Had a few lunches here. The food was excellent. The weight staff did a good job. For poolside, dining and beverages, this place is perfect. So I recommend recommended if you stay at the hotel. One weird thing is that the bill has a built-in tip. That's fine. But at the bottom, they say it's an 8% tip added. But if you look at the numbers, it's actually an 18% tip added. read more

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Reviewing 2 meals at area 31 - a lunch and a dinner. First up - lunch. First day, after checking in, came to Area for lunch so we could quickly get to work. Nothing was quick. so much so, that after waiting about 45 minutes for food we had to start taking turns waiting for food while we met vendors, picked up deliveries, and responded to hotel/events team needs. All in all it was just shy of an hour and a half for our food. On our site visit the month prior it was also incredibly long and the group had to leave before we finished eating. If you're on vacation and just hanging at the pool - the food is good - just don't go if you've got somewhere to be. Dinner - my last night. Completely different experience. Ate inside at the bar - quick and attentive service. Scallop appetizer - delicious. 5 stars for sure. Shrimp appetizer - 4 stars - about as good as you get for a fried shrimp dish. Main course the seafood risotto. So salty, too al dente for my liking but the seafood was delicious and perfectly cooked. Many will love it - I am not one who enjoys salty things or ever adds salt. read more

Nice roof top at the Epic Kimpton hotel! Freshly squeezed juices are always a plus even if they cost $15, but I guess that is Miami prices The avocado toast was beautiful but the bread looked and tasted like a loaf you buy on the groceries. If they replace the bread for a better maybe a lil thinker and fresher I would give 5 stars! Good experince though! Service was also ver good! read more

Area 31 - Avocado Toast - Seafood Near Me - Miami, Florida

Delicious food for a hotel restaurant. Love that it is made-to-order for a hotel breakfast option. There's plenty of seating inside with a nice open kitchen area but there's scenic outdoor seating that overlooks the water. On the weekend there's brunch options from waffles and pancakes to salads and pasta. Something for everyone. The food is plated beautifully and everything tasted great. The avocado toast with pomegranate was my favorite. The Cuban coffee was super bold and rich. Get the sourdough bread if you order the two eggs entree, you won't regret it. The oatmeal comes out nice and hot, not sweet with toppings on the side. It was perfectly thick. read more

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We stayed at the hotel for one night and had brunch at Area 31. This was a hugely disappointing experience right before our flight home. Our initial table was terribly placed. When we politely requested to switch to a clearly better, recently cleaned table, the tall gentleman helping us dismissed our concern by saying it was "perfect for you because of the air flows." This felt like classic gaslighting. We had to press the issue for him to finally move us. After moving, he immediately pressured us to order, showing zero patience while we barely had time to look at the menu. After the food arrived, no server ever checked back in. My water glass was never refilled, even as they attended to other tables. The service was virtually nonexistent. I ordered the Maine Lobster Egg Benedict ($32). For a dish at this price point, I expect basic culinary skill. Unfortunately, the poached eggs were absolutely overpoached--no runny yolk at all! Charging $$$32 for such a fundamental cooking failure is unacceptable. The flavor itself wasn't bad, but the technique was terrible and not on par with quality local restaurants. The service is atrocious, and the kitchen execution is lacking for their high prices. Do not bother coming here and wasting your money if you are not already staying at the hotel. read more

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Dinner and views! I absolutely love stopping into the Epic Hotel and having dinner and drinks at Area 31. The rooftop views are absolutely breathtaking featuring panoramic views and the city skyline. Miami has so many restaurants and this one remains on my list. I especially love a weeknight dinner here with the girls and finishing off the night taking pictures. The swordfish or the seabass are some of my go to dishes here. The appetizers are so fresh, and the parker house rolls are divine and absolutely worth getting. The happy hour menu is filled with some great tapas if you're looking for something light. Id recommend the ceviche and the Vaca Frita Gordita, and you can never go wrong with a ceasar and fries. Definitely worth the trip into brickell, even if you aren't staying at the Epic. read more

