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Dining Room - Paperfish Sushi South Beach, Miami Beach, FL

Paperfish Sushi South Beach

4.6
4.6
91 Reviews
$30 and under
Izakaya
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2 people

7:30 PM


Booked 54 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Izakaya, Japanese, Sushi

  • Hours of operation

    Mon–Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–12:00 am

  • Phone number

    (305) 686-0579

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Owned/operated by

    Latinx or Hispanic

  • Executive chef

    Michael Asalie

  • Catering

    Contact us at info@paperfishsushi.com

  • Private party facilities

    Contact us at info@paperfishsushi.com

  • Neighborhood

    South Beach

  • Cross street

    on the iconic Espanola Way street

  • Parking details

    None

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, High Tea, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine

What 91 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

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  • Miami - Dade

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

  • Miami Beach

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

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  1. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was great! The food was fresh and full of flavor, the drinks were fruity and refreshing and the ambiance was atheistically pleasing. Will definitely be going back!
  2. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Every time I’m in town good spot to hit for sushi
  3. VeroniqueM

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Everything we ordered was delicious. Service was efficient. We had a great time. Portions are small though making dinner very expensive if you need to satisfy an appetite.
  4. FrequentDiner

    Philadelphia

    33 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful service. Enjoyed some interesting rolls and the truffle fried rice with tenderloin. The crispy rice with tuna is not to be missed. The service really stood out compared to some other places we visited in Miami. Glad we had dinner here.
  5. Edward

    Dallas

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on March 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This place was so lively and so much fun. Even more, Marija was EXCELLENT and did such a wonderful job! We very much enjoyed!
  6. Brittany1204

    Manchester

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on March 23, 2023

    overall3food2service5ambience4
    The restaurant has a lot of potential but unfortunately the food did not live up to the same level. The sushi arrived very quickly, which also suggested it was not fresh. For the price mark I would say the food could have been better. The service received from ‘Joy’ was amazing and definitely improved our visit. I have since received a number of other recommendations for sushi in Miami, so would recommend researching other options before making any reservations.
  7. Review4u

    Miami

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience5
    Paperfish Sushi South Beach on Espanola Way certainly rises above it's typical touristy neighbors and maintains a high level of food and service found in local restaurants. It only shares the high energy, people watching atmosphere of it's neighbors and that's a good thing.

    Paperfish Sushi South BeachResponded on March 21, 2023Thank you for sharing your experience. We are happy to know you enjoyed your visit to Paperfish.

  8. mikep

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Great waitress small sushi………………………………………………. ……..

    Paperfish Sushi South BeachResponded on March 21, 2023Mike, thank you for rating our restaurant with 4 stars!

  9. GBandRobC

    New York Area

    11 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience4
    Very enjoyable but not sure I’d go back though i would recommend. The food was good — not great — but plated well and tasty. Though the popcorn rock shrimp was fried just a touch too long. The quality of the sushi was fine but not notable and the nigiri was cut paper (no pun intended) thin. For what you get, it’s expensive. The service was top notch — very attentive and they even checked with me to see if I wanted the last dishes scheduled to come out after we had two rounds of food come out because at the start of the meal I had asked if I have ordered too much. All in all, we had a great experience and enjoyed our meal but with so many dining options not sure I’d return. Nothing compelling drawing me back but if you want Japanese and you can get a reservation here versus anywhere else that may be more difficult, you won’t be disappointed.

    Paperfish Sushi South BeachResponded on March 21, 2023Thank you, Rob, for your review! We are pleased to read that all in all you had a great experience. We look forward to welcoming you again very soon.

  10. Dani

    Baltimore

    98 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    98 reviews

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience3
    Unfortunately this was not a good experience from a food standpoint. The service was adequate and the prices were definitely more geared towards the Miami Beach visitor - no surprise as the location (Espanola Way) is a tourist haven. But, when one sees what one gets for said prices, it is quite upsetting. The sushi pieces were very small, the fish content minuscule. Some of the fish we ‘mushy’ because it had been chopped and mixed with other ingredients. The dumplings and shishito peppers came out lukewarm at best… we were one of a handful of tables so the kitchen should have been not anywhere near capacity. I guess the message here is, charge what you want for your dishes but have the decency to provide appropriate quality, quantity and service that reflects those prices. Will not return.

