Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse - Miami

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   PhilippeC

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

   overall4food5service4ambience4

   Very good n’y strip, service ok, nice wine list ….

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   Luis

   San Diego

   10 reviews

   vip
   2.0

   10 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   overall2food1service4ambience4

   Scallops great Service great Bone in rib eye meat came in 53 minutes late; we asked and got several excuses: since you ordered medium well, will take more time (after 53 minutes) second excuse was: we have a big party and is taking more time than usual, but when you receive it will be great; third excuse was the worst, the manager told us that since ordered a medium well steak it took more time and on top of that the big party they had… not coming again, not recommended, They took the rib eye out of the bill, however this was until we let them know that was not the right temperature, was overcooked outside and medium inside.. We do appreciate the offer of free desert or coffee, thanks

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   AndreaG

   New England

   32 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   32 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Delicious lunch! We shared a wedge salad which we asked the chef to chop for us!! We each had two lobster tails for our entree and some mushrooms!! Best lobster we have eaten!! The service was amazing with the manager helping as the restaurant was very busy! Of course you can't beat the views!! We were seated right by the window!! One of my favorite restaurants!

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   Connor

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined 4 days ago

   overall3food3service3ambience5

   Best patio in South Beach, but the food definitely misses the mark. Frozen seafood and underwhelming steaks makes this place a great happy hour spot but would not come back for a dinner.

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   Familyof5

   New York Area

   11 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   11 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Absolutely incredible experience and delicious food. Waiter and staff were amazing. We truly loved it and cannot wait to come back when we are in the area.

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   Firsttimer

   Pittsburgh

   72 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   72 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

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   Best alfresco waterfront dining in Miami Beach. No place else has the ambiance and service. Come early and sit at the outside bar for the perfect beginning.

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   Lexiconstyle

   New York Area

   4 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

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   Great time, stunning waterside location with gentle sea breeze to keep you cool over lunch. Lunch was delicious. Plenty of food, so much I took away half for a takeaway. Service exceptional.

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8. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   San Francisco

   16 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   16 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   overall4food3service5ambience5

   What Worked - The location by the water with the views are amazing. Seeing Reza the Floor Manager. Always a gentleman who cares about your experience. He is an asset! Always great to see him and talk about the old days on the beach. Elena & her teammate - our servers - great attitude and knowledge. She also took it upon herself to bring us a complimentary piece of Chocolate Cake with two lit candles since we were celebrating an anniversary. A very thoughtful gesture. The cake was amazing! The restaurant and vibe are great! Vibrant but not too loud. My steak - the Bone in Ribeye was beautifully executed with a very simple presentation and great flavor. The sweet potato hash was excellent - the portion could have been a touch more generous. The wine was excellent- The Cabernet Franc was a nice change from a big Napa Cab and it worked well for both of us. What DID NOT work - The S&W chopped salad we split looked terrible- the chop was too big, so were the lardons. Basically no thought given to presentation and almost no dressing. Next time, chop finer and bring a little extra dressing on the side. My girlfriend’s twin mini petit filets had the worst presentation I’ve ever seen. The plate was messy with grease all over it and the overcooked filets just sitting there looking very unappealing. Whoever is plating could have put a little bit of thought into this and given her a beautiful dish to gaze at. Instead it looked like a backyard barbecue. They looked like they belonged on a styrofoam plate. S&W you’re better than this! The creamed spinach was just OK. Not very imaginative and we didn’t care for the cauldron / pot it came in. Again, presentation is key these days as is flavor. It’s not that it was bad, it just wasn’t great! Trying the sautéed spinach next time. For these reasons I cannot give a full five star review. Would I return? Yes but not in a rush. Miami has too many great steakhouses today offering excellent dining experiences.

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   CanadaGal

   Calgary

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined 7 days ago

   overall4food4service4ambience5

   Great spot on the water. Had to wait a little for an outside table even with a reservation, but was worth it. The service staff were attentive and quick. We shared the WAGYU porterhouse for 2 and it was delicious! Cooked perfect and melted in your mouth. Good wine selection and dessert options too- Crème Brûlée was excellent.

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    bravadora

    New York Area

    27 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We are in a booth by the inside bar so we could watch ncaa tournament. Our servers were very attentive and the food was great!!

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11. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    11 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall4food3service5ambience5

    Overall experience was pretty good, however the food wasn’t as good as it normally is. Believe they changed the Caesar salad as it had really thick cheese shavings, not thin like in the past. Dressing tasted different as well. Steak was ok but needed steak sauce to help with the seasoning. We’ve ordered steaks from here (well done always) several times in the past and never needed steak sauce. Will be returning as we love the location and water views!

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12. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Amazing experience. Food and service were excellent, and the view on the water was incredible. This was an engagement dinner, and it didn’t disappoint. Thank you to the staff for a wonderful experience. I will be back soon.

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    SylviaS

    Miami

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 23, 2023

    overall2food1service1ambience4

    The dining experience was poor and ruin by the person that attended us. After a bad service there is no way you’re going to enjoy food The fish was expensive and not good

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    MartyT

    Las Vegas

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 22, 2023

    overall2food1service2ambience3

    After ordering a couple of ribeyes, the server came back and said that they had run out of ribeyes. She was so embarrassed to tell us the news that a place like S&W doesn't have the most popular cut of steak — something the manager should have done. The manager, however, was in the corner watching her tell us the news, giving her dirty looks. She just asked if we wanted something different. So, we paid for our drinks and went to Fogo de Chão, where we had a lovely dinner. It was a very uncomfortable situation, and the manager failed on every level. For a place that would have been a $300+ dinner for two, there is an expectation of quality service. We did not get that from Smith & Wollensky.

