My Husband and I ate here for an anniversary meal and we were both AMAZED with this Restaurant. From the moment we walked in the door the hostess was very sweet and polite , followed by our waitress , Mrs. Tavia who was also the very same way. She was very knowledgeable and was quick to point out the fan fav's as well as her personal favorites . The food was absolutely WONDERFUL ! Very rarely ever do we visit a restaurant and leave feeling as though we got what we paid for as we did here. From the appetizers to the Sushi entrée , the food was amazing and the plating was BEAUTIFUL. 10/10 recommend. read more

Two years ago, we stumbled upon this place thanks to another Yelp review, and it ended up being so unforgettable that we extended our stay just to eat there again the following night. We sat at the bar, and from the food to the conversations with the chef, it felt like an entire experience. I've honestly been thinking about it ever since. When we finally came back to the keys for another vacation, it was the first restaurant I wanted to visit, and somehow, it was even better than I remembered. The quality of the food is exceptional. The fish is so fresh and delicate that it practically melts in your mouth, and every dish is as beautiful as it is delicious. Nothing feels ordinary or like an afterthought. After eating here multiple nights, we can honestly say you can't go wrong with anything. That consistency is what makes this place worth coming back for. If you have the chance, sit at the bar. Watching the chefs create each dish makes the experience even more special. You can see the care and artistry that go into their work, yet they make it look effortless. I definitely recommend making a reservation, as it does get busy! Beyond the incredible food, it's the people who make this place unforgettable. Everyone is so kind, down to earth, and welcoming. You can tell they truly love what they do and enjoy having you there. They take the time to talk with you, share stories, and make you feel like family. You leave feeling like you've spent the evening with friends while enjoying some of the best food you've ever had. Chef JR and Mo, thank you for sharing your talent and your stories with us. Sharome, your recommendations, wine pairings, and incredible hospitality made each visit even better. It was also so lovely to see Chloe again after remembering her from our first trip. Seeing familiar faces two years later made returning feel that much more personal. We came in Friday, loved it so much that we returned Saturday, and with our vacation ending Monday, I couldn't leave without one more dinner on Sunday. Three nights in a row, and somehow each night was better than the last. When you extend one vacation to eat somewhere again and spend the next one going back three nights in a row, that says everything. Already dreaming about our next visit! read more

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It never disappoints to visit this place! The food and service are always excellent, and everything is incredibly fresh. You're definitely paying for quality, and it shows. The staff is always warm and welcoming, and Chef Junior is truly an incredible person who makes the experience even better. If you're in Islamorada, definitely make some time to visit. They have great specials--$12 sushi on Tuesdays and $14 sushi on Thursdays. I highly recommend the Rolex Roll and the Avocado Tower; both are delicious! Fresh food, excellent service, great quality, and a welcoming atmosphere. Definitely one of my favorite spots in Islamorada and a place I'm always happy to come back to! read more

So good that I went two days in a row and it did not disappoint! The staff was warm and welcoming and sitting at the bar top made the experience worthwhile. My top dishes were the soft crab shell roll, the foie gras, the smoked pork dumplings and every roll in the photos. My only meh dish was the salmon tower, which was my starter roll on day one. I thought it lacked seasoning, but dipping it in soy sauce amped it up. Every other dish after that was a hit! I was stuffed!l Cute spot, hidden gem in a strip mall and clean bathroom (that part is important for me, always). Can't wait to go back and try the rest of the menu. Check them out and enjoy! read more

Our first day back this winter & the family said let's go see J.R. Dad. J.R. Is one of the two founders & considered by many as a Sushi genius. There are new item menus, this season of course I had to try one and if you had to ask me the name of it I can't speak it right now cause I just got done walking however it was phenomenal. I let my daughter and wife do the ordering, but I ordered my own roll. Service impeccable, food, impeccable ambience perfect. It's the greatest Sushi spot... Funny thing is I just walked in the house from a 5 mile walk. Found my wife and daughter eating Shima sushi carryout tonight two nights in a row. We've had Shima way to go Jr... read more

