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Makoto - Bal Harbour, Bal Harbour, FL

Makoto - Bal Harbour

4.7
4.7
3334 Reviews
$31 to $50
Japanese
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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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 156 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    Japanese

  • Hours of operation

    Daily 11:30 am–11:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (305) 864-8600

  • 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 3,334 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

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  • 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

    Lively

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  1. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service is impeccable! Our waitress Olivia was spectacular. The food was amazing and we could not have dined anywhere else for a more pleasant experience. 5 Stars💯🤟🤠
  2. StephanyC

    Miami

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing experience. Went for a business meeting. Everything went super well!
  3. OpenTable Diner

    Fort Lauderdale

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was very good great service. Creative, excellent food an service.
  4. OpenTable Diner

    Raleigh

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was amazing 10 out of 10! From the service to every dish. Our waitress was extremely helpful in suggesting favorite dishes. From the kani salad, tuna pizza, humachi yellowtail, Kobe hot stone, and dessert were all wonderful!!
  5. Tati

    Miami

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall2food3service3ambience2
    better when it was on the 1st floor. lost the "it"
  6. Rafa57

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    I had my réservation and the y let me wait for 20 minutes
  7. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    vip
    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall3food5service2ambience4
    Waiter never came, forgot thins that we ordered, add items we didn't order to the bill
  8. AdrianaP

    Miami

    3 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall3food5service1ambience5
    The food was excellent but the service was not good, it took almost an hour between the starter and the main course
  9. MelissaR

    Miami

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food and service. Highly recommended this place.
  10. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 24, 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience1
    Not as good as the Makoto of the past. Dining experience is now very casual, noisy, but not in a good way, cafeteria like & food was mediocre. We left post appetizers as we never got one of the dishes we ordered & what we did order was over sauced and did not taste good. The staff was very nice. Went to Hillstone and had a lovely dinner with nice ambiance. We do hope this newer model improves.
  11. OpenTable Diner

    London

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had a delicious lunch at Makoto Really enjoyed the chicken bento box Always good
  12. OpenTable Diner

    Miami

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Staff and Makoto and GM Hector are always the best! Happy to refer friends and clients there, all the time.
  13. OpenTable Diner

    Fort Lauderdale

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on May 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing as always. Love this place. Everything is delicious
  14. FrankN

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Excellent creative cuisine, with good choices, good service.
  15. PatriciaF

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 22, 2023

    overall5food5service3ambience5
    We enjoyed the time by Makoto. Nice place. The service lady forgot to give the wine to one of the ladys.
  16. CaptGuy

    Exclusive

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    Food is always good, small portions though if you’re expecting more. Waiter was very good.
  17. OpenTable Diner

    Caribbean

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience4
    Some plates were very good others not so much. Overall food consistency not great. It was one of my favorite restaurants, food quality is not the same.
  18. lilyag

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent restaurant, great food, great service Thank you
  19. Kerrikathleen

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our Meal at Makoto was one of the best meals/restaurant experiences we've had in a while. We had an early Friday dinner here, place was not too crowded (online there were no reservations after 6pm, however, the restaurant was still fairly empty between 5:30-7pm). The service was superb, our table was always kept clean and clear in between courses, the restaurant was a beautiful vibe, and the food was EXCELLENT. Highly recommend this place, and can't wait to go back.
  20. rafaelrvaz

    Miami

    11 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall2food3service3ambience1
    I'm so upset, Makoto used to be one of my favorites in the world. With the change to a bigger place at the mall it seems like eating in a cheese cake factory. So noise.... Lost it identity and of course with larger demand the quality went down. With so many options in town it will hard for me to go back for a dinner there... I couldn't expect to say that São Paulo's unit is performing better.
  21. VivianaB

    Miami

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on May 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    vamos varias veces en nuestras vacaciones a cenar. en las ultimas vacaciones en octubre pasado nos fuimos decepcionados por el nivel de ruidos. imposible cenar y mantener una conversación. por suerte recien llegamos a Miami y como nos gusta tanto la comida decidimos darle una oportunidad y en esta ocasión pudimos cenar muy tranquilos el nivel de ruidos era moderado y la comida y atención como siempre excelente
  22. JoelF

    Denver

    7 reviews

    1.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall1food5service1ambience4
    We have been to the restaurant over 50 times and everytime superb. We were 2 people celebrating Mother's Day. The waiter never brought out 1 of the entrees and also a side dish of corn. So we had neither. The waiter either did not make a note or forgot to bring it out. The waiter was too busy to give us what I would characterize as appropriate service. My wife was terribly disappointed. It is her favorite Miami restaurant.
  23. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excelente servicio, deliciosa comida, ambiente espectacular
  24. Hossenmacher

    Miami

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Outstanding restaurant. We had a great Mother's Day lunch!
  25. Benjo

    Miami

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    Great scene. Loud. Been many times over the years and lately have found the cooked food (brussels, shishito, eggplant) to be very salty and saucy. Fish is always great.
  26. RobertoG

    Mexico City

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    One of the TOP 5 restaurant in Miami. Really good food.
  27. DariaA

    London

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on May 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was remarkable - every dish we tried was amazing. Madison looked after us - she did a wonderful jon and made our evening special
  28. amdealba

    Miami

    106 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    106 reviews

    Dined on May 11, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Makoto is consistently very good and the best time to go is as soon as the restaurant opens. You have to tell your server not to rush all the food out fast. We ordered the skirt stake and the miso glazed sea-bass fish and both were delicious. I always order shime saba sushi (2 pieces per order) and it is consistently delicious, very fresh.
  29. OpenTable Diner

    Miami

    1 review

    vip
    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 10, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience1
    Food was much better before Service was deficient It was my favorite restaurant No more
  30. OpenTable Diner

    London

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 10, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    I had a marvelous lunch at Makoto The bento box is always great!
  31. KitKat

    Caribbean

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    Joli cadre, bon service, repas correct sans plus. En deçà de celui de Panama
  32. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Me gusta mucho, la comida excelente, pero el previo me parece caro
  33. OpenTable Diner

    Montreal

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I had not been to the new upstairs location. Decor and ambiance were beautiful food and service excellent, and some of the management staff recognized me and greeted me warmly. Still an old favourite!
  34. Alexandra

    Coastal Georgia

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love the new location and decor. Food still impeccable as always.
  35. Daniela

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing Restaurant! Would Recommend for any occasion.
  36. christophe

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Incroyable!! We ll come back next time we are in town
  37. SabrinaZ

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was wonderful! We will absolutely be back next time we’re in Miami.
  38. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    great restaurant. great food and excellent customer service
  39. Roxana

    Miami

    11 reviews

    1.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall1food1service4ambience1
    I am a regular ar Makoto. The food had not been good lately. Also , although there is no reservations available in most times , half the restaurant is empty. Its a shane
  40. DaveC

    London

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The new place on the 3rd floor really is so noisy these days, that our server misinterpreted part of the order and brought out the wrong dish, It's not her fault, the noise level is unreasonable with no mitigation in place. Get some sound deadening in the ceiling ASAP! Otherwise, love the food as always.

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 4.7 stars by 3334 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

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 156 times today
Google Map for Makoto - Bal Harbour

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

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