The Deck at Island Gardens

We celebrated a birthday at The Deck at Island Gardens and it was truly an unforgettable experience! From the moment we arrived, we were captivated by the breathtaking waterfront views of the Miami skyline – it was the perfect place for a special occasion. The atmosphere was elegant yet relaxed, with a lively atmosphere and great music that made the evening even more enjoyable. The food was absolutely delicious and the cocktails were expertly crafted, adding to the celebration. The service was impeccable – attentive, friendly and made us feel so special throughout the evening. This celebration will forever remain one of our best memories of Miami. If you are looking for a place to enjoy incredible ambiance, stunning views and top-notch food, The Deck at Island Gardens is the place to go.

A Magical Night at The Deck at Island Gardens My friends and I had the most incredible night at The Deck at Island Gardens! From the moment we arrived, we were captivated by the breathtaking waterfront views and the elegant yet lively atmosphere. The combination of luxury, great music, and top-notch service made for an unforgettable experience. We enjoyed the branzino, which was perfectly cooked—flaky, flavorful, and beautifully presented. To top it off, the chocolate cake was pure indulgence, the perfect sweet ending to our meal. And let’s talk about the Islander cocktails—we definitely had more than a few, and they were absolutely delicious! The live music and performances added so much energy to the night, making it even more special. Huge thanks to Manager Maria, who went above and beyond to make sure we had the best experience. Her attention to detail and warm hospitality truly stood out. If you’re looking for a place to enjoy amazing food, great drinks, and an incredible atmosphere in Miami, The Deck at Island Gardens is the place to be. Can’t wait to go back!

JUST FOR THE VIEWS!! Service - 5 Food - 2 Ambience - 5 Price-to-quality ratio : 3 The Deck at Island Gardens is all about the views. The location is stunning, with an unbeatable backdrop of downtown Miami. The ambiance is great, and the service was solid—no complaints there. Now, onto the food. I only tried the happy hour menu, and honestly, it felt like it was designed for tourists who won’t be coming back. The salmon crispy rice? Easily the worst I’ve ever had. The beef carpaccio? Laughably bad. And the pizza? I’d take a frozen one from the grocery store over what they served. For the prices they charge, the quality is seriously lacking. The price-to-quality ratio is just not there. That said, this place has a lot of potential. If they overhauled the menu and focused on delivering food that matches the setting, it could be amazing. The highlight of the night? The wine tasting put together by the Miami Guide team. I sampled five wines, and all were solid. My top picks were the Malbec and the Saint-Émilion Cab Sauvignon—both full-bodied with great structure. Definitely an experience worth repeating and I truly recommend for any one who loves to sip on great wines. Would I come back? For the views and maybe another wine tasting. For the food? Not unless they make some serious changes.

Nice view but not awesome, the show is “kind of nice” in this place, if I could give -5 stars to service I would, the food is something you can easily make at home, nothing special, the watery drinks… OMG! the bar tender should be fired, drinks are only ice and decoration, no flavor at all, I’m sure I can make better mojitos and pina colada that the bar tender and don’t let me start with the food, nothing special, in conclusion, this place is overrated and overpriced, will certainly not be back, table was dirty all the time, the server did not remove the dirty plates and only changed the cutlery because we asked them😡 , served water w/o ice,did not offer new drinks when the glass was empty, if I was the owner of this place I’d ask myself why I’m not making more money, it’s because or your servers mister. In conclusion, Don’t waste your time in this place

We had an unparalleled, amazing, and outstanding experience tonight. Words fall short when it comes to The Deck and its appealing atmosphere with the views of Miami port & bay. The delicacy in the details makes it delightful to the most. Usually im pretty picky and skeptical when it comes to place both for dinning and easy going nightly leisure but this place perfectly balances and creates an amalgam of thus wanted. When it comes to pricing, it’s fair and not extravagant like other places. The bartender Sebastian was charming and upbringing to the feelings and his suggestions and preparations in the bar, unmatched. The set-up and how genuinely the staff service you, its great. I’ll come back definitely

My boyfriend and I had an amazing experience at the bar with our bartender Ana!! She made our experience unforgettable always making sure to check up on us and made sure we were well taken care of. She also gave us amazing recommendations from the menu and drinks, we had the Ruby Dream, since I’m obsessed with Lychee and it did not disappoint. Please stop by and give the bar some love the next time you think about eating here.

