o ya

4.8

1151 reviews

$50 and over

Japanese

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Located in a 100-year-old fire station in Boston’s historic Leather District, o ya offers a unique contemporary Japanese omakase menu in a comfortable setting.

Chef-Owner Tim Cushman is offering a $250 nightly omakase comprising nigiri, sashimi, and cooked dishes. Beverage pairings are available in addition to the extensive premium sake and wine list. Changes to the menu for allergies and aversions can be made but must be requested 24 hours in advance. Vegetarian menus must be requested at least 48 hours in advance.

CANCELLATION POLICY: In the event that you need to cancel or modify your reservation, please do so 24 hours prior to your reservation to avoid a $100 per person charge.

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No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

13 Aug 2022

19:00

Booked 7 times today

Experiences are available.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Japanese
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
Phone number
(617) 654-9900
Website
https://www.o-ya.restaurant/
Payment Options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Dress Code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Tim Cushman is the Chef Owner
Private party facilities
Although o ya does not have a private dining room, a private event may be held in the restaurant. Please email kate@oyarestaurantboston.com for details.
Private party contact
Nancy Cushman: (617) 654-9900

Location
9 East Street, Boston, MA 02111
Area
Leather District
Cross Street
Atlantic Ave and South St
Parking Details
Street parking is available on South Street and Atlantic Avenue.
Public Transit
South Station on Red Line, Commuter Rail and Amtrak/Acela.
Additional
Beer, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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US$250.00 per person
Multiple dates available
at this time, o ya is offering a set 20-course omakase menu designed to surprise and delight diners with our signature nigiri, sashimi and cooked items selected by our team of chefs and hospitality professionals. We are happy to accommodate most allergies with advanced notice. Vegetarian menus require a minimum of 48 hours' notice to prepare. Specialty supplemental items will also be offered nightly based on seasonality and availability. COVID-19 PROTOCOLS: In accordance with the City of Boston's COVID-19 policies, beginning January 15th, 2022 proof of vaccination against COVID-19 will be required for all guests ages 12 and older. Please bring your vaccination card and wear a mask at the time of your reservation. Thank you!

