Kissaki in Miami Beach offers an elevated omakase experience with fresh sushi, inventive dishes, and a welcoming vibe that feels just right for date nights.
"Drinks are on special here from 5:30-7:30 p.m., while the food specials start at 6. These include $7 truffle fries, $12 karaage, $5 nigiri and sashimi, and more." - Missy Frederick
"This sleek spot’s happy hour runs Sunday through Thursday from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., exclusively for bar and patio guests. Sip $10 cocktails like the Tokyo Sake Mule or saketini (add caviar for $6), while nibbling on chicken thigh yakitori ($7), honey-glazed ribs ($10), or tuna tartare with seaweed chips ($15)." - Eater Staff
"Kissaki’s Watermill location is a welcome addition to the area. We suggest checking out the intimate dining situation (the inside offers sushi bar-only seating) by enjoying their omakase-style menu and sake flights. With courtyard dining available for groups who want a bit more privacy, it’s a romantic spot for date nights and also spacious enough for large gatherings. Know that their omakase menu is only available Thursday night through Saturday night—though there’s always delivery and takeout if you’re feeling lazy." - Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner
"Kissaki feels right at home in South Beach thanks to a thumping dance music soundtrack, chaotic digital artwork, and a crowd who probably have some sort of bottle service booked for after dinner. You won’t look out of place in club attire here, but you can also come just to eat. Sushi is what Kissaki does best. The quality of the fish is better than most nearby options, and the uni pasta is also a tasty dish that’ll help fill you up if sashimi didn’t do the trick. Just avoid the wagyu sando, which is cooked to a well-done temperature no piece of wagyu should ever suffer." - ryan pfeffer, virginia otazo
"Kissaki, which boasts four locations in New York, offers a (somewhat) affordable omakase experience compared to many restaurants in Miami. Diners can choose between a 15-course menu at $150 or a 10-course option for $100, with a variety of dishes that combine traditional Japanese flavors with more unique ingredients. The restaurant also features an 'Omakase Trolley,' serving various dishes directly to outdoor tables. For those that don’t want to have the chef decide their menu for the evening, items like Kampa crudo, Hokkaido scallops, tuna-stuffed avocado, spicy king crab, Wagyu fried rice, and uni pasta, all featuring ingredients from the restaurant’s own fishery are also available. Designed by Lauren Jayne Design, Kissaki’s 3,000-square-foot Miami location features design elements from its New York venues that resemble Japan’s dark drinking dens. Its sleek, intimate bar offers a broad selection of drinks, including cocktails like the Kosho Margarita, Smoky Paloma, Nihon 75, and Truffle Old Fashioned, as well as sakes, Japanese whiskies, wines, and beers. The menu features four flavors for martini enthusiasts, with an optional caviar add-on. Additionally, non-alcoholic beverages such as soba cha, genmaicha, ume teas, and Yuzu sodas are available." - Olee Fowler
