Salty Flame is my go to for Lunch on Brickell. Their burger and fries is amazing. I get the spicy…read moremayo on the side to dip my crunchy fries. My all time favorite is the Glazed Salmon bowl. The Jasmin rice on the bowl just sets it off. I'm not a rice lover but I go in on this. Don't forget to sprinkle the smoked sea salt on the bowl. I also dump the chili oil too. I like it spicy. Now their happy hour...great drink and food prices. Try the spicy margarita. Yum! They also have private rooms for your entire party...just call ahead. I have hosted happy hour events here and it is always wonderful.

I came for the Miami spice lunch. I was disappointed to find that the items offered were actually…read moreon their normal menu. I find this disappointing as I always like to go to try different dishes from the standard menu. To me it shows that the restaurants that do a special menu are normally more innovative. Had I known this beforehand I would not have come. Having said that the food I sampled was decent enough. My appetizer was the Korean chicken which was plentiful. My main was the ribs. I was surprised to see that it was just that only meat. I expected there to have been a bit of a garnish or greens. Between the ribs and chicken my whole diet was meat. The dessert was two choices. I went with the chocolate cake. The hocolate cake slice was the smallest slice I've ever been served in a restaurant. I really liked the decor. I also really liked the music that was being played. Service was efficient. The ladies toilets had a damp smell. Overall I was disappointed and would not visit again.

Wow this place is awesome! I can't wait to come back. First, the vibe is exactly what my wife and I…read morewant. Elevated atmosphere and restaurant decor for brunch, but also casual in feel. The millennial jams were flowing. Every dish was phenomenal. We had the scallion biscuit (very unique and delicious honeycomb and miso butter), burrata, fried chicken (wow - some of the best I've ever had), sweet potato (you HAVE to get this unique dish), and the cast iron pancake (best pancake I've ever had). Service was outstanding from start to finish.

Atmosphere was nice. Industrial speak easy kind of vibes…read more Went for the Miami Spice menu to give them a shot. Even with reservations they were a little slow in seating for a fairly empty restaurant (noon). Ordered drinks (tea $6 and coffee $5) then brunch. Seems like service coordination is very off. My spouse got the appetizer a good 15 minutes before mine. I had the biscuit, that was very tasty. The fruit, granola yogurt was good too. The main of crab Benedict was served, next although already cooled and the sauce a congealed. My main, after a good 30 minutes still had not arrived. Apparently a steak and eggs can be miscooked and they had redone it, never bothering to tell us. I did not try it there. Refills on the coffee were never offered. We took the steak and our cinnamon buns to go since we had been there long enough. The final kicker is they have an automatic 20% service charge in order to ensure the staff is paid enough. Seems like a business problem to me. Service was not up to that high of a standard. If you go during Miami Spice I hope they have figured out how to sequence the courses and get them to the table correctly while still hot.

The food was good but pretty mediocre, especially for the prices. The place is beautiful and…read moredefinitely a vibe. Service was fast and did not have a problem with anything. We sat at the bar before being seated at our table and the bartender was very lovely and attentive. She got us waters, and then we were seated to our table. Did the Miami spice menu which had okay options but I definitely feel they could've done better with their choices. Very basic Miami spice experience. Nothing that screamed wow. The walnut shrimp was delicious and came with a good portion though! The pepper steak was good but again, no wow. The ube flan didn't give flan and again, it was just okay, no wow. Would I go back? Maybe, but not something I'd rave about

Mediocre Food, Insultingly Small Portions and Poor Service…read more Unfortunately, Komodo was a major disappointment. The food was mediocre--especially for a Miami Spice menu--and nowhere near the upscale experience we expected. After spending almost $400 for my husband and I, I would have expected more. The portions were insultingly tiny, with the exception of the chicken salad. The salmon tacos contained what tasted like salmon "paste," and each taco shell was barely two inches long. They were so ridiculously small that even our waiter chuckled. The "half Maine lobster" was about the size of a jumbo shrimp, with no claw. The main course came with no sides so for $65 jumbo shrimp that was it. If you actually want a meal expect to pay extra for "fried" rice that was super bland and churrasco 10 oz extra at $12. So my steak meal was $87 and for that I could have had a real upscale experience at Daniel's in the Gables with upscale service and food. The experience started poorly when the four of us were seated at an awkward, cramped table with no legroom. We were positioned facing outward instead of toward one another, making normal conversation nearly impossible. It was a very strange setup for a party of four. Also, it was very warm in the restaurant and I would have asked to adjust but at the look at the servers face and everyone else I was afraid to say anything that something would happen to my food. The hostess also forgot to give us the Miami Spice menu. As soon as we requested it, the waiter's attitude noticeably changed, and the service went downhill from there. By the end of the night, the restaurant was overcrowded, with a very young crowd pouring into the bar area, and everything felt disorganized and poorly managed. Miami Spice used to be a wonderful way to experience Miami's better restaurants. Unfortunately, this felt more like a complete rip-off than a special dining experience. Komodo did not deliver the quality, portions, service or atmosphere its prices and reputation suggest. They should not be participating in Miami Spice as they have no upscale food to offer. My only regret is I didn't take pictures for potential customers to see how terrible this experience was and food looked. This was highly disappointing,,,save your money.

