Makoto

Wow. Have. Of been to Makoto in 6 years. They have moved upstairs. Totally changed the look from dark beach like, to Asian like pink dining room. The good was phenomenal. The cauliflower, house salad, Coni salad, all well done and tasted great. The sushi some of the best ever, so fresh, the flavors out of this world. A must when in Miami.

Off course Makoto's executive sushi chef himself has treated us, all dishes were very good. Few items were ordered from kitchen and my wife had enjoyed them as well. Service was very prompt and atmosphere was light and vibrant. Great place to dine in.

Amazing experience at Makoto! The service and food were absolutely wonderful. We were taken care of by Bruno, who gave us an excellent welcome and provided outstanding service throughout the evening. Everything felt very special, from the dishes to the atmosphere. And the shoyu ice cream truly surprised me — I never imagined it could be so delicious! An incredible dessert and the perfect way to end the meal.

Went here for dinner with my family of 4 a few weeks ago and I can’t stop thinking about the food and service. Atmosphere was very cozy and inviting. We had a variety of plates and they were all so flavorful and satisfying. Highly recommend the Spicy Edame (not spicy at all) and the Chicken and Octupus Skewers. As for our server, Miyoko was super kind and went above and beyond to make us feel taken care of. Highly recommend this spot for a nice dinner and I hope you’re lucky enough to have Miyoko as your server. Also, recommend making a reservation as it seemed quite busy.

I have been to Japan and this is on par with what you will get there. Top quality. Really fresh. Makoto boasts the culinary expertise of executive chef Makoto Okuwa. Located in the upmarket Bal Harbour Shops, Makoto takes your dining experience to a whole new level. Lovely bright colours and cozy banquettes for indoor seating or the expanded outdoor dining area and more seats at the sushi counter. I opted for a seat in the outdoor dining area. Lovely atmosphere. I had a light lunch. I had the miso soup, Maguro sashimi and Sake sushi (2 pieces per order). If you have sushi, you can either choose one of the Chef’s Combinations or pick from the à la carte menu. There are a lot of other options as well if you don't want sushi. Lovely. Excellent service. I couldn't fault it. Not cheap but definitely worth the price. Highly recommend.

Mackenzie Moore

The best sushi experience I've had in a really long time. Our servers Anna and David were excellent and solidified an already outstanding meal. We had the pleasure of sitting outside too which was a great vibe. Highly recommend the tuna crispy rice and rainbow roll. The dessert really topped it off and was just as good as the sushi!

Elena

We had a 6:30 reservation but wanted to eat earlier and they were able to seat us. The restauant is very pretty, good vibes suitable for all group sizes. The cauliflower dish was the star of the show, so delicious. The wagyu meat was very good, and the sauces were nice. The tres leches was something else - each component by itself felt off (dry cake, soy icecream) but together formed the perfect bite. Miso soup and udon were standard, not bad but nothing exceptional. Matcha fizz drinks (one alcoholic one NA) were standard.

Rosana Machado

Amazing experience at Makoto! The service and food were absolutely wonderful. We were taken care of by Bruno, who gave us an excellent welcome and provided outstanding service throughout the evening. Everything felt very special, from the dishes to the atmosphere. And the shoyu ice cream truly surprised me — I never imagined it could be so delicious! An incredible dessert and the perfect way to end the meal.

Andrew Lim

Makoto is one of the best dining options in Bal Harbour. The sushi here is fresh and the ramen was one of the evening's best dishes (huge bowls of piping hot broth with noodles). The setting is stylish and the the restaurant operates at full capacity most evenings so reservations are definitely recommended. The crowd here leans younger and the atmosphere is lively and energetic. Great for a quick meal after a full day of shopping.

cliffsidedeadhead

Wow. Have. Of been to Makoto in 6 years. They have moved upstairs. Totally changed the look from dark beach like, to Asian like pink dining room. The good was phenomenal. The cauliflower, house salad, Coni salad, all well done and tasted great. The sushi some of the best ever, so fresh, the flavors out of this world. A must when in Miami.

