Went there to celebrate my friend's birthday. The place itself was really nice, clean, and had a great atmosphere, but unfortunately, the service completely ruined the experience. I asked the waitress for Rémy Martin, and she told me they didn't have it, so I ordered something else. After waiting about half an hour for my drinks, I decided to go to the bar myself and get a drink. Only to find out that they actually DID have Rémy Martin. About 10 minutes later, the waitress finally brought the drinks I had originally ordered. At that point, I told her I didn't want them because I had already taken it upon myself to go to the bar and get my drink. Considering the prices--around $40 for two drinks, and they weren't even top-shelf. From that point on, the waitress's attitude completely changed. She became upset and appeared to take her frustration out on the rest of our party by ignoring their orders. My friend's wife eventually had to say something because the situation had become uncomfortable. She explained to the waitress that she felt disrespected by the way I acted on walking to the bar. Then came the bill. Of course, the drinks that had been sent back were still on the check. I was not going to pay for drinks that I did not consume, so I asked to speak with the manager. Fortunately, he end up resolving the situation professionally, and removed it from the bill What should have been a nice birthday celebration turned into an unnecessary and uncomfortable experience. The restaurant itself is beautiful and clean, but good service and professionalism matter just as much as the atmosphere. Based on this experience, I would not return. read more

Manny is the best bartender there. I recommend asking for him when it comes to making drinks!!

Great food and drinks. I had a great time with my friends and family. The place is great for pictures. read more

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Such a great addition to Waterbury. Came here for lunch with my boss and we really enjoyed our tapas style lunch. Service was a little slow although there wasn't a lot of people. read more

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This is a must Go This place has def proved themselves . Wow Wow WOW . Vibe , service , food especially quality for great prices , I mean you just can't believe this is Waterbury , I mean I'm not knocking the good ol dirty water ( nick name in case you didn't know ) I'm saying you just can't believe it . This place is so cool . Outside , upstairs , and bus there's a rooftop but we didn't get to go cause it was a Sunday and I guess there's only Friday -Sat open for now . I'm so happy there's a place like MIA in town . With delicious quality food , tonight we ate light but last time the lamb chops were Unbelievable. The steamed clams with a broth you want to lick the plate ( we got that again ) and I tried the crab cakes first time , I'm blown away . All crab meat cooked perfectly. The Mia rolls , there's good ones out there but This one Woe . And the Bacon Oh My Gosh words, none , this is the real deal , the skin Crisp , the fat ratio just right and the bread they bring is fresh hot and light with Real real evoo . Yup other places well I hate to say it give you a blend . Nope bit here . And I'll stop now but lastly the espresso martinis. Ok now that's tough one and they Passed with flying colors Recommend more than 100% read more

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This place is stunning! Located in Waterbury you would never know that MIA is an elegant escape with Mediterranean flair. It's beautiful inside and now has a newly renovated top floor with electric fireplace and a DJ that comes out on Friday and Saturday nights. They also have Brunch on Sunday. The food is delicious and my favorite was the shrimp tortellini and the seafood pizza. The variety of options are diverse and there is something for everyone. This place is great for date nights or if you're looking for a nice evening with good food and drinks. read more

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I live in Waterbury so it's great to see this place is so nicely put together from the outside of the building to the interior. It's really pretty and warm, intimate, and inviting. The staff here are always pleasant and attentive. Depending on what you order on their menu, you won't be disappointed. I ordered a few items I wasn't too found of, and others were simple and to the point; nothing out of the ordinary. Their meatballs were shaped like small patties, so that way fun to see. I'd go back here if I was roaming and hadn't been in a while. Their drinks are just ok. I got one of their creative drinks that went from dark purple to lavender when you pour a shot of lemon juice in it. They handed this to me in a shot glass on the side to experience the this presentation. If I'm not mistaken, this cost around sixteen dollars. I'd go back but not for sometime from now . Thanks for the experience MIA. read more

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Stopped by this restaurant while in the area with a friend who was visiting. We went for dinner and sat inside because outdoor seating was full. The ambiance is really pretty both indoor and outdoor. We started with some raw oysters which were pretty good. For entrees we got the salmon, chicken and prosciutto burrata dish. They were all very tasty. We also got dessert which was likewise fantastic. Had a wonderful time. read more

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Great atmosphere and they have a beautiful outdoor patio. Good food, service, and drinks!

