The moment the uber dropped me off at Deck I felt the balmy Miami breezes and the festive party vibes. From my seat on the patio, there was a view of the skyline- I just missed sunset, but it was still beautiful. The cocktails, the wine, and the food were good but the standout besides the view was the service. Gaga was awesome. Kept checking on me but wasn't intrusive. Rushed to get me whatever I needed. Took the time to take photos of me from every different angle lol I would definitely come back on my next trip to Miami and request to sit in Gaga's section. Cheers! read more

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The place was recommended to us and they accommodated a party of seventeen. The view of downtown on the water by itself is spectacular. Live music as well. However, there were some hiccups with the food and portions. The service was good. They always stayed on top of refills and ensured we had everything we needed. I ordered the charcoal grilled octopus appetizer and the grilled lamb chops with two sides. The food was delicious. However, It's a little embarrassing to charge 28 dollars for 3 small tentacles of an octopus one being so tiny, that it was burnt to crisp. Second, grilled lamp chops for $47 with no sides? Ordering the sides separately, the exotic wild mushrooms for $16 were salty. Creamy mashed potatoes $14 were delicious. So, essentially a complete dish was $77. My business partner's short rib was short on the rib but still tasted good. You're not even a one Michelin-star restaurant to command these prices for the portion. I do not mind paying more but not for these portion sizes, $105 without the cocktail, no thank you. The fine dining experience is overrated in today's market. Your staff, ambiance, and flavor of the food, saved this review. One and done. read more

The Deck at Island Gardens - Lambchops - Mediterranean Near Me - Miami, Florida

Super beautiful scenic restaurant alongside the marina with view of all the mega yachts and sunset. I would recommend making a reservation. This is more of the tame restaurants in Miami, house music not too loud so good for talking, occasional fire show. Super vibey tropical dining. We ordered truffle fries, oysters, and calamari for apps. And I split the branzino and crab salad with my sister. The portions are PRETTY SMALL considering you're paying a pretty penny. It's a shame that the branzino and salad were so small and I left STARVING. The branzino was so yummy, I wish it came with a carb to fill me up more. The salad was interesting... the crab seemed so dry and fishy - not fresh. Otherwise everything else had good flavor just not enough for it to be worth :/ . Happy I tried this place, maybe better for a drinks spot. read more

The Deck at Island Gardens - Baked Branzino Filet and crab salad - Mediterranean Near Me - Miami, Florida

You come for the views and the aesthetic. The primary motivator should not be the food - the portions are inexcusable for the prices charged. I ordered the crab salad, it was incredibly fishy. The description noted king crab and at best, it tasted like imitation crab. The portion was incredibly small. I ordered this salad alongside the lamb chops. You will receive 4 tiny lamp chops. They were tasty and not chewy but I left the dinner unsatisfied because the portions were small. My party also ordered oysters, truffle fries and calamari as apps. There are so many other restaurants like this one that have better food. The fire breathing belly dancer was fun and friendly. read more

The view is absolutely stunning!! The ambiance is really nice. They have a DJ but the music isn't overpowering so you can still have a conversation at the table. There is live entertainment and there were fireworks at dinner which was really nice! So now let's get into what really matters! The food was pretty average. I wouldn't order the chicken. It lacked flavor and was bland. The branzino was good! But the star of the night was the tiramisu it was absolutely delicious! I would recommend this place but I would probably suggest to come during happy hour to get the best bang for your buck. read more

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JUST FOR THE VIEWS!! Service - 5 Food - 2 Ambience - 5 Price-to-quality ratio : 3 The Deck at Island Gardens is all about the views. The location is stunning, with an unbeatable backdrop of downtown Miami. The ambiance is great, and the service was solid--no complaints there. Now, onto the food. I only tried the happy hour menu, and honestly, it felt like it was designed for tourists who won't be coming back. The salmon crispy rice? Easily the worst I've ever had. The beef carpaccio? Laughably bad. And the pizza? I'd take a frozen one from the grocery store over what they served. For the prices they charge, the quality is seriously lacking. The price-to-quality ratio is just not there. That said, this place has a lot of potential. If they overhauled the menu and focused on delivering food that matches the setting, it could be amazing. The highlight of the night? The wine tasting put together by the Miami Guide team. I sampled five wines, and all were solid. My top picks were the Malbec and the Saint-Émilion Cab Sauvignon--both full-bodied with great structure. Definitely an experience worth repeating and I truly recommend for any one who loves to sip on great wines. Would I come back? For the views and maybe another wine tasting. For the food? Not unless they make some serious changes. read more

