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Came here with my wife for our anniversary dinner and walked out satisfied and full. From the beginning our server was incredibly attentive, explained every single one of our options including the 3,5, and 7 course food tasting options. We went with the 7 course option and we're definitely impressed. Every single thing we ate was delicious. From the beginning courses all the way to the A5 Japanese Wagyu to the Lamb Belly. Safe to say this place has the Ambiance, the service, and the food.
The restaurant was very nice, food was incredible, and staff were attentive. Price point is on the higher end but worth it. Highly recommend going here.
This is a beautiful waterfront restaurant at the Four Seasons, and I'd been looking forward to trying Ft. Lauderdale's newest Michelin-starred spot. We sat outside and did the seasonal tasting menu. Overall, it was good, but I was disappointed it wasn't truly amazing -- which is what most people expect from Michelin-star dining. The plating, technical execution, and quality were excellent, but somewhere along the way, flavor often took a back seat. One dish also came with what seemed like julienned wax or parchment paper mixed in, which I had to spit out -- definitely unexpected at this level. 5/5 Koshihikari Rice with Maitake -- Served under a creamy Comté foam that slowly melted away to reveal perfect rice underneath. A comforting umami bomb with nutty notes. Easily one of our favorites. 5/5 Wagyu Croustade -- Wagyu tartare in a crisp pastry shell with smoked onion gelée and crispy leeks. Rich, bright, smoky, and texturally perfect. 5/5 Foie Gras "Nutter Butter" -- I'm allergic to peanuts so I couldn't try it, but my husband said it was outstanding. 5/5 Apple & Burrata Salad -- Refreshing, playful, and beautifully balanced while still letting the burrata shine. The flaxseed tuile added great texture. 4/5 Prawn Toast -- Very good, especially with the quail egg, but the gochujang barely registered and the toast itself was extremely oily. 4/5 Japanese A5 Wagyu Bavette -- Perfectly cooked and paired nicely with the sweet potato, but the goji-berry mole was too sweet and overpowering. We would've preferred something more savory with a little heat. 4/5 Wellfleet Oyster -- Beautifully chilled, but the coconut foam overwhelmed the delicate oyster and muted the smoked garlic. 4/5 Brioche Pull Aparts -- Warm, buttery, and pillowy soft. Good, just not particularly memorable. 3.5/5 Brioche Stuffed Amish Chicken -- Impressive technically and incredibly moist, but lacking flavor overall. Even the foie gras sauce fell flat, which felt almost impossible. 2/5 Roasted Corn -- My substitute for the Foie Gras "Nutter Butter" because of my peanut allergy, and honestly not remotely equivalent. Just roasted corn in a dry rice paper cup. 4/5 The Banana -- Hazelnut cake layered with perfectly pea sized piped praline cream and topped with a thin sheet of white chocolate. Great hazelnut flavor and crunch, though the chocolate lacked the snap I expected from being properly tempered (or maybe sat out too long). The dark chocolate ice cream had nice coffee notes but wasn't very creamy. 3.5/5 Strawberry Cheesecake -- Light with an interesting strawberry yuzu compote, but too sweet and not memorable. It may have suffered from sitting out too long. 3.5/5 Madeleines -- Served with a banana foster-style accompaniment. Slightly dry, missing that classic crisp exterior and buttery interior. We didn't order the last two desserts and were told they were compliments from our waiter -- possibly because of the mystery substance I found in one dish. No one really followed up on it, but we appreciated the gesture.
Great service. We did the 5 course experience and the food was a bit underwhelming. Our favorites were the rice and strawberry dessert. The chicken main was a bit too chewy for my liking. The table shared a rib eye and unfortunately it was all fat. Would def go back and try their other menu items as the service was excellent.
We had an excellent evening dining at Maass! The restaurant is set up very nicely and located right on ft lauderdale beach within the Four Seasons. Upscale and clean as well as having a relaxed atmosphere. Everyone we interacted with was very welcoming. This is a great spot for a date night or to celebrate something! We each had a pre-dinner cocktail on one of the couches outside before being seated, which were both delicious- Highly recommend the Toronto! As well as the Taormina if you are looking for something a little on the sweeter side. Once we were seated inside, we ordered the tasting menu which allowed us to sample a little bit of everything. All of the dishes were very unique and different from each other. We were served the wellfleet oyster, shrimp cocktail, duck confit, foie gras nutter butter, apple and burrata salad, a pasta dish with truffle, brioche stuffed Amish chicken, and the "banana" for desert with some other small pastries as well as jelly candies. The favorite was the foie gras nutter butter, which was absolutely decadent- I highly recommend giving this a try. We will definitely be returning in the future once they update their seasonal menu with new dishes!
