Beluga caught my attention on Instagram, and after seeing photos of their desserts, I knew I wanted to visit. We came with the family during the first half of the day and had a wonderful experience. The restaurant specializes in Uzbek and Russian cuisine and is located in a beautiful spot by the lake. There is plenty of parking, and one of the highlights is the outdoor terrace overlooking the water. The view is peaceful and makes for a very relaxing meal. I also loved the entrance design. There's a large decorative mirror surrounded by flowers, and the restaurant's logo is reflected in it. It's a thoughtful detail that immediately creates a welcoming atmosphere and makes a great photo spot. The restaurant was clean, the staff was polite, and service was fast. Our food arrived surprisingly quickly. I ordered a cappuccino, two khachapuri, and accidentally ordered Kharcho soup when I actually meant to order Solyanka. Thankfully, the Kharcho turned out to be delicious, so no regrets! My husband ordered a steak, while the kids were happy with chicken nuggets and fries from the kids' menu. For dessert, I finally got to try the Pavlova that I had seen on their Instagram page, and it did not disappoint. I've also heard that they host live entertainment and performances on weekends, which makes me want to come back and experience the restaurant in the evening. Overall, we left very satisfied and had a lovely family lunch. Thank you, Aida, for welcoming us so warmly. This review is a little overdue, but the visit was memorable and definitely worth sharing. read more

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Eh, maybe a 2.5. We have been here 4 or 5 times, and it has been a sliding scale down for a year or so. Food is hit or miss. The manti that they push, is just awful. The meats are good. The bar is slow. The service is inadequate. This has turned into a typical Russian restaurant with its music. Karaoke type entertainment, where a singer sings to prerecorded music. Last nights Saturday DJ played vulgar music and he was just not appropriate for the audience. Only the wait staff were enjoying it. Not many Russian restaurants in South Florida, maybe there is a reason, this place is an example. But it has a nice patio. read more

From my experience, the food was good, the décor was nice, and the location and view were excellent. Unfortunately, all of that was overshadowed by the service. The staff forgot which wine we ordered, then forgot our appetizer, and even getting a simple drink took 10-20 minutes. The service felt disorganized and lacked the level of attention and training you would expect from a restaurant at this price point. To make matters worse, it was karaoke night. My friend sang one song, and when he wanted to sing another, the DJ/singer hinted that a tip was expected for another request, even though nobody else was waiting to sing. That left a very bad impression and made the whole experience feel unnecessarily awkward. It's a shame because the restaurant has so much going for it. Good food, a beautiful setting, and a great view, but the overall mood and experience were ruined by poor service standards and lack of staff training. What made it even more surprising was that the owner appeared to be sitting at a nearby table while all of this was happening. Update: after two weeks, Today, the karaoke DJ (aka singer) confronted me about my original review. She insisted she has a "full right to demand tips even has a QR code" and that "everyone knows about it" (though it's nowhere on the menu or posted anywhere). She then told me I shouldn't be coming back and capped it off with personal insults: "Real men don't behave like this." When I shared that I was confronted by his staff with the owner, he completely defended her, accused me of "slandering him" in my review, complained about tipping, and also re-stated that, we should not be coming back. read more

Giving a rating of 3 starts due to the food quality inconsistency. Beef stroganoff mashed potatoes were bland on a take out order, but when dined in, they had more flavor. The fried Chebureki are a hit or miss. Lamb chops are considerably my favorite by far. read more

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Came here on a Saturday night with a group. We were served family style- lots of appetizers came out. Drinks came fairly quickly. To be honest- most of the appetizers were salty. Although interesting for a Russian menu- which I have not had in years. The ambiance is super luxurious, like a nightclub. There is a long bar area with multiple colored lights. Our table for 6 had chairs & a couch with pillows. Like a Lounge. On the right side of the bar was a DJ spinning music. There is an outdoor patio on the lake as well. I did get up & dance for a bit- but there wasn't much room for the dance floor. I would consider going back for lunch when it's quiet & order off their menu. I did get the shrimp kabob & hubby got lamb kabob. Both very good. Obviously, too full for dessert. read more

