Nikai Sushi - Cheeca Lodge & Spa

Name: Nikai Sushi - Cheeca Lodge & Spa
Address: 81801 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL, United States, 33036
Telephone: (305) 394-1609
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.2

4.2 (289)

$30 and under

Sushi

81801 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL 33036

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 7 times today

About this restaurant

Great for outdoor dining
Great for scenic views
Good for special occasions

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

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
Website
https://www.cheeca.com/dine-drink/nikai
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Resort Casual
Executive chef
Scott Burnett

Location
81801 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL 33036
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 289 people are saying

Nikai Sushi - Cheeca Lodge & Spa 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

4.2

4.2 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.2Service
4.3Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Key West / Florida Keys
Healthy
Key West / Florida Keys
Hot spot
Key West / Florida Keys
Great for outdoor dining
Key West / Florida Keys
Great for scenic views
Key West / Florida Keys
Good for special occasions
Florida Keys - Monroe County
Healthy
Florida Keys - Monroe County
Hot spot
Florida Keys - Monroe County
Great for outdoor dining
Florida Keys - Monroe County
Great for scenic views
Florida Keys - Monroe County
Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Nikai Sushi at Cheeca Lodge & Spa offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing food and service." Guests rave about "outstanding sushi" and commend the "friendly and courteous staff." While some mention service delays, the beautiful setting, live music, and "gorgeous ocean views" create a memorable ambiance.