What 1,151 people are saying

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

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motogp
New England
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Extraordinary meal. Easily the most interesting and creative cuisine I have had in Boston, and I would rank the food here among the best I have enjoyed anywhere. We had the chef's 12 course experience. Each dish was fantastic. Interesting and novel combinations of flavors that just delight the palette. Service was friendly and efficient. The meal was paced perfectly. Not too fast, not too slow.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 5 August 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Favorite restaurant in Boston by far. Never disappoints!
h
hpdubs
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 4 August 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very engaged and energetic staff that explained the menu and pairings. The food was exceptional and full of great flavors.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 3 August 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fabulous meal and service 😀
LH
LoriH
New England
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 2 August 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
Amazing! The food was better than expected, perfect ambiance for our special event.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on 27 July 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The best experience. Great food,atmosphere, and phenomenal service. Highly recommend. Our servers were perfect and special shout out to Hillary. I had the omakase with wine pairing. Cant wait to go again worth every penny.
TP
TheParsippanyStrange
New England
27 reviews
vip
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on 22 July 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The best... it's pricey, but well worth it for the most transcendent food experience in Boston. Always on point, some of the supplemental offerings are truly fantastic. Even though I've had the current menu (or slight variations on it) several times it is always interesting to me how different courses pop on different nights. Look forward to returning sometime this fall.
MH
MichaelH
New England
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on 15 July 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great night with my sons. The entire experience was special and very unique. We will be back!!!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
vip
2.0
1 review
Dined on 14 July 2022
overall2food3service1ambience1
Price absolutely not in line with the Experience. From the entire menu only 2 items (out of 20!) were outstanding, the rest in line or below the average. Dessert (cold donuts) ruined even more the evening. The inside layout of the restaurant and the 80’s music vibe are exactly the opposite of what expected from the price and the reviews (reservation made 3 months in advance). Same for the service, not welcoming and skilled. Probably an unlucky evening, not an ideal situation for more than 350$ bill/person. Too bad…
K
Kstead
Orlando
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 2 July 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of the greatest meals and experiences we’ve ever had!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 30 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Every dish we had was absolutely stunning and I think we’ll worth the price. Highly recommend for any special occasion or celebration. Service was impeccable as well!
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Diego
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 29 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Sushi was delicious. O Ya takes a very interesting twist on incorporating different flavor elements into the dishes to make an untraditional fusion of flavors. Definitely worth coming to check out!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on 18 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience3
Absolutely incredible
AG
AnthonyG
New England
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on 10 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
O Ya is a restaurant deserving of AT LEAST 2 Michelin stars, and I wouldn't be surprised if one day it acquired 3. I cannot wait to return! And I'm happy to say I already recommended it to a friend, who made a reservation for August!
A
Anna
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 8 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing night! Thanks so much! The food was spectacular and the staff was attentive, knowledgeable, and helpful.
B
Bill95032
San Francisco
114 reviews
vip
5.0
114 reviews
Dined on 2 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Unique experience, incredible food and service.
K
Kurt
New England
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on 29 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service, amazing food and a great overall experience. The Omakaze menu offers a fantastic selection of seafood prepared in a variety of styles. Just wish that it was easier to get reservations
F
Fern21
New England
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on 20 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and great service. It’s what a higher end food experience should be. They do it right.
DS
DS612
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 18 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Unbelievable experience. Twenty course creative menu and wine pairing with knowledgeable and friendly staff.
t
timl
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 17 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was my 2nd time at O ya and this time to celebrate my engagement. They have not let me down yet.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 13 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was heavenly. Lots of unique and unexpected but delicious dishes. The only downside was that the time we waited between each course increased as the restaurant became more busy. Ended up staying around three hours, but worth it for sure.
TP
TheParsippanyStrange
New England
28 reviews
vip
5.0
28 reviews
Dined on 13 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
What a special treat... had a spectacular time. The food is really outstanding... can't wait to return!!
HF
HaleyF
New England
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 11 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
incredible food, service & vibe. Thanks for a memorable night.
JP
JulieP
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 1 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Hands down one of the best meals my husband and I have ever had, more like an experience. We didn’t do the pairing but ordered a fantastic bottle of Etna Rosso!
RL
RandyLB
Exclusive
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 30 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Omakase is my favorite type of meal. This was one of the best I've had the pleasure to experience. Cannot recommend highly enough!
KG
KG24
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 20 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Every course was so delicious and great quality of ingredients. I can't choose a favorite! Amazing service as well.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
1 review
vip
1.0
1 review
Dined on 15 April 2022
overall1food5service1ambience1
Great food too pricy. Service and decor wasn’t on par with the price of the restaurant.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 14 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Incredible experience all around. It’s a long and expensive experience but 100% worth it.
A
Alex
New England
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on 13 April 2022
overall3food4service5ambience1
We expected much more based on the reviews we had read and the price we paid. The food was not bad but seriously overpriced. The ambient was much below what we expected, not at all authentic, with 80s pop music. Good service, but overall 3/5.
JB
JonB
New York Area
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 31 March 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
I had been to O Ya in Boston and NYC (before it closed) and both experiences caused me to displace my favorite sushi place with O Ya. While the experience, food wise, was again amazing, dinner took over 3 hours start to finish. Generally, that wouldn’t be an issue, but sitting at the bar became a test of endurance about halfway through dinner. I would definitely recommend and will be back. I just won’t sit at the bar again.
L
Lovesgoodfood
Los Angeles
119 reviews
vip
5.0
119 reviews
Dined on 30 March 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
At $250 for the starting menu - ultimately my bill for one was just under $500, I thought it was really greedy to want to charge an additional $20 for “fresh” wasabi. Fresh wasabi should be a given at this price point.
CD
ClanDonostein
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 25 March 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Dining experiences just don’t get any better - Wow.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 2 March 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The O Ya Chef’s Omakase menu is one of the few food experiences where each and every bite is genuinely excellent and interesting in its own right. The menu featured several plates in which core ingredients that appeared multiple times across the menu were reimagined with different supporting ingredients, and created an exceptional and at times unexpected experience with every plate. I cannot recommend O Ya highly enough, and will be anxiously awaiting the next time I get lucky and actually get a reservation!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 26 February 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We love coming here and enjoying the whole food experience from start to finish. We have been coming here for the past 5 years for our anniversary and we have never been disappointed. Seating on the counter let’s you watch the chef make the most exquisite and perfect food for you.
E
Emily
New England
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 26 February 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The best dining experience I’ve ever had!! Worth the splurge to experience the omakase. Every dish is thoughtful and delicious, the service is attentive and knowledgeable. A must-try!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 12 February 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best restaurant in Boston
SB
SamB
New England
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 4 February 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Just an amazing experience all around. Cozy atmosphere, attentive staff, and the best sushi - nay, food - we’ve had in a long time. Highly recommend.
CW
ChristinaW
New England
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 2 February 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic food as recalled from our last visit. The finesse of the food is on another level, perfect balance of flavors, very good portions (for omakase).
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 28 January 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was by far the best food I’ve ever had in my entire life, if we can ever get a reservation again no matter where we live I will fly across the country to eat this food. It tasted better than food it tasted like emotion if that’s possible I cannot recommend enough.
R
Rivera
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 25 January 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was hands down the best meal I have had and cannot recommend it enough to anyone.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitising
- Surfaces sanitised between seatings
- Sealed or wrapped utensils used
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waiting staff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

o ya is rated 4.8 stars by 1151 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

13 Aug 2022

19:00

Booked 7 times today

Experiences are available.

9 East Street, Boston, MA 02111

Additional information

Cross Street
Atlantic Ave and South St
Area
Leather District
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
Cuisines
Japanese
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress Code
Smart Casual
Parking Details
Street parking is available on South Street and Atlantic Avenue.
Public Transit
South Station on Red Line, Commuter Rail and Amtrak/Acela.
Payment Options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Executive Chef
Tim Cushman is the Chef Owner
Additional
Beer, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.o-ya.restaurant/
Phone number
(617) 654-9900
Private party facilities
Although o ya does not have a private dining room, a private event may be held in the restaurant. Please email kate@oyarestaurantboston.com for details.
Private party contact
Nancy Cushman: (617) 654-9900

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