Opened in 2000 in the basement of the former Townhouse Hotel in South Beach, the restaurant was a major hit from the early 2000s up until around 2009, when it was one of the very few nightclub-inspired, Japanese restaurants in town with a sexy ambiance, sleek and modern layout, and intimate dining room. The only other spot similar to this aesthetic (but much larger in scale) was the Asian fusion hotspot China Grill — which is also making a huge comeback in 2026.
Since BondSt was located in the actual basement of the hotel, it was, perhaps, too off the beaten path for new customers to discover. However, with a list of celebrity clientele in New York City including Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, the former SoBe hotspot is hoping to make its mark in Miami once more.
A Major Japanese Restaurant of the 2000s During Miami Beach's Heyday
BondSt, formerly known as Bond St. Lounge, was known as the "sexy sushi spot" at the Townhouse Hotel in South Beach.The restaurant was the southern outpost of the flagship BondSt restaurant, located in New York City's SoHo neighborhood. In a 2001 review, New Times writer Lee Klein said that BondSt's "nigiri, sashimi, and sushi were consistently fresh" and the sake selection was superb. By 2006, the spot racked up several New Times "Best Of" awards, including best sushi restaurant in 2006 and best sushi in 2009.
Now, its legacy will live on — this time in the high-end neighborhood of Bay Harbor Islands, directly across from Bal Harbour.
Bondst to Be Located at One Kane in Miami's Bay Harbour Islands
Bondst will call One Kane, a seven-story, 126,000-square-foot, trophy Class A office building, its new home after the mega property secured a whopping $74 million in financing.Created as a joint venture between Taubco, a Miami-based development and property management firm, and national real estate development firm Landau Properties, the building will include dock slips and a boat valet, private office balconies, and in-office private dining. One Kane is designed by Miami-based architect Luis Revuelta, whose architecture has redefined the Miami skyline for decades.
As of February 18, 2025, construction of One Kane has already commenced following its groundbreaking in late January. BondSt will feature an elegant dining room and vibrant sushi bar, a waterside dining terrace, and a rooftop lounge with 360-degree waterfront views. At the helm is owner and founder Jonathan Morr, who opened the New York City hotspot over 25 years ago in New York City’s NoHo neighborhood before opening a second location in the sought-after Hudson Yards in 2023.
"I'm thrilled to bring BondSt back to Miami," says Morr. "Miami's energy and synergy with New York make it the perfect place for our next chapter. We've been waiting a long time for the right opportunity in Miami, and with One Kane's waterside location and thoughtfully designed spaces, we have the ability to create something truly special."
BondSt. 9551 E. Bay Harbor Dr., Bay Harbor Islands. Opening in 2027.
