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Naoe
KaisekiOmakaseKaisekiFine DiningBrickell KeyMichelinForbes Five-StarAAA Five Diamond
An exclusive five-seat omakase on Brickell Key rooted in Kanazawa family tradition — Michelin Recommended and Miami's only Forbes Five-Star restaurant.
- Price
- ¥¥¥¥
- Area
- Brickell Key
- Since
- 2012
- Chef
- Kevin Cory
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About
Naoe first opened in 2009 in Sunny Isles Beach before relocating in 2012 to the island of Brickell Key, where chef-owner Kevin Cory offers up to five guests per evening a deeply personal omakase experience. Cory's family hails from Kanazawa, Japan — the house-made soy sauce and sake produced by his relatives at Nakamura Sake Brewery form the aromatic heart of every menu. Naoe is the only restaurant in Miami to hold both the Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star and AAA Five Diamond designations, and it is listed as Recommended in the Michelin Guide Florida.
Neighborhood & visiting
Naoe sits in Brickell Key, one of Miami's neighborhoods where authentic Japanese kitchens have taken root. Reservations are available online — for a focused kaiseki counter this is strongly recommended. Check the posted hours before you go — traditional kaiseki restaurants often close between service periods.
Why it's on Washoku Guide
- Only 5 seats — Miami's highest level of exclusivity
- Forbes Five-Star & AAA Five Diamond — Miami's most decorated restaurant
- Family-produced shoyu and sake from Kanazawa — a pedigree unlike any other
- Michelin Recommended since the Florida Guide's inaugural 2022 edition
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Frequently asked
About Naoe
- Is Naoe an authentic kaiseki restaurant in Miami?
- Yes — Naoe is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for kaiseki in Miami: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused kaiseki format.
- Where is Naoe located?
- Naoe is located at 661 Brickell Key Dr, Miami, FL 33131, Miami, USA in the Brickell Key neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Naoe?
- Naoe accepts reservations online. For an authentic kaiseki experience, especially at a focused counter, booking ahead is strongly recommended.
- What is the price range at Naoe?
- Naoe sits in the ¥¥¥¥ price range — typical for kaiseki of this format in Miami.
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