    Paperfish Sushi South BeachResponded on March 23, 2023Dear Dani, thank you for your detailed feedback. We always appreciate hearing from our guests and we will share your comments with the team to improve our dining experience. We hope you can reconsider and give us another chance in the future.

  11. ScottH

    New York Area

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our first time and we will be back next time we visit Miami Beach. Well worth it in every way!

    Paperfish Sushi South BeachResponded on March 17, 2023Scott, thank you for joining us at Paperfish and leaving a wonderful review! We hope to welcome you again soon.

  12. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Top restaurant in Miami for sure! Our server Joy was so sweet and attentive and the food delicious. Highly recommend the crispy truffle rice with salmon for an appetizer. The espresso martinis were also delightful!

    Paperfish Sushi South BeachResponded on March 16, 2023Dear Guest, Thank you for your kind feedback. We are pleased you enjoyed our delicious food and Joy's service. We are looking forward to seeing you again soon!

  13. chloe

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 16, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Truly a must try!! The hamachi jalapeño roll was quite literally the best sushi I have ever had and I am a sushi fanatic! The crispy rice with tuna and truffle fried rice were both excellent as well. I wouldn’t recommend the bao buns (the meat was gamey) or black cod (very fishy) but the sushi was fabulous and very fresh. The drinks were also delicious. Highly recommend Paperfish and would go back in a heartbeat!!

    Paperfish Sushi South BeachResponded on March 17, 2023Thank you Chloe for your review and for highly recommending us!! We are happy to read that our sushi was the best you ever had. We look forward to welcoming you again.

  14. OpenTable Diner

    Nashville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of the best meals and a good price (happy hour!!) !! Get the miso black cod! We will be back

    Paperfish Sushi South BeachResponded on March 16, 2023Thank you for visiting Paperfish. We are thrilled to read that you had one of the best meals and that you enjoyed our happy hour specials. We look forward to welcoming you again very soon.

  15. Redoliveoil

    Hawaii

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on March 13, 2023

    overall5food5service3ambience5
    Good sushi but steak served to cook on a hot stone was a great experience. Server was slow to refill water glasses and didn’t help us understand the menu. We were kind of left in our own to decide and had to ask a lot of questions about how big the rolls were etc. Located in a really neat area so fun to watch people. Definitely would go back.

    Paperfish Sushi South BeachResponded on March 17, 2023Thank you for your feedback. We really appreciate you taking the time to write to us and we will take your comments into consideration to improve our service. Thanks again and we hope you can give us another chance to turn your experience around.

  16. OpenTable Diner

    Miami

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    The food was ok but to expensive for the amount very cute place

    Paperfish Sushi South BeachResponded on March 16, 2023Thank you for joining us and reviewing our restaurant. We hope to welcome you again.

  17. AngelaB

    Hawaii

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing! Great food for a very reasonable price. Ambience and service were excellent. Highly recommend!

    Paperfish Sushi South BeachResponded on March 16, 2023Dear Angela, thank you for highly recommending Paperfish. We are pleased that you enjoyed our food, service, and great ambiance. We hope you revisit us.

  18. OpenTable Diner

    Fort Lauderdale

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our waitress, Joy, made our experience amazing. She was an exceptional server and was very attentive. The food was amazing. The crispy fried rice is a must and so is the specialty tuna roll!! The margarita and wasabi martini were amazing!
  19. CarlaN

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amaizing service! Food is delicious and it is a beautiful place!

    Paperfish Sushi South BeachResponded on March 16, 2023Dear Carla, Thank you for your kind feedback. We are pleased you enjoyed our delicious food and amazing service. We are looking forward to seeing you again soon!