Tried MAASS Restaurant recently and overall it was a really nice experience. The space is beautiful and definitely feels like a special night out kind of place. The dishes were well executed, nicely presented, and you can tell a lot of thought goes into the flavors. Service was also great -- the staff were attentive and knowledgeable about the menu. That said, it is definitely on the expensive side. For me personally it's more of a one-and-done experience or something I'd save for a special occasion rather than somewhere I'd rush back to regularly. The food was good, but not something I'm dying to come back for. Still glad we tried it and it was a unique dining experience.
The food was so delicious. We had the 7 course menu. Each item was such a special experience. The waiters and servers are great and so knowledgeable about each dish. Definitely worth the experience. Don't miss it!!
This review is for the Chef's Counter at Maass. Counter seating for approximately 16-18 people with two fixed menu options. We chose the lessor Excursion Menu with upgrade for Black Truffle shavings and an extra Wagyu Beef dish. Two work stations are directly visible while seating at the counter with two chefs at the hearth / grill in the rear and one chef at the sauté / sous vide / boil in the front section. A dessert section with shave ice machine is in the far left back and cold table in the far right back. Executive and Assistant Chef perform QC and Plating for the visible two hot sections in front. The big advantage to sitting at the Chef's Counter is in watching the cooking and the interaction with the professional and casual servers presenters. Plates were always presented in coordination to your party, usually couples, and explained in full with servers also able to answer questions. Silverware, chopsticks, plates, constantly changed in and out and napkins folded if you leave the counter. Crumbs also removed...I was the only lefty that night and the staff noticed after the first course with all utensils subsequently set up for a lefty. Observant! As for the food, all of the items were very well prepared and tasty with out favorites being: - Scallop - Oysters - Wagyu Beef - Duck - Chawanmushi Or just about everything. LOL. Over two hour experience with coordinated seating starting at 6:30pm. A Michelin One Star worthy experience ...
I think the Michelin star speaks for itself, the food is absolutely outstanding and creative. Lots of unique bites in the tasting menu that really keep you engaged in the whole experience. I would highly recommend a chef's counter tasting experience as you get a real sample of the quality and professionalism, with a few fun, twists, like picking your own design on the knife or your chopstick placeholder. If I had to find a knock on this whole experience is that when they serve the food at the counter six or seven servers show up at the same time to everyone sitting there and our competing to talk over each other, and so the experience becomes loud and a little confusing. If there was a way to tone that down a little bit, it would really add.
Did the kitchen counter for my husband 40th It did not disappoint Service was amazing Food was delicious Thou a couple of the dishes were just ok Would recommend
I had an overall shockingly negative experience at Maass, having the Seasonal Tasting Menu. In just the first bites alone - I bit into a bone in my duck confit potato pancake dish. Shocked by this, from a Michelin awarded restaurant. And still, my front teeth still hurt. I was not expecting this. Pictured here, the not so small bone in my one-bit duck confit potato pancake dish. I mentioned this to the wait staff right away but was surprised that more of the meal was comped given this happening right at the beginning of the dining experience and after waiting a long period of time. I did not hear any apology from our wait staff but just got extra desserts at the end of our long meal that we did not request. To add to this negative experience, we had an 8PM reservation, arrived on time, and were seated by 8:25PM, and between every single one of our dishes there was an extremely long wait. To the point where we had to continuously check in up until we flagged down for the check. We were not warned upon seating, that it would be a 3-hour dining experience for the Seasonal Tasting Menu (not chef counter). I am disappointed and surprised by this behavior on a 1-Star Michelin restaurant. This is unacceptable and particularly the bone found in my "one bite" duck confit potato appetizer.
