Paperfjsh is located on an adorable, closed off street in the heart of South Beach. Service was friendly and the happy hour menu had a nice selection of drinks and food. The standouts were the sashimi which was delicious and buttery, the crispy rice rolls, the paperfish roll and the miso cod lettuce wraps which were five pieces in appetizer version. I've had Nobu's miso cod and this was just as good, if not better for a fraction of the price. This is a solid choice in Miami with standout sushi. read more

Better of the options in south beach since it is not cliche of a place for the tourists visiting the area. They need to be a good sushi place to survive in this area but again like most places in the area charge 20% gratuity. This makes employees feel entitled and lose motivation to give good service. These are subsidies for the company to pay employees. The ambiance is actually good for this area. I would give 5 stars if the prices were more reasonable or if they actually had spectacular food. In any other city this would be decent sushi at half the price. read more

Our last night in Miami Beach and we landed on Española Way by chance -- Paperfish turned out to be the right call. Booked same-day on OpenTable, seated immediately on a packed Friday night. The covered terrace is stunning -- Japanese paper lanterns, string lights, tropical foliage. The Dragon Fruit Lemonade mocktails arrived orchid-garnished and vivid fuchsia. My Wahakan Old Fashioned came with a single spherical ice ball in a crystal-cut glass. Food highlights: Baby Corn in parmesan cream with paprika was the dish of the night. Crispy Truffle Fried Rice hearty and satisfying. Miso soup clean. Salmon Furai solid. Sushi enjoyable though the rice lacks the refinement of Miami's top raw bars. Vegetarians: limited options -- one Veggie Roll and uncertain tofu preparation when we asked to add it to the rice. Service warm but plates were cleared twice while we were still eating. On billing: 20% service charge added automatically, then the receipt suggests an extra 2-5% tip on top -- worth knowing upfront. OpenTable users: if you're redeeming a Dining Reward card, the staff hadn't encountered one before -- but the manager handled it graciously and honored the full amount without issue. Family-friendly, fair value, genuinely memorable evening. read more

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Great find just a walk away from our hotel, and in such a cute walkable street! The vibe is on point and we sat outside on the terrace to enjoy our rolls and bites. A good mix of raw fish rolls and crispy rice bites, as well as cooked rolls and starters (the black cod lettuce wrap was great. read more

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A friend came in town from New Jersey and was staying at a hotel nearby, so we came to Paperfish Sushi to catch up and have lunch. The place was beautiful, in the most cute area in South Beach that I was not familiar with but pleasantly surprised. This was a Sunday afternoon, and there was plenty of street parking available nearby. I thoroughly enjoyed my walk there from the car and decided to sit outside to enjoy the afternoon. Now, I am not a sushi girly, however I have been in my era of trying new things. I stuck to the safe choice and ordered the Chicken while my friend went ahead and ordered the Shrimp Tempura and Spicy Tuna Rolls. I have never had sushi before and she convinced me to try the Shrimp Tempura, which I obliged to and actually enjoyed it. Needless to say, I may now be in my Sushi era. The staff was also great, making this an enjoyable experience all around. read more

Paperfish Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

Was craving some sushi while in town and happened upon Paperfish. I was solo but wanted to try several things so I definitely dropped a few bucks on dinner here. It was all good but I'm not sure I'd be making a beeline to return next time I'm in the area unless it's during their happy hour, which would have afforded me all the dishes I tried at a pretty hefty discount. I ordered the crispy rice tuna and crispy rice salmon and while the fish was excellent, the crispy rice was more chewy than crispy. And not just a little chewy, quite a bit chewy. Otherwise, fine. Not sure I'd order it again. I also went with the spicy tuna roll. Also good, but not particularly noteworthy for a spicy tuna roll at almost $20. Finally, i went with the crispy truffle fried rice with the wagyu beef. This was the standout! The beef was excellent. The rice was quite heavy on the truffle but if you like that, you're gonna love it. And the crispy rice was crispy in here. Giving it a really excellent texture. And the veggies were perfectly cooked and so bright and vibrant. The location is great. I sat on the patio and it was lively and fun people watching and enjoying the energy of the strip. Inside the space looked very cool, as well. Service was fine as well. Nothing particularly noteworthy but not bad at all. All in all I don't regret my meal one bit and did enjoy it. But I'd be more likely to return for a happy hour meal to get a bit more bang for my buck. read more

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Paperfish is sooo good! We came here for our Valentine's Day dinner and I'm so glad we did! They had a specialty menu and everything was a surprise for us and it was to die for. All there sushi, fish, and even wagyu was delicious and made to perfection. The drinks look very well made to from what I saw people ordering around us. The music was phenomenal such a vibe too. Parking can be a mission around here because it's in Miami Beach. We took an uber and didn't have an issue. Highly recommend anyone to check them out! read more

