Probably the BEST hibachi place in Jacksonville!! Really good food and our chef put on the best show! Our server was amazing as well, super attentive. The decor is plain but that's okay when the food is great. We got edamame and pan-fried potstickers that were cooked to perfection. The shrimp tempura had too much breading and tasted like frozen shrimp. I got the filet and scallops (off the menu but possible) and both were perfectly cooked. read more

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We decided to have dinner at a regular table instead of the hibachi table. My wife ordered the hibachi chicken and I got the teriyaki chicken. The hibachi chicken was a bit bland and didn't seem like a generous portion of protein. Considering it's the same price as sitting at the hibachi table where the experience and flavor are usually better. It didn't feel like the best value. Great service though! read more

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I've come here a few times hoping that the bad experiences were just a one-off. Unfortunately, this place is absolutely TERRIBLE. The staff sits at the bar up front and eats while they are rude or ignore customers coming in. They seem inconvenienced by customers. Food is of the lowest quality imaginable. Steak and chicken are chewy, undercooked and foul tasting. The restaurant and restrooms are dirty This place does not appreciate your business. One of the worst experiences I've ever had. I will never eat at this place again. read more

We had the best time celebrating a birthday with 12 ladies. From the beginning making the reservation with Lou to the drinks and seating and entertainment and food, everything was super. Super martinis. read more

JANA STEAKHOUSE - Heart for the birthday girl - Sushi Bars Near Me - Saint Johns, Florida

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Food is always great. Hardly ever a long wait. Atmosphere is always great too. Their chefs truly know how to put on a show

Finally Made it to Jana after them being open for almost 4 years now! The reason it took us so long was sense they also seemed to be on the pricier side but lucky every so often we would get a coupon in the mail for $25 off if you spend $75 or more (which isn't hard even with just 2) though it can't be used on Friday or Saturday but Sunday night hibachi dinner was calling our name. We arrived around 7 and had no problem getting seated. Our waitress took our drink order rather quickly and I went with the Raspberry Vodka Lemonade. It was nice a tart which I like and had a good kick to it as well. For my entrée I went with the Scallop combination with Beef. Now this hibachi does not come with noodles like many do so I added them for I what I believe was $4.65. Now you did get 2 shrimp with your hibachi as well so that is something. We went to order another drink but they told us the bartender had left early so all you could get was beer/wine or saki which was weird but we made it work. We of course did get soup and salad which our hibachi dinner both which were what you would expect. Our chef quickly got to work making everything. The veggies, fried rice, and noodles were good and you know I had to get extra of that Yum Yum Sauce. Our entree were then ready and my steak was cooked just about right. Maybe a little over done but that's to be expected. The scallops were cooked well which was good because they can be over cooked easily. I got 5 with my order but they were for sure on the thinner side. I will say for the price the servicing sizes where for sure on the small side from what I'm used to but I had been able since we actually sat at a hibachi table since this is the only one that gives for full experience in our area. We might be back since again it's the only in our area and if you get a group of people you will have a good time especially if your chef gets out the saki in a bottle and lets you see how many seconds you can do. (the number to beat is 23 seconds). I probably would not go without a coupon though just because of the price and the serving size. read more

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Dined in with a group of 9 for hibachi. The chef was nice enough, but the food was disappointing. The chicken was overcooked, the rice was undercooked and the vegetables were underwhelming. For the prices charged, one would expect the food to be amazing. Sadly, no. read more

We had so much fun coming here for a family get together. The service was great and the food was phenomenal. The staff were all friendly and accommodating to our needs. We will be back more often, just the two of us and with the family! read more

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I have eaten at Jana Steakhouse several times! Tonight didn't disappoint! Watching the chefs perform/cook the food at our table has always been fun. The show at Jana is usually entertaining, even when there are young kids at the table (who get scared of the flames.) Today's show wasn't overly exciting, tho. Seemed like the chef didn't really want to be at work. The atmosphere is usually pretty loud but tonight it wasn't bad at all.... We were there pretty early in the evening, tho. Maybe that's why ‍. The staff is always very attentive and all stay busy with their tables! Food is always delicious! Restaurant is always clean! I've never experienced a problem worse than having to ask for a refill. Highly recommended. read more

We love Jana's! It's our preferred hibachi spot. We've been to others, the one near ikea and they just aren't as good.

