5 Stars across the board. Andrew the sommelier was an absolute pleasure. Mike our server was an absolute pleasure. We had the vegetable appetizer and both oysters for an appetizer. All were fantastic. For dinner I had the short ribs and it was a hit. The Vennison was a bit tough and I would not recommend it. My wife had the whole chicken and it was also amazing. Again, service was 5 out of 5. read more

I've been here several time of the last few years, but this time stood out and very underwhelming. I have to complain but I have never spend over $250 to receive sun part food and underwhelming service.the portions were tiny, and lacked PKs ore. The main courses lacked flavor and seem as it was phone inS I doubt I will eat here against and I have been there multiple times. The meal played out as having awful timing. Sorry to be negative but the whole experience was off read more

I've been dining at Ariete since they opened and they just keep getting better and better. I was recently able to try their tasting menu experience and I was blown away. Chef Beltran knocked it out of the park with this one. The restaurant is always clean, the food quality and presentation is always on point and the service is top notch. It's a charming location that's sure to make you feel right at home. I highly recommend this spot! read more

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Get to Ariete ASAP. My aunt and I went for a casual catch up dinner and it was so wonderful. From the food to the service to the ambiance- loved it. We sat by the kitchen, which was ideal because everywhere else in the restaurant is a little dark. But even with low light, everything was beautiful! read more

Let's start off with the ambiance the salsa music in the background was nice touch. No pretentious vibe at all, it felt quaint and warm. The staff was attentive and friendly. We sat faced the open kitchen. You can tell the team was putting in the work. We decided to go with the prefix menu. The foie gras was definitely the best I ever had, texture and the flavor was on point! We ordered the duck for two. The guy that came around and prepared our sauce table side with the French press, was very kind and knowledgeable. I love the sauce , the duck was not my favorite but I really the enjoyed sides that accompanied it; the tamale, and those pastelitos! If I could just order them to go. For dessert we had the cigar with espresso ice cream and then mango passion sherbet; another excellent choice. I wished that had a la carte menu. Congrats on the Michelin star! read more

Ariete is one of the key components of why I fell in love with Miami and don't think I could ever leave at this point, especially the Coconut Grove neighborhood. The food is simply phenomenal, service is great, the ambiance & jungle vibe patio combined with the playlists there is simply without peer. One of the best restaurants I've ever eaten at anywhere in the world, and it's a 10 minute walk from my house in Coconut Grove. The head chef is a pretty cool dude too. read more

Went here with a reservation. Was seated right away and had a couple who had been going there for a while give us recommendations. The cocktails that the server had mentioned were delicious. Unfortunately, the oysters had just run out before we got there. Instead we had the tuna and croquetas. For the main course, the burger was our choice. And the dessert was to die for. Would definitely recommend this restaurant. read more

REQUEST THE SERVER LANCE BROWN. The food is all amazing, but he's helped us twice pick out the best combination of dishes and drinks. This time I had the Chugg Old Fashioned, Bone marrow grilled oysters, the Foie gras, the short rib and the flan. This is a phenomenal restaurant made better by phenomenal staff like lance. read more

This restaurant nailed everything. Drinks, appetizers, entrees, dessert, ambiance, service, and so on. We ordered the chicken with veggies, the chug burger, and the olive oil chocolate cake along with several drinks. The chicken was so tender and flavorful and it came plate with sweet potato and veggies. The burger was delicious. Two patties, special sauce, pickles, and cooked to perfection. French fries were okay but everything else made up for it. The chocolate cake came with Graham cracker crumbs, a chocolate drizzle, and a dulce de leche ixe cream. I don't love desserts but this was fantastic! Almost forgot about the sea urchin butter oysters! Delicious and savory. Will be returning often to try other dishes and for brunch! read more

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Everything we had was so delicious! Must try the 3 for $25 brunch menu. Recommend the biscuit, burrata and the Frita Benedict (SAM'S BISCUIT, CHORIZO, HOLLANDAISE, PAPITAS). Desserts are to to die! That cheese cake OMG! read more

