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Nakato 'Sushi Bar and Regular Dining' Japanese Restaurant, Atlanta, GA
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Nakato 'Sushi Bar and Regular Dining' Japanese Restaurant

4.7
4.7
520 reviews
$31 to $50
Sushi
Nakato Japanese Restaurant provides Atlanta's most authentic and unique Japanese dining experience, serving the finest quality Sushi and exquisitely prepared dishes created by our chefs who were born and trained in Japan. Established in 1972, Nakato is family owned and now operated by the third generation of the Nakato family.

Enjoy the most traditional and authentic Japanese restaurant that Atlanta has to offer in our traditional dining room overlooking a majestic Japanese garden. In addition to Sushi and traditional Japanese dishes, we also offer highly entertaining and wonderfully prepared Hibachi on our Teppanyaki Grills.

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2 people

19:30


Booked 8 times today

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  • Logo image for Postmates

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    Sushi, Japanese

  • Hours of Operation

    Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (404) 873-6582

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, Discover, JCB, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress Code

    Business Casual

  • Catering

    Nakato Japanese Restaurant - Sushi Bar and Traditional Dining caters. Please contact Sachi at 404.873.6582. or sachi@nakatorestaurant.com.

  • Private party facilities

    We have a main dining room with a seating capacity of 50 people for a private event as well as a traditional tatami room seating up to 16 people. Please contact Sachi at 404-873-6582 or sachi@nakatorestaurant.com for more details.

  • Private party contact

    Sachiyo Nakato: (404) 873-6583

  • Area

    Morningside-Lenox Park

  • Cross Street

    Cheshire Bridge Road and Piedmont Road

  • Parking Details

    Complimentary Valet Parking available.

  • Additional

    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Popular dishes

What 520 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Atlanta

    Good for groups

  • Atlanta

    Healthy

  • Atlanta

    Good for special occasions

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  1. YankDave

    Atlanta Metro

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We go to Nakato twice a year - for our birthdays. The food, service, and ambiance are always really good. I lived in Kyoto for 4 years, and I know good quality Japanese food. So Nakato is our go-to for special occasion Japanese food!
  2. HiKaiKai

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had dinner to celebrate my wife's birthday and completion of my son's 3rd school year. Basically, it was perfection from every point of view and I can't come up with any suggestion for improvement. It's an excellent place for a casual occasion, too.
  3. lovemyfood

    Atlanta Metro

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 20 May 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Food is always delicious at Nakato. Our waiter Victor was outstanding!
  4. johnnyomd

    Atlanta Metro

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 14 May 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent sushi and service as always. I also love that Nakato supports the neighborhood.
  5. Helloagain

    St. Louis

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 12 May 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always Awesome!! Great Food, Great Selections, Great Service!! Delicious Sashimi and Nigiri! We'll be back!!
  6. MarshaM

    Atlanta Metro

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 5 May 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We went at 5 and it was quiet. My daughter and I had a lovely early dinner.
  7. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    1 review

    vip
    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 April 2023

    overall1food1service4ambience2
    Food was alright. However, not as good as I expected. It is not in a good area.
  8. JoeG

    Atlanta Metro

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 16 April 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We had just returned from Japan and wanted to know if really authentic Japanese cuisine was available in Atlanta. It is! While hibachi is entertaining, the real treat is in the regular dining room. The dishes there are every bit as good as what we had experienced in Japan. Combined with first-rate service, Nakato dining is an experience not to be missed.
  9. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 15 April 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The food was so good we sat in the sushi side ~ we will be back to try the hibachi side next!:)
  10. IDClaireWar

    Atlanta Metro

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 April 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is a perfect place for dining. The food is scrumptious and the atmosphere is awesome. Our cook was excellent-very personable and entertaining!
  11. williamr

    Atlanta Metro

    12 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 4 April 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Very mediocre sushi. For the price you can go to taka, umi, mf sushi and get outstanding sushi
  12. HolmesFam