It's Saturday night, let's order some take out. I'm starving and craving hibachi. So I give the restaurant a call and place an order, I spoke with a very nice gentleman over the phone. I arrive at Jana and the restaurant is packed. Seeing as it's a Saturday night this was almost expected.... But the unexpected happened. I caught the attention of one of the staff members, who helped me with my order. I pay and I leave. FIRST mistake was driving all the way home without checking my food. A little insight on me, I'm allergic to shellfish and crustaceans. I open my to-go bag to the sweet surprise of two shrimps sitting atop my medium cooked steak. Can you imagine the amount of disappointment I have all while being hangry? I spent $33.98 ($7 tip, totaling $40.98) on something I cannot enjoy. I was hoping to eat and enjoy my Saturday night, but no I had to take two Benadryls and try to enjoy this plate of cross contamination. Don't worry the shrimp did not go to waste, my mother enjoyed those two shrimps. For an establishment that offers both shrimp and steak one would think they'd have the sense to double check the order before dropping two random shrimps atop an order that clearly states steak hibachi. The first time I dined in at this establishment a month ago there was a hair (clearly not my own, in case you were wondering) in my ginger salad, I didn't make a big deal I simply asked my server for another salad. The staff was very accommodating towards me after that and I was excited to return and try the hibachi again. But tonight really sealed the deal for me. Thank you Jana Steakhouse for ruining my Saturday night and continuing to give me reasons to never return. Have the day you deserve. read more

JANA STEAKHOUSE - Hibachi steak ... shrimp was not ordered. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Saint Johns, Florida

The environment is really beautiful and comfy. Staff are friendly. Menu has a lot of option. We got a little upset about the combo, we ordered the filé mignon with chicken, it came a lot of rice, a lot of vegetables and but meat was a few, and a little expensive for what was served. But the gyoza and krab Rangoon was good. Overall a nice place to have some snacks. read more

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This place was great! The vibe was so fun, everyone was very nice and the food was really good! No complaints!

Second ti.e here and we love every! Friendly staff, great food, and quite a nice atmosphere. The place was clean, no smell or smoke, and was not really busy on Monday evening. read more

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Have eaten here several times since it opened and always enjoy our meal and dinner experience. I feel the rating should be higher than a 3.5 so I'm leaving my 4 star. While not the best Japanese steakhouse I've been to, still very solid and I recommend. read more

We went to Jana's Steakhouse for our anniversary and had the pleasure of eating at Lucky's table. He's a great cook with a wonderful personality. The food we ate was delicious as well. We arrived at around 4:30 so we could enjoy dinner and around that time it wasn't very busy. Lucky kept the vibe pretty upbeat with his personality and charismatic nature. It's worth trying at least once, for sure, if you've never been. read more

JANA STEAKHOUSE - Jana Supreme (for 2) - Sushi Bars Near Me - Saint Johns, Florida

You know what's nice? An impromptu lunch out and Jana was relatively close to the house, and I'm always in the mood for Japanese food. Jana is a newer restaurant in the ever expanding Durbin area. We pulled into the parking lot and walked in. A hostess warmly greeted us and showed us to our table. This restaurant is beautiful and modern inside. The walls are decorated with wallpaper that's just super pretty. The interior is a lot larger than I anticipated (it's a bit misleading from the outside). They have one section that's is equipped with a bunch of booths and tables, a separate bar, then there's a sushi bar seating area, then there is a section of hibachi tables. The server came up to us and handed us menus. After looking over the menu (they have everything from sushi to hibachi to bento box lunch specials), I opted to get their teppanyaki lunch special (served with soup, salad, veggies, and fried rice). The soup was warm, salty, and delicious. The salad came out next and I liked the ginger dressing that tart and sweet. Then came out my lunch special. It was a pretty sizable portion for lunch. The chicken was moist and good, the fried rice was good, but I'll be honest I LOVE hibachi rice, mainly because of the crispy bits you get by cooking it on the flat top grill, unfortunately this rice didn't have any crispy bits, the veggies were cooked lovely and seasoned well. Pros: -Prices are reasonable for lunch -Portions are large -Service was quick and pleasant -Interior was beautiful -They have yum yum sauce and it was really good Cons: -I wish the rice had some crispy bits Tips: On the fence about coming here? Give it a whirl for lunch. read more

