I honestly had never even heard of Lafayette before, and now I'm wondering why nobody talks about it more. From the outside, it feels like you've been transported somewhere far away from Brickell. The dark wood, rich textures, plants, and overall vibe are gorgeous. Inside, it gets even better. The velvet banquettes, two-level layout, and vintage feel gave me major 1920s energy in the best way possible. There was a DJ spinning when we arrived, the bar was buzzing, and the entire staff was incredibly friendly. Lisa was our server and she was an absolute gem. Super knowledgeable, super sweet, and she made the whole experience even better. We ordered the tomahawk special for two and wow. Cooked perfectly. The drinks were strong enough to let you know they didn't forget the alcohol, and the sides were just as good. What I loved most is that it's nice without being intimidating. You can dress up if you want, but you don't have to show up looking like you're headed to the Met Gala. Great steak, great service, beautiful atmosphere, and somehow still feels like a hidden gem. I'll definitely be back whenever I want a good steak and a little escape from reality. read more

Lafayette Miami - The most amazing bread to start - Steakhouses Near Me - Miami, Florida

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We visited this restaurant on Saturday for a birthday celebration -- our second time dining here, and unfortunately our second disappointing experience. On both visits, we ordered the tomahawk steak medium rare, and on both occasions it arrived overcooked -- closer to medium/medium well. This time, our server Antoine immediately noticed the issue himself and was incredibly apologetic, kind, and professional throughout the evening. His service was truly excellent. After the steak was sent back, I asked to speak with the manager, Tobias. Unfortunately, his response was dismissive, short, and frankly rude. There was no real acknowledgment of the situation and absolutely no effort made to correct or improve the experience. To make matters worse, because the steak had to be remade, all of the sides sat at the table getting cold while we waited for the replacement. Considering the restaurant was minimally populated with plenty of open tables, the lack of attentiveness and hospitality was surprising. Both visits resulted in checks well over $700, and in a city like Miami -- where there are countless outstanding steakhouses -- the experience simply did not justify the price. This restaurant feels more focused on the scene and atmosphere than on delivering a consistently high-quality dining experience. A sincere thank you again to Antoine for his professionalism and warmth. Unfortunately, despite his efforts, we will not be returning. read more

Loved everything about this place! The ambience, the beautiful dining room, the cozy bar and most of all the service. We stooped in for happy hour and it was fabulous! Arnold, our bartender, was friendly and a pleasure to speak with. We loved his recommendations and he makes a great martini. We tried the lobster roll and the Kobe Beef sliders. The sliders were cooked to perfection and so juicy. The lobster roll was good, but not the best I've ever had. It was beautifully presented and had a nice flavor. The Kobe sliders were outstanding and I can't wait to return and try their Tomahawk steak. I highly recommend Lafayette. It was a pleasant dining experience. read more

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I wanted to surprise my boyfriend for his birthday to a good steakhouse. We went to Marion for his last birthday, and ever since then I kept noticing Lafayette, so it has been on my list for a while. From the moment you walk in, the motif pulls you in. It truly feels you've been transported to another place, even to another era, which I LOVED. My boyfriend came hungry so we definitely made most of the menu. We started with the loaf bread - pretzel like on the outside with the fluffiest center. The butter melted off the bread! We shared the Wagyu sliders next, and they were out of this world. The sauce just takes it to another level. The Miso glazed salmon was amazing and we paired it with the Yukon mashed potatoes - they were so creamy! The filet mignon was cooked perfectly and the chimichurri sauce made the steak well balanced. Of course we got the truffle Mac and cheese and it did not disappoint. I also got the truffle pasta (which wasn't on the menu but I asked for it and they made it for me!) For dessert, we got the lava cake, but don't be fooled this isn't your typical lava cake. It's more like cookie, half cake filled with hazelnut and vanilla bean ice cream - I was blown away. The experience was excellent. The music was on point, service was great, and the food definitely delivered. read more

