Osaka Japanese Steakhouse

3843 S Gilbert Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85297, United States
+1 480-782-5555
$$$ Japanese restaurant , Bar & grill , Seafood restaurant , Steak house , Sushi restaurant , Teppanyaki restaurant
(2635 Reviews)
Price Range $20–30

Osaka Japanese Steakhouse on S Gilbert Rd is a lively spot where Japanese teppanyaki and sushi come together with the theatrical flair of hibachi grilling. The restaurant fits squarely in the full-service dining category, attracting groups looking for an interactive meal rather than a quiet or quick bite.

Locally known for its energetic atmosphere, Osaka is a go-to option when you want dinner with a bit of fun built in—especially for celebrations like birthdays. The dining room tends to buzz with chatter and laughter, often at the teppanyaki tables where chefs showcase their knife skills and flame shows. This can mean it’s a bit noisy, but that’s part of the experience and why families and groups enjoy it here. Kids especially get caught up in the playful interaction with the chef, and parents appreciate menu options like chicken katsu or lunch-sized steaks for younger diners.

The menu leans into familiar Japanese favorites: sushi rolls such as the Rainbow Roll and California Roll, along with greater variety like eel cucumber rolls and scallops. The teppanyaki grill offers protein selection from steak and chicken to seafood paired with vegetables, making it easy to tailor to different tastes. Adding to the experience, drinks like Kirin Light beer or a sake bomb complement meals well, and finishers might go for mochi ice cream for a lighter sweet touch.

Visiting Osaka Japanese Steakhouse works best when you have time to enjoy a full meal with company, whether for an occasion or a casual night out with friends or family. It’s not a quiet spot for a one-on-one dinner or solo work session, but it suits those who appreciate social dining with entertainment. With its busy vibe and generous portions, early evening or weekend dinners tend to fill up quickly, so reservations or arriving early can help avoid wait times.

Overall, Osaka brings a slice of interactive Japanese dining to Gilbert, with a focus on fun and flavor rather than subtlety or minimalist presentation. It’s the kind of place locals return to not just for the food but for the shared experience around the grill.

Highlights
Has fast service
Has great beer selection
Serves great cocktails
Has great tea selection
Popular for
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Good for solo dining
What they serve
Serves alcohol
Serves beer
Serves cocktails
Serves coffee
Serves happy-hour drinks
Serves happy-hour food
Serves healthy options
Serves late-night food
Serves small plates
Serves spirits
Serves vegetarian dishes
Serves wine
Best for
Serves lunch
Serves dinner
Has catering
Serves dessert
Has seating
Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible car park
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot
Plenty of parking

Openings Hours

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Monday

11:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Tuesday

11:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Wednesday

11:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Thursday

11:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Friday

11:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Saturday

11:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Sunday

11:00 AM - 10:00 PM

2635 Reviews
penny ross

22 Dec 2025

I took myself out for a birthday dinner. After the waiter took my drink order, I let him know I had to go to the bathroom and asked him to not bring my drink until I returned. I never leave my food or drink unattended especially when I’m dining or drinking alone. Both the water and drink were at the table unattended when I returned. I asked him to take them back because I don’t drink unattended drinks. When I reminded him that because I was alone I asked him to not bring my drinks until I came back from the bathroom. His response less than empathetic. He looked around maybe to show me that no one was around to do anything to my drink… but he just didn’t seem to understand my position or point. When he brought the new drinks I felt paranoid and afraid to drink it. Thoughts that it was the same drink or maybe he spit in my drink made me fearful of drinking them. It ruined my evening just thinking like that. I wished he had just waited until I got back from the bathroom before go brought my drinks to the table. The food was good but my feelings about the drink took my birthday joy away. I ended up asking for a box to take my food home. But I threw everything out when I got home.

Felicia Pace

21 Dec 2025

We love Osaka! We have been here a few times and this last time we brought the kids too. It's such a fun place to experience at any age! We were a little on the fence about bringing young kids, but our kids loved it and thought the chef was so funny! The sushi is great, we aren't cream cheese in our sushi kind of people, so we avoid those. The chicken is great for the kids but the filet is our favorite!

LaTricia Quintero

10 Dec 2025

Been here several times. Very busy and noisy but an all around perfect place for dining especially if you are celebrating a birthday. Great value, great service, delicious food.

Candice Lancaster

05 Dec 2025

We have been here twice now, this time was for my son's birthday. We love this place. Huge portions so much fun!!!

Martha Garcia

15 Oct 2025

This place always makes dinner fun and I love that they send a birthday dinner certificate every year. I celebrated with friends and we had a great time with tasty food and a super entertaining chef. It’s definitely a spot I’ll keep coming back to, birthday or not.

Tommie Gaston Jr

08 Oct 2025

All I have to say is I'm amazed at everything!!!!! The food!!! The atmosphere!!! The chef!!! I definitely got my money worth coming to this place. The food was damn near cook to perfection. My chef did a fantastic job, he was very entertaining. If you have a birthday or special event they will definitely make your day.

Eric D

20 Sep 2025

We really enjoy this restaurant. Mariah took great care of us this time. She recommended the citrus roll. I always order the yellowtail nigiri and spicy scallop nigiri. My wife likes the filet mignon and seafood. The happy hour offered us shrimp Shumai. Service is always fast and friendly. Food is always fresh and delicious. Justin has been our server the last couple times. He is great, always gets our order done right and is very attentive and makes sure we have everything we need. Thank you! The Osaka roll is huge and very testy, they serve remaining lobster on the tail shell, me wife's new favorite roll. Justin came through again, always an amazing experience. Jesse took great care of us. They did away with happy hour, but the food is always amazing and service is always fast and friendly! Thank you!

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