i dont know y this pplace isnt really packed as good as it is. I think many people assume its expensive or dont know about it. I have been to Jo tos sarasota,fl restuarant and was very displeased with them. However Samurai was a breathe of fresh air. I was taken back at the curteous staff waiting on you and being so generous. The food is fantastic and i too recommend lunch special. Its a hell of a deal. This is my favorite japanese restauraunt around.

Our neighbors had brought us here one Sunday for lunch and we loved it. We have gone once after since then and plan on going again. The service is great and its not loud or busy which makes for a peacful dine in experience. We usually get the lunch specials with include a small soup and salad with your main meal of chicken, steak, shrimp, ect. The meat is served with fresh veggies and fried rice and i think the portions were great. For lunch which i believe is 12pm-3pm its 7.99 a plate. You cant beat the price with the amount of food they give you. I am six months pregnant and also share with my six yr old so its plenty for us. You can request extra sauces with your left overs and trust me you will want to. Its so good. Wish i knew about it sooner. Fantastic service and food.

Quality of food and service was ok at best. I will never go back. Save your money and try another place

My husband and I dined here for a third time and were a little disappointed. I ordered the salmon teriyaki. It arrived on a mound of sauted onions with two small pieces of broccoli and two small carrots. I did not order onion teriyaki. My husband's sushi was so so.

The highlight is the Hibachi/Teppanyaki tables. Great choice for families and groups. The tables are lively and the chefs always entertaining. In the many times I have ate here I have never had a bad meal. Meats and seafood are always cooked perfectly! e., A local favorite,and highly recommended it.

Pamela M. Sarasota, FL 6/29/2009 I don't generally go here for the sushi although it is good. The highlight is the Hibachi/Teppanyaki tables. Great choice for families and groups. The tables are lively and the chefs always entertaining. In the dozen or so times I have ate here I have never had a bad meal. Meats and seafood are always cooked perfectly!

Service and food were just ok. Overpriced for quality of food at hibachi.

quality of food has gone down since restaurant first opened. Steak was very tough, and I felt ill after eating the sushi.

The best Japanese food we've had by far! My family went there for dinner for the first time and I'm glad we did! We had a very memorable experience and the food was absolutely delicious! The prices are very reasonable for the amount of food you get and the service was excellent! Our chef had us laughing so hard and entertained us throughout the whole cooking experience. Even though it's an hour from where we live, it's worth the drive and we be going back again! I highly recommend this restaurant to everyone who loves a great time!

Drove by and thought we'd give it a chance. Was wonderful!! Think my family has a new favorite place to eat at. Food was excellent. Staff was very friendly & courteous. Has been in business for 3 weeks. Hopefully, more people in Bradenton will discover this place & go.

My wife and I ate thee before when it was Domos and it was just ok, Samurais has only been opened a week and we were pleasantly surprised. The service was excellent and the food was the best we have had at any Japense Steakhouse. We hope that it does well and that people go and try it out. We would rate it a 9 or 10!! The Wrights Bradenton Fl.