Vayla's Gourmet Shaved Ice

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Great for a nice cold sweet treat! Good service and a wide variety of flavors and combinations to choose from. Not a lot of places to sit but it's located in the falls so you can definitely find sitting somewhere. read more

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Let's be honest. Shaved ice isn't that hard to get wrong. Plus, it's expensive. I feel guilty spending so much on frozen water sometimes Lol. However, people seem to love it , regardless. So, if you like shaved us ( like my kids do), Vayla's is a good choice. They've got great flavor combos and the syrups themselves have a nice taste to them. A little bit beyond just the sugary syrup you often get with this type of dessert. Aside from that, service was great and they were exercising all precautions with the pandemic. Recommended. read more

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Natalie N.

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You can't go wrong with some shaved ice on a hot sunny day here in South Florida. This spot offers a variety of flavors with a few toppings to choose from as well. Shaved ice has become a guilty pleasure of mine... Lol, it's definitely nostalgic especially if you grew up here in South Florida. If you find yourself in the Falls or are in the area this is a great place to satisfy your sweet tooth! I spent around $11 when I came with my boyfriend and we got a water bottle as well so it's definitely inexpensive. I highly recommend this spot. read more

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Kris A.

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The shaved iced was delicious and the customer service was great. Perfect for a hot summer day. Also in a great location in The Falls Mall. We will be back : ) read more

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Clean little place at the falls that was taken over by a frozen yogurt spot. A different twist on shaved ice. Can select your size, stuffing, flavor and topping. My kids love shaved ice. My kids approved and we will be returning. read more

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Roxana A.

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I have never heard of a place that does snow cones. They usually sold on the side of the road or in the stadium. I was very impressed. They have a wide variety of choices of flavors and toppings. All flavors are not artificial flavors either. They even have flavors that don't dye your clothes too. Which is wonderful for children, and their clothes lol . Store located right by the Michael Kors Store in The Falls Mall... read more

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Lin C.

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Wow! That's all I have to say!! I grew update on shaved ice but Kimberly takes it you the next level !! Her ideas are amazing taking Shaved Ice creations to the next level ! As we were talking, she was creating new ideas that each sounding tantalizing and better than the one before! She did say she will take customer's ideas. You need to hurry so you too can get your favorite creation on the wall!! Great spot ! Family friendly, cheerful and extremely friendly! Great place to be creatively 'cool' ! I know you too will enjoy it like I did! I definitely will be a repeat customer!!! read more

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Stephanie P.

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I enjoy trying new things and coming to this hole in the wall, made me enjoy it. We've all tried shaved ice but if you have and in the area go ahead and try this one, came in an hour before closing and good thing to because we had them explain the different flavors and toppings you can add to it read more

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Chrissy R.

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I love vaylas!!! Extremely friendly staff and affordable prices, not to mention the wide array of flavors and great quality shaved ice!!! Best shaved ice in miami and perfect for any event! read more

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Maritza C.

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So I loved the texture of this shaved ice, very thin but heavy and dense. Not like a snow cone where it's bits of ice. The portions are huge! The small is almost like a quart of Chinese food. Price I guess is reasonable since it's trendy but overpriced for ice. There are plenty of flavors to choose from along with different combinations. There isn't really anywhere to sit inside or right outside. read more

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Kylan W.

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Very good. Check out the sign below.. gluten, high fructose corn syrup, kosher and natural flavor options for a sno cone or flavored ice place! The world for eating is getting better and healthier!! I did the guava and the family had lemon lime and cherry... added some coconut based cream topping.... haven't seen this before....YUMMY!! read more

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Dimitris L.

So glad you enjoyed it! Thank you

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Yasmina C.

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The gourmet shaved ice is just delicious, one of the best so far! I got the root beer float and loved it. Anything with condensed milk taste yummy. Great place for the kids. read more

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Dimitris L.

Thank you so much! We are so glad you loved it and look forward to…

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Victoria R.

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The owner is very friendly and great at giving recommendations . They have over 50 flavors and some sugar free ones which I found very cool . It is in a nice small place but very neat and organized . I would 10/10 recommend stopping by if you are near by you won't regret it . Great amount of shaved ice for the price ! read more

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Jeni D.