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I had started a review months ago when I stopped in for a drink. It was a good time even though I was the only one at their classy bar at the time, and I felt under dressed too. But I like the original menu, so made a note to have dinner there soon. Cut to this past week and we took out my aunt and mother-in-law for the aunts birthday. They like classy places with international menus so Beluga was perfect. It was a great night. The waitress recommended the beef stroganoff and it was a great call. The appetizers, spicy carrots and potato salad, were excellent. We got desserts as well. The Strudel was really good. At one point they asked us to write wishes on spot dishes and after we all did a dance in a circle they were thrown on the ground. It was the best spot I ate this year so far. We will be back soon enough, at least for a drink. Check out their tiramisu martini. read more

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We had been to Beluga House for drinks one afternoon. The decoration and great service made us make a not to come back for dinner. Last week, my aunt was celebrating her birthday, so we decided this was the perfect time to do it. Got there on Friday, with a reservation, and the table was ready immediately. Same beautiful decorations and friendly service. Not only that, but they also had live music and even invited us to dance up front with all the guests. This was so much fun, and there was not a person that wasn't smiling and having a great time. Even the ones who didn't get up and dance. This night they had a lot of people celebrating, 3 birthdays, 2 anniversaries, plus the regular dinner tables. They were busy but you could see them hustling to get to each table and not have anyone waiting long, and they all did so in such a friendly and attentive manner that it just added to the great experience we had. We started with some appetizers and honestly can't pick one. All were incredibly delicious, so good luck deciding. As my entrée I got the Chilean sea bass, and it was perfectly cooked and so flavorful. The ribeye was so tender and cooked to the exact temperature that my aunt ordered. And the recommended Beef Stroganoff was a hit. I had asked for them to add a candle or something for the birthday, but they went beyond that. For each celebration the staff came out with (whatever dessert you ordered) sparklers, a lighted marquee with the person's name and celebrated with each one. Again, all this with incredibly genuine attitude and still not neglecting any table. At no point we were rushed to release the table, we were allowed to enjoy all our food, drinks and dessert at our own pace, and they even took cate of the leftovers, keeping them until we were ready to leave and not taking space on the table. I can't say enough good things about the service here, and their delicious food. You must go and try it for yourself! read more

What a wonderful restaurant Delicious food I wanted everything on the menu The ambiance was outstanding. The service was awesome. I recommend the grapeleaves and pierogis. read more

Great restaurant!! They have a wide variety of dishes from Russia and Central Asia. I tried the venison dumplings and they were delicious, and so was the buckwheat with mushrooms! Their sea buckthorn drink was refreshing. Their Uzbek bread is very crispy and fresh. Loved their medovik cake too!! Our waitress was really nice/accommodating and answered any questions we had. Atmosphere is nice, the restaurant is clean and spacious with high roofs. For background music they play Russian(?) pop music which I really enjoyed. I'll definitely be back!!! read more

Important update! Essential Info! Last night (a Friday) the live entertainment started at 7:00 PM. This made conversation inside basically impossible. However, the outside tables with the lake view remained quiet. We will only return if we have outside reservations. read more

A fantastic dining experience with excellent food. The shashlik was tender and smoky, and the portions were generous. The relaxed atmosphere made the meal even more enjoyable. read more

Excellent food,ambiance, service. A very spirited crowd who danced all night. A nice dining and entertain8ng experience.

