Sushi Kashiba

Sushi Kashiba is a fine Japanese restaurant beside Pike Place Market, with sushi at the center of its menu and identity. The setting connects the restaurant to one of the city’s best-known food destinations while keeping the focus on the craft of Japanese cuisine.

The sushi counter is the defining dining area. Counter seating gives the meal a direct, close-up format suited to guests who want sushi to be the main event. The restaurant’s approach reflects careful preparation, presentation and respect for the ingredients, with an atmosphere shaped more by the counter experience than by a broad, casual menu.

Evening service is organized around several sushi counter seatings. Some counter seats can be reserved in advance, while remaining seats are offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Available same-day counter seats can also be requested in person during business hours. This arrangement makes the restaurant a good fit for diners who appreciate planning ahead but also value the possibility of a same-day visit.

Sushi Kashiba suits sushi lovers and guests looking for fine Japanese cuisine in a market-side setting. The counter format is particularly appropriate for diners interested in watching the meal unfold at close range. The restaurant’s character is focused and traditional, with the food and the sushi-making process taking priority over a relaxed, all-purpose dining room experience.

As a destination next to Pike Place Market, Sushi Kashiba works well as part of an evening centered on the market area. Reservations are useful for guests seeking a particular counter seating, while flexible diners can ask about available seats on the day of the visit. Group arrangements, dietary needs and seating outside the sushi counter should be confirmed with the restaurant before dining, since the counter is the clearest expression of the venue’s style.