I took my 80+ mom here for lunch based on the close proximity to our hotel . I was worried about the not very positive reviews but was highly surprised and relieved that my experience aired on the positive side . We did come on the earlier side and snagged a table ( high tops ) overlooking the water/beach. There aren't that many restaurants that has the same view and ambiance as ocean grill . We enjoyed the food from the salmon carpaccio ( with capers ), crab cake to the grilled branzino with a side of truffle fries . Yes we polished everything off . I paired the food with a glass of Sancerre . Service was good but I can see how it might be an issue to others as the place was packed by the time we finished our lunch . read more

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To start, they had a great selection of wine so we ordered two glasses of red. My sister has a celiac allergy and they gave her the option to have gluten free bread. I love when restaurants accommodate to allergies so this was a very strong start. For appetizers, we ordered the tuna tartare and some oysters. Both were dreamy. For my entree... the truffle risotto.... Oh my. This is a MUST TRY. Definitely top 10 best dishes I've ever had.. thank me later!! My sister got the branzino and this was also delicious and one of her favorite dishes to order when she visits. Service was spectacular. Also they sat us right by the windows that overlooked the beach and we watched the sun set. What a beautiful place to have dinner. read more

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Really elegant outdoor seating, a wide selection of options, and good food at a decent price for being a hotel restaurant in a touristy area. This place was busy so I would recommend making a reservation - we made one for dinner at about lunch time and there were plenty of open slots, but when we arrived the place was packed. We ordered an appetizer to share and each got a pasta dish. The portions were the perfect size and everything was good. However, the service was very slow - we waited a really long time for our pasta and our waiter came back to the table twice to tell us it would be out shortly. We then also waited forever to see a dessert menu, so long in fact that we decided we were better off just leaving, and had to ask three separate members of the wait staff if we could get our check. So maybe don't come here if you have a strict schedule to follow! read more

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Stumbled upon while on a beach walk. FOH nice, but waiter seemed to be interested more in an all female table that spent 40 minutes browsing through the menu and ordered one little thing each, hasn't come around once to see if the food was okay. Margherita pizzette was crispy and had some good flavors; salmon carpaccio was expensive and honestly not worth it - was just bland fish garnished with hard boiled egg, a tiny dollop of crème fraiche and some black caviar- mediocre at best. The octopus was quite tasty, was not a big fan of romesco sauce- it didn't belong on the plate. Great vanilla crème brûlée, okay cosmo. Nice decor and ambiance though. read more

Ocean Grill - Mediterranean Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

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So I was dying to start this years Miami spice with Setai but ended up at one of the other restaurants called Ocean Grill and absolutely loved the ambiance the food was delicious. I had a house salad and ravioli with short rib and tiramisu. I'm telling you this was great but I would definitely love it more during the day time because it's literally at the beach you have the pool view. Sunset vibes sound good too. But everyone loved their meals. The oysters were good as well. I loved the service as well was well attended for sure. read more

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This restaurant by the water has a spectacular view. I had mostly seafood and the food was fresh. Their server David was great and very attentive. Awesome dishes and this was a great experience overall. read more

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I visited Ocean Grill at The Setai, Miami Beach late morning with my brother. Before entering, we asked about the dress code to make sure we were appropriate. Despite this, from the moment we sat down, we were made to feel unwelcome. We were told we could only stay 1.5 hours, while a manager repeatedly stared and whispered to our server. The constant attention made it clear we were being singled out and it was completely unnecessary. The only bright spot was the gentleman who greeted us at the entrance, he was kind and welcoming. Unfortunately, that professionalism didn't carry through the rest of the staff. Especially the manager overseeing the area, whose behavior was rude and dismissive. It's frustrating that even after confirming the rules, guests can be profiled for appearance. We left feeling uncomfortable and disrespected. For a property like this, basic courtesy and respect shouldn't be optional. Ocean Grill, please focus on treating any guests with respect, rather than policing appearance. read more

