Jumping ahead from 2018 to representing 2024 (as there weren't many that start with Y), Y is for Yamato here on Broadway on the Beach huge outdoor shopping pavilion in Myrtle Beach. During a September 2024 vacation with a group, we went to Broadway on the Beach a couple of times. One of the nights the organizer of the trip wanted to go to a Hibachi place. My girlfriend & I didn't care that much about getting hibachi, and it's pretty expensive as hibachi tends to be. We ended up splitting a good amount of sushi rolls. It was a 3-roll combination, which came with soup & salad. I ate the salad & most of the soup, my g/f tried a couple of bites. We also added calamari, which my g/f ate more of, but she shared some. Everything was delicious. And we still got to see the hibachi show that the cook made, which was entertaining. Most of the group got the hibachi, but we weren't the only ones to not do the hibachi. Our sushi & food in general was solid. We also split a wine, which was good too. Staff was pretty nice, but a couple of things ran a bit slow, but overall it was pretty good service. At the end, we asked if they charge a credit card fee (as a lot of restaurants in Myrtle Beach did), and I had large wads of cash prepared to pay cash everywhere, and I was pleasantly surprised when they said no; so I paid credit here. read more

Yamato - Our delicious sushi combo with 3-rolls, salad, & soup - Sushi Bars Near Me - Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

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Great staff and food! First time ever having hibachi and it was definitely memorable. I recommend going with their seafood options, our chef knocked it out of the park. Very respectful of my wife's food allergies too. read more

This was an enjoyable Teppanyaki style Japanese restaurant where the interactive chef cooked directly in front of us. It was very busy when we arrived for an early dinner & I highly recommend reservations as we did. Note, be on time to guarantee your reservation & everyone needs to be present to be seated. There is plenty of free parking. When we arrived we were seated immediately next to a window with a pretty water view. We watched boats & water skiers. Our meals were delicious & it was entertaining to watch our food being cooked. All table side dinners included Clear Soup, which was okay but somewhat bland, a Salad with a yummy homemade Ginger Dressing, a shrimp appetizer that tasted good but unfortunately some of the shrimp weren't clean, Fresh Veggies & Fried Rice, which were tasty & sherbet for dessert. My table side dinner entree was NY Strip & Shrimp for a reasonable price of $31.95. The steak was cooked & seasoned perfectly. Service from the Chef & Server was fine, tho not especially friendly. We felt a little rushed as well because to-go containers were brought out before we were done eating. This was a fun dinner & show experience. read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

Yamato - Rice portion (picture doesn't do it justice) - Sushi Bars Near Me - Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

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

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!!

We went last night for a birthday dinner and the food was delicious but this is the 2nd time that we have seen a roach in the restaurant. The last birthday dinner it was on the floor, last night it was on the table and crawling up the yum yum sauce container. My husband had to kill it and give it to one of the staff that walked up behind the table. Today we found out that there was also a roach that was found in my father in laws sherbert last night. I have lived here my entire life and have always enjoyed going here but this is going to be the last time. read more

Four of us went there last night for dinner. Food was excellent and plentiful. The tabletop chef was experienced and so funny ! The server was excellent also. Coming and asking if we were good. Second time there and will go back! The inside is very nice and feels like I'm in Japan! read more

The food is very good. However, the last 2 times we have gone, the entire meal was RUSHED. As soon as the chef left, the waitress came around with sherbet and boxes. I'm not one to inconsiderately hang around too long, but I would like to enjoy the food at a reasonable pace. Its by no means a "cheap" dinner, so feeling hurried isn't comfortable. read more

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 read more

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We walked right in it 4:30 and sat down within a few minutes even though they told us it would be 15 minutes. Our server was super friendly and very knowledgeable and made sure to ask all the right questions. The food was delicious. They give you a ton of rice which is nice But I wish the vegetables were cut up a little more finely. Tempura was great especially the variety of vegetables. The chicken was absolutely delicious made with the best teriyaki sauce. I wish they had noodles. The filet mignon was pretty good but it wasn't really my favorite. I love that you get a sherbet too as well as soup which was good but not the best. Overall the views are gorgeous. We get to see the boat go back and forth. I would definitely be back read more

I have mixed feelings about this place because the experience itself was amazing, but the hostesses definitely left a bad first impression. When we walked in, they were really short and dismissive, almost like we were bothering them by being there. It set the wrong tone right off the bat. Thankfully, once we were seated, everything turned around. Our chef was so fun and engaging, he really made the meal an experience. The food was incredible too with perfectly cooked steak, flavorful fried rice, and some of the best shrimp I've ever had at a hibachi spot. The portions were generous, and the atmosphere around the grill was lively and enjoyable. If the hostesses had been friendlier, or friendly at all, it would have been a 5-star visit without question. I'd definitely come back because the food and entertainment were worth it, but I hope the front-of-house staff improves their attitude for future guests. Hospitality should be a core value and priority of any restaurant, coming from someone who has been in the service industry for nearly ten years. read more

