Made reservations for Saturday 3:30 pm. Went with my wife to the restaurant and were seated fast. The front staff were kind and smiling which was a nice feel. Our server came over and said her name and welcomed us. I ordered quickly an old fashioned and my wife ordered a mojito. We then ordered tuna tartar as a main for my wife, branzino and lobster Mac and cheese for me. The drinks came and I was alarmed how clear my drink appeared. An old fashioned is made with bourbon so you should expect to see it darker. Not this drink, it look like is was completely watered down. The server came over and I told her about the drink. She apologized and offered to get me another one. I agreed. My wife tasted her mojito while they were remaking my drink. I kid you not it tasted like watered down lemonade. She tasted no alcohol and I didn't either. Long story short the server brought her another kid of drink with the same problem and me another old fashioned with a tad more bourbon. All and all the drinks were a major fail and I would not recommend ordering drinks here unless you prefer very little liquor in the drink. Drink wise I give this restaurant a 3 out of 10. The tuna tar tar was ok per my wife. Comparing it to other places that she's had it she said hers wasn't so great. She gave it a 5 out of 10. The branzino was a good size and de boned with the head and tail removed. No complaints other than no accompanying side. It's cost $54 and it would have been nice to even had some salad on the plate. I give the branzino a strong 7 out of 10. The lobster Mac and cheese was completely underwhelming. It cost $32 and had almost no lobster. The table Next to us disputed with the server about their lobster Mac and cheese and requested it be removed from their check. I believe it was removed from their check. The Mac and cheese itself was nothing to run home to. It tasted like your standard Mac and cheese. I give the lobster Mac and cheese a 3 out of 10. At the end of the meal the server heard us chatting with the neighboring table about how we also didn't think the lobster Mac and cheese was good due to the major lack of lobster. She asked if she could buy us a dessert and we didn't want it. We weren't upset or mad at all; just completely underwhelmed and sad that we wasted our time away from our kids (which we have little of) at a restaurant that was so underwhelming. The server said she would be right back and after a short time she came Back and said she removed our drinks from the bill. We didn't ask for that but it was a nice gesture. I paid and my wife and I left. What disappointed me the most was, if there was a manager or someone in charge they either were busy or didn't care. I would've thought they'd come over and apologize for the not so great experience we had. Basically nothing. Just the server constantly apologizing. Overall I give this restaurant a 4.5 out of 10.
Kaitlyn R.
We celebrated my boyfriend's birthday here last weekend and had an amazing time. Our favorites were the beef carpaccio, lobster arriabatta, the branzino, A5 waygu, and the whipped eggplant !! Classy ambiance, great service and even better food! Our experience exceeded our expectations- we will definitely be back.
Tammy H.
Best new spot in the Esplanade at Aventura! The food is delicious. The restaurant is absolutely gorgeous. Steak is insane and the baked tagliolini is to die for. Look for Lina she is one of the managers and is the bestest!
David H.
Glad to have such a great restaurant in our area. The place is beautiful, the food and the staff are great. Great steak and great pasta!
Steven G.
First of all the service and ambiance were great. Great looking restaurants and attentive servers. We started out with the burrata and carpaccio and mixed them together and it was freaking good. Then we had the New York Strip and Wood Grilled Chicken and both were absolutely scrumptious. All in all, this could be my new favorite spot in Aventura.
Brent C.
Brought a group here for a business dinner. Everyone liked the food and the ambiance was exactly what we were looking for. I will definitely bring clients or the team back here.
Colin H.
Had dinner here a few weeks ago and couldn't have been more impressed! Some of the highlights: Prime Rib Carpaccio? Exactly what I wanted Waygu Tomahawk? Perfectly cooked, and worth every penny. How a high end tomahawk should taste. Roasted mushroom pizza? I'll be coming back just for this. Truffle tagliatelle pasta? I'm not typically one to order pasta at high end spots, but I'd eat this again and again. That lobster Mac and burnt cheesecake did the job too.... Service was excellent and ambience and was the perfect mix of high end but relaxed. Can't wait to come back and do it again.
