Pamplemousse on the Bay

12/27/25 Pamplemousse on The Bay When we visited for the first time, we had an amazing “Sunset Hour.” We went for drinks and appetizers and of course, the Sunset and spectacular views of Miami. Our second time around was disappointing, not because of the views or our waitress, Rekkas, but of the confusion around the food. Before we visit a restaurant, we like to see the menu online to have an idea of what we would like to eat. When we got to the restaurant, we were informed that it was under new management and that they had a new menu. No problem, we inquired about the day’s special and the waitress sent one of the owners. He went over the menu and we decided on the Pan Seated Scallops, Special of the day. It was only three scallops on a butter sauce. When we asked, they told us that they got confused and that the plate was an appetizer. We also had “The Lemon Spaghetti with Caviar”. This plate is listed as $19.00 on the menu and if you add Caviar it says $29.00. They charged was $48.00 for the spaghetti. I called the restaurant and spoke to one of the owners/managers and he was kind enough to refund some of the charges because of the confusion. Despite what happened, we had a great time and we are recommending Pamplemouse on the Bay. “Eat deliciously”

I came in expecting more of the same: pricey, bland food like many other trendy spots in Miami. But honestly, everything was surprisingly good. The flavors weren’t mind-blowing, but the dishes were tasty and well prepared. The service was excellent. I wish I remembered the name of the girl who helped us; she was from Morocco and truly made us feel welcome. The view is beautiful and peaceful, perfect for catching the sunset. Great ambiance overall.

The greetings were fantastic 🤩 the French Martini mocktail was to die for. Steak fries were. A little cold and undercooked but we enjoyed them mostly. Our burrata was missing the peach but the grapefruit made up for it. Loved the happy staff, waited over 20 mins for our check after our plates were cleared. They have hookah but we did not participate this trip. Next time...!

Pamplemousse on the Bay is a really cute little spot with a great vibe, but it is surprisingly hard to find, especially if you are just walking around before a cruise. We went for lunch and the views are beautiful, calm water, boats nearby, and a perfect setting if you want something relaxed before boarding. The waitress was extremely attentive and friendly, which made the experience much better. The only downside is the menu, which is quite limited, so if you are looking for lots of options this may feel restrictive. That said, the atmosphere and scenery make it worth stopping by, especially if you want a peaceful lunch with a view before heading to the port.

I recently came by for a corporate event dinner and had an amazing time. The service was phenomenal, the food was out of this world, and the cocktails were simply outstanding. The owner Francois was extremely nice and friendly, as well as Caesar and Alejandro the bartenders. The views from the back are also to die for during the sunset! Highly recommend any of the cocktails, the truffle wagyu carpaccio, yellowtail, the steak, and fries. Everyone at the event loved their food and experience as well. Will definitely be back to explore the menu some more and enjoy the sunset once again!

Excellent customer service and amazing water views! This is a beautiful place to dine. The food was delicious! Lots of fresh healthy options. I thoroughly enjoyed the burrata appetizer. The pistachios gave it a nice touch. The ribeye for the main entree was cooked to perfection and very well seasoned. The host and our waitress were outstanding! So pleasant and helpful. We appreciate the great service. I do recommend reservations.

Wonderful lunch at this wonderful restaurant on the bay. The place is gorgeous right on the water which is very rare to find in Miami Beach, it is so relaxing and finally a place without loud music ! The food is really great, the service was good, Alan was really lovely. I have been here twice now, it is definitely one of my favorites ❤️ And by the way Wednesday thru Saturday they have an amazing lunch deal $28 for either appetizer and entree or entree and dessert. I just love it ❤️ . . . #naddiasfavorites #naddias_favorites #miamibeachrestaurant #frenchrestaurant #frenchfood #miamibeach #foodie #foodies

My husband and I dined here for the first time last night and had a fabulous time!! The views and ambiance were spectacular, the food scrumptious and the people working there were so friendly and accommodating. I want to say a special thank you to our server, Maeva, who was amazing. She was so warm and friendly and gave suggestions regarding the menu. She wanted to make sure we were as content as possible. It is because of her that our dining experience was even more special. We look forward to returning to this beautiful restaurant.