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Personally think this is the best sushi/asian fusion place in the keys. The portions are pretty big, fish is very fresh, staff is friendly, prices are reasonable, interior is modern Japanese. My favorite dish would probably be the tuna fried rice BUT we only tried 4 dishes so I would definitely try the pork belly rice next time. read more

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Very well run establishment with the perfect mix of attentive professional service, high quality fish, carefully presented flavors and high quality libations. Charming restaurant in a strip mall near mile marker 88. Busy on a Saturday and I called earlier in the day and was told they were booked out. Appreciated the management's honesty and said maybe next time. An hour later they called back stating they had a cancel and could welcome us at a convenient time (big move in my book). Waiter (Nikko) was very warm and helpful with suggestions and selecting the meal. We had cocktails and appetizers and they were all high end. Then came the steady parade of high end sushi and rolls that was delicious. Highly recommend this spot if you are traveling through or staying in the area. You wont be disappointed. read more

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I was told that the restaurant was accepting customers by reservation only, and I was turned away. I was then told that if I wanted to come back, I could return at 9:30 PM. I personally own a business in the Florida Keys, and I would never turn a customer away like that. Customer service is extremely important to me, and this experience was very disappointing. I will not be returning. There are plenty of better restaurants in the Keys where customers are welcomed and treated with respect read more

Went here for dinner after seeing an instagram video recommending it. My fiance and I are sushi fanatics and this was easily the best sushi we have ever had. We both looked at each other after one bite and were truly speechless. We will most definitely be back & recommending to others. The champagne cocktails are phenomenal as well! read more

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Run, don't walk and get you some of the most delicious food ever. We saw a post on social media leading us here and boy did we make the right decision. Absolutely amazing. The food was next level good with some of the best sushi you'll have in South Florida. Ambiance was great, we sat at the bar where we got some great recommendations. We ate a lot and enjoyed everything. The Bao Buns with soft shell crab...OMG. I just sat with my eyes closed enjoying the food. ALL the rolls were fantastic! The crispy rice with the spicy tuna...chef's kiss. Great place, great people... you'll thank me later. And yes, after all that food we had dessert that will have me coming back twice in one week! read more

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Driving up to this place at the end of a small shopping center caused me to pause & reconsider our choice for dinner. Since we were a party of six and it was late, we decided to go in. This was a great decision. Once inside the decor was beautiful, the staff courteous & gracious. The food arrived quickly and the presentation and taste were great. Some of the freshest sushi that I have ever had. We would definitely go back as there were many menu items that we wanted to try. read more

Absolutely amazing service super responsive and respectful service staff and some amazing sushi. And I know chicken and waffles at a sushi spot... don't hate it till you try it. It's fantastic read more

Looking forward to trying this new location with our family of 6. Immediate upon entering the establishment, asked if we had reservations and we did not. Hostess said "sorry, we do not have availability and next time make reservation". Very disappointed with the approach we were given being locals and all. How a new restaurant makes no attempt to accommodate our party and was okay with us leaving. read more

Off the hook good. Had the duck bao bun, crispy rice with spicy tuna, and wahoo nachos along with a few other things. Creative and the flavor profile was amazing. I have had a lot of sushi and this place brings their A game. We did take out and our order was ready on time and handed off with a smile. read more

Im from WI and ate here in 2023 on a grad school spring break trip with my friend twice on our time in the Keys, it was THAT good. I was so excited to bring my daughter and new husband here for our honeymoon. Everything was just as good as I remembered it. The flavors of all of the dishes were amazing. The food came out quickly and the server was very personable and kind. The sushi is soo good but honestly the Pistachio tiramisu was the star and one of the best desserts I've ever had. I will come to the Keys again just to eat here. I highly recommend coming here! read more

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Food was amazing we had the spicy tuna crispy roll and the shrimp dumpling miso soup (on the spicy side) both were delicious! We then had 2 rolls - blue fin and rainbow presentation was beautiful and rolls were fresh! Small place so make sure you have reservations. Service was very good too!! read more

