Watami Sushi Hibachi and Steakhouse

It was a late night driving from the other end of Missouri to stopping at Poplar Bluff, but thank God there was something open (and 6-months-new) for me to hit the spot.I was attended by an excellent server--very helpful, humble and happy to help. Building indeed still seemed brand-new, though maybe a tad heavy-handed on the 'hibachi futurism,' if you catch my drift, but overall clean & pleasant. Maybe a little bit too-sterilized-feeling. But good.Food-wise, I indeed tried the Sushi & Sashimi Dinner, which comes with 15-piece sashimi, 4-piece nigiri, and apparently a salmon avocado that was never included, since maybe there was a confusion about me ordering a Salmon Avocado Hand Roll with it, which I was still charged for. Didn't hit me until I was out the restaurant, lol. Fish-quality could be said to leave much to be desired still, but for a small town, as aforementioned--it might indeed be enough to, 'hit the spot.'I'm not sure if this one's a #recommend or not, but be sure to give it a chance if you're around.Cheers.

I'm so impressed with this place! I haven't been since they opened. It is really nice on the inside! I got the valentines roll & it was so so so SO good! the staff were super friendly and fun & the food came out quick. def will be back!

Best service I have had in a long long time. I got a to go order last night and the lady who helped me was so kind and obliging.

New Japanese restaurant in town. The ambiance is modern classic and elegantly decorated. The staff are getting their bearings but very friendly and attentive. This brings me to food. We tried the tiger roll and salmon roll. It's great to finally get good sushi that isn't just crab salad wrapped with avocado. We also tried the chicken undon and the dinner for two hibachi. Delicate steak very tender and the flavors of all the meat and vegetables worked well together. I'm not a fried rice person but I loved theirs.

Food is amazing, prices aren't terrible it is a really nice relaxing environment to have a meal in. Staff was friendly, and welcoming. Would definitely return again.

Wow. Just wow. This place is a gem. The food was delicious and some of the best presentations of the food I've seen at a hibachi in a while. We had the Phad Thai and it was amazing. The sushi was beautiful and tasted awesome. Service great and the whole restaurant was modern and so clean. The mirrors in the bathroom rooms have buttons to adults different things on the mirror. But more importantly, great food and great service.

To back this up I am the GM of a restaurant.We experienced poor service, and were forced to change seats from an almost empty dining room because our order (over $120) did not meet certain criteria. The birthday boy was embarrassed to say the least.While the food was good, it does not make up for the fact that the service left a lot to be desired.All of this could have been fixed with a cheap apology or a slice of cake. Manager likely had off Tuesday, everyone was very skittish. I wuld have terminated employees for what in my opinion is the core aspect of eating out at a restaurant which was over $20 a head.We will not be returning.

The food, the service and the hibachi is always wonderful. It's especially fun for the kids. We brought five to go boxes; portions are enormous. We'll get to enjoy it again tomorrow!

I really enjoyed this restaurant, especially since I've eaten it similar restaurants in San Francisco , Las Vegas and other major Metropolitan areas. They do a great job and the food is high quality . I recommend it . Be sure to ask for their Watami for 2. It's delicious and a great value .

Nice atmosphere, clean restaurant, friendly staff, good food. Will definitely go back.