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    Semilla

    4.3 (340 reviews)
    ModerateFrench, Wine Bars
    Closed 5:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    Outdoor seating

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    Oysters
    Lauren P.

    Love the happy hour at Semilla! Beautiful and creative cocktails and plenty of happy hour dishes to choose from. You can't go wrong with any of the cocktails! I would've tried every one if my liver allowed it. We had the oysters, croquettes, calamari, and wagyu sliders. The only thing I wouldn't have again is the slider--didn't really do it for me. The croquettes were my favorite--the sauce is sooo good. I like how the vibe changes depending on whether you sit outside or inside. If you dine indoors, this spot is chic and intimate. If you dine outdoors, it's a casual vibe. Service is a little iffy, they seemed unenthusiastic most of the time and I felt like an inconvenience sometimes.

    Kseniya K.

    A few small outdoor tables, which I wouldn't recommend, as there's no view--just a street on which cars speed by. Sit indoors. Indoors is a chick, sultry vibe. Dimmed lighting. Red lights. Seductive music lulling in the background. Perfect spot for a date or an intimate gathering. Not a lot of seating, as the restaurant is small, so be aware. Make reservations. We came in without reservations and were lucky with the last spot on the bar. That ended up being a very nice surprise--we got to observe the chefs preparing meats and fish on the grill that's situated "inside" the bar. Cool concept! We were entertained all night by watching the chefs at work. A dinner and a show! Exceptional service: courteous, swift, efficient, professional. We felt that elusive balance of being checked upon the right amount without being bothered or abandoned. All the waitstaff were top notch. We felt welcomed. Food was delicious. Everything we had was solid and satisfying. $4 French baguette with butter came fresh out of the oven, so we enjoyed that crunchy crust and warm interior. $21 summer truffle raviole was the only item I'd skip. The white truffle sauce was delicious and we lapped it up with that warm baguette. The three tiny pieces of pasta were disappointing. Tough and bland and chewy. Didn't really understand what or why. Not worth your valuable stomach real estate. $12 French onion soup was standard. Tasty. Nothing out of the ordinary to comment on. $38 NY strip comes with fries, which were of good quality, not too salty, not greasy at all. The meat was on a chewier/denser side, since it wasn't as fatty, compared to the more fatty & delicate ribeye cut. $44 ribeye special was the highlight of our meal. The meat was tender and juicy. The green beans were perfectly seasoned and had a great balanced flavor profile. $8 chocolate mouse was very sweet. You'll get tired of the monotonous texture and sweetness after the second bite. Good to share, so that you don't get overwhelmed with sugar at the end of your balanced meal. Would return!

    Branzino Filets
    Grace G.

    Delish meal!! Branzino served with broccoli, and pretty tender. Great presentation and even better service. Thanks for the great hospitality!

    Pamela J.

    Great bar, vast selection of wines and varied menu make this a great stop in South Beach. They won best French restaurant in 2021. Prices are quite reasonable and the ambiance is great. They also have lovely outdoor seating in the front. I definitely recommend this sweet spot.

    Jay L.

    Fabulous and exactly what my group was looking for! The waiter was perfect and the owner was fun to chat with as he worked the room. The steak was delicious and highly recommend the Stag's Leap wine. French joint with French staff!

    Rea H.

    I had high hopes for this places due to the high reviews. The interior was beautiful and very romantic. However, the service was very poor. It took us an hour and a half to receive our food. We got our appetizers like 30 minutes in which were the croquettes and they were good. The duck was also good, however, the pasta was extremely average. I feel a bit disappointed because a lot of the tables that came after us got their food first. They also had auto gratuity of either 18 or 20 %, which is probably why the service was so bad. They don't care since their tip is pre-paid which is extremely predatory.

    Almira F.

    Friday 8pm party of 6 outdoors It was very busy when we got there. We sat outside but after 5 minutes , someone from the group wanted to see if we can move indoors . Unfortunately all the tables were taken but nonetheless , it was more of a preference so it's easier for us to hear each other and tough as it's directly on the street by a busy street . We managed and enjoyed our company over some delicious baguette , escargot bone marrow , beef carpaccio ( paired well with the l'ambrusco like red wine ), truffle ravioli ( a tad chewy for my taste ) , escarole salad . For main , we had the sea bass ( slightly too done ) to share , chicken and steak frites . Lovely ambiance inside with high ceiling, dim lighting, cozy feel . Attentive service by our french server . Could be a local spot for me if I lived on this side of the beach and in Florida . Love the bar seating, a good place for a glass of wine and to eat dinner .

    French baguette
    Michelle F.

    This is a really quaint restaurant. We chatted with the owner and later on his wife. Their son works behind the bar. I love that it is family run. I ordered a few oysters to start. They were delicious and the sauces were excellent. I also ordered the French onion soup. This is a real French onion soup. I liked it but I prefer the Americanized version I am used to. I sampled the goat cheese salad and it was excellent. I loved my Beef Bourginion. I was surprised it had penny pasta. I actually had this dish in France and it was incredible. The one here was excellent as well. I do believe the chef and owner is actually from France which is awesome, especially since he is running a French restaurant. The croquettes were different from what I am used to but still good. The lava cake was so delicious. I sampled the Mojoto and enjoyed that. Service was great. This is a nice place to eat that is unexpected and just delicious. Oh yeah, I ordered a loaf of French bread to take home. I took a bite when I got hone to taste it at it's best. I liked it but thought Whole Foods and Fresh Market have just as high quality French bread.

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    Great happy hour! Location was a little odd being off the main road but the food made it worth it.

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    6 months ago

    It's hard to go wrong at Semilla. Part French bistro, part oyster bar, part reliable neighborhood restaurant I'll come back again and again.

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    Great ambiance - good wine by glass. Bread is not good. Really cool place to have a glass of wine

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    Food and service are amazing. This a great neighborhood resturant. Have been coming here for years. Very yummy

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    Food was great. Cozy place that is popular with locals. Recommend a reservation. Give it a try!

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    Love this place for happy hour, vibe is chill and food is great. The owner is always there and he is very friendly. Highly recommend.

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