Area 31 - Seafood Near Me - Miami, Florida

Stopped in for breakfast, as it's located in the Kimpton EPIC hotel where we stayed. We sat outside which was a perfect morning for mid-November. The patio overlooks downtown by the water. Our server was fast and friendly. I ordered the veggie omelette and added the chicken sausage to it. The portions were huge! Overall I enjoyed my meal. They even have cute jars of jam for your toast. I think the only downfall is price point is a bit steep, 25+ dollars for an omelette given the location. read more

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Located in the Kimpton EPIC hotel in downtown Miami. We ate here as part of the AMEX platinum fine hotels rewards. We had $60 to use toward breakfast. We both ordered this lobster and crab Benedict and it was so good. It was so much food we ended up not eating again until dinner. The staff was attentive and friendly. They also spoke multiple languages. They do automatically add gratuity to the bill. Not sure if I would eat here if we weren't staying at the hotel, but it was our only option for the breakfast credits. read more

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We stayed at the hotel attached to this place. We came here for breakfast and it was enough to fill the tank, but nothing noteworthy. I will commend them on their avocado toast, which was good-- but my girls makes a better one at home. The green juices are a total standout in my book as is the side of bacon extra crispy. read more

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Great place for breakfast. Food and customer service is top-notch. Juan took care of me on a couple occasions while I was here. A true professional. read more

My wife and I each ordered the same brunch entree and coffees. The cook on the eggs Benedict was perfect and the coffee was good. Our server was very attentive. The dining experience was five-star. I subtracted a star because our server overcharged us on tip, taking a second tip to an order where the tip was already included in the bill. My intent was to offer an increase over the tip that was already included on the bill. I had to ask for the bill after the transaction was done to point out the "error." Subtracted one more star because we had to wait nearly as long for the hotel valet to bring our car as the time we spent at brunch. Bottom line: food good, check your bill, park elsewhere and get your steps in. read more

Area 31 - Short Rib Eggs Benedict Arepa - Seafood Near Me - Miami, Florida

Tried the swordfish. It was good. View is wonderful. Nice find. The view is what you are paying for. read more

Area 31 - View - Seafood Near Me - Miami, Florida

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Staying in Downtown Miami, there's one thing that's clear. It's a city that is spectacular when you can see it from a restaurant with a view like this one. On the 16th floor of the Kimpton Epic Hotel, Area 31 is stunning on its own just for the location. Walking into it, you are already impressed by its chic modern interior. Floor to ceiling windows showcase the towering lit up high rises that surround you. It's only when you walk out onto the terrace that you get the full scope of how grand the view really is. Look down and you'll see the waterways that are lined with million dollar yachts. Don't forget to wave at them as they go by. For the views alone, this place is 5 stars. For the food and service, this is where it lacks.. Our server Danilo was a smooth talker- well versed and knew the menu to sell us on the best stuff. But when it came to coming in to do follow ups to answer our questions about individual dishes, it was apparent that they were under staffed. Had it not been for the gal that was refilling our waters, we would not have been able to track Danilo down. Here's the breakdown: *Parmesan & Herb Crusted Scallops $35.00: creamy sweet corn purée, tomato charred corn relish, herb oil-- The scallops were super tender, sautéed perfectly with a nice crunch on the tops of them. Loved these. *East Coast Oysters $40.00: champagne mignonette, lemon wedge: If you love oysters, these are a must as they were fresh and melted on your tongue. Add in the tiny spoonful of champagne mignonette and these were amazing. *Lobster Mac $20.00: orecchiette pasta, smoked gouda cheese, fresh maine lobster, herbed panko-- Hands down probably the best Lobster Mac I've ever tried. The smoked gouda cheese sauce melted on the pasta was creamy and complimented the tender chunks of fresh lobster meat. Herbed panko was chef's kiss here as it gave it the crunchiness that was so good. *Surf and Turf (Market Price): Whole Main Lobster, Filet Mignon and whipped mashed potatoes: Filet Mignon was exactly how I imagined some good quality steak should taste. Slightly rare, seared nicely on the outside, juicy and tender + marinated just right so there was no need for any extra salt or pepper. *Side of mashed potatoes: Have you ever tried mashed potatoes that don't taste like mashed potatoes anymore because they've been over whipped? That is the only way to describe these-- as if there was too much cream that was poured in and the potatoes got lost in the mixture. The Lobster (which was supposed to be the star) was also where we ran into some issues. I'm not sure if this was just a bad one but it had a "chalky" taste that didn't sit quite right with us. When we mentioned it to our server Danilo, he apologized and said he would go talk to someone yet no one ever approached us to address the situation. We had to flag down our water gal and she went to go talk to our Danilo again. By this time, the food had gotten *cold* and the rest of the lobster left untouched in its shell. A manager finally came by 10 minutes later and said that this was a rare occurrence for someone to complain about their lobster as they set themselves to high standards when it comes to seafood. She offered to have them make another one but both of us were already stuffed from the meal. We declined the offer and instead just had her clear the table. By the end of our time, the manager told us she would take the "lobster" part of the meal off of the bill but she said that this really never happens. It was almost as if she made us feel like she was doing us a favor by taking it off. Not going to lie, it made me feel a certain type of way because it's not something we would lie about. What's it to her to take off that part of the bill and just apologize and thank us for coming instead? That was my only quip about this spot. Other than that, I would still recommend this spot for a great place just to take pics and enjoy a great view of Downtown Miami. read more

