We had an incredible lunch at Redwood yesterday! Chef Ivan Dorvil, former Chopped champion, is a master of his craft. Because it was the lunch hour, Chef Ivan was doing it all--cooking, serving, and mixing cocktails--with effortless hospitality and charm. We ordered the curried chicken, blackened tuna, and short ribs, all served alongside authentic, flavorful Haitian black rice. Every dish was freshly prepared, creatively plated, and beautifully blended Caribbean and Mediterranean flavors. The food was absolutely delicious from the first bite to the last. We couldn't leave without snapping a selfie with Chef Ivan to remember a fantastic meal. Highly recommended! read more

Redwood Bar & Kitchen - Us with Chef Ivan - Caribbean Near Me - Hollywood, Florida

Chef Ivan can deliver amazing food! Highly recommend the ox tails. Not on the menu but he always has them and will make them by request. Everything he cooks is fantastic. read more

Great spot. Authentic Carribean food. I love the chef and his attention to detail. The food was well seasoned and served with great flavor read more

Redwood Bar & Kitchen - Curry chicken with Hatian rice - Caribbean Near Me - Hollywood, Florida

Amazing! Flavors are to perfection! I missed the photo for the chefs compliment, but it was a perfect blend of flavors, had a spice kick to it, but was oh so delicous with the cabbage up top. We just came from eating so opted for an appetizer I ordered the mofongo and it was so DELICIOUS!! Words do it no justice you must go in and try it for yourself you will be happy you did! Service was excellent, the waitresses were great, friendly and kind. Chef was amazing! We will be back next time for a full on dinner. Inside is nice and cozy, everything was well priced, well worth it for the quality of the food. Come in! Dine in! You will be so happy you did. read more

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I had a very disappointing experience with Chef Ivan Dorvil. I paid a $1,100 deposit for a private dinner event. After the deposit was paid, the per-person pricing became significantly higher than I expected, and despite multiple attempts to negotiate a reasonable solution, we were unable to reach an agreement. Because of the unexpected costs, I canceled the event and requested a refund of my $1,100 deposit. Since then, Chef Dorvil has refused to discuss the matter or address my refund request. The lack of communication and unwillingness to work toward a resolution left me extremely frustrated and disappointed. read more

My sister and I were early for a wine tasting, and decided to get a glass of wine while we were waiting. We happened to walk by Redwood Bar and Kitchen and decided to stop in. It was Happy Hour, and they had some specials as well as discounted wine. Chef Ivan came out and talked with us about the restaurant and we asked about his win on Food Network's Chopped. I had actually seen him cook and win, so that was fun. He also was on Guy Fieri's Diners and Drive Ins in episodes featuring his restaurant, Ivan's Cookhouse in North Miami Beach. We both watch that as well. We ordered the Hummus - (Roasted Garlic Garbanzo Beans Pressed Olive Oil accompanied with Pita Bread) as well as a Chicken Tacos. The hummus was delicious and the chicken tacos full of flavor. We really had a nice time at the bar. We will definitely come back to try other dishes! It's definitely worth checking out!! read more

We i've been here twice for dinner and just went today for breakfast. This place never disappoints. The food and service are excellent. It is definitely one of the best restaurants in Hollywood. read more

I am saddened that the place took $1100 from Melissa and didn't provide any service. This is just not right. Give Melissa her money back please. read more

Best lamb chops I've ever had. I've been to Redwood twice now and both times the food has been amazing. Chef Ivan has a gift, and if you haven't tried his food, you're doing yourself a disservice. Some standouts are the lamb chops, spare ribs, and the jerk chicken penne. Everything was unique and flavorful; not spicy. read more

"Had a great experience at Redwood Bar & Kitchen! The atmosphere was welcoming, the service was friendly and attentive, and the food was delicious. Everything was fresh, well prepared, and full of flavor. It's a great spot to relax, enjoy a good meal, and have a nice time. I'll definitely be coming back and would recommend it to anyone looking for a great dining experience!" read more

Let me tell you! This place is amazing! The environment. Is so peaceful and soothing. The food is amazing! Flavor so delicious! The service was great from the moment we walked in until we left! Will be back! read more

