This place has all the makings of the perfect outdoor hangout spot... the vibe is there, the setting is beautiful. But the experience didn't quite match it. We sat down and it took 10 minutes to be given menus. The food took a long time to come out, and the drinks were okay. Maybe they were caught off guard by the crowd, but with only three servers and one bartender, service felt slow and stretched thin. Coming from Miami, where the drinks keep flowing and the food hits the table hot, this just didn't meet that standard. read more

I came here with a friend on Saturday 1/3/26 to have a bite and watch the full moon rise. The view was spectacular. The food and service were just OK. My friend and I both got Grilled Mahi-Mahi sandwiches. We shared an order of fried calamari and we each had a draft beer. There didn't seem to be any one person waiting on us. The receipt said "Maria," but three of four different women came throughout the meal. The food was ok (standard, nothing amazing) but the service became progressively slower and slower as the evening went on. Finally, when we were finished, it took forever to find someone to get our checks, and even longer to wait for them to pick up the checks and the payment. As you can see from the pics, it wasn't terribly busy, so I don't know what the interminable waits were for. We came for the view - which didn't disappoint - and we did just that. But I won't be rushing back anytime soon, based on the spotty service. There was a DJ there, playing loud Spanish music. It would have been nice to hear a variety of music other than salsa. read more

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First came here for drinks and loved the views of the ocean. We had some tostones appetizers with shrimp that were tasty and my.Sangira pitcher did it's job. We came back over the weekend for dinner and enjoyed raw oysters that were cold and juicy. We also ordered the tostones again be ause I mean, why not. For dinner my friend had the lobster which she devoured and I had the shrimp alfredo. Now I never usually order alfredo and although the shrimp was seasoned and cooked perfectly the sauce was bland. Combined it tasted better but I would've needed more shrimp as the ratio to pasta to shrimp was vast. But I'd definitely come again and try something else. The tostones and shrimp appetizer comes with three so that for a meal is fine with me. Besides the drinks, views, and atmosphere are good enough for a come back. read more

La Playa Grill - American Near Me - Homestead, Florida

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Vibes were on point today! Live music was great. Service was good and quick! Food was amazing, ordered their lobster bisque - a must when you come here, catch of the day, oyster & a surf and turf. Everything was great. Pricing is good too! read more

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Best water side view south of Miami. The second levels gives unobstructed views. Its a bit of a drive but great spot near Biscayne National Park. Service is mixed if you don't already know local language . Weekend music is wonderful but a bit loud for the retired person in me. Love the burgers and ceviche most. Croquettas decent. read more

I am fairly familiar with this area and restaurant. Arrived with my very small dog on a Sunday at about 2PM and was turned away, even though this is still technically an outdoor establishment. I figured it was no big deal and returned around 4PM to find 2 dogs allowed in. This is absurd and poor judgement. read more

Horrible. Horrible. Wow. What a shame because the view is nice. I ordered the lobster and shrimp. The lobster bottom was BURNT and the shrimp so over cooked they were hard. Mind you, the plate is almost $40. My husband ordered the same plate with the same outcome. He ordered also a filet of fish. The batter was SO GROSS. My son ordered the grilled Mahi and it came flavorless! The coconut shrimp all batter and you can tell the oil it was fried in was OLD of how strong the smell was. Over all HORRIBLE HORRIBLE. A truly waste of $200! The place has so much potential and if they don't find a different cook the are doomed. Date visited 4/3/26. SAVE YOUR MONEY- DO NOT GO. read more

Hmmm... starting off a little rocky... So we decided to return since our first time was quite lovely. It's important to disclose what you do and don't have, like saltines that husband enjoys with his raw oysters. He specifically asked prior to ordering and would've waived the experience had they told him no crackers. Second, I'm a wine affectionado so I'm quick to send vinegar back. Replacement glass- a little better. Mahi bites were fresh and yummy! FF a little cold, but edible. Round three - calamari...ok not epic I guess we'll hang back for a minute Check you guys out next year! read more

