KOBE JAPANESE STEAK HOUSE

KOBE JAPANESE STEAK HOUSE is trending the right way. After earlier inspections that drew violations, its recent DBPR history has been improving — and it currently holds a B at 89/100.

Its latest visit (May 1, 2026) logged 1 high-priority and 1 intermediate violations. Diners rate it 4.8 across 10,413 reviews. By health score it's safer than 40% of Orange County restaurants we grade. Menus here flag vegetarian, dairy-free, keto, paleo, and other dietary options.

Trend: improving · B (89/100) · safer than 40% of Orange County restaurants we grade

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Restaurant details

Health grade
B (89/100)
Violations
2 total — 1 high-priority, 1 intermediate
Address
8460 PALM PKWY, Orlando, FL
Cuisine
Japanese
Categories
Japanese steakhouse, Asian restaurant, Japanese restaurant, Steak house, Sushi restaurant, Teppanyaki restaurant
Price
$30–60
Rating
4.8 stars (10413 reviews)
Seats
281
Phone
(407) 239-1119
Website
Official website
Photo of KOBE JAPANESE STEAK HOUSE
Photo: Ole Erik Skare

Community Rating

Reviews via Google
4.8 Community-sourced rating 10,413 reviews
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What diners say — our read

Service dominates the conversation here — it comes up in 61% of the 28 reviews. Service tends to be raised approvingly here, averaging 5.0 stars.

One subject never comes up here: freshness. Of the 28 rated reviews, 28 sit at four stars or better and 0 at two or below.

The kitchen graded a B (89/100) on 1 high-priority and 1 intermediate violations at its last inspection, which is roughly where the reviews sit too. DBPR last walked in on May 1, 2026. Across its inspection history the kitchen is improving, which argues for giving it the benefit of the doubt. That puts it ahead of 40% of graded kitchens in Orange County. The citations behind that grade include handwash sinks accessible.

With both signals pointing the same way, there is little to argue about on this listing. Read the originals below and judge the pattern yourself.

Our own analysis of 28 reviews for this restaurant, set against its Florida DBPR inspection record. How we calculate grades →

  • June 29, 2026

    brian was a amazing cooker and mykee was amazing waiter both are good at their job and making people happy ate everything

  • June 27, 2026

    Amazing Japanese steakhouse! The protein was cooked and seasoned to perfection!

  • June 27, 2026

    I loved it so much. If I can score 1.000 points, I will put it. I would like it more if they put the protein first instead of all the rest

  • June 27, 2026

    Juan and Abel showed such great character they didn’t have any problem when I asked for more and more and more. They have the best jokes !!

  • June 27, 2026

    Tony, Sammie, and Ho we’re all great

  • June 26, 2026

    The sweet tea kept on coming! Came here with my favorite cousin and we had so much fun with tao! He was kind, funny and so entertaining! I also loved the food!! Sammie (our wonderful waitress) offered to put my food in the to go box for me!!! So so kind! I also loved the guy who told me to leave the review...toni...you the best!! We love you guys and we thank you for such an amazing experience! Ive made so many memories here over the years!

  • June 26, 2026

    Sammie was a fantastic server! Tao was so friendly and entertaining. The manager Tony came over to make sure everything was going well. 10/10 would recommend.

  • June 26, 2026

    Great food and atmosphere. I am from out of town and this is one of the best Japanese Steakhouses I have been to. Highly recommend!

  • June 26, 2026

    Our server, Jared, chef Shinobi, manager, Tony, were excellent! We eat here a lot. Honestly, our chef and server were the best we’ve ever had!!!!

  • June 26, 2026

    Great Service! It's Our 7th Year Anniversary!

  • June 26, 2026

    Sammie, LE, and Manager Tony were terrific, and as always the food was so delicious.

  • June 26, 2026

    Hien and Koji are excellent! Love the place and atmosphere. I recommend Everyone to visit and request both of them.

  • June 26, 2026

    Brian was the best Hibachi Chef. We had a great time celebrating my son's 13th birthday.

  • June 24, 2026

    Loved it

  • June 24, 2026

    The most food we’ve ever had at a hibachi grill for the price. Food was excellent. We are from California and it blew out hibachi restaurants away.

  • June 23, 2026

    Wonderful! Great food and wonderful service! Thank you Que ♥️

  • June 23, 2026

    Our must do visit every time we are in Florida. Always so much fun and it really is the tastiest food. Thumbs up to our chef, Chino, our waitress Sammie and, of course, the manager, Toney. As always a great meal and a great evening out. We will be back again soon.

  • June 23, 2026

    Yari Toni and Wei were amazing! Thank you for a great time and making it special for my baby’s birthday!

  • June 23, 2026

    Excellent Service

  • June 23, 2026

    45 minutes wait turn into 15. Great service and food was great tasting with plenty of seasoning.

  • June 23, 2026

    The entire staff was amazing and accommodating for our large party. The hibachi itself was good but the people working there really set it apart for our experience

  • June 22, 2026

    The food tastes great. The staff was friendly and even though they were super busy they did a great job getting everyone situated. We got seated sooner than we expected and that was a plus. Highly recommend this location

  • June 22, 2026

    The food was good and plentiful. The staff were very nice and service was great. I appreciated the restaurant taking us later after our reservation time, the manager Tony was friendly and Hannah was a great server

  • June 22, 2026

    Jesse, Juan and Yan were great in their roles

  • June 22, 2026

    Excellent food and service!

  • June 22, 2026

    Tony is a great manager and phong was a great cook food service and quality was great Hein was a great server he was polite and amazing

  • June 22, 2026

    It was awesome, very well organized and even though there were a lot of people due to it being Father's Day. All staff did a wonderful job cooking, serving, even packing our leftovers for us

  • June 22, 2026

    Chef Phong (Delicious food), Hein (Funny 🤣) were excellent!!! Manager Tony came by as well… Thanks again for a wonderful Father’s Day!!!

Overall Score

76 / 100

  • Health inspection grade 30/40
    Grade B
  • Dietary transparency 20/20
    6 options listed
  • Community rating 19/20
    4.8★ average
  • Hidden-gem status 0/10
    Not flagged
  • Track record 7/10
    Improving, 33% clean

Composite score from health grade, dietary options, ratings, and inspection record — distinct from the state-derived health grade.

Opening hours

Monday
5 to 10 PM
Tuesday
5 to 10 PM
Wednesday
5 to 10 PM
Thursday
5 to 10 PM
Friday
5 to 10 PM
Saturday
4 to 10 PM
Sunday
4 to 10 PM

Inspection history

The following records are from Florida DBPR public inspection records, most recent first.

  1. May 1, 2026 · Routine - Food

    Inspection Completed - No Further Action

    1 high-priority · 1 intermediate · 0 basic

    • 03 — Temperature control of foods (cold/hot holding, cooking, cooling, reheating)
    • 31 — Handwash sinks accessible; handwashing supplies & sign provided
  2. July 28, 2025 · Complaint Full

    Call Back - Complied

    0 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 0 basic

    No violations cited.

  3. July 18, 2025 · Complaint Full

    Warning Issued

    2 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 3 basic

    • 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained
    • 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized (×2)
    • 35 — Insects/rodents/pests; outer openings protected against pests
    • 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation

Safer options nearby

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This grade is calculated by us from Florida DBPR public inspection records — Florida does not issue official grades. How we calculate it →

Data last updated: May 1, 2026