Nakama Japanese Steakhouse

The food and drinks are wonderful and so is the wait staff. A great great gathering place to meet up with friends on a Friday/Saturday night!!

Pros: Food, dining area, bar

Posted 09/24/06

Not only is the food great, but the atmosphere is great. Very trendy and lot's of food for the money!

Posted 09/24/06

For some wonderful food in a wonderful environment, visit Nakama on the South Side. They provide excellent service and have one of the best happy hours in town! They also have some great weekly specials to enjoy. You definitely get what you pay for.

Pros: Ambience, music, drink specials

Cons: Parking can be tight at times

Posted 09/24/06

Nakama is a wonderful restaurant for a special night. The food was incredible and the service impeccable. We were sat on time and were not rushed from our table in any way. It was refreshing to sit down and enjoy a meal for over two hours without being rushed to leave.

Posted 09/24/06

It was probably the best dining experience that I have had in a long time. The customer service was great from the moment we arrived to the second that we left. The food was delicious and the portions were great for the pricing. It was an all over great experience and I will defiantly be going back soon.

Pros: parking, cutomer service

Posted 09/24/06

I have always enjoyed hibatchi dining and then I went to Nakama and realize all that I had been missing. Wow! What a fantastic time. The atmosphere is artistic, the service is great, the chefs are adept and food is delectable. I first went with a friend and a bunch of people I had not met before. It was a great setting to talk and get to know each other. Since then I have been there for lunch and dinner for dates, lunch with my mom, and special occasions. One thing is always true, a great time is had by all. I highly recommend this restaurant for any and all outtings and don't forget to join and become a VIP member for the star treatment by management and great discounts sent to you regularly!

Pros: Great fun all around.

Cons: Parking

Posted 09/24/06

Nakama is a great place to dine, with fun atmosphere, and the best sushi in Pittsburgh. I really am not the biggest sushi fan, but like it here. However, I will go and eat the best meal in Pittsburgh, Bob's Triple Combination any day of the week! Don't miss it!

Pros: valet

Cons: too crowded sometimes, but you will see why!

Posted 09/24/06

I have personally been going to this restuarant, since before it actually opened, as I installed the phone equipment for them. From taste testing food then till this day, I haven't gone anywhere but NAKAMA for sushi!! Even just to stop in for a drink during happy hour, it has always been a great experience. Usually at the sushi bar, Key, is the greatest. He always comes up with some new combination to try, one of the Nicest guys around. In addition they have a wide range of beverages, as I like to try differtent types of wine and beer. Guiness, hoegarden, wine or just the normals... something will always go with the excellent food, no matter what your taste is. Take a date, I have, and they have all been great, well at least the food was. Hope you try it and your experience is as good as mine. Keep up the good work.

Cons: try to make a reservation if its a weekend but the wait for the sushi bar isnt that bad

Posted 09/24/06

I've been to Nakama Japanese Restaurant on half-dozen occasions. I've always found the service & quality of food to be excellent, as well as a great ambience. I recommend it for drinks, dinner or sushi. I will definitely be back !

Pros: Ambience, Service, Quality of Food

Cons: Parking

Posted 09/24/06

I love this place!!! My boyfriend loves the sushi and I love the filet and I mean it when I say it melts in your mouth! I never liked fried rice until I started to frequent this establishment, the food is just amazing! I've brought my parents as well as my boyfriend's parents from out of town to experience it first hand and everyone has thoroughly enjoyed it!

Pros: The food is amazing and the atmosphere allows for an open table conversation!

Cons: Great date place once you know each other a little, but not good for one on one conversation.

Posted 09/24/06

My husband and I went for lunch on a Sunday and had no problem getting a seat right away (no reservations). It was our first time at this type of restaurant. We were curious about the cuisine, but no clue what the terminology meant. Our server and chef were very knowlegable and helpful. Everything was delicious!! We can't wait to go back.

Pros: service, value, quality

Posted 09/24/06

Great drinks and good food. . . Great location and a fun atmosphere. I just wish the bar area wasn't so smokey.

