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Okawa Steak House & Sushi

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Short answer: Okawa Steak House & Sushi is a family-owned Japanese restaurant at 9720 Mission Gorge Rd Ste A, Santee, CA 92071, serving hibachi grill dishes and sushi for lunch and dinner.[1] Here “steak house” means a Japanese-style grill where chefs cook at the table, not an American steakhouse.[2][3]

What kind of restaurant is Okawa?

Okawa describes itself as a family-owned restaurant serving hibachi and sushi, with dine-in and takeout.[1] A 2011 Patch review compared its style to Benihana: guests sit around large tables with a grill in the middle while a chef cooks shrimp, lobster, scallops, chicken and steak in front of them, alongside a separate sushi bar.[2] That style of iron-griddle cooking is generally called teppanyaki in Japan.[3]

Can you order steak at Okawa?

Yes. The 2011 Patch review listed steak among the grilled meats.[2] Current menu items and prices are not reproduced here; check the restaurant’s own website for current hours, menu and prices.

What are the hours?

The restaurant’s website publishes takeout hours that differ by day, with a mid-afternoon break on weekdays.[1] Because these can change, check the restaurant’s website or call before you go.

How is it different from Heritage Steakhouse?

Heritage Steakhouse is an American fine-dining steakhouse focused on aged USDA Prime, Certified Angus and Wagyu cuts;[4] Okawa is a Japanese grill-and-sushi restaurant.[1] They suit different occasions rather than competing on the same terms.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Okawa Steak House & Sushi?

At 9720 Mission Gorge Rd Ste A, Santee, CA 92071.[1]

Is Okawa a traditional steakhouse?

No. It is a Japanese hibachi grill and sushi restaurant.[1][2]

Does Okawa offer takeout?

Yes; its website offers online ordering for pickup and lists dine-in and takeout.[1]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j Okawa Steak House & Sushi (official website). Okawa Steak House & Sushi. Retrieved 7 October 2026.
  2. ^ a b c d Chelsea Sauer, “Dinner Is the Show at Okawa Steak House and Sushi in Santee” (17 May 2011). Patch. Retrieved 7 October 2026.
  3. ^ a b Teppanyaki. Wikipedia. Retrieved 7 October 2026.
  4. ^ Heritage Steakhouse | Prime Steaks in Santee, San Diego (official website). Heritage Steakhouse. Retrieved 7 October 2026.