Barber Boss
Amazing! The atmosphere is stunning! The food is phenomenal! Authentic Italian food with beautiful presentation! It’s close to home but feels like your far. Trendy place that I will defiantly recommend to all my clients.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Beja Burgess
Brittany was AMAZING!!! If you come here ask for her! This good and atmosphere is amazing! Also the GM came up to us & he was so sweet!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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Let me just start by saying that the food is absolutely horrendous. I ordered the Tomahawk Ragyu, which I asked to be cooked well but I received it medium rare. The steak has no flavor at ALL even after adding salt, pepper, and hot sauce.The waiter Alberto was also annoying! He kept talking to us while we were eating and asked us to give this restaurant a “good review.”To sum it up: the food is disgusting, the prices are way too high for below average food. This is my first and last time dining here. Motek at Aventura has better quality food, service and atmosphere than this restaurant!
Albert was amazing and his suggestions of the fire roasted branzino and tuna tartar were spot on. The purple orchid at the bar was great at the bar and Juan was such a pleasure while waiting for the rest of my party.
Paul F.
I DO NOT RECOMMEND! I am so serious the staff is slow and move like robots and they took forever to bring my food and on top of that the food was mid at most!
Laura Hernandez
Cocktails were Fantastic . Albert make some great recommendations Coco Llama was fire . The Branzino and short Ribs empanadas were Yummy . The place it’s located at the new building Esplanade in Aventura Mall . The vibes are awesome and service beyond . Totally
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
VMO1
Overall experience was great, food and service was excellent, portions are good. Great atmosphere. Expensive experience, dinner for 2 was + $300 w/o service charge. We did have 1 cocktail each and a glass of wine with dinner. My small martini was $38!
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If you want the best experience at that restaurant have Andrea as your waitress she made sure she’s there whenever we needed something and was also quick and patient with us if I was to go back it would only be because of her service great customer service ?
Made reservations for Saturday 3:30 pm. Went with my wife to the restaurant and were seated fast. The front staff were kind and smiling which was a nice feel. Our server came over and said her name and welcomed us. I ordered quickly an old fashioned and my wife ordered a mojito. We then ordered tuna tartar as a main for my wife, branzino and lobster Mac and cheese for me. The drinks came and I was alarmed how clear my drink appeared. An old fashioned is made with bourbon so you should expect to see it darker. Not this drink, it look like is was completely watered down. The server came over and I told her about the drink. She apologized and offered to get me another one. I agreed. My wife tasted her mojito while they were remaking my drink. I kid you not it tasted like watered down lemonade. She tasted no alcohol and I didn't either. Long story short the server brought her another kid of drink with the same problem and me another old fashioned with a tad more bourbon. All and all the drinks were a major fail and I would not recommend ordering drinks here unless you prefer very little liquor in the drink. Drink wise I give this restaurant a 3 out of 10. The tuna tar tar was ok per my wife. Comparing it to other places that she's had it she said hers wasn't so great. She gave it a 5 out of 10. The branzino was a good size and de boned with the head and tail removed. No complaints other than no accompanying side. It's cost $54 and it would have been nice to even had some salad on the plate. I give the branzino a strong 7 out of 10. The lobster Mac and cheese was completely underwhelming. It cost $32 and had almost no lobster. The table Next to us disputed with the server about their lobster Mac and cheese and requested it be removed from their check. I believe it was removed from their check. The Mac and cheese itself was nothing to run home to. It tasted like your standard Mac and cheese. I give the lobster Mac and cheese a 3 out of 10. At the end of the meal the server heard us chatting with the neighboring table about how we also didn't think the lobster Mac and cheese was good due to the major lack of lobster. She asked if she could buy us a dessert and we didn't want it. We weren't upset or mad at all; just completely underwhelmed and sad that we wasted our time away from our kids (which we have little of) at a restaurant that was so underwhelming. The server said she would be right back and after a short time she came Back and said she removed our drinks from the bill. We didn't ask for that but it was a nice gesture. I paid and my wife and I left. What disappointed me the most was, if there was a manager or someone in charge they either were busy or didn't care. I would've thought they'd come over and apologize for the not so great experience we had. Basically nothing. Just the server constantly apologizing. Overall I give this restaurant a 4.5 out of 10.
