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SASA, Cleveland, OH

SASA

4.8
4.8
833 Reviews
$30 and under
Sushi
Located at historic Shaker Square, SASA is a Japanese Izakaya restaurant. SASA's menu reflects global inspiration while maintaining the tradition and beauty of Japanese cooking. Enjoy handcrafted cocktails, an extensive sake list, and craft beers on tap. Whether a night out with friends, dinner with family, or a business dinner, SASA will create a memorable evening.

SASA has a REME HALO® indoor air purification system that uses U.V. filtration & hydro-peroxide plasma to inactivate bacteria & viruses to make our indoor dining room safer than ever.

We welcome you to SASA!

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 3 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Cuisines
    Sushi, Asian, Contemporary Asian
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (216) 767-1111
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Scott Kim
  • Catering
    Please email info@sasamatsu.com or call us 216.767.1111 for details.
  • Private party facilities
    SASA offers a limited semi-private dining area. Please contact SASA for details.
  • Private party contact
    Brenda Kim: (216) 225-9366
  • Neighborhood
    Shaker Heights
  • Cross street
    Shaker Blvd
  • Parking details
    Self parking available in the large, secure lot behind SASA (Dave's Market). On street parking also available.
  • Public transit
    SASA is on the Rapid Transit Line--Shaker Square stop.
  • Entertainment
    A variety of some of Cleveland's most talented artists. A mix of jazz, vocalists & other contemporary style music.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 833 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Cleveland / Akron / Canton

    Neighborhood gem

  • Cleveland

    Healthy

  • Cleveland

    Neighborhood gem

833 Reviews
  1. visitedfromCleveland

    Cleveland

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always amazing. Cant come without getting the fries!

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  2. Jazzy

    Cleveland

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall3food2service3ambience2
    The short ribs were brunt and very dry! The value of the fish was not worth the cost. The shrimp pad tai was good as was the calamari. First and last trip there!

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Charlotte

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our evening at Sasa was incredible. Morgan and Megan both took care of us immaculately and were so helpful with their suggestions. The food was absolutely amazing.

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  4. davidS

    Cleveland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Always a pleasure to dine at Sasa! We never regret dining here and we’re always treated like family.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 28, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    The Hamachi was the best!!Had seconds…it would be nice if they offered sushi or sashimi samplers.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Cleveland

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Consistently good! Nicest owners! Great wait staff. We love going there!

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  7. visitedfromCleveland

    Cleveland

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great night at Sasa. Food was outstanding and fantastic and friendly server Jeff handled our energetic group perfectly. Always a favorite.

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  8. SAMARAT

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had a lovely birthday dinner for family. Staff was very accommodating & served promptly! Eunice was very helpful during the planning!

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on August 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I've been here many times. The food is always good. Servers are unpretentious. It is simply a relaxing experience great for just two or a family.

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  10. Bearlo

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always an enjoyable dining experience at SaSa. The Grilled Norwegian Mackerel and SaSa fries were excellent, and the alcohol-free lychee and ginger cocktail was delicious.

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  11. ErinC

    Cleveland

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very delicious food here at SASA. The service was on point. I thought I’d be ordering sushi when I got there, but switched gears. There’s a wide variety of Asian food aside from sushi on the menu. I ordered the seared tuna under “tapas”. Ended up being filling enough for a meal, alongside a bowl of miso. Seared tuna is tricky and they passed the test. Only thing that’s a minor complaint is the price. An 8 piece sushi roll is on average $18. I ordered differently seeing that, but overall I highly recommend. My friend enjoyed her sliders, I think they were beef.

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  12. OpenTable Diner

    Cleveland

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We love this place. The owners are friendly. The food is amazing. The ambiance is perfect. We have been frequenting for more than a decade! Highly recommended!!

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  13. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Sasa’s has been an outstanding restaurant for years. It never disappoints.

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  14. LadyDi

    Cleveland

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on July 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delightful dinner with good friends on the outdoor SASA patio. The food was delicious!

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  15. Shelly

    Cleveland

    58 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    58 reviews

    Dined on July 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food and friendly and attentive service! The sushi is always fresh and tasty here and the fries...THE BEST!

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  16. OpenTable Diner

    Columbus

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great time, always great service and prompt food delivery.

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  17. GRay

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    SASA never disappoints, great service and food. Great place for a date night.

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    Cleveland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We adore the food and the staff. Been going there for years.

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  19. granci

    Cleveland

    18 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on June 29, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Great food as always. Noisier than usual but glad they are busy. Hard working staff. Best French fries ever!!

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  20. Katgng00

    Cleveland

    52 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    52 reviews

    Dined on June 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    With a great selection of new Asian sushi, dinners and wines, the place to go for date night or just a night out. Parking is free and convenient and you have the pleasure of knowing you are patronizing a local merchant. Always great and everyone needs to try SaSa.