Decided on a whim to check this place out before their grand opening next week. My partner and I were initially impressed by the beautiful ambience of the restaurant and bar area. Almost immediately, I didn't get the most hospitable impression from the bar tender. She was mumbling and not very attentive towards us. My drink was good, but could've been stronger. While I feel like MIA Lounge has potential, it seems like the drink and food menu might be pricier than what people would typically expect in this area of the state. read more

MIA Cafe Lounge - American Near Me - Waterbury, Connecticut

From the service to the ambiance to the food everything was amazing I plan to go back soon read more

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i had hoped i would never have to put a review like this on yelp. Im so damned embarrassed for them & Ive gotta say i dont see how this place is ever going to make it if they keep on focusing on construction upgrades which they are constantly in the process of doing. looks not content. my dad who is my foodie buddy had loved this place since it opened. weve been regulars. i woildve taken him ANYWHERE in Ct to make him happy for this milestone birthday gone completely sideways. if i had asked them & told them i would pay them to take their heads out of their asses, it would not have happened. because they simply dont get it. i am hoping that this poor beautiful server who had the misfortune of me as a customer & no backup from ANYONE, most especially the bartender who was serving her ONE customer & talking about nails, will move on to a place shere she will learn something. seriously. this poor girl. my dad was one of the first customers here, & he's very loyal to businesses & responds to good service which we did have when they first opened. the ONE guy that was good at his job w a personality has not been seen in quite awhile, so ive gotta believe he's moved onto bigger & better things. our entrance up the front stairs shouldve been a glimpse 0f what was to come, & this is the clientele they are are appealing to with their HSN fake IVY covered fences. our entrance up the stairs and throughout the dining experience was met w a million cameltoes & fat laden tatooed muffintops hanging over belts & waistlines. sorry but i cant even stomache that over a backyard family barbeque. CLIENTELLE. they are not tippers. why would ANYONE want to work here? an entire table next to us jumped up like there was an AR 15 in tow because of a BUG ON THE WINDOW. we were ready to duck & roll. we waited and waited and waited on simple things. water. chips for the quac. the things that were listed on the menu that they didnt have. loke the things that bring people in: like the "homemade" pudding they didnt have. like the ham croquettes app they didnt have. we ordered the fire cheese app. the person who delivered it tried lighting it & it wouldnt light & they never came back to ignite it & the server who was waiting on us didnt know because teamwork & managerial leadership was nonexistant. no prescence of ANY manager or any one in charge. that bartender was a disaster. the two espresso martinis tasted like old coffee water w a shot of Baileys. awful. they shouldve paid us to be there. when a bartender has ONE customer & theyre talking sbout nails & their servers are depending on them for the entireity of the meal service these servers are screwed. i hope the servers wake up & go somewhere where theyll learn something like Brass City Cafe on Hamilton Ave to get a good meal & great service. so few places left in Waterbury. you wont see this clientelle @ Brass City or Diorios. theyd hide them away. no matter how much home improvement they do & ill admit great potential here. but i give it 8-10 months. not to mention the miserable experience they gave to one of their very first loyal customers who had a milestone 90th birthday. i cant tell you you how many times weve made resv's here explaining the event . & they act like its a damn surprise when we show up. awful. just awful. and hopeless. never again. felt bad for my daughter who was paying for it & my dad who just wanted to enjoy his 90th birthday at a place he once loved. read more

Love this place. Great food, service and atmosphere. Came here last for Christmas dinner and definitely didn't disappoint. Love the drinks here read more

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The vibe here was definitely more upscale for the area which was a nice change. Lots of parking and decent prices. I ordered the seafood appetizer and shrimp tortellini both 8/10. Just disappointed that at such a nice place, there were shells on shrimp (in sauce) as well as in the appetizer in every bite. The indoor outdoor area was cute and great place to try, just be aware of flies during the warm weather while the doors are open- slightly ruined the dining experience having to swat them. read more

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I loved my experience at MIA. I had brunch with some friends on a Sunday and it wasn't too crowded at the time we went. The decor and atmosphere were really nice. It felt like I stepped out of Waterbury for a moment. Ella was our server and she was very attentive and friendly! The food was also amazing. I would def recommend eating here and will be back to try other menu options in the future. read more

MIA Cafe Lounge - American Near Me - Waterbury, Connecticut

This place is amazing!!!! The food , the vibe and the staff are all great. We are out on the patio and loved it so much we went and hung out at the bar and had a great time with the bartenders and the DJ!!!!Everything is also so clean which is a huge deal for us. Must go , we will be going many more times. read more

MIA Cafe Lounge - The bar after dinner - American Near Me - Waterbury, Connecticut

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I visited M.I.A for the first time with friends for a couple of drinks. The place has a nice atmosphere and a good vibe. We were there for over an hour when it wasn't too busy, and we had no issues. However, as the place started filling up, a staff member walking around with an iPad informed us that hats weren't allowed in the establishment. While I understand that businesses have their own rules, it felt inconsistent that wearing a hat was fine when the place was slow, but once it got busy, we were suddenly asked to leave because of it. If there's a dress code, it should be communicated clearly at the door to avoid confusion and inconvenience. Overall, it's a nice spot, but the inconsistent enforcement of rules left a bit of a negative impression. read more

my wife & i stopped there for lunch last week just to see how it was. food was good. fair size portions. i had salmon & my wife had a cheeseburger. both were good. whiskey sour & a manhatten for drinks. small sizes. very expensive $16.00 ea. for drinks & $19.00 for cheeseburg & fries!!!!! very expensive. more than brass city bistro. good food pleasent atmosphere but@100.00 for lunch is nuts. the server dident ask but threw my leftovers out!!!! dident box them read more

