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Takato Restaurant, Fort Lauderdale, FL

Takato Restaurant

4.8
4.8
3627 Reviews
$50 and over
Japanese
551 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304

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7:00 PM
Booked 131 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for scenic views
Takato – a Japanese-Korean fusion restaurant led by local celebrity Chef Taka.

"Takato brings unparalleled Japanese and Korean fusion to Fort Lauderdale. The oceanfront sanctuary located at Conrad Fort Lauderdale Beach delicately blends the beloved soul of Executive Chef Taek Lee's ancestry and takes you on a culinary journey through his Asian heritage that is bursting with creativity, authentic flavors and extraordinary culinary techniques."

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Korean, Asian
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 8:00 am–10:30 am Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:15 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:15 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Chef Taka
  • Catering
    To book your event with us please contact <br /><br />liz@takatorestaurant.com
  • Neighborhood
    Central Beach
  • Cross street
    Terrmar St & A1A
  • Parking details
    Valet garage parking is available for $15.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

  • Happy Hour

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - Thu - 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    Happy Hour 4PM-6PM

What 3,627 people are saying

Takato Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Fort Lauderdale

    Japanese

  • Fort Lauderdale

    Most Booked

  • Fort Lauderdale East

    Best Overall

  • Fort Lauderdale East

    Best Food

  • Fort Lauderdale East

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Takato Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale is celebrated for its "amazing food" and "exceptional service," blending Japanese and Korean flavors in a vibrant oceanside setting. Guests frequently praise the sushi, duck bao buns, and ribs. The staff is known for being "incredible," making dining experiences truly memorable. Reservations are recommended for this "must-visit" spot.
3,627 Reviews
  1. Gabrielle VIP

    Miami33 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Enjoyable late-night meal with family & friends. The food has yet to disappoint, the only small concern was that our waitress was not visible. We had to wait quite a bit to place new orders and when one of them was not what we wanted, we ended simply consuming it since it took so long before our waitress made a “check stop”. Other than that, we had a pleasant evening.

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  2. Richard

    Fort Lauderdale10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent as always. Takato keeps on delivering a great experience. Try the sushi ice cream roll for dessert. Amazing.

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  3. Jesus

    Miami1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    La mejor experiencia gastronómica, con una atención personalizada

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  4. Dazne

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Pablo was amazing ! He gave us world class customer service and did an amazing job ensuring our experience was top tier . Would visit again.

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  5. Monika VIP

    West Palm Beach4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great testing sushi and Korean style tapas. Loved the bao buns!!! The waitress was awesome and all her recommendations were delicious. She had the sommelier come over and he suggested the perfect wine based on our taste. would definitely go back.
    Takato RestaurantResponded 4 days ago
    Hi Monika, we're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our sushi and Korean style tapas, as well as our bao buns! We're glad that our sommelier was able to help you choose the perfect wine based on your taste. Your kind words about our service and food have made our day! We're excited to welcome you back to Takato Restaurant. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. - The Management Team

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  6. HEATHER VIP

    Greater Boston5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Surprisingly excellent fresh sushi. Great atmosphere. Highly recommended.
    Takato RestaurantResponded 4 days ago
    Thanks for the feedback, Heather! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our fresh sushi and found the atmosphere to be enjoyable. Your recommendation means a lot to us. We noticed that you rated our value lower, and we appreciate your honesty. We strive to provide the best experience and your feedback helps us do just that. We look forward to welcoming you back to Takato Restaurant soon!

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  7. Susan VIP

    New Orleans9 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Decided to check it out after so many good reports and even write ups in local and national magazines, just didn't live up to the hype, for us. We were expecting a fine dining experience, with all the bells and whistles of fine dining, but alas, no. We were seated outside, which was fine but very loud. Street noise, I get, but the booming base of EDM music, was a bit too Miami for us, and for our expectation of fine dining in general. I should have gotten the hint that it wasn't fine dining when I got the cocktail menu and it had cartoon pictures of the drinks and the food menu was laminated. But alas, soldiered on. I was going to get the Chef's choice nigiri but when I found out it didn't include any of the specialty nigiri, I let the server know I'd need more time to decide. My husband had already told him he wanted sushi for an appetizer and shrimp fried rice for his main. Instead of waiting for me to order, he put his order in, then came back and took my order. I wasn't one sip into my cocktail before his shrimp fried rice came (his main) then after he had started eating that so it wouldn't get cold, the sushi came. Meanwhile, I haven't finished my cocktail AND have no food. My appetizer came out, which was fine, but I question anyone who thinks they need to deep fry lobster...but ok. My main came out and was lobster udon. It said on the menu lobster and parmesean, my bad for not asking, but I was expecting traditional udon dish with a kakejiru broth, it was literally lobster macaroni and cheese but with udon noodles. I had a couple of bites, it was fine for lobster mac and cheese, but way heavier that what I wanted and my husband was long done eating so just packed it up to go. For the price we paid and the expectation of a fine dining experience, just didn't live up to the hype. Glad we went to check it out, don't need to go back again.
    Takato RestaurantResponded 4 days ago
    Hey Susan, we're sorry to hear that your experience at Takato Restaurant didn't meet your expectations. We strive to provide an experience that's as high-quality as possible, and we apologize if we fell short. We appreciate your feedback on the noise level and the menu selection, and we're sorry for any confusion with our menu items. We'll certainly look into these matters to improve our service. We hope you'll give us another chance to impress you in the future. Best, Takato Restaurant Management Team

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  8. Daniel VIP

    Miami25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience. Service was really good, and the food delicious
    Takato RestaurantResponded 4 days ago
    Thanks for the feedback, Daniel! We're thrilled to hear that you had an amazing experience at Takato Restaurant. It's great to know that our service and food met your expectations. We always strive to provide the best for our guests and your feedback is a testament to that. We hope to welcome you back soon for another delicious meal. - The Management Team

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  9. Monica VIP

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything we ordered was fantastic - spicy edamame, tuna roll, yellowtail roll, chicken fried rice (wow), skirt steak and sushi ice cream (good gawd)! Our waiter was also exceptional! Will be back next weekend!
    Takato RestaurantResponded 4 days ago
    Hello Monica, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed everything we serve. We take pride in our spicy edamame, tuna roll, yellowtail roll, chicken fried rice, and we're glad you loved the skirt steak and sushi ice cream. We're also glad to hear that our waiter could meet your expectations. We look forward to welcoming you back to Takato Restaurant soon! Best, The Management Team

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  10. Rhonda VIP

    Denver43 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Helen the manager is INCREDIBLE! Will and Jondre at the bar are always on their game, providing excellent service! The food is the best in Fort Lauderdale. 10/10 recommend!
    Takato RestaurantResponded 4 days ago
    Thanks for visiting us, Rhonda! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience at Takato Restaurant. It's wonderful to know that our team's efforts to provide excellent service and the food met your expectations. Your kind words mean a lot to us. We look forward to welcoming you back soon.

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FAQs

Takato Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (954) 414-5160.

Takato Restaurant is rated 4.8 stars by 3627 OpenTable diners.

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

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Booked 131 times today
Google Map for Takato Restaurant

551 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Terrmar St & A1A
  • Neighborhood
    Central Beach
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 8:00 am–10:30 am Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:15 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:15 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Korean, Asian
  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet garage parking is available for $15.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chef Taka
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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