Spent Mother's Day at La Vasca Deli in Miami with the family, and honestly, it felt like being…read moretransported straight to Spain. First things first: if you want their Spanish tortilla with chorizo, you have to order it ahead of time. Same-day they usually only have the regular tortilla available, so plan ahead -- and trust me, it's worth it. Thick, soft, perfectly layered potatoes and egg with that extra smoky chorizo flavor that takes it to another level. A true comfort dish done right. Their tortilla is one of their staples for a reason. We also ordered a variety of croquetas: jamón serrano, queso manchego, camarones, and bacalao. Honestly, all of them were good (and I mean all), but the bacalao croquetas? Wow. Next level. Super creamy inside, crispy outside, packed with flavor -- easily my favorite of the table. And because it was Mother's Day, dessert was mandatory. Everyone ordered something different: flan with almond ice cream, crema catalana, Basque-style cheesecake, and I went for the Tarta San Marcos. I'm not Spanish, so it was my first time trying it, and I was pleasantly surprised. It's made with layers of sponge cake, cream, chocolate truffle -- but somehow it doesn't feel too heavy. It paired perfectly with a cafecito and was the ideal ending to the meal. The place is small, cozy, and very authentic. I hadn't been in a while, and you can tell they've organized the space better -- the wine boxes and market area feel cleaner and more intentional, and there's a little more room to breathe. Service was super nice and welcoming. Overall, La Vasca is one of those hidden gems where the food feels as authentic as it gets. If you're craving real Spanish food in Miami, this place absolutely delivers.

The food was really good and very good pricing ! The service was good, everyone was super nice and…read moreinside looked super cool, you have no idea from when looking on the outside.

Zeru, located at the aka Hotel in the Financial District, is arguably one of the most elegant…read moreBasque restaurants in Miami-Dade County. The sophisticated, modern interior is adorned with various pieces of art that make the space truly beautiful. The menu highlights seafood from its various appetizers to rice/pallela and dishes from the josper. We ordered from both the Miami Spice menu and from the a la carte menu, since we anticipated smaller portions, and are glad we did. Like other Spanish restaurants, the focus here is on ordering a variety of tapas/family style dishes to share. The welcome pintxo featuring serrano ham was a good way to start the meal. We had a wide range of dishes, ranging from the following: Appetizers - Burrata salad, watermelon and almond pesto - Pata negra and parmesan croquettes - Black cod piquillo peppers - Crystal bread toast with Spanish escalibada Sides - Potato millefeuille with baked apple Entrees - Dover Sole, capers and citric beurre - Branzino filet "al horno" Desserts - Manchego cheese fondant with vanilla ice cream - Caramel chocolate mousse, coffee & dark chocolate gelees The food itself took us on a culinary journey! The pata negra and parmesan croquettes were amazing, as were the crystal bread toasts with Spanish escalibada. If we could order full plates of just those appetizers, I think we may on a future visit! The black cod piquillo peppers and Potato millefeuille with baked apple were very unique as appetizers and sides. The dover sole is among the best fish dishes I've had in Miami-- this is right up there with the one I've had at Klaw. The manchego cheese fondant with vanilla ice cream is also a dessert that we'll be dreaming about going forward! While the food was excellent, why the 3 star rating? Yelp does not allow half ratings otherwise this would be a 3.5/5 stars. The issue we had was with the service tapering off throughout our dinner. We understand that Monday nights are slow, but after great service to start, it did take a while to get our food, and it felt like "higher spend" tables ordering wine were the priority. It also took us a while to get our check as a result. It felt like we were "forgotten about" at certain times. Hopefully this service hiccup can get corrected in the future and match the quality of the food and the expensive price point it commands. We are looking forward to a return visit in the future to try out their tasting menu!

Omg where to start! Had an amazing experience here…read more The restaurant is beautiful. The service we received was excellent! The food was incredible. The waitress lead us on a culinary journey with her recommendations. We were beyond pleased! Highly recommend!!!!

This was my favorite restaurant I went to with the best food on a trip to Miami. After walking…read moreinside, we were immediately greeted by the owner and chef, Felipe, who was so welcoming and friendly, and I felt right at home. There was deliciously fresh complimentary bread (and complimentary water too, which was amazing to find in Miami). The bread was still hot from the oven, and it was nice and crunchy but still soft. The table had olive oil for the bread too, but I don't think it necessarily needed it because it was so good by itself already. The Valencia Paella had chicken and seafood in it, and I honestly loved the combination. The chicken was cooked perfectly so it was nice and tender and also well-seasoned. The seafood had great flavor, and I really enjoyed trying all the different kinds. I love paella, and I've been looking for a good paella ever since I tried it in Spain for the first time. After debating between a few options in Miami, I was so happy I went with this restaurant because I was very satisfied with their paella. Overall, the food was amazing, and I loved the atmosphere of the restaurant. The experience couldn't have been better, and I'm already eager to go back to try the Iberian Ham and say hi to Felipe again.

