Sawa Restaurant & Lounge Happy Hour — Coral Gables, Miami

The happy hour

Every day	4–7 PM (restaurant) 4–8 PM (bar: extended bonus hour at bar)

Drinks

Beer (Kirin Ichiban, Sapporo Reserve, Michelob Ultra, La Rubia, Corona, Almaza, Beirut, Stella Artois, Goose Island IPA) — $5.99
House wines (chardonnay, pinot grigio, cabernet, pinot noir) — $6.99
Berceo brut cava — $6.99
Bellinis (mango, passion fruit, strawberry, raspberry, peach) — $6.99
Gekkeikan sake, hot or cold — $7.99
Well drinks — $7.99
Classic cocktails (old fashioned, Aperol spritz, dirty martini, paloma, mojito, margarita, lychee martini…) — $9.99
Mules (Mayan mule…) — $9.99

Deal last verified 2026-10-08. Confirmed on the venue’s own website.

The space

Photos: Google Maps

The vibe

A Coral Gables institution for over a decade, Sawa has built its loyal following on the back of an unlikely but winning combination: Japanese-Mediterranean fusion cuisine paired with bold live entertainment. Located in Shops at Merrick Park, it pulls off a dual identity as a refined dinner destination and a festive lounge — daily happy hour, live music, and a crowd that spans neighborhood regulars to date-nighters.

Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Cozy
Romantic
Hip
Upscale
Good for groups
Known for cocktails
Known for wine
Google: happy hour drinks
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Late-night food
Vegetarian options
Takes reservations
Outdoor seating

Is that score good?

Almost everywhere scores 4–5 stars, so each site's score is shown against every venue in the Atlas rated on that site — here in Miami, and across the US. The gold bar is this spot.

GOOGLE ★ 4.2 1,021 ratings ↗

In Miami 203 rated venues Bottom quarter

3.1 4.0 THIS SPOT 4.2 4.5 5.0

Rated higher than 6% · tied with 6% · lower than 88% of the others · median ★ 4.6

Across the US 2,042 rated venues Bottom quarter

3.1 3.5 4.0 THIS SPOT 4.2 4.5 5.0

Rated higher than 4% · tied with 5% · lower than 92% of the others · median ★ 4.5

YELP ★ 4 801 reviews ↗

In Miami 194 rated venues Below median

3.0 3.5 THIS SPOT 4.0 4.5 5.0

Rated higher than 23% · tied with 9% · lower than 67% of the others · median ★ 4.2

Across the US 1,993 rated venues Below median

2.0 3.0 3.5 THIS SPOT 4.0 4.5 5.0

Rated higher than 27% · tied with 11% · lower than 63% of the others · median ★ 4.1

TRIPADVISOR ★ 3.9 188 reviews ↗

In Miami 164 rated venues Below median

1.0 3.5 THIS SPOT 3.9 4.5 5.0

Rated higher than 21% · tied with 7% · lower than 72% of the others · median ★ 4.3

Across the US 1,653 rated venues Bottom quarter

1.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 THIS SPOT 3.9 4.5 5.0

Rated higher than 13% · tied with 4% · lower than 83% of the others · median ★ 4.3

Each bar counts venues at that rating (0.1-star steps), lowest on the left; the curve starts at the lowest score anyone has. Ratings captured October 6, 2026.

Getting there

360 San Lorenzo Ave #1500, Shops at Merrick Park, Coral Gables, FL 33146 · 305-447-6555

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