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Kobe Japanese Steakhouse - Alafaya, Orlando, FL

Kobe Japanese Steakhouse - Alafaya

4.6
4.6
2185 Reviews
$30 and under
Teppanyaki
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Kobé is known for offering its guests a unique Teppanyaki dining experience and doing so with its very own blend of fun and flare at its 12 Central Florida locations. We provide a unique dining experience that offers an exciting and vibrant environment for guests to gather and celebrate over delicious food and drinks.

Due to our unique communal seating arrangement at our teppanyaki table, please expect a short wait time with your reservation upon checking in with your complete party. We offer limited online booking availability, with communal seating, for large parties 11-20. For large parties requesting a booking outside of online availability, parties 20+, and parties requesting private tables please contact your preferred Kobé location by completing our online inquiry form at https://kobesteakhouse.com/banquets/to reserve through a manager with a banquet menu. We cannot guarantee that reservations booked separately will be sat together.

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2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 56 times today

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Cuisines
    Teppanyaki, Asian, Sushi
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (407) 208-9062
  • Website
    http://www.kobesteakhouse.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Owned/operated by
    Asian and Pacific Islander
  • Catering
    Fill out our inquiry form at https://kobesteakhouse.com/impress-guests-kobe-catering/ or order our party platters online!
  • Private party facilities
    Our private banquet rooms are separate from the restaurant, giving you and your guests the privacy you want. Full-service, sit-down teppanyaki dinner where a chef cooks at each table, or buffet style options are available. Fill out our inquiry form at https://kobesteakhouse.com/banquets/
  • Location
    11609 E Colonial Dr, Orlando, FL 32817
  • Neighborhood
    Waterford Lakes
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Entertainment
    Our skilled teppanyaki chefs will entertain and delight your guest as he prepares your meals right before your eyes!
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 2,185 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

2,185 Reviews

  1. Tommy

    Orlando

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    We had a very entertaining chef, the food was good as usual, and we cannot wait to go back. 

    Kobe Japanese Steakhouse - AlafayaResponded 2 days ago

    Thank you for dining with us. We love hearing from our Guests and knowing our Team made sure you had an amazing experience!

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  2. JackieB

    Orlando

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Kobe's has had the most consistent menu & service than any other restaurant I've been to. Also they're happy hour is fabulous!! Service is great, food is amazing, prices are good.

    Kobe Japanese Steakhouse - AlafayaResponded 2 days ago

    Thank you for letting us know about your recent experience at Kobe Steakhouse. We are thrilled to know that you enjoyed your visit with us.

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  3. GraceA

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    I want less oil and salt/soy sauce on my food. They look good but very oily. I hope when I visit again, less oil or change the oil to olive oil. At least it is healthy!

    Kobe Japanese Steakhouse - AlafayaResponded 2 days ago

    Thank you for your feedback. We're sorry to hear your experience did not meet your expectations. We strive to provide an enjoyable atmosphere for our customers and constantly look for opportunities to improve our customers' overall dining experience. Your comments are imperative in helping us improve our restaurants, please accept our apologies for any inconvenience you may have experienced.

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  4. JuneP

    Orlando

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    made reservations and are expecting to wait a few but even with the reservations we waited 45 min. several parties were sat after we arrived but we were told our table wasn't ready yet

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  5. Steph

    Orlando

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and service !!! We always come to this location because it’s the best

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Been to Kobe’s quite a few time. The service, food, experience, cook, atmosphere were all the best this time. The cook was especially engaging, funny, and pleasant. Perfect dining experience. WOW !!! Above and beyond.

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  7. TrishR

    Orlando

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best Kobe experience with Hoshee (not sure of spelling), our table chef and server. He provided very inventive, funny entertainment and food was perfectly cooked by him. The pace of serving each food phase was perfect, too. Everyone in our party commented on great the food and table side entertainment by Hoshee was. We've been coming to various Kobe Steak locations in Orlando for 15 or more years, and Alafaya location is the absolute best!!!

    Kobe Japanese Steakhouse - AlafayaResponded 6 days ago

    Thank you very much for such a great review. We work really hard to offer the best food in the best possible environment, so I am glad to see that reflected on your last visit. We appreciate and value your patronage and hope you will continue to make our restaurants your dining choice.

