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    Amelia's 1931

    4.4 (273 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Absolutely love this place, first time here and everything from the music, servers, food, ambience, everything truly 10/10

    Boniato gnocchi
    Alexandra S.

    Amelia's was definitely not a bit for us only because our food took over an hour to arrive. We had reservations, got sat down quickly but the service truly wasn't it. I absolutely loved the speakeasy vibe and the vibe/flamenco night they had BUT the food taking over an hour just wasn't it for us. The food was good, only thing that was OVER the top was the croquetas and the gnocchi.

    Pork belly appetizer
    Oscar T.

    This was our first time back to Amelia's since they renovated and made it bigger. We had a fantastic experience! At first we were a little confused when we walked up and the windows all said dry cleaning and laundromat etc lol ... im true "speak easy" fashion, you open the door and at first you think you're walking into a laundry service, but then quickly realize you're in the right place. From beginning to end, the experience was excellent. The attention, the professionalism, the ambience, the decor, the food, the drinks, and the overall vibe were all outstanding! Our server Sebastian was incredibly knowledgeable about everything on the menu, and he was very attentive, and very professional. For appetizers, the wife and I had the pork belly and the French onion soup. The pork belly was delicious and the French onion soup was very good (but our favorite is still the one at Foxs) ... For entrée, I had the Seco de Res Braised Short Rib / Tamal en Cazuela Risotto / Salsa Criolla ... I LOVED IT! I asked for a side of Maduros, because I've always incorporated them into tamal en cazuela (old habit). The wife had the fish of the day which was similar to Branzino, which came with brussels sprouts and potatoes. Unfortunately we did not have room for dessert, but the offerings on their dessert menu sounded amazing as well . We plan on coming back on another occasion to try their Sunday brunch. We truly loved the culinary experience last night, and I highly recommend!!

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    Roxana N.

    Honestly, we had such a great experience at Amelia's! From the service, to the food and ambience everything was just perfect. Food - let's just start by saying that this is probably one of the best oxtails I've had. The meat literally fell off the bone. Perfectly seasoned and cooked. Paired with tamal en cazuela which was also super delicious. If you come here, you need to try this dish out. Service - both our bartender Kevin and server MJ were awesome. Great food recommendations and will make cocktails based on your palate. Ambience - the restaurant definitely takes you back to the 1930s. Decorated with antiques and old school furniture. Truly loved the dedication to the theme. We came on Thursday for jazz night, which was spectacular. Nothing better than having live music while dining. Such an awesome experience, will definitely be back.

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    FullMetalJacket C.

    This place is fantastic! The food is top notch, the service is on point and they are doing some really interesting concoctions with their signature drinks. Highly recommended if you are a foodie or drink nerd or both!

    Jennifer L.

    Great for a nice yet low key ambiance in dinner in the Miami suburbs. Every dish I ordered was flavored to perfection. Service was friendly and in a timely manner.

    Girl T.

    Cute little "speakeasy" in a corner of a place on coral way. Not at all what you'd expect but such an adorable find. Outside windows are lined with vintage cleaning signs and the door in is set up like then entrance of just that. Not so much speakeasy but themed. Lots of space in the inside but we sat at the bar. Drinks were okay and I don't know what I expected from the word 'clarified' apple on my drink, but DO NOT eat it, it is not for consumption lol just went for drinks but will be going back to try food.

    Seco de Res
    Ashley N.

    Good was amazing. It's a Cuban Peruvian fusion with a Korean twist and it HITS. The flavors are amazing all around. The food comes out as it's made and it's hot so not all plates may come out at once. The cocktails were also really good. You may think it's a small glass but our drinks were pretty strong. Service was great. We sat down before our reservation time and it was pretty full. The waitress was very kind and explained the restaurant as this was our first time there. Ambiance is so cute. I love how everything is decorated like if you were at a dry cleaners in the 1930s. Super cute, definitely somewhere to get more dressy it's not super casual. The music is a good noise level nothing too crazy. Only thing....literally only complaint from my whole table was that it was hot in there. It didn't feel hot initially coming in but once we sat down it just got hotter. I had to put my hair up when we started eating. Still enjoyed it enough to give it five stars the heat didn't really ruin our experience. IT WAS GREAT.

    Pork and Mushroom Ravioli
    Yvelin R.

    How am I finding out about this place just now? A friend suggested dinner here, saying it was a fusion of Cuban, Peruvian and Asian... sister restaurant to Islas Canarias and Finka... say no more. I was pleasantly surprised upon arrival... what a unique restaurant from the moment you walk in. Service was great throughout. We decided to try the Short Rib Croquetas, Pork and Mushroom Ravioli and the Lomo Saltado Risotto. Everything was the delicious, but my least favorite was the ravioli. The ambience and mood on this place calls for date night so I'll definitely return.

    Alexandra R.

    Jasmine attended us and I want to say she is hands down the best. If you come ask for her! The drinks were all delicious and we had croquetas and the appetizers that on happy hour they have a great price all. Honestly their food and ambiance is one of the best in Kendall.

    Juan F.

    You wouldn't ever think this restaurant was behind the facade you see from the outside. Once past the "dry cleaners" you're in for a treat. Wonderful service, great food and drinks and a great place to catch up with old friend and in our case listen to live music. I had the airline chicken after it was recommended by my friend and I have to say it was awesome and the side dishes it came with exploded with flavor.

    Ask Kevin to make you an Old Fashion - you won't regret it
    Elena I.

    This adorable speakeasy is right smack in the middle of a shopping center where you would never expect it! When you walk in you immediately feel like you're in Brickell or Miami Beach but luckily you didn't have to pay for the parking or the crazy drink prices. They have a great happy hour from 4:00 to 7:00 and then they have a late night happy hour that starts at 11:00 p.m. The mussels are outstanding as is their hummus and the filet mignon skewers. But what really shines in this place for me are the drinks! The bartenders are phenomenal and Kevin in particular has made an old fashioned that knocked our socks off! On Wednesday nights they have a flamenco show. It was more Flamenco Cuban Fusion Style music and it was so much fun! Everybody was clapping along and singing along and you had those Saturday night vibes on a Wednesday! I highly recommend this place. The food, drinks, the bartenders, and the service is impeccable.

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    Kat G.

    Perfect spot for date night! Restaurant is dimly lit and they have live music as well. It creates the perfect intimate atmosphere. The manager Jasmin was so friendly and welcoming and the service was overall a big plus. The food: Portions are a bit on the smaller side BUT every bite was a 10/10. The hen of the woods is a vegan dish of perfectly seasoned mushrooms that mimics the texture of chicken. The star of the show was the seco de res. The short rib was so tender and packed with flavor. We finished off with the tiramisu, as expected it had a very strong coffee flavor which I liked. You can tell it is made in house. Overall 10/10 experience. Would definitely come back.

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    Loved this place, great service, loved the live music and food was delicious! Definitely will be coming back!

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    Is there a happy hour food special?

    Yes at the bar only

    What is the dress code?

    Casual but no shorts

    Can reservations be made?

    We did make a reservation, but the restaurant wasn't busy so it wasn't necessary.

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