I stumbled upon this place just looking for a quick drink while visiting Miami. This was one of the coolest concept bars I've ever been too. The owner himself took our orders and the bartender was just delightful. The vibe, atmosphere and music was just perfect. With a wide variety of drinks from and a full selection of bottles to purchase there's something here for everyone. Did I mention the music was fire!? read more

Came here recently to try out the Arketekts new brunch menu on Saturdays. It is the best, let me tell you why... For $35 you get a brunch entrée and unlimited Margaritas & Mimosas for 2 hours. There is also an awesome DJ playing tunes that fit right into the brunch ambience. I tried many of the brunch dishes they were all good. My fave were the Maduro Pancakes and Chorizo Mac & Cheese. Also the Chicken & Waffles had a spicy (not hot) kick to it. The Margaritas were strong. I had one and two would've put me on another level if you know what I mean. If the bar manager Priscilla happens to be there, ask her to make you a Bloody Mary. She has her own recipe that is like nothing I've had before. The Arketekt ambiance and seating has more of a lounge type of feel to it. The tables are low and more relaxed compared to traditional dining tables. There are a few velvet sofas, dim lighting and relaxed feel. Perfect to eat, drink and listen to good music while you brunch away. For the price I guarantee you a good food and vibes. I was a little worried about parking since it's in the Brickell area but surprisingly during brunch time, there are plenty of metered spaces available. The Arketekt is also attached to the coffee and wine store next door. So you can grab a cup of Joe on your way out after a boozy brunch. read more

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I've been dying to come here and was happy to be included in a media dine hosted by Monica G (follow her on Yelp & IG @k_r_e_a_m). I absolutely love the open space that makes for an ideal spot for large parties to mix and mingle without the hassle of getting in and out of tables. I absolutely loved the Bloody Mary as evident in the 3 I imbibed! Seriously yummy and the crispy bacon provided that much needed hangover ingredient. Totally enamored with the Mac and cheese !!! Wasn't overly fond of the still mooing churrasco, but then again I prefer my meat to be medium in temperature. It was a big chewy for my palette. DJ Mzmerize is off the chain with a mix that magically matched our mood from the flurry of excitement when we all arrived, to the food pictorials, to the abundant feasting and imbibing, to the state of chill which I'm currently taking this time to write this review. I want to thank everyone at Arketekt for the yummy experience! read more

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Ladies, Sunday brunch with free bottomless mimosas? Well, Arketekt is the place to be at. Well sort of. I say sort of because the bottomless clause is actually a bit misleading. There is actually an hour time limit for bottomless mimosas. You can extend the bottomless mimosas however for $20. Two dishes for $22 and free mimosas for the ladies ($20 for the guys), I guess you can't complain too much. Service, however, does need work. The service was so bad that although the food was amazing, I may have to reconsider dining in. Service: Service was a bit of a disappointment. My friends and I had made reservations for our party since we had a party of 7. We realized that no reservations were needed as the place was pretty empty when we got there. For an empty place (only one other table was there beside us), we were basically neglected. The other table already had their food and were just hanging out so there was no reason service was this slow. We had the flag down our server multiple times to place our order, to add to our order, to get water refills and condiments. We waited for almost 20 minutes for ketchup and mayo and had to walk to the bar to ask for water. I would be a bit more understanding if the place was busy however this was not the case. There is also only one restroom in the restaurant so be prepared for a wait. Food: Food is definitely a great bang for your buck. A sweet and salty duo for $22 with generous portion sizes. Girls, you will most likely be able to share with someone because it is a lot of food. Single portion options are also available. Maduro pancakes: The Maduro pancakes come in a stack of two topped with strawberries. These are a must try! The pancakes were so fluffy and not overly sweet. There was a good balance of plantain and condensed milk. Eggs Benny: The eggs benedict were like any eggs benedict however their aioli sauce was on fire. Not literal fire as in spicy but it definitely carried the entire dish. Chicken and Waffles The chicken and waffles came with a stack of 2 waffles and three slices of chicken. It was delicious, however, they did overdo it with the maple syrup. The waffles were a bit too drenched. Short Ribs and Eggs *with truffle fries One word! TRUFFLE FRIES! The fries were amazing. The short ribs were good however the scrambled eggs, however, were a bit dry. Overall, I willing to give this place another go just because the food was amazing; however, I may have to resort to takeout if this type of service persists. read more