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  8. LadyTee

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 20, 2023

    overall1food1service4ambience3
    Food was bland. Chef did not season food. Steak and chicken was very dry.

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  9. DianeL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great experience every time we come to Kobe's Alafaya. Our server Liz, whom we've had on three separate visits, was fantastic as always. She is kind and attentive. Chef Le was great! The food was fantastic, and he even incorporated my son's beloved dinosaurs in the show, which went above and beyond for us personally.

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  10. AliciaS

    Nashville

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Yummy!!! Thank You yummy. Yummy yummy yummy yummy yummy

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  11. MelisaR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Es muy buen ambiente y cosinan riquísima y lo mejor que todo ala plancha me fascina este restaurante

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  12. JeffreyS

    Orlando

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall4food3service3ambience3
    Good experience the service and food was only average

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  13. kat9

    Orlando

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was great we were there celebrating a birthday..food was great kentwas a good server..

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  14. ChelseaB

    San Francisco

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 12, 2023

    overall3food5service4ambience4
    When arriving at Kobe, after having a reservation, they stated it would be just a few minutes. So not being bothered by that, I asked if I could go sit at the bar while we waited. The bar service was a little slow, but there was only one bartender working. So I figured if I wasn't able to order a drink at the bar before my table was ready, no problem. The bartender communicated that she would be with us, and I didn't mind. We waited at the bar for 20 minutes and no one approached us about our table. It was not busy in the restaurant. I had to approach the hostess stand again asking how much longer. They clearly were waiting for more people to sit us at the hibachi table so they had more people for the show. If this was going to be such a long wait, I would have preferred them to communicate to us about the wait time, and offer self seating without hibachi show. I just think the communication could have been better.

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  15. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 12, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience4
    Tam was great(5stars) But felt rushed by the rest of the staff to be seated and order food. Onion soup was not as good as it normally is. The bowl smelled like it was washed with a dirty rag.

    Kobe Japanese Steakhouse - AlafayaResponded on September 14, 2023

    Thank you for your feedback. We're sorry to hear your experience did not meet your expectations. We strive to provide an enjoyable atmosphere for our customers and constantly look for opportunities to improve our customers' overall dining experience. Your comments are imperative in helping us improve our restaurants, please accept our apologies for any inconvenience you may have experienced.

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  16. VernonR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Other than the issue with the water, everything else was great.

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  17. AndreaB

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall2food3service1ambience3
    I was celebrating my Husband's birthday and had invited a couple of our friends to help Us celebrate. We sat to the right of the Chef where it was more accessible for him to serve Us 1st. Our food is cooked on top of a flat griddle. By the time we were served our food it was either overcooked or way less portions than the other guest that was seated at our table. Our Chef seemed as if he purposely served Us last where our food was being rationed out instead of given Us even portions. We didn't say anything because it was my Husband's birthday celebration and this was not the time to get a complaint in. Hopefully, whomever reads my review will take notice if they still decide to patronize this location. I know we won't be back to this location. The one on International Drive was much nicer and distribution of the portions we're evenly distributed.

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Celebrated daughters birthday. Everything was absolutely wonderful! Chef was amazing

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  19. AngelaG

    Orlando

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved it. As always one if the most consistent meals you can get! Can't wait for my leftovers today!

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  20. BuddyH

    Orlando

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    One of our favorite dining spots! Love the food and drink! Our wait was not long at all. The chefs, however, don't appear to be having as much fun as they used to...

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  21. JaiM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server, Josh, was great south to our every knee was very friendly. We really liked him. Our cook was wonderful. Also, we felt like we were being treated extra special which was wonderful since it was our anniversary they manager even came out and played the drums and sang happy anniversary to us. It was a great afternoon you made our anniversary extra special thank you everyone.

    Kobe Japanese Steakhouse - AlafayaResponded on September 9, 2023

    Thank you for dining with us. We really appreciate you taking the time out to let us know about your most recent visit with us. Looking forward to seeing you again!