  20. jason

    West Palm Beach

    25 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on March 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was excellent. This is not your average sushi place, don’t think about a JB roll or the similar mundane rolls, this is more of a former experience. Only complaint was that the food came too fast.

    Paperfish Sushi South BeachResponded on March 10, 2023Dear Jason, Thank you for sharing your experience. We are happy to know you enjoyed your visit to Paperfish and we hope to welcome you again.

  21. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, great service and a fun vibe!!

    Paperfish Sushi South BeachResponded on March 10, 2023Thank you! We are pleased that you enjoyed our food, service, and fun vibe. We hope you revisit us.

  22. Rolyldamian

    Miami

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Lots of good choices, delicious and fun. Cod bites were unusual and very good. Service started out a bit sloppy but quickly improved.

    Paperfish Sushi South BeachResponded on March 10, 2023Damian, thank you for your review and for sharing your experience at Paperfish.

  23. Borrego

    New York Area

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Good dood . good service located in Espanola Way

    Paperfish Sushi South BeachResponded on March 10, 2023Dear Borrego, Thank you for your kind feedback. We are pleased you enjoyed our food and service. We are looking forward to seeing you again soon!

  24. PaulL

    Atlanta Metro

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Really terrific food, service and atmosphere. The street scene is very entertaining, and the hosts are so charming. It was a perfect date night.

    Paperfish Sushi South BeachResponded on March 4, 2023Thank you, Paul! We are pleased that you enjoyed our food, service, and atmosphere. We hope you revisit us.

  25. AngelinaL

    Atlantic City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely amazing dinner. Some of the best and freshest sushi i’ve had. Got the rock shrimp, beef entree, and two rolls - highly recommend.

    Paperfish Sushi South BeachResponded on March 4, 2023Angelina, thank you for highly recommending us! We are thrilled to read that you enjoyed our delicious sushi. We look forward to welcoming you again.

  26. ThomasM

    Austin

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great atmosphere and scenery. The cuisine is amazing with each dish a surprise delicacy.

    Paperfish Sushi South BeachResponded on March 16, 2023Thomas, thank you for taking the time to review our restaurant. It means a lot when customers share their experiences.

  27. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a great time! Amazing drinks and amazing food. It was very efficient and the serving staff was great. Loved every second!

    Paperfish Sushi South BeachResponded on March 4, 2023Thank you for your review. We are pleased to read that you enjoyed our food, drinks, and great staff. We hope to welcome you again.

  28. AnthonyK

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our waitress was friendly, very knowledgeable and helpful. This restaurant food was excellent! Love this place !!!!

    Paperfish Sushi South BeachResponded on March 4, 2023Dear Anthony, Thank you for your kind feedback. We are pleased you enjoyed our food and service. We are looking forward to seeing you again soon!

  29. Spyke26

    New York Area

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on February 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My wife and I ate at Paperfish this evening. We arrived early for our reservation and were seated right away. The meal we had was amazing on several levels. Firstly the service provided by our waitress Azul, was terrific. She was patient in describing several of the items on the menu as this was our first time here while recommending several. The dishes were served in a professional way and it was obvious Azul cared about how we enjoyed each dish. The food was delicious and the sushi was fresh and presented in a very unique and attractive way. My wife and i eat sushi weekly and we can honestly say this was the highest quality sushi we have had. The ambiance and decor are perfect and along with the service and quality of the food make this a restaurant that you should eat at, as you will be glad you did.

    Paperfish Sushi South BeachResponded on March 4, 2023Spyke26, thank you for your good-hearted review! We're pleased to know that Azul was very attentive. Customer satisfaction is our number one priority. That's why we love it when happy customers share their experiences with us! We hope to see you again soon.

