Samurai Japanese Steak House

Wow! Talk about a hidden gem. I’ve always seen this place tucked back in the strip mall but with the blinking signage it turned me off. I would have originally suggested that the owners have their sign replaced with something fresher and more sleek looking BUT they truly do not need help bringing in business! Came in on a Saturday night left around 9pm and people were still piling in! We left the restaurant saying 5 stars and I truly mean it. Beautiful restaurant. Quick and polite service. Delicious food. Great prices! Clean bathrooms. Turtle pond for the kids to enjoy. I wish I would have given this place a chance sooner! Sat at a table this time and had a great time, but the Hibachi side of the restaurant was having a blast! Definitely suggest trying it if you love a good Japanese steakhouse. 5 stars all the way! Fantastic job!

Have some patience when you visit right now (Jan 2024) Stopped in for dinner on a Monday, wasn't very busy at all but started off VERY slow. Server appeared to possibly be working both sides so maybe they're short handed ...? Not sure, however after sitting for nearly an hour the food actually came out relatively quick after we ordered! And was as yummy as ever!

I've been a hardcore fan of a more contemporary upscale hibachi restaurants in Port Clinton Ohio for many years. I think I may have found a new favorite. It is my pleasure to recommend Samurai Restaurant to anybody that would like to get a more cost efficient hibachi experience, without sacrificing quality of food, or the fun experience. The Restaurant is aesthetically pleasing, the wait staff are efficient and friendly, and the chefs produce outstanding food and are on top of their game. Portions are extremely generous, and are very very tasty. This place really is a hidden gem. EDIT: I enjoyed the experience so much, I returned 4 days later. I had the pleasure of meeting one of the hibachi chefs, mashed Madi (not entirely sure if the correct spelling). If you want a fun experience, ask for Madi. This guy is absolutely hysterical. Tell him, the South African sent you!

My family and I from Pgh. PA was in Sandusky visiting Great Wolf Lodge. We asked for recommendations at Great Wolf and they were on the list. So we went for dinne. (4 adults and 4 kids) I am GF and the people I was with were not. So finding a place we all can eat with kids isnt easy. We called ahead and they said they offered GF soy sauce (not many places do where I live. When I arrived I doubled checked. When the chef came out to cook he cooked all mine separate from anything that had regular soy sauce with it and cleaned the grill before cooking mine with GF soy sauce. I haven't had hibachi since going GF 8 years ago due to not trusting the process. Everything was wonderful. Soy sauce was GF, as well as their Yum Yum sauce. I did not eat the salad with ginger dressing as they couldn't tell me all the ingredients. I truly appreciated the care the chef took to keep mine seperate and safe. Besides that, he was wonderful while cooking and entertaining the kids. They had the best time and we were all laughing and clapping! We will definitely be back next time we are in the area.

When I lived in Ohio, I visited this location a number of times. Since then, not much has changed. The interior and service remained unchanged. Our server that evening was excellent. She was energetic and engaging. The Ninja Turtle Drinks were fantastic. I recommend giving them a shot. This time, we did not sit at the grill, which is okay if you have previously enjoyed that experience. The sushi took a little longer to arrive than the entrees we had ordered but everything was good.