Nakato Japanese Steakhouse

Japanese Restaurant in Restaurant Row

Reviews of Nakato Japanese Steakhouse

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Nakato Japanese Steakhouse Posted: Jun 24th, 2010 at 9:58 pm From: Bloomsburg, PA By: agl Avg. Rating:4.7

We went while on vacation to the Early Bird Special as 2 adults and 4 teenagers. In the summer, get there around 4 as it got busy not long after that. The meals were significantly less expensive on the early bird menu than the regular menu e.g. Hibachi Steak for $11 rather than $18. Our food was great, the chef was personable and kept up a conversation. The portions were generous. I would go back again. ref: 19507

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Nakato Japanese Steakhouse Posted: Jan 20th, 2010 at 2:18 pm From: Myrtle Beach, SC By: kn Avg. Rating:2.8

We are locals and used to always take our company to this restaurant. We recently visited with a large party and we were seated first upon opening. We were the LAST to be served. I asked for the manager. Upon the arrival to our tabel he told me that our cook was on his way and then walked off. I spoke with the General Manager next who was beyond RUDE. She dismissed our concerns, said that we were not seated first (we were first), and also walked off. I followed her to the front where she called our party rude and offered no apology for the horrible service. While I was in mid-sentance, she greeted a person applying for a job and walked off again. It took us 2.5 hrs from our arrival to departure! We had four kids in our party who had fallen asleep from waiting so long. I called the owner and complained. We will never go back after being treated so rudely. I cannot believe how unprofessional the management staff was. They were confrontational from the moment they arrived at our table. At one point, when I was complaining how rude the first manager was, I was told "you misunderstood him, you are in a japanese steakhouse, there is a language barrier"....the manager was not japanese! I have read there are other similiar experiences on here...the restaurant needs to get back to putting their customer first. My guests were disgusted by the scene that was caused when we tried to bring up our issue...we will never return to this establishment again. POOR MANAGEMENT!!!!!!!!! Too many places at the beach to eat, you do not have to put up with rudeness! ref: 18083

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I love this Restaurant they have the best service and food. Everytime we come to myrtle beach we have to go to Nakato at least twice in the week. There is always a friendly face to welcome us as soon as the door opens. They have also changed the style in the sushi bar and it looks beautiful. I would recomend this place to anyone who knows what good quality food and service is. ref: 17970

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Nakato Japanese Steakhouse Posted: Oct 27th, 2009 at 3:10 pm From: Indianapolis, IN By: jp Avg. Rating:4.2

The food was delicious and the chef was fun and entertaining. We particularly appreciate how the chef interacted with our son who has cerebral palsy and special dietary needs. This part of the experience was excellent - food taste and quality and the entertainment provided by the chef. On the negative side is the rip-off of charging us $10 dollars to "celebrate" my in-laws anniversary. We had 11 people in our party, all paying for full priced meals plus drinks. However, Nakato charged us $10 to sing a song, take a digital photo, and provide cake for the celebration. The photo was fine. The song was lame, and the "cake" turned out to be a single slice of cake. Let me repeat - a single slice of cake. Not even two slices of cake for the two people celebrating the anniversary. What a rip-off. Do not celebrate any family event at this restaurant. If you do, be warned. You will be charged an extra $10 for nothing. This restaurant should be ashamed of itself. We easily spent $250 - $300 for our meal. They tacked on an extra $10 for a lousy celebration and a single slice of cake. As much as I liked the meal, I will not return to this restaurant out of principal. We visit the MB area at least once per year and sometimes more. We will not return to Nakato as long as I can breath and speak my mind about these rip-off artists. ref: 17564

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Nakato Japanese Steakhouse Posted: Aug 04th, 2009 at 12:30 am From: Charlotte, NC By: js Avg. Rating:3

Worst experience ever at this location. I go to the locations in Charlotte NC all the time. Food is always good. My wife ordered soft shell crab appetizer $7.50. She tasted it and thought it tasted bad and asked my opinion. I too thought it was not good at all. We sent it back and the manager got sooo upset and said we could not get our money back for it. Meanwhile we had over 12 people at our table and spent over $200 in food and the manager is complaining about $7.50. What ever happened to customer being right and making the customer happy. I did not feel like we were asking too much. If something is not good it should be taken off bill. I will never go back to this restaurant again but not because of the food but because they do not know how to take care of customer. ref: 16505

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We are locals & regulars to Nakato's and we love it! The sushi is good, early bird specials are our favorites as there are 5 of us to feed. The staff is so kind and attentive! We love NAKATO's and will continue to be patron's! ref: 16384

