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   fci2000

   Fort Lauderdale

   17 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   17 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Food was very good. There was an issue that we didn’t complain about with the food but the server saw it and reported it to the manager. The manager proactively approached us about the issue and handled it perfectly and provided accommodations. We are so impressed with the handling of an issue that we might have left slightly dissatisfied with, that didn’t rise to the level of actively complaining. The fact that she was so proactive and accommodating was incredible. We will be back since it was a great dining experience!

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   OpenTable Diner

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Was super nice

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   doclee

   Fort Lauderdale

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on August 7, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience4

   Great service, though they were very busy. Food excellent,

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   PaulineT

   Miami

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on August 6, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Enjoyed the ambiance and the food. The service was great as well.

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   PamelaF

   West Palm Beach

   12 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   12 reviews

   Dined on August 5, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Fun place with inside and outside seating right in the ocean. Yummy shareable menu items and dinners if you choose that.

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   TonyR

   West Palm Beach

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on August 1, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Chips & corn tortillas are 2 legit. Great service!

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7. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Orlando

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on July 31, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   I've been here a couple of times...Happy Hour overlooking the Ocean, a large group family party, but today was BRUNCH! Being a 'breakfast-out' kinda guy, I think I have a pretty good handle on what's good, bad and ugly in the brunch world This is quite possibly THE BEST brunch I have had on three continents over too many years The LOCATION - there is something special about the drive up A1A to a place where can you gaze Eastward over the azure blue of the Atlantic Ocean as the sun starts its path from dawn to dusk... The FOOD - Jeremy Hanlon has upped his game from nearby Bennys On The Beach with a Mexican fusion kinda thing; I had 2 over medium eggs, house baked cheese bread, thick sliced applewood smoked bacon, avocado & home fried potatoes and the word that came to mind when I was eating was BALANCED...not too much nor too skimpy a portion and the perfect blend of flavors on one plate; fantastic coffee and freshly squeezed orange juice The SERVICE - unobtrusive but attentive The PRICE - incredible value for money given the location and quality of the food Go - you will not regret it

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   johnc

   Miami

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on July 30, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Our family loves our waiter Yaniel. He is a man that always exceeds our expectations, because of treating his customers as family. When we are there at Viva La Playa, Yaniel puts all of his energy into making our dining experience extra special. What an asset to your restaurant!

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   MichelleC

   West Palm Beach

   7 reviews

   vip
   3.0

   7 reviews

   Dined on July 30, 2022

   overall3food4service4ambience2

   We enjoyed the food and decor, however the air conditioning was not on, and there were fans blowing. This made the dining experience rather uncomfortable, especially during July in South Florida considering it is so hot. We have dined in other restaurants that keep the door open to the exterior and others still maintain the air conditioning running in the dining room. On a better note the food was good

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10. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Fort Lauderdale

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 23, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    This was my first time dining at Viva La Playa and it was great! The restaurant is conveniently located steps away from the beach. I loved the overall decor; it was very modern and clean, and it had the perfect balance between casual and chic. My server, Robert, was very pleasant and attentive. He was great at giving me an overview of what makes this restaurant different from others. The food was excellent. I ordered the steak tacos and I was blown away. Everything from the hand-made tortilla, to the steak, and the garnish were perfect! I especially enjoyed the pickled onions on top; it gave the tacos just the perfect taste. Also enjoyable were the fried yuca sticks. I will definitely be back!

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    OpenTable Diner

    Tampa

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 23, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Katie our waitress was awesome. Came through with the suggestions and I didn’t regret em. Food, ambiance and service was phenomenal.

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    Francine

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 22, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience5

    Great local place by the ocean! Definitely going back!

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    JohnL

    West Palm Beach

    17 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on July 21, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience5

    Great Food and Cocktails. The Sangria is amazing. :-)

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    OpenTable Diner

    Miami

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 20, 2022

    overall2food3service1ambience4

    Went to celebrate our anniversary. Location was terrific. Staffing very low thus service was extremely poor. Even the kitchen did not perform well. Food was cold, shrimp was over cooked (dried and charred). My wife was sick through the night. Menu was specific for geographic objective; make sure you like that type of food before going. We will never return. Businesses should not operate unless they can perform at least decently.

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    Zora

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great experience! The food was amazing, the view was even better, and our server was fantastic! Will definitely be coming back!

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    PaigeE

    Central Coast

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on July 16, 2022

    overall4food5service4ambience5

    Food was unique and tasty. Spicy margarita did not disappoint. I highly recommend.

