Solid pours for a sushi night out
Midtown · Omaha · Japanese, Sushi, Asian · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed April 1, 2026
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The wine list at Blue Sushi reads like a greatest hits album you've heard a hundred times — Kim Crawford, Santa Margherita, a couple of Oregon Pinots. It's not trying to surprise you, and it doesn't. But for a sushi chain in Omaha, it does the job without embarrassing itself.
The list leans on tried-and-true crowd pleasers from New Zealand, Northern Italy, Willamette Valley, and California — safe bets, all of them. You'll find the predictable Sauvignon Blancs and Pinot Grigios that move fast at places like this, plus a handful of Oregon Pinot Noirs that are a smart nod to wine that actually works with Japanese food. Don't come looking for Grower Champagne or a funky Jura white — this list isn't having that conversation. The range sits somewhere between 30 and 60 bottles, which is respectable for the concept, even if none of it will make you lean over and whisper to your date.
Eight to fourteen pours by the glass is a reasonable spread, and the selection tracks closely with what's on the bottle list — familiar, approachable, nothing risky. Rotation doesn't appear to be a priority here; the same anchors seem to hold their spots season after season. If you're looking for something to sip with your spicy tuna roll and not think too hard, you'll be fine.
Oregon Pinot Noir — null
Oregon Pinot Noir is the smartest move on this list — it has the acid and the red fruit to actually hold up against soy, ginger, and a bit of heat. Pricing data wasn't available to us, but this is the bottle worth asking about.
Oregon Pinot Noir
Most tables here are reaching for the Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio on autopilot. The Oregon Pinot Noir is the sleeper — earthy, lighter-bodied, and built for exactly the kind of umami-forward food Blue Sushi is serving.
Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio
Santa Margherita is fine, but you're paying a significant premium for a brand name that peaked in the '90s. There are better uses for that money on this list, or honestly anywhere.
Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc + Spicy Tuna Roll
Kim Crawford's bright citrus and grassy snap cut right through the heat and fat of the spicy tuna. It's not a sophisticated pairing, but it works — and sometimes that's exactly what you want.
✔️ The Bottom Line
Blue Sushi isn't a wine destination, but it's not trying to be — it's a lively sushi spot with a serviceable list that gets you through dinner without any regrets. Send your friends here for the food and order something cold; just skip the Santa Margherita.
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Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Occasional
Acceptable
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Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Solid Range
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Active Program
Acceptable
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Small but Thoughtful
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Active Program
Acceptable
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Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Seasonal Rotation
Acceptable
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