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  22. HarleysWorld

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 4, 2023

    overall1food5service1ambience1
    The management could use some hospitality classes. I have two sons who are autistic and a toddler who came with us. One of my sons was celebrating a birthday so we decided to use the current promotion for the 2 for a Kobe’s trio. I was told by the waiter that it wasn’t until 8:30 but he would speak with the manager (twee) and she probably wouldn’t have an issue with it. I came 20 minutes early for check in. Was late 20 minutes to be sat for a reservation. She told me I won’t honor the promotion due to it not being 8:30 but you guys can go outside and wait for an hour to be seated again. Meanwhile she said this loudly, my kids were already eating the soup. I looked at her like are you serious? It made my son shut down, not being able to enjoy the experience. It look alot for him to go there due to the crowds of people and sitting with strangers. He was so excited until she embarrassed my family in front of the strangers. I normally would have been okay with not honoring a promotion if it was my fault or if she would have said it a different way but she was just very cruel and loud. My son didn’t even eat his food after this. She ruined his birthday. I’m a hotel manager and I would never allow this type of customer service to a guest. My son felt sick to his stomach afterwards and didn’t enjoy his birthday. I’m very disappointed and will never come to this Kobe’s again or recommend this Kobe’s location to any of the hotel guests that come in. Avoid!! On the other hand, our chef was very nice, would like new jokes versus the ones we always here when we come.

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  23. SheriJ

    Miami

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 4, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Overall, great experience! We enjoyed celebrating my stepdaughter's birthday. I will say that the chef may need a little more training on gluten allergies. He added noodles to my plate and may have created cross contamination when he made vegan food first on the grill. Otherwise, we love celebrating special occasions at Kobe. Thanks for all you do!

    Kobe Japanese Steakhouse - AlafayaResponded on September 9, 2023

    Thank you for your feedback. We're sorry to hear your experience did not meet your expectations. We strive to provide an enjoyable atmosphere for our customers and constantly look for opportunities to improve our customers' overall dining experience. Your comments are imperative in helping us improve our restaurants, please accept our apologies for any inconvenience you may have experienced.

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  24. DianeB

    Orlando

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience5
    Love eating at Kobe’s - have been going there for many years. This time, we felt very rushed throughout the experience. Not by the chef, but by the attendant serving the soup, salad, and boxing our leftovers. Was still eating and he was there to box things up.

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  25. SeanL

    Orlando

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Been years since we went to Kobe and we went for our sons birthday a few days ago. Restaurant was clean and service for seating was fast but I do recommend making a reservation. Table service was great, food was super good, both the chicken and steak were very tender. Had a great table of ten, there was only 4 in our group but the others groups were super friendly and funny. We really enjoyed everything, we will be back soon.

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  26. StephanieD

    Orlando

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our cook was awesome! Constantly keeping us involve and at attention! Great food and a great time!

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  27. PatriciaP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience4
    Great location, beautiful scenery/atmosphere, and very clean including the restrooms. The food is good and cooked to perfection. The Chef’s are always friendly and funny. Thank you for helping to make memories for all occasions.

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 29, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    We’ve been going to Kobe’s for every family members birthday for years, so 4x/year. This year was fun still but the amount of food has definitely decreased while the price has not. No one had leftovers, we got about 75% of the usual rice & noodles & the veggies were so disappointing. Between the 8 of us, we had 10 pieces of broccoli, 12 carrot bites, 8 pieces of zucchini & 1000 onion slices. We counted because it was so obvious. I think it’s time to find another place for birthdays to get more value for our Buck.

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  29. KathyB

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    Had a large party so we still had to wait about 40 minutes after our reservation time to be seated. A bit inconvenient when the party included toddlers and elderly people.

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  30. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Murano was great and the food was delicious as always!

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  31. FoMRB

    Orlando

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We come here every year for my wife's birthday. Always delicious food, and our son loves the energy, too.

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  32. PriscillaH

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 24, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    The food, ambience, and service was spectacular. However, the pricing was exaggeratory. Though we paid what I would consider normal prices for food and alcohol at a fancy restaurant, there was a mandatory 18% tip that was not split amongst the table but instead applied to everyone. As such my bill was much larger than expected for just two people solely due to the tip.

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  33. JaileneR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our chef was absolutely amazing and hilarious! His name was Hoshi. Definitely would come back again just for him, loved him for my first experience ever at Kobe’s and he was great for me also celebrating my birthday. Loved every moment!

