Gekko · Restaurant · Miami
Japanese-inspired steakhouse and late-night lounge in Brickell
Gekko is a Japanese-inspired steakhouse and lounge in Brickell, on SE 8th Street. The name is the Japanese word for moonlight, and the room leans into it with jewel-toned interiors, custom wallpaper and soft golden lighting. It opened in 2021 and pairs a modern steakhouse with Japanese technique, sushi and seafood.
The menu balances premium Japanese technique with steakhouse tradition: Miyazaki A5 Wagyu on a hot stone, Chilean sea bass with saikyo miso, and twin Maine lobster tails with royal osetra caviar as an add-on. Starters run to A5 wagyu crispy rice, bluefin tuna crispy rice, otoro tartare with osetra caviar and wagyu dumplings, and the sushi list covers maki and nigiri. Miso dulcey lava cake closes the meal.
The dining room flows into a lounge that stays open until 4 AM on Tuesday, Friday and Saturday, with DJs on the calendar those nights, so a late dinner can carry on into the lounge. The kitchen is dinner-only, opening at 6 PM nightly and serving until midnight on Friday and Saturday.
The dress code is upscale: no athletic wear, shorts, tank tops, athletic or beverage-branded caps, or flip-flops and sandals.
Dinner and the late lounge book differently. The dining room opens at 6pm nightly and takes a standard reservation through the restaurant's own system. The DJ lounge is the later half of the night, and a table there, or a larger group at dinner, carries a minimum spend and is arranged through us.
Address: 8 SE 8th St, Miami, FL 33131, Miami
Gekko takes reservations through SevenRooms. This MyRSVP guide covers the room, what it is known for and when to go in Miami; use the booking link on this page to reserve direct.
Hours of operation
- Monday: 18 - 22
- Tuesday: 18 - 23
- Wednesday: 18 - 22
- Thursday: 18 - 23
- Friday: 18 - 23:59
- Saturday: 18 - 23:59
- Sunday: 18 - 22
Frequently asked about Gekko
How do I get a reservation at Gekko in Miami?
Tables at Gekko are booked directly with the restaurant. If it is part of a bigger Miami plan, our Miami team handles the nightlife around your dinner and can point you to the venue's own reservations channel.
What should I order at Gekko?
Gekko is best known for its signature dishes and shareable plates. Tell MyRSVP your party size and any dietary needs and we note them with your request.
What is the dress code at Gekko?
Gekko keeps an upscale dining dress code: smart, dressed-up attire, no athletic wear or beachwear. MyRSVP confirms any current door specifics with your booking.
Where is Gekko located?
Gekko is in Miami, at 8 SE 8th St, Miami, FL 33131. MyRSVP can build it into a full Miami itinerary alongside the surrounding nightlife.
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