A new study finds that Japanese omakase restaurant Ogawa is the highest-rated fine-dining restaurant in the U.S., with 98.7 percent of reviews rating the spot five stars on Google.
The study was conducted by commercial furniture supplier Restaurant Furniture, which analyzed Google review data for American fine-dining restaurants with at least one Michelin star to determine which have the highest percentage of five-star reviews.
This ranking comes as no surprise to us, as Ogawa was just named New Times' Best Japanese Restaurant of 2024. It also was one of only three new Miami restaurants to receive a Michelin star in 2024.
Editor's Picks
Seafood Flown in From Japan and Presented Masterfully
Chef Masayuki Komatsu and his diligent kitchen staff work wonders behind the sushi counter.From the delicate baby sea bream and melt-in-your-mouth otoro to the A5 Wagyu steak topped with oroshi sauce and shiso flowers and the squid nigiri served with a heaping portion of caviar on top, every dish stands out for its freshness, flavor combinations, textures, and creativity.
Although a seat at Ogawa is expensive and highly sought after (a $350 deposit is required in advance for parties of one to four), once you walk through the door, you'll instantly understand why it's worth every penny.
Decor and Ambiance That Transport Guests to a Sushi Counter in Osaka
Between the soft mix of classic Japanese jazz and lo-fi hip-hop on the stereo to the collection of ceramics, bamboo crafts, and modern nihonga art that grace the walls, the ambiance is unlike other omakase restaurants in Miami.Plus, there's an outdoor garden curated by a local Japanese Ikebana florist that's perfect for sipping a whiskey after your meal.
The sushi bar offers only ten seats to guarantee intimacy and kikubari, the Japanese art of caring for others. Therefore, reservations are recommended to be made in advance.
Ogawa. 7223 NW Second Ave., Miami; ogawamiami.com. Tuesday through Saturday 6 to 9 p.m.
