I'll be honest, my visit to Komodo wasn't spontaneous. I recently finished reading David Grutman's book Take It Personal, and the values he shares around hospitality, culture, and creating unforgettable experiences moved me enough to want to show up in person and pay homage. Safe to say, Komodo lives up to every word. My server Lia was an absolute gem; warm, attentive, and genuinely personable from start to finish. Lia was supported by Ed, who made the experience seamless by clearing the table with care and even making sure my to-go box was perfectly prepped. The whole experience felt like an extension of what David writes about: hospitality that's intentional and personal. read more

Came to Komodo with a large group and was surprised by just how big this establishment was. We had a large group, which this place seems to accompdate well with many larger tables available. Service was not too bad but there were some missed drinks and food items, which is understandable given our very large group. My biggest problem with Komodo was the food. It was definitely borderline acceptable, but it was not hitting enough for me given the price point. When you're talking about these price points, I guess you are really paying for the ambiance. There were a few tasty items though, including the miso sea bass! read more

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Visited Miami for Ultra and my friend who lives in Miami recommended this as one of the places to have dinner- we originally had a res at Sexy Fish but flights were delayed and couldn't make it. Made a last minute res here the day of with no problem. The vibes here are quite Miami without it being too party, I would ask to be seated outside for better ambiance. The stars knocked off here are for the fact that we waited almost 10-15 minutes before we were greeted or brought water after being seated. We had time to select drinks, apps, entrees, and then time to sit and wonder where our server was before we were greeted. The server apologized when she arrived and then brought us the beef jerky dish on the house which we thought was very nice and we loved. However, when she brought the check she handed me the bill. The 18% service charge was not mentioned. When I brought it up she said "oh that's not a tip, we split it" in order to encourage me to add more. If it's not a tip then why did the options on the handheld say "+5% +7%" etc and not the standard 18, 20, 25%? I've worked in restaurants and usually even if you pool tips the service charge goes toward the tip pool? I was planning to tip 20% despite the original hiccup so I just added an additional 5% but this felt pretty awkward and deceptive. We got the salmon tacos, duck lettuce wraps, Wagyu fried rice, salmon entree, some drinks, and 2 desserts. I could have done without the duck lettuce wraps which I thought were not very bland, but thought everything else was quite good. My favorites were the beef jerky and the desserts. Even if the desserts were $20+ each, they were delicious. Bill came out to about $80 per person for 4 people after service charges etc so I didn't think the pricing was terrible. I would come back here to try other stuff on the menu but hopefully the service was just a one off. read more

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Beautiful location, nice decor, kind and courteous staff. We enjoyed a stroll through Asia tasting japanese sushi, korean chicken, Chinese pork ribs and of course the amazing Peking duck. Also liked the wagyu tacos. read more

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Came here for a birthday dinner and we had an AMAZING time. The food, service, and ambiance were all good. Highly recommend making a reservation beforehand. Parking is easier to valet or you'll have to find near by street or garage parking. Prices are reasonable based on what it is you're getting. Shoutout to waiter, Douglas - he was great at being attentive and patient with our group! read more

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Make a reservation!! The line was almost out the door when we got there but we had made a reservation and were sat within 10 minutes. From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere was vibrant and upscale, making it the perfect spot for a night out. The sushi was fresh and flavorful. The real standout for me was the sea bass. It quite literally melted in your mouth. Our server was attentive and friendly, and everything came out seamlessly. If you're looking for a top-tier dining experience with amazing food and a great vibe, Komodo is a must visit. read more

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Such a beautiful restaurant - inside and outside dining areas with dimmed lighting for dinner. From drinks all the way to dessert, each meal was flavorful and delicious! Especially the dessert where our waiter poured the sauces over the cheesecake for an interactive experience! Service was excellent - attentive and professional. read more

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Komodo is a MUST visit in Miami. This restaurant is constantly being recognized as one of the best in Miami, and there is no surprise why. Everything about this place is phenomenal! The atmosphere is fully immersive and so stylish; the ambience is fantastic; this is perfect for a date night, celebration or nice business meal. The service is top notch and you feel truly taken care of when you go here The food is executed to perfection! The Peking duck is a star dish and tastes unbelievable; the sushi and sashimi and incredibly fresh! The short ribs and dumplings are so tasty and seriously every single dish here tastes amazing. Their cocktails are phenomenal as well and the Pikachu is so cool! read more

