Gi-Jin

Name: Gi-Jin
Address: 208 6th St, Pittsburgh, PA, United States, 15222
Telephone: (412) 332-6939
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.8

4.8

864 Reviews

$50 and over

Japanese

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2+ people

Nov 25, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 14 times today

Good for special occasions
Innovative
Great for creative cocktails

Gi-Jin is a gin and raw bar that re-imagines the sushi experience where we marry global ingredients with traditional Japanese flavors to create inspired combinations of color, technique, and style.

Our intimate space operates on a reservation-only basis for parties of
no more than FOUR (4) people per table and ONE/TWO per seating at our counter.
Online reservations are always open with real-time availability.
Each reservation seating is designated 2 hours per booking.

We do not allow any outside alcohol. if you have a request for a specific beverage please email info@gijinpgh.com prior to your visit and we will try our best to bring it in!

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Japanese, Sushi, Creative Japanese
Hours of Operation
Dinner Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(412) 332-6939
Website
http://www.gi-jin.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
208 6th St, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Neighbourhood
Downtown
Cross Street
On 6th Street between Liberty and Penn Avenues.
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Sashimi PlateUS$34.00
bluefin tuna / king salmon / hamachi / kanpachi / scallop / ikura / assorted house pickles
Nigiri Plate
bluefin tuna / king salmon / hamachi / kanpachi / madai
Nigiri Tokubetsu
chef's specialty fish selection
Bara ChirashiUS$21.00
sushi rice / assorted fish / fish roe / soy / pickled ginger / furikake
Hamachi CrudoUS$24.00
ponzu / ginger oil / sansho pepper / daikon / scallion
Dynamite CrabUS$30.00
red crab / sushi rice / spicy mayo / lemon sauce / masago / aonori / tempura / chive
Tuna PizzaUS$25.00
bluefin tuna / scallion pancake / shiso pesto / parmesan / lemon oil
Beef TatakiUS$29.00
seasonal mushrooms / mushroom puree / summer vegetable ragout / suriyaki / crispy koshihikari / mayu oil

Nigiri / Sashimi

1 piece nigiri / 3 piece sashimi

"Fuji San" NigiriUS$25.00
torched scallop / toro / caviar
Aburi HotateUS$25.00
torched hokkaido scallop
HamachiUS$16.00
Buri Yellowtail
HotateUS$21.00
Hokkaido scallop
KanpachiUS$16.00
Greater Amberjack
MaguroUS$17.00
Bluefin tuna / paddlefish caviar
SakeUS$15.00
king salmon
Shima AjiUS$28.00
striped jack
Snow CrabUS$28.00
Canada
ToroUS$26.00
fatty bluefin tuna

Hand Rolls

Beef TartareUS$11.00
strip steak / pickled shitake / pickled ginger / gochujang sauce / crispy potato / sesame mayo
CaliforniaUS$13.00
Atlantic red crab / avocado / radish / cucumber / furikake
EelUS$9.00
garlic mayo / oshinko / wasabi micros / eel sauce
HamachiUS$7.00
white ponzu / umeboshi / jalapeno / sorrel
King Salmon Shrager RollUS$9.00
whipped goat cheese / pickled cucumber / fried onions
MushroomUS$8.00
roasted maitake / pickled shitake / togarashi / garlic aioli / fried onions
Shrimp TempuraUS$10.00
miso-honey sauce / pickled shallot / burnt onion powder
Spicy ScallopUS$10.00
chive / masago / spicy mayo
Spicy TunaUS$7.00
crispy chili oil / tofu crema / scallion / tempura crisp
ToroUS$11.00
yuzu salt / scallion / wasabi

Sweet

Apple Spice CakeUS$12.00
miso brown butter apple / vanilla anglaise / crisp streusel / apple spice cake / chai tea whipped cream
Matcha MisuUS$13.00
tiramasu cream / matcha-honey tea / ladyfinger cookies
Silk Chocolate TorteUS$14.00
baked custard chocolate / soy caramel / almond cookie crunch

What 864 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Pittsburgh / Western PA
Best Food
Pittsburgh / Western PA
Innovative
Pittsburgh / Western PA
Most Booked 1000-Point Tables
Pittsburgh
Best Food
Pittsburgh
Innovative

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Gi-Jin offers a "fantastic experience" with fresh, artfully prepared sushi and an impressive drink selection. The intimate setting and knowledgeable staff create a memorable dining atmosphere. While reservations can be challenging, the "best sushi in Pittsburgh" makes it worth the effort. Some find it pricey, but the culinary craftsmanship justifies the splurge.

