I have been to Semilla several times over the years and always enjoy it. The hospitality is great, the food is great, and the ambience is great. I love the eclectic farmhouse feel of the dining room. I had the branzino fish which was cooked to perfection. My friend and I shared the beef tartare which was very enjoyable. The highlight of the meal was the Floating Islands dessert. So good! I highly recommend checking out Semilla. You will get a great meal in a terrific environment without breaking the bank. read more

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Enjoyed a delicious dinner here! Got there in time for happy hour and got to try a bunch of bites off that menu: the pasta, the sliders, and the baked cauliflower. All super yummy. We also had the mussels and a steak. We had to try a couple of desserts because there were some things we never really see on dessert menus: the pavlova (so unique and delicious), and the profiteroles (SO yummy with the ice cream and hot fudge to pour over). Definitely recommend! read more

Semilla - French Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

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

Great evening. Excellent Dover sole. First class service. Good wine. Coming back soon. read more

I had a pickup order and somehow had drama at the pickup because of an obnoxiously rude employee. She did not greet us or acknowledge our presence when we walked in, she then yawned within inches of us, and she stood right over me as I signed the check. My daughter has autism, and I am not sure if that is why she gave us this treatment - like the restaurant is too good for a child with autism. My daughter was very well behaved, btw. Then I got my food, and as we were leaving, she also did not say goodbye. I ABSOLUTELY NEVER do this, but I called back to complain because she was so obnoxious, and she happened to answer the phone. I explained why I called - because she was rude to my daughter and me; and then she got defensive and began yelling at me, telling me she was going to get the owner on the phone, like I did something wrong. She was so unbelievably unprofessional from the second we walked in. The food was good but the service was the absolute worst. Frankly, I'm disgusted at her behavior, and I hope that no one with a child on the spectrum ever visits this restaurant. read more

See my checkin comment. But we came here, literally told the server we just wanted some wine, pointed out the free drink checkin (see pic AND on their business page!!), then the server gets us our wine and says they can't give us the free drink because "it's a restaurant, where there's food..." yeah, duh, but where's the stipulation where you can't have the free drink without food?? Dumb. Don't come here. We also still ordered 2 glasses of wine and weren't offered the checkin special.... read more

Semilla - Doesn't say you have to order food. But we ordered 2 glasses of wine and said we couldn't use this soooo - French Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

OK, this is the best find on Miami beach that I've had I'm going all in on the food and they make the best baguette I have had in read more

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.

Very disappointed. Reservation made on Dec 2 for Dec 11. Party of 6. Requested indoors. Arrived and were seated on the sidewalk and told we asked for outside although confirmation stated dining room. Sat part of the time in the rain! Main course took over an hour to arrive. Only 5 of the 6 meals arrived and we were told the 6th (chicken) would take another 10 minutes!!! We cancelled it at first and then agreed to take it to go. (Felt pressure from waitress) We were comped 2 desserts for the 6 of us. Shocked to be charged for the chicken!! read more

What a fantastic restaurant. I've lived in Miami Beach 12 years and can't believe this is the first time coming here! Recommended by clients that are locals as one of the BEST restaurants on the beach and they weren't wrong. The food is authentically French (we would know, my mother is French/Belgian and I have grown up with French cuisine) we had the tuna tartare, endive salad and onion soup. All were excellent. We then had the steak au poivre and les moules and they were outstanding! To finish we had the chocolate mousse- and I even asked the owner to confirm it was made the classic French way (as my mum used to make it) and it is! Only eggs and chocolate no cream! Hands down the best mousse I've had in Miami. It was a pleasure to be hosted by the owner and his wife. It appears all the staff are either related or have been working there a long time, a truly hospitable experience, not flashy or stuffy, just quality food in a warm and lively environment. No wonder it's been a local's secret. We will be returning often since we live close by. I forgot to mention the prices are very fair for the quality. read more

Semilla - French Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

Went to happy hour with a friend at Semilla on South Beach. This is another small jewel on the beach. Their happy hour has a number of good appetizers. We had the tiny tuna tacos, potato and cheese croquetas, crispy calamari, and chicken/veggie potstickers. All four dishes were very fresh. During happy hour Semilla also offered oysters for $1.50 each. We couldn't pass up a deal like that so we ordered a dozen and they were delicious. Their listing of happy hour drinks is also impressive. I had their mojito which was good and finished with a glass of Prosecco. All happy hour drinks are seven and eight dollars. Next time I plan on checking out their dinner menu. #miamibeach #frenchbistro #happyhour read more

