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Q Sushi Bar & Omakase

Name: Q Sushi Bar & Omakase
Address: 4845 N Damen Ave Ste 1N, Chicago, IL, 60625, US
Price range: $$$$

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Q Sushi Bar & Omakase is one of the best sushi restaurants in Chicago for date night, especially if you want a strong option in Chicago.

Editorial review updated•Jul 28, 2026

Q Sushi Bar & Omakase on North Damen operates on a premise that would raise eyebrows in omakase-obsessed circles: two self-described dudes who want to make you great sushi, doing it in a small room with hip-hop on the speakers and murals on the walls. That's not a gimmick to overlook — it's the entire point. Where most of Chicago's structured sushi experiences ask you to submit to ceremony, Q asks you to relax into it. The $99 Chef's Kaiseki Tasting Menu — two appetizers, four sashimi, four nigiri, miso soup, a maki, and a handroll — is priced at a level that makes the format genuinely accessible without dumbing it down. This is a place calibrated for the Andersonville-adjacent diner who wants real knife work and sourced fish without the reverent hush that can make omakase feel like a performance you're watching rather than a meal you're having. The dishes that diners consistently single out sketch a kitchen with genuine range. The kinmadai nigiri — golden eye snapper, a fish prized in Japanese tradition for its clean, delicate flavor — draws the kind of praise (described by customers as heavenly) that suggests the kitchen understands how to let premium fish speak without crowding it. The black cod nigiri, rich and praised for its depth, signals confidence with fattier preparations. Tuna tartare rounds out the most-cited dishes as a crowd anchor — familiar enough to anchor first-timers, executed here in a way that regulars return to specifically. Chef Stephen, mentioned consistently across diner accounts, appears to be the through-line for the kitchen's personality and quality. The practical move at Q is the kaiseki menu — ordering à la carte when a $99 structured progression exists is leaving the kitchen's actual statement on the table. The room is small, which means reservations matter; book ahead, particularly for weekend evenings. If you're seated at the bar in front of the chefs, the experience shifts from dinner into something closer to a conversation — which, given how the place describes itself, is probably exactly what they intended.

Marcus Chen, Senior Restaurant Critic

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Google 9.6 from 315 reviews

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date night and cocktail

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Splurge territory

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Chicago | 4845 N Damen Ave Ste 1N, Chicago, IL 60625, USA

Price

Splurge territory

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8.3/10

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Chicago | 4845 N Damen Ave Ste 1N, Chicago, IL 60625, USA

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Kinmadai nigiri

Black cod nigiri

Tuna tartare

Chef's Kaiseki Tasting Menu

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What makes Q Sushi Bar & Omakase worth the move

Q Sushi Bar & Omakase is an easy yes when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. Kinmadai nigiri and Black cod nigiri also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.6 rating across 315 Google reviews.

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9.6 from 315 Google reviews

Best for

date night and cocktail

Style

Sushi in Chicago

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Splurge territory

Best for

cocktail hidden gem date night

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Google rating: 9.6 from 315 reviews

Popular dishes: Kinmadai nigiri, Black cod nigiri, Tuna tartare

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Address: 4845 N Damen Ave Ste 1N, Chicago, IL 60625, USA
Price: $$$$
TastyPals score: 8.3/10
Google rating: 9.6 (315 reviews)
Cuisine: Sushi
Neighborhood: Chicago

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What cuisine does Q Sushi Bar & Omakase serve?

Q Sushi Bar & Omakase is a Sushi restaurant located in Chicago, Chicago. Q Sushi Bar & Omakase on North Damen operates on a premise that would raise eyebrows in omakase-obsessed circles: two self-described dudes who want to make you great sushi, doing it in a small room with hip-hop on the speakers and murals on the walls.

What is Q Sushi Bar & Omakase best for?

Q Sushi Bar & Omakase is best for cocktail, hidden gem, date night. Q Sushi Bar & Omakase is an easy yes when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. Kinmadai nigiri and Black cod nigiri also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.6 rating across 315 Google reviews.

How much does it cost to eat at Q Sushi Bar & Omakase?

Q Sushi Bar & Omakase is in the Splurge territory price range ($$$$). Google rating: 9.6 from 315 reviews

What should I order at Q Sushi Bar & Omakase?

Start with Kinmadai nigiri, Black cod nigiri, Tuna tartare and Chef's Kaiseki Tasting Menu. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.

Is Q Sushi Bar & Omakase worth visiting?

Q Sushi Bar & Omakase holds a 9.6 Google rating from 315 reviews. Q Sushi Bar & Omakase is an easy yes when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. Kinmadai nigiri and Black cod nigiri also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.6 rating across 315 Google reviews.

Where is Q Sushi Bar & Omakase located?

Q Sushi Bar & Omakase is located at 4845 N Damen Ave Ste 1N, Chicago, IL 60625, USA. Directions are available via Google Maps.

Is Q Sushi Bar & Omakase good for a date night?

Yes — Q Sushi Bar & Omakase is tagged for date night dining. Q Sushi Bar & Omakase is an easy yes when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. Kinmadai nigiri and Black cod nigiri also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.6 rating across 315 Google reviews.

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