This restaurant has delicious food and cocktails, and a sexy vibe. The service met the caliber of the restaurant. I recently went for dinner and then lunch the next day. Yes, it was that good. I haven't been to Zuma in years and realize that I've been missing out. Although this is a pricy restaurant , there is a reasonable, lunch time special in which you can pick a few items for a set price. (I wish I took a picture of the menu, but you can probably find it on their website.) There is indoor, outdoor, and bar seating. I prefer the outdoor or bar seating. The outdoor seating is on the water, and you watch the yachts float by. And the bar seating is perfect for people watching. With the indoor seating, I felt like we were uncomfortably close to the next tables. If you're planning to drive to zuma, plan to valet. There is a dress code, so I'll plan to dress nice. All and all, this restaurant is a gem, and I I highly recommend it, especially for special occasions. read more

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Located inside the Epic hotel. The food here is consistently great regardless of what you order along with the presentation. Please dress up as this is considered finer dining. read more

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Great restaurant, food, service, and ambiance. The selection was spot on, there wasn't anything I didn't rave about. The service was top tier. It almost felt if I was invited the chef house for private tasting. Everyone so courteous and helpful. I fell in love this night for sure read more

Zuma - nigiri - yellowtail (2 pcs) Toro - Japanese Near Me - Miami, Florida

Celebrated a special occasion on a Saturday with family. First time to try Zuma as I have heard great reviews from friends. Food freshness did not disappoint as the sashimis are just melt in your mouth and I enjoyed the mushroom rice kamameshi. Must tries are the miso black cod, steak and the desserts. My daughter got crazy with the dessert room. It was a sugar overload!!!! The vibe is relaxed luxury. Service wise, almost everybody was so engaged.Manager visited the table and asked how we were doing. For 98 dollars per person, the brunch was a great deal. We will definitely come back some other day and try the brunch with drinks. read more

Zuma - Crabs and ribs - Japanese Near Me - Miami, Florida

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I will forever recommend this place to anyone in Miami. The service and always superb and the sushi is some of the best I've ever had. I highly recommend the lychee martini! read more

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I recently treated myself to the Zuma brunch in Brickell, and let me tell you, it was an experience I won't soon forget. Nestled inside the Epic Hotel, Zuma offers a brunch that's a cut above, blending an upscale contemporary Japanese menu with a vibrant, chic atmosphere. Upon arrival, the ambiance immediately struck me--a perfect balance of elegance and energy, filled with an eclectic mix of diners all there to enjoy more than just a meal. The brunch itself is structured around different pricing tiers, but I found the base option more than sufficient to indulge in the vast culinary offerings. The menu isn't your typical breakfast lineup. In fact, traditional breakfast items were notably absent, replaced instead with innovative dishes like a light soy broth with cold ramen noodles and an egg--delightfully unconventional and delicious. The buffet spread is nothing short of impressive, boasting a generous selection of sushi, sashimi, maki rolls, and an array of hot and cold robata dishes. The signature corn and succulent ribs were standouts, demonstrating Zuma's flair for flavors that are both rich and refined. A highlight for me was the freedom to visit the buffet multiple times, allowing me to sample a wide variety of dishes. And the bottomless drinks--ranging from Japanese sangria to champagne--added a luxurious touch to the brunch that made it feel truly indulgent. Choosing a main course was a challenge given the tempting options, but the steak cooked in chili and sweet soy sauce was sublime, perfectly prepared and bursting with complex flavors. The meal was rounded off with a rice hot pot with mushrooms, a comforting dish that perfectly complemented the meal. While the price tag for brunch at Zuma is steep, the quality and quantity of food, coupled with the unlimited drinks and the stunning setting overlooking yachts and the Miami skyline, offer good value. It's an extravagant way to spend a day, but for a special occasion or a lavish treat, it's absolutely worth it. Zuma's brunch isn't just a meal; it's an event that epitomizes the luxury and liveliness of Miami's dining scene. The service was impeccable, the food was exceptional, and the atmosphere was unbeatable. It's a brunch experience that I would highly recommend to anyone looking to splurge on an unforgettable dining experience. read more