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  21. BlakeD

    Cleveland

    56 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    56 reviews

    Dined on June 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My kids and I love SASA. The food is always exceptional. The people are always friendly. We had another great meal on Friday. We will be back very soon.

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  22. Bazy

    New York Area

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on June 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food & excellent service! Small plates which allows the diner to try many things off the menu! Consistently good!

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  23. OpenTable Diner

    Cleveland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Real good experience. Even my Japanese colleagues thought it was good!

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  24. ANDREAJ

    Cleveland

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on June 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We have been going here for over 15 years- our absolute favorite! We travel 30 minutes to get there. Absolutely beautifully plated, perfectly balanced, fresh healthy food!

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  25. 1discriminatingdiner

    New York Area

    39 reviews

    5.0

    39 reviews

    Dined on June 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We just loved tasting many different things. Small plates are perfect for sharing. And the drinks were yummy.

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  26. BenZ

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food and service. We loved it and had a great time. Couldn’t ask for a better experience.

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  27. OpenTable Diner

    Cleveland

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on June 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Still the absolute best Japanese/Sushi restaurant in northeastern Ohio. Consistent high quality for years. The sushi is the freshest and absolute best you will find in the area. Great atmosphere and service as well.

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    Cleveland

    1 review

    vip
    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall2food1service3ambience4
    Sushi was not good. Thought for the price I would be more amazed. Poor quality. I can get better tasting sushi from a grocery store. Never coming back. Do not go here ! I don’t understand what there is to like ! Also got a tapas -broccoli and cauliflower…I could make that better myself. Very disappointing!

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  29. CliffandTaniaN

    Pittsburgh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great value and service - excellent rolls and desserts!

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  30. HerbW

    Cleveland

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Altogether sasa is one of the best restaurants in Cleveland - it’s our regular go to place / never disappointed about anything there.

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  31. OpenTable Diner

    Cleveland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best sushi in CLE! Love the snow mountain roll.

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  32. ScooterM

    Cleveland

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Once again, SASA came through with a wonderful meal complemented with great service. The tapas we ordered (quite a variety, from shrimp to mushrooms & tofu to Kobe meat balls to crab cakes) came from the kitchen piping hot and prepared to perfection. Save room for dessert…the brownie (with green tea ice cream) was a nice portion size (not too big). The crime brûlée sampler (three flavors) was enough for sharing. Can’t wait to go back when the patio is open,

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    Cleveland

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Service and food were outstanding. Only complaint was the back of the booths is very loose on both sides and anytime. The people behind us moved the seat back-and-forth. Not Relaxing. Overall, one of the best restaurants in Cleveland

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    Cleveland

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We love going to Sasa and are never disappointed. Always delicious food and great service. Definitely one of our favorite go to’s in Cleveland.

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  35. OpenTable Diner

    Cleveland

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on April 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Always a good time at Sasa. My sons (as well as the adults) loved the food. We have been coming back as our go to for good sushi.

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a great time here. We got The Rock and a Sushi Roll before a movie. Love this place!

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  37. BrendanC

    Cleveland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was quite simply one of the best meals I've ever had. The combination of flavors and the wide variety of tastes present on their tapas menu is astounding. The Norwegian Mackarel and the Tofu with Mushrooms were the standout dishes from the night, not only on taste, but presentation as well.

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  38. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great food and service. Drinks were a tad pricey imo

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  39. Blair

    Cleveland

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Such a great experience. Make sure to sit at the bar.

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  40. JoeT

    Cleveland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely delightful birthday dinner. The hostess was lovely as we arrived. Our server Jeff created a fabulous experience for us and helped me navigate a dietary restriction successfully. We will definitely be back!

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FAQs

You can order delivery directly from SASA using the Order Online button. SASA also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (216) 767-1111.

SASA is rated 4.8 stars by 833 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 3 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for SASA

13120 Shaker Square, Cleveland, OH 44120

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Shaker Blvd
  • Neighborhood
    Shaker Heights
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    Sushi, Asian, Contemporary Asian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Self parking available in the large, secure lot behind SASA (Dave's Market). On street parking also available.
  • Public transit
    SASA is on the Rapid Transit Line--Shaker Square stop.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Scott Kim
  • Entertainment
    A variety of some of Cleveland's most talented artists. A mix of jazz, vocalists & other contemporary style music.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (216) 767-1111
  • Catering
    Please email info@sasamatsu.com or call us 216.767.1111 for details.
  • Private party facilities
    SASA offers a limited semi-private dining area. Please contact SASA for details.
  • Private party contact
    Brenda Kim: (216) 225-9366
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