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Makoto - Bal Harbour, Bal Harbour, FL

Makoto - Bal Harbour

4.8 (4171)
$31 to $50
Japanese
Bal Harbour Shops 9700 Collins Ave, Bal Harbour, FL 33154

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2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 194 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Hot spot
  • 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.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Japanese
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:30 am–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Makoto Okuwa
  • Neighborhood
    Bal Harbour
  • Cross street
    96th St
  • 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.
  • Public transit
    96th St and Collins Ave
  • Additional
    BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Indoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 4,171 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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Miami - Dade

    Japanese

  • Miami - Dade

    Most Booked

  • North Dade

    Best Overall

  • North Dade

    Best Food

  • North Dade

    Best Ambiance

  • North Dade

    Hot spot

  • North Dade

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Makoto - Bal Harbour is a standout Japanese restaurant in South Florida, renowned for its "incredibly fresh seafood" and "amazing ambiance." Guests rave about the "exceptional service" and highly recommend standout dishes like the truffle salmon, grilled octopus, and wagyu beef. The vibrant atmosphere and stunning decor create a memorable dining experience.

4,171 Reviews
  1. Bianca VIP

    Philadelphia9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The perfect birthday dinner for our son and his girlfriend. Thank you for making their night so special.

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  2. Christian VIP

    Fort Lauderdale28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience as usual. I had not been in a while and this time truly did not disappoint. Thank you to the staff for always being so accommodating!

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  3. Alex

    Fort Lauderdale10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a good experience at this restaurant. The staff are friendly, attentive, and quick to respond. The food is quite excellent.

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  4. Jenn1085

    New York City16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a wonderful dinner and experience at Makoto. The food was outstanding (as always) and the service was the best. We go to Makoto every year when we’re in town and always enjoy it, but this last time we had a server named Hagar, who lifted the experience to an even higher level. By the end of the night we were taking pictures with each other and hugging goodbye. She made the evening so special! And as for the food, we had another superb meal, from the Hamachi ponzu, the crispy rice and tuna, the short rib robata, some spicy yellowtail sushi rolls, the miso sea bass (melt in your mouth) to the toban yaki. Everything was exquisite. My mouth is watering as I write this and I can’t wait to go back (and see my new friend Hagar too)!

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  5. mirna

    Miami1 review

    5.0

    Dined on September 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    seabas increíblemente bueno ! TODO LO QUE HEMOS COMIDO FUE DELICIOSO, no recuerdo muy bien los nombres a en este momento

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  6. Cindy

    Dallas1 review

    2.0

    Dined on September 1, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    Mediocre at best. Overpriced. High noise level. It was bad, just not worth the money. Nothing special.

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  7. Leslie VIP

    San Francisco10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on August 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an excellent dinner at Makoto! The ambience, service and food were fabulous. We appreciated not being rushed and had a beautiful evening.

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  8. Carlos

    Miami1 review

    5.0

    Dined on August 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience, the food tasted great - I absolutely loved the Okinawan Tres Leches and the Dry Aged Ny Strip was superb. The service was 5 stars, the server was very attentive and would check up regularly. I am definitely returning soon. Thank you

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  9. DavidN VIP

    Orlando9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on August 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great date here! Eddie was terrific as our server. His recommendation resulted in a fabulous experience from appetizers to dessert.

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  10. allyson VIP

    Miami6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on August 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Server was Excellent! Extremely conscience and attentive. Food AMAZING! Great job Makoto.

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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 4171 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.

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2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 194 times today
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Bal Harbour Shops 9700 Collins Ave, Bal Harbour, FL 33154

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    96th St
  • Neighborhood
    Bal Harbour
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:30 am–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Japanese
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • 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.
  • Public transit
    96th St and Collins Ave
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Makoto Okuwa
  • Additional
    BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Indoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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