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Great views, waiter was slow but attentive. Menu was plentiful and looked appetizing. Ordered our food abd water to drink. We were the only ones that had an active order as it was Wednesday evening and they were not busy. I ordered grilled shrimp and my wife ordered blackened mahi mahi. That is where it went downhill. Mu shrimp were unappetizing and surprisingly tough-disappointing and her mahi mahi were overseasoned. The food was disaappointing and we were charged $4 for water. I hate to think how bad it could get if they were busy. I recommend eating somewhere else. read more

Not a good experience. Service was fine but trying to use the parking app with poor cell service cost me and several other cars a $40 ticket. The app showed it accepted my Apple Payment but it failed to go through. I would save the drive out there. read more

We were at Biscayne National Park and asked where we could get something to eat. This cafe at the state park next door is apparently the only option. We entered and were the only people in the place (the whole lunch time). Our first server did not speak English, so she brought around someone who did. He was very friendly. We ordered, then the waiter comes back to tell me they don't have any fish for the fish sandwich. So, I ordered a chicken sandwich. A few minutes later...the waiter very apologetically says, we don't have chicken either. So, what do you have? Hamburger. So much for trying to eat healthy! BTW, the burger was so-so. The view over a small swimming lake and then out to the sea is pretty, but overall I cannot recommend. read more

no se las recomiendo el agua huele súper mal está estancada con olor a fosa y la arena tiene desechos de fosa séptica El lugar está súper bonito pero no les recomiendo bañarse read more

HORRIBLE - Just plain HORRRIBLE. The Music was at EAR BLEED volume- we were farthest from the stage. Asked the Manager to help lower volume - we couldn't even talk to each other waiting an hour for our Mediocre food. WAY Overpriced. Excellent service , but , I didn't go there to bond with the staff, i went there for dinner - which was ruined. NEVER AGAIN read more

This place is great for enjoying the beach, live music, or catching a show. While the food isn't the standout feature, it's definitely a fun spot to hang out and enjoy the atmosphere. read more

Very good. Was surprised how good their food was. Definitely retuning. We had the Blackened Mahi and the Lobster with shrimp. Both were amazing. read more

La Playa Grill - American Near Me - Homestead, Florida

What a view from this bar and restaurant! You have to walk up stairs to get there, but it's worth it. The place is fairly large, with open areas, and tables behind plastic to avoid any wind or rain. We just went here for drinks and found the staff was friendly and quick. What I didn't like is the constant boom boom boom sounds of the dance music they played, without any break from it. It was fun at the start, but after a while it gets old and irritating. Perhaps in the evening it's fine, but during the early afternoon, it's a bit much for me, and some others trying to have some peace on the beach (the music is so loud you can even hear it while getting your tan on at the beach below). We saw a stage located off to the right, so it looks like they even have live music at times. read more

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The service was great. Our waitress was very attentive. The food was great and the drink was delicious read more

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Beautiful view and nice breeze make this place special. We ordered conch fritters and grilled shrimp salad. Both were excellent. The shrimp was particularly delicious and cooked perfected. The house fish soup was mediocre. The fried plantin was too hard and dry. The 1/2 burger is huge and overcooked. All in all, we enjoyed our time sitting on the deck on a sunny. read more

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At the very beginning of my visit with family I told them to take me to their favorite place to eat in their area. It would be the last restaurant food that we we planned on eating before we left. This is the place we were taken to. To enter I guess you have to have a day or yearly pass. There are a lot of boats parked. The restaurant has views of the beautiful beach. We ordered the meals pictured and everything was absolutely excellent. Everything our family stated about the place was absolutely true. The Mojitos tasted great and the atmosphere was wonderful. The warmth of the beach, the view, etc. Now we are at a beach so you will experience flies. The prices are a little steep but to be expected it's fresh seafood. So the price was well worth it. Loved the moment that will always remain. read more

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I only come here to eat appetizers. The vibes are normally pretty good but the food maybe a hit or miss. On this day it was a little bit of both. The ceviche was pretty good but the conch fritters which are not pictured were not good at all and the inside seemed to not be fully cooked through. The drinks were ok in my case. read more

This is one of the best kept secrets in Miami. I used to go here as a child before anything was built up. The restaurant is great, my five year old son loves it. I had a mojito and the appetizer sampler which were both exquisite. The service is very attentive. On the weekend they have live bands. I would definitely return. read more

