Kisaku
Meridian, Seattle
Restaurant in Seattle, United States
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Kisaku is a practical Seattle pick when the goal is an easy, low-drama meal rather than a trophy reservation. Book it for flexible timing and a calmer occasion; cross-shop if the night needs a serious wine program, formal polish, or stronger special-occasion signals.
About Kisaku
Kisaku is a Seattle venue with a schedule and smart-casual dress code, making it easiest to evaluate on practical planning details. Its profile supports planning around when it is open and how formally to dress.
A practical Seattle option to plan by schedule
The clearest reason to consider Kisaku is scheduling. The published hours cover lunch Monday through Saturday from 11 AM to 2:30 PM, plus dinner every night. Dinner runs from 5 to 9 PM Sunday through Thursday, from 5 to 9:30 PM on Friday and Saturday.
If awards, chef details, beverage-program specifics, price, cuisine, seating style, or signature dishes matter to your decision, check those details directly before choosing. Kisaku works best as a Seattle option planned around its hours and smart-casual dress code. For readers building a fuller Seattle plan, Our full Seattle restaurants guide is the better starting point, with adjacent planning in Our full Seattle bars guide, Our full Seattle hotels guide, Our full Seattle wineries guide, Our full Seattle experiences guide.
Choose it for the basics, not assumed extras
If the evening depends on a specific menu format, beverage list, price point, seating setup, or special-occasion package, those details should be checked directly before booking or arriving. Kisaku is in Seattle, keeps lunch hours Monday through Saturday, offers dinner every night, has a smart-casual dress code.
Other options to keep on the radar include Yoroshiku, Kabul Afghan Cuisine, Harvest Beat, Molly Moon's Homemade Ice Cream, Chutneys Bistro. If those are too specific for the plan, broader Seattle dining listings can help with backups.
Planning details
- Location
- 2101 N 55th St Suite 100, Seattle, WA 98103
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- kisaku.com
- Phone
- +12065459050
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Kisaku presents itself as a quietly confident neighborhood sushi counter. The modest, domestic exterior and low-profile frontage signal a place rooted in local daily life rather than theatrical destination dining. Inside the mood favors familiarity and ease: seating at the counter and a restrained interior let the cooking and sourcing quietly take center stage. It reads as classic neighborhood Japanese — unflashy, warm and approachable — the sort of spot locals return to again and again. The effect is intimate and charming without trying to impress, a measured counterpoint to the city’s flashier, high-profile restaurants.
Best For
Kisaku is best for folks who value an unpretentious, sit-at-the-counter sushi night. It suits date nights and special evenings precisely because the setting is small and attentive, but it’s equally comfortable for regular solo dinners or low-key gatherings of neighbors. The neighborhood focus makes it a natural after-work stop or a consistent dinner option for people who live nearby. Expect a relaxed pace and an experienced team focused on thoughtful sourcing rather than spectacle — ideal for anyone seeking a quietly excellent, community-oriented sushi meal.
Ordering Tips
Sit at the counter when possible to watch the preparation and get the most direct sense of the kitchen’s rhythm. Lean into the house signatures: the Kisaku Roll and the Green Lake Roll are natural choices, and the Salmon with Ikura highlights the restaurant’s attention to ingredient-driven simplicity. Because the place trades on neighborhood familiarity, keep an eye out for daily special preparations at the counter and let the staff guide portion and sharing choices in this unpretentious, chef-front setting.
Venue details
Ambiance
Light, open space with windows, simple seating, and a welcoming sushi bar atmosphere.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
- Kisaku Roll
- Green Lake Roll
- Salmon with Ikura
Planning details
Location
Also consider
If Kisaku does not fit the plan
Try Yoroshiku for a more defined Seattle dinner choice, or Harvest Beat if the occasion needs more structure. For a casual group meal, Kabul Afghan Cuisine and Chutneys Bistro are stronger cross-shops.
Restaurant context
How Kisaku compares in Seattle
Kisaku is the easier recommendation when convenience matters more than a highly defined occasion. Compared with Yoroshiku, it reads as the lower-friction choice for a simple meal, while Yoroshiku is the better cross-shop if the group wants a more clearly themed night out.
For a different dinner profile, Kabul Afghan Cuisine and Chutneys Bistro make more sense when the table wants broader shared-order energy. Kisaku is better for a quieter two-person plan; those peers are stronger for groups who want variety at the center of the table.
Harvest Beat is the more occasion-coded alternative if the meal needs a defined format, while Molly Moon's Homemade Ice Cream works as the post-dinner add-on rather than a substitute. If booking pressure is the deciding factor, Kisaku is the safer first pass.
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Compare Kisaku
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Kisaku | Seattle | No published awards |
| Yoroshiku | Seattle | No published awards |
| Kabul Afghan Cuisine | Seattle | No published awards |
| Harvest Beat | Seattle | No published awards |
| Molly Moon's Homemade Ice Cream | Seattle | No published awards |
| Chutneys Bistro | Seattle | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a first-timer know about Kisaku?
Start with the basics: Kisaku is in Seattle, the dress code is smart casual, the schedule includes lunch Monday through Saturday plus dinner every night. Friday and Saturday dinner hours run until 9:30 PM; other dinner services end at 9 PM.
Is Kisaku good for solo dining?
Lunch is available Monday through Saturday, dinner is offered every night. If seating style or service format matters to your solo plans, check directly before you go.
Can Kisaku accommodate groups?
For group plans, check directly for party-size logistics. The daily dinner service and Monday-through-Saturday lunch hours give several timing options. For a larger group, compare directly with another option such as Chutneys Bistro before committing.
Is Kisaku good for a special occasion?
It may fit if the occasion can be planned around the Seattle location, smart-casual dress, lunch Monday through Saturday, dinner every night. If the occasion depends on awards, a tasting menu, private dining, or a beverage program, check directly for those specifics.
What are alternatives to Kisaku in Seattle?
Other options to compare include Yoroshiku, Chutneys Bistro, Kabul Afghan Cuisine, Harvest Beat, Molly Moon's Homemade Ice Cream. Compare current menus and hours directly before choosing between them.
Is lunch or dinner better at Kisaku?
Lunch is available Monday through Saturday from 11 AM to 2:30 PM. Dinner is available every night from 5 to 9 PM Sunday through Thursday, from 5 to 9:30 PM on Friday and Saturday. Choose the service that best matches your schedule.
