Restaurant

Makoto

Name: Makoto
Address: 9700 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL, 33154, US
Telephone: (305) 864-8600
Price range: splurge

Japanese•Bal Harbour•splurge

Makoto is one of the best japanese restaurants in Miami for dinner, especially if you want a strong option in Bal Harbour.

Editorial review updated•Jul 28, 2026

Makoto sits on the third floor of Bal Harbour Shops, recently reworked by Paris designer India Mahdavi into something brighter and bolder — colour-saturated banquettes, an expanded sushi counter, more room to breathe outdoors. The question with a setting this glossy is always whether the kitchen earns the address, and here it largely does. Chef Makoto Okuwa, a James Beard Outstanding Contribution honoree and Edomae-trained sushi master, has built a menu around pristine raw fish, premium beef, and charcoal robata. The toro sashimi is the proper measure of his hand — clean, precise, unfussed. The serrano chili tuna crispy rice has earned its reputation, and the miso sea bass delivers the comfort the room's polish promises. Reckon on $50–100 per head at dinner, which positions this firmly as occasion dining rather than a casual sushi stop. What justifies the cheque is the sourcing and the discipline behind it, not the spectacle. Come for an anniversary or a deal closed, sit at the counter, and let Okuwa's restraint do the talking.

James Whitfield, Restaurant Critic

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Best for

dinner and upscale

Price and pace

splurge

Neighborhood

Bal Harbour | 9700 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33154, USA

Price

splurge

Taste Score

8.0/10

Phone

(305) 864-8600

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“Makoto in Bal Harbour is a strong choice for Japanese restaurants. It is a natural choice when you are planning around Bal Harbour.”

Dish highlight

Toro Sashimi

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Makoto menu: what to order

Start with the dishes below, drawn from the restaurant details and TastyPals notes available on this page. Makoto is listed in the splurge price range. Menus, availability, and prices can change, so confirm current details before visiting.

Toro Sashimi

Serrano Chili Tuna Crispy Rice

Miso Sea Bass

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What makes Makoto worth the move

Makoto is a reliable japanese choice in Bal Harbour in Miami when you want something that tends to land well. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 2,356 Google reviews.

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Public rating

9.0 from 2,356 Google reviews

Best for

dinner and upscale

Style

Japanese in Bal Harbour

Spend

splurge

Best for

upscale dinner local

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Google rating: 9.0 from 2,356 reviews

Price point: splurge

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Address: 9700 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33154, USA
Phone: (305) 864-8600
Price: splurge
TastyPals score: 8.0/10
Google rating: 9.0 (2,356 reviews)
Cuisine: Japanese
Neighborhood: Bal Harbour

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Frequently asked questions

What cuisine does Makoto serve?

Makoto is a Japanese restaurant located in Bal Harbour, Miami. Makoto sits on the third floor of Bal Harbour Shops, recently reworked by Paris designer India Mahdavi into something brighter and bolder — colour-saturated banquettes, an expanded sushi counter, more room to breathe outdoors.

What is Makoto best for?

Makoto is best for upscale, dinner, local. Makoto is a reliable japanese choice in Bal Harbour in Miami when you want something that tends to land well. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 2,356 Google reviews.

How much does it cost to eat at Makoto?

Makoto is in the splurge price range (splurge). Google rating: 9.0 from 2,356 reviews

What should I order at Makoto?

Start with Toro Sashimi, Serrano Chili Tuna Crispy Rice and Miso Sea Bass. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.

Is Makoto worth visiting?

Makoto holds a 9.0 Google rating from 2,356 reviews. Makoto is a reliable japanese choice in Bal Harbour in Miami when you want something that tends to land well. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 2,356 Google reviews.