My family and I had made reservations. One member of our party was not here. They would not seat us. These reservations were made over a week ago. The receptionist cancelled our reservation and made us wait over an hour. They were not friendly at all and did not have appropriate customer service . Our kids were so hungry and they could have seated us and we could have ordered for our family member . It is the principal of the matter . read more

Great food and lively chefs for the hibachi service. The two ladies at the hostess stand were obviously miserable to be at work as I experienced them being rude and unfriendly to every person they interacted with. A smile and kind words go a long way and I tried very hard to show them kindness but sadly it was not reciprocated. read more

The wait is expected during peak season..long. Once you sit down and things get started you totally understand why! You'll forget you had to wait forever by the end of your "show." The wait staff is extremely friendly and the chefs are entertaining! You can see the water out the windows and watch the boat zoom by as you eat. Kid friendly and fun! read more

Fresh ingredients and talented chefs Excellent customer service Would recommend to all visitors or residents of Myrtle Beach read more

Your average Japanese hibachi experience with the onion volcano and etc. The biggest issue I had with this place with the lack of seasoning in the fried rice. My cousin enjoyed it though. She stated that usually places put too much soy sauce and etc. for her and this felt more healthy. I guess I just love my sodium. ‍ Our server was very nice though I would give her five stars if I could just rate the service. She was on top of everything and made us feel very welcomed. She even spoke to my uncle and cousin about his disease and how her mom had it as well. She was very understanding of his dietary needs. We felt very taken care of, it just sucks the food was not up to par for me. read more

Nice location , friendly people but the sauce that they give you ( white sauce , ginger sauce ) was watered down and not thick like other Japanese restaurants . The Chef added way too much soy sauce while cooking the rice making it salty . read more

During peak season, make a reservation. We've been there twice with great experience. Service was excellent and the kids enjoyed the chef performer. Everything on the menu was delicious! read more

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It was super busy and the whole experience is rushed. I've been to hibachi restaurants where the cooks take their time to cook it well and really entertain going I.e going around throwing shrimps and you try to catch it with your mouth. You know, the staple moves. The food was decent. I only enjoyed it bc of the spicy mayo sauce they provided on the side. My rice wasn't even fried altogether the right way. I understand though, it's right on the strip at broadway on the beach and there are soooo many people it's inevitable. The cook was a nice person though. The wait wasn't too bad, about 20 minutes. read more

Yamato - Sushi Bars Near Me - Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Staff was nice but OMG the Tempura was soggy and the batter was to thick. We sent it back and said just dip it back in the hot oil to crisp it up a little more and ten minutes later it came back worse; same batter and really soggy. Disappointed read more

Very unpleasant experience with hostess. We walked in at 8:30 and when I asked to be seated she rolled her eyes and said hold on. When she returned a few Min later she said sorry we aren't seating. She then sat a table of 8 right after telling myself and 4 children they weren't seating anyone else for the night and when I asked if we could do takeout. Her replay was ummmmm no. Don't waist your time read more

We were rushed to get to a show and decided to sit in the Sushi bar and order the smaller appetite hibachi meal. Not only was it amazing but one meal was more than enough for two people. Our waiter Marcus was amazing! read more

We normally come here every time we are in vacation. This time was disappointing. Our chef was great with entertaining the table. However, the food was really bland this time. Not much flavor at all. For the price you pay here you'd expect better. read more

Very friendly and quick to be seated. The food was fresh and filling! The chef was hilarious and very talented. Our server was quick to pay attention to refills and to suggest various options on the menu. The location on the water makes for a great environment while eating. I see why they are busy all the time! read more

This was our first visit to Yamato. We had a great overall experience! I agree with previous reviewers that the hostesses are not very pleasant or welcoming. When we were seated, our waitress made up for our lack of welcome and helped made our dining experience very fun. She was sweet and patient with my children and very attentive. The chef was fun and entertaining. My three young kids had a blast watching him make food for us. The food was tasty, and the portions, even for our children, were very generous. The kids even loved the sherbet that was included with their meal. Overall, I think it was fun and a pretty good value. read more

Always been very good. Been coming for years. I like the veggie variety they have here. Serve sherbet at the end. Nice

Absolutely amazing food, great service, and the cook was very entertaining. Rice was very tasty. Filet and Chicken cooked perfectly.

