- Second floor of the Citadel - There is seating by the…read morebar, which is very intimate, and they have larger tables outside for groups, overlooking the tables on the first floor - I loved the creative menu, with monsters/characters from all around the world - Affordable cocktails, especially for miami - Their cocktails come with different treats: a lollipop, a gold-coated pocky stick - The wait staff bring you your drinks and give a brief summary of the monster it represents - Not sure if it was the drinks we got (4 people in our group) but they all look sort of dull...either a light brown or pale yellow colour. For the amount of colour they incorporate in their decor and menu, it's certainly not reflected in their cocktails - Would love to see them expand their mocktail menu

Such a cool little spot! The moment you walk in, it almost feels like you've been transported to…read moreJapan. You completely forget you're in Miami for a while. The space has this underground, hidden-away feeling, and all the comic-style, collectible card-inspired decor and menus are incredibly cool. There are so many little details that add to the experience. The service was excellent. They seated us right away, and the drinks were thoughtfully crafted, beautifully presented, and delicious. I especially loved the way each cocktail was brought out and explained, down to the ingredients and details. It almost had that fine-dining level of presentation and attention, but with cocktails. The combination of the atmosphere, creative drinks, and great service made the whole experience feel unique. Definitely a great date spot and somewhere I would absolutely come back to.

Understory is such a cool and chill spot. A really bit venue with a lot to offer. Lots of lush…read moregreenery around and cool decor. It feels like a big maze, where you keep discovering something new. Their nights vary with different events from djs to jazz and they have a variety of food on given nights. When I went they had pizza and tacos. A main bar with cocktails, a wine bar, and beer bar. I opted for the vodka passion fruit cocktail. It was pretty tasty, just had too much ice. It comes in a cute re-usable plastic cup. Staff was nice and helpful throughout the venue. There is seating scattered throughout Understory for food or just to relax. Definitely want to come back again soon!

If you are looking for a place where some of the best in Miami hospitality come together to create…read morethe coolest jungle vibes, look no further than Understory. Picture this - you walk into a tropical oasis and have the option of cocktails from Jaguar sun, wine selections from Bad Seed - a new wine bar pop up from Karina and the folks at Niu Wine -, rotating food from some of Miami's most loved chefs and last but not least - MUSIC! You'd think these folks just took your best friends magical back yard and created the most fun party in their house, but instead its at Understory and you can enjoy this oasis weekly on Thursday's and Fridays. I went for the first time last Thursday where I got to try a rum punch but with Mezcal that was delish. Then I moved on to a selection of delish wines and pizza by Flour and Weirdoughs. To say the vibe is impeccable is an understatement. I happily stayed until they closed at midnight, passing the time hanging out with friends and listening to the most fire playlist. They also have live jazz that starts at 9, which you can't really hear from the wine bar area since the space is so large, and DJs later in the evening as well as Friday. You can enjoy free entry before 8:30 pm. The best way to stay up to date on their weekly pop ups is to follow them on IG at @Understorymia. Can't wait to return!

AMAZING! It is clear why they are considered the best restaurant in Miami. The food was perfect…read more The duck pasta and hanger steak were my favorites, but everything tasted great and was cooked to perfection. Can't wait to go back.

The food was incredible. We tried the Parker house rolls, the Agnolotti pasta with crab, the prime…read moreHangar steak with a side of russet potatoes. The pasta was divine and cooked perfectly. The steak was as well, however the bone marrow steak sauce we got was $9 which is genuinely absurd. The dessert stole the show, we got the Kouign- Amann Ice Cream Sandwich and the Strawberry Shortcake Sundae both of which were some of the best dessert we've ever had and the portions were generous, unlike the main dinner. The service was great, super attentive waiters and the food came out super quickly. The patio area had great ambiance with the string lights. It wasn't humid when we went but I imagine during the summer sitting outside would be less than ideal even with the fans. Overall, worth the price for the experience or for a special occasion.

