Restaurant Information:

Hours

Mon-Thu 11:30am-2:30pm, 5pm-11pm Fri 11:30am-2:30pm, 5pm-11pm Sat 5pm-11pm Sun 5pm-9pm

Message from Oysy

In Japan, an Izagaya is a bistro-type restaurant serving traditional food in a relaxed atmosphere. Oysy follows the Izagaya concept, allowing you to sample many dishes from the traditional to the exotic. It offers only the very best Japanese cuisine at an affordable price. Portions are just enough to share, and we encourage you to sample many different dishes at a reasonable price. Oysy also offers a complete selection of sushi, sashimi and maki from individual orders to chef-selected combinations.

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Sleek, industrial Japanese draws South Loop sushi lovers for comfortable atmosphere and satisfying tapas-style fare.

The Scene
At friendly Oysy (''oh-EE-she''), sleek stainless steel mingles with wood benches for an industrial-chic look softened by sage-green walls and windowside boxes of wheat grass. Floor-to-ceiling windows and a sidewalk patio offer great views of Grant Park and the Museum Campus. The crowd buzzes with families early, couples and trendy condo residents later. Service is relaxed and unhurried.

The Food
The extensive sushi selection includes dozens of varieties of fresh nigiri, sashimi and maki, but the real reason to visit Oysy (meaning ''delicious'') is to sample its cooked items, served tapas-style and quite reasonably priced. Delicious tuna steak with ponzu sauce is grill-kissed, sliced, and served with a dollop of spicy radish; sumptuous sautéed lobster tail is glazed with zesty cilantro-ginger sauce. Other tempting dishes include soft-shell crab tempura, grilled steak with garlic-miso marinade, and stir-fried octopus with homemade hot sauce.