A time was had at Nami! I had one of the best girls night out that I’ve had in awhile. ✨ From beginning to end, the experience was phenomenal.We started off waiting at the bar and ordered our first set of drinks (the Blush—highly recommended for its smooth delicious taste). The bartender was attentive, funny and kind and unbothered by our cheeriness, which I loved. The vibes were all there. Music wasn’t so high that you couldn’t hear the person next to you, the lights were dimmed, but there was still enough brightness that you could revel in a good selfie and the spaciousness felt just about right because you weren’t on top of others having dinner.When we sat at our table the real fun began. Our waiter, Tyler, was phenomenal. Not only did he answer every single question we had (there were plenty) but he also gave us top notch recommendations that did NOT fail us. Everything we had was absolutely beyond amazing! Hats off to the chef because I’ve never had such mind blowing food and I’m a huge foodie! Tyler also indulged in all of our jokes and made some himself. Love a good waiter with a personality!The sushi was excellent, highly recommend the yellowtail, tuna and salmon. The Nami nuggets were incredibly flavorful! The Tuna Pizza was a DELIGHT. The salmon was soft and juicy and not a single piece was left on my plate. The ribeye had this exquisite taste and the sea bass was so tender. Oof! What a treat. We practically had half the menu and we do not regret a single thing!Dessert was also wonderful and there’s something beautiful about still having room for a sweet treat.Do yourself a favor and make a reservation at Nami because it’s worth the spend. The experience was top notch and I will be recommending it to all of my friends visiting Orlando!
A time was had at Nami! I had one of the best girls night out that I've had in awhile. From beginning to end, the experience was phenomenal. We started off waiting at the bar and ordered our first set of drinks (the Blush--highly recommended for its smooth delicious taste). The bartender was attentive, funny and kind and unbothered by our cheeriness, which I loved. The vibes were all there. Music wasn't so high that you couldn't hear the person next to you, the lights were dimmed, but there was still enough brightness that you could revel in a good selfie and the spaciousness felt just about right because you weren't on top of others having dinner. When we sat at our table the real fun began. Our waiter, Tyler, was phenomenal. Not only did he answer every single question we had (there were plenty) but he also gave us top notch recommendations that did NOT fail us. Everything we had was absolutely beyond amazing! Hats off to the chef because I've never had such mind blowing food and I'm a huge foodie! Tyler also indulged in all of our jokes and made some himself. Love a good waiter with a personality! The sushi was excellent, highly recommend the yellowtail, tuna and salmon. The Nami nuggets were incredibly flavorful! The Tuna Pizza was a DELIGHT. The salmon was soft and juicy and not a single piece was left on my plate. The ribeye had this exquisite taste and the sea bass was so tender. Oof! What a treat. We practically had half the menu and we do not regret a single thing! Dessert was also wonderful and there's something beautiful about still having room for a sweet treat. Do yourself a favor and make a reservation at Nami because it's worth the spend. The experience was top notch and I will be recommending it to all of my friends visiting Orlando!
Had a good first experience. Food was very good and so was service from our waitress. Unfortunately we felt rushed by the manager Christoper who kept filling our sake glass to the rim and asked us about 3 times within 15 mins if there was anything else we needed. Left a bad impression after an enjoyable meal. We may or may not come back. Best of the dinner: Unagi, Wagu Skewers, Hamachi crudo, Nanbu Bijin Sake, Ribeye.
Chan'tial V.
