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Makoto - Bal Harbour, Bal Harbour, FL

Makoto - Bal Harbour

4.8
4.8
4119 Reviews
$31 to $50
Japanese

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 200 times today

About this restaurant

  • Hot spot
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Lively
In case you haven’t heard, Makoto has moved to an awesome new space on the 3rd floor. Re-envisioned by Paris-based designer India Mahdavi, it’s a bold new look which will take your dining experience to a whole new level. Bright colors and cozy banquettes. More outdoor dining. More seats at the sushi counter. And of course, the food and drink will be as fabulous as ever.

Looking forward to seeing you there.

Makoto Okuwa ushers Japanese cuisine into the 21st century at his eponymous eatery, located on the 3rd floor of 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. Those looking for the perfect spot for a romantic date, a lunch with friends or to celebrate a special occasion, will delight in this remarkable cuisine immersed in a stunning setting created by internationally renowned designer, India Mahdavi.

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Additional information

  • Location
    Bal Harbour Shops 9700 Collins Ave, Bal Harbour, FL 33154
  • Phone number
    (305) 864-8600
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Japanese
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:30 am–11:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet is offered in front of the Collins Avenue side of the restaurant for $10/hour, $25 for VIP service. Self-parking is also available in the Shops lots and garage for $2/hour.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Makoto Okuwa

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Menu

Makoto - Bal Harbour's menu was last updated 2022-02-03.

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What 4,119 people are saying

Makoto - Bal Harbour reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Miami - Dade

    Japanese

  • Miami - Dade

    Most Booked

  • North Dade

    Best Overall

  • North Dade

    Best Food

  • North Dade

    Hot spot

  • North Dade

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Makoto in Bal Harbour offers "the best sushi in Miami" with "excellent service" and a vibrant atmosphere. Patrons rave about the "amazing food," particularly the Branzino and tuna crispy rice. Though some mention noise levels, the consistent quality and attentive staff make Makoto a "must-go" dining destination.

4,119 Reviews

  1. Alice

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always the service, vibe and food were amazing. Staff paid attention to what we were celebrating and provided a special touch to dinner.

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  2. Marina VIP

    Fort Lauderdale63 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food as always. Good service. Will definitely come back

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  3. michelle

    Montreal1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was good but the service and vibe were excellent.

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  4. Cal VIP

    New York City75 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Sushi was very fresh. Cooked foods were not as good. Yaki noodles had tad too much soy sauce and charred Brussels sprouts had too much vinegar. House salad was very good

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  5. OritC

    Montreal84 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always delicious and served with a smile and class every time :)

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  6. Muma VIP

    New York City11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excelente food fast and tasty. Excellent service

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  7. Tom VIP

    Cincinnati3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was OK, nothing special. Server was good. We made this reservation 30 days in advance to celebrate my wife’s birthday. We were there less than an hour when we were told “we need your table” because a party of 10 came in which they couldn’t accommodate without our seats. So, we got tossed - immediately. I’ve never experienced anything like this before and we are an “elite” OpenTable member. I could go on about this, but suffice it to say we will never be back. The mighty buck is their driving motivation.

    1 person found this helpful

  8. jwoundy VIP

    Philadelphia10 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Management was attentive and delivered excellent service (ie: switching our plates after appetizer course involving raw seafood). Servers generally did not add to the experience - dropped off dishes with no description or details. Food was delicious and lively fun ambiance.

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  9. OpenTable Diner VIP

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    All around great time. Food. Service. Drinks. It was fantastic.

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  10. Oktay

    Salt Lake City6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As Always a very pleasure dinner.. by far one of the best restaurants in Miami. Great food, excellent service. Our server Madison was the best.

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FAQs

Makoto - Bal Harbour offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (305) 864-8600.

Makoto - Bal Harbour is rated 4.8 stars by 4119 OpenTable diners.

Makoto - Bal Harbour does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 200 times today
Google Map for Makoto - Bal Harbour

Bal Harbour Shops 9700 Collins Ave, Bal Harbour, FL 33154

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
    (305) 864-8600
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Japanese
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:30 am–11:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet is offered in front of the Collins Avenue side of the restaurant for $10/hour, $25 for VIP service. Self-parking is also available in the Shops lots and garage for $2/hour.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Makoto Okuwa

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