I have worked at Broadway at the Beach for many years now and have eaten at Yamato's multiple times on break and for special occasions; even recommending people to them all the time. However, i recently got food poisoning from them (my friend got sick as well and we ate there the same time and had the same sushi rolls) and the manager Brooke gave me and my mother the hardest time and told me she would not compensate my medical expenses. We were extremely nice, especially with letting her know the food they were serving could make more people sick. But with her ignoring us for multiple days and trying to push us out of the areas in the restaurant where people could hear us talk about the situation, we will no longer be going back. I will never eat there again and I suggest you do not either. The food is not worth getting sick over and having to deal with an unprofessional business. read more

We went to Yamato to celebrate our friends son turning 21 with 25 people so took up two tables. We have been here before since we are locals and know it's great! This time we had the personable and wonderfully attentive Chrissy as our waitress, she was professional but fun! Then we had Ken who is the funniest cook EVER! He had a funny voice, song and little dance for every joke and he made the evening soooo fun! He literally made the evening so memorable. When hiring cooks, Ken should do the training, he has aa great gift to bring joy to the experience!! Food was amazing too! read more

My family and I ate here on the last day of our trip and it was absolutely wonderful! The entire staff from the hostess to the waiter to the hibachi chef was absolutely professional, courteous, friendly, and wonderful! The food was a knock out success, perfectly seasoned and cooked with delightful sauces on the side for dipping! Beautiful view, awesome atmosphere and delectable meals make this a top location to visit on your trip to Myrtle Beach! read more

Yamato - Sushi Bars Near Me - Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

I didn't even bother to eat here. Walked in and the 3 staff standing at the counter just stared at me so I asked "do I just go on in". They then asked in a disinterested tone how many people. I said just me. A very young boy walked me into the restaurant without a word and pointed at a chair I told him I didn't want tepanyaki so he walked me to two other areas and just pointed. By this stage I was so turned off by the terrible service I decided to walk about. Even after mentioning the terrible service they just turned their backs on me, no apology. Nothing. DONT GO HERE! read more

Been to several hibachi places. The chef was funny, had different jokes than the usual. Was very personal and interactive. Food was abundant and delicious. Wait staff was very attentive but not annoying. Highly recommend. read more

Hibachi is a tried and true fun group outing. It's not just a meal, it's an experience. Even though ever place you go the chefs do the exact same tricks it's still pretty fun lol. A good check can make all the difference though. I hit Yamato on vacation back in October. Big restaurant, lots of space, it's in a cool area too with a lot to do before and after dinner. Our chef was great and nailed the tricks. Tossed shrimps into our mouths, I caught mine because I'm not a nerd. The food was just ok, not spectacular. Truly the reason the rating is in the middle at the three is a combination of the food being just average and our waiters attitude. His indifferent, nonchalant persona was unfriendly and off-putting. I double checked with everyone at the table and it was unanimous. It affected the experience. The guy acted like he was doing us a favor but serving us. Sorry dude, let me remind you I'm not only spending my hard earned money to dine at your establishment but you're also working for a performance based incentive called a tip. I reluctantly tipped 20% anyways because I grew up working in a restaurant but i wasn't happy about it. Whoever hired this guy has very poor judgment I'm the type of person who is successful in waiting tables. I truly do not like writing negative reviews so let me sandwich it with some positivity again, our chef was great, funny, great performance, the restaurant was clean, we were seating quickly, and the restaurant is in a prime location to enjoy a night on the town. I won't go back though. First impressions matter. read more

