Happy hour was nice Wings- 10stars Mac and cheese-2stars Oysters Rockefeller-just meh read more

"An Elevated American Cuisine..." Um, i think they really need to reconsider that tagline. Coming here for a special occasion was a BIG mistake. I can take ownership for that decision based off of the illusion that's painted on social media... But they need to take accountability for the terrible experience... from start to finish. The portion sizes were overpriced and the tastes barely matched the descriptions on the menu... Bottom line: my meal was NOT worth the pricetag. For this place to have been open for a little while now, why was everyone (except the bartenders) acting like it was their first day on the job? From the hostess trying to put us at a two-top table when I told her there were 3 of us (and my original reservation was for 4ppl)... to the server who had to run to the kitchen for an answer to any and all of our questions... Things as simple as a confirmation that the greens didn't have pork. Smh. The happy hour oysters rockerfeller are a bait and switch tactic. Not a single piece of crab in sight & they were VERY overcooked and tough. I eat grilled oysters often and have never been disappointed in the taste like this. Like I mentioned, this was a special occasion and part of the reason why I chose to celebrate my birthday here was because of the non-dairy dessert options they advertise. Apparently I picked a day when they had NONE of them. Not one. Instead I got a candle stuck in a bowl of ice cream (which I couldn't eat). The fruit was nice but the "homemade vegan Carmel ice cream" i saw online would've been better! One disappointment after another kept coming to the table. (i.e. the surprise I had after I ordered their hibiscus tea drink and a non-red beverage was placed in front of me My receipt later revealed that it was lemongrass iced tea = NOT what I asked for) It took everything in me not to be a Karen and waste it/send it back. But a guest shouldn't have to make that decision when they choose to spend their hard earned money in an establishment. Now I'm a huge believer in supporting black owned businesses... It not only helps circulate money in our own communities but employs and empowers us. But unfortunately places like Smith & Webster make you regret doing that. I want to see us WIN, but the service I received was subpar to say the least. PLENTY of other options out there where you can head home happy! My suggestion is to explore Yelp a liiiiittle bit more until you find a better alternative and let them get it together over there! read more

Smith and Webster - Birthday Dessert - Southern Near Me - Miami, Florida

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Everything about Smith & Webster is excellent! We decided to dine here for our anniversary. We had the Surf & Turf and Fried chicken with greens, sweet potato soufflé and corn bread dressing. Our meal and cocktails were perfection! We were most impressed with their amazing and professional staff. Everyone was kind and helpful. Our server Nav is such a beautiful soul and joy to be around. She treated us like VIP's. The icing on the cake was the bartenders dedicated us a song and gave us a complimentary cocktail. We highly recommend Smith & Webster. read more

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Great Food and drinks w service to match . And the vibe was perfect Will definitely revisit read more

Pizza is excellent and I must say that I'm from New York. Service phenomenal great locals Tavern.

This place give the fancy classy that this city is and it served it well . The customers service. The food yooooo so damn delicious like who's back there make this good food . The rice was amazing the white rice AMAZING coming from a Hatian that love food . That Fried Chicken boom cooked to the best . And I had a burger and that thing slap slap slap . The spinach dip with the house chips omg . Let's not for get the baby the damn biscuits is literally Popeyes mother and it smack like eat it with a fork smack . No crumbs left behind. That my review but I have more pictures soon . read more

Smith and Webster - Front room - Southern Near Me - Miami, Florida

After hearing about this restaurant for the last six months I've finally made it here. Our reservation was for 11:45am for brunch. Upon entering there was plenty of seating available and we were seated at a high top table in the bar area. The decor is beautiful and it's nice and cozy. The staff is attentive and friendly. They have free WiFi access however you have to all the matre D for the password. I suggest that they post it at the entrance or on the table menu to make it easily accessible. I was surprised that the utensils were of poor quality and didn't really give the upscale vibe that the decor did. I ordered chicken and waffles and my friend ordered fried salmon and grits. It took a while for the food to come out. The chicken and waffles were decent. I loved the berry compote on the waffles, The chicken was lightly seasoned but was fried to perfection. The salmon breading was flavorless and over cooked, and the grits were very creamy but lacked flavor outside of the cheese. They chef came over after noticing the salmon plate being returned uneaten and insisted on correcting the order. In the meantime we decided to order a dessert. I ordered the brownie and my friend ordered the chocolate chip cookie with ice cream. There was a bit of a wait for the desserts to come. The desserts were fantastic!!! They're very rich in flavor and was nice and hot. After having the desert I'm willing to try dinner and see if it's really all the rave as described by others. In the meantime I'll keep an open mind. read more

