Matsuri
Coral Terrace
Bar in Coral Terrace, United States
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Price
$30–50per person
Why go
Matsuri is a practical Coral Terrace pick for casual dinners, easygoing dates, and small plans where convenience matters more than ceremony. Choose it if you want a low-drama neighborhood meal; cross-shop The Biltmore Bar, Zucca, or Cebada Rooftop if the night needs a stronger occasion setting.
About Matsuri
For a Coral Terrace meal, Matsuri is a practical option to plan around its schedule. The basics are direct: Matsuri is in Coral Terrace, the dress code is casual, it is closed Monday, serves lunch and dinner Tuesday through Friday, and serves dinner Saturday and Sunday.
A straightforward option for schedule-first plans
Here, the decision is less about spectacle and more about whether the timing and casual dress code fit the plan. Matsuri makes sense when the priority is a Coral Terrace meal with clear lunch and dinner windows on weekdays and dinner service on weekends.
The experience should be treated as practical rather than ceremonial. Matsuri is a stronger fit for diners who want a simple plan around the hours.
Who should choose it, and who should cross-shop
Choose Matsuri when the group is already near Coral Terrace and wants a casual meal with a known schedule. For a date or small gathering, it can work as an easygoing choice rather than as a statement booking. For a business meal, it is safest when the tone is informal and the guest values convenience.
If the evening needs a different kind of setting, compare it against The Biltmore Bar, Zucca, or Cebada Rooftop depending on the plan. If the priority is another casual option, Su Shin Izakaya is also worth considering.
Know Before You Go
- Good for: Casual meals, low-pressure dates, and small plans near Coral Terrace.
- Less ideal for: A milestone dinner where confirmed awards, chef profile, or a formal tasting format are part of the decision.
- Planning note: Matsuri is closed Monday; it serves lunch and dinner Tuesday through Friday, then dinner Saturday and Sunday.
- Dress code: Casual.
- Area planning: If the meal is part of a larger plan, use the hours and Coral Terrace location as the starting point.
Planning details
- Location
- 5759 Bird Rd, Miami, FL 33155
- Reservations
- Book on Resy
- Website
- matsurimiami.com
- Phone
- +1 305 663 1615
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Matsuri presents a restrained, technically minded take on the Japanese cocktail bar in a residential pocket of Coral Terrace. The bar favors deliberate pace over spectacle, drawing a steady cohort of neighborhood regulars rather than one-off tourists. Interiors and service lean toward intimacy and focus: cocktails are treated as precise, considered creations and the atmosphere privileges the glass in front of you rather than the room around you. That combination (quiet service, craft-driven drinks and a residential context) gives Matsuri a sophisticated, low-key charm that rewards repeat visits.
Best For
This is a bar built for evenings when you want concentration and craft rather than high volume. It suits late-night outings and after-work detours for locals who prioritize technical cocktails and calm company. The intimate, focused format also makes it a good choice for a quiet date night or a solo session at the bar, where the bartenders’ attention and the precise drinks program are the primary draw. Matsuri thrives as a neighborhood anchor for repeat patrons.
Ordering Tips
Center your visit on the cocktail program: the bar explicitly emphasizes technical precision and a deliberate pace, so expect thoughtfully constructed, ingredient-forward drinks. Ask the bartender for recommendations and be prepared to take your time: this is a venue that rewards attention to detail rather than rapid rounds. Because the bar caters to regulars and steady local traffic, engaging with the staff will surface the most nuanced and carefully prepared options.
Venue details
Ambiance
No-frills wood-paneled dining room that is consistent, quiet, and buzzing with loyal locals.
Tags
Vibe
Accessibility
At the Bar
- Late Night
- Closes by 10pm
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 5759 Bird Rd, Miami, FL 33155
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- The Biltmore Bar, Notable alternative
- Su Shin Izakaya, Notable alternative
- Zucca, Notable alternative
- Cebada Rooftop, Notable alternative
- Bouchon Bistro, Notable alternative
Bar context
How It Compares
Matsuri is the easier, lower-pressure choice in this set: better for a casual Coral Terrace dinner than for a polished occasion. The Biltmore Bar is the stronger pick when the room and hotel setting matter, while Zucca is the better cross-shop for a more dressed-up restaurant feel.
For a Japanese-leaning alternative, Su Shin Izakaya is the closest peer to compare first. If the group cares more about atmosphere than a quiet meal, Cebada Rooftop gives you a more social setting, while Bouchon Bistro is the better choice for diners who want a classic bistro-style occasion instead of a neighborhood dinner plan.
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Compare Matsuri
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Matsuri | Coral Terrace | No published awards |
| The Biltmore Bar | Miami | No published awards |
| Su Shin Izakaya | Coral Gables | No published awards |
| Zucca | Coral Gables | No published awards |
| Cebada Rooftop | Coral Gables | No published awards |
| Bouchon Bistro | Coral Gables | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a reservation at Matsuri?
Matsuri is closed Monday, open for lunch and dinner Tuesday through Friday, and open for dinner Saturday and Sunday.
Is Matsuri good for a date?
It can fit a low-pressure date if Coral Terrace is convenient and the casual dress code suits the plan. Use the listed lunch and dinner hours to choose a time that works.