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526 NW 60th St Gainesville, FL 32607 United States
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Yamato Japanese Steakhouse
Welcome to Yamato Japanese Steakhouse, a culinary gem nestled in Gainesville, Florida. Situated at 526 NW 60th St, this lively restaurant is dedicated to delivering an authentic hibachi experience that tantalizes the taste buds and entertains the soul.
At Yamato, the dining experience extends beyond just great food; it's a celebration of flavors and fun. The restaurant offers an array of features to enhance your visit:
- Takeout, delivery, and catering options for your convenience.
- A lively atmosphere perfect for groups and families, complete with outdoor seating.
- A diverse menu that caters to all dietary preferences, including vegan and vegetarian options.
- A full bar featuring happy hour specials that make every visit extra enjoyable.
- Special amenities like disability access, smartphone payment options, and even dog-friendly seating.
One of the highlights of Yamato is the hibachi grill experience. Guests are treated to an interactive cooking show as talented chefs prepare your meal right before your eyes. Customers rave about chefs like Johnny, whose charismatic cooking style brings laughter and delight to the dining room. As noted in customer reviews, he creates impressive displays of culinary skill, including the signature fire shows that leave everyone on the edge of their seats!
The menu boasts a selection of delectable dishes, with many patrons particularly enjoying the ginger salad and clear soup. One enthusiastic reviewer remarked on the generous portions of scallops, highlighting the restaurant's commitment to delivering quality and quantity. Whether you choose the Imperial dinner with filet mignon or a delightful combination of chicken and shrimp, the flavors are sure to impress. Dishes are seasoned to perfection, and the umami-packed yum yum sauce has garnered a loyal following.
While the atmosphere can get a bit smoky during the cooking process, the food's rich flavors and abundant portions make it well worth the visit. So gather your friends and family, make a reservation, and get ready to dive into a culinary adventure that promises both incredible meals and unforgettable entertainment!
For inquiries or to make a reservation, call (352) 332-4466. Discover the joy of dining at Yamato Japanese Steakhouse, where every meal is a festivity!
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“ The clear soup and ginger salad had some of the best flavors I've ever had at a hibachi restaurant, and they were very generous with the portion of scallops. I was a huge fan! ”
“ So back at Yamato's a year later for my friend's birthday dinner. So again we had a reservation for 7:30p unfortunately - they don't budge on their policy of sitting your party until everyone is there. If you don't know this is the place to come to for a birthday party as that person can a get a free dinner. Once we sat down, our server came out and took our food and drink orders relatively quick which was nice. Our chef, who's name was Johnny, was very friendly and so much fun. He was so entertaining creating huge fires and doing all types of tricks with the egg and all. He really put on a good show. Way better than last year's chef who had no personality. We received huge portions of food - which I can't complain about since it's great leftovers for the next day. I usually order the Imperial with filet mignon but went with chicken and shrimp. The chicken is cooked in some type of teriyaki sauce I believe. It was really flavorful and good and not sweet. The shrimp was plump and fresh. One downside I will say it when the chefs are cooking, they need to immediately turn on the fans because it can get very smoky in the area. Honestly it was a good turnaround from last year's experience. ”
“ Food was great... Johnny was our cook and was very friendly. Also made some great food and made us laugh. The yum yum sauce is delicious! And the portions were huge! The only thing I didn't like was that they couldn't seat us until our entire party of 7 had arrived but this was a minor inconvenience. Overall, was very happy and satisfied! Even had two meals worth of leftovers from my plate alone. ”