Samurai Japanese Steak House & Sushi Bar
$$ • Asian, Japanese, Sushi Bars
Hours:
3720 NW 13th St #1, Gainesville
(352) 337-0038
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We celebrated my son today, for graduating middle school and heading to the high school. The place was packed, but we were seated very quickly, and the manager allowed me to set up a lil decor display, congratulating my son’s accomplishments! The service was over the top wonderful, food was amazing (we brought a lot home) and we’ll be back! Thank you guys for the wonderful service and for giving our small party of 4.5 such a wonderful experience! ❤️🫶🏼
Service absolutely sucked! Food was mediocre, chef didn’t seem like he wanted to do his job did the bare minimum. Ask for chopsticks from server never came ask chef if I could have chopsticks he told me no! Sushi was terrible, server asked twice if I need anything else I said my chopsticks extra spicy mayo neither one of them ever came, check took forever to come, when it finally did there was no pen to fill out the check. 15 minutes later my server finally came back and blamed...read full review
Menu
Hours
| Monday | 11AM - 2PM 4:30 - 9PM |
| Tuesday | 11AM - 2PM 4:30 - 9PM |
| Wednesday | 11AM - 2PM 4:30 - 9PM |
| Thursday | 4:30 - 9PM 11AM - 2PM |
| Friday | 11AM - 2PM 4:30 - 9PM |
| Saturday | 4:30 - 9PM |
| Sunday | 12 - 9PM |
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Samurai Japanese Steak House & Sushi Bar is a popular dining destination, with many customers frequently choosing to order takeout. The restaurant is conveniently located in a Publix shopping plaza, which makes parking easy.
The hibachi chefs are a highlight of the experience, with one standout chef known for delivering delicious sushi and entertaining tricks. The servers are friendly and attentive, with the newest servers receiving particular praise for their excellent service. The bus boys are also recognized for their attentiveness and timely clearing of dishes, enhancing the dining experience.
The grill cleaner maintains the stainless steel surfaces immaculately, providing peace of mind for customers with shellfish or other allergies. It is still recommended that customers with allergies specify their needs when ordering from the menu. The owner is credited with keeping the staff motivated and efficient, contributing to the restaurant's overall positive atmosphere.
While there are occasional issues with bathroom odors and leaks from the AC units and grill hoods during heavy rain, the restaurant caters well to customers with dietary restrictions, particularly those with shellfish, gluten, and other food allergies. Recent reviews highlight the amazing atmosphere and wonderful service, with one customer noting the fast arrival of the chef and great food quality. The Spicy Tuna Roll and the dinner for two, which includes Filet Mignon, Shrimp, Lobster, and Scallops, have received high praise. Overall, Samurai Japanese Steak House & Sushi Bar is highly recommended, with the potential to be among the best hibachi restaurants in North Central Florida with a few improvements.