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Best Sushi in Charleston, SC

Charleston's sushi scene has quietly become one of the best in the Southeast. These are the top sushi restaurants in Charleston, SC — from intimate omakase to creative maki bars.

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Best Sushi in Charleston, SC

78% Confidence
#1

Sushi-Wa Izakaya

$$$$ North Morrison / NoMo
Why #1 17-20 course omakase for 10 guests — most exclusive sushi experience in town

Charleston's most serious omakase experience — Edomae-style sushi with nigiri-focused omakase Wed–Sun starting at $100/person; an intimate dining room from Chefs Kazu Murakami and Chris Schoedler serving the freshest possible fish.

Eater Carolinas #1 Best Sushi in CharlestonDescribed as 'top-rated by sushi aficionados' with near-impossible reservationsOmakase model signals serious fish sourcing and chef-driven experience
#2

O-Ku

$$-$$$ Upper King
Why #2 Inventive rolls + Edomae nigiri in a stylish downtown setting

Major hot spot on Upper King celebrating authentic Asian cuisine with a regional approach — solid nigiri and omakase-lite program, lemon salmon roll, otoro nigiri, and a popular weeknight happy hour.

TripAdvisor #1 sushi in Charleston (424+ reviews, 4.4 stars)Eater Carolinas Best Sushi mapMulti-city brand (NYC, Houston) with consistent quality standards
#3

SHIKI

$$ Ansonborough / East Bay
Why #3 Family-run since 2001 — the old-school quality standard for Charleston sushi

Long-standing intimate sushi eatery (since 2001) beloved by locals — super fresh rolls, perfect rice, solid service, and affordable sake in a relaxed setting that rewards the sushi purist.

Eater Carolinas Best Sushi map — 'relaxed spot beloved by locals'Open since 2001 — 24+ years of consistent operationPraised for 'perfect rice' — the truest marker of sushi quality
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#4
167 Sushi Bar $$-$$$ Sister restaurant to the beloved 167 Raw oyster…
Eater Carolinas Best Sushi map (2025)
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#5
Hachiya Kyoto Steakhouse and Sushi Bar $$-$$$ Family-owned Japanese steakhouse run by Kyoto-t…
Eater Carolinas Best Sushi in Charleston (2025)
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#6
Bareo $-$$ Brand-new Filipino-Japanese fusion spot (opened…
Chef Nikko Cagalanan — James Beard Award nominated chef
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#7
Zen Asian Fusion $$-$$$ West Ashley's most beloved neighborhood sushi spot
TripAdvisor #2 sushi in Charleston (220+ reviews, 4.…
#8
Wasabi of Daniel Island $$-$$$ Japanese fusion restaurant on Daniel Island bal…
Part of the Wasabi Restaurant Group (multi-location …
New
#9
Kanpai Japanese Restaurant $$-$$$ Locally owned and operated intimate sushi bar b…
Eater Carolinas Best Sushi map — 'one of the first L…
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#10
Locals Sushi & Sports Pub $-$$ A sports bar that takes its sushi seriously
Eater Carolinas Best Sushi map
New
#11
167 Raw Oyster Bar (carnitas tacos but sushi-adjacent) $$$ NOTE: 167 Raw is primarily a raw bar and seafoo…
One of Charleston's most beloved seafood institutions
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#12
Kawa Sushi $$ Mid-tier sushi restaurant noted in Charleston s…
Named as a key player in Charleston's sushi scene in…
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#13
Fuji Sushi (non-King Street locations) $$-$$$ Multi-location Lowcountry sushi group
Upper King CONFIRMED CLOSED November 2025 — per offi…
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#14
Miyabi Hibachi & Sushi $$-$$$ Japanese hibachi-style restaurant with sushi bar
Part of the Charleston hibachi-sushi category alongs…
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#15
Omakase sushi bar (forthcoming — 2-star Michelin backed concept) $$$$ A nationally recognized omakase sushi bar was a…
Facebook community announcement November 2025 — 'bac…
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