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Very fresh and delicious salmon bowl! I'm not vegetarian, but I wish they had better veg roll options for my veg head friends. Otherwise great and fresh food... Don't be shy with the tofu! read more

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Freshest sushi I've ever had and along with that amazing service! I highly suggest going here

Visited for the first time, food was delicious and very fresh! The service was great too. They were very helpful in guiding us thru the menu and were so eager to make our experience memorable. I'm allergic to some things on the menu, so I opted for the chicken and waffles in a sushi bar, which, i know is adventurous. It was excellent! I asked for the sauces on the side and it was perfect. I'm glad they had the option. The restaurant was clean and welcoming. We will visit again soon. read more

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Stopped here last night Super friendly service, delicious fresh sushi. Twist on typical rolls, took sushi chef recommendations. Each one was spot on Rolls are very large read more

So glad my daughter found this restaurant! It was incredible from start to finish! It's a must go when in the area.

This restaurant is outstanding. I eat sushi regularly when at home. Tried these guys while on vacation and it did not disappoint. Service was incredible and the food was fresh and imaginative. I would definitely return when in the area again. Pork dumplings in a jar stole the show! read more

A hidden gem in the keys!! We have dined at a one star Michelin sushi restaurant and the quality of Shima was just as great as the Michelin star restaurant. The server was amazing and explained everything very well. We will definitely be back! read more

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We came here without a reservation, but they were able to accommodate us. We sat a little far from everyone and close to the entrance, which is not as fun, but I guess we didn't have a choice since we didn't have a reservation and had a large group. We got quite a few things, including the sushi boat and that was a lot of food for one person! The fish was fresh and delicious. My MIL got the Bao Buns and liked it so much, she got 2nd. I would come back here for some fresh sushi read more

All rolls amazing and service with a smile. Great sake menu. Favorite roll was the Plaza 88 but all were good. Will definitely come back. read more

Wow! Who would have thought, one of the best sushi spots you'd find in Islamorada! Living in Miami, I've had my share of sushi, but this spot is definitely one of the best. So many good plates, my fave roll, the Plaza 88; however, everything was superb! Cool ambiance inside and decor despite being located in the typical keys shopping strip. Severs were all very nice also. This is now our go to spot when in the keys. read more

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Yes it's located in one of those unassuming Florida strip malls, but the moment you cross the threshold you've arrived somewhere else. Somewhere very sexy and fun. The staff is friendly. The music is awesome. We were lucky enough to come for happy hour with half off all champagne, so we splurged on Veuve Cliquot. The spicy edamame had us tasting so we could try to replicate. I convinced my dining companion, who doesn't eat shellfish or red meat, to try the bao buns with duck. Perfect blend of flavors with very well shredded duck. All of their specialty rolls sound great. Several can be made larger for $8 more. We selected the Plaza 88 with spicy tuna, cucumber, avocado, fish and an incredible sauce. Out of this world. I wasn't ready for the fun to end, so the server offered to make me a spicy watermelon jalapeño martini. Chef's kiss. I look forward to my return whenever I'm in the Keys for dinner. read more

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Checked out the new sushi restaurant @shimaislamorada ! Chef Junior, a local experienced restaurant European, along with Drew Tsang, brings fresh Japanese dishes to the keys, highlighting local fish. The welcoming energetic vibe the sushi bar crew (Junior and Jack) made the visit extra fun! And if sake or wine is your thing, you'll find an impressive wine list with prices ranging from casual to oh-you-so-fancy! I highly recommend the Wahoo Crudo, Crispy Rice with Spicy Tuna, Island Crunch Futomaki, Smoked Grouper Sashimi Next time you are in the keys, check out these guys! read more

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Food was good prices were a lil higher than normal. But being in the keys I guess it needs to be the night we were there it was slow and expected better service. Out waiter polite but really wasn't as tentative as we would have liked. The place is small and doesn't have a liquor license. FYI. Would I go back. Maybe it's above average I'd say read more