Food is incredible authentic and delicious!!!! Everything here is beyond amazing, service…read moreextremely good and professional! The ambience is like you be home, very cozy and comfortable the chef come to welcome you as well ( is like u be at grandma house )! I really recommend this place 200% is another level !!!!

Food was very good, desserts delicious Atmosphere is very…read moreauthentic Spanish flare. Will like to return for dinner service as we went for a luncheon.

Love coming here for the ambience, dinners and enterainment experience (after 7pm) with the Tunos…read morewalking around singing and playing on their guitars and mandolin. You tip them of course to appreciate them singing at your table. On my last visit first week of November, the three of us had found out that later in the evening near the bar area in a room over there is live flamenco dancer performing along with guitar player. I believe it starts at 8pm?? Call to ask. They were pros! Singing from the guy playing the guitar sounded like he could be in the Gypsy Kings band wow. The lady danced so expertly and powerful! So the food is always on point tastey, the 3 of us had many appetizers and then shared a Dover Sole. The staff prepping deboning the Dover Sole table side did a superb job plating all 3 plates beautifully! I was impressed. One of my friends enjoyed the authentic Tunos and also went afterward to the bar area to thoroughly enjoy the Flemanco lady singing and dancing. Me and my other friend closed our table and joined her over there shortly. What a fun evening to stay until as the restaurant was winding down! Will be back!.

I had a wonderful experience at this restaurant. From the moment I walked in, the atmosphere felt…read morewarm and welcoming, with a comfortable setting that made it easy to relax and enjoy the evening. The food was outstanding. Every dish was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. You can really tell that the kitchen pays attention to quality ingredients and careful preparation. The menu had a great variety of options, making it easy for everyone in our group to find something they loved. The service was just as impressive. The staff was friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable about the menu, offering great recommendations and making sure we had everything we needed throughout the meal. Overall, this restaurant delivered a fantastic dining experience. Great food, excellent service, and a lovely atmosphere make it a place I would happily visit again and recommend to others.

Hadn't been here in years and really can't believe that I hadn't reviewed this restaurant…read morepreviously. We ordered the house pate, anchovies, garbanzos guisados, and the paella de mariscos con langostinos. Everything tasted great, but I will say that my personal favorite was the pate. Service was on point and prices are reasonable. Plus, they have live music if you prefer and the restaurant itself looks great. Excellent spot for a date night out imho. 5 stars well deserved!

We visited here on vacation. This restaurant has a fairly small menu with mostly small plates and…read morea handful of mains. We weren't too hungry so it was perfect for us. We tried their iberico ham, roasted artichokes, eggplant and pepper, pork cheek, and house bread. We enjoyed every dish and ordered seconds of the pork cheek and bread! As these are small plates, and their menu is limited, I would suggest ordering one of their rice dishes. Although we did not try it this time, I would expect it quality to be consistent across the whole menu. The wait staff were super friendly and provided us with lots of good advice and recommendations for our order. Overall we had a good time at this restaurant.

I came here with my family for dinner during our trip to Miami. This Spanish tapa restaurant is…read moresmall, located in downtown Miami near the bay area. There were only a couple group of customers when we ate here so it was quiet. The server was quite friendly, and walked us through the menu patiently. It's not a long list of menu selections, and each tapa dish was small portion as expected and a bit pricy (normal for Miami though). We had three orders of the side breads coz they were so crispy and flavourful. For tapas, we also tried the warm salad with eggplant and red pepper which was soft and had an interesting taste. The pork cheek was tender and flavourful, so we placed an extra order of it. Ibreico ham was also a must try (portion was ok). Artichoke exceeded my expectations. Usually I'm not a big fan of this vegetable, but I liked the sweet and sour taste offered at this restaurant. Overall, it's a great dining experience. Expect $100+ CAD/$70+ USD per person.

