Best Sushi Restaurants in Near North Side
2 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Niu Japanese Fusion Lounge
Large, loungey Streeterville sushi spot with a huge fusion-maki and cocktail lineup steps from the movie theater.
Notable Picks
8.4
Niu Japanese Fusion Lounge is a spacious Streeterville staple opened in 2007, blending sushi, fusion maki, ramen, and pan-Asian plates in a dark, lounge-like room next to the AMC River East theaters. With more than a thousand reviews, a deep maki list, and long hours, it works as well for group sushi dinners as it does for happy hour before a movie.
Must-Try Dishes:
Sexy Mexican roll, Niu Sushi Set, Ono Carpaccio
What Makes it Special: Large, loungey Streeterville sushi spot with a huge fusion-maki and cocktail lineup steps from the movie theater.
8.3
Mirai Sushi’s Gold Coast outpost brings the long-running brand’s creative maki and sashimi to a sleek Streeterville high-rise just off Lake Shore Drive. It leans more upscale than casual, with composed rolls like Spicy Mono and Tuna Tuna Salmon anchoring dinners before shows or nights out nearby.
Must-Try Dishes:
Spicy Mono, Tuna Tuna Salmon, Special Salmon
What Makes it Special: Established Chicago sushi name delivering polished, modern rolls and sashimi in a sleek tower setting.