Finally thought to come try Ariete for brunch after seeing it listed for Miami Spice this year. The restaurant sits outside of the hustle and bustle of Coconut Grove. It's a small, tucked away oasis. We chose to sit outside and despite Miami's summer heat, we were comfortable. Ariete offers a variety of cocktails but we stuck to the Bottomless Mimosas -- fairly reasonable ($24) considering Miami prices. Notable dishes were -- the cornbread! Delicious, topped with whipped butter and a guava sauce. The burrata is served with starfruit and complimented each other perfectly. I'd heard so much about the burger that I couldn't leave without ordering it. It is worth the hype! Served with crispy fries and two patties. Finally, the banana bread. Coming from someone who doesn't even like bananas - PHENOMENAL. Would definitely come back again for the dishes and great service. read more

I have been enjoying Ariete since they first opened. They have really evolved since then, and the team fully deserves its Michelin star. The duck is a personal favorite, but the entire menu is solid. A true gem with an inspired chef at the helm. read more

Super good services. Ivon was the best waitress Ever. Delicious food. Super good price We were 5 people And paid 280.00 for a Sunday brunch with a 4 endless mimosa and Bloody Mary combo. Super good. I like it. !!!! We love it !!! read more

Date night with hubby. Food was amazing but we must say ANDY our waiter took our experience to the 5 star level. We ordered: grilled oysters, venison tartare ( basically deer but a must try), short rib, mushrooms, and cheesecake. All of it was perfection. Will be back ! read more

Ariete - Cheesecake happiness - New American Near Me - Miami, Florida

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Not very good. The portions on the scallop dish and a special rice dish offered when we visited was the size of a small appetizer. After speaking to the manager. He did nothing to offer an accommodation. Was not very friendly. Overall I paid about $200+ for a meal and left hungry. I'm not the type of person to complain for minor hiccups or looking for a free meal. However I do take time to visit local restaurants to help with business. And do expect to be treated fairly and mostly look for value in the money I do spend. Overall. I won't return. There are plenty of other restaurants in the area to visit and support. read more

Even if you're not hungry, come here during happy hour and get the bone marrow oysters! They are a life changing item and easily the most memorable bite from my recent trip to Miami... and we ate a ton! We caught the tail end of happy hour and immediately ordered oysters and fritas. Minutes after the first oysters came out we ordered more... and then again even after happy hour was over. The best thing is that these delicious morsels are only a buck during happy hour and I could have probably dropped $50 by myself they're so good. Our bartender was excellent and took care of our group for the couple hours we were here plus she makes a mean cocktail. I started with the old fashioned but then was advised as to how the Guava Daiquiri was a must have. Being that I wasn't guava initiated she gave me a sample of the real deal guava they use on the side too. Next time I'm in Miami area, Ariete is definitely on my list! read more

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I went to Ariete TWICE in one week. Needless to say I LOVE this place. I love how it's almost the perfect mixture of casual dining and fine dining. I've yet to order from the full dinner menu as I always end up here during happy hour (go figure!). Yet, I still find my self coming back for their fun cocktails and tasty bar bites. You can have a casual lunch by the bar or dress up for some fancy dinner in the dining area and I love that I don't have to choose between one or the other to eat here. Their off the menu Walter Mercado drink was MAGICAL to say the least. Not only is the service great here but they also manage to give a side of tarot readings and rose water sprits a long with your drink. I loved the presentation and you could tell the servers had fun doing it. I've already tried every cocktail in the menu, I forget the names but the basil one is definitely one of my faves. Regardless their all pretty carefully crafted and refreshing. Their fritas are sooooo good, the patty has a great chorizo/beef mixture, and I love all the flavor fusions they have available for them. I had the original and the Asian one that I also can't remember the name of. What I did not expect was for Ariete to have the best damn fish taco I've ever had. It was SO CRISPY & FLAKY on the inside!! I hope they make a lunch plate option out of it. I really need to come back and try the dinner menu but so far I'm thoroughly Impressed and so so happy to have this place in the grove. read more

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We decided to stop at this great little spot for brunch, I had been here once before. We sat outside in their patio area, the service was great. We loved our server, he gave us his recommendations for drinks as well as brunch items. I love everything about this place, the vibe, the food, drinks and service are awesome. You can't beat the location, and valet as well as street parking is available right in front. I will definitely be returning read more

