In Business Since 1973
(417) 881-7171
Dinner 7 Days A Week From 4:30pm Lunch Sunday Only 11:30-2:30pm Sat 4:00pm Early Bird Special Til 6p
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Springfield's First & Finest Japanese Restaurants
Floating Sushi Bar
* At Nakato's floating sushi bar you can enjoy our signature dishes and experience the atmosphere of fine Japanese dining. There's no waiting for your order to be prepared! Just find a dish you want and grab it! We offer a variety of sushi platters and send them around on our floating boats.
* Authentic Japanese Cuisine
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Nakato's is Springfield's first and finest authentic Japanese restaurant. We offer a relaxed casual environment where you can dine with friends and enjoy the pleasures of authentic Japanese cuisine and gourmet sushi. Nakato's, voted #1 as Springfield's best Japanese restaurant in both 417 magazine and the Springfield News-Leader. We promise to make certain your culinary experience will dance through imaginative taste combinations and food artistry. Experience authentic Japanese cuisine, both in its exquisite taste and artistic presentation.
Hours of operation (Lunch on Sundays only)
* Sundays: Lunch 11:30am - 2:30pm
* Dinner 4:30pm - 9:00pm
* Monday thru Friday: Dinner 4:30pm - 10:00pm
* Saturday: Dinner 4:00pm - 10:00pm
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Posted by ckminyard1 on 11/15/2008
My husband used to work for a company (here in the US) that was based in Japan. He frequently travelled there for corporate meetings, as well as nearly every state here in the continental 48. Fancying himself a sushi and sashimi "aficionado" from his many travels, he says Nakato is THE best stateside that he's ever had; and I agree wholeheartedly! When we last visited (Aug 08), we were told there would be a 45 min. wait and decided to have a couple of drinks at the bar while we waited. After discovering that the steakhouse part was table-side entertainment - ala Shogun - we decided, instead, to eat at the sushi bar. What a treat! The sushi bar is "in the round" and features what can only be described as a sushi regatta. The typical American fare - California rolls, Philly rolls, etc. - is always ready and accessible via a gondola train that runs continuously around the bar between the seated patrons and the sushi chefs. Diners have the option to choose from the regatta or off of Nakato's ample menu of sushi, shashimi and nigiri, all of which are very reasonably priced and extremely well-proportioned. We chose a couple of rolls from the sushi train while we awaited our Rainbow roll, Nakato Tempura roll and Alaska roll. To quote my 15-year-old daughter, OMGeez! If you are seeking sushi NIRVANA, this is the place! The only downside is you won't want to stop when your meter reaches full and the ride home is usually a quiet one...you may want to appoint a designated driver as the bar fare is as superlative as the sushi. Douzo meshiagare! (bon appetit)
Posted by springfieldgal2008 on 9/14/2008
Their food is always amazing. I'm in love with the seafood sauce, just give me a straw and I could slurp it up. Whether you do the grill or sushi, you'll be pleased. My favorite is the eel twister. It is so good. The chefs always have new tricks to show off so even if you go once a week, you are bound to be surprised once in a while. The front desk gals and guys are always very pleasant and helpful. The servers must get paid well, because they stick around for years.
Posted by bosley1 on 3/21/2008
Food was very oily. Chef, however, was entertaining--the volcano trick was impressive. He was not equal in the amounts he was serving. It seemed the last diner he served was always shortchanged. The atmosphere seems tired. The could use a decorative update. This was not our favorite dining experience.
Posted by commish5 on 12/3/2007
We always try japanese restaurants when we travel. Have eaten in KC MO, St. Lou. MO, and many on the east coast. This is STILL our favorite !!!
Posted by trooper on 1/30/2007
Loved the food. Loved the atmoshpere !!!
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