Nakama Japanese Steakhouse

great sushi and dinners, very nice employees that remember you, loyalty program keeps me coming back!!!

Pros: sushi!!!!!!

Cons: parking is a challenge

Posted 09/18/06

I luv this place! The food is terrific, always fresh. The service is as quick as can be expected from a popular restaurant that is always crowded! You will always see someone you know there which makes it pretty fun. The bartenders also make the best cosmos around! Do you know what a pain it is to try to explain how to make a cosmo?? Never had to at Nakama. We usually go about 3 times a month or more and when friends come to Pittsburgh, we take them there.

Pros: great food, great location, great atmosphere

Cons: sometimes way too crowded

Posted 09/18/06

Excellent service and the food was beyond my expectation. I have eaten sushi in many places across the world and this is one of the best. Presentation was well done and the price was the best part. I would recommend this place to anyone who likes good sushi and Japenese food.

Pros: excellent dining with a reasonable cost

Cons: recommend reservations as it gets crowded

Posted 09/18/06

Nakama is my first experience with sushi and I absolutely love it! My frineds go to Nakama 2-3 times a month and I always have a great time there. The food is fantastic and the service is wonderful. I never leave there unsatisfied.

Pros: Food and service is great

Cons: Parking but everywhere in South Side is hard to find parking

Posted 09/18/06

The service and food are always excellent. I have tried almost everything on the menu and never got something I didn't enjoy! If you go on a busy Friday or Saturday enjoy a drink at the well stocked bar and order the sampler platter you won't be dissappointed.

Posted 09/18/06

Nakama is one of my all-time favorite places. When I take friends there for the first time, they rave. No other Japanese steakhouse that I have been to has food as excellent as Nakama's. If you're planning on going there for dinner it is always best to make a reservation and allow time to find parking, but other than that the food is to die for and the atmosphere is great.

Pros: Food, Atmosphere, Drinks

Cons: Parking

Posted 09/18/06

Nakama is not only a place for great food, but a great place to get drinks with friends or co-workers. The bar drinks are among the best and fanciest in the Southside. I would definitely recommend it as a trendy place to meet for drinks and dinner.

Posted 09/18/06

My first experience at Nakama was on my birthday a couple years back. We were seated right away and the food was to die for! The chef's are amazing. My fiance and I soon went back, but just for sushi this time and we became a VIP members. Nakama's sushi is like none other. I have eaten at Nakama on over a dozen occasions, including having my work Christmas party there; everytime, I have experienced amazing service and fantastic food. I have recently eaten at a few different sushi bars and japanese steakhouses (not in PA) and none can even come close to Nakama's high standards. It is truly a jem nestled in the heart of Pittsburgh's Historic South Side.

Pros: Generous portions, amazing ambience.

Posted 09/18/06

You wont find better sushi in the city- or martinis. The sexpotini is my favorite! Their ahi tuna is out of this world too! When you walk in to Nakama you'll forget that you are in Pittsburgh- you'll thin you're somewhere like NYC or Miami--you wont find an atmosphere like this anywhere else in the 'burgh!

Pros: extensive martini list

Cons: the bar area gets very crowded on thursday nights- more so than friday

Posted 09/18/06

As a Parent of three young children me and my husband find it hard to find a restaurant where we can enjoy our meal as well as our children. We prefer our kids eat healthy and not the typical hot dog, chicken fingers, grilled cheese everyone else offers for kids meals. They also stay very entertained thru Dinner and it allows me and my husband to enjoy ours. My kids love Nakama and it is their top pick.

Pros: great food and entertainment in one

Posted 09/18/06

This is a great restaurant for lunch. You are in and out quick and still get great quality food! Worth every penny!!

Posted 09/18/06

I love NAKAMA! Fantastic food and a great place to eat. I highly recommend making reservations very early in the week because everyone is at NAKAMA during the weekends! Waitstaff is very friendly and attentive. My husband and I went for our 2nd Anniversary and had such a great time!

Posted 09/18/06

I have become a devotee of Nakama and make it a point to eat there a few times a month. The sushi is the best I've eaten ANYWHERE! Even in my travels, I have found no other japanese restaurant that even comes close. The Hanalei and Boston Rolls are not to be missed!!! I've even taken friends to Nakama who swore they didn't like sushi and they've always left with a whole different outlook. The service is almost always superb (everyone has an off day now and again) and the food is ALWAYS spectacular! Parking on the South Side is always an issue, but Nakama has offset that by offering valet parking - well worth the extra $$.