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The food was the BEST hibachi I've ever had! And Mike was an amazing chef. Put family had a wonderful night and were well be back for sure!!! Loved it! read more

JANA STEAKHOUSE - Sushi Bars Near Me - Saint Johns, Florida

We came without reservation on a Friday night and had to wait about 10 minutes, the wait for teppanyaki table was about 45 minutes. It was very smoky and a little hard to breathe at the space, but the food turned out good. read more

JANA STEAKHOUSE - Steak and shrimp combo - Sushi Bars Near Me - Saint Johns, Florida

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Very pretty restaurant with huge servings. We stopped by because we just bought a nearby house and love Asian food. The name doesn't appear Asian. I thought it was a real steakhouse. We ordered the lunch grill special. He had salmon and I the chicken. The prices were very reasonable and the servings huge but the seasonings were bland. read more

A little pricey but they have greatly improved from when they opened. If I am craving hibachi and didn't want to drive all the way to the towncenter it's definitely worth the stop. Staff was very kind, chef was funny, ambiance was loud but to be expected with hibachi. Overall much better. read more

Had a great time here with my family, the steak was really, really good. The place is so cool and the service is great. This is definitely a place to go if you want a sumptuous meal with your loved ones on any occasion or even on ordinary days. read more

I write reviews only when I love a place, and want to share it with others. So it is with great pleasure that I encourage anyone who wants delicious Teppanyaki food (Hibachi) and is traveling through Jacksonville(or if you are fortunate enough to live near Bertram Park and want to experience a delicious and entertaining night out), try Jana Steakhouse. The waitstaff was so accommodating; the server who brought our drinks was quick to correct a lemonade order with too much ice and brought us another one right away with no problem. Very kind and friendly as well! (She laughed at my husband's jokes;-). Most hibachi chefs have a very entertaining "shtick", and "Mike" was no exception--but when we started to get past the entertainment level, we found he was extremely knowledgeable about the culinary arts as well. Our steak was cooked to perfection (and good rare steak is "rarely" that!) It was seared on the outside, deep ruby red on the inside, and, as he showed us the trick to keeping steak juicy and well seasoned, he never stopped working on the food for the other guests at the table. My scallops tasted like LOBSTER, they were that good. The veggies were seasoned to perfection as well. What a delicious surprise for two exhausted travelers who just stopped there on our way to someplace else--but we WILL BE BACK--the next time we drive through Jacksonville. "Domo arigato" to the whole staff of Jana! read more

I really wanted to like this place but I think I just didn't have the greatest experience. Had trouble getting a second drink. In fact, the whole table was empty on their drinks. We were served all of our food before the server came back for refills. The smoke was bothersome. We clearly got the wrong seats at the table because we ended up getting a facial from the smoke. The chef kept saying the hood wasn't working right. I usually don't let that bother me, but we couldn't even lean forward to eat our food. Vegetables were bland and served last. Yummy sauce was watery. Ginger dressing was very watery and nothing like the ginger sauce they serve. I think prices are higher than other places around Jacksonville. Soup was good. Shrimp was good. Overall atmosphere was cute with decorations. Place was packed. My friend paid in cash and they didn't give her all her change; shorted her a $10. read more

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Good food, but a little overpriced. With all the Japanese Restaurants in the area better priced, I am not sure if we will dine there again.

I've been wanting to come here for a while now so I was excited when we had a chance to stop by for lunch. It was Sunday and just my husband and son. When we walked in there were only 6 other people in the hibachi area of the restaurant and they we're almost done with their meals. We were seated at our own hibachi table. Quickly ordered drinks (ps they only have Pepsi products). For food I ordered the Steak Hibachi and asked if I could substitute the Kani salad for the ginger but no. So I ordered an extra Kani salad. My husband ordered Steak and Chicken and we did a side of fried rice for our son. The soup and salad arrived and my Kani salad was HUGE for only 6.75 I expected a small salad. It was amazing. Better than the restaurants I usually order from. They added crunch to it which I've not seen before. I would return for the salad alone. It was spicy, perfect amount of cucumber and crab and the spicy mayo mmmm. The meal prep began shortly after and it was a great show for 3! We all had our chance in catching broccoli (only my son succeeded). The rice was wonderful really wonderful. Veggies like the norm, steak very good and cooked exactly as requested. No dessert and honestly we couldn't have eaten it if they had served. We were stuffed in the best way. Our drinks were filled and refilled throughout the meal without request. Overall a wonderful lunch. At $80 for 3 with so much more food than we could have consumed. If you go during the week there is a lunch price which would cut the cost considerably. read more