Okay so the reason for the 4 stars isn't because of the food, it's specifically because of the hostesses. I love Zuma they have great cocktails and spectacular food. BUT... My boyfriend and I came to celebrate for his birthday weekend. We saw tons of reservations available so we figured we'd just walk in. When we walked in, they told us there's no tables available after we mentioned that there were multiple reservations available they told us okay and said "book the reservation online then". Instead of just seating us we had to actually make a reservation online put our credit card number into the website for them to just seat us. It's disgusting that they treat customers like this. Once you get past those awful gate keepers the service and the food is fantastic. Zuma...Please for the love of god get some friendly hostesses. If this had been my first time I would've walked out and never given Zuma a chance. read more

Zuma - Japanese Near Me - Miami, Florida

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Not sure. I have been to Zuma a lot over the years given it's across the street.. it's definitely great for a place to "see and be seen" but I am not sure I'd go there for food alone. Even on the expense account, I won't call it a place to return. I always judge the restaurant by the accuracy of their billing. If you can't get that right, I am not sure you qualify for "best of Miami" award. Novikov may be a better option. read more

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It makes me soooo happy to learn that they have the salmon shiso back on the menu! I was thrilled to have it again and it was amazing as always. The quality of the food, ambience, and service was impeccable as always. I would definitely recommend this place if you're looking for the best sushi place to go to in Miami. 10/10 :) read more

Zuma - seared salmon with shiso - Japanese Near Me - Miami, Florida

The staff is definitely five stars because of the attire I was wearing, if you plan on sitting inside, please don't come in any athletic clothing unless you're Drake. They have recently updated their lunch menu in which I love for about 40 bucks. You can have a decent lunch I give this four stars because my waiter didn't want to get my valet validated Besides that everything was fine Side note, one of my entree came super last min read more

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A perfect option for date night or a special occasion. The ambiance is fantastic and the service was great, our waiter was very accommodating and made great recommendations without trying to up-sell us. We got cocktails, rolls, nigiri, dumplings and calamari. The nigiri was incredible, as well as the dumplings! The California roll was a little fishy but besides that everything was delicious. Be prepared to spend a good amount tho! read more

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THE SLOWEST SERVICE EVER!!! It took me 2 and a half hours to get appetizer, main chorus and desert. Waited 20 mins on a check after requested. 25 mins to get a car back from valet which is also $25. Value people's time. read more

Have not been for a while but upon this return visit all was perfect . Not only was the setting and service great, the food remains amazing and well prepared. read more

Fantastic atmosphere and food 5/5 . Ambience was also perfect and the service was excellent. Thank you!

What an amazing experience at Zuma! Matteo, our "cocktail artist" crafted the most amazing drinks! His personality and service is what shined above anything else! The food was excellent and atmosphere was beautiful. We had the opportunity to have the restaurant all to ourselves while enjoying cocktails at the bar around 5pm and started eating Around 6, so we had our own "personal experience" that did not disappoint. We will definitely be back! read more

Ambiance is awesome there. We requested outdoor seating and don't mind for a little wait. Absolutely worth the wait. Food that we had was great. Will come back for other dishes. read more

Zuma - Black cod - Japanese Near Me - Miami, Florida

Get the wagyu gyoza with shaved truffle. Don't hesitate. Just do it. It's incredible, and easily my favorite dish. That being said, EVERYTHING is so so good and worthy of praise. Zuma was our favorite stop on our recent trip to Miami, and the service was truly excellent (I hope the staff get paid what they deserve hint hint). We will absolutely return on our next trip! read more