I celebrated my 31st birthday this occasion. Beautiful atmosphere- there's an art installation outside with lights and botanical garden. I felt like I was walking through a wonderland. Nami's interior transports you instantly into a modern Japanese culinary experience. Really intimate details and artistry were applied to each dish. The service was outstanding. I felt like it was all hands on deck- one server that took our order was so personable and knowledgeable about the ingredients. He gave great spot-on recommendations. The manager checked in on us and the server delivering the food didn't skip a beat. Amazing team effort! We started with a gift from the kitchen- a sesame dip with crisp. It was mouth watering and the crisps were so airy and melt in the mouth. The bacon was great- smoky, juicy and sweet. I enjoyed the lobster donuts- fresh lobster salad with the added sweetness of the airy light crunch of the donuts. The Spicy Hamachi had so many different textures. I wish it came with a sauce though. Nami salad- left a lot to be desired, but to be fair the server recommended the cucumbers. We should have ordered that. The Chilean sea bass was the highlight of the meal for me. It was so tender and flaky and also flavorful. This was the best first experience with the fish. My bf ordered the Pork Katsu. He enjoyed it but absolutely LOVED the Mushroom Donabe. He is so picky about the textures of rice and he loved this one. It was so flavorful and the mushrooms had great texture too. We were so full we weren't able to try the dessert menu. We capped the night with a Jasmine Pearl tea. Amazing! We will definitely be back
Christina S.
Beautiful restaurant with "wavy and wow" aesthetics! The restaurant is located in the wave hotel around the backside. If you are entering through the hotel, just exit through the back doors and make a right. They do have their own valet, I am not sure if there is a cost or not because it is not listed, but The valet is very nice. I suppose they see you coming in, and they open the door for you at the restaurant! Very nice touch. We entered, and the restaurant was pretty intimate, very aesthetically pleasing, dark, and had a very cool vibe. I love how they had a little Ottomans next to each table so you could place your purse on it. Our server took a while to come to our table, but she was very sweet. She was extremely well versed on the menu. We ordered the lobster donuts, which were phenomenal! They were so tiny, though, I wish there were one more. We also got the cucumber salad, the salmon, the mushrooms and the corn. Everything was delicious, but the salmon didn't really have much taste. I can't believe I paid for a roll of cucumber lol! Overall, the vibe was really nice and the food was decent, the portions were very small, so if you are super hungry, make sure you order a lot more. I also ordered the Rocher for dessert and , I thought it was going to be blown away, but it was OK. It's definitely giving, "we want to have a fancy vibe" and very cool for a date night. Definitely check it out, I think they are more known for the Hamachi and raw items. They kept the flow going for the food so you are literally in and out if you want to be. Check it out, it's a unique place to go to with your friends, or even a date night!
Yang Hua
I love coming here. David the somm always make sure we feel special. They have the best wine and spirits collection outside of miami. Tavistock really brought international standard here to Lake Nona. I am very impressed they provide Kumamoto oyster super fresh. The aged beef was sumptuous to say the least and I don’t usually order steaks because I have a green egg at home. This is def for ppl with more developed and refined taste. Keep it up guys! Thank you for all you do!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Aged Wagyu, Octopus
Andrew Pitcairn
It doesn't get better than this, and I mean everything.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Hector Leon
Beautiful restaurant! The food was off the charts, drinks were amazing, service was great. I went for my 40th birthday and my friends and I had a blast. I highly recommend!Dietary restrictions: Plenty of gluten-free options.
Nami is a fabulous addition, not only to the Lake Nona restaurant scene, but Orlando as a whole. Terrific food in a wonderful setting. We had interactions with half a dozen staff at least, and they were all friendly and excellent. Cocktails are some of the best I have tasted too. Go there and enjoy!
It was my first time eating here and the atmosphere and food was amazing I had the salmon with rice and vegetables I have to say I will be eating here again thanks for the great service.
Emily Brelsford
Wow! So delicious! I am so impressed. Every bite of food we had was perfect. The hamachi was excellent and the eel with resiling was a perfect match. Shiso tempora leaves blew me away. I have never had octopus so tender.The service was top notch. We got a wonderful recommendation from the som David as well. I highly recommend this place to anyone who loves delicious creative food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spicy Hamachi, Octopus
Zulfia Dicanova
Beautiful place , modern decoration, food presentation was amazing. Slow service we waited for a drink longer than we waited for the food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Tuna Pizza
Moises Reyes
Great experience overall. If you are on the fence, just try
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ori Stermilli
Excellent experience..very satisfied with the staff which were very helpful and friendly. Food was excellent. Atmosphere was very good. Drinks were great as well..overall a pleasant experience..Will go back again and recommend to friends and family..