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Haven't been to a spot with this good of food in a long time. The restaurant is beautiful and they had a sax player which was super cool. The ambiance is a cool fancy vibe. And the service was great! We ordered the hamachi and the 3 fish sashimi type appetizer and both were wow, delicious. We also got the steak tar tar which I could've had 2 more it was that good! The fish was so fresh and cooked perfectly and all the steaks were good. The broccolini was very good and the corn was amazing. Highly recommend this for a nice and cool night out! read more

We managed to snag a reservation for Valentine's Day, and while the experience had its highlights, there were definitely some mishaps along the way. First off, the tables are ridiculously close together--so much so that getting into our seats without bumping into someone else's food was nearly impossible. We were practically dining with other couples, joking that we were having a group Valentine's Day experience. Our waiter was... odd. The interaction felt incredibly forced and unnatural. When I informed him that I was allergic to crustaceans, he responded with, "Oh, allergic to shellfish, got it." I clarified that they're not the same thing, and he just stared at me like I had three heads. How do you work in the food industry and not know the difference--especially when it comes to allergies? It honestly stressed me out for the rest of the meal. We initially wanted to start with the beef carpaccio, but they were out--bummer. Instead, we ordered the octopus, steak tartare, and deviled eggs. The octopus was hands-down the best we've ever had--cooked perfectly, tender, and flavorful. The steak tartare was also really good, but the deviled eggs were bland and forgettable. Wouldn't recommend them. Before we could even finish our appetizers, our tomahawk steak arrived, and the staff literally took our plates out of our hands while we were still eating. Given that service had been pretty slow up until then, the sudden rush was both surprising and rude. That said, the tomahawk steak itself was phenomenal. Cooked and seasoned to perfection, we had no complaints. The broccolini, however, was flavorless and unremarkable, but the creamed corn was absolutely to die for! It's a must-order, trust me. To finish, we tried their Ultimate Lava Cake, and honestly... I need to know who thought this was a good idea. It sounded strange on the menu, and it tasted even stranger. Just not good at all. Overall, we might return because the steak was excellent, but we're not in a rush. Our waiter could have done a much better job, but shoutout to the gentleman who was refilling our water and clearing plates--he was amazing. If I remembered his name, he would've gotten the whole tip! read more

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Came in for Miami Spice and we couldn't be more ecstatic about the service. They were super friendly and helpful. Marie who helped us was great and she consistently checked up on us. The food itself was the reason I'm bringing the stars down. The steak was chewy and overall the foods didn't have a ton of flavor. Felt like things were slapped together and brought out in an assembly line. The actual inside of this place is super nice and well thought out. I'd recommend if you're doing drinks here. Great environment for a pre game or a date. Cheers! read more

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This restaurant is an absolute gem, especially if you're a meat lover. The meats & sliders are cooked to perfection--juicy, and seasoned with that unmistakable French finesse! read more

Lafayette Miami - Steakhouses Near Me - Miami, Florida

I am reviewing based on HH experience only. Fantastic ambiance - dark, intimate, gorgeous interiors. The drinks are out of this world by the most amazing bartender/cocktail master "G". They offer great HH bites with sliders being my favorite. I liked the restaurant so much, I brought a group of ladies as my next visit. Everyone loved it and we will be coming back for dinner soon. read more

Lafayette Miami - Dirty Martini - Steakhouses Near Me - Miami, Florida

A restaurant in Brickell that honestly should be more talked about. This place is a gem. Fantastic food. Beautiful ambiance (perfect for date night!) & lovely staff. Will definitely be back! read more

The place is decorated beautifully. It was quite empty when we arrived for our 8:30 reservation, which made me a little skeptical. However, the food and service were good. They have a selection of large steaks to share with your group. Overall great experience. Ideal spot for a birthday or celebratory dinner. read more

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Had a lovely dinner at Lafayette and was genuinely impressed with most of what we tried. The standout dish for me was the sea bass perfectly cooked, tender, and flavorful. It was paired with carrots in a curry dressing, which was surprisingly well-balanced and added a great depth to the plate. A really well-executed combo. The shrimp cocktail was also a hit super fresh and served with a creamy avocado mousse that added a nice twist to a classic dish. Elegant and satisfying. Only miss of the evening was the sorbet extremely sour to the point it overwhelmed rather than refreshed. I could've done without it. Service was attentive, and the atmosphere is elegant without being stuffy. Overall, a great experience with a couple of memorable highlights. Would definitely return! read more

