Very good nice restaurant in the hotel we are staying at so very convenient as well. We came with our two kids so I probably would have enjoyed the ambiance more without them. The food was very good overall. I had the spinach salad which was very large and could probably be shared as a side salad. I also had the spinach dip pizzetta which was also good and also large so I had left overs for a few days. My husband had the lobster Mac and cheese which had large chunks of lobster in it..delicious! Even my son's Mac and cheese was quite good. read more

The food was delicious, we had the crab cake mixed with shrimp, it was so delicious and smooth. The sauce it was served in was mind blowing! Then we finished with the prime rib and seared tuna, delicious and fresh! Very romantic for a night on the town. read more

We went for the Miami spice lunch We had the shrimp taco , it was in a soft shell slightly spicy , some slaw and cucumber and delicious. Next was the Mahi mahi over some sezuchan vegetables. Taste was outstanding, fish could have been slightly less cooked . Dessert , crêpe à l'orange was perfect, not too sweet. Wonderful service read more

I use to love the food and the service here. WHAT A DISAPPOINTMENT!!. Even asking for water was a mission. It took 15 minutes to get a glass. Bread basket at Least to curve the hunger NOT HERE!!. Another 20 minutes to place the order. Terrible service 1 hour to get the salad, at least it was fresh. We were only two!!! Asked the waitress how much longer for the food an 1:45 minutes after ordering and she said maybe 30 more minutes the kitchen is really busy. Had to leave and I Will definitely not be back. Such a Shame :(. BTW. There were at least two other tables near us also complaining about not getting the food and asking for the manager. read more

Great views and service. The breakfast was delicious as well. Perfect place for breakfast in Sunny Isles.

My first time dining was this past Sunday for my friends birthday and I loved it. The place is very intimate setting, location is convenient because it has valet parking, and the food is delicious. For a Sunday night it is not crowded at all and they accommodate large groups. read more

Absolutely one of the worst dining experiences I have ever had. They advertise that they are a great place for seafood--really? The menu has a very limited selection of seafood. We started with the conch chowder--it was good but very pricey at 12.00 a bowl. We both wanted seafood--but the selection was pedestrian at best--so my date ordered half a chicken and I ordered the skirt steak based on the wait staff's recommendation. Over half an hour later we received our entrees-- her chicken was over cooked and tough and my steak was ice cold on a cold plate. The waiter had disappeared and so we waited more than 15 minutes to get his attention. He took the steak away without offering to re-fire it. He disappeared for another 15-20 minutes when he finally brought the bill. We were there for two hours and I still never got my entree. Never again! PS: Albert K is absolutely right--the view from the outdoor seating is great--but the food is overpriced, and the staff service is poor. read more

I think the room is very nice, cozy elegant and fresh, the menu is a bit limited, staff was not managed well if there was a manager there on a Friday night. The portion were good, menus should be a little more vegan ish, I had the seafood combination I though it should have been served over pasta or in a better dish as it was served like a soup, sauce could have been thicker as well, may have been fresh tomatoes not paste but thin. My partner had healthy salad which she enjoyed but I think they missed on the shrimp cocktail which should have been atleast colasel especially when she only got 2. I would still recommended this place because of location and elegence. read more

Service is terrible. Coffee is lukewarm. Ordered appetizers within 5 minutes of sitting down and 25 minutes later still did not have them despite it being a Sunday night and there only being 6 tables full. Haven't seen our waiter despite all the other tables that got here after us getting their food. My husband would have been happy to keep overpaying for the 13 dollar drinks because that's what you do on vacation but no one ever came to get his drink orders or see how we were doing until the hostess finally noticed we were still sitting with only water and empty drink glasses and no food 40 mins after we got there. When food finally came after our complaining it was actually very good (mussels are very good, skirt steak, sliders and nature salad) but we had our meals and the appetizers still did not show up. Our waiter then showed up and was surprised they had never come and said the kitchen was wrapping them up for us to take to go. Since we had finished our meals and were staying in the hotel, we declined and while our waiter was very apologetic there really is no excuse. He couldn't remember what we had ordered, didn't know we didn't get it and never came to check on us. They did discount our meal and gave us appetizer vouchers (oh the irony) but I am not sure we could have had worse service. Not worth the money or even the quality of the food (which again, was very decent)- if that's how it was when it was dead I can't imagine how it is on non-sunday/busy nights. read more

Very good food, service and atmosphere. Beautiful location with ocean view. Recommend to everyone.