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The amazing combinations are so delicious. Its a wonderful treat especially in the Miami weather.

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Zabrina G.

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8 years ago

I tried really hard to love it and I think it had more to do with the flavor I picked vs anything else. I had the smores flavor and it just didn't taste right. My daughter had the blueberry and that was actually really good. The store is in the inside corner of the strip mall and I almost missed it, but it was very clean with lots of seating. I would have just liked a better explanation of the toppings and mix ins that I could of had. The guy there was very nice, but didn't really explain much even though he asked if it was our first time. Not giving up on Vaylas, going back for a different flavor and toppings. What are some of your favorite combinations? read more

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Dimitris L.

We are sorry you didn't enjoy the S'mores flavor. Next time please…

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Jorge P.

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Family ran business with great friendly service. They also have a shaved ice truck for events. I've used their truck multiple times and they appreciate their customers. read more

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Carolina P.

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My daughters favorite place!!! Can never go wrong with some shaved on in this Miami weather!

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Cristina a.

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My little one was craving shaved ice so we took her here. She loved it. My husband & his son jumped in. There were two young girls who helped us and they were the sweetest. One of them was extremely patient while my little one picked her flavors. We will be back for sure!!! read more

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Dimitris L.

Thank you so much! We are so glad you enjoyed it.

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Terry R.

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This was spectacular! Best shaved ice I've ever had , texture was sooooo amazing and the condensed milk is a must try over it Thanks ladies , looking forward to going back read more

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Susie G.

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Simply Delicious !!! We had the delicious arroz on leche shaved ice and it was better than I imagined. read more

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Krystal G.

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The shaved ice is so dense and soft it is my favorite treat on a hot summer day. Don't get fooled with ordering toppings it take away from the simple ice experience. Stick to simple flavor combos and skip the toppings. The best part is that cold crunchy ice! read more

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Heywood J.

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Yeah, um....No. First of all I just paid $8 for ice with Hershey syrup on it. Seriously? Besides that it was $8.01 and the girl couldn't count back the change. Really? She said.... I haven't had Calculous in a while! Calculous!? It's called subtraction and addition! We learned it way back in what 2nd grade? This place is doomed to failure. read more

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Cristina L.

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Very friendly staff, array of flavors and very cute location. Love their premade to go cups and my kids love the rainbow flavor.

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Bruce R.

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The best shaved ice treat I've ever had in Florida. A zillion different flavors. It was a real treat. Now I have to invent reasons to go back to the Falls. read more

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jen r.

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AMAZING gem located in the heart of kendall, nestled right in between two awesome dinner spots - tacos & tattoos and pizza project!! Vayla's shaved ice is just what Miami needed right in time for the summer heat. If you have ever been to Hawaii these shaved ice are perfect summer treats and Vaylas knows how to make them just right. So many flavors to choose from we had a hard time selecting - we got a simple cherry- that is always just perfect. a banana/chocolate shell - i was hesitant but went on a limb and am so glad i did, WOW it was so so soooo good. and the kids had rainbow which was a hit - my 3 yr old was upset at us for trying his without asking permission bc he wanted to eat it ALL by himself!! The service was super friendly and the place was spotless clean. We are glad to have this close to home and will be back again real soon!! read more

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Isamala G.

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Omg this place I loved I bump into it when I went to the fall. Let me tell you the owner Kim she amazing . All the shave ice is high corn syrup free. Is sugar cane. I must say u tried samples of a few flavors and horchata won my heart!!!!! Am Honduran cuban and in Honduras we drink it but this one is an in between the Mexican one and honduras. Best part is baby friendly! Must take your kids here am part the group Miami moms read more

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Yolanda H.

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Absolutely love this place. Family owned and you feel it as soon as you enter, the atmosphere is warm and welcoming. Not your regular shaved ice spot, it's very high end from the containers it comes in to the intense flavor selection (many to choose from, check out the arroz con leche combo) will be our new weekly treat from now on. read more

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Emm O.

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THIS PLACE IS GREAT!!! My daughter LOVES shaved ice, so after our lunch at Taco's and Tattoo's, we stopped here. I was honestly impressed with the flavor selection, as well as all the various toppings. I didn't know you could do so much with shaved ice. My daughter left happy, and I did too. Hope this place stays for a long time! read more

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Yessenia R.

