What a great first-time experience at Semilla Eatery & Bar. I was walking down Alton and noticed the outdoor tables packed with people, so I decided to stop in -- and I'm so glad I did. The atmosphere was lively, fun, and bustling. The bartenders were very friendly, and I found out one of them is the owner's son, which added a nice personal touch. I loved that the owner/chef was preparing many of the dishes right in front of guests in the center of the bar area -- such a cool experience to watch. The rosé on happy hour was excellent, and I happened to come on $1 oyster Wednesday night, which was an unexpected bonus. The oysters were small but fresh and delicious. I also had the mini ahi tacos and the mussels. The mussels were amazing, especially with the creamy sauce -- and the baguette was perfect for soaking up every last bit. The mini tacos were also a great choice, with three generous portions for happy hour. The crowd was friendly and seemed to be mostly locals, which gave it a welcoming neighborhood feel. I even met a few people while I was there, which made the night even more enjoyable. Definitely a spot I'd come back to. read more

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Semilla is the kind of neighborhood restaurant you hope never changes! Chef/owner Frédéric sets the tone by personally checking in with guests throughout the evening which adds such a personal touch and makes the whole experience feel special. We went for one of their couscous nights (this was our second), and we loved it again. Everything was amazing but the merguez was beyond delicious. We added on an appetizer (bone marrow / escargot) and it was incredible. The restaurant has a fantastic vibe, a great wine list, and overall excellent service. It's been around for ages, and it's easy to see why: great ingredients, great food, great service, and consistency. read more

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The charcuterie features fresh, delicious, creamy cheeses and flavorful, mild meats. I paired them with my favorite seasonal fruits for a delicious meal. read more

Semilla - Mediterranean Grilled Octopus a La Plancha - French Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

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Just celebrated my 17yr anniversary and the service was top and the food was amazing. The veal Milanese was ridiculously delicious. The drinks the atmosphere mostly how polite the service was from beginning till we left. Definitely going back read more

Semilla - Ves - French Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

I'm going to start up with the service this time, because from the second you walk in you get greeted with a smile (something that's lacking lately) and right away you feel at home. Brownie points for that! Now onto the food. I gotta be honest here (although I'm always honest) but the food was excellent (IMHO). Warm Baguette with butter. The Escargots Persillés was so unique! It's a Bone in Marrow & Toasted Bread...it's a must! From the Homemade Foie Gras Terrine, Summer Truffle Raviole, Classic New York Steak Au Poivre and the special of the night Scallops! Perfectly seared, soft, juicy and delish! You can come with friends, coworkers for Happy Hour. The ambiance fits any moment but if you want to impress someone, bring them here and it will not hurt your pocket. For a Miami Beach restaurant, it's greatly priced! Ask for Julien, he is the best! read more

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Overall pretty disappointed with this spot, which was surprising because I've heard so much about it. It felt like a lot of small things that added up enough to leave us all feeling meh about it. We made a reservation and were right on time. We were told our table wasn't ready so we waited outside due to the entrance being extremely tight. It was a super chilly and windy night so that wasn't great. I went in to ask after almost 15 minutes and they immediately walked us to an open table, which felt weird to not have called us back in despite the table sitting vacant. The ordering process was fine and the waitress was informative and chatty enough that we commented about it when she left after taking our order. Things then kind of randomly took a turn. They served our food with a few dishes coming out super quickly. One more came out and not long after, all plates were cleared, even though one - the tuna tartare, wasn't done. We all were so taken aback and slightly distracted that we didn't really react and then kind of all asked "was there not a ton still left on that plate?" So we assumed whatever was coming out was coming soon and we were in great spirits and celebrating "NYEE" so we let it go. For the rest of the night, we struggled to flag down a waiter, and just overall felt like we had done something wrong. It was super strange and took away from the night. It took over 20 minutes before our last entree came out. I understand veal can take long to prepare, but they could have notified us or spaced it appropriately. The pasta it came with felt a bit like an airplane pasta - felt very thoughtlessly prepared. Another note on something that stood out- plates are out on table and were never swapped out when we were brought our food. Even if there is turnover quick enough that it doesn't sit for long, I would rather not have my plate out in the open to then eat off of. My thinking is that it must have been an off night because I haven't heard anything bad about Semilla. However, it was a bummer enough that it has me second guessing if I want to come back. read more

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. read more

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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! read more

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Always one of our favorites but went back last night and it was a little off. Walked in and it was extremely hot inside. Sat down and and the heat was unbearable. Moved to the bar, which was better but guys, please fix the air conditioning! $1 Oysters are such a good deal on Wednesday nights but unfortunately half were just not good. Glad we got 18 of them so still a good value. Steak frites were half good; the fries were awesome but the steak was not. Was probably an off night so will return! read more

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

Semilla - Branzino Filets - French Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

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. read more

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Amazing food and service. Made to order and fantastic. Sliders tuna tartar all is good

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.