Service was excellent our waitress and our cook were on point. Would recommend this to anyone visiting broadway on the beach. Try the plum wine one of the best I've had. Can't remember the brand of someone could help me out with this Filet and shrimp were cooked perfectly I would definitely do this place again read more

This place has never disappointed us in over 20 years. Great hibachi cooking. Food is fresh and servers and the chefs are top notch. Very extensive menu so something for everyone. Isn't cheap but you sure get what you pay for. Would recommend 100% when in Myrtle Beach. read more

First off, when trying to make a reservation no one answers the phone. No matter how long you try and wait or how many times you call. As soon as my party walked in to get our table because our buzzer went off, the hosts gave our table to the group who walked in BEHIND us because we "took too long". The host then continued to talk about my family and roll their eyes at us when simply asked to explain why our table was given away and we had to wait even though our whole party was accounted for. We were initially told it was because we had one person already at the bar and one person was sitting on a bench right outside of the door, so we were told our whole party was not present. They eventually just wouldn't talk to us anymore. The second we got to the table we were rushed. The waitress wasn't necessarily rude but was constantly taking away plates and bowls (whether we were done or not) and just rushing. The cook was the only good part about this restaurant. Before our cook had even packed up and walked away our waitress was back asking if we needed to go plates and drinks. The food was mediocre for how bad the service was. And to top it all off, no matter how many is in your party you are automatically charged an 18% gratuity. Overall a horrible experience just for the food to make many of my party feel sick. I have never been treated so poorly by hosts for simply walking in. If I could post this with zero stars I would. read more

Food was good and the cook was entertaining. I also ordered 1 sushi roll and that was also good too. Ice cream at the end was yummy too. The only thing I would comment is that the roll was loosely rolled. read more

Came here with 13 people and they only fit 12 at a table, instead of pulling up a chair up they made us take another table. The food was decent but there are better food options for the money. read more

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Nice set up and nice view from wherever you sit. Food was good and our favorite was the soy sauce dressing for the salad it's spicy but was good we ate it with our rice and took some home. We had filet and chicken, everything was cooked well. Serving sizes were more than enough we left there stuffed. Sorbet is included in the meal which was really good. Overall good experience, I would come back. Also the location its in is nice you can walk around while you wait lots to do. read more

Always a wonderful time. Food is always delicious service is great. The only downfall is the chefs. We have been several times throughout the years and you never know what you're going to get with a chef , sometimes they are super funny and do really cool things while preparing your food. And some times they basically come out and just cook for you and that's it. But like Forrest Gump's mom said life's like a box of chocolates you never know what you're going to get inside, same thing with a hibachi grill chef. read more

Not from this area, but I've probably been coming here for twenty years? I used to LOVE this place. It used to be our standard for hibachi, but it's definitely gone downhill. Every time we are in town it seems something else has gotten worse. The shrimp appetizer had no flavor - couldn't even taste the shrimp. The yum yum sauce seemed very bland and watery compared to what it used to be. We used to come specifically for the fried rice but this time the flavor and texture left much to be desired. The best part was our meats, filet and NY strip, which were cooked perfectly. The chef was nice and funny. I'm afraid, however, this might be our last time coming here. read more

Yamato - Lots of hibachi tables - Sushi Bars Near Me - Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Very disappointing dining experience. The food was fine, the server attentive, but we were rushed out of the restaurant. There were 12adults in our party. Less than 10 minutes after the chef v finished cooking our huge pile of rice, vegetables, and meat we were handed to go boxes! Most of us had more than half the food on our plates. After we were handed to go boxes (without asking for them) our dessert was placed in front of us immediately followed by our bill. We all felt like they could not get rid of us fast enough so that they could herd in the next group. Very rude! I called the next day and spoke with the manager,Bianca S. She explained how that is their normal process during summer...pass as many dining parties as possible through their dinner. She refused to give me the name and phone number of the owner. I wonder why? If you wast a pricey, ok quality food in a rushed atmosphere with guaranteed indegestion later then this is a restaurant for you. None of my party of 12 ever plan to dine with Tamari again. A Myrtle Beach Resident read more