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We started off with some calamari's, oysters and finished it up with a delicious steak. I had a delicious Lychee martini to go along with my oysters. The bad lady was super helpful and the food was delicious. They were playing music at the bar and it was a vibe. read more

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I haven't been here in a while. I found out that happy hour ends at 7:30 instead of 8 during season. Don't Know When season ends for them I don't know. The service is still good. The owner honored our happy hour, but I've come regularly Happy hour now is from 5 - 7:30. Don't try to cheat them happy hour. Great day all Come for good food and service!!! read more

Just outstanding. The service and the food. We had the mussels with a full baguette and the potato and cheese croquettes. Ok, I've never had croquettes like this.,,the sauce was amazing. Hints of tarragon. Everything was seasoned perfectly. The mussels were immaculate and well seasoned. You can tell that the chef is phenomenal. I cannot say enough that this was a terrific night out. This is a standout, must try. read more

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Absolutely the best! Risotto amazing! Steak amazing! Foie grass hands down best in whole Miami! Wines fantastic! Oysters - tell only to your best friends! Atmosphere- such a good vibe, calm, relaxed! Honestly I want to give credit and I do not want people find and ruin this place! read more

Semilla - French Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

I don't usually leave a review but this time I had to. It is my first time that I eat at this place and I came because it was pouring outside. I will definitely come back very often and I will recommend it to everyone that wants to eat really good food. Every meal that I had was beyond delicious and the staff was amazing, especially Sebastian and Arthur. read more

Semilla - French Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

Great food, great service, right music Great oysters from Washington Every Wednesday oysters 1$ I like it a lot read more

Very cute atmosphere. I loved the beef tartare. Free Mojito when you check in on yelp ! Come for seafood Wednesdays for $2 shrimp $1 and oysters, yum! Make sure to come early they may run out. read more

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

Wonderful fresh food and attentive service. Really top notch classic French dishes at a great value- and also some creativity, like the escargot in bone marrow. read more

Classic & delicious French food, everything is so good. Family run, such nice staff/owners, watching the chef in the open kitchen is incredibly impressive. Well priced for great food, my favorite neighborhood spot makes me feel at home but I often meet people that come from all over. Always consistent with great vibes. read more

I have been here before and I am keep coming back because of good experience. 1st important tip don't check in here for free mojito, they don't do it and probably don't know how to remove it or just don't care about it. 2nd tip they really have a good happy hour (QR code menu) croquetas - out of this world, oysters - great, mini tuna tacos - ok. Wine on happy hour $7 (pinot noir in my case, from France) decent poor, good quality. Service great, begging from busser finishing with owner. You'll hear a lot french language around here (in case you like it, or not). And 3rd important tip for pet owners, they are very pet friendly (at least with my golden retriever). Definitely it worth it. read more

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

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Great Happy Hour!! Love the food here. The desserts are AMAZING! This is our favorite spot to go to in Miami Beach. read more

I have been to Samia before and the food was OK this time the food was just terrible I order six oysters they were shucked in advance And they were dry. I told the way there about it I only ate two and returned the last six anyway they had no reaction to it. Order the duck confit The potatoes that the duck was seating on were cold and tasteless. I tried to put in salt and pepper to no avail. We order the couscous, which was a special idea. Vegetables were well cooked, came In a broth The meats were dry, and it looked like they had been cooked way in advance and left to dry Very disappointing the chef is a very good chef and the place is a nice place but the food was way below par I took a chocolate mousse to go, and that was really good read more

I can't say enough on the experience, from the second we walked in we got greeted by a friendly couple at the bar as we're waiting for our table. The staff and clientele made us feel at home. Come time to sit down and order food, recommendations from the owner were welcomed. He did not steer us wrong, a unanimous decision of my party and I was that this was one of the best meals and experiences down here in Miami thus far, and paralleling some of the phenomenal experiences we've had in the tri-state area. read more

Always charming. Excellent music. Delicious authentic French cuisine favorites headed up by a charming husband and wife team. Generous portions of yummy classics and a full bar. A great place to go with friends or on a date. It feels like an escape vacation while dining here in the evenings...Our teenage sons also enjoy it. read more