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 1 April 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    There is simply no better, authentic Japanese in Atlanta. They have employed the best sushi chefs with nothing but the highest quality ingredients, and their service is always professional, consistent, and sincerely welcoming. We have dined at Nakato for more than 40 years now and they somehow manage to just get better and better! Family faves- don't miss the Shokado Bento Box, Sea Bass, or Traditional Sukiyaki!
  13. LaurenF

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 29 March 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very high quality fish for nigiri and rolls; great sake selection with probably 12 brands & 3 sizes of each to choose from, including a sake tasting flight. Service was excellent and very attentive.
  14. Shannendoah

    New Mexico

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 25 March 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service. Each serving was delicious and the preparation was top notch. I really loved the interiors and ambiance. It really rounded out a wonderful dinner.
  15. OpenTable Diner

    Memphis/West TN

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 19 March 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is our favorite restaurant, we love the hosts and the food and everything about it 💜
  16. WayneW

    Atlanta Metro

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 March 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and atmosphere. Definitely busy busy on Friday night which is a good sign imo.
  17. YankDave

    Atlanta Metro

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on 11 March 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Nakato is consistently a terrific meal for special occasions! I lived in Japan for 4 years, so I know what top quality Japanese food is. And they deliver on it!
  18. LanieT

    Alabama

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 11 March 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was some of the best sushi I have had in a very long time, and for sure the best UNI I have ever had. At 50$ for two pieces of nigiri, I’m glad it was. Most of the things I had were flown straight from Hokkaido and/or the Tsukiji fish market in Japan. A memorable meal is an understatement. It was a splurge for sure with as much (and what) I ordered, but I will definitely go back when in Atlanta. Service, ambiance and food was all top notch. Very, very impressed.
  19. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    45 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    45 reviews

    Dined on 9 March 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Eating in the main dining room is my old standby. Comfortable, clean, courteous, quiet and delicious!
  20. MikeL

    San Francisco

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on 8 March 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Definitely a Tokyo style sushi experience. This is as good if not better than sushi I've had in Japan. Authentic and Legitimate! High quality fish well prepared with amazing flavor. They have a nice selection of Japanese Whiskeys including Yamazaki 12 & 18, Coffee Grain, Hibiki Harmony, and a couple Nikka options.
  21. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 26 February 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    3rd time here and never disappointed about service and food. Ambiance is very louder but it’s ok! Justin for the 3rd time in a row was my service and he’s very friendly. Today my only concern was the shrimp tempura because we just received 2 pieces and I know that was incorrect.
  22. elizabetht

    Atlanta Metro

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 20 February 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We lived in Japan and all the food here was en pointe. Especially good were the chawan mushi, agedashi tofu and the miso-rubbed black cod.
  23. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 15 February 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The service was wonderful. The sushi was incredible and fresh. I cannot wait to go back
  24. ChrisW

    Atlanta Metro

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 12 February 2023

    overall3food4service4ambience1
    Sushi was very expensive and not any better than I’ve had for half the price. 7-9.00 for each piece of nigiri. $24 for a roll which was excellent but still very expensive
  25. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 11 February 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    The food, service, and atmosphere were all astounding. The only reason I rated the restaurant a 4 instead of a 5, was because of the noise level. It was extremely noisy, and we’re accustomed to Japanese restaurants being more low-key and relaxing. I still highly recommend the place. The “Ankimo Ponzu” and the “Illuminati” were our favorites.
  26. MonaM

    Atlanta Metro

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 February 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I’ve been going to Nakato for years and it never disappoints
  27. Yazz

    Atlanta Metro

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 5 February 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Food was warm, was pretty loud as well but server was great!
  28. BenF

    Chicago

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 5 February 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    I think I licked the plates.
  29. Eatsoutalot