I had an incredible dining experience! The highlight of my meal was the red snapper, served in convenient bone-free bites that were both flavorful and beautifully presented. The mashed potatoes and risotto were equally delightful, making for a fantastic meal. The ambience was lively and fun, with a DJ spinning great tunes and an impressive fire show that captivated everyone. Our server, Elina, was amazing—attentive and friendly, ensuring we had everything we needed. The breathtaking views added the perfect touch to the evening. I highly recommend The Deck for a fun and memorable dining experience!

What a wonderful find. Staff was gracious and accommodating. The food was superb. Drinks were handcrafted and pretty close to perfect. A wonderful view of the harbor and the yacht in the marina. A must visit Miami secret. Very well done.

I came for Mother's day, and It was packed. There was a few spots at the bar so we took our chances there. Our bartender Delaina was INCREDIBLE! Service, professionalism, and vibes were amazing! I recommend 10/10 for everyone and anyone! Thank you Delaina!!!

I came here for the view, and stayed for dinner. And I gotta say, it was so worth it! I wanted to take pictures of the Miami skyline from this area so decided to make reservations at the restaurant. I was seated outside and the view of the city was beautiful. Yes, the big fancy yachts get in the way of the view, but it was still very nice. On to the food...I asked the waiter what he recommends and he mentioned that the Braised Short Rib Pappardelle was his favorite, so I decided to give it a try. It was fantastic, and I'm so happy that I ordered it. For dessert, I had the Chocolate Nemesis. It's a flourless chocolate cake with red wine gel, dark chocolate on top and 24k edible gold. Yes, it was delicious. The perfect dessert if you like chocolate. I recommend The Deck for a dinner with that special someone. The vibe is very relaxed and the view is spectacular.

Subject: Complaint Regarding Manager Arnaud Espineira and The Deck Garden I am writing to express my dissatisfaction with the management of The Deck Garden, particularly under the supervision of Manager Arnaud Espineira. My recent experiences at the establishment have been far from satisfactory, and I feel compelled to bring these matters to your attention. Firstly, Manager Arnaud Espineira has demonstrated a lack of professionalism and competence in handling customer concerns. On numerous occasions, I have witnessed him being dismissive and unresponsive to customers. His attitude has created an unpleasant atmosphere for patrons, tarnishing the reputation of The Deck Garden. Furthermore, the overall maintenance and cleanliness of the establishment have noticeably declined under Manager Espineira's leadership. Tables are often left uncleared for extended periods, and the restroom facilities have been neglected, which is not only unsanitary but also reflects poorly on the establishment's standards. Additionally, there have been instances of mismanagement in reservations and seating arrangements, leading to confusion and inconvenience for guests. Manager Espineira's lack of organization and oversight in these matters has resulted in frustration among customers and has impacted the overall dining experience negatively. As a loyal patron of The Deck Garden, I believe it is essential to address these issues promptly to ensure the continued success and reputation of your establishment. I urge you to take appropriate action to rectify these concerns and restore the level of service and hospitality that patrons expect and deserve. Thank you for your attention to this matter. I trust that you will address these issues promptly and effectively.

The service was great! Jose at the bar took care of me. The ambiance was cute. I don't like that the bar faces a wall instead of the restaurant or marina, but I still enjoyed myself. The food was good. I expected more greenery in my salad than was presented but everything was fresh, so I would get the buratta salad again but I left hungry. I will say it took a while for the hostess to seat guests. I waited in the hostess line (unnecessarily) for 10 minutes and it wasn't very busy.

