Tepanyaki Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar

The lady who waited on me was very welcoming. I have eaten here before and the food was amazing. This time, however, the food seemed a little dry.

I've been here twice. Once with a reservation at a table with the grill and a chef. Again without a reservation just in the general dining area. The experience was night and day between the two. When we showed up without a reservation it took forever to get a seat and we almost never got checked on. It took a very long time to get food and it wasn't even that good when we did get it. It felt like I should be thankful for the privilege to be there. It was like they had no interest in helping the non-reservation customers. That's okay, just make yourself a reservation only restaurant if that's all you can handle.

I showed up again with a reservation and was quickly seated at a table with a prompt and kind waitress who was ready to help. It took about 30 minutes for our chef to arrive at the table and he quickly started making our meal while also demonstrating some impressive skills with his cooking utensils. The food was delicious and fresh. The chef was funny and charismatic. The one unfortunate part was when he tried throwing a piece of shrimp in everyone's mouth and my uncoordinated self couldn't achieve that again and again and again... It was all in good fun but it was embarrassing in the moment.

Overall after two experiences here, I still think it's overrated. It's pretty good food, but it won't change your life. The building feels pretty run down and not super clean. The staff is awesome if you have a reservation. The prices are a tad too high for what you get in my opinion. For being located in western Colorado where Asian food isn't super popular, it's a decent restaurant to try for yourself. Just get a reservation before you go.

We wanted to go somewhere out of the ordinary for my sister-in-law's birthday. Tepanyaki was suggested. The chefs cook the food right in front of you on the hot grills, with panache and style. The food is cooked exactly as requested with a performance of great éclat.

We ordered two appetizers and four meals which included steak, chicken, and seafood. There was so much food we all had excellent leftovers to look forward to. With a tip, we spent $210.

The whole restaurant was wheelchair accessible including the restrooms.

Pleasant meal. Had the Alaska and Las Vegas rolls. Both were good not exceptional. The veggies dish was good but only mushrooms zucchini and onions stir fried. Service got everything done reasonably. Had to button up my coat to stay warm sitting next to the windows. The food was better than the building looks.