- Was excited to visit maass for it's michelin star but sometimes that works against the restaurant as your expectations go wayyy up - The beef tartare was not bad. Not bad, but not interesting enough to order it again - The japanese souffle pancake and eggs benedict are sizeable portions - Flavor-wise, meh The only thing I enjoyed about the eggs benedict was the thick bacon - I loved that they have outside seating facing the beach, the interior also looks very pretty - Service was really good as well - Unfortunately the food just didn't meet expectations - Plenty of street parking available nearby
1 month ago
We had the 7 course tasting menu with the Wine pairing. We sat at table near the kitchen so we could observe, like dinner and show. The dinner, the wine and the service exceeded expectations. Nicole was our server and she was properly supported by food runners, bussers and managers. Our favorite course was the nutter butter foie gras and prawn toast. It was about $400 per person, and IMO it was worth it. They do include 4% for server wellness. No one could explain what it really was, not server nor manager, so we asked for it to be removed and they said no problem. read more
Is this Michelin restaurant a must or Maass-ive fail? Dine Out Lauderdale is until the end September and select restaurants are offering multi course dinners that doesn't break the wallet. One of them is @maass_ftl in the Four Seasons which offers a $35 Lunch or $60 3-Course, $95 5-Course, $155 7-Course Dinner. We opted for the 5 course and the first 3 tastings were memorable starting with Wellfleet Oyster, Foie Gras Nutter Butter, to the Yellow Fin Tuna Crudo. For the main course, we were looking forward to the Lamb Belly, however, they offered a Pork Schnitzel or Brioche Chicken instead which was a downgrade. I really felt this should've been communicated before we even placed the order. We were at the bar way before our reservation so there was plenty of time to let us know beforehand. In light of this situation, the GM was very apologetic and wasn't our server's fault. I just think the kitchen failed to inform the rest of the staff. So was it worth the experience? Yes we would definitely go back! read more
Valet service to park or some limited parking on the street. Valet is paid inside at the desk with a discount for dining here. Let me start by saying that the food was fabulous. One of my favorite Michelin places. We got the tasting menu at the chef's table. I thought we can watch the chef prepare our meal but you're just sitting in the kitchen watching staff prepare food for the restaurant. We couldn't see them making our food. We arrived at 5:25. They seat you at 5:30 so they sent us to the bar for drinks and close out that deal. They sent our bottle of water to the other side after we paid for it and were charged twice for it. They have a huge staff. A different server for every two people being served explaining the plates plus the staff in kitchen talking and yelling over each other. I couldn't hear any of the details for the dishes. That took away from my experience. They give you a menu when it's over. I would have preferred getting that before eating. One other small issue to some but huge to me. I had allergy not a food sensitivity listed on my reservation, on a phone call and confirmed before eating. They served me an allergen! I couldn't hear the server as he was speaking and I happened to hear it and repeated did you say!! Of course! This is a big deal to me but it was brushed off as no problem we can change it to something else. Fabulous meal but the noise level was too much for me. read more
Came here with my wife for our anniversary dinner and walked out satisfied and full. From the beginning our server was incredibly attentive, explained every single one of our options including the 3,5, and 7 course food tasting options. We went with the 7 course option and we're definitely impressed. Every single thing we ate was delicious. From the beginning courses all the way to the A5 Japanese Wagyu to the Lamb Belly. Safe to say this place has the Ambiance, the service, and the food. read more
5 months ago
This is a beautiful waterfront restaurant at the Four Seasons, and I'd been looking forward to trying Ft. Lauderdale's newest Michelin-starred spot. We sat outside and did the seasonal tasting menu. Overall, it was good, but I was disappointed it wasn't truly amazing -- which is what most people expect from Michelin-star dining. The plating, technical execution, and quality were excellent, but somewhere along the way, flavor often took a back seat. One dish also came with what seemed like julienned wax or parchment paper mixed in, which I had to spit out -- definitely unexpected at this level. 5/5 Koshihikari Rice with Maitake -- Served under a creamy Comté foam that slowly melted away to reveal perfect rice underneath. A comforting umami bomb with nutty notes. Easily one of our favorites. 5/5 Wagyu Croustade -- Wagyu tartare in a crisp pastry shell with smoked onion gelée and crispy leeks. Rich, bright, smoky, and texturally perfect. 5/5 Foie Gras "Nutter Butter" -- I'm allergic to peanuts so I couldn't try it, but my husband said it was outstanding. 5/5 Apple & Burrata Salad -- Refreshing, playful, and beautifully balanced while still letting the burrata shine. The flaxseed tuile added great texture. 4/5 Prawn Toast -- Very good, especially with the quail egg, but the gochujang barely registered and the toast itself was extremely oily. 4/5 Japanese A5 Wagyu Bavette -- Perfectly cooked and paired nicely with the sweet potato, but the goji-berry mole was too sweet and overpowering. We would've preferred something more savory with a little heat. 4/5 Wellfleet Oyster -- Beautifully chilled, but the coconut foam overwhelmed the delicate oyster and muted the smoked garlic. 