Yamashiro Miami is ready to open its doors this November, marking a new restaurant debut that will represent the rebirth of a Hollywood legend. For over a hundred years, the name Yamashiro has brought forth images of history and beauty. What was once a Japanese-style estate in the Hollywood Hills in the early 1900s has since become one of Los Angeles’s most famous dining destinations, a place where the city’s past and present meet in its gardens. Now, that same story is unfolding in a new city that shares LA’s love for spectacle.
On November 15, 2025, Yamashiro Miami will be opening at 159 NE 6th Street, offering guests a skyline view of the city. Unlike its Los Angeles counterpart that is perched on a hill, this version looks outward from downtown Miami, surrounded by glass towers and ocean air. The setting may be slightly different, but the intent is still to create a place where the architecture, cuisine, and atmosphere are completely unique.
The original Yamashiro was built in the early 20th century as a Japanese estate high above Los Angeles. Over time, it turned a private residence into one of Hollywood’s most famous landmarks, a restaurant that captured the imagination of movie stars, locals, and travelers. Guests came to Yamashiro Hollywood for the panoramic views and stayed longer for its culture and cuisine. Recognized by the City of Los Angeles as a Historic Resource, Yamashiro is a symbol of heritage. That same concept of preservation leads its Miami location, which will reinterpret the restaurant’s signature dishes through the lens of Miami’s fast-paced energy.
Chef Charbel and Chef Gustavo are the most important aspects of this expansion, two experienced culinary artists with years of work in fine dining. Their collaboration makes Yamashiro Miami into a space where traditional Japanese cuisine combines with the adventurous pulse of Miami’s food scene. Instead of copying the Hollywood menu, they have created something that balances Yamashiro’s signature dishes with more locally-inspired options. The menu will include items like grilled wagyu tomahawk, yuzu saiko black cod glazed with a citrus-sweet sauce, toro tartar, robata-grilled selections cooked over Japanese charcoal, and Maine lobster tempura.
Made for both dining and events, the Miami venue will host intimate dinners, large private gatherings, corporate functions, film shoots, and weddings. Guests who want to book private events will be able to choose from multi-course tasting menus, cocktail-style receptions, and fully customized experiences, including full restaurant buyouts. Moreover, the space itself pays homage to the original Hollywood structure, with clean lines, natural textures, and an emphasis on light. From the moment guests enter, the atmosphere will feel like cinematic immersion. The views of downtown Miami will replace the Hollywood skyline, but the sense of grandeur will remain unchanged.
While Yamashiro’s story began in California, its expansion to Florida shows how legacy can adapt without losing its soul. For over a century, Yamashiro has proven that dining can be an art form, where setting and flavor create an experience greater than either alone. Now, that idea arrives in Miami, where international influences and a love of luxury are constant. Here, the restaurant’s Japanese origins will find new expression through a coastal lens. Behind the expansion is Freddy Braidy, the hospitality leader who has guided Yamashiro’s evolution through his company, Boulevard Hospitality Group. Having spent decades revitalizing iconic cultural spaces, from the TCL Chinese Theatre to the Kodō Hotel & Restaurant, Braidy understands how to honor history while speaking to modern audiences. His goal with Yamashiro Miami is to translate the original restaurant’s romance into a language that makes sense with Miami’s energy.
Today’s guests crave experiences that feel both authentic and theatrical. And that is where Yamashiro truly excels. By bringing together Japanese culinary tradition with Miami’s colorful uniqueness, the restaurant takes the nostalgia of a century-old Hollywood landmark and places it within a modern urban setting.
When its doors officially open this November, Yamashiro Miami will be both a tribute and a transformation, honoring the legacy of the Hollywood original while creating its own story.
Written in partnership with Tom White
