NUNA, the Nikkei restaurant led by Peruvian chef Jaime Pesaque, has officially leveled up at Four Seasons Hotel Miami. After a year testing the waters as a rooftop pop-up, the restaurant is now a permanent fixture on the hotel’s seventh-floor terrace, keeping its tasting counter and the signature Nikkei plates that quickly hooked both locals and out-of-towners.
Four Seasons Makes It Official
In a press release from Four Seasons Hotel Miami, the property said the decision to lock in NUNA followed strong local demand and the pop-up’s solid run. “NUNA was always envisioned as something special, but the response from Miami has exceeded expectations,” Haytham Said, the hotel’s general manager, said in the announcement. The statement also quoted Chef Jaime Pesaque saying the permanent residency gives the team “the opportunity to continue evolving the experience.”
From Pop-Up To Permanent
NUNA first turned heads last spring when Pesaque brought his Nikkei concept to Brickell for a limited residency, a move that drew early media attention. Time Out covered the debut and highlighted that Pesaque’s Lima flagship, Mayta, has appeared on The World’s 50 Best Restaurants list. Local coverage from outlets including Miami New Times and Miami Living Magazine tracked early menus and diners’ reactions as word spread.
What’s On The Menu
The permanent menu sticks to NUNA’s Nikkei DNA, pairing Japanese technique with bold Peruvian flavors across ceviches, sushi and hot plates. The Four Seasons restaurant page calls out signature dishes like NUNA Ceviche and Arroz con Pato, along with a Tasting Counter selection that features items such as Royal Crab Croustade and Uni Crispy Rice with bone marrow. According to the hotel, the Tasting Counter is built to showcase seasonal ingredients and the kitchen’s precision.
Special Events Mark The Transition
To mark the anniversary and Chef Pesaque’s visit, NUNA is rolling out Mayta x NUNA, a two-night collaboration on June 23-24, followed by a one-year anniversary party on June 25 with live stations and passed bites. Event listings and reservations on OpenTable outline the special dinners and list the anniversary ticket at around $125 per person. The hotel has been steering guests to book through its dining page and social channels.
Why It Matters For Brickell
Turning a successful rooftop experiment into a full-time restaurant gives Brickell another high-end dining play and highlights how hotels are increasingly incubating chef-driven concepts. Local critics have praised NUNA’s tight execution in the kitchen and its terrace setting, and ownership is betting the restaurant will keep drawing both hotel guests and Miami diners into the neighborhood. For Brickell’s steadily climbing food scene, NUNA’s permanence lands as one more credential on the area’s culinary résumé.
Practical Info
NUNA remains on the seventh level of Four Seasons Hotel Miami and continues to accept reservations via OpenTable and the hotel’s dining page. For menus, hours and contact details, the hotel’s announcement provides the most current information. Those planning to attend the special events are encouraged to check reservation availability early.