I honestly wasn't sure if my husband and I would ever come back to MILA after our first experience…read morea few years ago. We were in Miami for the weekend and had already tried some really great restaurants, so we went back and forth about coming here again. But I kept hearing great things about MILA and figured every place deserves a second chance. I'm really glad we did! We had a 10:30pm reservation on Sunday, September 6th and arrived maybe 5-10 minutes early. Completely different experience this time around. The hostess was great and we sat at the bar while we waited. The bartender was super friendly. I had a tequila shot and he recommended a beer for my husband that he ended up loving. We honestly didn't wait long at all, maybe another 5-10 minutes, before the hostess came to get us. We ended up sitting outside on the patio right where the show was happening, which was such a nice surprise. We had an amazing view, the DJ Lyla was right in front of us and the music was great all night. Our waiter was also top notch. He recommended some really good drinks and food and took great care of us. We had sashimi, sushi and the Chilean sea bass, which they deboned right in front of us. So good!! Overall, this visit completely changed my opinion from our first experience. Great service, great staff, food, music and atmosphere. I'm really happy we decided to come back. We're from LA and usually make our way back to Miami every couple of years. We're already talking about coming back for our daughter's 21st birthday, and after this experience MILA will definitely be on our list again. Glad we gave it a second chance!

My experience at MILA Miami today was absolutely unacceptable. The manager we encountered was…read moreincredibly rude, mean, and unprofessional. He clearly does not know how to speak to customers with basic respect and courtesy. We were standing near the elevator taking pictures, just like other guests were doing throughout the restaurant. However, the manager singled us out and tried to push us out of the area while other people were taking pictures without being treated the same way. What made this experience even more disturbing was that we appeared to be the only Black guests in the restaurant. Seeing other people allowed to take pictures while we were treated this way made us question whether we were being treated differently because of our race. Let me be clear: nobody should be made to feel unwelcome, targeted, or disrespected in a restaurant simply because of who they are. Even if there was a concern about where we were standing, there was a respectful way to communicate that. The manager chose to approach us in a rude and hostile manner instead. MILA presents itself as a luxury dining destination, but luxury means absolutely nothing when the people managing the establishment lack basic manners and professionalism. Expensive decor and a beautiful atmosphere cannot make up for discriminatory treatment and terrible customer service. Management needs to take a serious look at how its staff treats guests. No restaurant is above criticism, and no customer should have to tolerate being treated like they don't belong. Based on our experience today, I would not recommend MILA to anyone who expects to be treated with dignity and respect. Absolutely disappointing.

AWESOME! My friends (4) and I really liked it here. I love that the menu offered unique entrees…read more The ones we tried were all delicious!! The vibe is lively!! Loud but you can still talk.

I've been coming to Finka for years, and I've always loved the service, happy hour, and food. We…read moreusually sit at the bar because the bartenders have always been so nice and friendly. Unfortunately, today was a very different experience. It took about five minutes for anyone to acknowledge us, even though the bar wasn't busy. I ordered an Old Cuban Old Fashioned, one of my favorites, and was surprised to see the bartender use his hands instead of tongs to put the ice into the glass. I ended up sending the drink back because the glass was dirty. The second drink was made by another bartender, and again, I noticed him using his hands instead of tongs to handle the ice. The food was still great, but after today's experience, I'll definitely be paying much closer attention to how my drinks are prepared. I've always had a great experience at Finka, which is why today was especially disappointing. I hope this was just an off day and not a change in their usual standards.

10/10, came to celebrate for my birthday. Not only was the food phenomenal, but the overall…read moreatmosphere was 10/10. Our server Stewart was so so sweet, kind, and gave us the best recommendations to eat. Stewart made my birthday dinner amazing , definitely recommend visiting and asking for him.

Giselle Miami was such a vibe!…read more The food, atmosphere, and overall experience were amazing. Everything was beautiful, but what truly made the night special was Nathan! He was absolutely the BEST--so attentive, personable, professional, and genuinely made sure we had an incredible experience from start to finish. Nathan deserves a huge shoutout because his energy and customer service were unmatched! He definitely helped make my birthday celebration extra special. I'll absolutely be back to Giselle Miami and hope to have Nathan again! 10/10 experience!