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Ok this is my second time at Komodo Miami and I have a love hate relationship with this place. On one hand the food truly is delicious and the vibes are sexy with beautiful decor. HOWEVER, they are so disorganized here. My party of 4 made Friday night dinner reservations here for 9:00 pm but were not seated until 10 pm. Waiting an hour despite having reservations is crazy work to me. It's always chaos near check in with everyone crowded there waiting for their tables and the hostesses looking around trying to find the right group to seat. I had the spicy bluefin tuna roll and wagyu fried rice and they were delicious. My husband enjoyed his NY strip steak and they also have plenty of vegan options which is a plus. My vegan friend enjoyed her garden roll and edamame and brussel sprouts. Even though the food was good I'm not sure if it's worth standing there and waiting a whole hour for. read more

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Wanted to try a different restaurant - brought a friend from out of town to try Komodo. Was not worth the drive from the beach for us. The cocktails were just ok, the service was fine but the restaurant just wasn't our vibe. The decor and ambience felt dated, & the windows so dirty I thought it was raining outside. I won't even touch on the hostess/bartender uniforms - I'm sure management can do better than that. The restaurant is also very large - indoors and out. Felt like a cruise ship on land or kind of Cheesecake Factory feel. The shishito peppers were not cooked all the way and drowned in a very watered down sauce. The duck lettuce wraps were disappointing - very little ground duck mixed with a sauce that was way too sweet. The Chinese pork ribs were a winner, especially after the previous disappointing apps, as well as the nigiri sushi. The duck looked enticing but we just ate duck the night before. Won't be back but if you go stick to sushi and the Chinese pork ribs. read more

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Out of all the restaurants I've ever been to, I cannot believe I had never been to Komodo in Brickell before ..I wish I had come here sooner! Honestly, this might have been one of the best meals I've ever had at a restaurant. Everything was absolutely amazing from start to finish. I started off with the fortunes told drink which was vodka, passion fruit , lemon & prosecco. It even came with a fortune cookie. As appetizer we started with the Lobster Dynamite, which was served over crispy rice , incredible. Then came the Wagyu Beef Dumplings, which ended up being my absolute favorite bite of the night. For my main course, I went with the Main Lobster they take half a lobster out of the shell, cover it in garlic butter, then put it back in. It was melt in your mouth delicious. My boyfriend had the Wagyu Skirt Steak topped with crispy onions, and it was just as amazing. We also shared the Wagyu Fried Rice, which was phenomenal. For dessert, we tried the Japanese Cheesecake, which had more of a cake texture than a traditional cheesecake, but it was still light, fluffy, and delicious. The Chocolate Dumplings were also a hit ..was like a creamy chocolate ice cream with a hint of raspberry, such a fun and unique treat. I also have to mention our server, Douglas, who was fantastic. He was thorough in explaining the dishes on the menu, gave thoughtful recommendations, and provided excellent service throughout the night. Komodo absolutely blew me away. From the food to the atmosphere to the service, everything was on point. I can confidently say this is now one of my top favorite restaurants, and I can't wait to come back! read more

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Not worth the money. For the price point, you expect an elevated experience--Komodo delivers the opposite. Service was cold. No eye contact, no warm greeting--just a group of hostesses standing around with their cleavage hanging out, asking if we had a reservation. Every staff interaction felt rushed and transactional, usually answered with one-word responses. The only thing they seemed focused on was constantly clearing the table. The food was subpar at best. The hamachi roll was shockingly low quality--I've never seen yellowtail mashed into a paste like that. The so-called Wagyu skirt steak was tough, poorly seasoned, and nothing about it justified the Wagyu label. The duck, which they're supposedly known for, was fine but not memorable and certainly not better than what we've had elsewhere. The space itself feels tired and overly bright, lacking ambiance and attention to detail. Stained napkins, worn finishes, and a bathroom experience that felt closer to a gas station than a high-end restaurant rounded out the visit. read more

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I went for Miami Spice without expecting much, but they completely proved me wrong. The Miami Spice menu had some really solid options, and everything we tried was delicious -- especially the wagyu steak and the spicy lobster rice, which were definite standouts. Even the bluefin tuna roll, which ended up being my least favorite dish of the night, was still good enough that I'd give it a 7/10. The overall vibe of the place felt more like a club than a traditional restaurant, and it truly delivered that signature Miami energy. On top of that, the service was amazing -- the staff was extremely attentive and made sure we were taken care of throughout the entire experience, which really tied everything together. read more

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Amazing service and ambience! The food is beyond delicious! Prepared to perfection! It is a little pricey, but worth it. read more

