# Omakase bars in Chicago > A bar that offers an omakase experience that feels intentional rather than just a gimmick to get people through the door. Source: https://www.atly.com/united-states/illinois/chicago/best-bar-omakase ## Places (8) ### 1. Sushi by Scratch Restaurants: Chicago Hidden behind a secret coded door in a speakeasy setting, the space offers an intimate dining bar where guests interact closely with chefs. The atmosphere blends moody, cozy vibes with bursts of energetic engagement, creating a unique omakase experience. Seating is limited to small groups, enhancing the personal and exclusive feel. - Address: 415 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60654, USA - Atly: https://www.atly.com/location/Sushi-by-Scratch-Restaurants-Chicago ### 2. Omakase Shoji & Izakaya Small omakase bar with intimate counter seating and a classical Japanese style creates a refined yet unpretentious atmosphere. Chefs prepare dishes in front of guests, enhancing the authentic omakase experience. Space includes a hidden room with natural ambiance and elegant decor featuring brick walls and a liquor display. - Address: 1641 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60622, USA - Atly: https://www.atly.com/location/Omakase-Shoji-Izakaya ### 3. Sushi by Bou- Gold Coast Chicago @ Claridge House Dark, moody decor channels a Roaring 20s speakeasy vibe with intricate, classy details. Atmosphere stays chill and friendly, suited for serious sushi lovers and date nights. Sushi quality is consistently high-end and creative, paired with well-crafted cocktails and sake. - Address: 1244 N Dearborn Pkwy, Chicago, IL 60610, USA - Atly: https://www.atly.com/location/Sushi-by-Bou--Gold-Coast-Chicago-Claridge-House ### 4. Yokocho Handrolls and Omakase Bar Intimate space inspired by Japanese alleys offers cozy, dimly lit atmosphere with live chef preparation visible from excellent bar seating. The vibe blends American-Japanese bar energy with a quaint, sultry setting suited for small groups or quiet evenings. - Address: 167 N Green St suite 600A, Chicago, IL 60607, USA - Atly: https://www.atly.com/location/YokochoHandrollsAndOmakaseBar ### 5. Sushi by Bou- Fulton Market Chicago @ Emily Hotel Small, intimate restaurant with 12 seats and a speakeasy vibe featuring 90s hip hop music and graffiti art. Atmosphere feels lively yet personal, enhanced by craft cocktails and attentive service. Known for high-quality sushi and an engaging omakase experience. - Address: 311 N Morgan St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA - Atly: https://www.atly.com/location/Sushi-by-Bou--Fulton-Market-Chicago-Emily-Hotel ### 6. Joto Sushi Cozy space blends urban Japanese street art with a sexy front half and an intimate omakase bar tucked in the back. Atmosphere shifts from lively and intimate indoors to a shaded patio perfect for warm nights. Guests enjoy aged tuna and fish rarely found elsewhere, paired with an excellent sake program. - Address: 564 W Randolph St Ste 1E, Chicago, IL 60661, USA - Atly: https://www.atly.com/location/JotoSushi ### 7. CH Distillery | Jōtō Sushi Two-room sushi restaurant combines speakeasy-style back lounge with a modern cocktail bar front, offering views into a working distillery. Atmosphere shifts from cozy and chill in the back to more vibrant and upbeat in the front. Known for dry-aged fish and an intimate omakase experience, it draws those seeking high-quality, uniquely flavored sushi. - Address: 564 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60661, USA - Atly: https://www.atly.com/location/CH-Distillery-Jōtō-Sushi ### 8. Sushi Suite 202 - Lincoln Park Chicago by Sushi by Bou Dining unfolds in a converted hotel suite with intimate counter seating and a speakeasy vibe. The atmosphere feels exclusive and romantic, suited for special occasions with just six seats offering a unique omakase experience. A small lounge invites lingering over drinks and vinyl records after the meal. - Address: 1816 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614, USA - Atly: https://www.atly.com/location/Sushi-Suite-202---Lincoln-Park-Chicago-by-Sushi-by-Bou ## Get this data directly This page comes from the Atly Places API, which scores close to 2 million places against more than 1,400 intents — "nice view", "work friendly", "gluten free", "dog friendly" — from what real reviewers say, with the statements behind every score. - **MCP server:** `https://agentic-api.atly.com/mcp` — connect it in ChatGPT or Claude. Nothing to install. - **Guide for agents:** - **OpenAPI contract:** - **No key needed to start.** `POST https://agentic-api.atly.com/v0/keys` with an email raises the quota. Coverage is densest in the United States, with pockets in Mexico, Israel and Thailand.