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Nakato 'Hibachi' Japanese Restaurant, Atlanta, GA

Nakato 'Hibachi' Japanese Restaurant

4.6
4.6
1320 Reviews
$30 and under
Hibachi

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 23 times today
  • Lively
  • Good for groups
  • Kid-friendly
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
    Hibachi, Teppanyaki, Japanese
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • 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
  • Neighborhood
    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, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,320 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Atlanta Metro

    Kid-friendly

  • Atlanta

    Kid-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Nakato 'Hibachi' Japanese Restaurant in Atlanta offers a lively hibachi experience with "great food and service." Known for its "flavorful" dishes and "entertaining" chefs, it's a top choice for birthdays and special occasions. The atmosphere is vibrant, though it can be "a little loud," enhancing the overall fun.

1,320 Reviews
  1. Kit

    Atlanta Metro

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  2. Courtney

    Atlanta Metro

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 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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  3. Chelesa

    Richmond

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 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 November 11, 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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  4. Scott

    Washington DC

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 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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  5. Bilan

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 30, 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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  6. Vicky

    Washington DC

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on October 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always good! Best hibachi place in town hands down!

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  7. Monique

    Atlanta Metro

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We celebrated my son's 15th birthday and they made it very special. The chef was personable and our host was amazing! The boys had a great time!

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Charlotte

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best hibachi we’ve had anywhere- and we’ve had a lot. We were staying downtown and wanted something outside of the steakhouse, burger, pasta options. Ventured to this spot and we do not regret it. The food did not stop coming and every dish was fantastic. Our kids said it was the best dinner of the trip. Our chef was so funny and entertaining. A great value as well. If we’re ever back in Atlanta we will be back.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on October 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tim was an exceptional cook, as usual. Everything was perfect! Really liked coming at 5pm.

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  10. Amy

    Atlanta Metro

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely the best place in Atlanta to celebrate a birthday or just go to with friends for a fun hibachi experience. They also offer a very date night cozy sushi bar area if you are looking for a more low key vibe. The sushi is top notch, the ginger dressing salad and miso are both top tier. The seafood is always fresh and on point and I really cannot say anything negative about this Atlanta long time treasure.

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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 4.6 stars by 1320 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 23 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Nakato 'Hibachi' Japanese Restaurant

1776 Cheshire Bridge Road, Atlanta, GA 30324

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Piedmont Road
  • Neighborhood
    Morningside-Lenox Park
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Hibachi, 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, Takeout, 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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