall, bare wood and clean lines of Sushi Wabi make the name appropriate. The 20-seat sushi bar may be the largest in the city. Industrial wood-block-and-steel tables and the machine-shop-inspired stools give the room a strong energy, which is balanced by soft lighting and rhythmic jazz on the sound system. The room displays no artwork; staff members say the sushi presentations provide all the visual punch necessary. On busy nights, hip crowds give the place an artsy vibe.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Randolph and Peoria.
- Parking:
- Street and Valet
- Public Transportation:
- CTA Bus: 8-Halsted, 20-Madison. Green Line Train: Clinton.
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes
The Basics
- Hours:
-
Lunch: 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday through Friday
Dinner: 5-11 p.m. Sunday-Tuesday; 5 p.m.-midnight Wednesday-Saturday.
- Cuisine:
- Japanese and Sushi
- Meals Served:
- Dinner and Lunch
- Price Range:
- $$$ ($16-$25)
- Reservations:
- Accepted. Recommended
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar. Small bar in back corner has large selection of liquor. The menu has a small but solid list of wines, sake and Japanese beers such as Kirin and Sapporo.
- Smoking:
- No
- Audience:
- Adults / 18+. Kid-friendly options.
Features
- Carryout:
- Yes. Carry-out and delivery available.
- Live Music:
- No
- Features:
- Catering, Free Admission, Late Night, and On-site Merchandise. No dancing. Hats. No buffet.
- Facilities:
- Private Party and Banquet Facilities. Semi-private only; capacity 14
- Worth Noting:
- Chicago's choice winner. Recommended.
- Specialties:
- Dragon roll, spicy shrimp and tuna rolls, spider roll and the gyu negima--scallions rolled in slices of marinated beef.
- Payment Methods:
- American Express, Diners Club, Discover Card, Mastercard, and Visa
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Seating :
- 65 table and sushi bar seats.
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"no more"
By AJ from suburb, September 3, 2009
the service was VERY average, but for the price of food, the service is bad. it looked like they had friends that are visiting helping out at the ...
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"Good and Bad"
By JEBeckman127 from Chicago, June 26, 2009
The service here is definitely very average, nothing spectacular. Drink selection is decent, but not great. The ambiance is just ok, it's a little ...
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"The best in Chicago "
By hmilgrom from Lincoln Park, May 4, 2009
I love this place! I don't love the atmosphere (wish it felt a tad less like a cement cave and had a bit better lighting over the tables) but tho...
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