Posted 09/24/06

My co-workers and I are always looking for a fun lunch spot on the Southside but found some of the better restaurants a little expensive for lunch. Look no further than Nakama. The food is excellent and the portions relatively generous for a Japanese restaurant. You can have lunch for less than $10.00 including an appetizer and there is lots to chose from besides sushi. You have a choice of sitting at the "table" and watching your food be prepared or at a private table in the bar/sushi area. It was so much fun dining with my co-workers that I brought my teenage children to lunch the next week and they also enjoyed it.

Pros: great value, excellent food

Cons: parking

Posted 09/24/06

I would just like to say how much i enjoy going to Nakama, it quickly became one of my favorite places to go. I just recently went for my birthday and had a great time. My group consisted of six people, and we made our reservations over the internet through Nakama's website so we didnt have to wait very long to be seated. However while we did wait we enjoyed a few drinks at the bar, and some hanalei and spider rolls which are my favorites. Our chef was great, he was very interactive and enteraining. He got the whole table involved in his cooking and performance. I would highly recommend Nakama for anyone who has a special event to celebrate or even just would like to go out to dinner for the evening.

Pros: seating accomodations, sushi bar, easy to make reservations

Posted 09/24/06

I had my 33rd birthday party lunch at Nakama and the food was great. The chef did a great job. We had a large party and we were able to sit at 1 table and everyone's food was served hot and we all ate at the same time. I normally do not order suishi but the seared Ahi Tuna was out of this world. I will return again.

Posted 09/24/06

I have been to Nakama twice in about a month and a half. The first time I brought someone from out of town. They wanted to eat somewhere that was a little different and fun. I had heard good things about Nakama and had been there for drinks, so I dicided to take a chance. I am so glad I did. The food was delicious and the service was great. We even had our own mini magic show in the bar area while we were waiting - someone hired by the restaurant. Our four of hearts is forever (or until someone knocks it off) on the ceiling near the bar. I had a lot of fun and would recommend Nakama to anyone, especially out-of-towners.

Posted 09/24/06

Great sushi, great crowd, get there early as you can for happy hour, it gets crowded!!! Excellent appetizers and great enviroment! Feels like you are in a bigger city than Pittsburgh!

Posted 09/24/06

Nine of us spent an evening around the grill. The coconut shrimp and scallops were wonderful. We ordered some unique drinks, had a great time. This is a great place for a group of people to eat, celebrate and enjoy the atmosphere.

Pros: Great food and atmosphere

Posted 09/24/06

I try to go to Nakama as often as I can, at least 2 or 3 times a month. Excellent sushi (probably the best in town), excellent menu and wait staff, and a great atmosphere for a few cocktails!!

Posted 09/24/06

I have eaten here multiple times. Everytime is excellent. From just having a couple of cocktails to having the whole hibachi experience. I have yet to eat my whole dinner. The food is plentiful and the service is excellent.

Pros: Excellent food

Posted 09/24/06

Food was fabulous! A group of friends went out to dinner and we were not only entertained by the chef but we totally enjoyed our meal, it was delicious! I am definitely heading back again for dinner and the atmosphere.

Pros: food, atmosphere

Cons: none, just make sure you are on time in order for your party to be seated.

Posted 09/24/06

I was introduced to nakama by a group of nurses that I used to work with, having never tried sushi before, i was pleasantly surprised by the variety of types of sushi offered. I have eaten both at the sushi bar and at the hibachi tables and have been pleased with both service and quality of food. I never leave Nakama without a smile on my face and a great dining experience.
The bartenders are great also, I always can trust them to make me a martini that is sure to please.....

Pros: good bartenders, variety of app's, and sushi choices

Posted 09/24/06

Nakama is extremely sophisticated, well structured and complete with creative decor. This japanese sushi bar is something to visit when in Pittsburgh. I've made it a ritual after work Friday happy hour bar, and you should too!

Pros: Reservations are highly regarded.

Cons: If you make reservations and everyone is not present at once, you will not be seated.