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Visiting my sis who lives in Miami and tried this place. Ambience, service the attitude was outstanding! My sis ordered the Short Ribs accompanied by a mushroom and asparagus risotto and I ordered the seafood pasta which had lobster tail, mussels and scallops. All the food was delicious! We ordered the watermelon martini which had fresh watermelon (no liqueur). It was refreshing and yummy:) As stated above everything was fabulous however I will not be returning. Upon receiving the bill I noticed a 18% service charge. This charge is NOT a tip for your waitress. 50% of the service charge goes to the restaurant and the other 50% is divided amongst all the staff. This is outrageous! In order not to stiff my waitress who was amazing I had to add an additional 18%! Who ever heard of paying 36% of tipping to go out to eat. Also the entrees were over $50 each! Very disappointed after having such a great time here :( read more

The appetizers were delicious we ordered doubles and drinks was delicious and service was top tier.

Finally got the opportunity to visit to celebrate my mom's birthday. We were a little confused with the parking as we knew that there was valet, but we paid to basically park our own car at the lot. Also since I was with older adults who aren't so tech savvy, pulling up the menu from their phones took a while. I ordered the gouda burger and fries with a side of macaroni and cheese (happy hour). My parents ordered the lemon garlic salmon and my uncle ordered the short rib. All of the food was tasty and well prepared. It is a nice setting for a small gathering or a date night. Look forward to coming back and trying the other dishes. read more

Smith and Webster - Macaroni & cheese - Southern Near Me - Miami, Florida

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I'll pass... nice ambiance and friendly staff.. that's about it... the food is not worth the price. Too over price for the portions and flavor. read more

Food is great, service can be a little slow but overall worth the try! top tier american cuisine: Ambience is well fitting for girls night, date night- casual drinks and food. Pre spot before a night of drinking! Wish they were open everyday however we cant always have what we want in life read more

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So let's start from parking they have valet which I don't agree with because once we left the restaurant no one was outside. Our keys were left at the front with the host. Any way the host escorted us to our table. Our waitress name was Kenny she was good and gave great recommendations. She's from Nassau, Bahamas. We ordered the salmon and the oxtail lasagna accompanied with a house salad. This oxtail lasagna is very hearty and a unique dish. Not to mention the presentation was good. My drink was the raspberry lemon drop boy oh boy that drink was AWESOME! The ice tea (hibiscus, ginger ) is good too I wish they had to go cups. The restaurant was clean the restroom was neat and clean . The manager Jason was friendly and checked on our table. Make sure you place orders before the kitchen closes the waitress did not tell us this major detail and we missed dessert. Over all definitely recommend this establishment!!! We left NO CRUMBS... read more

Amazing!!!!!! I cannot stress how much I enjoyed my food at Smith And Webster. Beautiful business, great vibes, and the FOOD oh my goodness absolutely delicious! The only thing that freaked me out was that there is barely any parking and the valet was right in front of the few parking spaces in the front. So I parked in a parking lot across the street and prayed I wasn't towed. Our sever was so funny! It was a busy night and the DJ had me singing my heart out...but the food and service never lost a beat! Later on that night artist and singer Ginuwine showed up! This is the place to be!!! read more

Amazingly seasoned, delicious dishes one after another. The customer service and professionalism received from our waiter Page had us looking for their brunch. This place was amazing and an around vibe! Can't wait to return. read more

Upon arrival, I was greeted by a gentleman who was very kind. 8:45pm. We had no reservations, so he explained the wait time of 15-20 min and that was precise. The table service that I receive was mediocre. However, the music took it to another level for me. Lol, it reminded me of the tunes your parent plays on a Sunday before they start cleaning/cooking. The food itself was next level. The Oyster Rockefeller is a must try. Instead of using spinach, they put collard greens and it was banging. The short rib was tender, I didn't need a knife even after warming it up the next day. The turkey wings were fire also, a little too much for me personally, as it is A LOT of food; but if you're hungry or can eat and like turkey wings you should try! I tried the collard greens, black eyed peas and white rice as well. Honestly, I have no complaints. Everything was delicious. For the drink, I had one rum punch and it got me lit lol. This restaurant is pretty pricey but I think it is worth it because they give you a lot of food! read more

