Taki Omakase
East Atlantic Avenue, Delray Beach
Restaurant in Delray Beach, United States
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Price
$150–200per person
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Taki Omakase is the Delray Beach pick when the decision is specifically sushi-led and the group is comfortable with an omakase format. It is less useful for broad group dining, where Le Colonial Delray Beach or Lemongrass - Delray Beach will suit more preferences.
About Taki Omakase
Taki Omakase is a Delray Beach venue with evening hours throughout the week and a short midday window on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. For planning, focus on timing, dress code, and whether your group specifically wants to plan around this venue rather than a broader restaurant comparison.
The dress code is smart casual, so it is better framed as a planned night out than as an anything-goes stop. Before you go, confirm any menu, seating, pricing, and service details directly with the restaurant.
Use it when the hours fit your plan
Taki Omakase is open Monday through Thursday from 6–10 PM. On Friday and Saturday, hours are 12:30–1:30 PM and 5–11 PM. On Sunday, hours are 12:30–1:30 PM and 6–10 PM. That makes it an option for evening plans any day of the week, with a limited midday window on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
If your group needs a broader or more familiar dining setup, compare it with other Delray Beach options before committing. Venues such as Le Colonial Delray Beach, Lemongrass - Delray Beach, The Hampton Social - Delray Beach, CASA L'ACQUA Ristorante Italiano, or Gabriella's Modern Italian may be worth considering depending on the occasion.
Who should choose it, and who should cross-shop
Choose Taki Omakase if the hours and smart-casual setting fit the kind of meal you want in Delray Beach. Cross-shop if you need details on menu range, seating style, pricing, beverage options, or accommodations before choosing a restaurant. Le Colonial Delray Beach, Lemongrass - Delray Beach, CASA L'ACQUA Ristorante Italiano, Gabriella's Modern Italian, and The Hampton Social - Delray Beach are useful comparisons if you are weighing different Delray Beach plans.
Planning details
- Location
- 632 E Atlantic Ave, Delray Beach, FL 33483
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- takiomakase.com
- Phone
- +15617597362
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Taki Omakase presents a studied contrast: a deliberate, chef-led counter experience sitting amid the breezy, open-air Atlantic Avenue corridor. The writing frames the restaurant as operating "against type," where the patience and sequence of an omakase clash productively with a casual beach-town streetscape. That friction is central to the place’s character — it feels like an intentional pocket of meticulous, Japanese-rooted technique dropped into a relaxed seaside strip. The result is a restrained, focused environment anchored by the counter and the chef’s rhythm rather than the louder, convivial energy of the surrounding bars and seafood spots.
Best For
This is a destination for diners seeking a concentrated chef-controlled tasting rather than casual à la carte meals. The report positions the counter as a rare serious omakase north of Miami, so it suits guests who want an articulated, course-by-course progression and provenance-forward sourcing. It is particularly appropriate for intimate evenings and milestone dinners where the dining structure — a sequenced, non-printed menu that adapts to daily catch — is the point of the visit. Casual passersby on Atlantic Avenue should expect a different pacing than the neighborhood’s open-air spots.
Ordering Tips
Approach the meal with the omakase structure in mind: expect a chef-directed sequence that adapts to what arrived that morning, and embrace the course-by-course provenance and sustainability logic the piece highlights. The description stresses buying to a fixed guest count and sequencing around daily availability, so be prepared to let the kitchen lead rather than request à la carte substitutions. Seating is at a counter and the format rewards patience and attention to the rhythm of service. If you value traceability and a focused tasting experience, allow the chef to set the pace and the order of dishes.
Venue details
Ambiance
Intimate sushi counter seating for 12 guests with a refined, chef-focused atmosphere.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Quiet
- Service Style
- Omakase Bar
- Meal Pacing
- Extended Experience
- Capacity
- Intimate
- Kitchen
- Modern
- Menu Format
- Omakase, Counter dining, Tasting menu
- Wine Program
- Curated
- Drinks Focus
- Sake, Wine
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 632 E Atlantic Ave, Delray Beach, FL 33483
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Where to go if this does not fit
Pick Lemongrass - Delray Beach if the group wants Asian flavors but not an omakase format. Pick Le Colonial Delray Beach if the priority is a more polished group dinner with broader room appeal.
Restaurant context
How Taki Omakase compares in Delray Beach
Choose Taki Omakase when the night is about a focused omakase-style meal rather than a table full of shared crowd-pleasers. Le Colonial Delray Beach is stronger for a polished group dinner with broader appeal, while CASA L'ACQUA Ristorante Italiano and Gabriella's Modern Italian are safer for diners who want Italian comfort, a fuller table spread, and less format commitment.
For value, the better choice depends on the group. Taki Omakase makes sense for two diners who want the structure of omakase and do not need a wide menu. The Hampton Social - Delray Beach is more useful for a social, coastal-feeling meal where drinks and atmosphere carry more of the night. Lemongrass - Delray Beach is the practical cross-shop for pan-Asian flavors with more ordering flexibility.
Booking difficulty favors Taki Omakase if the goal is a specific sushi plan without a long chase for a table. For ambiance, pick Le Colonial Delray Beach for a more dressed-up room, The Hampton Social - Delray Beach for a lighter group night, and Lemongrass - Delray Beach when menu range matters more than the omakase format.
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Compare Taki Omakase
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Taki Omakase | Delray Beach | No published awards |
| Le Colonial Delray Beach | Delray Beach | No published awards |
| CASA L'ACQUA Ristorante Italiano | Delray Beach | No published awards |
| Gabriella's Modern Italian | Delray Beach | No published awards |
| The Hampton Social - Delray Beach | Delray Beach | No published awards |
| Lemongrass - Delray Beach | Delray Beach | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Are midday or dinner hours better at Taki Omakase?
It depends on timing. Taki Omakase is open Monday through Thursday from 6–10 PM, Friday and Saturday from 12:30–1:30 PM and 5–11 PM, and Sunday from 12:30–1:30 PM and 6–10 PM. For another Delray Beach option to compare, CASA L'ACQUA Ristorante Italiano may be worth considering.
What should I order at Taki Omakase?
Check directly with Taki Omakase for current menu details before you go. If you want another Delray Beach comparison, Gabriella's Modern Italian may be worth considering for a different meal plan.
What are alternatives to Taki Omakase in Delray Beach?
For a different kind of Delray Beach night out, look at Le Colonial Delray Beach, The Hampton Social - Delray Beach, or Lemongrass - Delray Beach. CASA L'ACQUA Ristorante Italiano and Gabriella's Modern Italian are also useful comparisons. Taki Omakase is the pick when its hours, smart-casual dress code, and Delray Beach location fit your plan.
Can I eat at the bar at Taki Omakase?
Confirm bar or counter seating directly with the restaurant before planning around that. The hours are Monday through Thursday from 6–10 PM, Friday and Saturday from 12:30–1:30 PM and 5–11 PM, and Sunday from 12:30–1:30 PM and 6–10 PM. If you want another Delray Beach option to compare, The Hampton Social - Delray Beach may be worth considering.
Is Taki Omakase good for a special occasion?
It can be, if the Delray Beach location, smart-casual dress code, and available hours fit the occasion. Confirm details such as menu format, seating style, and pricing directly before choosing it for an important date or celebration. Lemongrass - Delray Beach or The Hampton Social - Delray Beach may also be worth comparing for a different Delray Beach plan.
