Sushi By Sea

SUSHI BY SEA

A Unique Omakase Experience. where you arrive as strangers and leave as friends.

Sushi By Sea
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  • All seating times require a minimum of 6 guests to host the Omakase experience. We reserve the right to offer alternative seating options, where and when necessary.
  • Cancellations, modifications within 72 hours or no-shows will incur the full seating fee per guest plus processing fees.
  • Seating starts at $225 per person (subject to market pricing).
  • Seatings last approximately 2 hours and include 15–17 experiences plus dessert.
  • Automatic gratuities apply:
    • Party of 4 — 20%
    • Party of 6 — 25%
    • Party of 7+ — 30%
  • A 3.5% processing surcharge applies to all credit card payments. Cash discounts are available.
  • For large parties, private events or custom menus, please contact us via email.
  • Please review our Terms & Conditions for more details.
  • Schedule:
    • Mon & Tues — Closed
    • Wed & Thurs — 7:30 PM
    • Fri & Sat — 6:00 PM & 8:30 PM Seatings
    • Sun — 6:00 PM
  • Reservations can be booked up to 3 weeks in advance (24hr clock). Remaining dates will appear as closed.
  • Dress code: Smart casual to semi casual. No flip flops or gym attire, No shorts (for men) or peaked caps.
  • Warning: consuming raw or undercooked seafood, meats, poultry, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
  • Select your preferred date, time and number of guests.
  • Click “Find a Table” to reserve available seating.
  • Seats can only be booked if availability is shown.
  • If unavailable, guests may join the waitlist at no cost.
  • Reservation holders will receive confirmation 72 hours before seating time.
  • A secret password and venue address will be shared 24 hours before seating time.
  • Cancellations, modifications within 72 hours or no-shows will incur full charge.
  • Guests may join the waitlist if preferred seating is unavailable.
  • No waitlist or cancellation fees unless a seat becomes available and is confirmed.
  • Waitlist placement does not guarantee a reservation.
  • Guests may be contacted via email or text if seating becomes available.
  • Same-day waitlist confirmations must be accepted within 1 hour, before being offered to others.
  • Non-response after being informed that you have moved from waitlist to confirmed seating will be treated as confirmation.
  • Password and venue address will be shared before seating time if you are moved from waitlist to confirmed seating.
  • Seating starts at $225 per person (subject to market pricing).
  • We source directly from the market. There may be times when certain fish or produce are not available. The reservation cost will remain the same.
  • All major credit cards are accepted. A processing and handling surcharge fee of 3.5 % is charged on the total check amount for all credit card payments.
  • Cash discount is available.
  • Checks can be split; one card per every 2 seats. (Ex: 2 seats 2 cards, 4 seats 2 cards, 6 seats 3 cards, etc.).
  • We reserve the right to reschedule seating to accommodate the minimum number (6 seats) to host and deliver the Omakase experience.
  • We reserve the right to prioritize private, special collaboration or other related events and membership seating.
  • Right of admission reserved for management.
  • Guests should maintain a reasonable noise level so that all guests can equally enjoy the same experience. You will be asked to reduce the noise level and may incur a “large party fee” if the noise level impacts other guests.
  • Automatic gratuities applied: Parties of 4: 20%, Parties of 6: 25%, Parties of 7+: 30%
  • Dress code: Smart casual to semi casual. No flip flops or gym attire. No shorts (for men) or peaked caps.
  • Warning: consuming raw or undercooked fish, seafood, shellfish, meats, poultry or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness
  • Cancellations, modifications within 72 hours or no-shows will incur the full seating fee per guest plus processing fees. Please note that no exceptions will be made, regardless of circumstance.
  • This policy applies to, but is not limited to: no-shows, reductions in seating numbers, rescheduling, modifications of any kind, and any cancellations made wihting 72 hours of your reservation.