We came back to Jaya for Miami Spice Week because the menu looked wonderful, and it was a great way…read moreto try the cuisine while experiencing Jaya's stunning atmosphere and evening entertainment. The acrobatic shows began at 8:00 p.m., with additional performances at 9:00 and 10:00 p.m. The acrobat was graceful, mesmerizing, strong, and sexy. When we made our reservation, we also asked for a table with a good view of the show, and they accommodated us with a fantastic front-row view from one of the couches. It was so much better than our previous visit, when we were trying to peer around a pillar and across the restaurant to see the performance. If seeing the show is important to you, I definitely recommend requesting a table with a good view when you make your reservation. Before the show the DJ plays music. The volume was at a good level, loud enough to be fun but soft enough to be able to hear each other talk. Although the restaurant initially feels like an indoor space, the central courtyard is actually open-air with overhead coverings, so there is plenty of fresh air while still feeling sheltered. Tall palm trees, pools of water, couches, and traditional dining tables create a beautiful and distinctive atmosphere. Overhead fans kept the temperature surprisingly comfortable despite the Miami heat. For Miami Spice, we had the tuna tacos, miso branzino, and Milk Tea for dessert -- jasmine green tea crème brûlée with honey tea jelly and lychee sorbet. Dining at Jaya was one of the highlights of our trip to Miami. Delicious food, great service, a beautiful atmosphere, and wonderful entertainment made it much more than just dinner. We were very glad we came back.

Came in for the Caviar and Champagne brunch and was pleasantly surprised at the variety of food…read moreoptions. It's a buffet-style brunch where you go through sections and pick out what you want. They had traditional breakfast options-eggs, bacon, waffles, pancakes, fruit, and pastries to lunch/dinner options- burger, fries, chicken, lamb, sushi, pad thai, fried rice, and much more. They also had a dessert station which included- crepes, bread pudding, macaroons, various cakes, and the most delicious cinnamon rolls that we've ever had. The food was delicious! The ambiance was incredible. It is outdoors so you will need to prepare for the elements. We also had live music while we were there. Service was pretty great in the beginning, very attentive, but you could tell when the restaurant was starting to get busier, which meant our server was occupied for longer periods of time. It took us some time to get our server to bring the check. It's a 2-hour dining experience that you pay $110/person plus the 20% service charge but we ended up getting shuffled out about an hour and a half into it. I'm assuming she was the manager who was directing other staff to "get these people out of here" to our table and the surrounding tables next to us. Which the tables next to us sat after us, so they were there for even less time. So aside from the older woman, who I assume was a manager, everything else was great!

Street parking for this casual Asian spot. Interior was clean. Service was pretty good…read more What impressed me was the noodle dish I got. It seemed freshly made and was very flavourful. I really appreciated how the noodles kept their warmth till the last bite, this was not just some microwaved thing. I felt the prices were pretty good, as the noodles were hearty! I'd easily go back.

This was a cute little place in Brickell and reasonably priced. We had the wonton appetizer and it…read morewas so good and it had a nice spicy kick to it!! Tried the Pad Woon Sen (glass noodles) and they were delicious! I had medium spicy and it wasn't too bad. Menu was diverse, spanning several traditional Asian dishes. I'm excited to try this place again and other things on their menu! The service was good and quick. They even package your leftovers for you at the table. I will be back to try more things!

It's been two years and things have changed. But the Happy Hour still rocks here. HH is Wednesdays…read morethrough Sundays from 5p-7p still at the high-tops and bar area only. They've added some more popular drinks like the Basic B**ch which is like a lychee martini, and the Upper East Side which were both very delicious. I had two of each! For the HH snacks, we got the shrimp and the pork dumplings and we all agreed the Shrimp Dumpling was the favorite. It's sauce was soy-based, while the pork had kind of a curry base. We really went for a Birthday reservation. So after happy hour at the bar we moved over to our table. And order more drinks and more good eats! I suggested the Edemame Hummus (again) [still amazing!]. But we also got the Octopus and Imperial Eggrolls. Side note - our server Natalia was really kind to our very active table of two checks and 8 people. She went over the menu, and she was so convincing we ordered everything that she talked about. She even asked if I wanted a drink and I didn't at first, but then she went on to talk about the Upper East Side, and I was sold. For the main entrees, we shared the Branzino which is market price, the Millionaire Rice, and the Bo Luc Lac (filet mignon). All were amazing. I'd ordered it all again. Will definitely be back.

The food doesn't match the price you pay. All of the dishes are appetizer-sized, yet they're priced…read morelike a luxury dinner. This place is geared toward people willing to spend big money or trying to impress a date. This isn't a place for anyone on a budget. I especially like how they automatically add a 20% "convenience fee.

Visited this place a week ago Customer service was excellent and the food was excellent I will be…read moreback again.

Great food, service, atmosphere, music... hidden gem in little Haiti... well worth the 5 minute…read moreUber from downtown Miami