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In town for SOBE we found Redwood thru YELP. Redwood is a neat restaurant with a mix of traditional seating and home style from your house with even a breakout area with lounge chairs. The restaurant lighting is soft, and the bar area is attractive and intimate. We arrived at 6pm and met the chef/owner and were further in luck as tonight the restaurant offered live music - acoustic guitar My wife and I shared the ceviche which was flavorful and refreshing with the proper amount of acid and came with homemade chips - delicious. For mains my wife had the linguine von gole , it was good but could have used more clams and the ones it was served with were slighlty overcooked. I ordered the flat bread marguerita with grill chicken as an additional throw on. The pizza size was perfect and the flavor was good Overall a great environment to meet with friends and enjoy dinner next time I will try a chef special. read more

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4.5 rounded up to 5. The Chef and our waiter were so friendly. The food was all really good -- full of flavor and fresh. We were only one of two couples in the restaurant, so it was quiet but it is dark inside. Great drink menu -- cocktails and beer. They brought out bread and it was delicious -- warm and soft with a tasty oil dip. We ordered the pork belly plantain for an appetizer and it was excellent. The steak was a great cut and juicy, and the potatoes it came with were soft and great. We walked over from our hotel, but like most places in FL the street parking could get tricky during busy times. read more

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new try in downtown Hollywood for dinner was great! herring fritters app a fantastic start. had the jerk chicken penne very good flavors .service good. chef Avril delightful read more

We happened to be the only ones there so service was great. I loved my dish, however my husband was not a fan of the Cesar salad. Our waiter was kind and attentive and the restaurant was super clean. read more

Redwood Bar & Kitchen - Loaded Sweet Potatoe - Caribbean Near Me - Hollywood, Florida

We had breakfast at Redwood (our first time). We had standard breakfast of ham and eggs with a flavorful iced coffee. Everything tasted fresh and delicious. The price was reasonable and the ambiance was artsy and clean. We met Haitian born Chef Ivan whose passion for cooking and sharing his food with our community was obvious. We could use more interesting dining experiences on Harrison Street and will try out his dinner selections this evening. read more

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Best food I've had in a long time! i had the liguin! just go here! Absolutely wonderfu!

Got there at 7:35 on Valentine's Day. Walked out at 9:10 after having only been served four glasses of water, which took them an hour and a half and two cans of soda which took another 10 The other two drinks, the appetizers and meals who knows? One of the worst experiences I've ever had. We walked out. I would give the place zero stars, but Yelp won't let me. Can't recommend this place at all. The service is lousy. read more

In hollywood for vacation. I pretty much exclusively use yelp to find places to eat. Reviews guided me here. Came at 6 on a Wednesday. Completely empty but went in anyway. Attractive inside. Off music for pricing though. VERY nice waiter. He was the best part of dinner. We had calamari. Decently fried but no flavor. Shrimp scampi. Fine. Ordered the special- crab stuffed flounder. Had the exact same sauce as the scampi. Stuffing was real crab but very fishy tasting and salty. Plain rice and some steamed vegetables for sides for both meals. Would not recommend read more

In town from Dallas and made a trip into downtown Hollywood from the beach for some dinner. From the start, all the staff were very friendly. Gina, Rene and Valentina were the best. (Okay, all those names are made up, but the service was great.) Wife and I had some nice drinks while listening to a great jazz band, Off the Deep End (special props to the trumpet player). Everyone in the house loved them. We started with the calamari. Wife had the stuffed flounder and I had the shrimp scampi... very nice. Chef came out to great us, which was a very nice touch. We loved the vibe of it all. Everyone killed it. Came here for dinner, stayed for hours. read more

this place was great! my family and i went on a thursday night and we were only 1 of 2 groups there. our server was very nice and attentive (i forget her name, but we went on 2/12/26!!!) chef ivan came out to talk with us about some of the menu items and gave suggestions, he was so friendly. to start, they gave us herring fritters on the house, which my family said were great (i don't eat seafood lol)!! I overheard them giving the other party that was there free dessert and also gave us extra bread, so you could tell they definitely appreciate their customers. our meals were also great! read more