Pros: Fantastic sushi!

Posted 09/18/06

Nakama is definitely the place to go if you want to have fun, delicious food (i recommend the Kobe beef and any of their sushi), and yummy drinks (I highly recommend the sexpotini). Ive never had a bad time at Nakama - its always great fun with your friends and even with the people you get to meet at your table. Although its always busy - that just adds to the atmosphere! The bar is always a great place to get drinks (they have a great list of really good cocktails) while you wait for your table. Its definitely THE place to eat if you want the whole package.

Pros: Atmosphere. Large menu. Yummy food.

Cons: Parking.

Posted 09/18/06

I recommend Nakama to anyone whether the person is a local or from out of town. I met some very cool bartenders there who I've seen outside of Nakama and they continued their friendly personalities. The sushi is very good and I've compared their sushi to quite a few places. It is a great happy hour place as others have noted. The owner is also very cool...while I've only had email communication she is very active in the Burg. The only thing I hope for is the non-smoking bill to be passed. This will get me there a little more often.

Pros: Happy Hour, Service, Sushi

Posted 09/18/06

I have been to Nakama twice. My Fiancee enjoys the Hibachi while I enjoy the Sushi. Nakama has a great atmosphere. The chefs are funny and entertaining. It is my favorite place for Sushi. I can't wait to go back again.

Posted 09/18/06

I just love this place! My husband and I go at least once a month. The food is wonderful and the cooks put on a spectacular show! It is the perfect place for a night out with friends. It is a place to visit while in Pittburgh!

Pros: Great for large groups!

Cons: none

Posted 09/18/06

Nakama is one of my favorite restaurants in Pittsburgh. The atmosphere is fabulous and the staff is always friendly. I've ate at the sushi bar and in the dining area and enjoyed myself at both. I brought my friends from out of town to Nakama and our chef was absolutely fantastic. He even let us get up and cook!! Looking for a good time and good food, go to Nakama!

Pros: Everything

Posted 09/18/06

This restaurant has great hibachi and a sushi bar with lots of variety. Come here on an empty stomach and you will be very pleased.

Posted 09/18/06

I am very picky with my food. Not many resturants in the area have many things to choose from. I have always been able to find a meal that I enjoy on their menu.

Posted 09/18/06

Always enjoy taking business associates or friends/family here. Great Sushi and great Steak House menu. Above all, though, great bar scene that is always in full swing.

Posted 09/18/06

I heard about Nakama through a friend, and because I am an avid sushi lover I couldn't wait to try it. I have tried sushi throughout the United States, and (I make it a point to wherever I go), and Pittsburgh's Nakama definitely takes the cake! They have an amazing variety of sushi, as well as a yummy drink menu (My personal fav is the Cosmo). The past two times I have visited I ordered a roll and shared another one with a friend, and our bill is extremely affordable and we leave equally as satisfied. Also, Nakama is popular and always busy, but I've gotten a seat at the sushi bar very quickly every visit. A must try!

Pros: Great Sushi; Friendly Staff

Cons: Sometimes crowded at the sushi bar

Posted 09/18/06

I was reading the reviews, and since the Nakama email with $10 offer for a good review was passed out, there were additional 5 reviews in 10min timeline talking about how great Nakama is. Well, for people that are looking forward to the certificate, just want to say don't get your hopes too high. I, similarly to the guy that posted a negative review, had the experience where I received a certificate in the mail, took three friends at the dinner - bill totaled $160 and at the end guess what? - the $10 certificate does not apply because we should've told the waitress at the beginning that we were going to use one. While food was good, the customer service tryuly lacked.

Posted 09/18/06

I recently had dinner at Nakama. The service was awesome. I'ts a great place to take your first date.

Pros: Ambience

Cons: Parking

Posted 09/18/06

This is one of the best japanese hibachi and sushi restaurants ANYWHERE. Great atmosphere, service does vary, but overall very good. Meat and fish is always as fresh as can be! Never compromised as they say. Highly recommend!

Pros: Great Fish, Culinary Creations, Atmosphere

Cons: none

Posted 09/18/06

If you are looking for a great dining experience you have to try Nakama. The atmosphere is second only to the quality of the food. The south side is fortunate to have such a quality restaurant in its center.