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Ok so I'm a steakhouse enthusiast. Let's give some positives and negs to this establishment as I see promise. Positives: design of the place - best in brickell for steaks, great food and cocktails. Ribeye cooked nicely. The potatoes and corn were awesome. Very good waitress Negative: the music - we're in Miami and we're listening to foot loose while eating a steak come on now. We're not in 1990. Made the overall vibe just a step down compared to others in town. Asked for our phone number at dinner, likely to retarget to return. I didn't have a martini but they were very small glasses maybe 2 sips...that's not chic that's a rip off. read more

I visited Lafayette a week or so ago on a very rainy Saturday night for a friend's birthday dinner. The restaurant is located where El Tucan used to be and is ornate in style. They clearly put effort into the interior. Since it was a Saturday night, I was shocked to see how empty the restaurant was. It almost felt abandoned -- there wasn't even a hostess to greet us. However, I definitely understand why people might have stayed home that night since it was pouring mercilessly. Our server was excellent and patiently waited for us to place our order. Lafayette is participating in Miami Spice, even on Saturday nights, and they have select bottles of wine available on the Spice menu which is great since many of the bottles on their wine list are quite pricey. We shared the French Malbec which was quite nice. To start, I had the prime beef tostada which is really beef carpaccio on bread. It sounds simple, but it was delightful. The little pickles and the chimichurri made for an excellent (and generously sized) appetizer. For my entree, I had the steak frites, but really should have had the smashed cheeseburger which my friend said was amazing. I felt the steak tasted bland, which is hard for steak, but something about it was off. It's worth noting that both the tostada and the steak frites add an increased cost to the basic Miami Spice price. For dessert, I had the ultimate lava cake which was worth all 5 extra dollars. Next time, I'm ordering the burger... read more

This place is so elegant. As soon as I walked in I was pleasantly suprised! This is the perfect spot for date night , anniversary or special dinner. The waiter was so help and nice. We did same day reservations. The decor is IG picture worthy! The food was so good! My favorite was the seas bas! They also have a live singer . We went on Saturday night it was very quiet and romantic read more

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Perfection! Classy, beautiful, amazing food and great service. A real gem for those seeking an elegant and sophisticated steakhouse for Happy Hour or dinner. They have the very best staff. The owner and managers are always checking to make sure you are well taken care of. A shoutout to Daniela Lucia, a most wonderful manager with a great memory and welcoming demeanor. Every time I bring a new person she gives us a tour. They offer a Secrets of the Sommelier class - perfect for a group in their beautiful wine cellar. Check out their ultimate dessert experience with the Sundae Trolley. On the weekends they have music and if you want to party - their other restaurant is Marion nextdoor. Highly recommended for those seeking a truly sophisticated experience. read more

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Our 2nd trip to Lafayette was just as wonderful an experience as the first. Skirt steak, ribeye, vodka pasta, sliders, crab croquetas were all phenomenal. Drinks were also excellent, and the service was warm, friendly and proactive. We visited on a Thursday evening, and the bar was crowded, and most tables were filled so the place had an energetic buzz but not so loud that it interfered with conversation. Highly recommended! read more

This place reminds me of Delilah but didn't quite achieve the ambiance and vibes of Delilah. This location has been so many different things over the years and nothing seems to last here which I think is due to the awkward layout. I don't see this place staying open too long. The music was terrible. Mostly boring elevator music from a playlist with awkward silence in between each song . Live music band would have been more appropriate. The food was good but pricey and service was not great. The sea bass was excellent as was the lava cake. The busser was more attentive than the server and after our entree the server did not come back to our table unless we flagged her down. Restaurant was not busy but we had to flag her down to even get water refills. Our desserts took forever and we had to ask her what was happening and she checks the kitchen and comes right out with them. They had probably been sitting there the whole time. We get the bill and 20% automatic gratuity is added on. Why are Miami restaurants thinking they can dictate to their customers what tip they have to leave? I have no problem leaving that or even more but by my choice and if it is warranted. These are the greedy tipping practices that people complain about and why restaurants are doing so badly. It also encourages bad service because the server knows they are getting it regardless of the service they give so no incentive to provide good service. It's a one and done for me. I would pick Delilah all day over this place. Better service, ambiance, food and similar price point. read more

