Prefecture Japanese Steakhouse

Fantastic omakase experience! Nothing over the top. Very fantastic cuts and I didn't leave hungry, even with the standard omakase. Only really 1 item my wife wasn't a fan of, which is winning. The cocktails were amazing. Kudos to the bar program, because those flavors and presentations were top notch. We will definitely be back.

The best nigiri selection. They only have 1 desert in the menu tho.

This was my first time visiting the restaurant to celebrate my birthday. While the server was attentive, I expected a more complete dining experience—especially when paying over $100 for just a few pieces of sushi. At that price point, it’s not just about food quality; the overall service and atmosphere should match.

Unfortunately, the experience started off on the wrong foot. The hostess at the front door needs better training in customer communication. When I requested to sit on the side of the restaurant rather than in the center, I was abruptly told all other tables were reserved and I couldn’t choose a different one. I then asked if it would be possible to make a seating request for a future visit, but her tone was dismissive and unfriendly.

The seating itself was also uncomfortable—the tables were placed too close together. Every time someone sat behind me, their chair would bump into mine. At one point, I even had to adjust my own seat to make room for the person behind me to sit down. It felt cramped and detracted from what should have been a relaxed, upscale experience.

As for the food, I didn’t order the omakase but did try several pieces of sushi. While the presentation was elegant, the flavor leaned too heavily on citrus. I understand it’s meant to eliminate the need for soy sauce, but for my taste, it was overpowering.

Overall, the experience fell short of expectations for a high-end sushi meal. There’s potential, but the front-of-house service, seating arrangement, and flavor balance all need refinement.

The BEST wagyu slider I've had in my life. Food was amazing, decor beautiful, and very attentive staff. Will certainly be returning soon. Yum

Norifish offers an exceptional sushi experience that truly reminded us of our time in Japan. The nigiri was incredibly fresh and tasted amazing! Beyond the outstanding sushi, the service was attentive and the drinks were fantastic. We were also impressed by their great selection of high-quality wagyu. For a taste of authentic Japanese flavors and a wonderful dining experience, highly recommend the place. We can't wait to go back.

Went for dinner on a weekday night. Restaurant was quiet with just a few tables of guests. Service was attentive. Menu had both omakase and izakaya options. We went with the premium omakase.

Fish was generally of very good quality , however, seasoning tended to be a bit heavy handed and the natural flavor of the fish was overwhelmed in a few dishes. Food temperature also tended to be on the cool side. The chu toro quail egg toast would have been perfect, except that the bread was surprisingly cold despite a perfect crunch. The yellowtail, toro, and sea bream were standouts along with the lobster meshi. Both salmon options (sake and harami) were excellent. Overall, decent value for price.

Wonderful atmosphere, great staff. Will most definitely come back :)

Had an amazing meal here! Some of the highest quality sushi I've had in Atlanta.

Prefecture never disappoints! When you walk through the door of this hidden gem in Buckhead you are transported to a Japanese restaurant that would rival what one would find in NYC. The decor, music, menu, and service communicates that you are somewhere special. No pretentiousness here. Just great anticipatory service. Daniel, our server, is gracious, knowledgeable and always greets us with a warm friendly welcome whether we are returning after a week away or a couple months! He even remembers our Coke zeros before we can even tell him! Actually, the entire staff is great and understands unreasonable hospitality. Don’t save this experience for just a special occasion! Experience Prefecture just because and you’ll be back over and over again just because!

The most superb dining experience I have ever had. To start with, upon entering the restaurant, it was elegant without being pretentious and most tastefully decorated, with subdued lighting but enough so you could read the menu and converse with the rest of your dining companions. My party and I had the 8 course tasting menu and the Chef outdid himself/herself. To say the selection of courses by the Chef was superb would be an understatement. Wow! And to complement the entire meal was the unobtrusive service done by the servers. Each course was explained and all questions answered. We all can’t wait to go back for another wonderful dining experience. Thank you for an unforgettable evening. Marsha G.

