Yamashiro Miami
Park West, Miami
Restaurant in Miami, United States
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Book Yamashiro Miami when the priority is a high-energy downtown setting rather than a tightly defined food pilgrimage. The 9th-floor location gives it occasion value, and easy booking makes it useful for last-minute Miami plans, but groups should confirm private-dining specifics before treating it as a locked-in event venue.
About Yamashiro Miami
Yamashiro Miami is a dinner-only Miami option with evening hours Tuesday through Sunday and a smart-casual dress code. It is closed Monday; open Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday from 5–11 PM; and open Friday and Saturday from 5 PM–12 AM.
For a fuller picture, confirm menu, reservation, and event details directly before making firm plans. There is not enough detail here to frame Yamashiro Miami as a specific culinary proposition.
Book with the basics in mind
The clearest planning facts are the hours and dress code. Yamashiro Miami is closed on Monday, serves dinner from 5–11 PM on Tuesday through Thursday and Sunday, and stays open until 12 AM on Friday and Saturday. Smart casual dress is the guidance.
For private dining, group meals, or special occasions, confirm details directly with the restaurant before committing. Capacity, room configuration, minimum spend, menu format, and pricing are not available. If you are comparing options, Brasserie Laurel, Casa Gianna, Serafina Downtown, Sixty Vines, and ViceVersa can be considered alongside Yamashiro Miami depending on the kind of dinner you want.
Where it fits in a Miami shortlist
Yamashiro Miami fits into a Miami dinner shortlist when the schedule works for an evening plan and the smart-casual dress code suits the occasion. For a broader scan before choosing, use our full Miami restaurants guide; if the night needs a hotel, bar, winery, or experience around dinner, also has Miami hotels, Miami bars, Miami wineries, and Miami experiences.
Compare Yamashiro Miami on the basics you can confirm: date, time, dress code, availability, menu, and any group needs. Other Miami dining rooms may be a better fit if you need more specific information before booking.
Planning details
- Location
- 159 NE 6th St fl 9, Miami, FL 33132
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- yamashiromiami.com
- Phone
- +17864122791
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Yamashiro Miami positions itself as a measured, city-up vantage point rather than a beachside spectacle. Perched on the ninth floor, it reads as an extension of an established institution: the original Yamashiro in Los Angeles, long known for hilltop dining. The result is a classic, iconic feel that favors substance and restraint over flash. The setting attracts diners who make a deliberate choice to seek out elevated, refined dining in downtown Miami, and the tone of the room follows suit—polished without being ostentatious, stylish rather than showy.
Best For
This is a venue that comes alive in the evening: the profile explicitly draws a distinction between lunch and dinner service and situates Yamashiro within downtown’s growing after-hours scene. It suits date nights and special occasions, and it naturally fits business dinners or other deliberate evening plans where the meal is the point of the evening. Because it occupies an upper-floor downtown address, it attracts guests who plan ahead and expect a more focused, refined dining experience rather than spontaneous walk-ins.
Ordering Tips
Signature dishes signal where the kitchen places its bets: opt for wagyu-forward items (the Wagyu Sando, A5 Fried Rice, and Wagyu Tomahawk) to sample the restaurant’s premium beef program, and try the Dragon Pearls for a distinctive savory bite. Given the emphasis on an elevated, thoughtfully composed menu, prioritize these signatures to understand the kitchen’s strengths. If you’re booking for an evening occasion, build your tasting around the wagyu preparations and the A5 fried rice to get a clear sense of the restaurant’s flavor priorities.
Venue details
Ambiance
Zen garden-inspired rooftop with reclaimed wood, fire pits, bonsai trees, and Japanese tranquility blended with vibrant Miami energy.
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Large
Signature Dishes
- Wagyu Sando
- A5 Fried Rice
- Wagyu Tomahawk
- Dragon Pearls
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 159 NE 6th St fl 9, Miami, FL 33132
Planning details
Location
Also consider
If Yamashiro Miami is not the right fit
Pick Brasserie Laurel if the group wants a clearer splurge framework and French cooking at $$$$. Pick ViceVersa if the brief is easier, more casual, and pizza-focused without losing the downtown Miami context.
Restaurant context
How Yamashiro Miami compares in downtown Miami
Yamashiro Miami is the atmosphere-first pick in this set: choose it when the room and 9th-floor setting are the reason for dinner. Brasserie Laurel is the cleaner splurge choice because its French, $$$$ positioning is more defined, while ViceVersa is the more legible $$$ option for pizza and a lower-stakes night.
Casa Gianna and Serafina Downtown are better cross-shops for diners who want a familiar downtown dinner format without making the room the main event. Sixty Vines makes more sense when the group wants something easygoing and wine-oriented rather than a skyline-led evening.
For booking difficulty, Yamashiro Miami has the advantage because it is flagged as easy. That makes it useful for visitors or groups making plans late, but value depends on how much the setting matters to the table; if the group wants a clearer cuisine-to-price equation, Brasserie Laurel or ViceVersa is easier to evaluate before committing.
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Compare Yamashiro Miami
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yamashiro Miami | Miami | , | , | No published awards |
| Casa Gianna | Miami | , | , | No published awards |
| Serafina Downtown | Miami | , | , | No published awards |
| Sixty Vines | Miami | , | , | No published awards |
| Brasserie Laurel | Miami | French | $$$$ | 2025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
| ViceVersa | Miami | Pizza | $$$ | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Yamashiro Miami handle dietary restrictions?
If you have allergies or specific dietary needs, contact Yamashiro Miami directly before booking or dining.
Is Yamashiro Miami good for solo dining?
The key planning details are that Yamashiro Miami serves dinner Tuesday through Sunday, is closed Monday, and has a smart-casual dress code.
How far ahead should I book Yamashiro Miami?
Confirm availability directly with the restaurant, especially for Friday and Saturday evenings, when hours extend from 5 PM to 12 AM.
What is Yamashiro Miami known for?
Yamashiro Miami is a Miami venue with dinner hours Tuesday through Sunday and a smart-casual dress code. Specific cuisine, menu, chef, awards, and pricing details are not included here.
