Makoto - Bal Harbour

Name: Makoto - Bal Harbour
Address: Bal Harbour Shops 9700 Collins Ave, Bal Harbour, FL, United States, 33154
Telephone: (305) 864-8600
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

4.8

3471 Reviews

$31 to $50

Japanese

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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.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Oct 4, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 140 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Japanese
Hours of operation
Daily 11:30 am–11:00 pm
Phone number
(305) 864-8600
Website
http://www.makoto-restaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Makoto Okuwa

Location
Bal Harbour Shops 9700 Collins Ave, Bal Harbour, FL 33154
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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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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3,472 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Mexico City
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined today
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excelente muy buen servicio y comida Lo recomiendo siempre
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OpenTable Diner
West Palm Beach
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was good and the waiter was friendly and attentive.
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Locals
West Palm Beach
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
ALWAYS wonderful. GREAT ambiance, great service, great eats!!
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Todd
San Francisco
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food4service5ambience5
Our waiter was excellent! Very knowledgeable with a great attitude.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
I had a reservation for 2 people, but I had a friend join last minute and Makoto was able to accommodate with ease. The food was delicious as always 10/10. It was both of my friends first time there and they said it was amazing. I’m a regular here and Makoto never disappoints.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We ordered maybe 15 different items and every single one of them was delicious. The Tuna crispy rice, king crab and butter , wagyu hot stone and the himachi ponzu were the real standouts for us . Some of the best versions of these dishes we have had . Fish was very fresh and the service was stellar. They have a new client for life.
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julieg
Montreal
30 reviews
5.0
30 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a must when in Miami. Food was delicious, fresh and innovative. Service friendly and efficient. We loved our meal!!
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AmandaS
Toronto
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food and service were great but the music was a bit too loud.
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Winslow
Philadelphia
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on September 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We always love this restaurant. Great food in a nice location.
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AndreaD
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Its very nice, and the food was excellent!! One thing, it's expensive.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on September 19, 2023
overall3food4service1ambience3
service stunk, waiter didn’t bring water. restaurant severely understaffed
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JoseS
Miami
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 16, 2023
overall5food4service4ambience3
To much noise and over spicy. Tables could be a little bigger
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OpenTable Diner
Fort Lauderdale
5 reviews
vip
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 16, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience5
Great food amazing drinks but will always miss the original 1st floor location
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CDF77
New York Area
67 reviews
vip
4.0
67 reviews
Dined on September 15, 2023
overall4food4service3ambience4
Not the old makoto … food was ok service far to be good prices over the roof
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OpenTable Diner
Miami
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent restaurant. First time back since they moved upstairs. Terrific food, service, ambiance. Great for late-night dinners. Highly recommended.
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OpenTable Diner
Miami
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 13, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Wagu hot plate was a 10/10. Our server was awesome and what seemed like either the manager or owner in the black suit was a funny and friendly person.
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AllyS
New Mexico
22 reviews
vip
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on September 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The service and food were outstanding! The truffle salmon sashimi was fabulous!
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OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 9, 2023
overall5food4service4ambience4
Buen restaurante se recomienda ir, buena atención y servicios
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Vivi
New York Area
51 reviews
vip
5.0
51 reviews
Dined on September 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Makoto is consistently amazing!! Great food with excellent service.
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OpenTable Diner
Miami
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Espectacular ! Excellent. Everything was delicious. Services was good. Ambience good. Everything is great at Makoto. My favorite restaurant
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Sasha
New York Area
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on September 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing! Had excellent experience, food was top notch. Tuna tartare with rice chips delicious! Must try grilled avocado! Rolls were very fresh, good size. Would definitely come back, had great experience rated excellent by Japanese native guest who commented although food was not traditional A++ for creatively! Service was great
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PedroJ
West Palm Beach
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on September 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Gtreat service delicious food We ha the A5 wagu strip out of this world!
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TisaL
Chicago
7 reviews
vip
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on September 1, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience5
Every plate was chipped. Food is excellent, as always. But things like chipped plates do negatively affect one’s enthusiasm about the experience. It gives the impression the restaurant cares less about quality.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic ! Food and ambience Waitresses top Incredibly creative menu
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MerR
Miami
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 31, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience2
Great food and service!! It was just too noisy for us
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CHRISTIAN
Atlanta Metro
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 31, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food. Needs a hotter staff. But at least the food was great and no one smelled bad.
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OpenTable Diner
Miami
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 30, 2023
overall5food5service3ambience5
Muy buena comida y el lugar buenisimo, el servicio un poco lento
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IvonC
Miami
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
ALWAYS HAPPY TO SPENT ANY OCATION IN THIS AMAZIN RESTAURANTE
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NathashaD
Miami
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on August 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always amazing food and great service we go weekly
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Miami
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 28, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience3
Es mi restaurant favorito del mundo!!! Pero la verdad es que adentro es MUY ruidoso! Cambiaria eso y también precios bastante elevados!! Pero me encantaaaa♥️
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OpenTable Diner
Toronto
8 reviews
vip
2.0
8 reviews
Dined on August 26, 2023
overall2food2service1ambience2
I’m sure it’s probably a great chef who opened this restaurant but the food is so lacking. If you have never had real Japanese food, you will think it’s great but everything is super salty. Chicken ramen - literally chicken with ramen. Nothing else and so much salt. Bento box - sushi was ok but again so much salt on everything. Chirashi - very average fish nothing special at all. I would NOT recommend this restaurant to anyone who has had Japanese before.
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OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
2 reviews
vip
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 22, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience5
Great experience had a great time. Food was unbelievable.
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FelixK
New York Area
4 reviews
vip
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 22, 2023
overall4food3service4ambience4
Average good but I guess that people don’t go there for food, great ambiance though
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Lore
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excelente servicio
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Favorite restaurant in Miami, staff was great. Food was amazing & dessert was top tier.
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Luv2DineLocal
Miami
54 reviews
vip
5.0
54 reviews
Dined on August 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We frequent this restaurant often and always know we will have a great meal. Our server on this night was Angel. He was the best server we have had anywhere in a very long time. It shows he takes pride in himself and the service he provides. Very knowledgable of the menu and makes spot on recommendations. Thank you Angel for a very enjoyable dining experience. We look forward to seeing you on our next visit!
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OpenTable Diner
Miami
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
great! i love this restaurant!! sushi and service are amazing
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YossiI
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on August 20, 2023
overall3food3service2ambience5
Not very good service, speed, take away the food when I don t finish.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 20, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience5
The overall experience was great! My only comments is the hostess. They need to improve their training to treat the customers better!
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RodrigoR
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 17, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
No complains. Its not our first time here. The place is always lively with a great ambiance. I wished we would've sat inside as it gets sticky and muggy outside. Please do yourself a favor and try the Crispy Tuna and Shishito peppers. The best I've had.
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

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 3471 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.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Oct 4, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 140 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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

Additional information

Cross street
96th St
Neighborhood
Bal Harbour
Hours of operation
Daily 11:30 am–11:00 pm
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

Website
http://www.makoto-restaurant.com/
Phone number
(305) 864-8600

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Gift card

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Makoto - Bal Harbour

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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Popular dishes

Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice

King Crab

Sushi Sampler

Menu

What 3,471 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing

Protective equipment

Screening

FAQs

Does Makoto - Bal Harbour offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Makoto - Bal Harbour restaurant rated?

Does Makoto - Bal Harbour offer gift cards?

Is Makoto - Bal Harbour currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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