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    Samba Steak & Sushi

    3.2 (432 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Trendy
    Good for groups
    Good for dancing

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    Party Boat (for 2)
    Ellie C.

    My first time having a sushi boat did not disappoint. It was filling, fresh, and aesthetically pleasing. The hibachi was also a good experience, though it was on the pricier side. I got scallops with fried rice, and both were cooked to a good tenderness. The sauce was a bit too strong, though, and not as flavorful as other hibachi places I've been before. I would come back again if suggested by others for the experience and quality ingredients, but probably not for the flavors. Overall, I would recommend this restaurant as a place to come with both small and large groups. It has two levels of seating areas and is very spacious and not cramped at all. Service is good and attentive.

    Vicki M.

    Went here for New Year's Eve. For $35 buffet dinner plus DJ and bubbly at midnight was not a bad deal at all. Hubs enjoyed the sushi and sashimi. I had mainly the chicken satay and fried rice and the meat and veggies dish. Went with some friends and enjoyed the music and dance floor. They also had hibachi food which was in the main restaurant section. There is a whole downstairs area too. This restaurant is huge. Parking was easy as they have a parking lot right outside. Service was good. Overall good experience.

    Hibachi style
    Raja S.

    The chef was great with his antics. We ordered several items. They were hit or miss. Edamame (tried both spicy and non spicy): just okay Beef Teriyaki: average Fried calamari: fine. Hibachi entree with Salmon and Filet mignon: Slamon was great, filet mignon was okay. The fried rice was excellent. Mai tai drink was okay while the Brazilian Caiprinha was awesome. Service was good.

    Vegetable hibachi with tofu

    Genuinely the BEST hibachi I've ever had. The service was excellent and prompt, the food portions were gigantic and delicious, and the place is so clean and well-decorated that it makes for a wonderful experience. I live in Boston so my gauge for cost is a bit skewed, but I didn't find the cost here particularly bad. It wasn't busy whatsoever and we were served immediately. My husband and I are vegetarians and were able to get tofu mixed in with our vegetables. Our waitress was incredibly nice about it and, again, the portions were huge! I absolutely will be back!

    Open air vibe...
    Keith S.

    Great vibe. Thursday half-price sushi. Stacey effortlessly keeps everybody happy. Can't wait to come back!!

    It's always great good, good drinks and a fun time when we visit Samba for hibachi and sushi.
    Judy C.

    Spectacular service! Attentive staff, good ambiance, and the food is great too! I've been visiting Samba since 2012 and have frequently revisit this restaurant when I'm in the area. Started coming more often to celebrate milestones. Now, I bring my husband and children for weekday dinners. Can't go wrong stopping in to enjoy a meal, drinks or during their event nights.

    I ordered delivery from DoorDash the other evening. It was a hibachi meal which consisted of two lobster tails, the regular menu, and I did an add-on of scallops for nine dollars. Unfortunately, with DoorDash you could not make any changes or suggestions to the order per the restaurant . I do not like mushrooms, and I was not able to take that off of the vegetable side dish. Also, I did not realize the lobster came with a sauce which the lobster was soaked in. The lobster was also overdone, so it was hard and chewy. The scallops were nicely seared, but they came in a sauce which defeated the purpose of the sear and they were soggy. The order was about $70 without my discount ( earlier credit and happy hour) I would never order again this way. Extremely disappointing birthday food.

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    Fun dinner hibachi place-kids love it! Good food and plentiful-good prices. Always fun show with hibachi chefs too-would highly recommend!

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    My family was at the restaurant last night. We had the most rudest server as we did last night, I will NEVER go back to that restaurant!!!

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    Yummy sushi but a tad overpriced. I have only ordered takeout so I do not have anything to say about dining experiance.

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    Very pricy. Food and atmosphere is great so you are paying for that. Bill was $200+ for 4 people at Hibachi.

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    Ask the Community - Samba Steak & Sushi

    Do they have vegan options?

    Yes!, we have a dedicated menu just for vegan patrons!

    Is this the place where they have dancing for people 21+ on Thursday's?

    Yes, I believe so. There's a dance floor and often a DJ.

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