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Akira Back, The Colony, TX

Akira Back

4.7
4.7
267 Reviews
$50 and over
Japanese
The Akira Back restaurant on the waterfront of The Grandscape Development of The Colony, TX is modern Japanese cuisine with 5-star service. This innovative concept was created by Michelin Star award winning Chef Akira Back. As a former professional snowboarder, Chef Back's passion is to provide a food and beverage experience that is unique and leaves people emotionally connected with aspects of his food, personality, and life.

The Akira Back restaurant prides itself on creating innovative culinary experiences combined with a social atmosphere and elegant ambiance. The Akira Back restaurants consist of 20 locations in 9 different countries with many additional locations set to open in the next 12 months.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 11 times today
Experiences are available.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Fine Dining

  • Cuisines

    Japanese, Korean, International

  • Hours of operation

    Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm

  • Phone number

    (945) 224-0505

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Private party facilities

    We have 3 private dining rooms that can accommodate up to 16 guests. Call for more information.

  • Neighborhood

    The Colony

  • Cross street

    Located within the Grandscape Development with Nebraska Furniture Mart.

  • Parking details

    Private Lot

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View

Experiences

  • Wagyu Whiskey Wednesdays

    Multiple dates available
    Every Wednesday Night we offer exclusive Wagyu menu additions plus enjoy 25% off all Japanese A5 Wagyu and 25% off select Japanese Whiskeys.
  • Greatest Hits Kaiseki Tasting Menu

    $125.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    An 8-course tasting menu featuring some of Chef Akira’s most signature dishes that vaulted him to Michelin-star status.
  • Seasonal Kaiseki Menu

    $200.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    An 11-course tasting menu featuring premium proteins and seasonal ingredients. This menu showcases Japanese A5 Wagyu, Bluefin Oh Toro, and Ossetra caviar as well as seasonal preparations and premium fish exclusive to this tasting menu. The Seasonal Kaiseki Menu changes every 3 months with the seasons.

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What 267 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Dallas - Fort Worth

    Japanese

  • Dallas Suburbs

    Innovative

  1. Itwasmeh

    Dallas

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Great food, weird setting. Can’t wrap my head around why this was the location or the building, but the sushi was unquestionably top notch. One of the better dinners I’ve had.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Jacksonville

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wow!!!! I have been to Shoyo Sushi for their tasting menu, but it’s so hard to get reservations and it’s in Dallas. Akira Back is in closer, easier to get in, and was even better! They have a full menu plus 3 tasting options. We had the seasonal tasting, not realizing it was 11 plates! It had more exotic options. Everything was phenomenal and had a nice mix of sushi, other seafood, and A5 wagyu beef 🤤 We ate it all up with no regrets! There were plenty of open tables and we were seated immediately. Service was impeccable, for example they refolded our napkins any time somebody went to the bathroom. The drinks were SO good, I’d return just for those! The patio looked really nice, so I’m excited to return and try eating out there with the beautiful water view!

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  3. BrittneyS

    Dallas

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a great experience. Our waiter, Luke, was very professional and informative guiding us through each course. If you’re a foodie, I highly recommend trying the “Greatest Hits” where each course is selected by the chef. It’s definitely worth the value.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had the seasonal tasting menu and everything was absolutely delicious. I also do not drink alcohol and they had delicious options for me to drink! Staff was knowledgeable and very friendly, we will definitely be back again!

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  5. musical

    Dallas

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall3food4service5ambience4
    Good atmosphere and service. However extremely overpriced and very stingy with food. I would say this is a place you can try at least once, but hard to make a convincing reason to come back for more (unless you’re spending the company dollar).

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  6. MariaS

    Dallas

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The perfect meal as usual! Nick was great at the bar and our meal was amazing! The crispy rice Cajun tuna was a great start. Our night had a nice, sweet ending with blackberry's sake and dessert, courtesy of Shane! Great place to celebrate Mother's Day!

