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Restaurant Review: Hamachi Steakhouse Bar & Grill

April 24, 2011 by Suzie the Foodie 4 Comments

Hamachi Steakhouse Bar & Grill

If you are looking for a unique and delicious food experience for a special occasion, I insist you go to Hamachi Steakhouse Bar & Grill in downtown Halifax. If you peer through the window you can see one of their Japanese fusion chefs cooking tableside for lucky patrons.

Suzie (Moi) and Reg down by the boardwalk

Right along the waterfront in downtown Halifax overlooking the harbour you will find the restaurant with its unbelievable food and fantastic location.

Hamachi Steakhouse Bar & Grill

Make sure to make a reservation! Our friends stopped by earlier in the day to do so and all Teppan-Yaki tableside seating was already booked so call a day in advance.

Hamachi Steakhouse Bar & Grill

We were there to celebrate our friend Eric (on the right) and Mike’s (next photo) birthdays and this was the perfect spot. Sadly our friends Craig (left), Kelly and Eric will all be moving away before summer comes so it is all a bit bittersweet but still, wonderful.

Hamachi Steakhouse Bar & Grill

Mike, Jen, myself and Reg managed to fit into one side of the booth together for yet another fantastic night out together.

Hamachi Steakhouse Bar & Grill

Many of us got the Teppanyaki entrées which comes with a small bowl of miso soup that you sip out of this plastic cup. A beautiful way to begin.

Hamachi Steakhouse Bar & Grill

After which you are served a stunning house salad with the most unbelievably light and delicious apple vinaigrette dressing. This was one of the best salads I have ever had. I could eat this every day!

Hamachi Steakhouse Bar & Grill

As we ate there were flames all around us as the chefs prepared food at the special tables. At the end of the night Reg said that it was the first time he had been warm in months. If you think it is spring here on the east coast, take note of the pedestrian walking outside in his parka. How nice it was to be inside all warm and toasty for the first time in six months.

Hamachi Steakhouse Bar & Grill

I ordered the Jumbo Shrimp Teppanyaki dinner which may look modest but I assure you, the flavours were perfection. Although I have had much larger shrimp and would not truly consider these to be jumbo in size, they were gigantic when it comes to flavour which is the most important thing to me. I was very grateful for the sauce that accompanied the rice and even more thankful that it was absolutely delicious.

I was not the only one who felt this way about dinner. I think it is the first time we have all gone out and absolutely polished off our plates. Even my husband Reg, who is notoriously difficult to appease when we go out (the hazards of living with your own personal cook and baker), was blown away and wants to go back. This makes this particular foodie very happy.

Hamachi Steakhouse Bar & Grill

Although I did not partake in dessert (and you will see why in a second) Craig was kind enough to let me taste his white ganache cheesecake, finished off with a hint of raspberry essence. It was light, creamy and downright beautiful. My only complaint is from the sound of the dessert we all thought real raspberries would accompany the dish in some way. Nope, not even as a garnish.

Others had the Mount Fuji brownie (remnants photographed above) which looked astounding. Eric’s Deep Dish Apple Crisp looked equally impressive. Next time I will definitely order dessert!

Chocolate Biscuit Cake

The reason why we did not have dessert is I had to do some quality control before we went out to celebrate. I made this Chocolate Biscuit Cake for the birthday boys and for an Easter treat for my mother-in-law Lorraine. I smuggled in a few pieces so they guys could go home with them and enjoy them later on which they did! Thanks goes out to Debra for sending me the recipe. Turns out this cake is going to be served as the groom’s cake at the royal wedding. Not to worry, I will do a tutorial on that soon.

Dinner out at the Hamachi Steakhouse Bar & Grill was absolutely fantastic. Yes, it is a little pricey but considering you get the soup, salad and main dish when you order a Teppanyaki entrée the money is definitely worth it. Not only that our server Anthony was one of the best waiters I have ever had. So friendly, easy-going yet professional, he made us feel right at home. He was a star and made us feel so well taken care of. We all agreed that it was the perfect night out and we will definitely be going back.

I give the Hamachi Steakhouse Bar & Grill five out of five wooden spoons.

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  1. Debra She Who Seeks says

    April 24, 2011 at 6:28 pm

    I love Japanese food and this restaurant looks and sounds wonderful. Any my, doesn’t the chocolate biscuit cake look decadent! Truly fit for a prince! I’m looking forward to reading about your experience of making it.

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  2. AvaDJ says

    April 25, 2011 at 1:54 am

    What fun and so happy that you had a fabulous dining experience. Every super foodie deserves a break in the kitchen and it sounds like you got it with flair! As for the cake, WICKED! Can’t wait to hear all about it.

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  3. sarah says

    April 25, 2011 at 1:55 pm

    Oh, I love taking my parents there when I am in Halifax. The food is exciting–I love watching the chef at work. Great stuff. I’m glad you enjoyed your evening there.

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  4. Suzie Ridler says

    April 25, 2011 at 4:37 pm

    It was my first time going to a Japanese restaurant, believe it or not. So good! Debra, it’s true, that cake is fit for royalty. Thanks Ava, it was so nice to get a break. Will be sharing the chocolate biscuit cake tutorial soon. Very easy! Sarah, how cool that you have been to Hamachi and go there regularly! Yes, I had an amazing evening, so much fun. A real dining out experience.

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