Mikato Japanese Steak House & Sushi Bar, St. Augustine, FL

Rating:

 4.5

Cost:

$20 – $30

Casual eatery with hibachi meals cooked by teppanyaki chefs & other Japanese staples, plus a bar.

Mikato Japanese Steak House & Sushi Bar

Experience Mikato in St. Augustine, FL

Mikato Japanese Steak House & Sushi Bar in St. Augustine, FL, offers a casual dining vibe perfect for enjoying fresh sushi and lively hibachi meals in a welcoming setting. This spot highlights flavorful dishes like expertly prepared rolls and grilled specialties, making it a go-to choice for those seeking Japanese cuisine in a fun atmosphere. With entertaining teppanyaki chefs adding excitement to every visit, it's ideal for groups or families looking for a memorable meal. The restaurant also boasts accessibility features and a variety of options that cater to different tastes, ensuring a satisfying experience for sushi enthusiasts exploring local Japanese places near me.

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Visitor Feedback Highlights

Visitors often rave about the tasty hibachi dishes and fresh sushi rolls that make meals here feel special and worth the trip. While some note that prices can be on the higher side and waits might occur during peak times, the overall service stands out as friendly and efficient, enhancing the casual dining vibe. Many appreciate the entertaining chefs who turn dinners into fun events, especially for families or groups celebrating occasions. Despite a few mixed feelings on certain sauces or sides, the consensus leans positive, with folks frequently highlighting the flavorful soups and generous portions that leave everyone feeling content. If you're hunting for top-rated sushi restaurants nearby, this spot delivers a solid, enjoyable experience that keeps diners coming back.

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Address & Phone

1092 S Ponce De Leon Blvd
St. Augustine, FL 32084
(904) 824-7064

Wheelchair Accessiblility

Parking:Seating:

Parking Options

Free parking lot:Free street parking:

Payment Options

Accepts debit cards:Accepts nfc:

Reviews

  • Carol Davis  4

    Mikato in St. Augustine Beach is your typical Japanese Steak House. What we ate - Chef’s Special (lobster, shrimp and scallops), chicken & filet hibachi, Amazing Roll sushi. Pros - restaurant was clean. Service was excellent. Soup was 10/10 - very flavorful. My husband said the Chef’s special was very good, and he said the Amazing Roll was one of the best sushi rolls he’s *ever* had. Filet was tender. Cons - neither one of us liked the salad dressing (they have ginger and mayonnaise…we didn’t like either). I didn’t like the yum yum (white) sauce. I like a sweet yum yum sauce, but theirs was not sweet at all. Mixed feelings - the food coming off the hibachi grill did not have much flavor. My husband liked that because he likes the taste of the seafood without strong sauces. I didn’t like it as much for my filet and chicken. Usually when we eat hibachi, if I don’t like the flavor or if there isn’t much flavor, I just use the Yum Yum sauce and it’s all good. However, because I didn’t like their sauce, it didn’t help me tonight. I added soy sauce to my rice which made it somewhat better, but fairly bland overall. We have a Japanese Steak House back home that’s my favorite. I always compare others to it. Mikato didn’t measure up, but I’m still giving four stars for the soup, sushi, Chef’s Special and service.

  • Michele Myrtle  5

    Delightful, our server was extremely funny! Food was excellent, plentiful, and the service was fast! Highly recommend.

  • Igor Vieira  4

    A little expensive and very busy with wait almost 2 hrs. The food was great but no noodles included with hibachi only rice and although quantity was good it was more expensive than some of the other hibachi places nearby. The hibachi show was also a bit lackluster. Not as many tricks specially since we had a party of kids excited for a lot more than just volcano. It's not a bad place and food was good but between the price, wait and show I would honestly go somewhere first. Otherwise it's a solid choice for hibachi and Japanese steakhouse.

  • Dan Wilson  5

    By his request, we had our son's 12 year old birthday here and it was a great experience. Not only was the service excellent, and the food delicious, but the chef made the night memorable with the show he put on. We had a super fun night to remember, lots of laughter and full bellies. Thanks Mikato!

  • Phia Velasquez  4

    It's a local authentic Japanese Restaurant. ... We enjoyed our dinner last night. The ambiance was good. It has at least 3 sets of hibachi grilled that sit 10-12 people times 2 grilled per set. price was good too about $33 plus drinks and tips. The entertainment was just okay. Needs improvement. ... But the food was delicious. It's tasty and perfectly cooked. ... We encountered some regulars. They been coming for 10 years. They saw how the restaurant expand and some history of the chefs. They also said it's been running for 30 years. ... We had a wonderful dinner and met some regulars. ...