289 Reviews

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Melvin
West Palm Beach1 review
5.0
Dined on June 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was so delicious and our waiter, Nicholas was amazing!!! Can’t wait to go back again…
Nikai Sushi - Cheeca Lodge & SpaResponded on June 3, 2025
Thank you, Melvin, for your fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear that you found the food delicious and that Nicholas provided amazing service. We'll be sure to pass along your kind words to him. We can't wait to welcome you back for another wonderful experience! Best, Demelza Quinn
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Robert VIP
Orlando / Central Florida East6 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of the best experiences ever. Gary the server is absolutely amazing.
Nikai Sushi - Cheeca Lodge & SpaResponded on June 3, 2025
Thank you, Robert, for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you had one of the best experiences and that Gary made such a positive impression. We'll be sure to pass along your kind words to him. We look forward to welcoming you back for another amazing visit! Warm regards, Demelza Quinn
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Samantha
Nashville1 review
5.0
Dined on May 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was terrific and the server, Gerry, was very attentive!
Nikai Sushi - Cheeca Lodge & SpaResponded on May 21, 2025
Thank you, Samantha, for your fantastic five-star review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the food and that Gary provided such attentive service. Your kind words mean a lot to us and will surely be shared with Gary and the rest of our team. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Warm regards, Demelza Quinn
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Carol
Coastal North Carolina2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We visit Cheeca Lodge & Spa often and have always wanted to dine at Nikai Sushi but never actually made reservations...this year we made the reservations and so glad we did. Food was amazing and the service was great. Friendly and courteous staff. We will definitely be making reservations again when we visit next year.
Nikai Sushi - Cheeca Lodge & SpaResponded on May 7, 2025
Carol, Thank you for your fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear that you finally dined at Nikai Sushi and had an amazing experience. It's wonderful to know that both the food and service exceeded your expectations. Our associates are always here to make your visit special. We look forward to welcoming you back next year and providing another memorable dining experience! Warm regards, Demelza Quinn
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Jackie
Caribbean2 reviews
3.0
Dined on April 25, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Food is good - service is good but $30 for a glass of wine is not it.
Nikai Sushi - Cheeca Lodge & SpaResponded on April 29, 2025
Jackie, Thank you for your review. We're pleased to hear you enjoyed the food and service. We appreciate your feedback regarding the wine pricing and will take it into consideration. If you have any further suggestions or concerns, please feel free to share. We're committed to enhancing your experience. Best regards, Demelza Quinn
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Ryane VIP
Indiana2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food and service! I would definitely recommend!
Nikai Sushi - Cheeca Lodge & SpaResponded on May 7, 2025
Ryane, Thank you so much for your kind words! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the food and service. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we can't wait to welcome you back for another fantastic experience! Warm regards, Demelza Quinn
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James VIP
Chicago / Illinois6 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Exceptional service from Gerry. We booked outside and it was a little windy, but still fabulous views. Endamame appetizer. Shrimp dumplings, Samurai roll, 6 piece Nigiri, and a Bento Box. All the food was fantastic and we will definitely be back
Nikai Sushi - Cheeca Lodge & SpaResponded on April 1, 2025
James, This is fantastic to hear! Thank you so much for the glowing five-star review and for listing all the delicious items you enjoyed – the edamame appetizer, shrimp dumplings, Samurai roll, nigiri, and bento box! We're absolutely thrilled that you found all the food fantastic and that you'll be back to see us at Nikai Sushi. We're especially delighted to hear that Gerry provided you with outstanding service! We'll be sure to let him know how much you appreciated his efforts, along with the rest of the staff who worked to find you the perfect outdoor seating away from the wind. We can't wait to welcome you back! Best, Demelza Quinn
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Victoria
Rhode Island1 review
4.0
Dined on March 25, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The waiter really upsold and we weren’t aware of the charges.
Nikai Sushi - Cheeca Lodge & SpaResponded on April 1, 2025
Victoria, We appreciate your four-star review of Nikai Sushi. However, we are concerned to learn that you felt the waiter upsold you without clearly explaining the charges. We understand how frustrating it can be to encounter unexpected costs. We strive to provide excellent service and ensure our guests have a positive and transparent dining experience. If you are comfortable doing so, please share more details about your visit so we can better understand the situation and address it appropriately. Sincerely, Demelza Quinn
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Karla VIP
Chicago / Illinois1 review
1.0
Dined on March 24, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Very understaffed. Food was not good and took at least 45 minutes to get. Very disappointing and expensive.
Nikai Sushi - Cheeca Lodge & SpaResponded on April 1, 2025
Karla, Thank you for your feedback. We are truly sorry to learn about your negative experience at Nikai Sushi. We understand your concerns regarding our staffing levels, the quality of our food, the wait time, and the cost. Please know that we are taking your comments very seriously and will be taking immediate steps to address these issues to improve the dining experience for all our guests. We would welcome the opportunity to discuss your visit further and see how we can work towards regaining your trust. Please contact us at your convenience. Sincerely, Demelza Quinn
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ChristopherH
Utah2 reviews
1.0
Dined on March 16, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
This might have been the worst experience we’ve ever had at a supposed “fine” dining restaurant. From booking over our reservation to terrible service it was a disaster from start to end. Honestly, the only reason this place can stay in business is the fact that they are within the resort. If this were a standalone restaurant with this level of service it would have closed ages ago. After being told our reservation was “not available because they overbooked,” I asked how long we could wait for a table to become available. She then answered “I don’t know, whenever somebody leaves.” No indication of how long that might be. Just no concern from her at all. (This was before my wife came down and mentioned there was an empty, but not yet bussed table). I dreaded the “can I talk to the Manager” line but did it anyway. The manager responded by telling her to go look (why this wasn’t the FIRST reaction I have no idea). After which she miraculously had a table available…it just needed to be cleaned. Once seated it took 15 minutes for anybody to ask us anything. We went ahead and ordered because it was late and we were kind of stuck at this point. We didn’t get ANY food to the table until 50 minutes after our reservation time (about 40 minutes after sitting down). At this point, the waiter told us that they had run out of tuna. At a sushi restaurant. She didn’t mention this the previous 30 minutes that they were getting 4 sushi rolls ready, which is still perplexing. At that point I just shrugged and said “whatever you can replace it with is fine.” I had also ordered a sake flight with our original order. It didn’t come until I reminded them about it and then it came as, essentially, my dessert course. The sushi was ok, honestly. But the service is atrocious. Just mind bogglingly terrible beyond all comprehension. The manager needs to do some serious work setting better expectations for service at this level of resort.
Nikai Sushi - Cheeca Lodge & SpaResponded on March 18, 2025
Christopher, Thank you for taking the time to share your detailed feedback. We're deeply sorry to hear about your disappointing experience. It sounds like we failed to meet your expectations in several critical areas, and we sincerely apologize. From the overbooking of your reservation to the lack of communication and concern from our staff, it's clear that we did not provide the level of service you deserve. The delays in seating, ordering, and receiving your food, along with the unavailability of key menu items, are unacceptable and do not reflect the standards we strive to uphold. We hope you'll consider giving us another chance to provide the exceptional dining experience you've come to expect. Thank you again for bringing these concerns to our attention. Sincerely, 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 4.2 stars by 289 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 7 times today

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

Website
https://www.cheeca.com/dine-drink/nikai
Phone number
(305) 394-1609

Nikai Sushi - Cheeca Lodge & Spa

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Menu

What 289 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Nikai Sushi - Cheeca Lodge & Spa offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Nikai Sushi - Cheeca Lodge & Spa restaurant rated?

Is Nikai Sushi - Cheeca Lodge & Spa currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Dining areas

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