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Dan's March 2025 restaurant ratings:
Most recent visit in parenthesis.

Moran (pastries) 9.5/10 (March 2025)
Malka West Palm Beach 9/10 (March 2025)
Hadekel 9/10 (March 2025)
Street Bar 9/10 (January 2025)
Bambu Boca 9/10 (November 2024)
Bambu NMB 8.5/10 (March 2025)
Asiatiko 8.5/10 (November 2024)
Mutra 8/10 (March 2025)
Neya 8/10 (February 2025. Score lowered from 9 due to new excessively loud club music)
Street Kitchen 8/10 (July 2024)
Ovo at Altair 8/10 (December 2024)
Ostrow Brasserie 7.5/10 (February 2024)
Levy's 7.5/10 (August 2018)
W Steakhouse at Westchester Country Club 7/10 (January 2025)
Vish 7/10 (February 2022)
Dunwell Pizza 7/10 (February 2025)
G7 Rooftop 6.5/10 (February 2025)
Rustiko 6.5/10 (February 2022)
SoHo 6.5/10 (May 2023)
Cafe Noir: 6/10 (March 2025)
Josh's Deli 6/10 (November 2024)
Fresko 6/10 (February 2023)
Smash House 6/10 (February 2025)
Foozo 6/10 (February 2025)
Kosh 5.5/10 (May 2022)
Carmela's Boca 5/10 (January 2023)
Fuego 5/10 (January 2023)
Ditmas Boca 4.5/10 (January 2023)
China Beach 4/10 (February 2018)
Cine Citta 3/10  (February 2018)
Meat Bar: 2/10 (January 2021)
26 7/10 (May 2022) Unranked due to cuisine switch

South Florida Kosher Restaurant and Attraction Map (HT: Yaalili).

DD Trip Notes:
http://www.dansdeals.com/archives/16322 (2011)
http://www.dansdeals.com/archives/26692 (2012)
http://www.dansdeals.com/archives/49206 (2014)
http://www.dansdeals.com/archives/61082 (2015)
http://www.dansdeals.com/archives/72957 (2015)
https://www.dansdeals.com/points-travel/trip-notes/trip-notes-miami-foodies-delight-finally-cracking-sunpass-tolls (2021)
https://www.dansdeals.com/points-travel/trip-notes/trip-notes-miami-2023-great-food-awesome-cholov-yisroel-chocolate-workshop-weekend-fun/ (2023)

Trip Reports:
@Yehuda's 1st trip to Miami https://forums.dansdeals.com/index.php?topic=63986.0
@Yehuda Miami Weekend Getaway at SRBH https://forums.dansdeals.com/index.php?topic=100169.0
@Alexsei Surfside 2018 https://forums.dansdeals.com/index.php?topic=452.msg1896122#msg1896122
@Alexsei Surfside/Bay Harbor 2019 https://forums.dansdeals.com/index.php?topic=452.msg2055841#msg2055841
@jj1000 ideal foodie oriented day in Miami based on what I've had/done so far https://forums.dansdeals.com/index.php?topic=452.msg1387809;topicseen#msg1387809
@BOOKY trip report for Miami https://forums.dansdeals.com/index.php?topic=452.msg1062268;topicseen#msg1062268
@jack Short trip report https://forums.dansdeals.com/index.php?topic=452.msg745120;topicseen#msg745120
@Chachem Balaileh South Florida mini trip report https://forums.dansdeals.com/index.php?topic=452.msg726747;topicseen#msg726747
@dealfinder85 somewhat of a TR https://forums.dansdeals.com/index.php?topic=452.msg1059208#msg1059208
@JayR 3 Days In Florida https://forums.dansdeals.com/index.php?topic=50450.msg1088383#msg1088383
@AJK Labor Day Hop https://forums.dansdeals.com/index.php?topic=55342.0
@twentie4hrs Miami Beach for a Relaxing 4 days (Including Shabbos) https://forums.dansdeals.com/index.php?topic=59239.0
@srulky Mini TR for quick 3 day/2 night Jaunt down to Ft. Lauderdale/Miami https://forums.dansdeals.com/index.php?topic=452.msg1354473#msg1354473
@Adam101 Chanukka '15 trip MIA & BNA https://forums.dansdeals.com/index.php?topic=59271.0
@mgoldhammer18 A different kind of trip to Miami beach https://forums.dansdeals.com/index.php?topic=61518.0
@shnoz Quick TR from N Miami https://forums.dansdeals.com/index.php?topic=452.msg790875;topicseen#msg790875
@Amusch low-key low-cost trip https://forums.dansdeals.com/index.php?topic=452.msg1413855;topicseen#msg1413855
@joe999 4 Days in Miami https://forums.dansdeals.com/index.php?topic=452.msg1201938#msg1201938
@mochjas Saturday Night @Meat Bar (Surfside) Sunday Night at SOHO https://forums.dansdeals.com/index.php?topic=452.msg2184097#msg2184097

