Sakana Nikkei

We went here yesterday for my friend’s birthday and I absolutely loved it here! The food was sooooo good and the inside of the restaurant was so cute! Dorian was our waiter and he was incredible! He went above and beyond with his service and he knew everything from top to bottom on the menu and which foods he recommended! 10/10 experience! I will definitely be coming back to Sakana!!!

Fantastic place — every dish was superb. We had the sushi and the pork & shrimp dumplings with the best sauce ever. It’s a fancy spot with a very nice atmosphere. Highly recommended!

Service was excellent, which is refreshing. The manager and our server were very attentive. Food was very good. The vibe of the atmosphere is great. The music was a little bit loud in the beginning, but I feel like the DJ turned it down. Overall, a great experience.

I would highly recommend this restaurant. The food was amazing and the service was top notch. Our server was Anselm and he made the experience even more amazing. We were celebrating a special occasion and he added to our experience. The Lomo Saltado was one of the best I have ever tasted and the old fashioned was perfect.

We came a few days after grand opening so we understand they are still working out the kinks. The service was a little slow. The food took a little long to come out. We had someone bring water to the table, both of us said hello and we weren’t even greeted. Kinda made us feel uneasy but our waiter made up for it. I wish I could remember his name. He was extremely polite and explained rhetorical menu very well. Gave great recommendations. Once the food came out it was pretty good. Drinks were slow coming out as well but once it came to the table it was really good.

All around yummy food! Loved the ceviche and seafood pasta the most!! Service is amazing and attentive and we loved the ambience and decor 🙂

Food and atmosphere are incredible! Location on the river is really stunning as well. The menu is really well done a diverse. Service was really good too for just opening!

Really nice and fancy spot! The food was amazing, and our waiter was super friendly and helpful. I loved the location and the great variety of unique food and drinks. Definitely a place I’d go back to!

The food, drinks and service were all top notch. Would recommend the dumplings, short rib and the chocolate bomb. But everything here looks great probably cant go wrong with anything. New restaurant tucked on the south side of the river. Inside has wonderful decor, great ambiance and even a DJ. Music was at the perfect level - set the mood but not too loud you couldn't hear each other. This is like a smaller Komodo - which is a terrific compliment. Would highly recommend checking out.

Went to celebrate a friend's birthday and had an amazing experience! The ambiance at Sakana Nikkei Cuisine is absolutely beautiful,elegant lighting, thoughtful decor, and a romantic atmosphere that makes it perfect for date night or a special occasion. From the moment we walked in, the staff made us feel welcome. Our server was friendly, attentive, and took the time to walk us through the menu. We ordered the classic ceviche and Makimono Acevichado, the flavor was great and fresh. We also enjoyed a bottle of yuzu sake, although was too sweet for my taste, still paired with the food. For three people we spent almost $200. That includes 4 drinks, appetizer, three entrees and tip. What really made the experience stand out was the service. The manager even came by our table to check in to make sure everything was good. If you're looking for a place with amazing food, beautiful ambiance, and great service this is it. Don't leave without trying the ceviche or taking a photo under that floral ceiling! The lighting is perfect for social media pictures

Went to Sakana in Fort Lauderdale the other night. It is a beautiful spot right on the water. I think you can take the water taxi to get there also. All the tables were reserved (we def should've booked ahead) so we sat at the bar. There was a DJ and the ambiance is so pretty. The bartenders were nice and one offered to make me a custom drink based on the flavors I like. The one downside was that our food took forever. It was really good when it finally came out though. I'd def come back but probably with a reservation. Hopefully the kitchen is running smoother next time.

New spot that opened up, good food. The ceviche was very good. A little on the pricey side but overall average for the area. Very cute inside.

Sakana Nikkei in Fort Lauderdale is a must for Japanese-Peruvian fusion lovers! The Lomo Saltado and Tiradito of Hamachi are incredible, and the sushi is top-notch. Huge shoutout to Warren, the GM, for making everyone feel welcome, and Wendy, the bartender, for the best drinks in town--this place never disappoints! You will love the water front location and watching the yachts go by!

A beautiful restaurant in a lovely location with excellent Nikkei cuisine. I hosted a business lunch and everyone gushed over the quality and taste. I personally enjoyed the tiradito of hamachi and the sushi rolls. Definitely check out the dessert selection as well. The passionfruit lemon pie (of sorts) was a fantastic finish!

Absolutely incredible service from start to finish! The staff made us feel welcome right away and stayed attentive the whole time. On top of that, the Lomo Saltado was flavorful, and the sushi was fresh and well prepared. Drinks were flowing and definitely added to the fun. Great vibe all around and definitely a spot worth coming back to.

The new kid on the block Been eagerly waiting for this restaurant to open its doors and it's absolutely amazing. The food quality /presentation knocked it out of the park! The friendly staff really made us feel at home. Got an opportunity to meet one of the owners and was impressed by her passion and eye for detail. Telling all my friends and colleagues about this place. 5 stars ! If not 6

Very nice place! I was excited to try this new restaurant and I'm very happy we did. It is absolutely beautiful inside. Nick was our server and he was great. Our favorite dish of the night was the classic ceviche mixed. The location is wonderful. We will be back. Thank you

Found this restaurant while I was trying to find a restaurant to celebrate my wife's birthday, and it was not a disappointment. The staff, the service, the food and drinks, everything simply amazing. We had a group of 12 and we had Dorian as our server who was very attentive and patient with us all. The other staff who kept coming in to clear our table was also making and pleasant! Wish I could've given her a big hug. Everyone was pleased with their meals, drinks and service and it was the talk of the night. This spot is it!

Lovely and comfortable place, kind service by Dorian, our waiter, and absolutely delicious Peruvian Nikkei food. Well recommend .

