Zuma Miami

"A chic, minimalist hotspot overlooking the Miami River, Zuma offers internationally acclaimed modern Japanese cuisine in the heart of Downtown. This decade-old restaurant, which recently underwent a significant refresh, was the first U.S. location from this Japanese chain, but it’s still going strong. Whether diners are looking to scope out the celeb scene at the lounge, hang out at the always-buzzy bar, or indulge in a massive sushi spread, there’s a vibe for everyone at this fan-favorite restaurant. Pro tip: its over-the-top weekend brunch gives guests an unlimited sampling of all its best dishes at one price." - Olee Fowler

"This modern Japanese mainstay in Downtown Miami, inspired by traditional izakaya-style dining, boasts a non-stop crowd of sleek, chic, celebrities, scene-chasers, and food lovers before and after every Miami Heat game." - Dara Smith, Olee Fowler

"Zuma has refreshed its popular, longstanding brunch. The menu features several options: the Classic Menu at $98, Champagne Pairing at $128, Rosé Pairing at $148, and Dom Pérignon Pairing at $328. Each includes a welcome caviar tin, cocktails, mocktails, wine or sake, snacks, buffet access, and a hot dish. The menu ranges from edamame, rock shrimp tempura, and miso soup to grilled Chilean seabass, spicy beef tenderloin, and yakisoba noodles, with upgrades like A5 Wagyu steak. The buffet offers a sushi bar, raw bar, robata station, and a live Kamameshi Mushroom Rice Hotpot station. The meal finishes with a Deluxe Dessert platter featuring the chef’s creations, fruit, and mochi." - Alona Martinez, Olee Fowler

"Cost: $98-$328 per person. Zuma loses points for its unhinged atmosphere. The dining room is a disparate beehive of tourists, families, and folks dressed for the club. The DJ plays unrelenting house music a bit too loudly, and you may have to wait 20 minutes for your table. But the saving grace of Zuma brunch can be summed up in one word: sushi. Skip the mediocre hot dishes and don’t bother upgrading for more expensive a la carte options. Just park yourself in front of the oddly uncrowded sashimi station like a trained sea lion. The fish here is as good as it needs to be, and you can pile your plate with sashimi and ikura while everyone else fills up on bao buns. You can also try to sidestep Zuma’s strange indoor scene by requesting outdoor seating. There, you can sit along the Miami River and enjoy a steady stream of twerking tourists on sketchy rental yachts." - ryan pfeffer

"This mainstay in Miami’s food scene features modern Japanese food inspired by traditional izakaya-style dining, boasting a non-stop crowd of sleek, chic celebrities, scene-chasers, and food lovers." - Amber Love Bond, Olee Fowler