Makoto's Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar in Melbourne, FL has an interesting story. It was one of my favorite restaurants when it was located in a hotel directly on U.S.1 some years back. My friends and I would head over in large groups and enjoy the wonderful food, great party rooms and talented chefs. It burned down in the early 1990's (if I remember it was a kitchen fire) and disappeared for a time.
My friends and I were all quite happy when the restaurant reappeared in its present location at 785 Babcock St. Makoto's feels like a Japanese steakhouse should...the colors, tables, bar area and private rooms are all beautifully done and hearken back to Japanese restaurants from the 1960's. The new full sushi bar is quite good and they have decent lunch specials.
It seems like every Japanese steakhouse has the same offerings (and the chefs do the same tricks...has anyone not seen the smoking onion volcano or the shrimp tail flip into the pocket). That being said I love the presentation and quality of food offered at Makoto's. The chicken, steak and shrimp are always well cooked to order right in front of you...and the chefs and their special knife work do seem to be a notch above the competition.
Makoto's is a great place for date night, entertaining clients, large family groups or ladies night out. If you are looking for a Japanese restaurant that will never disappoint...you will be hard pressed to find a better choice on the Space Coast than Makoto's Steakhouse & Sushi Bar!
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