Sushi in Florida: 15 Must-Try Restaurants for Your Next Work Trip or Weekend Getaway
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This post is all about sushi in Florida. We’re covering some of the best sushi restaurants throughout Orlando, Miami, Cocoa Beach, Titusville, Melbourne, and Merritt Island.
Sushi lovers, this one’s for you!
Whether you’re looking for a laid-back dinner with friends, a casual family outing, or an upscale business meal with coworkers, sushi is the perfect choice for any occasion. As a Florida local, I’ve rounded up 15 of the best sushi spots across the state that you need to check out. From Orlando to Miami, Cocoa Beach to Titusville, and Melbourne to Merritt Island, there’s something for everyone on this list!
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Sushi in Florida: 15 Restaurant Recommendations
Orlando, Florida
1. Edoboy Standing Sushi Bar
Location(s): 728 N Thornton Ave, Orlando, FL 32803
Website: edoboysushi.com
About: Orlando’s first stand up sushi bar with a maximum dining occupancy of 8 people. Known for their omakase-style nigiri and hand rolls. Guests highly recommend their miso soup (one of the best miso soups in my personal opinion!).
Helpful Tips:
- Relatively small parking lot, but easy to find space if arriving early during peak dining hours. Free parking options available.
- Reservations required, need to book in advance (sometimes days in advance) to secure the date/time you want.
- Upscale restaurant, averaging $50-100+ per person. Recommended for an intimate date night or special occasion.
2. Kura Revolving Sushi Bar
Location(s):
- 521 N Alafaya Trail, Orlando, FL 32828 in Waterford Lakes Town Center
- 11579 Regency Village Dr, Orlando, FL 32821 in Vineland Pointe
Website: kurasushi.com
About: This casual sushi restaurant allows you to choose from a conveyor belt or order fresh items on-demand from their self-order menu screen. Serving a variety of sushi and Japanese small plates. There’s a fun robot assistant that brings your drinks when ready. Every time you rack up a certain number of small plates, you’ll earn a fun prize, making it even more exciting to dine!
Helpful Tips:
- No reservations but if there’s a wait, you can use their touch-screen to add yourself to the dining queue.
- Suggestion to arrive early during peak business hours as the restaurant is medium-sized and fills up quickly.
- Great for casual outings or date nights.
- Opt for the Waterford Lakes location for dinner & a movie at the Regal Waterford Lakes theatre.
3. Izziban Sushi & BBQ
Location(s): 5310 E Colonial Dr, Orlando, FL 32807
Website: izzibansushibbq.com
About: Japanese & Korean restaurant serving sushi and all-you-can-eat Korean BBQ. Salad bar and vegetarian options available with the Korean BBQ selection.
Helpful Tips:
- Perfect location for large outings and celebrating special occasions.
- If you choose to do Korean BBQ and have guests with allergies, you can typically request a new BBQ pan to cook with.
- Guests with asthma or related conditions, note that the BBQ pans can produce a lot of smoke during the cooking process. I’d recommend going when it’s less busy to minimize the amount of smoke in the room.
4. The Cowfish® Sushi Burger Bar
Location(s): 6000 Universal Blvd, Orlando, FL 32819
Website: universalorlando.com
About: Fun, family-friendly restaurant serving burgers, sushi, and fusion specialty rolls. They also have a full bar with a variety of unique cocktails and milkshakes.
Helpful Tips:
- Located inside of Universal Orlando City Walk.
- Paid parking is required if arriving prior to 6pm. General parking starts around $32+.
- Reservations required. Booking in advance or morning-of to secure your preferred reservation time.
- Arrive at least 30 minutes prior to reservation time to pay for parking, secure spot, and walk from the garage to the restaurant (approx. 10 minute walk). You will need to walk through security to enter City Walk.
- The Cowfish offers a kids’ menu with fun options beyond sushi, like a chicken nugget bento box, which even my little brother can’t resist (it comes with a Rice Krispies treat and fruit!).