Area 31 - Parmesan & Herb Crusted Scallops - Seafood Near Me - Miami, Florida

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LOVE THIS PLACE! This is the perfect place to go on a date at night, especially being that it's a rooftop restaurant! You can't beat it, this is Food you can't duplicate at home, which is what I love being at home chef 24 seven. Everything on the menu is extravagant, TOP KNOTCH. SHOUTOUT TO THE CHEFS, definitely take their time in the kitchen! We had a little mishap, being that my partner does not eat meat and there was chorizo in the swordfish, but the restaurant was able to recover and make us another dish, which did take a while, but was worth the wait. Even so, they gave us complimentary champagne which was very much appreciated. I definitely need to go back again, it was such a vibe that's the best word to put. Perfect to take a date, friends, family. They have low tables with couches to bring a group. Ugh love it. read more

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I went for happy hour on a Thursday and let's just say I would never go again. We walked out on the roof top and tables were dirty after waiting about 10 mins to see if anyone would clean the tables they didn't so we were forced to clear a table ourselves. In regards to the food choices for happy hour ... it's just a no . The portion sizes for the price is an insult. Do not order the octopus its four tiny pieces and 4 tiny potatoes. Absolutely ridiculous. The margarita was nothing to rave about. The only thing that I can say positive about this visit was the table next to us who shared the same sentiment about the visit read more

Walked in for a glass of wine. There was no one at the entrance greeting or providing guidance. Went ahead and sat down and no one approached us for 10 minutes so decided to move to the bar. Server was kind and quick. Glass of wine at 17$ seemed a little steep, specially because the restaurant/bar looks more like a Dennis than an establishment that charges 17$. For a glass of wine. The air didn't seem to be working or they turned it off because it was incredibly warm and muggy inside. Order the grilled octopus to share and it was literately a bit. At this price point I would go anywhere else. You're not missing out. read more

The view from the patio area is really nice especially around sunset. The steak itself was well-seasoned, but overall mediocre. The amount of steak is good. Service was very attentive and warm. read more

Area 31 - Prime Striploin - Seafood Near Me - Miami, Florida

Excellent place to come and eat and take in downtown Miami views! It is on the 16th floor so you are pretty high up and great places to take pics but it does get windy up there! Made a dinner reservation for 6p right when they open for dinner but before dinner at 5p you can have social hour by the pool! Small plates and full bar! I recommend the Guac! Dinner was fantastic and really great service! Make sure to get the papas bravas! read more

Area 31 - Papas Bravas! Highly recommend! - Seafood Near Me - Miami, Florida

This was our favorite place in Miami! Great bartenders who always remembered us, always new people to meet, fantastic social hour pricing from 5-8 and DJ's on the weekend! We tried a lot of the food, everything was delicious!! It's on the 16th floor of the Kimpton and it's a must if you're in town! read more