Adrian Rodriguez

Went here for dinner with my family of 4 a few weeks ago and I can’t stop thinking about the food and service. Atmosphere was very cozy and inviting. We had a variety of plates and they were all so flavorful and satisfying. Highly recommend the Spicy Edame (not spicy at all) and the Chicken and Octupus Skewers. As for our server, Miyoko was super kind and went above and beyond to make us feel taken care of. Highly recommend this spot for a nice dinner and I hope you’re lucky enough to have Miyoko as your server. Also, recommend making a reservation as it seemed quite busy.

Taylor Deni

I have been to Japan and this is on par with what you will get there. Top quality. Really fresh. Makoto boasts the culinary expertise of executive chef Makoto Okuwa. Located in the upmarket Bal Harbour Shops, Makoto takes your dining experience to a whole new level. Lovely bright colours and cozy banquettes for indoor seating or the expanded outdoor dining area and more seats at the sushi counter. I opted for a seat in the outdoor dining area. Lovely atmosphere. I had a light lunch. I had the miso soup, Maguro sashimi and Sake sushi (2 pieces per order). If you have sushi, you can either choose one of the Chef’s Combinations or pick from the à la carte menu. There are a lot of other options as well if you don't want sushi. Lovely. Excellent service. I couldn't fault it. Not cheap but definitely worth the price. Highly recommend.

Yoshi Kasahara

Off course Makoto's executive sushi chef himself has treated us, all dishes were very good. Few items were ordered from kitchen and my wife had enjoyed them as well. Service was very prompt and atmosphere was light and vibrant. Great place to dine in.

Lorena Pinilla

I went to Makoto to celebrate my birthday and it was such a great experience! The food was delicious, the cocktails so flavorful, the ambience fantastic and the service exceptional. I want to express my gratitude to the Manager Peter Ho and the staff, they were very cordial with me. I felt very special. Thanks thanks thanks 😊

Denali

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ An outstanding review for Diego at Makoto Bal Harbour Diego was phenomenal — truly one of the best servers I’ve ever had! His energy, attention to detail, and genuine passion for hospitality turned our dinner into an unforgettable experience. Every recommendation he made was perfect, and his timing and professionalism were flawless. Diego goes above and beyond to make you feel special — a true star at Makoto Bal Harbour. If you want exceptional service, ask for Diego — he’s the definition of excellence!

Kaylah Carruthers

Best spot for lunch or dinner in Bal Harbour. The atmosphere is beautiful and the staff are all very friendly. The food is delicious and always incredibly fresh. Definitely recommend!

Harrison C. Davies

🥢🍣🍤 Makoto delivers on flavor in every dish, blending artful Japanese cuisine with a distinctly Miami flair. It’s worth ordering a variety to share—every item offers something unique. The staff is exceptionally attentive, and whether you’re dining inside or enjoying the breeze on the terrace, the atmosphere adds to a truly memorable experience.

The Skinners

High quality sushi here with a nice selection of tequilas. Really enjoyed the crispy rice and tuna selections. Ate at the bar and they were very quick and friendly. Would go back again!

Sierra Smith

Went for a lunch date , we enjoyed ourselves. The food , drinks, and atmosphere was amazing.

Eddie

One of the best restaurants I’ve been to. I liked it better than Crustacean in Beverly Hills. Food was great. Server was helpful. But Cindy- the manager -made the experience over the top. She was a doll and took the time to have a conversation with my friend and I. Next time I am in Miami I will Make a point of coming again

Komodo absolutely delivered. We ordered the fried rice, crab salad, two chickens, hibachi, spicy tuna crispy rice, and almost half of the appetizers and everything was phenomenal. We also went heavy …

Absolutely phenomenal meal from start to finish!\n\nService was great I ordered a Coke Zero and as soon as she opened the can she heard how flat it sounded and took it and brought me a new one right …

Gorgeous restaurant. The food is delicious and the service incredible. Highly recommended

Gorgeous restaurant. The food is delicious and the service incredible. Highly recommended

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

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

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

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 love …

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 wa…

Is always the Makoto salad with miso dressing as a great way to start! So glad I could drink it! Then have the Hamachi with sauce and salmon avocado roll. Delicious and fresh. A meal with the beef …

The food was ok. The service was great. Camillo was our waiter, very pleasant, knowledgeable & a great server all around. The crispy rice was alright, the rock shrimp was really good but needed a…

