"Makoto is an upscale Japanese restaurant inside the land of very thick credit cards known as Bal Harbour Shops. While we really enjoy Makoto's dining room—which feels like eating inside a ripe peach—the patio situation is every bit as cute. It has Tic Tac green tables and floral chairs that make you feel like you're on vacation even if you live here. It's all underneath a covered patio too, which protects just about every table from the sun and the rain. It's a perfect setting to enjoy some solid raw fish, crispy rice, or a koji-aged New York strip while you try not to think too hard about the fact that a t-shirt can cost $300. " - ryan pfeffer, virginia otazo
Courtesy Makoto