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    Yamato

    3.5 (309 reviews)
    Closed 4:30 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    YAMATO ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Touristy
    Loud
    Good for groups

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    Wei M.

    We visited Yamato while in Myrtle Beach and had an overall okay experience. The restaurant is huge and clearly runs like a well-oiled machine -- service was fast, and they definitely have the system down to a science. That said, the ventilation wasn't the best, and with so many hibachi tables going at once, it got a bit smoky. Our chef felt rushed and didn't bring much showmanship to the table, which was a little disappointing since we had three kids with us. He only did the classic food toss about five times total, while we saw more interaction and flair happening at other tables nearby. Also, we've never had so much rice at a hibachi place -- it was seriously about a pound per person! The food itself was just okay; nothing bad, but nothing particularly memorable either. It's a good option if you're looking for a fast hibachi meal in a lively setting, but we were hoping for a bit more entertainment and engagement for the kids. Never had the food cook so fast, ever.

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    Kendall G.

    Yamato has really good food with GREAT portion size!!! if you are a foodie and you LOVE to eat, you will love it here. The servers are friendly and the chefs are very kind and humorous. The food is really good tasting and you'll have plenty of it. It is very clean inside and decorated nicely on the inside and out.

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    David S.

    This was an okay experience. The food and quick to seat was amazing, but I feel like the chefs line's while cooking were a bit cheesy and the diners were unimpressed. Me and my girlfriend got a drink each as well as the dinner. Our bill was about $140. Expect to pay quite a bit here and leave with takeout every time

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    Tina C.

    Food is as expected with Japanese hibachi. The filet was cooked perfectly to order. The scallops were fresh and tender without being gritty. Service was excellent. We were greeted and seated promptly. Our drinks server was over within minutes for our drink and food orders. Because of the hibachi style eating the food was fresh from the cooktop so no issues there. Standard hibachi tricks/entertainment. Ambience is upscale casual. It's very dark with classic Japanese touches here and there. Great place for families to come. Prices were on par with other hibachi establishments. I would come here again!

    Nasty bug!!

    The manager took my plate to show the cook about the well done steak I ordered medium rare!!!He comes back with the plate and starts to pull the steak apart with his bear hands wtf!!!Then he's like look it's cooked right and your going to pay for it!!lol little boy that has no clue what your doing...who let you be a pretend manager for the day???I never in my life has seen someone pull apart a steak in front of a customer, this place is unprofessional and has no idea what customer service is!!!They will overcook your food and will not own up to it and blame you for ordering it!!I will never come back here and I work for a law firm and my associates will tell everyone about this experience...don't worry I can afford better than this ran down shack of a restaurant!!!lolDon't believe me...look at all the reviews that tell the same story!!What a dump!!

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    Mike T.

    Awesome entertainment and service by our chef and server, and delicious hibachi food! With our large group taking up two cook areas, we all had a great time and enjoyed the experience.

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    Food taste, and quality average. Definitely touristy expensive look at spending about $75 a person with drinks.

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    5 months ago

    The food and chef was amazing!! The amount of food is crazy....you can't possibly eat it all in 2 settings. I highly recommend!!

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    Ezxellent food and service if you walk out hungry then it's your fault!the food is amazing!!

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    One of the best hibachi restaurants I've eaten at. Food was excellent and service was great!

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    The salad dressings and sherbet at the end of every meal keeps me coming back for more.

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