We had a major event here with 30 plus people and the venue was fantastic. The service was spot on, food amazing ( fixed menu) and the drinks were quite strong. The best part about the place is there were plenty of servers to assist our demanding guests. The crowd was diverse and if I wasn't working, would surely have ventured into the bar area after my event Will be back!
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Guillermo G.
What a SCAM! They are cheaters, rude staff only trying to take money out of your pocket.. Bye bye Lolita, will never see you again!
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Hamilton D.
The food was bland and they lack presentation. The cocktails are ok, but is not worth it to go there unless you go for the ambience more than other things. Trendy place in merry brickell that fills up during happy hours.
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Brian I.
Came for the night lounge at midnight, they had $10 cover and the bouncer said they close at 3am. So plenty of time. Then at 1:30 they turned on all the lights and said they are now closed and we need to leave. So we were told 3am to just get us in the door and pay cover.
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Lorin G.
Great brunch. Service is ok. Drinks are good and reasonably priced. Great outside seating for people watching.
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Isael P.
I hate to do this but my expletive was not pleasant. The waiter did his very best but you can see the lack of training. This is. Tourist trap focusing on the non residence. Don't use this place as an example of great restaurant in the Brickell area. aside from the fact I had to basically serve my self the food was weak. Had the huevos roto and it was great but not enough food. The waiter didn't even present him self. Basically felt like a servant that you could command. We also basically sat our selves and didn't get greeted. For dessert I had the churros which tasted like I was eating a combination of all there fried food as dessert. (HORRIBLE). This place is not worth the visit unless it's for drinks or passing thru to go else where. Sorry Dolores but I was the only one dolorado for wasting my time and money here.
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Ivonne P.
Loved the restaurant theme and atmosphere. It is great how they incorporated the name with a love theme decor. The terrace is beautiful. I would recommend sitting outside if is not normal hot Miami day. The menu has different entrees options and the price includes an appetizer of your choosing. I tried the famous Serrano ham croquettes and they were delicious. The Angus Grilled Churrasco with the yucca was pretty good too. I was very surprised of how good the yucca mash was. The service was ok, nothing special. This place is good for groups, but it is a great place for a date as well. I can see myself coming here again.
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Marceline S.
Excellent service and delicious food. The view from the upstairs terrace is ideal for enjoying a few courses. The menu has several options but it's not overwhelming and you can get several great beverage choices. Appetizer and entree portion sizes will be very filling.
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Sydney S.
Great place to be on a Thursday night ! Great happy hour & music . I am currently here for a girlfriends birthday & couldn't be more happy with my service & my drinks ! If ever attending the lounge ask for Helen ! Great waitress to have a great time ! Very knowledgable!
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Clara H.
Please come here for brunch if you enjoy poor service. There is no excuse for a waiter (and manager!) to avoid diners after forgetting an entree. Six people received their food while the last guest waited 20 minutes... for a salad. No explanation. It would have been understandable if the restaurant was busy, but it was empty. The food sounded much better on paper than it tasted. Oh well.
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Jennifer D.
What a disappointment! The hostess paid more attention to the wallow talkie system with her coworker than to the guest in front of her. Then I was led to the wrong party. When I finally located my party, I sat in a claustrophobic space with ten people. Unfortunately, I only had the choice of chicken or steak, which as a pescetarian meant starvation for the night. The bill took forever to come as well. There are no nice views here either. Just views of construction. The whole place is just blah!
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Vishal S.
Ok food. The workers here don't speak much English who's is fine but makes it hard to order and ask about the dishes. Would probably not visit again.
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Mindy B.
Great for happy hour when all appetizers are half off and drinks are discounted. Get the caprese salad, which has extremely fresh mozzarella!
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Eli A.
Food was great, service was average. Terrace ambiance is great, inside is more of a private/quite/calm atmosphere. Not a memorable experience. I would only go back for happy hour.
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Francisco F.
Service amazing. Upstairs on deck ambience. Amazing. Reasonable prices great food. I highly recommend.
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Yolee D.
Basically I made a bday reservation here at Lolita... To begin with my waiter seemed to be in a rush with everything, and the funny thing I had told him it was my bday, mind you I had put this in my notes for the reservations.. The waiter instead of telling me happy bday he told me "congratulations" lol so weird. But anyways the food was ok, nothing to die for. I felt like as the staff of the restaurant knowing I had made this reservations specifically for my bday they should of been more alert. And knowing it was my first time here. To be honest only time I will come here will be if someone invited me lol. Other than that I had fun after !!!! The lounge was too packed btw but seem like people were enjoying their self
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Maryam H.
The happy hour is so enticing and this place has like 15 different personalities.... BUT: That $1 champagne is bad. REAL bad. but for $1 I'll take bad. Just be prepared to deal with a nice hangover the next day, but I'll take a trashy thursday night for less than $10 any day.. this is my second time actually taking up the happy hour deal. After my experience at the bar downstairs on a weeknight, I'll probably only stick with the rooftop upstairs if I do go back, even though the bar seats are really uncomfortable, it is a nice ambiance and music is ok. But be warned on a weekend night this place shifts and gets really loud in general. Terrible service, the beer promoter in the bar came over to my party of 2 before the bar tenders came over to clear the piles of dirty dishes and food in front of us. Mind you we were sitting at the bar for a good 5 minutes trying to get the attention of any set of averted staff eyes to no avail. That half off apply deal is what's up, can't imagine paying full price for any of these items. Just make sure you actually get the deal- had to double check the receipt because the total was high, and after finding out I didn't get the discount I received some choice words from the staff for actually saying something about it. Yes ma'am, if you'd like to ask me "what exactly am I stressing about" for questioning why you charged my card for the wrong account and how long it would take both amounts to clear, then yeah I'ma stress about why you charged that amount before even attempting to apply the discount, or calling a manager over from the 2 feet to the left that they were to do it for you. I have heard about bars in the Brickell area doing this sort of thing all the time- keep your receipts and make sure that the amount you wrote on the receipt and signed for didn't get a couple added dollars to the tip somewhere along the way from leaving your hands and being inputed by the staff.
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Solomon H.
Went on Saturday and received the worst service to date. Manger's were disrespectful creating an unpleasant environment for our bachelor party dinner, and to top it all off a roach crawled on the bachelor. We ended up going to Perricone's. I would suggest dinning somewhere else on Brickell. Wish I could give them a negative 5 stars
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Enbar C.
The name is catchy, so I'll give it 2-stars- one for the name, and one for the female bathroom attendant who sang to us and doo-whopped. We went on a Thursday night, which I believe is the $1 Champagne night, as they advertise, but the catch: you have to order an appetizer to get the deal... The bartender was slammed- one man show serving the entire restaurant on a Thursday night?! Needless to say, it took 25 minutes to get a drink. I think either a supervisor or manager came to the bar to pick up a few drinks a few times and saw me waiting there. He told the bartender to make our drinks first, I'm assuming, because he stopped what he was doing and made our drinks. We ordered some sort of strawberry spritzer which wasn't that good, and didn't have enough of a kick- it was on the sweeter side. I'm a patient person, and I can sympathize with the bartender being slammed, but management, listen up, customer service, or lack thereof, is a deal breaker for a lot of diners. I would give 3-stars because the music was pretty good, live DJ, but I just can't get myself to do it- the service was so, so poor. I won't be coming back.
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Julian V.
The atmosphere is gorgeous! From the moment you walk in you feel like your in an older house that's been well maintained and tastefully decorated. This place is perfect for a date. I came here for my two year anniversary, and my girlfriend and I had a great time. The food was fresh and delicious, I highly recommend the Churrasco. The waiter and staff were extremely attentive and friendly and the wine was perfect. It can be a bit pricey but, we found it more the reasonable for the kind of experience you get to enjoy. We chose to sit inside because it was a it muggy that night but the outdoor seating looked very nice. I was not able to sit at the bar/nightclub either but it looked very clean and inviting. Overall it's a wonderful restaurant and I highly recommend it.
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Vanessa D.
I was there this passed weekend for the first time and Ioved this place! The restaurant upstairs has a very romantic feel to it and I think they decorated beautifully. Downstairs is the bar and they have a sitting area that overlooks the avenue and on a Saturday night the music is great. I will be going back!
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Lissette A.
Luke warm water no ice. I don't know about you but I appreciate my water cold. The GOYA FROZEN CHURROS were embarrassing. I buy these at publix and make them for my family any day of the week. The gnocchi is served in a pool of this watery milky something (not good). The bad dessert birthday celebration is poorly crafted so not by any culinary chef. This place is just nice but food and service was a complete FAIL and waste of $$$$. Save your money and go to Chef Adrianne's Wine Vineyard now that's money well spent.
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Veronica J.
Came here for drinks only since me and my BF had just had dinner. They have a happy hour until 10:00 and they make a mean Old Fashioned. Would love to come back to try the food.
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Emilia W.
Five stars for the bathroom attendant Michelle. She made my night. Someone give this lady a raise or promotion. Food was good, happy hour is a great deal.
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Jesica J.
We chose Lolita's to hold a small reception of 15 people. We had chosen the entrees ahead of time so we weren't sure what to expect. Though, it was a pleasant surprise. The food was stupendous and plentiful! It was definitely worth the price. However, when it got down to paying the bill they weren't very organized and we had to wait for about 30 minutes for the manager to get it together. Despite that, it was a pleasant and intimate experience and the service was excellent. The wine, good as they say!
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Monica W.
5 star service, and I am hard to please! The food is outstanding. A bottle of VERY good house wine for $15!!! Really?! Thought this no longer existed. The food, the presentation, the ambiance! 3 course meal for two with wine $80. I thought they made a mistake! Excellence at its best!
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Truthful R.
This restaurant has a fun yet cozy atmosphere. I had dinner here one weekend with business partners before a gala and I had a delightful evening. We had a private room with our own restrooms. Our service was great and the food was delicious! I would definitely visit again.
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Sergio Q.
This was not my first time here. The place was good as always. The food fresh and delicious. I had the brisket and lentil soup. The service was average. Nothing out of the ordinary
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Jordan Y.
Poo-Poo on the Service. Great Food. Horrendous Service on a 1/4 filled Sunday Brunch. I truly try not to judge places on day shifts (B/C Squad in the front and back of the house and general hangoverness) but I can't grant amnesty here. Lack of attention, lack of enthusiasm, decrepit of all tact and manners, & speaking spanish won't even help you here. They refuse to bus or REFILL our empty Alcoholic Drink$$$ which defies even Miami logic. Service is terrible even for Miami Standards. Drinks/Food are prices super reasonably and presentation was excellent .From the flatware and servilletas to the caprese salad it was kick-ass. $4 Mimosas - Sangrias - Bloody Mary (Smirnoff) Take note restaurants, this is why you need good servers and service training. I will NOT be back to this restaurant.
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Isabel G.
First of all, we got charged on our credit card 25 dollars more than our actual check was, after calling the restaurant twice and being kept on the line waiting for the manager, we got disconnected and the restaurant didn't accept responsibility. Thankfully the credit card company refunded us the money. Second, as everyone is saying here, the food was not good, we ordered tuna tacos and we got a tuna steak. The gazpacho was not authentic gazpacho and everything else was somewhat bland. It was my birthday and I didn't even want to have cake at the end so we just went somewhere else to get dessert. Third, the waiter and waitress really try hard but as I said, they got the order wrong and they were slow to bring our food. I guess my 1 star is for the decoration and nice terrace. If you want to go have drinks it's a good place- dinner not so much.
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Courtney R.
I had always only been to the downstairs of this establishment by the bar. So me & my gf's decided to have a dinner date and we choose this place. I'm so glad we did. This is one of three sister restaurants and I can now say that i've been to all three. Ambiance: The restaurant is located upstairs in what seems to be a renovated firehouse. It is a very romantic & intimate setting. Great for a first date type restaurant. Food: I love that every meal includes an appetizer. We ordered a pitcher of sangria which was delicious & I ordered the croquettes as an app & the mini burgers with shoestring fries. The croquettes were some of the best I've ever had they literally melt in your mouth! The mini burgers were also very tasty. Also the prices are very reasonable. Service: Our server was prompt and very friendly. No complaints!
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Mandy J.
