We visited from Texas in June 2025. We had never eaten Cuban food before and didn't know what to…read moreexpect. I had watched David Srirachi's video on YouTube and it looked great so had to give it a try. Being from Texas we're used to a lot of Spanish, but pretty sure we were the only people in the place that spoke a word of English while we were there. Didn't matter one bit, if anything it made the experience even better. Wow! I'm a big fan and will be back. Had some flavors I hadn't had before and the variety was great.

My last review of Cuban Lives Restaurant was back in 2018, and this place still deserves a good…read morereview. I was pleasantly surprised this time, especially with the grilled pork, which was even better than my last visit. The pea soup and chicken noodle soup were both very good and comforting. The ceviche options were plentiful and very fresh. The chicharrón was also good, with crispy skin, though it was a little salty for my taste. Everything else was well balanced and flavorful. The price is very reasonable for a Cuban buffet, and the service was good throughout our visit. Dishes were cleared promptly, and our water glasses were always refilled. Overall, a solid experience and definitely worth coming back.

Coming from Orlando, I really appreciate the buffets in south Florida! They are always decorous and…read moreconsistent in changing out food so it is always hot and fresh! Since it is a buffet there is not much to say on service except that my water was kept full and I do appreciate that! The inside was clean and so were the restrooms. Love this buffet!

Okay this is my honest review on this place since I don't want this to happen to others either. The…read morefood was good I mean it's Chinese food you can get like anywhere. I went with my family member to go eat there and it was for two people. When it was time to pay they were charging me 40.50 sum cents and I myself went damn the price went up? I only had my tip for a 5 I couldn't give them 6 dollars of tip she was trying to demand. Come to find out when I check my bank account the actual meal without tip was 33.42 and my tip for 15% would've been EXACTLY 5!? So turns out she was not only lying she was trying to scam her way into an extra dollar which mind you if the food was actually 40.50 something then yeah but the whole thing itself was 33.42! She tried to charge me 20% of it when I didn't even get to pick my own tipping option or anything. No wonder they are begging people at the buffet to give them good reviews... this place is not as it was before and the waitress knew she couldn't demand 6.48 of tip because the meal wasn't even 40 dollars!

The food tasted SO much better than home (South Bend, IN). The service was so awesome, everyone was…read moreso kind. And the ambiance was nice too, very home-like atmosphere. We will be coming back again very soon. Hopefully ours at home will get to this level. Thank you!! *And thank you to our server, Yamiry!

Got off a plane from NY and drove over an hour to return to my favorite upgraded buffet only to…read morefind out that they're closed for some kind of filming production (movie? Commercial?) The website still states that they're open but when we pulled up, no lights on and a security guard saying "keep moving". Disappointing

I came for dinner. I had a great dinner and food experience. Maykel and Yamilet made our experience…read moreunforgettable. They both were attentive and gave great costumer service. This was one good Brazilian stake house. The meats were good quality and tasted great. They also had some seafood and chicken. We enjoyed our time here. We all left full and happy. The atmosphere and customer service was great. A few people here were celebrating a birthday and we got to watch. The restaurant way of celebrating birthdays was awesome. It was cheerful, contagious and fun. This is a great place for a birthday.

I guess there were signs this restaurant wasn't going to go as expected when I called several times…read moreto make a reservation and either 1. they didn't answer 2. couldn't hear me on the phone or 3. the reservation is done on WhatsApp and no one responds. The restaurant was empty, yet they were pushy for us to eat and leave. After a while, they stopped being pushy and rarely passed by. Our server? We never saw her. I had to ask other servers to find her so we can get our check. It was terrible service and on top of that it's automatic 18% gratuity added. Small salad and side bar. We were seated in the front and the live music was so loud we couldn't hear ourselves talk. Some meats were better than others. For $50 and some change a person there are better restaurants around.

German was so kind to me when I came to eat breakfast. I was running late and he made sure that I…read moregot an omelette and any juice that I needed. It was so amazing the service even though I felt so bad that I came in as they were finishing cleaning up. I didn't realize that Breakfast ended at 10:40. I thought it ended at 11 AM and I was running so late. His kind gesture really set the tone for the day. I'm so grateful for him.