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I suggest coming to the Deck to try out their new brunch menu curated by Antonio Bachour. There is no better experience than enjoying a refreshing spritz while looking out on the water. The zucchini chips were a perfect satisfying crunch to start our meal. We tried the Greek and crab salad. I was pleasantly surprised by the generous helping of crab meat in the salad. Definitely save room for one of Bachour's famous desserts that are works of art that satisfy the eye and the palate. The service is fantastic. You'll feel like the queen of the sea! read more

The Deck at Island Gardens - You must try brunch! - Mediterranean Near Me - Miami, Florida

I came here for the view, and stayed for dinner. And I gotta say, it was so worth it! I wanted to take pictures of the Miami skyline from this area so decided to make reservations at the restaurant. I was seated outside and the view of the city was beautiful. Yes, the big fancy yachts get in the way of the view, but it was still very nice. On to the food...I asked the waiter what he recommends and he mentioned that the Braised Short Rib Pappardelle was his favorite, so I decided to give it a try. It was fantastic, and I'm so happy that I ordered it. For dessert, I had the Chocolate Nemesis. It's a flourless chocolate cake with red wine gel, dark chocolate on top and 24k edible gold. Yes, it was delicious. The perfect dessert if you like chocolate. I recommend The Deck for a dinner with that special someone. The vibe is very relaxed and the view is spectacular. read more

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Came here for New Year's, was expecting more of a party for the price. The view is pretty nice and you can see the fireworks at Bayside. Food was abundant but lacked flavor. Parking was around $35 but we took uber. Big mistake since getting out of the Island to downtown was around $60-$80. Price was $350 per person plus tax which included food and a bottle of champagne. We ordered another bottle Which was around $350. Food was 5 courses: cheese board, salad, seafood platter, fish & meat and desderts. They promised a show which was not much of a show, but one girl who was on stills and played with fire at some point. There was a saxophonist and a drummer who played ~2 songs on 2 sets. There was a DJ, the music was nice to be on your table eating but only a couple of songs invited you to dance and stand up. Definitely not the place to party on New Year's, if thats what you are looking for. They need a children area, i saw couple of children sleeping on the couches. People started to leave after 1am. read more

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Saw they had an amazing brunch was looking forward to eating the pear ravioli when we got there the power was out on the whole marina so it was closed ...maybe next time read more

Been here before and everything was exceptional, what has happened? Was announced they were renovating until November 1st but still nothing! read more

This place wasn't bad at all, really nice view of the yachts close by while having a bite. Service was great as well read more

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The service was great! Jose at the bar took care of me. The ambiance was cute. I don't like that the bar faces a wall instead of the restaurant or marina, but I still enjoyed myself. The food was good. I expected more greenery in my salad than was presented but everything was fresh, so I would get the buratta salad again but I left hungry. I will say it took a while for the hostess to seat guests. I waited in the hostess line (unnecessarily) for 10 minutes and it wasn't very busy. read more

The Deck at Island Gardens - Burrata salad - Mediterranean Near Me - Miami, Florida

We came by a group of four of us. Parking was easy and the atmosphere was very nice. The service could be better. It was a little slow and my water glass stayed empty. Prices are a bit high here but the food and mixed drinks were very good. read more

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Gaga, our waitress, was great! The deck is a great place to relax with friends and has great views of the water and the city! read more

The Deck at Island Gardens - Mediterranean Near Me - Miami, Florida

I saw this place mentioned on Instagram. I was in Miami for the weekend and made reservations on open table app to take advantage of this spectacular brunch experience in the heart of Miami. It's $75 per person which includes their brunch Buffet and one Mimosa. They do have another option where you can pay 135 per person for brunch buffet and unlimited mimosas. They have all types of delicious food. Anything from seafood cocktail shrimp Oyster's octopus ceviche to barbecue meats with chimichurri sauce to paella to an omelette station to a huge Parmesan cheese bowl where they marinate and cook you pasta to amazing perfection, delicious dessert options such as chocolate, croissants, fresh fruits, Greek yogurt, berries, fig cake and almond delight cake rippled in gold flakes, strawberry shortcake so good!! The Mimosa's were on point! The view was spectacular. It wasn't too crowded beautiful happy people everywhere. We had outdoor seating under shaded area so we weren't attacked by the sun. They also had a live DJ play and sing music. It was most definitely a five and a must do one in Miami. read more