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  7. MarR

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience5
    Everything was great but the dinner took 2.5 hours, 8 tiny snack servings 20 minutes apart each was an excessive wait that I just didnt expect. Food was great, service was friendly, but the waiting was too much.

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  8. LindaL

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food-amazing. Service-fantastic. Ambience-excellent. This was an overall fantastic experience. It was more than dinner. The servers helped us decide on drinks and food. We chose the 8-course meal and they explained how to best eat each dish. It was fun to try food items we normally wouldn't. It was also fun to see the dishes coming out to different tables. We saw fire, smoke from boxes, and foamy and leafy drinks. My husband and I went to celebrate our anniversary and had lots of fun.

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  9. TC94

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a great time! Delicious food and drinks and service is top notch!

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  10. LeslieC

    Central Texas

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had the Seasonal Kaiseki Menu with Sake Pairings - it was just fabulous in every possible way. Service was outstanding, food was gorgeous and delicious! Expensive, as expected, but well worth the cost for the experience.

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    We had a fantastic time at Akira Back! We’ve been to many Michelin star restaurants and this place and the food brought back all those great memories. The dishes are amazing and the attention to detail is what you’d expect from a fine dining establishment.

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  12. OpenTable Diner

    San Antonio

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Incredible food and atmosphere. Sake flights are wonderful. Highly recommend the fabulous and fierce. Ordered plates from every section and it was all delicious. Octopus, tuna pizza, sea bass, protein roll, and hot mess. Didn’t love the cigar dessert but the presentation is 10/10! Great service at the sushi bar. Will definitely be back.

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  13. HubAnd40

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Arranged for a party of 5 for the 8 course experience as a gift for my wife who is a HUGE sushi fan. (I don't eat seafood and I didn't attend the party.) They didn't get through the third course before the pictures and text started coming in telling me how amazing it was. They said the dishes and timing was perfect. Late Sunday reservation so place was especially quiet. Opted for just select drinks instead of the wine paring knowing they weren't huge drinkers. Hostes was very acommodating for the evening. They never even looked at the menu, just ordered cocktails and enjoyed the experience. I felt it was a bit pricey but for such a unique experience I would say worth it as a gift. 100% endorsed by all.

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  14. LayneB

    Tampa

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The service and food here are amazing! We had the Mystery Bix and couldn't have been happier.

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  15. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great atmosphere for dinner. Loved the outdoor seating! Food and service were both outstanding! Will definitely be back.

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  16. solomonb

    Sacramento

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 18, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience2
    Good food, excellent service, irritating disco background music

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  17. Action

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall4food2service5ambience4
    Food spread could be better. Not very filling for a 8 course meal

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  18. TC94

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had the 8 course tasting paired with the sake and everything was amazing!! Date night was a success and will definitely be back again.

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food with knowledgeable staff that make the experience

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  20. MeridythG

    Denver

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on April 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was unbelievable! Everything else was flawless - amazing service, beautiful and well designed space. The food is complex and perfectly executed.

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  21. PatrickDaniel

    Dallas

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    2nd time coming here, the food is absolutely superb! It's safe to say I will be a regular.

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  22. MilanC88

    Dallas

    13 reviews

    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Great if you are wanting to try a new experience of Asian fusion. They do offer traditional Japanese style upon request. Service was great but slowed towards the end. Food was good, the wagyu melts in your mouth. The sushi was top quality. Cocktails are good if you are feeling adventurous. However, this place may not be for some. Overall, you pay for a nice experience and an exceptional cuisine.

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  23. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was fantastic. Went for my girlfriends birthday and ended up going for the 11 course tasting menu and it was wonderful. It might be pricey but it is more than worth it.

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  24. SandraL

    Dallas

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on March 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food presentation and taste was incredible! Our server and assistants were all so well trained and professional. Truly a great dining experience and will be back!

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  25. SpencerH

    Dallas

    18 reviews

    4.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on March 30, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    We enjoyed the Chef's Signature Tasting. A previous review states there wasn't much food on the tasting, but I beg to differ. We had more than enough food and really enjoyed it. Next time we will likely do the sake pairing as well.

