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SASA, Cleveland, OH

SASA

4.9 (990)
$30 and under
Sushi
13120 Shaker Square, Cleveland, OH 44120

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SASA

4.9
$30 and under
Sushi
Shaker Heights

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Innovative
  • Gluten-free-friendly
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!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Sushi, Asian, Contemporary Asian
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (216) 767-1111
  • Website
    http://www.sasacleveland.com/
  • 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.
  • Location
    13120 Shaker Square, Cleveland, OH 44120
  • 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, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at SASA.

4.9

4.9
(990)
  • 5.0Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Cleveland / Akron / Canton

    Innovative

  • Cleveland / Akron / Canton

    Healthy

  • Cleveland / Akron / Canton

    Neighborhood gem

  • Cleveland

    Best Food

  • Cleveland

    Innovative

  • Cleveland

    Healthy

  • Cleveland

    Neighborhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
SASA offers a delightful dining experience, praised for its "amazing" food and "stellar" service. Chef Scott Kim ensures each dish is crafted to perfection, with standout items like sushi, tapas, and the renowned SASA fries. The restaurant's atmosphere is "beautiful," making it a favorite for regulars and newcomers alike.
990 Reviews

  1. Blake Gold

    Cleveland78 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 26, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    SASA is always fantastic. The food is amazing. Scott Kim is in the kitchen creating every dish to perfection. The staff is fantastic. They treat you like family. Everyone's incredibly friendly and accommodating. The place is beautiful. I love SASA. I would go there every night and never get bored. Also unlike a lot of restaurants, everything is amazing. There are certain restaurants that I go to but I get the same thing every time so I honestly can't verify whether or not the entire menu is fantastic. I can tell you for certain that the entire menu at SASA is amazing.

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  2. Gary

    Cleveland17 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on October 23, 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    We have dined at SASA many times. The food (we generally order from the tapas menu page) is consistently tasty and served at the proper temperature, well presented and reasonably priced. The service has been good in the past, but last night, we felt invisible, if not downright forgotten about. Only a few tables were occupied. One seemed to have some sort of “celebrities”, as they received nearly all of the server’s attention. Even getting the check, so we could pay and leave, was a long, drawn out process.

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  3. william Gold

    Cleveland154 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 19, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waitress was very attentive. Her name was Johanna. She made sure that all our water glasses were full on our tea was full. The food was absolutely perfect. We had two Birthday since she brought out a little birthday dessert with a candle. It’s a perfect little restaurant which sometimes can be a little bit loud, but we were away in the dining area and it was very easy to communicate. They have multiple selections of food from Sushi, pad, Thai, salads, and you can add a salmon on it it was perfect

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  4. Jacob

    Cleveland7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 9, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, great drinks, and great service! Always a wonderful time at SASA

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  5. Daniel

    Cleveland4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 26, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Sasa fries are simply the BEST ever. Falafel-edamame roll creative and delicious.

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  6. Huncho

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on September 11, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Amazing, Me and MyWife genuinely enjoyed spending time and dining. Great atmosphere, great food. Very outstanding.

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  7. Laura

    Cleveland1 review

    5.0

    Dined on September 10, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I have been dining here for years and never been disappointed. Food and service are always stellar. Chef and owner Scott Kim and his wife Brenda have been committed to doing things right since the day they opened in 2007

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  8. Annette

    Cleveland6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 4, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    SASA fries are the best in Cleveland! SASA is our go-to with visitors and old friends.

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  9. Susan Gold

    Cleveland14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on August 28, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful sushi—so fresh and beautifully presented! The tapas menu items and pad thai are also great. And the fries are to be missed! Good service, too.

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  10. Charles

    Chicago12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on August 15, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I have been here many times and this was for my son's birthday with her older sister and her boyfriend. It wasn't ridiculously expensive and the food was very good without any cause for suspicion at all! NOTHING was funky at all. We were greeted cordially and appropriately, completely attended to and without any need to catch the waitress' attention, had plenty of space; essentially totally normally treated. I would never hesitate to return.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Sushi, Asian, Contemporary Asian
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (216) 767-1111
  • Website
    http://www.sasacleveland.com/
  • 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.
  • Location
    13120 Shaker Square, Cleveland, OH 44120
  • 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, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

FAQs

SASA feels intimate and stylish, cozy, comfortable lighting with a cool bar and sushi bar, and an atmosphere that’s often lively but frequently keeps a moderate noise level where conversation is easy. Reviewers repeatedly describe it as cozy, stylish, and welcoming with a great vibe.

Casual dress is the guide for SASA, comfortable, informal attire is appropriate and nothing formal is expected.

Yes, SASA welcomes families: the owner notes dinner with family as a focus, and guests regularly report bringing kids and celebrating family birthdays there.

SASA is especially lively on Saturday nights, guests frequently note busy, crowded Saturday evenings, making it a great choice if you want an energetic night out.

Yes, SASA is a popular pick for date nights and anniversaries, with guests praising Valentine's Day and anniversary visits, cozy atmosphere, and attentive service.

How FAQ content is generated

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  3. Cleveland / Akron / Canton
  4. Cleveland
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SASA

4.9
$30 and under
Sushi
Shaker Heights

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today
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