La Playa Grill - Mojito - American Near Me - Homestead, Florida

The thing about this place is just like everywhere else in Florida. They add the gratuity in so you don't get any service worth a cr@p. They're rude. They act like they're in a rush. They act like you're an inconvenience to their day. read more

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Amazing food and service beautiful view. Drinks are excellent must go check this place out . read more

La Playa Grill - American Near Me - Homestead, Florida

Food was mediocre at best and service was sloooow. They messed up my order and for the price and quality, Burger King would have been better. Never seen brown lump crab meat that tasted like taco seasoning before. That was a first. The mahi was thinner than a sheet of paper and had absolutely no flavor. The shrimp were chewy and tough, overcooked. Will not have to worry about going back; ever! read more

We had a Mahi Mahi sandwich and a Shrimp Alfredo dish with black beans and rice. Both were very good. The server forgot the black beans and rice, so I had to ask for it. read more

A leisurely boat ride out of Key Largo brought us to this wonderful little secret, La Playa Grill, for lunch. My husband had the grilled mahi sandwich and I had the grilled chicken sandwich. Both were generous portions and delicious. Our server, Enrique, was prompt and attentive. We will definitely be back whether by boat or car, it is worth the trip. The open air dining was comfortable and spacious. My only suggestion is that they have some diet drinks to offer. But that being said, the lemonade that Enrique suggested was delicious.! read more

La Playa Grill - Us after a delish lunch! - American Near Me - Homestead, Florida

This is a great place to visit during the winter. It is all open air. You have a great view of the water. They have a stage for bands. I had the grilled chicken salad. It was served on fresh romaine lettuce. I added a side order of black beans that tasted homemade. My friend had the grilled tilapia sandwich and fries. Prices are reasonable considering the view. They have a bar that does not face the water. They have a full liquor bar. Parking is meters at a flat rate of $7.27. read more

La Playa Grill - American Near Me - Homestead, Florida

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The service can be a little spotty, just have to make eye contact and call servers over. It can also get a little warm, there is no indoor AC, but it is all shaded with fans and a beautiful view. The Mahi Mahi was delicious. The piña colada was good as well. read more

La Playa Grill - Blackened mahi mahi, fries, and fried plantains - American Near Me - Homestead, Florida

Bomb food and have sushi too Good vibes and service is bomb On a beach too Great everything must go And drinks drinks read more

La Playa Grill - Sushi Pachy roll - American Near Me - Homestead, Florida

Food was amazing and atmosphere, waiter was really slow. Blackened MAHI, shrimp And seafood Alfredo were great! read more

La Playa Grill - View from restaurant - American Near Me - Homestead, Florida

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Great views. Nice breeze :) The mojito was excellent ! Ceviche and blackened chicken salad great too ! Pretty drive through farmland with no traffic. read more

La Playa Grill - View from table at La Playa :) - American Near Me - Homestead, Florida

Daibel es excelente!! nos dio muy buenas recomendaciones acerca de la carta. Deliciosa comida . Muy bien presentados los platos. Habrá que regresar pronto!! read more

Food was but the bartender Carlos was 5+ Sand, water, food; everything a vacationer needs

Best fayetteville has to offer. Food has spice. Good portion and matching alcohol. Most waiters are bilingual.

SERVICE IS THE WORST!!! Servers are Indifferent, inefficient, and full of attitude. I was actually asked if I spoke Spanish before giving our order to the host because the wait staff never materialized. Then they brought one order, left me hanging. when I asked about my order, I was told the host never put the order in. I saw him write it down! Maybe because they are located in Bayfront Park they can can away with these shenanigans. I will never consider coming back. Food was good, nothing to write home about. read more