To end my birthday weekend, I booked reservations at the Deck at Island Gardens for brunch. I've seen rave reviews about this restaurant on TikTok, channel 10 news, and Yelp so needless to say I was very excited to be celebrating my birthday at this restaurant. When we arrived, we were taken on time to our reservation. The staff was very friendly and accommodating; when our table was out in the sun, they accommodated my large party and moved us to a better area with shade. Our hostess for our group was very friendly and helpful as we navigated through the buffet. This restaurant has a yacht club ambience to it. On the back end of the buffet, you see a multitude of yachts parked along the Miami marina. Also you have a view of the beautiful Miami skyline as well. This buffet was amazing! This buffet had everything from burger sliders, fried snapper, pancakes, an omelette, a paella station, and a dessert station with a plethora of cakes. My favorite was the fried red snapper. This fish was fried to a perfect crisp with so much flavor. Also, the paella was amazing, with huge large shrimp. This place definitely lives up to the hype, and I cannot wait to come back.

My family and I went to Deck at Island Gardens to celebrate my cousin's birthday. It is a really nice upscale outdoor only restaurant. At first we were seated where there was no shade but the wait staff was truly accommodating and placed us where there was plenty shading and near the food. The brunch food was served buffet style with different meats, seafood, and desserts. Everything was delicious and cooked to perfection. They offer 3 meal plans (I can't remember each price). We decided on the 95 per person which came with a complimentary mimosa or peach bellini. The drink was okay but I wish we opted for the cheaper plan where we can choose our own drinks. All and all the experience was pretty great. Will definitely return.

A great romantic dinner or showstopper event dinner spot with outstanding views of downtown. This all outdoor restaurant serves a great variety of yummy dishes. The octopus was my favorite! There are many servers and staff roaming around making finding help super easy will be back :)

Amazing Sunday brunch. Parking is Valet only. $25 + tip. Buffet has two options unlimited brunch only for $85 + tip or Unlimited Brunch and Unlimited Mimosas for $125 + tip. It is worth it. The food is GOOD. They also offer tons of high quality food. Lamb chops, Steak, shrimp, salmon, ceviche(fish, shrimp, veggie), omelette station, salads, rich desserts, etc... I say there for over 3 hours taking in the views and having a great time. The service is also amazing. Our server was Svetlana and she was the best!! They also have a DJ as well as a saxophonist who cranks the place up around 3pm. I will be back for sure.

The entire place is a vibe, especially on a Friday night after 6pm. Be sure to see Jose at the deck bar outside. He is very friendly and has an amazing personality and upbeat aura about him. He also makes fire drink recommendations!! Ask him. Tell him the types of alcohol you like and he will have a drink he can make for you! Had drinks, dinner and enjoyed the DJ with live entertainment consisting of a fire dancer and saxophonist. Berat, our server, was friendly, attentive and made great food recommendations as well. Request him if you're here for a meal. And seek out Jose for drink service at the bar! On a gorgeous Miami night this place checks off all the boxes. The food was awesome. The atmosphere is top notch. Everyone is upbeat and enjoying the moment! Will definitely be back!

I saw this place mentioned on Instagram. I was in Miami for the weekend and made reservations on open table app to take advantage of this spectacular brunch experience in the heart of Miami. It's $75 per person which includes their brunch Buffet and one Mimosa. They do have another option where you can pay 135 per person for brunch buffet and unlimited mimosas. They have all types of delicious food. Anything from seafood cocktail shrimp Oyster's octopus ceviche to barbecue meats with chimichurri sauce to paella to an omelette station to a huge Parmesan cheese bowl where they marinate and cook you pasta to amazing perfection, delicious dessert options such as chocolate, croissants, fresh fruits, Greek yogurt, berries, fig cake and almond delight cake rippled in gold flakes, strawberry shortcake so good!! The Mimosa's were on point! The view was spectacular. It wasn't too crowded beautiful happy people everywhere. We had outdoor seating under shaded area so we weren't attacked by the sun. They also had a live DJ play and sing music. It was most definitely a five and a must do one in Miami.