Amazing service and food! Went every day I was on vacation for a drink and a snack. Fresh and delicious seafood, good drinks! It's amazing! read more

I have to say - this was the most disappointing meal I have had in A LONG TIME. The food was literally Olive Garden quality - actually Olive Garden probably would've been better. I was excited to try it bc it is on the water and it's beautiful over there but WOW this meal was honestly disrespectful. We started with tuna tartare which literally had ZERO flavor, it was fully tuna and avocado - no sauce, no seasoning, nothing. The grilled artichoke was fine but hard to eat. Then we got the truffle pizza which was literally so thin and it wasn't even hot. The Trader Joe's frozen truffle pizza was by far better. We also got the pesto pasta and I actually couldn't believe they felt comfortable serving this - the noodles looked limp - genuinely must've been DAYS old pasta, I felt disrespected being served this - it was literally canned pesto sauce with so much olive oil it was disgusting. I would NEVER recommend this place to anyone, it was beyond disappointing. read more

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Came here for a dinner with one of our partner companies during a recent work event and it was fabulous. We were sitting right on the beach and the atmosphere was perfect (so was the view!). Our server was fantastic and we ordered quite a few appetizers to share and try different things. Everything was delicious! The main courses were delectable as well. A few of us did the pasta in the cheese bowl without realizing how big the portions were! We probably could have split a couple orders but it was good nonetheless. Highly recommend! read more

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My husband and I walked by Ocean Grill last night so we stopped and made a reservation because everything looked amazing. We arrived a little bit early and they set us at a two top table, which is right by the window, which was super uncomfortable. I think they just placed those tables there to have extra tables anyway we ordered two drinks and a shrimp cocktail. All of those came out fine shrimp cocktail was delicious. Waiter didn't return again for another 35 minutes to place our dinner order. We noticed him at a few other tables. He was deboning fish, which I understand however he should've taken our order. We placed our order for a strip steak and two sides, brussels sprouts mashed potatoes took about 15 minutes and they all came out ice cold so we sent them back manager came over didn't really apologize just kinda asked what was wrong. We told him he said they would remake the food and they gave my husband a glass of wine on the house. We got the food. It was fine mediocre at best still not boiling hot but at that point, our meal really had already been ruined because we were sitting there for too long in such a high-end establishment. They really should treat the customers a little bit better and do something for them, especially if the entire meal comes out cold we probably won't go back again. Just wasn't worth the experience. read more

Ambiance was refreshing as we got here after dark. All the staff were engaging and very professional. Ceviche was very tasty along with Sancere wine. The Sole was well. Grilled vegetables were adequate. Au gratin potatoes delicious. Relaxing and comfortable place to be. Expensive yes! read more

The atmosphere is everything! The Setai Hotel is gorgeous! Ocean Grill has an ocean view and a great vibe for brunch. I love the artichoke appetizer, the coconut drinks, and the truffle pizza. I also had the salmon but unfortunately, it was a bit overcooked so I didn't finish it. The fingerling potatoes I ordered on the side were delish. The cocktails looked great too but I don't really drink so I wouldn't be able to tell you how they were. Overall it's a fun Miami upscale brunch style. read more

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I give them 5 stars for service, and above all the relaxed atmosphere with the ocean view. We went to try the Miami Spice promotion, which was excellent. read more

