We stopped by last Friday because we were craving the schnitzel, which we absolutely love here…read more Unfortunately, the restaurant was temporarily closed. We weren't sure if it was just for the day or if the restaurant is closed for a longer period of time, so I'm hoping someone can clarify if you're reopening again. I really hope you do, because the schnitzel and the German potato salad are some of the best! We always enjoyed coming here and would love to return in the future.

Spending a day at the Frost Science Center, we walked to Pierogi One for lunch to avoid eating bad…read more museum food. Pierogi One is a Polish restaurant just a four-minute walk from Frost. With indoor and outdoor seating, we opted for the AC inside. To feed three, we got the Polish hot dog, spicy beef pierogi, pickles, cucumber salad, and both soups. The borscht and zurek soups were very tasty! Everything else was too, but more on the average side. The soups, however, will keep you coming back. Service was a bit slow, but not too bad!

The music was fire! The view it's beautiful. You can enjoy…read morethe small beach. Service was... ok. We order a few small plates to share, drinks were nice! The bathrooms are located really far.

This is a very difficult review to rate because there are definitely pros, but the cons outweigh in…read moreour opinion. There is no street parking, valet at 30.00, and the guys were friendly and helpful. We walked through to the hostess and she was very polite and walked us to a table on the beach with a gorgeous view. The restaurant is beautiful, well decorated and on a sunny Florida day, this is where you want to be..... if there was good service. After you valet, be sure to use the restrooms because it's a journey to and from your table. Now, this is where we thought we were at a self service restaurant. After being seated there was no waiter in sight, the table next to us speaking loud and clear that they have been waiting for their check for over twenty minutes. After 15 minutes, still no server in sight. I got up to go order from the bar, behind me comes our server. He took our order and brought our drinks and that was the end of him. The Pina Colada was a bit too sweet, the rosé, perfect. After we finished our drinks I went in search for our waiter once again. He was nowhere to be found, so I asked another server if we could order a salad, she insisted on finding him for us. Out of nowhere he appeared, and I no longer had any patience. We asked to move tables, for a new server and this is where a true five star service started. We ended with a fantastic, attentive and friendly waiter. He brought us drinks in a timely manner, checked up on us often and reminded us that good service does exist, just not with our first server. Overall, the service needs some serious attention here. We are not sure we would visit again. There are many other places that have great service every time not just sometimes. Cheers!

Celebrated my birthday at Swan Miami and it was an amazing experience. The atmosphere is beautiful…read moreand upscale, but still lively and fun. The birthday dessert presentation was incredible warm cookie skillet with ice cream and all the toppings, plus a candle to top it off. The whole moment felt special. Great energy, great service, and definitely the kind of place you want to celebrate something big. I'll absolutely be back.

You go to this place for the aesthetics and the content. Are the food and drinks amazing not…read morereally. A little overpriced for what it is, but obviously it's in the heart of Miami. If you wanna do it to be cute and stylish and take pictures obviously I recommend but don't expect much from the food the drinks are possible, but again at a higher price. Once was fine with me if you have something to celebrate it's definitely a place to go specially if it's an event at night that you're going to with this place.

Wonderful experience with Nick celebrating my sister's birthday! From the moment we checked in, the…read moreteam right away was aware of us celebrating from my reservation note and asked who was celebrating a birthday. Seems simple, but many restaurants these days seem to miss these notes in the reservations. Nick provided wonderful recommendations amongst all the menu options. He also had fantastic recommendations on the cocktails. We ended up all going with the Miami Spice option and added a few à la carte options like the halibut, which was a strong recommendation from Nick and ended up being the groups' favorite! The sommelier (who I am terribly sorry to forget his name) also did a fantastic job recommending a wine to pair with all the different orders from our group. The team provided a little candle and small dessert to wish my sister happy birthday. Service was exceptional and ambiance was wonderful - highly recommend! And thank you to Nick for helping give us a wonderful experience and celebration!

My expectations of a Michelin Star restaurant is not what we experienced at Le Jardinier. Makes…read moreone question if Michelin has lost its magic... We arrived on time for our reservation made for "INSIDE SEATING" (note you will have to pay to make a reservation.) The unfriendly hostess walked us to an outdoor table - that despite the multitude of fans - was humid and uncomfortable. When I told her we didn't want a table outside it seemed to bother her and her response: we are really full I won't promise you anything (eye roll) and she proceeds to walk back through the aisle of empty tables to the front desk. Behind us was a couple who arrived AFTER we did. And can you believe they were escorted without an issue to the upstairs INSIDE SEATING dining area - to the very tables they apparently did not have for us!!! I have to wonder if this was profiling or she just didn't like our face? Guess not all guest are created equal here. Forced to seat us inside after my husband showed her the reservation for INSIDE seating she "accommodates" us downstairs next to the bathrooms in a tight miniature table on uncomfortable plastic wicker chairs between two large groups where we couldn't get out of our seat and had the view of a water damaged ceiling over our heads. After what seemed like quite a while the waiter (poor guy) came to greet us. Now this was the only highlight of this erroneous Michelin Star establishment. He seemed overworked with all the tables in that area but was polite attentive and funny. So pleasant that I wonder why he's working in this place. I had to ask for the bread that never came on its own. The drinks were ok. The food: Lobster - the pastry was soggy on the bottom and tasted slightly burnt on the outer crispy corners. The lobster was well cooked and the sauce was good but nothing spectacular. Hanger steak - the steak was very good - cooked exactly as ordered (medium rare). The sweet potato cakes crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside and the mushroom were cooked to perfection. Wish there was more of it, you get 2 sweet potato cakes the size of a strip of gum and 3 mushrooms slices. The halibut - hands down the most delicious thing on the menu. The fish was fresh and the caviar sauce was really exceptional - wish I had a spoon. Chocolate caramel - The dessert was a mix of flavor the chocolate has a tangy taste, the ice cream on the bottom was a nice surprise, however it left much to be desired - we left half on the plate. All in all the front of the house sets the tone and the horrid attitude of the hostess and the way she refused to sit us upstairs in our reserved requested dining area, soured our experience from the start. My understanding is that a Michelin Star is a highly sought status that entails the full experience of a dining establishment and I'm sorry to say they should rethink giving Le Jardinier this award in the future. Don't come here.

