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    4.3 (94 reviews)

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    Strawberry Pavlova & Chocolate Soufflé!
    Jordan B.

    Review for The Drexel - South Beach We stopped at The Drexel for dessert and it was exactly what we needed after dinner on the loud and boisterous Española Way. The atmosphere was quiet, with great service and lovely music. We each had a cappuccino and shared two desserts: the pavlova with strawberries and a chocolate soufflé with vanilla crème anglaise. Both were excellent -- beautifully prepared and delicious. A perfect, relaxing end to the evening!

    Athena A.

    Service is not ideal because like most places in Miami, the service tip is included in the charge so they don't have the incentive to provide an excellent customer service. We sat for long waiting. The only reason we stayed here is because it rained and the neighboring French cafe/restaurant was temporarily closed.

    Best happy hour in town!
    Anna F.

    If you're looking for the best happy hour in Miami, look no further. You can find it at The Drexel. No matter what you want you are sure to find it among the classic and signature cocktails for only $10. If not, one of the skillful bartenders will be more than willing to accommodate your desires. They also have a decent array of bites to satisfy your hunger as well. I tried the Drexel maragita, which is made with mezcal instead of the typical tequila. The smoky flavor paired with the sweet, crunchy pavlova I ordered for dessert. I'm already dreaming of my next visit.

    Anniversary wine
    Beth B.

    What a great experience. The location is fantastic. We were sat promptly outside and given a complimentary glass of champagne as I had mentioned on the reservation that we were celebrating The service was amazing and the food suggested by our server was right on. The green salad was huge and vibrant. The Bronzino was ber tasty. The lamb chops were delicious. Loved the ambience. Definitely one of the best meals I've had in a while.

    Margarita pizza
    Christine S.

    Had a nice dinner here the other night. The ambiance is laid back, the food is good and the service was fine. I would recommend this place but with a few notes. 1) while the food was very good. It was slow. Took a while to come out. 2) portion sizes were good, not too much, not too little. 3) the restaurant and outdoor area was very pretty. 4) drinks were water down though so i would not come for cocktails because they were very pricy for how watered down they were. 5) food was tasty but meat not cooked to temperature requested. My daughter asked for medium they gave her medium rare. Again these are not make or break things but I would not give this place a higher review because of them. For such a pricey place, I expected better.

    Octopus
    Lily H.

    Really enjoyed my apps and drinks at the bar here! The service was incredibly attentive and the bar happy hour menu was a great addition to their regular dinner menu. I snagged the Drexel margarita which could've had less sugar- but the apps were unbelievable. Personally really enjoyed the octopus, fried cauliflower and eggplant. Recommend requesting outside for a date as it's super romantic. Bar has a great inviting aesthetic as well.

    Roasted eggplant
    Angela N.

    It has taken me too long to visit this restaurant and I'll be sure to not wait too long to return. Love the ambience, service was stellar and the food was excellent. My cocktail was delicious - similar to a Hugo Spritz. The grilled octopus was delicious and tender, the roasted eggplant was good but the star was the green salad. That is not a joke...the dressing was well balanced with the sage and citrus, and the greens were so fresh. The skirt steak with fries was a winner as were the lamb chops. To note - it's not really a cucumber salad that accompanies the lamb chops...it's an assortment of herbs with some long slices of cucumber and a few tomatoes. It is good but more of a large garnish than a salad. We were too full for dessert but will definitely be back again!

    Lucia P.

    The Drexel's happy hour continues to be one of my absolutely favorites! I love sitting at their quaint bar and ordering the Green Goddess cocktail along with their margarita pizza and cauliflower. The staff is super friendly and kind. The service is always excellent. Great drinks, food, and a lovely ambiance. Definitely worth a visit for dinner or happy hour. I believe they had brunch as well so that's also another option. Can't wait to be back soon!

    Skirt steak with French fries from on the Miami spice menu
    Violet M.