Just move to area from NYC where we all know dining is top notch and I have to say this bistro, more like swanky loungy restaurant, rates up there with top NYC eateries. You could really just go for a glass wine and their fresh baked corn bread with walnut maple butter spread partnered on a butcher block tray with white crisp on outside soft and warm on inside Italiano type loaf served with black olive tapenade and be done but don't do that you'll miss out on some best food in North Miami Beach. The food is kind of American-French fushion with their lobster Mac-n-cheese literally to die for, great wine selection and although I'm not a steak person at all but when I come here I actually have to order the savory seasoned cooked to perfection steak! It's that yummy with an array of house made steak sauces. They also have a ridiculously beautiful brunch on weekends like no other but you do pay the price for it. And the staff. They are the cherry on top as Zakia the manager is charming and warm while her team are always friendly, courteous, professional and the top of their game - Mickey, Marianna and Andrea to name a few... Ohhhh, and the view... Well see for yourself. read more

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The food is beyond amaZing!!! The view is gorgeous. I def will be going back. Sunday brunch is beyond delish!!! I recommend this restaurant!! Yummy and all the people i have taken there said the same thing. read more

Awesome new restaurant with delicious food, nice pricing for South Florida! You can sit inside or outside and marvel at the ocean view! The Grouper and Snapper were delicious!!! The service is quick and efficient. Sunday Brunch sounds fantastic, wish we could be here for it!!! read more

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This review is relevant for any local residents like myself who support this restaurant. I live in sunny isles and prior to covid ate at this restaurant at least twice a week. It was always empty but the servers were lovely, the food was fine, and it is within walking distance from my building. Fast forward to 2021 smack in the middle of a global pandemic and I still want to support the restaurant but choose to order food to go and eat it safely at home. But Baleen Kitchen makes that near impossible to do. In the last couple of weeks I have ordered carry out four times. They do not answer their phone so I have walked over, maneuvering through the pool guests who apparently think the pandemic is over, to place my order at the pool bar and then wait outside the hotel for the food. I think I'm a pretty loyal customer. So imagine my surprise when I called today (took five tries before they answered the phone) and they told me no, they will only service hotel guests. That's their prerogative to do so, but it's probably short sighted. This ridiculous covid boom that The Sole is experiencing is not going to last forever, and when this restaurant is empty in 6 months to a year, the owners might regret alienating a local customer who was eating there with their family over 50 times a year. read more

Fantastic experience! The restaurant is intimate and stylish with great views. The service was wonderful - from servers to the bartender staff at the bar and the restaurant manager. They treated us like family! The food was so delicious. Loved the varied menu items- we had a few appetizers at the bar and then again at dinner before we enjoyed great steak and seafood. Drinks were perfect and we finished off the evening with a yummy dessert. Overall, this was such a perfect night, can't wait to go back! read more

Service was awful and server was so rude and they don't know any English . Don't waist your time they are so fucking rude , tea on the menu is $2.50 but on the check is $6 . Don't goooooooooo read more

Omg the food was delicious and the services impeccable, she's super nice with customers she from Georgia i don' t remember her name's

