Yamato

Four of us went Friday evening. Called about reservations, for regular seating not hibachi. We were told we could get reservations in 2 hours. Then asked what the wait time was right then and there was none. Wasn't sure why since we said we were 10 minutes away, they couldn't hold a table??? Well we went and were seated quickly.We ordered 2 appetizers, 1 roll and 2 dinners. Service on all was good, orders were correct and we had a good time catching up.The food, fairly tasteless all around and the shrimp in the tempera dinner were poorly cleaned. Very disappointing to see the top black as the large vein not removed. I've not run into that before.Very loud, screaming kids, loud music, clanging from the hibachi area....

Paid Yamato a visit with my wife, kids and parents for my birthday. Firstly, I am used to frequenting a Benihana's in Miramar, FL. Yamato is similar in terms of menu and hibachi eating style. The most noticeable difference is the chef that makes the meal. That is, in the showmanship or lack there of. Our chef felt like he was just going through the motions, checking off boxes. "Onion volcano, check." Some interaction was nice but definitely not an entertaining experience. Another difference was in the ingredients, they use butter in the rice, but not garlic butter makes all the difference. The ambiance was to be expected. On the plus side if it is your birthday, your entree is free.(They do ask for proof) All things considered Ty e food was good and we enjoyed our meal and company. The over all experience did not evoke any emotions. 4 stars because the food was good but the entertainment needs improvement. Be good or be good at it! TTFN.

Food is good, last service was a little slow. Disappointed that they no longer serve Udon soup we are disappointed that it's no longer on their menu. Quality of food is good. Prices are average or a bit higher than other Restawrant's. Ambiance is nice for a restaurant.

So this is like Ocala's version of Benihanas. We didn't have to wait, but a few minutes to be seated and for them to take orders. It's your average setup, of the hibachi chef in front of a semi circle. I started with the spring rolls, which was yummy, but over priced. You only get two of them for $6. It was my birthday so I ended up getting my meal for free. I got the chicken and shrimp. They give really good portions for the price! The food was decent, but it felt like something was missing. It was the garlic butter flavor! They need some of that to really make it pop. Luckily, I had some at home and my leftovers were bomb!!! I would definitely return in the future!

Called in the order since they don't have online ordering. on Sunday wife called in. hold for 5 mins. Nothing. She hung up tried to call back for 10 more mins. I drove 30 mins across town got there at the time they said. 3pm. I had to wait another10 mins for they to finish, on Sunday 2 tables going and nobody else. Not busy at all. So I get the to bags and ask the bartender who brought me my late food is the extra yum yum sauce is in there he said yes. I felt down into the bag and felt the small container thinking it was the yum sauce. Got home and of course it was not. It was only 2$ but I assumed the people did their job. I should have checked I did not trust my gut. Food was ok. Wife said the yum sauce was off. So I know better next time. Food was good but not great as usual.

Kind of an average hibachi restaurant. My friends and I dined at Yamato last night and had fun but experienced some disappointment. They did not have miso soup, a disappointment; and the complementary salad had a tart, almost sour dressing on it. I prefer a sweeter ginger flavor.The edamame was fresh and the hibachi chef had great knife skills. Our drinks were average and we were super disappointed to find out that they did not do sake. We were celebrating and the sake at hibachi is always so fun! Not at Yamoto. The fried rice was our favorite part, but the noodles lacked in flavor. Overall, a fine night but I will choose a different hibachi spot next time.

We always enjoy eating here. The portions are large and the prices are reasonable for what you get to eat. We normally don't do the show, just sit in the other area. Highly recommend, our waiter was very good as well.

Went here for a birthday, amazing food! Most impressive of all however, was how friendly our waitress and chef were.

This is not "HIBACHI." This is "TEPPANYAKI." Teppanyaki uses a flat, solid iron griddle, whereas hibachi employs a grill with an open grate design. I have been to Japanese restaurants who really does hibachi on open grills and the grilled food had the smokey and woody taste to them. Learned my lesson to check restaurants that offer hibachi in Ocala to see if they actually cook the food over a real hibachi grill.

Good food. Family enjoyed eating at Yam steak house. Great service give it a five star