Restaurants with upscale

Seattle, Washington

Kappo-style sushi and seasonal Pacific Northwest cuisine in Eastlake, Seattle, led by chef Taichi Kitamura; lunch and dinner by reservation via Tock.

Denver, Colorado

Kumoya in Denver's Highland neighborhood offers counter-only kaiseki-style sushi omakase from chef Corey Baker, booked by phone.

San Diego, California

A counter-only sushi and kappo spot in Little Italy, San Diego, taking reservations by phone, open evenings most days.