Posted 09/18/06

I have been to Nakama 5 times and will continue to go back. The food is very good and I like the happy hour crowd (mostly younger professionals). The only advice I have is, if you are going in a large group, or going with any number of people on the weekend, make reservations because it is typically crowded.

Posted 09/18/06

Nakama is an amazing restaurant...not only that, it is an experience like none other. The food is great and it is extremely entertaining to have all of the food cooked in front of you. I would recommend it to anyone. This include family, dating couples, friends, and especially birthdays. It is a lot of fun if you get a large group of ppl together and go. GO THERE!!!

Pros: the food, the service

Cons: the parking

Posted 09/18/06

There was a group of 18 of us for dinner and everyone said the food and the service was excellent! I would recommend this restaurant to eveyone and have!

Posted 09/18/06

Great hibachi and sushi, excellent quality and quantity for the price. Can get very busy on Friday and Saturday evenings but well worth the wait.

Pros: Great food

Cons: Parking can be hard if not using valet

Posted 09/18/06

Nakama, located in the SouthSide of the city isn't your ordinary Japanese Steak House. It is a bustling establishment every night of the week with a crowd covering every social and age spectrum showing that Nakama really does appeal to everyone. The food is excellant, the presentation is aweing, and the staff is courteous, even during the busiest times. Whether it is for an intimate meal with a loved one, or a large group get together, Nakama is sure to impress and I highly recommend it.

Posted 09/18/06

I am new to the city and a few friends took me to Nakama. It was the first time I had been to this type of restaurant and I had a great time. We had to wait 45 minutes for a table (so i suggest reservations), but it was definately worth the wait. The food was delicious, the show the chef put on was really fun to watch, and the atmosphere was really neat. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone who enjoys japanese food.

Pros: Food

Cons: waiting for a table

Posted 09/18/06

AWESOME service.!! the food is outstanding!!! I personally think this is the best place in the city right now to eat. I have yet to have a more positive eating experiance!!! NAKAMA RULES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Pros: THE STAFF AND THE FOOD!! I WOULD GIVE THIS PLACE A 12 OUT OF `10!!!

Cons: THEY HAVE NONE!!!!!!

Posted 09/18/06

Great sushi! Order the "boat" of you have a lot of people, and time. The window seats are the perfect place to see and be seen, too.

Posted 09/18/06

Simply Stated : Surprisingly Delicious ! Worth the price! The atmosphere is busy and fun..definitely have to make reservations -even on a Monday!! That tells you something right there! Compared to Yokoso in nearby Waterfront -> NO COMPARISON ! You've got to go !
Patty from Pittsburgh

Pros: Valet Parking

Cons: Reservations a MUST

Posted 09/18/06

I recently ate at Nakama and it was one of the best dinners I have had for months. The food is amazing, the prices are low especially for the amount of food you get!!! The atmosphere is wonderful because everybody is so funny and the chefs are very entertaining. It is now mine and my girlfriends favorite Japanese Steakhouse!!! I would Highly Recommend this restaraunt to anyone!

Pros: Amount of Food

Cons: None

Posted 09/18/06

I first tried sushi at Nakama a year ago, and since I have become a sushi lover. I now eat sushi everywhere I go that it is served, and I can't find any as good as that served at Nakama. The seafood at Nakama is so fresh. I have become a regular at Nakama. I go about once a month, and have never had anything but the best of times there. The food is exceptional, the chef is always entertaining, and the service is always good. Nakama is the place to go for entertaining, high quality dining, whether with a group or on a date. Just remember to make a reservation.

Posted 09/18/06

The sushi is always the freshest and best tasting from anywhere around. The hibachi chefs are entertaining, and the food is delicious. It's a busy place, so be sure to get a reservation, but the great atmosphere, great food, and great location make Nakama a must for anyone looking for something different to do.

Posted 09/18/06

I have been to Nakama on numerous occasions and always recommend it to anyone looking for a great place to eat. The food is delicious, the show is exciting, and the atmosphere is always fun. I have never had a bad experience at this restaurant and look forward to enjoying it for many meals to come.

Posted 09/18/06

Sushi can be a tough thing to order, especially if you don't know what you are ordering. Nakama Japanese Steakhouse has the best sushi in the region, served with one thing you may not get anywhere else... KNOWLEDGE! You'll never get a bad recommendation from their staff. I never had a bad meal there. And the service is both speedy and friendly. I'm going back many times!