The Experience

  • The secret password and physical address will be shared 24hrs ahead of your seating time, once confirmed. Located in: Ridgefield, New Jersey, 07657
  • Seatings last ~ 2hrs and the menu ranges from 15 - 17 experiences, including something sweet at the end
  • Seating starts: $225 per person (subject to change based on market prices)
  • For your convenience, we are a BYOB establishment.
  • You are welcome to reorder any of the experiences from the Omakase or create your own and request our chef specials. This would be an additional charge
  • Cancellations, modifications within 72 hours or no-shows will incur the full seating fee per guest plus processing fees. Please note that no exceptions will be made, regardless of circumstance.
  • We are strictly counter seating.
  • Seatings last ~ 2hrs and the menu ranges from 15 - 17 experiences, including something sweet at the end.
  • Guests should arrive and leave in a timely fashion so that all guests can enjoy the same experience. Right of admission reserved if later than 15 miutes.
  • Late arrival is reserved for management. If so, you will join the service where you enter the Omakase. We will try our best to ensure you enjoy all experiences; However, we cannot guarantee this based on menu setup and offerings. Please contact us if you are running late by texting our reservation system
  • Photographs are allowed. Please tag us on Instagram: @sushibysea
  • Guests should maintain a reasonable noise level, so that all guests can equally enjoy the same experience. You will be asked to reduce the noise level and may incur a “large party fee” if the noise level impacts other guests.
  • We ask that all guests share their allergies, dietary restrictions or special requests 72hrs ahead of your reservation.
  • We are not kosher; We will try our best to accommodate all and any requests we can.
  • Please note that we are unable to accommodate vegan or vegetarian diets, as our menu is predominantly fish-based. We also do not offer cooked dishes.
  • Every effort will be made to accommodate our guests, however there may be times when requests can’t be made. The reservation cost will remain the same.
  • Warning: consuming raw or undercooked fish, seafood, shellfish, meats, poultry, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
  • We offer catering and private-in-home Omakase experiences (Homeomakase). This intimate and custom setting can be offered in-home, offices, weddings or other celebratory events. Pre-booking 3 weeks in advance is required and minimum spend of $4000. For more info email us.
  • We offer full-in-venue private buyout seating events. This requires a minimum spend of $3500. We work with you to customize your experience and requests. These private seating events are available for 2 hours slots or longer and prices are based on the custom menu and seating duration. We require 3 weeks’ advance notice to accommodate this. For more info email us.

> ARRIVE AS STRANGERS,
LEAVE AS FRIENDS!

An amazing sushi experience! There were multiple amazing courses involving soups, wagyu, and all kinds of sushi including fatty tuna and scallops. The chef is very genuine and talks to each person, going thru their courses and explaining each layer/the motivation behind it. Can genuinely say I was very full after the full meal and serve more food with higher quality than many omakase places. Will be going back soon and plan on recommending to my friends for special occasions. Spectacular !!!!
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The chef has a very diverse background, both personal and professional experience, and that makes his creation very interesting, and unique. Unlike most of the omakase, where they mostly have the fresh sashimi over rice, sushi by sea is different! The choice of sashimi is of course very fresh and seasonal, but what makes me love this place is all the home-made, perfectly balance and just right amount sauce and the unexpected but surprisingly good combinations. The chef is also very knowledgable and a fun person to chat with.
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Truly a one-of-a-kind experience. My fiancé and I had an incredible time. The portions were generous, and the flavor profiles were outstanding. We were genuinely blown away by the quality of the meats and Chef Chris’s distinctive style.
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Such an amazing experience. Jay and Chef Chris have figured out the perfect atmosphere for an intimate and personalized culinary adventure. From the moment you get a reservation to receiving the secret instructions on where to go it is a unique and fun way to celebrate any special milestone with your significant other or group of friends. They say that you “arrive as strangers but leave as friends” I can tell you this is an absolute truth. This is the best omakase I ever been to, better than any omakase in NYC.
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Let me start by saying, WOW! What an incredible experience! The ambiance, the chef and the staff were very inviting, so friendly and welcoming! My friend and I were looking for the best place to experience our first omakase and we stumbled upon Sushi by Sea.
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I’ve been supporting Sushi by Sea since their pop-up days, and it’s been incredible watching how far they’ve come. The quality and creativity have always been top-notch, and every visit feels just as special as the first. You can really taste the care and passion that goes into every piece — everything is fresh, balanced, and beautifully prepared.
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About Us

Sushi by Sea brings to life who we are and where we come from. With our Korean, Brazilian, South African and Japanese cultural experiences, we prepare dishes that are bound to take you on a magical culinary journey.