Hotels

41st and Collins Area
Four Points (Shabbos friendly)
Lexington
Courtyard by Marriott
Holiday Inn
Grand Beach
Best Western Atlantic Beach Resort
Fontainebleau
Eden Roc
Alexander
Confidante (Hyatt)
The Cadillac (Marriott)

Bal Harbour/Surfside/Bay harbor - Walking Distance To Shul
hotels in walking distance to shul:

Surfside:
Residence Inn by Marriott $$ (confirmed shabbos friendly)
Four Seasons $$$ Ocean front hotel
Sun Harbour Boutique Hotel $$
Grand Beach Surfside $$ Ocean front hotel
Grand Beach Surfside West $$

Bal Harbour:
St Regis $$$ Ocean front hotel
Ritz Carlton $$$ Ocean front hotel
Bal Harbour Quarzo $$ inter-coastal front hotel
Sea View $$ Ocean front hotel

Bay Harbour:
Grand beach Bay Harbour $$ inter-coastal front hotel
TRYP by Wyhndam $ CLOSED
The Landon $
The Altair(kosher)

Aventura
Turnberry Isle Resort (Marriott)

Hollywood
Westin Diplomat Resort and Spa (Leaving SPG 10/30/14)


Fort Lauderdale
Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort and Spa
W Fort Lauderdale
Hyatt Place
Hyatt House

Boca
Waldorf Astoria
Boca Hilton Suites


Rent a villa/apartment
horarentals.com
floridakoshervillas.com
northmiamirental.com
northmiamivilla.com
lxure.com
reservekosher.com
flamingokosher.com
motelchai.com


 
Miami Kosher Restaurants 

map with kosher restaurants under Kosher Miami
http://koshermiami.org/
41st and Collins Area
Name                               Style   Price    Kid Friendly?RecommendationsNotes
Miami Beach’s Chocolate Dairy  $$$                                    CLOSED. They opened on Harding
Lenny’s Pizza                      Dairy      $      Yes                                             Multipule Locations   
Asi’s Grill (CLOSED)                      Meat      ??           ??                                           
Carlos & Gabby's                      Meat      $      Yes                                                     
Grill House                      Meat      ??           ??                                           
MONTEFIORE CAFE              Dairy      ??      Yes                                               
17 Restaurant & Sushi Bar        Dairy      $$$                                                  
Tasti Cafe              Dairy Not CY      ??      Yes                                               
Bagel Time              Dairy      $      Yes                                             off 41st street, on Alton Rd. 
Florida Grill                      Meat      ??           ??                                           
Kikar Tel Aviv                      Meat      ??           ??                                          Shabbos Meals