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  26. DavinaP

    Louisville

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    We had the seasonal tasting menu and it was exceptional!

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  27. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    3 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 24, 2023

    overall1food3service4ambience1
    First off, the service was ok. Aesthetically it’s def not up to par with their pricing. The “Tasting Experience” was literally a tasting lol. You get to taste the food, not eat. The portions are awful. Def eat before you come. I travel a lot and eat at high end restaurants all over the globe and this was the worst value for the $ I’ve ever experienced. Oh, and they did a promo shoot at the bar during our “experience”. Def something that should have happened after hours. SMH. The food was decent, but def not worth the $.

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    Austin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Everything was absolutely amazing. The only ding was on ambience because they were doing a photo shoot that night and kept shining bright studio lights in our faces during setup.

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  29. gkay

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had an astonishing and inventive dining experience here in mid-March '23 while traveling from NYC. The staff was incredibly adaptable and knowledgable, like any restaurant in this class should be, and our server's suggestions & help guided our selections to create a magical, effortlessly enjoyable evening out -- from cocktails to all the courses. Absolutely delicious food prepared to the highest standard was the order of the night. Akira Back absolutely accomplishes everything it promises, which is sadly rare for many fine dining establishments. I can't rave enough, and I can be a real snob :)

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  30. MichaelB

    Dallas

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 14, 2023

    overall5food5service3ambience4
    Tasting menu is excellent. Amazing food highly recommend

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  31. DebbieC

    Dallas

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We enjoyed every delicious bite of our customized 'Experience' dinner. Michael was phenomenal. His knowledge of the Saki wines and the menu to accommodate our taste preferences were spot on. All EIGHT courses were fabulous. And, both Saki offerings were perfectly paired with the dishes. The food runner assigned to our table was courteous and also knowledgeable when we asked about a few sauces. Impressive how much these servers need to know on the menu. We will return.

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  32. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great as always!

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  33. Simon

    Dallas

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My wife called it "The best meal in DFW." I agree.

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  34. David

    Dallas

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    The food was creative and well prepared. The service was the best I have had in several years, accommodating, attentive and genuine.

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  35. OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I’m so grateful for the staff at Akira for accommodating me. Shout-outs to Lindsay for the reservation time change(s), Don and Nick at the bar, Jessica for keeping it all together and Chef Shin for his usual culinary magic!

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    El Paso

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    first off, we’ve never heard of this restaurant. were looking for a new place to eat & this came up as an experience on Open Table. glad we went there for dinner. our server Jessica was very knowledgeable about the menu & recommended several dishes. we actually went to try the 8 course meal for $125 but she recommended other dishes & they were all outstanding. the chef’s mystery box was delicious, my favorite. I highly recommend this restaurant to all. not cheap but worth every penny!

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  37. ScottA

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Some of the best food I've had in the DFW area. We had the 8 course "greatest hits" menu and it did not disappoint! I will absolutely be back to try more of the food. 11/10 rating for everything.

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  38. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I don’t usually ever write reviews but I have to say the food is absolutely outstanding! Everything we ordered was delicious I can’t recommend it enough! Perfect for a date night

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  39. PsycheT

    Dallas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Was outstanding!

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  40. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    everything was beyond phenomenal! Nic & the other servers took great care of us and did an amazing job explaining the menu throughout our dinner in detail.

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FAQs

Akira Back is rated 4.7 stars by 267 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 11 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Akira Back

5765 Grandscape Blvd, The Colony, TX 75056

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Located within the Grandscape Development with Nebraska Furniture Mart.

  • Neighborhood

    The Colony

  • Hours of operation

    Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm

  • Cuisines

    Japanese, Korean, International

  • Dining style

    Fine Dining

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Parking details

    Private Lot

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View

  • Phone number

    (945) 224-0505

  • Private party facilities

    We have 3 private dining rooms that can accommodate up to 16 guests. Call for more information.

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