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Came in for Sunday brunch with a dear friend of mine and we had a great time. They had big TVs showing the FIFA World Cup games and the atmosphere was just perfect because it was not too loud. The mimosas were complimentary for ladies so that was a great surprise for us. The menu was also good although a bit simple but I liked the deal of two dishes for $22. This is a great place for a nice simple brunch with some mimosas to enjoy friendly conversations. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Even though the mimosas were for free we didn't have to look for someone to serve us. The staff always came to the table and made sure our glasses were filled and our plates were cleaned up. It was a good experience. I will definitely come back soon. I heard they have a good happy hour. This is a great Brickell spot! read more

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Nothing like a delicious, fun-filled brunch to end the weekend - Arketekt is a great place for Sunday brunching! Free bottomless mimosas for the ladies (emphasis on free), and reasonable prices on trendy dishes. One thing I really liked on the menu is the concept behind their Sweet & Savory section, where you can mix and match 1 sweet entree (French toast, pancakes etc) and 1 savory entree for $22 total - and the portions are big enough to comfortably share the two with a friend! We got a Sweet and Savory combo of Maduro pancakes and Eggs Benedict, and steak and eggs. The Maduro pancakes (2x) are huge, and come with condensed milk and syrup drizzle. The steak was very good too, very tender. Fries were drizzled with truffle oil, which of course makes everything better. The mimosas were very strong so if you're going bottomless, don't go too crazy!! Our server Anna was amazing, on hand to answer questions, give menu recommendations, and refill drinks. Located right next to the Club at Brickell Bay, the place is divided into a bar area and dining area. Note the lighting in the restaurant is a bit dim, but that added to the low-key, speakeasy like atmosphere. At the end of our meal, the receipt was brought in a little wooden box, which I think was a nice touch to the entire brunch experience. read more

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Brunch at the Arketekt was fit for royalty but w/o the pretentious frills! Brickell is a rarity for me.I like it for its city life but still tolerable to get around in unlike South Beach. My friend and I made our way to Arketekt thanks to her awesome deal on Gilt. It was $84 of goodies but for more than half the cost. It included One choice from the sweet side (Nutella pancakes, waffles, sugar-dusted donuts, etc.) AND one choice from the savory (Benedict, breakfast burrito, goat cheese omelette, ect.). Even with out the deal, the prices are great: $22 for the 2 choices. This deal also includes bottomless mimosas. Firstly the service was excellent! Two women took care of us from start to finish, never allowing our mimosas reach less than half way. I ordered a cappuccino (they do NOT have drip coffee) that was $4 and change (not included in the Gilt deal) and one of the servers made too much of the cappuccino and gave a cup to my friend for free! Super nice! And it goes to show it's made fresh! The star of the show, the food, and boy was it fit for a queen! My sweet choice was PBJ waffle, which had peanut butter and marmalade in between 2 waffles. For my savory I chose the egg Benedict in which I opted out the bacon. My friend chose the banana and fig French toast and empanada which you choose 2 from either short rib, guacamole, manchego and marmalade, and another one with meat but I forgot the name. They were unfortunately out of the guacamole so my friend ordered 2 short rib. I had a taste of her French toast and it was delish. Both of my dishes were fantastic! What I can't stress enough is how great that it wasn't heavily saturated, didn't make me sluggish or guilty eating afterwards like most brunches. The waffles had the right amount of crisp to it but soft on the inside. One thing I would note is they went a bit heavy on the peanut butter and not enough of the marmalade (which was so yummy). The egg Benedict was cooked just right, didn't seem fried so it was light. The avocado was sliced beautifully and the sauce that came with it was heavenly. One thing I wish though if the English muffin were to have been toasted! I'm not into champagne but the mimosas were smooth! This quiet, upscale but relax spot really puts the overhyped brunches in Fort Lauderdale to shame.I wouldn't mind taking the horrendous drive for another experience here! read more

