Osaka Steak & Sushi

After moving to the area we saw that there are two hibachi style resturants near us. We tried the ""Big Flashy Neon"" place first and basically had to take out a loan to pay for dinner for two. Then we tried Osaka! With much more resonable prices AND better food this is the only place we will go from now on. We were there last night and even though there was a wait (typical at any resturant on a Friday night) we were more than happy to stand. The service was outstanding, the atmosphere is better than anything I'd expect in the area, and the food was even better than I remembered it. Our table was full of regulars and we had so much fun with our chef. My kids asked if we could eat there every day from now on...pretty good review coming from my picky kids! more

I love Japanese restaurants. If ever given the choice, I will pick Japanses every time. I have been to Osaka twice now; my first experience was ""normal"" with nothing excellent but nothing to complain about. Recently, my friends and I decided to go for a late lunch. We arrived 45 minutes before they close to prepare for dinner (or whatever they do for those few hours) and the waitress was incredibly rude. I would have almost preferred her to turn us away. They clearly decided to rush us out, even though 45 minutes is plenty of time for a hibachi meal at lunch time (no appetizers)--especially since we were the only people there. The chef was very funny and nice, but the waitress came to the table more frequently than needed just to have an opportunity to be rude. We were in and out of there in 25 minutes flat, well before their posted closing time, but not long enough to enjoy our lunch at all. I am giving Osaka a three because the food really is good and the chef did a great job even though he was clearly going faster than he should have. We are returning tonight because it is the only Japanese restaurant for miles around and I can only hope that we have a better experience on a Wednesday night. Pros: Convenient distance, great food Cons: Terrible service, reluctance to adhere to their own schedule/posted hours more

I just love all the aspects of the japanese steak house, the mushroom soup, the ginger salad, the sushi, the tea service, the hibachi entrees, and have never had a bad experience until Osaka. Pros: Parking, Location, Close proximity to shopping and entertainment Cons: Ambience, Environment, Comfort Level more