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WOW! Complete excellent experience in the beautiful Florida Keys! Food, ambience and service were superb! The restaurant is beautiful and has a great vibe. The sushi bar seating seems to be the premier seating as you get to enjoy the master chefs create beautiful & tasty dishes. We had a great table and still enjoyed the view of the masters. Really nice selection of wines and crafty sake drinks. Oh the food.... We tried and loved the shashito peppers, the crispy rice tuna & salmon, the duck bao buns, and the pork belly fried rice!! Every dish was flavorful, plentiful and presented beautifully. The fried rice is not the norm and definitely the BEST we've ever had! Jennifer, our server, was patient and informative and truly made the night special. The manager (didn't get his name) was also lovely. Tip: save room for dessert! The bread pudding was out of this world! The Florida Keys never disappoints and Shima is a must stop! read more

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The Sushi Boat was amazing! Four people in our party shared. We all enjoyed our meals!

Uh-Maze-ING!!!! Crispy fried rice 10/10 Pork belly fried rice 10/10 Service 10/10 read more

We've been several times and this place keeps getting better and better. It's quickly become one of our go-tos when in the Keys. I can't emphasize how good those smoked pot stickers are. The rolls are amazing and the sushi grade fresh cuts superb. It's a small place so make sure you have a reservation. read more

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We were looking for something different than a beach bar. SHIMA is a unique, intimate and exclusive venue in Islamorada Sitting at the bar is a great experience and the service from the Sushi Chefs is outstanding. The sushi they make is an art and truly delicious flavors. Some of the best sushi I have tasted! read more

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Amazing experience. We lucked out and got bar seating. It's like being at a chefs table! We let them suggest most of our dishes and they did not disappoint. Amazing! The restaurant is cozy - reservations highly suggested. We just lucked out because we came in the middle of the week. read more

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A lowkey gem within the sliver of Islamorada! Upon entering if felt as thought we walked into a cozy sushi lounge within midtown Manhattan . The service was fantastic and the food even better! Our server Josie was enthusiastic about sharing the details of the menu and some of their popular dishes. The chef himself was also around for conversation and for good banter. Overall highly recommend if you're in the Keys and looking for sublime sushi and creative Japanese inspired dishes. read more

We live in Charleston, SC and frequent the great sushi places there. This place is by far the best sushi we've had in the keys. read more

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some of the best food I've had in the keys. We got a flat tire, in the rain, just before close. amazing service, amazing food. they made a potentially bad time and made it one of the best experiences in the keys. thank you for staying late. Heather and family. read more

We were a large party of 14 last night, seated at two long tables. There was also another large party of 8 seated at a table by the entrance. There were people seated at the bar and a few other tab,es of 4. It seems they only had two servers and half our party was waited on by one and half by another. Our other table got their drinks and our table was still waiting for our drink order to be taken. Our food order was taken at the same time as our drink order. On Thursdays, they have a special for locals where you can choose from 5 rolls and a glass of bubbly for $15. I think most everyone at our table took advantage as well as ordered additional items. Glad I did as the California roll was 5 pieces. I ordered the pork dumplings jar. Items came out at different speeds. Some got everything all at once. Our other table was pretty much finished and several people at our table were finished, while one person was still waiting for his order. He had to repeatedly ask about it and was assured it was coming. It was obvious the order was never placed. He received his avocado tower after everyone else had finished. Absolutely everything was tasty. Presentation is flawless. Portions are small for the price. Plan on spending minimally $60-$75 per person, not including drinks. Only a couple items are under $20. A small Perrier is $6, while a bottle of Fiji is $12! A Coke is $5 and Boba tea is $10. While the offerings were impressive, I felt Shima was not the 5 star experience I expected. They definitely need more servers. They were overwhelmed. The inside was busy, maybe even bustling. It was loud. That killed the vibe. read more

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Amaaaaaazing dinner, drinks and dessert at Shima! Service was awesome. We had a couple of starters - the Scallop Tiradito is a must have. We each had a Boat for 1, an incredible mix of deliciousness. For dessert, a churro/Oreo break pudding with ice cream. Thanks for a great night and happy belly. read more

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