#71 of 161 Panama City Beach Restaurants

Osaka Japanese Hibachi Steakhouse and Sushi Bar

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Osaka Japanese Hibachi Steakhouse and Sushi Bar: The Perfect Blend of Food And Entertainment in Panama City Beach
Local Expert's Rating:
4 / 5
The Bottom Line:

Osaka Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi combines the concept of dinner and a show into a single experience, complete with hibachi flair and mouthwatering flavors. This Panama City Beach culinary spectacle is definitely worth checking out.

- The FloridaPanhandle.com Local Expert Team

Osaka Japanese Hibachi Steakhouse and Sushi Bar bring the best of Japanese fine dining to Panama City Beach. While the family-owned restaurant chain has multiple locations throughout Florida, the Pier Park edition is truly special. 

Few restaurants provide quite as enticing a blend of international flavors and local ingredients as this beloved steakhouse, which integrates organic produce and seafood right from the Gulf into its meals to ensure freshness at all times. 

As soon as you enter the restaurant, you will be impressed by the modern, yet elegant design. This atmosphere is clearly worthy of a date night or other special outings. Ultimately, however, the decor serves merely as a backdrop to the true attraction: the talented hibachi chef, who is there not only to deliver a delicious meal but also to inspire you with the ultimate culinary showcase. The chefs at this restaurant are very personable — and they clearly know how to put on a fun show. Each chef has a unique style, so you can visit on multiple occasions and enjoy a completely different experience every time.

The bartenders may not be as showy as the hibachi chefs, but they clearly know what they’re doing. While many visitors prefer to order wine or beer, there’s something to be said for the restaurant’s impressive cocktail menu, which includes such favorites as the Fog Cutter and the Singapore Sling. A variety of non-alcoholic beverages are also available, including coffee, juice, and even Japanese soda.

Osaka Japanese Hibachi Steakhouse and Sushi Bar remove the need to visit multiple venues as you pursue the traditional dinner and a show kind of evening — you can easily enjoy these elements at one location. Stop in and see for yourself why the Osaka experience has dazzled so many Panama City Beach devotees.

A few of our favorite menu items at Osaka Japanese Hibachi Steakhouse and Sushi Bar include the following:

Gyoza
Kick your meal off with a serving of one of the restaurant’s most popular appetizers. These traditional pork dumplings can either be fried or steamed.

Cowboy Roll
Combining the restaurant’s two main culinary specialties, this unique roll includes the New York strip, as well as more expected sushi ingredients such as scallions, avocado, and spicy mayo.

Tempura & Teriyaki Combination
While the restaurant serves both tempura and teriyaki entrees, many visitors struggle to choose between these two favorites. This combo meal removes the need for making such a difficult decision. Better yet, you don’t need to sacrifice sushi, as a California roll is included with every order. The bulk of the meal, however, involves shrimp and vegetable tempura alongside your choice of chicken, beef, salmon, or shrimp teriyaki.

Una-Jyu Donburi
If you’re feeling adventurous, try this unique take on classic Japanese donburi featuring BBQ eel over a bed of rice. Otherwise, you’ll also find traditional options such as katsu-don and oyako-don. 

Osaka Ninja Dinner For 2
If you love meat and you plan to visit with a healthy appetite during date night, you’ll definitely want to stick with this mouthwatering option, which includes filet mignon and shrimp. 

Whether you’re craving steak, sushi, or gyoza, you’ll find plenty to love about the vast menu and culinary flair at Osaka Japanese Hibachi Steakhouse and Sushi Bar. Few Panama City Beach dining experiences are quite this enjoyable — or quite this memorable.

Insider Tips:
– The hibachi dishes are huge, so consider skipping your usual appetizer and launching straight into dinner. You’re still likely to return home with leftovers, but this technique will expedite your visit just a little — an essential, as the hibachi experience often involves a fair amount of waiting.
– Be sure to mention if somebody in your party has a birthday. Not only will you receive a free dessert, but you’ll also be serenaded by the waitstaff.