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Japanese · Brickell, Miami, FL · $$$$
Gekkō is a japanese-inspired steakhouse and lounge from the minds of groot hospitality’s david grutman and the recording artist bad bunny. Located in miami’s thriving brickell neighborhood, gekkō immerses patrons in a fusion of elevated steakhouse surroundings with the modernity–and precision–of japanese cuisine. Signature dishes include premium steak cuts, jaw-dropping sushi inventions, and delicious seafood appetizers. A bespoke cocktail program, an extensive wine list and bottle service offerings complement the menu. Gekkō’s aesthetic is lush, luxe and jewel-toned. With design accents like custom wallpaper, dark and rich palettes and hints of soft golden light, the restaurant transports visitors to an intimate, rare nocturnal world. As it happens, the word “Gekkō” itself translates from Japanese to English as “moonlight.”
“This place is beyond beautiful but even better was the food and service. Santos made me some of the best sushi I have had in my life just like the ones I’ve tried in Japan melt in your mouth. Antonio was an excellent server answered all my questions, great explanations on all the menu items and attentive. 10/10 service and food.”
“I had a wonderful experience at Gekko! The food absolutely did not disappoint everything was packed with flavor, beautifully prepared, and cooked to perfection. It is clear the kitchen takes real pride in what they do, delivering an incredible contemporary Japanese dining experience. To top it off, the service was fantastic. Our server Tricia was great and made excellent recommendations and the staff was incredibly attentive, welcoming, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout the evening without ever feeling intrusive. Great food paired with such high-end hospitality is a winning combination. I will definitely be back! P.s the Wagyu tacos was the best tacos ive ever had we kept ordering them. Oh and the lobster rice was 🔥”
“My friend and I came here to try the Chef's Menu that includes a variety of food for just $85. We also added the sushi experience for $25 and it was amazing. The Japanese milk bread was delicious and buttery soft. The steamed edamame were also good. The tuna tartare, Wagyu and scallop came beautifully plated on stones and it was so tasty. The tuna melts in your mouth, the scallop was perfectly cooked and of course the Wagyu was amazing. We then tried the scallop & prawn dumplings, which were so tasty. The truffle sauce elevated the taste of the dumpling. The cucumber salad was okay. The toasted peanuts in it were so tasty. The Wagyu steak tacos were also delicious. As to the sushi experience, the A5 Wagyu maki was my favorite as it was so flavorful. The nigiri and sashimi also melted like butter in your mouth. I absolutely loved it. The Chilean bass we had as the main course was to die for. It was the tastiest Chilean bass I've had. The vegetable fried rice was cooked differently than what I'm used to, but I loved it. The baby broccolini was okay. As a dessert we had a cheesecake and it was so tasty and it had a different texture than what I'm used to. It was a pleasant surprise though. They also gave us some chocolate on the house, which were so rich and tasty. To drink, I had the midnight koji, which was their version of the espresso martini, and it was delicious. The restaurant itself is beautiful and the staff, including our waitress Tricia, were so nice. They were so attentive by cleaning our table multiple times, immediately removing the empty plates, changing our dirty plates and refilling our water. We also stayed there for a long time while we ate at our own pace and talked a lot and not once did we feel rushed. Overall, I would definitely return to this restaurant again as I absolutely loved the entire experience. The Chef's Menu is definitely worth it.”
“My friends (9 ppl) and I celebrated my birthday last night at Gekkō. We have a great time, our server, Pedro was very knowledgeable and helpful; his service was excellent. The food & drinks were a pleasant and delicious experience from start to end. Be prepared to pay for a fine dining experience (these are not cheap); however, it high cost is totally worth it. ~Mercedes”
“I made reservations about two weeks in advance and went with a group of seven. The location itself was nice, although I’ll admit it looked a little different from what I expected based on Instagram posts. Still, the atmosphere inside had a great vibe, and there was no wait once our full party arrived. Just a heads-up: they won’t seat you until everyone is there. Now, the food was actually delicious. I honestly thought it might end up being one of those places that’s more hype than substance, but the dishes exceeded my expectations. Some of the plates we ordered included the Chilean sea bass, lobster dumplings, wagyu steak tacos, and filet — everything was flavorful and beautifully prepared. Unfortunately, the biggest downside of the experience was the service. Our server came across as pretty brash and not very welcoming from the start. When we initially tried to order appetizers, she told us to “call her back when we knew everything we wanted,” including dinner. Our whole table was taken aback by the response. If it’s restaurant policy to place appetizer and entrée orders all at once, I think that should be communicated upfront. Since we were a larger group ordering several dishes to share, the interaction became even more awkward when she commented that we were ordering “too much food.” It just felt unnecessarily uncomfortable and honestly a little embarrassing, especially since we were entertaining clients. That said, the food and overall atmosphere were great enough that I’d still recommend trying it. Just keep in mind that some dishes are on the smaller side portion-wise, so ordering a variety of plates is probably the way to go.”
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