Sushi Suite 202

Perhaps being overly critical but when prepay is required for an expensive meal, it should live up to the expectation. While the experience was great from intimate speakeasy vibe to cocktails and presentation of nigiri, fish-to-rice ratio were inconsistent, which is glaringly obvious when they served back to back immediately. Otherwise, it is a great spot for a date night especially if cocktails are appreciated.

The most amazing sushi experience I've had to date. I've had the pleasure of going here a couple of times and it's fantastic each time. The service is top notch, the small seating arrangements make it so you have an intimate experience every time. Nevermind the fact that it's somewhat of a speakeasy feel adding to the "cool" factor but makes it super easy to just get a room and stay the night for a great evening in the city.

We have been here 3 times now and the first time was a couple years ago. The 2nd time was OK but we are so glad we came back again. Third time's a charm!! We brought our friends here for a birthday dinner and everyone was so impressed by Chef Pong. The combination of flavors and the freshness of the fish was amazing. The bar staff is also very attentive and creative. We told the bartender what we like and he whipped up a delicious mezcal cocktail for me. The old fashioned is also very good here. We also love the ambience and cozy vibe. For our seating, we had the entire place to ourselves. If you're looking for a unique omakase experience, check out SushiSuite 202.

Our family decided to dine here as a family of six on New Year's Day and we're so glad that we did! It was such an intimate experience with a personal sushi chef. I loved that our chef Max was able to cater to our taste and favorites. Absolutely every bite we tasted was not only fresh but flavorful with unique toppings and light sauces that paired so nicely with each type of fish. The whole dinner was timed appropriately and by the end of the meal we were so full. We booked our reservation for 5 pm and was the first reservation of the evening. I loved this as it was quiet and no other customers were waiting before us. The whole experience was so personal and intimate. Our family was easily able to talk and have conversations and enjoy the evening as a party of 6. My parents truly enjoyed the experience here at sushi suite as they had never had an experience such as this. My family was shocked by the quality and freshness of the fish and the variety we were presented with. We got to try fish we've never had before and we were blown away. Our chef Max was amazing. From start to finish he explained everything so well. He engaged with our family in conversation and truly made it a personal experience. He asked for our preferences and presented each plate in a timely manner. He mentioned that each chef has flexibility in how they want to prepare their dishes and with what flavors they want to incorporate into each dish. I loved this concept because when customers return, if it's a different chef it would be a completely different experience. Towards the end of our meal the next set of customers came in and were seated at the bar. However, our family didn't feel rushed at all. We finished our meal and had the opportunity to sit in a side seating area to prepare to brave the Chicago winter cold once again. Thank you for an amazing experience and an amazing meal. It was truly one of the best sushi experiences we've experienced here in Chicago! We can't wait to dine here again!

It was so hidden we got lost The first time my boyfriend brought me here I almost cried. He surprised me for my birthday ,.. I had NO IDEA where we were going then I opened the door Its hidden in @hotellincoln in Lincoln Park and is the world's first hotel suite-turned sushi bar concept!!The restaurant feels super welcoming & homey right when you walk in, not at all pretentious In fact, it's so intimate you feel like you're talking to friends. I even ended up meeting people who knew someone I worked with Bring your date , family or close friends when they visit or for dates & celebration's ______________________________________OMAKASE highlights: They have 6 seats only so it's super intimate There are 17 courses for $140 per person (before tax) Part of the @sushibybou_ group and also in NYC & PHILLY (new as of October) Bookable on @opentable for 75 min sets, from 5-11pm Amazing Japanese cocktails to try like my Shiso Southside (must try) My favorite dishes from the Omakase were the tuna, fatty tuna, itoyoridai, mackerel, and anago eel. Note: the Omakase is chef-selected so Max the chef will tailor and create dishes on the spot based on what he thinks we would likeI hope you get to celebrate and enjoy during this holiday Follow @biteswithbessy on Instagram for more spots like this

The standard for Omakase is higher than what you get at sushi suite. I shouldn't be seeing flys hovering around the fish at a $200 per person Omakase tasting. When you first sit down you will see all 17 pieces of mystery fish are sitting in the open air already cut. Raw fish simply shouldn't be sitting out for 45+ minutes ESPECIALLY WITH FLIES IN THE ROOM. None of the 17 pieces give that wow factor that you typically get when you pay this kind of a premium. 2 of the pieces (the Ebi and sea bass with crab as pictured) were boarder line spit out of your mouth bad. Everything from the mushy consistency to fishy taste makes these pieces worth skipping. The slices of fish in general are thin and don't coat all of the taste buds in the mouth. I question not only the ethics of the restaurant, but the integrity of the prior reviews as well.The goal of a proper Omakase should be to provide an unforgettable experience through their mastered craft and uniquely fresh fish. The goal for Sushi Boutique unfortunately is to create an "elegant" money grab where they don't have a proper menu and will prolong the experience in order to squeeze every cent they can out of you.

What an amazing, surprising dining experience! I have never had the pleasure of Omakase dining, it was definitely the highlight of my trip. Upon entering the red door room, we were greeted by the bartender Ivan and his associate Adrain. What a treat these two were! Ivan is a wizard at making his own drink combinations which we had the pleasure of sampling. He was interesting and knowledgeable and I could have spent all night talking with him. Then we proceeded to the area where the Chef, Krit (Chris), worked his magic in the 17 courses we were served. The taste combinations were over the top delicious! We enjoyed hearing about him and his experiences as well as his decisions in the sushi parings. Do yourself a favor and visit this gem of a restaurant.

This restaurant is in a hotel that's near Lincoln Park so you'll have to find parking around the area and walk over. They have a 10 min grace period so make sure you're on time. Delicious nigiri, but very very pricey. It's about $10 per piece at the end of the night with 17 courses of sushi. I've been here twice and Chef Mike always makes it a fun experience. There's unique pieces of fish and flavors in the menu. I would say there's some hidden costs though. He said that we would get a piece of sushi as a service, but then ended up charging us $30 per piece of nigiri. If he offers you anything outside of the 17 course menu, it'll cost extra, just as a warning. The uni ice cream was a unique experience. I would recommend sushi suite to people for very special occasions. The bartender makes some great cocktails, but these are extra on top of the omakase price. The overall vibe of the restaurant was a hip, speakeasy. There's music playing loudly in the background so it may be hard to talk to multiple people at once.

Sushi Suite is intimate, special, and just a rad experience. We got a reservation for 4 and did a cocktail at the bar prior and the sake pairings during the tasting - it isn't cheap but we all agreed the experience was worth it. It was recommended by a friend and I've passed the rec along many times!

I love the quality of every ingredient, the staff and ambience was very friendly too.