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Now for that long awaited review of Brown Girl Economics' experience at Smith and Webster's Restaurant and Bar. We did not rush to attend during the grand opening or immediately following because we wanted to give the restaurant owners time to work out all the kinks. Having been a restaurant owner myself, I know this is a very challenging entrepreneurial venture. It's very hard work and you must watch the front door(customers) the middle door (cash register), and the back door (deliveries) because in this business, the margins are small and waste in any area must be guarded and reduced. We decided to do dinner on a Sunday evening and made reservations for 5 PM. We arrived at about 4:45 PM, stood outside until the door was opened right at 5 PM. We were greeted by the maître d' with smiles as he checked our reservations and escorted us to the bar to wait for our table. The decor was done in very good taste with what appeared to be a very nice fabric selection covering the chairs. I was surprised there were no table cloths on the tables, but overall the interior decor was posh. I made a quick run to the ladies room, passing through a coed waiting area of walls covered in plastic greenery. I found the bathroom decor nicely done as well. Unfortunately, there was no hand soap for washing and sterilizing hands before eating. (This of course was immediately corrected upon notifying the maître d') Upon my return to the bar, a few of my members were a little disgruntled with the price of a glass of Sangria which was $15. It wasn't long before we were escorted to our table and given instructions on how to access the menu. I was excited because this was a long awaited experience I was eager to have, with all of the raving reviews I heard from different individuals having dined at Smith and Websters. The ambiance was chic, with dim lighting, but the music was a little loud and the genre of music was not family dining appropriate. We began ordering and the waitress was polite and gracious. Once we completed our order, we were told we had a 90 minute time limit at the table from the reservation time. Now this is a trend that most fine dinning restaurants are implementing in order to turn over tables in a timely manner. I've never personally experienced a 90 minute limit. I have, however experienced 120 minute limit from the time of placing your order. Anyhoot! This is where the experience took a dive. I ordered the $28 lump crab cake. When it came it was approximately a 2 inch thick medallion size crab cake with fillers and very little crab. I also ordered the $45 Oxtail Lasagna. It was over cooked. The cheese was so hard, you needed a knife to cut it. It wasn't fit for human consumption in my opinion. I am not a fan of the collaboration of flavors and spices in this dish. Another individual ordered the shrimp fried rice and it was so bad, the maître d' agreed to remove it from the tab. Across the table of 10 individuals, there were complaints about the quality of the food. I had a brief conversation with the owner and he agreed to send the Chef to the table. He had a brief conversation with the Chef and the maître d' in the kitchen and it appears as though the conclusion was to send the maître d' back to our table again. He was very attentive to our concerns and apologized for the experience. All in all it was very disappointing or just maybe my expectations were too high. read more

Smith and Webster - Oxtail Lasagna - Southern Near Me - Miami, Florida

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The food taste amazing, My Server (Melisa)had good customer service and the music. The restaurant was look good and pretty lights. read more

Smith and Webster - Lamb chop with asparagus and mashed potatoes, - Southern Near Me - Miami, Florida

Amazing service, food, drinks and overall experience! Definitely will be back! The Oxtail Lasagna alone is worth the visit!! read more

Smith and Webster - Oxtail Lasagna - Southern Near Me - Miami, Florida

Since me and friend were coming to Miami for the weekend, I found this black owned spot on Tik Tok. We first came Friday at 9:30pm for a 9pm reservation but was told the restaurant was closed as we entered. Even though 10pm is the closing time online. So we came back Sunday around 1pm for brunch and was sat within 10 minutes after checking in. We already knew what we wanted when the server came over. I don't recall the name of my drink but it was very good for the price. I had the crab cake sandwich as my entree and it exceeded my expectations. The crab cake was so savory and decadent sitting on top of a fluffy biscuit. My friend ordered a honey biscuit with her meal bit it did not come when the food was delivered. So this young man, who I believe was the hostess, actually bought us out 3 of them. One for her, me and an extra one. That was very nice of him and that biscuit was just devine. Please be sure to order one when you go. I absolutely can't wait to visit again when I'm in the area! P.S valet is $5. read more

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Smith and Webster is one of my favs. I recently went with friends to celebrate a birthday. We went for brunch and returned that evening for dinner. Whichever time of day you choose the food and service won't disappoint you! Jason the host was welcoming and warm. Cindy our server was amazing and Manager Alex was super attentive and accommodating! The drinks were great. Try the margaritas and martinis. If you're looking for a good vibe, great music and food with great service check out and support this BLACK OWNED restaurant! read more

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The food was delicious, but the service was slow. While dining here we decided to order our appetizers & entrees at the same time. That was the best decision I made besides ordering the Turkey wings as my entree. Everything took a while to come out, but flavors and beautiful presentation made up for the wait. I will definitely return. read more

