Yamato Steak House

We ate here the day after Christmas and really enjoyed it. The food was good but not as good as it used to be back when it was located off of St. Andrews. The one thing that made the meal so good was our chef, Andrew. He was funny and extremely entertaining! The restaurant was clean and we got seated immediately. I would more than likely come again

Server was good. I always appreciate new tricks. The food on the other hand was less than spectacular. I had the chicken, filet mignon, and shrimp. Large portion but the dish was extremely bland. I had to drown the dish in Yum Yum sauce to make it palatable. And even then it wasn’t great. Sadly, the miso soup and sherbet failed to miss the mark as well. My dad said the soup tasted like, «warm ocean water». The homemade sherbet was like cold flavorless ice… devoid of taste. Definitely won’t be returning.

Party of 5 on a Friday night. I brought 4 clients. No expense spared; $ 50/​head. Pre-​prepped ingredients and sauces are very salt heavy. Sushi and sashimi are fresh but lacking any taste; just big pieces of fish. Steak as the meat was good. Overall it was just average food. Not Japanese. Our teppanyaki chef was a longtime local southern cook and to him «it’s just cooking». Very nice Korean hostess, but from there the staff was inattentative, bar to table.

My wife and I go to Yamatoes about once every two weeks. The food (hibachi and sushi) is great and the cooks make great food and are hilariously nice. However, the service is lacking. The 2 hostesses we had last night (09/​21/​2015) were probably 16 – 17 years old and spent most of their time literally running and playfully screaming at each other. It was extremely unprofessional and I get they were young but it’s the owner and managers job to groom these new people in the work field. After we were seated we could hear them laughing and screaming at each other and the younger male bus boys the whole hour we were there. When we left the two teenagers were gossiping and didn’t mind telling us to have a good night or thank us for coming.
The waiters are always usually rude, take forever to take your order and bring back orders. The cooks usually have to ask if our order has been taken, apologize, and have to go get the waiters.
If you guys don’t improve your customer service the upcoming M café is going is going to totally annihilate this location as Miyabis has already taken half your business. I want you guys to be successful. Step up your game!

I’ll give four stars for the entertainment and the sushi. In fact, the sushi is real good. They did over cook my daughter’s lobster, but her filet mignon was very tender. Overall, this is a great time for the family. Enough said.

Hibashi was great. They have definitely improved. My wife and I shared a plate and took some left overs home.

Disclaimer: This review might be very much affected by nostalgia — my family has eaten at Yamato for YEARS, and it holds a very special place in my heart.
First piece of advice — ONLY come here if you’re hungry. Anything less would be just a shame. Servings are gigantic + delicious, which is a dangerous combination. In fact, you might want to fast for a couple of days prior. And wear pants with an elastic waistband.
All lunch/​dinner hibachi entrees come with your standard rice, vegetables, miso soup, and salad. And sherbet! — such a nice touch. My favorite entrees are the filet mignon and scallops. I’ve tried just about everything over the years though, and I’ve never met a meal at Yamato that I didn’t like.
Always ask for extra ginger and shrimp sauce, and don’t forget to ask for some to-​go sauce containers to include in your to-​go box. (You will need a to-​go box, and if not, I’d like to meet you and shake your hand.)
Sunday afternoons are very busy, so expect a wait. Dinner on weekdays seems to be your best bet. Prices vary from ~$ 15 – 24. Chefs are hilarious and I often hear new jokes when I go — a feat in itself since I’ve been hundreds of times.
Come on in and give Yamato the chance to become your family tradition. My personal tip? Grab a handful of those delicious breath mints on your way out.