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Our group of 7 went for Christmas Day dinner and everyone was super happy and impressed. We had a reservation seated outside on the beautifully decorated patio. The weather was perfect and the server was on their A game. We started with cocktails and I enjoyed a delicious lychee martini. We shared everything and our group is partly vegetarian and not big meat eaters. We had a lot of sides and veggies. The chicken salad is so good we had to order 2 for the table. (Chicken on the side) We had a few rolls and a cooked salmon dish. Dessert was cheese cake. There's so many dishes to try we have to go back... We are in the senior citizen demographic but our kids took us so we can be cool and hip now. There is a club vibe and DJ playing music as it gets a little later. The city was all lit up and vibrant and the evening was very special. Very fun night. Of course it's a little pricey but I was a guest of the family and didn't pay! So it was a win-win. read more

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We recently celebrated our friend's birthday at Komodo's and baby... 10/10 across the board. The food was unreal -- between our party of 13, we pretty much tried the whole menu and not a single miss. Service was fast and on point, even with us being all the way on the top floor. The place itself is gorgeous, I had to get my pictures in. Definitely try the spicy bluefin tuna roll -- so good. And listen... the steaks? Perfect. The fried rice? Just as fire. read more

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I came here solo while on a work trip and enjoyed my experience. The star of the show for me was the crab lo mein. Omg I would eat that every day. I also had some apps. The prawns I believe were a special, and the wagyu beef was good. The waiter treated me to dessert. I forgot what it was called, but it was very Rich. read more

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Quite the Miami scene - pretty people, super trendy atmosphere. This is a place to go for a fun night out. Loved the cocktail menu. Pineapple Express and Leche cocktails both got 2 rounds. Our server Stephen was excellent and attentive. I'm not a huge fan of Asian fusion, though the food here was fine. I prefer a clean and light high quality fish. This place was a little heavy on the fused part - truffle on salmon felt like an indulgent reach. Lobster dynamite on very overly crispy-ed rice, over-seasoned carpaccio, too sweet duck lettuce cups. Its a popular and cool place, too many menu items just felt like theyre trying a little too hard. And Im not paying $115 for a duck, Bugs. Delish birthday sandwich cookie! read more

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Komodo has a gorgeous outside seating area that i was lucky enough to grab a seat for two. Me and my girlfriend started with the lobster dynamite and shishito peppers. We also ordered a side of edamame and the A5 wagyu hot stone. The lobster dynamite was mouth watering and everything else tasted extremely high quality. Our service was amazing and would definitely recommend checking this place out. read more

They have some really yummy plates on their menu, I especially liked their dim sum and we had to try the pecking duck which was delicious! read more

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Not only was the food delicious, the service was amazing. Had 6 dishes with my partner and no complaint for any. Was served by Rafael and Guillermo & honestly half of our amazing experience was thanks to them both! Definitely will return. read more

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This was my first time at Komodo. It was AMAZING outside of the beautiful venue and ambience being outside. The food was spectacular. I had The King crab lo mein, and my day ordered the steak with a side of the sweet potato. The sweet potato was one of the best meals I've ever had in my life.!! They have topped it with some sort of wasabi butter and literally thinking about it makes my mouth water. I really recommend everyone to go to this restaurant and try This food especially the sweet potato. It's like nothing I ever had before.!! read more

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Friday night The drive in was horrible but not their fault... Parking was valet and easy up front Group dinner in the 'nest' upstairs Set menu Service was good- nothing phenomenal Drinks were quick Food was awesome Sea Bass and the noodles were my favorite Other than occasional loud honking from the street the atmosphere is exactly what you would expect from a place like this on Friday night in Miami The seating area upstairs was much more quiet and conversational than anything downstairs. read more

Our first time in Miami and wanted to try different foodie spots and stumbled upon Komodo and decided to give it a try! Gotta say it was a crowded night and filled with so many young people! Since we were about 10mins late our reservation was pushed back and had to wait a little while before getting seated. When we got seated our host took our orders but didn't seem engaged but somehow the bus boy "Guillermo" was! The food definitely met our expectations and Guillermo definitely made our night! Will definitely come back again when in town! read more

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Such a treat of an experience! Made a reservation at the time they opened and was seated within 5 minutes was checking in. Food was absolutely delicious and came out very fast and fresh. Our server was very kind and knowledgeable to the menu. He gave great recommendations and made our experience memorable and fun. The restaurant itself was beautiful, spacious, unique, and sleek. Already looking forward to coming back next time I find myself in Miami! read more

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Let's start with the Food was A1 and the service was great! But what tops if off is the amazing ambience I'll be back to try a few more things. read more