Returned for a dinner on a Saturday night, which is very different than a weeknight dinner. There is a DJ with music and if people are so inclined, there is dancing. I was there with a group of people and we definitely danced so it was a very fun night. The service is not great. They don't have enough wait staff and service is super slow. Trying to get drinks is an ordeal. They seemed surprised that we wanted to order more food after the appetizers. Just pretty disorganized. The food itself was good. We had a lot of appetizers that we shared tuna tartare was very good. Potatoes and mushrooms were really delicious. We had what they called dumplings, but really they were more like samosas very heavy dough and filled with either pumpkin or lamb meat but they were good we had a salad. We also had a cold salad of pickled vegetables. We also had a cold order of smoked fish, which was not bad. We had rice pilaf, which was very good for an entrée. I had the beef stroganoff on mashed potatoes, which was fine. Still not amazing. Still lacked spice and also really needed to be hotter, but it was OK. My companion had the duck which he enjoyed very much overall, I would say this is a fun restaurant, especially on a Saturday night when they have music and dancing the food is reasonably good. It's a little pricey, but it's worth it for an interesting experience. I would definitely say it's worth coming too. read more

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We had a very good lunch at this eastern European restaurant. I'd seen on line that they had a lunch menu. When we were seated and I asked about it, they said they no longer had one. The regular (and only) menu is large and written in Russian (I had to ask what language it was) with English "subtitles". It was explained to me that most folks from Uzbekistan speak Russian due to it being part of the Soviet Union in the past. Some of the dishes were familiar and some I had no idea what they were. Google to the rescue. We'd previously been to this location a number of years ago when it was another restaurant. So we were familiar with the parking. The restaurant has both inside and outside seating. It's situated on the lake and there are gorgeous views from the patio. Although we chose to sit inside in the air conditioning, we were by a window and had a lovely view. We started with an order of Uzbek bread. It was served hot from the oven. The bread had white and black sesame seeds on the outside. The round loaf was delicious. It's $5 for an order and worth it. For our entrees, my husband had their salmon kebab. It was served on a skewer with a ketchup based sauce. There were a few potatoes on the plate. It was a bit dry as it was cooked through, but he still liked it. I had an absolutely delicious Cornish hen dish. The chicken tabaka is a traditional dish where the poultry is butterflied and pan fried in butter or oil or a combo. It's similar to a bricked (pressed) chicken. They say that the smaller the chicken the better it is. This was four pieces of hen -- 2 breasts and 2 leg quarters -- perfectly cooked with a crispy outer skin. I'm not sure what the spices were on it -- I think garlic and paprika plus others -- but it was wonderful. There were also some potato wedges served on the side. I ate half and took half of the meal home. Prices are not inexpensive so for lunch, it was a bit pricey. I'd probably say come for dinner for the same money. That being said, I'd order the same dish I had again in a heartbeat. read more

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I have to state that the service was top notch. Attentive respectful and professional. The outside dining was lakeside and beautifully decorated Our server Peter was knowledgeable about the food and explained each dish that we were thinking of ordering. I very rarely rave about how delicious the food is but I will give this a 5 out of 5 ! The pierogies were filled with mushrooms in a mushroom sauce The soup was hearty and the spices amazing I had the Chilean sea bass which I can only eat if it's really cooked well done. It was amazing and flavorful The others ordered lamb which was also cooked exactly as they liked. The portions are perfect and filling We are already talking about returning There are plenty of staff that are willing and gladly helping out The menu is written in Russian with English subtitles. Well done! read more

Beluga House Waterfront Restaurant - Chilean Sea Bass - Modern European Near Me - Boca Raton, Florida

We tried che borek. It tasted awful. I hope it wasn't spoiled. We'll know and I'll update--taste notwithstanding Prices were avg 20-25% higher than advertised on their website. Regardless, overpriced for the value. read more

Not a fan of Russian food. They cook with a lot of lamb. I can do a rack of lamb, yum. But that's it. We went and wound up leaving. We didn't see anything on the menu that was appealing. Sorry. Ambiance was lively. read more

Stay away from this place... they keep the info of my credit card and charge a check wasn't mine (fraud) I talked with the manager and the waitress and yes they were agree to use my credit card for another person they processed my credit without my authorization without my signature I did a police report bank report this place is a fraud stay away, plus customer service is terrible same waitress for all tables and cocktails so the wait is for forever, food is average and expensive but the worst part why this people keep credit cards information and use it at their convenience (fraud) one star because I can't do less read more

