Toni’s Sushi Bar

Toni’s Sushi Bar serves dinner every day from 5:30 PM to 11:00 PM. The room sits at 1208 Washington Avenue,. The venue’s location page confirms the address and the seven-night schedule.

The kitchen serves Japanese food, led by sushi, sashimi and cooked kitchen dishes. Sushi rolls run from $12 to $26, and the omakase nigiri set costs $85.

The restaurant opened in 1987 and calls itself South Beach’s original sushi bar. The official website says the Takarada family still runs it. That history explains why locals treat it as an institution rather than a trend.

The 2024 bamboo redesign and the sunken tables

The restaurant redesigned its dining room for its 40th anniversary. A January 2024 announcement describes five tons of bamboo from the mountains of Kyoto. Four craftsmen from Japan shaped it. The New York firm KONO Designs led the project.

Two features define the room. A bamboo tunnel arches over the signature sunken tables. A bamboo wave seems to crash over the sushi bar counter. Warm light glows behind the woven stalks, so the dark walls and lacquered tables feel calm rather than loud.

The sunken tables reward guests who like a traditional setting. Ask about the sunken tables when you reserve, because the venue does not publish a booking option for them.

The regular dining tables sit along the bamboo wall. White chair covers with wooden buttons give the room a crisp look. Expect a quiet, design-led space that suits dates and small groups.

Photos on the official site show the bamboo glowing above dark wood. The effect suits slow dinners. Book early if you want to sit under the tunnel, since the venue does not say whether you can request a specific table.

Omakase nigiri and sashimi at set prices

The current menu lists two omakase sets. The omakase nigiri costs $85. The omakase sashimi costs $95. Both suit guests who want the kitchen to choose.

The moriawase sets scale with party size. Prices run from $42 to $120. These platters work well for tables that want a mix of nigiri, sashimi and rolls.

The nigiri list covers tuna, salmon, shellfish and specialty pieces. You can order one piece at a time. That approach lets a solo diner build a small tasting without committing to a full set.

The sushi bar section also lists carpaccio, tartare and sashimi. The toro tartare costs $30. Pick it if you want a raw starter with richer flavor before the rolls arrive.

Rolls, tempura and kitchen plates

Creative rolls run from $12 to $26. The lobster tempura roll sits at the top of that range at $26. Cheaper rolls suit guests who want to sample several styles.

The kitchen appetizers cover tempura, fried tofu and grilled items. These plates help when part of your group avoids raw fish. The kitchen entrees add grilled fish, noodle dishes and rice bowls.

The Chilean seabass costs $42. The tonkotsu ramen costs $17. That gap shows how wide the menu is. One table can share sushi while another guest orders a warm bowl.

Vegetable dishes for guests who skip fish

The menu lists vegetable dishes such as edamame, shishito peppers, age tofu and miso eggplants. Edamame and shishito peppers cost $7 each. The age tofu costs $8.50. The miso eggplants cost $11.

Larger vegetable plates include hot udon at $16.50 and wok-fried rice at $16. These give a non-fish eater a full meal. Confirm ingredients and broths with your server before you order.

The official pages do not publish an allergy policy. Tell your server about any allergy before you order. Raw and cooked items share one kitchen and one sushi bar.

Booking through Resy and ordering takeout

Guests can book a table through Resy, and the venue also takes takeout orders online. The location page links to the venue’s Resy listing. Book ahead for weekend evenings, since the dining room is compact.

The same page links to online ordering through Toast. That route suits a night in at a South Beach hotel. Check the order page for current pickup details, because the venue does not spell them out elsewhere.

Call the restaurant at +1 (305) 673-9368 for questions the website does not answer. The venue lists no email address on its location page. Dinner is the only service window, so no lunch visit is possible.

Bring a group if you want to try the full range. Sharing lets you taste sushi, a tempura roll and one warm plate in the same meal. Solo diners can still order nigiri by the piece.

Getting to 1208 Washington Avenue

Toni’s Sushi Bar sits in the Art Deco district. The address is 1208 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33139. Washington Avenue has steady foot traffic after dark.

The venue does not publish parking or dress code details. Plan for street or garage parking nearby, and check current rates before you go. Casual smart clothes fit the room, but the restaurant states no rule.

Pair dinner with a walk through the neighborhood. Browse our guide to the best restaurants in Miami Beach for other dinner ideas. Our Miami Beach dining hub lists more places to eat. Visitors planning a wider trip can use the best things to do in Miami Beach to fill the day.

How Toni’s fits a South Beach dinner plan

The restaurant works best as a sit-down dinner. It closes at 11:00 PM, so it is not a late-night stop. Arrive by 9:30 PM if you want time for several courses.

Compare it with flashier South Beach rooms. The atmosphere here is quieter and more crafted. A 2021 Infatuation review called the spot casual and un-sceney. The 2024 redesign added drama, but the menu still centers on sushi and Japanese comfort dishes.

Budget accordingly. Two people sharing rolls, a moriawase set and a kitchen plate can spend well over $100. Prices come from the current menu and can change. Check the menu page before you book.