Salty Flame is my go to for Lunch on Brickell. Their burger and fries is amazing. I get the spicy…read moremayo on the side to dip my crunchy fries. My all time favorite is the Glazed Salmon bowl. The Jasmin rice on the bowl just sets it off. I'm not a rice lover but I go in on this. Don't forget to sprinkle the smoked sea salt on the bowl. I also dump the chili oil too. I like it spicy. Now their happy hour...great drink and food prices. Try the spicy margarita. Yum! They also have private rooms for your entire party...just call ahead. I have hosted happy hour events here and it is always wonderful.

Four of us came here for dinner on a Friday, in town for a cruise. The place is nice inside, the…read morebar area was crowded but the main dining area was empty. Also, people kept strolling in, looks like they have a private back area. People were interestingly dressed and kept taking photos near the back. The service was okay, it felt like the food took long to come out, considering there weren't a lot of diners there. Two of us had the picanha, it was good but it was à la carte, so I ordered potatoes with like a chili oil topping as a side. Split that with my daughter who ordered the mahi mahi and really enjoyed the mahi. The last person in our party ordered a chicken dish, I think it might have been Asian style; she said it was okay.

Ok, admittedly, it was a crazy night. Miami Miami'd the night we were there. People were acting out…read moreand wild, and it was a random Wednesday! But truly, it's that kind of excitement and life that allows a place like KYU to thrive. People want to be where the action is, and in terms of food - this is there the action is. We had the Chef's Special, and every single serving that was brought to us was a 5/5 experience! Our waitress was attentive and personal, without any sense of lingering or hovering at all. The staff did a good job of dealing with some of the rowdier patrons, and it was clear that this was not the norm, but some people looking for trouble with a bit too much of something in their system. I was impressed overall, and would absolutely go back next time I visit Miami. Probably a top 10 dinner experience!

Atmosphere was nice. Industrial speak easy kind of vibes…read more Went for the Miami Spice menu to give them a shot. Even with reservations they were a little slow in seating for a fairly empty restaurant (noon). Ordered drinks (tea $6 and coffee $5) then brunch. Seems like service coordination is very off. My spouse got the appetizer a good 15 minutes before mine. I had the biscuit, that was very tasty. The fruit, granola yogurt was good too. The main of crab Benedict was served, next although already cooled and the sauce a congealed. My main, after a good 30 minutes still had not arrived. Apparently a steak and eggs can be miscooked and they had redone it, never bothering to tell us. I did not try it there. Refills on the coffee were never offered. We took the steak and our cinnamon buns to go since we had been there long enough. The final kicker is they have an automatic 20% service charge in order to ensure the staff is paid enough. Seems like a business problem to me. Service was not up to that high of a standard. If you go during Miami Spice I hope they have figured out how to sequence the courses and get them to the table correctly while still hot.

similar vibe to tao in nyc/vegas…read more we ordered the chinese prix fixe: - dumplings 7/10 can definitely tell theyre handmade but so small haha - black pepper beef 7/10 flavor was really light for black pepper beef (usually the black pepper is almost overwhelming but in a good way) also veggies in the dish were like store bought frozen veggies :/ tasted like pf changs tbh - ube flan 7/10 way too sweet but good we also got the szechuan ny strip 7.7/10 if the sauce was on the side instead of on top and they had green beans instead of the potatoes it would be a 9, it was cooked really well !! service was kinda weird, it wasn't busy but our waitress rarely checked on us and it kinda felt like she didnt wanna be there/passive aggressive

Mediocre Food, Insultingly Small Portions and Poor Service…read more Unfortunately, Komodo was a major disappointment. The food was mediocre--especially for a Miami Spice menu--and nowhere near the upscale experience we expected. After spending almost $400 for my husband and I, I would have expected more. The portions were insultingly tiny, with the exception of the chicken salad. The salmon tacos contained what tasted like salmon "paste," and each taco shell was barely two inches long. They were so ridiculously small that even our waiter chuckled. The "half Maine lobster" was about the size of a jumbo shrimp, with no claw. The main course came with no sides so for $65 jumbo shrimp that was it. If you actually want a meal expect to pay extra for "fried" rice that was super bland and churrasco 10 oz extra at $12. So my steak meal was $87 and for that I could have had a real upscale experience at Daniel's in the Gables with upscale service and food. The experience started poorly when the four of us were seated at an awkward, cramped table with no legroom. We were positioned facing outward instead of toward one another, making normal conversation nearly impossible. It was a very strange setup for a party of four. Also, it was very warm in the restaurant and I would have asked to adjust but at the look at the servers face and everyone else I was afraid to say anything that something would happen to my food. The hostess also forgot to give us the Miami Spice menu. As soon as we requested it, the waiter's attitude noticeably changed, and the service went downhill from there. By the end of the night, the restaurant was overcrowded, with a very young crowd pouring into the bar area, and everything felt disorganized and poorly managed. Miami Spice used to be a wonderful way to experience Miami's better restaurants. Unfortunately, this felt more like a complete rip-off than a special dining experience. Komodo did not deliver the quality, portions, service or atmosphere its prices and reputation suggest. They should not be participating in Miami Spice as they have no upscale food to offer. My only regret is I didn't take pictures for potential customers to see how terrible this experience was and food looked. This was highly disappointing,,,save your money.

Easily top 3 restaurants I've checked out. Denise was our waitress tonight and she was amazing.read more

Our server Jesus was amazing! He gave us great…read morerecommendations and great service! Everything he recommended was delicious!