    Kobe Japanese Steakhouse - AlafayaResponded on August 28, 2023

    Thank you for letting us know about your recent experience at Kobe Steakhouse. We are thrilled to know that you enjoyed your visit with us.

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  34. RandyG

    Orlando

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, great service. Our hostess was attentive to our group's needs. Our cook was engaging with a great personality. He took extra precautions to my wife's seafood allergy. Not a fan of the automatic 20% tip, then being approached to provide an addition tip. Charge more for the dinners if you need extra money to pay your staff.

    Kobe Japanese Steakhouse - AlafayaResponded on August 28, 2023

    Thank you for your feedback. At Kobe Steakhouse we value our customers' feedback and we constantly look for opportunities to improve our customers' overall dining experience. If the service is not up to your standard or at any time you wish to remove the service charge, please feel free to ask our management team to remove it for you. Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience you may have experienced.

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  35. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    3 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall2food3service4ambience3
    The portions felt smaller. We had several people ask for double fried rice but the amount of rice the chef made was the same as usual, meaning everyone else around the table received less to accommodate those who asked for extra. The chef rushed through the whole dining experience. We were in and out in less than an hour, let alone he almost forgot our filet mignon on the grill and we had to remind him

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  36. RedQ

    Tampa

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience2
    The noise level was very loud as there were 8 hibachi set ups in a large room with no wall or partition in between each set up. Lots of food was provided, but it all seemed very rushed.

    Kobe Japanese Steakhouse - AlafayaResponded on August 28, 2023

    Thank you for your feedback. We're sorry to hear your experience did not meet your expectations. We strive to provide an enjoyable atmosphere for our customers and constantly look for opportunities to improve our customers' overall dining experience. Your comments are imperative in helping us improve our restaurants, please accept our apologies for any inconvenience you may have experienced.

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  37. JOHNG

    Orlando

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food is always great. Table chef did a fantastic job of keeping the table engaged as he prepared the food.

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  38. CURTISH

    Orlando

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We greatly appreciated GM Vann Lee's EXCELLENT service with our large Christian group. Your company is luck to have him!

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  39. Lourds

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Pls. add little salt, oil and butter to the food. Too greasy and salty for me. Cook keeps on adding while cooking. Veggies need water, a little soy sauce to cook. Do not add butter. Butter will clog our arteries so with the oil and salt!

    Kobe Japanese Steakhouse - AlafayaResponded on August 28, 2023

    Thank you for your feedback. We're sorry to hear your experience did not meet your expectations. We strive to provide an enjoyable atmosphere for our customers and constantly look for opportunities to improve our customers' overall dining experience. Your comments are imperative in helping us improve our restaurants, please accept our apologies for any inconvenience you may have experienced.

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  40. CindyK

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very good menu. Lots of options had the scallops they were delicious and large. You always get an abundance of food here had leftovers as usual.

    Kobe Japanese Steakhouse - AlafayaResponded on August 22, 2023

    Thank you for letting us know about your recent experience at Kobe Steakhouse. We are thrilled to know that you enjoyed your visit with us.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily

  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Kobe Japanese Steakhouse - Alafaya using the Order Online button. Kobe Japanese Steakhouse - Alafaya also offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Kobe Japanese Steakhouse - Alafaya also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (407) 208-9062.

Kobe Japanese Steakhouse - Alafaya is rated 4.6 stars by 2185 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 56 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Kobe Japanese Steakhouse - Alafaya

11609 E Colonial Dr, Orlando, FL 32817

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Waterford Lakes
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Cuisines
    Teppanyaki, Asian, Sushi
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Owned/operated by
    Asian and Pacific Islander
  • Entertainment
    Our skilled teppanyaki chefs will entertain and delight your guest as he prepares your meals right before your eyes!
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.kobesteakhouse.com/
  • Phone number
    (407) 208-9062
  • Catering
    Fill out our inquiry form at https://kobesteakhouse.com/impress-guests-kobe-catering/ or order our party platters online!
  • Private party facilities
    Our private banquet rooms are separate from the restaurant, giving you and your guests the privacy you want. Full-service, sit-down teppanyaki dinner where a chef cooks at each table, or buffet style options are available. Fill out our inquiry form at https://kobesteakhouse.com/banquets/

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