I made reservations for my family for Mother's Day Brunch. I have to admit I found it interesting that we were made to pay for the whole dining party up front in advance with the reservation. We were excited about the brunch buffet, though. The service during brunch was phenomenal. The scenery also makes for a beautiful backdrop to any dining experience especially with live music playing. The buffet had a great variety of items. There was a seafood station, a grilled meat station, paella, and a variety of breakfast/lunch items.

The Sunday brunch was excellent, and there was a lot to choose from, including paella. Our waiter was attentive and knowledgeable. The place looks great, but the summer heat makes it a bit unpleasant. Wait until it's not so hot.

The worst experience ever. With a reservation in place and we were still not seated even after 1 h of waiting. Clearly overwhelmed, overbooked.... So disappointed!

First to start off, our waitress was absolutely phenomenal. Her name was gaga. I definitely recommend her ask before they see you to your table. We had the charcuterie board. The duck prosciutto was interesting, but I did enjoy it. Truffle pizza was very well balanced would recommend. Espresso martini very delicious must try the tiramisu by far the best tiramisu I've ever had if I had to read it I'd give it a 9.3 out of 10

Unfortunately my review is a negative one for this place. I was there today for mother's Day with my family and my experience was not the greatest. I guess my table was overlooked because we seem to be locals and apparently not high spenders. I had a party of four spend $550 without liquor and I literally had to beg to be served. I asked multiple times to be served. At one point the floor manager had to come to the table to inquired if everything was okay and he himself serve me the Bellini that I've ordered and waited for over 20 minutes. No one will come to the table except for the busser by the way in my eyes he deserved more of the tip than the server herself since he was the only one attending our needs. My waiter was rude and lacked customer service. I had to send for her twice and when I approached her about service, she mentioned that I wasn't the only table she had therefore she could not attend my needs as I expected. It is sad to say that because we were not high spenders we were definitely overlooked. My expectations were not exceeded and definitely not worth the money. This is not the first time I've been there, the last time I was there with my girls we had a blast and definitely recommended the place however based on the experience I had today I will not return. I have never been discriminated by the way I looked or at least felt in such way. Today was supposed to be my special day and those in attendance and it wasn't the case. Food and ambiance were top notch but service was far from there

We enjoyed the ambiance ,the people, the service was superb, a big shout out to Gaga our server , she gave us great recommendations. The seafood options were great , overall, the food was delicious. If you're in a mood for having food and drinks with friends, this is the place to be it is a perfect mix between locals & tourists

Amazing out door seating with an amazing view. Service is great! Food and drinks were good.

The restaurant was really pretty, good ambiance with live music and performers! The food and service were good too

The vibes here are absolutely amazing, nothing but a great time!! I came in Thursday with a couple of my ladies and we got some of the best service i think i ever got in miami!!!! Delaina was our bartender let me tell you, she knows what she's doing and makes yummy drinks and proves nothing but great service!! I will be back again and hoping that she is working!!!

Gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous ambiance! Breathtaking views and service is top notch. It's a restaurant lounge right at the yacht marina. The food was delicious, I highly recommend the mushroom truffle pizza and the tuna tartare. The food is on the pricier side. Oh and the music was amazing! Great place for a night out with friends or a date night

This one of the best Miami pre party places with nice drinks and food. The service was good. I love the boats in front of the restaurant. The view is amazing.