We have eaten here in our previous times in Miami Beach. Tonight was our last night of our current trip. Frankly, while the weather was perfect the entire week and while we are headed back to the cold and snow, it will be good after a week away to be home. So this was a fond farewell dinner. We were celebrating several occasions, all that come within a few weeks of each other, birthdays, V-Day, and our 24th Wedding Anniversary. We'd been eating out all week and we slowed down a bit this night, especially knowing the next day was travel day. Still, we wanted a special goodbye meal. Ocean Grill is right on the strand at 20th Street, so you have lovely views of the sea and sky. We've been here by day, but also at night, so we know the scenery. It was just sundown as we arrived. We were given a table right along the strand, which was very accommodating. Our server knew we were celebrating special occasions and acknowledged it. They have an extensive wine list. We chose a half bottle of the Groth 2019 Cabernet, which was priced at $90, meaning after tax and mandatory service charge it would cost almost $120. It was an excellent choice, providing basically 2 glasses of wine for each of us. We went a little lighter with food this night, knowing it was our last. My wife had the Greek salad and I had the Caesar, which was the full-on version (i.e., the true version), complete with hearty romaine, cheese shavings, croutons, and whole anchovies. Both salads were superb. My wife had the whole Bronzino and I had the 7 ounce Wagyu skirt. These dishes came with small trimmings, so we added the grilled Brussel sprouts. All were excellent and perfectly prepared. We were offered dessert, but we opted to pass. Again, we did not want to over do it on the day before traveling. Here we got a surprise. We were comped the wine given our special occasion. This was really generous and quite a shocking treat. Dinner would have been about $300, but without the wine was under $175, which included tax and service charge, which we doubled and paid $200 to show our gratitude for the excellent food, service, and gracious complimentary wine. To those who may think my 5-star rating was due to the generous gift of the wine, I can understand. However, it's not the case. You can look at the other Miami Beach restaurants I reviewed this week and see they all are relatively pricey, meaning they are comparable as to costs, etc. Resort-area dining is going to typically be more expensive, so I'm reviewing a level playing field. Even without the wine being comped, this restaurant is at least a 4 in every way, though see their average is less than that, which I find surprising. I didn't read the other reviews to compare and that would not influence me either, nor change our experience. As indicated, we've probably dined here five times over the past three years and not a single meal was disappointing. They were all at least 4 stars or 5 stars. Tonight was a 5-star night and would be so regardless of the wine being comped. That was just icing on the cake, so to speak, but certainly indicates the classiness of this establishment. read more

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The pizza was like cardboard and almost impossible to chew. They snuck in the $10 bottled still water as well. I'm also suspect of a place that delivers appetizers 5 minutes after your order them. It's been either sitting around or they just want to flip the table... read more

I loved how the place was dim it created a nice romantic vibe, the service was fun and friendly our server was cool!! And the food was delicious will visit again!. read more

Ocean Grill - Miami spice menu - Mediterranean Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

This is a beautifullll restaurant. However service has gone down recently. It takes a little long so be prepared for that. Food is great but maybe avoid the burger. Only sit by the water if not it's not worth it and the bar is terrible. I love it for convenience for a great beach lunch with the girls. But service needs to improve. read more

Ocean Grill - Ambiance - Mediterranean Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

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This is our go to place when we want a great high-end night out. Knowing the head chef personally, and seeing how personal he takes the results coming from the kitchen inspires us to spend our money at Ocean Grill. Food and service always fantastic! read more

Great resturant. The food and service are great. Yummy and always tasty! View of ocean. Really nice! read more

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Service was poor. Cigar smoke caused discomfort from another table. Server was more interested in promoting certain dishes than attending to our needs. Very bad attitude. One guest received the wrong dish that she did not order. ( pasta with clams ). In addition the pasta with with clams was tasteless. We did not want to wait for the correct dish since we already waited 45 minutes. read more

All the food here was phenomenal. Had a beautiful view while enjoying perfect food with family. The mashed potatoes + creme brûlée + salmon were by far the best parts of my time here!! read more