Posted 09/24/06

I have been to quite a few Japanese steak houses. This is by far the best. Sushi bar is tops. I believe the lunch is a steal. Good people and great food. All I have taken there end up going back. The crowd is of all ages. My favorite.

Posted 09/24/06

I love this restaurant!! Nakama has the best food in the entire city, hands down, and it's such a fun place to go, whether you're with a small or large group of friends. The chef's are always friendly and really add to the whole experience. I highly recommend Nakama to everyone that asks me about places to eat in Pittsburgh, it's amazing!!!

Pros: Atmosphere, Food, Service

Posted 09/24/06

I took a friend here for her 27th birthday celebration. I called ahead for reservations and asked that the special "birthday" dessert, along with singing and gong playing, to make the evening special. The service was exceptional and the food was delicious. Our waiter was polite and pleasant despite the growing dinner crowd. Check it out! It's an experience you won't forget.

Pros: Excellent food, hip atmosphere, great service

Cons: Parking, large crowds around peak hours

Posted 09/24/06

I thought this dinner experience was exquisite. The food was delicious... cooked to perfection by an entertaining chef. The shrimp and the steak I had were seasoned just right. I thought with the unique atmoshphere and the great food it proved to be an enjoyable evening for our entire dinner party. I would highly recommend this restaurant. Once you try it I'm sure you will tell your friends and go back again.

Pros: Food delicious, entertaining, something different

Posted 09/24/06

Nakama is one of the classiest and unique restaurants in Pittsburgh. The atmosphere is great and anytime I have been in there, it is packed! I have been to Nakama for both dinner and drinks. I thought dinner was delicious and have been trying to make it back with a group of people for another fun night!

Pros: Ambience

Posted 09/24/06

I've only been once, but the food was very good. If you enjoy Hibachi Steakhouses, the atmosphere could not be better. It was loud and exciting, and you will enjoy it with an entire dinner party or just a date. The selection of Japanese beers was also appealing to me. I will definitely go back again.

Posted 09/24/06

I eat at Nakama about twice a month and I love it. Sushi is excellent and the hibachi grill is the best in town. Ive tried them all so I know.

Pros: FOOOOOD!!!!

Posted 09/24/06

Words cannot express the fresh tasting sushi at Nakama. I highly recommend the spicy tuna rolls! You cannot go wrong here!

Pros: Quality of Food

Cons: Slightly salty

Posted 09/24/06

This is a total dining experience with great atmosphere and trendy people to watch. Always a good time.

Posted 09/24/06

If you have not been to Nakama yet you need to!! They have the best japense food that I have ever had. The sushi bar is also really good. I go to Nakama atlest once a week for the sushi bar. The habachi is also excellent! The service is great and so is the food.

Posted 09/24/06

For the past two years I've been treated to Nakama as a b-day surprise. We normally have a group of 20 people and Nakama is a great place for larger groups. I'm not much of a sushi eater, but the rest of their menu is superb. I ALWAYS get an order of the fried rice to go although I leave with left overs and a full stomach! I highly recommend Nakama for everyday eating or for special occasions!

Posted 09/24/06

My wife and I have enjoyed many dining experiences at Nakama. The menu is varied enough to cover the tastes of my entiree family while the Sushi, being the best I have had, has made converts out of both my wife and daughter. The service and staff are always timely and pleasant.

Posted 09/24/06

My girlfriend and I went to Nakama about 2 weeks ago and had a great dinner. The Filet with Shrimp Appetizer was amazing as well as California Roll. Would highly recommend and atmosphere is fun.

Posted 09/24/06

since the first time i went to Nakama after its opening, and every time since, i've thought it was great. the service has been very good each time and everything i've eaten there has been delicious - and all my friends agree! (we especially love the Hawaiian Roll..)

Posted 09/24/06

I have been to Nakama a few times since it opened, and plan to frequent there a lot more now that I moved to the South Side! The food is great (love the filet and chicken combo)! The atmosphere is fun and our cook was very entertaining. I would highly recommend this restaurant!

Pros: great food!!!