This restaurant not only has exceptional food, in a sumptuous environment, it also has a team of host/hostesses and wait/bar staff who are committed to making sure you enjoy your meal. Thanks to Lee, Ari, Alejandro and Francois and others who are wonderful. We will keep coming back, and encourage anyone to try eating here.

Came here for an event in hopes of good views and a good time. A damper on the experience was the staff corralled the group into a specific area and would NOT let people walk around or wander to see the waterfront view. They policed the group the whole night, although the group was who was bringing in business as there were only two other tables in use in the whole restaurant from 7 to almost midnight. It was very empty. The only upside is that they offer fun mocktail options such as martinis or amaretto sour. The Amertto Sour almost tasted like the real thing and was good but they filled the glass with way too much egg white and very little drink which felt unfair and overpriced for something that doesn't have any alcohol. I probably would not come back, not worth the location and the offerings. The decor is nice, but again the place was empty. The space for the waterfront view is very small and you are not allowed to walk up to it, much less take photos with your S.O. or guests. It felt very stifling.

Small portions. Disorganized service. Half of our group's plates arrived 30 minutes before others, so as a group we were not able to eat a single bite of our meals together at the same time (and no, it was not tapas style). A salad appetizer was brought to me 20 minutes after I had finished the main course, which was 50 minutes after placing the order. The restaurant was entirely empty inside and had about 10 tables active outside. If you are wondering, they do not have anything made of grapefruit (pamplemousse in French). The name of the restaurant made my friend crave a fresh juice or cocktail made of grapefruit juice, alas, it does not exist here.. The food was decent, but nothing great. Overall, the restaurant felt very amateurish due to the plain, small presentations such as a simpleton bowl of hummus with four pita squares (the kind you can get at Publix) along with the goofy service and roulette kitchen timing. Sad, because the place is pretty, especially that they did a lovely decor inside. Of course everyone wants to be outside for the water view, but there are strangely not enough tables out there. Reminds me of Covid, when everything had to be spaced out twenty feet from anything else. I had really hoped to like pamplemousse on my first try, but it was a bit disappointing and the group I was with did say they were not interested in trying it again.

We attended the silent opening to the newly open restaurant! Upon entering you are wowed by the decor with a wall at the entrance paying homage to the fruit tree pamplemouse, just like its name! We were guided thru the beautiful dining room and seated outside with the mesmerizing waterfront view. It was a beautiful night with sunset views as we sat for dinner. We were greeted by our friendly server and shown the selections for the night. We started with the black mussels with chorizo and served with crispy toasted bread, cut in bite sized pieces to dip in the sauce. The flavor was delicious and just the right amount of sauce to dip our bread. We moved onto our main entrees: yellowtail hamachi, scallops, truffled fries, and skirt steak with chimichurri. The yellowtail hamachi's presentation was beautiful with a taste of salty and sour and fresh fish! Absolutely delicious! The scallops were grilled to perfection and melted in your mouth. The fries were perfectly cooked and with a touch of truffle, yummy! The portions were great! What a wonderful evening overall! If you are in west avenue and looking for a wonderful date night place or to take in the waterfront views by the bay with delicious food then you must give them a try!

Wonderful atmosphere and great food ! Mediterranean food at its finest. The staff is wonderful and it's a real pleasure dining there in front of the water. The sunset are incredible and it's perfectly paired with the amazing cocktails they have here ! Himachi crudo was my favorite !

The food is amazing, I've had the Ribeye Steak, very delicious and flavorful. The ambiance is spectacular, with the best sunset views of Miami Beach, I live in the building, and love what they've done with the space. Highly recommended for a great evening out or date night with your love ones.

The service ambiance music vibe all A+! Place is fantastic. Looking forward to eating here often. Great date night. Music and energy was spot on. My new go-to restaurant in all of South Beach

Beautiful waterfront view. Well prepared food. Refreshing "emerald cooler" cocktail. Would come again!

Probably the most amazing view for a restaurant in Miami. Food was outstanding. Very good drinks by the bartender Milos

Great dinner with a amazing view. The service was 5 stars and the owner is super friendly.