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    Makoto

    4.2 (1.2k reviews)
    PriceyJapanese
    Open • 11:30 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    MAKOTO ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Trendy
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Chicken dumplings-very good!
    Brooke H.

    Beautiful space! Wonderful and different food options. Great service. We had sushi and the wagu on a stone. My husband and I loved cooking the wagu on the stone. We had never done that before! Slightly loud and lots of families. Vibrant atmosphere with cute porch. Good drink options and quick service. Would like to go back! So many menu options.

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    Samiah W.

    This restaurant was soooo good. I came here for my birthday and it did not disappoint. I loved how aesthetic everything was. The food was absolutely amazing. The tuna crispy rice was the best I've ever had and the Hamachi ponzu was so good and fresh that we had to order it three different times.. I literally cant wait to go back!!!

    Photo of Out door Roof Top Dining. Eggplant Robata Mochi Hamachi Crispy Rice Hamachi Ponzu Miso Soup
    Robert S.

    Excellent Sushi and Wine Selection is Extensive. View from the top and Family and Friends were so happy eating here. And Sharing Great Happiness with Friends and Family.

    Leeche martinis were amazing
    Marlene R.

    We enjoyed the skewers, some sushi rolls and the sea bass which was to die for! Wow! The service was excellent. Our server was attentive and very respectful. He made us feel well taken care of. The ambience is bright inside the restaurant. I love the look and feel of the place although it is a little loud we did enjoy it.

    Brussel sprouts
    Cameron K.

    We arrived around 9 PM and were initially quoted a two-hour wait, but we got lucky and were seated in under 30 minutes! The ambiance is fantastic--very well-lit and a great vibe for dinner. The food started strong; the Hamachi Crispy Rice and Brussels Sprouts were amazing. For sushi, the Spicy Tuna Roll was easily a 10/10, though the scallop sushi wasn't personally my favorite. To finish, I had the Toban Yaki, which was incredible. Our server recommended a coffee alcoholic beverage to pair with it, and the combination was perfect. Great service all around. I definitely recommend checking this place out and will absolutely be back.

    Okinawan Tres Leches
    Lauren P.

    Makoto was recommended to us by a friend and it was an amazing rec! We happened to be in Miami during Miami Spice and stopped in for their lunch menu. Tuna crispy rice was perfect--crispy and spicy! You HAVE to get the spicy edamame. That sweet chili soy sauce is like liquid crack--it was so addicting and I've never feened over edamame in the way I did these. For mains, my boyfriend was in love with the koji chicken breast and the XO sauce it came with. I will never pass up sushi so I had the moriawase and it was fresh and filling. The desserts were okay, I don't think I would order them a la carte, but they were beautiful! Make a reservation! They seemed to be quite busy even during lunch on a Wednesday. Makoto is one of those spots that looks beautiful in the day and night, so this would be a perfect date night spot as well!

    Shishito peppers
    Krystyn P.

    I remember when Makoto first opened and was a small quiet eatery on the first floor. It's always been one of my favorite hideaways to have a quiet meal and I can't believe it's taken me until now to write a review. Well, it's not a quiet little hideaway anymore and even has patio seating. The flavors are still impeccable. The service is always accommodating... and the people watching is to die for. While Makoto might continue to grow, hopefully the food will never change.

    SPICY TUNA CRISPY RICE
    Tamie D.

    Yooooo Makoto is that girl. Located on the third floor of the Bal Harbour Shops, this sleek, elegant Japanese restaurant absolutely delivered from ambiance to service to every single bite. I came here with my family, and we had the BEST experience. The space is bold and beautiful: bright colors, chic textures. It's giving elevated, but not pretentious. We were supposed to sit outside, but shoutout to the host who worked some magic and got us a table inside. It was super busy, but they still made it happen. Let's talk food, because WOW. We came ready to eat and everything was just fire. What We Had Appetizers ________________________ + Tuna Crispy Rice ($18) - 9.5/10 We ordered this twice. Crispy, piping hot rice with buttery, flavorful tuna and just the right heat from the serrano chili. It's like a flavor pillow in your mouth. +Crispy Chicken Dumpling ($18) - 9.2/10 Light, airy, but packed with flavor. Comes with a miso mustard and togarashi. Dip it in eel sauce or soy sauce and you're set. + Hamachi Ponzu ($27) - 10/10 Thinly sliced, delicate, with a white ponzu that's citrusy and fresh. Always a go-to for me, and Makoto's version is chef's kiss. + Truffle Salmon ($25) - 9/10 A raw dish served with crystallized soy and citrus. Light, fragrant, flavorful. So worth it. What We Had Mains ____________________ + Frosty Wagyu Fried Rice ($29) - 12/10 This is the one. Jidori egg + XO sauce + melt-in-your-mouth Wagyu. You take one bite and just pause like, wait...what this shit is real? It's rich, savory, and so layered. You NEED to get this ASAP +Rainbow Roll ($24) - 8.5/10 Made with snow crab, tuna, salmon, yellowtail, shrimp, ono, cucumber, avocado. Fresh, bright, clean. Not the most exciting, but just a solid sushi roll done right. + Miso Seabass ($49) - 9.6/10 Delicate and delicious. It melts in your mouth, served with crispy kale and ume miso. Just beautiful. Silky and buttery, with an elegant flavor profile. +Ginger Lamb Chop ($54) - 10/10 Cooked perfectly, seasoned to perfection. Very tender! Comes with whipped tofu feta sounds strange, but works so well. A must-order. What We Had Dessert _____________________ +Toben Yaki ($17) - 9.2/10 Passion fruit + white chocolate + almond cookie crumble + mango sorbet = YES. So well-balanced and satisfying. Next time? I'm definitely getting the Okinawan Tres Leches it comes with roasted pineapple, Japanese whiskey, spiked meringue, and soy ice cream. The waiter raved about it and now I'm mad I didn't order it! Service: 10/10 Our server was everything. Super knowledgeable, honest, and truly cared about our experience. He told us what to skip and what to run to, and I love that. Parking Tip: It's hectic. Bal Harbour Shops has limited parking, so unless you come early and stalk a spot, you'll likely be valet parking like everyone else. It's cramped, so just plan ahead. Ambiance: 10/10 Overall Experience: 10/10 Would I Be Back? Heck yes. This establishment has been Tamied ™.

