Casual steakhouse offering tableside grilling, a sushi bar & other Japanese fare in a sizable space.
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Address: 526 NW 60th St, Gainesville, FL 32607
Phone: (352) 332-4466
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Reviews
Jazzmine Green
I am highly dissapointed my husband had to wait an hour at the restaurant for our pickup order since they weren’t answering the phone due to them being busy. Even more disturbed when I found two insects in both of our salads. Steal overcooked and rice had no flavor. I will be reporting this to the health department. I called the next day to speak with a manager. A woman named Sarah said she was the manager after explaining to her what I saw in the food I requested a refund she put me on hold just to come back and tell me they dispatch their collections every night to dispute the charge with my bank and they’ll accept it. I also thanked her for her apologies that I never received. I will still be sending it to the Health department how comical lol.
… moreEric Guo
Honestly pretty disappointed. I had the Steak & Shrimp and the best thing on my plate was the fried rice (only if it had Yum Yum sauce on it). The steak was flavorless, shrimp was alright, vegetables were decent, and the noodles were mediocre at best. The soup and salad that came before that were amazing, along with the fried shrimp appetizer. I also expected some performances and jokes from the chef, but it was nonexistent. I really disliked how the food was just slopped on top of each other. Some places would put the fried rice in separate bowls to keep the plates clean for the main entree.
… moreKyley Newton
Although we had a longer wait due to coming in right before close, we were still well taken care of. Our server was attentive throughout the dinner. Chef Colin did an amazing job and was very entertaining throughout the night. He did not care that it was right before close and took care of us very well. This was probably the best meal I’ve had from this restaurant
… moreterry stacey
Great place to eat! The chef was funny and courteous. The food was perfectly prepared and tasted amazing. You definitely want to try it.
… moreAmanda Sullivan
Took my son for his 21st. Had THE BEST experience. Chef Jet was SO fun & engaging. We have been multiple times and this was by far the best experience. The food was excellent and the entertainment was top notch. 10/10
… moreAlexandra Oswald
I come here a lot. Tonight, I came to get my steak and shrimp hibachi meal. I got home and the steak is RAW. I do love a rare steak, but as you can see this is disgusting. Grey on the outside, purple inside. I called and they said I have to drive back 30 minutes and even then they will not refund me, just remake it. I said this isn’t possible with a little one to do all of that, is there anyway I can just send a photo to management, or even come another day because I can’t drive back tonight . The food clearly isn’t ready edible. She said no and hung up.
… moreAmy More
The food was very good, and our waitress Vinn was excellent — professional, attentive, and communicative throughout the evening. Our hibachi chef was also amazing: funny, warm, and genuinely light-hearted. He brought so much joy to the table and truly made my birthday night feel special. His energy and personality were a huge part of why the dinner itself was enjoyable.
Unfortunately, a billing issue and unprofessional management handling overshadowed what should have been a completely positive birthday experience.
The restaurant advertises “Celebrate your birthday with a free dinner (some restrictions may apply).” For my birthday meal, I ordered chicken with scallops and was told the scallops would be added as a side. I understood this to mean a smaller portion or a standard upcharge.
Here is the issue clearly stated:
• My $19 chicken hibachi entrée was comped as my birthday meal
• An additional $11 “side of scallops” was added to the bill
• This made the total cost of my meal $11
• If my entrée had not been comped, the meal would have totaled $30
That pricing exceeds any comparable hibachi combination on the menu. The highest scallop combination listed is $29, meaning the pricing structure used would have resulted in a higher charge than listed menu offerings.
When I questioned this, the manager Paris stated that because my entrée was free, she did not see the issue. The issue is that side pricing is not disclosed anywhere on the menu, and customers are not informed that adding a protein as a “side” could cost more than ordering a listed combination.
I asked Paris to show me where side pricing is listed. She could not, because there is no section on the menu that discloses side costs. This lack of transparency is misleading.
Only after further discussion did Paris offer half off the scallop charge, reducing it to $5.50, but by that point the concern was no longer about the amount — it was about unclear pricing, inconsistent application of the birthday promotion, and how the situation was handled.
What was most disappointing was management conduct. Paris attempted to shift responsibility onto our waitress, which Vinn professionally refused. No employee should be placed in that position. When I asked for someone above Paris, I was told upper management was located in Texas, with no escalation option offered.
To be clear:
• Food quality was good
• Service from Vinn was excellent
• The hibachi chef was outstanding and made the night fun
• Management communication and pricing transparency were not
This review is being left in hopes that management addresses side pricing disclosure and improves how customer concerns are handled. With clearer policies and better communication, this restaurant could easily be a 5-star experience.
… moreUnfortunately, a billing issue and unprofessional management handling overshadowed what should have been a completely positive birthday experience.
The restaurant advertises “Celebrate your birthday with a free dinner (some restrictions may apply).” For my birthday meal, I ordered chicken with scallops and was told the scallops would be added as a side. I understood this to mean a smaller portion or a standard upcharge.
