top 10

Nakama Japanese Steak House and Sushi Bar

Claim
marker

1611 E Carson St (at S 16th Street)
Pittsburgh, PA 15203

marker
(412) 381-6000
Incorrect info? Correct your listing
Photos
Nakama Japanese Steak House and Sushi Bar - Pittsburgh, PA
Nakama Japanese Steak House and Sushi Bar - Pittsburgh, PA
Nakama Japanese Steak House and Sushi Bar - Pittsburgh, PA
Nakama Japanese Steak House and Sushi Bar - Pittsburgh, PA
Nakama Japanese Steak House and Sushi Bar - Pittsburgh, PA
Reviews
( 475 )
( 69 )
( 6 )
( 8 )
( 35 )

Best

Love the food! The best food I've had in a long time. The service was a little slow. But I didn't mind.

Worst

I totally agree with every reviews on here that talk about the terrible service and rude awful manager. I've eaten at nakama a few times. It's either hit or miss. My time there is...

Great Food, Fresh Sushi! 10/21/2006

The only downfall is trying to get in without reservations. Best Sushi in town! Great service, i have never had a complaint! more
Reply | Report abuse |

They pay for good reviews of their average food! 10/17/2006

Food is good, but not great. It is very noisy and crowded. . . don't go if you plan on having a good conversation during your meal. They recently offered a gift certificate to anyone who would post a good review about them. I think that is shady and wouldn't want to give a restaurant like that my business! more
Reply | Report abuse |

Great times and super food! 10/16/2006

I am a Nakama regular. As a business person who often takes clients to lunch and dinner, I can always trust Nakama to provide a fantastic atmosphere/dining combination! The staff is always friendly and the Japanese cuisine is superb. I whole-heartedly recommend Nakama to everyone! Pros: menu variety and quality more
Reply | Report abuse |

Great food and a great time! 10/15/2006

My boyfriend and I ate at Nakama tonight. We had an amazing time. Our server was great, he was very friendly and our drinks were always full! Best of all was our chef Luke, we asked him if he knew any tricks and I'm pretty sure he did them all! Plus the food was absolutely perfect. Luke is the best chef at Nakama!!! We both had Bob's combination trio on the Monday night special. I love the salad dressing and you can't skip out on the fried rice. If you're planning a fun night out or want to entertain out of town guests, Nakama is the perfect place! Pros: Great food, Great Service Cons: Parking more
Reply | Report abuse |

Best Japanese Steakhouse In the World!!! 10/11/2006

Nakama is by far the best dining experience I've ever had. The service is wonderful, the entertainment is great and the food is unbelievable! It's no wonder the place is always packed!!! Go there and see for yourself! Pros: Excellent food, great atmosphere Cons: Little pricey, but worth it more
Reply | Report abuse |

There's got to be better sushi . . . 10/11/2006

A friend and I love sushi - we have experienced rolls, sashimi, tataki, etc. in many restaurants from South Florida to Seattle. She found an advertisement for Nakama in the airline magazine during her trip here to visit me, so we decided to give it a try (I recently relocated here from Florida). If this is the best sushi in Pittsburgh (as some members claim), I'd sure hate to experience the worst!! The sushi was 'satisfactory' in quality, but hardly generous. The service was acceptable, but nothing to write home about. The location is, of course, the gentrified Southside, which has remnants of character. The ambiance was nice, but again, nothing to write home about. My friend notified the waiter about a mosaic of chewing gum stuck under the sushi bar that was plainly visible from our table. Brings doubt to mind about the cleanliness of the place. The factor that brings me to my 'Wouldn't recommend' rating is the cost. This sushi was more expensive than any we've had in recent more
Reply | Report abuse |

Great Customer Service, Great Sushi, Great Prices 10/8/2006

I have been to Nakama on several occasions. They have the best sushi in Pittsburgh, especially for the price. Customer service is always great, and I love the decor and ambiance. It is definately unique for Pittsburgh. more
Reply | Report abuse |

Great Food, lively atmosphere! 10/4/2006

The food at Nakama is wonderful! You get so much for a reasonable price and its so fresh. Plus, there's always a nice crowd there. A mix of different people but great for young, professional mingling! One of my favorite restaurants of all time! more
Reply | Report abuse |

Best Martinis and Sushi 10/3/2006

I absolutely LOVE this place, always a great atmosphere, and the drinks and food are to die for! I love going here on Sundays! Pros: atmosphere Cons: parking more
Reply | Report abuse |

Best Japanese 9/30/2006

AAAAA+++++ first class all the way.Excellent food,service and atmosphere.Bar staff go out of there way to make you feel #1. more
Reply | Report abuse |

1st place I take out of towners 9/30/2006

When my sister and her husband visited from Celle Liguria, Italy, Nakama was our 1st stop- straight from the airport! The food is excellent and the hibachi chefs have never disappointed. Our favorites are the steak and chicken. The ginger dressing is my wife's favorite. Never a bad meal and prices are in line with other restaurants of this type. Remember... you pay for what you get so get what you pay for! Pros: great food, great fun more
Reply | Report abuse |