I absolutely love this place! The food is great, service amazing and ambiance pleasantly surprising every time! Awesome job guys! read more

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Absolutely delicious cuisine !!! I ordered a kafta sandwich last night for dinner and I was so impressed (better than ive tasted in Lebanon) that I returned today for lunch. The kebabs were perfect as was the cheese bread. I am so glad I have found a new "go-to" restaurant in the area. Cheers and Regards, Anthony read more

Great food, very traditional and great ambiance, service was good too. I recommend this place read more

Beluga House Waterfront Restaurant - Modern European Near Me - Boca Raton, Florida

I haven't eaten here yet. We popped in when we saw the grand opening sign. The place is GORGEOUS! We're going to stop in for a drink on the way back from where we are now. Lol So we came back to check out the bar area. We had an espresso martini and it was very good. I will support this business as much as I can. Beautifully decorated with the most comfy chairs and couches on a beautiful lake. read more

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We were regulars at Beluga and have been going since they opened. However, the last few (3-4) times we went, the service was simply horrendous. We were there for a celebration this past weekend. Upon arrival, our reserved table was not cleaned and we waited 20 minutes in an almost empty restaurant for it to be wiped down. We ordered appetizers and mains at the same time asking for about a half hour break in between courses. The apps came, and within the next hour the busboy kept coming back to our table with someone else's food. We asked for bottled water multiple times and were only provided with o e extra bottle once. Once the apps were finished, we waited about an extra hour and a half for the mains. One dish was brought out but nothing else. After about another 20 minutes, while the dish that was brought out first was getting cold, I had to go to the hostess and inquire about the rest. About fifteen minutes later, the rest of the mains came except they forgot about utensils, so we had to wait for those as well. No manager was on site and although there were plenty of wait staff, it didn't seem anyone was actually serving. The bill was $460 for five people and they managed to add someone else's drink to our bill, which we then had to dispute. All in all, a very disappointing experience. The manager that was there before is gone and now there's either no manager at all to direct the servers or they were not present at the time. Unfortunately we have an event coming up in a few weeks which we booked Beluga for so hoping they get their business together by then. The food was good but the horrible service outweighed the food significantly. read more

Food was good just service slow - but authentic Russian food. Very nice ambiance and decor used.

Such an amazing dinner and drinks. Never had Uzbekistan food before. LOVE THIS PLACE! Food is outrageously delicious! Great vibe and atmosphere! read more

Beluga House Waterfront Restaurant offers a beautiful setting with relaxing water views that make the whole experience feel special. The food was fresh and well-prepared, with balanced flavors and attractive presentation. Service was attentive without being intrusive, and the staff made sure everything ran smoothly. A great choice for a peaceful dinner or a special occasion by the water!!!!!! read more

We wanted to do something different for my birthday! So.. Beluga House. We took a chance and it paid off! The restaurant is clean and very nice inside not to mention the pretty view. The food was phenomenal. There were three of us... one being a pro chef. He thoughouly enjoyed the lamb dumpling (can remember the name) and my lamb and shrimp skewers were perfect. The other gentleman ordered beef skewers and also said they were amazing. The infused vodka was enjoyed by the guys. I'll beeeee back! read more

The location is beautiful, but my overall experience was disappointing! The service was slower than expected, and we had to wait quite a while for our food. The meal looked good, but the taste was average and not worth the price. The staff were polite, but the overall experience didn't meet my expectations! read more

This is the only restaurant I will drive out west for and it's worth it as the food and service are consistently good and besides with Boca's over abundance of Italian and Sushi restaurants it's nice to try a restaurant that's different. It's not like there's a Russian restaurant in every strip mall. The youthful staff is really friendly and are quick to explain any menu item that might not seem familiar. I have gone through most of the menu and just about every item has been excellent but there are some standouts; The crepes are surprisingly good and have the perfect smooth texture. Pumpkin Manti (dumplings) are always excellent and these are addictive. Khachapuri which is a Georgian pizza (sans sauce) is really good and makes for a perfect appetizer. The potatoes, which come as a side for many items or can be ordered as an appetizer are ridiculously good and I don't know what they fry them in but they have the perfect crisp. Lamb Chops are also a good a good choice but really you can't go wrong with anything at Beluga. Desserts are made in house and vary but the chocolate dessert is unique and great. read more

