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

Neighborhood:
Miami

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Cuisine:
Japanese

Price: $31 to $50

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Makoto Details

Dining Style: Casual Elegant
Website: http://www.makoto-restaurant.com
Email: makoto.info@starr-restaurant.com
Phone: (305) 864-8600
Hours of Operation: ***NEW SUMMER HOURS***
Lunch Daily:11:30am - 4:00pm
Dinner: Sunday - Thursday: 4:00pm - 10:00pm
Friday - Saturday: 4:00pm- 11:00pm
Payment Options: AMEX, Diners Club, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: Japanese
Executive Chef: Makoto Okuwa
Dress Code: Business Casual
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Smoking Area (patio only), Wheelchair Access

Getting there

Cross Street: 96th St
Public Transit: 96th St and Collins Ave
Parking: Valet
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 $1.50/hour with validation.

A word from Makoto

Stephen Starr's newest Japanese restaurant, Makoto is located in the prestigious Bal Harbour Shops. Makoto features a modern Japanese menu including sushi bar selections, modern Japanese dishes, and bincho charcoal robata. A hand-crafted beverage program focused on sake compliments the cuisine. The… dining room and sushi bar seating are available by reservation. Outdoor seating is available upon arrival. Continued

Makoto

4.4

121 $31 to $50 restaurant

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131 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5

Food

(Outstanding) 4.4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 3.9 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

131 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5

Food

(Outstanding) 4.4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 3.9 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

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Diners classify this restaurant as:

fit for foodies(74)
great for outdoor dining(63)
neighborhood gem(49)

hot spot(42)
special occasion(38)
good for groups(30)

Current OpenTable.com Diner Reviews (131)

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Based on the reviews I had

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/10/2012

2007

Dined on 04/10/2012

2007

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Based on the reviews I had high expectations. Everything about Makoto was excellent!"

Dined on 04/10/2012

2007

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

This is a perfect experience,

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/08/2012

2008

Dined on 04/08/2012

2008

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"This is a perfect experience, highly recommended. I eat here once or twice a week, one of south Florida's best restaurants."

Dined on 04/08/2012

2008

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Waiter was helpful and knowledgable

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/07/2012

2009

Dined on 04/07/2012

2009

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Waiter was helpful and knowledgable inselecting items to share. Service was great,food was delicious, and it was a beautiful night to eat outside!"

Dined on 04/07/2012

2009

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Awesome service. Great vibe.

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/31/2012

2011

Dined on 03/31/2012

2011

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Awesome service. Great vibe. Really really good food."

Dined on 03/31/2012

2011

Special Features: neighborhood gem

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

The spicy tuna with sticky

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/30/2012

2008

Dined on 03/30/2012

2008

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"The spicy tuna with sticky rice appetizer is amazing. Hot pepper chicken and scallop main courses were also terric."

Dined on 03/30/2012

2008

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Amazing small cold plates.

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/23/2012

2004

Dined on 03/23/2012

2004

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Amazing small cold plates. Particularly the hamachi ponzu & the ono, and beautifully presented..keep them coming. A rock shrimp hot appetizer would be a great addition to the menu?"

Dined on 03/23/2012

2004

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Inventive, delicious offerings

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/21/2012

2009

Dined on 03/21/2012

2009

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Inventive, delicious offerings served by a staff who cares!"

Dined on 03/21/2012

2009

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, romantic, special occasion, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Outstanding Japanese food!

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/17/2012

2003

Dined on 03/17/2012

2003

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Outstanding Japanese food! The best sushi in Miami!"

Dined on 03/17/2012

2003

Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Makoto does not disappoint.

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/17/2012

2010

Dined on 03/17/2012

2010

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Makoto does not disappoint. We love the food and the outdoor seating. And the service is excellent."

Dined on 03/17/2012

2010

Special Features: great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Loved Makoto. Everything

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/15/2012

2008

Dined on 03/15/2012

2008

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Loved Makoto. Everything was ate was amazing. The Service was great. We ate at the front of the restaurant which lacks the beautiful ambiance of the middle of the restaurant. Maki, specailty entrees and sides were all incredible. Would defienitely go back."