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Good food - nothing especially noteworthy other than their cocktails. The bread was, by far, the best dish. Very nice wait staff but they are clearly understaffed. Do not -- I repeat - DO NOT - bring kids to Tim his restaurant. There is no kids menu, no kid friendly dishes and no effort to accommodate kids in terms of improvising a basic dish (eg, penne + butter). Some restaurants just don't want kids to frequent their establishment - this is one of those. read more

Excellent service. The pressed duck is amazing. Have to get here early to get it. Had 3 appetizers plus the duck plus an eggplant side. Tastes were not overwhelming. Appetizers paired with champagne and had a Pinot noir with the duck. Desserts were a flan, best we ever had, plus "the cigar" which paired nicely with an after dinner cocktail called "The Nightcap". We were here in 2017 and thought it had gone downhill but now are anxious to come back! read more

Long story short, disappointing! I had high hopes and had heard good things, but to be honest they are relying too much on ambience and the food isn't anything great and the service....was the worst part of the experience. First off, it was pretty empty for brunch considering that Greenstreet down the block was packed, so that should've been a sign. We sit down and two of my friends order bottomless Mimosas, which the waiter spilled every refill on my friend's hand... I got coffee and when I asked for cream he said they didn't have, all they had was regular milk, later I saw the menu and there were several milk options for the granola... We were a party of 5 friends one of which was here for a rare visit from New York so we want to really sit and enjoy a meal together so we didn't mind the wait between dishes but I will say, things took forever and there was no logic as to why or the order in which things eventually did come out. We ordered ceviche and it was room temperature if not kind of warm... gross! They were very quick to pick up plates for some reason, the waiter hovered over me while I finished the ceviche so he could take my plate after I told him to leave it as I was planning on finishing it. Just overall felt like they were rushing us while taking their sweet time. The worst part was ordering - impossible to get a substitution despite them having almost no vegetarian and NO vegan options on the menu. Two vegans and one vegetarian left this meal with just a cup of granola (that was from a box 100%) and some almond milk but our check was $200+ that's just ridiculous. The waiter's excuse? "Substitutions change the taste of the dishes." When asked if they could do the Benedict minus the chorizo patty he said no and said we could order it and take the patty off ourselves... I was truly shocked. I ordered a burrata, it was too chewy which lets me know it was not fresh and store bought from Costco, which is actually not fair to Costco because it might actually be better from there. And it came with 4 slices of star fruit and we had to pay extra for bread! All and all, we were all disappointed and felt awkward, like we weren't welcome. Also, tell your waiters to not say things like "I'll get you white girl wasted"... it's just cringey and weird and we're not 55 year old divorced Pinecrest moms. Sick of places that charge exorbitant prices for basic items done wrong and bad service. Pro-tip: Get the banana bread to go and try to interact as little as possible with the staff. read more

Came to grab cocktails before heading out for our dinner reservation--didn't get a chance to explore the menu-but the service from our bartender was truly amazing! Very personable-wish I remember her name but wanted to still give compliments on the amazing service we received from her! Truly made our experience of Ariete memorable in just a few minutes! The cocktails were amazing as well! Can't wait to go back and dine! read more

Ariete - Walter Mercado & Gloria Estefan - New American Near Me - Miami, Florida

Excellent, inventive cuisine served by a highly polished staff in a beautiful setting. We came here for the first time in 2018 and went again last night and it was even better. We sat outside on the pretty patio surrounded by trees and landscaping. The servers know every detail about the menu and the wine which is so refreshing. You have confidence that they will be able to steer you towards what will make you happy. We had the farmer's vegetables (I forget exactly what it was called) which was blanched vegetables presented on top of goat cheese with "dirt" which was a crumb made from pistachio and onion. Fresh, hot parker house rolls but don't eat too much bread so you have room to enjoy your meal. They were out of the duck so we ordered the whole chicken for two which made me happy they were out of the duck. It was so good! It's a roasted chicken but they take part of the chicken, make sausage from it, and stuff it back in the chicken. It was incredible. Crispy skin, juicy, perfect. For dessert, coconut cake with dulce de leche. I would order the entire meal exactly the same the next time. read more

First, the drinks were extremely smokey tasting. This would be fine so long as it was explained on the menu (which it was not). The ambiance was loud and busy, more like a chain restaurant than a fine dining establishment. That was unexpected but we brushed it aside. During the meal, the server was pushy towards the more expensive tasting menu. Again, this was accepted since this is what we came for anyway. During the meal, the bread course was missed by the server and brought out later at which point they had run out of the house made butter that went with the bread. For the extremely high price point, something like this should not happen. I would not expect something like this a Michelin restaurant. We would recommend taking the money spent on one experience and having a full day of nice meals elsewhere. read more

