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Zuma Miami

JapaneseIzakayaRobatayakiContemporary Japanese

Zuma Miami is the South Florida outpost of the acclaimed global izakaya brand, set inside the EPIC Hotel on Biscayne Bay. The kitchen draws on Japanese robatayaki tradition with premium imported ingredients and an extensive sake program.

Price
¥¥¥¥
Area
Downtown Miami / Brickell
Since
2010
Chef
Daniel Su
Owner
Rainer Becker / Zuma Restaurant Group
Zuma Miami — authentic japanese restaurant in Miami, Downtown Miami / Brickell
Plate № 40
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About
Zuma Miami opened in 2010 at the EPIC Hotel, bringing the globally acclaimed izakaya concept founded by Rainer Becker — who spent years training in Japanese restaurant kitchens — to Biscayne Bay. The restaurant operates around three cooking stations: a sushi counter, a robatayaki grill, and a show kitchen, all anchored by the philosophy of shared dining and Japan-quality ingredients. Executive Chef Daniel Su, a traditionally trained sushi chef, leads a brigade known for precision preparations including house-cured yellowtail, coal-grilled Wagyu, and handmade mochi ice cream. Sunday brunch at Zuma has become a signature Miami institution. The sweeping waterfront terrace and indoor dining room make it one of the most scenically dramatic Japanese dining environments in the US.
Neighborhood & visiting

Zuma Miami sits in Downtown Miami / Brickell, one of Miami's neighborhoods where authentic Japanese kitchens have taken root. Reservations are available online — for a focused izakaya counter this is strongly recommended. Check the posted hours before you go — traditional izakaya restaurants often close between service periods.

Why it's on Washoku Guide
  • The waterfront terrace over Biscayne Bay delivers one of the most visually spectacular dining settings in Miami alongside world-class robatayaki cooking.
  • The Sunday brunch, priced at around $140 per person, is widely regarded as the best Japanese-influenced brunch in South Florida.
  • Three distinct cooking formats — sushi counter, robatayaki grill, and show kitchen — allow guests to explore the full breadth of contemporary Japanese izakaya cuisine in a single meal.
  • An extensive sake and Japanese whisky list curated by in-house specialists makes Zuma one of the most sophisticated spots in Miami for spirits pairings.

Reservations are essential and typically fill weeks in advance; book via the Zuma website or Tock. Smart casual dress code enforced. — Format: Izakaya. Authenticity: Founded by Rainer Becker, who trained extensively in Japan; current Executive Chef Daniel Su is a traditionally trained sushi chef who rejoined the Zuma group, and the concept is built on rigorous Japanese izakaya technique with Japan-sourced ingredients.

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Frequently asked

About Zuma Miami

Is Zuma Miami an authentic japanese restaurant in Miami?
Yes — Zuma Miami is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for japanese in Miami: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused izakaya format.
Where is Zuma Miami located?
Zuma Miami is located at 270 Biscayne Blvd Way, Miami, FL 33131, Miami, USA in the Downtown Miami / Brickell neighborhood.
Do I need a reservation at Zuma Miami?
Zuma Miami accepts reservations online. For an authentic izakaya experience, especially at a focused counter, booking ahead is strongly recommended.
What is the price range at Zuma Miami?
Zuma Miami sits in the ¥¥¥¥ price range — typical for japanese of this format in Miami.
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