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We come to Miami each year during my Bday week and 2 of last 3 years have come here for dinner. The 1st time a couple years ago was fantastic, so we booked here again this year for my Bday dinner. Great location. Food was very good. Great atmosphere. What stuck out however was the absolutely horrible service from our server, Nenad V. He couldn't have been more smug and rude if he tried. Throughout the night, we had to get his attention for anything---and I mean anything (ordering, empty alcohol glasses, clearing plates, the check). The worst part was that he consistently acknowledged us but continued to just lean back and chat with different staff, who literally were pointing at our table for him, but he went out of his way to dismiss us. I think this may be a product of the "automatic 20%" inherent in the check, so he literally does not care. The hostesses were great, and acknowledged the birthday on the reservation, but this guy never did at all. Sadly he kind of ruined what we had known to be a great experience. I imagine he's just a bad apple, but it was pretty crappy, so not sure if we'll be back as there are so many great options in the area. I rarely leave reviews, but this guy was so egregious it was pretty necessary. read more

This restaurant is located on the boardwalk around 20th St. in Miami Beach. My husband deny, an elderly couple, were biking and I didn't feel well because my blood sugar was suddenly low and I needed to eat something. Since we hadn't planned on stopping, we didn't bring bike locks. Even though I felt sick and needed something to eat, they wouldn't let us in with our bikes. The restaurant was 2/3 empty. They wouldn't give me anything to go even though I was feeling ill. Stay away. These people have no heart. read more

For being a double Michelin star restaurant I believe the service should be outstanding. Besides that great ppl I love the energy definitely come back but would hope for the reviews on this spot better service towards customers. The restaurant seemed understaffed . read more

Great ambiance. Food overpriced for mediocre quality. Had to send steak back twice as not cooked properly. Service not great.

A very posh but beautiful setting right on the beach. This was one of those restaurants that we just happened to stumble upon while walking on the path. We wanted to get a drink and a little bite to eat so we hopped in and we're seated right away. There was a person who brought us our waters. Unfortunately it was hot out and we kept drinking them pretty fast but it took them a little bit of time to refill them. That was one of the things that knocked them down a star was that they were not super attentive to refills. When they would come fill our waters , sometimes they would only fill one or two and then leave the rest of our table with empty glasses . The food was decent we just got little dishes. A drink each and three food dishes cost us 200 dollars. So it definitely wasn't a cheap stop in. But the atmosphere was really nice. read more

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The restaurant is literally less than 20 feet away from the beach, so the views are just gorgeous overlooking the ocean/sand. Plus the energy/atmosphere of the restaurant is on point as well. Their staff is incredibly friendly, and our server today, Steven, took excellent care of us. As for the food, it was solid. The burger was good, the fries were spectacular, and the Greek sampler with veggies and hummus was good too. The turkey club was just alright. Overall, five stars for the views, atmosphere & excellent service! Definitely recommend eating here. read more

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While in Miami one late night, we were craving a light meal and some wine. This is a beautiful restaurant with amazing service. We walked in about 9 pm on a Thursday night and it was full of people which I love. Even though it is located in a very touristy part of town, the quality of the food and service are excellent. The restaurant is stunning with hanging chandeliers and expensive decor. We ordered: Margherita pizza, tuna tartare and creme burle. All were delicious. Plus 2 glasses of wine and one bottle of water. I attached the list of our order. read more

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This was not our first stop there; we were delighted in the past however today was our last time! Will start by mentioning the service was excellent and the venue is great. I politely informed the server and the manager about the matters for improvement such as dry old bread, Chilean sea bass overcooked, the burrata was simply tasteless and plain; in essence the food was hardly just OK. IMO, you try to ensure a disappointed returning customer finds some satisfaction but nothing, not even an effort to offer something on the house was proposed, which just adds to the very negative experience. The Setai should be ashamed. read more

We had reservations tonight at 7 and when we arrived they told us it would be 5 minutes. After a half hour of waiting I asked if it was going to be much longer and the hostess admitted it would be at least another half hour. No apology just said people were just eating their entrees and smiled! We have been to the Ocean Grill may times and have never been treated like this before. They have lost us as customers. Food is just ok anyway. read more

Wonderful location accessible from the boardwalk. Service felt a little rushed, they were busy. I had the salmon it was delicious. I would have ordered sides had I known it was the only thing on the plate, it was Thanksgiving after all! I did wake up feeling slim read more