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Trying to find more casual places we like to walk to and decided to try Paperfish. When I saw that it was on Espanola Way I hesitated because it's SO touristy, but we went anyway based on the reviews. I always find the artificial cherry blossoms/flowers a red flag in restaurants and tried to ignore that - literal dust collectors. I would give 4 stars for the food but honestly - the vibe was so chaotic with the dueling blaring music outside from the other restaurants. Our server was ok - she had tables inside and outside, and she definitely needed deodorant. It was a bit shocking every time she leaned over to clear plates or pour water. The cut rolls were massive so that was unexpected. Definitely more food than we had anticipated. The hamachi was spectacular. Surprisingly the toro was not my fav and it usually is. Was a bit chewy which I've never experienced before. Also recommend the pork/shrimp gyoza. The food was good but not sure we'll be back - not really our vibe. read more

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Strongly suggest you to visit Espanola way if you get the chance. This short street becomes a pedestrian only street and all restaurants have the outside tables. With the lights and music, a bit party ground for sure. We enjoyed Sushi at Paperfish, warm Sake and lots of fun conversations. I Particularly loved the ceviche, beef tartar and scallops. Halfway through the dinner, there are several birthday celebrations. One of them, we assumed, was at the Italian restaurant a few step right across from us, wait staff and people started dancing and waving the clothed napkins with the lively joyful music. Everyone was so happy. Such a fun night for us. Another bonus is that Miami Beach is about two blocks east of this street, walked over and saw bright Orion's Belt and other stars shining right in front of you. Truly stunning view while walking on the sand. read more

Paperfish Sushi - Nikkei Ceviche - Japanese Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

We found paper fish on our last day visiting Miami. Absolutely love the area that it is located in. Adorable closed off street with foot traffic and lots of restaurants to choose from. Outdoor mall within walking as well. We did the happy hour menu as suggested by fellow yelpers. We had to ask about it, and I got the impression that the servers were a little bit annoyed when I did. It was delicious although the portions were tiny for happy hour. We got the Shishido peppers (my fav, ordered seconds), California roll, dragon roll, edamame, crispy rice with salmon gyoza and passionfruit martini. The only thing I didn't like was the crispy rice as it was a bit chewy versus crunchy, and had a strong taste of truffle which I thought was odd. Joy was lovely and friendly and the service was very quick. read more

Paperfish Sushi - Adorable street that the restaurant is located on - Japanese Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

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We enjoyed a very late lunch and we were so happy that we strolled to Española Way to enjoy this place. It's a very pretty restaurant with super-friendly service. We enjoyed every single dish with gusto. The seating areas are welcoming and offer indoor and outdoor options. The music was fun as well. The only feedback is that our cocktails had SO much ice it was hard to enjoy a properly sized drink. Ask for less ice! We moved to beers right away. The food is delicious here. read more

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We had a wonderful experience at Paperfish on Española Way in Miami Beach while celebrating my son's birthday. The atmosphere was lively and stylish, perfect for a special occasion. We ordered fried rice and a variety of rolls--everything was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. The staff was attentive and friendly, adding to the overall festive and enjoyable evening. A lovely and fun spot that made our celebration feel extra special. Highly recommend! Loved the Hamachi Jalapeño- Japanese Yellowtail tartare / Avocado / Wasabi Jalapeno Aioli / Sesame seed and the Tuna Tartare / Cucumber / Spicy mayo / Sesame seed. amy son loved the Fried Rice with Broccoli / Carrot / Edamame / Ginger Juice / Sesame Oil Scallions / Egg / Soy and Oyster Sauce and added Beef. Our waiter was so nice and pleasant - we had a lovely ezpeirence read more

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Got a sashimi platter and a couple of nigiri. Sashimi fish wouldn't have been my first choice but the fish was fresh. The torched nigiri was enjoyable. read more

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Great service, but super small sushi and nothing special, even with truffle. Waste of money. read more

Paperfish Sushi - Bluffing truffle making. Paper tuna roll - Japanese Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

I always have a wonderful experience every time I go to Paperfish. It's nestled in vibrant Española Way. The decor makes you feel like you're really inside a Japanese izakaya with its cherry blossom trees and paper lanterns. The happy hour menu here is pretty amazing with cocktails and shareable bites and rolls. Tonight we had several rolls and my fave the truffled scallops on a bed of mash. Flavors are incredible! This is a great date night spot or to come with friends. Service is always great too. read more