Came in for breakfast this morning and was greeted by a small Hispanic guy telling me they don't have croissants AT THE DOOR. I was so confused. I wanted a menu, perhaps even a table to sit at, but not the availability of croissants. I should have gotten a clue and left, but I just wanted to eat and go back to my room. 23 minutes later, yes I timed it, this kid who is clearly stoned comes to take my order. Another 20 min goes by and NO croissants man walks over to me frantically to ask if I want to order anything. I point to the high one and say he took my order, but it sounds like I'm not getting my food. The both walk off not saying a word to me and are no where to be seen or found. I'm guessing the high one took my order and forgot to put it in. I left and walked over to the Starbucks up the street, but I am willing to bet my life those two guys are still wandering frantically around the dining room trying to figure out what I ordered. The view from the patio is nice, but you might want to eat ahead of time if getting the food you ordered at a restaurant is like a big deal to you. read more

Wow, There is so many words to describe a restaurant, but I will just say wow! I'm impressed. I like everything about this place. The view, the interior, THE FOOD AND SERVICE!! No matter what kind of food you choose be sure that it will be delicious! From bred to steak just mmmmm! Service is amazing too, even if you are an a***ole they will serve you like a king. Usually the guy named Khasan serves me and he is one of the best. The girl in the bar is super nice too. I'm giving this place 5 stars, because this place is 5 star place. One thing if you have a supercar or lowered car make sure to be careful at the entrance:) read more

Don't waste your money! We were seated and had to chase down a waiter to serve us. The place had families from the hotel seated around us and the kids were all over the place jumping on chairs and crawling on the floors and throwing food. I'd say that is an issue of bad parenting but no one in the restaurant management seemed to care to do anything about it either. Our waiter finally took our order and then we never saw him again. We had to ask for bread from someone else and when our food came it was horrible. It was so expensive and not worth the money. Definitely not a repeat! read more

I do not know why we ended up having brunch at FAD given that from the moment we were walking to the restaurant things were bad. Sketchy entrance, two smashed cockroaches on the path...a chewed gum (!!!!) stuck on the elevator buttons...we should have left right then... food was almost decent...a variety of breads and pastries...no butter, jam or cream cheese for the bagels. Bacon & sausages were cold. No one offered us the mimosas, no fruit (except for a few with the chocolate fountain). Service was good the moment we arrived and had a warm greeting....but that was it...then all the staff just disappeared. Just do not trust the photos you see on the internet and the comments about a Michelin Chef!!!!!!!!!!!! No way!!!! When the bill came, we realized coffee and juice were not included on the price (for brunch!!!) We ended up having an overpriced bad brunch at a very sketchy place... read more

I hosted a dinner party for 20+ this past Saturday which is very different to satisfy everyones's needs yet from the moment I booked the party with their director of Marketing Diana Cabrera to the warm greeting we all received from the GM Pedro Infante to the "top shelve" courtesy and service the staff provided nor to mention every dish was amazing, making the evening very special. I had the Tuna Tartar and the Hog Snapper which was "DELICISO", my compliments to the Chef....BRAVO!!!! read more

Don't miss out. We only found it because we stayed at The SOLE' . The atmosphere, the view, the service, and the food, all out of this world. And at a reasonable prices. Go and treat yourself!! You won't be disappointed! read more

This is the worst restaurant experience ever. The food was subpar, and they charged us for everything. Toast with eggs, normally free everywhere else was $5 and labeled "daily bread". They put orange juice on our table even though we never requested it and then charged us for the orange juice. The waitress was slow, and when we finally got our food, the eggs came out first and the bacon came out after we pretty much finished our egg, likely because the waitress forgot the bacon. If the 18% gratuity wasn't already added, we would not have tipped the server for such a horrible experience. The bill came up to nearly $90 (for 3 people) even though the main dish, eggs, was only $7. This highlights how they basically nickel and dime you for every item that shows up on your table. read more

came on a friday night and the place was empty-not sure why because the food is outstanding! miami spice menu was very good (beer salad and lamb chops), plus everything else- octopus, florida seafood fettuccini, short ribs. they really should work on promoting FAB for an older evening crowd because it really is a great restaurant. read more