864 Reviews

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Dayna
Philadelphia
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service and atmosphere. The food was delicious. I would highly recommend.
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Laura
Pittsburgh
15 reviews
vip
2.0
15 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
We have been many times and were excited to take someone who had not. From the very beginning the service was very slow. By the last order of nigiri we waited 45min with no fish in site. When we asked to just skip it and give us the check it took another 10min despite being a relatively quiet Tuesday night. Food was still outstanding though.
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Claire
Las Vegas
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Came here for my besties birthday. Patrick was wonderful!!!! Thank you Gi-Jin!
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Kendra
Pittsburgh
30 reviews
vip
5.0
30 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous experience! Our server was incredible. Everything from the creative cocktails to the edamame and salads and chef’s choices to the hand rolls and desserts, everything was divine. It’s one of our favorite places in the city.
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Ira
Pittsburgh
6 reviews
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
The food was excellent. We had Mido soup, dynamite crab, nigiri plate and several hand rolls. They were all top notch. The portions are small, so if we hadn't had dessert, I would have been hungry afterwards. The staff was friendly and very professional. Service was laid back and helpful. We were seated right by the servers station, so it felt like they were on top of us the whole time. I guess someone has to sit there, but we had the first reservation and they took multiple walk-ins, so it would make more sense to give us a better seat at the counter. Overall, I'm probably being critical because of how expensive it is, but despite how nice it is, it's not worth it to me. . For that price, I think it should be over the top, and I don't think it was.
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Rachel
Pittsburgh
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great cocktails Not much interest in educating the diner on the vast array of Gin or sake on the menu. Other than that the good was delicious!
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ValC
Atlantic City
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is the second time we dined at Gi-Jin and had an incredible meal again! From the superb service to the amazing food and drinks we will be back! I would describe the sushi as eclectic, they have a modern twist on sushi that is exceptionally good.
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Kristen
Pittsburgh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a fantastic experience! Food and service were great.
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Monterey
Pittsburgh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Went on a date here and sat at the Sushi Bar, which was perfect. Chairs were super comfortable. Our server was so friendly and knowledgeable, and she definitely took great care of us. In fact, all the staff members we spoke to (bartender, sushi chef, exec chef) were very warm, welcoming, and personable. Both my date and I wished we were hungrier, as everything on the menu sounded amazing. We got the Yellowtail appetizer, which was SUPER fresh and delicious, and the Beef Tataki, which came out looking STUNNING and tasted even better. definitely recommend both of those dishes. We look forward to coming back soon and exploring more of the menu!
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b8jack
New York City
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Gi-Jin NEVER disappoints. One of our absolutely favorite places to dine.
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Gi-Jin is rated 4.8 stars by 864 OpenTable diners.

Gi-Jin does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

Make a reservation

2+ people

Nov 25, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 14 times today

208 6th St, Pittsburgh, PA 15222

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
On 6th Street between Liberty and Penn Avenues.
Neighbourhood
Downtown
Hours of Operation
Dinner Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Japanese, Sushi, Creative Japanese
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.gi-jin.com/
Phone number
(412) 332-6939

Gift card

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Gi-Jin

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Dining areas

Additional information

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Toro

Sashimi Plate

Mushroom

Starters

EdamameUS$6.00

SaladUS$7.00

Miso SoupUS$6.00

OnigriUS$9.00

Plates

Sashimi PlateUS$34.00

Nigiri Plate

Nigiri Tokubetsu

Bara ChirashiUS$21.00

Hamachi CrudoUS$24.00

Dynamite CrabUS$30.00

Tuna PizzaUS$25.00

Beef TatakiUS$29.00

Nigiri / Sashimi

"Fuji San" NigiriUS$25.00

Aburi HotateUS$25.00

HamachiUS$16.00

HotateUS$21.00

KanpachiUS$16.00

MaguroUS$17.00

SakeUS$15.00

Shima AjiUS$28.00

Snow CrabUS$28.00

ToroUS$26.00

Hand Rolls

Beef TartareUS$11.00

CaliforniaUS$13.00

EelUS$9.00

HamachiUS$7.00

King Salmon Shrager RollUS$9.00

MushroomUS$8.00

Shrimp TempuraUS$10.00

Spicy ScallopUS$10.00

Spicy TunaUS$7.00

ToroUS$11.00

Sweet

Apple Spice CakeUS$12.00

Matcha MisuUS$13.00

Silk Chocolate TorteUS$14.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

FAQs

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Does Gi-Jin offer gift cards?

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Dining areas

Additional information

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