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Nakato 'Hibachi' Japanese Restaurant, Atlanta, GA

Nakato 'Hibachi' Japanese Restaurant

4.7
4.7
1324 Reviews
$30 and under
Japanese (Hibachi)

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2 people
19:00
Booked 47 times today
  • Lively
  • Child-friendly
  • Good for groups
Nakato Japanese Restaurant is Atlanta's most authentic and unique Japanese restaurant, specializing in exciting Hibachi Teppanyaki dining. Our skilled chefs take great pride in entertaining our guests, while serving delicious Japanese cuisine in this popular setting. Established in 1972, Nakato is family owned and run by the third generation of the Nakato family. In addition to Hibachi, we take great pride in serving the freshest Sushi and authentically-prepared dishes created by our chefs who were all born and trained in Japan.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Japanese (Hibachi), Japanese (Teppanyaki), Japanese
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 16:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (404) 873-6582
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Catering
    Nakato Japanese Restaurant - Hibachi Grill caters. Please contact Sachi at 404.873.6582. or sachi@nakatorestaurant.com to plan your off-site event.
  • Private party facilities
    Nakato Japanese Restaurant - Hibachi Grill would love to host your next event. Please contact Sachi at 404.873.6582. or sachi@nakatorestaurant.com to plan your next special event. Birthdays•Rehearsal Dinners•Prom•Graduation•Baby Showers•Any Get Together
  • Area
    Morningside-Lenox Park
  • Cross Street
    Piedmont Road
  • Parking details
    Nakato offers complimentary valet services but also has a separate lot off of Piedmont Road for self parking.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,324 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Atlanta Metro

    Child-friendly

  • Atlanta

    Child-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Nakato 'Hibachi' Japanese Restaurant offers a "great hibachi experience" with "flavorful food" and "outstanding service." Guests appreciate the lively atmosphere perfect for celebrations, though it can be "noisy." The chefs are often "entertaining," contributing to a memorable dining experience. While mostly positive, some noted concerns with service speed.

1,324 Reviews
  1. Carol

    VIP

    Atlanta Metro

    175 reviews

    4.0

    175 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We have been coming to Nakato for many years, like 30!! The food & service are always delicious. However, the physical space is in need of a facelift!

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  2. Marie

    Atlanta Metro

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 13 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I absolutely love everything about Nakatos ATL. Im not being bias either. I moved here 17 years ago and been coming for 15 years. Management has changed and went through the pandemic and yet the food is still the best in the city for Hibachi.

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  3. Desire

    Atlanta Metro

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 13 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I loved the experience! I pray the the chef receives most of the tip! He did amazing ! I was celebrating my broth day! He was so funny and even engaged in conversations with my husband! Felt super comfortable!

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  4. LD

    Indiana

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 9 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience start to finish. Only thing I noticed though I didn’t order it was the crab meat looked like processed (not real) in the display.

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  5. Terria

    VIP

    Atlanta Metro

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely marvelous. From the time we checked in at the front to the cake celebration in the lounge. Very accommodating .

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  6. Kit

    Atlanta Metro

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 28 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a GREAT experiencing dining at Nakato on Thanksgiving Day! In the 40 years we've lived in Atlanta we've never visited Nakato, but now we're planning to go there regularly to celebrate special events.

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  7. Courtney

    VIP

    Atlanta Metro

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 13 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thank you for supporting Smith Elementary. Great night!

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  8. Chelesa

    Richmond

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 1
    Wow where do I start! I had high hopes since this was supposed to be voted the best Japanese restaurant in Atlanta. We’ve eaten at tons all over the US so we have a lot to compare to. We pull up & it’s valet only so I think OK high class, maybe that’s a good sign. Our reservations are for 7pm on a Sat night. Holy cow was I wrong! We walk in & it’s like a d@mn daycare! Every kid 7 & under was having their birthday there & food is all over the place. We literally have to walk around food on the floor. There are screaming kids everywhere. This is my experience in the first 10 minutes. When it comes to the food, that was a whole different disaster. There’s nearly a four dollar up charge for fried rice that has a horrible taste. Their ginger dressing is so strong that Shrek couldn’t even eat it. The “hibachi” shrimp isn’t cooked with any liquid seasoning like soy sauce, only salt, pepper, butter & a squeeze of lemon & is real fishy. Their filet mignon had gristle. After 3 adult meals that we wasted 2/3 of we dropped $150 & had to go to McDonalds afterward. It was such a disappointment! 0-10 don’t recommend!
    Nakato 'Hibachi' Japanese RestaurantResponded on 11 November 2024
    Hi Chelsea, Thank you very much for your feedback, we appreciate it.We are very sorry to read about your experience with us. As a family owned restaurant, we want to make sure that all of our guests have a wonderful experience, whether looking for a celebratory birthday dinner or a quieter evening.Sometimes these two overlap, and we are very sorry that that was the case with your recent dinner.We do however take pride in using only the finest, freshest ingredients and we're terribly sorry that you didn't enjoy how our chefs prepared your meal. If you're looking for a quieter dining experience, you might want to consider dining with us in our Garden Dining Room, as our hibachi area is very lively. We hope you give us another opportunity to showcase our family's authentic Japanese cuisine.

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  9. Scott

    Washington DC

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on 2 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great evening and service, it was very good. Took a bit to get seated but it was fine

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  10. Bilan

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 30 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Good and nice experience for my sons birthday. The family and I had a great time

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FAQs

Nakato 'Hibachi' Japanese Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (404) 873-6582.

Nakato 'Hibachi' Japanese Restaurant is rated 4.7 stars by 1324 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 47 times today

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Google Map for Nakato 'Hibachi' Japanese Restaurant

1776 Cheshire Bridge Road, Atlanta, GA 30324

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Piedmont Road
  • Area
    Morningside-Lenox Park
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 16:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–22:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Japanese (Hibachi), Japanese (Teppanyaki), Japanese
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Nakato offers complimentary valet services but also has a separate lot off of Piedmont Road for self parking.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (404) 873-6582
  • Catering
    Nakato Japanese Restaurant - Hibachi Grill caters. Please contact Sachi at 404.873.6582. or sachi@nakatorestaurant.com to plan your off-site event.
  • Private party facilities
    Nakato Japanese Restaurant - Hibachi Grill would love to host your next event. Please contact Sachi at 404.873.6582. or sachi@nakatorestaurant.com to plan your next special event. Birthdays•Rehearsal Dinners•Prom•Graduation•Baby Showers•Any Get Together
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