Filet mignon was cooked perfectly. I really enjoyed my branzino- but it's served as a whole fish so if that's not your vibe I would definitely order something else. we ate at the bar and our bartenders Guy and Arnold were awesome. Cool little jazz trio starts are 8 on Fridays (I think every Friday?). Will return! read more

Lafayette Miami - Bar area - Steakhouses Near Me - Miami, Florida

Leaving disappointed, after what was supposed to be a special evening. A friend recommended this spot and we tried it out. The service was good and the food was good as well, nothing out of this world. When it came time for dessert we asked if the dessert had nuts, we were told there were whole hazelnuts on top and some nuts in the batter. We stated as long as there were no whole nuts in the dessert it would be fine, as my husband only has an allergy to whole nuts. We were assured that it would be no problem to remove the whole nuts. To our surprise after the first bite was taken, the batter contained WHOLE NUTS. This was not disclosed leading my husband to have a severe allergic reaction causing for us to cut our night short and run out searching for Benadryl. This is not how we envisioned our night going. For those with allergies, please be careful. read more

Said they were open online, when we went they were very rude and said they were closed for a private event

Sexy decor. Great vibe and customer service. The staff were extremely gracious and knowledgeable. I would recommend this restaurant for a birthday and/ or special occasion. Food was flavor forward which I appreciated. read more

The Vibe the service and food quality is bar none. One of my favorite new spot in all of Miami.

Amazing! Went well the service were phenomenal! Food was delicious! All above 5 star! I will be coming back lol.

Lafayette is a recently opened steakhouse in brickell. As a winter 'snow birder" from Boston it is a welcome addition to the neighborhood. Yes it's pricey but the value, quality of food, service, ambience are what you would expect and are paying for. We had an excellent meal, a great bottle of wine, steak tartare, filet, ribeye, broccolini, pome fritters, topped off with brioche French toast for desert, all excellent despite other reviews I have seen here, wet aged beef of excellent quality. Our server Anthony who also happened to hail from Boston was an added bonus and very pleasant, knowledgeable and attentive. We have tried Edge, Dirty French, and Nusr-Et and while they all have their nuisances, Lafayette would be my "go to." Try it, you won't be sorry. read more

I highly recommend the new Lafayette Steakhouse in the old El Tucan spot in Brickell. This two story steakhouse has a sophisticated old school 1940s Hollywood interior design that brings style and class. From the minute you walk in, you feel classic vibe surround the chic decor. More importantly, the food is top notch! We ordered the tuna tartare for an appetizer and is we by far the best I've ever had. In fact it was so good we ordered two! The Sea Bass and Skirt steak with fries and broccoli was the entree and both were perfectly cooked and perfection. To cap it off, we had the cookie and the strawberry cheesecake, which was one of the best I've ever had. The service was very attentive and very quick to attend to our needs. Glad to have Lafayette as a great addition to the Brickell dining scene! read more

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The best place in Brickell! I went there last night: the food was absolutely fabulous (the chef is amazing), the ambiance perfect, and the staff fantastic. I will definitely be back! read more

No. Just no. The best thing is the atmosphere. Scallops are fishy. Strip steak inferior quality. Service even worse. Just skip it and go to a real steakhouse. read more

