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Baku, Charlotte, NC

Baku

4.8 (1790)
$50 and over
Japanese
4515 Sharon Rd, Charlotte, NC 28211

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
  • Good for business meals
BAKU is a Japanese Robata-style restaurant that showcases outstanding Sushi and innovative Robata and Yakatori cuisine. Casual everyday dining downstairs with a upscale lounge upstairs. We specialize in creating an unique and memorable experience for every occasion.



For parties of 8 or more guests, we do require a $50 Non-Refundable Deposit to confirm reservations. This deposit is applied to the bill at time of reservation. Please call the restaurant for more details about confirming your party of 8+ guests. All parties of 8+ guests will need to call the restaurant directly to make reservations.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Yakitori, Sushi
  • Hours of operation
    Monday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm, Friday & Saturday: 5:00pm – 11:00pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Our Private Dining Room offers the chance for you and your guests to relax and enjoy our Izakaya inspired menu. For our guests, we provide our Omakase (Chef's Tasting) menu. This space allows us to accommodate up to 24 guests comfortably. We look forward to booking your next event at Baku.
  • Private party contact
    kyle cameron: (704) 817-7173
  • Neighborhood
    SouthPark
  • Parking details
    Valet parking available
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wine

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What 1,790 people are saying

Baku reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Baku is renowned for its "amazing food and service," offering "the best sushi, sashimi, and nigiri" in Charlotte. Guests praise the "excellent cocktails and exotic Japanese delicacies" and commend the knowledgeable servers. While some find it "pricey," the quality and freshness justify the cost. The "relaxed vibe" adds to the admirable dining experience.
1,790 Reviews
  1. Nick

    Charlotte1 review

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a little too warm in the upstairs section.

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  2. Mattie

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on July 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have been here a few times now and the food is always amazing. We had their Japanese Oysters special this time and they were the best I've ever had. Also tried the Sea Bas nigiri which turned out to be a new favorite.

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  3. Jan VIP

    Charlotte11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food and service! Ambiance is ok albeit a bit dark (feeling sort of icky sticky). Was treated to a birthday dinner and went back 6 days later it was so good!

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  4. Kathryn VIP

    Charlotte1 review

    3.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Overall, our experience at Baku was okay. The edamame, sushi rolls, nigiri and duck were excellent. Drinks and wine were good. The reason for the poor score is the service was not great. Our server was very nice but obviously new and not attentive. We had to ask for utensils, and plates. We didn't get water until after we finished our appetizer. The low value score was for the Lobster, which at $85/MP was extremely disappointing. The tail was small with little meat, which was dry and overcooked. The atmosphere was also scored poorly as my shoes stuck to the floor as I walked through the restaurant. The table was not wiped down and the temp was quite warm in the room.

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  5. Neal

    Asheville / Western North Carolina34 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Some of the best sushi in Charlotte. Not inexpensive but well worth it.

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  6. Jim

    Charlotte1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best sushi, sashimi and nigiri anywhere. Gotta try the Tuna Tasting…melts in your mouth.

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  7. Beth VIP

    Charlotte39 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Baku is just incredibly overpriced. The food and drinks are fine, but certainly not worth $30 for a roll or $22 for a cocktail. Our server was good, although we waited a very long time for the manager to handle a gift card when paying. Also, they seemed to be moving furniture upstairs for a while, which was annoying. This was my first time back in a few years, and now I remember why I stayed away.

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  8. Shubhra

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent cocktails and exotic Japanese delicacies!

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  9. Jon VIP

    Phoenix / Arizona117 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Although we only eat here once a year when we visit Charlotte, this has become a must stop. The food is excellent, among the best sushi we have had anywhere. I highly recommend you rely on the servers recommendations (true of all sushi restaurants) as they know what is most fresh and what the chef is recommending that particular night. We had a chef platter for two and an appetizer and all was outstanding. We highly recommend. A note on only 4 stars for service - on previous visits, it was 5 star; on this visit our server spent a little too much time socializing with other staff members and missing cues that attention was desired.

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  10. Scott

    Charlotte2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and service. Pricey but worth it for an amazing meal!

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today
Google Map for Baku

4515 Sharon Rd, Charlotte, NC 28211

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    SouthPark
  • Hours of operation
    Monday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm, Friday & Saturday: 5:00pm – 11:00pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Yakitori, Sushi
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet parking available
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    Our Private Dining Room offers the chance for you and your guests to relax and enjoy our Izakaya inspired menu. For our guests, we provide our Omakase (Chef's Tasting) menu. This space allows us to accommodate up to 24 guests comfortably. We look forward to booking your next event at Baku.
  • Private party contact
    kyle cameron: (704) 817-7173
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