Hama Sushi
Venice
Restaurant in Venice, United States
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Price
$30–50per person
Dress
Casual
Why go
Hama Sushi is a practical Venice pick when the group wants sushi near the beach without a high-effort booking. Choose it for an easy dinner, not for a formal special occasion or chef-driven tasting format. Cross-shop San Damián for Pacific Coast seafood, Great White for Californian comfort, or Kassi Venice Beach for a livelier group meal.
About Hama Sushi
Hama Sushi is a Venice dinner option with evening hours and a casual dress code. Consider it when you need a casual dinner plan in Venice and want to check the current schedule before going.
Keep the recommendation narrow: use Hama Sushi as a direct Venice dinner possibility, especially when convenience and a casual setting matter.
A Venice dinner option with limited confirmed details
For an explorer who likes to plan carefully, the key facts are the hours and the casual dress code. Hama Sushi is open Mon 5–9 PM, closed Tue, open Wed and Thu 5–9 PM, open Fri and Sat 5–9:30 PM, and open Sun 5–9 PM.
That evening schedule makes it relevant for dinner planning in Venice. If the group is comparing options, Great White or The Butcher's Daughter may fit a different mood, while San Damián is another dinner name to consider. Choose Hama Sushi when the basics fit your plan, and check any important details directly before going.
Use it when the group wants Venice convenience over ceremony
The strongest reason to keep Hama Sushi in the mix is simplicity: it is a casual Venice venue with dinner hours on most nights of the week. Avoid planning around assumptions about price, service style, seating, or a specific menu format.
Go in with flexible expectations and confirm any details that matter before committing, especially for group size, reservations, menu needs, or special requests. For a broader scan, use Our full Venice restaurants guide, with options such as Gran Blanco, Great White, Kassi Venice Beach, San Damián, The Butcher's Daughter, and other dining in Venice for different plans.
Quick reference: consider Hama Sushi for a casual Venice dinner, and check any details that matter directly before making it the center of the night.
Planning details
- Location
- 213 Windward Ave, Venice, CA 90291
- Reservations
- Book on the venue's website
- Website
- hamasushi.com
- Phone
- +13103968783
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Hama Sushi reads as a genuine Venice neighborhood counter rather than a polished destination. The room leans unpretentious and relaxed, shaped by the boardwalk energy and the mural-lined streets that define Windward Avenue. Service and cooking favor technical competence over theatrical presentation, so the experience feels quietly intimate at the counter even when foot traffic brings a livelier ambiance on weekends. The result is a charming, low-fuss spot where the locale—artistic, beachside, and civic—matters as much as the sushi itself, and where the personality of Venice is as present as the menu.
Best For
This is a place for informal meals that trade pomp for technique: think counter seats for solo diners, quick neighborhood dinners, and easy date nights that foreground good fish and an unpretentious approach. The location on Windward Avenue means the crowd shifts with the day—weekday service tilts local and low-key, while weekends pick up energy from boardwalk foot traffic—so it suits those who want a genuine Venice outing rather than a formal night out. It’s well-suited to anyone looking for straightforward sushi in a lively, community-minded setting.
Ordering Tips
Lean into the counter experience and the sushi the kitchen does well: the venue highlights classic roll work and signatures like the Dragon Roll and Tuna Roll. The profile stresses technically sound Japanese cooking backed by strong regional sourcing, so simpler pieces or the house rolls showcase the strengths of the kitchen. For a quieter meal, visit on a weekday; for a more animated Venice scene, come on the weekend and enjoy the boardwalk energy while seated at the counter where much of the action happens.
Venue details
Ambiance
Lively and casual with eclectic clientele, friendly service, and unique traditions like nightly theme songs.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
- Kitchen
- Fusion
- Menu Format
- A la carte
- Wine Program
- Standard
- Drinks Focus
- Sake program
- Dietary
- Vegetarian friendly
Signature Dishes
- Dragon Roll
- Tuna Roll
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 213 Windward Ave, Venice, CA 90291
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- Gran Blanco, Notable alternative
- Great White, Californian, Californian
- Kassi Venice Beach, Notable alternative
- The Butcher's Daughter, Notable alternative
- San Damián, Mariscos / Pacific Coast seafood, Mariscos / Pacific Coast seafood
Restaurant context
How Hama Sushi compares in Venice
Hama Sushi is the better call when the group specifically wants sushi and an easier dinner plan in central Venice. Great White is a stronger fit for Californian food and a broader all-day feel, while The Butcher's Daughter makes more sense for plant-forward dining. Pick Hama Sushi when cuisine focus matters more than scene.
For seafood, San Damián is the sharper alternative if the table wants Mariscos and Pacific Coast seafood rather than sushi. Kassi Venice Beach is the more social choice for groups that want a livelier room, while Gran Blanco works better when the plan is drinks-led and atmosphere matters as much as dinner.
Value comes down to intent: Hama Sushi is worth choosing for convenience and a direct sushi brief, not for a highly produced occasion. If the reservation is unavailable, cross-shop San Damián for seafood or Great White for an easier Californian fallback.
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Compare Hama Sushi
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hama Sushi | Venice | , | No published awards |
| Gran Blanco | Venice | , | No published awards |
| Great White | Los Angeles | Californian | 2026 OAD Cheap Eats in North America Recommended2025 OAD Casual in North America |
| Kassi Venice Beach | Venice | , | No published awards |
| The Butcher's Daughter | Los Angeles | , | No published awards |
| San Damián | Venice | Mariscos / Pacific Coast seafood | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I eat at the bar at Hama Sushi?
What should I wear to Hama Sushi?
Keep it casual for Hama Sushi in Venice. Formal clothing is not required.
How far ahead should I book Hama Sushi?
Check directly for availability, especially if you want a prime dinner time on Fri or Sat, when the venue is open 5–9:30 PM.
Is Hama Sushi good for a special occasion?
Hama Sushi can be considered for a casual dinner in Venice. If formal service style, tasting format, price point, or special-occasion amenities matter, confirm them directly before booking.
What are alternatives to Hama Sushi?
Gran Blanco, Great White, Kassi Venice Beach, The Butcher's Daughter, and San Damián are names to compare, depending on the kind of dinner mood you want. Hama Sushi remains the venue to check if its hours and casual dress code fit your Venice plan.
Is lunch or dinner better at Hama Sushi?
Dinner is the fit. Hama Sushi lists evening hours: Mon 5–9 PM, Tue closed, Wed 5–9 PM, Thu 5–9 PM, Fri 5–9:30 PM, Sat 5–9:30 PM, and Sun 5–9 PM.
