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Japanese & Sushi Waterfront / Riverwalk Adjacent Happy Hour Hotspot Date Night Worthy Vegetarian-Friendly Downtown

Blue Sushi Sake Grill

Name: Blue Sushi Sake Grill
Address: 123 Water St, Ste 111, Naperville, IL, 60540, US
Telephone: (630) 305-3099
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.2

★★★★☆ 4.2 · Google

$$ 📍 123 Water St, Ste 111, Downtown

NapervilleFood Editor

Local team review

The sake flight turned a casual dinner into an education. Our server walked us through four pours — from a bone-dry junmai to a fruity ginjo — and suddenly the menu made more sense. The edamame dumplings with truffle oil were unlike anything else we tried: creamy, earthy, and a little luxurious in a way you don't expect from a sushi spot. The Riverwalk patio in July, with a chilled glass of nigori and the tuna tartare on crispy wontons, is one of those perfect suburban summer moments you file away and repeat annually.

About the Restaurant

Blue Sushi planted its flag on Water Street in 2017 and brought with it a commitment to sustainable seafood that sets it apart from the typical suburban sushi joint. The fish is MSC-certified where possible, the maki rolls are creative without being gimmicky, and the sake list is one of the deepest in the western suburbs. The Water Street location gives it a built-in Riverwalk adjacency that makes the patio a summer draw. The JB Roll, a tempura shrimp and spicy tuna number, is the bestseller for a reason.

Insider Tip

Happy hour runs weekdays with discounted sake flights and half-price appetizers, the edamame dumplings are a steal.