JANA STEAKHOUSE - Sushi Bars Near Me - Saint Johns, Florida

The service and food were good, but the temperature in the restaurant was unbearable. I walked by the thermostat and although it was set to 70, the actual temperature was 84 in our side of the restaurant. 84!!!!!!!! This should be a big safety concern for a restaurant. read more

My family and I went here for hibachi. The show was great however the food was overpriced and lacked flavor. Too much rice was given like most places. We were rushed so they can get another group seated. We tried a sushi roll, it was huge. Not the best quality. One and done for me. I was going to give this place 2 stars but I thought of the show and decided to add a star. read more

Fantastic food. Had filet mignon and shrimp. Very nice dinner with friends. Good show performance. read more

Food was excellent. The Chef was entertaining and made our dinner a lot of fun. Always love leaving with leftovers. Cost isn't cheap, but the quality is worth it. read more

Food was very overpriced. The shrimp and the chicken were both hard and rubbery, the fried rice was just white rice with some thing brown sprinkled over the top of it. I would not recommend this place. Go spend your money at the chocolate store. It's about four stores down. read more

We were regulars at Benihana's so were very bummed when found out there aren't any in this area. When we heard Jana's is a teppanyaki style restaurant we were excited to try. The chef we had was very friendly and entertaining, especially with the 2 younger kids in the other party. It was fun to see him squirt saki into the mouths of the adults (those who wanted it), and lemonade for the kids. The meal comes with all the usual-soup, salad, veggies, fried rice. The veggies, shrimp and steak we ordered were cooked just right, but the fried rice kinda bland so had to add soy sauce. But overall it was good. read more

The service was very good although we felt it was pricey at $28 . rice, veggies steak bites. Photo attached. Did not choose the cooking table since it was just the two of us and was in mood for peaceful dinner celebrating anniversary. Yes, you have the choice. That is a plus. So glad we did NOT choose the cooking table as it was disgustingly unappealing to watch everyone hang their mouths open like a seal for LONG SQUIRTS of sauce!! A shrimp toss....fine, but , that long squirting sauce from the chef across the table just grossed me out and every person at the table was doing it. Sorry, that's just unappealing and grotesque IMO. The seating was comfortable, the place clean. Your call folks. read more

JANA STEAKHOUSE - Sushi Bars Near Me - Saint Johns, Florida

We had been here once before and weren't happy with the experience so when our friends decided to go for their birthday we hoped the experience would be better. The minute we arrived the "host" was very aggressive about getting our party on the list. The bar area near the entrance was very hot. We thought maybe it was because people kept going in and out, but once we were sat at the hibachi table it was even hotter. The sushi glass was filled with condensation and it was so warm we assumed their AC was broken. It was so hot for some of our friends they could barely eat. The drinks we had were good. Our server was very friendly but also seemed frantic and rushed. I was shocked at the prices for hibachi compared to other places we've been. The place was very full and loud since their tables are pretty close together. We watched some of the other shows at the table and they seemed to be doing a nice job. Food came out really quick and felt rushed. Then, the cook came out and started cooking all but the steak at once. At most places they start with the veggies and rice first, do a show, then move onto the meat. The whole dinner felt rushed and when we got our food it was just ok. The cook did t do half the other "show" things he did at the other tables. Scallops and chicken were a little undercooked and the steak was super chewy and very unseasoned. The portions here were much smaller compared to other places but the prices were much higher. Our friend also orders veggies without zucchini due to allergy and the cook completely forgot to cook her special order. Veggies weren't very cooked either. He did offer to cook them for her but by that point we were all ready to go. Overall, just really disappointed our friend didn't have a better experience and food wasn't better for the price we paid. With all the other great options in the area we won't be back. read more

Very friendly staff. The atmosphere is nice. The food is flavorless. I stopped eating the chicken teriyaki after a few bites.

