Aguasal - by José Andrés Group

We found this restaurant while searching for top-rated places on Google and decided to give it a try. Since it was our anniversary, we thought it would be a nice place for a small celebration as well. Unfortunately, it didn’t live up to the hype. There was no special acknowledgment of our anniversary—no greeting, no congratulations, no gesture at all. We were treated like any other regular customer, which was disappointing considering it was a special occasion we had mentioned in our reservation. Service was very slow. It took over an hour just to receive our salad, which really affected the overall experience. We sat outside, and while the ambiance and the setup of the chairs and tables were nice, it didn’t make up for the wait time. As for the food, I did enjoy the date and spinach salad—it was my first time trying that combination and it was a pleasant surprise. The rest of the food was okay, but honestly nothing extraordinary. The dishes were average at best and didn’t match the restaurant’s high rating in my opinion. If you’re looking for a place to celebrate a special occasion, I would recommend thinking twice. It might be better to visit casually if you’re just looking for a basic meal. This is not the kind of place that stands out for food, service, or hospitality—just an average restaurant, despite the buzz.

Celebrated my wife's birthday this past weekend at Aguasal. We are big fans of José Andrés. This restaurant has easily become our favorite of his. When you enter it is beautiful and welcoming. We did a coursed menu which was the perfect way to experience the menu fully. The attention to detail of not only the presentation but the taste is perfection. It needs to be said that the Zucchini soup is the I think the best soup I have ever had. But just as good as the food is the service, We had Nicholas and he made my wife's birthday unforgettable and made us feel so welcome and taken care of. Genuinely nice and happy. This is easily one of the best dining experiences you can have in Miami if you enjoy José Andrés, Mediterranean food, good service, or all of the above!

Everyone working here was friendly. Though, some of them weren’t attentive and we seldom had to wait to request something. The breakfast is of high quality, but it gets repetitive after a few days. It would be nice if they added more variations on top of their American style breakfast.

I continue to give this place the rating it deserves. I am constantly in search of good food good atmosphere good vibes where I can walk to and from my home on the beach. This place checks off all the boxes. At this time, there is a really nice Miami spice menu happening and even a secondary version of the menu with different price. points. I ended up ordering from the $45 menu as I was just by myself sitting at the bar outside. Full portions came in nothing held back. It was very good. Excellent service by Roger at the bar never disappointed.!

We had dinner here on Christmas Eve and the service itself was genuinely excellent, attentive, warm, and professional. Unfortunately, within an hour of leaving the restaurant, I developed a severe headache followed by repeated vomiting throughout the night. It was an extremely difficult experience, especially given the timing of the holiday. The following day, once I had recovered, I returned to the restaurant to let them know, not to complain, but out of concern that something might be wrong and to prevent this from happening to anyone else. While the staff member was polite and apologetic, the matter did not seem to be escalated, and there was no follow-up or acknowledgment beyond a brief apology. I understand that restaurants cannot always determine the cause of post-meal illness, but at this price point and level of hospitality, I expected more care, curiosity, or accountability when a guest reports such a serious experience. I’m sharing this to encourage better handling of situations like this in the future. The service was excellent, but the way this concern was addressed left me disappointed.

Extremely disappointed to say the least. We’re guests at the Andaz, and after a long day at Art Basel and needing to get to an event, we figured dining on-site would be quick and easy. I had eaten at the pool restaurant earlier and enjoyed it, so I assumed this would be the same. A hotel staff member even highly recommended it and said he’d let them know we were in a rush. That alone made us feel confident choosing it. I’m writing this in the car on the way to our event because that’s how upset I still am. Our server, Nisa, introduced herself and everything seemed normal at first. My fiancé ordered quickly—salmon, vodka tonic, and calamari. I asked a couple of questions, then ordered their signature gin cocktail (“Melissa”) and the smash burger since I was starving and figured it’d be fast. The drinks came, and mine was honestly disappointing. Half a glass, way too lemony, tasted nothing like a gin drink. I told Nisa when she asked, and she offered to swap it, but I said it was fine. Calamari was just okay. Then we waited. And waited. And she completely disappeared. No update, no check-in, nothing. We finally had to ask another employee to find her. He came back saying she “wasn’t available,” even though we literally saw her standing nearby. Once he checked on our food, it suddenly came right out. My fiancé asked for the check immediately because now time was tight. His salmon was fine. Nothing special. My burger was flat-out awful. So greasy, flavorless, and just… bad. I couldn’t even eat it. At this point I was still hungry and already annoyed by the slow service. But what really set everything off was the attitude. When Nisa dropped off the check, she gave me a strange look and didn’t say a word. My fiancé joked, “She definitely doesn’t like you,” and honestly I brushed it off—until she came back around, glanced at me, ignored me, and then asked only him how his meal was. Purposely avoiding me. At a so-called 5-star hotel restaurant. It was blatant, disrespectful and unnecessary. That’s when I asked for a manager. We explained the whole situation. He removed my drink and burger from the bill, which was fair, but that doesn’t fix the fact that the entire experience was a waste of time, money, and energy. We could have gone literally anywhere in Miami, but chose to stay on property because we trusted the recommendation. And after all that, i left still hungry and annoyed. Between the terrible food, the long wait, and a server who went out of her way to be rude, this was honestly one of the worst dining experiences I’ve had—especially at a hotel of this level. I do not recommend this restaurant to anyone.