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Such a great meal. We ordered the Japanese steak, the trio of ceviches, and a can of Kikusui sake. Everything was genuinely delicious. The ceviche trio was super fresh and flavorful. Each one tasted different, and it was perfect for sharing. The steak was cooked really well with a great char. The green sauce on top made it even better. The blistered shishito peppers on the side were a nice bonus. The Kikusui sake was crisp and refreshing and paired really well with the food. Service was attentive without hovering. Our server checked in at the right times and kept everything moving smoothly. Definitely coming back. Great food and great vibes. read more

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10/0 across the board. I have no notes. The drinks were crafted well and the sushi was extremely fresh and flavorful. The bang bang shrimp was also quite delicious. It's hard to get a lychee martini right but they did their thing! read more

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At first we sat outside, but it was so noisy, and hot, that we asked to move inside, and they were very kind, and let us do so. We ordered some martinis, which were 10 out of 10. We ordred a few apps-- the cod bites were incredible! And then we ordered some noodles, sushi and a few other nigiri. All of it was excellent! I would absolutely come back here when in Miami. The mood lighting inside was great-- my pictures make it seem like it was too dark, but it wasn't. read more

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Csme here for their Happy Hour and loved it. We've gone back a few times dince and it's consistently great. Food is carefully prepared andcplated. A feast for the eyes and mouth. Service is also great. Very nice ambiance. read more

Paperfish was a great stop on Española Way, but what really made the experience unforgettable was our server Joy. Hands down one of the best servers we've ever had in all our time dining in Miami Beach -- attentive, warm, and genuinely on top of everything without ever feeling scripted or rushed. The food was solid across the board, but the service was truly next level, which is rare to find in an area that can sometimes feel like a tourist trap. Joy elevated the entire meal and made us feel taken care of from start to finish. I'd absolutely come back -- and honestly, I'd do it just hoping Joy was working. Service like that makes all the difference. read more

Tucked away on Española Way we came here too celebrate my kids 15th birthday. They are a sushi lover and then wanted to do some shopping in the area so we ended up here. The restaurant is beautifully decorated. I love the indoor outdoor field where you can watch people walking up and down. The servers were great bringing us food as soon as he came out of the kitchen. I loved how all of the fish dishes were super fresh. We enjoyed different rolls as well as the hand rolls. The Wagyu beef fried rice was absolutely delicious. We had leftovers and got to enjoy those later. I would definitely come back. Great service. great food great atmosphere. read more

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I don't know how this place has such high ratings because I did not like a singular thing here. I had the flight of handles and the paper fish roll. The hand rolls were soggy flavorless with little fish. The one roll I got was so hard to finish. I was so disappointed. It's so hard to find good sushi in Miami. read more

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I am from Miami so I was bit skeptical about eating at this location, in a tourist zone. The food and service was excellent. The sushi melted in the mouth, it was such great quality. Loved the otoro, the unagi, the yellow tail, honestly everything was chefs kiss. Joy our servers was so cheerful, kind, knowledgeable and attentive. Both inside outdoor seating, great fun Miami decor. The manger was also lovely she was checking on the tables and helping the staff with service. Definitely the same consistency as the one in downtown Miami. read more

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Enjoyed the Miami Spice prix fixe menu! Service was great, Joy took great care of us and had great recommendations

Outdoor seating was a great vibe with the cooler weather. Waiter was super attentive and friendly (even gave us a jacket because we were cold). You get to see the performances of the Italian restaurant next door too lol. The lychee martini and cucuzaki were delicious. Baby corn appetizer had great flavor. Tuna and salmon crispy rice were ok, I thought the rice was a little too cooked. Loved the idea of the handroll flight but they were not my favorite handrolls. Seemed to have more rice than fish. The veggie roll was a good choice for the vegetarians. Crispy truffle fried rice was really good and the truffle flavor wasn't too strong. Overall a decent meal, but the outside dining on the busy walkway is the reason I would go back! read more

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Sasha? Whichever waitress is adorable and Serbian we love you! Excellent service, she was attentive and made sure we knew about all the happy hour options and omg $350+ later we definitely had fun buying birthday shots for our neighbors (my birthday's on Monday woop woop) the CRISPY rice with Salmon is addictive, tuna also. The passion fruit and lychee martinis are dangerously good lol. We had ceviche, spicy tuna, and more crispy rice, Shishito Miso, Gyoza Wagyu, espresso martinis and everything was fresh and addictive. We even tried some gin/sake cocktail that's this mesmerizing shade of purple. Cozy and love the sakura decor. Good vibes! read more

