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Hours
Sun
12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Mon
11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Wed
11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Thu
11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Fri
11:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Sat
11:00 AM - 9:30 PM
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CUISINES
Japanese, Sushi, Asian
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly
Meals
Lunch, Dinner
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Yamato Steak House of Japan offers authentic and delicious tasting Japanese cuisine in Carbondale, IL. Yamato's convenient location and affordable prices make our restaurant a natural choice for dine-in or take-out meals in the Carbondale community. Our restaurant is known for its variety in taste and high quality fresh ingredients. Come and experience our friendly atmosphere and excellent service.
CUISINES
Japanese, Sushi, Asian
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly
Meals
Lunch, Dinner
FEATURES
Takeout, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Table Service
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4.5
16 reviews
Excellent
13
Very good
1
Average
1
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Skylar Y
6 contributions
Aug 2023 • couples
Absolutely amazing!!!Everything is amazing.I got the Hibachi Steak and it was 10/10 you get a salad soup steak veggies and rice for a really good price.Very big portions I really recommend.Their sauce is to die for.
Written August 25, 2023
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Jacklyn W
The Villages3516 contributions
Jun 2019 • couples
We were just passing through Carbondale and spotted Yamato. We were greeted by a nice young man who turned out to be our waiter. We were very impressed with his attention to detail. I have a rare medical condition called Sphincter of Oddi Dysfunction. Because of it I am limited to 25 grams of fat a day. So no oil, butter, salad dressing and so on. He suggested that they make me chicken and shrimp with all vegetables and teriyaki sauce. He also checked to make sure the soup did not have oil even though he was pretty sure it did not. Then he mother came out and asked me questions to make sure that they were understanding this correctly. Our food was delicious and our service was beyond superb. Hats off to 16 year old Daniel for being a fantastic waiter and teenager! We will go back the next time we are in Southern Illinois. Oh, and the prices were very reasonable.
Written June 28, 2019
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db602
15 contributions
Apr 2019 • couples
This has become our go to restaurant in Carbondale. The food is superb with great service. Last night was no exception. The Bento boxes are probably our favorites. Great sushi and seafood dishes always.
Written April 15, 2019
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Carolyn G
1 contribution
Apr 2024 • family
My husband and I ordered the folet and shri.p. Steak was too tough to chew. Shrimp dripped grease. We wanted something special for our 41st anniversary, didn't happen. A total waste of money!
Written May 4, 2024
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Melissa N
Marion48 contributions
Dec 2018 • family
The employees were very nice, and got plenty to eat. My daughter loved the sauce they make there that is on the table, it is a white sauce. Salad was good as was the sushi and sashimi. Only thing I would like to seen is it was a little cleaner, bathroom needed cleaned as did floors. I will go back.
Written December 27, 2018
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Emily V
Saint Louis75 contributions
Sep 2018 • business
Yamato is a newer spot in Carbondale. I must have driven past it 100 times before I realized it was even there. So much wasted time, because this is now my favorite sit-down restaurant in Carbondale.
I'm going to start with the atmosphere. I think the building used to be a bar of some sort, because the lights look a bit like a club. It's charming, and an interesting contrast to this quiet little restaurant. I don't think this place has been "discovered" just yet. It's typically quiet, which I personally enjoy, but makes me worry about the future of this delicious spot.
The owners/staff are friendly and helpful. Great people.
The best part, however, is the food! The sushi is fantastic. I've also had the tempura vegetable bento box. It's a lot of food. Be prepared for leftovers. The sauces are good, and the rice is flavorful.
Written October 3, 2018
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deathmangleson
Dowell10 contributions
Sep 2018 • couples
Phenomenal!!! Everything, from the spring rolls to the miso soup to the hibachi was perfection. And the dinners had huge portions. A must if you love or want to love Japanese cuisine.
Written September 16, 2018
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db602
15 contributions
Sep 2018 • family
Salmon and shrimp, shrimp and scallops and a vegetable Bento box were the three entre's. All were outstanding. The salad and soup were excellent.. We'll be back.
Written September 9, 2018
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kiteflyintraveler
Carterville28 contributions
Apr 2018 • family
We shared Bento boxes, Yamato Roll, Pork Dumplings, Chicken Tempura and Lobster Rangoon. All was fantastic!! Large servings, as well as soup and salad. Can't wait to go back!
Written April 1, 2018
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Siwasher1993
Red Bud397 contributions
Mar 2018 • solo
I had a spicy California, a Philadelphia, and some yellow tail sushimi. It was all excellent! I would recommend.
Written March 21, 2018
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Goose G
Swansea1881 contributions
Jan 2018 • family
Dinner on a Sunday. Didn't disappoint. Large portions. Food is fresh, tastes as it should and hot. Bento box is generous and varied. Lots of customers. Will return when in the area.
Written January 15, 2018
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Treva24
Eldorado19 contributions
Nov 2017 • family
Great Sushi, very fresh. I had the Spider Roll it was amazing,I loved the sauce on it. My husband had the Rainbow Roll and the Yellow tail. He said it was very fresh. My daughter had a Dragon Eel Roll, she said it was the best. Presentation of the food was amazing!!!! So glad we saw a review from one of my friends. They gave it 5 stars and we agree 100%. We will be going back soon!!!!!
Written November 19, 2017
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Dan E
Herrin63 contributions
Nov 2017 • couples
My wife and I went on a date night and she suggested we try Yamato since we hadn’t been there before. We were surprised and delighted. We were quickly seated and given sufficient time to look at their extensive menu. The food was beautifully prepared, fresh, and delicious. Service was excellent and the prices are fair. I highly recommend the lobster roll....amazing! We shall return!
Written November 17, 2017
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Rae_S22
Carbondale21 contributions
Sep 2017 • friends
So this place has recently open, it isn't in a good location driving wise, but it is worth it to navigate too it. The food is excellent and perfectly prepared, I use to go to Fujiyamas, however, this place will be my go to from now on for sushi. The server that attended our table was very attentive, when everyone was server Miso soup, I had politely declined due a mushroom allergy I have, the server offered to make Miso soup without mushrooms, which is shocking because i know alot of places will make a gigantic batch of Miso for the day. I had politely declined but thanked him for his offer. The platting is even more beautiful than any place around this area. They are all reasonably priced for sushi and I will defiantly be returning in the near future.
Written October 5, 2017
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Justin B
Murphysboro44 contributions
Sep 2017 • friends
Best sushi I have found in Southern Illinois. Reasonable prices, fresh ingredients and nice atmosphere.
Written September 30, 2017
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