I was very excited to try Lafayette Steakhouse Miami. The pictures looked beautiful and the entire booking process made it feel very upscale and nice. We dined on a Thursday night, relatively early. When we arrived we were greeted by the hostess and promptly seated. The restaurant is very pretty and has a very sexy vibe. It is dark and there is jazzy music playing. As the evening progressed there was live piano music. The service was good and everyone was attentive and helpful. The server made several recommendations from drinks to food options. The tuna tartare appetizer was delicious however, it was very small. Their bread and butter were delicious however small and it came with a cost. For dinner I ordered the veal chop. It was also small as well as overcooked. I had requested medium and it was definitely well done. For dessert we had the apple dessert and the chocolate and peanut butter dessert. The presentation was nice but the taste was average. All in all the experience was nice. The prices were on the high side for what we ate. I also found that they had many requests of the guest but they were not really enforced. They request men wear jackets or dress shirts and there were several people without jackets and wearing casual Shirts and slacks. I probably would not return to dinner here. Miami has excellent restaurants at a much lower price point. read more

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We've seen the evolution of this spot from The Lucky Clover to Tucan and now Lafayette. Came for our anniversary and was impressed by the place. Beautiful decor, food was outstanding and very friendly service from the minute we came in. Several missteps which could have made for a better evening. Called ahead and was informed there was no corkage fee, outside wines not allowed but saw several parties come in with their wines. Also reminded about strict dress code which we adhered to but again many casual t-shirts and sneaker crowd allowed in. We ordered tuna tartare with caviar which was very good but not enough won ton chips. Asked for a few more and charged extra $5.00... wasn't really expecting any extras for anniversary but would expect small desert or something, got a card instead... Not trying to nitpick but expected a little more for the money. Still a very nice place which could do a little more to take it over the top read more

An absolute gem! A friend treated me to dinner for her birthday. The food was delicious-every dish was thoughtfully prepared & bursting with flavor, great ambiance, elegant & comfortable. The service outstanding by the entire staff, specially Daniella, she made sure every course was to our liking. Highly recommend for a special evening out. read more

The Food ,Service and Ambiance best in Miami!! The room is elegant and chic. Attention to detail. French staff mostly.

Great food and service. Steaks and deserts were all amazing. LuLu took care of us. Would come back fosho. read more

Waygu burger was amazing. Incredible service the restaurant reminds me of being back in NYC. Waiter was beyond amazing. The French fries were perfectly crisp great portion. Steak and mashed potatoes were incredible. The piano player really made the vibe even better. We will definitely be going back. read more

Very refreshing, great staff and vibe in Lafayette. Beautiful layout and the piano player was amazing. Wine menu and wagyu burger are 10/10. Will be coming back very soon! read more

I went dining at Lafayette on Saturday and I must say this is by far one of the best restaurants in town (and I have tried many!) Ambiance is gorgeous, elegant and cozy at the same time, food was divine and the service was perfect. They went far and beyond to accomodate us and we were belt o be seated at the table we preferred. Our server (Anthony) was amazing, he recommended all the best dishes on the menu. I totally recommend this place, you won't be disappointed. Perfect for a date night. read more

The service was great, our bartender and server were excellent. The apps and dessert were delicious! However, we were severely disappointed by the steak. While cooked perfectly, there was zero flavor. The manager came over and told us that their steaks are all made to be served with one of their $8 sauces (which was not recommended by our server). All the manager did was comp us sauces to try to make our experience better for a $1,000 dinner, which it did not. As a steakhouse you would expect the meat to be the best part of the dinner. We even ran into another couple at the restaurant who told us their steak was not good either and would rather have gone to Ruth's Chris (to which was agreed was better too even has a chain restaurant). We were severely disappointed by the steak, and the managers lack of service, and we will not be back. read more

Dined here on wednesday night, and had a superb experience. Yes, the restaurant is expensive (hello, Miami) but they definitely make it worth your while with the experience. Everything we tried was delicious, and the service from everyone (and I truly mean everyone) was top notch and super attentive. While some other "hip" Miami restaurants are purposely rude to make themselves appear exclusive, the staff at Lafayette was amazing, kind and polite at all times. Anthony was an wonderful waiter and had great recommendations. We tried a lot of dishes, among our favorite were the beef carpaccio, the fried chicken, seabass, and creamed corn. read more

Place is a mess ... we had a reservation with Amex ... was totally empty .. and didn't want to seat .. this will the next zero