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Otani Steak and Seafood Details

  • Dining Style: Casual Dining
  • Website: http://www.otanigrill.com
  • Phone: (757) 425-0404
  • Hours of Operation: Dinner: Monday - Wednesday: 5:00pm - 10:30pm, Thursday - Saturday: 5:00pm - 2:00am, Sunday: 5:00pm - 9:30pm
  • Payment Options: AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
  • Cuisine: Japanese
  • Dress Code: Casual Dress
  • Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
  • Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking Restaurant
  • Entertainment: Live entertainment on weekends.

Getting there

  • Parking: Private Lot
  • Parking Details: Tour Buses welcome.
A word from Otani Steak and Seafood
Otani Steak and Seafood offers Japanese hibachi tables serving fresh seafood and steaks. They offer a Sushi bar and extensive Saki selection. Live Entertainment on weekends.
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Diner Reviews
  • "The food was just ok...not great. And why do they have a tv playing movies near the hibachi tables? Our chef kept turning around to watch and the movie,The Other Guys, was not really appropriate for younger children."
    Dined on 7/17/2014
  • "The best Hibachi in VB. Our chef was hilarious and food was delicious. If you're looking to take a group out, this is the place."
    Dined on 7/9/2014
  • "Not neccessarily the best hibachi experience but still a lot of fun. There is no other place like it near the VA Beach oceanfront. My wife and I have been there many times but this was the first time that I made a reservation. Reservations are generally not needed because this place seems to be a hidden spot. The grill experts seem to show off the normal tricks for a hibachi but the food quality is superb. We took our grandson who is only 3 years old. He was enthralled by the onion volcano and really impressed with the whole 'chef-in-your-face' style of cooking. He was certainly taken aback with the activity going on at the different grills. I think that this experience was one that he will remember from his trip to VA Beach."
    Dined on 6/29/2014
  • "we really enjoyed our dining experience. the food was excellent but we mostly enjoyed the teppanyaki chefs. they were obviously very talented but they were so funny--a great show. we had been to teppanyaki restaurants many times when we lived in Japan but none of them added the humor these chefs did. the kids really enjoyed it. the very young kids around the restaurant weren't sure how to respond to the huge flames. some cried. the prices were reasonable and the service was excellent."
    Dined on 6/20/2014
  • "I usually only go to Otani for special occasions, like Father's Day, since it is expensive for a family of my size. That being said, I love it every time. The food is great, the service is nice, and the chef always puts on a show. Also, the yum yum sauce is very addictive. The woman I sat next to had 3 refills! I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone and everyone."
    Dined on 6/15/2014
  • "Otani's is a fun place to eat. We have been there a few times, and our chef has always been friendly and entertaining. We love eating around the grill, and the food is delicious."
    Dined on 6/13/2014
  • "I had a group of 12 people come here for dinner, we all had a great time the server was great and the cook was hilarious! "
    Dined on 4/26/2014
  • "Otani has the best ginger salad dressing in the city. The chef was very entertaining, and my daughter loved the experience!"
    Dined on 4/19/2014
  • "The food was excellent and worth the money but the chef was lacking in showmanship and/or personslity. Unfortunately, that can be the luck of the draw at any Japanese steakhouse. I've been here several times and this is the first time I wasn't blown away by the chef. He did make one the best volcanos I've ever seen though! "
    Dined on 4/18/2014
  • "We have been asking my son for his birthday to Otanis for years. This is the 2nd time we have been to this Otanis and we had the very best time ever. Jack was our chef and he made our dinner so much fun!! The portions and food was def worth it! I highly recommend Otanis! Ask for Jack:)"
    Dined on 4/4/2014
  • "We had a blast and the food was top notch. So much food that most of us didn't even finish our meal."
    Dined on 3/22/2014
  • "Went for a birthday celebration. Chef was fun food was good and kids had a great time."
    Dined on 2/27/2014
  • "Our chef was exceptional. He kept everyone thoroughly entertained along with preparing our excellent meals. I've been to your establishment for a lot of functions (business dinner, birthday celebrations, night out with friends) and I will continue to frequent as much as possible. We had a lot of fun and the food was excellent."