So first of all yall have to see the bartender Wilmar! He is hands down amazing! Very personable…read moreand polite. Now the food is another thing to get into. Can we post emojis on here because if we could chefs kiss. The ambiance is what you would get out of any upscale hotel. And don't be scared to make friends at the bar.

I have not been for a while. They used to be a sit in place, then pick up only during and after the…read morepandemic. Now they offer inside seating again, which is why I came! Service was friendly. I tried their pink lady sushi and sweet and sour chicken. Both were pleasant.

Favorite go to spot when I'm in the mood for good affordable sushi and rice. Ordered from here for…read moredinner on the website and upon arrival food was still coming out of the kitchen and it was still hot when i got home. Restaurant was very clean and organized and with lots of to go orders. Not sure if its open for dine in since a few years after covid it was strictly take out only.

A pretty nice Japanese buffet right in the center of Pembroke Pines. This is my go-to location…read morebecause it is constantly strong with everything that I enjoy. The location is very easy to find and has a nice amount of parking so I never need to hunt for one and jump at it. The service is always amazing and my table is never covered by more than one or two used plates from when my husband and I go to the buffet to grab more food. The drinks are always filled and they have a nice assortment of bar drinks as well. The lychee martini was good but not my favorite but the happy hour price made it better lol! The food is pretty good and there is a nice variety from sushi, seafood and hibachi! The sushi is always fresh and they have a huge variety of it so I never get bored getting the same two or three roll pieces when I am here!

Visited on June 1 with family visiting from out of town, and we had a great experience. There was…read moreno wait, and we were seated right away. The buffet is well laid out with separate sections for hot foods, seafood, sushi, desserts, and ice cream, so it's easy to navigate. The seafood selection included lobster, and the sushi bar offered a large variety with plenty of options to choose from. The staff was efficient, and the food was replenished quickly, so nothing sat empty for long. Everything was well organized and made for an enjoyable dining experience. If you're looking for a buffet with a wide selection and attentive service, Minato is definitely worth a visit.

We stopped by on a Saturday afternoon for lunch. The staff were wonderful!! Unfortunately they were…read moreout of majority of the meats that we tried to order. Very unfortunate on a Saturday at noon to be out of almost all meats. We ended up ordering what they had available 50% of it was just fat.

Quaint Brazilian Steak House much needed in Miami Lakes. Full service bar, appetizers are…read moreexcellent, I would recommend the stuffed avocado, the cream sauce is fire. The meat is tender and worth every morsel. Staff is super friendly and it's my second time in one week...that speaks volumes of the level of yum served.

It's Tuesday afternoon 12:30pm , 3 tables sat, I placed takeout order at bar. Place clean, server…read morewelcomed me. I ordered lunch Churrasco with rice and fried yucca. I was told would be about 20 minutes. I walked around the plaza to kill time. Came back 15 minutes order was ready. Food was great the portion was enough to fill me.

A really enjoyable meal overall. The experience felt well rounded. The steak itself was cooked…read moreexactly right and the pork was super tender. The pão de queijo was a standout in terms of flavor. Warm, cheesy, and addictive but felt slightly overpriced for the portion size. Still, it's hard to deny how good it was. All in all, a solid dining experience that hits the mark where it matters most. Definitely worth a visit if you're in the mood for quality steak. Easy 4 stars.

came here for a quick lunch and oh my goodness! so good. let's talk about portion size? listen!…read moreyou'll have leftovers for lunch and dinner the next day! this was my favorite part of the lunch. the sake cocktails were nice my first time have some and i actually enjoyed it. this is such a great place for lunch, a quick bite with friends or as family. i had such a great experience. our servers were so good! very attentive and came around to check on us very often. i'll be back very soon!

DELISH!!! And a great time. Service is kind and attentive. Causal and cute ambiance. I had the Dan…read moreDan Ramen very tasty it's definitely has its kick!! My brother had the Tonkotsu Ramen with steak, that broth was FIRE! Delicious!!!! Next time that will be my choice.