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! read more

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We really wanted to try this place as we love Hibachi. However we weren't able to because the hostess staff, were rude and condescending. We were quoted a 2hr wait... thats great, we'll be back! Apparently I missed the part where I was supposed to stop what I was doing after an hour, to go get my pager. What??!! So when I came back in an hour and a half later our wait time was cancelled. Ok I messed up I guess, but did not need an attitude from a hostess at a crappy restaurant! That thinks she works at the Ritz It's a dumb policy, 2 hours is 2 hours, not rushing back after 1hr.to get a pager read more

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

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!! read more

Yamato - Nasty bug!! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

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Some friends and our family took our kids here on a vacation trip, and the kids thought it was so delightful that they wanted to share their thoughts in a review! Here it is: It's not only dinner, it's also a show! It was also really fun because they threw food into our mouths. The fire reached so high, but never touched anyone; it was like a water show with fire! The shrimp was cooked very good. My BFF LOVED the teriyaki chicken, but for me the best part was the show of how they cook in front of you. Dessert was delicious; it was sherbet, and our favorite flavor was lime. We got teriyaki chicken, shrimp, and a ton of veggies. The chefs were also so nice, and they asked if you wanted anything thrown into your mouth! If you go to Myrtle Beach, Yamato is a must! Five stars! read more

Just not as good as it used to be - had the filet chicken shrimp combo with extra vegetables - which they forgot but did bring out eventually. Chef was ok showmanship was good. read more

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. read more

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

If you have had good hibachi before DO NOT COME HERE. Rice is gross, steak was cooked incorrectly, scallops were rubbery... this is for people who haven't had hibachi before that don't know better. The woman next to me spilled her salad all over the floor - nobody cleaned it. Multiple servers walked right past it. When I went to the restroom to wash off teens were giggling about the fact the one toilet was literally smeared with feces. And when I told the manager how terrible the food was, how gross the bathroom was, how the steak was cooked poorly, and how the salad on the floor sat next to me longer than the guests she ripped the check out of my hands angrily to discount one drink by 10%. On our way out the hallway was covered in food. It's a dump - go to anywhere but here. read more

Yamato - Disgusting - Sushi Bars Near Me - Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

4 adults and 4 children. In the middle of the meal, they served us the boxes to pack the food and ice cream for the children. Needless to say, the children immediately stopped eating and ate the ice cream. They ruined the children's meal to hurry us out of the restaurant. It was completely unprofessional. We paid more than three hundred dollars to sit in a restaurant for 50 minutes. embarrassing We will not return Not recommended. read more

Fast service considering usually in the busy season it's awful. They didn't warn you before sitting down that the entire AC was broken so it was close to 90 degrees. A little uncomfortable while eating. Someone at our table asked to open the door that was right next to it to let in some air since his wife was not doing well in the heat and the waiter laughed. Not sure if the door doesn't open? Food was good and you always get a large portion. It's a staple to go to in MB! read more

Service bad rushed over priced and slapped gratuity for bad service Paid 55 per person given little meat and lots rice. Drink quality poor and pricey. Don't expect good service even on slow night. Too many good places to eat at in Myrtle Beach will pass on coming back read more

Very disappointed.... Yamato refused to serve a family of 12 with an infant for a birthday party. They could not accommodate us at one table. Instead, they wanted us to sit at two tables that were not adjacent. Why would eat at an hibachi restaurant using two tables. This defeats the purpose of an hibachi restaurant ? Additionally, the manager was not flexible and not very accomodating. We would not recommend this restaurant to anyone ! read more

We have been going here for many years, and it has always been a favorite. Went last week while on vacation and the food was terrible! There was zero flavor! Sauces were watery, seafood was way under cooked, fried rice tasted like plain white rice. Way too expensive to be so bad. Our family of 6 ended up throwing our $300 meal in the trash. Never again! read more

We have always loved this restaurant and visit every year from Ohio. This year I took my two teen daughters and their two friends. I ordered a margarita and when it arrived my daughter asked if she could take a sip. I said yes as I'm her Mom and I allow this occasionally in Ohio. She doesn't drink the whole drink-just a taste. As soon as she took a sip, this insane waiter, Jacob, starts yelling at us from across the table, "I need to see her ID now". He repeats himself and makes it loud enough that everyone in the restaurant can hear him. I thought it was a joke at first. I said "I'm her mom and she took a sip". He's like no, no, no. She cannot touch your drink in state of SC-blah blah blah. Ok Ok-it's the law I get it but did you need to ruin our dinner Jacob??? Are you desiring a police job you never got? In Ohio, it's legal to give your child a sip Of your drink. He refused to serve me a second drink after she took the sip of mine even though I promptly moved it away from Her. The guy was terrible-truly horrible. No discretion at all. Our chef was high. I'm absolutely sure of it. He was talking crazy talk the entire time and laughing to himself and doing bizarre stuff. The actual food was good but the server and chef both belong at Chuck E. Cheese read more