    Dined on 2/15/2014
  • "We celebrated my daughters 31st Birthday with 9 guests. The food and service were very good. Excellent service. Will return,"
    Dined on 2/9/2014
  • "OUR CHEF KENNETH COULD'VE BEEN MORE FRIENDLY AND INTERACTIVE. WASN'T SURE IF HE WAS JUST HAVING A BAD DAY. FOOD WAS EXCELLENT AND COOKED TO PERFECTION. THIS ISN'T OUR FIRST TIME AT OTANI'S"
    Dined on 1/31/2014
  • "I went to celebrate my birthday this past Friday with a few friends. Once everyone arrived we were seated quickly. I went last year and decided to come back again. The chef we had this year was an older gentleman, so it was a relatively quiet experience compared to last year, which was full of great laughs and excitement. So that was a little disappointing. The food was great though. I'll definitely come back again."
    Dined on 1/18/2014
  • "Every year when my son & daughter come home for the holidays, we go to Otanis for a family dinner out. The food is exceptional, the chefs are entertaining, and you usually end up sitting with other folks you make friends with. All in all, a really great night out!"
    Dined on 1/3/2014
  • "I was very entertained by the chef, the food was outstanding. I had a Medium Rare Filet Mignon with fried rice and scallops. All was cooked to perfection. These chefs are truly something to behold. This is not for shy people, the chefs love to communicate with the people they are cooking for. The waitresses were very polite. They wear kimonos which adds to the atmosphere making you feel like you are in Japan. I had an outstanding time and you will too. Give Otani's a try."
    Dined on 12/29/2013
  • "The restaurant was overbooked and understaffed. Service was poor and staff was rude. Waited an hour for service, with a reservation, and finally decided to leave. Will never go there again!"
    Dined on 12/24/2013
  • "We love Otani's and we will still go there. THIS Christmas Eve, however, was very disappointing. We showed a little before our reservation at 7. There was no direction and we waited 40 minutes before being seated - even though we had reservations. The reason given was, "everyone showed up at the same time". Anyway, a few tables actually got up and walked out. They had been seated but had waited 45 minutes for their drink orders? We noticed only two cooks and after another 30 minutes, we left ourselves. Doing the math, we wouldn't eat for hours. Like I said, we LOVE Otani's, but this was very disappointing. It's our Christmas Eve dinner as well as our daughter's birthday. We left and went to Safron for some GREAT Indian food."
    Dined on 12/24/2013
  • "The wife and I frequent Otani about once a month to enjoy the great sushi bar, bar for her birthday we decided to step it up and hit up the hibachi table. We had a group of 15 and were easily accomodated in a semi private setting with only two other grills. It was a little noisy on this saturday night because of the three other birthday parties, but not and issue in my book. Drink selection is vast and tastey. Now to the good part, the food. You would expect at a hibachi grill the food to be good, but some local spots tend to disappoint. Otani is easily one of the better spots. Chef came out in good time and immediately started dazzling our guests as he quickly cooked our meals. Great all around experience!"
    Dined on 11/2/2013
  • "It was a good experience. Excellent showmanship from the chief. Just wish there were a more intimate setting to be had for a couple."
    Dined on 9/28/2013
  • "We went to Otani's for a birthday celebration on a Sat. night, we made a reservation on open table. When we arrived it was very busy and only a few reservations were on the book. We were seated within a few minutes, and the service was really good considering that they were full.I did go to the bar to order drinks during the middle of the meal, the waitress was apologetic and she returned with our order. The food was good, The chef did a little entertaining, and made sure we were satisfied with our meal. We usually only go to Otani's for a special occasion, as it's a bit expensive. I feel that could update the decor and lose the TV's in the dining area. We really like this restaurant, and we'll go back on another occasion."
    Dined on 9/14/2013
  • "We had a great time and chef at Otani. Our chef was energetic and entertaining and our waitress was very friendly. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and will be going back. My son asked immediately after our dinner if we could return for his birthday!"
    Dined on 8/18/2013
  • "Service was very slow and we waited a long time for our meal to be prepared. We had to ask for drink refills. The chef was ok but nothing special. We will NOT be back. There are way too many restaurants of this type in town to settle for this place."