Bal Harbor / Surfside / Bay Harbor
Name                               Style   Price    Kid Friendly?RecommendationsNotesCertificationOnline Ordering
Cine Cite Cafe Dairy  $$YesClick HereCholov Yisroel / Pas YisroelOKUberEats
Foozo Artisan Pizza Dairy  $YesCholov Yisroel / Pas YisroelKMChowNow
Cafe Vert              Dairy   $$Yes Click HereCholov Yisroel / Pas YisroelOKEat24
Rustiko Dairy  $$Yes Click Here   KMChowNow
26 Sushi& Tapas        Dairy   $$$YesClick Here   KMUberEats
Serendipity Yogurt Cafe    Dairy  $YesClick Here    KMUberEats
Yossi's Out Of Home Pizza Dairy  $YesClick HereCholov Yisroel / Pas YisroelTheShulCall/WA (786) 352-1913
Rachel's Baked Goods & Dips Parve  $YesClick HereFree Delivery??Call/Text (786) 447-9809
Harbor Grill                      Meat   $$$No                                   KM??
Harbor Bistro                      Meat   $$$NoClick Here    KMEat24 pickup Only
Kosh                  Meat   $$$NoClick Here    KM??
Chai Wok                  Meat   $$YesClick Here    KMUberEats/GrubHub/ChowNow/Eat24
The Backyard BBQ & Brew                      Meat   $$$Yes Click Here   KMUberEats
The Carrot                      Meat   $$??                                  KMUberEats/GrubHub/Eat24
King David Cuisine Meat ??Yes                                 KM
Meat Bar (Bay Harbor) (New 2019) Meat ????                                 KMUberEats
Street Kitchen (New 2019) Meat ????                                 KM??
Surf-n-sides Meat $$                                 MDKComing Soon
pokado Take out & Delivery Only (New 2021) Meat/sushi $Yes                                 KMAll
So Heavenly Take out & Delivery Only Meat/shabbos $Yes                                 KMAll
Rolling Pin Bakery              Parve   $Yes                                  StarK??
Kosherland+Maven baker Grocery bakery and deli??Yes                               Shabbos Packages+Free Hot PlateKMDeli Has online ordering
Newtime Catering Meat   ????                               Takeout/Shabbos MealsKM
Miami Beach Chocolates Surfside Parve/dairy $$??KM
BON Chocolatier Bay Harbor Parve $$??Click HereVegan Chocolate BoutiqueKMPickUp Only

Shabbos Meals in Bal Harbour/Surfside
  • Kosher Kingdom Takeout (15 drive)
  • KosherLand Takeout (was bought by The Grove and now has a massive shabbos selection as well as prepared foods all week long. no more hot plates as far as I know. jj)
  • Esti Englander - Pickup in NMB (305) 502-4611
  • Fromowitz 347-680-1099
  • Backyard BBQ Friday Night and Shabbas Day Meal Service
  • Kosh Friday Night Meal Service
  • Meat Bar (Bay harbor) Friday Night and Shabbas Day Meal Service
  • OVO at Altair (Bay harbor) Friday Night and Shabbas Day Meal Service
  • For Shabbat day people usually eat in the SHUL

Shabbos Friendly Hotels in Bal Harbour/Surfside
  • Residence Inn Surfside

COVID Testing

Aventura/North Miami Beach/Sunny Isles
Name Style   Price    Kid Friendly?RecommendationsNotesCertificationOnline Ordering
Fresko Dairy     $$$                                                          
China Bistro                      Meat      $$$              No                                             
Dixie BBQ    Meat     $      Yes                                               
Foozo    Dairy     $      Yes                                               
Fuego                      Meat      ??           ??                                           
Grill Time                        Meat      ??      Yes                                                     
Mozart Grill                      Meat      ??           ??                                           
Holy Bagel              Parve/Dairy      ??      Yes                                               
Soho Asian Grill        Meat      ??                                                  
Mozart Cafe              Dairy      $$      Yes                                               
The Frieze              Dairy Not CY      ??      Yes                                               
Vgan    Vegan     $$                                                     
Grand Cafe              Dairy Not CY      ??      Yes                                             Stirling Road- Hollywood, Israeli breakfast joint 


Boca Raton
Name StylePrice    Kid Friendly?RecommendationsNotesCertificationOnline Ordering
Mozart CafeDairy. 4/5$$??     Nice outdoor area tooORB??
Jon's Place (pizza)Dairy$Yes     ---??
Pita N GoDairy 4.5/5????     They currently have a unreliable hechsher according to R Goldberg of BRS/ORB????
BOCA BAGEL FACTORY CAFEDairy 4/5????     ORB??
MenchiesDairy 5/5????Incredible non C'Y frozen yogurt????
AsiaMeat. 4/5$$??     ORB??
Boca GrillMeat????     ORB??
Century GrillMeat 4/5????     ORB??
Orchid's Garden ChineseMeat 4/5????     ????
Butcher Block GrillMeat 4/5$$$??     ORB??
Ditmas Kitchen BocaMeat&Sushi????     ORB??