4/5 Brioche Pull Aparts -- Warm, buttery, and pillowy soft. Good, just not particularly memorable. 3.5/5 Brioche Stuffed Amish Chicken -- Impressive technically and incredibly moist, but lacking flavor overall. Even the foie gras sauce fell flat, which felt almost impossible. 2/5 Roasted Corn -- My substitute for the Foie Gras "Nutter Butter" because of my peanut allergy, and honestly not remotely equivalent. Just roasted corn in a dry rice paper cup. 4/5 The Banana -- Hazelnut cake layered with perfectly pea sized piped praline cream and topped with a thin sheet of white chocolate. Great hazelnut flavor and crunch, though the chocolate lacked the snap I expected from being properly tempered (or maybe sat out too long). The dark chocolate ice cream had nice coffee notes but wasn't very creamy. 3.5/5 Strawberry Cheesecake -- Light with an interesting strawberry yuzu compote, but too sweet and not memorable. It may have suffered from sitting out too long. 3.5/5 Madeleines -- Served with a banana foster-style accompaniment. Slightly dry, missing that classic crisp exterior and buttery interior. We didn't order the last two desserts and were told they were compliments from our waiter -- possibly because of the mystery substance I found in one dish. No one really followed up on it, but we appreciated the gesture. read more
2 months ago
Great service. We did the 5 course experience and the food was a bit underwhelming. Our favorites were the rice and strawberry dessert. The chicken main was a bit too chewy for my liking. The table shared a rib eye and unfortunately it was all fat. Would def go back and try their other menu items as the service was excellent. read more
6 months ago
We had an excellent evening dining at Maass! The restaurant is set up very nicely and located right on ft lauderdale beach within the Four Seasons. Upscale and clean as well as having a relaxed atmosphere. Everyone we interacted with was very welcoming. This is a great spot for a date night or to celebrate something! We each had a pre-dinner cocktail on one of the couches outside before being seated, which were both delicious- Highly recommend the Toronto! As well as the Taormina if you are looking for something a little on the sweeter side. Once we were seated inside, we ordered the tasting menu which allowed us to sample a little bit of everything. All of the dishes were very unique and different from each other. We were served the wellfleet oyster, shrimp cocktail, duck confit, foie gras nutter butter, apple and burrata salad, a pasta dish with truffle, brioche stuffed Amish chicken, and the "banana" for desert with some other small pastries as well as jelly candies. The favorite was the foie gras nutter butter, which was absolutely decadent- I highly recommend giving this a try. We will definitely be returning in the future once they update their seasonal menu with new dishes! read more
Tried MAASS Restaurant recently and overall it was a really nice experience. The space is beautiful and definitely feels like a special night out kind of place. The dishes were well executed, nicely presented, and you can tell a lot of thought goes into the flavors. Service was also great -- the staff were attentive and knowledgeable about the menu. That said, it is definitely on the expensive side. For me personally it's more of a one-and-done experience or something I'd save for a special occasion rather than somewhere I'd rush back to regularly. The food was good, but not something I'm dying to come back for. Still glad we tried it and it was a unique dining experience. read more
27 days ago
The food was so delicious. We had the 7 course menu. Each item was such a special experience. The waiters and servers are great and so knowledgeable about each dish. Definitely worth the experience. Don't miss it!! read more
This review is for the Chef's Counter at Maass. Counter seating for approximately 16-18 people with two fixed menu options. We chose the lessor Excursion Menu with upgrade for Black Truffle shavings and an extra Wagyu Beef dish. Two work stations are directly visible while seating at the counter with two chefs at the hearth / grill in the rear and one chef at the sauté / sous vide / boil in the front section. A dessert section with shave ice machine is in the far left back and cold table in the far right back. Executive and Assistant Chef perform QC and Plating for the visible two hot sections in front. The big advantage to sitting at the Chef's Counter is in watching the cooking and the interaction with the professional and casual servers presenters. Plates were always presented in coordination to your party, usually couples, and explained in full with servers also able to answer questions. Silverware, chopsticks, plates, constantly changed in and out and napkins folded if you leave the counter. Crumbs also removed...I was the only lefty that night and the staff noticed after the first course with all utensils subsequently set up for a lefty. Observant! As for the food, all of the items were very well prepared and tasty with out favorites being: - Scallop - Oysters - Wagyu Beef - Duck - Chawanmushi Or just about everything. LOL. Over two hour experience with coordinated seating starting at 6:30pm. A Michelin One Star worthy experience ... read more
1 month ago
4 months ago
