Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Postcard, Sōrate and Kawa Sushi, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top 15 fine dining dining experiences
Find fine dining japanese restaurants in Washington Square. Great japanese food that fits your budget.
Washington Square's Fine Dining Japanese Destinations
Discover the height of culinary elegance near Washington Square with this collection of premier Japanese and seafood destinations. From the masterful sushi and omakase at Yoshino and Ogawa to the vibrant seafood scenes at Catch NYC and Lure Fishbar, these restaurants offer a sophisticated blend of tradition and innovation. Whether you are indulging in the refined plates at Momofuku Ko or the exceptional cuts at Japan Premium Beef, each venue provides an unforgettable fine-dining experience in the heart of the city.
30 restaurants in Best Fine Dining Japanese Restaurants in Washington Square | Fine Dining Japanese Food
- Postcard · rated 5/5: Japanese.
- Sōrate · rated 5/5: Japanese.
- Kawa Sushi · rated 5/5: Japanese.
- Matchaful · rated 5/5: Japanese.
- Sushi Counter · rated 4.9/5: Japanese.
- Sushi 295 Mercer · rated 4.9/5: Japanese.
- YUBU SoHo · rated 4.8/5: Korean.
- Vinyl Steakhouse · rated 4.8/5: Steakhouse.
- SANUKI UDON · rated 4.7/5: Japanese.
- Futago · rated 4.6/5: Japanese.
- Kogame Ramen · rated 4.6/5: Japanese.
- Momofuku Ko · rated 4.6/5: Japanese.
- DokoDemo · rated 4.6/5: Japanese.
- MakiMaki · rated 4.6/5: Japanese.
- Blue Ribbon Sushi · rated 4.6/5: Japanese.
- Chacha · rated 4.6/5: Japanese.
- Bird Dog · rated 4.6/5: Japanese.
- SUGARFISH by sushi nozawa · rated 4.5/5: Japanese.
- Raku Soho · rated 4.5/5: Japanese.
- Pokeworks · rated 4.5/5: Japanese.
- Kimura · rated 4.5/5: Japanese.
- Sushi by M · rated 4.5/5: Japanese.
- Karakatta · rated 4.5/5: Japanese.
- Mikaku · rated 4.5/5: Japanese.
- Marumi · rated 4.5/5: Japanese.
- Yokoya · rated 4.5/5: Japanese.
- Ogawa · rated 4.5/5: Japanese.
- Umami Sushi · rated 4.5/5: Japanese.
- Mikaku Sushi · rated 4.5/5: Japanese.
- Ramen Misoya · rated 4.5/5: Japanese.
How this list is built
Chefi analyzes each restaurant’s menu and tags every dish’s dietary suitability with an ingredient-based engine. Restaurants with at least three matching dishes on their current menu rank first, ordered by diner ratings, with the number of matching dishes breaking ties; owner-verified restaurants are highlighted at the top. Lists refresh as menus and ratings change.