Here is the issue clearly stated:
• My $19 chicken hibachi entrée was comped as my birthday meal
• An additional $11 “side of scallops” was added to the bill
• This made the total cost of my meal $11
• If my entrée had not been comped, the meal would have totaled $30
That pricing exceeds any comparable hibachi combination on the menu. The highest scallop combination listed is $29, meaning the pricing structure used would have resulted in a higher charge than listed menu offerings.
When I questioned this, the manager Paris stated that because my entrée was free, she did not see the issue. The issue is that side pricing is not disclosed anywhere on the menu, and customers are not informed that adding a protein as a “side” could cost more than ordering a listed combination.
I asked Paris to show me where side pricing is listed. She could not, because there is no section on the menu that discloses side costs. This lack of transparency is misleading.
Only after further discussion did Paris offer half off the scallop charge, reducing it to $5.50, but by that point the concern was no longer about the amount — it was about unclear pricing, inconsistent application of the birthday promotion, and how the situation was handled.
What was most disappointing was management conduct. Paris attempted to shift responsibility onto our waitress, which Vinn professionally refused. No employee should be placed in that position. When I asked for someone above Paris, I was told upper management was located in Texas, with no escalation option offered.
To be clear:
• Food quality was good
• Service from Vinn was excellent
• The hibachi chef was outstanding and made the night fun
• Management communication and pricing transparency were not
This review is being left in hopes that management addresses side pricing disclosure and improves how customer concerns are handled. With clearer policies and better communication, this restaurant could easily be a 5-star experience.
J PB (Rivalin)
1st time at Yomato and its was great. The service was spot on, we started with the Gyoza pork dumplings with gyoza sauce. Crispy crunchy and the flavor… WOW!
I ordered the filet which was tender and full of flavor. My husband ordered the steak and scallops, it was fresh and cooked to perfection.
You start with the soup and salad both were fresh and tasted great , the cook comes out to cook the rest in front of you. The cook was an older gentleman who cooked everything perfectly however lacked on the showmanship.
Other than that I will be going back there.
… moreI ordered the filet which was tender and full of flavor. My husband ordered the steak and scallops, it was fresh and cooked to perfection.
You start with the soup and salad both were fresh and tasted great , the cook comes out to cook the rest in front of you. The cook was an older gentleman who cooked everything perfectly however lacked on the showmanship.
Other than that I will be going back there.
Breanna Sullivan
My family and I visited the Gainesville location on 12/26/2025 to celebrate my daughter’s birthday, and unfortunately this was the worst experience we have ever had here. We have been regular customers and have come every year for her birthday, but the service we received tonight was unacceptable.
I called earlier the same day to let them know we would have a party of 13 at 7:30 PM. I was told they could not take a reservation without us being present, yet when we arrived we were told that we should have called ahead and made a reservation. We did try, and the conflicting information caused completely unnecessary issues before our evening even began.
Once seated, we continued to feel unwelcome. Our order was incorrect, and although the chef corrected the mistake, the pricing remained the same even after adjustments. My daughter’s birthday meal was only partially discounted even after I provided the proper documentation. For a $200 dinner, we expected at least basic courtesy and consistency.
The service from our waitress, Jenna, was especially unprofessional. She was visibly rude without reason, argued with the chef in front of our entire table, and her attitude set the tone for the entire visit. Even when the chef arrived, the grill had not been turned on, so he had to walk away and wait for it to heat up before he could cook. This level of disorganization, combined with poor customer service, made what should have been a special celebration extremely disappointing.
We have always chosen this restaurant for family occasions, Our daughter has made it a tradition to celebrate here for dinner instead of having a party, but after this experience we are genuinely unsure if we will return. I hope management takes this feedback seriously, addresses the customer service issues, and ensures that future guests are treated with more professionalism and respect.
… moreI called earlier the same day to let them know we would have a party of 13 at 7:30 PM. I was told they could not take a reservation without us being present, yet when we arrived we were told that we should have called ahead and made a reservation. We did try, and the conflicting information caused completely unnecessary issues before our evening even began.
Once seated, we continued to feel unwelcome. Our order was incorrect, and although the chef corrected the mistake, the pricing remained the same even after adjustments. My daughter’s birthday meal was only partially discounted even after I provided the proper documentation. For a $200 dinner, we expected at least basic courtesy and consistency.
The service from our waitress, Jenna, was especially unprofessional. She was visibly rude without reason, argued with the chef in front of our entire table, and her attitude set the tone for the entire visit. Even when the chef arrived, the grill had not been turned on, so he had to walk away and wait for it to heat up before he could cook. This level of disorganization, combined with poor customer service, made what should have been a special celebration extremely disappointing.
We have always chosen this restaurant for family occasions, Our daughter has made it a tradition to celebrate here for dinner instead of having a party, but after this experience we are genuinely unsure if we will return. I hope management takes this feedback seriously, addresses the customer service issues, and ensures that future guests are treated with more professionalism and respect.
Lee Skeen
Our party of 5 which included a child under 5 had a great experience. We were greeted and sat immediately. The chef was very interactive and the food was perfect.
… more