Smith and Webster - Southern Near Me - Miami, Florida

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My cousin and I wanted to try a new restaurant for Friday dinner this evening. I happened to see Smith and Webster on Instagram, and based off their pictures I had to try them out. As we walked in, I was in love at the decor of the restaurant and their music. I made a reservation (as suggested on their page), and we were taken right on time to our seat. We were then promptly met by our waitress Cindy. She was very kind, knowledgeable of the menu, and very accommodating. We came right in time for happy hour (5-7pm). We ordered some drinks to start. My favorite drink was their Smith and Webster Elixir. Omg this drink was very flavorful with multiple fruit flavors, and just the right amount of liquor in them. The drink was so smooth and tasty, the liquor will sneak up on you lol. We ordered the crunchy shrimp, fried chicken sliders, and grilled wings which were all amazing and packed with flavor. I loved how crunchy, and sweet & spicy flavor of their crunchy shrimp. I ordered the salmon with seafood rice, and a side of Brussel sprouts. This is one of the best salmon meals I've had thus far. The crispiness and juiciness of the salmon, paired well the seafood rice (which had huge shrimps in the rice). We also met the floor manager Jason who checked on everyone, and was accommodating. Both Jason and Cindy made our dining experience an enjoyable one. Overall I give this place a 10/10. I will be back very soon. read more

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Tonight was very different. I've been here on several occasions and had an amazing experience and food. Tonight the owner wasn't present and I could tell. I wanted about 45 minutes for drinks. Food was okay, not hot when it came out. Just seemed like the staff was overwhelmed. The taste of the food was still good. The food took a very long time to come out as well. I'll be back, I guess today was just a busy day. read more

Smith and Webster - Smoke fried wings. - Southern Near Me - Miami, Florida

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When looking at the menu it was so hard to choose because all of the options just sound so good and they delivered! Soulful dishes with unique and innovative twists. Great food and atmosphere. If you're looking to support a black owned restaurant (which you should), this is an excellent place. read more

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Will definitely be back to try brunch! Destiny was attentive and recommended great food and drink options. The staff was overall welcoming. The musical selection set the tone for the vibe, along with the decor. Caught part of the happy hours and us 3 ladies enjoyed nice convo while trying the Mac and cheese, kale salad, spinach dip, oyster Rockefeller, shrimp cilantro sweet, world famous peach elixir, and raspberry lemon drop. Yum! read more

Service was terrible, someone came to the table and advised our party the table is only reserved for 2 hours. Then when paying the gratitude was included in the bill, However the waitress said to tip more because then that extra will be given to her. read more

This is a MUST try if you live in the Miami area. The food is delicious!! Everything is fresh and cooked to order. So it is worth the wait. Made a 6 pm reservation being it was our first time there, just in case it was busy on a Wednesday evening. The host was very gracious and checked us in with a smile. We arrived during Happy Hour and were able to order a few things off that menu before we ordered dinner. We opted for the wings, skillet mac, and chicken sliders. For our entrees, we had the Fried Lobster Tail, Bourbon Short Rib, and Turkey Wings. We ordered a variety, to try everything out. I must admit, EVERYTHING was superb!! Everything I mentioned, just order it!! And I can't forget... though we were full, we STILL ordered dessert LOL...Babybeee the Vegan Banana Bread & Ice Cream is a great way to end any meal! Keep in mind, this location is not that big; so I wouldn't recommend a big party when you dine. Highly recommend and I cannot wait to go back! read more

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Great Ambiance , Excellent service. Catchy music.. Good food, especially the Oxtail lasagna well flavored( I would love more spicy but that's ME carribean) and the biscuits are to die for OMG! My only drrawback was the cutlery and plastic cocktail glasses.. I feel they should invest in more upscale accessories to match the priced menus. I will visit again. read more

Cmon now, this is INSANELY GOOD. The ambiance, the plates, the delectable food! How can i say more?! It's Phenomenal! If you're in the area, Dont Miss Out! read more

Smith and Webster - Lobster & Grits - Southern Near Me - Miami, Florida

Stopped by for happy hour, sat at the bar and the bartender was friendly and attentive. The drink was good- probably should've ordered something different. Ordered the Christy shrimp and chicken wings, I received shrimp and Mac and cheese and honestly super happy about the mix up! MAC AND CHEESE is where it's at, the shrimp was really delicious. The chicken wings are anything special honestly. The vibes were nice- I would definitely go back, I will because I need to try the oxtail lasagna read more