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Yummy!!! The shaved ice was just the right balance of fruity and sweet. But the best part is the creamy ice cream that is nestled underneath the refreshing bundle of tasty and colorful snow. By the time you reach the ice creamy it has been infused by the flavor of the ice on top leaving you with a super creamy version of the flavor you chose. My husband myself and my baby loved it. I look forward to returning on those upcoming hot Miami summer days. read more

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Virginia F.

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So happy this gem opened right on time for spring! Vayla's took "snow cones" to another level, hence why it's called "shaved ice". It's as soft as snow. I love the cherry with nerds topping. So refreshing. Fun place has a wall for photos. Friendly staff & quick service. read more

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Shane M.

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Doesn't even deserve a star. Extremely overpriced. They'll charge you $8 for a cup of chemicals which cost less than 2-30 cents. I will never ever come back to this place. read more

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Kristen N.

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The shaved ice is really smooth and they have a huge variety of flavors and toppings! It's also one of the only places that offers anisette as a flavor. Would highly recommend if you're looking for a sweet treat! read more

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Carlos M.

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Excellent quality of products. None of their products have corn fructose syrup so it's a great choice for desert. Very healthy and fun. The place it's so beautiful and the employees are so nice to customers. Specially Jonathan. The owners should be proud of such a successful, unique and awesome business as well as their employees. read more

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Dimitris L.

Thank you so much! We are so happy you enjoyed it. Hope to see you…

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Victoria G.

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Love this place!!! There are a variety of yummy flavors, it takes me back to my childhood days. Highly recommend it!

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I'm a big fan of shaved ice and went in one day with my sons. As much as I had high hopes for it, the shaved ice was not my favorite. We ordered two small Rainbows which had icing and sprinkles on top. But it was just too much sugar! My kids ate a few bites of the shaved ice but mainly concentrated on the toppings. After the toppings were gone they didn't want any more of the shaved ice. It's not the same course texture of granizados. Possibly the too fine shaved ice caused it to melt in about 30 seconds and leave a liquid syrup of colors. I really wanted to like it but I'm just not a fan of their version of shaved ice. read more

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Alexis F.

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Kimberly and Shawna... have done a wonderful job at setting this diamond in Kendall! I called as I found them by mistake and told Shawna the shaved ice I was used to was from this guy down in Key West (I am as stationed in the Naval base) when I came back from dY or ops I went to have an Orange, Lemon with Anis. It was awesome and I never found a place that could be comparable - No more! I found it!!! Thanks Kimberly and Shawn. Wishing you much success. read more

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This place is awesome! It's not too sugary or sweet; it's a very refreshing dessert option.

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Incredible shaved ice. Try the Rico with condensed milk and dulce de leche. Best raspado ever read more

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Thank you! We are glad you loved it!

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More info about Vayla's Gourmet Shaved Ice

8888 SW 136th St
Miami, FL 33176
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(786) 921-1818
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Hours

What time does Vayla's Gourmet Shaved Ice open?

Vayla's Gourmet Shaved Ice opens at 11:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday, Friday and Saturday.

What time does Vayla's Gourmet Shaved Ice close?

Vayla's Gourmet Shaved Ice closes at 8:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday.Vayla's Gourmet Shaved Ice closes at 9:00 PM on Friday and Saturday.

Mon-Thu, Sun 11:00 AM - 8:00 PMFri-Sat 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Payment methods

Does Vayla's Gourmet Shaved Ice take Bitcoin?

No, Vayla's Gourmet Shaved Ice does not take Bitcoin.

Does Vayla's Gourmet Shaved Ice take credit cards?

Yes, Vayla's Gourmet Shaved Ice takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Vayla's Gourmet Shaved Ice have catering options?

No, Vayla's Gourmet Shaved Ice does not have catering options.

Does Vayla's Gourmet Shaved Ice have a drive thru?

No, Vayla's Gourmet Shaved Ice does not have a drive thru.

Does Vayla's Gourmet Shaved Ice have a happy hour?

No, Vayla's Gourmet Shaved Ice does not have a happy hour.