Loved our dinner at Aguasal! The food was great and the vibe was perfect. Big thanks to Annily for the amazing service , she was super friendly and made us feel right at home. We’ll definitely be back!

Ricardo's personalized service really stood out. While the food overall was average, the highlights of the dinner were the warm shrimp, crispy dorado, and rich dark chocolate cake.

I stumbled upon Aguasal almost by accident--noticed it on DoorDash reservations, realized it was walking distance from my hotel in Miami Beach, and decided to check it out. I'm so glad I did. This was actually my first time dining at a José Andrés restaurant, and it definitely lived up to the hype. From the moment I walked in, the ambiance was incredible--warm, stylish, and inviting without trying too hard. I was greeted right away by the host and ended up grabbing a seat at the bar. The bartender was really young, but genuinely friendly and attentive, which made the experience feel even more personal. The food was the standout. The cobia crudo was unbelievably fresh and well-balanced--bright, flavorful, and something I'd come back for on its own. The Zatar fries were addictive in the best way, and the rice pudding was the perfect cozy finish to the meal. Overall, Aguasal feels like one of those spots you discover randomly and then immediately want to tell everyone about. Great ambiance, great service, and truly delicious dishes. Highly recommend.

Cool breakfast and dinner spot in the newly renovated Andaz Miami. Service is good, but at times they feel a little overwhelmed and understaffed. I really enjoyed the breakfast buffet, great selection and the items tasted fresh. In particular the chocolate croissant and the smoked salmon with dragon fruit. The outdoor seating is particularly nice in the evening when the pools of water are lighted up in red. In particular I loved the color of the sofa, a corral of sorts and the wood tones incorporated throughout the restaurant.

Breakfast was good but the fresh juice was so . I love fresh juice in the morning. Service was awesome and the music was really chill vibe. We ended up staying at the Andez and came for breakfast. I would recommend this place for sure. Right off the beach.

Solid breakfast option with typical hotel mark up. But here you are getting elevated ingredients. Atmosphere was cozy inside and shady outside. I took off a star for service. The hostess was abrupt and unaccommodating in general. The waiter José was polite and kind but had about 10 tables he was trying to serve. Our breakfast was comped due to loyalty program and we left satisfied, but if I had of paid I wouldn't have been happy. Hopefully management works out the service issues and they promote José!

Welcome to Aguasal. Jose Andres says let there be breakfast all 3 days of your visit. This is the hotel restaurant for The Andaz on Miami Beach, and I shamelessly ate here all three mornings. The space is beach vibes. The selection was very plentiful and I got something different all three mornings. Some fun twists on breakfast had me in love. Perfect service.

Amazing meal. Relaxing ambiance. Great service. A chef we're glad to support. Fantastic experience. The adjacent Andaz hotel lobby fragrance needs to be bottled and sold. $60 for 3 courses worth every penny for the Miami Spice special.

I went to a Miami Spice dinner at Aguasal tonight. It was amazing. I had the beef tartare, cobia, and the chocolate cake. I also chose the wine pairing that goes with them. The food was perfectly prepared , moist and delicious. The wines were well matched and added flavor to the food. And as you can see from the photos the presentation was beautiful. Fly, do not walk or run to this restaurant.

Breakfast buffet was a bit pricey, $49. Food was good but nothing over the top. Service was hit or miss.

One of the best omelets I've ever had, honestly! They add a 21% service fee to all bills. A side of avocado (1/3 of an avocado) is $10 lol. So it's pricey, but very very good. Nice ambiance, great service. $78 for an omelette w cheese/onion/tomato/bacon, side avocado, juice, coffee. The restaurant is included for breakfast for Globalists. I am impressed!

