Award-winning

Le Zoo

Name: Le Zoo
Address: 9700 Collins Avenue #135, Bal Harbour, FL, United States, 33154
Telephone: (305) 602-9663
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6

1771 Reviews

$30 and under

French

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Le Zoo is an energetic celebration of timeless French-Mediterranean flavors. Capturing the coveted common ground between European elegance and effortless South Florida sophistication, the 200-seat restaurant is a special place where gilded Old World decor plays alongside tropical planters and vintage French design touches. The food, drawing deeply from the refined cooking of Provence, is a transporting experience, ranging from the freshest fruits de mer and chic pizzas to pristine carpaccios, tartares and other signatures of Gallic coastal cuisine. Serving lunch, dinner and weekend brunch, Le Zoo brings out Francophile in all of us.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 21, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 24 times today

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
French
Hours of operation
Daily 11:30 am–10:00 pm
Phone number
(305) 602-9663
Website
http://www.lezoo.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Julian Baker

Location
9700 Collins Avenue #135, Bal Harbour, FL 33154
Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
Neighborhood
South Beach
Parking details
None
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Full Bar, Weekend Brunch

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What 1,771 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

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1,771 Reviews

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JoseP
Miami
27 reviews
vip
5.0
27 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Once again Le Zoo nailed it, Great food and service. Great Wine selection. The French Malbec was excellent pair with our Tuna Tartar, Truffle Fries and Margarita Piazza. Server Jean Marc once again delivered a great service.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 7, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
Overall food is good but not what we expected excellent service Thanks
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RenatoG
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 6, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience4
The restaurant good, the bathroon not so good. The hostes, was looking my dressing.
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KimberlyC
Miami
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was very tasty and I enjoyed the ambience. The coffee station is hidden, but when noticed, it is super cute and unique. I recommend not letting kids use the restroom there as there are very strange/provocative photos on the wall.
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CriticAM
Miami
24 reviews
vip
1.0
24 reviews
Dined on September 2, 2023
overall1food2service2ambience3
First, we arrived 10 minutes prior to our reservation to an empty restaurant and the lady wanted to make us wait. I actually had to show her how empty the room was and questioned her about the purpose of making a client wait 10 minutes for no reason. Finally somebody smart came and took us to our table. The food was simply bad. The foie gras was horrible and almost frozen. The salads, way too much dressing and salty. The onion soup was salty too. BE CAREFUL!!! I ordered a scotch (Macallan) and they charged me $123.00 for a glass of 18 y/o Macallan. The branzino was simple and boring. Definitely not going back.
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Elle
New York Area
54 reviews
vip
3.0
54 reviews
Dined on September 2, 2023
overall3food3service4ambience4
I normally don’t rate unless I feel that a place is well below my expectations. And it was. Everything we ordered was substandard. Even bread was stale. Escargot was awful, mussels were tasteless, steak was also tasteless and when we asked for a sauce, they brought it and charged $12 . Unfortunately, it didn’t improve the taste. Even french fries were stale. The wine list was overpriced and the whole meal was very disappointing! One good thing was that the service was decent. I ate in this place years ago. Decided to give it another chance , it didn’t improve.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on September 2, 2023
overall3food5service5ambience5
We had a reservation but We did not seat where we would like, just have outside table, for inside table we had to wait for a hour, so why the reservation was made???
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OpenTable Diner
Miami
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Siempre es un agrado volver a Le Zoo, Todo estuvo excelente. La comida deliciosa y la atención espectacular
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SSFEP
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service and menu, great french experience in miami!
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ReginaA
Miami
283 reviews
vip
4.0
283 reviews
Dined on August 26, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Returned to dine here for Saturday brunch with a guest. Restaurant was very quiet for a Saturday, which was fine with us. Dishes we ordered remained nicely plated, portion and well seasoned. Le Zoo will continue to be one of our favorite go to restaurants in Bay Harbour.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We are there twice days in a row on a recent trip. Both days, Sabrina was our server. She was fabulous. And, the food was wonderful.
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Evelyn
Naples
30 reviews
vip
5.0
30 reviews
Dined on August 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service, food, divine wine, our waitress was knowledgeable, efficient and friendly.
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Cucumber soup, tuna tartar and the Branzino was perfection . My husband loved the onion soup and steak frites.
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OpenTable Diner
Berlin
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Un restaurant donde vuelvo siempre, los tagliolinis mas ricos, cremosos y trufados. Ademas pedimos steak tartar y un salmon a la placha 10/10. De postre la creme brulee siempre esta muy bien.
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DAVIDD
Miami
23 reviews
vip
3.0
23 reviews
Dined on August 18, 2023
overall3food4service3ambience3
The food was great as usual, but the service wasn't so good. For exemple they.ve forgot the bread on the table. It's unhabitual so we will come back.
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ItsDinnerTime
Las Vegas
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on August 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful and professional staff, food was exquisite… A true culinary team of professionals, wonderful environment, and definitely would recommend this restaurant to everyone 5 Stars !! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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LinB
Miami
27 reviews
vip
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on August 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The Spice lunch menu was a terrific value and everything was delicious. the service was attentive and friendly. I would definitely go back. The only thing that might make me hesitate was that all the glasses of wine were very pricey for what they were compared to the food choices. That did devalue the experience for me a bit. But otherwise I enjoyed the restaurant very much.
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Familyof5
Miami
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on August 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
From the movie the maitre de greeted us, the warmth and service was going to be great i tried the Rosee drink and it cleansed my palate between dishes. My husband had Sazeerac. You can taste each flavor and then the kicker in the end, absinthe. We shared the Miami spice menu different then was is posted in the Miami Beach Miami spice menu): Beef tatare Cucumber soup Homemade squid pasta with seafood Trout almond butter Creme brulee Chocolate pudding This honestly was one of the best meals from beginning to end, in a very long time. We will be back.
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MicheleA
Miami
31 reviews
vip
4.0
31 reviews
Dined on August 11, 2023
overall4food5service3ambience4