It was very nice. The waiter was very attentive and funny. The chef was very entertaining. The food was good .. I just wish they would have deveined the shrimp. My only complaint was the food was a bit bland and I had to add salt to my meal. The best part was they take reservations .. I wish other Japanese restaurants would do this read more

Yamato - Fillet, chicken, and shrimp w rice and veggies Huge portions - Sushi Bars Near Me - Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

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The food was delicious and the chef was funny and talented. The server and the hostesses were also very nice. This place is NOT for slow eaters or for someone who doesn't eat much. My 2 year old twins and even my 6 year old pick at their food and don't eat an entire plate of much, so the twins at least tend to share at every restaurant. Tonight my 6 year old also was in the mood to nibble and not eat much. So we decided to order for myself, my husband, and one kids meal. The twins shared and the 6 year old shared mine. We were told only two can share We got charged a share fee for two of the kids who didn't even touch the food. I was not happy, I could've bought more kids meals for that. And then we had the gratuity automatically added to the tab. I had over 20% cash tip ready until I saw that. There were only 5 of us, two adults and three kids. So I used that added gratuity as her tip with a few extra in cash to make it exactly 20% (instead of more than like originally planned). Lastly, I was very rushed which is completely understandable, but I was still boxing up 3 meals after cleaning up the kids and passing them off so I could do so (hence the late start). I was the last at the table tending to the boxes and everything around me got cleaned up, busser cart chilling there and everything. I didn't even get to get a to go drink. The entire time we were there it was all rushed. I had to finish eating when we got home. Food: wonderful. Cooking show: fun! Wait time: only a few minutes! Other than that... read more

Hello everyone, This is a must try place if you're in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Located at Broadway at the Beach and there is parking! They take reservations so please make sure you make them. Wait time can be up too 2 hrs. Yamato has phenomenal Habachi aside from that they have great appetizers and sushi. All the workers are very friendly and entertaining. Very interactive dinner. The service was amazing. A MUST TRY PLACE!!! read more

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Service was prompt, waitress did well. Food was subpar. The amount of vegetables have gone down by 50%. The amount of seasoning has gone down by 50%. The white sauce is more of a sour bland instead of a zinger sweet. SC has a 12% tax rate and they charge you gratuity on parties of 4 or more. Half of our bill was tax and tip. So at that rate you expect perfection for food. The food is more of a side Hibachi place. Not bad not great. read more

We just ate at Yamato and it was hands down the best hibachi service we've ever had anywhere.. the chef could have his own cooking and comedy show. Seriously the absolute best dining experiences we've ever had. read more

Always a fun experience and really tasty food! Our server did a really good job keeping drinks filled. Our chef was great, really funny, engaging , and an excellent entertainer. read more

Yamato - Dinner time! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Grabbed dinner at Yamato as it was one of the few restaurants at Broadway at the Beach that you could make online reservations ahead of time, which was huge given the 4th of July holiday. Food was pretty average and nothing spectacular. Hibachi experience was lacking, with our chef just mainly cooking in front of us with little show (began with an initial happy face fire, a few of us at the table caught some cooked chicken, and ended with the onion volcano). He did have some jokes, though. Service was okay in the beginning, but we didn't see our waitress again until after our chef finished cooking when she offered our entire table to go containers. We literally just got all our food, can we actually enjoy it with more beverages?! They definitely rush you here, so it's hard to enjoy your meal/company. A credit card fee of about $5 is applied to your bill and there's an automatic 18% gratuity added regardless of your party size. Gratuity is also based on the added credit card fee and tax, and not just the food/beverages you actually purchased so tips ends up being a more than 20% for non-existent service and a waitress who wasn't familiar with items on the menu. With so many other restaurants at Broadway, I suggest skipping this one and just dealing with the possibly long waits. Also, skip the frozen drinks which were lacking in alcohol. read more

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Filet mignon was A+ quick service & sauces were yum yum!!! My opinion Better than Benihanas! read more

Yamato - Dinner was - Sushi Bars Near Me - Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

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I've been several times for the sushi. Outstanding! Service is great. Sushi bar is nice to sit at but you sit lower than the chefs so you can't see them prepare the sushi. read more

Great time had here! We had a bunch of allergies and the chef did a really good job navigating that. We also had a bunch of drinks and sushi which were all really good! Only downfall was the fact that they are located at Broadway on the beach which is super busy and costs me a ton when the family has to walk through all those shops lol! read more

The salad dressings and sherbet at the end of every meal keeps me coming back for more. The cook was way to fast and didn't put on a show like they normally do but the food was still great. read more

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Very fun and delicious restaurant that every age will enjoy! We came in as a very large party that needed two tables. We had a reservation but be aware you need everyone in your party to be there before you sit down. The food is great here with standouts being the gyoza, clear soup and fried rice. The chef wasn't as talented as some of the others I've watched but it seems like the quality of chef varied as some others where doing more advanced tricks. He was still very funny and a good chef! The waiters where also very nice people and even helped us celebrate my birthday! Very fun restaurant but be aware it can be a little bit of a struggle for large groups. read more