Does Vayla's Gourmet Shaved Ice serve alcohol?

No, Vayla's Gourmet Shaved Ice does not serve alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does Vayla's Gourmet Shaved Ice allow dogs?

No, Vayla's Gourmet Shaved Ice does not allow dogs.

Does Vayla's Gourmet Shaved Ice have TVs?

No, Vayla's Gourmet Shaved Ice does not have TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Vayla's Gourmet Shaved Ice have bike parking?

Yes, Vayla's Gourmet Shaved Ice has bike parking.

Does Vayla's Gourmet Shaved Ice have outdoor seating?

Yes, Vayla's Gourmet Shaved Ice has outdoor seating options.

Does Vayla's Gourmet Shaved Ice have parking?

Yes, Vayla's Gourmet Shaved Ice has parking options. Private Lot Parking, Street Parking

Other Amenities

Is Vayla's Gourmet Shaved Ice wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Vayla's Gourmet Shaved Ice is wheelchair accessible.

Does Vayla's Gourmet Shaved Ice have free WiFi?

Yes, Vayla's Gourmet Shaved Ice has free WiFi.

From the Business

Specialties

We are proud to serve Miami's best Snowballs! We have vegan, gluten-free, sugar-free, kosher and natural flavors available. Our flavors are homemade with PURE cane sugar, NO high fructose corn syrup or added preservatives and always FRESH. We are also proud to say we donate a percentage of our profits to the Live Like Bella® Childhood Cancer foundation. We offer over 50+ Amazing Flavors

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BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse

This place is SO much fun!! We absolutely love coming to watch our favorite sports teams like this…read moreyear's Super-bowl. It's always packed for local UM Hurricanes games. The excitement is palpable. *Note: They will take rsvp if you need to insure you are set for game nights. The food and drink specials are FIRE! Weekdays for only around $13 you can get a whole nice meal PLUS a mini Pizookie! What, you don't know what that is?! You have not LiVeD! It's a warm skillet cookie or brownie with ice cream flavors of your choice. I get triple chocolate, but there are a variety of types for all tastes. WOW! Happy hour til 7 is also top notch Plus, rotating drink specials. Your dollar goes quite far here. The booths are comfy and staff is SO friendly and overly accommodating. They will make SURE you get what you want and totally bend over backwards to make you happy. It's remarkable, really...so here it is. If you find yourself looking for a game night nest, a fun happy hour, a pre-movie meal or an easy reasonably priced meal at the gorgeous Falls outdoor mall, look no further. BJs Brewhouse punches well above its weight. *Expert tip: get the App to score even more savings & deals! Thanks for following me and happy Spring 2026! ~Tami in Miami

This has become my absolute favorite place to watch a sporting event. Yes, there are sports bars…read morethat are more lively or that have better drink specials, but I have yet to find one that has such excellent service, easy to view TVs, a pleasant crowd, and food that is pretty darn good. And don't get me started about their Pizookie desserts. I have tried several, and they ran from outstanding to decadent. Not a single one I would not be happy with. A lot of times they only order apps. I have tried many and the shrimp is the absolute best but the nachos are good and the combination platter is outstanding. When watching the football game, these appetizers are the perfect comfort food to get you through the first half. The second half is the opportunity to try one of the meals. On non game days, I go with the unlimited soup and salad which comes with the mini Pizookie. I choose the chili and for a small up charge I'll often get a bread bowl for the first serving. Well, I prefer my chili a little spicier, their recipe is very tasty and is among the better versions served in restaurants that I have been to. I highly recommend BJ's restaurant and brewhouse for great game day meals, and anytime you're in the mood for great comfort food.

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Mister O1 Extraordinary Pizza - Pinecrest

As a big fan of this place, I am happy they opened another location closer to my parent's house! I…read moredecided to take my parents since they had never been and it was a great experience. The wait for a table was quite long but it was a Friday night so it is what it is. To eat we ordered the Greta salad, the Star Carlos, and then we made a personalized pizza. Everything came out quickly and was delicious. For the Star Carlos pizza, every triangle crust piece had the chorizo sausage in it and it showed that much more effort on making the pizza so perfect. Can't wait to come back soon.