5. Kobé Japanese Steakhouse
Location(s):
- Lake Buena Vista – 8460 Palm Pkwy, Orlando, FL 32836 in Vista Centre Shoppes
- Kirkman – 5605 S Kirman Rd, Orlando, FL 32819 (5 min drive from Universal Orlando)
- International Drive – 8418 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32819
Website: Kobesteakhouse.com
About: Enjoy sitting fireside and watch your Chef prepare hibachi right in front of you. Or enjoy their dining room for a more quiet space. Serving a variety of teppanyaki dishes, sushi and poke bowls.
Helpful Tips:
- The Lake Buena Vista location is the easiest for parking. If visiting the Kirkman or I-Drive locations, I suggest arriving at least 5-10 minutes early as I typically experience higher-traffic volumes.
- If traveling to/from Universal Orlando, checkout the Kirkman location (5 minutes away)
- Sushi menus are available whether you choose the hibachi grill experience with a chef cooking in front of you, or if you choose to be seated in the dining area away from the hibachi grills.
- Small groups who enjoy the hibachi show experience may be paired with other small groups. If you wish to dine with only your party, you may wish to make a request with the host or use their dining area away from the hibachi grills.
- Family-friendly. Recommended if dining with others who prefer to explore non-sushi options.
Miami, Florida
6. Sushi Yasu Tanaka
Location(s): 140 NE 39th St #241, Miami, FL 33137, Floor 1 in the Miami Design District
Website: masumurallc.com
About: High-quality omakase style nigiri and hand rolls, alongside a few options for basic sushi rolls.
Helpful Tips:
- Located inside of a food court (but don’t let this dissuade you).
- You can park parallel on a nearby street or use the nearby parking garage. I recommend the parking garage as the street ways tend to get really packed (it is Miami after all).
- Nearest garage: Palm Court Garage on 155 NE 38th St, Miami, FL 33137. Approx. 5+ minute walk to the restaurant.
- Many people rate this restaurant over other Michelin star restaurants throughout Miami. This is hands-down one of my top 3 picks for sushi in Florida.
- Limited menu at approx. $50-100+ per person, recommended for special outings or date nights.
7. Moshi Moshi
Location(s):
- MiMo – 7232 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33138
- Brickell – 1744 SW 3rd Ave, Miami, FL 33129
- SoBe – 1448 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139 in Kasa El Paseo Miami Beach
Website: moshimoshi.fun
About: Izakaya style restaurant serving sushi, sake and tapas. Not only do they have delicious sushi, but they have kimchee, ceviche, fried rice, ramen, teriyaki dishes and more. Many guests speak highly about their daily happy hour deals.
Helpful Tips:
- The restaurant stays open until 5am, with happy hour from 4-7pm—7 days a week!
- Reservations recommended due if dining during peak business hours due to the high volume in Miami.
- MiMo location – Minimal parking space near restaurant; suggestion to order takeout from this location
- Brickell location – small parking lot available behind the restaurant
- Miami Beach location – nearby parking at the Miami Beach Municipal Parking Garage located at 1301 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139 (7 minute walk)
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Cocoa Beach, Florida
8. Thai Thai Restaurant & Sushi Bar
Location(s):
- Thai Thai III Sushi, Thai, Japanese Restaurant in Cocoa Beach – 8660 Astronaut Blvd #108, Cape Canaveral, FL 32920
- Thai Thai Cocoa Village – 100 Harrison St, Cocoa, FL 32922
Website:
About: Thai Thai’s is a local favorite serving delicious Thai and Japanese style food including specialty sushi rolls, noodle & fried rice dishes, teriyaki platters, and more.
Helpful Tips:
- For beach goers, opt for the Cocoa Beach location, 5 minute drive to the Cocoa Beach pier.
- If simply visiting Cocoa, check out the Cocoa Village location where there’s a multitude of small shops, activities and live music within walking distance.
- You can park in the small lot next to the restaurant, parallel park on a nearby street, or use the larger parking lot approx. 3-5 minutes down the road. Many people use the larger parking lot as a central location within Cocoa Village; I recommend this for anyone who does not like to deal with parallel parking.
