Lauren P.
8/16/2025
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...
Makoto
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9700 Collins Ave
Bal Harbour, FL 33154
Makoto Okuwa ushers Japanese cuisine into the 21st century at his eponymous eatery, located in the luxurious Bal Harbour Shops. One of Miami’s most accomplished chefs, Okuwa, a master of Edomae-style sushi, reshapes tradition for a savvy audience eager for something new. In a dark, sleek room whose understated elegance jives with the quiet sophistication of the cuisine, Makoto delivers a truly distinct Japanese culinary experience, one built around pristine raw fish, premium Japanese and American beef, soulful skewers cooked over a charcoal robata grill and more.
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4.01,117 reviews
Miriam N.
12/15/2025
This place used to be really good, but the quality of the food had diminished. The best thing I ate was the Avocado. Our server on the other hand was fantastic.
Sharon W.
8/30/2025
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...
Katherine M.
8/16/2025
Makoto was such a vibe! I got the crispy rice and wow... so, so good. I also tried one of their rolls and the wagyu fried rice, both were delicious and way bigger portions than I expected...
Tamie D.
7/21/2025
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...
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