
Sam's Sailor Inn Kokusai st.
A nautical-themed teppanyaki restaurant offering gourmet steaks and interactive chef performances, with unique cocktails served in souvenir mugs.

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Sam's Sailor Inn Kokusai st.

Highlights
Must-see attractions
A nautical-themed teppanyaki restaurant offering gourmet steaks and interactive chef performances, with unique cocktails served in souvenir mugs.
"Experience culinary magic and take home a souvenir mug from this entertaining steakhouse!"
Book in Advance
High demand means reservations are essential, especially for popular times.
Ask for Mr. Tsukayama
For top-tier teppanyaki skills and engaging entertainment, request this chef.

Quick Facts
Cuisine
Steak house, Teppanyaki
Price
$$$
Phone
+81 98-918-0808
Address
1F, 3 Chome-1-3 Makishi, Naha, Okinawa 900-0013, Japan
Highlights
Discover the most iconic attractions and experiences

Teppanyaki Chef Performances
Experience culinary artistry with skilled teppanyaki chefs performing tableside tricks.

Novelty Cocktail Souvenirs
Enjoy unique cocktails served in fun mugs that you can take home as a memento.

Gourmet Steak Experience
Savor gourmet-style steak expertly cooked right before your eyes.
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Insider Tips
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Book in Advance
High demand means reservations are essential, especially for popular times.
Ask for Mr. Tsukayama
For top-tier teppanyaki skills and engaging entertainment, request this chef.
Consider Sharing
Set meals are generous; consider sharing to manage appetite and cost.
Inquire About Parking
If driving, the helpful staff can assist with information on nearby parking.
Tips
from all over the internet
Book in Advance
High demand means reservations are essential, especially for popular times.
Ask for Mr. Tsukayama
For top-tier teppanyaki skills and engaging entertainment, request this chef.
Consider Sharing
Set meals are generous; consider sharing to manage appetite and cost.
Inquire About Parking
If driving, the helpful staff can assist with information on nearby parking.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
Sam's Sailor Inn offers an entertaining teppanyaki experience with skilled chefs and a unique nautical ambiance. Diners praise the gourmet steak, attentive service, and novelty cocktails that come in souvenir mugs. However, some reviews mention slow service, high prices, and occasional food quality inconsistencies, with one reviewer noting cleanliness issues.
"Great place!!!
Good food! Good service!!! Staff is very welcoming and nice!
The food is great they cook it right Infront of you so that's a bonus!
Atmosphere is also great! 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾
Definitely recommend for dinner!!!
Price also fair!
Overall great experience!"
D Z
"Can’t understand the reviewers who exclaim that this is a touristy place. Of course it is! It’s a teppanyaki place in the middle of the busiest shopping street in town. We had the lunch special so it was decently priced.. the other sets looked a tad too expensive for a place like this. The service was friendly and you can’t fault them for the effort they make to put on a show. 😂 The garlic fried rice was good!"
K Wong
"Kids may like that this restaurant looks like you are on the inside a ship. And the staff were nice, especially our chef who did a few hibachi grill tricks.
However, it was probably the most expensive meal I’ve had in Okinawa, and definitely one of the most underwhelming (as far as the taste). The food just wasn’t that good- from the salad to the steak to the crab and lobster.
I’m torn between not writing review at all, or writing an honest one. But I think this place really needs to step their game up. Seemed to be a big tourist trap to me.
I didn’t have a good plating picture, but the cocktails (which don’t seem to have a drop of alcohol in them) come in this mugs (which you get to keep as a souvenir)."
Joshua Key
What People Like
What People Dislike
Frequently Asked Questions
The restaurant is known for its teppanyaki chefs who perform tricks while cooking gourmet steak tableside. The novelty cocktail mugs are also a popular takeaway souvenir.,
Yes, reservations are highly recommended due to the restaurant's popularity and high demand.
Some reviews suggest that the cocktails may not contain a significant amount of alcohol, but they are served in novelty mugs that guests can keep.
Yes, the restaurant's nautical theme and chef performances are often enjoyed by children.
Common complaints include slow service, high prices for the food quality, and occasional issues with food arriving cold or service errors.,
While some foreign staff are present and generally friendly, communication can sometimes be a challenge, though some staff are fluent in English.,
The restaurant has a nautical theme, resembling the interior of a ship, which is a unique aspect for diners.,
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