I think this just may be my first one star...I hate to but in hopes that management will read all the terrible reviews & make changes I must be honest. And keep in mind I am patient, understanding, & get times have been tough this last year of Covid. BUT....the restaurant hours say it opens at 11am...even the lifeguard at beach (which is where we were enjoying our morning) said so. At 11:05 we left our beach things in the car & started heading up the side stairs close to handicap parking. As a special needs mom I was curious if they had elevator I didn't see one, but there is a pretty long windy ramp in the back by beach for those in need. We walked into a literally empty restaurant & all the staff was doing something like cleaning, one was sweeping, another rolling silverware, another preparing the bar. Finally after 15 mins the one sweeping came over after I called out to her & asked if their menu was online (I assumed so since no one came over, but than again there were no scan codes on table there was nothing on tables actually not even sanitizer which is the norm these days right?). She rudely gave me menus with a note of "kitchen doesn't really start until 11:30" so yeah. That's all, she didn't say BUT in the meantime can I get you some water or a cocktail/beer/soda literally was about to walk away to get back to sweeping. I had to ask her BUT I can order some drinks while we wait right. At this point people started rolling in maybe another 3-4 small parties. I felt like I had to wave down waitress for everything even to finally order. LAST I checked restaurants staff comes in an hour early before open to be ready to service at opening hour. After seeing the service, & overpriced menu I honestly wanted to leave but the view did keep me from going. And the false hope I had that the reviews would be wrong & the food would be yummy. Well it wasn't worth the wait. I ordered the fish dip without the sides & it tasted like canned tuna really not a good fish dip at all. A couple miles over at Blackpoint they have a real good fresh one. This one even had an odd coloring. I only ate one scoop. My second order was for a kiddo chicken fingers & fries for $9.36 a bit steep for a kids meal with 5 small little pieces of chicken which aren't big enough to even call them fingers. Really should say "chicken bites". The tap water taste bad, so order a bottle. I asked how much it'd be for a cocktail just pineapple juice & malibu rum & they said $14. I don't mind paying certain things, but that's ridiculous for not even a cocktail. A shot of rum & juice. Goes with the same I said about food prices. STEEP! Overall the only thing this place has going for them is the ocean view..it could be such a nice place to frequent if the customer service was even a little up to par & the food was good. Hire a new chef, trust me your return of investment will pay off. Tips to owner: Train staff or hire nicer people who smile, with some beach vibes perhaps. Hire a chef like yesterday. If you know there are lots of flies, invest in zappers, or hang some water filled ziplocs like they do in the carribean islands... it works. Be ready to serve at opening hours or change open time. Or at the least bring some water & maybe chips on the house while you make guest wait. It a beautiful location, you can do so much better in the reastaurant to match the views. read more

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Came here and was soo disappointed with everything! Ordered oysters and they look like they were from last month! Tasted disgusting! Ordered ceviche and again tasted disgusting! Ordered chicken wings and they were horrible! The whole time we were there I see staff sitting at a table hanging out ( unprofessional) This place is horrible to mention I'm disabled and came with my Service Dog. After we sat down a waitress asked us to move saying my dog was bothering people.....NOT EVEN TRUE! He's a trained professional service dog he was under out table. This place has potential but it lacks of everything! Never returning here read more

Friday night after 7pm and of course the sun had set so there was no view. The salsa band was very loud and the crowd danced around us between the tables. It was like being at a joyous family wedding of people we didn't know. We recommend that you do not order the fish. Not fresh, and very expensive. We enjoyed the calamari. The burgers looked like they might be good. read more

DO NOT COME HERE. ONE OF MY WORST DINING EXPERIENCES EVER. If I could give this place zero stars, I would. I ordered only two appetizers which after waiting 70 minutes, I was told I would have to wait another 30 minutes to be served (insane to say the least) or just leave (I'm sorry what?!). This is a clown restaurant that has zero leadership and no knowledge of what customer service means. Here are facts you should consider: -Food less than average -Not COVID safe; Bartender not wearing mask / did not even have one on face/chin. Do they not understand it's a global pandemic? -Zero Customer Service: IT TOOK ONE HOUR TO HAVE A GLASS OF WATER SERVED AFTER ASKING SEVERAL DIFFERENT TIMES. You'll enjoy lighting your money on fire than spending it at this place. Best of luck to anyone who considers it read more

I do not recommend this place I give them zero stars must be shut down immediately. Employees in the back did not wear mask neither did the bartender. Waiter was rude and untrained did not know anything on the menu, she also has her face mask half off with her nose out. The place was empty and everything took forever. Do not recommend very disappointed not Covid-19 sanitary. read more

La Playa Grill - Conch fritters - first order was completely burnt and the second order was raw inside - American Near Me - Homestead, Florida