$1 Prosecco on Thursdays for women, say what?! Now that that's out of the way, The Arketekt is a great addition to Brickell. It's tucked away on SE 12th St and you'd probably walk right by it if you didn't know what to look for. I've only been in the evenings and during that time, the inside is dimly lit with a bustling bar area, as well as a tucked away room that's a little quieter. I love the overall design of the place. It's comfortable yet sophisticated. Perfect for a date night! The menu is divided into three different sections: small, medium, and just for you. During each of my visits, we've opted to share a bunch of different plates. Standouts include the salad with churrasco, pork belly, mac n cheese, and tiramisu for dessert. I've enjoyed pretty much everything we've tried though. I also love bringing out of town guests here because the menu runs the gamut of flavors and styles, but includes many "Miami" staples like ceviche, empandas and croquetas. I think there's a little something for everyone! I'm definitely eager to check out brunch soon. This is one Brickell spot I'm hoping stays open for time to come! read more

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This place is a cool hidden gem in Brickell. They have a great happy hour menu from 4-8pm and all of their servers are friendly and entertaining. Priscilla makes the best old fashioned in Brickell. Em and Isa are both friendly, sweet and make great drinks. Their appetizers are wonderful and their ingredients are fresh. I would definitely recommend the fish tacos, sliders, as well as their tuna tar tare. The owner is hands on and almost always there. Very cool place to hang out and wind down without the crazy Brickell scene. You can actually have a conversation in this place because it is not too loud. They have $1 proscecco night on Thursdays as well if you are into them. I truly enjoy this spot as it is reasonable, not divey, and very inviting. Only thing I wish that they would upgrade is their designer bar stools as they are not comfortable at all. At least there is alternative seating there! read more

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I was so excited to try the Arketekt, that I showed up two days before the soft opening like a psycho. I tried again the day after the soft opening and was lucky to find the restaurant open. Unlike other restaurants, the wine bottles (and prices) are listed by the half bottle. So, keep an eye out for this when ordering. However, I found the options on the list to be very reasonably priced. My friend and I ordered the prosciutto & manchego empanadas, the croquettes, the braised short rib, the flat bread blanca, the truffle fries, and an apple tart for dessert. The empanadas were HUGE and the hit of the evening. I was tempted to order the short rib empanadas but am so glad we went with my friend's choice because they were delicious. I was taken aback but the portion sizes as local restaurants have scaled back the size of their tapas. That isn't the case at the Arketekt and I was pleasantly surprised. I really liked the croquettes, my friend wished the flavor was a little less bland. I would have liked if they tasted a little more like goat cheese, but still thought they were good. The braised short rib was excellent. It was flavorful and expertly cooked. The corn risotto was really good too. The flatbread wasn't my favorite. I expected it to be more flavorful and crispier. I also felt like the dough wasn't thin enough. I wouldn't order the flat bread again. The truffle fries were absolutely perfectly crispy. Get the truffle fries, thank me later. The dessert menu isn't extensive, and we ordered the apple tart which sounded like the tastiest option. It was on the smaller side, but good. Overall, we had a great experience and I can't wait to go back for lunch. read more

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Great bar with great food! Came here a couple of times. The first time, only had drinks. They have good drinks. The second time came in and had drinks with some food. The food was really good... we had the grilled octopus, the tagliatelle, and the empanadas. Everything was really good! The tagliatelle was Amazing! The octopus was fresh and great flavors...and lastly the empanadas were delicious! It's a nice little small bar with outdoor options, not a lot of sitting options, but they have high top tables you can just stand and enjoy your drink. The service was excellent, both times! read more

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Pool table Free mimosas (for ladies) $20 men Menu 2 for $22 The manager was AWESOME and we talked with the chef for a bit cuz his food was ON FIRE! (trust me Im super picky). A true hidden gem. I LOVE IT! read more

