Rick M.
Yelp
It's Friday happy hour in Coconut Grove's many culinary delights, and we looking to try something new, so we head to Level 6 Rooftop Restaurant at Amal, drawn by our love of Spanish cuisine and tapas amidst a picturesque rooftop setting. We arrived fashionably late around 6:30 pm without a reservation, but we were greeted warmly by a hostess who assured they would accommodate us with a table, so we decided to have cocktails at their bustling bar while we wait.
The restaurant's decor boasted an eclectic fusion of comfort and elegance, offering an array of seating options ranging from plush sofas for casual lounging to formal dining tables. With its glass enclosure and open roof, Level 6 allowed the invigorating South Florida breeze to weave its way through the space, making it the quintessential spot to savor the enchanting cool and dry winter season.
There are lively atmosphere due to a very pretty DJ that mixed some excellent tune that kept the bar brimming with patrons, leaving us to carve out a spot at the far end, where we indulged in libations while eagerly awaiting our table. However, our high spirits were met with a hiccup as we encountered a hostess seemingly overwhelmed by the evening's demands, resulting in a delay in seating.
As minutes stretched into an hour plus, our patience waned, when called up via text we ran into a puzzling encounter with the hostess, who appeared to be grappling with the intricacies of her role amidst the bustling Friday night crowd. Just as we contemplated our next move, a glimmer of hope emerged in the form of Paul, a possible restaurant manager, who intervened to address our plight with a touch of wit and charm.
With a nod to customer satisfaction, Paul initiated a dialogue that ultimately involved the intervention of hotel manager Patrick, who extended his apologies and offered respite in the form of complimentary libations. Despite the generous gesture, hunger prevailed, prompting us to bid adieu to Level 6, with hopes of a future rendezvous with reservations in tow.
While our rooftop escapade encountered a few bumps along the way, we commend the earnest efforts of the staff and remain open to revisiting Level 6 for another round of tapas and tales. ¡Hasta la próxima, Level 6!