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Nakato Japanese Steakhouse Posted: Jul 21st, 2009 at 12:27 pm From: NJandMB, SC By: j&j Avg. Rating:4.5

Our family visits MB several times every year, and Nakato is one that we make a point to go to. We love to dine out, but have to watch the $$ to do so as often as we like. Even though we aren't typical Early-birder's, we do take advantage of their early dinner specials- they give great value for the $$- (note: the Early Bird hours may change from season to season) Quality and quantity of food is impressive- we always wind up bringing plenty of leftovers home for another lunch. I also enjoy the Mai Tai's served at Nakato- mixed just right every time! Chefs are entertaining esp. for the kids. I think there must be a special joke-book for the hibachi chefs since every Japanese steakhouse seems to recycle the jokes amongst them all! ;- ) We have eaten at Nakato many times and all our experiences have been positive. We will continue to be their customers for years to come! ref: 16175

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Nakato Japanese Steakhouse Posted: Jun 22nd, 2009 at 11:10 pm From: Asheville, NC By: kdm Avg. Rating:4.5

We arrived tonight at 6:55pm and were quickly seated with another family of four. There are four of us - 42 yo husband, 32 yo wife, 7 yo sushi-eating son and 4 yo picky-eater second son. Although our chef wasn't really flashy (I've lived in Okinawa and been to several of the Kobe beef places that are similar to this and they don't throw the knives either), I thought this visit was as close to Japan Steakhouses (for what they are) as it gets. I ordered hot saki (very good, very hot!), the wife had a white russian (large glass provided) and we ordered the usual assortment of food (chicken, steak, shrimp). I also ordered a sushi roll (yellowtail and scallion, excellent) that my son and I ate. All in all, the food quality was not only superior to the place down the street, the portions were significantly better, and they served a variety of side items we didn't expect, but were a hit with our kids. Nakato, you have our business! ref: 15640

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best japanese in all of MB ,there were couples from north carolina that drive down on the weekends just to eat there ref: 14671

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The nakato is fantastic - the service is excellent . ref: 13252

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Nakato Japanese Steakhouse Posted: Aug 07th, 2008 at 4:08 pm From: Northern Ky, KY By: rsr Avg. Rating:4

Mydaughters eat some sushi and were not impressed. But, 3 of us had chicken & shrimp, fried noodles, fried & white rice.Other daughter had steak & shrimp. The fried noodles and grilled shrimp were great while the chicken about what I expected. The fried rice was good althought a little on soft side. Overall one of the best habichi style meals we have had at a number of restaurants. We will go back when we return next year. A few sushi, 4 dinners & drinks $90 plus tip. ref: 12297

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i love coming to this place ilook up to itall year long!!!!!! ref: 12069

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My family enjoys going here to eat every year we come to the beach. Excellent food and very good service. Love the cooks. ref: 12001

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Nakoto's is a great restaurant!They have great food and great entertainment, I go to Nakto's every time i visit Myrtle Beach.You can wait at the bar or you can watch other entertainment.They are awesome.Ms. Nakoto Rox:]] ref: 11696

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This was my second time to Myrtle Beach and to the Nakato restaurant. I could eat there every night. Staff is wonderful. Makes the dining experience loads of fun. Love sitting at a table with strangers and talking with them. Food is wonderful and full of flavor. Total bill was around $40 and that included drinks and tip. ref: 11199

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I really like everything about Nakato's except the prices. ref: 10099

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Nakato's is a great place to eat....we usually go for the early bird special during 4-5 in the summer, so we don't have to wait to be seated. The food is always good, some cooks are more entertaining than others, but my three year old always has a good time. Ms. Nakato is always so friendly and thanks us for coming each time, but truely the pleasure is ours! ref: 9301

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We have eaten here several times and loved it every time. Some cooks are more entertaining then others, but the food is always great. Mrs Nakato always greets us with a smile ref: 8277

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One of the best Japanese restaurants that my wife and I have ever ate at! The food was simply great and the service was above average. I highly recommend this place! ref: 7558

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Nakato Japanese Steakhouse Posted: Jun 21st, 2007 at 2:01 pm From: State Road, NC By: e.h.j Avg. Rating:3.5

I was SO impressed with this japanese steakhouse!! We have gone to Miyabi's up the street for years but we could not get reservations one night and tried Nakato's. We were hesitant to try a different place but it was our best meal our entire, weeklong visit. Highly recommended. Hard to please 9 family members and after leaving this restaurant, I didn't hear one complaint, only praise. You can't miss this meal!! ref: 6434

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Great food, and good service, reservations were needed, during our visist last year, their melon colada was excellent and a house specialty. Price was average for this type of food, and definitely would go back every year. ref: 6326