This longtime Stephen Starr restaurant in Bal Harbour Shops, now located on the mall's top floor, continues to be a go-to destination for the Gucci-clad set thanks to chef Makoto Okuwa’s pristine sushi menu. In addition to the raw stuff, Makoto’s modern Japanese dishes, bincho charcoal robata, and surprisingly affordable lunch bento boxes have hungry shoppers making this a staple in their rotation.

Located in Normandy Isles, this long-time favorite offers a one-of-a-kind dining experience where guests can choose their sushi plates floating by on a stream or order directly from the menu. It features a range of sushi and Japanese dishes, with plate colors indicating prices. The menu boasts delights such as pork fried gyozas, a selection of nigiri including salmon, sea bass, tuna, and eel, and a spicy tuna handroll.

Sushi Erika comes from the family behind the now-closed Sushi Deli and Japanese Market. Operated by the daughter of Sushi Deli’s owner Michio Kushi, Erika Kushi, it features a similar feel and menu as its predecessor, housing just four tables and a small no-frills sushi bar. Favorites from Sushi Deli, like the sweet shrimp, macadamia, and love rolls, appear on the menu, along with well-priced sashimi options. At the same time, newcomers like octopus salad are also found on the menu.

One of Miami’s best omakase experiences can be found inside a food hall in the Miami Design District. Sushi Yasu Tanaka, from sushi chef Yasu Tanaka who formerly led The Den at Azabu, offers a pristine, nigiri-focused menu that the piece can purchase. But the real star is the $59, 10-course omakase option, which is easily one of the best omakase deals in town.

This counter-service favorite from the Itamae team boasts a variety of creative rolls that feature Peruvian flavors and ingredients. Highlights include the Lost in Translation roll, which melds salmon, tuna, avocado, tobiko, crispy quinoa, and aji amarillo, or the Thirty Three + A Third with crispy white fish, avocado, smoked wahoo, and acebichado sauce. An Itamae favorite Hokkaido Scallop Bañadito also makes an appearance on the menu.

This Austin import — described by Brett Anderson of the New York Times as “altering the city’s culinary identity” — has made a name for itself in Miami as a sushi staple. Located in Wynwood, it features creative sushi and sashimi made with fish flown in daily from the Tsukiji market and makimono, yakimono, and other Japanese dishes in a chic and serene atmosphere. Those who want to try the entire menu can opt for the 10-course chef’s tasting, a six-course signature tasting, and a six-course vegetarian tasting.

Who says that well-priced sushi can’t be found in Miami? Omakai Sushi offers a proper omakase experience starting at just $26 a person and running up to $95 for its “Omaki Experience,” a multi-course, 15-piece meal filled with seasonal fish. Hand rolls, nigiri, and sashimi can also be ordered a la carte.

This sushi comes from the award-winning Pubbelly team, so guests can expect a menu of classic sushi dishes with their signature creative, Latin-fusion twist. Items like tuna pizza, bigeye tuna rolls, and miso bread pudding fill the menu, while the can’t-miss crab roll served with yuzu butter is as delicious as it is Instagram-worthy.

This New York City import boasts a “hidden” sushi counter inside its main restaurant, which serves omakase using local and imported seafood from the top fish markets in Japan. Wash it back with one of the 40 imported whiskeys on hand. Keep an eye on its social media channels for announcements about various interesting collaboration dinners with local chefs and purveyors.

This classic Japanese spot off U.S. 1 offers rolls, sushi, and Japanese sides that have kept the crowds returning for over 25 years. The well-priced menu has something for everyone, from the classics like a Dragon Roll and fried pork gyoza to rolls like the Mermaid Roll filled with spicy tuna, avocado, and cucumber, topped with masago, seaweed salad, and spicy mayo, making it a popular spot for people of all ages.

Those looking for their sushi fix in the ‘burbs will find the answer at Shibui. The Japanese restaurant serves a huge variety of fresh sushi, sashimi, and rolls that have been a hit for more than 40 years, complete with tatami seating on the floor, just like it’s done in Japan.