Sushi Artist is a japanese restaurant in Abando, Bilbao. Rated 4.1 stars from 283 Google reviews. Known for fresh fish, reasonable pricing and proper rice temperature. Best for weeknight dinner and solo sushi.
Rankings updated April 2026
SUSHI ARTIST
Quick Verdict
Locals return because the fish is fresh and the portions don't insult you — €16 for a good nigiri set beats the tourist spots near the waterfront by half. But it's not destination-level sushi, and you won't remember it three months later.
Book if you're in Indautxu and want sit-down sushi without the Casco Viejo prices.
About SUSHI ARTIST
Sushi Artist is a sit-down Japanese restaurant in Indautxu, not a pintxos bar — so you'll book a table, sit down, and order from a menu. It's the kind of place locals go when they want sushi that doesn't taste like it was made yesterday, which in Bilbao means it's doing something right. The kitchen handles nigiri and rolls with precision, and they're not trying to reinvent the wheel or charge €30 for a single piece. You'll get fresh fish, proper rice temperature, and a straightforward experience without the theatre. It fills up by 8:30pm on weekends, and the room's small enough that you'll notice when it's busy. The rating sits at 4.1 stars across 282 reviews, which is solid for a city where sushi options range from excellent to forgettable. Come here if you want reliable Japanese food in a neighbourhood that's still working out what it wants to be.
What Stands Out
Fresh fish, reasonable pricing
€16–22 for nigiri and roll sets, which undercuts waterfront restaurants charging €28+ for the same thing
Proper rice temperature
The kitchen respects fundamentals — warm rice, cold fish, no shortcuts
Neighbourhood spot, not tourist theatre
Indautxu location means you're eating alongside locals, not tour groups
What Customers Say
Heerlijke verse sushi, vriendelijk personeel en goede service. Kregen 1 gratis bakje erbij!
La chica que nos atendió fue muy agradable, muy amable y da gusto que una persona así te atienda.
Disponen de una opción vegana bastante resultona que yo consumo habitualmente, sería como mi sushi de cabecera.
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Frequently Asked Questions about SUSHI ARTIST
Yes, especially Friday and Saturday after 8pm. Walk-ins on weekday afternoons will get a table within 10 minutes. (Ring ahead — they don't take online bookings, just phone.)
€16–28 for a full meal with one set and a drink. Two people, €50–60 total. Compare that to €35+ per person at the seafront places, and you're saving without losing quality.
Depends what you want. This one's fresher and cheaper, but less polished. The Casco places have better plating and more technique — you're paying €10–15 extra per person for that.
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