Kobe Steaks

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Friendly, fun Japanese steakhouse offers Americanized flavors in a traditional setting.
  • Hibachi Meals
  • Cocktail Lounge
  • Private Parties and Groups

Owner Katshiko "Vic" Watanbe proudly opened Kobe Steaks in a small Atlanta 17th Street location, introducing many Atlantans to hibachi-style cooking. In 1977 an opportunity to open a larger location in Nashville, Tenn. arose and, keen to expand, Vic successfully moved Kobe Steaks to Nashville. To ensure an overall Japanese dining experience, the restaurant's decor was carefully designed by one of Japan's leading architects. At Kobe Steaks you'll experience creative hibachi cooking in a fun-filled atmosphere. Enjoy the knife-wielding skill and showmanship of specially trained chefs as they prepare the freshest meals before your eyes on hibachi grills. Specialties include carefully chosen steak, seafood, chicken, and vegetables, and don't miss the fabulous flaming onion volcano.

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(615) 327-9081

210 N 25th Ave Nashville, TN 37203
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In Short
Small rooms separated by decorative screens offer group seating and a friendly atmosphere. Prepare to doff your shoes if you're sitting in one of the traditional spaces with low, recessed tables--although standard western table seating is also available. Despite the restaurant's misnomer (the beef is American), steak is especially good, and seafood is fresh and properly cooked. For dessert, chocolate mousse is totally un-Japanese, but still rich and yummy.

14 Reviews of Kobe Steaks in Nashville

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The best steak and sushi in Nashville  5 Star Rating - World class

By Brittney F. | insider_expert Insider Expert | Rank: 4,192

Kobe Steaks is a great authentic dining experience. The atmosphere looks like something out of the streets of Tokyo. When it comes to the decor, you just want to follow in the ways of the Japanese and take your shoes off and sit on the floor. The food is amazing combining both American (steak) and Japanese (sushi) cuisines making for one great restaurant!

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Hibachi at its Finest 5 Star Rating - World class

By xizor

The chefs are extremely talented as well as entertaining. The Kobe beef cuts like butter and goes down just as quick. The price may discourage families, but it is worth a special occasion.

Pros: delicious, entertaining
Cons: expensive
Posted 03/08/09

Great Time. 5 Star Rating - World class

By chaychay

I went there with my boyfriend for our anniversary and love the environment. The food was great, the restaurant was beautiful, and the cook was fun as well. The chef interacted with us while cooking. Currently I am in the process of booking my birthday dinner at Kobe and I can't wait to let me family get to enjoy the party as well.

Posted 07/23/08

Great Hibachi Steak House! 5 Star Rating - World class

By foodcriticTN

The food is great!! Try the Chicken and Shrimp in a white wine sauce!!! I grew up in Nashville, i've been to there a lot of times since i was little. Their soup and salad are authentic even their entres as well! I've tried many others around in Tennessee werent as authentic as Kobe's. Fun to watch! Theres a bar and low profile couches. Their cocktail drinks are great, but go easy on them!! They are easily addicted! Parking isnt a problem!! Best for romantic dates and even kids birthday! They sing birthdays in japanense! Fridays and Saturdays evenings from 5-7pm is packed! They open at 5pm. make reservations is highly recommended if you prefer to go on Friday or Saturday. Weekdays isnt problem to go!

Posted 04/17/08

GOOD PRICE, GOOD FOOD, BAD PORTION SIZE 4 Star Rating - Very good

By tmwillis777

THIS IS A GREAT PLACE TO SPEND THE EVENING, THEY HAVE COUCHES AND A BAR RIGHT UP FRONT AS YOU WAIT TO BE SEATED. WE HAD NO RES. BUT THEY WORKED US IN FAIRLY QUICK. THE FOOD WAS AMAZING, ALTHOUGH CERTAIN PEOPLE MAY NEED MORE IF THEY ARE VERY HUNGRY. I SEE NO PROBLEM TAKING THE KIDS OR THAT SPECIAL SOMEONE. WE HAD A LARGE GROUP AND THEY TREATED US GREAT. WE ALL WILL DEF. RETURN SOON.

Pros: AMBIENCE, WAITING AREA ....COUCHES AND A BAR
Cons: PORTION SIZE OF MEAL
Posted 12/01/07

Good food, good fun 5 Star Rating - World class

By clfourman

My husband and I and our 3 grown sons just celebrated my birthday at Kobe Steaks. It is a fun place for groups of all ages and the food was very good. I don't normally eat red meat, but the steak was excellent here, as was the shrimp. We had very good service and a relatively short wait on a Friday night. One of my sons had eaten here before, and highly recommended it. We will be back!

Pros: Great for groups of all ages, lots of fun
Posted 10/13/07