We take sushi seriously in Greater Miami & Miami Beach. From fancy omakase experiences to locally loved spots boasting fresh fish and creative rolls, here’s our guide to the best sushi restaurants in Miami.

Makoto

In the glitzy Bal Harbour enclave, Makoto continually tops sushi lovers’ lists. Tucked inside the high-end Bal Harbour Shops, the restaurant serves Chef Makoto Okuwa’s modern take on Edomae-style sushi and Japanese dishes. Start with the ever-popular spicy tuna crispy rice and then choose from an array of sushi rolls stuffed with everything from salmon and yellowtail to fatty tuna and soft-shell crab. Don’t miss the Wagyu Beef Hot Stone, which is cooked at the table on a hot river stone and served with sesame dipping sauce.

Nobu

In the heart of the Mid Beach area, Nobu is nestled inside the lavish Eden Roc Miami Beach & Nobu Hotel Miami Beach. Chef Nobu Matsuhisa is a household name for sushi lovers globally. He treats diners to a long list of nigiri, sashimi and sushi rolls as well as beloved dishes such as miso black cod. If you want to stop in for a quick drink and a bite, check out the “Tanoshi Hour,” 5 - 7 p.m. daily in the lobby lounge area, where you can enjoy bento boxes that include sushi items, greens and a refreshing mochi dessert.

The Den at Azabu Miami Beach

For an exclusive, elegant sushi experience, check out The Den, an intriguing restaurant-within-a-restaurant (within a hotel) in South Beach. This hidden sushi bar is inside Azabu Miami Beach – a high-end Japanese restaurant within the Marriott Stanton South Beach. The Den, which boasts a Michelin star, offers a multi-course omakase (chef’s choice) meal in a sleek, intimate setting.

Pubbelly's Tuna Pizza — Find an innovative take on Japanese favorites at Pubbelly

Pubbelly Sushi

South Beach’s trendy Sunset Harbour neighborhood is home to several hot spots with amazing sushi menus. Pubbelly Sushi, which has several locations, is known for its innovative take on Miami’s Latin flavors spun into sushi and Japanese favorites.

Sushi Garage

Located inside a completely reimagined car body shop, Sushi Garage in South Beach serves the classics done right. Don’t miss the weekday happy hour, when you can enjoy sushi and sashimi at great prices (ranging from $3 to $9).

Blue Ribbon Sushi Bar & Grill

Sushi lovers will enjoy Blue Ribbon Sushi Bar & Grill, a well-known restaurant tucked inside The Plymouth Hotel in South Beach. Don’t leave without ordering the decadent Blue Ribbon Roll made with lobster tail and shiso and crowned with black caviar as well as the famous Blue Ribbon fried chicken with wasabi honey.

Toni’s Sushi Bar

Toni’s Sushi Bar was established in 1987 and was the first Japanese restaurant in Miami Beach (and the second oldest restaurant in South Beach). It’s still going strong and serving excellent sushi. In addition to the nearly 20 selections on the sushi and sashimi menu, Toni’s offers a good variety of cooked entrees, such as crispy fried soft shell crab and vegetable tempura.

Close-up of Zuma's sushi — Explore exotic options at Zuma Miami

Zuma Miami

In Downtown Miami, Chef Rainer Becker’s Zuma Miami is an internationally acclaimed restaurant that attracts celebrities and a sophisticated crowd. At this sleek space located inside the Kimpton EPIC Hotel, guests can indulge in over-the-top sushi that’s packed with exotic ingredients. Make a reservation for the popular weekend brunch, an absolute must for a sushi lover’s visit to Miami.

Novikov Miami

Expect a side of scene with your sushi at Novikov Miami in Downtown Miami. You’ll find an opulent menu with creative dim sum as well as nearly endless options for sushi, including some topped with caviar or foie gras.

NAOE

For as-fresh-as-it-gets fish and excellent service, the intimate NAOE on Brickell Key is a coveted spot for avid sushi lovers. With only a handful of reservation-only tables, this is a dining experience you should plan ahead for. Here, Chef Kevin Cory serves artistic Tokyo-inspired sushi in an omakase setting, meaning it’s always chef’s choice. The experience is memorable as you’ll be served course after course of delectable sushi bites prepared with the utmost care.

Mr. Omakase

If the idea of omakase (leaving yourself completely in the hands of a chef) intimidates you, you can try the popular Japanese dining style without breaking the bank at Downtown Miami’s Mr. OmaKase. Here, you select one of several multi-course experiences, two of which come in at under $100 per person, a steal for sushi that’s fresh, seasonal and delicious. The experiences are two hours long; reservations and advanced payment are required.

Komodo

For high-end Southeast Asian cuisine in a super swanky space in the heart of Brickell, visit Komodo, the brainchild of nightlife impresario David Grutman, the powerhouse behind Miami Beach’s LIV nightclub and the goodtime hotel. While Komodo serves much more than sushi, you’ll find a broad range of maki, sashimi and nigiri to satisfy all your cravings.

Itamae

Ask locals about their favorite sushi joint and they’ll point you to Itamae, a Nikkei-inspired restaurant from Nando, Valerie and Fernando Chang located in Palm Court in the Miami Design District. Here, you’ll find inventive rolls married with Peruvian flavors. One of the must-haves is the Lost in Translation roll, made with tuna, salmon, avocado and crispy quinoa. The people behind Itamae recently opened a new spot, B-Side, inside the 1-800-Lucky food hall in Wynwood, where diners can expect a modern take on sushi rolls that are packed with flavor.

UCHI

Also in Wynwood is UCHI, where James Beard Award-winning Chef Tyson Cole offers a non-traditional spin on Japanese cuisine. There are plenty of tempting sushi and sashimi offerings as well as a full menu of cooked (hot or cold) items, such as the hot rock Wagyu beef and the hama chili with yellowtail, ponzu and thai chili. Guests can choose to indulge in three omakase offerings: a 10-course chef’s tasting, a somakase curated tasting and a six-course vegetarian tasting.

Hiden

For a sushi adventure (if you can find it), Hiden is truly a hidden gem in Wynwood. The secret, fine dining, eight-seat sushi bar is tucked behind a taco shop. You’ll definitely need a reservation for this exclusive omakase experience.

Delicious Sushi — Enjoy inventive sushi rolls and bento boxes at Su Shin Izakaya

Su Shin Izakaya

Su Shin Izakaya is a locals joint in Coral Gables known for its delicious bento boxes. Try the Porque Mt. Fuji: grilled salmon and sushi rice topped with avocado, egg, kaiware sprouts and salmon roe (it may not qualify as sushi but it’s delicious), or stick to the classics and cozy up to the sushi bar for platters of fresh nigiri or sashimi. This popular spot is open for both lunch and dinner.

Matsuri

Matsuri, just outside of Coral Gables, is one of Miami’s best-kept secrets for sushi. A beautiful, sparse dining space located in a strip mall, the restaurant has been serving both classic and inventive sushi dishes for decades. The line for a table can be pretty long, but it’s well worth the wait.

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