    I went for a Miami Spice (August through September) dinner on a Wednesday evening. It wasn't busy at all. The space hardly had 1-2 other tables occupied. My partner and I thoroughly enjoyed eating at The Drexel. It was surprisingly very empty on the Wednesday night I went. This was even more surprising when we tasted how delicious the food is. My partner said he enjoyed this food even more than the Michelin star restaurant lunch we had earlier in the day. And when we went back to the area a few weeks later for a different (and higher-rated) Miami Spice restaurant, we quickly regretted not going to The Drexel instead. The portions were a perfect size. Appetizer I ordered a salad. My partner ordered a crab cake. Both were winners. Entree We aren't big on mussels or gnocchi, and that left us with one Miami Spice entree option: the skirt steak with fries. It may have been the best skirt steak I've ever tasted. I was nervous at the size of the meat that I would be hungry after, but I was full. Dessert My partner ordered the pavlova. I ordered the panna cotta. We really liked our own, but decided to swap halfway through because we liked each others slightly more. The pavlova was fun. The panna cotta had a lot of raspberries and tart flavor on it, which kept me from being able to appreciate the texture and flavor of the panna cotta. I wish there was a way on the reservation site to mention we were celebrating a birthday. I didn't feel comfortable mentioning it in person, but it could've presented opportunities for a more memorable special experience.

    Cheese and tomato
    Baron N.

    Stopped by last night for happy hour cocktails and bites; Both were fantastic. Alejandro behind the bar was super welcoming and helpful. The Pomegroni was excellent. On this visit we did not try the Thursday cheese and wine sampler, but we did get to taste the blue cheese and it was delicious, so we will be back.

    Lamb chops
    Reshma K.

    This was a divine find based on other Yelpers. The decor was very elegant and classy. We didn't have reservations but were seated promptly. Service was stellar, our server was attentive and friendly and took great care of our table tonight. For food, we ordered tuna carpaccio which was delicious. We went on to order lamb chops, hen of the wood and mushroom pizza. Our food was great and everything tasted perfect. We had a great dinner experience. Highly recommend.

    Flat iron chicken with a side of cucumber salad
    Charmayne H.

    Let's start with the ambiance.. very elegant and sexy! This is definitely the atmosphere for a Roma rice dinner or night out with friends. I visited with two close friends and we were all very pleased with our experience. The customer service was great and they definitely use an all hands on deck approach. I ordered the flat iron chicken and it comes solo so I asked to ordered the cucumber salad as a side. The cucumbers were thinly sliced which came as a surprise but after having them shaved/sliced thinly, I'll for sure inquire at other restaurants. The chicken was made to perfection, very moist and tender. Not only was this the juiciest grilled chicken I've had, it was bursting with flavors. Anyone who knows me, knows ima champagne kinda girl.. I ordered a glass of their Cava to top the night off.

    My daughter and granddaughter came to visit
    Dawn W.

    Where in Miami can you go on a Sunday with the girls or the family of 4 and get a whole chicken with salad and fries and a glass of wine for $48? Seasoned to perfection and moist. The chicken was chefs kiss. My daughter ordered the mussels which she loved. And for dessert we ordered the pavlova. My granddaughter LOVED it! Our server was great. She was having great convos with my baby girl. And the vibes and ambiance is great. I always love the outdoors but we had to move inside because of rain which was still nice. I will be returning soon.

    An indoor spot and open air patio

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    Delicious wood fired margarita pizza! Perfect crust and delicious sauce and cheese. Nice restaurant on corner of Espanola Way.

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    Ate breakfast there every morning. Very nice place and the food was very nice. Pretty place to eat.

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    Great food. Terrible service. There is a 20% service fee, so they servers have no incentive to actually care.

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    Literally never got the meal after waiting 2+ hours. Hard pass. Not sure the kitchen was even operating.

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    Chef is very talented. Tuna carpaccio was very refreshing. Heirloom tomatoes were excellent. Lamb chops very tasty.

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