Where do I start. The ambience was nice we sat outside upstairs on the rooftop and it was very pretty. Now the food, if you consider yourself somewhat of a foodie this is not the best place for you. The food was bland and all eight of us had to order more sauce to spice our meal up. The pad Thai quinoa was really bad, just don't get it. The firecracker rigatoni was over cooked and sweet no fire!!! Put this place way down the list. Sorry to say.
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Blessy M.
I had a few friends in town from up north so we decided to do a nicer dinner in Brckell. While the food tasted good and the ambiance was nice i couldn't give more than three stars due to alot of things that were unsatisfactory due to our waitress. Everyone else in the restaurant seemed to be getting things quickly and being attended to properly but our table seemed to be the unlucky one. It took about 20 mins for her to come to the table at all. Once she took our orders she disappeared for yet another 20-30 mins. We had to ASK for our bread and when our appetizers and food got to us everything was cold. It was a Saturday night so we expected some delays but we didn't expect dinner to take 3 and a half hours. Again the food was yummy and the place was beautiful and I cant speak for anyone else but our table, but our service was just not good.
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Rozanne D.
Great Atmosphere and love the patio seating. Food was good. Try the sweet and sour chicken lollipops and the veggie flatbread. The chicken was tender and yummy. And it comes on a bed of shoestring fries. The flatbread was crispy and extremely flavorful. It was delish. Do not get the calamari however - it was soggy and very disappointing. I will definitely be back and also go to their club next door next time.
Two words.. Happy hour! And they have a great one. Perfect spot for a girls night out to grab half priced drinks and appetizers. They even deliver sushi maki, which is right next door. The outdoor area is lively and carries and nice ambience. It gives you a carefree feeling of being in the heart of Brickell. Our waitress was definitely nice and attentive, but she did seem to have a hard time with remembering what we ordered. We have to remind her a couple days. My recommendation: use a notepad to jot it down :) no shame in writing down your orders to make sure you can accurately please your guests.
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Nancy A.
Sit down for this one. I recently got engaged and after asking my trusty Yelpers for suggestions on where to celebrate with my family, I ended up hitting up Dolores, But you can Call me Lolita. Decided to go to lunch to try the menu before setting up a 25 people dinner at one of the private rooms. The food was good, thats not why the loose the stars. The croquettes are fabulous, the salmon is amazing and their salads are pretty good. The guava flan is extremely sweet, good to share. This review is more about service. I contacted the restaurant for a quote and spoke to Alejandra Carvajal who provided me with the menu options and the pricing. Everything seemed to be going fine up to then. We made an appointment to go meet her and have lunch. When we got there, she was nowhere to be found and they had no reservation for us. (I work, so my 1 hr lunch break was eaten up by waiting for a table). I don't appreciate not being expected when I set up meetings. I forgave and forgot and signed the contract for the dinner since the food was good and the space was beautiful. Long story short, arrive at dinner and was meet by a different gentleman that was "handling" our event. We went thru the menu with him and confirmed the way they I wanted the plating to be done (salmon and veggies on plate, meat on the side). Guest started arriving and they were not offered anything to drink, no soda or ice tea and no drinks menus. Had to ask twice for them from the waiter who seemed totally lost. I was worried that they would be blasting music from the outside but the music was great, mellow and romantic, perfect for the occasion. They provide blanket for my nephew that was cold. The food started arriving and everything was running perfectly, but I had to mention to the waiter twice to slow down or they would have us out in 45 min. Then came the meal and surprise surprise, they plated all the meals wrong. This really got me mad, since there had been at least 4 back and forth emails confirming this. If I sign a contract, I expect to get exactly what it says. Furthermore, the gentleman handling the event left midway thru, "because he had been there all day". And when I asked why they had done the opposite of what I had asked, he started in the middle of my dinner and my table telling me about kitchen ways. Not what I needed. I also felt like we were pushed out of the room (I know we have an allowed time, but what if we wanted to pay extra and stay?). The bill came at the end and you can only use 8 cards, which was not an issue but important to point out. I was also disappointed if I spend over 1k in your restaurant, I would get a thank you note or call from the sales team, yeah not even an email asking if we had a good time and the food had been ok. I guess they run a ghost team after your event is done. The valet can't handle a big party, they were all running around like chickens with their head cut off trying to get the cars.
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Nelson R.
Came here for brunch with my wife while visiting Miami. Service and food were both good. I would comeback.
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Claudia D.
Excellent lunch menu..nice atmosphere and great service. I also enjoyed the happy hour.I got the chicken tenderloins and calamari, my husband got the caprese salad. Everything was amazing and beat like tapas a little of many flavors. Do not leave without the flan..
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Don O.
This place has exceptional management! My wife and I pass by here all the time so today we decided to stop in for lunch. The restaurant is a historical place as it was an old fire station of some sort and it's a really nice. There is a big outside patio I always see full around dinner time and the inside does look like a old house. There is a pretty cool fire pole right in the middle of the restaurant and they have a wonderful upstairs covered patio with a full bar. It looks like a perfect place to hang out on a weekend night for dinner and drinks. We decided to sit upstairs on the patio in the shade today as it wasn't so hot. Our super sweet waitress Hanna came to the table and handed us our menus and proceeded to explain the menu in detail and even recommended her personal favorites. She was exceptionally friendly yet very professional and I wish every waitress was like her. My wife ordered the Buttermilk Fried Chicken and I ordered the seared tuna. Hanna asked me how I would like my tuna cooked and I told her that I like my tuna served very rare and she said ok and left to put our order in. When our lunch arrived my wife's fried chicken was presented perfectly and it looked yummy just sitting there and it smelled awesome. My tuna was a different story however. I could see that the sesame seeds were burnt so I figured it wasn't cooked rare and it wasn't. It was pretty much well done, a total bummer but I ate half of it anyway without mentioning anything to our waitress. The fried chicken was incredible though. The skin was very light yet perfectly crispy and the buttermilk just added that little extra flavor that made the dish awesome. It wasn't overcooked or dry in anyway I'd return again and just eat that. So after our plates were taken away and just after Hanna brought the check the manager Karlene came over and asked us how our lunch was. I never really complain about my food in restaurants but since she asked I told her that my tuna was overcooked. I explained that I wasn't complaining at all but just giving her some feedback since she asked. Karlene immediately picked up the check and said she would take the tuna off the bill. I argued that she didn't have to do that but she said the tuna wasn't prepared the way I asked and she wasn't going to let me pay for it. How cool is that? I really appreciate a restaurant manager that cares about the customer enough to deduct a dish from our bill that I didn't really complain about. I like that. Nice job Karlene and great job Hanna. It wasn't perfect today but you made it right and that's all anyone could ask for. You'll see me again.
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Shelby H.
Absolutely AMAZING! Appetizers are included with an entree so we were able to try numerous things off the menu! Service was quick and attentive, and the atmosphere is beautiful! Loved the decor, very Pinterest-like! Things you have to try: - ham croquettes appetizer - so creamy and absolutely to die for!! - firecracker rigatoni - not too spicy, and Sooo decadent and tasteful that I would come back to Miami just for this dish! - Red Sangria - very sweet! We got the pitcher for $18 and shared with 4 people throughout dinner! - cinnamon ice cream - we got this with our birthday tiramisu and it was better than the tiramisu!! Things that were still amazing, but I wouldn't sell my right arm for: - fried green tomatoes - still extremely tasty! Topped with a garlic aioli sauce and would do the movie proud! - Tuna Tacos - I didn't have these but according to people in my party they were very tasty and fresh! The wasabi cream sauce that it's topped with is amazing as well!
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Sara A.
I went like 2 months ago and I have to say I loved it my waitress was beyond amazing, the food was ok but the service was great she was from Honduras that all we remembered so we came back to Miami and we decided to go back we ask for her and since we couldn't remember the name they didn't know who we were talking about and so sad we didn't se her this time... all I can say is that I'm not going back after last experience the food was way better than the first time but the service was horrible !!!! I waited to long for the drinks, every time I wanted to ask for something else I had to wait for my server to be around... nice place, good food but they could do better when it comes to service.
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Desiree T.
My review on Dolores is based on both the dining experience as well as the Thursday night happy hour. Dining here is a pleasure. I love sitting on the rooftop when the sun is setting. The house wine pricing is amazing for its location, and the food is pretty tasty for its price. The service while dining has always been an enjoyable one, and I've also held work events here in their outdoor garden. Always a great experience. Their happy hour however is the reason why they're only receiving 3 stars. I arrived with a group of about 20 people, which took over 3 tables in their inside bar area. The waitress told us she could only do 1 check, 3 cards...but the manager said he could split it for us. Easy to see that our waitress was just lazy. We closed our tab and ordered from the bar instead.... She probably missed out on a decent tip for the night. The bar was another story. 15 minutes to get my drink once it was ordered. 35 minutes to receive my croquettes, and I watched them sit on the bar counter for 10 minutes.... When my bill came, I was charged for 9 drinks vs the 1 I ordered. This can't be their first rodeo. It's a Thursday night in Miami. I give dining here 4 stars. Happy hour 2 stars.
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Aimee A.
I came here for a wedding celebration and was eager to try the food and drinks as I have never been here before. Needless to say I was disappointed. The ambiance is trendy (reminds me a lot of Sur in Los Angeles) but the rest just fell short. First the waiters were non-attentive and not very helpful in providing information on what their specials were. Secondly, the only competent waiter kindly informed our table (about 10 of us) that we can purchase happy hour drinks only at the bar and that we're more than welcome to do so. So as my table made their way over, the manager (IN A PANIC) kicked us out of the bar and said we cannot order anything here. Not only was he EXTREMELY rude to PAYING CUSTOMERS, but dude the money is going to the same establishment; What's the big deal?! Lastly, the food was sub-par. Every item took a very long time to come out and when it did, it was blazing hot! Everyone was practically burning their mouths. All in all, I will not be returning anytime soon.
Trendy restaurant located on the main strip of Brickell. The outside seating in the front looked very nice, but we opted for a spot on the upstairs terrace. I was in love with the ambiance of this restaurant. It would be perfect for a date night, but I would probably avoid taking children. When you walk in to the main entrance, the hostess will lead you up stairs (lit by candles), through the inside portion of the restaurant (gorgeous white chair setting), and onto the upper level deck with flowers, a bar, and seating. The service was attentive and we were checked on throughout the meal. The menu itself has entrees divided into 3 price brackets. Each entree includes an appetizer. The food was mediocre (but loved the caprese salad), well-displayed, and filling. For the price, I was content. However, this is a restaurant I would be more inclined to go to again more for the environment not the food. I would have rated this restaurant 3 out of 5 stars, but I especially liked when the manager came to give us our bill and asked about our experience. Included with the receipt was a "gratuity card" that listed about 10 things they were thankful for in having us as customers. Additional star. Feeling appreciated for choosing their restaurant over others is something that many other places do not acknowledge. Side note: We did come here at an off peak time so the restaurant was not busy. I could see how individuals may perceive the seating as "tight". My advice would be to call ahead and inquire on how busy they are!
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Jen C.
