Yamato Japanese Steak House & Sushi Bar

If you want to be ignored and neglected go to Yamatos. Arrived and asked the hostess if we could sit in the bar area. She seated us and then we proceeded to wait for 15 minutes while nobody greeted us. Two different waitresses walked by us several times. We finally decided to leave after zero acknowledgment. On the way out, THREE hostesses/waitress? Were sitting across from the hostess stand playing on their phones.
Unreal. My spouse and I have worked in the restaurant industry for several years and this is just unacceptable for a business charging 20+ per plate.

Very Dissatisfied. Walked In To 3 Girls Playing On Their Phones. As Soon As We Walked In They Jumped Up Acting Like We Didn't See Them. We Sat In The Bar Area For 15 Mins And Nobody Ever Even Acknowledged Us. We Proceeded To Leave When We Reached The Front Door The Girls Where Back Seated Down And Playing On Their Phones Again. I Think More Help For The Waitress And Waiter Staff Would Be More Efficient For A Smoother Experience. Shame On The Hostesses For Thinking Playing On Their Phones On Company Time Is What This Restaurant Really Needs To Keep Customers Coming Back.

I called in a to go order for pick up on mother's day,They answered and hung up three times,before someone took my order.I picked up my order and signed receipt and took my copy and left.They charged me for the order.The next night at 2:30 a.m. they decided to take it apond themself to add a $16 tip without my consent!!!!; Big NO NO!!!!!!!! I do think that is STEALING!!!!!!!!

This was my first time going to Yamato & the food was flavorless & bland, the chicken, rice, veggies & shrimp, all lacked seasoning. I had the fried rice with chicken & shrimp and it was a hair on 1 of my shrimp, I didn’t get a picture of that. Also someone at my table spilled their soda on the grill & it went all over the veggies & the cook just scrap the soda off the grill & continued to cook. That wasn’t sanitary at all. I won’t be returning back to this location again.

Found this place on a Pet Smart pickup (for our dogs) last minute a day before heading back home to Wisconsin, the food was OUTSTANDING.
Probably one of the best Japanese Steakhouse I've ever been to.

Overall a very ok experience
The food was lacking flavor and somehow dry. The chef tried his best but it just wasn’t good. We barely ate anything and never complained but won’t be returning. Additionally they do add a gratuity even with our party of 3. I would try somewhere else before coming here.

Excellent service

Best place so far me and my family enjoy our time there and sushi the BEST!! ❤️❤️ gonna start coming here from now on

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Filet Mignon and Scallops, Steak, Roll, Noodles, Fried Rice

Me and my husband enjoy the food every time

Kid-friendliness: My grandson loved it

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Filet Mignon and Scallops, Noodles, Fried Rice

Delicious food, excellent staff and great value.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Old work buddy and I both had heart attacks and open heart surgery went out for the first time in a long time so he took me there for a great experience and tsukiyaki. It was outstanding.

Dietary restrictions: There was a guy at our table who had shellfish allergic reactions. But it must not have been bad, because when they cook the shrimp and scallops, the steam went right at him..

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

So yesterday we came from Orlando to go fishing out here in St Augustine and on the way we started to get hungry, hubby wanted hibachi and I googled this amazing place popped up, at the time never knew it was amazing but after going in and eating wow! The chef Jorge yes remember his name Jorge is such an awesome and amazing person overall! The lil show he does as he is preparing the food was priceless! My children were so thrilled we have never been to a place like this. I think we have another new spot in St Augustine! Thank you ? the food as well was beyond good and delicious ☺️

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Sushi Appetizer, Miso Soup, Side Fried Rice, Steak, Noodles, Fried Rice

The food was good and was prepared well. However, the service and atmosphere needs some work. At $40 PP, there are plenty of other hibachi places to try.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 4

Service: 2

The food just isn’t very good but it’s a decent experience to enjoy with friends.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 2

Service: 4