It's been a hot minute since I have reviewed the Citadel and I feel like an update is in order as…read morethis is one of my favorite places to co-work as of late. The Citadel is a food hall that really gets it right. They have amazing vendors where locals want to eat at, a great bar, strong wifi, and easy parking. No matter the time of day you visit - you can certainly find something you'd like here. My favorites are Vice City Bean for coffee, Maki-San for sushi and of course USBS for burgers. There are plenty of tables to dine at, and you can definitely post up there to work or catch up with a friend. My favorite hack is to roll up in the early afternoon, because happy hour starts at 4 pm and the wines are $6 and they have bites on the menu that start at $5. My go-to is a glass of white wine and two hand rolls for around $15 - total steal! Service has always been friendly no matter the vendor I visit and I love the community vibe. If you want to shop, they have some cool local stores there too. And for those with a sweet tooth, there is scandy candy in one of the shops. There is parking in the back lot that usually is not full but if it is there is also metered street parking.

stopped here on a Saturday night for dinner and a drink. The drinks made by the bartender were very…read moretasty and they have a full bar, which is always nice. I had a lychee martini which was very tasty and the fresh lychee garnish was fantastic. The food taste really varies, depending on where you order from and the dish you get. We tried the vodka sauce rigatoni, which was delicious, but the carbonara was very underwhelming. Our server upstairs in the rooftop was friendly and attentive, but we did have to chase after him a bit to get the check towards the end.

The Key is the rooftop bar located on top of the Citadel food hall in Little River, just north of…read moreLittle Haiti. A large group of us gathered here for dinner and late-night drinks on a Friday night. This is a fun, happening spot. It's ideal if you're looking for a casual, laid-back night out in Miami. The rooftop can handle a lot of people. My wife and I ordered food downstairs at Manjay, the Caribbean/Haitian stall at the food court, and took it up to the rooftop (there's an elevator). You are allowed to do this at the Citadel (take food from the food court up to the roof). Staff on the rooftop will bus trays and tableware. I recommend Manjay, by the way, and left a review for it separately here on Yelp. On the rooftop, I had a couple of martinis, one extra dirty. They were well made and delicious. Our friends had a variety of drinks including beer (e.g., Monopolio Mexican amber lager). Pint glasses were served iced over which is certainly nice in the South Florida heat. Service was good. The staff was nice. Several of the chairs had holes in the seats, so that was annoying. The vibe was lively and friendly. Good music.

Came here for a friends birthday party one Saturday night. I really liked how big and spacious the…read morerooftop was. There was lots of seating and space to walk around. There's not much to look at since it's the middle of nowhere but it's still nice. There's one bar, and servers who come to you as well. I like the vibes and music and thought it was a nice rooftop. The drinks I will say weren't my favorite and I didn't eat any food.

Came here for an Eventbrite jazz event and I'm convinced it's the only way I would've found this…read morejoint because talk about "hidden". It was giving either Sottovoce or Magie vibes if you've been to any of those. The jazz music was outside and it was really hot. So I ordered a cocktail by the name of Pampa y la Via that was both refreshing and delicious but lacking a punch unfortunately. I then just decided to drink a few glasses of white wine which is my go to anyway. Got a little hungry but didn't want to eat heavy. Wanted more like to munch on something so I ordered the aperitivo plate consisting of stuffed pizza bites, one with peppers and one pepperoni. Reminded me of Annie's pizza poppers but obviously elevated. From trying that small app I gathered that pizza is one of their specialties so I'll be coming back to test that theory. The waitstaff is very attentive and welcoming. Outside area is very dim lit and kinda romantic and intimate if you ask me so it would be perfect for a date too. They do have a private parking lot but it isn't too big and street parking is non existent so get there at least 20 minutes before your reservation, if you make any.

This is a local spot near North Beach and North Bay Village, convenient and nice location…read more I've been going there during the last few months. Last time, Emi, the bar tender was a bit nicer than today. Unfortunately, today was dead and boring for happy hour. Happy hour used to have prosecco as part of the special. Well... Now, according to Emi they have only have Pinot Noir and Sauvignon Blanc. The wine was so, so. And the service wasn't good at all. She left the bar for more than 20 min, before I could order a second glass. Not happy this time.

I came to La Santa Taqueria for dinner and got to order drinks from La Yolanda Mezcaleria as they…read moreare part of the same business and located next to each other. The drinks were crafted pretty well and fairly priced. I love those drinks and perfectly paired all the Mexican food I had from La Santa Taqueria. I will come back for more mezcal-base drinks and to explore their happy hour menu. The service was friendly and the ambiance was colorful.