- Tapas tapas tapas! - I've had the spaghetti squash…read morearancini (the truffle honey is amazing), patatas bravas, mussels, charcoal-grilled pulpo, jamon & manchego croquetas, pork belly, charcuterie board - Everything was delicious and the service was amazing - They have indoor and outdoor tables, high-top tables and regular tables - I recommend their happy hour, they have a DJ thurs-sat, and sit outside when the weather is just right - Great for dates and groups

Going to start by saying I'm sooo sad to be giving this place a 3 stars, but after my last 3…read morevisits, I can't give it more. I've come here quite a few times and often recommend it when meeting friends or colleagues, and for a while, it never failed me. Three visits ago, we had a larger group and noticed an extra item was added to the bill. 2 visits ago, while I should've learned my lesson to check the bill before paying, we had ANOTHER extra item added to the bill. While I do take accountability for not checking, our groups were large, so there wasn't much flexibility in doing that in the moment. While we were frustrated it happened twice in a row, our most recent visit really left a bad taste in my mouth. After paying the bill, we were asked by management to leave as it was a Saturday night, and they needed to seat others. If we were made aware that we would be on a time crunch BEFORE we were seated, I could've made a conscious to either stick around knowing I would get ushered out, or I would have chosen a completely different spot. As paying customers who are tipping for a nice service, it's really sad to see how customers are actually treated. As an extremely loyal customer to this place, I'm going to be taking a break as it's sadly been really disappointing me the last couple of times

A Florida restaurant right on the water with great views and good food? Yes, please. Crazy About…read moreYou is nicely appointed with a bit of charming quirk woven into the decor. I stopped in for lunch after a work meeting and was thoroughly impressed with the experience. I needed a "steak break," so I opted for the "I Can't Believe It's Not Carbonara"--and I have zero noodle regrets! The zucchini substitute combined with a delicious carbonara sauce meant there was no concern about the lack of traditional pasta. The zucchini more than filled the role, and I certainly appreciated the caloric savings. The chicken was also well-cooked, flavorful, and moist. I especially loved the tableside delivery and the unique touch of being served directly from a colander. The order isn't huge, which I appreciated, it felt the right size for lunch without weighing down your afternoon. Now, there were likely no calorie savings with the Serrano Ham Croquettes, but they are small and easily shareable if you want to spread the love. They are a true step up and a legitimate treat compared to run-of-the-mill mozzarella sticks. The decor kitsch continues right until the end--the check arrived in an old-school lunchbox! The staff were great throughout the meal, making for a seamless and enjoyable lunch.

A pretty restaurant overlooking the Florida Straits in the downtown waterfront Brickell District…read more Whether sitting inside with its romantic setting or outside with its chill cozy vibes, this restaurant is perfect for a date night. From the moment we sat down, our waitress was warm and attentive. I wish I'd gotten her name. She made great recommendations that were all delicious. Is a simple but effective menu with starters included with the main dish. Great value for their portions. We had no complaints about the food and the drinks were just as good. The restaurant is very well managed and organized. It's a beautiful location with gorgeous views of golden hour.

We went for lunch and were seated promptly. The ambiance there is absolutely great…read more Our server, Carolina was great! She was really friendly and helpful. We ordered our drinks- Prosecco, mimosas and the beer sangria. They were tasty. We shared the pan con tomate, the croquetas de jamon, las gambas, the papas bravas, the stuffed dates wrapped in bacon, the montaditos, and the albóndigas. All were delicious. For our entrees, we all had the huevos Bulla and it was really good. For dessert, we shared the churros con chocolate and the hazelnut waffles. Both were delicious. I'd definitely recommend this place for lunch.

I had a wonderful experience at this restaurant. From the moment I walked in, the atmosphere felt…read morewarm and welcoming, with a comfortable setting that made it easy to relax and enjoy the evening. The food was outstanding. Every dish was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. You can really tell that the kitchen pays attention to quality ingredients and careful preparation. The menu had a great variety of options, making it easy for everyone in our group to find something they loved. The service was just as impressive. The staff was friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable about the menu, offering great recommendations and making sure we had everything we needed throughout the meal. Overall, this restaurant delivered a fantastic dining experience. Great food, excellent service, and a lovely atmosphere make it a place I would happily visit again and recommend to others.

Excelente experiencia. Los dependientes son muy amables y atentos, siempre brindando un servicio de…read moreprimera. La comida es deliciosa, fresca y se nota la calidad en cada plato. Sin duda, un lugar totalmente recomendado.

This is a great fast-casual spot if you're looking for something quick, tasty, and affordable. The…read morefood is consistently good, with fresh ingredients and solid portion sizes that make it feel like you're getting great value for the price. The menu has a nice variety of options, so it's easy to find something you're in the mood for whether you want something light or a more filling meal. Everything comes out quickly, but still tastes like it's made with care rather than rushed. The atmosphere is relaxed and casual, making it a perfect place to grab a quick lunch or an easy dinner without spending a lot. Overall, it's a reliable go-to.