    Eugene T.

    Very chic and upscale place located at Bal Harbor. It is a very busy place and very loud so it is very hard to have any kind of conversation, except to yell across the table, especially if you have a larger part, so thats a real downside. However, the food and service is great, we had one dish that we were not crazy with and the server took it back and off the bill. Otherwise, a great evening with good food. Definately worth a visit to try out.

    Crispy tuna
    Sharon W.

    We came here for a Spice lunch and it was AMAZING! First, the interior is fantastic! It's like an upscale, '70's garden party! The upholstery, the lighting, the rattan... it's all there and all done very tastefully! The Spice offerings are varied and interesting. We started with the tuna crispy rice and the tempura shishito peppers. The tuna was incredibly fresh and the rice was perfectly crisped. The peppers were a giant bowl of lightly fried shishitos covered with savory bonito flakes. We both had the sushi / Maki Moraiwase - three pieces of nigiri that were so fresh, they were practically swimming! It also came with four pieces of california maki, filled with what tasted like real crab. Finally, the desserts... exquisite! the Hojicha parfait came with a scoop of raspberry gelato that was tart and refreshing. The Okinawan tres leches was incredible! The scoop of soy ice cream on the side was a real taste treat! There were some negatives... the interior is ice cold and the acoustics are terrible. I don't know why so many restaurants invest so much in interior design only for the room to be a loud echo chamber. Lastly, I find the over the top displays of wealth from both the stores and the patrons at Bal Harbour shops to be grotesque and depressing, but that's not Makoto's fault.

    Kisha L.

    First time at this restaurant and it was on fire. The food was prime with quality ingredients. We ordered the branzino, filet mignon fried rice, crab, chicken skewer, and crispy tuna. Our waiter was excellent. He recommended many outstanding options and the atmosphere was beautiful. I love the colors and the entire trendy look.

    $80 sushi platter - this should be $40 -
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    This is an over the top restaurant. The location makes it very exclusive and the prices make it even more difficult. The presentation is high - but overall the experience given the value was just average. Now, I am a single review and this place was rocking when we went. So I am not going to change anyone's opinion. The atmosphere was very fake, with many retired wealthy dinning there or impressing each other, which is what happened with us. Quality - 5 Quantity - 4 Presentation - 4 Atmosphere - 5 - like the decor Service - 4 (3 errors in our order) Parking - 2 Alcohol - Had the house cold Sake - 3 - very average Value - 2 Overall, a restaurant you go to once. If it fits your style - that is money is not an issue. It was not a value/experience worth the price, the food was good, but just greatly over priced. The sushi platter we had was $80 and should have been more like $40.

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    Sammy D.

    This place never gets old. Reservation is a must! Service food everything is amazing . Perfect for girls night out

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    One of my favorites in Miami. Great for girls night, family or date night. Always great sushi and mains.

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    Ask the Community - Makoto

    Which wague on the menu comes witha hot lava stone? And also, when making reservations, do I need to mention that that's what we will be ordering?

    The Wagyu Hot Stone! & You do not need to mention what you'll be ordering!

    Do they validate parking?

    Not anymore. There is no parking validation.

    Does this place have an omakase option?

    Morning Nasim, While we do not offer a traditional Omakase, our Chefs do provide Sushi and Sashimi… 

    Do they allow dogs on patio?

    Yes they do...

    Do you make kids drinks? Do you offer Japanese kids soda? Do you have Sunday Brunch menu?

    Yes No No

    How much is it on average per person without drinks?

    $40-$60

    Do they offer gluten friendly options?

    Yes

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