We celebrated my boyfriend's birthday here last weekend and had an amazing time. Our favorites were the beef carpaccio, lobster arriabatta, the branzino, A5 waygu, and the whipped eggplant !! Classy ambiance, great service and even better food! Our experience exceeded our expectations- we will definitely be back.
Best new spot in the Esplanade at Aventura! The food is delicious. The restaurant is absolutely gorgeous. Steak is insane and the baked tagliolini is to die for. Look for Lina she is one of the managers and is the bestest!
Glad to have such a great restaurant in our area. The place is beautiful, the food and the staff are great. Great steak and great pasta!
First of all the service and ambiance were great. Great looking restaurants and attentive servers. We started out with the burrata and carpaccio and mixed them together and it was freaking good. Then we had the New York Strip and Wood Grilled Chicken and both were absolutely scrumptious. All in all, this could be my new favorite spot in Aventura.
Brought a group here for a business dinner. Everyone liked the food and the ambiance was exactly what we were looking for. I will definitely bring clients or the team back here.
Had dinner here a few weeks ago and couldn't have been more impressed! Some of the highlights: Prime Rib Carpaccio? Exactly what I wanted Waygu Tomahawk? Perfectly cooked, and worth every penny. How a high end tomahawk should taste. Roasted mushroom pizza? I'll be coming back just for this. Truffle tagliatelle pasta? I'm not typically one to order pasta at high end spots, but I'd eat this again and again. That lobster Mac and burnt cheesecake did the job too.... Service was excellent and ambience and was the perfect mix of high end but relaxed. Can't wait to come back and do it again.
Amazing! The atmosphere is stunning! The food is phenomenal! Authentic Italian food with beautiful presentation! It’s close to home but feels like your far. Trendy place that I will defiantly recommend to all my clients.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Brittany was AMAZING!!! If you come here ask for her! This good and atmosphere is amazing! Also the GM came up to us & he was so sweet!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Let me just start by saying that the food is absolutely horrendous. I ordered the Tomahawk Ragyu, which I asked to be cooked well but I received it medium rare. The steak has no flavor at ALL even after adding salt, pepper, and hot sauce.The waiter Alberto was also annoying! He kept talking to us while we were eating and asked us to give this restaurant a “good review.”To sum it up: the food is disgusting, the prices are way too high for below average food. This is my first and last time dining here. Motek at Aventura has better quality food, service and atmosphere than this restaurant!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Restaurantji Recommends
Albert was amazing and his suggestions of the fire roasted branzino and tuna tartar were spot on. The purple orchid at the bar was great at the bar and Juan was such a pleasure while waiting for the rest of my party.
I DO NOT RECOMMEND! I am so serious the staff is slow and move like robots and they took forever to bring my food and on top of that the food was mid at most!
Cocktails were Fantastic . Albert make some great recommendations Coco Llama was fire . The Branzino and short Ribs empanadas were Yummy . The place it’s located at the new building Esplanade in Aventura Mall . The vibes are awesome and service beyond . Totally
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Overall experience was great, food and service was excellent, portions are good. Great atmosphere. Expensive experience, dinner for 2 was + $300 w/o service charge. We did have 1 cocktail each and a glass of wine with dinner. My small martini was $38!
If you want the best experience at that restaurant have Andrea as your waitress she made sure she’s there whenever we needed something and was also quick and patient with us if I was to go back it would only be because of her service great customer service ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5