Amazing food, interesting and unexpected combinations that sing. Yet everything is simple, uncomplicated and inviting. Service beyond compare. The restaurant itself is in a location to invite friends. Adjacent to the beach, yet private, comfortable, yet elegant. Everything you want.

We sat at the bar outside and service was great! All the staff was kind, worked well together and were proactive in anticipating our needs. The staff truly seemed happy to be there. The food was wonderful! We had the watermelon salad, the crispy mushrooms, chicken tagine, and the mushroom entree. Everything was delightful! Great team, great food!

Incredible food and service. We came as a large group and the waiter was very hospitable and made us all feel at home. Everyone from all ages (2 - 80) was all blown away by the experience. Portions were quite generous, food extremely tasty, and the waiter helped to accommodate even the most picky eaters. 10/10.

I was just a touch let down by Aguasal. I had been to other Jose Andres restaurants that I feel were better. Now don't get me wrong, this isn't a disappointment. The service here is very good and the food quality and presentation are very high class. Portion sizes were where they should be. I had the Miami Spice dinner and my only complain was the cauliflower main dish, it wasn't as vibrant as I was expecting, did I clear my plate? You bet. The watermellon salad was very fresh and very tasty. The dessert was exceptional (chocolate mini cake) Iced tea was not good and it should have been much better considering the restaurant. Sit outside for a much lovelier view, even though the inside is just as elegant. This restaurant is casual but I don't recommend beach or gym wear. Pricey but you will get high quality options for your money. Tip is included. Valet parking is available.

It was a Monday night, the restaurant was by no means full, great place and time to have a friend / business dinner. My experience Rocked! We started out with an order of Kumamoto oysters each. They were fantastic, fresh, meaty, unbelievable, so good we ordered another round each. For the main course I had the octopus Santorini and my friend had the Cobia. We tasted each other's entree and both were spectacular. The sauces were light but extremely flavorful without overpowering the taste of the fish or the octopus. Perfectly balanced, just outright exquisite. For desert we shared a molten chocolate cake, what can I say ? Everything was fantastic on the palate, yet not filling. Great place, great service, overall fantastic experience. Would highly recommend it. As I mentioned not many people, just right! Will go again for sure. Don't miss it if your in the area. Worth the visit.

we went for Miami Spice week (although to be honest, the prices on the regular menu were not that expensive). The food was outstanding, from the starters(watermelon/feta/pomegranate salad and date/almond salad), to the main dishes (my husband said the chicken tagine was the best chicken he ever ate in his life) - I had the cauliflower with tahini which was perfectly cooked with a great crunch on top. the rice pudding and chocolate cake desserts were both fabulous. Service was great, atmosphere was great. we can't wait to go back!

Let me start with Jose. Andres should receive a Nobel peace prize for his humanitarian work. But let's stop there. Let's dive in! I attended a birthday party for a good friend. I don't remember the exact number but there were approximately 20 people at the table. We were to enjoy the Miami spice menu. We sat down to dinner at 8:30 PM and we left at 11:45 after having Basically an appetizer an entrée and a dessert. The restaurant was nearly empty. I'm not even going to go into the food because it was certainly good, but nothing exceptional. What I want to focus on is how slow the kitchen was. This is preset menu with no complications. Our waitress did a wonderful job handling a large group. It's not easy to handle those types of tables. I'm aware. But the gaps in service in the lack of support that she had was so obvious. We were not a loud or boisterous or heavy, drinking crowd With high demands. At most people are having glasses of wine with dinner For me, things went bad when we noticed that about 10:30 PM when we were still eating after sitting down two hours ago that they started turning off all the lamp lights on the tables because no one else left in the restaurant but us. I felt that the next thing was they were going to stack the chairs on the tables and mop under our feet, basically pushing us out the door. But yet we were still waiting for our last course. We finally got our dessert, no one stayed for coffee or anything extra. We left at midnight and the place was a ghost town. This is not a case of a large table during a busy night. It was a Wednesday and at most I saw four other tables occupied at peak. When people go to a restaurant like this, they expected dining experience based on the cost. This in no way came close to the value of what was charged. So disappointed.

I had an amazing meal at Aguasal. I had zucchini soup that was smooth and delicious. Then I had dorade that was wonderful and the dessert of chocolate cake was amazing. My husband's meal (shrimp and then cobia) was equally delicious. The service was great and the ambiance was so relaxed and beachy - feeling. Jose Andres is an amazing chef and the ingredients all tasted so fresh. I highly recommend this restaurant.

Food was delicious and the service excellent! The ambiance relaxing and just pure joy!