Cons: parking, hard to get reservations on the weekend

Posted 09/24/06

Awesome! Four of us went to Nakama 2 weeks ago to celebrate a birthday. Very entertaining evening and nice to surprise the birthday guy with a desert and singing. The food at Nakama is amazing and you definately get what you pay for - from filet, veggies to sushi etc! We are looking forward to going back again soon and plan on taking our parents for their anniversary.

Posted 09/24/06

The atmosphere is exciting and there is always a chance to meet new people. The food is delicious and the menu is very extensive. The service we have had has been very good and I wouldn't hesitate to go back again.

Posted 09/24/06

We love to go out to eat and this is one of our favorites. It is very upscale but casual. All ages are comfortable in the bar area and the dining is superb. It is great for an economical night out if you stay in the front for sushi or go all out for a full meal cooked in front of you. There can be quite a wait on the weekends so it is a good idea to go early and be prepared to wait for a table. The drinks at the bar are excellent and make the wait much more tolerable.
If you love Japanese....don't miss this one!!

Pros: Great atmosphere and food

Cons: Not a place if you are in a hurry

Posted 09/24/06

I am orginally from California and it has taken me months to find a sushi place that is hip and actually has good food. I crave their Hawaiian rolls weekly. The bar has a good crowd and gets pretty busy but the service has always been great.

Posted 09/24/06

Great place for family friends and children!!! The food is hish-quality and the atmosphere is great!!!

Posted 09/24/06

The atmosphere is very intimate but also is very welcoming to a group of friends. The dim lighting, personal chef and large amounts of delicious food encourage customers to come back for more. Make sure you make a reservation, because even though this place is well worth the wait, the excitement Nakama brings may make it hard to stand!

Pros: Atmosphere

Cons: Parking

Posted 09/24/06

This place is so much fun and once is not enough! Each time I have been there it is equally if not more fun. The chefs are very interactive and willing to have lots of fun including table competitions laughing joking and just plain amazing skills. And the food is GREAT! If you take a mixed age crowd then I recommend earlier in the week and avoid Friday and weekends due to it being much noisier but if you like the crowd atmosphere weekends are perfect. You will definitely have a dining experience to remember!

Pros: Tons of fun while eating great food.

Cons: You may be seated with people you don't know but it is a great way to meet people.

Posted 09/23/06

I visit Nakama at least twice per month and have always had great food and great service. The atmosphere is very welcoming to large groups. When I have guest in town I always take them to Nakama!

Posted 09/23/06

Wow! Great place. Best sushi in Pittsburgh, hands down. Great atmosphere, quick service, and great food. Highly recommend.

Posted 09/23/06

Nakama is one of the most exquisite additions to the South Side. The food is amazing, whether you are going there for a full dinner, or just for drinks at happy hour. When I have guests or family visiting Pittsburgh, I ALWAYS bring them to Nakama. It works for all ages, all occasions, and all types of people. I can bring my cousins there for happy hour to show off the South Side, I can bring my grandmother there for an exceptional dinner, and I can meet some of my friends there for a reasonably priced and delicious lunch. I've had celebratory dinners at Nakama.. for birthdays and welcome home dinners .. and I've gone there somtimes with just one friend for intimate conversation over some sushi. Nakama has it all -- a lovely atmosphere, friendly service, and delicious food. If you're visiting Pittsburgh, Nakama is definitely one of the places you must stop by during your stay.

Pros: Exquisite atmosphere

Cons: Parking can sometimes be a hassle in the South Side, but valet is available.

Posted 09/23/06

The absolute best Japanese food that I've ever tasted! I took my boyfriend for his birthday and he fell in love with it! It's now a hotspot for us! Thanks Nakama!!!!

Pros: Everything!

Cons: parking

Posted 09/22/06

I have been to Nakama several times and have always found the food, atmosphere and service to be exemplary. In addition Nakama keeps me abreast of any special events or food specials through a most interesting web site. Cooking at the table is a fascinating work of showmanship and culinary expertise. I would not hesitate ti recommend this establishment to anyone.

Posted 09/22/06