I think the Michelin star speaks for itself, the food is absolutely outstanding and creative. Lots of unique bites in the tasting menu that really keep you engaged in the whole experience. I would highly recommend a chef's counter tasting experience as you get a real sample of the quality and professionalism, with a few fun, twists, like picking your own design on the knife or your chopstick placeholder. If I had to find a knock on this whole experience is that when they serve the food at the counter six or seven servers show up at the same time to everyone sitting there and our competing to talk over each other, and so the experience becomes loud and a little confusing. If there was a way to tone that down a little bit, it would really add. read more
8 months ago
I had an overall shockingly negative experience at Maass, having the Seasonal Tasting Menu. In just the first bites alone - I bit into a bone in my duck confit potato pancake dish. Shocked by this, from a Michelin awarded restaurant. And still, my front teeth still hurt. I was not expecting this. Pictured here, the not so small bone in my one-bit duck confit potato pancake dish. I mentioned this to the wait staff right away but was surprised that more of the meal was comped given this happening right at the beginning of the dining experience and after waiting a long period of time. I did not hear any apology from our wait staff but just got extra desserts at the end of our long meal that we did not request. To add to this negative experience, we had an 8PM reservation, arrived on time, and were seated by 8:25PM, and between every single one of our dishes there was an extremely long wait. To the point where we had to continuously check in up until we flagged down for the check. We were not warned upon seating, that it would be a 3-hour dining experience for the Seasonal Tasting Menu (not chef counter). I am disappointed and surprised by this behavior on a 1-Star Michelin restaurant. This is unacceptable and particularly the bone found in my "one bite" duck confit potato appetizer. read more
- Was excited to visit maass for it's michelin star but sometimes that works against the restaurant as your expectations go wayyy up - The beef tartare was not bad. Not bad, but not interesting enough to order it again - The japanese souffle pancake and eggs benedict are sizeable portions - Flavor-wise, meh The only thing I enjoyed about the eggs benedict was the thick bacon - I loved that they have outside seating facing the beach, the interior also looks very pretty - Service was really good as well - Unfortunately the food just didn't meet expectations - Plenty of street parking available nearby read more
12 days ago
1 year ago
I was super excited to try this restaurant as they're the only Michelin starred restaurant in Ft. Lauderdale and Broward County. I looked at the menu online today. The Dine out Ft. Lauderdale menu looked great, especially since I love lamb! Tonight the printed dinner menu had no lamb on the Dine Out menu. The menu had Amish chicken. What a disappointment! I asked the water and he said they didnt have lamb today so the chef switched it to chicken. This felt like a bait and switch. I would not have come for the Dine out Ft. Lauderdale menu if I knew it was chicken! I had a pineapple margarita, which was tasty, very smooth. The first course was a really interesting dish, peaches and plums with burrata, lettuce and a peach sauce. I really enjoyed the flavors. The brioche pull aparts were so good, hot out of the oven. Buttery and amazing. The Amish chicken was tender. However, there was one small trumpet mushroom and 4 small cherries on the plate. Nothing to rave about. Not a way to showcase your restaurant. The dessert was excellent, chocolat tart with rum caramel and coconut sorbet. Service was good until the end, the waiter never asked me if I wanted coffee or an after dinner drink. He just brought me the check while I was eating dessert. PS: I checked at 11pm and the menu online has been updated to show the Amish chicken. read more
No mas, MAASS... I was so excited to go to the Michelin star restaurant. Sadly, i think Michelin needs take their star back. Parking: this place is located in the heart of Fort Lauderdale beach so parking is understandably tricky. Though hard to find, their valet service was very good and priced at $24 with restaurant validation. Drinks: drinks were delicious but highly overpriced. The waitress only showed the specialty cocktail menu and not the regular priced drink menu. That's okay, the cocktails were pretty great. Food: now this was the biggest let down. All meals were very small in portion size and lacking flavor. I don't think they don't have seasonings in the kitchen. The menus descriptions were exciting but the actual food was a let down. We roasted chicken, fish and steak. All were boring and lacking excitement. The best thing they had was the truffle covered gnocchi. Service: service was excellent and professional. We did notice that they had ZERO minority wait staff. That was obvious and disappointing. Atmosphere/vibe: I found the music great. Flashback to top 90's songs. Coincidentally, over half of the crowd was in their 90's. The bar is beautiful. The place is beautifully decorated. Age group: 30's - 90's (or possibly 100+ Bathroom: clean Return: no, not ever read more
1 year ago
Contemporary fare deceptively plated-- appears small--yet be assured flavors and portions will both delight and satisfy. Similar to other reviews, the experience was worth it. I enjoyed the culinary inventiveness. The playlist was modern, upbeat and an approachable vibe contrary to the traditional stiffness of establishments of this caliber. The server demeanor was top notch, multiple people waited on our party. Truly bon appétit. Its location at the Four Seasons is apropos. Additional note: I was disappointed the lamb and crab rice were not available. While I initially thought the Amish chicken would be dull, comparable to other reviews it was unexpectedly delicious in not only preparation but also the accoutrements of cherries et al excited the palate. read more