    Atlanta Metro

    33 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on 4 February 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Nakato is the finest Japanese restaurant in Atlanta - the sushi is flown in from Japan every two to three days and is IMPECCABLE! The regular menu is spectacular, the hibachi is top notch! Ask to see the traditional Japanese meal rooms - this place is incredibly so well run and worth visiting weekly!
  30. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 29 January 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience3
    Took my teen sons for dinner, had sushi and hibachi in the restaurant area. Service was okay, food was a little slow and while we order from both menus I don’t think the value aligns with prices. This sounds like a complaint it’s really not. I’ve had Japanese food at other restaurants as good if not better at prices that were more reasonable. Parking; it’s a nightmare. I recommend this restaurant, will more than likely return at some point but will level set expectations next time.
  31. markk

    Atlanta Metro

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 28 January 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    excellent Japanese meal. Had the Bento box -- sashimi, tempura, black cod, etc. Good value and well-prepared
  32. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    4 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 22 January 2023

    overall3food1service3ambience3
    My husband loves Sukiyaki and we always come to Nakato but last night instead of the Sukiyaki sauce they brought Ponzu sauce and it messed up the flavor of everything. The waitress brought the right sauce but by that time he lost his appetite.
  33. A2Zdin

    Cleveland

    25 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on 15 January 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding service and food. One of the best sushi restaurants we have been to in years. Our server was wonderful, food - fresh and delicious, menu - imaginative and extensive. Top notch.
  34. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 15 January 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was great and service was outstanding.
  35. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 January 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing, a bit loud but the food and service was impeccable
  36. KathyW

    Atlanta Metro

    7 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 6 January 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Sukiyaki is the best and all the sushi was great as well have yet to try the teppenyaki room
  37. DebbieR

    Atlanta Metro

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 4 January 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Hands down the best sushi in Atlanta. Everything was so fresh and delicious!
  38. KarenF

    Atlanta Metro

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 January 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    It was just ok. Did not feel like anything super special. The pricing suggest otherwise. My date and I ate in the main dining room (not at a hibachi table) and ordered a variety of items across the menu from appetizers, sushi and entrees. I kept waiting for that one special thing. Meh…. I can check this off the list. No need to return.
  39. GlasHalfull

    Atlanta Metro

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 31 December 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Appreciate the personal attention -- just the right seating for our New Year's dining tradition Excellent food.
  40. AidenL

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 30 December 2022

    overall3food5service1ambience1
    You guys need more sushi servers. I have to wait more than 10min for find my server. And she(little bit tall Japanese woman) took a dish even I didn't eat at all. Remove dish Without excuse. But sushi was great. Last time you serve me a fish scale with sushi. But this time there's no scale.

FAQs

Nakato 'Sushi Bar and Regular Dining' Japanese Restaurant does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates. Nakato 'Sushi Bar and Regular Dining' Japanese Restaurant also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (404) 873-6582.

Nakato 'Sushi Bar and Regular Dining' Japanese Restaurant is rated 4.7 stars by 520 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

19:30


Booked 8 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Other options

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Google Map for Nakato 'Sushi Bar and Regular Dining' Japanese Restaurant

1776 Cheshire Bridge Road, Atlanta, GA 30324

Additional information

  • Cross Street

    Cheshire Bridge Road and Piedmont Road

  • Area

    Morningside-Lenox Park

  • Hours of Operation

    Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Sushi, Japanese

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress Code

    Business Casual

  • Parking Details

    Complimentary Valet Parking available.

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, Discover, JCB, MasterCard, Visa

  • Additional

    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

  • Phone number

    (404) 873-6582

  • Catering

    Nakato Japanese Restaurant - Sushi Bar and Traditional Dining caters. Please contact Sachi at 404.873.6582. or sachi@nakatorestaurant.com.

  • Private party facilities

    We have a main dining room with a seating capacity of 50 people for a private event as well as a traditional tatami room seating up to 16 people. Please contact Sachi at 404-873-6582 or sachi@nakatorestaurant.com for more details.

  • Private party contact

    Sachiyo Nakato: (404) 873-6583

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