I'm only giving one star because I cannot give 0 or negative 17. I will not ever eat at another Passion Restaurant Group establishment. I tried to resolve all of my issues with them before posting online as I typically do when I really, really want to love an establishment, but I won't give their 'Just don't give a fuck attitude' another cent. I use to frequent the rooftop and patio with my girlfriends to catch up over food and drinks as they are open late and have a pretty cool ambiance, rooftop and food menu. The first time our food took 45 minutes to arrive when we were the literal only people in the restaurant, but honestly that is not what I am here to bitch about. My boyfriend and I valet parked our car at Delores But You can Call Me Lolita in Brickell back in April and went in to eat. All was fine until I had to wait 2 ENTIRE HOURS to get my car back! There were no other people waiting on their car for the first 30 minutes! After 45 minutes I decided this was just unacceptable. People don't even wait this long to get their cars after a LIV nightclub let out on a Sunday! I grabbed the manager from inside named Luciano. I explained to him that I've worked in hospitality for a long time and understand that the valet is a 3rd party affiliate that they don't have a lot of control over, but that they should strongly consider who they partner with as they are now pissing off several guests! By now about 5 people are waiting for their cars 30 minutes and are getting angry. Luciano told me "there isn't much we can do"...... NOTHING and I mean NOTHING pisses me off more than a lazy ass manager in HOSPITALITY, your biggest job is to fix it for your guest or at LEAST appear to! I can say this because I am a Hotel Manager and know this first hand. His response was more than lackadaisical. I did a few breathing exercises and waited another 30 minutes for my car. When it arrived the valet blamed it on ME, saying my car battery had died.... okayyyyyy well i clearly drove it here and dropped it off, and YOU drove it away, so that would mean to me that YOU killed my battery, correct? Not to mention he whipped my car around the corner and up on the curb at an ungodly speed slamming on brakes! I did not pay after I waited for 2 hours, they could kiss my ass. When I tried to address the valet stand about the issue they acted like they didn't speak English when I had just heard them talking, they literally ignored me and Luciano did nothing. I found the number and name of the valet company and left a voicemail for the owner Fraucisco Peralta 786-395-4480... no response, no return call, no email, no contact at all. I emailed Luciano the following email the following week: Good Evening Luciano, My name is Jenifer, you may remember me from an incident that took place your valet area in front of Delores But You Can Call Me Lolita last week. As I'm sure you remember the stand attendant Ivan, did not turn off my headlights causing my car battery to die, blamed it on me and brought my car 2 whole hours later driving at 60 mph down the street in front of your restaurant and slamming it on breaks in front of the valet stand before the eyes of about 8 other witnesses who'd also waited 30 plus minutes for their vehicles; causing me to not only be late but completely miss an awards ceremony at my job. I have put in a call to the supervisor of that stand Frauciso with the number that you provided me. I've left a voice message for him. I realize that you are a separate company from the valet, however I was very disappointed with my experience last week. I love Delores, but You Can Call me Lolita. I have been several times, written several decent reviews and have spread a lot about the restaurant through word-of-mouth. I just wanted to let you know, as I'm sure you already do, that this a huge deterrent for me, and I'm sure the several other guest who were there that night from coming to the restaurant and I have not hesitated to spread the word on that either. I'm sure you know, that your third party vendors are just as important as the restaurant itself. A lot of guest will walk away with a bad taste in their mouth in association with the restaurant, without informing you. As a fellow hospitality member, I feel it is my duty to inform the issues I've had the way I feel about them. I would like to keep coming back to the Passion Restaurant Groups venues as I am an avid diner and reviewer but I must say, that earlier today I was choosing a new restaurant for dinner tonight and was 100% set on going to Crazy About You, until I discovered they were part of Passion Restaurant Group out of fear that my car may not be properly handled in the valet. No response. This to me says he might as well have said 'F you' Unfortunately for them, I work for a major hotel brand that partners with area restaurants that sends guests over by the droves and have the power to blacklist them as well. They've lost an influential customer
Great brunch spot! They say us right away! The mimosas are 4$ and very strong, can't beat that. I got the eggs Benedict and substituted the Canadian bacon with regular although I requested extra crispy it was still very fatty. Overall though a great spot to brunch!
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Krizia C.
Possibly the worst service and oddest menu combination. I've given this place a couple chances and each time it gets worse. The pri-fixed menu has increased and the quality of food isn't Great either. For the table we ordered the following: Quinoa avocado salad- it was okay Croquetas- for the price and taste you are better off going to Islas or Sergio's Kobe beef sliders- came with 2 small sliders without any flavor Spaghetti zucchini- this is the new healthy item but it was drenched in cream and cheese Quinoa lettuce wraps- stay away!! The only good thing about this spot is that it's located in the heart of Mary brickell village and in a happening area. However there are so many other spots literally next door you are better off going there.
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Rodney W.
NEVER AGAIN!!!!! Originally, we were supposed to have dinner at Crazy About You. We were looking forward to sitting on the water and enjoying a birthday dinner with a couple of friends. Due to the inclement weather, we made a last minute change to Crazy About You's sister restaurant Dolores, But You Can Call Me Lolita. This was going to be a night to remember. Delores was open until 3 am; reservations were made and a request for a Birthday Celebration was made in advance, before we arrived. We arrived, valet parked ($10/not bad for a weekend night on Brickell) The restaurant itself is an old firehouse, recreated in a restaurant, lounge and bar. The decor was nice and comfortable. We snapped a couple of pictures, people watched and soon we were headed upstairs to be seated. The seating area seemed a bit overcrowded, like management was trying to use every advantage for space. The noise level was pretty unbearable, I could barely hear myself think, nor less indulge in conversation with my friends. We requested to move to a different side of the restaurant. It was a touch more quieter. By this time, I think it is sufficient to say we were famished. The interesting thing about Delores, is the way the menu is setup. There are price categories with several option to choose, which includes an appetizer. So now we have moved to a different location, we have our menus, the ladies have ordered drinks....my only request was NO ORANGES ANY WHERE ON THE TABLE. The Birthday Girl is allergic to them!!! This was even translated to ensure he understood. She ordered the seared tuna, presentation was nice. We all shared appetizers and when we got to the last couple of slices, there they were MANDARIN ORANGES!!!!! I called our waiter and pointed out the oranges, he was so freakin' nonchalant about the whole situation, that I asked to speak with the manager. Thank God her reactions is not the immediate closing of the throat and air passage. The manager came over and apologized and replaced her appetizer, but the damage was already one. I had to rush to our valet'd car 3 blocks away to get the Benedryl to hopefully counteract her reaction to the oranges. The waiter to his credit started to realize the seriousness of the situation and continued to be apologetic. Delores was quickly becoming a do not call again..... Our meals arrived, needless to say, I can't review the food because none of us ate. I actually sent her's back to kitchen. I ordered the Short Ribs with Pomme Frites, but by the time I could get a chance to taste it, it was just cold. To top things off, NO HAPPY BIRTHDAY, NO DESSERT, NO MENTION....... Checked my bill although, we sent our meal back, they still included it in our bill. Once again, I had to request the manager.. You would think after everything, they would have at least comp'd the Birthday Meal. Needless to say Delores and Lolita left a bad taste and impression in my mouth, gut and heart. Not really sure, if I am willing to give Crazy About You a chance, especially if Delores is representative of how they treat their clentle...
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Sloane-Jacqueline T.
This place was so cute. We were greeted by a very sweet hostess. Taken upstairs to the terrace, which I might add, was absolutely gorgeous. The lighting was so dreamy. Our server was very professional. I will be coming back!
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Cate M.
Finally tried this place out for brunch- definitely coming back again. We started with a couple pitchers of red sangria, very yummy, each pitcher tasted slightly different, so it's actually made fresh. Big plus. We all ordered different things so we could sample : braised short rib eggs benedict, Belgium waffles w/ strawberries & cream, steak & eggs & an omelette. Everything was great! This def made up for a rainy Sunday.
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Tricia K.
Likes: The $19.75 & $23.75 fixed priced menu with choice of appetizer! $2.50 & $5 appetizers! $4 glass / $14 bottle of house wine Great place to go with a group. Dislikes: Food is so-so. I had the filet mignon with the duck dumpling appetizer & the lava cake dessert. Hubby had the Kobe beef mini-burgers which he said were good. The shoestring fries were delicious!
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Roger R.
I went for dinner. Great service with good ambiance. Really recommend the place to taking a special someone there.
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Krista M.
My boyfriend and I went for Sunday Brunch and the food was amazing and the service was very attentive.
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Linda B.
Oh boy, what an awful experience we had last night here. I'm in Miami visiting old friends since I went to high school here, and my best friend decided this would be a great place to have dinner and some drinks with possible dancing afterwards. She made a reservation a week ago, but thats about the only thing that went smoothly. I'll be the first to give credit where credit is due and this place is beautiful. We were immediately sent upstairs to the dining area and since we were early, we had a seat at the outdoor bar for a cocktail while we waited. So far so good. Its when we were seated that the trouble began. Five minutes passed, no waiter, ten minutes passed, no waiter. We stop a waiter running by and he nods something and then races off. Ten more minutes pass by with no service whatsoever. Then we stop another waiter who then begins to quickly apologize that because its raining, he can't take our order. (?? Seriously??) This is Miami which is no stranger to a rain shower, especially ones that last 5 minutes or less. And this place is going nuts now? We now stop another waiter who agrees to get us some drinks. We place our order and again, wait. Another 10 minutes goes by, no drinks, no waiter, no service. My friend then heads downstairs to ask for a manager since its been 40 minutes at this point with nothing but water and bread being delivered to our table. We wait...and wait...and you guessed it. Wait? No, we walk out. As we are heading down the stairs, I run into a woman with a headset and again ask for a manager. She smiles saying, "Thats me!". I tell her we are leaving after being ignored for 45 minutes and she then says, "I'm sorry, but when it rains, we get busy. What can I offer you to come back again?". I tell her that I live in New York and my friends may wish for something, but they both shake their heads no as we are now starving and they are too interested in finding someplace to feed us. Thankfully Brickell is packed with other places to dine and thats exactly what we did.
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Bill V.
great value for Miami / Brickell location. Outside dining is a must. happy hours are a great value as well!
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Clarence E.
The outdoor roof top bar and restaurant is the place to be. The food menu is simple with 3 table d'hote consisting of an appetizer and entree. Selections were wide enough to please most palettes. All said, the food was good but not amazing. The ambiance was great...if only I was wowed with the meal. The caprese salad and smoked salmon seemed pre-prepared and chilled, so the salmon had a fatty taste and the fresh mozzarella a bit soft and spongy on the edges. There are about a dozen choices of app's. The waiter who was more of a meat and potatoes person suggested the croquettas but i opted for the mozzarella tower wanting something more healthy. For the main course, the waiter recommended the short ribs but I chose one of the few seafood items. The seafood risotto sounded good and came in a covered dish that made me wonder if the dishes were reheated. It was more wild rice than arborio and the seafood consisted bay scallops and crab, I recall, with a cream sauce and truffle oil served table-side from a medicinal dropper. I can see Lolita's being a fun place with friends having drinks and hanging out. For a Monday night, it was beginning to get busy upstairs and in the front bar lounge. So they still got a 4 star review despite some short-comings on the food-side.
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Ivonne G.
Oh this place is delicious!! Just left a huge family party of 25 at this amazing establishment and I have nothing but amazing things to say. The service was impeccable and the food was amazing. I have been here several times and the food does not disappoint. I ordered the delicious croquettas which are a staple at this restaurant. I also order the zucchini spaghetti.. OMMMGGG!! It was amazing! I might just dream about this tonight. The red velvet cake was perfection.. What a great restaurant!
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Ben P.
Duke E. [not a Yelper] said it best: don't get around much anymore. If you find yourself in a faraway land, full of strangers, confounded by customs, and befuddled by a lack of bilinguality, it is helpful to locate a place where you can feel temporarily at home. Some people find this in a bar on the shores of Morocco, but I can find it in the confines of the Restaurant With The Longest Name I've Yet Encountered. Seriously, the name here makes Ruth feel better about her acquisition and subsequent hapless renaming of Chris' Steak House. The constantly rotating menu means that even regulars can find new things to sample. And the unique pricing method (you WILL have an appetizer and an entree, and there WILL be only two possible prices, determined by your choice of entree) encourages experimentation. Even the desserts are reasonably priced. And the wine list is shockingly reasonable in both selection and expense. The decor is a touch modern for my personal taste, but at least it's consistent and consistently well executed. One note for the skirt-clad patron: it IS possible to stand close enough to the circular accent tables on the second floor that the neat-in-concept-bad-in-practice glass porthole in the floor below them comes into play and you become entertainment for the yet-to-be-seated gawking masses on the first floor.
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Manny B.
Good place and worth a try. I like the appetizer and dinner prix fixe options. Food is Decent and centrally located in Mary Brickell village. It s an affordable relatively good spot to dine for the area.
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Rolando G.
Nice atmosphere, sat inside because outside was noisy. Ordered croquettes that I didn't find all that, and skinny lolita (grilled chicken) that was completely tasteless and uncooked on some part. Restaurant charged me $10 for appetizer when I returned the skinny lolita my girlfriend had ordered but could not eat.
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Gaby S.