waiter was overwhelmed with too many tables or just not very efficient. little things like getting a steak knife when your steak arrives make a big difference, instead of waiting 7-8 for a knife. Food was on point as usual. also, I wish the miami spice menu wasn't shown to us if it wasn't going to be available. we sat waiting to place our order quite some time and had made up our minds to have the spice only to have that time wasted when we learned it wasn't offered last night and had to search the menu again.
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Nancy
San Francisco
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on August 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everyone we encountered was energetic, profession and committed to providing good service. The food was served in a timely manner, properly prepared, beautifully plated and at the appropriate temperature. There is anything more to complete this ultimate dining experience.
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RoxaneC
Washington DC
33 reviews
vip
5.0
33 reviews
Dined on August 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always amazing, always consistent truly worthwhile. Still the best French Bistro in Miami!
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MichelleY
Chicago
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Your my favorite restaurant in Bal Harbour shops The truffle items are the best The shellfish is very good Love the fries
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Bill
Miami
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I love this place, the food and service are always top notch.
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NajB
Miami
37 reviews
vip
5.0
37 reviews
Dined on August 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Le Zoo has left us with the best impressions! Great French restaurant. Interesting Miami Spice 2023 Menu. Hospitable hosts, delicious dishes, beautiful presentation, great wine list and scrumptious desserts. Great staff and service. Overall, they made us feel welcomed and gave us an amazing experience. I recommend it to everyone! I would like to come back here again and again, especially during Miami Spice and beyond. Highly recommended!
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JoseP
Miami
27 reviews
vip
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on July 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Once again, Le Zoo nailed it. Great service, great food, relaxing, no rush to get you out of the table. Love the place.
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PAYDA
Washington DC
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Booked a last minute reservation and chose the place based on its proximity to my condo. We had no expectations walking into dinner, and we were pleasantly surprised. Our server had an extensive knowledge of the menu, as well as all of the restaurants that are part of the group. He had only been on the job for two weeks and he knew the menu inside and out. The oysters were fresh, the branzino was fantastic, and the truffle pasta was superb. We finished with an amazing cream puff/ice cream desert that was out of this world. If you can get over it being located in the mall, then you will be delighted with your choice. Highly recommended.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on July 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
The filet minion was the best cut of beef I have ever had and it was perfectly cooked medium rare. It literally cut like butter and almost melted on my tongue. My dates Branzinni was perfectly cooked as well. Appetizers and desserts all fantastic
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OpenTable Diner
Miami
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I love going there, the food is fenomenal the service impecable everything is wonderfull
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Vass
Miami
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 26, 2023
overall5food3service5ambience5
The food was not cooked well. The waitress, Gabriela, was fantastic, checking on us all the time and suggesting dishes and accommodating us with any requests, which made a better experience for us.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 23, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Rafa, the “Brazilian” waiter is fantastic! Congrats!
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RoxaneC
Washington DC
33 reviews
vip
5.0
33 reviews
Dined on July 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food and service is always consistent. One of our local haunts
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JoseP
Miami
27 reviews
vip
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on July 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and service as always. Great location.
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chadf
Fort Lauderdale
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on July 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always consistent well prepared food in a bateó Parisian atmosphere! Starr is one of my favorites and he has a gem! And one wouldn’t think but, the Burger Americaine might be one of the best burgers you ever taste. A must have every time you go whether to eat there or take home.
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Cavallini
Miami
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on July 22, 2023
overall3food3service3ambience3
Overall good value and good food. Pros: * Not a pretentious place (dress code was all over the spectrum) * They have a kid’s menu * Cozy inside Cons: * Missing many French staples, like duck * Nightclub music instead of traditional French music felt very odd The acoustics are as bad as almost every single restaurant out there nowadays, so I won’t put as a negative.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is an absolute must for anyone dining in miami. Food was exceptional as was the service. Our server was super clued up.
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DAVIDD
Miami
23 reviews
vip
4.0
23 reviews
Dined on July 17, 2023
overall4food4service3ambience3
We were not many customers outside so the service was not fluant as usual.
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Adam
Milwaukee
24 reviews
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on July 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Everything was fantastic, however, the table inside was very small for two people. The rest was amazing.
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OpenTable Diner
London
9 reviews
vip
1.0
9 reviews
Dined on July 15, 2023
overall1food2service5ambience2
No inside seating, sat outside, mosquitos and heat were atrocious. Good was ok but not great for the cost.
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
15 reviews
vip
4.0
15 reviews
Dined on July 15, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience5
Went there for Bastille day, band at night was amazing!food portions are small but tasty. Cocktails are good
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MIMI
New York Area
148 reviews
vip
4.0
148 reviews
Dined on July 15, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
It was Bastille Day so they had a combo that was excellent. Wish they would update their regular menu. Hasn't changed in years.
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Le Zoo is rated 4.6 stars by 1771 OpenTable diners.

Le Zoo does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 21, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 24 times today

9700 Collins Avenue #135, Bal Harbour, FL 33154

Additional information

Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
Neighborhood
South Beach
Hours of operation
Daily 11:30 am–10:00 pm
Cuisines
French
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Julian Baker
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Full Bar, Weekend Brunch

Website
http://www.lezoo.com/
Phone number
(305) 602-9663

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Le Zoo

Make a reservation

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Menu

What 1,771 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing

Physical distancing

Protective equipment

Screening

FAQs

How is Le Zoo restaurant rated?

Does Le Zoo offer gift cards?

Is Le Zoo currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Additional information

Featured in

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Gift card