Fresh fish, creative rolls and expert knife work: these are our readers’ favorite sushi spots. Here are the restaurants TAMPA Magazine readers voted Best Sushi in our 2026 Best Restaurants List, along with the runners-up and the spots voters also loved.
Winners
SoHo Sushi
SoHo Sushi pairs specialty rolls, sashimi and nigiri with an Asian kitchen menu on West Kennedy Boulevard in South Tampa. Round out the meal with sake, wine or a craft cocktail.
- Izakaya Tori
- KELP SUSHI JOINT
Runners-Up
- Kōsen
- Sunda New Asian
Voters Also Loved
- Noble Rice
- Ro Hyde Park
Sushi in Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay’s sushi scene ranges from neighborhood roll shops to omakase counters and izakayas serving Japanese small plates. Many restaurants offer happy-hour sushi specials, and the best counters book up early on weekends.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best sushi in Tampa?
In TAMPA Magazine’s 2026 Best Restaurants List, readers named Izakaya Tori, KELP SUSHI JOINT and SoHo Sushi the winners for Best Sushi. Kōsen and Sunda New Asian were the runners-up.
How were the winners chosen?
The results are based entirely on votes from TAMPA Magazine readers in our annual Best Restaurants contest. Advertising has no bearing on the results.
Where can I find the other categories?
See every category on our 2026 Best Restaurants List, or browse the newest results on our Best Restaurants List.
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