Best Japanese Food in Winter Park, FL (2026): 6 Local Picks

Looking for the best Japanese food in Winter Park? Two Michelin-starred counters, Soseki and Ômo by Jônt, anchor this list, with Sushi Saint's hand rolls on Fairbanks Avenue and Umi's sushi bar and robata grill on Park Avenue for a less formal night.

6 picks · Updated October 2026

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Soseki Modern Omakase

Restaurant
Chef Michael Collantes runs a 10-seat counter where Japanese-leaning courses meet European technique and Florida-sourced fish and produce. It earned a Michelin star about a year after opening.
- Japanese
- Sushi
- Dinner
- MICHELIN Guide
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OMO by Jont

Restaurant in Downtown Winter Park
A 16-seat counter where Japanese and French ideas shape a set progressive menu in two lengths. It is less about sushi and more about a full tasting, with The Salon for wine and small plates.
- Japanese
- French
- Dinner
- MICHELIN Guide
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Sushi Saint

Restaurant
Collantes's casual hand-roll bar on Fairbanks Avenue builds rolls around seasonal fish, an easier entry point than his tasting counter and good for takeout.
- Japanese
- Sushi
- Dinner
- Takeout
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Umi

Restaurant in Park Avenue
Umi combines a sushi bar with a robata grill on Park Avenue and flies fish in from several regions, a polished choice for lunch or a date.
- Japanese
- Sushi
- Lunch
- Dinner
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Blu on the Avenue

Restaurant in Park Avenue
Blu is a seafood restaurant first, but its sushi and late-night happy hour make it a practical Park Avenue stop when the dedicated Japanese rooms are full.
- Sushi
- Seafood
- Sandwiches
- Brunch
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BoVine Steakhouse

Restaurant in Park Avenue
BoVine keeps a sushi menu alongside its steaks, which helps when one person wants rolls and another wants a prime cut. Treat it as a backup rather than a Japanese destination.
- Sushi
- Steakhouse
- Seafood
- Breakfast
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Where to eat Japanese food in Winter Park

Winter Park punches above its size here. Soseki and Sushi Saint, both from chef Michael Collantes, sit near Fairbanks Avenue, and Ômo by Jônt is in downtown Winter Park. Umi, Blu and BoVine are all on Park Avenue, so you can pair dinner with a walk past the shops and Central Park.

Choose by occasion: the two tasting counters for a celebration, Sushi Saint or Umi for a regular dinner, and the Park Avenue generalists when your group wants more than Japanese food. Umi's robata grill and steak and seafood plates also make it an easy table for anyone who is not in the mood for raw fish.

Booking tips

Soseki has ten seats and Ômo sixteen, so reserve well ahead and mention allergies when you book. Sushi Saint takes OpenTable reservations and to-go orders, which is handy on busy weekends when Park Avenue parking is tight. Weeknights are the easiest time to land a seat at Umi without booking, and a late-afternoon walk along the avenue before dinner avoids the worst of the summer heat. If you are celebrating, Ômo's lounge, The Salon, is a comfortable place to start with a glass of wine.

About this list

Every place here is a locally run business in Orange County with its own website, which we checked for hours, menus and contact details. We leave national chains off our best-of lists and favor places with a clear specialty.

This page covers 6 Japanese restaurants in Winter Park. You'll find them in Park Avenue and Downtown Winter Park.

What comes up again and again on their menus and websites: Private events and Sushi.

The longest-running place here has been open since 2021.

About Winter Park

Winter Park sits just north of Orlando and is known for Park Avenue, Rollins College, its chain of lakes and brick streets. The city has a dense cluster of independent restaurants, boutiques, salons and professional offices.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Japanese restaurant in Winter Park?

Soseki Modern Omakase is the top pick, a ten-seat Michelin-starred counter serving a seasonal tasting menu with Florida ingredients. Ômo by Jônt is the other starred option, with Japanese and French influences. For a more casual night, Sushi Saint's hand rolls and Umi's sushi bar and robata grill on Park Avenue are both good choices.

Is there omakase in Winter Park?

Yes. Soseki is a dedicated omakase room with ten seats and a multi-course menu that changes with the seasons, plus piece-by-piece sushi and to-go chirashi. Ômo by Jônt runs a 16-seat chef's counter with two menu lengths, though it leans toward a broader tasting than a sushi omakase. Book both well ahead.

Where can I get sushi on Park Avenue in Winter Park?

Umi is the most focused option on Park Avenue, with a sushi bar, robata grill and fish flown in from several regions. Blu on the Avenue also serves sushi with seafood plates and late-night happy hour, and BoVine Steakhouse keeps sushi on its menu. Sushi Saint is a short drive away on West Fairbanks Avenue.