Omakase Sushi & Grill Officially Opens Its Doors

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Omakase Sushi & Grill’s swanky design and unique dining experience have made it one of the more anticipated Saratoga Springs restaurant debuts in recent memory. Owner Briana Lin celebrated the official opening of her seventh Capital Region establishment on Tuesday afternoon with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

“We’re proud to bring something new and exciting to the Saratoga community that has been very welcoming to us,” Lin said via her manager/translator. “We look forward not only to serving you but building lasting relationships.” 

The eatery is named after the Japanese tradition of omakase, which literally translates to “I leave it up to you.” When ordering omakase, patrons entrust the chef to choose their meal for them. The restaurant also features a standard menu with a la carte sushi and other Asian dishes for less adventurous diners.

At the time of the ribbon-cutting ceremony, the restaurant did not yet have a liquor license, although numerous elected officials in attendance assured Lin they could solve that problem. Event attendees included Mayor John Safford, State Senator James Tedisco, and County Supervisor Michele Madigan.

“One of the great privileges of being mayor of this wonderful city is that we can welcome places like this and people like yourself who want to make a mark in our city and provide something really unique,” Mayor Safford said. 

Lin’s ever-expanding restaurant empire includes Azuma Sushi Bistro in Malta and five other establishments in Latham, Glenmont, and Niskayuna. An eighth restaurant is due to open in February 2025.

Omakase Sushi & Grill is now open at 30 Lake Ave in downtown Saratoga Springs.