Ive had this place bookmarked for so long and finally got the chance to try it this past weekend. However, I wasnt blown away like i thought i would be. First off let me start by talking about the actual place. The restaurant itself is very nice. Great spot and its perfect for any special occasion. The restaurant looks like a little house and has stairs and everything. Little lights all over the place make it great for an intimate dinner date. Menu like you've probably read is set up by three prices with different entrees, all which include an appetizer of your choice. I got the serrano ham croquettes since its what everyone on yelp talks about. They were good, but not great i was expecting better. Me & my friend had already picked our entrees and then the waiter informed us that they were out of that dish for the evening, what? I was a little suprised about that. I guess they only served a certain amount so i tried the chicken with white truffle mash potatoes from the 15.99 menu section. The chicken was good but the mashed potatoes were a little bland.. they were definitely missing something! ' After my experience, i was a little dissapointed because i had high standards for this place. the food was okay, not the best but i would probably come back to see what else is on the menu and then update my review.
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Diana M.
You cant beat tne atmosphere. Quaint and trendy. Take a look at the pole running through the resturaunt where firemen slid down back when it was a firehouse. Food is very good. Nice cozy upstairs outdoor patio is great for dates, white linen and candles. Food price very reaaonable and good. Good service. Been here many times. Love it!
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Desiree A.
Went here for lunch with a friend from out of town last Friday. It's a great, intimate little spot. All the other reviews helped me pick this place. We sat upstairs on the roof top. Both had the Chicken avocado sandwich and mojitos. Our appetizers were good and the prices were great. I can't wait to go back at night when it's all lit up!
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Michelle B.
One of my favorite places in Brickell! Great new menu items and a serious value! 1/2 off of every drink during happy hours!
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Stephanie L.
Late at night it sounds almost like a club, music blaring as people cram together to dance atop the rooftop patio. A mouthful of a name, I passed this spot quite a few times before I finally got the time to check it out. Inside the ambiance is fantastic! The place has a very light and mellow feel, with dim lighting and inspirational quotes painted on the walls. My first time there I went with a few friends, and the waitress informed us that you can choose any appetizer with the purchase of an entree. The entrees were split into two price groups, and there were several options that sounded good to us. The food was quick to arrive and my friends and I passed around our different selections. -Quesadillas: nothing special, bland and the tortillas weren't at all fresh -Croquettas:decent, but not too tricky to fry cheese -Asian springrolls: tasted like they were a pre-frozen and defrosted generic brand -Eggplant timbale: at least slightly better than the rest, a generous portion, with an interesting flavor...definitely the best of the appetizers, but still nothing stellar With a disappointing start we hoped that the entrees might be more exciting. The gnocchi was fine, but again nothing extraordinary. The canneloni weren't bad but didn't taste like the seafood was all the fresh. All in all it was a pretty mediocre, and the "free" appetizers were not tasty enough to make them an exciting addition to the meal. The biggest bright spot of the dinner were the desserts, which for the bargain price of $2.50 weren't much of a splurge. The caramel kiss was my favorite, sweet and creamy dulche de leche and creme brulee. However I've been with friends that aren't caramel fans and they sometimes find it too sweet. The tiramisu and flan were ok, but nothing great. I went back a few times more (with other people that really wanted to try it), and found the same disappointment with the appetizers and entrees. Pretty poorly cooked and unmemorable food, but a nice atmosphere.
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Lindsay P.
I wasn't impressed with this place. I went months ago and can't remember exactly what I ate-- some chicken dish. It obviously wasn't memorable! I have a major issue with a place that forces you to order an entire entree per person, especially late at night when many people just prefer drinks and apps. It's not as if we went in and just sat around ordering water-- We were ready and willing to pay for drinks and some munchies, but Dolores killed the mood by forcing us to order full plates. Service also wasn't very pleasant. Won't be back!
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Brisis C.
Went there a few weeks ago for date night with my hubby and a few other couples (there were about 8 of us). We had a good time, we got there late because we were having drinks at another place and by the time we realized we were hungry and needed to eat it was rather late. Despite that, we were seated pretty quickly and the waiter was very friendly, (the restaurant was packed). The food was good I had some pasta dish with shrirmp, and a drink. Afterwards, we went downstairs to the bar, to dance for a little. It was packed but the music was good so we somehow got ourselves on the dance floor and danced a little while. For a fun, happening ambience I would recommend this place.
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Tal T.
I'm going to separate the aspects of my dining experience at Dolores Lolita because they were so disparate from one another. Please, allow me to nit-pick... 4, maybe even 5 stars for ambiance - this place is gorgeous! And it evokes memories of my former self, barely 21 and simply stupid, throwing back drinks served up from my ex-boyfriend, working behind the bar at a grungy spot called Firehouse. Anyway, the days of Brickell being known as "downtown" and conjuring up anything less than images of style and chic comfort are long gone. Dolores embodies today's Brickell and I loved every minute of that. 4, maybe 3 stars for service - our guy was so friendly and attentive you couldn't help but love him and the way he muttered "sorry for everything" in a heavy, sexy accent, especially since he had nothing to apologize for. Still, he ran away twice as I attempted to order my cocktail from him soon after we had been seated (I guess he's not used to women who know what they want without perusing the fancy cocktail menu) 4 stars for appetizers! The choices were plentiful and executed well, especially the fried artichokes and duck dumplings. Yum all around. 2 stars for entrees. I hate to break it down like this, but I have to be honest. Everything up to this point was impressively fan-worthy. Tasting around, it was like the food, erm... experience, had hit its proverbial wall. I ordered the Linguini alla Siciliana and was immediately unimpressed. Added some cheese and black pepper and still couldn't get excited about it. Too much oil, too few capers and artichokes, perhaps. The shrimp was slightly overcooked, but not inedible. The entire dish simply lacked cohesion. I would give Dolores another shot at someone else's suggestion, but would be sure to ask our server and anyone who has a favorite which entrees they recommend. Bottom Line: Recession-proof dining brings atmosphere and style but lacks substance in the food.
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Elana B.
I'm out of town and arrived on a Thursday which was clearly the best day to go to this restaurant! They have a happy hour on Thursdays that lasts until midnight. All amazing cocktail drinks were half off and champagne was a dollar! The service wasn't amazing but it mostly had to so with the fact that the place was swamped due to happy hour. I definitely would suggest it for late night drinks, especially on a Thursday!
Went to this place with my parents, the food was great, it wasn't expensive, the service was great!!! Will definitely come back !!!!
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Jessica E.
Food is pretty good. Restaurant is pretty. Service is decent.
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Joann C.
I enjoyed this place quite a bit. I agree with an earlier reviewer that the food is "ok" but the overall experience makes going to Dolores very lovely. Its a good value for your money, entrees from $19-$25 which includes yummy appetizers. Desserts are $2.50 each so we went ahead and ordered all four. All the desserts were quite tasty except the chocolatissimo which was very dry. I dont like cinnamon but the cinnamon ice cream was so good! light and fresh, with just a hint of cinnamon spice! i would eat that just by itself. great weather in early spring to sit outside with a great view makes this venue very romantic or just super fun! definite must go again!
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Dani M.
It was a Thursday night in Miami and being a visitor I was looking to check out a scene other then your typical south beach tourist trap. My cousin who lives there said he knew just the spot. We walked into Dolores, but you can call me Lolita (wow such a long name) around 8pm without a reservation. They sat us immediately upstairs outside. What a view!! Loved being surrounded by the Brickell sky rises that were slightly hidden in some areas due to the palm garden on restaurants rooftop. The decor upstairs was very dark, intimate, and can be considered pretty romantic. I was with family so was more just looking to have some good food in fun atmosphere but yes Dolores serves that purpose just as well. To start off I ordered the lychee martini which was delicious! For the menu I was surprised to notice that every entree included an appetizer, what a great deal! I really loved that option as its very unique, we ordered the: gazpacho, grilled artichokes, shrimp scampi, and the salmon. All dishes were excellent! The shrimp dish was very flavorful. I finished with the flan which was a little more rich than my liking but still good. Loved the atmosphere, service, and the food... See you next time I'm in Miami, Dolores ::ahem:: Lolita.
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Luisa C.
Came here a few times prior for drinks and dancing and never really liked the crowded dance floor and pushy folks attending here. Its basically a battle to make it to the bar once the music is blasting. This part I still do not like .... Surprisingly, I had never been upstairs. Well, this brought the place up in value in my eyes. Love the upstairs and outdoor seating. I can see myself dining here leisurely on a weekend night. We came for a birthday so all we had were drinks and some appetizers. My Tom Collins was well done. The service appeared quick and polite. I will have to re-review this place once I dine here.
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Rachael F.
So if you are looking for nice outdoor or indoor space to relax and enjoy some reasonably priced wine ($14 bottles of wine),this is a great place with wonderfully friendly waitstaff. Problem is, the food is really not good. Spinach came drenched with the kind of raw pre-minced garlic that comes in giant Sysco supplies jars and the "best ever" Serrano ham croquettes (loudly proclaimed on the menu) were tasteless. To the staff's credit they said they would happily change anything we didn't like.
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Roger K.
I came here for dinner and the first thing that stuck out was how nice the decor was. Very nice looking place and great location if you are eating outside. They had a special that had a bottle of wine for $13. How can you beat that? The menu s designed where you choose and entree and it comes with an appetizer. I had the steak as an entree with dumplings as an appetizer. Everything tasted great. The service was friendly, but I am pretty sure they waiter forgot about us for a good half hour. All in all, I had a great time here and want to come back in the future.
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Kelly W.
I made a reservation for 8pm that day. The hostess did not give me an option to sit inside or out. Yes this is Miami, FL but it was very windy that day and my date was not at ease, plus it would cool the food to quickly. The view outside is great but nonetheless I would have not picked outside. I went to the head waitress and requested a new table. She found one and told me only a minute. She pointed the table out. 15 minutes later I went upstairs to see someone else at the table we were promised. I had to complain but the head hostess was no where to be seen. They did get us an inside table, a 30 minute wait with a Reservation in the end. The food was fine, but they served my Bolagnese in a metal measuring cup? Not avante gaurd in my mind, I felt tlike they had run out of dishes. The venue is very nice, but Ask to sit in the main area, or outside, but beware if you don't you don't know where you will be. They do have a nice alcove inside with only 3 small tables which is romantic. I do recommend it, but for Foodies, eat inside to enjoy. The Wine list was very well appointed, the Kobe Beef Bolagnase and Lobster Cannolies were fabulous. Add a 40$ of amazing Malbec, 90$ for two. For fun appertizes and drinks, outside is very cool at night. Reservations can be made and do make one, the Fri/Sat night crowd fills the venue quickly.
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Sapna K.
Great lunch here, sat upstairs on the patio, we were the only ones out there, which made for very attentive service. I like the appetizer/entree fixed price concept, although I wish I had gone with something other than the eggplant. Tasted a bit like my own individual eggplant parm, very heavy. House wine was tasty and reasonable, entrees were excellent. a good choice!
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Alison R.
Beautiful space with mediocre food. The menu is all over the place. It's nice to sit out on the roof and have a drink or two.
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Angel H.
2nd time back in Miami & we made sure to eat @ Lolita's! Food was just as incredible as the first time we went, each meal comes with its own appetizer & they're very generous with their portions :) Hint-hint if you're going: if it's a beautiful night out, ask to eat outdoors on the 2nd floor, the ambience & view is def worth it!
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Breetanie B.
We had breakfast. It was okay. But I didn't like how dirty it was. Ants were crawling up the umbrellas. And I witnessed a waitress use the toilet and leave without washing her hands. Hygiene fail. Never going back there.
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Mila Z.
fun, casual, great ambiance, slow services maybe because was busy, but the ambiance is really fun ...everyone look happy there , this place have so much energy so latino but with style , the terrace super the view incredible , the lounge downstairs amazing music so dance dance and have fun .. Brickell the best
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Tiffany R.
First, the place is gorgeous. The atmosphere is amazing. Each time I've gone it's been in a big group and they've always been able to accommodate us AND give us great service. So, something has to be said about that. Second, the food is delicious! My personal favorites are the duck dumplings, salmon and guac, shrimp and lobster cannelloni, and the kobe burgers! I have yet to try something there I didn't like. Keep in mind though that the meal can be a little on the pricey side (either $19 or 23) but each meal includes a large appetizer. Also, keep in mind some of the appetizers are smaller than others so ask if you have any concerns. Third, the wine is affordable and actually good quality. The house wine is $13 a bottle and really you can't beat that! To top it off the wine is actually very good! My only con is that you have to either order an entree that comes with an appetizer or two appetizers which might be too much food for some people. They should really consider allowing people to just order just one or the other. But, I love this place and think you will too! SYOY
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ISA V.
