O-Ku

4.7
250 reviews

About

Japanese RestaurantSushi RestaurantCocktail Lounge
O-Modern Japanese meets new urban architecture in the heart of Alys Beach at 30A. Overlooking the town’s iconic Amphitheatre, O-Ku will welcome guests with warm hospitality and authentic Japanese cuisine. O-Ku celebrates unique ingredients, traditional techniques, and sophisticated presentations through an approachable menu featuring sushi, sashimi, and nigiri alongside savory dishes.

Details

  • Dine-inAvailable
  • DeliveryNot available
  • TakeoutAvailable
  • Accepts reservationsAvailable

Location

O-Ku
27 Admiralty Row, Alys Beach, FL
32461, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.7
250 reviews
5 stars
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4 stars
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What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Service Quality

Service quality is inconsistent; while many servers received high praise, some customers reported rude or inattentive service.

Food Quality

Food quality is generally praised, especially sushi and unique dishes, but some customers felt it did not meet the high price point.

Atmosphere

The restaurant's ambiance is frequently described as beautiful and lively, contributing positively to the dining experience.

Special Occasions

The restaurant is noted for making special occasions memorable with thoughtful gestures, though some customers felt their celebrations were overlooked.

Pricing Concerns

Several reviews mentioned that the prices are high relative to the food quality, leading to mixed feelings about value.
  • TL
    Tovah Locke
    Nov 16, 2025
    5.0
    Wonderful experience and incredibly delicious dinner! My husband and I celebrated our 16 year anniversary dinner at O-Ku and we loved everything! Chilean Sea Bass and the Ribeye were our entrees and they were beautifully presented and exceptional! Fuego sushi roll was fresh and a new favorite! Cocktail menu was very unique and perfect! Atmosphere was perfect for a special occasion or a week night dinner. Can’t wait to return for another dinner soon!
  • JE
    joy effect
    Nov 13, 2025
    5.0
    My wife and I are huge foodies and have eaten the best of the best all over the world, including Tokyo this year. O-Ku wowed us from the moment we walked in. We came to celebrate our baby moon. They had a gift prepared for us with 5-6 different items, and a card signed by the whole staff. The food experience was incredible - my fave was the signature nigiri flight. We ate through the menu and our servers generosity was absolutely delightful. We’ve never had a restaurant go so far above and beyond with gifts, surprises, and thoughtful service paired with exquisite tastes. Thank you O-Ku team!
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    Abbie Dalton
    Nov 8, 2025
    5.0
    We had the most amazing experience at O-Ku in Alys Beach! We booked this dinner to celebrate our babymoon and first wedding anniversary, and it ended up being our favorite meal of the entire trip. From the moment we walked in, the staff made us feel so special. They went above and beyond to create an unforgettable evening — from thoughtful, personalized touches to truly exceptional service. It’s rare to find a restaurant where the atmosphere, food, and hospitality all come together so perfectly. We can’t wait to come back!
  • CT
    Capri Trunzo
    Oct 23, 2025
    1.0
    My wife and I had a really bad experience here last night. We come here every single year and was incredibly disappointed with our meal last night. All of the food was off from its usual golden standard, our meal was paced incredibly slow, we waited abnormally lock between dishes. Our waiter who was nice, seemed to be busy to check on us, and had to double check which meals we had actually gotten which was really unpleasant. No reason I should wait 20 minutes between sushi dishes, overall the appetizers, including the oysters, passion Homate and shrimp were a step down from their usual excellence. This used to be a place my wife and I looked forward to going to every year, and another smaller thing, while not a big deal was our anniversary which we always chose to celebrate at O Ku was not acknowledged again. Service was really uninspired, food quality went down. Maybe it was an off night but nobody even asked us how the food was.
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    Sydney Richardson
    Oct 19, 2025
    5.0
    My husband and I had dinner here for our one year wedding anniversary and we were BLOWN AWAY by the service, food/drinks, and overall vibe. The first thing we noticed at our table was a card that said “happy anniversary” with personal notes from people who work at O-Ku. We were soon greeted by William C. (our OUTSTANDING waiter). He was super friendly and knowledgeable about everything on the menu. To start, we ordered two plates that were recommended to us (the otoro spoons and sake dreams nigiri - both were AMAZING!) and to our surprise, a third plate (rock shrimp - also yummy) was placed on our table as a gift from the waiter. My husband and I both ordered two drinks (love hotel, ichu, ume-boshi, and sugar and spice - all DELISH!) The restaurant was understandably very busy on a Saturday night so our rolls took a minute to arrive — but we were too busy enjoying ourselves to notice how much time had passed until a kind lady approached us and gave an update and apology for the wait. Soon after the sushi arrived (Oceanside, Blazing Saddles, and Fuego - all incredible), our waiter brought back a side of ponzu (per his recommendation) to dip our rolls in and WOW it was a game changer! 🤤 Lastly, we ordered dessert. There were 3 kinds of mochi to choose from and you can pick 2, so I asked William to give me his top favorites. To our surprise, he brought back all 3 AND a massive scoop of ube ice cream with white chocolate on top. It was the BEST. If you’re on the fence about celebrating a special occasion here, take this as your sign to DO IT! Every bit of our experience was impeccable and it will be a treasured memory for my husband and I forever. Thank you so much, William, again!

Frequently Asked Questions About O-Ku

What kind of cuisine does O-Ku offer?

O-Ku offers authentic Japanese cuisine, including sushi, sashimi, and nigiri, with a modern and urban architectural ambiance.

Does O-Ku accept reservations and how can I make one?

Yes, O-Ku accepts reservations which can be made via their reservation URL through OpenTable.