We came here for Miami Spice weekend BRUNCH because the menu looked pretty amazing. First even though the restaurant isn't huge, the inside space is so nice and inviting, with an open kitchen. There is outdoor seating too. Loved the ambiance! My sister and I each ordered different items. Appetizers: Burrata w/Star Fruit - It was my first time eating burrata, it was okay, a bit "wet" and nothing to dip the cheese in so I probably would not order again. Local Fish Ceviche - My sister loved it and SO DID I! I thought the Sweet Potato would be chunks so I was turned off, it was in the sauce - I should have ordered this. We also ordered a side of Devin's Corn Bread ($7) - for this price I was thinking it would be a shareable... nope - it's a small pie slice of Corn Bread and to our disappointment, the one listed on the regular menu should have been with honey butter and baked with jalepenos; we did not get that one - they gave us the season fruit with creme fraiche - still decent but we wanted savory. All their baked goods - single serving were in the $7-9 price range - PRICEY. Would not order outside of Miami Spice again. Entree - of note, these portions were HUGE. Too big for us since we could NOT eat everything. Sister was going to get the Chug Burger, but waitress said this is always on the menu so no need to try it at Miami Spice. Frita Benedict - First bite was great BUT it was NOT served on a sam's biscuit (which is why we didn't order one in the appetizer) rather it was served on a soggy english muffin. Because the portion was huge, and the muffin was soggy, after the first bite or two, we were over it, it was just too much. Roasted Pork - this was good, it was rice base with half cuban beans and half shredded/roasted pork and an egg on top. I loved the beans and rice, the pork was okay but way too salty. Similar to the Benedict, we could only eat a few bites, the flavor was just TOO MUCH. Dessert French Toast sticks - they were huge (not really bite size) and were hard and not very tasty. We would never order this again. Banana Bread Pudding - this was the BEST thing I ate at Ariete - it had candied walnuts or pecans in it and we LOVED it. The flavor was amazing, the size was nice. i wish I could order just this multiple times! It was nice to try Ariete during Miami Spice, but not sure we'd be back without the Spice menu. read more

Michelin got this wrong. I've given Ariete a chance multiple times and every single time I leave disappointed. Food lacks creativity and I always find myself begging for my drink to be brought. Terrible service!!! I will never be going back again stay clear it's a Michelin trap. Not comparable to any Michelin restaurant I have ever been to something is off here. read more

I'm really confused by this Yelp entry. It says $$ but it is definitively $$$$. No burgers on the menu to match the main picture but instead rabbit and venison. When we arrived I immediately texted the folks were with dining with because I was sure we were in the wrong place. A strange menu with multiple $100+ items for 2 people (not indicated on the menu) and some high priced small appetizers. The food _was_ delicious and if I was expecting a $$$$ restaurant then I'd not have been disappointed and prolly given at least 4 stars but we weren't hence the 3 stars. read more

I had a terrible experience here. In short, I was food poisoned with the venison dish. Had a very bad night and I am just starting to recover. This is the worst place I have eaten at in Miami over the last decade. read more

My husband and I had the tasting menu and were pretty disappointed. Most dishes lacked flavor and were underwhelming. I've heard the restaurant used to be amazing with the original chef, but has since gone downhill since they have opened a number of restaurants and perhaps lost some focus. Bit of a snobbish side note, but the "amuse bouche" is also typically NOT something that is on the tasting menu (unless it is explicitly called out as such). We were under the impression the first dish was a proper dish on the menu, not a single bite to start the meal. Not a big deal, but it goes to show that they're lacking on the concepts of fine dining. read more

They have delicious brunch. We had the frita and the Turkish Eggs. Both very good. The short rib preparada was not great and I think the menu was a bit unclear about what it was but everything else was great. The white sangria was wonderful! read more

