Makoto

Name: Makoto
Address: 9700 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, Florida, 33154, US
Telephone: (305) 864-8600
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.2

$$$ • Sushi Bars, Japanese, Pet Friendly

Hours:
9700 Collins Ave, Miami Beach
(305) 864-8600

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About Makoto

Makoto is a fabulous restaurant known for its delicious food and fantastic service. The staff is accommodating and friendly, providing on-point recommendations. It remains a favorite modern Japanese restaurant in the Miami, Bal Harbour area, where many customers enjoy ordering favorites like Hamachi in ponzu sauce, Kani salad, rock shrimp tempura, wagyu hot stone, and Tozai Plum Sake. Recent reviews highlight the outstanding food, with dishes like tuna crispy rice, dynamite crab hand rolls, grilled avocado, skirt steak, and corn from the robata grill, all described as phenomenal and an explosion of taste. The sushi is noted as some of the best, with fresh flavors that impress. The drinks are also worth trying, with a great sake list and cocktails. While the service is often praised as marvelous, there have been instances where it felt rushed or inconsistent, with servers disappearing at times. Check-in is smooth, and front desk staff are welcoming, but the noise level inside can be a concern, making conversations difficult even when the restaurant is not busy. Despite some tables being poorly positioned near the kitchen or toilet and the outdoor area occasionally being poorly kept, Makoto continues to be a top choice in Miami for quality food and excellent service, with a familiar ambiance that keeps guests coming back.