At first we had trouble finding the restaurant. We went up and down the strip mall, but turned out…read moreit's on the side street facing Milan's. There's a small lot next to it but you can park in the main mall parking lot as well. Walking in, you may think this is just a take out place, but snaking down the corridor you will reach the dining room. Of course if you come here you have to try the star shaped pizza, which has a generous dollop of ricotta in each star corner. While there are a few star-shaped pizza on the menu, you can order from the pizzas on the first page and request it to be made star shaped too. They are well known for their pizza, though I personally find it too thin. I like it with a little more chewt, airy doughy texture. But that's just personal preference. Service wise, maybe our waitress is new, but out of four things we ordered two came out wrong. The billing was also incorrect.

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Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ

Hey foodies! This…read morereview is a little extra special to me because this place has been special to my husband and me for years... even though they have no idea! Gyu-Kaku is hands down one of our favorite restaurants. Anytime we find out we're in an area that has one, we always make it a priority to go. We've been eating here for about 14 years, and somehow it never gets old! If you've never been, it's a Japanese BBQ restaurant where you grill your own food right at your table, making it such a fun and interactive dining experience. One of the best parts? Their all-day Happy Hour on Sundays! You can choose between their all-you-can-eat menu with set pricing or order items individually. We always order à la carte because we love trying all our favorites. We started with the Fried Bacon Chips and Miso Wings, and baby... chef's kiss! For our sides, we ordered the Garlic Rice and Garlic Noodles. They are definitely shareable, and they prepare them for you. They are packed with flavor! For seafood, we went with the shrimp. Now for the meats... we ordered the New York Strip, Ribeye, Garlic Basil Chicken, and Teriyaki Chicken. Every single bite was worth it. Let's just say... I needed to be rolled out of there! And yes, I happily took leftovers home and enjoyed them again the next day. And if you enjoy a good cocktail with your meal, Gyu-Kaku definitely doesn't disappoint. Their drink menu has plenty of delicious options to pair with your BBQ. After 14 years of eating here, I can honestly say this place has never let us down. Great food, a fun atmosphere, and one of our favorite traditions whenever we're traveling. Food: 10/10 Service: 10/10 Atmosphere: 10/10 Experience: 10/10 If you've never tried Gyu-Kaku, add it to your list. Just make sure you come hungry... very hungry!

So we've returned a few times and haven't had any issues with splitting checks and the food has…read morebeen very good. Their spicy soup is indeed spicy and a big upgrade over the miso soup, which is easily the worst miso soup I've ever had. I do think they should offer more veggies with the feast for 6 but otherwise it's a good deal that will leave everyone stuffed. Lastly, as someone else noted, the grills can be very inconsistent. Either way too hot or not hot at all most of the time. Overall a great experience though.

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New York Roma Pizza

3.6

(85 reviews)

1.0 mi

Came in to get a couple of slices and a calzone. Apparently they close at 8:00 pm and it is 7:59…read morethey let us come in and made us a pizza and calzone and even though they looked tired the still smiled and said don't worry we will make whatever you want and as many and all done without a fuss. Great to see that they aim to please, and take care of the customers which is a rare thing these days. There really isn't any Ambiance there when we got there bc they were about to close and all tables and floors clear out. Which I didn't care I was taking it home. Anyway the Calzone was Delicious and made just the way I wanted it. My wife said the pizza was very good also bc she likes the thin and crispy pizza. I highly recommend this place you won't regret it.

Low quality pizza. Poor flavor. Cheap cheese. Used to operate at a location at 152nd that had…read morebetter quality pizza. Owner playing dumb about this and being dishonest as well. Just sad all around. Won't be coming back