Ariete - Turkish Eggs at brunch - New American Near Me - Miami, Florida

The fact that this place doesn't have a rating over 4.5 on Yelp befuddles me, especially in comparison to a majority of restaurants in Miami. This place is spectacular. The beet appetizer was cooked perfectly, not the soft mess you're normally used to - this allowed them to maintain a delicious earthy flavor, while the greens and tahini that accompanied the dish were perfect companions. I have no words to describe the short rib corned beef that literally melted in your mouth. The brussel sprouts had a great char as side dish for the short ribs in addition to the deconstructed tamale. The star of the evening was the sour orange semifreddo, a buttery delight with a hint of sea salt. Outstanding. Ariete is a gem and my new favorite restaurant in Miami. They know how to cook without any cheap tricks or ingredients. The dishes are transformative while maintaining the integrity of the food being served. The service was also top notch. Rarely do you eat one dish that truly changes your view of a certain food and the beet dish and dessert will both be something I'll always remember. read more

Our reservation was for 12:15, wee arrived at 12:10. The hostess was very rude and inattentive , I stood in front of her for about 5 minutes before she even acknowledged my presence. When she finally did , she tells me "Yes?" I explained I had a reservation for 12:15, and she says to give her a few minutes they were cleaning up a table. As I'm waiting , a group of 4 arrived after us and were seated before us. Then a party of 2 arrived and said they had a reservation for 12:45, and they were sat immediately. When I approached and asked how much longer they thought the wait might be, I was told with attitude that they have no way to estimate how long then wait would be. I eventually was sat at 12:45, the hostess didn't even say anything to us when she eventually sat us, basically pointed to our table and let us seat ourselves. So far I give this place 1 star for the service. Let's see how the rest of the meal goes. I failed to get the hostess' name, but it was the blonde woman who was wearing a light blue blouse. Our waitress on the other hand was great. She was quick to refill our drinks without us having to ask, and she knew the menu which I always appreciate , because she was able to make good suggestions. I had the short rib toast , and my wife had the chug burger . We also tried the thyme biscuits as appetizer, and a pitcher of the red sangria. We enjoyed everything. The manager came at the end of our meal and covered the cost of the sangria as an apology for the long wait. That was very nice of him and I will say that between the waitress and the manager, they saved the lunch and we will definitely come back to try some of the other plates offered. read more

First time here, a family of four with two12 year olds. Everyone absolutely loved their meals. Beautiful dishes and lovely atmosphere. Very high quality food. Wish we'd gotten here sooner as we had many overpriced fair quality meals during our stay. This was definitely a highlight. Highly recommend. read more

I came with high hopes and was not disappointed. The restaurant was cozy and received pleasant service on a weeknight. The plantain with cheese was a good starter, quite heavy and filling. My entree was the Berkshire pork cooked medium and was seared beautifully. The inside was tender, slightly pink and juicy. Sous vide was on point. I paired it with the Brussel spouts and ended with the flan which was surely delicious but not too sweet. read more

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Brunch at Ariete was a 10/10! Everything we ordered was phenomenal and the service was also incredible. We were seated outside and began with lovely cappuccinos before indulging in our meals. The three of us ordered the cast iron pancake, crème brûlée french toast, and the masitas with a side of bacon and breakfast potatoes to share. We highly recommend this place for great food, ambience, and service, w are excited to return soon! read more

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This place is more about the ambiance than the food IMO. We came here for brunch and sat outside in the patio, which was nice except there was a fan blowing hot air right on us so we moved. I thought the food was just ok. I had the eggs Benedict and the burrata. My boyfriend had the burger, which was standard. read more

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We came here for Thanksgiving dinner and it was an amazing experience and an amazing meal! We would definitely come back again when we are in Miami! read more

Ariete - Thanksgiving 2021 dinner menu! - New American Near Me - Miami, Florida

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We ate here for Miami spice so we tried their Spice Menu. There were 3 of us so we got to all choose variety for all of us to try. I had the biscuits to start followed by the burger and finished with banana nut bread. The service was excellent. Waiters always checking to see if we needed anything. Would want to come back for their breakfast burrito next time. read more

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The attention to detail, the beautiful dance between flavors, temperatures & textures all compliment the beautiful experience that visiting Ariete is. Thank you Michael & Team for providing comfort thru food and excellence thru service. read more

Great service, trendy ambiance. The food is excellent but the tasting menu was just too much for me. But truly every bite was amazing. The grilled oysters, extra truffles on the chicken, the flan...congratulations to the chef and his crew. read more