Good food and quick service, what more could you ask for? Area 31 is located inside the kimpton epic hotel in downtown Miami. Being that it's on the 16th floor, it offers water and city views of the city. Food here is rather pricey. $15 for an orange juice and $9 for a cappuccino. However, they offer a great mix of American/cuban food. We started with cappuccinos, and my mother had the lobster and king crab Benedict. I had the broken eggs. Both were fantastic and were served to us about ten minutes from when we ordered. The server was very knowledgeable of the menu and attentive. If you're staying at the kimpton I definitely recommend making a trip to Area 31! read more

Area 31 - Area 31 Huevos Estrellados (Broken Eggs) - Seafood Near Me - Miami, Florida

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Terrible is all I can say. Drink was mediocre, waited almost an hour to get a ceviche. The fish was fishy and it had a bones in it. Never going back! read more

Excellent rooftop for house music and views of Brickell. Food came out quickly and HH options were solid! Highlights: ceviche, lobster mac, fish and chips. Room for improvement: HH had to order at the bar which was understaffed (just one guy) and slower. Utensils were plastic read more

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SCAM. BECAREFUL. **** Dined here for happy hour for a few items and was charged someone else bill on top of mine over $180 extra . It was admitted by server it was their fault. after trying to resolve it said they can't do anything. Contacted lawyer not for $180 but principal of scamming and overcharging. Becareful read more

Area 31 still had a beautiful outdoor, rooftop terrace that's designed well. Service was efficient. However, I'm sad to report that this trip, while the food was good, my last bite of the lamb burger had and extremely long hair cooked in the meat. Not sure I'd rush back after this. read more

It was for my birthday and it was a bad experience! The food was terrible! Over cooked steak for $100, watery clam chowder, and tasteless pasta! I give a one star for the ambiance. They need to hire real chefs! read more

Area 31 exceeded my expectations. We came for Saturday brunch. While the inside in very minimal, the outdoor seating offers beautiful views of the Miami river. I ordered the caesar salad with chicken and my hubby got the short rib benedict. Both dishes were outstanding! The chicken on my salad was juicy and flavorful and the house made caesar dressing was fabulous. Hubs got the benedict with the sauce on the side and it was perfect! The service was also great. Very attentive and friendly. read more

Area 31 - Caesar salad with chicken - Seafood Near Me - Miami, Florida

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The Scottish salmon is very crispy and delicious. The downtown view is gorgeous. Not many tables can see the ocean directly. You have to request in advance. read more

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Excellent food. The view is amazing. Service was courteous but disorganized. For example, they removed the silverware when we finished the appetizers but did not replace it when the entrees arrived. The food got cold before we could finally flag a server down to bring utensils. read more

Area 31 - Grilled whole branzino - Seafood Near Me - Miami, Florida

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Have been here a few times for cocktails. Drinks are good (notable ones include one sold in a coconut and the "adult Capri Sun sold in a pouch). Interestingly, although the pool is separated from the bar, you're not allowed to be served in glassware until the pool closes, which can cheapen the atmosphere a bit. Prices are on the higher side, but what you're paying for is the view! Excellent views of the river and Brickell Avenue. This is a good place to take out of town guests. read more

Area 31 - Seafood Near Me - Miami, Florida

Delicious breakfast! We ordered waffles, pancakes, eggs, and more - perfect amount of food, too! Service was a little slow, but the staff were all very kind and helpful while we waited. Would definitely eat here again while staying at the Kimpton Epic! read more

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Went there with a party of 8. The overall environment and decoration were very nice. The Food left a lot to desire (taste) and wait time for food was very excessive. We had sword fish and clams - 3 out of 10 (very salty) Risotto Verde- 7 out of 10 was probably the best Asado 7 out of 10 A $14 bottle of Moscato cost $60 which was a bit excessive, Waiter wasn't very attentive. We had 1 person who had some leftover she wanted to take home and she had to pack it herself. For a high class restaurant that move seemed more like a average Chili's Overall it's on the pricier end and the service:food doesn't match the price read more