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House salad

Sunny's Steakhouse

Alright, where to start here...everything was absolutely excellent!…read more Parker rolls (3.5/5): going to start with the weakest link. Yes these are viral, no they are not mind blowing. Deliciously fluffy and great with butter but they are still just dinner rolls. Hokkaido scallops (5/5): honestly one of the best bites of food I've had in years. The sweetness of the scallops, slight spice from the sauce, and balanced with pickled ginger...perfection. No words after bite 1, near tears after bite 2. Agnolotti (5/5): get this. The corn, crab, sauce...everything about this worked. This is like a healthy work environment where everyone lifts each other up. You'll get the sweet, the chew, the softness, the salty. Just get it. 26 oz ribeye (4.5/5) with peppercorn sauce (4/5) and bone marrow vinaigrette (5/5): okay so this dish was our main and it did not disappoint. You can definitely taste the beefiness from the dry aging and that alone was enough. With the peppercorn sauce it was great. BUT with the bone marrow vinaigrette, that took this steak from "really good" to life changing experience. Kouign amann ice cream sandwich (5/5): if you've never had a kouign amann, it's like if a croissant and a cake had a baby. Add in some ice cream and this dessert would've had to choke me to death on the way down to not get a 5/5. I'm alive and arguably more than ever after eating this platonic concept of dessert perfection. Get this! The restaurant was beautiful, interior looks like an NYC steakhouse while the exterior outdoor seating is very Miami. The service was some of the best I've ever had. Every server was knowledgeable, friendly, and you felt like they all really enjoy being here. Overall, if you're in Miami, you have to come here. One of the best dining experiences I've had in years!

Sunny's is, at least, the best restaurant in Miami. The crab agnolotti on its own is worth the…read moreflight from New York, The service at Sunny's is exceptional. The staff make you feel at home the moment you walk onto the property. I say property because it is much more than a restaurant. It is a gorgeous courtyard, multiple bars, a huge dining room. It's one of the most unique layouts I've seen and it creates the foundation for an incredible experience. Our reservation was 8:30pm on a Sunday and it was packed. There was not a single open table. We left around 11pm and still, totally packed. Sunny's is a hot restaurant - anytime, any day they are booked solid. The food is incredible. We started with the raw bar and had oysters, scallops, hamachi, and razor clams. The raw razor clams were the best I've ever had. The scallop with the salsa verde.... Wow. Amazing bites. We got the sausage filled with Comte cheese. This is one of the best items on the menu. Must order. We ordered the agnolotti and cavatelli. The duck cavatelli is an excellent pasta dish. The crab agnolotti is one of the best pasta dishes I've ever had, if not the best (contenders are Torrisi and Lilia so you know I know). When you bite into the agnolotti, it bursts like a soup dumpling filled with rich corn butter and cream. It's quite literally magical. You have to appreciate the genius and talent that went into this dish. We finished with the hanger steak - perfectly cooked and seasoned. We enjoyed it with potato butter and green peppercorn sauce. We also got the fries. A perfect, golden, crispy fry dipped into the potato butter as an experience on its own. Our dinner ended with the kouign Amann ice cream sandwich. A must order if your second stomach can handle it. Not sure if I've used the work "spectacular" in any of my Yelp reviews to date, but Sunny's deserves it. A night to remember!

Seafood selection, tuna tartare, oysters, and crudo

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Kouign-amann ice cream sandwiches

specialTEA Lounge

we got a dirty chai, a 38oz of berry white tea, and the pesto chicken panino. the dirty chai and…read morethe tea were good (not life changing). the panino was AMAZING, genuinely can't think of anything i didn't like abt. the employees were super chill and friendly and the service was fast. the vibes were awesome, quiet music, and it's a great place to co-work w friends.

Love their chicken pesto "panino", teas, and the tea/coffee spice rack along the side of the…read morecounter in the back. Their teas come in huge bowl-size cups that weigh too much for one hand -- definitely enough to last you throughout a 2-hour catch-up with friends, lol! The ambiance is serene, and has a tall shelf stocked with books for all you bookworms out there (like me). The service was over the top too. Definitely deserves a do-over :)

Booths are great and have plugs. Husband for scale.

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Bistro Cafe

YELP! It's time to move to 10 stars, because Bistro Cafe, deserves a 10 OUT OF 10 Damnit!!!…read more When I tell you, this place is amazing, it's absolutely amazing, from the interior, to the staff, and the food! Just finished our 6 day anniversary cruise and my wife found this Bistro from the reviews. This was a brunch stop before hitting the airport. We started off with mimosas, my wife had the cotton candy mimosa and I had the margarita mimosa. Great way to start off, they were delicious! My wife order the French Toast with Scrambled Eggs & Diced Potatoes. I ordered the Chapulín Egg white omelette with pancakes...let me tell yall something..The BEST Omelette I have ever had you hear me. Huge shoutout to the chef! We loved the all the food, but I truly loved the omelette. When I come back to Miami, I'm calling yall ahead of time cause this was everything I needed! Thank you all so much for your hospitality!

