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Yamato Japanese Restaurant

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#6 of 197 restaurants in Galveston
  • Cuisines: Japanese
  • Average price*: $ 12
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( 1-7 of 7 )
4 of 5 stars
mommawantsvacation
Jul 27, 2008

Service was OK. The cook was awesome-he put on a good show while cooking and interacted with us. The food was pretty good. The shrimp was a little "fishy" and rubbery. But the steak and scallops were great. The sauces were OK-they tasted a little different that other japanese rest. I have eaten ate. The fried and steamed rice were... more

5 of 5 stars
Southern, Louisiana
Jul 11, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

Don't let the outside appearance of this establishment lure you away! This establishment is absolutely awesome! It's small and once inside it will reaffirm it. It's dimly lit inside in comparison to the brightness outside during daylight hours. The decor gave me a warm and cozy feeling. A perfect place to take a date. Once inside we were immediately and... more

4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Feb 14, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

Good food but pretty expensive. more

5 of 5 stars
Galveston, Texas
Jan 15, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

We eat here from time to time. It is a little pricey, but I always have enough to take home. My husband & I do not like sushi, but our son orders it and says that it is really good. We have NEVER had a bad meal here. Will go back and back and back....... more

2 of 5 stars
Aledo TX
Dec 30, 2007

We love to eat at Japanese restaurants and it's always a treat for our kids. We won't be back to this one. The pieces of sushi were very small and thinly cut. My husband and I normally order a special roll each and another roll to share. We were hungry when we left the restaurant. And they were busy so... more

Sep 21, 2007
1/1 found this review helpful

I love their food - they have the cook at your table display and you can end up with strangers at your table of six - drawbacks to me. They could serve 50 more people if they took the stoves to the back and put in tables - the food is that good. The salad is only lettuce and carrots... more

Aug 16, 2007

the service is warm and inviting, and the food just simply delightful. I have friends that will come visit from San Antonio JUST to go to this restaurant. more

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Yamato Japanese Restaurant Address

2104 61ST St, Galveston, TX 77551-1403
Tel: (409) 744-2742
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.