We dined there not too long ago and a tip from my daughter. I was our anniversary and I wanted something romantic. Lolita was presented to us as just the right place. It is every romantic, especially upstairs in the balcony. The menu is something I was not accustomed to, but our waitress explained it very well. The food was incredible although I am sure the main dish we very good, I cannot stop raving about the dumplings. These where amazing and my hubby had the croquets and he too fell in love. Anyway I suggest this place for a quite romantic dinner for two or four.
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Lourdes D.
This place rocked my socks when I came for the first time a few years ago, but upon my most recent visit I've changed my mind. While the ambiance was nice and the service was good, the food was desperately lacking. As my appetizer, I ordered the eggplant timables with smoked mozzarella. There's not better way to describe it than disgusting. The edges of the eggplant were hard, and it was a soupy mess. For my entree I ordered the gnocchi with mushroom sauce. I LOVE gnochhi, even the bootleg kind at Olive Garden, but the one at Dolores Lolita left A LOT to be desired. The dessert was the only good part. I ordered what they call the caramel kiss, which is basically dulce de leche. It was awesome, but dessert does not a good restaurant make, thus my low rating. Plenty of street or garage parking available around Dolores Lolita, but they need to get their act together before I would recommend anyone come here.
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Maxine V.
The ambiance is awesome so I would definitely recommend this place for drinks but as far as food is concerned they don't sell a-la-carte. They have three fixed menu prices and you can pick from there (starter, main course, etc), which is a good concept if you really want dinner but not good for something to nosh on while drinking. I can't say that I saw anything on the menu that I wanted to eat, but I am a really picky eater.
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Megan M.
We started our evening here before causing trouble at the other hot spots in Brickell. What a great way to start! I went to this place when it was Mosaico. I love the building. It feels like you're in an old, beautifully decorated house. I made a reservation on Open Table, and when we were running late, I gave them a call. They saved our table even though we were about 20 minutes late, and they were crowded. Within minutes, we were escorted to our table on the roof outside overlooking the edge of Mary Brickell Village. The sheer canopies and beds made DBYCCML feel more like a lounge than a restaurant. The menu has two options. Some entrees are $20 and some are $24 (rounding up). Each entree includes an appetizer. Glasses of house wine are $4 with your meal. For appetizers, we had the dumplings and the spinach dish. Both were great, and even though the spinach dish had a mushroom sauce (I hate mushrooms), I kept stealing bites from my friend's plate. For entrees, I had the chicken rollatini and my friend had the salmon. Mine was pretty good. The chicken was slightly dry, but the sauce was awesome and made up for it. My friend's salmon was undercooked, so she didn't finish it, but they were good about it. Our waitress apologized and offered to bring another one. My friend didn't feel like more salmon after that raw bite, so they took it off our bill. We ordered the tiramisu and Lolita's Kiss for dessert. I liked both. They definitely rounded out the meal, and at $2.50 a piece, it was even sweeter. We each ordered an espresso. It was really bitter and cold. Service was slow, but she was polite and seemed to really feel bad when she saw how raw my friend's salmon was. She did her best to remedy the situation. I just wish she was a little more attentive. I went quite a while with an empty glass. I'll definitely come back. Some of the menu items had stars next to them indicating they were new, so I think the place must add new dishes all the time. I'm excited to try them.
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Janelle B.
Ok so I guess too much of a good thing is not always good. We went there again last night for a group outing. We were having a wonderful time, so we decided to stay there for dinner- bad move. The food was eh and what I thought was going to be real chicken tenderloins turned out to be BK chicken nuggets and cold fries. I know that it if I would have said something, the problem would have been taken care of, which is why I am giving it 3 stars. Had we decided to just drink and laugh the night away, this would have been another 4-5 star rating because I really love the place and the service.
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Mieke F.
If you are familiar with the controversial novel "Lolita" written by Nabokov, then the quote "Dolores but you can call me Lolita" may sound familiar. If you can get over this place being named after girl targeted by a pedophile, then you may enjoy it. There is a restaurant, sitting area outside, and a bar that has a DJ for dancing. The food and drinks are decent but not incredible. The ambiance in the restaurant area is romantic and intimate; however, I find the quotes posted on the wall to be disturbing since they are directly from the book. My suggestion is to not take an educated woman here for your first date.
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Lissa B.
Was disappointed to be disappointed in this place. I wanted to like it. I had heard about it from time to time. I had been one night that it was night-clubish (dancing, music, no food) so when my friend and I were trying to find a brickell happy hour spot, we decided to try Lolita's. Big mistake from heat to toe. First, the server sucked! Yes, sucked! That bad, and I'm in the biz so I'm usually wayyy more forgiving than most because I know how things go behind the scenes. That afternoon it was pretty dead, there were maybe two other tables on the ground level outdoor patio we were on. We sat and saw her watch us sit. She stood there. We waited. She stood some more. We waited some more. She then engaged in some casual conversation with a passing server. My friend and I looked at each other confused. We thought maybe she wasn't in charge of this section or something, or that maybe we missed the hostess? As we were about to say something to her, she turned on her heels and sauntered inside. Okaaayyyy, so I got up and started looking for a menu somewhere. Didn't see any, noticed the other two tables were staring at me wondering around aimlessly, got embarrassed and sat back down. The server peeked out from around the corner, saw us yet again, and retreated back behind the door. Hmmmm.....at this point I don't care if I'm in her section or not, she should have started us out at least and found our server. I was about to tell my friend to get up and go somewhere else when she emerged, smile on her face and came to us, pulled our her paper and pen, popped her hip, tilded herhead, and blurted out "are you ready?" ummmmmm.....hmmmmmm...where do I start with this girl. Since I very much believe that you catch more bees with honey than with vinagre, and that being a snappy bitch is very un-classy, I tried to swallow my sarcasm and anger, and told her as nicely as I could manage "Um, no we're actually not, because you never brought us any menues when we came in 15 minutes ago, and this is our first time here, so we're not familar enough with your menu to order without seeing it". I'm sure a little of my impatience came through, despite my efforts, but if it did, she didn't seem to notice or care, as she smiled and said Ok. She walked around the corner, brought back some menues and plopped them on our table without a word. She didn't look like she was mad, or upset, or nervous, or in a bad mood or any of it. It was the strangest thing. I think she really just was that clueless. Oh well. So we made our decisions and ten minutes later we were ordering. We asked a few questions about portion sizes, drink ingredients, and food popularity, none of which she could answer, but since they were happy hour prices we just bit the bullet and blindly ordered. The food was mediocre. Not bad, not good. Forgettable. The drinks, slightly better than the food, still not good enough to go back for. The ambiance was the only part we couldn't complain about. Casual, outdoor, south florida type of place. I don't think- wait, I'm actually pretty darn sure I will not be back for any happy hours or dinners. Maybe I'd consider it on one of those late-night music and bar scenes. That's about it. If you want a good dinner spot with ambiance and fair prices, go to Crazy About You in Brickell. If you want a good happy hour spot with ambiance and a great hh menu, go to Sawa in the Gables.
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Benazhir M.
Oh! Lolita... how horrible are you. Last time I was there was not too long ago. I had gone out of class and decided go happy hour with two of my girlfriends. All we wanted to do was have a couple of drinks and something to eat; it was a Wednesday night. When we got to the place is was full but not so much, yet we had to sit ourselves since the hostess was not there and the waitress was running around. It took about 15 mins for her to take our orders, when she finally got our drinks which took another 15 mins, I gave mine a try and that pinapple margarita tasted like pure tequila, so I politely asked her to make it less strong, she looked at me and asked with an attitude: "Anything else?" when she came back the drink was still horrible, and so were my friend's drinks. The food was ok, but nothing out of this world. Her attitude, plus the waiting time and the quality was just enough to award them a star. Finally, our check took 40 mins to get to us. At some point we were planing on just leaving without paying, but oh well! Not coming back Dolores.
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Todd M.
I went here for my brother's birthday. PROS: -A great place for a special occasion. -Wonderful decor. -I tasted 4 entres and 4 appetizers, and all were very good. -Food was the correct temperature. -The food arrived in a timely manner. -A great place for those who love chic dining. -The second floor deck was great for outdoor dining. CONS: -Our server was very cold, and would look right through you when taking your order. He especially made me angry when he circled the suggested tip section on the bottom of my receipt. -This place has those annoying restroom attendants. I don't need some lurker to help me wash my hands. -The restaurant is dark. You almost need a miner's helmet to read the menu, inspect your food, or pay the bill. -This is one of those, "Hey look at me; I have money!" trendy places. Nothing about this place is cozy or genuine. -I live in NW Borward. It is not worth the drive, in my opinion. -It is a bit pricey for what you get. -It is a bit cramped on the top deck. -The valet guy was extremely rude to my brother. If you enjoy flashy/fake/Miami/Kardashian dining, this is your place.
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Melissa A.
Great atmosphere but the service was so slow. Took 45 minutes for the appetizers to come out and then another 45 for the main courses! Great server but the kitchen just can't keep up with the volume of people in the restaurant. The food was okay when it finally came out but the fillet tasted like burnt hamburger. Definitely will not be returning.
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DannyandJeni L.
We had a big party of 15 and they would not sit us untill all 15 were present . Server was annoyed we has so many people and was evwn more annoyed we couldn't hear him over the loud music. The food is tasty but the portions are not worth the price. At the end of the night it took our waiter an hour and a half to bring us the receipts and ring us out. Im sure that on a weekday afternoon service might be better but I will never go back on a weekend .
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Katie Y.
The name alone makes me want to bump up the rating, but I think a three-star A-OK is the best way to describe Lolitas. If you happen to be coming on a Friday night, walk past the sea of boobalicious chicas and men of all ages dogging around them, and head on upstairs. It's an entirely different scene in the restaurant than the disco downstairs, although the music from below thumping the floor will keep you reminded. The two singular best things about Lolitas: they serve huge portions at a good price, and their kitchen closes at 1:00AM. Service is pleasant enough, and the other patrons will keep you thoroughly entertained. In the hour-long dinner we had at 12:30AM, we saw no fewer than four women in their 40's so drunk that they had to be half-carried down the stairs. The food itself is pretty good - for the price and amount, it's well worth the visit, but don't expect any flavors or recipes to knock your socks off. The decor is all tones of white - not my favorite atmosphere, especially when food (and stains) is concerned, but better white than black.
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John A.
Lolita has been a family favorite for years now. The rooftop tables overlooking the city is a great place to dine during the evening. The menu has something for everyone and is kid friendly for our 5 & 7 year old. There has been lots of development in area over the past few years so there is plenty of places to stroll around after dinner to work it off.....
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Linda R.
Dolores, Lolita whatever your name is. I have been here on a couple of times and enjoyed this place for the most part although always crowded. The place itself has a nice and relaxed atmosphere tres chic and modern. The food is definitely presentable, however taste is subpar. Wait staff is very kind and attentive. Dolores has a great location that in itself keeps people returning. I can't help to think if the sliding pole by the entrance when you walk in, still is used...perhaps for strippers. Overall I think they really need to step up their game when it comes to food.
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Paola D.
Delicious food at a great price...can't beat it. I went to this restaurant on a date night with my husband; we'd heard great things and imagined we'd pay an arm and a leg...so not the case! For under $80 we had appetizers, a bottle of wine, 2 entrees and 2 desserts. The service was incredible too...on top of everything but never too intrusive. I strongly recommend!
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Cynthia Z.
Terrible!!!!!! Went for my birthday dinner with reservations for 9:30. My full party arrived at 10 and they wouldn't seat us until they arrived which I understand but we weren't seated until after 11pm! And the hostess was so rude! After we were seated it took forever for someone to take our order and then forever to bring out the appetizers let alone the food! When we asked for the manager he offered to give us 10% but then took forever again to bring out our checks! We didn't finish eating and still left at 2am! Couldn't even make it to the next location because we were so late!
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Osvaldo P.