100/100
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A time was had at Nami! I had one of the best girls night out that I’ve had in awhile. ✨ From beginning to end, the experience was phenomenal.We started off waiting at the bar and ordered our first set of drinks (the Blush—highly recommended for its smooth delicious taste). The bartender was attentive, funny and kind and unbothered by our cheeriness, which I loved. The vibes were all there. Music wasn’t so high that you couldn’t hear the person next to you, the lights were dimmed, but there was still enough brightness that you could revel in a good selfie and the spaciousness felt just about right because you weren’t on top of others having dinner.When we sat at our table the real fun began. Our waiter, Tyler, was phenomenal. Not only did he answer every single question we had (there were plenty) but he also gave us top notch recommendations that did NOT fail us. Everything we had was absolutely beyond amazing! Hats off to the chef because I’ve never had such mind blowing food and I’m a huge foodie! Tyler also indulged in all of our jokes and made some himself. Love a good waiter with a personality!The sushi was excellent, highly recommend the yellowtail, tuna and salmon. The Nami nuggets were incredibly flavorful! The Tuna Pizza was a DELIGHT. The salmon was soft and juicy and not a single piece was left on my plate. The ribeye had this exquisite taste and the sea bass was so tender. Oof! What a treat. We practically had half the menu and we do not regret a single thing!Dessert was also wonderful and there’s something beautiful about still having room for a sweet treat.Do yourself a favor and make a reservation at Nami because it’s worth the spend. The experience was top notch and I will be recommending it to all of my friends visiting Orlando!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lobster Donuts, Blush, Tuna, Tuna Pizza, NAMI Nuggets
A time was had at Nami! I had one of the best girls night out that I've had in awhile. From beginning to end, the experience was phenomenal. We started off waiting at the bar and ordered our first set of drinks (the Blush--highly recommended for its smooth delicious taste). The bartender was attentive, funny and kind and unbothered by our cheeriness, which I loved. The vibes were all there. Music wasn't so high that you couldn't hear the person next to you, the lights were dimmed, but there was still enough brightness that you could revel in a good selfie and the spaciousness felt just about right because you weren't on top of others having dinner. When we sat at our table the real fun began. Our waiter, Tyler, was phenomenal. Not only did he answer every single question we had (there were plenty) but he also gave us top notch recommendations that did NOT fail us. Everything we had was absolutely beyond amazing! Hats off to the chef because I've never had such mind blowing food and I'm a huge foodie! Tyler also indulged in all of our jokes and made some himself. Love a good waiter with a personality! The sushi was excellent, highly recommend the yellowtail, tuna and salmon. The Nami nuggets were incredibly flavorful! The Tuna Pizza was a DELIGHT. The salmon was soft and juicy and not a single piece was left on my plate. The ribeye had this exquisite taste and the sea bass was so tender. Oof! What a treat. We practically had half the menu and we do not regret a single thing! Dessert was also wonderful and there's something beautiful about still having room for a sweet treat. Do yourself a favor and make a reservation at Nami because it's worth the spend. The experience was top notch and I will be recommending it to all of my friends visiting Orlando!
Had a good first experience. Food was very good and so was service from our waitress. Unfortunately we felt rushed by the manager Christoper who kept filling our sake glass to the rim and asked us about 3 times within 15 mins if there was anything else we needed. Left a bad impression after an enjoyable meal. We may or may not come back. Best of the dinner: Unagi, Wagu Skewers, Hamachi crudo, Nanbu Bijin Sake, Ribeye.
