Miami’s restaurant scene is sizzling—new concepts are popping up across neighborhoods, especially in the enclaves where people live, work, and play. For your real estate clients (or potential homeowners), one of the perks of Miami living is access to vibrant culinary options right outside your door. Here’s a roundup of some stellar restaurant openings to watch—plus a deeper spotlight on Midori / Midorie (Coconut Grove) that’s already making waves.
Spotlight: Midorie — Japanese Simplicity Meets Soul in Coconut Grove
Location & Hours
Midori(e) is located at 3444 Main Highway, Coconut Grove, FL 33133, open Tuesday through Saturday from 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
What Makes It Special
- Midorie (stylized sometimes “Midori”) embraces a Japanese aesthetic that emphasizes simplicity, quiet, and respect for ingredients—think of it as sushi, donburi, and omakase without the frills.
- The concept is part of the APM Restaurant Group, led by Álvaro Pérez Miranda, who also operates sister restaurants like Hiyakawa and Ogawa.
- One of Midorie’s standout attributes is sourcing fish daily from Tokyo markets, delivering freshness that stands out in Miami’s crowded sushi scene.
- On a recent CBS feature, the Hamachi Bowl (with yellowtail and soba) and handrolls (temaki) were highlighted as crowd favorites, especially for flavor and presentation.
- It’s also become more accessible: you can get satisfying donburi bowls for ~$25 or opt for a $50 chirashi omakase with about a dozen pieces of sashimi and rice.
- Midorie maintains a calm, almost meditative atmosphere: minimal music, soft lighting, neutral tones—everything designed so the food sings.
Expansion & Future
- Midorie is already planning to expand. One slated location is in West Palm Beach (Flamingo Park Plaza), expected to open this fall.
- According to a recent interview, the team is targeting around the first week of November for that new opening, and they have ambitions for further growth.