    Dined on 8/15/2013
  • "We had a fantastic time at Otani; especially my 5 year old son, who was amazed by the chef's skills with fire! Loved it and wants to go back every weekend...unfortunately we don't live nearby the Virginia Beach location. If we find one in NYC we will go for sure. The food was really nice, well seasoned and well cooked. Loved it!"
    Dined on 8/12/2013
  • "The chef was nice but the food was not good. The food was not up Par. I would not reccomend this place to anyone."
    Dined on 8/10/2013
  • "We had a group of 8 for a Birthday celebration. During the entire time we felt rushed and that the only goal was to turn the table. We sat down and got our drinks and placed our order. We quickly were served soup and within 2 minures were served our salad, then within 2 minutes the chef was at the table. We all had full bowls of soup and had not even had a chance to touch our salads. The chef was good and entertained the 2 children in our group. Half way thru eating our dinner the waitress comes back with TO GO Boxes as well as the bill. We told her we were not finished eating dinner. Very dissapointed, especially since this is an expensive restaurant . We will not go back."
    Dined on 8/3/2013
  • "Not our first time at Otanis, I highly recommend it."
    Dined on 8/2/2013
  • "We were so happy that we picked Otani. Locals recommended it as quality Virginia Beach dining option, and they were right. We loved everything about it. Our children enjoyed it. The food was quality. We've been to other hibachis, and this one was as good as any."
    Dined on 8/1/2013
  • "Extremely displeased. We had a party of 6 and felt like it took forever to receive our sushi, the cook was not energetic and was quick to get our meal served and left. We have a LOT of experience at these hibachi restaurants and this by far was the worst. This was a supposed to be a fun place while out of town entertaining guests and I was so sad with the experience, especially after how much it cost. Although the food was okay, the service was ridiculous. I would NOT recommend this restaurant to anyone."
    Dined on 7/19/2013
  • "My son loves Otani. He would go every night. He chose to take his friends for his 13th birthday party. He took 5 boys. They had a great time."
    Dined on 6/8/2013
  • "The problem is that people bring little kids who are afraid of the fire. You end up with a room of crying toddlers and babies."
    Dined on 5/26/2013
  • "Excellent service and food. The staff was very accomodating and patient. For a party of 20 paying separate checks in groups , they manage to do it without difficulty and confusion. They even served the bday cake which we brought and placed lighted candles and served it to the celebrant who was happy to have a baloon on his chair and lei around his neck ( turned 49 yo). The whole family was happpy and satisfied with the celebration of Mothers' Day and birthday at the same time. Would definitely come back again for the 3rd time and more. Thank you Otani staff."
    Dined on 5/12/2013
  • "I must have made reservations 10 minutes prior to me getting here and they had my name down and sat us right away. The food was better than any habachi steak house I have ever been to - the food actually had flavor. My grandmother was especially pleased because they cooked her shrimp in butter and squeezed lemon juice on it. The cook was funny and amusing. Great mother's day dinner."
    Dined on 5/12/2013
  • "As usual, everytime we go here, they are always running behind. Our reservation was for 7:00PM and we final where seated at 8:00PM. Not only where they running behind, the air condition was out of order. It was so hot in the restaurant people were leaving there tables to go outside to cool off."
    Dined on 5/11/2013
  • "MY DAUGHTER AND HER FRIENDS HAD A BLAST AT OTANIS FOR HER 16TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION, YOUR RESTAURANT AND STAFF ARE OUTSTANDING & WE WILL BE BACK!!! THANK YOU AGAIN FOR MAKING HER BIRTHDAY AN AWESOME MEMORY!!!!"
    Dined on 4/21/2013
  • "Great experience, good food and entertainement with hibachi. Everybody left happy and satisfied."
    Dined on 3/31/2013
  • "As always, the chef was very entertaining and cooked all the food to perfection!"
    Dined on 3/27/2013
  • "Arrived and were seated immediately. Not very busy. Food was plentiful and very good. Wait staff were a little scarce after the first drink order though. The chef did an excellent job in preparation. Great place to celebrate birthdays and special occasions."
    Dined on 3/26/2013
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