This place is great depending on what day you go. The first time I went, I was blown away by what a great job the restaurant did and how on point the food was. The second time I went (4 days later), from the minute I walked in I knew it was going to be an interesting experience. Hostess: Good evening, welcome to Dolores Us: Hi, good evening. We were wondering if we could get a table for 4 please? Hostess: Do you guys have a reservation? Us: No Hostess: Ok, are you looking to sit inside or outside? Us: Outside please Hostess: Excellent, I have something for you outside...give me about 10 minutes to set everything up for you guys Us: Oh excellent! Thank you very much. So we all head to our respective gender based restrooms to wash our hands etc, and come back and sit in the waiting area. About 15 minutes pass, and a group of 4 enters, also without a reservation, asking for a table outside. The hostess proceeds to grab 4 menus and instructs them to follow the co-hostess upstairs to their table. For a minute there I thought I was in the Seinfeld episode where they're all waiting for a table at the chinese restaurant and the host continues to seat everyone else despite the fact that Seinfeld and his crew have been waiting around for almost an hour to get something to eat before heading to the movies. So it goes: Us: Hi, we've been waiting for 15 minutes, is that table almost ready? Hostess: Do you have a reservation? Us: (compete silence with confused scooby doo looks)...No Hostess: OK, are you looking to sit inside of outside? Us: Didn't we just have this conversation 15 minutes ago? Hostess: Oh right...ok, give me one minute... HOLY SH!T BATMAN! As for the food and service, it was absolute sh!t!! thank god for the $13 bottle of house wine that helps you forget how miserable of an experience you're paying for.
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Eric Douglas S.
Thinking about a great date spot, this place is it! Lolita is cozy, romantic, and fun. The menu is a "course style." So there will be plenty of food, especially with dessert. They have $4 house wines, which last all night. The food is good and the prices are great. Inside or outside, it's a very nice ambiance. The terrace is the place to dine on a beautiful night in downtown Miami. After dinner you can lounge on the sofas and chat, or take it downstairs to dance in the club area. It's a convenient, affordable, and consistent place for a good time, centered perfectly in Mary Brickell Village. Eric Statzer Eric Douglas Statzer
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Wendy H.
For the food it gets no stars. For the ambiance it gets 2. I have been to this place 3 times and each time the food has been consistently awful. It doesn't matter what you order. I've had chicken, seafood, and meat on my different visits and it was all horrible. Served a pasta full of uncooked shrimp, on another visit I got cold and dry chicken, and the meat was just as bad. Sitting outdoors is nice but the food stinks....would never ever go back.
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Stephany R.
The locale is amazingly beautiful. It has such a romantic allure... I'm really fascinated by the place. Candles everywhere, soft color palette... Just gorgeous. I went on a Friday night and at night with all the candles it just looks magical. I don't know if the same experience can be achieved in the afternoon when there's light. The hostess told us there would be a 45 minute wait for a table and since we really just wanted a few drinks and appetizers, we asked if we could sit in the bar. The bar is upstairs in a big terrace. As you go upstairs (Reminder: At night), the second level just looks so lovely. It was so enthralling... I was lost by the beauty and the soft romantic ambiance it had. That level is still the restaurant and to sit there you have to wait for a table anyways. The terrace was next to the dining area upstairs. We quickly sat on a sofa and after tracking down a server, we got taken care of. I ordered a glass of Pinot Grigio and BF had whiskey. Boyfriend ordered Kobe little burgers which came with fries. I really don't like burgers, but I cut a little slice of the meat itself and it was very delectable. As appetizer we had the Serrano Ham Croquettes, and it was beyond scrumptious... Sooo good. The food ordered was about at 10 PM at the bar area, so I don't know if they offer it during lunch or dinner.
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Marc M.
If you are new to the Brickell area, you have to try this restaurant. It is by far one of the best in all of Miami. The staff is friendly and eager to help you. We got there without a reservation but were taken to a great table promptly, our waiter was knowledgeable and eager to answer all the questions we had about the food. We were surprised to find out that the house wine was only $13, our waited explained that was because they make their own wine. It was a delicious bottle as was the food. There is really nothing negative I can write about this place. If there was an option to rate it with 6 stars, I would.
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Kay B.
I was pleasantly surprised. Great ambiance and decor. The staff was very friendly. The food was also delicious. I had the grilled chicken with spinach and my cousin had the salmon with potatoes. Both dishes were excellent. The cool thing is your meal includes an appetizer. The price is reasonable. The appetizers were very delicious. I had the quesadillas. So yummy. The flan is also very good. The only incovenience was that it was difficult finding parking so we had to pay $10 to valet park the car. It was worth it though. I had a really great time here and would definitely go back.
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QueenB B.
Wow, interesting experience. The first waitress was kind snooty and wierd. Then we went outside there is a nice ambiance to it. So, I requested bread and we got these melba toast things and some spread which were good. I ordered the eggplant starter which was good and the lower fat chicken meal. The food was good but, the service was bad. It was the most awkard service experience ever. The waitress was not so great since whatever the reason was. At the end she split the bill in half and said "here for the bad service". The was so awkard and strange. Anyways I dont think I will return strange people working there.
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John D.
We had a very good experience at Lolita this week while celebrating a friend's birthday! I already went to this restaurant in 2011 and for sure I will come back again for sure. Pros: - Super-friendly service, from the beginning to the end - Food is very tasty - Desert are priced $2.99 Cons: - Cocktails could be prepared better - A Tequila Sunrise without Orange juice, are you kidding me?! For the appetizers, I ordered some Crostinis with Guacamole and fresh salmon and was impressed by the freshness. For the entrees, I ordered the Risotto, which was OK and probably need some improvements ($24.99). For the desert, I had the Tiramisu ($2.99) which was delicious! At the end of the day, I wanted to give it a 5-stars review, I love the philosophy of this restaurant.
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laura m.
We went in with low expectations and left very happy! This place has expensive drinks, like everywhere in MIami, but they also have reasonably priced delicious food. The whole experience was pretty fantastic. The main floor has an outdoor seating area, and a dining room and bar inside. Upstairs is much better - eat there if you can wait s bit! This floor had an inside dining room and an outdoor bar/balcony dining area. Super cozy and pretty. Everything is lit up in candlelight and white breezy decor. Dinner is a two course deal. There are 10-12 choices in appetizers and 20 entree choices. You can either order the $18 dollar menu or the $28 menu. Both come with your choice of an appetizer and an entree. Dessert is delicious too. There are 6 choices and they are all $2.50 each. What? What? We started with the Gazpacho, which was really, really delicious! The most perfect blend of tomatoes, cucumbers, and garlic. The Hubs had the cheese quesadilla - super cheesy! For the main course we had the filet and gnocchi. Both were very good, especially the sauces. Two Belvedere martinis - $30 Two dinners, two glasses of wine, and one dessert $70. The perfect dinner plus the service was great! Try it out and see...I don't think you will be disappointed.
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JR B.
Great place for late night eats!
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Amanda C.
We enjoyed the atmosphere here more than anything else. Love sitting outside in the beautiful outdoor dining room. The food was decent but nothing special, and having to order an entree just to get an app is a bit of an odd deal. We lived in Miami for years and are impressed with what they did with the Brickell area which used to be a complete zero at night. P.S. For you out of towners; the locals call this area "Brickell" not " Mary Brickell". Anyway, the place is pretty and most likely better for lunch or just the bar.
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Carlo M.
I ate @ Crazy About You 2 days before coming here. With that said, I'll be honest. I wasn't impressed. The Smoked Salmon and Guacamole was my favorite part. Good Quality fish without being too salty. The Shrimp and Fish Scampi was terrible. The plate was stacked and nothing was put together; a waste. I don't remember the dessert because my friend was drowning me with wine, but we left satisfied overall. I had better food @ Crazy About You. Decor is GORGEOUS though,
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Mallory S.
I was really surprised by how good this place was!! Came with 4 of my girlfriends on a Friday night. We had a reservation on the terrace and we were seated at a spacious, but cozy, round table smack in the center of the action. Our servers were fantastic and very attentive! Dolores makes their own wine and so a bottle of the house Cabernet was only $13! We got 4 bottles...please do not judge us! All 5 of us tried to order different things and share and we succeeded! Here's what we got... Appetizers: Spring Rolls - Really good and a huge portion! Serrano Ham Croquettes - Mmm Mmm Mmm Duck Dumplings - Perfect! Fried Artichokes - Really good & the sauce is perfect with them! Entrees: Lobster & Shrimp Canneloni - For an un-italian restaurant, really good Chicken Rolletini - Pretty good, don't know if I'd order it again though Tuna Tataki - Didn't try but looked delish and got great reviews from my friend who ordered it! Gnocchi - AMAZING! I will be getting this next time! Salmon - Didn't try but looked great! And then of course...we had to order dessert....5 of them! Tirimisu, Churros with cinnamon ice cream, guava flan, chocolate flan, and dulce de leche...all were ridiculously good and they are only $2.50 each!!!!! Really? Love Dolores and will DEFINITELY be back :)
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Jun S.
Had a dinner on the second floor outside pateo. atmosphia is great; this area (brickel) is becoming like South Beach, buy food is not impressive at all. probably a good place to have some drink during Happy Hour. Don't except much for dinning.
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Michael B.
Dolores is a great spot if you're meeting up with friends for Happy Hour or just looking for a nice laid back time. They have some great specials and now this location seems to be in partnership with the Sushi Maki right next door. When at either location, you can apparently order off of either menu. They have a great area to sit outside when the weather's nice and the inside bar area is great too. The service is also very accommodating and friendly. Good food, great deals, great location and good service...I'm in!
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Tracy M.
This has been my best meal in Miami thus far. Gorgeous atmosphere, super attentive wait staff, and cool old firehouse building now done in gentle creams and whites, with lots of candlelight. Best short ribs ever! Cost? Appetizer, entree, 2 glasses of good cab, dessert and tip = $42 Yep. $42. Amazing.
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Michael L.
Nice place to sit outside and enjoy a bottle of wine. Food is ok, but can't go wrong with a two priced menu (see menu) Brickell view at night outside is nice.
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Dana D.
First off, this location is specifically for the Brickell-like crowd( money driven whores and douche bags). But, if you can see past the cluster of superficiality, the place is okay. We went here for a friends birthday. The event took place on the upper deck. Nice breeze. My meal wasn't the best, and neither was my friends next to me. The food was definitely presentable, however it did not deliver. Waiters were very kind and attentive. One interesting fact about this place is that it's a converted old fire station. When you walk in, the sliding pole is still present, presumably for strippers?
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Amber L.
Gotta be honest: DBYCCML just didn't do it for me. The food was pretty mediocre, except for the garbanzo bean app, which I would go back for! It was soooo good! Highlight of the evening by far. I had the chicken strips as my entree and nope, did not enjoy. They were dry, fried to a very dark crisp and had no flavor whatsoever - not even salt. Dessert was totally forgettable. Our waitress was on another planet for much of our meal. She asked if everything was going well for us, we brought up something that went awry with our meal - the wine, I think - and she replied something to the effect of "That's nice." Huh!?!? When a friend was placing her order, the waitress even went so far as to tell my friend that she would "ask the chef if he can prepare [the dish] the way you want it, but he's going to be upset with me for asking." Uhhh, SO?!? I was not impressed with the service at all. The 2 stars are for 2 things that I really like about the place: 1) The ambience on the outside terrace. Seriously, it's dreamy up there on a night with great weather. 2) The service and feel of the first floor bar. I could have seen myself hanging out there with a nice glass of wine on a regular basis. Otherwise, Dolores or Lolita - whoever you are - thanks, but I'll pass.
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Tania G.
came here to celebrate fred g.'s birthday. i chose this place because they offer free appetizers with every meal. (every penny counts!) thankfully everyone ordered different things so i was able to taste several things from the menu (hummus, croquettes) good feel, good service, good food. lolita, i'll be returning.
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Emily S.
This was my first time in Brickell and my family and I walked around and found this restaurant. What appealed to us was that all of the entrees came with a free appetizer and that the prices were decent. We ate outside and the decor was fabulous with nice tables and modern outdoor lounge furniture. The inside also looked nice. The food was very good and our waiter was friendly and pleasant.
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Christina V.