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I made reservations for my family for Mother's Day Brunch. I have to admit I found it interesting that we were made to pay for the whole dining party up front in advance with the reservation. We were excited about the brunch buffet, though. The service during brunch was phenomenal. The scenery also makes for a beautiful backdrop to any dining experience especially with live music playing. The buffet had a great variety of items. There was a seafood station, a grilled meat station, paella, and a variety of breakfast/lunch items. read more

The deck at island Gardens is everything you want in a waterfront dining experience, with breathtaking views, golden hour sunsets that paint the sky, and top notch service and food recommendations by Luis made it feel like a mini-vacation. read more

A great romantic dinner or showstopper event dinner spot with outstanding views of downtown. This all outdoor restaurant serves a great variety of yummy dishes. The octopus was my favorite! There are many servers and staff roaming around making finding help super easy will be back :) read more

The Deck at Island Gardens - Mediterranean Near Me - Miami, Florida

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The food here is always amazing, and I absolutely love the live music every-time I visit. However, my 3 star rating is due to the service. Every time I've visited the service has been so underwhelming, especially on our last visit. Our server was incredibly rude. I think the servers should be trainer a little better. Aside of this, the actual food, drinks, music and views are amazing! My favorite things to get here include the pear and truffle pizza, the mushroom risotto, lobster ravioli and tuna tartare. read more

The Deck at Island Gardens - Margarita pizza - Mediterranean Near Me - Miami, Florida

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Went here for a girls night and we were not disappointed! The ambiance was great, music choice was really good and not too loud where you can have an actual conversation. Food was delicious read more

Whhhhat an experience!!!! Going there on a sunday was the right thing to do. The vibe there is immaculate. From the fire lady to the staffs dancing, spinning cloths in the air i loved it! Drinks: The drinks were deliciouss!! So much flavor and jus enough alcohol. I got the islander and it wasss so good!! Food: We had a charcuterie board for appetizer, it was a good amount for the price. For entree, i had the lamb and i think for me that was my con, idk it was just lamb on there. Portion was good but it did not come with any sides so u had to pay additional for a side and I got truffle fries and it was okay, ive had better tbh. So idk i guess for me the food didnt do too too good. I was expecting better. Dessert: Omg we had the tres leches and it was so so good! Def my favorite part! Coming back or nah? I wanna come back for Brunch sooo yess im coming back! read more

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I finally had a chance to try out this restaurant and everyone in my party was pleasantly surprised with our experience. We came for brunch on a Sunday and Jorge did a wonderful job of make the day special. The food and drinks came out promptly after ordering and everything we tried was delicious. Highly recommend: grilled octopus, branzino read more

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Amazing out door seating with an amazing view. Service is great! Food and drinks were good. read more

The Deck at Island Gardens - Mediterranean Near Me - Miami, Florida

The 3 stars are because the view and ambiance, service is slow and food is not good.... Average- bad actually. My fish had mayonnaise straight from the bottle LOL literally, they tried to make it look pretty but it was cold refrigerator mayonnaise. Music is good and they had some girls ( as usual always girls) for entertainment With fire and other things. Overall nice place with an excellent view of the city but the food is not good. If I ever get back there it is gonna be for drinks not for food. read more

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I came her to celebrate my birthday with 4 others. This place is gorgeous. Beautiful view and nice welcoming staff. Now I will say that the portions are small if you're getting pasta and overall pricey but it's a vibe. I had the prosciutto pizza and Truffle fries and both were delicious. I also had the Lobster ravioli and this extremely satisfying as well. They brought out ice cream for me at the end which just melts in your mouth. There was a beautiful fire show at the end. They deserve more stars. I attached the receipt for reference. read more

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Dined here for a birthday dinner of a close friend. We had an 8:15 reservation & were promptly taken to our table at 8:15. We were seated and served water immediately. The waitress helped us choose appetizers and our cocktails. My cocktail was the islander. The drink has Rum, coconut sorbet, mint, pineapple juice, lime juice. It was definitely tasty and refreshing. It helped combat the thick Miami humidity. Very delicious. For my entree, I had the Ora King Salmon and the Whipped potatoes. Both were a nice size serving and enough to share if both people aren't that hungry. The passionfruit butter was a nice pairing. Along with the pineapple and orange pieces, it added great flavor to the salmon. The whipped potatoes were nicely seasoned They had a fire dancer there and she was amazing! Very entertaining. There was also music playing. My only complaint was how loud it was. We had a hard time hearing the waitress and each other. I will say that we made it work so it isn't impossible. We had a great time. read more