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Very disappointed. 1. Yelp displayed a 30% off coupon and yet when redeemed the date was already expired a month ago and server said its yelps issue. Way to go on customer is always right. 2. Drinks are supposed to be mixologist level but this is a marketing scheme as the choice of top shelf liquors were mediocre which should've been a redflag. I tried the negronin and penicillin but the taste was lacking skin to low quality ingredients. Perhaps the other drinks are better. 3. As for the food we only tried the appetizers and the portions were small but what tool the cake was that I ordered the empanadas and choose 1 ham and 1 guacamole. They didnt tell me they ran out of the guac and just gave me two ham. When I said something to the server, they did offer me the short rib but I was disappointed they didnt tell me up front. The ham empanada was edible but I wouldn't recommend this place. read more

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Nice small little restaurant with a cool happy hour and brunch ... located in Brickell tucked away read more

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I want to give a handshake to the Arketekt of this place's menu. The restaurant had a unique decor that combined notes of jazz with architectural design elements. Our attentive server even sported an apron made of canvas that looked as though it belonged to a steel worker. The menu features a wide selection of options that encourage sharing. I shared 4 dishes that were all delicious. But my favorite dish was the braised short ribs with aji panca adobo in a fluffy mushroom risotto. The dish came in a heavy cast iron bowl and was hearty with a bit of a smokey flavor. Also, I was pleasantly surprised by subtle hint of spice I got from their crispy croquetas. It certainly left me wanting more. I'm Looking forward to the next time I can drop by. read more

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We came in a few hours before our flight out of Miami after a fun weekend. They were a part of an app that holds your luggage for you and we ended up sitting down for a drink/quick bite. Ended up staying for a couple glasses, a solid impromptu charcuterie board, and some classic whiskys. Seems like a great lounge to chill with friends on a Friday evening. read more

4/5 Hidden restaurant in Brickell that's worth paying a visit to. I was only aware of this restaurant through Yelp Restaurant Week, even though I'm familiar with the area. Cool decor inside, and friendly staff. Didn't try any cocktails but they sounded good. Will try to come for happy hour. Dishes- Ceviche: tasty, above average ceviche. Decent portion with good leche de tigre seasoning. Octopus: The octopus was good but the highlight of the dish was the sautéed mushrooms and asparagus that came with it--- super delicious. Mac and cheese: big portion size and very filling. Tasty as well. They do a good job making it tasty without departing too much from standard mac and cheese. Tiramisu: big portion, but relatively average dessert. Overall, enjoyable restaurant. It's a shame it's hard to find when it's in the heart of Brickell (I had quite some trouble finding it) I'm looking forward to coming back here for happy hour! read more

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I stopped by here with some friends for a drink and dinner. They have a happy hour menu with a variety of discounted drinks (cocktails, beer, wine) that runs until 8:00p. I started the night with the Coquito Mojito, which is one of the sweeter drinks, and it was decent, though a bit strong. It presented nicely! I also ordered the Quatro Mac and Cheese for dinner. It comes with Parmesan, Gruyere, Cheddar, and Manchego cheeses. This was pretty tasty and a pretty good-sized dinner portion. It would've been perfect if the pasta was a bit more al dente though. The rest of the menu looked pretty good, so I'm tempted to come back and try other items next time. Parking: There are street parking spots near the restaurant. Try Brickell Bay Drive. read more

I had come here previously for a Yelp Elite event and loved this place and told myself if I were in Brickell I would stop by. Lo and behold, as it turns out, I now work in Brickell and guess what is across the street from my building. Arketect of course. I decided to come here for a happy hour with my new coworkers and speaking to them, this is one of their main hangouts. So we decided to head over on Thursday, because it is $1.00 Proseccos for women and once we walked in, we were immediately greeted by the hostess and owner and were directed to one of the big tables, and sat down. As I am not a lady, I did not partake in the Proseccos but had a wonderful old-fashioned, which was needed after a long day at work. The old fashioned was sweet, but not too sweet (they used some good bitters for this one). While drinking and having a grand old time, I was speaking to the owner and told them I had been here for the Yelp event and she said she thought she had recognized me. The service was top notch and the waitress was on point, making sure everyone had drinks. i did not eat but next time will try their happy hour bites. Also, if you check in, you get a free glass of wine, so I snuck a little Prosecco. This is a great addition to Brickell and will be one of my go to places, especially since its across the street. read more

