Tanoshii - West Loop

For a quieter, more relaxed visit go early evening just after the restaurant opens, guests say dining early keeps the room calm; happy hour (Daily 4:30–6:00 pm) is also noted as not crowded with great prices.

Yes, Tanoshii is family-friendly: guests report celebrating a teen’s birthday there, dining comfortably with children (including sitting at the sushi bar), and finding the space roomy enough for families.

Yes, Tanoshii's cozy, dimly lit dining room and thoughtful multi-course specials (for example, well-received Valentine's Day menus) make it a lovely choice for a special evening.

Tanoshii tends to be busiest on weekend evenings, reviewers call out busy Saturday nights, while early-evening visits (and some holiday evenings like Christmas Eve) have been described as noticeably quieter.

Tanoshii feels cozy, welcoming, and relaxed, dim but well-lit, with an interactive sushi bar and an inner dining room that reviewers say can be quieter for conversation.

Casual dress, comfortable, everyday attire is appropriate and nothing formal is expected.

Tanoshii - West Loop, Lunch Tue–Thu 11:30 am–2:30 pm; Dinner Mon, Sun 4:30 pm–9:45 pm; Tue–Thu 4:30 pm–10:00 pm; Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–11:00 pm. Happy Hour Daily 4:30 pm–6:00 pm.

Tuesday evenings are a great pick, one guest reported a not-busy Tuesday, and other reviewers recommend early-evening visits close to opening for a quieter experience.

At Tanoshii - West Loop, reviewers note hearty servings for some offerings, the lunch menu is described as leaving diners "very full, " and special menus (like Valentine’s Day) are called a "generous assortment" of small bites, sashimi, and rolls.