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I had had Paperfish bookmarked on Yelp amongst so many other bookmarked Miami spots that I've held onto the longest time and the thought of visiting Paperfish on this visit, as I write this review, wouldn't have happened had I not been staying at an Air BnB at Casa Victoria Orchid, which happens to be on the same street as Paperfish. To say that I've been throughly impressed is an understatement - that's how good I feel about this place. The grilled baby corn was astounding - every element in the dish was so perfectly thought out, the garlic mayo had the right savory kick that was perfectly enhanced by the sweet teriyaki glaze they lightly coat the tender baby corn with before dusting a satisfying amount of grated Parmesan cheese and togarashi to complete the flavor profile. The wasabi martini should win some sort of award. If you've ever happened to dab some wasabi onto pickled ginger when eating sushi as an in between bite between sushi bites, this drink has that bold, positively brazen impact that'll delight those who aren't shy to zesty, refreshingly herbaceous smokiness. Crispy truffled rice - this dish hit all the check marks; I loved dribbling a bit of soy sauce that I had poured onto my soy sauce dish on the rice and mixing it in with the rice and tofu I requested they add onto the signature. (do NOT attempt to pour soy sauce from the soy sauce bottle that's at the table directly on anything, it has a wide opening and will turn your dish into soy sauce soup!) I also tried adding in garlic mayo from a side I asked for and mixed some of that in on a small portion of the rice that had not been mixed with added soy sauce by me and that was another level as well. The garlic mayo was so good I begged for a to-go side of it so I could dip my Cajun fries from Five Guys (located down the road on Washington Avenue) later on my trip. I also think the miso shishito peppers appetizer was one, if not the best, renditions of a Shishito dish I've had to date. There is a hint of savory sweetness that the glaze on the peppers adds, that really enhances. Be warned that one or more of the shishito peppers packs a lot of heat so be ready to be surprised if that is what happens. I'm glad I tried them but I'm also sensitive and shy to spiciness and it so happens that my last pepper was the one that packed the spiciness so it really hit. In the future, it might not be a dish I revisit just due to my constant avoidance of spicy food, but not all the peppers on a shishito platter will always be spicy, it's just a luck of the draw. I liked that their lychee martini was not syrupy sweet, which is excellent when you want to drink your dessert. I also liked the Cucuzaki cocktail (Nolet's gin, flower infused sake, elderflower, yuzu and cucumber). I asked for them to add half ounce of lemongrass. The drink was fruity, floral, balanced and refreshing. I would definitely re-do the Cucuzaki but the Wasabi martini sent me because I do enjoy intensely complex cocktails as well. My server Gene took good care of me and I appreciated how relatable and attentive she was. read more

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They have a new executive chef and changed their flavors to fried Peruvian hybrid. 2 Thumbs Down. As Locals we have enjoyed Paperfish for years, but our recent visit was a major disappointment. The wagyu was 90% fat with very little edible meat, and the sushi flight was completely different from what we remembered. The quality, execution, flavors and service felt far below previous visits, and they split the inside seating area into a totally different restaurant. Paper Fish no longer reflects the high quality experience that made us regular customers. Such a shame as it used to be soooo fresh and good . read more

Loved the food. Four of us enjoyed it all. Cute atmosphere with inside and outside seating. Located on the strip with many restaurants on a closed street...just pedestrians...no cars. High energy vibe all around. Happy hour offered till 7pm...gotta love that. HOWEVER...you have to "ask" for the happy hour menu as it was not given to us. Good thing we knew to ask otherwise we would not have gotten it. I didn't like that. In fact, you have to scan the bar code to get the happy hour specials. Mind you, only 5 pieces of rolls rather than10 but we got quite a few different things which was more enjoyable and fun. My lychee martini was on the happy hour menu and it was a great choice! Another stand out was the fried rice with salmon. Overall, I would run back for happy hour as it was one of my favorites. read more

No thank you. Pricy, tastes so so...service is so. Everything is so so, not a fun place

We visited this restaurant on Valentine's Day and were so pleasantly surprised by how incredible everything was. From the moment we arrived, the ambiance and location created the perfect atmosphere for a special evening. The food truly exceeded our expectations. I highly recommend the Miso Black Cod -- it was phenomenal and had the same rich, buttery texture as Chilean sea bass. Absolutely delicious. The Wagyu Burger was also outstanding -- freshly ground, high quality, and cooked perfectly. We also tried one of their sushi rolls topped with miso and filled with fresh tuna and salmon, and it was incredibly fresh and beautifully prepared. You can really taste the quality in every bite. Our server (I didn't catch her name -- an Asian woman, possibly in her 40s) was wonderful and made our experience even more enjoyable with her attentive and warm service. We truly loved this place and are already looking forward to coming back, especially to explore more of their sushi menu. Highly recommend! read more