Posted 09/18/06

Look, quite simply, this is a top place to eat in Pittsburgh. Our server was outstanding. I had so many questions and she was right there to help with each one despite being very busy. The show was fascinating to watch and the food was just incredible. I thought I wasn't big on this style, but my shrimp was delicious, my steak was perfect and the rice was flawless. We also got an appetizer on our visit which was the perfect size for two. My girlfriend and I chose Nakama after our 3 hour drive to town and we didn't regret one bit of it! In fact, Nakama is now the place we PLAN on going every time we're in Pittsburgh. I think if you don't like this place, you're missing the point of great food and great atmosphere.

To end, I had a few more questions after I left about tipping and such and I had the friendliest, most helpful email response I've received from anyone. This place works hard to be great and they are just that: great.

Pros: Food, show, fantastic service

Cons: southside traffic at night

Posted 09/18/06

Nakama offers great food and service in a very pleasant atmosphere. It is a restaurant where you can take your family and be amazed at the chef's culinary skills, or choose a booth and have a nice romantic evening.

Posted 09/18/06

I've been introducing LOTS of out-of-towners to Nakama. I'll take any excuse to go there for the delicious fresh sushi and martinis. :) Aside from the sushi Nakama always delivers a wonderful atmosphere where you can enjoy great conversation with friends and often strangers you dine with. The food is delicious and more than generous portions!

Pros: Sushi

Cons: ???

Posted 09/18/06

We just recently went to Nakama for the first time. And we will be going back again...and often. We sat at the sushi bar and enjoyed our drinks and food. It was the best sushi I have had in Pgh. Amazing! The only other place I would compare it to is a restaurant in Atlanta - MF Sushi. We liked the food so much, we ordered more sushi once we finished our first platter.

Posted 09/18/06

I love Nakama's....the food, the atmosphere, and the overall ambiance is spectular. The chefs are great especially Luke and Miso! In fact, Luke is awesome...we took a family member out for graduation and he treated her like a princess giving her extra attention and putting the biggest smile on her face :-)

Additionally, the service it great...you do not have to wait a long time for your food and everything is seasoned to perfection. This restaurant is family friendly but also great for a date or business meeting. If you haven't tried Nakama's yet you have to get there ASAP!
I know you are going to love it!

Pros: Great Food/Service

Cons: Parking may be kind of tough depending on time of day....but they have Valet Parking for only 5 bucks!

Posted 09/18/06

I just moved to the city about a year ago. I always heard great things about Nakama and always talked about wanting to go so my boyfriend took me there on my birthday. The sushi was amazing! The sake and Japanese beer was fantastic! The service was and atmosphere was great! Sitting at the sushi bar and watching the chefs prepare our food was so much fun! Loved it!

Posted 09/18/06

I have been to Nakama several times now, and I have enjoyed it every visit! The food is delicious, the portions are generous, the service is great, and the atmopshere is fun. It is a great place to bring family or friends.

Posted 09/18/06

LOVED the food and the atmosphere. The wait staff were friendly and polite. The food -- just WOW. The portions are huge and if you leave there hungry, it's your own fault. I can not wait to go there again! This is my new favorite place.

Pros: AMAZING food and huge portions

Cons: Need a private setting for a table for 2 -- that would be an awesome date night event

Posted 09/18/06

I was fortunate to be taken to Nakama for my b-day and had the surprise party arranged by my husbands and friends. The experience was wonderful. What stood out for me was the sushi. I eat sushi in many different states and I have to say that this is the best sushi that I have ever had. Everyone loved their meals and the b-day celebration was great.
I look forward to returning and trying even more on hteir expansive menu.

Posted 09/18/06

I have been coming to Nakama since it opened. My boyfriend and I had our first date there at the sushi bar and continue to celebrate monthly (or as often as we can) only at Nakama. When we go out to dinner...we go to Nakama. The hibachi is wonderful, the sushi is awesome, atmosphere is chic, and the people are sweet. There is no other place I would rather spend my money than Nakama. Most of the time I come for sushi; I have tried other sushi places in the city and they do not compare to Nakama's. I used to go to the Hibachi restaurant in Monroeville before Nakama opened and now...I don't even step foot in another Japanese Steakhouse. We celebrate every birthday and every special occasion at Nakama (including a pre-game dinner for a bachelorette party in August).

Pros: Food, drinks, atmosphere...everything!

Cons: There are non

Posted 09/18/06