Building on its 2025 MICHELIN Guide recognition, Nami’s Culinary Director Freddy Money and Executive Chef Jason Beliveau debut an innovative lineup of dishes.

Nami at Lake Nona Wave Hotel, a MICHELIN-recommended restaurant in the 2025 MICHELIN Guide Florida, has unveiled a lineup of inventive new dishes, desserts and a seasonal bourbon cocktail. Nami’s Culinary Director Freddy Money and Executive Chef Jason Beliveau continue to elevate the restaurant’s modern Japanese vision with offerings that blend precise technique and global inspiration.

Nami’s latest additions bring a mix of vibrant crudos, standout share-style dishes and inventive desserts to the menu. Cured Salmon ($23) with crème fraîche and brioche croutons and the Madai ($24) with miso-lime and blue basil showcase the kitchen’s attention to detail, with the option to add caviar for a touch of luxury.

New highlights from the share-style menu include the Nami Wedge ($19), a creative riff on the classic, finished with smoked bacon and a tomato wafu dressing, and the Hokkaido Scallops ($32), paired with buttermilk and ginger for a bright, nuanced bite. Other additions include Lobster ($120) served with smoked chili, fried rice and jidori egg, and Yakitori Chicken Wings ($22) topped with Yuzu Kosho, Charred Scallion Aioli and glazed in a Tare made from the chicken’s own bones for a full-circle depth of flavor.

Desserts ($15) round out the experience with a comforting Koshihikari Rice Pudding topped with red berries and almonds and a vibrant Tropical Fruit Vacherin, featuring a trinity of tropical fruits in layered textures.

To complement the new dishes, Nami introduces its latest seasonal cocktail, the Harvest Old Fashioned ($24), made with Colonel E.H. Taylor Small Batch Bourbon, apple bitters, cardamom and a Luxardo cherry. The cocktail adds a rich, spiced note to the menu, reflecting the same precision and balance seen in the kitchen.

“Our inspiration for this new menu came from the desire to create moments that stay with our guests long after the meal,” said Freddy Money, Tavistock Restaurant Collection culinary director. “Each plate and cocktail is crafted to engage the senses and transform dining into a memorable experience. It’s not just about flavor; it’s about the artistry and feeling behind every bite.”

MICHELIN-recommended Nami continues to elevate its reputation as one of the region’s premier dining destinations with a menu that blends innovation, balance and artistry. The 67-seat restaurant offers an intimate setting with hospitality-driven service, inviting guests to share seasonally inspired dishes or reserve a coveted spot at the 10-seat Chef’s Counter, available Thursdays through Saturdays, for a multi-course tasting experience that highlights storytelling and culinary craft.

For reservations, visit namilakenona.com. Follow @namilakenona on Instagram for updates, events and exclusive offerings.

ABOUT NAMI RESTAURANT

Nami is a MICHELIN-recommended contemporary Japanese restaurant located within the award-winning Lake Nona Wave Hotel in Orlando. Offering an intimate, design-forward setting, Nami presents a bold take on Japanese cuisine through a globally inspired menu of refined small plates, signature dishes and an immersive Chef’s Counter experience. Guided by Tavistock’s Culinary Director Freddy Money and Nami Executive Chef Jason Beliveau, Nami blends precision, artistry and innovation to create a dining experience unlike any other in Central Florida. Debuting in 2023, Nami is part of the Tavistock Restaurant Collection, an esteemed group of culinary destinations across the United States, including the MICHELIN-starred Atlas and The Garden Room in Atlanta, MICHELIN-recommended Timpano Hyde Park in Tampa, and acclaimed concepts in Boston and beyond. With its MICHELIN-recommendation distinction, Nami continues to help shape Lake Nona’s emergence as a national culinary destination. For reservations, visit www.namilakenona.com. Stay connected and follow Nami on Instagram at @namilakenona for the latest updates, events and exclusive offerings. 

ABOUT TAVISTOCK RESTAURANT COLLECTION

Tavistock Restaurant Collection is an Orlando-based, privately held company operating iconic and unique dining concepts across the United States. Since its founding, Tavistock Restaurant Collection has been recognized for its creativity and dedication to excellence in food, drink, service and atmosphere with each and every dining experience. The collection includes MICHELIN-Starred Atlas and The Garden Room in Atlanta; MICHELIN-Recommended Nami in Lake Nona, Orlando, and Timpano in Hyde Park in Tampa; and beloved destinations like Abe & Louie’s and Atlantic Fish Co. in Boston. Tavistock Restaurant Collection strives to consistently create innovative hospitality experiences that enrich the lives of its guests, its teams and the communities they serve. For more information, please visit tavistockrestaurantcollection.com.