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Wow, Komodo Miami is definitely worth a visit! We were here as tourists. We only stopped by for dessert and drinks, but were really blown away. It was very crowded when we went and we were lucky to be able to find a bar on the second floor with just four seats that we could eat at without reservations. However, if you plan to eat here, make reservations--then I think STILL plan to wait. As you arrive, there will be ropes with two hefty bouncers. We just kind of walked by--I think they may be screening how well you are dressed, because when we were there people were dressed really well. Then as you wait in, you will see some Peking duck hanging up. That seems to be a signature dish and does look good. Then as you come in, there is bar with no seats and when we were there, about 50 people drinking and I think waiting for tables. We kind of walked through crowd and someone told us about that second story bar. Drink menu is original--for Pokemon fans they even have a Pikachu drink. I had a cocktail called the Golden Tiger, with Bourbon and goldenberry. It was excellent. It was expensive, but include some gold flakes on top so tough to complain. My wife had the ginger passion fruit mule. Great twist on the Moscow Mule, passion fruit flavor was great. Then for dessert, there was one that cost $35 called the Tropical Dragon. We had to see what a $35 dessert was. The presentation is great. It is in the shape of a dragon, then has a sparkler and smoke from dried ice, then this liquid gets poured over the dragon. That alone kind of made it worth it, but then the taste was incredible. I love fruit and meringue, which this delivered in a beautiful way, then the coconut semifreddo was perfect (and demonstrated strong skills). I never thought I would find a $35 dessert that was a bargain, but this really was. Next time in Miami, we will plan ahead to get reservations and definitely eat here again. read more

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We ended up walking here but they do have valet parking. We were visiting the area so not sure about other parking options. Before I mention anything else, we came here for Valentine's day on a Friday so it was absolutely packed. We had a reservation for 7 pm and showed up about 15 minutes early and sat at around 7:15 or so. We talked ro another couple who had a reservation at 6:30 who didn't get sat until 7:10. We got a drink at the bar, my husband got the Pikachu and I ordered the Fortune Cookie (which came with an actual fortune cookie). The fortune cookie drink was good but got a little soggy for the short time it was in the drink. Service was okay, not sure if it would be better on night that aren't insanely busy. We barely saw him and had to flag him down a couple times. Overall, super friendly. Food was delicious. We ordered the Waygu Skirt Steak Tacos and the Surf & Turf Shumai. Loved both and I would recommend the shumai. For our main, we splurged for the Peking duck and also got the waygu fried rice. Peking duck was actually very good. I did like the waygu fried rice but it was a little too salty for my taste and I kept having to flag someone down for more water. The waygu is in a little bit of a different form compared to waygu slices, it was still tender, just not melt in your mouth. For dessert, we got the Vietnamese coffee cheesecake. While this was good, it was pretty sweet and I'd probably recommend it with some coffee. Overall, food was good, I think I'd come back if we were back in the area. read more

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We came here just for dessert and drinks. The staff did not make us feel bad about it, in fact they were impressed and liked our idea. We did not need a reservation on a Sunday around 9pm, there is plenty of seating. We were provided complimentary pickled cucumbers which was really nice. MISO CHOCOLATE TEMPTATION -dulcey mousse with sobacha ice cream and topped with caramelized nutty popcorn 5/5 JAPANESE CHEESECAKE - came with berry compote and vanilla crème anglaise to pour on your own 3/5 VIETNAMESE COFFEE CHEESECAKE - this dessert was so creative and I liked how the coffee wasn't too potent, the cheesecake had hazelnut, dulce de leche and was topped with tonka bean ice cream 5/5 Virgin Moscow mule was standard, it helped digest my dinner from 30 minutes prior. I'd definitely come back to try the savory items, especially the lotus root in the "Wokked Asian Vegetables". read more

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The food was spot on and well balanced and those Tacos OMG!!! so Good. I liked the service as well, everyone walking around very attentive and picking up to keep the table clean for us. I enjoy it and will def say it worth a try. The ambiance was cozy and fun read more

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Came for Chinese new year celebrations. As a Chinese, their Peking duck is good but not excellent, the skin isn't crisp, 7/10. The other 2 plates we had were different stir fry veggies, extremely over salted! read more

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The food and atmosphere here was excellent. Sushi was exceptional. Fried chicken had great portions and not too fried with amazing sauce. It is very pricey though. They do overpack the restaurant so you will wait a little to get seated. Bartender downstairs was rude but otherwise our server was nice! read more

