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Nakama Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar - South Side, Pittsburgh, PA

Nakama Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar - South Side

4.1
4.1
1425 Reviews
$30 and under
Japanese

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 13 times today
  • Good for groups
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
Nakama Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar is a hip, fresh approach to Japanese cuisine. Enjoy the knife wielding chefs & experience why Nakama has the absolute best tasting hibachi grilled steak, chicken & seafood as well as the best sushi in Pittsburgh.

Nakama has won numerous awards including: Best Japanese/Sushi Restaurant by Pittsburgh Magazine from 2005 through 2018. Experience why Nakama is getting Pittsburgh's vote!

We are located at heart of the historic South Side at 1611 East Carson Street & 10636 Perry Highway, Wexford, PA.



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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Sushi, Japanese (Teppanyaki)
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (412) 381-6000
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Catering
    Appetizer & Sushi platters are available for off-site drop-off.
  • Private party facilities
    Let us host your special event! Whether a birthday party, office function or any other special occasion - we take care of all the fine details, bringing your event to life, just as you imagined. Host your next party or get together at Nakama. For more information email party@nakamass.com
  • Private party contact
    Nakama's Private Event's Team: (412) 381-6000
  • Neighbourhood
    Downtown
  • Cross Street
    17th
  • Parking details
    Valet is available Tuesday through Saturday from 6:00pm. Street parking is also available.
  • Public transit
    51A, 51B, 51C, 51D & 54C
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

  • Free Valet Parking

    Multiple dates available
    Wed - Sat - 5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
    We are now offering complimentary valet parking every Thursday- Saturday beginning at 5:30. Just pull up & show your reservation confirmation to valet.

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What 1,425 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.1
4.1 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 3.9Ambience
  • 3.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Pittsburgh / Western PA

    Good for groups

  • Pittsburgh / Western PA

    Healthy

  • Pittsburgh / Western PA

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Pittsburgh / Western PA

    Good for special occasions

  • Pittsburgh

    Good for groups

  • Pittsburgh

    Healthy

  • Pittsburgh

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Pittsburgh

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Nakama Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar offers a lively hibachi experience with "incredible" service and "outstanding" food. Regulars appreciate its consistent quality over the years. While some diners noted room for improvement, many enjoy memorable celebrations with attentive staff and talented chefs who make occasions special.
1,425 Reviews
  1. Joseph

    Denver

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Restaurant was cool. Neighborhood was really cool. Want to come back and explore when not so cold. Restaurant and staff are welcoming. Bartender was nice. Just had a lot going on, so didn’t interact much. Food was good. Would have eaten more, but service was slow. Went down the street for dessert and more drinks.

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  2. Gregory

    VIP

    Pittsburgh

    39 reviews

    4.0

    39 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    To be honest. It was the only place that I could get a reservation for six in at the last minute. They did accommodate us well. When I did arrive, the place does have an old musty smell. It was virtually empty with only a few tables seated on a Saturday night at 7 PM. The waiter that took our order was a tentative. Our chef was very good as well. Unfortunately, I left there, and I was still hungry after getting the imperial twin New York strip steaks. in a pinch again, I surely would go. But it would not be my first choice.

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  3. Nicolette

    Baltimore

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Have not been here for a few years. Enjoyed dinner tonight!

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  4. Aparna

    VIP

    New York City

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 28, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    We felt very rushed and the sushi was t as good as we’ve had previously.

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  5. Michelle

    Pittsburgh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was great. Our service was even better. The chef did an amazing job with our food, and the server made sure our daughter with food allergies had a safe meal. Thank you for making this birthday celebration a happy one!

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  6. kinsey

    Pittsburgh

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 21, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    food was good our waitress was incredible. i came here for my birthday to have the hibachi experience, but our cook just cooked said thank you and left. while another table close to us got the fire and a birthday celebration. when i usually go to hibachi it’s so fun and upbeat and it just wasn’t at all what i was expecting. the waitress sang happy birthday to me and made it so much better. it was also really really hot in there.

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  7. Emily

    Pittsburgh

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on September 21, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Our hibachi chef, Tom was wonderful! He made the night so fun and was easy to talk to. Service otherwise was okay, it seemed like they were short staffed but we had a great meal overall.

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  8. Jessica

    Pittsburgh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great time thank you! Jsnsbsnanmzns and Zina Nakama and

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  9. Kevin

    Pittsburgh

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on September 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible as always the waitress was very attentive and service was incredible. The chef made sure to wake it memorable for everyone

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  10. Abigail

    Pittsburgh

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on August 8, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Best cook! Food was yummy. Sad noodles didn’t automatically come with the meal, an additional $8 is a lot for noodles.

    1 person found this helpful

FAQs

Nakama Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar - South Side does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Nakama Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar - South Side also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (412) 381-6000.

Nakama Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar - South Side is rated 4.1 stars by 1425 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 13 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Nakama Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar - South Side

1611 E. Carson Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15203

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    17th
  • Neighbourhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Sushi, Japanese (Teppanyaki)
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet is available Tuesday through Saturday from 6:00pm. Street parking is also available.
  • Public transit
    51A, 51B, 51C, 51D & 54C
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (412) 381-6000
  • Catering
    Appetizer & Sushi platters are available for off-site drop-off.
  • Private party facilities
    Let us host your special event! Whether a birthday party, office function or any other special occasion - we take care of all the fine details, bringing your event to life, just as you imagined. Host your next party or get together at Nakama. For more information email party@nakamass.com
  • Private party contact
    Nakama's Private Event's Team: (412) 381-6000
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