South Florida Master Thread

[JayR]

We are a family of 9, so we usually try a lot of what's on the menu. Our last trip to florida we went to:

Boca
Asia (2) - manager is around so if any issues arise he will help you out. went for dinner both times, 3/10 for ambiance, dont get cocktails unless you tell them exactly how to make it. got a seabreaze, a simple vodka cranberry grapefruit, they were out of cranberry both times! the second time he just gave me vodka and orange juice. the others got pina colada, mai tai, not good. for appetizers, gyoza was ok, not crispy, just cooked chicked, spring rolls had a good flavor, would get again, the spicy thai drums were very good, crispy, juicy, got them both times. skipped soups, i dont eat sushi, but i was told from everyone around the table that it was better than both motzarts, for main course, short ribs was not worth $35, dry and no unique taste, wokburger for $16 was good, juicy, (asked for medium rare), the boneless rib eye for 35 is ymmv, mine was dry and tough, but another order was really tender. the 2nd time we went the ribeye was very good, so to each his own. dessert was regular, hot fried gelato was ok, but the chocolate moose wasnt good

Motzart (2) - across from asia, they need more waiters, both times there was only one for the enire place, 3/10 for ambiance, great view on the back wall, some outdoor seating, we went for lunch twice, any softdrinks we ordered only arrived at the end of the meal, and was not worth it, french onion soup was good, nice amount of cheese, bread, and onions, shakshukah was good, chummus was really good (got mediterranean platter both times), dont get omelettes, not woth it, pizza was better than motzart in hollywood, i liked them a lot, they were quite small, kids fish n chips was good, got both times, for pastas, cheese ravioli was ok (motzart in hollywood is better), penne a la vodka wasnt good, fettuccine alfredo was better, didnt try the gnocchi (wanted to), for sushi, they liked this over the motzart in hollywood

House of Dog - went for dinner, they have outdoor seating also, 3 tables indooors, small bar area and a large room in the back (where we were) but its a high table with stools, not good for the elder, service was very unprofessional, paper plates, plastic cutlery, service was a very long wait, had a music box that you pay $1 a song (that was fun ), 4/10 ambiance fits the place well, had interesting pics on the walls, menu will take you yrs to figure out, very convoluted with different fonts, but the bottom line is you get an item and you could choose topping, sauces, and side dishes, the rest of the menu are just pre-chosen selections, for the food, got corn dog, which was really good, unique taste, got buffalo and jack daniels bbq wings both really good, hot dogs were not good, the jack daniels hot dog was bad, others all tasted the same, except for the spicy ones, burgers were actually very good, not very big but decently proportioned for its price, and i enjoyed that the most, the pulled bbq spare ribs was dry and very small portion, not worth it, in summation, fast food quality but with the wait.

Grill Time - The most unexpected restaurant of all. We expected a simple meal, nothing amazing. Ample space to sit, couches and chairs, bar area, 3/10 ambiance was simple, cozy, went for dinner, a lot freebies , soups were delicious, split pea and soup of the day (beef), came in really cool bowls (heavy iron kettles), for appetizers, hummus was very good, loved it, cigars were ok, nothing specials, but beef short ribs, were out of this world, they were so good my entree was the beef short ribs, very tasty, made my day, glazed chicken was ok, for main course, i got the beef short ribs , gaza strip steak was not worth it, rib eye steak was better, hawaiian tropical steak was very good, didnt get desserts, my favorite of all boca restaurants

more to come 

[oiseli48]

Big Chanuka concert tonight with Avraham Fried at Gulf Stream in Hallandale

[sky121]

Who is the guy around here who can get good hotel rates for Florida?

[waterpri]

Traveling with two kids. Plan on going to Everglades, parrot jungle and monkey jungle.  Any of these not recommended? Anything else I should do?

Lion Country safari was pretty nice.  There is currently a Groupon that makes it 50% off. 

[reed]

Who is the guy around here who can get good hotel rates for Florida?

Ya if this guy exists - feel free to message me as well.

[Redbull3]

gaza strip steak was not worth it

It wasn't exploding with flavor?

[E-MAN]

Can anyone confirm that Chops is still open?
Phone number isn't in service and Great Kosher Restaurants just did a thing on Miami food scene and Chops isn't mentioned at all.

[Yaalili]

Lion Country safari was pretty nice.  There is currently a Groupon that makes it 50% off. 

With code HURRY20, will be less than that. - https://www.groupon.com/deals/lion-country-safari-5-11-naples.

[sam28]

Lion Country safari was pretty nice.  There is currently a Groupon that makes it 50% off. 

I was there last summer it was quite boring  Lion Country safari

[Menachem613]

Is the W in FLL worth the premium over the Westin (16k vs 10k)?

[danrocks613]

Is the W in FLL worth the premium over the Westin (16k vs 10k)?

Don't know the answer and was curious to hear thoughts as well but I thought w in fll was 12k?

[Menachem613]

Don't know the answer and was curious to hear thoughts as well but I thought w in fll was 12k?

It ranges between 12-16k.

[Ergel]

Lion Country safari was pretty nice.  There is currently a Groupon that makes it 50% off.

75 miles north. I'll pass

[eis517]

75 miles north. I'll pass

Let's talk when you get back.  We are going Jan 14-20. Want to talk about food and activities

[Ergel]

I see that people recommend the ahninga trail in the Everglades park. Worth doing?

Yup.
http://www.dansdeals.com/archives/26692

Seems like you just did the trail and not a boat ride/alligator farm. Is that accurate? Any reason to do them if you're doing the trail?

[ayg]

Don't know the answer and was curious to hear thoughts as well but I thought w in fll was 12k?

Anyone? thoughts on the W in FLL

Thanks

[E-MAN]

Is Chops even still open?
Number is out of service.

Can anyone confirm that Chops is still open?
Phone number isn't in service and Great Kosher Restaurants just did a thing on Miami food scene and Chops isn't mentioned at all.

Anyone?

[eis517]

Anyone?

Someone I know who lives in Miami said that it is closed

[Dan]

Man, that place did not last long.
They sure made some mean food though. Easily the best in Florida.

[E-MAN]

Man, that place did not last long.
They sure made some mean food though. Easily the best in Florida.

That's really a shame.
What's the longest lasting kosher food establishment in Miami?
After Sarah's closed I can't think of anything that's been around for that long. Shemtov's maybe?