9. Siam Orchid Cocoa Beach
Location(s): 1275 N Atlantic Ave, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931
Website: siam-orchid.com
About: Casual restaurant serving Thai, Japanese & sushi dishes, known for their pad Thai and delicious sushi options.
Helpful Tips:
- Located on the first floor inside of the La Quinta Inn. However, you do not need to be a hotel guest to dine at this restaurant.
- 7 minute drive to the Cocoa Beach pier
- Kids menu available.
Titusville, Florida
10. Royal Sushi Grill & Thai
Location(s): 2510 S Washington Ave STE 160, Titusville, FL 32780
Website: Royalsushititusville.com
About: One of the newer and, now, most popular sushi restaurants in Titusville. Serving hibachi, sushi, and other Thai dishes. Guests highly recommend their chicken hibachi, pad Thai, and specialty rolls.
Helpful Tips:
- It’s a fairly small restaurant so it fills up quickly on weekends during peak dining hours. Suggestion to arrive early.
- Located inside the Titus Landing shopping plaza with a multitude of small shops and the EPIC movie theatre (perfect for date night!).
11. Ako Sushi & Seafood
Location(s): 725 N Washington Ave, Titusville, FL 32796
Website: akosushifl.com
About: Another great option for hibachi and specialty sushi rolls. Known for their robust menu of nigiri, sashimi, hand rolls, Naruto rolls, and other specialty rolls.
Helpful Tips:
- Family-friendly with a large dining space and kids menu available.
- Great for larger parties.
- If you’re looking for a wider variety of sushi in Titusville, I would check this place out.
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Melbourne, Florida
12. Umami Restaurant and Sushi Bar West Melbourne
Location(s): 3042 W New Haven Ave, West Melbourne, FL 32904
Website: myumamisushi.com
About: Known for their beautiful presentations and delicious bento boxes. Serving a variety of small, hot/cold plates, sushi rolls (traditional, signature, and vegetarian), and moriwase (chef’s selection of raw fish).
Helpful Tips:
- Intimate setting perfect for date night or special occasions.
- Located in the Metro West Shopping Center
13. Thai Hana Restaurant & Sushi Bar
Location(s): 6729 Colonnade Ave STE 105, Melbourne, FL 32940
Website: thaihana.com
About: Asian fusion restaurant with numerous sushi and Thai options to choose from. Many guests recommend their fresh sashimi.
Helpful Tips:
- Family-friendly with a large dining space and kids menu available.
- Located in the Viera Avenues shopping center with a multitude of places to shop within walking distance as well as the AMC Avenue 16 movie theatre.
- Great for small or large parties.
Merritt Island, Florida
14. Pacific Rim
Location(s): 300 N Courtenay Pkwy, Merritt Island, FL 32953
Website: pacificrimmerrittisland.com
About: Asian fusion restaurant with a sushi bar. Known for their variety of delicious Asian dishes, specialty sushi rolls, and popular appetizer, the “Monkey Brain” (avocado topped with spicy tuna, spicy krab, and tempura).
Helpful Tips:
- Fairly small parking lot, fills up quickly.
- Being one of the most popular sushi restaurants in Merritt Island, this location gets very busy on weekends and weekday nights. Recommended to arrive early.
- Kids menu available.
15. Wabi-Sabi
Location(s): 455 N Courtenay Pkwy, Merritt Island, FL 32953
Website: wabisabi.com
Specialty: Serving sushi, Thai and Vietnamese food. Known for their delicious pho and sushi.
Helpful Tips:
- Inside and outside seating available, outside patio is covered.
- Perfect for casual outings.
- Can accommodate small or large groups.
Sushi Quote
“Keep your friends close and your sushi closer.”
That’s a wrap!
Florida is packed with sushi spots, but after trying countless places, these 15 stand out as my absolute favorites. I’d love to hear your top pick for sushi in Florida—drop a comment below!
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