Zeru Miami

"Zeru in Miami, Florida, brings together Mediterranean and Cantabrian flavors with a selection of grilled seafood cooked in a josper, a charcoal-fired oven that hails from Spain." - Stacey Leasca

"Zeru is an upscale Spanish restaurant that can do the simple things—like pata negra and parmesan croquettes, or tuna and anchovy open-faced montaditos. If the entire menu was as good as those two dishes, we’d tell you to go here. But Zeru’s more ambitious menu items really fall short. They have an entire section dedicated to socarrats, rice dishes meant to emulate the crispy bits of the paella on the bottom of the pan. And yet there isn’t a crispy bite to be found in the entire dish. Sardines cooked in a Josper grill also leave you fairly disappointed (and wondering why you just paid nearly $20 for two sardines). Zeru’s menu is trying a bit too hard to be unorthodox. And so is the huge dining room, which sort of looks like it was decorated by the Joker going through a Banksy phase, with classic paintings that have been scribbled over with dripping graffiti.  " - Ryan Pfeffer

"Zeru’s fondant Manchego is a fondant cake made with a unique blend of cheeses, including semi-mature Manchego cheese. The dessert is served warm with a side scoop of homemade vanilla bean ice cream and a crunchy tuille of almond sablee." - Alona Martinez

"Zeru Miami is a renowned restaurant focusing on Basque cuisine from Mexico City, situated on the ground floor of the AKA Hotel in Brickell. The menu draws inspiration from San Sebastian's cuisine, featuring specialties like roasted seasonal whole fish and Socarrat dishes. The restaurant also offers mussel croquetas, Andalusian gazpacho, Bluefin tuna tartare, and sauteed scallops. The space includes a contemporary dining room with earthy materials, a chic bar, and an outdoor terrace with vegetation. Zeru Miami is open for lunch and dinner, and was recognized as the sixth-best restaurant in Mexico City by MB by Marco Beteta." - Olee Fowler