Food and waiter were top notch! However, the hostess and chef were another story. The hostess/ front desk service were unfriendly and VERY unwelcoming. And the chef next to us kept making very loud inappropriate noises, funny but not appreciated. Maybe we just caught this place on a bad day but i don't know. read more

We had a really great experience here! The wait was originally going to be about an hour and fifteen minutes and was probably only 40. The hostesses were extremely nice and had a good attitude. The one thing that surprised me was the huge portions. I ordered the filet mignon and chicken and the filet was incredible. The soup and the ginger sauce on the salad was so delicious. The sherbet was the perfect amount of dessert after the filling meal. The chef was also super nice and friendly. We only went here because it seemed like the only hibachi restaurant in broadway. We were definitely not disappointed at all! I recommend this place to anyone who decides to eat down at broadway! read more

Usually, niche restaurants in tourist places are ok at best. This was a step above. Our chef was entertaining, and the food was fantastic. Don't miss! read more

Best place you'll ever eat. If you leave anything less than 5 stars you are in fact an idiot. As far as food goes it does not get much better than this. Price is a bit higher than most but with good reason. read more

The locals might hunt me down for spilling the beans, but one of the best kept secrets at Yamato's is the excellent sushi bar that's hiding on the other side of the bar. If the stand-by line looks a little crazy, walk right past everyone and have a seat in this little known area. Try the beef tataki, it's awesome! You can't go wrong with the hibachi, either. It's everything you'd expect. You'll get the ever popular onion volcano that is set on fire to everyone's delight; followed up by the shrimp toss! Always good fun without so much as a singed eyebrow. By the way. The portions are ha----uge! -Neil read more

It's about the same as all the rest of the hibachi restaurants you'll ever go to. I've yet to find one that really shocks/amazes me with something new and different. However, that still does not beat the quality (and quantity!) of food you'll get and the entertainment of the chefs. It's always great for groups and families and a fun vacation experience. I went outside the traditional chicken/steak/shrimp box and ordered the Mahi Mahi. It was good, but a little bland. My husband ordered the scallops and they were amazing. Always a good choice. The miso soup was good, salad had nice dressing options (go with the spicy soy!) and the dessert was just enough to give you a taste of sweet to top off your palette. Prices were reasonable and what you'd expect for a restaurant at Broadway at the Beach and in the hibachi steakhouse realm. read more

The chef is the only reason I'm giving two stars. He was awesome. The downfall started with the soup it was served lukewarm at best. Then it got even worse with the salad. The dressing tasted awful. Don't get me wrong we love Yamato and eat a lot in Columbia SC. So I know for a fact they can do better. Maybe a good time to concentrate more on customer satisfaction and less about volume of people. The other bad part is the chef that thinks he is funny by singing at the table he is lucky somebody hasn't knocked him out for making people listen to that crap. The people smile to be nice but in reality they want you to just shut up and entertain us with your cooking skills. read more

We made a reservation for 6 and a baby and were immediately seated. Only a couple minutes passed before we were served with drinks and the chef came right out. Our chef was great. I wish I knew his name. He kept us laughing the whole time with jokes, picked on us a good bit, and had a great sense of humor when we picked back. The food (especially the filet mignon) is the best hibachi style meal I have ever had. I'm not a huge scallop fan, bit several in our party ordered them, and they were bigger than half dollars and very thick. In general the portions were large, and as the good places do, we received a shrimp appetizer. One of the best things was the sherbet at the end with our bill. Sweet, but very light. I can't wait to eat my leftovers, and really can't wait to go back! read more

This was my first time at this Japanese Steakhouse, we sat at a full table with a mixed age group. Our waiter and chef were very attentive and friendly making sure everyone at the table was enjoying themselves. I would go back again, I had the NY strip and shrimp. read more