I celebrated my 31st birthday this occasion. Beautiful atmosphere- there's an art installation outside with lights and botanical garden. I felt like I was walking through a wonderland. Nami's interior transports you instantly into a modern Japanese culinary experience. Really intimate details and artistry were applied to each dish. The service was outstanding. I felt like it was all hands on deck- one server that took our order was so personable and knowledgeable about the ingredients. He gave great spot-on recommendations. The manager checked in on us and the server delivering the food didn't skip a beat. Amazing team effort! We started with a gift from the kitchen- a sesame dip with crisp. It was mouth watering and the crisps were so airy and melt in the mouth. The bacon was great- smoky, juicy and sweet. I enjoyed the lobster donuts- fresh lobster salad with the added sweetness of the airy light crunch of the donuts. The Spicy Hamachi had so many different textures. I wish it came with a sauce though. Nami salad- left a lot to be desired, but to be fair the server recommended the cucumbers. We should have ordered that. The Chilean sea bass was the highlight of the meal for me. It was so tender and flaky and also flavorful. This was the best first experience with the fish. My bf ordered the Pork Katsu. He enjoyed it but absolutely LOVED the Mushroom Donabe. He is so picky about the textures of rice and he loved this one. It was so flavorful and the mushrooms had great texture too. We were so full we weren't able to try the dessert menu. We capped the night with a Jasmine Pearl tea. Amazing! We will definitely be back
Beautiful restaurant with "wavy and wow" aesthetics! The restaurant is located in the wave hotel around the backside. If you are entering through the hotel, just exit through the back doors and make a right. They do have their own valet, I am not sure if there is a cost or not because it is not listed, but The valet is very nice. I suppose they see you coming in, and they open the door for you at the restaurant! Very nice touch. We entered, and the restaurant was pretty intimate, very aesthetically pleasing, dark, and had a very cool vibe. I love how they had a little Ottomans next to each table so you could place your purse on it. Our server took a while to come to our table, but she was very sweet. She was extremely well versed on the menu. We ordered the lobster donuts, which were phenomenal! They were so tiny, though, I wish there were one more. We also got the cucumber salad, the salmon, the mushrooms and the corn. Everything was delicious, but the salmon didn't really have much taste. I can't believe I paid for a roll of cucumber lol! Overall, the vibe was really nice and the food was decent, the portions were very small, so if you are super hungry, make sure you order a lot more. I also ordered the Rocher for dessert and , I thought it was going to be blown away, but it was OK. It's definitely giving, "we want to have a fancy vibe" and very cool for a date night. Definitely check it out, I think they are more known for the Hamachi and raw items. They kept the flow going for the food so you are literally in and out if you want to be. Check it out, it's a unique place to go to with your friends, or even a date night!
I love coming here. David the somm always make sure we feel special. They have the best wine and spirits collection outside of miami. Tavistock really brought international standard here to Lake Nona. I am very impressed they provide Kumamoto oyster super fresh. The aged beef was sumptuous to say the least and I don’t usually order steaks because I have a green egg at home. This is def for ppl with more developed and refined taste. Keep it up guys! Thank you for all you do!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Aged Wagyu, Octopus
It doesn't get better than this, and I mean everything.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Beautiful restaurant! The food was off the charts, drinks were amazing, service was great. I went for my 40th birthday and my friends and I had a blast. I highly recommend!Dietary restrictions: Plenty of gluten-free options.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lobster Donuts, Tuna Pizza, Octopus, Edamame
Nami is a fabulous addition, not only to the Lake Nona restaurant scene, but Orlando as a whole. Terrific food in a wonderful setting. We had interactions with half a dozen staff at least, and they were all friendly and excellent. Cocktails are some of the best I have tasted too. Go there and enjoy!
Restaurantji Recommends
It was my first time eating here and the atmosphere and food was amazing I had the salmon with rice and vegetables I have to say I will be eating here again thanks for the great service.
Wow! So delicious! I am so impressed. Every bite of food we had was perfect. The hamachi was excellent and the eel with resiling was a perfect match. Shiso tempora leaves blew me away. I have never had octopus so tender.The service was top notch. We got a wonderful recommendation from the som David as well. I highly recommend this place to anyone who loves delicious creative food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spicy Hamachi, Octopus
Beautiful place , modern decoration, food presentation was amazing. Slow service we waited for a drink longer than we waited for the food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Tuna Pizza
Great experience overall. If you are on the fence, just try
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excellent experience..very satisfied with the staff which were very helpful and friendly. Food was excellent. Atmosphere was very good. Drinks were great as well..overall a pleasant experience..Will go back again and recommend to friends and family..
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5