Cameron K.
12/30/2025
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...
Makoto
$$$
Closed
(1,127)
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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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4.01,127 reviews
Linda Y.
1/1/2026
Overall, very cute restaurant. Colors pop and is very big. Food quality is good overall. Fish is very fresh. Service is very very attentive. Recommend making recommendations on weekend or...
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.
Olga G.
1/3/2026
Makoto is a must visit while in Bal Harbor. Such an elegant ambiance - you think you are a resort town somewhere in France. The service is excellent and you pay 20 percent automatically. :) I...
Kisha L.
12/26/2025
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...
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