Sushi by Scratch Restaurants: Miami

Sushi by Scratch Restaurants: Miami is an intimate omakase counter tucked behind an unmarked door on Main Highway in Coconut Grove, identifiable only by a red lamp at the corner of Franklin Avenue. Chefs Phillip Frankland Lee and Margarita Kallas-Lee bring their Michelin-recognized concept to a ten-seat counter where guests watch chefs hand-craft each of 17 courses, 16 pieces of nigiri plus a dessert bite, while explaining the ingredients and pairings.

Original touches like house-fermented soy sauce, sweet corn pudding, and sourdough breadcrumbs set the nigiri apart from a traditional omakase. The experience begins 30 minutes before each seating with a complimentary welcome cocktail, and sake pairings from an in-house sommelier round out the evening.

At $185 per person before drinks and service charge, this is a special-occasion destination for sushi lovers, date nights, and milestone celebrations rather than a casual weeknight stop. Seatings run nightly at 5pm, 7:15pm, and 9:30pm, and reservations are essential given the small room.