SUCH a fun restaurant in Miami, especially as a precursor to a night out. Ideal for sharing plates. We got the seafood tower, charred octopus, tuna tartare, truffle & pear pizza, and the crispy yellowtail snapper. And for dessert we got dulce de leche tiramisu, guava cheesecake, and the coconut key lime tart. IN MY OPINION you can skip the seafood tower and just order the seafood you want because I wasn't really wowed by anything on it other than the oysters and shrimp, hence, might as well just order those. However, you must order the truffle & pear pizza and the crispy yellowtail. They were both unreallll. My favorite dessert was the coconut key lime tart but all of the desserts were fantastic! Our server was incredible and took the time to tell us if he thought we were ordering enough food + helped recommend certain dishes for us which we really appreciated. Overall ambiance here is also a win - you can't beat a beautiful outdoor venue.

My best friends brought me here for a belated birthday celebration as a surprise this weekend. I was immediately smitten by the scenery and upscale dining experience. There was live entertainment with an electronic dance DJ, musicians playing the saxophone and drums, professional dancer twirling fire on a baton, dancing, and the wait staff brought out sparklers to add to the magic. I ordered the filet mignon, mashed potatoes, and mushrooms which were cooked to perfection and delicious. Our server, Jennifer, was very attentive, polite, and friendly. We intend to return again soon.

The food here is always amazing, and I absolutely love the live music every-time I visit. However, my 3 star rating is due to the service. Every time I've visited the service has been so underwhelming, especially on our last visit. Our server was incredibly rude. I think the servers should be trainer a little better. Aside of this, the actual food, drinks, music and views are amazing! My favorite things to get here include the pear and truffle pizza, the mushroom risotto, lobster ravioli and tuna tartare.

I went in a group of 9. The good was the live music and belly dancer. And the gelato . The food was very subpar and can get much better elsewhere. My salmon was crispy on the outside however the inside was pink and not cooked throughly. The short rib dish was lacking in flavor. The service took way too long. Started to feel like they went to source the food items themselves.

I went to The Deck for my birthday as a dinner surprise and I had a great time! The ambiance was absolutely beautiful and this included a view of the Miami skyline. I had the lamb chops because they were out of the chicken when I visited. Luckily, it was a hit. The meat was tender and it was well seasoned. The sides did steal the show though - the whipped potatoes and asparagus were perfect. The decor of the venue was perfect for the occasion and for some great photos.

Decided to come to the deck at island gardens for lunch, sat the bar and had Delaina and Rafael take care of us. THE SERVICE WAS EXCELLENT and the LOBSTER ROLLS were to die for!! Definitely will be coming back here. If you can, stop by the bar for a quick chat and amazing cocktail experience with Miami's best bartenders!!!!

Amazing place for lounging. Great for weekends with friends. DJ was really good. Food and service were great. Our waitress Lana was the best!

I've been coming here for years but visited recently and a lot has changed. The ambience here is amazing with their beautiful views complimenting their space. The food wasn't the best but was pretty good and their drinks were great. It's a little pricey but their brunch has always been one of my favorites.

Whhhhat an experience!!!! Going there on a sunday was the right thing to do. The vibe there is immaculate. From the fire lady to the staffs dancing, spinning cloths in the air i loved it! Drinks: The drinks were deliciouss!! So much flavor and jus enough alcohol. I got the islander and it wasss so good!! Food: We had a charcuterie board for appetizer, it was a good amount for the price. For entree, i had the lamb and i think for me that was my con, idk it was just lamb on there. Portion was good but it did not come with any sides so u had to pay additional for a side and I got truffle fries and it was okay, ive had better tbh. So idk i guess for me the food didnt do too too good. I was expecting better. Dessert: Omg we had the tres leches and it was so so good! Def my favorite part! Coming back or nah? I wanna come back for Brunch sooo yess im coming back!

I finally had a chance to try out this restaurant and everyone in my party was pleasantly surprised with our experience. We came for brunch on a Sunday and Jorge did a wonderful job of make the day special. The food and drinks came out promptly after ordering and everything we tried was delicious. Highly recommend: grilled octopus, branzino

What a fun spot!! We were dancing, eating and drinking the night away! Loved the live music and the fire dancers. Sometime places like this with a nice ambiance will have sub-par food, but not here! The food was excellent. I'd have to say the Truffle & Pear pizza was my favorite. I also enjoyed my branzino - it was perfectly cooked. We ended up ordering the truffle fries for a round two because we couldn't get our hands off them! So good! The only issue was that it was hard to get our waitress' attention sometimes to order more drinks/food but she was so friendly and matched the high energy of the place.