When we first entered the restaurant is sort of looked like someones house. But as the hostess lead us upstairs to the terrace I saw why this place is raved about. White linens draped the entire place, fuschia flowers and palm trees in square white vases surrounded everyone, white umbrellas and table cloths, candles everywhere... absolutely beautiful. Along with the bread was a sample plate of sushi from Sushi Maki downstairs, a welcomed little appetizer if I do say so myself. I must say that everything my boyfriend and I ate last night was delicious. The way the menu worked was that you get a free appetizer with your entree. I ordered the duck dumplings, and he ordered quesadillas. Yummy. For entrees we ordered the steak salad (it had a spicy dressing that I really enjoyed, and the salmon and wild rice... great dish. We finished off with a sort of dulce de leche creme brulee. I'm not really a sweets person but we were able to finish it off in about 10 minutes! lol The food here is fresh and delicious. I am definitely coming back and I would recommend this restaurant to everyone. You wont be disappointed.
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Laura B.
omg the croquettes.... love this little lounge... they offer awesome menu options for groups... if there's a wait for your table, you've got a nice little bar downstairs to keep you entertained in the meantime... good music is always playing... the upstiars is very pretty, but the stairs to get there... a little dangerous... omg the croquettes.... omg the croquettes.... o....m....g...the...croquettes.....
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Bonnie L.
Very nice atmosphere. I was surprised I thought the bill would be higher but its a small set menu.. For a set price you pick from the choices of appetizers and entrees. Best part is they served churros for dessert! The only reason why I did not give 5 stars because the entree I ordered was not the best choice (Breaded Ck), but my friends entree made up for it.
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Priscila C.
The waiter approached us speaking in Spanish, and I politely asked him to speak in English so I could understand. He seemed extremely ticked off and went on to speak in a borat-like tone, basically yelling the menu at me. Not that I have a problem with someone with an accent, but this guy was abruptly rude to me the rest of the night! When he IDed me he made up a bogus story about how my ID is no good because it has a dent on one corner?! I could've-should've asked for a manager but I just wanted to get out of there as soon as possible. I'm pretty sure he snuck something in my food because I woke up with a throat ache. Food was mediocre. Vegetable spring rolls are better at pei wei, and the churrasco should not be classified as such because it is simply a skirt steak with chimichurri. I'm sure my bad service experience was an isolated incident, the other servers seemed very courteous, but I won't be returning.
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Fiona M.
All in all it was decent. The ambiance is great the service was lacking personality. We did not have to wait long for a table outside. The food was delevered within 10 minutes. The food was decent but not out of this world. I would go again (more for the ambiance) but I am not rushing back anytime soon.
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Raul M.
So far we've found Miami infested with sub par costumer service all around. This place was OK for what we've experienced. Last night (08/12/2013), we sat at the front patio and the bartender finally approached 5 minutes later and asked us if we were "all set". For what? I asked since there were not even menus on the table. I asked for the drink specials and he looked like I just asked him to perform brain surgery on a toddler. He didn't suggest anything, there was no interaction during the dining experience. It was just awful. The food was good tho. The only reason we ended up there is because we got lost looking for another restaurant and since I've seen reviews of this joint on the Mexicanos in Miami Facebook page we thought we could give it a shot. First time and last time.
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Marina S.
The restaurant is nothing special. The food was OK, not expensive is the only good thing about it. We were sitting on the deck outside and it was very noisy.
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Michelle M.
Came here for Mother's day. We were a big group of 10 (big, loud cuban family). This was such a cute place. We were seated in a privated room, which may be because they realized we would be louder than the other diners but I am sure it was because we were so many. The food was good. Nothing was bad but nothing was phenomenal either. The experience was great though. Good prices (like going to red lobster) for the ambience and service. Our hostess was so attentive and sweet. She always made sure our glasses were full and made sure to congratulate all the mothers on their special day. Speaking of which they also gave us a free dessert for Mother's day! Nice surprise. They also have a rooftop patio which is cute for after (or before) dinner drinks, smokes or just enjoyment of the the view of the town. I loved the salmon soup!!
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Vanessa C.
I came here on a date night for dinner last week and could not have been more satisfied. We sat outside upstairs (rooftop patio - I highly recommend requesting to sit here) and it was romantic and picturesque. It looks and feels like you're at a cafe in Greece with the bougainvilleas and outdoorsy, white decor. I thought the prices were incredibly reasonable considering your choice of a $18.95 or $23.95 menu comes with a sizeable appetizer big enough to share. We had the house white wine (glass $4, bottle $13) with the croquettes and goat cheese and spinach salad to start off. The serano ham croquettes are amazing. As an entree I had the tuna tartar with avocado and it too was quite amazing - and big. The desserts are only $2.50 so it's a crime not to order one. Unfortunately, I think I ordered the wrong one - churros. They're not your soft, hot Hialeah churros so that was somewhat disappointing. Next time I'm ordering Lolita's dulce de leche caramel kiss instead. Our waitress was very nice though somewhat loopy (after we had finished our dinner and were waiting for the dessert menu she came by to let us know our dinner was coming out soon). I can't complain though, all in all it was a lovely night out. I'll definitely be back - and bringing friends!
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AshleyMarie O.
Came back as a third option dinner place and was totally turned around! I sat upstairs outside (did not know that existed) and the night was great! We all enjoyed our food, our waiter was fantastic and the wine was a-flowin' ! I had the eggplant appetizer as I remember that was my favorite item from my previous experience and then I ordered for dinner (hard to screw up aye?) So maybe I went easy on them... next time I go back I sware I won't play it safe and I will definitely rate based on food alone (my company was amazing!! haha)
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Megan R.
Lovely outdoor seating on the second floor. Very reasonably priced, good food, and good service. My husband and I had appetizers, blackened tuna sandwiches, and a bottle of red wine for around $60. Great deal for Miami and a beautiful setting.
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Karina G.
Can a restaurant be too popular? If it can, this Lolita's is the place. Came here for a friends birthday and apparently everyone else got the memo that Lolita's was the place to be. The amount of time we had to wait for everything was horrendous. From the moment we got there, it was all about waiting. Waiting for the table, waiting for the menus, waiting for our drinks, you can get the picture. If there is anything I hate is waiting. I wasnt even that hungry but that didnt matter because they only had a pre-fixed menu. So beer it is for me. Never got that tapas menu that other reviewers were talking about. I will give this place another try because the outside patio has more of a lounge, laid back feel
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Ericstevenc T.
Another great Latin lounge in brickell villiage
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Lorena C.
I decided to go back because a friend invite us for a fashion show. I had forgotten how pretty this place is. The second floor has pretty cabanas for a nice date or regular tables with lots of candles. I increased to 3 stars because the waitress was really nice. Still the menu has no prices ummm not so good for the economy. Lolita on Thursdays is awesome but just go for the dancing.
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Adriana D.
despite working and living on Brickell, I don't really frequent this spot although it's a favorite for work lunches and dinners for those in the area. I have yet to go here for lunch but can imagine, considering the pace of the service, I might not be doing so often. the service is not bad, per say, but it is leisurely enough that I would much prefer it for dinner (I've also always gone in large groups which may be a factor in the timing). the outdoor patio seating is really nice on evenings that aren't too hot or humid (not many of those at this time of year), and their wine selection is better than decent. I've tried quite a few dishes and find the Spanish influenced choices to be the one's they prepare best. one standout item is their 'huevos rotos' appetizer (with fried garbanzos and chorizo ) which are phenomenal. their pan seared Chilean sea bass (served with a seafood ragout) is really nice. their 'Viva Cuba Libre' (vaca frita, rice, black beans) is pretty tasty and their mahi-mahi scampi (with capers and garlic in a cream sauce over linguini) is also good. food-wise I have not had any disappointing experiences here although I have not been blown out of the water either. all in all I would say try this place and I don't think you'll be disappointed. I definitely intend to go back and might even give lunch a shot (on a day when a laid back lunch is in order).
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Laura G.
This place is the absolute WORST food in Miami. Mc.Donad's (and I HATE Mc.Donald's) can beat the stuff they serve here. They even messed up chicken fingers, which some guy next to me ordered. You are forced to pay for a combined entre-appetizer dinner, as if the appetizer was not enough to turn you off from their food. The eggplant dish was mostly bread-crums, terrible. The salmon was dry and the pasta was terrible. If I could give 0 stars I would. The only thing Lolita's has going for it is the ambiance and it's name.
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Kelly G.
L and I had a cocktail here after the Black Tie Blue Jeans event. The downstairs bar was packed with out-of-control tourist girls dancing together like they were hoping to be filmed for the next "girls gone wild" video. Very uncivilized. Upstairs, very civilized. White organza curtains blowing in the gale force winds of Tropical Depression Ida. White cotton couches to sit on (if you can snag one). Candlelight. Lounge music. And we didn't have to SHOUT to hear each other or order from the bar or chat with the two lone single guys at the bar. Nice. I wish we had eaten here instead of the Bahia Mar because the ravioli in tomato cream sauce with fresh basil looked SO delicious. Three or four trays of it passed by me. Each time, I licked my lips. Yum, Maybe I'll get to eat here before the end of my vacation.
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Ivonne Marie C.
I have heard plenty of people rave about the food and service in this place, so I am determined to go and try it one of these days; for now however, my review is for the "night club" downstairs. If your parents like to go out dancing and don't mind being surrounded by a bunch of other people their age, drunk beyond belief, bumping and griding against them, then this is definitely the place for them to be. The music was okay, not great, but not bad either, the DJ played a little bit of everything. Not even midnight and the place was packed with people dancing, also, as mentioned above, way too many drunk women rubbing themselves up against everyone, and tons of men taking advantage of it. Not exactly the crowd I want to spend my Saturday night with, but being that Brickell doesn't offer so many other options for dancing, this is where we stayed for about an hour or so. I will update my review when I come for dinner/lunch and hopefully give it more stars.
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Christine P.
This place has been on my list of places to visit for a while for one reason alone - the name. My neighbor growing up was a dear little old cuban lady known as Lolita (real name: Dolores). Not the reason you usually choose to visit places - but it works. Stopped in here after dinner at Rosa Mexicano. I am only reviewing the 'lounge' portion of this, since I didn't eat. Drinks were good and not too expensive ($11 for a beer and a glass of wine). The vibe was fun - there was plenty of dancing downstairs, and plasmas playing the music videos. We ended up hanging out in the upstairs terrace area. They have several couches and white cabana things. Took a seat on one of the couches, and took in the beautiful South Florida evening. No pressure to buy anything or pay anything extra for a seat - so that's always a plus. This is a beautiful locale. The building is very unique, and I absolutely adored the way the upstairs dining area was decorated. Crisp whites, hydrangea bouquets, candles... just serene, and a perfect locale for a small wedding - or the outside patio for a bridal/baby shower. Will try out dinner at this place soon.
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Rhena S.
Came here for a birthday dinner of maybe 15. The food and prices were really good. My only complaint were the waiters, they were so slow and took foreverrrrr to bring out food including appetizers. I think I waited 30 mins to get my salad. Overall though its a nice spot.
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lach l.
Lots of fun. The decor is tasteful and in keeping with the building's history. The food is excellent, though like the drinks on the pricey side. A wonderful addition to the neighborhood revival which satisfies on all fronts.
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Jason T.
Dirty. Slow service. 80 percent of the staff speaks very little English. Very little visible management. They were out of Seabass. The coffee machine was broken. Bad news I won't be back. Bathroom was filthy
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Jason R.
This place is super cute, a big improvement from when it was firehouse. I like that they have a bar area, an outdoor area and inside. I really would have enjoyed to sit in the outdoor area but it was way too hot to do that. We got a nice table for 7 in the upstairs. The service here was good and the place had an energetic vibe to it. The food was great also. I really like that each entree comes with an appetizer. I had the goat cheese spinach salad, someone else had the croquettas which were delicious and a huge serving, 7 if I remember. The eggplant salad looked amazing and my sister had the smoked salmon with the guac, which was devine. After all the food we ate and the drinks we had the bill came to about 250 for 7 people which was not bad at all. I will be coming back to Lolita next time I'm in Miami
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Annie S.
