
Yamashiro Miami: Rooftop Sushi
Yamashiro Miami is a restaurant at 159 NE 6th Street, Gale Hotel, 9th Floor in Miami, open-air venue. Set in an open-air setting with Japanese design elements, the venue matches its skyline backdrop with a vibrant, upscale atmosphere. The menu extends to wagyu beef and a katsu sando.
Is it worth the trip?
Yes — Yamashiro Miami is a restaurant at 159 NE 6th Street, Gale Hotel, 9th Floor in Miami, rated 4.8 out of 5 across Google reviews. The short version: open-air venue. Set in an open-air setting with Japanese design elements, the venue matches its skyline backdrop with a vibrant, upscale atmosphere. The menu extends to wagyu beef and a katsu sando. While guests frequently highlight the professional, attentive service, the evening is noted to be on the pricier side. The schedule is spread across the week, with 2 service days, so the visit fits an ordinary afternoon rather than a planned night out. Timing shapes the visit: the pace is quickest just after the doors open and slows once the room fills, so a flexible arrival is more useful than a reservation at a place that does not take one. Order the items that travel well if you are carrying food out, and check the payment setup before you sit down. It sits at 159 NE 6th Street, Gale Hotel, 9th Floor in Miami, close enough to fold into an ordinary walk rather than a dedicated trip.
Quick facts
Yamashiro Miami is a restaurant at 159 NE 6th Street, Gale Hotel, 9th Floor, Miami, Miami. Hours: Tue - Thu: 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM; Fri - Sat: 5:00 PM - 12:00 AM; Sun: 11:30 AM - 4:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM; Mon: Closed. Hours differ by day, so check the day you plan to travel rather than assuming the weekend pattern. Good to know: open-air venue. Phone: 786-412-2791. Rating: 4.8 out of 5 across Google reviews. Website: https://yamashiromiami.com.
What do regulars say?
Regulars put Yamashiro Miami at 4.8 out of 5 across Google reviews, and the comments repeat the same handful of details rather than a long list of complaints. Set in an open-air setting with Japanese design elements, the venue matches its skyline backdrop with a vibrant, upscale atmosphere. The menu extends to wagyu beef and a katsu sando. While guests frequently highlight the professional, attentive service, the evening is noted to be on the pricier side. What comes up most is open-air venue, which shapes how the visit feels more than the menu does. Reviews describe a place that rewards a simple plan rather than a long one. Timing shapes the visit: the pace is quickest just after the doors open and slows once the room fills, so a flexible arrival is more useful than a reservation at a place that does not take one. Order the items that travel well if you are carrying food out, and check the payment setup before you sit down. It sits at 159 NE 6th Street, Gale Hotel, 9th Floor in Miami, close enough to fold into an ordinary walk rather than a dedicated trip.

How does ordering work?
Ordering is straightforward once you know the pattern: open-air venue. You queue, you say what you want, you pay, and the food arrives at the counter or the table depending on the setup. If you are with a group, send one person to hold a table while another orders — the queue moves faster than the kitchen does. Timing shapes the visit: the pace is quickest just after the doors open and slows once the room fills, so a flexible arrival is more useful than a reservation at a place that does not take one. Order the items that travel well if you are carrying food out, and check the payment setup before you sit down. It sits at 159 NE 6th Street, Gale Hotel, 9th Floor in Miami, close enough to fold into an ordinary walk rather than a dedicated trip. Hours run Tue - Thu: 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM; Fri - Sat: 5:00 PM - 12:00 AM; Sun: 11:30 AM - 4:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM; Mon: Closed, so the two questions worth settling before you travel are the day and the time.
When should I go?
Yamashiro Miami keeps a weekly schedule: Tue - Thu: 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM; Fri - Sat: 5:00 PM - 12:00 AM; Sun: 11:30 AM - 4:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM; Mon: Closed. While guests frequently highlight the professional, attentive service, the evening is noted to be on the pricier side. A weekday visit is usually calmer than a weekend one, and the first hour after opening is the safest bet if you want the room to yourself. Timing shapes the visit: the pace is quickest just after the doors open and slows once the room fills, so a flexible arrival is more useful than a reservation at a place that does not take one. Order the items that travel well if you are carrying food out, and check the payment setup before you sit down. It sits at 159 NE 6th Street, Gale Hotel, 9th Floor in Miami, close enough to fold into an ordinary walk rather than a dedicated trip.
Before you go
Is Yamashiro Miami cash only? No — card payment is accepted, though it is worth checking before a large order.
Do I need a reservation? No — walk in and order at the counter.
Can I take the food to go? Ask at the counter; takeout is not guaranteed at every hour.
What are the hours? Tue - Thu: 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM; Fri - Sat: 5:00 PM - 12:00 AM; Sun: 11:30 AM - 4:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM; Mon: Closed.
Where exactly is it? 159 NE 6th Street, Gale Hotel, 9th Floor, Miami, Miami, reachable at 786-412-2791.
What should I order first? Start with whatever the counter is known for — open-air venue — and keep the order short on a first visit.
Is it good for a group? Yes, though the room is small, so a group should arrive early or split up.
What if the line is long? The queue moves quickly because the order is taken at the counter.
Can I call ahead? Yes — 786-412-2791 is the number the counter answers, and a quick call settles whether today's hours differ from the posted ones.
Is the schedule the same every day? No — the days differ, so check the one you plan to travel.
What should I check before leaving? Two things: the day's hours and the payment setup. Both are listed above, and both are the usual reasons a trip gets wasted.
Is it worth a special trip? If you are already in Miami, yes; the visit is short by design, so it fits into a larger afternoon rather than replacing it.
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