It really is as good as they say! 9/30/2006

Nakama is my favorite restaurant. I happened upon it about a year ago while visiting Pittsburgh. I have been to numerous sushi/hibachi restaurants & Nakama is by far the best! I drive 500 miles roundtrip just to visit Nakama at least 6 times a year. Join their VIP rewards. You'll get coupons for your birthday, anniversary, Mother's Day, etc. Try the Kobe Beef, it's my favorite! more
Reply | Report abuse |

Best Hibachi in Town!!! 9/30/2006

Great Food - Great Food - Great Food!!! Isn't that what you are looking for in a restaurant? If you want peace and quiet... dine at home! If you want romance... light some candles and dine at home! If you want great food at a reasonable price... dine at Nakama!!! The chefs are a delight and the food is awesome. My favorite place to dine with my teenagers and their friends. Pros: great food... great food... great food and value Cons: can't think of even one! more
Reply | Report abuse |

Great eating and entertainment 9/28/2006

Tonight I enjoyed yet another delicious meal with great entertainment! Our hibachi chef was pretty impressive...especially when it came to lighting the fire (those of you that have been there know what I'm talking about!. He even made a little volcano out of the onions and soy sauce. I've never seen anything like it! Pros: It's a unique experience more
Reply | Report abuse |

An absolute favorite. 9/28/2006

Since the time it's opened, Nakama has been my favorite restaurant in Pittsburgh. I've been there over a dozen times and not once have I been disappionted. The sushi is incredible and works as an amazing appetizer to what is always a fantastic main course, regardless of what you order. The chefs, although not always authentic, are entertaining and fun. The bar is trendy and stocked with amazing cocktails, my personal favorite being the martinis like the Sexpot-tini.\r \r If you love hibachi and are in the area, this is a place that cannot be missed by any means! Pros: Sushi, fun with groups, so much food! Cons: Noisy, bar area too crowded more
Reply | Report abuse |

ABSOLUTELY THE BEST SUSHI ANYWHERE!!! 9/28/2006

Wonderful for the entire family, any occasion. We have enjoyed both the dinner and sushi bar. The service is the best and the food is unsurpassed in the Pittsburgh area. It is a great place for that special ""celebration"" or just a night out. I recommend it above all others in the area and I have sampled sushi from several different restaurants. After Nakama opened ""it's the only sushi spot I go to now"". The ""rolls"" are to die for. more
Reply | Report abuse |

A truly unique experience 9/26/2006

I have been to Nakama many times now, and I absolutely love it. Every time I go, I take someone new with me and I have never had a bad experience. The food is excellent, the service rocks, and we never leave with an empty stomach! I would reccommend it to anyone! more
Reply | Report abuse |

Fun atmosphere and great food! 9/26/2006

Nakama is one of the best new resturants in the Pittsburgh area. It has excellent food and outstanding service. I recomend that everyone goes to Nakama at least once for the experience. more
Reply | Report abuse |

Great Sushi, atomosphere 9/26/2006

We were in Pittsburgh for a Pirates game and we stopped at Nakama. We sat at the Sushi bar and we met Kim, Nakama's Sushi chef. He gave us recommendations and made us the most wonderful Sushi. We will definitely be back more
Reply | Report abuse |

Great Specialty Sushi Rolls! 9/25/2006

Nakama is definitely the place to see and be seen, with one of the best happy hours for young professionals in the 'Burgh. There are many vegetarian options at the hibachi and sushi bar, so non-carnivores will be right at home. more
Reply | Report abuse |
< Previous 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Next >
Menu for Nakama Japanese Steak House and Sushi Bar


Summer SALE!!!:
15% OFF all yearly plans
Use year15 at checkout. Expires 1/1/2021

In a space big enough to hold an audience of 200, dinner isn't just a meal, it's a performance.

Owner Message

  • In 2003, Nakama Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi Bar made its appearance in Pittsburgh's trendy South Side. Savor the incredible creations with limitless options provided by our sushi chef, which are almost too beautiful to eat. Almost.

    Nakama is a hip, trendy scene where patrons can enjoy the knife-wielding skill and showmanship of our specially trained chefs, our unique appetizers and the best sushi in Pittsburgh. Our guests will be rewarded with frequent dining points upon joining our free VIP program.

    The private party room is available for private functions and large group dining.

Editorial

  • The Scene
    Appropriately, "nakama" means "friend" in Japanese. And whether you're sipping cocktails at the sleek, wrap-around bar, sampling raw fish at the sushi station, or dining at one...

  • 11/26/2003 Provided by Citysearch
Additional information
  • Hours: Sun 1pm-10pm, Mon-Wed 11am-10pm, Thu-Sat 11am-11pm
  • Payments: Visa, Master Card, American Express, Discover
  • Neighborhoods: Southside Flats
badge