The Best Sushi in Charlotte
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The best sushi in Charlotte, according to the experts: Michelin Guide, Charlotte Magazine, and James Beard Awards have all weighed in, and their honors are what rank this list. Omakase Experience by PrimeFish comes out on top.
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Six seats, one counter, no menu to study. This omakase spot runs at a lofty price and leans into it, pairing Toyosu-sourced fish with truffles, foie gras, and wagyu tartare piled onto toasted brioche like restraint was never on the table. The nigiri, though, pulls back into a quieter edomae register where the rice does the talking. A James Beard semifinalist and Michelin Selected, it sits steps from a larger sibling that presumably lets you breathe a little more.
The awards
- Michelin Guide Michelin Guide: Selected Restaurant
- Charlotte Magazine Charlotte Magazine: The 50 Best Restaurants in Charlotte
- James Beard Awards James Beard Awards: 2026 · Semifinalist · Best Chef: Southeast · Robin Anthony
- Michelin Guide Selected Restaurant
- Charlotte Magazine The 50 Best Restaurants in Charlotte
- James Beard Awards 2026 · Semifinalist · Best Chef: Southeast · Robin Anthony
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Rank 2. Prime Fish
Sushi
Salmon sourced from Denmark, fish bought straight from Tokyo's Toyosu market: the supply chain at this Ballantyne sushi spot is taken seriously. The chef puts together nigiri and sashimi with Japanese-influenced small plates on the side, and a decent sake list to pull it together. No reservations, walk-ins only, which keeps things refreshingly unstructured for a room this focused on quality sourcing.
The awards
- Michelin Guide Michelin Guide: Selected Restaurant