Butcher Block Grill, Asia, and Mozart are adjacent to each other at the Fountains Center at Camino Real.
Update Jan 2021: all 3 establishments above closed. They are being replaced by a new set. Carmela’s (dairy) rave pizza (not open yet) roadshow (meat) Eden wok (Chinese, not open yet) oak & ember (steakhouse, not open yet)

Great website for all things kosher in Boca - https://www.kosherbocaraton.org/

Hollywood
Name                              Style   Price   Kid Friendly?RecommendationsNotesCertificationOnline Ordering
Cafe Noir (open till 2 AM) Dairy  $$YesCholov Yisroel / Pas YisroelORBhttps://www.kosher24.net/
Cafe 56 Dairy  $YesCholov Yisroel / Pas YisroelORBNo
Toast Avenue Cafe Dairy  $YesCholov Yisroel / Pas YisroelORBDoorDash
Yum Berry Cafe & Sushi Bar Dairy  $YesCholov Yisroel / Pas YisroelORBNo
Sara's Pizza Dairy  $YesCholov Yisroel / Pas YisroelORB?
Lenny's Pizza Dairy  $YesCholov Yisroel / Pas YisroelORBSliceLife
Mizrachi's Pizza Kitchen Dairy  $YesCholov Yisroel / Pas YisroelORBChowNow
Ariels Delicious Pizza Dairy  $YesCholov Yisroel / Pas YisroelORB?
Grand Cafe Espresso Bar Dairy  $Yes NOT Cholov Yisroel / Pas YisroelORBChowNow
HBK Burger Meat $$?? Glatt Kosher, Pas Yisroel ORBOn Website
China Bistro & Sushi Meat $$?? Pas Yisroel ORBMany
Hummus Factory Meat $$?? Pas Yisroel ORBMany
Nava's Kosher Kitchen & Restaurant Meat $$?? Pas Yisroel? ORB?
Pita Star Meat $$?? Pas Yisroel ORB?
Pita Express Meat $$?? Pas Yisroel? ORB?
JZ Steakhouse Meat $$$?? Glatt Kosher, Pas Yisroel ORB?
Pita Plus Meat $$?? Pas Yisroel? ??


Lauderhill

Sunrise Pita - 2680 N University Dr, Sunrise, FL 33322
(954) 748-0090


Fort Lauderdale
PX Grill (next door to chabad)



Supermarkets

41st and Collins Area
Kastner's Market
Kosher Price Market - 460 West 41st St. (305) 763-8524
YES Market

Bal Harbour/Surfside
Kosher land
Publix (regular big supermarket - Some Kosher items are available)


Aventura
Sara's Tent -Aventura
Kosher Kingdom - Aventura
Winn Dixie - 20417 Biscayne Blvd, Aventura

Hollywood
Kosher Central
Aroma Market
Grove - Hollywood
Sylvia's


Coral Springs/Parkland
Fooderie - 5651 Coral Ridge Drive, 954-752-0008


Boca
Grove - Boca
Kosher Marketplace , with full take out
22191 North Powerline Road, (561) 391-3318
Winn-Dixie (Kosher take-out, bakery,meat,fish,pizza, large kosher section)
7024 Beracasa Way, (561) 368-5442
Aroma Boca
Glicks

Delray Beach
Glick's Kosher Market, with full take out - now under ORB
7351 W. Atlantic Avenue, (561) 637-5771


Things to do
Vizcaya Museum and Gardens
Miami Zoo
Seaquarium
Jungle Island
Lincoln Road Mall
Bal Harbour Shops
Aventura Mall
Sawgrass Mills outlets - Ft. Lauderdale
Lion Country Safari
rent bikes
watersports
Gulfstream
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
Segway
Kayak or canoe
Hanglidng
Scuba diving by the keys

