Simaruba

Simaruba reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Dave VIP

   Denver1 review

   5.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   We had a great time. The only thing that maybe felt a little out of place / disruptive was the dance lesson. Maybe just because we weren’t expecting it
   

   SimarubaResponded 1 day ago

   Thank you so much for visiting us and for sharing your experience! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the food, service, and atmosphere. We appreciate your feedback about the dance lesson — we understand it can feel unexpected if not anticipated. We're working on better communicating our special activities so that all our guests are informed and can fully enjoy their time with us. We hope to welcome you back again soon!
   

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   PaulS

   Los Angeles2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Was really great! Food was interesting and paired well together. The Tostada appetizer was off the charts delicious.
   

   SimarubaResponded 1 day ago

   Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the food and especially loved the Tostada appetizer — it's one of our favorites too! We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back again soon.
   

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   Terren

   Baja California1 review

   1.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   The music was WAY too loud!!! We asked several times to turn it down but the second the saxophonist played it went back to being almost excruciating.
   

   SimarubaResponded 1 day ago

   We're truly grateful for your kind comments about the food, service, ambiance, overall experience. That’s why we were disappointed that the overall rating reflects only the presence of live music. We want to sincerely acknowledge your concern about the music volume and also clarify that we did listen to your request and adjusted the volume. In fact, the saxophonist visited your table during the evening to check the sound level with you, it was approved by your group. That said, we completely understand that live music is not for everyone. If you prefer a quieter atmosphere, we warmly invite you to return on a night without live performances so you can enjoy a relaxed setting. We truly appreciate your visit and hope to welcome you again soon under conditions that best suit your preferences.
   

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   Jill

   Charleston1 review

   5.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Celebrated our anniversary here and really enjoyed the atmosphere with the saxophonist playing that evening. The mixed drinks as well as the food were excellent. We were there for taco Tuesday and their tacos were some of the best we had on our trip.
   

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   SimarubaResponded 1 day ago

   Thank you so much for celebrating your anniversary with us! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the atmosphere, the live saxophonist, and that you loved both the food and drinks. It makes us especially happy to know our tacos made a memorable impression during your trip. We hope to welcome you back again soon for more great moments!
   

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   Mercurio VIP

   Baja California17 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on April 20, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   Good food, great location and views. Service starts very good and attentive, after two other tables arrived, service was ok, we wait more than 15 minutes to see a waiter to order dessert. We decide to leave to get dessert on another place.
   

   SimarubaResponded 1 day ago

   Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the food, location, and views — and that the service started off well. That said, we truly regret the delay in attention once the restaurant got busier. It’s certainly not the standard we aim for, and we’ll be reviewing this with our team to ensure better consistency throughout the entire visit. We hope to have the chance to welcome you back and offer you the full experience you were expecting — including dessert with us next time!
   

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   Dulce

   Los Angeles1 review

   3.0

   Dined on April 13, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   The food fell short of our expectations, but we enjoyed the ambiance and drinks. The rooftop decorative space was lovely. However, we had hoped for a live DJ since we were out with friends that night .
   

   SimarubaResponded 1 day ago

   Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're glad you enjoyed the ambiance, drinks, and our rooftop space. We’re sorry to hear the food didn’t fully meet your expectations, and we appreciate your honest input. We completely understand the desire for a live DJ, especially for a night out with friends. We invite you to follow us on our social media channels, where we share updates about our promotions, live music, DJ nights, and special events. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back soon!
   

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   Kristin VIP

   San Francisco7 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on April 9, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Service was lovely, ambiance and entertainment were fabulous, food was just ok.
   

   SimarubaResponded on April 11, 2025

   Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback! We're so glad to hear that you enjoyed the service, ambiance, and entertainment. We're sorry to hear that the food didn't quite meet your expectations this time. Your comments are truly valuable to us, and we're already working on improvements. We hope to have the chance to wow you on your next visit. Looking forward to welcoming you back soon!
   

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   Susan

   Sacramento4 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on April 1, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The cocktails, service and ambience were great. The only negative was that we were the only ones there which was strange. But it was a nice restaurant anyway. Very hip decor and near the art district to explore.
   

   SimarubaResponded on April 3, 2025

   Thank you for sharing your experience! We're delighted that you enjoyed our cocktails, service, and ambiance. It’s great to hear that you liked our décor and location near the art district. We understand that a quieter atmosphere can sometimes feel unexpected, but we appreciate you giving us a chance and are glad you had a nice time. We hope to welcome you back soon—perhaps on a livelier evening!
   

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   George VIP

   Dallas3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 29, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great food and service!! Will be back in the future!
   

   SimarubaResponded on April 3, 2025

   Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the food and service. We can't wait to welcome you back in the future!
   

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    Michael

    Minneapolis4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 28, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5

    Ambiance and food were outstanding. They had a live saxophonist which was fun. The only reason for 4/5 stars was how long it took for us all to get our food. We sat down at 6:50pm and the final dish was served at 8:40pm. The dishes for our party of 8, we sporadically served over a 35 minute time span. Most of the other tables around us had the same issue. People that sat down 30 mins after us, had eaten and paid, before our final dish was served. I get the service industry can be tricky at times, but at this price point, something needs to change. No explanation was provided, but the waiter did offer us a free round of drinks and did apologize. It's just frustrating when no explanation is provided and then we were told "5 or 6 more minutes for the food" turned into 25 minutes. Food and drinks were very good, when they were served.
    

    SimarubaResponded on April 3, 2025

    Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the ambiance, food, and live saxophonist! However, we sincerely regret the delay in service and understand how frustrating it must have been to wait that long for your dishes. Your feedback is invaluable, and we take it seriously. We’re actively working with our team to improve service efficiency and ensure that all guests receive their meals in a timely manner. We understand that clear communication and prompt service are just as important. We truly appreciate your patience and hope to have the opportunity to provide you with a flawless experience on your next visit.
    

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