Daruma South Sarasota - Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Lounge

4910 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota - 34231
209 reviews
Japanese Sushi Bar
(941) 552-9465

We were very disappointed. Our chef seemed very inexperienced - she tossed a shrimp tail and hit my hubby 2x and when she served my vegetables she was goofing around and dropped onions on my lap. The food was kind of bland and some of my Filet was undercooked (I like medium rare, but this was raw). The shrimp appetizer was definitely over cooked. The clear soup was meh. The salad had too much dressing. We won’t return.

Feeling rushed… before we were even finished eating the checks were there and the plates and silverware for the next group was already on the table. Our waitress couldn’t smile and was all business. Hurry up and order. While putting our food in to go containers the help took away all the sauces.

Must go. Highly entertaining at the grill. Pricey, but you get what you pay for. I was almost full before the food came with a salad and small appetizer. Ask for Chef GG. ?‍?

The place is great. The bartender Gary was very cool n funny had a great dinner at the bar. Was very delicious!! Can't stop thinking about that appetizer my friend ordered... lava something? Sooooo good!! 10 stars ? ? ✨️

Absolutely disgusting. Just went for a birthday dinner and waiter spilled food all over 3 guests. Manager said nothing he can do but "dry clean" which would never get out of outfits. I offered to pay for everything but we said two dinners should be comped for (the people who's outfits were completely destroyed) and he swore at us and called cops. We waited for cops. My friend paid for bill unfortunately to avoid any issue but its absolutely ridiculous and insane. I will NEVER go back. Owning businesses I would never handle a situation like this. We had over 13 people and I've been there multiple times. Never ever again.

This place should be a definite dinner night out. The atmosphere is great and staff is al w as so pleasant. But most importantly the food if fresh and delicious. You cannot go wrong with anything you order.We were there celebrating a birthday and the extra special touches they added was very nice. They cameout with a small chocolate volcano cake and ice-cream singing happy birthday. Then they got our group together for a photo that they printed out and put in a paper frame and gave a pair of chopsticks as a gift. Great gester. Loved the photo.

Nikki and the staff at Daruma are always so accommodating and early this evening they had a full room of prom younguns and it went seamlessly cudos

Daruma never disappoints, but I cannot tell you how happy and ecstatic we were to have the first woman hibachi chef in the company!! The food was incredible and SHE is an awesome chef! The other guests at our table were a lot of fun too. Thank you for a fantastic evening.

Food was good but small portion. Server was slow and didn’t check on us at all and didn’t take dishes that were cluttering the table. I’ve been there before (4-5 times) and it looks like I got less food and less of a good service. I didn’t want to put 3 stars even though I think that what they deserve but I don’t want to be too harsh on something that can be improved.

Just ate here for the first time! Excellent wait staff, chef, food and atmosphere!! Will definitely be back!!!