I've never had a bad experience here... They have a wide range of different Mezcal types from the…read moremost niche to the most commercial if you are a mescal enthusiast come with a friend and share a flight of different Mecal's and leave feeling a little tipsy - the staff typically knows a great deal about all the mescal's offered, which is nice

Great music and outdoor vibes. Was a little chilly that night and not many patrons yet. The food…read moretruck was cooking up Some Tasty creole and Caribbean bites, including fish tacos, conch fritters and chicken lollipops. Definitely will check out again.

This was a really cute place. Completely outdoors, so pray for a good night. There is a DJ so…read moredancing is always a plus. The food was really good and very flavorful. The only downfall is that it took forever. When you order your food, they give you a buzzer, but the buzzer beeps and does not vibrate. The DJ plus the ambience makes it really hard to ever hear your buzzer. They should really invest in vibrating ones, either way food took a really long time crazy because food is served tapas style. I liked the seating. It's open and just chill overall. You can sit at a table, a lounge chair, or even opt to play dominoes.

I stopped by Bar Bucce fully not expecting to stay and eat since we were just coming for a matcha…read morepop-up, but after being inside, feeling the impeccable vibes, and checking out the menu, we had to stay. The meatball is one of the best meatballs I've had in Miami. I tend to rate Italian restaurants based on their meatballs since it's such a classic, and I may have a bit of high standards when it comes to them, and I can not get over Bar Bucce's meatball. Then we got the panini special for the day and the bread was insanely delicious and all the ingredients tasted incredibly fresh. OH! And last but not least, the olive oil cake was truly outstanding. They have a stacked calendar of fun events and pop-ups too that make it a beautiful place to find community in the city, so I am beyond excited to come back and experience Bar Bucce for many times to come!

I had the chance to visit Barbuche, a small daytime spot that's really lovely,spacious, nice…read moreambiance, very bright, with double height ceilings and friendly staff. The food was delicious, I tried the meatball, the Caesar salad, and the mortadella sandwich with porchetta. To finish, the olive oil cake. Everything was truly exquisite, and I'd recommend this place for a pleasant time in this part of North Miami. It also carries a lot of Italian products,for instance, I found apple cookies here that I hadn't been able to find anywhere else. Service was good, though no one ever came by to clear the plates from the table, which matters to me since I like to linger and chat after the meal, and having all the dishes piled up in the middle isn't very comfortable. It's self-service, but they're still supposed to come by and clear the table. 100% recommended!

Best place EVER! We watched the argentinian game here and the vibes were great. Servers were…read moreamazing and made me feel like home. I would 100% come back.

My partner and I were exploring a new area in Miami Shores and decided to try Sins Gastrobar for an…read moreearly dinner. The restaurant is conveniently located right on the downtown strip with free street parking nearby, which is always a plus. The atmosphere was inviting from the moment we walked in. The host welcomed us and told us we could sit anywhere we liked, so we chose a quieter table away from the bar area. There is also a stage section that looked perfect for live music nights, although there was no entertainment during our visit. Overall, the ambiance was trendy, relaxed, and had a great neighborhood feel. They also appeared to have some very good happy hour specials for those who drink. Our server was very sweet and offered several recommendations. We decided to share the burrata appetizer and the skirt steak dinner. The steak arrived first and looked absolutely beautiful. The quality of the meat itself was outstanding and cooked very well. Unfortunately, there was a noticeable charred flavor from what seemed like a dirty grill, which took away from an otherwise excellent steak. It was disappointing because the quality of the meat was truly superb. The fries were also surprisingly good and almost tasted closer to sweet potato fries. At that point, we realized our burrata appetizer had been forgotten. Once we flagged down our server, she immediately corrected the mistake and brought it out quickly. Thankfully, it was absolutely delicious and ended up being one of the highlights of the meal. The fresh burrata paired perfectly with the heirloom tomatoes and tasted incredibly fresh and flavorful. Toward the end of dinner, service became difficult again. We were ready for more water, a box, and the check, but our server was nowhere to be found despite the restaurant not being particularly busy since it was still early in the evening. I eventually had to get up and ask the bartender for assistance. Overall, I really enjoyed the ambiance and appreciated the quality of the food. There were definitely some service inconsistencies, but the restaurant has a lot of potential and several dishes that stood out.