The food gets 5 stars, but the service was the worst I’ve ever experienced. I’m SHOCKED. We paid close to $600 for a meal for two people and left with the worst experience. We were rushed the entire time, to the point where we got multiple courses of the omakase AT THE SAME TIME. We’re in the middle of eating and the staff is closing shop around us, which is very disruptive. The cherry on top was the valet coming inside the restaurant in their cargo shorts to hand us our keys and stand impatiently by our table while we paid them.
You’re probably thinking that we outstayed our welcome and kept the staff waiting way past closing. Nope. This was a Saturday night and we left BEFORE closing. Even if we had made them wait after closing, we paid a lot of money to eat here.
Seriously, what a joke of a restaurant!! Sure the food was good, but the entire experience is spoiled because of service. Especially when we paid over half a grand for our meal and were made to feel like an inconvenience. We will not be returning here nor recommending this restaurant to anyone. Honestly, with this service, I doubt they’ll be in business much longer.

EDIT: saw the business responded to this review, but Google does not allow responses to go back and forth. I don’t want to specify the date we came because I don’t want to get specific people in trouble since this was an issue with the training of the whole staff. This should not have happened period so it is irrelevant what date we came in, especially if you’re charging those prices.

Also added a photo from one of our courses to provide proof we did dine in person.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 5

Service: 1

We loved this. I hope it becomes an Atlanta institution where we're still going here 20 years from now. This restaurant is a bit of a splurge or special occasion type place but totally worth it.

Our server Andrew was great. Everything we ate was delicious and the drinks were fabulous. It scored top points in all categories. My only complaint was that even though the restaurant wasn't full it is very loud in the space. As a coursed meal the pace was great and on the faster side, which I loved.

We both did the 8 course Omesake. My husband's favorite course was the final steak prepped with the cavier and garlic chip. I liked the steak with the egg yolk, ginger, chive the best. The Slider was perfection and a really fun way to end a meal. The only disappointment was the Lobster rice. It was a delicious dish with potential but a little dry and rubbery. I think this one needs work. The sashimi was so fresh and the accompinmets were awesome. Loved the starter trio, I could eat a million of the tacos. So many stars across this meal!

Based on all the bad/mediocre restaurants in Atlanta this is a standout and should go on your list.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Sashimi Moriawase, Truffle Wagyu Slider

I had an amazing experience at Prefecture. We tried 7 tapas and shared their famous 8-course omakase ($175 per person). The Yuzu Ponzu Oysters were my favorite—super fresh and flavorful, and the Hamachi Sashimi with blood orange was such a unique and tasty combo.

The omakase was impressive, with the A5 Primal (Miyazaki Striploin) and Zabuton (Snake River Wagyu Chuck Center) being the standout dishes. The presentation was top-notch, and every bite was delicious.

They also have an in-house mixologist, and the Yuzu Lychee Mocktail was a refreshing and fun drink (you get to pick the color!). The atmosphere is classy, relaxing, and the service was excellent. Perfect for special occasions!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Amazing experience. I will definitely come back again !!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

This restaurant is so fabulous you will not be able to eat Sashimi or Wagyu anywhere else. Definitely get the flight of Sake to match Prefecture Omekase. This place is a gem! My first time eating Sushi so the Sashimi is a must have and now has ruined the possibility of ever eating rolls. Caviar, garlic, and onion on top. The pickled vegetables are also delicious (I do not like pickled vegetables). The meal will cost a little more. However it is a great price for the amount of top level food you receive. Luna is a very talented server. Her timing is impeccable and her knowledge of the menu was exemplary. The gentleman who ran expo was also fabulous. They never led us astray and their descriptions were always on point. Everyone should eat here at least once. You will not be able to stop at once.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Sorbet, Sashimi Moriawase, Ribeye Cap, Wagyu Beef Tartar, Lobster Rice, Rock Shrimp Tempura, Truffle Wagyu Slider, Wagyu Coquette