Jay Why's List of things to do with kids:

Airboat or swamp buggy in the Everglades.
MODS museum in FLL.
Drive Loop Rd in the Everglades.
Jungle Island.
Fruit and Spice park.
Glass bottom boat in key largo.
Fairchild Gardens. (It’s mango season currently)
Kayaking in Oleta river SP.
Sugar sand park in boca.
Frost Museum.
Lion country safari
If all else fails, beach and pool

JJ1000's list of top restaurants and dishes in Miami:

1. Backyard BBQ (New chef in mid 2017 totally new menu): Burnt ends, 2nd cut brisket, Dinosaur Rib, BBQ Sundae, BBQ Burger.

2. 26: Sushi pizza is  a must I prefer it with baked salmon, then the Passion Mojito, Sushi Teriyaki tempuraed, Cilantro Aioli dip and truffle fires, all of their soups are good. Miso Bass is incredible as well.

3. Harbour Bistro, new menus in early 2018: Chicken and waffles just perfect, duck a l'orange pot stickers, millionaire ramen, lamb shank, charcuterie platter if that's your thing... Also serving brunch, Chicken and waffles again, eggs Benedict with bacon on top,

4. Fuego: Flatbreads are a must, then the back ribs, pastrami egg rolls, smores dessert, perfect date drink are good. (Update March 2017, the app chef and bbq chef isn't there anymore and the quality has been spotty from recent reviews.)

5. Zak The Baker. Menu changes too often to recommend stuff. Not Cholov Yisroel.

6. Kosh: Chocolate souffle and korean beef with extra sauce are good.

7. Rustiko: Spinach and Artichoke Dip, (Quinoa Salad is very good), (Pappardelle Mushroom if lunch), Mushrooms Panzerotti is an absolute must order only down side is it's a dinner only item. Oreo cheescake dessert but make sure it's fresh.

8. Harbour Grill: The Harbour Grill Filet or TheKing Reserve steaks are great. Supreme Burger is very good as well.

9. Pizza type options:

Foozo: Foozolis, the caprese foozoli with extra balsamic sauce and garlic aoili, their pastas are good as well.

Jerusalem Pizza: Best plain pie, get it fresh in store, coated fries good as well.

Lenny's pizza: Gan Eden Pie.

Also notable unique places are The Freeze which makes ices, serendipity makes ice cream (there is one next door to ZTB now), and Miami Beach Chocolates turtles and bark now also in Surfside!


#2020 Restaurants with outdoor seating

Soho - large semi enclosed patio, perfect for a rainy day

Fuego - large semi sheltered area outside the restaurant, indoors area has a new $20k air filtration system

Mozart Sunny isles -  large semi sheltered area outside the restaurant

Foozo - streetside tables

Zak The Baker -  streetside tables

Cine Cita, Backyard BBQ, Street Kitchen, 26, Kosh - streetside tables on Harding Ave 

Karne


Dan's Steakhouse Recommendations
Food: Street>Mendel's>Kosh>Fuego>Harbour Bistro>Meat Bar
Ambiance: Kosh>Meat Bar>Fuego>Harbour Bistro>Mendel's>Street
Service:  Kosh>Fuego>Mendel's>Street>Meat Bar>Harbour Bistro

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Re: South Florida Master Thread
« Reply #13960 on: July 30, 2023, 11:33:40 PM »
Street is easily the #2 meat spot in Miami, so...

Curious what's the first place in your opinion

(And yes both, street and hibachi are my clients)

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Re: South Florida Master Thread
« Reply #13961 on: July 30, 2023, 11:39:16 PM »
https://guide.michelin.com/us/en/article/features/what-is-a-michelin-star

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What do you order?
We try to eat as many dishes as possible over the course of the year, as we do need to try as much of the chef’s food as we can. We have to be sure that all the dishes that come out of the kitchen are of a consistently high standard.

