by Kate Keith

Created on: November 17, 2008   Last Updated: December 05, 2008

Seattle is a wonderful place for seafood and offers so many different sushi restaurants - it's hard to narrow it down to the best ones. To each his own, but here are a few fabulous places to try out or re-visit:

Hana Restaurant (219 Broadway E, Seattle 98102) in Capitol Hill is a good starter sushi restaurant for anyone who is just trying things out'. Quick service and no frills in the decor nothing fancy, it's not an exciting spot with its cafeteria style tables and bland yellow walls, but you can't refute the freshness of the sashimi and nigiri.

Chinoise Caf on Queen Anne (12 Boston Street, Seattle 98109) has a Pan-Asian flare with lots of choices, so if you can't decide what you're in the mood for there are any number of dishes you can try or share. The service is always friendly and there is a lovely wine selection to wash down whatever you settle on. Clean and casual style, make sure to take advantage of the outside patio when the summer sun shines in Seattle during happy hour.

I Love Sushi on Lake Union (1001 Fairview Ave N, Seattle 98109) serve exquisitely made sushi and a beautiful view of the lake to boot (ask for an outdoor seat if the sun if it isn't raining they have heat lamps on the deck). If you have the opportunity to sit at the sushi bar, tell Chef Hideaki Taneda what you like or don't like and let him set you up for an evening's experience. Offering lovely service and an agreeable staff, it lacks convenient parking. Take a tip and make sure to plan ahead with reservations as I Love Sushi is very popular and fills up quickly.

Redfin (710 2nd Ave, Seattle 98104) is attached to the Hotel Max Downtown and has a great happy hour (as well as a late night menu) and a swanky red and black decor. With it's full bar and a variety of different dishes there are lots of choices for happy hour, dinner or late night nibbles. It's always a good time to slide in and have a quick bite or a sit down dinner here in the heart of downtown.

Nishino (3130 E Madison, Seattle 98122), located in the Madison Park neighborhood always hits a high note with its stylish dishes and high grade quality fish. It does run a little bit more expensive than some of the other sushi restaurants in Seattle but is worth the extra pennies. Quick, friendly service and a warm ambiance and the menu offer a nice balance of hot and cold dishes.

Trying out a new sushi restaurant can be risky business you either love it or you hate it. If in doubt, ask for a recommendation from a friend!

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