Truth be told, I love the Akretekt. My love affair began this summer and what really tugged at my heart strings was their extensive and eclectic wine list. I'm not talking the regular heavy hitters that you'll find at Total Wine. These are globally inspired, small vineyard wines that are wonderful. What I find the most interesting is that they have a half bottle program. Most of these are under $20 which is a steal for 2.5 glasses per person. The best part - the staff knows their stuff. If you'd like, they can course out the wine pairings for you depending on what you order. Which leads me to the food. The food is sooo good. Have you ever seen that Ryan Gosling Meme about trying to decide on what to eat taken from The Notebook where he's yelling at Rachel McAdams "What Do You Want?!". That is me, every day. I can never decide on a cuisine. Thankfully the Arketekt has a diverse menu filled with tapas, shareables and entrees. They have an nice bar bites menu too during happy hour. And happy hour - that's where it's at - $1 Prosecco's for the ladies on Thursdays....Cheers.To.That! My favorite items include the ceviche, the mac and cheese and the Octopus but honestly I haven't tried anything I didn't like from here. They also have an nice cocktail list. I'm more of a wine girl, but I did love the Coquito Mojito - a creamy version of this classic tropical cocktail. If you're looking for a place to try in Brickell - you could easily miss the Arketekt. It's not super well lit from the outside of 12th. BUT you'd be missing out if you passed this place up. The prices are great, food delicious and the staff (shout out to Juan and Priscilla) are so friendly. By far my favorite Brickell happy hour spot, and I cant wait to try brunch! read more

We had such a great time. Came over for brunch and the eggs benny were so fire with that crunchy bacon... ordered unlimited bloody Mary's which they are made in house (no Bloody Mary mix so a plus on that)). BUT MOST IMPORTANTLY we were attended by Riannen which is arguably one of the best servers and I've ever had. So detailed and checked up on us constantly I really couldn't have asked for more. Thank you! read more

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Isa, the manager and everyone in here were just awesome!!! My friend and I went for some drinks since it was on the same building she lives in. The decoration of this place is so cool and different. As you can see in my pictures very unusual. I loved it. When I checked in with Yelp I got a free glass of champagne and my fiend ordered her drink. The service was wonderful, the music was vibrant and the prices reasonable. They told us that they have live music in the weekends so we will try to go soon. Thank you!!! Isa, el gerente y todo el mundo aquí fueron simplemente increíbles! Mi amiga y yo fuimos por algunas bebidas ya que estaba en el mismo edificio en donde ella vive. La decoración de este lugar es tan fresca y diferente. Como se puede ver en mis fotos es muy inusual. Me encantó. Cuando me registré en Yelp me dieron una copa gratis de champán y mi amiga ordenó su bebida. El servicio fue maravilloso, la música era vibrante y los precios razonables. Nos dijeron que tienen música en vivo los fines de semana así que intentaremos ir pronto. Gracias!!! read more

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A Great Concept, but lacks in execution. The Arketekt showed up on my newsfeed for Yelp, and it seemed promising so I decided to give it a try. On a first look the restaurant seems amazing, with decoration that is bit hip yet modern, offering a place where you can sit down enjoy a few drinks or a meal. In addition service was exceptional, our server was very attentive to all our needs and was quick to make recommendations (we were basically the only table). My real and only issue is with the food. Let me first state that the menu design feels perfect, with dishes being priced to make a meal per person around 20-30 and combination of ingredients that promise an experience. But once the food arrives, the promise from the menu is no where to be found. I am not sure if it's the quality of the ingredients, or just plainly that the combination of ingredients does not work well, but out of the 3 dishes I tried only one was memorable. All in all, if you are looking a place for drinks the Arketekt it's a good option, as for food options it really depends on your dish selection. read more

