Nomikai by Sushi Saint to open at ICON Park this Summer
New concept from Michelin-starred Chef Michael Collantes brings shareable Japanese-inspired dining, premium steaks, seafood and craft cocktails to ICON Park
ORLANDO, Fla. (June 17, 2026)– From sushi and seafood towers to dry-aged tomahawks and Japanese-inspired cocktails, Michelin-starred Chef Michael Collantes is bringing a bold new dining experience to ICON Park. Opening later this summer, Nomikai by Sushi Saint will offer an energetic atmosphere centered around shareable plates, memorable gatherings and a fresh take on Japanese-inspired dining on International Drive.
The restaurant will open in the space previously announced as Sushi Saint and remains under the same ownership and culinary leadership. The reimagined concept expands beyond traditional sushi offerings, creating a dining experience centered around gathering and celebration.
Named after the Japanese word for a celebratory gathering centered around food, drinks and conversation, Nomikai reflects the restaurant's focus on bringing people together around memorable meals and shared experiences.
The menu expands on acclaimed raw preparations and sushi offerings while introducing large-format dishes designed for sharing. Guests can enjoy items such as salmon aguachile, hamachi truffle potato, traditional sushi rolls and large-format omakase platters alongside shareable entrées including koji-marinated dry-aged tomahawks, bone-in ribeye, whole branzino, miso king salmon and lobster noodles. A bespoke cocktail program inspired by Japanese ingredients will complement the menu.
“We’re excited to welcome Nomikai by Sushi Saint to ICON Park and continue our partnership with Chef Michael Collantes and the 86 Hospitality team,” said Chris Jaskiewicz, President and CEO of ICON Park. “The concept brings a unique combination of elevated cuisine, creative cocktails and an immersive atmosphere that further enhances the diverse dining experiences available to our guests. The spirit behind the name ‘Nomikai’—bringing people together through food, drinks and conversation—makes it a natural fit for ICON Park, a favorite gathering place for residents and visitors throughout Central Florida.”
The restaurant’s design embraces what Collantes describes as a “Tokyo neo-cyberpunk” aesthetic, featuring neon blues and purples, original artwork and a soundtrack of electronica, house and lounge music. With approximately 60 seats, the space is intentionally designed to create an intimate atmosphere despite its vibrant energy.
Nomikai by Sushi Saint joins ICON Park’s growing collection of dining and entertainment experiences, further enhancing the destination’s lineup of offerings for both Orlando residents and visitors.
Nomikai by Sushi Saint is expected to open in late summer 2026 at 8371 International Drive, Suite 60, Orlando, Florida 32819.
For updates, visit www.nomikaifl.com
For more information about ICON Park, visit https://iconparkorlando.com/
About ICON Park
ICON Park is a global leader in location-based entertainment in the most-visited destination in the U.S., attracting millions of guests each year with its unique collection of experiences, including attractions, restaurants, bars, live entertainment, and shops—all anchored under the brilliant lights of The Orlando Eye.
ICON Park’s portfolio of 50+ tenants includes globally recognized brands that appeal to both families and adults. Just a few of the famous brands that call ICON Park home include Merlin Entertainments’ Madame Tussauds and Sea Life Aquarium, Blue Man Group, Blake Shelton’s Ole Red, Darden’s Yard House, Gordon Ramsay’s Fish & Chips, The Sugar Factory, Museum of Illusions, Shake Shack, Tin Roof, Uncle Julio’s, and Build-A-Bear Workshop. The developers of ICON Park are Flag Luxury Group and Torino Companies, which over the past 50 years have completed a combined total of $10 billion of leisure, entertainment, and retail properties, with another $4 billion of new developments in their pipelines. The partnership is a national leader in developing, owning, and operating entertainment and retail properties in gateway cities like Las Vegas, Miami, Los Angeles, and Orlando, with $2 billion of projects completed and another $2 billion in the pre-development stage. Its portfolio includes ICON Park in Orlando and Las Vegas Strip properties 63 CityCenter, Harmon Corner, and a yet-to-be-developed site adjacent to the Las Vegas Convention Center.
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