We had an exceptional experience at The Deck. It was a beautiful night and the food (octopus, oysters, salt-encrusted snapper), wine, service and entertainment made this a night we won't soon forget. It's perfect for a romantic dinner, outside on the water surrounded by beautiful yachts! Our server Gaga was professional and attentive.

Vicky was amazing!!!! Amazing food and ambience. The service was amazing also. Cannot wait to come here again. View is gorgeous. Anyone that comes shall love it here

Me and my friends visited last Saturday and all I can say is that we had an amazing experience! Place was packed and atmosphere was great! It was 4 of us and we started with octopus and agean spreads, both recommended by our server Dusan, which by the way did an awesome job! For our main corses we had branzino(the best I ever had-compliments to the chef), filet mignon, lobster risoto and truffle pizza with couple of sides! Our taste bugs were happy and dancing!! We finished up with tres leches and round of shots! If you like lively places with music, show and good food I am highly recommending The Deck! We will be back!

Pésima organización, tuvimos que esperar 45 min una mesa porque no encontraron nuestra reserva, luego literal nos dieron la peor mesa, donde habia gente parada a los costados de esta, luego los tragos demoraron 1 hora y llegaron después de ya haber terminado el appetizer, la mesera nos dice que es porque la barra estaba demorada, el mojito mango virgen fue devuelto inmediatamente y que sabia a agua con menta y 3/4 trozos de limon (intomable) la mesera ni se disculpa y termine bebiendo agua ya que el siguiente trago demoraría una hora otra vez. La comida estaba fria aunque el branzino tenia buen sabor, el acompañamiento no sabia a nada, el risotto de langosta necesitaba coción y de sabor no era agradable. "Al terminar"(por que no terminamos de comer), la cuenta venia con el mojito cobrado, al llamar a la mesera sin nosotros decirle nada, ella nos dijo que sabia cual era el problema y que lo quitarian (ella ya sabia que estaba cobrando de mas) y ademas la cuenta venia con 20% de tip ya cobrado. Muy mala experiencia, mala organización, comida fria, tragos intomables, valet carisimo (y te obligan a pagar el tip si lo paga con tarjeta). MUY SOBREVALORADO!

The service was good. I definitely think it was overpriced. Only one drink is included for Sunday brunch. So if your looking for unlimited mimosas with the food is it not included. Not too mention it is extremely hot. Even with the fans your drenching while you eat. The salads were not even cold, I was eating soggy hot cucumbers. I recommend going when it's December-January and there is some what of cold temperature. I would not come back because I know better places for brunch, sorry.

Everything about this place was great. The music, the food, the ambiance and views and even service.

Came for dinner stayed for drinks. The atmosphere was amazing and so was the service! My husband and I had the charred octopus and lobster risotto. Jose and Delaina were amazing any chance you get stop by the bar and have a cocktail with them. By FAR the best cocktails and service we have had in a while.

Our night was amazing at The Deck of Island Garden, it started with an amazing welcome from the host Alexa. She knew details from my online reservation and took us to our table, from the start the whole staff catered to our needs. Out fantastic server Miguel (Dali because of his mustache) was not only professional but friendly and very knowledgeable on the menu, he offered us the new drinks cocktails and suggested dishes from the menu. I cannot stressed the high level of attention to details, and because of my work I have the opportunity to dining in exclusive venues.

The 3 stars are because the view and ambiance, service is slow and food is not good.... Average- bad actually. My fish had mayonnaise straight from the bottle LOL literally, they tried to make it look pretty but it was cold refrigerator mayonnaise. Music is good and they had some girls ( as usual always girls) for entertainment With fire and other things. Overall nice place with an excellent view of the city but the food is not good. If I ever get back there it is gonna be for drinks not for food.