Finka is truly my home away from home. The staff is incredible, warm, friendly, and genuinely…read morewelcoming. Every time I walk through the doors, it feels like visiting family. The food and drinks are consistently amazing. I've been coming here since they first opened (I believe back in 2014), and I'll keep coming back. Their menu is packed with bold, flavorful dishes, an impressive cocktail selection, and honestly, they were one of the places that got me through COVID! From the pizzas to the entrées, everything is outstanding. I celebrated my birthday here just last week, and as always, it was excellent. The churrasco is consistently tender, juicy, and packed with flavor. The mushroom risotto is rich, creamy, and bursting with earthy mushroom goodness. For dessert, we shared the warm banana bread with salted caramel ice cream, and wow... I still can't stop thinking about it. Whether it's happy hour, lunch, dinner, or a special occasion, Finka never ever ever disappoints. After all these years, it's still one of my favorite spots in Miami, and I recommend it to everyone looking for a memorable lunch, dinner or happy hour, do it right and come to Finka.

I've been coming to Finka for years, and I've always loved the service, happy hour, and food. We…read moreusually sit at the bar because the bartenders have always been so nice and friendly. Unfortunately, today was a very different experience. It took about five minutes for anyone to acknowledge us, even though the bar wasn't busy. I ordered an Old Cuban Old Fashioned, one of my favorites, and was surprised to see the bartender use his hands instead of tongs to put the ice into the glass. I ended up sending the drink back because the glass was dirty. The second drink was made by another bartender, and again, I noticed him using his hands instead of tongs to handle the ice. The food was still great, but after today's experience, I'll definitely be paying much closer attention to how my drinks are prepared. I've always had a great experience at Finka, which is why today was especially disappointing. I hope this was just an off day and not a change in their usual standards.

I celebrated my birthday at Giselle Miami, and overall, I had an amazing experience! The restaurant…read moreis absolutely beautiful and was the perfect backdrop for my birthday pictures. They came out gorgeous. The food was delicious, and the service was great. Everyone was attentive and made sure we were taken care of. The prices were exactly what I expected for the atmosphere and overall experience, so there were no surprises there. The drinks were okay, not my favorite part of the night, but they definitely weren't bad. The seating was a little tight since the restaurant isn't very big, but it didn't take away from the experience. My only disappointment was that I wish they would have done something a little special for my birthday since they were told in advance. They don't really seem to have anything special that they do for birthday celebrations. Overall, I really enjoyed myself. The beautiful atmosphere, delicious food, great service, and amazing pictures made it a memorable birthday. I would definitely recommend Giselle Miami, especially for a special night out.

Went to Giselle for drinks and dinner on a Friday night and a time was had. We sat at the bar first…read moreand I had one of their signature drinks with cotton candy but i didn't care for it. It did not match the description and the cotton candy was dry. It was replaced with a glass of prosecco that was much more my speed. Everything else was delightful. Loved the covered rooftop vibe. Dj was playing hits and it wasn't too loud. Lovely decor and ambiance for sure with the hints of neon pink. Our server was amazing. He knew and explained the menu very well. My favorite entree was the lobster pasta. It was flavorful and had the perfect amount of spice. Giselle's Pearls is THE best dessert! I'd definitely go back.

Came in for the Caviar and Champagne brunch and was pleasantly surprised at the variety of food…read moreoptions. It's a buffet-style brunch where you go through sections and pick out what you want. They had traditional breakfast options-eggs, bacon, waffles, pancakes, fruit, and pastries to lunch/dinner options- burger, fries, chicken, lamb, sushi, pad thai, fried rice, and much more. They also had a dessert station which included- crepes, bread pudding, macaroons, various cakes, and the most delicious cinnamon rolls that we've ever had. The food was delicious! The ambiance was incredible. It is outdoors so you will need to prepare for the elements. We also had live music while we were there. Service was pretty great in the beginning, very attentive, but you could tell when the restaurant was starting to get busier, which meant our server was occupied for longer periods of time. It took us some time to get our server to bring the check. It's a 2-hour dining experience that you pay $110/person plus the 20% service charge but we ended up getting shuffled out about an hour and a half into it. I'm assuming she was the manager who was directing other staff to "get these people out of here" to our table and the surrounding tables next to us. Which the tables next to us sat after us, so they were there for even less time. So aside from the older woman, who I assume was a manager, everything else was great!

The ambiance and setting here at Jaya is so beautiful. There's a lake/pool/water thing in the…read moremiddle of the restaurant and the general ambiance is nice too. There was a dancer/show in the middle which was very cool. However it's kinda cold and windy. Even though we had a reservation we still had to wait a bit to get seated. I got the spring rolls, pad Thai, thali, baby corn. Everything was pretty good except the corn had a bit of an odd flavor. The spring rolls were my favorite though. I wish for the actual Indian food part they had more vegetarian options. However they were able to make our thali half meat and half vegetarian which was nice. The drinks were strong here. The service was decent too since ir was busy. This place is definitely expensive but it's a nice experience.

Street parking for this casual Asian spot. Interior was clean. Service was pretty good…read more What impressed me was the noodle dish I got. It seemed freshly made and was very flavourful. I really appreciated how the noodles kept their warmth till the last bite, this was not just some microwaved thing. I felt the prices were pretty good, as the noodles were hearty! I'd easily go back.

This was a cute little place in Brickell and reasonably priced. We had the wonton appetizer and it…read morewas so good and it had a nice spicy kick to it!! Tried the Pad Woon Sen (glass noodles) and they were delicious! I had medium spicy and it wasn't too bad. Menu was diverse, spanning several traditional Asian dishes. I'm excited to try this place again and other things on their menu! The service was good and quick. They even package your leftovers for you at the table. I will be back to try more things!