There's this thing with @jj1000 and @Dan  that restaurants should be judged based on excellent dishes

There must be an art, a science to ordering..

Not so says the Michelin guide, all dishes must be to standard .

P.s. 98% of kosher restaurants have nothing outstanding about their wine list.


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Re: South Florida Master Thread
« Reply #13962 on: July 30, 2023, 11:43:17 PM »
https://guide.michelin.com/us/en/article/features/what-is-a-michelin-star

There's this thing with @jj1000 and @Dan  that restaurants should be judged based on excellent dishes

There must be an art, a science to ordering..

Not so says the Michelin guide, all dishes must be to standard .

P.s. 98% of kosher restaurants have nothing outstanding about their wine list.


You're living in lala land. Sure that's the ideal, but there's a reason there's never been a kosher Michelin star restaurant.

I remember when Izzy's first opened I was wowed at his brisket and ribs but surprised at his inedible fries.

He said those are just on there for the kids.

C'est la vie. Cry all you want, but nothing is changing.
Save your time, I don't answer PM. Post it in the forum and a dedicated DDF'er will get back to you as soon as possible.

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Re: South Florida Master Thread
« Reply #13963 on: July 30, 2023, 11:48:04 PM »
@chevron why are you so angry? Next time order something that's a proven winner (yes, you'll have to some research) and you'll be much happier!

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Re: South Florida Master Thread
« Reply #13964 on: July 30, 2023, 11:51:08 PM »
https://guide.michelin.com/us/en/article/features/what-is-a-michelin-star

There's this thing with @jj1000 and @Dan  that restaurants should be judged based on excellent dishes

There must be an art, a science to ordering..

Not so says the Michelin guide, all dishes must be to standard .

P.s. 98% of kosher restaurants have nothing outstanding about their wine list.
What would you prefer, a place that has 5 dishes 8-10/10 and 3 dishes 4-6/10 or one that all 8 dishes are 7/10
Feelings don't care about your facts

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Re: South Florida Master Thread
« Reply #13965 on: July 31, 2023, 12:00:59 AM »
You're living in lala land. Sure that's the ideal, but there's a reason there's never been a kosher Michelin star restaurant.

I remember when Izzy's first opened I was wowed at his brisket and ribs but surprised at his inedible fries.

He said those are just on there for the kids.

C'est la vie. Cry all you want, but nothing is changing.

https://www.thejc.com/news/uk/kosher-restaurant-1701-makes-michelin-guide-1.49350

https://m.jpost.com/j-spot/article-712252

I love Izzy but please, let's keep that and Michelin stars separate.

@Dan  you of all people should understand service, heck, just up this thread you lambasted saint Regis bal harbor for having aweful service.


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Re: South Florida Master Thread
« Reply #13966 on: July 31, 2023, 12:01:59 AM »
@chevron why are you so angry? Next time order something that's a proven winner (yes, you'll have to some research) and you'll be much happier!

What is with all you people? Telling me how to order and eat.. sad sad sad

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« Reply #13967 on: July 31, 2023, 12:06:05 AM »
What would you prefer, a place that has 5 dishes 8-10/10 and 3 dishes 4-6/10 or one that all 8 dishes are 7/10

I never think of it this way.

I never in my drunkest state ever conspired to open a restaurant

You open a restaurant, you build a menu you can kick ass at .. this isn't a Shabbat kiddush dude

It's the big leagues, it's paying customers. You Wana sell burgers?! You sure as heck better learn how to make burgers

Is this kindergarten!?!?

What am I missing here ?!? Yeah mediocre works for my neighborhood kosher pizza but this is fine dining .


It's neither fine

Nor dinning

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Re: South Florida Master Thread
« Reply #13969 on: July 31, 2023, 12:10:57 AM »
@Dan  you of all people should understand service, heck, just up this thread you lambasted saint Regis bal harbor for having aweful service.
SR pretends to be a 5 star hotel, but has.1 star service.

No kosher restaurants pretends to be Michelin starred or that they only make 9s and 10s.
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Re: South Florida Master Thread
« Reply #13970 on: July 31, 2023, 12:21:05 AM »
Not a Michelin star.
Worse fake news than YWN!