My family and I had a nice Hibachi Dinner at Jana's. We went on Friday night at about 5pm, at that time we were seated immediately and there was only one other table open. We received very prompt service and thankfully they were very open to any customizations we had. Myself and hubs both had the Filet Mignon hibachi combo ( which by the way is only like a $1 more then the regular combo with sirloin!) he doesn't eat the veg so they allowed him a sub of double rice. My kids had the kids steak hibachi dinner. They mentioned if we didn't like the veg or rice we could sub out noodles, extra rice or any other variety which was really nice. After receiving our soup/salad the dinner show soon began. Our cook had a great personality and kept the entire table entertained. We noticed another table receiving showers of Saki during their show but that didn't come up at our table :( So maybe that's dependent on whoever you get?? The serving sizes were MASSIVE he kept adding on to our plates. Rice, then vegetables followed by the meats. The Filet was so well cooked, very tender and flavorful. One thing to point out they use a LOT of garlic. I love the stuff but to some it may be too much... We all loved our meals, even my pickiest kids. Enjoyed the show and service. My only complaint was at the end, another table was getting their dinner cooked and the SMELL OF OIL burning in the air got INTENSE! (That's why I deducted a star). I get super sensitive and had to walk away from my family while they finished up to get fresh air outside. There was no fires, nothing out of the ordinary but just how the smell came our way was way too much. So overall if your looking for a fun family dinner outing check out Jana's. You won't leave hungry! Just get there early enough as they don't take reservations and by the time we left about 630 it was PACKED! I noticed many people come in and leave due to the wait. The bar is right at the waiting room tho so there's that! read more

JANA STEAKHOUSE - Filet Mignon and Chicken Hibachi combo - Sushi Bars Near Me - Saint Johns, Florida

2nd time at Jana's for our end of school dinner! This time was even better than the last. Good value, great show and delicious food. We had Chicken, Shrimp and Salmon. Each were delicious. The service was attentive and the the food was incredibly tasty. We had our 2 littler ones with us in addition to the bigger kids and they did a great job of servicing all of our party. And most importantly, we all caught the broccoli in our mouths during the show! I am sure it was more the chef than us, but overall a win! read more

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We celebrated my daughter's bday at Jana Steakhouse. Being major sushi heads, we typically skip on the hibachi table and dine at a regular one. Since it was special occasion we decided to include the show! I called ahead for our party of 10, but they said they weren't taking reservations. We had about a 40min wait (it was the weekend after all). Luckily, the weather was nice and we were able to enjoy the courtyard outside. There are tables and a beautiful waterfall structure where we took the opportunity for family photos. When we were called and seated, our server was very pleasant. They allowed us to bring a homemade cake and she brought it to the back. The ambience is nice, lovely murals, a bar area, I didn't feel like it was noticeably smokey, I can hear other patrons having a good time. The hibachi experience was typical. You get everything on the checklist: onion volcano, "egg roll", shrimp toss, squirt bottle, etc. If you're not into an interactive dining experience, don't go there and act brand new! haha. I'm kidding, don't be afraid. You can opt out of fully participating. Our chef was playful and lively. They brought out the cake, candles lit, and sang happy bday. They still ended up bringing her complimentary fried ice cream as well.. um more dessert? Yes, please! Overall environment and service had high marks. The only thing that could use some improvement was the taste of the food. I feel like if you went there and ordered from the kitchen, or just got sushi it would be more flavorful. I did enjoy one sushi roll for an appetizer, you also get soup and salad. The portions were plentiful. Food from the hibachi table was just okay for me. Not bad at all, but just okay. They did make up for it with a delightful experience for me and my family. read more

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Another great experience. Went at opening for sushi-extremely fresh! Went for teppanyaki scallops, cooked perfectly. Small waiting area inside which is nice. Will return. read more

Hibachi Chef Mike made a memorable impression, the hibachi food was on point. Awesome servers and great atmosphere. read more

JANA STEAKHOUSE - Hibachi Chef for Birthday celebrations - Sushi Bars Near Me - Saint Johns, Florida