Ocean Grill - Salmon - Mediterranean Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

First time in Miami Beach and it was the worst time to visit. Cold, windy, and rainy, however, we made the most of it. My friend took me here for lunch and wow let me tell you the seafood pizza was fire. I didn't really try the artichokes or cauliflower, but the pizza was delicious. I suggest sharing with a friend like I did because it is pretty hefty. If you like those tomato sauce based seafood pasta, that is what it is, but pizza form. The staff here are super nice and friendly. If it were nicer out, think it would have been a better moment, but regardless probably one of my favorite spots. We eventually relocated to the bar inside the Setai hotel and the experience was consistently fantastic! Great people, great food, great service. No complaints. Will be going back here when I am around the area again. read more

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Mediocre food. Mediocre service. Restaurant is beautiful...if you're fortunate to get seated there. We had reservations booked well in advance but when we got there they put us out on the side of the restaurant across the walkway in an area that was completely separated from the restaurant. We were the only ones seated in this area, everyone else was seated in the actual restaurant. I assume it was based on how we looked, but who knows. What I do know is that everyone else that showed up that they tried to seat there very firmly said "No!" Our mistake for not doing the same. Shame on this restaurant for not honoring reservations for the actual restaurant. Food was just ok. Service was pretty poor, we never saw our server after she dropped the food. They don't care since they tack on an automatic 20% gratuity to all bills, so they are guaranteed gratuity regardless of how poor the service is they provide. I don't mind the added gratuity since it seems like this is standard practice in Miami. What I do mind is that the server makes no mention of it, likely because she hope to profit by us mistakingly leaving another tip. Too many good restaurants here. Find another. read more

I usually research places to eat but my sister and I stubbled upon this one and its "curb appeal " pulled us in. It is aesthetically stunning and we were fortunate to have a high table at the window. I wanted to love the food here but found it a quite bland...perhaps I have been in Houston too long. Main entrees would not make me come back. We got the grilled lobster with accompanying spaghetti and tagliolini with little neck clams were unimpressive. They tasted.... basic. As if seasoning and butter were foreign concepts. Thank goodness we got dessert and saved the evening. The panna cotta with oatmeal crumble, figs and cardamom was to die for. It was such a sharp contrast to the entrees, the flavor profile was well thought out. I'll come back just for that... and the stunning views read more

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Beautiful restaurant overlooking the beach and ocean. Staff couldn't be nicer or more efficient. Caesar salad was cold and crisp and dressing was great . Shrimp cocktail was generous but shrimps were slightly warm, cocktail and tartar sauces were both well balanced. My Filet mignon was cooked just right but lacked flavor, half chicken was dry and tasteless. A variety of sauce options can be ordered to accompany each dish . Sides were extra. Chocolate cherry cake delish ! Very pretty restaurant , worth a visit . Cacheo de Pepe was prepared at the table on a cheese wheel - looked delicious - wish we had tried that . read more

Beautiful location and view!! Amazing attention to detail from the waitstaff and bussers. Food was delicious and waitstaff knew the menu extremely well. I would love to stay at this resort! Beautiful and elegant!!! read more

The Andalusian crab gazpacho is out of this world so delicious! I'm hoping for this is on the regular menu in a full size . This was my first time at this restaurant ever after having seen it on Yelp many times.. when I had friends in town some of my friends would always ask for a place that has an ocean view. I hadn't stopped into Ocean Grill, because honestly the reviews on Yelp seem like the food is underwhelming . Having only been here this one time and I happened to try the Miami spice menu with a few friends, I was super blown away by the flavors of the food and will definitely be returning. read more

Ocean Grill - Crab gazpacho - Mediterranean Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

Chiara was so wonderful!! Love this spot and the food was perfect. Will always stop here when visiting Miami.

Good location and ambience. But most of the food was mediocre. Grilled octopus was good.