Kinda surprised for only 4.0 stars because we had such a phenomenal experience. Everything we had (and we sure did have a lot) was fantastic...except for the entrees. The fish was so salty we couldn't eat it and the steak was just ok. Everything else was so delicious i can't wait to go back and try more and something's again. The hazelnut shaved ice was my fave dessert by far and the oysters were my fave app. Service was fantastic. Didn't feel stuck up and pretentious. Opted out of the pre fixe menu and ordered Ala cart to try all of the staples. read more
1 year ago
Came here for our anniversary and was absolutely amazed by it! We decided to do the chefs counter and chose the excursion. We did upgrade to the A5 wagyu once we got there and did not regret it. The service was amazing from the moment we walked in and made this experience so memorable. We've been to a few Michelin star restaurants and in our opinion this is by far the best one we have gone to. The food was absolutely delicious and every bite unforgettable. The drinks were refreshing and perfectly mixed. They played great music and made us feel at home while making us feel like we were being pampered. At the end they gifted us dog treats for our dog at home and gave us a menu as a souvenir with a sweet message. The beach is also across the street so you can walk right after or simply admire the view. Definitely recommend coming here, we are 100% coming back read more
We were disappointed in our experience at Maass. The food was mostly pretty good, but the rest of the experiential elements and service don't justify the price nor accolades. The Good: the food was all good, sometimes even great. I can understand why Maass has a Michelin Star based on the food, plating, and dishes themselves (a few pictures attached of some highlights). A few of our drinks were comped and we had a dish remade, which is a nice gesture. The Bad: pretty much everything else. We arrived at 7:58PM for an 8:00PM reservation and our table wasn't ready. We checked back in at 8:10 but the host/hostess were aloof and weren't able to give any updates. We were finally seated around 8:30. After getting seated and ordering the tasting menu, our food still hadn't arrived by 9:00. We checked in on our first dish and it arrived a few minutes later. From that point, each course seemed unneccesarily delayed with 20-30 minute gaps between dishes, often requiring us to check in on the status. For dishes that are each just a few small bites, this is just too much time between courses. Altogether, the experience took over three hours, and it probably would've spilled into 4+ hours if we hadn't checked in on multiple of our courses and requested the check in the middle of the dessert course. No explanation or apology was offered for the delays, so I'm not sure if this was just an 'off night' or if this is the standard experience. Through our experience we had three groups cycle through the tables next to us, and all audibly make remarks about the slow cadence and oddities of the experience. The bathroom is also a single unit, so there was frequently an awkward line to use the bathroom, which you wouldn't expect at a restaurant like this. Lastly, there was an unsightly 'graveyard' of empty and half-consumed glasses of wine on the bar counter which you see immediately upon entering the restaurant (picture attached). I'm not sure if they had bussers call out that day, but you typically wouldn't see piles of dirty dishes in the main dining areas. This was odd to see. The Ugly: my girlfriend had a surprise bone in her duck confit (picture included). Biting into it unexpectedly caused tooth pain. This should never happen at a restaurant of this caliber. read more
5 months ago
This review is for the countertop experience. We made reservations to celebrate my husband's birthday. We parked at one of the parking spaces right in front, which you pay by the hour through an app. They also have valet parking available, but I don't know how much it is to valet. Our reservation was for 8:30 PM. We arrived a bit early and were told to wait at the front until everyone that booked the countertop experience had arrived which we were ok with. Right after we sat down, one of the servers greeted us and mentioned my husband's birthday celebration and wished him a happy birthday with a sign. It was a 13 course meal of their seasonal menu created by their team. Every dish was thoroughly explained and beautifully presented. The combination of textures, flavors, aromas, and presentation was superb. Every dish was delicious. There's an option to do a wine pairing, but we opted for separate cocktails. My husband had 3 their Negroni and said it was one of the best that he's had. By the end of the 10th or 11th course I was already so full and the waiter was nice enough to offer to box the rest of my dishes to go. Each experience is about $200. The bill came out to about $600 with tip but overall, the experience was one of a kind and well worth it. read more
Wowwww! I enjoyed everything from the moment we walked in the door. Such a beautiful restaurant with super tasty food. My husband and I enjoyed the tasting menu with some add ones. We didn't regret one decision. While it was a LONG dinner, the service was attentive and we had a great time. read more