My sister and I dined here today for Mother's day brunch. May I say I was completely disappointed. The venue is beautiful, what we ordered was ok, small portion but ok. THE SERVICE was not OK. The servers were nice, but not very attentive. We sat for 20 minutes with no wait staff ,no water, no drinks. We ordered received our meal and that was it, if we didn't flag someone down, we got nothing. We weren't even asked if we wanted another drink. Brought the bill be for being asked if we needed or wanted anything else. We felt completely invisible. Another party walked out for the same reason, bo service. We didn't even tip, and we ALWAYS tip. We will not return. read more

My wife and I want on Saturday for beautiful date. we got there about 4pm. It seems they might just open not sure. The host allow to choose were to seat, so we decided the patio. which was ok until the workers started moving so tables together for group of people that causes my wife and I felt uncomfortable and rude because if they knew they was getting a group why allow us seat at the patio?!. we ordered an item which the waiter went to order it he came back to inform us they didn't have it. I believe when running a restaurant they should have group meeting to inform what they have and don't have before they open . Now the food I order the steak with vegetables and mashed potato. the steak was missing something like gralic butter, the mashed potato was box taste. my wife ordered chickens with mushrooms sauce, it little bit salty. I order a piña colada it was sweet but the rum was not enough to give the kick . with all that I was looking around patio I noticed that they did not sweep the floor because I saw some food next to the table we sat at. plus the table legs was dusty.the music was ok to loud to have a nice conversation with my wife.so the first time going to this Restaurant was not all crack up to be. read more

The most gorgeous restaurant Excellent service and food What else can I say? Bartender Manny was great read more

My second visit to this Amazing lounge. Great service,food and atmosphere. If you are looking for great experience please do yourself a favor and stop by. read more

MIA Cafe Lounge - American Near Me - Waterbury, Connecticut

Appetizers are a must have when you dine at MIA. Drinks are also excellent. Great new spot in Waterbury.

The waiter came over and greeted us and asked us what we would like for drinks. I ordered a Heineken, he says coming right up, then returns and says we don't have heineken. So I ordered an old fashion, sorry to say, very water down. My wife ordered a cranberry juice, also very water down. OK, on to appetizers or starters. My wife ordered the octopus for starters, and for our main dish, she ordered the linguine, and was asked would you like steak or chicken with that as if it comes with the meal, so my wife chose the steak, she chose to steak, however, when we got the bill, the waiter neglected to tell my wife that the steak or the chicken was $10 extra and did not come with the meal, the way he asked was would you like steak or chicken with that as if it does come with the meal. It would not have change the fact that she would've ordered the steak, but it would've been nice to know it was extra. I ordered the salmon. Finally, the waiter comes out every all our food at once, I said to him shouldn't the starters have come first, and then, when you saw we were done eating that you would've brought our main course, he says, I assumed you wanted it all at once, I said to him, but the word starters means starters/appetizers, this is what you bring before the main course. That's why it's labeled starters. He apologizes. Wait, staff is definitely not properly trained, especially for the prices that are charging at this establishment the staff should be highly trained and be paying attention to the customers if they need anything. I'm sorry, but I don't know how you can confuse starters from the main course. The Food, Ok, sorry to say, the food was very bland, did not have much taste at all. As far as the ambience, the place is very beautiful inside, and has a lot of potential, but only if you get the right staff and management in there. The waiter told us that the manager will be by to talk to us and to see how we like things, we were there for almost an hour, Not once the manager come up and talk to us and ask us, how was our meal drinks were etc. If this establishment plans on surviving, they need to get an experienced trainer in there ASAP to train the staff and Chief on how to wait on the customers and to season the food, and how to present the meals, when appetizers / starters are to be served, and when the main course is to be served. The prices they're charging here are very very high for the city of Waterbury, if they plan on surviving need to get their act together right away. So far I have seen 4 upscale restaurants in the past 10 years open in Waterbury and not one of them lasted more than 2 1/2 years because of the pricing, and keep in mind they had their act together. The food was fantastic, and the service was great. Unfortunately, this place is very inexperienced, but charging top dollar. I feel they're blowing away a Lotta good customers that probably won't come back due to the many mistakes that I am mentioning, Because of the lack of experience and training in the wait staff and the cook in the kitchen. Will I go back, debatable, let's see if they're still here next year this time. read more

Excellent. Service. They ensured we were taken care of. The food was delicious. The ambiance--- I didn't want to leave. I felt so comfortable. read more