First, when you walk in, it's a very beautiful hotel and you go straight to the restaurant. The hostess is so polite and seats. You right away. Our waitress was the best in the world. We went for brunch, which is pricey you can change from a $110 option all the way to a $130 option. What's great about any of these options is they have about 10 drinks that you can choose from which have alcohol and it's unlimited for two hours. The buffet was so good I don't think anything I got anything I did not like. The music in there was awesome. The people were so pretty and dressed up as well. It is another bougie place, but it is my miami taste in places. Totally worth it. If you're down to spend the money I feel we ate and drank enough that it should've been way over $110. Definitely make a reservation since it is always full. Their buffet has selections from sushi, Ceviches, chicken beef, anything delicious like that. Also, on a sidenote, do not wear flat open tow sandals as they will not allow you to go in. This is for men and women. read more

Zuma - Japanese Near Me - Miami, Florida

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Isaac and carlos was amazing they were very accommodating and had extremely good service they made my dining experience so much better. I recently moved to Miami and it was my first time eating at zuma, the food was amazing the service was even better. The ambiance was beautiful overall I had an amazing dinner would definitely recommend this place to anybody in downtown maimi/Brickell area read more

Beautiful sexy open kitchen Hot spot Inside hotel Valet parking Delicious food Comfortable seating For Date night ... for Business ... for celebrations If you have a shellfish allergy read more

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Everything about it was amazing! The food, the location, the employees everything was great!

Zuma takes brunch to a whole new level- AYCE and AYCD with the best assortment of fresh seafood, Asian-fusion cuisine, and drinks. Also, the staff was super friendly and attentive. They made sure our glasses were never empty. The lychee martini was definitely my favorite drink. As my entree, I chose the chicken which was super flavorful and not dry at all. The sushi was very fresh, and I loved that they had great vegetarian options as well. The dessert was absolutely delicious- the eclair and panna cotta is a must try. I would say it is pricey, but it is well-worth the experience. read more

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From start to finish phenomenal. One of the best restaurants in Miami with a great view of the bay. read more

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$400!!!! Bartenders were great! Maitre d (older gentleman) at the front was awful. Service staff was obviously working with what was given. 1:30 Sunday brunch 2 person reservation. Sat between 2:15-2:30. Some tables get simple things like chop rests and soy sauce dishes. Some tables have to ask. Our actual food (not buffet) took 30 min. Make sure you get that in as soon as you get sat. Signs were missing from items at the buffet so I just went safe with things I knew since I do not eat meat. I drink tequila so we waisted money on the all you can drink for me which is whatever if it wasn't such a terrible experience but it added to the shit list. My boyfriend got an old sushi plate shattered on his louboutin's while in line with nothing more than a, "My bad." Absolutely no apology from anyone than the busboy. 3 hours waisted of our last day here. No sun left in the day biggest regret this trip. But maybe you'll like it. Update: the two women managers towards the end were very apologetic and took 100 off the original tab. Food was great but our whole day was wasted between getting ready and everything. Good luck read more

Zuma - Bar. - Japanese Near Me - Miami, Florida

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My favorite place in Miami for either dinner or brunch. The food and drink at brunch is amazing and the service is always impeccable which in Miami is not always the case. Thanks to the whole team for another amazing experience!!! read more

Great vibes, music & drinks :) the scallops were tasty and the steak skewers were fire. This place is perfect for a pregame dinner with friends or late dinner date. They play loud music though so you have to be in that kinda trendy / party mood. Service was great, I didn't get her name but overall friendly staff. read more

Zuma - Japanese Near Me - Miami, Florida

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ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE! I could leave the review at that because everything that this restaurant is outstanding. The drinks go down like water and are so tasty and unique. The tuna and salmon tartar appetizer is to die for. The chicken wings are so tender and coated in the best sticky glaze. But the sushi is truly the star of the show. The torched salmon nigiri and the fatty tuna role would be my last meal on death row. So delicious!!! One note - I came here in December 2021 and the dining room was closed for remodeling so we sat on the beautiful balcony. They have lots of heaters in case of colder weather but unsure how well protected you'd be from blowing rain. All in all, just come here! You won't regret it (your wallet may a little tho). read more

