Discover the Best Sushi in Las Vegas

Enjoy the exquisitely elegant plates served in a dynamic atmosphere at Sushisamba. By blending the energy of Carnival and the Japanese approach to food, this restaurant offers a great night out for families or an intimate evening for two. Take a perfectly broiled Peruvian bay scallop, then crust the outside in a shiso lime butter, and the result is a mouthful of salty, sweet, umami flavors with a clean citrus burst. The addition of a robata grill means lamb chops and filet mignon come hot out of the kitchen, side-by-side with samba rolls that fuse South American and Japanese flavors in a perfect, bite-sized morsel.

Benihana is a name synonymous with quality and attention to detail. When original owner Rocky (Hiroaki) Aoki opened his New York location, it was the first restaurant of its kind in the United States. Today, the Las Vegas location is a jewel among several iconic establishments, serving classic flavors prepared with panache at the Fashion Show Mall. From the entrance that offers a nod to a traditional Japanese shrine gate to the knife tricks and shows performed on the grill, Benihana embodies true hospitality, or omotenashi. The Kabuki Kids menu offers simplified versions of standard entrees, with chicken, steak, and seafood grilled to perfection. Start the meal with a sushi sampler and big side order of hibachi chicken rice. With a full list of sushi rolls and teppanyaki plates, hot and cold food have a place at the table.

From the floating, 20-foot Buddha statue to the peaceful koi pool, everything about Tao ties back to its Asian theme. The restaurant pairs with a nightclub, for an evening of entertainment and attentive service. Settle in for an omakase menu full of chef favorites or order a selection of rolls like the crispy soft shell crab topped with yuzu mayonnaise. Small plates serve whimsical dishes like the TAO temple salad or chicken wing lollipops. The dessert menu is just as tempting, with unusual combinations like a lemongrass creme brulee or signature giant fortune cookie.

The soothing sounds of water over stone set the table at Mizumi, as diners enjoy the stunning sight of a 90-foot waterfall leading down into a serene koi pond. A robatayaki bar, a teppanyaki room, and patio views combine for a unique evening that is relaxing and satisfying. Simply prepared, swimmingly fresh ingredients come from the hands of experienced sushi chefs to the table, in both cut and hand roll versions. Entrees epitomize umami with plates like an Angus beef filet and black truffle teriyaki. The teppanyaki menu offers a choice between land or sea with black tiger shrimp, Chilean sea bass, and Maine lobster listed side-by-side with beef sirloin or tenderloin, organic chicken, or tofu.

The Bellagio is home to some of the most elegant and timeless restaurants on the Strip, and Yellowtail is no exception. The decor at this establishment is an ode to nature, with polished stone, dark wood, and a larger-than-life sculpture of a fishtail, with the scales picked out in polished metal. Chef Akira Back produces culinary miracles in the kitchen and some of the best sushi in Las Vegas, putting together plates of crispy kalbi, salmon spiced with serrano peppers, and Cajun-spiced albacore.

The menu at Catch is full of all things seafood, but the decor feels like a step into a secret garden. The entryway is an awe-inspiring arch of colorful flowers, and the natural theme continues inside with lighted trees for ambiance. The egalitarian menu pulls inspiration from around the globe to produce flavor-packed portions. The sushi menu includes nigiri or sashimi bites with everything from sea urchin to Spanish mackerel. Seared tuna, shrimp, and ponzu butter come together in the MRC roll. The Hellfire roll combines spicy tuna, done two ways, the sweet hint of pear, and a balsamic finish. For some of the best sushi in Las Vegas, order a selection of options to share.

Iron Chef Morimoto brings decades of culinary excellence to the table at his eponymously named restaurant. The award-winning Schoos Group, the minds behind the sophisticated styling, used wood and highly-polished natural stone to build warm, intimate spaces under the soaring, glass ceiling. The menu is full of surprises, with fun creations like the yellowtail "pastrami" or the oyster foie gras that also incorporates uni and teriyaki. The Japanese flavors inject a fresh take into classic dishes like a duck confit or seared snapper.

Chef Nobu Matsuhisa seasons his creations with flavors from Japan and Peru at his self-named restaurant, Nobu, in Las Vegas. The modern decor features a black, white, and red theme with interesting accents for a funky, trendy ambiance. But what truly sets Nobu apart is the menu. It's big. Really big. Sushi rolls, sashimi, kushiyaki, yakimono, soup, toban-yaki, tempura, tacos — the list goes on. Signature dishes like the black cod miso and rock shrimp tempura get diners talking, even before a look at the extensive offerings.

One of the first AYCE sushi restaurants in the Valley, Umiya continues to serve endless plates of fresh fish, skillfully cut and constructed into balanced rolls. Appetizers like seafood dynamite and seared tuna sashimi start the menu, followed by endless plates of classic favorites like the shrimp tempura and egg rolls. Order nigiri for small bites of delicate fish, or sample house specials like the Japanese lasagna or rattlesnake roll and enjoy some of the best sushi in Las Vegas.

Belly up to the bar at Ondori for a dining experience that effortlessly embodies omotenashi, the Japanese ideal of hospitality with nothing held back. An eclectic decor and laid-back atmosphere make evenings here relaxed and casual. Enjoy the best of both Japanese and Chinese food, served side-by-side, but not on the same plate. Simple tamago (rolled egg omelet) sushi sits at one end of the menu, while complex specialty rolls incorporate everything from mango to gobo.

Lillie's, an Off-Strip restaurant, combines an elegant ambiance with accents from the sea. The central pillar in the dining room features jellyfish, and the red light fixture echoes the aquatic look. House-made crab rangoon, coconut shrimp, and a Pan-Asian approach to food mean unexpected flavors with a nod toward traditional. Both the main and hibachi menus have plenty of variety, including options like a pick three hibachi feast that includes scallops, chicken, shrimp, or tenderloin as options.

King's Fish House is a great choice for seafood lovers who want endless options. Signature sushi rolls like the spicy tuna on crispy rice are just a small part of a much larger menu. Order a few rolls to share for the table, and try out some other seafood shack classics like a New England lobster roll or briny selections from the raw bar. Appetizers range from simple edamame to poke or even a Baja ceviche.

Diner-style eating with a long pull-up counter, casual four top tables, and fun, colored tile on every surface make the walk into Tides Seafood and Sushi Bar a retro experience. The extensive raw bar, rich Creole flavors, and a full sushi menu combine for a fusion of ocean-fresh flavors. Specialty rolls like the White Lotus blend fun, bite-sized favorites like shrimp tempura, asparagus, avocado, tuna, crispy onions, and a rich truffle soy sauce. Share an array of rainbow rolls or mix and match from the standard menu and try some of the best sushi in Las Vegas for a multicultural meal.

Casual, "izakaya-style" dining comes to Sin City at Zuma, a restaurant plating up contemporary Japanese cuisine. The extensive menu features dishes prepared in a hot kitchen, at the sushi counter, or on the robata grill. From the wagyu gyoza served with black truffle to the Alaskan king crab with ponzu lime butter, the elegant plates use exceptional ingredients in deliciously non-traditional ways.