Umi Sushi Bar & Grill, Austin

Umi Sushi Bar & Grill takes its name from the Japanese word for ocean. That's perfectly fitting, considering the bounty of oceanic delicacies served at the eatery. Sushi chefs expertly slice fish for traditional sashimi, signature rolls, and creative offerings, such as the hamachi paired with orange oil and garlic brunoise, among other components.

Sushi isn't the only speciality here, though. Umi's chefs also prepare savory entrees such as the Shanku Angelo, a dish of slow-roasted lamb shank with red wine, soy sauce, and wild mushrooms. Bento boxes, teriyaki dishes, and udon bowls round out the menu, and drinks such as sake bombs and martinis underscore the food's flavors. If desired, guests can leave the dining room to catch the game in a bar area with three televisions, or reserve a private room with custom lighting controls to stage re-enactments of the earth's sunrises and sunsets.