We have been Sakana twice now and had great experiences both times. The first time we went for Sunday late lunch and got the filet served on a rock with chimichurri. The chimichurri is so fresh unless steak was so tasty. One of the best I've had in Fort Lauderdale. We loved it so much we went back for the filet and this time, we also did saki bombs, which was so fun! I highly recommend giving Sakana a try and getting the filet and saki bombs.

Just wow! We ordered the anticuchos twice! We ordered the ceviche clásico twice! We order the dumplings twice! We had the lobster pasta which was delicious and the acebichado sushi...just perfect! Also, just come!

Great food, fresh and flavorful. Original menu, loved the combined flavors of Peruvian and Japanese cooking. Very happy to have this new restaurant in Fort Lauderdale. Service was fast and impeccable.

The food was good but there was a serious bug problem. There were gnats/fruit flies all over the restaurant and even more so when the food came. Having raw dishes with bugs everywhere is just enough to make me want to never go back. It's unfortunate because the food was really good.

The décor is stunning, the food was absolutely delicious, and the service was exceptional. I'll definitely be returning!

This is one of those overpriced SoFL restaurants that are more about the aesthetics than quality. I went here for a date night because it's a newer spot. We had a reservation, but we still had to wait when we got there. The decor is nice, but the inside layout is not comfortable. All of the two-person tables were crammed against the wall or stuck near pillars. It felt like they were just trying to pack in as many tables as possible. We were seated at one of those cramped tables at first and had no space at all. After asking to move, they placed us by the bathroom which was distracting due to the door slamming for every person coming in/out. FYI - ensure you don't sit near that area. The menu was expensive, but not in a way that felt justified. As far as the drinks: they were not good and tasted watered down. I had the macaron cocktail, which was terrible. My date had the pisco sour, which was just okay. I switched to something safe, an old fashioned, but that wasn't good either. Regarding the food: the appetizers took a while to come out. I ordered the grilled octopus - I will say, that was good. My partner ordered oysters, which were mid at best. My partner also loves sushi and was looking forward to trying it here, but was disappointed. They provide overpriced basics and the rolls are just "fancy" names: aka California/Dragon rolls with toppings. I can't speak for the full menu since we didn't stay for mains, but based on what we had, this place doesn't live up to the hype. It's visually appealing, but everything else felt underwhelming. Definitely not somewhere I'd go back to but glad we gave it a shot. That said, I've seen a lot of good reviews, so maybe we just caught it on an off night or didn't order the right things. Either way, it just wasn't for us.

We came in expecting just another upscale spot with a nice vibe, but we were genuinely impressed. Every dish was not only beautifully presented but had so much flavor. The portions were surprisingly generous (don't let the plating fool you) and the service was friendly & attentive. Highly recommend!

Wonderful experience. The service was solid! I used to manage a restaurant myself and the food, ambiance, and music were fun! I got the Inca Old Fashioned, wonderful. The Specialty Rolls were great as well. Worth a try! Nick provided great service!

10/10!! From the service, to the atmosphere, to the FOOD. Omg. Every dish was delicious. The hamachi, traditional ceviche, the steak and potatoes, seafood pasta. I will definitely be back. Maddie was a sweetheart and took great care of us. Shoutout to the young hostess with braces as well (didn't catch her name) but she was very hospitable and pleasant.

The food was incredible! We had the absolute best Loma Saltado I've ever eaten. We also had the dumplings and an appetizer made out of potato and shrimp. Both were delicious. The drinks were even better. I don't remember the name of my drink but it tasted like a passion fruit margharita. The service was excellent and the ambiance was extremely nice. I highly recommend it!

Wow!!!! Fantastic restaurant with excellent service, flavorful and beautifully presented food, and a warm, inviting ambiance. Perfect for any occasion Highly recommended! I love the server Anselm very friendly, the knowledge of the menu was incredible. If you go follow his suggestions.... We will go again!!

2 times this week. Before their official opening. Love the vibe, decor, staff and especially the food. I wish and hope for their success. So happy to have beautiful restaurant on the south side of the river. Definitely my new neighborhood spot.

Hands-down, the best restaurant you'll find in downtown Fort Lauderdale! With a mix of Peruvian and Japanese it doesn't get any better than that. The atmosphere and the staff are incredible. I wish I would've taken some pictures of the ceviche. I think my wife fell in love with me all over again like it was the first time we met seeing that she is from Lima. Don't forget to try the Lucuma!

Finally a great restaurant with amazing food in Fort Lauderdale,! II am very picky but this place blew my mind with all different flavors. Loved the hamachi tiradito, dumplings and the seafood pasta. Dessert off the chain. Very recommended. We will be back!!

First off the restaurant is beautiful! The indoor/outdoor bar is a great place to grab some cocktails and apps before sitting for dinner. I feel like you have to get a Pisco Sour at a Peruvian restaurant right? The bar chairs were actually so comfortable if we had to have dinner at the bar we wouldn't have minded. We started with the octopus and the ahi tuna (pictured). The hamachi and the fried chicken thighs (so delicious they did not make the pictures). We loved all the apps and the platting was beautiful. I had the Seabass for dinner. It was light and fresh with a yummy sauce and asparagus. My second drink was their version of a margarita which is actually served neat and has a salty foam top. It was so unique, I loved it! We also got the classic ceviche (because Peruvian ceviche is a must). The fish was so fresh! We had the passion fruit cake for dessert (think Keylime pie texture with a tart passionfruit sauce) and the chocolate dome (hard chocolate shell filled with a mousse). Everything was plated beautifully and the flavors were just as good as they looked. There was a little delay in service on our second round of drinks which is expected on an opening night of a new restaurant. Other than that it was a great experience and would be back.