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15. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Miami

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Muy buena atención, la comida es excelente , y una mesa afuera mirando al canal más no se puede pedir! Súper recomendable

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    madelinem

    New York Area

    33 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on March 21, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5

    Service and ambiance excellent. Salad and shrimp cocktail very good but the shrimp was overpriced at 3 for $24. My husband and I shared Prime signature rib eye that had a good taste but was mostly fat and bone. We also shared mashed potatoes and mushrooms. Potatoes were too salty. We shared dessert and had one cocktail and old fashion which was terrible. The meal cost us just under $300 including tip. Won’t be going back although the view was nice

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    OpenTable Diner

    Miami

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Evrything run smoothly. The Waiter helped us with the orders and we really appreciate the evening

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    Mary

    New England

    21 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall2food3service3ambience3

    We were on time for our reservation and the female manager/hostess that greeted us was admittedly doing "12 things at once, ha ha ha," causing much confusion in showing us to our table. She asked us to follow her, then seated another family. She asked us to follow her again and gave another diner directions to the restroom, and I thought she was speaking to me so I walked in that direction. My husband became visibly agitated (his issue) with the gaffes, which set the tone for our evening, which was too bad. The Manager kept fiddling with the sound system and changing the music, which was disruptive. As the waiter decanted our bottle of wine, I noticed a puddle of water in the bottom of the decanter and had to ask him to pour it out. He went and got a dry decanter. Really? How could he have not noticed? Who decants a bottle of wine into anything wet? Our server Amy was competent and very nice. On our way out after our mediocre experience, my husband bought a cigar and when he asked for matches, the Manager (sound system guy) said he didn't have any. We found matches easily enough as we exited the restaurant, but the definitive negative answer was very surprising, and severely lacking in any customer service. Overall, just an OK experience. There is no way I would recommend this restaurant, despite its beautiful location.

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    karee

    Toronto

    31 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5

    Jumbo shrimp cocktail was delicious. The filet minion with the lobster tails was very good. Lobster was excellent. It was a birthday dinner . I noticed other guests had Happy Birthday sang to them. No one sang Happy Birthday at our table which would of been nice since they knew it was a birthday dinner.. Restaurant is very pretty.

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    VincentS

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    Really good food at a value you would expect for waterfront views on South Beach. Service was great and the ambiance with outdoor seating with the Miami skyline in the background was magnificent.

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    CherylK

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The outdoor seating was beautiful and directly on the water. The food tasted amazing and cooked to perfection. Our state is in a little bigger and was overpriced. But overall great experience.

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    PaulB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great atmosphere and food. Our servers were extremely friendly.

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    MIKEV

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 14, 2023

    overall1food2service1ambience1

    Horrible service and food was average. Our wine and crab cake were never brought out and both of our so called servers barely checked on our table. No manager even came over to apologize for the mistakes etc. I would expect more attentive service at a place like this. Capital Grill, Del Frisco, Ruth Chris and STK are much better options.

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24. EM

    EnriqueM

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 14, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience4

    Vegas S&W way better. Food and service. Same items. Not same quality.

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    CICIBlank

    Indiana

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on March 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Our wait staff was very attentive & informative. The food was prepared perfectly. It was a very good dining experience

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    Omar

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience3

    Great place to eat with friends and family. I will absolutely going back.

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    MariaG

    Miami

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5

    Was a b day dinner- the food was good nothing too much The service outstanding The view beautiful

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    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Birthday celebration was very nice and great customer service

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    MichaelG

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    Side orders were later, steak was warm not hot, service is slow , interior is worn and needs an upgrade or refresh

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    Chicagointhesummertime

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    A great experience. The bone-in steak was amazing. I WILL be back.

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    Cuatro

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Birthday lunch for my son was great and a wonderful piece of chocolate cake for dessert! Great view of Biscayne Bay at Southpointe too …

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32. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Miami

    3 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall4food3service2ambience5

    Amazing spot. Food was ok (somewhat cold and dishes we selected were not worth the price). Waiter literally came back once we paid saying her tip was incorrect, took out her calculator and said how much it should be - unprofessional.

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    SandyL

    Miami

    28 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    The most beautiful scenery in Miami! The service and the presentation were great! Loved the seafood. Great for outdoor dining on a special occasion

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    markb

    New York Area

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience3

    Nice enough food, we booked and outside table but had to sit inside as it was full outside. Was quite expensive for what we had, but I guess it’s Miami. Won’t rush back if I’m honest

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    Jojo

    Las Vegas

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience4

    The best way to describe my experience is “uneventful’. The service was just ok, the food was just ok. The problem is that the prices are not just ok they are in line with other high end steak houses. I was always a big fan of S&W but at these prices and a just “OK” exp. I would recommend Fleming’s on Brickell or Capital Grille over S&W. S&W have amazing views but that not enough to demand the prices they are charging. They really need to step up their game.

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    rob1

    Atlanta Metro

    12 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3

    This is my 4th time going to this restaurant… Not close to being on par with other visits… The steak was a tad over cooked and so was the tuna… The old fashion wasn’t as good as previous trips… Maybe it was just a bad night. Prior to this past visit, I would consider it one of my top three favorite restaurants. Now – doesn’t even rank.

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    JessicaM

    Key West

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Amazing food Amazing view

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    MrMrsR

    Coastal Georgia

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on March 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    As usual everything was delicious, Ange Shrimp, Ribeye Steak and Salad. Sent dessert back. Wine was exceptional.

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    FrankV

    Miami

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Bday celebration! Victor our Server was so fantastic

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    OpenTable Diner

    Caribbean

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Everything was first rate. Our waiter Victor was an amazing server.

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