London one was Michelin star, you stated there never was


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« Reply #13971 on: July 31, 2023, 12:26:15 AM »
SR pretends to be a 5 star hotel, but has.1 star service.

No kosher restaurants pretends to be Michelin starred or that they only make 9s and 10s.

That's why I said brasserie ostrow deserves a shot, she's the one targeting a Michelin star. ..

Let's see how it works

And if every kosher restaurant does not target that it's simply because it can get away with charging you thousands of dollars with mediocre food in less than mericore service

Still thinking about the $800 bill from bissaleh for the garbage chefs special chateubriand...

But wait, I was just chastised up thread for not asking about the specials

Genug shoen!! I grew up to leftovers but I know fine dinning by God.. I will not be lampooned by these jokers of restaurants

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Re: South Florida Master Thread
« Reply #13972 on: July 31, 2023, 12:33:59 AM »
London one was Michelin star
Fake news.
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Re: South Florida Master Thread
« Reply #13973 on: July 31, 2023, 12:35:05 AM »
That's why I said brasserie ostrow deserves a shot, she's the one targeting a Michelin star. ..

Let's see how it works

And if every kosher restaurant does not target that it's simply because it can get away with charging you thousands of dollars with mediocre food in less than mericore service

Still thinking about the $800 bill from bissaleh for the garbage chefs special chateubriand...

But wait, I was just chastised up thread for not asking about the specials

Genug shoen!! I grew up to leftovers but I know fine dinning by God.. I will not be lampooned by these jokers of restaurants
Who told you to drop $800 there. Everyone said it's not worth it.
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Re: South Florida Master Thread
« Reply #13974 on: July 31, 2023, 12:35:51 AM »
Curious what's the first place in your opinion

(And yes both, street and hibachi are my clients)
Asiatiko.
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« Reply #13975 on: July 31, 2023, 12:43:00 AM »
Who told you to drop $800 there. Everyone said it's not worth it.

Silly, This is years ago. In fact I am the one that told everybody that it was not worth it.

Please don't make this about me, I don't know how to pick restaurants , choose what to order or appreciate food.


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Re: South Florida Master Thread
« Reply #13976 on: July 31, 2023, 12:45:22 AM »
Asiatiko.

Loud, service was slow. Parking was a disaster

Some dishes were great, others good, others ok.. duck dish had me building my own wraps? Jeez I could do that at home

Very loud, hard to actually dine. Decor though is nice. 3 out of 5 stars


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Re: South Florida Master Thread
« Reply #13977 on: July 31, 2023, 12:47:11 AM »
Loud, service was slow. Parking was a disaster

Some dishes were great, others good, others ok.. duck dish had me building my own wraps? Jeez I could do that at home

Very loud, hard to actually dine. Decor though is nice. 3 out of 5 stars


Yes, another Miami restaurant with a big menu full of hits and misses.
Do your research and you'll only get the hits.
Or don't.
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Re: South Florida Master Thread
« Reply #13978 on: July 31, 2023, 12:52:37 AM »
Here's what I want;

Easy parking ... Not the case of most South Florida kosher.. has one in surfside sought to have valet ?

Professional staff bringing you in to premises

Not library quiet but not disco loud dinning

Waiter calmly, knowingly explaining menu and dishes

Getting your dishes on time etc

Proper attention to you as client .. being there but not hovering

Dishes tasting and cooked as incredible as you expected

Look, otherwise I'll stay home. Stop raising up establishments that need to get their act together. You just give a junkie another extension. Some places need to really mop up

Back in the day, cine cita was damn good, what happened to them?

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Re: South Florida Master Thread
« Reply #13979 on: July 31, 2023, 12:56:31 AM »
Yes, another Miami restaurant with a big menu full of hits and misses.
Do your research and you'll only get the hits.
Or don't.

That makes NO sense!!

Yy recommends pecking duck and zz recommends gefilte fish.

I think KFWe LA 2019? Or was it 20? Was the greatest culinary experience