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First time here , New Years Eve at 7 There were only 4 of us Cute spot , liked the vibe Was able to park right in front of the restaurant, perfect timing Excellent waiter, on top of everything Started with drinks , I had the lavender lemonade and it was good and tasted so fresh I shared the ribs appetizer and it was delicious We also tried the ceviche also good For my entree I had the veal chop with mashed potatoes and veggies , it was perfect I asked to meet the chef to let him know how much we appreciated his food and Thanked him for a great meal Can't wait to try something else next time I go read more

Redwood Bar & Kitchen - On my way to the restroom - Caribbean Near Me - Hollywood, Florida

I had in amazing time at redwood, food and drinks was delicious chef Ivan and my server Math was very delightful and pleasant definitely coming back again read more

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Food was awesome and the chef was extremely friendly and helpful. The server was very attentive as well.

Hidden gem of Hollywood! The food was great, the service was awesome, and the chef was interacting with the guests. We had the mofongo, lamb chops, and octopus and probably some of the best lamb chops we've ever had! The glaze was delicious and they cooked perfectly! Will definitely be back read more

I stopped in early on a Saturday night during the Harrison Street Art Walk. The sign outside caught my attention with "crab stuffed mushrooms." Peter was the bartender. I'm not sure what he made for a cocktail, but it was DEEE-Lish!!! Some sort of vodka, mango or apricot thing. First, everyone gets a fried herring bite with cole slaw. Yummy!! Next, I had the mushrooms, and they were stuffed with real crab. I was getting a little full, so I got the ceviche appetizer. It was WAY more than an appetizer, and I brought home the rest. Made some pasta the next day and mixed them together. Definitely returning!! read more

My boyfriend and I walked into this place and really wanted to try this place. We were the first to walk in this afternoon and had Heidi as a our server. She was sweet and told us this place was fairly new. We loved the ambiance and the music. We were kind of hungry so, decided to order like 3 appetizers. We ordered the burrata salad, mofogo, & the spare ribs. Let me tell you, everything just melted into your mouth. The burrata salad, full of flavor. Such a simple salad with so much flavor. Each bite had a burst of flavor with the fresh tomatoes, arugula, and olive oil. The Mofogo , basically was a plantain topped with pork belly and Kimchi pickled slaw. These flavors were epic. This is a must!!!! The plantain was cooked so perfectly ! Had a great crunch sound. The pork belly was so tender & the slaw brought all the flavors together. Each flavor complimented each other. The spare ribs were absolutely to die for. The first bite you take was an experience in itself. The meat was so tender that it fell off the bone so gently and melted straight into your mouth. The bbq tangy sauce was perfect for these spare ribs! You can tell these spare ribs were slowly cooked to perfection. I am happy with this place and will be coming back to try more ! Ask Heidi to be your server ! read more

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It's a hidden gem! Very friendly personal! Excellent service! The food is amazing! And the whole atmosphere is so cozy and relaxing Will definitely be there again!!! read more

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Ducked in to eyeball the place and try the fare as this is my area of operations and I run a walking food tour here in the downtown area. The place used to be called Sushi Blues, and back a bit they used to serve the most amazing Lemon Basil Martini and now Chef Ivan has re-imagined the space and added some new seating options and a cool new mural of Crockett and Tubbs from "Miami Vice." Love it. So, I like the place because: * Big, roomy, different seating options * Sat right on Harrison Street near a parking garage * Stage for live music * Nice, new décor! * Excellent service * Full liquor bar and big wine selection * Very tasty food! So I added them to the food tour, lucky me! The first visit Chef served us some avocado toast and some amazing Mofongo. Delish! I can't wait to go back and work my way through the menu. Welcome to Hollywood. Cabeza OUT! read more

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Excellent food ! Featuring Chef ivan Mediterranean food Great cocktails , happy hour read more

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chef Ivan is the best one in all over the united state the food is delicious and the service was amazing guys you have to try the lamb chops read more

Redwood Bar & Kitchen - Caribbean Near Me - Hollywood, Florida

Just had the best tasting taco ever. In a beautiful environment. I highly recommend you try if you haven't already. Sorry I didn't take pictures I saw the food and just dug in. A gem in Hollywood. read more