Paperfish is one of our favorite spots to get take out sushi from in the area, although we also enjoy dinning in from time to time. The food is always amazing, however, service is a hit or miss. Whenever picking up, service is generally not the nicest, when dining in, most of the time service is nice. Some of our favorite dishes are the handroll flights, crispy salmon rice, acevichado roll and their nigiri's. Ambiance wise the restaurant is beautiful, they have great music and all around a great vibe. read more

Great spot in Espanola Way of SoBe, especially on the patio where you can people watch. The Happy Hour dinner running til 7pm is a good value for lite bites, but I think the portions are fairly small - but definitely try the Dragon Roll and the Hamachi Jalapeño. I definitely enjoyed the Ceviche Sampler from the regular menu - must try! read more

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Nice sushi spot on Espanola with inviting outdoor seating. We were there at happy hour, which was really nice! Our waitress, Gene, was very kind and attentive. Not the best sushi I've ever had, but a good experience overall! read more

This is one of the times that I wish that you didn't need to leave a star rating because I've really mixed feelings about how to address this issue. I've come to this location a few times after going to the brick location and loving the food. I was excited to learn that there's one closer to me and easier to get to. This location is definitely smaller and it's on Española Way so it can be a little chaotic outside, but the environment is pretty pleasant overall. The most recent time I was there everything food wise was absolutely delicious and upon discussing with my family, their favorite restaurants of the ones we had been to recently, a few people actually said that Paperfish was their top one. However, on our last dish, which was the Hotate Roll, my brother found a staple mid bite. This was super jarring, and none of us really knew how to react. It was not folded as if it had come out of a packet of stapled paper, but instead fully open (so not in the default "setting" either - it was one semi straight, albeit crooked, line). It came from between the rice itself and the piece of scallop on the roll. We immediately brought it to a server's attention who brought who I believe was a manager over and they apologize profusely. We were definitely all in shock and processing what had just happened. The thought of what could've happened if he had not bitten into the sushi and instead put it fully in his mouth is very scary. The staple could've ended up in his tongue, gums, cheek or even throat, and it definitely would have resulted in an emergency room visit and a lot of potential damage internally. Luckily, since this had been the last thing to come out plates-wise, so it's not that we ended up not being able to finish our meal or anything, but it definitely made everyone very uneasy. The fact that it wasn't something "gross" so to speak helps in terms of thinking of the future and what might find in food in general, but at the same time feeling unsure about taking a bite out of something and not knowing if there's something physically harmful in it is definitely upsetting. They discounted our meal and removed the role from the bill and offered us free dessert (although when we asked if we could try two, trying to lighten the mood and debating between the group which to try, they declined and said we had to choose one. We offered to pay for the other since we genuinely didn't know which to choose). The more we thought about it upon leaving and taking a second away from the chaotic atmosphere of the restaurant, the more upset we became. They assured us the chef had been notified and that they were clearing the whole kitchen to make sure nothing else was accidentally, but this was really scary and we are all still pretty shaken up. I hope they continue to take it seriously and ensure this doesn't happen to anyone again. read more

Paperfish is a beautiful restaurant amongst the many you'll walk through on Espanola way. The decor screams downtown Tokyo, yet is refined, and elegant. It sounds like happy hour is the time to go but we got there too late. As someone who has eaten sushi in various parts; I thought the food overall was good. Allow me to elaborate: The quality of the food is definitely there. I was, however, a little bit surprised that the sushi roll selection was limited. It felt as if the focus was on appetizers and entrees rather than sushi itself which fine, but then the name of the restaurant itself becomes misleading. That's how I interpreted it at any rate. Would definitely come back, probably during happy hour. read more

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Lucky enough to stop here during their Happy Hour! Lots of great deals on drinks and food!! I left full... food was amazing! Joy was my waitress and was very attentive to my orders. I didn't have to wait long for each order to be delivered. I'll be back for sure!! read more

Went to happy hour with the girls and it was a great experience! Our server, Dasha, checked in on us frequently and the food & drinks came in a very timely manner! We ordered the ceviche and sushi tuna rice and it was very yummy! Tasted fresh! I also ordered a passionfruit martini (less strong) and it was perfect. read more

Great sushi, awesome happy hour prices, cool ambiance, fast/friendly service! Lovely spot right on Espanola Way!

[ March, 2026 ] Good sushi in a quaint location. Ok, the location can get obnoxious, but indoors is nice. read more