We've spent years in the industry and believe our hands-on experience has equipped us to deliver something truly unique. A focus on quality dishes, close interaction with guests and making every moment memorable.

We started during the Covid pandemic as a series of pop-ups, but the vision was always bigger than that. It was rooted in a memory. The first time we sat down to an Omakase experience and realized it was about so much more than the food. What stayed with us was the people across the counter, the conversations that ran long, the energy in the room, the feeling of being exactly where we were supposed to be.

That's what we set out to build a permanent home for.

Sushi by Sea is a culinary journey. But more than that, it's a shared experience. Every seat at our counter is an invitation to be present, to connect and to leave feeling like you've gained something that goes beyond a great meal.

Arrive as strangers. Leave as friends.

The Sushi by Sea Private Room

  • The Private Room Omakase Experience is a 12-seater chefs counter setting that brings a unique Japan meets New York City speakeasy feel to New Jersey. The undisclosed location, nestled in Ridgefield just near the Gold Coast is referral, word of mouth and invite only experience.
  • Offering the finest sushi experience in New Jersey, Sushi by Sea brings to life who we are and where we come from — a culinary and hospitality journey shaped by our Korean, Brazilian, South African and Japanese roots.

Mission & Purpose

  • Grown from the ground up, our mission is to grow and build a community together with our guests and suppliers – one connected network and ecosystem. We believe in supporting one another and connecting beyond the counter. We encourage networking within our community and ensure all who sit at our counter, leave as friends.
  • Guests will experience our exclusiveness and attention to detail. We try to accommodate all requests within reason and strive to make you feel as comfortable as possible – as if you were at home or we've known each other for years.

An Exclusive Experience

  • Our chefs take you on an adventure from sea to, land, drawing on secret recipes and ingredients from around the world, some collected on our own travels. Every dish is explained: why it was composed the way it was, and how best to savor it. It's a layering of all the senses, from the visual to the taste to the story behind it.
  • We hold ourselves to the highest standard. Our fish is generous, and we take great care in perfecting the most important element of all, our rice, which is at the heart of everything we do.
  • The intimate setting is designed for connection. Over roughly two hours, you'll engage directly with our chefs, share the kind of conversations that stay with you and leave with memories of your own. Just like our very first Omakase experience.
  • The Private Room Omakase Experience is a 12-seater chefs counter setting that brings a unique Japans meets New York City speakeasy feel to New Jersey. The undisclosed location, nestled in Ridgefield just near the Gold Coast is referral, word of mouth and invite-only experience.
  • Offering the finest sushi experience in New Jersey, Sushi by Sea brings to life who we are and where we come from — a culinary and hospitality journey shaped by our Korean, Brazilian, South African and Japanese roots.
  • Grass roots grown, our mission is to grow and build a community together with our guests and suppliers – one connected network and ecosystem. We believe in supporting one another and connecting beyond the Sushi counter. We encourage networking within our community and ensure all who sit at our counter, leave as friends!
  • Guests will experience our exclusiveness and attention to detail. We try to accommodate all requests within reason and strive to make you feel as comfortable as possible – as if you were at home or we have known each other for years!
  • Our chefs take you on an adventure from sea, land, and secret recipes, experimenting with ingredients from around the world, some of which we collect on our travels. Dishes are explained as to why they have been put together in such a way, along with how best to enjoy – a layering process of all your senses, from visual, to tasting, and storytelling.
  • We aspire to offer only the best, our fish is generous, and we take our time in perfecting the most important asset, our rice, which is key to the magic!
  • The small and intimate setting allows guests to enjoy a ~2hr seating, engaging personally with our chefs and creating your own memories, just like our very first Omakase experience!
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