Awesome place! Best sushi I have had. Loved the octopus and the eggplant appetizer. The skirt steak was delicious and the desert was sinfully delish. The service was excellent. The ambience was nic…

Makoto never disappoints. The sushi is fresh and creative, the wagyu options are melt-in-your-mouth, and every dish feels elevated. Service is smooth and attentive without being overbearing. The vi…

Some of the best sushi I've had around Miami--everything was incredibly fresh and flavorful. The ambiance is elegant yet relaxed, and the decor is beautiful. Perfect spot for a high-quality dining …

Makoto Food was very fresh. The Service was great and the atmosphere was Beautiful on top of the Patio area was very nice. \nThe only negative thing was that the price was Very expensive.

Makoto Food was very fresh. The Service was great and the atmosphere was Beautiful on top of the Patio area was very nice. \nThe only negative thing was that the price was Very Expensive.

This restaurant was exceptional! 6 kitchens combine to make the most incredible food that surpassed all of our expectations. We highly recommend this instead of over priced alternatives. If you g…

Food was amazing, and the manager was very nice and came over and introduced herself and gifted us dessert, which was delicious. Will be back!

food was amazing, and the manager was very nice and came over and introduced herself and gifted us dessert, which was delicious. Will be back!

I have been to Japan and this is on par with what you will get there. Top quality. Really fresh. Makoto boasts the culinary expertise of executive chef Makoto Okuwa. Located in the upmarket Bal H…

We absolutely LOVE Makoto!!! We went there again last night and as expected, everything was perfect! I love every sushi item on the menu, but for those who may not eat sushi, the braised beef…

Excellent solo lunch - great welcome and service - superb food. I was visiting from the UK and stopped by without booking , looking for a quick lunch of Japanese food. I have eaten in some of the b…

When our daughter got engaged, we decided to celebrate with dinner at Makoto. We have been there several times, it is one of our favourites for location, ambience, fabulous food and probably the be…

I recently visited Makoto for probably the fiftieth time last week. As always, the food was excellent with probably the best sushi in the Miami area, and the staff and service where excellent and…

Great food and good ambience. George the manager is very polite snd loves his job. Hagar is an outstanding server on our two continuous visits she took care of our table. She and the bus boy with…

This place is busy, so needs reservations (5 days or so during December). Very good food ambience and service. Perfect for any occasion really. friends, business, familly.

Four of us had dinner here midweek. It was particularly busy but as walk-ins we were able to get a table outside. We ordered a mix of appetizers and sushi dishes with the tuna/crispy rice and the …

The grilled shrimp and eggplant dishes were absolutely incredible. My son had the hot plate wagyu beef and loved it. The lychee martini was great also.

short rib Noodles!!!!!!!! My husband and I had dinner here while staying at the St Regis across the street. The food was excellent! We had the chicken dumplings, seaweed salad, short rib nood…

I came to this spot tucked into Bal harbor for Miami Spice lunch and had such a refreshing experience. The pork belly was tender and flavorful, the tuna crispy rice was juicy and filling, and I finished it all off with a delicious tres leches dessert.

Very chic place. Hostesses were unfriendly and rushed, but waitress was great. Food was tasty. Well seasoned, flavorful, but small portions. I really enjoyed the seasonal Japanese barracuda sushi, and the octopus skewers. Great spot for a date, or sceney spot but I definitely think it’s possible to get equally good Japanese food elsewhere with less hype and expense.

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.

Came specifically for their seasonal menu. They offer several types of fish that aren’t readily available in many large US cities. Decided to start with their fatty tuna tartare to sample their staples - the miso sauce was a bit too strong. Overall a solid dish but nothing that truly stood out, especially for the price. The main attraction was their aforementioned seasonal menu. Beautifully prepared nigiri that sushi enthusiasts will appreciate. Most high end sushi restaurants will have access to excellent quality fish. Consistency and rice become the markers of stand out restaurants. Makoto’s rice was, in my opinion, near perfection. Soy sauce was not needed, the flavor infused into their rice perfectly complements the high quality fish they serve. The prices are quite steep. If you are a sushi enthusiast seeking out specific items on their seasonal menu, this is the place for you; if not, there are other places that will satisfy your wants at a significantly lower price point.