I ended up at the Arketekt while attending a Yelp event, and some of us loved the food we sampled so much that we decided to hang out and have a late dinner! The vibe at Arketekt is really cool and the decor has a transitional/industrial vibe going on. After the event, I wasn't in the mood to drink anymore, but one in our party ordered a Spicy Paloma. I tried a sip of the drink and spicy was an understatement. Talk about a kick! For dinner we ordered short rib empanadas, serrano and manchego empanadas, yuca and goat cheese croquettes with a huancaina sauce, and the quatro mac and cheese. The empanadas were both delicious, but the flavor in the short rib was on point. The croquettes were super yummy with the Peruvian huancaina sauce. The mac and cheese was creamy and delicious. Using traditional elbow macaroni, it kind of reminded us of your typical Kraft mac and cheese, but with elevated flavors thanks to the combination of parmesan, gruyere, cheddar, and manchego. Definitely can't wait to come back and check out some more of their cocktails and eats! read more

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This spot was hard to find based upon the address but once you do it is an awesome location. They hosted this yelp event and showed us so much love. The staff was knowledgeable, friendly and uber cool. A must try are to octocakes ( crab cakes with octopus) really nice, sweet and delicious. They have a liquor store inside which carries items you can't find anywhere else. I tried the blackberry (forgot the name) drink and it was really good. Happy hour prices are really good for Brickell. Check it out and give me your feedback. read more

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Fabulous! A very generous meal that was delicious and so reasonably priced I felt guilty for steeling the food. I had test ones with seafood and my wife had the shout ribs! Delicious and expertly prepared. I had one and a half testones and some bites of the sh our tribes and a I was full to the brim. The ambiance is as fabulous as the food and the services was friendly and swift. We sat next door in the liquor shop to finish our drinks and it is elegant and comfortable. they have a great selection of beer, liquor, wine and cigars. I will be shopping there when I move into the neighborhood. What a great find! So close, so fun, and so delicious! Thanks for a great evening, Richard, we will be regulars once we move in. Durland and Maureen read more

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Solid Brickell brunch spot (especially if you're on a budget). Six of us came right when they opened on a Sunday morning. The inside decor has an old-school charm and we were seated at the big table apart from the others, making for a nice, private feel. The original draw of this place for us was their bottomless mimosa promotion: ladies drink FREE if you check in on social media (men have to pay $20). But the food was also quite delicious and a great bang for your buck- generous portions at only $11 for most dishes! A friend and I shared two of the dishes our server recommended. For one savory, one sweet, we split the Eggs Benny (Organic Poached Egg, English Muffin, Uncured Bacon, Avocado, Aji Hollandaise) and the Maduro Pancakes (Maduro, Sweetened Condensed Milk). Both were solid dishes that I'd get again. Service was also great (they even frequently checked in to refill our mimosas). All things considered, I still think B-Bistro has the best brunch in Brickell.. But if ever the wait there is too long or you just wanna change things up I'd definitely recommend giving The Arketekt a try! read more

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We loved everything we tried and the only surprise was that the place was relatively empty. We tired 6-8 dishes and we had difficulty deciding which was our favorite. The gnocchi, octopus , pork belly, goat cheese croquet...etc. I found out that this place is fairly new and this seems to be the only logical explanation. The waitress was great and we really had a lovely evening and this place. read more

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Great and attentive service. Had the olives, cauliflower, salmon and empanadas. Very good! Try the fig and Montchego !!! Traveling and stumbled upon this place on Yelp. Glad we did! read more

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The food is great at this restaurant! No complaints. Bottomless brunch mimosas for ladies on Sunday as well. Very chic atmosphere as well. They have this 2 for 22 deal for food which is pretty great. My only complaint is that the restaurant ran out of toilet paper while I was there!!! I asked our server twice to refill it and she never did it, so me and my party had to walk into another restaurant to use the restroom. It was inconvenient and weird.... I guess on the bright side, the maduro pancakes were delicious. But I probably won't be back because of the restroom issue. read more