Went with my husband on our Anniversary weekend. Noted on the reservation we would prefer seating with minimal traffic. The place doesn't have much option for this but they did a really good job navigating the request. The food was so good I wanted to go back the next day. Don't pass up on the spiced marinated watermelon and cucumber crudo. The crab cake was actually jumbo and more crab then cake - perfection! The fried lobster was battered just right - not too much. The stewed okra and tomato that came with it was the perfect pairing. I just realized they gave me white rice instead of mashed potatoes but the pairing probably worked out better. The house salad was dressed perfectly not too wet and not dry at all. My husband says the seafood rice was on point. The peach elixir was really good I ordered a second. We ordered the turkey wing meal, black eyes, and collard greens to go for my mom. She said it was all good, especially the stuffing under the turkey. The turkey was cooked through so it wasn't tough to pull the meat. Nice atmosphere, blue light, and music. Professional and nice staff. Destiny W was our waitress and she was great even with his busy her tables got. Even the owner got up and helped his team navigate the increase of customers at one point. We will be returning and recommending to others. read more

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The Valet Attendants were very attentive & courteous! I intentionally asked my friends to change from Pani in Aventura to Smith x Webster! They thoroughly enjoyed the experience. From the Host to Server, we were greeted with smiles and pleasantries! I still say, I guess I really haven't been making grits! The grits is in a class of its own! The Elixir drink w/ peach & ginger sent the brunch experience over the top! Big Shout Out to Nab for being informative and attentive to our table from start to finish! I will continue to bring guests to Smith x Webster! read more

Smith and Webster - Southern Near Me - Miami, Florida

I finally got the chance to try this lovely place out and it absolutely exceeded every expectation. The vibes were just as immaculate as the drinks, food, and service (especially Brittany B.) We tried several things on the menu and everything was extraordinary. Definitely will be back! read more

Smith and Webster - Oysters, Wings, and Peach Margarita - Southern Near Me - Miami, Florida

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Decided to stop by for HH. I had fish tacos, mac & cheese.. my husband had the lobster roll and wings. All the food was delicious, the Mac & cheese was too salty, and that's coming from a salt lover. Martinis weren't cold and a bit too sweet. The service fee totaled $19.62, I left an additional 9. Not sure if the service fee helps or hurts the server. Many patrons complain about the valet. Why have valet if you have to get your own car? read more

Fantastic flavors! My wife and I have lived in Miami for over a decade and love all the different food options. Our goal last night was to find a new spot. While we were in North Miami we noticed the new building and sparked our interest to give Smith and Websters a shot. From the moment we walked in I was impressed. The place was packed on a Saturday night. We were very fortunate to get a two top near the bar as soon as we walked in. We were sat in Jasmine section (she is one of the bartends). Very friendly and made great recommendations. We started with the wings and a biscuit. The wings were cooked to perfection, the meat fell off the bone. The biscuits was dressed in honey and absolutely breathtaking. Our cocktails were very tasty we had ordered "Paloma's" with salt rims and were tended to perfection. They were not on the menu but Jasmine went above and beyond. For our entrees we ordered the Jerk chicken pasta and Risotto. The jerk chicken was prepared with thick Asian type noodles that complemented the jerk flavors. The risotto was filled with Cajun flavored ingredients. Absolutely breath taking. We were ending our experience and Starex Smith one of the owners took the time to stop by our table and asked us about our experience such a hands on approach. If you are in North Miami and want to experience a true southern meal with an amazing atmosphere check out Smith and Websters. read more

We had a great experience this weekend at Smith and Websters! Service was wonderful at the front with the Valet attendant in the parking lot to the greeter and welcome by the manager. Our server was outstanding!! She informed us on the items on the menu and assisted us with our selection. And now the best part, THE FOOD!!! It was so good, EVERYTHING WAS SO GOOD!!! NOTHING was left behind. I would definitely recommend. read more

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Food and drinks are a bit pricey but over all lovely blacked own businesses. You do have to pay for parking

THIS PLACE IS AMAZING!!!!! The food was great, the drinks was good & the scenery is beautiful. The music had me singing a bit, i will definitely be back . And if you look at the picture, thats the bathroom area, it was stunning and super clean . Great for pictures too btw read more

Smith and Webster - Bathroom area - Southern Near Me - Miami, Florida

I love this place. Possibly the best fried chicken in all of Miami. But my absolute favorite is the pork chop and the biscuits. Just recently tried the fried lobster and okra etouffee. I hate Orka with a passion but this was soooo good. Make a reservation because they get packed fast. read more