  30. LucaS

    New York Area

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, atmosphere and fantastic service by Nina!
  31. BalancedGuy

    Grand Rapids

    21 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall1food1service4ambience4
    Don’t order the crispy fried rice. So greasy! The roll we ordered was coated in mayonnaise. Not exactly compatible with raw fish. The restaurant inaccurately reported us to OpenTable as a “no show”. It is possible we just ordered the wrong items. On the positive side, the service was good and it is in a fun location. Overall, not a great experience.
  32. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall1food2service2ambience3
    Made our reservation here on open table. The food is overpriced for what you receive. The staff was very clear they needed us out asap as soon as we arrived so they could seat another reservation. We arrived on time, ate our dinner, got out of their way, then we’re sent a no show claim through open table so they could charge us $80 for a reservation that we attended! Great way to loose customers. Definitely skip this restaurant, there are far better with good service in brickle.
  33. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Beautiful location, amazing food, outstanding service. Thank you
  34. TammyS

    Coastal Georgia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The ambience, food and service were amazing. Our waiter was excellent.
  35. Michele

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Perhaps the best sushi that I ever had but that’s not all. It came out quick with a great presentation and top notch service.
  36. DaveS

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was excellent but the service and attentiveness are what really stood out to us. My wife and I sat at the bar and there was a very drunk and obnoxious woman who arrived after we did ad sat down next to us. As she began to become belligerent with my wife, the staff moved us away from her without us having to raise the issue and they gently asked the woman to leave several times. She refused and the police arrived a bit later. The staff attempted to handle her (and us) discreetly and with class. Especially given how slammed the restaurant was, it was great to see very busy people handle a tough situation with such grace. We will absolutely go back!

    Paperfish Sushi South BeachResponded on March 4, 2023Dave, thank you for your wonderful review. We are pleased to read that you and your wife enjoyed our food and excellent service. Customer satisfaction is our number one priority. That's why we love it when happy customers share their experiences with us! We hope to see you again soon.

  37. RichardG

    London

    82 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    82 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing sushi and probably the best I have tasted anywhere in the world with the exception of Japan where it was on par. Attentive service and relaxed atmosphere made this a great dining experience.

    Paperfish Sushi South BeachResponded on February 27, 2023Thank you Richard. Customer satisfaction is our number one priority! We love it when happy customers share their experiences with us!

  38. dinerdiner

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2023

    overall4food5service2ambience5
    Sat outdoors and was very fun. It’s very loud, mostly because of the restaurant across the way but we personally loved the energy. The food took a while and the service wasn’t the best but the food and vibe made up for it. Cocktails were so and so. Definitely give this place a try if you’re vacationing to Miami and want a cute date spot.

    Paperfish Sushi South BeachResponded on February 17, 2023Thank you for taking the time to review our restaurant. It means a lot when customers share their experiences.

  39. JesseZ

    New York Area

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall3food1service2ambience3
    Quality of fish was mediocre, but prices are fair.

    Paperfish Sushi South BeachResponded on February 21, 2023Jesse, thank you for your feedback, we're sorry the meal didn't live up to your expectations since we always strive to provide the best food possible. We hope you can reconsider and give us a second chance to turn your experience around.

  40. Buttonhead

    New York Area

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Absolutely first rate, creative dishes. We ordered the server-recommended dishes and were very impressed with the flavors and quality. Outdoor seating can get very loud being on Espanola Way on a busy evening.

    Paperfish Sushi South BeachResponded on February 13, 2023Thank you for your kind feedback. We are happy to read that you enjoyed our delicious and creative dishes. We hope to welcome you again.

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Contactless payment available
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Paperfish Sushi South Beach does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Paperfish Sushi South Beach also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (305) 686-0579.

Paperfish Sushi South Beach is rated 4.6 stars by 91 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:30 PM


Booked 54 times today
Google Map for Paperfish Sushi South Beach

432 Española Way, Miami Beach, FL 33139

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street

    on the iconic Espanola Way street

  • Neighborhood

    South Beach

  • Hours of operation

    Mon–Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–12:00 am

  • Cuisines

    Izakaya, Japanese, Sushi

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Parking details

    None

  • Owned/operated by

    Latinx or Hispanic

  • Executive chef

    Michael Asalie

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, High Tea, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine

  • Phone number

    (305) 686-0579

  • Catering

    Contact us at info@paperfishsushi.com

  • Private party facilities

    Contact us at info@paperfishsushi.com

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