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I used to love this place. The food was delicious and the atmosphere very laid back and relaxed. But last time we walked in and sat at a table waiting for a waiver over 20 minutes, I walked to the bar to ask about a waiter and was ignored for another 5 minutes before I decided to leave and go to another restaurant for dinner. This restaurant needs some serious service improvements. I do not recommend a visit unless you have all the time in the world. The service needs to be much improved for us to go back! read more

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This bar is located right in in the heart of brickell right in frint of Sabadell Plaza. I come hefe wuth wirk buddies from sabadell for a quick drink abd some time a nice cigar! I love their tequila selection with Don Julio blanko fof just 9$ per shot! Very reasonable for downtown area. read more

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Cute, very small bar/restaurant that's somewhat hidden between a CVS and cigar shop in the middle of Brickell. Our server was cute and friendly and extremely helpful navigating the menu. She did offer to send the mixologist over to help my friend DIY a cocktail, but ended up forgetting to do so. I ordered the Trump Mule (I like Moscow Mules and the name made me giggle.) It was a little sweeter than most mules, so I wasn't a huge fan but it wasn't bad. We ordered truffle fries and the mac and cheese. We destroyed both dishes. The fries were perfectly oiled yet crunchy with bits of parm sprinkled all over - it's exactly what you dream of when you hear truffle fries. The mac and cheese - oh my. I would have licked the plate if I wouldn't have looked like a fool. So creamy, so cheesy, so tasty, so perfect. I would go back to repeat the meal all over again. read more

Tldr: Delicious food, great drinks, terrible service. Would go back again for the food but with a smaller party. Hopefully the next time I go they will have more wait staff/ figure out their timing. I have been here twice on a Sunday, once with just two people and today with a large group of 12. Both times the service was a bit slow but today it was pretty bad. I don't know it is the fact that it's Sunday or what but there were only 2 waiters and I feel like only one chef. Our waiter had to make our drinks so getting 3 Bloody Mary's ready took a while but in the meantime two people got a beer, one got a mimosa and I just sat there waiting for my mimosa which came 10 minutes later once the other drinks were made. Then all of our food came out at different times. To be fair they did say they would bring the food out as it was prepared but one person at my table got their mac and cheese and the waiter said ours would be next. Fast forward 15 minutes, they finished their mac and cheese, another table of 4 people that arrived after us got all of their meals delivered (including a mac and cheese) at the same time, and we actually had to ask the waiter where our food was. Then half the people at my table got their food and finished it and one person didn't get her order of short rib and eggs until about 1 hour after she ordered it. I understand the place got pretty busy and we were a large group, but it definitely ruined the vibe a bit. Not the fault of the servers, the management just needs to have more people working there. That being said, free bottomless mimosas for ladies! They just ask you post on Facebook or Instagram. And for guys it's $20. The mimosas were great, a perfect balance of champagne and OJ. We asked them to bring out a couple of carafes, so we could refill our drinks without them to bring out individual mimosas every time we wanted a refill and they happily obliged. Bloody Mary: Fantastic! They did take forever to make them, but they were made just right. The tomato sauce wasn't too thick, and they would make it as spicy or not based on request. Would highly suggest getting this. Quatro Mac N Cheese: Delicious! A perfect blend of the four cheeses and really creamy. Not too overbearing and a great dish to share. They bake it in the over at the end, which made it all the better. Eggs Benedict: Loved it! The English muffin was soft and easy to cut through. They added a good amount of avocados, and the bacon was nice and crispy just the way I like it. Maduro Pancakes: Large portion size and yummy. The condensed milk added a nice touch but didn't make it overbearingly sweet. read more

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This is perfect little hideaway in Brickell that only locals will know about. The food is great and the drinks are better. The bartender knows her stuff and I recommend starting with an Old Fashion. The tapas are all great and larger portions than you would expect so order slowly. I have heard from other people that service was slow but we did not experience that. Service was perfect. In a tapas place you only want your server coming when your plates or drinks are empty. This will be a regular hangout. read more

