The Collab

Visited The Collab this past Saturday for dinner with my family and had a very pleasant experience overall. The restaurant is located inside a hotel I hadn’t been to before beautiful lobby and a great first impression. The restaurant is immediately to the left as you enter, with stylish aesthetics that work well for a family meal, a night out with friends, or even a date night. One standout was their open kitchen you can actually see the chefs handcrafting pizzas and sliding them right into a stone oven. My son loved watching that, and the pizza did not disappoint. I ordered the Branzino for my main course, and while the fish was well-cooked and flavorful, it was served without any sides, which felt incomplete. Most places usually pair this dish with something, and I would’ve appreciated the server giving me a heads-up or suggesting a side. Thankfully, my wife shared her pasta, which helped round out the meal. On the plus side, their wine selection is excellent my wife and I enjoyed two outstanding bottles. All in all, a beautiful spot with great ambiance, solid food, and just a small service detail that could’ve made it a five-star evening.

Chef Nico and his team have done an exceptional job with The Collab. The atmosphere is cozy with a great selection of music. Great for an intimate dinner date or girls night. Jose was very attentive and efficient. The food was truly incredible from presentation to taste. The crispy cauliflower was packed with flavor. The grilled octopus was incredible and charred to perfection. I’d recommend the tenderloin truffle as a main dish or the beef cheek pasta. Both were full of flavor and truffle. The desserts were just as delicious. The apple tart and pavlova are definitely a must. Overall, The Collab delivers an outstanding dining experience and service. It’s a wonderful addition to The Thesis.

What an incredible experience. I went with my parents to check out the Taste the Gables menu but we didn't expect this world class service. The attention to detail was outstanding and the food itself was delicious. Thank you so much to the chef and the staff (especially Jose) for making our evening so special. We will definitely come back! Foods tried: Octopus, beef tartare, crab croquettes, chicken, picanha, salmon, tiramisu, and toffee pudding. 10/10

The atmosphere is beautiful. Whoever decorated did an amazing job. The waiter was very nice, but the service was extremely slow and they were not busy at all. The food was disgusting. It had no flavor. The sauce they put on the steak left a nasty aftertaste. The cheesecake was gross, hard to mess that up…. The Sticky Toffee Pudding was amazing. The hotel it’s in is gorgeous. 🤷🏼‍♀️

Fantastic experience beginning to end. The chefs create a unique flavor and blend to the dishes that elevate the flavors. Will be going back.

I can’t believe this restaurant isn’t one of the most talked-about spots in Miami yet—because it absolutely should be. From the moment you walk in, you’re greeted by a team that’s clearly passionate about what they do. The servers are warm, attentive, and genuinely eager to make sure every guest feels welcome. The bartender is an artist behind the bar...every drink is a masterpiece, perfectly balanced, and visually stunning. Special recognition has to go to the manager, Max. He’s the kind of leader every restaurant dreams of: professional, approachable, and laser-focused on making sure every detail of your experience is flawless. You can tell his influence touches every aspect of the service here. And the food… wow. The chef and kitchen crew are ridiculously talented, somehow managing to fuse flavors from different countries into dishes that taste like they were meant to be together all along. Every plate is vibrant, perfectly cooked, and bursting with flavor. The creativity in the menu is matched only by the execution, this is fine dining without the pretension. Whether it’s the incredible cocktails, the world-class food, or the impeccable service, this place will blow your mind.

I just had the pleasure of dining at The Collab, @ The Thesis hotel, and it was an exceptional experience from start to finish. We began with the crispy cauliflower, which was perfectly glazed and packed with flavor. The blue crab croquettes and grilled Spanish octopus followed as appetizers; both dishes were outstanding, with the octopus being one of the best I’ve ever tasted. The octopus is a big deal!!!!! For our main courses, we had the branzino, tenderloins, and picanha. Each dish was a masterpiece, cooked to perfection and bursting with rich, savory flavors. The branzino was delicate and fresh, the tenderloins were tender and flavorful and the mushrooms that came with it were outstanding , and the picanha was simply divine. The dishes look simple but packed with so much texture and flavor. Dessert did not disappoint either. The apple tart was the best I’ve ever had, a perfect balance of sweetness and texture. While the green tea pavlova dessert wasn’t my favorite, the fruit in the middle was a delightful surprise and added a refreshing note to the meal. Overall, The Collab delivered the best version of every dish I’ve ever had. Can’t wait to go back!!!!

My wife and I visited The Collab on Saturday afternoon. My wife won a gift certificate from a radio station and we decided to check them out. The gift certificate was not properly worded and as a result we were not able to take advantage of the offer. However, the staff went out of their way to accommodate us and provided us with food that quite frankly surpassed the amount of our gift certificate. The dishes prepared by Chef Chano were superb. The Collab has excellent food that is unique and full of flavor. The setting at the restaurant is perfect day or night. The service provided by both Chef Chano and manager Aaron was top notched. Definitely look to visit once again.