The restaurant has a wonderful view and that's it. I went there to celebrate a happy bday brunch and it took forever to get the orders in place. Some people were eating their main plate while others were still waiting for mimosas. Food tasted pretty bad, we ordered fish tacos, ceviche and guac and it seemed that they were sitting in the kitchen for a while. Fish was a little mushy. The staff. Fought a bday cake and they sang to the wrong person! I wouldn't recommend this restaurant for anyone unless you want to have drinks looking at the sea read more

Zakia was an awesome server! Very attentive and professional. We came for breakfast and everything was excellent! This restaurant is located on the beach with great views!! read more

Recently had a date there. We shared the beef tartar, caramelized onion flat bread, and the seafood risotto. It was all delicious. Kind of pricey for the area, but it was worth the price. You get high quality food, attentive service, and a beautiful view. read more

Nice view great friendly service. They have a unique selection of mixed drinks. We had fish tacos, Mahi. We shared a side of fries which were plentiful and crispy. read more

Excellent music. The service was great, very personal. Great price/quality. Next to the beach.

Great view! Horrible , horrible staff!! I've actually have been to this place twice before. The first my husband took me out for dinner here was about 3 or 4 months ago. When we walked up the beautiful glass stairs we were greeted with a warm & happy smile then as we walked inside of the restaurant the rest of the staff/ servers & bartenders greeted us as well from behind the bar like they were waiting at the door for us. After a few steps in we realized that we were the only ones there for that night which made my husband & I laugh because I guess that explained the desperation and happy to see us over the top smiles by the rest of the staff. We were seated outside, beautiful, beautiful romantic view over looking the pool and the ocean. View was amazing!!! it really had my husband & I wondering why the place wasn't more packed. As we set there, their were maybe a couple more tables to join us outside and that's wen the service got rocky. They brung us the wrong food, had us waiting for more then 30 min for our meal, which is way too long for a total of 3 tables in the whole entire restaurant but we managed to overlook everything because wen we finally got our food which mines was the lobster mac & cheese, the angus beef tenderloin and classic baby Cesar w/ shrimp it was BEYOND DELISH!! At the end of that night , I guess the great food, expensive glasses of wines, and the amazing view made up for everything so we decided to go again which was about two weeks ago. This time wen we entered we weren't greeted with the same nice smile. The hostess was sitting down on the phone & didn't realize us standing there, we actually greeted her instead of the other way around. We walked into the restaurant and things looked a slight different from before and there were more ppl there but still not much for such a beautiful place. Same horrible staff , our waiter was a Mexican or Hispanic very tan short nervous guy. Definitely looked like he had a bit too much going on for him to handle which is a bit hard to understand because I've been to several swamped restaurants and this place doesn't hold a candle to the normal capacity of ppl in a average restaurant. he was very nervous and all over the place but he did apologize repeatedly until we felt sympathy for the guy. We ordered our food and this time it was just as horrible as the service. Our food took a while to get delivered again but at least I don't blame that on the server, several times he ran to the kitchen to see if our food was ready & deeply apologized for the wait. This time, The lobster mac & cheese was very sloppy and had this bitter taste & I ordered a steak med cooked & it was definitely well done, dry and over cooked. wen our meal was done it almost was like they forgot us there because we had to look for our waiter. we signed for our check & headed OUT OF THERE & as we were leaving the waiter ran after us out of the door like a bat out of hell and swore we were guest that needed to reveal to him a room #. We let him know that we were not guest and headed down the stairs!! Again, thank god for the beach which is where we escaped to and spent majority of the night laying out after leaving that horrible place !! We will not be there a 3rd time!!! If your looking for a beautiful view this place will be recommended but be advise that the service & the food are not great! This place is like a horror movie wen you attend somewhere beautiful and nice but wen you get there there's nothing but hell on the island. read more

Had a great lunch here today. The flatbread pizza was delicious! The ocean view was amazing. A great lunch spot.

Amazing place! Been there many times! Amazing view, food and drinks! Very friendly and welcoming staff, great service! Lobster Mac and cheese is to die for. And the brunch!!! Oh yes!!! Ask for eggs Benedict, one of the best I tried! read more