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Nakama Japanese Steakhouse

1611 E Carson St, Pittsburgh, PA 15203
(412) 381-6000
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Ranked #82 of 1,098 restaurants in Pittsburgh
3.5 of 5 stars 62 Reviews
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Price range: 42 AUD - 82 AUD
Cuisines: Japanese, Steakhouse, Sushi
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Good for: Groups
Dining options: Reservations
Dining style: Casual Dining
Neighbourhood: Southside Flats
Cross street: 17th
Transit: 51A, 51B, 51C, 51D, 51G & 54C
Description: Nakama Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar is Pittsburgh's hip, fresh approach to Japanese cuisine. Nakama has won numerous awards including: Best Japanese/Sushi Restaurant by Pittsburgh Magazine, 2005,2006, 2007, 2008,2009 & 2010. Best New & Best Japanese Restaurant, City Paper, 2004,05,06, 07, 08 & 09 Best Sushi; Best Trendy Scene; Best Special Occasion Dining; Best in Upscale Casual Dining; Best in Group Dining and Best Date Spot, City Search 2006. Come in & see why Nakama is getting Pittsburgh's vote!!! Nakama is located at 1611 East Carson Street in the heart of the South Side. Enjoy the knife wielding chefs & experience why Nakama has the absolute best tasting hibachi grilled steak, chicken & seafood as well as the most awesome sushi in Pittsburgh. Valet parking is available Tuesdays thru Saturdays from 6:00pm! Nakama features Happy Hour Monday thru Friday from 5-7pm with specials on drinks & half off appetizers in their huge cocktail lounge. Nakama also offers a children's menu.
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Pittsburgh, PA
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92 reviews 92 reviews
Reviews in 37 cities Reviews in 37 cities
66 helpful votes 66 helpful votes
“Trendy Hangout with Mediocre Food”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

This place is over hyped if you ask me. I've gone here and had some really bad service and vowed not to go back. However was unable to avoid going back with some friends. It's nothing special, just normal habachi that tastes like every other habachi place. It's usually a long wait, and no matter if you make a reservation... More

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Vila Velha, ES
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150 reviews 150 reviews
Reviews in 111 cities Reviews in 111 cities
120 helpful votes 120 helpful votes
“Fantastic”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012

Super place - go for the food and atmosphere! But be sure to reserve beforehand because it is an "in" place. More

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Mechanicsburg
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Great Sushi place”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012

Liked the NY strip appetizer! Sushi was A+ and service was very quick! Nice bar area too! More

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Senior Contributor
27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Bravo Nakama!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012

Have only been here for lunch on 2-3 occasions. Food was excellent and the table side chef (originally from Mexico) was very professional and informative. Look forward to returning! More

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Philadelphia
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137 reviews 137 reviews
Reviews in 62 cities Reviews in 62 cities
69 helpful votes 69 helpful votes
“Great Place and the sushi was good”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2012

So the over hyped but good. I thought the food was good but not the best sushi i have ever had. Great atmosphere and service was very good. Nakama comes highly recommended in Pittsburgh and I had a chance to stop and have lunch there. Seaweed salad, sushi rolls and sushimi. I thought the rolls and and the sushmi was... More

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Los Alamos, New Mexico
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Great find in Pittsburgh”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2012

This restaurant has really good food and a great atmosphere. The staff is friendly and attentive. The prices are quite high, but they do give enormous portions. I had their seafood plate. These were just about the best scallops I've ever had. The tuna steak was fantastic as well. I would definitely recommend this for a special occasion given the... More

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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“A Taste of Japan”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2012

The food is incredible along with the chefs cooking it. I usually go at lunchtime and we get seated rather quickly. More

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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Great place for a Thursday!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2012

I ate here on a Thursday night and the atmosphere, bar area and food was fantastic!!! If you like spicey, get the diablo with whatever! It is fantastic! The sushi is great as well! Great bar scene on Thursday! I recommend reservations if you are going to do the habachi More

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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
“Must Go!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2012

Nakama was FANTASTIC! I love Japanese Steakhouses and this one was my all time favorite! My boyfriend surprised me with reservations for Valentine's Day and I was so excited. The waitress was so attentive, the Chef was so entertaining and hilarious, and the food was delicious! Forget about any other Japanese Steakhouse and go to Nakama! More

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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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68 reviews 68 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
“Used to be Excellent”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 February 2012

When Nakama first opened, no one in the tri-state area could compare to their meals and their sushi. It would actually be worth it to negotiate the tunnels and traffic to get there and either pay for valet or wrestle with finding a parking space just for their sushi. The last couple of times I ate there, I would rank... More

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