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Consistently my favorite restaurant in miami! It is such a delicious and fun place to go with friends. You may even spot some celebrities if you go on the weekends. The service is always quick and professional. Always go for the salmon tacos! They are a flavor explosion of delicious salmon, truffle and eel sauce with a wonton shell. The lobster dynamite are always a good option too! Served crispy rice style. The shishito peppers are delicious, they are very saucy and the sauce is great. The shrimp tempura is surprisingly very good and i dont usually go for tempura but i love it paired with the pear. We always get the wagyu beef dumplings and they are great. The vegetable fried rice is a classic and very good. We really enjoyed the build your own duck wraps as well: the duck meat is so tender. My favorite thing on the menu is the mushroom lo mein. it is like a caccio e pepe meets truffle but Asian version. Ive had the crab lo mein before and it's not as good. Basically you cant go wrong here and everything on the menu is divine 10/10 consistently. read more

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Komodo absolutely delivered. We ordered the fried rice, crab salad, two chickens, hibachi, spicy tuna crispy rice, and almost half of the appetizers and everything was phenomenal. We also went heavy on the sashimi and desserts and every dish was flawless in both flavor and presentation. Huge shoutout to Natalie and the entire staff, they truly took care of us. Incredible food, great energy, and top-tier service. Can't wait to come back! read more

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Komodo Miami absolutely killed it this year with their Miami Spice offerings. My friends and I got to experience a variety of their small dishes, each delicious in their own way. The drinks were refreshing and perfectly balanced. Beautiful ambiance with good music in the background. The service was amazing as well, they were extremely attentive to our table. Great location right in the heart of Brickell. A must try! read more

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For this review I will mention my recent experience (first week of January 2026) Reservations are a must as this restaurant is supper busy ! The restaurant is absolutely gorgeous- it is a bit loud but i personally love it. We had one bad situation with the hostess as they were trying to seat us in a two top on their second floor (completely fine). I had asked the hostess to use the elevator in which she replied "it's not a long set of stairs" so I went along with the stairs - however I would have preferred to take the elevator due to my multiple knee surgeries and prefer avoiding stairs. I would suggest if a customer asks to take the elevator it should be encouraged and not dismissed. When we got to the table it was crammed between two large parties making it difficult to pull the seats out and even more difficult to sit down. We went back to the host stand where the Maitre D' said there was no other tables available- I asked for a manager & was introduced to Prince who was professional and understanding of our situation- he had a table ready for us immediately !! You can't go wrong with anything on the menu! Their spicy edamame is a MUST order! I always order their blue fin nigiri & their spicy steak ! We also had their spicy veggies and fried rice as sides absolutely delicious !! Sides are good size about 2-4 people .. their peanut butter bar dessert is soooo good ! I accidentally stained my white dress and our busser ( Pierce ) supplied me with warm water and a moist towelette which completely removed my stain !! Komodo is the BEST Miami/Brickell restaurant !! Five stars from food,atmosphere, & service!! Thank You Prince and Pierce for an amazing experience!! We will definitely will be back !!! read more

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What a spectacular experience! So much fun! The food was extraordinary. Every bite a sensual bliss worthy of a sigh. The sushi was some of the best I've ever eaten and believe me when I say I've eaten it all.. The snapper was so delicate so delicate & the Peking duck was succulent! The ribs were finger-licking good & the dumplings melted in my mouth. Fabulous dessert. I wish I could've eaten more, but alas, there is only so much a girl can do! read more

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this was a very interesting and well curated restaurant we enjoyed every bit of it. service was 8/10 and food was 8.5/10. ambiance was 10/10 ofcourse. read more

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The food is good. Not bad at all. The issue is the service and all the other shake downs. There's a 73 year old salty entitled guy in the men's room trying to shake you down for money by turning on the water faucet and then they add 18% to the check hoping you do not see it and try to hit you up for more tip on top of that. They do not tell you tip is included. Then they beg you to write a review saying they are having a contest. Good food but very amateur experience. These guys do not get it. read more

I would not recommend to this place to anyone. I should have listened to the amount of people who told me not to go here. I'm a foodie, I love going out to restaurants. & this is not a place I'll ever come to again Let's start off simply by stating how rude people here are. If a guest asks you where is the restroom, you get off you little cellphone phone and look them in the eye and advise where it is. Not ignore them and just point. Yeah your restaurants interior design is nice, but that's all it has. I made this reservation, SAID it was my Anniversary. They didn't care about the comments made for the reservation, already goes to show what kind of servers they have. The food is not good, our food was cold every time it got to our table (these are hot foods not raw). For the taste? It's way overpriced. I am so disappointed, wasting my anniversary with my wife to come here. Spend $250+ leaving hungry and dissatisfied. Not worth it. Restaurants are places people go to be served and dined. That's what we pay for, I definitely didn't get that. If they could give me my money back I'd accept it read more

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