Bistro's Cafe absolutely lived up to the hype! We came for brunch right after getting off our…read morecruise, and I can confidently say this will be a must-visit every time we're back in Miami. The food was AMAZING! We definitely got a little carried away ordering because everything sounded so good, and for just my husband and me, our bill came to around $150. The portions were MUCH bigger than we expected, so I'd actually recommend ordering a little less than you think you need because you'll leave stuffed! That crème brûlée French toast was truly CHEF's KISSSSSSSSSSSSS! I would fly back just to have it again! The drinks were great too, but let me warn you... that Cotton Candy Mimosa is SWEET. Whew! If you have a serious sweet tooth, you'll absolutely love it. The atmosphere was such a vibe. The music was right up my alley, and the entire restaurant had such a fun energy. On top of that, our servers were phenomenal and made the experience even better. One piece of advice: get there EARLY. We arrived shortly after leaving our cruise and were seated without an issue, but while we were there, I heard people being quoted anywhere from a 30-minute wait to over an hour. If it's your last morning before heading home, that may not fit your schedule, but I can honestly say it's worth the wait. Amazing food, great service, fun atmosphere, and an experience we'll definitely be coming back for. Bistro's Cafe has earned a permanent spot on my Miami list!

Shrimp & Chicken Omelette

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El Toro Loco Steakhouse - Little Havana

4.2

(198 reviews)

10.8 mi

Went on weeknight to celebrate a birthday with a large group. The servers were very good at…read moreexplaining the menu and recommending items. Food was excellent and the service was exceptional-servers were going by constantly. Can't wait to go back.

tuve un pequeño problema cuando llegamos porq a pesar de haber llegado antes de las 5 pm porq soy…read moreclienta fija y se q esto se llena ,pues queríamos mesa adentro y la muchacha con una actitud un poco despectiva nos dijo q tenia q ser afuera porq las de adentro eran por reservación, sin problem nos sentamos afuera y silenciosamente hice mi reservación online estando sentada, cuando me confirmaron me paré y les dije q quería mesa adentro para mi y mi familia porq era el cumple de mi padre y quería q disfrutara de su cumple adentro y la muchacha me dijo que ya me quedara afuera q ya estaba sentada, no estuve de acuerdo y me buscaron al manager llamado DAYAN que supo resolver la situación y nos dio nuestra mesa adentro, al final terminamos nuestra cena bien como cada vez q venimos gracias a nuestra mesera Kemily. pero creo q las muchachas de afuera deben ser las más simpáticas ya q son la primera cara.

The asparagus, the yuca, and the meats were all executed so well.

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Sproutz - Brickell

Located next door to the Hampton Inn hotel, this restaurant offers fresh bowls, salads, wraps, and…read moremany more healthy options without the added grease and heavy feeling after eating a big meal. I ordered the chipotle chicken bowl and added avocado, I was offered a sample of their frozen yogurt and açaí. The frozen yogurt is a sweet treat and I also ordered a frozen yogurt bowl with blueberries instead of bananas. Everything was delicious and made to order. I'd definitely return when in the area or if I happen to see another store in a different area. Definitely give them a try, service was friendly and quick and the restaurant was clean. You can also dine in if you'd like. The chipotle bowl I forgot take a picture of but the website picture is exactly what the bowl looked like.

This is really close to my hotel so I decided to go in. There wasn't a soul in there when I walked…read morein at dinner time, so I was a little concerned about the quality of the food. The staff was super nice, they helped to walk me through how to order. I ordered at a kiosk...a Poké bowl with raw salmon and tuna and added mango and avocado to my order at an up charge for each. I would've been so much more happy with this meal if it actually had any avocado in it!! It's a decent size bowl, but the two sauces it comes with are in teeny tiny containers. It tasted pretty healthy, but probably not something I would order again.

SIGNATURE WRAP - CHIPOTLE CHICKEN

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Organic chicken protein bowl

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