Patry P.
Yelp
Overall, very disappointed, would definitely not repeat, we all felt pretty much raped. Prices are very high, and we understand is gourmet food but still we think the experience is just overpriced.
We went on a Tuesday, and the place was empty, which is something that scares me because a good restaurant should always be full. Despite the emptiness, the service was very slow. If they had been super busy, I would understand, but for an empty restaurant the service was just too slow.
We were waiting for our friends to arrive and decided to order two glasses of prosecco, which just like champagne and white wine, has to be very cold, otherwise is not good. The waiter gave us an explanation the one of staff from the previous shift forgot to refrigerate the bottle... not my problem... no excuse is valid for such a "prestigious" expensive restaurant. The wine needed to be cold, period! Don't care who's fault it was. There has to be a manager supervising to make sure things are handled correctly. Also, doesn't look good to blame someone else. The waiter should've just said: We apologize, here's how we make it up to you!!
The appetizers, and main dishes, both were super small for the price. I did like some of the things I tried, but nothing that made me say: Ohhh, I want more, or ohh so yummy.
Also, our bill came, and to our surprise we were charged $80 for water. When the waiter started attending our table, he asked us if we wanted sparkling or still water. We said still water. I don't know how bottles of water kept coming, apparently, we drank a lot of water (table of 10 people). I honestly did not notice that we drank 8 bottles of water, but apparently, according to the waiter we did. Worth mentioning, we were also drinking wine and cocktails.
Also, we went to this restaurant, because a close friend had been there a few months back and said that they had a nice show with golden dancers, and the place was packed, good ambience etc. But at least on a Tuesday, which is the day we went, that was absolutely, not the case.
Anyways, I don't think a place like this will survive much longer. I bet being on Lincoln Road Miami Beach is wayyyyy expensive. Wish them the best, but I would not go again, not worth it, and our friends thought the same, so it wasn't just me. I think there are many good restaurants, gourmet, where you can eat super good food, and more affordable, with great service.