Kadence

Scott Joseph reflects on Kadence not just as a restaurant, but as an experience—more like securing a ticket to a tightly choreographed performance than booking a standard meal. With just nine seats and an omakase format that spotlights whatever's freshest—from Icelandic arctic char to Japanese wreckfish—the sushi bar operates on precision and exclusivity. Though its stripped-down exterior and strict no-substitution policy may seem severe, the culinary artistry and confident execution make Kadence a standout in Central Florida's fine dining scene.