We had a wonderful dinner. Sat outside and the waiter was very attentive. We all had different meals and each one was cooked to perfection. Lots of different options on the menu. read more

Was excited to try this. We had to sit outside at wobbly table as the music inside at 6pm was terribly loud. There is not an automatic close so waiter or patrons has to close. We ordered a whole fish with black rice. We were given white rice and the fish was so dry. If there had been some kind of sauce in might have been palatable. I would rather flush $65 down the toilet. One star for the waiter who was polite. Just a reason downtown Hollywood places don't last. Residents have to drive elsewhere to get a decent meal! read more

The food was absolutely delicious. The service right on target the ambiance Just what you need to destress have a nice conversation with your guests and at the same time, listen to Live music. I was so impressed with this little gem. In downtown Hollywood. It was a wonderful experience. I can't wait to go back. read more

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The food in this restaurant is incredible. This is my second time here. I love this place and Chef Ivan is sooooo cool! You will love this place. Guaranteed!!! read more

Redwood Bar & Kitchen - Live guitarist. He made the mood rite! - Caribbean Near Me - Hollywood, Florida

We visited Redwood Bar and Kitchen for the second time within a week and I must say we were blown away each time by the experience. Award winning Chef Ivan and his team are amazing!!! We stumbled on the place on a Tuesday night and liked it so much we decided to return with a party of 9 for a pre-Mothers Day gathering on Friday night. The food was absolutely delicious and the ambiance was delightful! This is now our new favorite restaurant in South Florida. Food, service, and value are all phenomenal. Highly recommended! Will G. read more

When you look for reviews and see several 5 star ones, mixed in with absolutely terrible reviews, that all echo the same complaints: ridiculous wait time for food once ordered, bland tasting meals, different food coming out than what you ordered--believe the echos. They are repeating truth. My husband and I waited for 45 minutes to be served a plate of plain beats and literally, 4 mixed green leaves, for what was labeled a "beet salad". And why were the leaves salty? Your guess is as good as mine. My husband ordered some chicken kabob/skewer dish that was described as coming with basmati rice and I ordered some stir fry vegetables, which had absolutely no flavor whatsoever so I cannot say they tasted bad, with tofu and black rice. Both my husband and I received the black rice, which was crunchy in several bites. The bread that came out with the oil? I've read it being described as warm and soft. Well, perhaps they ran out of that option last night because our bread was super heavy, hard and inedible. My tofu dish brought 2 small cubes ... hardly enough to have been advertised as the protein of the dish. We only had water and they were never refilled; we visually did not hide our displeasure from the waiter, who thought the reprieve for our disappointment would be to meet the chef, which the restaurant highly markets and reminds customers was the winner of Chopped! Show ... in 2012. We didn't want to create an even more negative experience by doing that and paid over $60 for food that we ended up having to top off with delicious morsels from the Food Hall, a few minutes away by way of walking. Perhaps you can only order the "famous" dishes? We don't know. We will never go there again and hope for the continued success to the Chef. And perhaps end this review with a gentle reminder to him to ask himself, "Is this what I would serve someone I loved?" This experience was very much subpar but we pray that a love for cooking and everything food will give this restaurant the depth it deserves, which is what customers are looking for. read more

Went here when they first opened and we're trying to figure out who/what they wanted to be. Asked about the happy hour, at that time they had to ask the chef who decided it was 30% off wine. So we stayed for a glass and got the jerk wings- for sure needed more of a char. Nothing special but a super awkward vibe. We assumed it was just because they were new. We finally decided to go back tonight for happy hour, after walking by pretty much every day (but never recognizing the every changing staff who stood outside begging for service). What a total let down. The sign outside and the menus say happy hour "daily" but when we sat down the bartender said she'd have to ask the chef and later replied, it's only "daily" during the week. There was no one in here at the time. Again the vibe was just off. We decided to take our local business elsewhere. read more

Redwood Bar & Kitchen - "Daily" happy hour - Caribbean Near Me - Hollywood, Florida

We happened upon this restaurant while walking in downtown Hollywood. It was a great dining experience. The service was great and the food was delicious. I'll be back there soon. read more

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