Thank you Yelp and Diandra for introducing me to The Arketekt. After discovering this beautiful hidden gem through a Yelp Elite event I decided I had to come back for more. The Arketekt is dimly lit, very intimate, and has an industrial look to it. It is great for a date night or even happy hour with coworkers. The food is reasonably priced and they have HH everyday from 4pm-8pm. Their signature cocktails are $7 and their beers are $5. Such a great deal for the Brickell area. I organized a work HH here with about 20-25 guests. Juan was extremely supportive leading up to the event making sure all of my needs and concerns were met. Seeing as this bar only opened up two months ago it was pretty empty so it felt as if we had the entire place to ourselves, which was awesome. I had pre-ordered some bites for our party which included the empanadas, flatbread, goat cheese croquetas, and the charred cauliflower. Everyone was extremely impressed with all of the food. As a vegetarian I only ate the flatbread and the croquetas. The flatbread had mozzarella, manchego, parmesan, yellow squash, zucchini. It was very creamy and rich in flavor. By far it was my favorite item that I tasted. I just couldn't get enough! I also ordered the coquito mojito. It had a perfect balance of flavors and was extremely refreshing. The Arketekt is one restaurant that everyone needs to try. I'll be back again soon! read more

A great hidden gem. This small tapas bar is loud and fun for a Thursday night! It's attached to a lovely liquor store. We were greeted by a great waitress and offered $1 prosecco until 8pm, that's awesome! Make sure to check in on yelp for a free glass of champagne too. My friend and I ordered the empanadas (2 for $9) and croquetes, both came out quick and were warm, crispy, and very flavorful! The ham empanada was wonderful. The goat cheese is the croquetes was not strong or overpowering. We shared the skirt steak salad with walnuts, brie, and apples. The salad is just wonderful! Amazing greens, sweet walnuts and creamy Brie. The other entree was the pork belly. I wish it was a bit more crispy, it was too fatty for my preference. The final touch was the tiramisu dessert, so creamy and a delicious coffee, chocolate combo! A perfect size for to share. The ambiance is cool, intimate, fun, and romantic. Have fun helpers! read more

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Please please please don't start altering your dishes. I ordered a butifarra for lunch today. It looked nothing like the butifarra you have on your pictures. You sent me purple sweet potato..... while I understand that may make it look interesting... it is not correct. Also, the bread... your menu says ciabatta bread.... what I got looked like a version of a sub, or hoagie bread. I understand I was not getting a traditional Peruvian butifarra.... but sorry... this didn't cut it. On a positive note.... the jamon del pais was tasty. Please don't alter your items... and if you do, give the customer a fair warning. read more

This certainly was a surprise. I hadn't hear of it but when I did, I sent my boss and his wife to play guinea pig...and the result was very favourable. It has a lounge type feeling with great music and a limited but very delicious menu. Think Peruvian meets newly interpreted Italian meets American/Continental favourites. Very responsive service coupled with high quality food make it a nice option in the Brickell area. They offer lunch and dinner with a weekend brunch. Inside as well as outside seating is availalbe. Parking is street only so it may get a little difficult to park during high traffic. Nice bar rounds out the package. See you here! read more

Love the food here. Boyfriend and I are repeat customers, especially for the amazing mac and cheese! Tonight was our third time at Arketekt. We love the place, charming and we always wonder why there isn't more people there. Tonight we had a not so great experience. Again, food was amazing. We order the short rib tostones to start, they cost $16 on the menu. They're delicious. When our bill comes around, they ring it up as $24. We of course assume this is a mistake, considering the menu clearly says they are $16 (there are 3 tostones so it's not like you're getting a lot anyway). We alert the waiter of the mistake and he informs us he can't change it, that it's a recent change in price on the menu.... Um... Really? $24 dollars for 3 tostones? I mean, especially considering we thought we were going to be only paying the $16. At the end of the day the price different isn't a huge deal, we just felt a little taken advantage of because of their refusal to correct our bill. Don't know if we will be back which is a shame considering we love the food. read more

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