Semilla - Steak Au Poivre and the best French fries possible - French Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

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Phenomenal food gluten free very fresh and the chef is French . A real gem on alton road south beach . Definitely the finest food in town read more

I had a dinner party for 12 and this restaurant never disappoints! I called the night before and the chef put together a delicious package for me and delivered to my home. We had the grilled salmon, chicken with garlic potatoes and quinoa with veggies - Tuna tar tar, (which is the best on south beach! I've been here for 25 years and I've tried them all. Everything is was arranged beautifully and tasted delicious!!! This is a SoBe gem! I would definitely recommend this restaurant for dining in or taking out and large parties. read more

Excellent food and very attentive service. Even the $5 baguette was incredible. Highly recommend! read more

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Semilla is a fabulous neighborhood gem. I can't believe I've lived on Miami Beach for so long and only just discovered it. I went with family last night and had a wonderful dining experience. The service and food are top notch. The restaurant is cozy and intimate with very low background music that allows you to actually have a conversation. This is my kind of restaurant and we all look forward to going back again soon. read more

Awesome service and food. $1 oysters on Wednesday is an amazing deal in a beach town. read more

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

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Another amazing experience !!!! This place is just a gem . From cocktails to appetizers and main courses . The staff is just a delight We had the foie gras , oysters , bœuf bourguignon... .. im just always so impressed about the level of service and the level of quality of the food I'm very happy we have such an amazing French restaurant in south beach Family owned . A pure gem read more

Stay away. We (a table of five) waited over an hour for our entrees. The table of two next to us who sat down and ordered after us got their entree before us. I flagged the chef down. And he proceeded to mansplain to me why it was easier to serve a table of two than a table of five. Ok so we should not come as a group?! There was no apology during the wait. He said he was apologizing but it was a non-apology apology. He basically talked down to me like I was wrong and the long wait was appropriate because the food would make up for it. It wasn't. The pasta was way over cooked (I saw it sitting on the counter while the other dishes were being prepared). My friend specifically asked for it to be al dente. The chef's response to me was appalling and shocking. I've never felt so belittled by a restaurant. Maybe a weeknight meal is better but be warned about a weekend night. read more

This place is the quintessential neighborhood French Bistro . I wish every neighborhood had a Semilla . Fred and Laetitia are no doubt the heart and soul of this amazing bistro . They always go above every single visit to deliver a fantastic meal , Every time I've dined here , I've walked away feeling like " I'm glad i came here " . FYI - their happy hour is the best deal in town !! read more

Semilla - The Floating Island Egg white Meringue , Vanilla Cream , Dulce de Leche sauce , toasted nuts - French Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

Love the vibe and ambiance!!! Great sport for good French food and cocktails are good too

Whoever said the goat cheese salad was bad .. was so wrong .. was great We loved it .onion soup was the best we ever had .. and the escargot was the best.. The service was excellent The restaurant was excellent read more

The owner Fredric and his family are amazing! Every time I visit the food is fresh and delicious. Love my neighborhood French homey restaurant. P.s they have industry night + happy hour, check it out! read more

We just discovered this spot and let me tell you my daughter and I LOVE it!!! Happy hour is priced right and staff is super friendly! The food is simple but super tasty! Great vibe and we will definitely be regulars!!! read more

Very cool vibe and good classic French food. I ordered the muscles with a side of fries and really enjoyed it. The layout of the restaurant is particularly cool with the kitchen as the centerpiece with the bar surrounding. I would definitely come again! read more

Semilla - French Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

I can't believe I've lived next to this place for 8 years and have never been. Walked in today for a beer and couldn't believe the menu. All we had was the mussels and a side of fried and those two items alone have guaranteed another visit. A few more visits in fact. The prices were very reasonable and the menu looks amazing. Can't wait to go back! read more

Semilla - Cheers! - French Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

WOWWWW!!! This place deserves 10 stars. This was my best dining experience in Miami and especially in Miami Beach (the food was not impressive anywhere besides here). The bar tender (I am assuming owner by how well he handled everything) did such an amazing job serving us. We went for happy hour, the specials were amazing. Everything we ordered was so fresh. They have a cook cooking all the kitchen items in the middle of the bar area and you can see how analytical he is while cooking and ensuring everything is perfect. We didn't comprehend coming here we would have this great of an experience. This place deserves to be recognized, awarded, written about. Amazing!! read more

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