Area 31 - Receipt - Seafood Near Me - Miami, Florida

The food was okay nothing special. The brunch items did feel a lot heavier than expected. I wouldn't say I would ever come back again for the items we got but I would possibly come back to try something else because the service was so lovely. The rooftop ambience is beautiful but I wouldn't recommend outdoor terrace during the day because the heat did get quite unbearable. We had the tatar, shrimp and grits, and steak benedict. Overall 7.5/10 for food. 9/10 for service. read more

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The Hotel (Kimpton) had a restaurant a few floors down from us so that was VERY convenient. Cute restaurant, nice view, shaded with umbrellas. No wait time and the service was great! There was an older gentleman there he was great! He had great conversation and a few stories for us! The menu was cool, a lot of stuff I didn't know about I kept it simple omelette and potatoes w/ a green juice (cucumber, apple, & something else I can't remember) definitely recommend! read more

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After checking in, my first stop was Area 31 for dinner. I was a couple min early to opening time and ended up at the outdoor bar where I ordered hands down the best mojito ever. It was super refreshing, hit just right. I was first seated on the patio where I started off with the octopus. I rate this dish a 4/5. The octopus itself was grilled nicely but the flavor was a bit bland. Every other component was spot on and carried the dish. Soon after placing my order the their salmon dish, drops of rain ruined the party so I was moved indoors. Within 5 minutes of being brought in my food came out. And WOW! The salmon was a thick cut with crispy skin, moist center. It was absolutely cooked to perfection. It sat on top of broccolini and smoked gouda grits. The grits were amazing, so savory and rich. And there was also that creamy corn sauce that made every bite to die for. The broccolini was a tad firmer than I'd like, had a earthy forward flavor which would've benefited from a squeeze of lemon. Other wise 10/5!!! I would certainly come back for the salmon dish alone! The service was efficient, no complaints other than being served a large bottle of water vs tap as requested. read more

Area 31 - Salmon, grits, broccolini - Seafood Near Me - Miami, Florida

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Great place for a quick bite. Not overly fancy and nothing like a fast food joint. This place a has a really good menu and a list of fresh juices that are excellent. The beet juice was my fav ! read more

Area 31 - Smoked Salmon Pizzette - Seafood Near Me - Miami, Florida

Solid brunch with a relaxed, modern ambiance and sweet service! The pineapple martini might just be my favorite brunch friend! So refreshing and cool with the right amount of sweetness. The service was lovely and accommodated my impossible low carb requests that ended in 2 sunny side up eggs, scallion cream and smoked salmon which I was so grateful for. It wasn't too crowded even on a Saturday and felt so relaxed. Would love to come back for happy hour or some bone marrow! read more

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Rooftop!!!!! The views here are awesome! Make sure you book a reservation well in advance on OpenTable and then you can watch the sunset. Some people here are real dressed up and on dates. Other people are kind of casual. And thankfully a place in Miami that doesn't blast music. We ordered: $14 Padron peppers - standard, very good $27 Epic burger - Over priced, but what you'd expect Lots of drinks 18% tip automatically added to your bill read more

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Had a breakfast meeting here recently & it was great. Food was delicious. I had a Vegetable Omelette cooked to exact specifications which came with breakfast potatoes on the side & my 2 colleagues both had the Avocado Toast which looked amazing! We were offered a myriad of fresh juices & although I was this close to ordering a watermelon juice, I stuck with water & coffee. Our server Juan was so warm & friendly. Very funny too! The renovations they have made to the entire hotel are wonderful & the decor is beautiful. Very understated, yet luxurious. Great place for a morning business meeting! read more

Area 31 - Vegetable Omelette - Seafood Near Me - Miami, Florida

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Area 31 has amazing panoramic views of the Miami Downtown/Brickell skyline. We came on a Sunday after New Years, and the restaurant was fairly open seating. Ordered the croquettes, clams, risotto, and steak. Overall the meal was definitely well cooked, but could be slightly more seasoned. if you drive, Make sure you valet your car and get the validation from the front desk!!!! $7 saved on the $24 valet parking. read more

Area 31 - Yin and Yang deco in the front - Seafood Near Me - Miami, Florida

nice food and nice vibe. Highly recommend friends and family come to here, especially hotel guest.