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Google
9.8
Based on 3926 reviews
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SHŌ Omakase
SHŌ Omakase is one of the best japanese restaurants in Chicago for date night, especially if you want a strong option in Chicago.
SHŌ Omakase suits a night out when you want japanese that feels grown-up without getting stiff.
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Rating (Google) 9.6
63 reviews
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9.6
Rating
Based on 63 reviews
Best used for
date night and Sushi
Price and pace
splurge
Neighborhood
Chicago · 1533 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60610, USA
Price
splurge
Google rating
9.6 from 63 reviews
Address
Chicago | 1533 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60610, USA
Why go
What makes SHŌ Omakase worth the move
SHŌ Omakase works for date night because the room and the food both help the evening land. It also holds a 9.6 rating across 63 Google reviews.
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Public rating
9.6 from 63 Google reviews
Best used for
date night and Sushi
Style
Japanese in Chicago
Spend
splurge
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Google rating: 9.6 from 63 reviews
Price point: splurge
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9.6 from 63 reviews
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For now, SHŌ Omakase holds a 9.6 rating across 63 Google reviews.
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Plan the visit
Quick details
- Address
- 1533 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60610, USA
- Price
- splurge
- TastyPals score
- Coming soon
- Google rating
- 9.6 (63 reviews)
- Cuisine
- Japanese
- Neighborhood
- Chicago
Frequently asked questions
What cuisine does SHŌ Omakase serve?
SHŌ Omakase is a Japanese restaurant located in Chicago, Chicago. SHŌ Omakase suits a night out when you want japanese that feels grown-up without getting stiff.
What is SHŌ Omakase best for?
SHŌ Omakase is best for sushi, date night, special occasion, precise, intimate, sushi. SHŌ Omakase works for date night because the room and the food both help the evening land. It also holds a 9.6 rating across 63 Google reviews.
How much does it cost to eat at SHŌ Omakase?
SHŌ Omakase is in the splurge price range (splurge). Google rating: 9.6 from 63 reviews
Is SHŌ Omakase worth visiting?
SHŌ Omakase holds a 9.6 Google rating from 63 reviews. SHŌ Omakase works for date night because the room and the food both help the evening land. It also holds a 9.6 rating across 63 Google reviews.
Where is SHŌ Omakase located?
SHŌ Omakase is located at 1533 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60610, USA. Directions are available via Google Maps.
Is SHŌ Omakase good for a date night?
Yes — SHŌ Omakase is tagged for date night dining. SHŌ Omakase works for date night because the room and the food both help the evening land. It also holds a 9.6 rating across 63 Google reviews.
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