BIZNOTE FOLLOWUP: I Luv Teriyaki reopens, sells out

| Georgetown | West Seattle news

If you were hoping to get to I Luv Teriyaki just off the 1st Avenue South Bridge on their first day back open – you’re out of luck if you didn’t go early. A reader texted us that there was a line around the block on midday; we got over a bit later and discovered they were sold out!

The restaurant (which has many West Seattle fans) has been closed for three years, rebuilding after a kitchen fire gutted it in March 2023. We reported a month ago that they were finally close to reopening; hours are 10 am-9 pm Mondays-Fridays, 10 am-8 pm Saturdays-Sundays.

IDC9 March 1, 2026 (6:22 pm)

Sounds like the community was very eager to enjoy some good teriyaki today. I hope everyone who couldn’t be served today tries again in the coming days. Welcome back, I Luv Teriyaki!

Alki resident March 1, 2026 (7:41 pm)

Drive past there at 7 this morning, looking over at it, knowing it would be the last time I see it empty. So happy they’re back open. They will once again be very successful. They were so missed.

Pearl March 2, 2026 (8:56 am)

Please don’t forget to leave a Google review for them. As West Seattlites, we know from the past 20-or-so years (and the constant turn around of businesses) how easily great things like this can slip through our fingers. So please, leave a review for your beloved restaurants and businesses! The love and support reaches more than you know.