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My husband and I always argue about what and where is the best place to eat in Miami. This is without a doubt at top 3 of our list. The quality of the food is unmatched. Allow me to give you my list of must try: ika no kari kari age crispy fried calamari with serrano pepper and lime Spicy yellowtail roll Rock shrimp tempura kaisen taru taru kyabia zoe salmon and tuna tartare* rib eye no tamanegi ponzu fuumi 8oz rib eye steak with wafu sauce and garlic crisps* yasai to lemon yuzu hachimitsu avocado and asparagus salad with lemon honey dressing (v) If you wanna splurge I highly suggest australian wagyu tomahawk with fresh wasabi and fresh black truffle* Shishito peppers are always perfection here Chocolate lava cake for dessert Nothing but superb service is to be expected and creme of the creme ambiance. read more

Excellent dining experience from start to finish. This wagyu is to die for! Loved the toro with scallion, avocado and salmon and their specialty roll. The shojo spritz (I think that was the name) was also perfect. Valet parking through epic hotel. read more

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Have you ever brunched Zuma Style? Once you brunch at Zuma every single other brunch you'll ever have will never compare! SPEECHLESS! For years I've wanted to go! No other brunch will now ever compare! I've never tasted sashimi that fresh and full of flavor, salmon, tuna, fish, MELTS in your mouth. Lychee Martini's were delicious! Our group definitely had rounds coming non stop! Our server never met a martini glass get to empty before having another ready for us! Hands down the best $150 per person we have ever spent!! Can't wait to go here again! & their celebration desserts! Incredible display and variety of different desserts, delicious mango and raspberry sorbets and fruits. read more

Zuma - Zuma dessert - Japanese Near Me - Miami, Florida

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It took a bit of planning, but four of us hit up Zuma for Miami Spice dinner. I have to say that this restaurant managed to do one thing that will make me tell a story for years to come. I understand that the restaurant is busy, but the day before our reservation, they managed to e-mail, text, and call me within a two-hour window to confirm. That annoyed me profusely. As in beyond belief. Is there no communication between people as to how much is acceptable within a certain time frame? I was getting messages from early Saturday afternoon to around 2 PM. Our reservation was for the following night at 7 PM! This complaint aside, we went to the restaurant and showed up around 10 minutes early. The OpenTable reservation we had made said they had a 15-minute grace period, but I figured the earlier we got there the better. Seems my entire party had the same idea. We were sat exactly on the dot. We had to ask for the Miami Spice menu as they didn't immediately provide it. That and we ended up with still water which was charged at $9 a bottle and they kept opening up bottles without asking us. Aside from these minor points, the truth is that the service we had by our waiter, Ray, and the food we had were just fabulous. Zuma's food is served family style essentially, so we got to partake in a variety of dishes. The Miami Spice dinner menu, too, was four courses as we had appetizers, chef's choice of maki, entrees, and desserts. With the exception of one of us, we didn't drink alcohol. Neil C. who did order a drink, an old fashioned specifically, let me have a sip and it was awesome. *** Foodwise, we had the following: APPETIZERS -Tomato and eggplant salad: With ginger dressing. This was the perfect starter. Fresh and an opener of the palette. -Salmon tartar: 2 of 4 of us got this for the table. It came with rice crackers. Personally I preferred the rice crackers, but that tartar was popular among my friends. -Octopus: Had Krys P. not ordered this, I would have skipped it entirely. The idea of anything with tentacles freaks me out. Still, glad this was ordered. The sauce made it yummy. CHEF'S CHOICE OF MAKI -Spicy tuna roll: Where has this been all my life? I'd come back for this alone! -Yellowtail roll: Ditto with this one. I repeat my prior statement. ENTREES -Jumbo tiger prawn: 2 of 4 ordered this. These prawns were massive! Both were amazing, but one was perfectly cooked, while the other was slightly overdone. Still tasty. -Spicy beef tenderloin: The other 2 of 4 got this. It was seasoned and cooked in a lovely manner. While I may have preferred the tiger prawn, this certainly didn't stay behind. DESSERTS -Ginger panna cotta: 2 of 4 ordered this. It seemed to me to be a contradictory dessert. Citrusy sorbet and creamy panna cotta. Not bad but just odd. -Miso caramel cake: The other 2 of 4 got this. This has chocolate. Enough said. Loved this so much that I was thrilled when the leftovers were surrendered to me. *** The final verdict? Success! A wonderful evening with great company and worthwhile food. The restaurant, however, can work out some kinks. Oh, and in terms of parking - we parked at the Intercontinental and walked over. Much cheaper! read more

