Nakato Japanese Restaurant

Unpretentious, this Japanese steakhouse is a best-kept secret among intown sushi buffs.

(404) 537-2869

1776 Cheshire Bridge Rd NE (Windemere Drive NE)
Atlanta, GA 30324 33.8083 -84.3645

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Neighborhoods: Northeast, Morningside-Lenox Park, Northeast

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Hours:

Mon-Thurs: 5:30pm-10pm

Fri & Sat: 5:30pm-11pm

Sun: 5pm-10pm

Price:

$$

Last updated 11.20.09

Category:

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Hours:

Mon-Thurs: 5:30pm-10pm

Fri & Sat: 5:30pm-11pm

Sun: 5pm-10pm

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Nakato Japanese Restaurant

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Nakato Japanese Restaurant

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At Nakato, the oldest Japanese restaurant in Atlanta, there's something for everyone. Choose from a flaming culinary performance at the Hibachi Grill, where any dinner of chicken, vegetables, seafood or beef also includes soup, appetizer, salad and noodles/rice. A seat at the sushi bar features an extensive sushi, sashimi and vegetable roll menu. Relax at the bar and lounge with a Japanese beer or one of the many brands of sake. The Garden Dining room offers a traditional Japanese menu in a traditional restaurant setting. Call ahead for reservations: this place gets busy!

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The Scene – The interior runs to blond wood, minimalist watercolors and sliding rice-paper doors. One dining room offers traditional seating and a sushi menu. In the other, knives flash and oils are juggled over a sizzling hibachi table. Patrons--heavy on kids, tourists and business travelers--are seated in groups of eight around the black marble-topped table. – – The Food – The sushi menu is limited--maybe two dozen selections--but it's all ultra-fresh and skillfully executed. The tuna has a bit more berry to it, the rolls are tighter and hold together neatly, and the…

Editor's Tips

Where to Sit:
Opt for one of the Tatami rooms for an authentic Japanese dinner experience.
Save Money:
Go before 6:30pm and get an Early Bird Special.
Payment Methods:
American Express, Discover, Visa, MasterCard, Debit Card
Restaurant Special Features:
Family-Friendly Dining, Private Rooms, Group Dining
Cuisine:
Japanese, Sushi
Smoking Permitted:
Yes
3 Star Rating: Average

08/28/09

Great food, but parking lots lack security!

by CSMobileUser2 at Citysearch

This is one of the more impressive hibachi restaurants that I have been to. Although my food was great (the little I did get to eat). I was in the restaurant not even 30 minutes before finding out that my car had been broken into which was parked in the restaurant's back lot. And after talking to some of the waitstaff, one reported seeing this same event happen twice already since they have been working there. So in my opinion, Nakato is a good Japanese restaurant, but they need to spruce up their security! They should seriously consider investing in some cameras for their parking lots.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

03/02/09

My Fave

by CSMobileUser at Citysearch

Nakato's is the reason that hibachi is my favorite cousine .

2 Star Rating: Below Average

02/14/09

well....there is a first and last time for most everything

by stejonski at Citysearch

My wife and I tried this place recently for dinner.the food was very generic and plain.But not only that...the portion size... if you blinked twice you'd miss it. And then, to top it off... they rushed us out. Not good value at all.

  • Cons: food taste, portion size

The Details on Nakato Japanese Restaurant

Where to Sit:

Opt for one of the Tatami rooms for an authentic Japanese dinner experience.

Save Money:

Go before 6:30pm and get an Early Bird Special.

Category:

Catering, Restaurants

Payment Methods:

American Express, Discover, Visa, MasterCard, Debit Card

Restaurant Special Features:

Family-Friendly Dining, Private Rooms, Group Dining

Cuisine:

Japanese, Sushi

Smoking Permitted:

Yes

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Message from Nakato Japanese Restaurant

  • Bar and Lounge
  • Traditional Sushi Bar
  • Sizzling Hibachi Grill

At Nakato, the oldest Japanese restaurant in Atlanta, there's something for everyone. Choose from a flaming culinary performance at the Hibachi Grill, where any dinner of chicken, vegetables, seafood or beef also includes soup, appetizer, salad and noodles/rice.

A seat at the sushi bar features an extensive sushi, sashimi and vegetable roll menu. Relax at the bar and lounge with a Japanese beer or one of the many brands of sake. The Garden Dining room offers a traditional Japanese menu in a traditional restaurant setting.

Call ahead for reservations: this place gets busy!

Tradional Private Dining - Tatami style

2-6 individuals : 6 course prix fixe (Seasonal Chef's Selection)

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Offer code: TAT

Valid from 2/08/10

Nakato Japanese Restaurant - 1776 Cheshire Bridge Rd NEAtlanta, GA30324 - (404) 537-2869

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    Progressive Wine Tasting

    Fund raiser for the International Society of Africans in Wine. For additional information please visit us at www.nakatorestaurant.com or call us at 404.876.6553

    When: 02/23/10 - 02/24/107-10pm

    Price: $40/per person

    Reservation: Please call 404.876.6553 - Mention Citysearch

    Age Restriction: 21+

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