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

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! read more

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Semilla (@semillamiami) is a very cute and cozy French bistro in Miami Beach. Happy Hour is served anywhere in the restaurant so there is no need to fight for a spot at the bar- and thank goodness because there are a ton of items on the happy hour menu that you are going to want to try. In our case, we went for the $9 lychee martini, $7 wine, $8 croquettes, and $12 pasta. The pasta was very truffle-heavy, but it came with a side of fresh shaved parmesan that helped balance it out a bit. For our entrée, we tried the octopus. The taste was good, though a little on the slimy side. To close out the dessert was the highlight!... the Chocolate Mousse. It seemed as if they sprinkled shaved coffee beans on top, which really added to the rich chocolate flavor- well done What I tried: 1. Baked Brie, 2. Chocolate Mousse, 3. Truffle Summer Pasta, 4. Potatoes and Cheese Croquetas, 5. Mediterranean Grilled Octopus a la Plancha, 6. Lychee Martini read more

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

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

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 . read more

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Sammy, it's a great place to come with family or friends,, great food, great ambience, and decor... happy hour is great... But the full menu it is fantastic I've come to Sammy since they open and it has never disappointed read more

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. read more

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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. read more

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I was very impressed with Semilla. It is a French restaurant with some unique menu items. I ordered a monitor to start. I enjoyed it and thought it was different from others I had in the past. I had a can of Coke that was ice cold. I ordered the goat cheese salad. This was very tasty. The goat cheese had a nice crspiness on the outside. I tasted a croquetta and enjoyed this. It was also different from what I have had in the past. My filet mignon was very good. The potatoes were flavorful. I also had some zucchini and asparagus. We ordered lava cake for dessert. This was excellent, served warm. The ice cream elwas delicious and I am a chocolate ice cream person. There are not many tables inside here. There are a few outside. You really need to make reservations unless you don't mind sitting at the bar. In that case, there are many seats. Our server was very good. read more

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I have had the opportunity to visit Semilla several times and it's always a great experience. Sitting at the bar you have a wonderful view of the chef as he works through the orders. His attention to details is perfect. On tap is a smooth French beer, 1664. It has always been cold from the tap and enjoyable to drink, hence my pictures. The menu has some great options and even oysters if you would like the try. Including Wednesday is $1 oyster night. Make sure you stop by and give them a try, enjoy! read more

Semilla - French Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

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A fantastic French bistro on Miami Beach - go for happy hour before 7pm to get good deals on great wines and cocktails. The Dover sole is spectacular as is the delicious chocolate mousse! A great fun restaurant! read more

Amazing atmosphere, ambiance, excellent food and welcoming people. A true hidden gem in South Beach that will highly recommend. Recommendations include Scallops, chateaubriand, salmon, filet mignon, mussels, and chocolate mousse. Best wines also. Classy read more

had a wonderful evening at Semilla. the resturant was beautiful and the staff very enthusiastic to serve. i started with the escargot which was very very special. also enjoyed the lobster rolls and a wonderful steak. this is a special place, there attention to making incredible food was quite apparent. if you have not met this resturant you deserve to treat yourself to it. read more

Mediocrity at its best. Semilla in Miami Beach is a prime example of an overhyped restaurant. Despite the buzz, the quality of the meal did not live up to expectations. The steak au poivre was saltless and overcooked, and the overall dining experience was marred by the addition of credit card fees. When questioned, the chef-owner condescendingly explained the fees, overshadowing any enjoyment of the meal. This combination of mediocre food and poor customer service makes Semilla a disappointment, proving that hype does not always equate to quality. Sadly manplaining the unit economics of his kitchen and rising input costs as issues doesn't make it ok to add opaque yet superfluous fees. All of this under a glaze of hubris as he will wave his arms around the room. Such a good opportunity mismanaged read more

Semilla - Card processing fee ‍ - French Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

The food was delicious and I came without reservation. I suggest reservation or you will be at the bar. It was a very good experience all around. read more

