Sake Japanese Steakhouse

Located just off Exit 7 of I‑87 in Latham, New York, Sake Japanese Steakhouse blends the excitement of hibachi tableside cooking with a modern sushi bar and an Asian‑fusion menu. Guests are greeted by a sleek interior featuring dark wood panels, ambient lighting, and an open hibachi grill where skilled chefs flamboyantly sear steak, shrimp, and the house‑special Basil Filet Mignon while entertaining diners with jokes and knife tricks. Signature dishes include the Steak and Shrimp combo ($37.25), the Tiger Roll, and the Crazy Tuna Roll, while the Gyoza (pork or vegetable) and Pepper Tuna Salad offer lighter starters. The bar boasts a curated selection of twenty sakes, twenty craft cocktails, and fifty wines, perfect for pairing with the fresh sashimi and sushi pizza. Families appreciate the private rooms and a dedicated kids menu, and the restaurant’s catering service can customize hibachi spreads for birthdays, corporate events, or wedding rehearsals, even adding salmon or scallops on request. Opening hours run from 11 am to 9:30 pm Monday‑Thursday and until 10:30 pm on Fridays and Saturdays, with a special holiday schedule for the Fourth of July. Parking is ample in the adjacent lot, and the venue is a short drive from Albany’s downtown and the Troy‑Schenectady corridor. The attentive staff greets each table by name when possible, and reservations can be made online or by phone. Seasonal specials rotate monthly, featuring items such as Tom Yum noodle soup and Crispy Rice Tuna. The open‑kitchen concept creates an energetic buzz that keeps both locals and tourists returning. With a Google rating of 4 stars from over 1,500 reviews, Sake has become a staple of the Capital Region dining scene.