Sushi Saint Opens in Former Bar Kada Space in Winter Park

Michelin-recognized chef Michael Collantes brings his handroll bar and sushi lounge concept to a new location.

Published on Feb. 16, 2026

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Sushi Saint, the handroll bar and sushi lounge from Michelin-recognized chef Michael Collantes, has officially opened a new location in Winter Park, Florida. The new restaurant takes over the former Bar Kada space on West Fairbanks Avenue, offering inventive rolls, premium sashimi, and a curated sake and cocktail list.

Why it matters

The opening of Sushi Saint in Winter Park is significant as it expands the reach of Collantes' acclaimed culinary concepts beyond downtown Orlando. The new location sits between Collantes' Michelin-starred omakase restaurant Soseki and the recently opened Perla's Pizza, creating a dining destination in the area.

The details

Sushi Saint's new Winter Park location features a menu focused on hand rolls crafted to order, creative small plates, and a beverage program designed to complement the seafood-centric offerings. The restaurant has taken over the former Bar Kada space, pivoting the sake-focused concept into a more food-forward dining experience aimed at drawing a broader crowd.

  • Sushi Saint officially opened its new Winter Park location on February 16, 2026.

The players

Michael Collantes

Michelin-recognized chef and the mind behind Sushi Saint and the Michelin-starred omakase restaurant Soseki.

Bar Kada

The former sake-focused restaurant that previously occupied the space now home to Sushi Saint's new Winter Park location.

Perla's Pizza

A newly opened restaurant that is located near the new Sushi Saint location in Winter Park.

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What’s next

Sushi Saint's new Winter Park location is now open and accepting reservations as the restaurant settles into its new home.

The takeaway

The opening of Sushi Saint in Winter Park represents an expansion of Michelin-recognized chef Michael Collantes' acclaimed culinary concepts, creating a new dining destination in the area and offering local residents a unique sushi experience.