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Sato Japanese Restaurant

4.0
(1,058 reviews)

Business Details

1999 North Beltline Boulevard, Columbia, SC
29204, United States
(803) 782-1064
https://www.satosteakhouse.net/

About

Japanese RestaurantAsian RestaurantFine Dining RestaurantSushi RestaurantRestaurant
Established in 1987, Sato Japanese Steakhouse is a steakhouse, sushi bar, and a seafood restaurant proudly serving the South Carolina area with its finest, freshest ingredients.

Location

Sato Japanese Restaurant
1999 North Beltline Boulevard, Columbia, SC
29204, United States

Hours

Monday11:30 AM - 2:00 PM5:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Tuesday11:30 AM - 2:00 PM5:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Wednesday11:30 AM - 2:00 PM5:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Thursday11:30 AM - 2:00 PM5:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Friday11:30 AM - 2:00 PM5:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Saturday4:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Sunday4:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Reviews

4.0
1,058 reviews
5 stars
594
4 stars
200
3 stars
93
2 stars
42
1 star
129
  • CC
    Chris Cesa
    1 day ago
    5.0
    We had such a great time at Sato! The food was fantastic, and the atmosphere made the whole evening even more enjoyable. We had the Shogun specials, sushi, and Korean BBQ, and everything was delicious. Add in what felt like troughs of sake, and you know it was a good night! 😂 Great food, great atmosphere, and an all-around fun experience. We’ll definitely be back!
  • MS
    Michael Summers
    Sep 2, 2026
    3.0
    I gave the food 3 stars because, although it was good they don't give you as much for take out as they do when you dine in. The meat portion was not enough for a $30 platter. The guy in the front was very patient when I ordered my food. What I don't like is, they charge you a 10% gratuity for take out. That should be a choice when you're getting take out. From now on I will be dining in only.
  • KK
    Kaci
    Aug 31, 2026
    1.0
    This was the worst experience I have ever been too! Satos was disorganized,we sat down at 5 did not get first drink until 547 then we didn't get our order taken until 6 then the chef didn't come over until 630!!!! Never ever will I be back!
  • JC
    Jennifer Carr
    Aug 20, 2026
    5.0
    Food was great, what made it a great experience was our cook MARTIN. He was hilarious. We had a great time. Many ppl had birthdays today and they came out with drums and other instruments, it was a great atmosphere to be a part of.
  • FM
    Frank Mora
    Jun 21, 2026
    1.0
    After being seated an hour past our reservation time, by hostesses complaining out loud about having to be at work, we were not served for another half hour after being seated. Then we were served incorrectly cooked food - then told “oh sorry” with a shrug when it was pointed out that it was not correct - no offer to fix their mistake or anything. One drink refill in the nearly two hours we sat there. The bathrooms and the hallway that leads to them smelled like sewage, truly a horrible horrible sulfuric, waste-like smell. Men’s bathroom had actual feces on the floor. Unsure how they’re fine ignoring that smell, never mind the fact that is in an establishment where they serve people food! We paid $130 for a meal shared by two people and a child’s meal, no alcohol or additional sides. Outrageous pricing for a place that smells like a portapotty and apparently doesn’t care when they serve people incorrect food they’re paying so much for. I will say - we had a waiter, who was nearly completely absent til it came to the end of our meal, but during our meal three separate waiters came to help us as ours was missing most of the meal. These three waiters seemed to be the only people in the building aside from the bartender who were really working, and working hard at that. They moved from their own tables to several others helping as they were called by each of them, despite having their own tables to attend to. They kept their own tables cared for and the others. I wish I could have tipped them directly because they seemed to truly be doing and enjoying their jobs, were polite and friendly, and didn’t seem to mind bringing us the things we needed. Neveeerrr would I recommend this place to anyone ever again. Satos has truly gone downhill and they don’t seem to care either.

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