Celebrated wifey birthday at Makoto. Elmer was phenomenal. He took care of our table and provided top notched service. Food was good and fresh. The atmosphere was perfect for celebrating an occasion or just about anything. We would definitely come back.

Meera L

Very chic place. Hostesses were unfriendly and rushed, but waitress was great. Food was tasty. Well seasoned, flavorful, but small portions. I really enjoyed the seasonal Japanese barracuda sushi, and the octopus skewers. Great spot for a date, or sceney spot but I definitely think it’s possible to get equally good Japanese food elsewhere with less hype and expense.

Eugene Tsirlin

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.

Lego Boy

Came specifically for their seasonal menu. They offer several types of fish that aren’t readily available in many large US cities. Decided to start with their fatty tuna tartare to sample their staples - the miso sauce was a bit too strong. Overall a solid dish but nothing that truly stood out, especially for the price. The main attraction was their aforementioned seasonal menu. Beautifully prepared nigiri that sushi enthusiasts will appreciate. Most high end sushi restaurants will have access to excellent quality fish. Consistency and rice become the markers of stand out restaurants. Makoto’s rice was, in my opinion, near perfection. Soy sauce was not needed, the flavor infused into their rice perfectly complements the high quality fish they serve. The prices are quite steep. If you are a sushi enthusiast seeking out specific items on their seasonal menu, this is the place for you; if not, there are other places that will satisfy your wants at a significantly lower price point.

Marlon & Alyanna Garcia-Reparial

Celebrated wifey birthday at Makoto. Elmer was phenomenal. He took care of our table and provided top notched service. Food was good and fresh. The atmosphere was perfect for celebrating an occasion or just about anything. We would definitely come back.

La'Jada Randle

I came to this spot tucked into Bal harbor for Miami Spice lunch and had such a refreshing experience. The pork belly was tender and flavorful, the tuna crispy rice was juicy and filling, and I finished it all off with a delicious tres leches dessert.

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…

I came to Makoto at the beginning of January and was really excited because it's so hyped up, but honestly I left feeling pretty underwhelmed. I think this place is overrated for what you're paying…

We were lucky to get a reservation for 5 today without having to wait more than an hour -- a rare treat! The service here is always fantastic. The staff are knowledgeable and attentive, and the res…

Wasn’t so rushed this time so was a lot better than last year. Sushi and miso sea bass was very tasty. A cool place . Worth a visit

Wasn’t so rushed this time so was a lot better than last year. sushi and miso sea bass was very tasty. A cool place . Worth a visit

a very good Japanese restaurant. the sushi and salshimi are really excellent. very beautiful creations and the taste is also very good. the vegan fried rice is excellent. I recommend. we had dinner…

So we finally made reservations to this place! I don’t get it why it’s so difficult to even make the reservations to this place??? We came in at 6pm the place was 1/2 empty! The service was fin…

4.5 stars, I had the tuna Crispy Rice, Waygu Short Ribs, and house salad. While the food was extremly tasty, I ended up needing to eat again later that evening. This reminded me more of tapas than …

4.5 stars, I had the Tuna Crispy Rice, Waygu Short ribs, and house salad. While the food was extremly tasty, I ended up needing to eat again later that evening. This reminded me more of tapas than …

So does great. food service was excellent. The only thing I did not like we ordered sushi and rice to go. And when I came home sushi wasn't there.

So does great. Food service was excellent. The only thing I did not like we ordered sushi and rice to go. And when I came home sushi wasn't there.

So does great. Food service was excellent. The only thing I did not like we ordered sushi and rice to go. And when I came home sushi wasn't there.

Sushi is quite good. I understand that they fly fish from Tokyo 3 times a week. Nice cool ambiance. Particular server in charge of our table was not good. Impersonal service, not prompt. This needs…

Always wanted to try Makoto but it just never worked out. Finally got the chance to lunch there to close out my birthday celebration as we were nearby. Their online reservation system said no table…

So.. food was usual.. I ordered online.. come pick up myself.. and I can't pick up because they ask me about "reservations number ".. but when I order online- I don't get any numbers... I'm leaving…

If I wanted to eat 2 courses within 30 minutes I would go to a fast food restaurant . The waiter served our main course whilst we were still eating the starter . Too rushed so it spoilt our specia…