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Nikai Sushi - Cheeca Lodge & Spa

4.3
4.3
262 Reviews
$30 and under
Sushi

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 15 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
  • Great for outdoor dining
Enjoy the freshest sushi Islamorada can offer. Our chefs are trained to prepare all the classic favorites as well as bold new features. With an eye toward presentation, our menu serves up an extensive list of nigiri, sashimi, specialty rolls and more for a personal and tantalizing dining experience.

In addition to sushi plates, Nikai offers over 35 types of hot and cold sakes to complement your meal. Truly, Nikai is a gem among Florida Keys restaurants

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Sushi, Japanese Speciality, Asian
  • Hours of operation
    Daily: 5:00pm - 10:00pm
  • Phone number
    (305) 394-1609
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Executive chef
    Scott Burnett
  • Neighborhood
    Islamorada
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wine

What 262 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Key West / Florida Keys

    Good for groups

  • Key West / Florida Keys

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Florida Keys - Monroe County

    Good for groups

  • Florida Keys - Monroe County

    Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Nikai Sushi at Cheeca Lodge & Spa offers a "fantastic" sushi experience with "amazingly delicious food" and an "awesome food and atmosphere." Guests praise the "excellent service" and stunning views, making it a top choice in the Keys. Although service can be slow, the overall experience and convenience are highly valued.

262 Reviews
  1. lisa

    VIP

    Memphis/West TN

    15 reviews

    3.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on February 3, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Sushi chef not there so we could not order the Omakase dinner. Food was good. Service average.
    Nikai Sushi - Cheeca Lodge & SpaResponded 7 days ago
    Thank you, Lisa, for your feedback. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused by the absence of the chef, this should not have interrupted the opportunity for you to enjoy our Omakase-style offering. We are glad to hear that you found the food to be good, but we regret that our service did not meet your expectations. Your comments are valuable to us, and we will use them to improve our service. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you better in the future. Sincerely, Demelza Quinn

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  2. Jon

    Nashville

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on January 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The sushi was some of the absolute best we’ve ever had. Get the avocado appetizer too. Just fantastic! Thanks for a great time!
    Nikai Sushi - Cheeca Lodge & SpaResponded on January 29, 2025
    Dear Jon, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our sushi and our "Torched Avocado". It’s fantastic to know that we could provide you with such a memorable dining experience. We appreciate your kind words and look forward to welcoming you back for another great time soon! Best regards, Demelza Quinn

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  3. Tim

    VIP

    Washington DC

    45 reviews

    4.0

    45 reviews

    Dined on January 22, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Very nice tender fresh fish. The dumplings were wonderful.
    Nikai Sushi - Cheeca Lodge & SpaResponded on January 29, 2025
    Dear Tim, Thank you so much for your fantastic five-star review! We’re overjoyed to hear you had a positive experience with us. Your feedback is incredibly encouraging for our team, and we’re thrilled to know we could make your visit enjoyable. We can’t wait to welcome you back soon for another delightful experience! Best regards, Demelza Quinn

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  4. Donna

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We didn’t think outdoors would be warm but the heat lamps were perfect!! Such a beautiful time with live music below. Our servers were attentive and food came out right away. Started with the spicy edamame and miso soup, then the rolls. I’ve had better sushi elsewhere but it was still good. The ambience, service and convenience of staying on the resort was totally worth it.
    Nikai Sushi - Cheeca Lodge & SpaResponded on January 20, 2025
    Hi Donna, Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re glad you enjoyed the warmth of our outdoor seating, live music, and attentive service. While the sushi wasn’t your favorite, we’re happy the ambiance, service, and resort convenience made your visit worthwhile. We look forward to welcoming you back! Sincerely, Demelza Quinn

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  5. Vince

    VIP

    Tampa

    15 reviews

    2.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on January 10, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Server was very nice and attentive. Food was disappointing. Not high quality sushi. Sorry

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  6. Jennifer

    VIP

    Richmond

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful experience! Interesting menu. Good food and service. Great hotel.
    Nikai Sushi - Cheeca Lodge & SpaResponded on January 8, 2025
    Thank you for your kind words and for rating us five stars! We’re delighted that you had a great time at Atlantic's Edge. Your feedback is valuable to us, and we look forward to welcoming you back for an even better experience next time! Best, Demelza Quinn

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  7. KateM

    New York City

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on January 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was great. I would go again. Good was delicious.
    Nikai Sushi - Cheeca Lodge & SpaResponded on January 8, 2025
    Thank you for your glowing review! We’re thrilled that you had such a spectacular dining experience at Nikai. Our team is dedicated to providing top-notch service and delicious meals, and we’re glad to know we succeeded. We hope to welcome you back in the near future! Best, Demelza Quinn

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  8. Michele

    Western NC

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 3, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Sushi was amazing but service was super slow. But overall a nice experience.
    Nikai Sushi - Cheeca Lodge & SpaResponded on January 8, 2025
    Dear Michele, Thank you for your feedback. We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our sushi! We apologize for the slow service you experienced and appreciate your patience. Your comments are important to us, and we will work on improving our service speed. We’re glad you had an overall nice experience and hope to welcome you back soon. Best regards, Demelza Quinn

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  9. Miller

    Key West

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 2, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    the restaurant was busy with two large tables but it took over an hour for us to receive only two sushi rolls, nothing else. the sushi was good it just was not worth the wait
    Nikai Sushi - Cheeca Lodge & SpaResponded on January 8, 2025
    Dear Miller, Thank you for sharing your feedback. We apologize for the long wait time you experienced, especially given the busy evening with large tables. While we’re glad to hear you enjoyed the sushi, we understand that the delay was frustrating and not up to our usual standards. Your comments are important to us, and we will work on improving our service efficiency to ensure a better experience for all our guests. We hope you will give us another chance to provide you with a more timely and enjoyable dining experience. Sincerely, Demelza Quinn

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  10. Wendy

    VIP

    Charlotte

    57 reviews

    4.0

    57 reviews

    Dined on December 26, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Sushi is really fresh. Second time coming and on both occasions seemed like there were issues with service, like confusion on who is taking what table etc. Long wait to get our rolls- like an hour for 4 rolls! They didn’t give us a free appetizer for waiting although they didn’t say that was why, just that they made too much. Also we had booked for outside but they didn’t have a table outside for us. Not a huge deal but outside seemed like a better ambience. Pretty pricey but what isn’t in the Keys at a decent restaurant!
    Nikai Sushi - Cheeca Lodge & SpaResponded on January 8, 2025
    Dear Wendy, Thank you for sharing your detailed feedback. We’re glad to hear that you enjoyed the freshness of our sushi. However, we sincerely apologize for the service issues you experienced during both of your visits. Confusion over table assignments and long wait times are not reflective of the standards we strive to maintain. We appreciate your patience and understanding regarding the complimentary appetizer and the seating arrangement. Your comments are invaluable to us, and we will address these concerns with our team to improve our service and ensure a smoother experience for our guests. Thank you for your continued support and for helping us improve. Best regards, Demelza Quinn

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FAQs

Nikai Sushi - Cheeca Lodge & Spa offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (305) 394-1609.

Nikai Sushi - Cheeca Lodge & Spa is rated 4.3 stars by 262 OpenTable diners.

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 15 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Nikai Sushi - Cheeca Lodge & Spa

81801 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL 33036

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Islamorada
  • Hours of operation
    Daily: 5:00pm - 10:00pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Sushi, Japanese Speciality, Asian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Scott Burnett
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wine
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