I came her to celebrate my birthday with 4 others. This place is gorgeous. Beautiful view and nice welcoming staff. Now I will say that the portions are small if you're getting pasta and overall pricey but it's a vibe. I had the prosciutto pizza and Truffle fries and both were delicious. I also had the Lobster ravioli and this extremely satisfying as well. They brought out ice cream for me at the end which just melts in your mouth. There was a beautiful fire show at the end. They deserve more stars. I attached the receipt for reference.

Not worth the price and got food poisoning from it. It's a place to go because you docked your fancy yacht there but not because the food is any good. Fancy people park you boat and go elsewhere if you're a foodie. Sorry to say. I will say the service was excellent. This algorithm automatically checked off good food but not true. Read reviews peeps.

I cannot speak on the menu as a whole, but I had three different kinds of pizzas and WOW. The crust was fabulous, the flavors well balanced and we could not stop eating. We ended up ordering a second round of everything because we loved so much. Highly recommend the truffle pizza (great combo of sweet and salty) and the spicy meat pizza, delicious!

Delicious food! 10/10. The ambiance is great as well, the fire breather, belly dancer, sax player, it's a true dinner party! And if you want something a little more intimate they have cabanas closer to the water. The smoke machine does drown you a bit and the stray cats are far from shy, but would definitely recommend. Expect to pay up for a quality meal and experience.

The Worse experience I had in Miami long time ago. First the valet parking $50 this is insane, I should've run. Then I was looking for the regular menu, I've been there 3 times before this time. I thought was the same restaurant but no. I payed $85 for "buffet". I thought "have to be good" for $85 but the food was cold, not good, bad taste. Then I had 2 cocktails (this was the only thing the server brings). I felt so bad for the bad food I asked for the bill and my last surprise, they charge 20% for gratitude?????? but I served my own food, was buffet !!! The server just bring me 2 cocktails but they charged 20% of everything. I payed $300 in total, we were only two people. I felt so bad PLEASE DONT GO TO THIS PLACE, ITS NOT EASY TO MAKE MONEY AND THIS PEOPLE THINK ITS EASY TO GET.

This felt like a Kiki on the river or seaspice wannabe. The view is amazing, music is loud... we arrived, valet was $20. The hostess asked if we had reservations, barely smiled, another hostess came and they started talking for at least 5 minutes while we stood there in front of them watching them talk. We were finally seated. Our waitress not once smiled, was very cold. The food wasn't bad but it wasn't great for the price. We had the beef carpaccio that had too much cheese in my opinion (and if you know me there's normally no such thing) we also had the octopus ceviche, the mushroom risotto and the branzino à la plancha that had way too much aioli making the dish very heavy. We went for after dinner drinks somewhere else and wish we had dinner there.

I highly recommend this place. Food is amazing. Service is spectacular. Jose, Michael & Ray treated my friend & I like queens. They were gentlemen's and approached us with sincerity when serving us cocktails. There's no place in Miami that has male services like this. Ladies, they will look out for you!!!

Ambiance amazing with boat and water views. The DJ definitely keeps the crowd hyped. The drinks were amazing but the food was just okay. I will definitely go back for the ambiance, drinks and the DJ. I will be celebrating my bday at this location

I wish it were possible to "award" this place negative stars. Look, it's Miami; there's going to be music and it's going to be loud. But I'm a club kid from NYC and there's not a nightclub anywhere that's louder and more obnoxious than this awful place. I screamed until I was hoarse and still couldn't be heard by anyone at my table (or the waiter). Throw in some tacky '80s "entertainment" (a fire wrangler in silver lame boots?! I laughed out loud, but no one could hear me) and a weak bar (they ran out of...Aperol?) and our night was an epic fail. Take a clue from Joia and try going quieter and classier, Dick Island.