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-2019 MIAMI SPICE REVIEW- Finally, my first Miami Spice of 2019 as well as my first ever visit to Zuma. Came here with my food lovers Marilu F and Krys P (and Michael). This place looked beautiful and somewhat high-end with an intimate view of the Miami river. Service was on point. Ray took care of us. We were quite baffled when he swapped two of our white cloth napkins in exchange for two black cloth napkins in order to match our attire better. Of course, we had to ask Ray if that just happened and he confirmed that indeed it did. This followed by warm wet napkins to wipe our hands. As a group, we tried several things here from the Miami Spice menu family-style: ---------------------- APPETIZERS -Tomato and Eggplant Salad w/ginger scallion dressing -Salmon Tartar w/seaweed rice crackers -Octopus w/potato, ginger teriyaki and pickled tomatoes *Daily Maki Chef Selection to share ENTREE -Jumbo Tiger Prawn w/yuzu pepper -Spicy Beef Tenderloin w/sesame red chili and sweet soy DESSERT -Ginger Panna Cotta w/carrot cake and orange sorbet -Miso Caramel Cake w/chocolate mousse and salted caramel ice cream ---------------------- The appetizers were all quite small, but delicious nonetheless. My favorites would have to be the Salmon Tartar and the Octopus. The Daily Maki Chef Selection was automatically included in addition to what we ordered. This was a big plus in that it almost felt like a 4-course meal. Our maki selection was spicy tuna and yellowtail. My favorite entree had to be the two very generous portions of Jumbo Tiger Prawn with yuzu pepper. Beautifully displayed in front of us, each piece was tender and delish although one of the prawns was just a little bit better than the other one. The Spicy Beef Tenderloin, on the other hand, was also enjoyable with just a hint of spiciness. In my opinion, however, the beef was slightly overcooked and a bit more dry than I'd prefer. For dessert, I personally enjoyed both the Ginger Panna Cotta and the Miso Caramel Cake. However, the general consensus of our group favored the Miso Caramel Cake. Oh.. and one thing to mention about the "carrot cake" in the Ginger Panna Cotta.. it was nowhere to be found. Perhaps they meant "carrot flakes" since we only found pinches of orange flakiness. Outside of the Miami Spice menu, I ordered a Zuma Old Fashioned at $17 and I must say it was one of the better old fashioneds that I've had. Very good. Onto other things.. if you're like me and are accustomed to drinking water for free at restaurants, you should definitely specify the type of water that you want here at Zuma. We made this mistake tonight by not specifying. We were billed a total of $27 for 3 bottles of distilled water at $9 each. It's not as if they left the bottles for us on the table. Rather, our glasses were refilled when needed. Needless to say, this water bill got out of hand and we were unknowingly charged for it. Take my advice and just order tap water. As for parking, we were well aware not only of the cost of valet at $22 ($17 validated), but also the excessive wait time we would've encountered.. so we planned ahead. Found plenty of metered parking by the Intercontinental on this Sunday night. With that said, you might not find any open spots on a Friday or Saturday night as it gets very busy here. But, more metered street parking can be found just about 2 to 3 blocks away from Zuma. read more

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I have recently had a couple of business lunches at Zuma. Located right on the Miami river, with a great view and chic atmosphere, Zuma is an impressive place to take customers. If you want to linger with your guests (or a date), get the tasting menu. Your lunch will last a few hours! The tasting menu starts with Miso Soup, tempura shrimp, salad, and a processional of sashimi and rolls. The main courses, steak and Black Cod, are also served family style. All of the food was fresh and delicious! I am not usually a fan of dessert but the dessert tray might be one of my favorite desserts ever. There were so many desserts to choose from! I especially adored the sorbets and the passion fruit custard which were so light but still so flavorful. Service was professional and polite. Would love to try Zuma's famous brunch! read more

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Marcos went above and beyond. The answer is always yes. David was the BEST. Service and food was 11/10!