Located at the four seasons, we didnt have any issue fidning the restaurant. This was a great experience. We were sat right at our reservation time at the counter. The service was mostly flawless but there were definitely some lags when trying to order a drink or a drink refill. We did come during happy hour and there was a delicious prosecco that I ordered throughout the meal. We opted for the Excursion Tasting Experience. All the food was absolutely delicious and it was great to sit at the counter and watch the action. I loved being able to pick my own knife inspired by different tattoo artists and my own chopsticks holder for some of the meals. We did add on the Dungeness Crab Rice and the Lobster Agnolotti. I don't think there was anything that I didn't like honestly. The only item that I didn't feel like it was cohesive was the Kalyga Caviar supplement with the Hazelnut Kakigori dessert dish. I would have preferred it with one of the savory dishes. Other than that, everything was perfect and I received a specialized "Happy Birthday" menu to take home with me. They also gave me dog treats to bring home to my pup. read more
Very elegant spot, the service was great the server explained the menu very well. Celebrated a birthday & they made it feel special Forsure custom cake, ballon, it custom menu it was awesome time and definitely unforgettable time eating. Each dish was very fresh and unique but I couldn't get over how fresh everything taste and was very refreshing the yellow tail Crudo. The truffle pasta was truffling for sureeee read more
The chef's counter is a unique and luxurious experience. The staff is super attentive with each plate and wine paring - and they share this as an expression of art rather than just an explanation. As this is our first Michelin star for Broward it was fun to receive the check in a Michelin guide and to see ode to the great honor sprinkled in the decor. For this experience we went all out - all the course options and the fu*#% it wine paring. I love the meal starts with "snacks" and ends with many sweet delights. The dungeness crab and corn with caviar was amazing! My favorite dish was espresso ice cream and caviar - and yes I consider that a dish. The waygu and duck dishes were both excellent - perfectly plated. Definitely eat the brioche - butter heaven! The dessert with shaved coconut milk and toasted hazelnuts is crazy good and luckily is on the regular menu. Treat yourself and try this counter! read more
4 months ago
Overall, a decent experience, but fell short of what I would expect to be for Michelin star rated restaurant at this price point. There was bunch of weirdness throughout the entire experience, which started hours before our arrival. When we made the reservation, the reservation and website clearly stated that there would be tasting menus available for $195 and $375. We are far from budget diners, but we were not looking for an experience that would've probably cost us upwards of $600 per person after drinks, and thought the $195 menu was quite sufficient. Much to our surprise, five hours prior to our reservation time we were sent a message on OpenTable (not even a telephone call) noting that they would only be serving a $395 tasting menu that evening. That was a no go for us and we called to cancel the reservation only to be given what I would consider to be a bit of unreasonable back-and-forth, before they finally said they would honor the $195 menu. So we decided we would go for it, but was made very clear to us - three times before dinner was ever served - that they were making a special exception for us. They made us feel like we were trying to spend $20 at their restaurant where in reality we wound up spending over $300 per person. The second weird thing that we noticed - and this is gonna sound super strange - is the chef's counter where we were seated is absurdly wide. Wide to the point that the servers cannot reach over and place the food in front of you without almost laying themselves on the counter. On two occasions, the server tilted the plate in my direction, and the food slid to one side of the plate. Not a huge deal, but not exactly the type of thing I would expect at Michelin star establishment. On our last meat course, I actually had to grab the tilted plate which was incredibly hot since it had been sitting under a heat lamp. It's a bit of a design flaw of the restaurant that it's kind of like an elephant in the room that nobody talks about. We were also really surprised when the couple next to us left for the evening and their waiter pulled out a giant plastic jug of what I would consider to be Costco disinfectant wipes, which he then placed on the chef's counter next to us, which he then used to wipe it down. The entire counter smelled like bleach from that point forward. Again, not the biggest deal, but not what I would expect at a restaurant like this. Our beef dish, which was supposed to be prepared medium rare, what is very overcooked. It was also drowning in a very spicy black mole type sauce. The more expensive tasting menu would have substituted our cut of beef for Japanese A5 Wagyu beef. I could not imagine drowning such a quality cut of meat in so much spicy sauce. At this point, we were tired and quite full, and didn't even say anything about it. I am sure they would've corrected the situation, but to our discredit, we let it go. I highlight the negative, but I will say that there were some excellent dishes, including the snacks. Service was generally pleasant and the timing of the course kept a very good pace. There's nothing worse than having a long tasting menu that seems to drag on for six hours. I would say, in general, they do an excellent job with their seafood preparations. Most of the seafood dishes that we ate arranged from good to excellent. I would also rate the general service, attentiveness and friendliness a solid 8/10. Perhaps it was an off night, but it makes us reconsider returning any time in the future. read more
