Clubstaurant Mandrake Is Miami’s Most Over-the-Top New Spot | Eater Miami

"I visited the 5,000-square-foot Mandrake at 210 23rd Street, the latest clubstaurant from the team behind Miami River’s Kiki on the River. A life-size gold gorilla greets guests at the main bar while teal subway tiles and neon Chinese phrases line the wall; a hallway clad in vintage Chinese wooden gates with Japanese cherry blossom branches overhead leads to the main dining room hidden behind velvet drapes. Inside, Christian Lacroix-upholstered chairs surround an oversized faux rhino head sculpture emblazoned with the phrase “Me So Horny,” and a mural by Juan Rozas rounds out the space. The Asian-inspired menu includes sushi and Izakaya-style plates like shrimp and scallop wontons and duck gyoza, while larger dishes include whole fish tempura and a 32-ounce ribeye steak. To drink, there are sakes by the glass and bottle, a selection of Japanese beers, and wine by the glass or bottle, and the cocktail program pays homage to hip-hop with named cocktails such as the Future Hendricks and the Meek Dills. Mandrake is open for dinner Monday to Saturday from 6 p.m. to midnight; for reservations call 305-397-8036." - Olee Fowler