Carlos P.
Yelp
Atmosphere is loud and in guests are in close proximity of each other, but I guess that's the BAR part in the name.
Had to sit outside because the music is BLARING inside. Even outside it can be overwhelming - you will definitely not be having any conversations if you sit inside.
Service was average, certainly not at the level they purport their prices and establishment to be at.
We got there at 10:40p thinking place closes at 12a on a Friday night, but were immediately RUSHED to order because kitchen closed a WHOLE HOUR before restaurant did; which I've never understood the purpose of a restaurant that stays open when it can no longer provide you its main dishes. In that case just say you close at 11p.
I ordered the fettuccine alla carbonara. It was decent at first with all the TONS of cheese I had put in it, but after a certain point it just tasted like OIL and flavorless, and sure enough, there was a PUDDLE (SWIMMING) in CLEAR OIL at the bottom of the plate so I could only eat about 70% of it. VERY HEAVY STUFF (and I like heavy).
To start, we had ordered focaccia bread, and it was VERY gummy. They didn't even give us time to enjoy it as 10 minutes later our entrees were coming out - I'm guessing they really wanted to close that kitchen.
Prices are on the higher side and do not commensurate with the taste/quality of the food. Not to say food is bad, it isn't, but it's not refined enough for as heavy as it is - BOTH dishes were VERY OILY/HEAVY - the other was an osso bucco ravioli I think.
They really wanted us out of there despite being plenty of time left. Once entrees were finished they offered dessert and once they figured dessert was over, they immediately brought the bill, which is not proper - you are not to bring or offer the bill until guest asks unless restaurant is already closed - and even then, any decent restaurant will still wait at least 1/2 to 1 hour after closing before doing so.
That doesn't stop them from adding an automatic 18% SERVICE CHARGE + ANOTHER 15% TIP when they bring you the credit card charge machine, which needless to say, I declined the extra tip, which they just call tip.
This was my last time at this place. It's just not what it's purported to be - but then again, no restaurant in DT Doral is; and I can find nicer places w better food and service at this or lower price level.