Atlanta may be several hours from the nearest ocean, but that doesn’t stop it from being a serious sushi destination in the South. From old-school neighborhood favorites serving consistently delicious set lunches and comforting dinners to upscale establishments
crafting creative hand rolls, there’s far more to Atlanta sushi than expensive omakase counters.
The best part? You don’t need to spend hundreds of dollars or go “all-in” with a chef for the night to eat really good sushi. Many of Atlanta’s best spots will allow you to order a few amazing bites of pristine nigiri flown in from Toyosu, settle in with a generous chirashi bowl, or build a table full of delicious rolls to share with friends.
Here are the sushi restaurants around Atlanta worth seeking out, from longtime favorites to newer spots expanding the amazing options available in Atlanta. For omakase counters — which this list excludes — take a look at Eater’s map of Atlanta’s top omakase restaurants.
In this latest update from Michael Tran, Eight Sushi Lounge and Lily Sushi Bar join the list. The restaurants are listed in geographical order from south to north.