I have been wanting to try Zuma forever, and glad to finally find some good friends to go for the first time. The place is stylishly decorated, with a bar island near the entrance, next to the wine cellar displaying an impressive collection of wine and sake. The big open kitchen is near the center, and one side of the restaurant faces the (not-very-scenic) river and terrace seatings. For appetizers, the tomato and eggplant salad is totally delicious with its refreshing, citrusy dressing and turns out to be my favorite. The octopus is flavorful with the sauce, but the little chunks are rather tough. The salmon tartare wins out for its presentation, and I love those delectable thin crackers, more than the salmon, which is too finely chopped and ends up lacking texture. I am disappointed that none of the appetizer or entree has sushi, but they somewhat make up for it with an additional plate of maki. The entrees do not come with any sides so I guess this somewhat makes up for it. The sushi is really well made, enough to entice me to return for more sushi another day. Zuma offers five options for entree, covering all major protein choices: tofu, seafood, chicken, pork and beef. I secretly would love to try the tofu, but it just seems such an awful value compare to the prawn. Beautifully presented with juicy morsels nestled in the shell, the prawn is a winner. The tenderloin is good too, but nothing too impressive and not spicy (and I'm not talking a Marilu scale here). I'm a bit disappointed that the waiter talked us out of ordering a third variety, I'd love to try something different instead of two of each. The two options of dessert are both pretty good. Miso caramel tastes more normal a chocolate cake than the name may suggest, the panna cotta doesn't have much ginger but the orange sorbet is refreshing. The service is very pleasant. They offer nice little touches such as warm hand towel before the meal and little stools for our purses, nice gestures that sadly are rarely seen now. My only complain is that when he asked us still or sparkling water, we said still, and he brought us bottled still. I admit as a tree-hugger I usually am anti-bottle, but what irked me was how he kept opening new bottles whenever our glass was half full, even as we were finishing dessert. A better server would ask first if we want another bottle, just as he would tell customers if they order too much food or something not advisable. Afterall, the best restaurants and servers know that customers appreciate places that have the best interest of customers in mind rather than money. read more

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Had lunch with some work colleagues here. Beautiful and very sophisticated place. Warm ambiance with high ceilings and beautiful canal view of downtown Miami River. We had the spicy lunch menu... a selection of 4 different plates and a sorbet as desert. Beautiful presentation and very tasty food. Service was friendly and professional in the same time. We really had a wonderful time. read more

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Once seated I waited more than 10 minutes before I had to ask someone to bring me a server, through the meal the server was courteous but a bit aloof. The food was good but personally not worth the price tag. Now VALET was horrendous! I waited almost 40 minutes! To get my car!! They were unorganized and un attentive and just plain horrible! read more

We went for the Miami spice menu and had great service and food. Make a reservation because they are busy...even on a Sunday night! The chili pepper beef tenderloin was very tender and had great seasoning on it. The sushi rolls were good. The Miami spice is four courses here!! The eggplant salad with ginger soy dressing was delicious. They validate valet so it is $17 instead of $24. All food is served with a creative presentation. There is indoor and outdoor dining. There is an indoor bar with about 20 seats. read more

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We had a company event and the service was great and food was exceptional. We had a private room and everything was great. read more

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Very nice restaurant. Food very good especially the scallops, calamari and ribeye steaks. The only complaint is the sushi and sashimi portion is too small. Service pretty good too. Worth to pay for the 20% service charge. read more

Zuma - Scallops& calamari - Japanese Near Me - Miami, Florida

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