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To end my birthday weekend, I booked reservations at the Deck at Island Gardens for brunch. I've seen rave reviews about this restaurant on TikTok, channel 10 news, and Yelp so needless to say I was very excited to be celebrating my birthday at this restaurant. When we arrived, we were taken on time to our reservation. The staff was very friendly and accommodating; when our table was out in the sun, they accommodated my large party and moved us to a better area with shade. Our hostess for our group was very friendly and helpful as we navigated through the buffet. This restaurant has a yacht club ambience to it. On the back end of the buffet, you see a multitude of yachts parked along the Miami marina. Also you have a view of the beautiful Miami skyline as well. This buffet was amazing! This buffet had everything from burger sliders, fried snapper, pancakes, an omelette, a paella station, and a dessert station with a plethora of cakes. My favorite was the fried red snapper. This fish was fried to a perfect crisp with so much flavor. Also, the paella was amazing, with huge large shrimp. This place definitely lives up to the hype, and I cannot wait to come back. read more

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My family and I went to Deck at Island Gardens to celebrate my cousin's birthday. It is a really nice upscale outdoor only restaurant. At first we were seated where there was no shade but the wait staff was truly accommodating and placed us where there was plenty shading and near the food. The brunch food was served buffet style with different meats, seafood, and desserts. Everything was delicious and cooked to perfection. They offer 3 meal plans (I can't remember each price). We decided on the 95 per person which came with a complimentary mimosa or peach bellini. The drink was okay but I wish we opted for the cheaper plan where we can choose our own drinks. All and all the experience was pretty great. Will definitely return. read more

I came here for the first time on a surprise date and I love it. The happy hour menu was totally worth it. The ceviche was extremely fresh and not fishy at all. The steak was cooked to perfection and the mashed potatoes were some of the best I've ever had. Our server was amazing, had lots of knowledge of the menu and was very attentive. The view was gorgeous and the ambiance was very romantic. Will definitely be coming again. read more

SUCH a fun restaurant in Miami, especially as a precursor to a night out. Ideal for sharing plates. We got the seafood tower, charred octopus, tuna tartare, truffle & pear pizza, and the crispy yellowtail snapper. And for dessert we got dulce de leche tiramisu, guava cheesecake, and the coconut key lime tart. IN MY OPINION you can skip the seafood tower and just order the seafood you want because I wasn't really wowed by anything on it other than the oysters and shrimp, hence, might as well just order those. However, you must order the truffle & pear pizza and the crispy yellowtail. They were both unreallll. My favorite dessert was the coconut key lime tart but all of the desserts were fantastic! Our server was incredible and took the time to tell us if he thought we were ordering enough food + helped recommend certain dishes for us which we really appreciated. Overall ambiance here is also a win - you can't beat a beautiful outdoor venue. read more

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The Deck offers a variety of fresh seafood dishes, delicious drinks and a whole lot of vibesss. My husband and I came here on a Saturday night. It was surprisingly not too crowded. It was raining and although the restaurant is outside seating only they make sure that their guests don't get wet. The live music was the cherry on top for me. It made the dining experience very enjoyable. If I had to say something I felt needs improvement is the speed of the service. Out waitress was attentive and she made us feel comfortable. We will definitely be back! read more

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I mean .... wow! What a view and such a great spot! Will return for sure. We got the couches and had the best night Highly recommend read more

The Deck at Island Gardens - Mediterranean Near Me - Miami, Florida

I went to The Deck for my birthday as a dinner surprise and I had a great time! The ambiance was absolutely beautiful and this included a view of the Miami skyline. I had the lamb chops because they were out of the chicken when I visited. Luckily, it was a hit. The meat was tender and it was well seasoned. The sides did steal the show though - the whipped potatoes and asparagus were perfect. The decor of the venue was perfect for the occasion and for some great photos. read more

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A terrific Sunday brunch/afternoon. Great vibe, picture perfect location, just the right music. The buffet is extensive, and well executed. Our server, Marta, was spot-on--professional, friendly and always attentive. This is not a budget oriented place, but taken together--food, service, ambience--it exceeded our expecations. read more