This a new Eastern European restaurant located off of SW 18th street. I'm so glad we found this spot! There is plenty of parking in the plaza. We went around 6pm on Saturday night. This place overlooks the water and has an elegant Eastern European vibe on the inside with velvet colored chairs and beautiful chandeliers. It looks like they have a special room for special parties. We sat at the bar and our bartender, Elana, served us. She was so nice and attentive. We ordered drinks and for a light dinner had the Cheburek and the pilaf with lamb. The cheburek was filled with lamb and onion it was absolutely delicious! It came with an acidic sauce that complemented it well. The dough was very light and didn't feel greasy at all. We thought this would be similar to a traditional Burek but it was very unique. The lamb pilaf dish was packed with flavor. This was a winner dish. I would go back specifically for this. The lamb was pull apart tender. The flavor of the rice was amazinggg. I loved every bite! We will definitely go back. Pro tip: ask for the hot sauce, it is so good! read more

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Loved everything about this restaurant! We sat outside overlooking the canal. It was cozy and elegant all at the same time. The waiters were helpful and sweet. The food was amazing. But the best part was the Napoleon. I haven't had one this good in years! read more

I really want to like this place but it continues to disappoint. I've brought several people on multiple occasions. First few times I chalked it up to being a new place and growing pains. At this point it is not new, it is just bad. Service is quite bad, extremely slow, & clueless, most things arrived incorrectly some things I didn't order arrived as well. They aren't necessarily cold or rude just absent, slow, customer service is not the focus. The food just feels like american interpretations with american ingredients and lacks the flavor, quality presentation of authentic Eastern European food. Drinks are pretty disappointing as well. Horseradish vodka one of my favorite things tasted abhorrent perhaps stale i don't know which was a big bummer I would really love to see these things improve as I really want to like this place but it's just so glaringly consistently bad that I can't. There is nothing remotely similar anywhere nearby so hopefully that keeps them open & hopefully they work though these many issues because it has much unreached potential. Great concept & location but every element of the execution needs to improve and I sincerely hope it will read more

It's new restaurant. Food is great. Service is very good. There is outdoor sitting option. All in all was very good experience. Hope they can keep it up read more

This is the 2nd time I've been. The food is pretty good. The first time I'd have to say my experience was way better. We did have a larger party the second time and the service was very slow. The view is beautiful, views of the water. I love the decor, it's a really cute spot. Overall I'd give it another try. I do find it to be a bit overpriced though. It's worth trying g. read more

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Everything tasted fresh and delicious. The manti were incredibly soft, and the shashlik had amazing seasoning. Friendly and attentive service!!! read more

The quality and taste of food are amazing.. So delicious. Service is perfect. I enjoy Thursday and Friday nights when live music is going until almost midnight. Highly recommended ! read more

We made a reservation. We went there, but nobody paid any attention to us. We waited standing for half an hour. Again, nobody bothered to help us find a table. The everything was terrible the last time I went too. The service was awful. I've been there twice, but nothing has changed. It's a waste of money, definitely don't go there!!!! read more

My grandparents and I have came to this restaurant multiple times and we used to love it so much. The food is great but the service has gone down hill terribly, it seems like the owner has gotten very cheap on hiring more staff. It seems they have a hire turnover rate now and disappointed that this restaurant is going down hill so fast. My grandpa's food came out 20 minutes after mine (you would think they would bring the old man's food out first out of respect). That was my last time coming to Beluga and will be not be recommending it to family and friends anymore!!!!! read more

Everything!!! Service was INCONSISTENT ... several different servers each one didn't know what the others were leaving off. We sat outside and the seating was terribly UNCOMFORTABLE!! The food was unremarkable and expensive!! We were really looking forward to a great experience and it was a big disappointment! read more

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