Came here for happy hour and was instantly welcomed with great energy and smiles. Our server Maria was fantastic! I ordered the potato croquettes and calamari. The croquettes were good but wasn't the biggest fan of the sauce that came on it. The calamari was good as well and the tartare sauce was on point but I could have done without the fries in the calamari. I vote for more calamari instead! :) Here comes the fun part! I did receive through Yelp a complimentary diplomatico rum mojito and let me tell you, it was one of the best I've had! So I highly recommend trying one if you swing by this cute spot. I would definitely go back and try some other bites on the menu. Cheers!! read more

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The ideal neighborhood restaurant is equally happy to see you if you want a cocktail or a four course meal. Both are excellent. Cannot get over how lucky to have this place around the corner. The owners pay attention to details and the excellent food and service attest to the pride they have in their business. The happy hour food and drinks are an unexpected treat too. Thanks! read more

Semilla - Waygu Sliders and fries. Heaven. - French Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

Excellent on all counts. Felt like a French restaurant in a village in France. The chef actually sat us, took our order and checked how the meal was afterwards. No complaints. I rarely give 5 stars. Food, ambiance and service were flawless. read more

Semilla - Chef - French Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

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

Semilla is an absolute gem! The amazing food, excellent wine selection, and cozy ambiance make it the perfect spot for a romantic date night. A must-visit for anyone looking to enjoy French-inspired cuisine in Miami! read more

Semilla - French Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

We came here when we saw that this place has happy hour oysters for $1.50 each. We were walk-ins and seated immediately. The hostess/waitress took our order when we sat down since we knew that we came here only for the oysters. We did order a few drinks each along with the tempura brussel sprouts. Each oyster was juicy and meaty something different from the Upper East Coast ones. The tempura brussel sprouts took me by surprise because these brussels were not bitter and were crispy with each bite. The cocktails were a little on the heavier side. I was a little disappointed that the alcohol overpowered the subtle yuzu/citrus taste. We did not order much since we were in a rush back to our cruise and this stop was unplanned. We did call ahead of time to check with the restaurant if they could seat us for happy hour which they informed us they could. When we did arrive, we were informed that we had to be done in 1 hour since the table we sat at was reserved for another party, which wasn't a problem for us since we did inform them many times that we were only here for the happy hour. We stayed a total of 30 minutes. The stay was kind of disappointing seeing that the hostess/waitress that was in charge of our stay was lowkey rushing us out. We ordered 15 oysters first knowing that there wouldn't be room at the table and then another 15 when we finished the first order. The waitress kept trying to see if we were going to order anything else, also hinting that we should order main dishes (which we were not here for due to the tight schedule). When we told her we weren't she seemed kind of pissed as if we weren't going to rack up the bill high enough for a decent tip, which leads to the next part of gratuity. We were a party of 4 and usually, gratuity is auto-applied with parties of 5 or more. We didn't have a problem with the gratuity since we were planning to tip more than that, but seeing that she went ahead and auto-grad us we didn't say anything. We were just disappointed with the service since it is unmoral to auto grad a party of 4 just because we didn't want to spend a certain amount so she could have a higher tip out of the bill. The food here is good but just be wary of the gratuity on the bill. read more

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One of my favorite neighborhood restaurant is Semilla, Chef Fredric Joulin choices of food are great, it is always consistent, pricing is right, not outrageous Miami Beach pricing, their Happy Hour is great, with actual food from the menu and not cheap choices, really great, Laetitia helped us, very attentive and lovely, she is one of the owners, really great service, I will see you soon We enjoyed oysters, Mini Tuna Tacos, Potatoes & Cheese Croquetas, Calamari and Chicken/Veggie Potstickers, all very tasty and even better with Prosecco @semillamiami read more

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UNBELIEVABLE FIND! The owner is absolutely fantastic- the food is incredible. This was our first time to Miami and we were kinda burnt out on every dinner being $400+. This was some of the best food and ambiance we've had on our trip. We'll never forget tonight! Thank you! read more

Such a special place I almost don't want to write a review. Everything is delicious and fresh. I don't think you can go wrong here. From the baguette to the beef bourguignon- a complete serve. read more

Semilla is the kind of hidden gem that feels like a true neighborhood joint but it's sophisticated yet casual and while it feels like the kind of place that should be reserved only to celebrate life's special occasions, it's priced in a way where one can go more often and not feel guilty. The service from hostess to busboy to waiter is some of the best I've had in Miami. The food is superb! Truffle pasta, sliders, and cauliflower were my latest meal. Portions are great, flavors and temperature spot on. If you want to feel decadent this establishment is a must in the South Beach area. read more

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Wonderful menu, delicious and surprising. Something for almost anyone. Excellent service and the food amazing!