Shakou was a very good experience overall.Friendly staff. Quick and easy seating for a Sunday evening dinner.The food was good. I had a few nigiri sushi, and i was a little let down. Yes, the fish was good. However, the flavor wasn't really their. Just seemed to be a little lacking. However, the fish was of the of highest quality.I also ordered a sushi roll ( pink panther ) and that was outstanding! Very flavorful and delicious.Food came out in a timely manner.The price was a little high though.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Julia Gawronska
The food was alright, but not worth the price. The staff was attentive but a little disorganized. Atmosphere was okay as well.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Edamame, Mongolian Beef
Amanda Philio
The absolute best vegetarian sushi!! The Midori Vegetarian roll is very good and the Shakou salad is big.Vegetarian options: They have some very thoughtful veggie rolls!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Edamame, Sushi Assortment
Dirk Julian
Food was good. Service was great.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
claire bittner
Honestly this is some of the worst sushi I’ve ever had. I think gas station sushi is a step up from this. And we paid $94 for 3 rolls and Edamame which was also flavorless. Only 1/3 people in our party had a good experience. The black tuxedo and ocean signature rolls were flavorless and I was forcing it down with much struggle. Praying I don’t get sick tonight.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 1
Hannah Graham
Me and my husband tried out this restaurant for our wedding anniversary. What an amazing experience! We started off with the chef's choice nigiri, which we had never had before. Each piece was delicious! We both got drinks: him a beer, and I got the claus-mopolitan. Yummy!! Then we split the Barramundi: sea bass cooked in parchment paper. Oh my god, it was so good! The potato croquettes were very good, but they have Sweet Baby Ray's on them. Wasn't expecting that! This was an amazing experience and we look forward to coming back in the future
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Barb Atkin
The venue was stunning, trendy. Food was delicious but service was slow. Appeared understaffed though our waitress was enthusiastic and as attentive as she could be covering the entire second levelKid-friendliness: Would discourage small children due to seating options and menu
Recommended dishes: Volcano Roll, Edamame, Golden Lobster, Lobster
Jacob Dunn
Sushi is the way. Great atmosphere.
Marek Gerszewski
One of the best restaurants in Saint Charles :) amazing food, drinks and very professional , nice crew :) Must visit place in Illinois :) I recommend the Braised Short Rib, Bi Bim Bap, any of Sushi and of course Shakou Mojito :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alyse Daccardo
Amazing food and service was great! Large portion sizes and the space is cozy but spacious❤️
We recently went here after they reopened after the renovation. The sushi was good, but the drinks were terrible. We were there around 5:30pm and it wasn't busy at all. Kids Shirley Temples didn't have cherries (not a big deal, but indicates the attention to detail from the drink staff) and the sangria was terrible. There was a glob of syrup at the bottom of the drink, which made that first sip fun! Why they couldn't properly mix it, we have no idea.Food was great. Drinks were terrible.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 2
Felicie Anderson-Wilson
It was my first time here and I definitely will be back. The food is great, the restaurant is beautiful and the staff are very friendly!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fire Cracker Shrimp
Ms Maria
Not private, would not bring parents here due to night club-style music. Just ordered vegetable fried rice and the generous layered cake [pictured] was complimentary for our birthday ?!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
John Tangen
Awesome sushi place. Love the food and ambiance - a very cool place.Will definitely be back again. Perfect spot for sushi and a drink right off main street.Get the Ocean Drive sushi roll...Amazing!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Volcano Roll
Traveling Leaflet
I really enjoyed my experience here. Pete the bartender was funny and courteous. He made an excellent blackberry iced tea that was so flavorful with a hint of Thai to it.There is not a bad thing I can say about this place. The food was delicious and fresh and everyone was friendly. I definitely will return and seek out Pete for more tea and kind service. Kudos!
Shakou was a very good experience overall.Friendly staff. Quick and easy seating for a Sunday evening dinner.The food was good. I had a few nigiri sushi, and i was a little let down. Yes, the fish was good. However, the flavor wasn't really their. Just seemed to be a little lacking. However, the fish was of the of highest quality.I also ordered a sushi roll ( pink panther ) and that was outstanding! Very flavorful and delicious.Food came out in a timely manner.The price was a little high though.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
The food was alright, but not worth the price. The staff was attentive but a little disorganized. Atmosphere was okay as well.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Edamame, Mongolian Beef
The absolute best vegetarian sushi!! The Midori Vegetarian roll is very good and the Shakou salad is big.Vegetarian options: They have some very thoughtful veggie rolls!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Edamame, Sushi Assortment
Food was good. Service was great.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Honestly this is some of the worst sushi I’ve ever had. I think gas station sushi is a step up from this. And we paid $94 for 3 rolls and Edamame which was also flavorless. Only 1/3 people in our party had a good experience. The black tuxedo and ocean signature rolls were flavorless and I was forcing it down with much struggle. Praying I don’t get sick tonight.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 1
Me and my husband tried out this restaurant for our wedding anniversary. What an amazing experience! We started off with the chef's choice nigiri, which we had never had before. Each piece was delicious! We both got drinks: him a beer, and I got the claus-mopolitan. Yummy!! Then we split the Barramundi: sea bass cooked in parchment paper. Oh my god, it was so good! The potato croquettes were very good, but they have Sweet Baby Ray's on them. Wasn't expecting that! This was an amazing experience and we look forward to coming back in the future
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The venue was stunning, trendy. Food was delicious but service was slow. Appeared understaffed though our waitress was enthusiastic and as attentive as she could be covering the entire second levelKid-friendliness: Would discourage small children due to seating options and menu
Recommended dishes: Volcano Roll, Edamame, Golden Lobster, Lobster
Sushi is the way. Great atmosphere.
One of the best restaurants in Saint Charles :) amazing food, drinks and very professional , nice crew :) Must visit place in Illinois :) I recommend the Braised Short Rib, Bi Bim Bap, any of Sushi and of course Shakou Mojito :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing food and service was great! Large portion sizes and the space is cozy but spacious❤️
Restaurantji Recommends
We recently went here after they reopened after the renovation. The sushi was good, but the drinks were terrible. We were there around 5:30pm and it wasn't busy at all. Kids Shirley Temples didn't have cherries (not a big deal, but indicates the attention to detail from the drink staff) and the sangria was terrible. There was a glob of syrup at the bottom of the drink, which made that first sip fun! Why they couldn't properly mix it, we have no idea.Food was great. Drinks were terrible.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 2
It was my first time here and I definitely will be back. The food is great, the restaurant is beautiful and the staff are very friendly!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fire Cracker Shrimp
Not private, would not bring parents here due to night club-style music. Just ordered vegetable fried rice and the generous layered cake [pictured] was complimentary for our birthday ?!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Awesome sushi place. Love the food and ambiance - a very cool place.Will definitely be back again. Perfect spot for sushi and a drink right off main street.Get the Ocean Drive sushi roll...Amazing!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Volcano Roll
I really enjoyed my experience here. Pete the bartender was funny and courteous. He made an excellent blackberry iced tea that was so flavorful with a hint of Thai to it.There is not a bad thing I can say about this place. The food was delicious and fresh and everyone was friendly. I definitely will return and seek out Pete for more tea and kind service. Kudos!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5