Late 20's- hip 50's? Got a special occasion? This is your place Can feel ire getting, here as it is behind the Miami Children's Museum ,along a dark scary road, but perhaps it was the way we entered it? Anyway, there is a unpaved lot where you can pay 10 to park and walk perhaps less than a block, or you may pay 20 and get the car valet. The restaurant itself sits by the ocean, with an AMAZING view of the downtown city skyline. I came at night and it was wonderful, but I imagine it looks better in the late afternoons with the sunset. The restaurant is outdoors, either tables or cabana surrounding a small stage, where a dj & saxophone player were playing on the night I went. There are fire breathers, contortionists and dancers in this area, but also walk around and allow you to take pictures with them. The service was good, and we never felt abandoned or smothered, it was just right, however, were were given the "old" and wrong menu, so mayve have someone double check that it is the correct one. The food was priced as expected but good. I ordered a while fish (cant remember the long name) and my boyfriend ordered the samon. My fish came with a delicious lemon butter sauce and some beans and olives. The samon had a small salad on the side. Both were very fresh, cooked well and simply good. None of the entrees on the menu come with a side, so we decided to ordered the whipped mash. WOW that was SOOOO good!!!! others in my party got, spaghetti (tiny tiny tiny) and the the chicken in tomato sauce. (which barely had any chicken). They weren't as impressed. There is constant music playing - chill lounge house, similar to Nikki Beach. Bathrooms are small but kept. read more

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What a fun spot!! We were dancing, eating and drinking the night away! Loved the live music and the fire dancers. Sometime places like this with a nice ambiance will have sub-par food, but not here! The food was excellent. I'd have to say the Truffle & Pear pizza was my favorite. I also enjoyed my branzino - it was perfectly cooked. We ended up ordering the truffle fries for a round two because we couldn't get our hands off them! So good! The only issue was that it was hard to get our waitress' attention sometimes to order more drinks/food but she was so friendly and matched the high energy of the place. read more

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I've been coming here for years but visited recently and a lot has changed. The ambience here is amazing with their beautiful views complimenting their space. The food wasn't the best but was pretty good and their drinks were great. It's a little pricey but their brunch has always been one of my favorites. read more

The Deck at Island Gardens - Mediterranean Near Me - Miami, Florida

I went in a group of 9. The good was the live music and belly dancer. And the gelato . The food was very subpar and can get much better elsewhere. My salmon was crispy on the outside however the inside was pink and not cooked throughly. The short rib dish was lacking in flavor. The service took way too long. Started to feel like they went to source the food items themselves. read more

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I came here with my best friend on the night of June 6, 2021, as I was leaving to go back to California. I am somewhat envious of my friend living four hours away from Miami because this is definitely my type of place. First of all, when you book a reservation for this place. You should do it a couple weeks in advanced because it is a popular place since it serves as a docking point for boat owners. In addition, it is a higher-end place for people to dance and party at compare to the trashy night clubs in Miami filled with younger crowds that just want to get wasted. I love the music that was playing and the ambiance of the location. Therefore, there is a max 2 hour dining limit because a lot of people want to eat here and I can see why. I booked a couple months in advanced because I knew I wanted to come here. We were staying in Miami Shores and this place was close by. We arrived a couple minutes early and the hostess was kind enough to seat us. Be prepare to spend a lot of money if you are with a larger crowd. My best friend and I spent close to $200 because I was going crazy on the drinks. We ordered the Grilled Lamb Chops which contains blueberry caper relish and toasted pistachios. For the side, we got heirloom carrots and cauliflower which was wood-roasted, pine nuts, and harissa vinaigrette. The food was absolutely delightful, I loved every bit of it. For drinks, I ordered the Passion-Ista which has cachaca, passion fruit puree, lemon juice, and rose water, along with edible rose petals. I was pleasantly surprised by how strong it was. I found out cachaca is a sugar cane based rum from Brazil. It was delicious. I also got The Islander which has rum, coconut sorbet, pineapple juice and lime juice. I love how the sorbet made it tart. As you can tell, I am a huge fan of rum in my cocktails. My best friend got From St. Barths with Love which has Rum, Grand Marnier, mango puree, Orgeat, lime juice, and tropical bitters. I tried some of hers and I like it too! For dessert, we got the baked Alaska. It was my first time having it. I liked watching the server caramelizing the dessert. It was the perfect dessert to end our night and my stay in Miami, FL. read more

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