Albert B.
Yelp
I go to this SuViche restaurant from time to time because it's not far from my home. If you live around Midtown Miami, the location is very convenient and even walkable. There are a few parking spots available near the restaurant if you drive. What I love about this place is its large size and two seating areas - a spacious indoor section and a big outdoor patio with many tables and even a bar. The restaurant's design is very cool, and I especially love how the patio is set up, so I usually grab a table outside. Every time I've been here, the entire place was very clean; all the furniture and tableware are in excellent condition. I always enjoy the overall restaurant atmosphere - it's very relaxing and enjoyable to sit outside. Even though the outdoor bar has a few TVs, during the day they aren't loud and don't bother. At lunchtime (when I usually visit) the place isn't very busy, but whenever I pass by in the evening, the restaurant is packed and very loud, with TVs on high volume.
The worst part of this restaurant is definitely the staff - unfriendly and with a constant "I don't care" attitude. My waiters always took too long to come take my order, and they never once came back to check on me. A couple of times it even took about 15 minutes just to bring me a menu, and the restaurant wasn't busy on those days. And a few times, when I was ready to pay, there were no waiters around, so I had to wait. Once, after waiting a while, I even left my table and went to the bar to ask the bartender to bring me the bill. That's really disappointing and takes away from the experience!
The restaurant's concept focuses mainly on Peruvian ceviches and Japanese sushi rolls. The menu also has plenty of starters, poke bowls, and classic Peruvian mains. I have to say - all the fish here is always extremely fresh and flavorful! For me the highlights are definitely the ceviches and sushi rolls. I love that almost all of them come in half or full sizes. My favorite way to order is a half ceviche and a half sushi roll (4 pieces) - this combo works perfectly and fills me up without overdoing it. The Mexicano Mahi Mahi ceviche (I always ordered it without avocado) used to be my absolute favorite - light, fresh, and super flavorful. Sadly, they removed it from the menu, but I really hope they'll bring it back one day. The Original Mahi Mahi ceviche is also delicious. As for the sushi rolls, I've tried almost all of them, and my top picks are the Miami, Truffle, and TNT - all amazing!
Prices at the restaurant are a bit on the higher side but still mostly reasonable. A smart trick is to order a half ceviche and a half sushi roll - about $20 total and the perfect portion to fill up while enjoying two dishes. Otherwise, a full ceviche or a full sushi roll will each cost around $18.
The restaurant accepts all cards and Apple Pay, but I hate that an 18% tip is automatically added to the bill, especially considering the waiters are so unfriendly and inattentive. This practice feels wrong and scammy in Miami in general.
In conclusion, I still recommend visiting SuViche because overall it's a very nice restaurant with fresh, healthy, and tasty food; just don't expect great service.