This was my surprise birthday dinner. We experienced the Chef Table Tasting experience. WOW. I was seriously blown away. The service was phenomenal. I can see why this is a Michelin starred restaurant. The server had the perfect amount of attention on us. The food was fantastic and very tasty. We tried so many different foods and each surprised me! We sat inside right at the bar and felt so immersed in the kitchen. I loved the atmosphere. We are definitely coming back here. It was absolutely amazing. read more
My fiancé took me here mid-April for celebratory dinner/drinks and we went around sunset hour. While it didn't completely blow me away, there were definitely a few memorable highlights that made the visit worthwhile. Drinks: I had the Cosmopolitan which was just the right amount of tart and sweet. The Aperol spritz, on the other hand, was just okay. Not bad, but would not get this again. Food: To snack on, we started with the brioche pull-apart, and this was hands down one of the best things we ordered. It was unbelievably soft, melted in the mouth, and true to its name, effortlessly pull-apart. Since I don't like sweet dishes we ordered the green garlic cream which is a MUST! It's savory, flavorful, and pairs great with different foods. For the main, we went with the Cacio e Pepe Tagliatelle with black truffle. The gnocchi was cooked well and the truffle had a luxurious melt-in-your-mouth texture. That said, at $42, it felt overpriced for what you get. Delicious, yes--but the price tag could use a reality check. Ambiance: we sat outside, which was pleasant, but the ocean view was mostly blocked by trees, which took away from what could have been a stunning setting. Beyond that, the overall atmosphere was pretty standard--nothing particularly memorable, but not bad either. Bottom line: A nice place for a laid-back evening with well-made cocktails and a few standout dishes. Just don't go expecting breathtaking views or great value on the high-end items. read more
9 months ago
We went back to the chef's counter for the third time, and sure enough, no disappointment whatsoever, they have maintained, if not improved their Michelin star status. Food was just as excellent as before, service and ambience was actually better, more staff busying around like well oiled machines, more lively atmosphere as the 14 seats chef's counter was full - on a Monday night! Another five stars review from us! read more
We did the chef's table and it was amazing! The food was unique and beautifully presented and there were so many different flavors and items. We left full and satisfied. The restaurant was beautiful and service was top notch. Definitely recommend doing chef's table if you plan on visiting. The experience alone is worth it. read more
9 months ago
I don't usually leave reviews, but I feel obligated to warn others. I took my girlfriend here for New Year's Eve and paid $400 online in advance for a "pre-made table." We were only offered an 11:00 PM reservation, arrived on time, and then waited until 12:30 AM without ever receiving a proper meal--only a few small appetizers. We were repeatedly told the kitchen was "backed up," yet no real effort was made to resolve the situation. Unfortunately, we felt trapped because we had already been charged in full and couldn't simply walk out. This was supposed to be a special NYE experience and instead turned into a huge disappointment. We will never return, and I strongly caution anyone considering this restaurant--especially for a holiday or special occasion--to think twice. read more
4 for the food but an extra 0.5 for the experience!! We wanted to end our amazing vacation in FL with a memorable dinner night and we're super confident about Maass after looking at all the glorious reviews. We experienced the Chefs special menu for 1 and ordered a la carte myself. No fun in both having the same thing as we always share and want to taste variety of items. The special menu was pre fixed with no options to choose from. 4 appetizers+ 1 main + 2 dessert. Happy that the server recommended opting for the special menu only for 1 and sharing it to taste everything and then separately ordering another main course / appetizer. Brioche bread was absolutely delicious, we gobbled at one go, paired with the butter and we got excited for the rest of the food like a child in a candy shop. The potato pancake ( crisp and tasteful) and macaron were tiny though, hardly a bite. Took a little while before we got our next items - Burrata cheese with tomatoes, strawberry, raspberry and crushed peanuts - 10/10 New one the menu and ordered separately was the crab rice- the madras curry was should satisfying, the crabs were cooked to perfection and we could have ordered more if we already did not have multiple items coming next. Bass and chicken- great items paired perfectly with their sauces. The portion size was decent. Accompanied with some potato coconut curry which wasn't my fav but Mr enjoyed it. Mochi Taco was maybe half a bite lol too tiny to share haha Pineapple upside down cake was the best in the sweets. Decent portion and Mr loved the vanilla ice cream a lot. We additionally ordered the chocolate cake - good but nothing extraordinary and again, too tiny for the price. The servers were too gracious and offered us complimentary sweets - one with almond And Madeleines. The experience was top notch, the interiors were elegant, the music could have been more in synch with the vibe ( it felt like we are in a night club lol) Questionable portion sizes for few items but kind of expected with such places. $210 excluding tip! But worth the time, taste and experience. read more
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