Sakura Japanese Steakhouse

10722 Big Bend Rd, Riverview - 33579
698 reviews
Sushi Bar Japanese
(813) 671-2388

Went here with my dad and step mom cuz I was visiting from out of town. The sushi rolls were perfect and so was the hibachi meal, I definitely did not go home hungry lol. The server knew exactly what my parents wanted, including his chicken allergy. They were her regulars and I love seeing this kind of attentiveness. Would eat here hundreds of times over!

I’ve been coming here over a year and a half like every Tuesday. I get the same chef, Kem. The staff are great, both the Manager and Owner have accommodated me every time I come whether I have a party of 2 or 20. The host team are quick to answer my questions and make reservations easy. Ella, Linda and Niko are some of the best servers I’ve had in any restaurant. I’d recommend this place for any occasion!

Enjoyed a fantastic sushi lunch. Great menu with lots of options. We had four different rolls for the three of us (see photo) , and three beers. Everything tasted fresh and delicious. Bill was around $70 with tip.

I have only ordered to go from here and my order is always accurate with a decent size serving; I have only ordered the steak and shrimp hibachi which comes with rice, noodles and veggies on the side. Their prices are on the higher side but to me, the food is worth it; anytime I’ve come up to this spot, the parking lot is a mess (very tight) too many cars, and so many pedestrians at the same time; the restaurant seems to be overly crowded which is not a dining experience I would enjoy.

We enjoyed our time. Ken was Incredible. His food was Delicious. However, the restaurant could use a cleaning. We came in when they re-opened @ 4:30; there- was trash on the ground at the front entrance, the windows were dirty. It just seemed very dirty. Otherwise, I rate it 4 stars, because we enjoyed it otherwise. Everyone, was on top of everything. Thank you God's peace and blessings

Friendly service, quick to be seated (for lunch, at opening). Food was delicious, but just a little too much sauce on my salmon. Otherwise was fantastic. I only docked a star because not only was there too much sauce on my salmon but my salmon was overcooked on the bottom. And it seemed like the shrimp were probably overcooked also, my friend ordered the shrimp so I'm unsure but it seemed so.

We had a fun time, no complains what's so ever. The manager is super professional, they had a place an appetizer by mistake on our table and the manager recognized the mistake and let us keep it without paying for it. She remade the appetizer for the right people right then and there. Staff is very attentive.

Food taste was okay and on par for this type of restaurant. Not a fan of having food thrown at me though which seemed to be their schtick, every table did it, to everyone at the table even if it was obvious you didn't want to. We had a full table so that may have slowed down the cooking pace but it seemed a little slow to me. Each portion was pretty much plated one at time. On the plus side, I really enjoyed their salid, the dressing is really good.

Normally a great restaurant to visit with the family. We went on this trip with my son and his family who are visiting from California. Only 3 stars today because the restaurant had a significant wait, I felt like we were being rushed to eat and get out. The servers took our plates almost as quickly as the eating stopped. When I go out to eat, I want to enjoy the experience as well as the food and the experience can go South quickly when you feel rushed. In addition, today's food prep lacked seasoning and umph. That's the only word I can think of to use where it doesn't seem condescending to the cook. Usual tricks and skills get highlighted at Sakura, at this meal it just seemed like the chef was only going through the motions without emotion.

The food was good. The chef for hibachi was very good and prepared everything perfectly while managing his time well.That is about where the positive aspects of this review stop.. The restaurant was out of most drinks including wines, sake, and Japanese beers. At one point they attempted to make a substitution without telling us and we also were brought a dirty glass. It is cramped inside and looks much nicer in photographs than it actually is. Zero ambiance. The staff were inattentive and not particularly interested in being there (I don't blame them). While the food was tasty, I would never return to this place. Drive the extra 10 minutes and go somewhere more deserving of your time and money.