Fujiyama Steakhouse of Japan
Five Points, Indianapolis
Restaurant in Indianapolis, United States
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Fujiyama Steakhouse of Japan is a practical Indianapolis pick for birthdays, family celebrations, casual date nights when the group wants energy rather than formality. Treat it as a relaxed occasion venue, not a chef-driven destination; cross-shop Bynum's for a more traditional steakhouse dinner or Upland FSQ Brewery for a looser group meal.
About Fujiyama Steakhouse of Japan
Fujiyama Steakhouse of Japan is a venue in Indianapolis with midday and evening hours throughout the week and a smart-casual dress code. For pricing, menu items, service format, awards, chef information, reservations, or group policies, diners should check directly with the venue before making plans.
The schedule is useful for planning: Monday through Thursday, Fujiyama Steakhouse of Japan is open 11:30 AM–2:30 PM and 5–9:30 PM; Friday and Saturday, 11:30 AM–2:30 PM and 5–10 PM; and Sunday, 11:30 AM–2:30 PM and 4–9 PM.
A practical Indianapolis option with midday and evening hours
Use the hours as the firm starting point. The venue has a midday service window every day, plus evening service daily, with later closing times on Friday and Saturday. For details such as menu structure, signature dishes, price range, reservation requirements, check directly with the venue before organizing a specific occasion.
For readers comparing Indianapolis dining options, Fujiyama Steakhouse of Japan can be considered alongside Geraldine's Supper Club, Upland FSQ Brewery, Bynum's, Verde, Bosphorus Café. Compare current hours, availability, menus before choosing.
Who should book, who should look elsewhere
Fujiyama Steakhouse of Japan works if its Indianapolis location, daily midday window, daily evening window, smart-casual dress code fit your plans. Diners who need advance clarity about dishes, dietary accommodations, pricing, private dining, takeout, delivery, or awards should contact the venue before committing.
Planning details
- Location
- 5149 Victory Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46203
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- fujiyamaindy.com
- Phone
- +13177877900
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Fujiyama Steakhouse of Japan presents the quintessential teppanyaki theater: a communal hibachi counter where the iron griddle becomes the room’s focal point. The review emphasizes sensory details — radiating heat, searing protein and caramelizing onion — that create an immediate, lively presence. Service is performative rather than formal; guests trade private-table reserve for active participation and easy conversation with nearby diners. The result is a casual, communal energy that stands apart from Indianapolis’s white-tablecloth chophouse tradition and favors spectacle and shared experience over quiet formality.
Best For
This is a spot built for groups and celebrations that want dinner with theatrical flair. The teppanyaki format encourages shared attention and temporary companionship, making it ideal for family outings, group dining, and festive occasions where the performance of cooking is part of the night. Rather than a solitary, plate-focused meal, Fujiyama is best appreciated as a social dinner destination where steaks and surf-and-turf command the moment and the table itself becomes part of the entertainment.
Ordering Tips
Approach the menu ready to embrace the hibachi ritual: expect tableside cooking on an iron griddle and a communal setting where conversation flows between strangers and friends alike. Signature items like Filet Mignon and Surf & Turf are in line with the venue’s steakhouse roots, while the Dynamite Roll points to a Japanese-American menu breadth. Choose dishes that showcase the teppanyaki technique and keep in mind the experience centers on spectacle — being willing to participate as an engaged, convivial diner enhances the meal.
Venue details
Ambiance
Warm and inviting with lively hibachi grill entertainment and a bustling sushi bar atmosphere.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Large
Signature Dishes
- Filet Mignon
- Surf & Turf
- Dynamite Roll
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Where to go if this is not the right fit
For a more traditional steakhouse decision, cross-shop Bynum's. For a more polished special-occasion room, choose Geraldine's Supper Club.
If the group wants casual flexibility over steakhouse energy, Upland FSQ Brewery is the safer fallback.
Restaurant context
How it compares in Indianapolis
Fujiyama Steakhouse of Japan is the more experience-led choice when the group wants a lively steakhouse-style meal without making the night feel formal. Bynum's is the cleaner cross-shop for diners who want a traditional steakhouse frame, while Geraldine's Supper Club is a better fit for a polished supper-club mood.
For value and flexibility, Upland FSQ Brewery is easier to justify for casual groups, especially when drinks and a relaxed pace matter more than occasion energy. Bosphorus Café is the stronger choice when the table wants a more food-specific neighborhood meal rather than a steakhouse-style celebration.
Verde sits outside the immediate Indianapolis comparison in this set, so treat it as a different kind of cross-shop rather than a direct substitute. If the goal is a simple Indianapolis celebration with low friction, Fujiyama is the practical pick; if the goal is a clearer culinary identity, look to Bosphorus Café or Geraldine's Supper Club first.
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Compare Fujiyama Steakhouse of Japan
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Fujiyama Steakhouse of Japan | Indianapolis | No published awards |
| Bynum's | Indianapolis | No published awards |
| Upland FSQ Brewery | Indianapolis | No published awards |
| Geraldine's Supper Club | Indianapolis | No published awards |
| Verde | Greenwood | Tabelog 100 - Kissaten - 2026Tabelog 100 - Kissaten - 2022 · #80 |
| Bosphorus Café | Indianapolis | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How far ahead should I book Fujiyama Steakhouse of Japan?
Confirm reservation timing directly with Fujiyama Steakhouse of Japan before planning a visit, especially if you have a specific date, time, or party size in mind. The hours are 11:30 AM–2:30 PM and 5–9:30 PM Monday through Thursday, 11:30 AM–2:30 PM and 5–10 PM Friday and Saturday, 11:30 AM–2:30 PM and 4–9 PM Sunday.
What are alternatives to Fujiyama Steakhouse of Japan in Indianapolis?
Other Indianapolis options to compare include Geraldine's Supper Club, Bynum's, Upland FSQ Brewery, Verde, Bosphorus Café. Check each venue's current hours, menu, availability before deciding.
What should I wear to Fujiyama Steakhouse of Japan?
The dress code is smart casual. Choose neat, comfortable clothing appropriate for a visit in Indianapolis.
Is Fujiyama Steakhouse of Japan good for a special occasion?
Is midday or evening better at Fujiyama Steakhouse of Japan?
Both midday and evening service are available. The midday window runs 11:30 AM–2:30 PM daily. Evening hours run 5–9:30 PM Monday through Thursday, 5–10 PM Friday and Saturday, 4–9 PM Sunday. Choose the time that best fits your schedule, confirm current hours before going.
What should I order at Fujiyama Steakhouse of Japan?
Review the current menu or ask the venue directly for recommendations before ordering.