This place is OUTSTANDING!!! The moment you step onto the red carpet you instantly feel like you're…read morein for a special experience! The ambiance is very upscale, welcoming, and sets the tone for a memorable visit. Joey the bartender was very professional, kind, extremely welcoming and very apologetic for the Happy Hour lounge being closed the day I visited which was bit disappointing. However, my friend and I still decided to stay and enjoy a cocktail. As we were leaving, we met Tommy the manager, who was just as nice & gave us a tour of the dinner area which I would love to try one day. He briefly chatted with us and gave us his business card. Everything about this place was top-tier. I'll definitely be back and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a classy night out with exceptional service or just a few appetizers & a cocktail.

Elysium is not merely a restaurant. It's an experience that quietly transcends the boundary between…read moredining and storytelling. From the moment we walked in and were handed a glass of prosecco, it was clear this would be something different. There was an intentionality to everything--the pacing, the ambiance, the way each course was introduced. It didn't feel transactional. It felt ceremonial. Each of the six courses represented a different European destination (Portugal, Spain, France, Italy and Greece), and what made it extraordinary wasn't just the quality of the food--which was exceptional--but the way the environment transformed alongside it. Lighting, visuals, sound, and narration worked together in a way that made every dish feel contextual and meaningful, rather than simply plated. Every part of this immersive experience contained instruments working in harmony to amplify the meaning of each course. The courses were beautifully composed and balanced. Nothing felt excessive or forced. Each plate served a purpose in the broader narrative, and each wine or cocktail pairing elevated the dish rather than competing with it. What stood out most, though, was how present it made you feel. In a world where most dinners blur together, this one didn't. Time slowed down. You became immersed. Fully engaged. The service was impeccable--attentive, warm, and deeply knowledgeable without ever feeling rehearsed or overbearing. You felt guided, not served. Tommy (the owner/proprietor) and his staff were unquestionably five-stars. By the end, you remembered how it felt to be transported somewhere else without ever boarding a plane. It's worth every moment.

Miami has so many restaurants and bars but lacks of more wine bar offerings…read more As a wine enthusiast myself, I'm always down to try new wine places. Ruka Winewood has been on my radar for a while and I recently found out they have happy hours between 6-9pm, so what a better opportunity to give it a try. For a Wednesday night, they had a fair number of customers. I sampled their happy hour red blend pour. It was mid body, somewhat complex but low on tannins which allowed for easy and smooth drinking. The fruit content was moderate. It was the perfect wine for an early night, to sip and hang out with friends. I pretty much enjoyed the two glasses I had. Service was not the best to be honest. During the 1 hour I was there, no one checked on me. No one asked me if I wanted more wine, water or another pizza, etc. I was hopping to have their charcuterie board paired with wine, but they had no charcuterie. I asked for the pizza options and hey only had one out of the 3 options on the menu, only the cheese pizza. The pizza is not the best looking pizza, but it tasted delicious. The cheese was sort of smokey, that was delish. I would have that pizza again. Summarizing, I'm coming back pretty soon for their red wine, at $5/glass, you can't beat that up, specially when it is such high quality. I hope they have the charcuterie next time.

Ruka Winewood (@rukawinewood) is a wonderful place to listen to live music, drink some wine, and…read moreenjoy this beautiful Miami winter . There are wine bottles available to select from a refrigerator and select bites and wines by the glass to order at the counter. The bites were tasty enough. The vibe is hit or miss in terms of music. Some days, you may get a lounge-feel. Other days, there is live music, or you may see more of an upbeat vibe with a DJ. I would phone or message ahead if you're looking for something specific.

Fantastic experience. La Martola has not even been open for a month yet, but it was such a lovely…read moredining experience. I loved the atmosphere, which was reminiscent of Santorini IMO. Everything is white and beige with gauzy linen. The menu is Spanish, French, and Italian forward. There are fun items like chips with ibérico ham and gelato with DIY toppings. It is pricey enough to be considered a special occasion spot but I'd definitely return.

La Martola is a beautiful new Italian restaurant in the ever growing area of Buena Vista. It's a…read morelarge restaurant with lots of inside and outdoor dining. The food is great - lots of options for appetizers and main courses and a long list of pizzas. We had the burrata salad with soft creamy cheese sprinkled with pistachios, the tagliolini with lemon and the Classico (or margherita) pizza which was very tasty and delicious. There is a nice wine list with lots of wines by the glass. A great experience with great helpful service. We sat outside and the live music was a little loud - perhaps acoustic, rather than electronic music would be better in the space. But a delightful delicious meal that warrants a return visit.