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    OpenTable Diner

    West Palm Beach

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 16, 2022

    overall4food5service2ambience4

    Took too long to get served and someone was smoking nearby. Other than that it was a wonderful experience. The food was phenomenal and the drinks were OK

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    ChristinaM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 13, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Had a great dinner here - accommodated my allergies and made a GREAT SPICY Marg!

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    RobertC

    San Francisco

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on July 10, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great experience always love the view and the food!!

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20. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 8, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Service was excellent

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    grizzmond61

    New York Area

    131 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    131 reviews

    Dined on July 8, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience5

    I had never been my friends had. It is right on the sidewalk overlooking the ocean, great view. 1 friend ordered short ribs with potatoes. He said it was very good. My other friend and I ordered a Snapper butterflied with coriander dust lime and wine sauce with artichokes. I thought it aas very tasty. The only downside flies attacked the food in a swarm, otherwise very good.

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    heykidd

    New York Area

    38 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on July 6, 2022

    overall3food3service4ambience3

    For for wine selection not very good, the sangria is good

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    MarieB

    West Palm Beach

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on July 6, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Went for lunch! Loved the avocado salad & virgin mojito. Sebastian was a great server.

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24. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    West Palm Beach

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 5, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great experience. Our waiter Seth was amazing. He diligently explained the specials and gave great suggestions. He was well informed and very welcoming. The drinks were fantastic and the food was good. Location by the beach is absolutely perfect and the music gave a great vibe.

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25. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Raleigh

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on June 27, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The whole snapper was insanely good as were the brisket empanadas and the guacamole

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    RuinedBirthday

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 26, 2022

    overall1food1service1ambience1

    I took my husband here for his birthday and the experience was awful! Their air conditioner was not working so it was as hot inside as outside. The soda machine was not working and we had to buy the kids overpriced drinks. It was empty and the service was slow and awful. They were out of menu items. No remedy was offered by the manager GiGi. We payed $40.00 just for drinks and took my husband somewhere else to celebrate his birthday. We will not be returning.

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    Tazz

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 26, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Amazing food with a great view and lovely staff 10/10

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    StephanG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 25, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience5

    Food was delicious and at the right temperature. Service was good, although took long.

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    ashleyc

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 25, 2022

    overall2food2service4ambience4

    Way too $$$ for the quality of food. Spent over $200 on a family dinner and not worth it.

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    Coco

    Jacksonville

    6 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on June 24, 2022

    overall2food1service5ambience1

    I couldn’t taste my food over the table next to me vaping constantly. It’s absolutely ridiculous that an establishment that serves food would allow this. If you want to taste your food sit indoors.

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    RyanB

    San Francisco

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 19, 2022

    overall3food3service3ambience3

    We all liked our meals, but would not rush back here to eat again.

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    JacquelineP

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 19, 2022

    overall4food3service5ambience5

    Went on Father’s Day so could’ve just been a lot going on but my in laws had to return their meals. I got the same thing and it came out perfect so not sure what happened but, overall server was accommodating to the situation and I believe took a percentage off for the meal problems. Love being by the beach, had fans to cool people off, and loved the heavy decor.

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33. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on June 18, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    we dined in on Saturday night. Our server was exellent!!

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34. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    West Palm Beach

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on June 18, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Father’s Day

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    JorgeJ

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 16, 2022

    overall3food1service5ambience5

    Food was poor presentation poor service was great.

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    Monikiu

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 14, 2022

    overall4food3service5ambience3

    It was a good place but the options of menus for lunch were not enough

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    JohnnyORD

    Chicago

    33 reviews

    4.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on June 13, 2022

    overall4food5service3ambience5

    VLP is still having a staffing issue like many. The food and drinks, awesome. Server was overtaxed. Bar staff tried, but not staffed appropriately. The result: Appetizers were not delivered and had to be reminded. Responded that I would like to see dessert menu, it never came. Got the check instead. I rarely tip less than 25%___I am patient and understanding. Management/owners need to get engaged.

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    elzabetht

    London

    9 reviews

    2.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on June 12, 2022

    overall2food4service3ambience4

    We must have picked a bad day. Food took over an hour and a half and it was terribly hot, fans were not working. Our waitress was nice, she tried her best.

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    APinc

    Orlando

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on June 12, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience5

    Great food, service and location. Parking is a little tough on a Saturday evening.

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    karmcr

    New England

    51 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    51 reviews

    Dined on June 7, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Our server was fabulous…her knowledge of the menu, key ingredients and flavoring all superb.

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