This is probably one of my fav restaurants. I usually go for dinner but I suggest getting there early because it gets packed quick !! They take reservations but you dont get to specify whether you want inside or out (i will ONLY eat outside on the terrace. it's too beautiful not to). I have to admit there have been times I left when they tried to sit me inside (when i had reservations) because the terrace was full and the wait was tooooo long ! But theres also been times when I'm in a really good mood and have no problem drinking at the bar & lounging until our table is ready. Now the good stuff: The food there is great but I find myself craving the salad (the goat cheese balls are awesome) and the little "triscuits" w/ yummy spread :) The wine is a great price too, my boyfriend & i usually order a bottle. When we finish dinner we sometimes head downstairs to the bar for some drinks. They play great music w/ a dance floor inside and a nice lounge area outside. Super chill !
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Franky A.
I had lunch at Lolita recently and was pleasantly surprised that they had great food. I'm not a fan of the Brickell area and most of the places there are overpriced and overrated. I have to tip my hat to the excellent service there. I enjoyed the food but I have to say that the service there was by far the best I've had in all of Miami. I wish service at all restaurants down here were more like this place. I highly recommend if you're the area and not sure where to go.
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judy n.
Fun, Cute, Hip place! 1st - we came on a friday night, small party of 4, no reservations were made (but they DO take them) and the wait was about 30 minutes. And they call your cell phone when the table is ready. So you can roam the bar, lounge outside, or go to a bar next door. the entrees are divided into 2 lists: 18.75 and 23.75. With that price, you get your choice of entree in that list, PLUS a Full sized appetizer! It's a steal! and its the everyday price/menu that this is. (its'' not on Miami Spice) At the bar - they have some specialty mixed drinks. - they have Zacapa Rum. (i think this was about 10 - not bad for miami/brickell) - We got a tequila based drink with pineapple juice and club soda. great drink! simple, and 14 bucks. Yummers!:: - (app) Goat Cheese Salad. (the goat cheese came in fried balls, and that's what it looked like. but aside from presentation, it was pretty good) - (app) Smoked Salmon and Guacamole Crostini (this was pretty tasty. different to me, but my friend said it was like "Lox on a salad, with guacamole. and the crostini was kinda like matza/matzo?" (idk i'm not a connoisseur of jewish foods...) - (app) asian vegetable spring rolls. comes with a sweet sauce. pretty good, and not too greasy - (entree) Viva Cuba Libre - Vaca Frita black beans and rice (this was pretty tasty. and similar to some cuban restaurants nearby) - (dessert) these are SUPER CHEAP! $2.50 we tried the Churro's with cinnamon ice cream. It was a pretty good cinnamon ice cream and was very large, for being JUST 2.50. It was NOT one of the shotglass desserts, it was on a large plate and very nicely decorated. Eh-It was ok:: - mahi mahi scampi - white wine cream sauce, capers, and roasted garlic over fresh linguine (this was alright... the sauce was good. the fish was average, and they had a ton of capers... Overall, the waiters were pretty attentive.The bar was a bit empty at 9pm on a friday night. but they served us quickly. our waiter wouldn't take our order while we ewre ordering our drink, but he finally came back and was attentive w/ food service. and with the check. and he came around -just-the-right-amount- that didn't bother us, and left us alone and never had an empty glass. oh! And if you have a chance. go to the second floor and sit outside. it was beautiful, and a great atmosphere.
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Manuela F.
With 30 (without tips) you can have 3 cocktail !
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jen r.
really a 3.5.. disclaimer i have not been here since last summer. so the decor is really nice and has a great upstairs deck. i went a few times last year when it first opened and always sat up there. the menu is 1 page, has a nice variety of options to choose from. i think the pricing is very fair considering you get an appetizer and entree for 18 or 23.. you can spend that at any chain restaurant and definitely dont get the same vibe. i remember being quite impressed with the vaca frita and the croquetas. and actually was disappointed with the ravioli. the staff was nice and very accomodating since we sat in the lounge area with bottle service and still ate full meals.. overall i think its a great addition to brickell area..
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Sergio F.
This review is for dinner only. I have not had lunch yet. I have enjoyed my visits to Lolita in the past, and after reading the mixed reviews decided to provide my spin on my dining experience here. I had dinner with a friend last night who had not yet discovered the Lolita. We both agreed that Lolita provides a tremendous value to the Brickell dining scene. It is located next to the Mary Brickell Village. The upstairs outdoor dining deck is great during the winter and the breezy summer nights. A restaurant can have ambiance and location, but if it does not have good food what is the point. I believe Lolita delivers. The food is above average with some stellar appetizers. The croquets and gazpacho are fantastic. The potato and leek tart is consistently good. The entrees are usually simply prepared and presented, but taste good. I have not had a bad meal there yet. And you can not beat the price. Entrees are either $18.75 or $23.75 with appetizer, house wine is $13 a bottle, and desserts are $2.50. Excellent price/value offering on Brickell today.
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Johnny P.
Great upscale place with very reasonable prices on food. Drinks are expensive but that's normal for the magic city. The food and service are great. The whole place was filled with beautiful people. After about 1 am the downstairs turning into a bumping club. They have a dessert called Double or nothing. It's chocolate cake and Ice cream, but i'f you roll doubles on the dice they bring you it's free!
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Cynthia M.
I have heard from various non-yelp sources that this place was "sooooo good." Despite living REALLY close to this place, I had never been. I found the thumping sounds coming from this place on Friday and Saturday night and gaggles of people standing outside in the patio area socializing, intimidating when all I wanted was a laid back dinner (because I don't really make it myself). This place is everything I feared on those other nights -- good ambiance for socializing and having fun with friends. Upstairs on the roof top is more calm, even towards the end of the night, but they really pack in the tables, so you're closer than you'd like to any smokers, loud talkers etc. Althought the waiter was totally clueless about wine (aside from what was popular during his two weeks of working there), the wine list had a really good variety. The menu is a neat concept -- the price includes an entree and appetizer. Though, some of the appetizers sound yummy by themselves and I wonder if you can get just the appetizers. I was hungry and not confident in two-week-waiter guy's ability to answer questions. I ordered the spinach with goat cheese salad which was large enough to be its own meal -- if you don't share food like me. The goat cheese came in two little balls with fried breading. This with the toasted sesame dressing was tasty. My entree was the Kobe Beef Mini-Burgers. I have to say that Lucky Strike has better mini-burgers. Kobe Beef or not, the meet to bun ration was off. It was ok, but I am not ordering them again. A girl has to use her daily caloric allowance wisely.... My friend was just as satisfied with her choice -- the salmon, but she too didn't feel like either entree "changed her life." Overall, I found the place cool and good for entertaining friends, but not some place that I MUST come back because the menu was so enticing.
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Christie A.
Been here a few times in the past and just went again this past Saturday for a family member's 90th Bday. Not sure if it was the large group thing (there were ab 40 of us) or what, but the entrees were not good at all. My Vaca Frita didn't even look like vaca frita and, really, didn't taste anything like it at all. Huge let down. The rice and beans that came with it also blew. Based on Saturday's experience, as well as in the past, I would say that this is a good place to come and have a few drinks on the upstairs open patio and to have some appetizers, but that's where I'd draw the line. In my opinion, the appetizers here are always good, but the entrees are always sub-par! I even had about 3-4 ANTS in my beef carpaccio once...I returned it and almost puked...gross!
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Philip S.
This place is great and the vibe in the place is always good. The terrace area is a nice place to sit outside and have dinner with friends. The prices are great and the service is mostly good.
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Jasmin M.
We decided to have our company xmas party here for 30 people in there private room. I could not be any happier, the service was on point and very professional. The obliged to all our wishes with a smile, great attitude, and the food and drinks did not stop coming. The drinks were premium, and the food was incredible. Everything we had to eat was delicious and came out HOT! I am so happy. I recommend this place for a private party you will not be disappointed.
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Carmen P.
We had seen this restaurant online and it looked nice. The reviews were mostly good and we wanted to go into the city to celebrate my sons 21st birthday. I made the reservation online and crossed my fingers and prayed it was as good as it looked! To our surprise it was absolutely FANTASTIC!!! We went on a Tuesday evening and our table was ready for us! The decor and the view from the upstairs eating area was gorgeous! It is very classy and the inside eating area is very dreamy. The tables and chairs are dressed in white linen, there are lanterns and candle light...very romantic. The outside seating is also very nice in white linen, candles and low lighting. The view of the city buildings is spectacular. The menu itself was very reasonable. They have three different price points. $15.99, $19.99 and $23.99. With that you get an appetizer and entree. We had a group of 9 and it seemed that everything that we ordered was delicious! The waiting staff was friendly, attentive and gave us the VIP treatment. The house wine bottles are $14 which we all know is a bargain! The wine was good and at that price...free flowing! The deserts were awesome...the younger crowd liked the american churros and ice cream while the more sophisticated palettes thoroughly enjoyed the tiramisu...YUM! All in all this restaurant rocks!! It is a great little find an we will definitely go back! :)
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Andrew J.
I've only been there for drinks but the rooftop bar/lounge area is one of the prettiest spots in town. Great for a date!
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Cristina J.
Run as fast as you can---AWAY from this place!! 30 minutes into our meal, my sister found shattered glass in her spring rolls! I repeat shattered glass. When we informed management, they were very nonchalant about the incident and informed us that the spring rolls were store bought! What? I'm sorry but if I'm going to a restaurant of there supposed caliber I expect the food to be prepared there, otherwise, I might as well go to Costco and buy a bag of frozen appetizers. As if that weren't enough, we were told all they could do was fill an incident report and call it a day. Oh yeah, and after all that, we were handed a bill which excluded the appetizer--they didn't even have the decency to comp our meal!! Worst experience ever!!!
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Leandro E.
Really disappointed about this place." What else can I say after start my review of a place whit that phrase!? Just a cool name, that's it. We were four, the food toke for ever, and it wasn't good at all. After a long waiting the waitress told us that they run out of one of the things that we order.... after another long wait, she came back saying that the replacement of that original order and (coincidentally) the same thing that I order, they also run out... I still don't know how they found two of that dish to bring to the table. So what end happening is they bring the food to the table and the two plates that never change, were COLD... COLD, not, just not warm enough, COLD! Very ridiculous and really bad. The waitress was nice, but even her didn't feel comfortable with the situation. Did not like the hall system with how you have to order but I can see it working. The appetizers were good, but the entrees were BAAAAD! And I like so much the name. What a pity.
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Paul W.
This establishment seems to be separated into a few different venues: The Dolores Restaurant, Lolita Lounge and the Coffee Shop. I came to the Dolores Restaurant last week for a business lunch; I was really impressed and a bit surprised that it's not more popular, considering there are so many businesses and financial institutions only a few blocks away. Dolores is a touch on the trendy side, the presentation of both the restaurant itself and the dishes they serve is very well done, but the prices are reasonable for what it is. We ate upstairs in the outdoor seating area. All the tables had white linen tablecloths, white linen napkins and a full place setting. In all, a nice outdoor setting and it feels like a little haven in an otherwise hectic and busy city. The menu is simple; It's 1 page, 1/2 the entrees are $18, the rest of the entrees are $23 each, and every entree comes with an appetizer. We were a party of 5, everyone commented that the food they had was delicious, and depending on the dishes, some of the presentations were pretty creative. All desserts were only $2.50 each. Again, extremely reasonable, especially for what this place is. I had the chocolatissimo, which was yummy - Chocolate cake with a liquid chocolate center, served with a scoop of cinnamon ice cream and a bit of fresh fruit. If it was served warm, it would be just about perfect! In all, a good lunch in a more upscale surrounding for not much more mula (maybe less, actually) than you would shell out for the PF Chang's across the street. This one is definitely on my list of restaurants to frequent in this area.
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Kristen C.
I have not eaten here! But as a nightclub, I'm not feeling it. Tooooooo many people and it feels like a club in Gainesville!!!! The floors get dirty and wet quickly and everyone is too drunk for me to tolerate. However, when the weather chills out a bit, the outdoor patio area might be a nice place. But for now, it's way too humid to party out there.
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Ashley T.
I went with a group of friends one Wednesday night during a promotional event in which a free dinner was included. I cannot review on their food as I had a preselected menu. I can say that the grilled chicken with spinach and some yummy green salsa was really good. The main reason for this review is to spread the word about the most amazing drink I had there. I think it was called Sara something...I know it had silver tequila and lechee. I must say, BRAVO because I do not get wowed by many drinks made by anyone other than myself. I find the most disappointing feeling to be anticipating a much needed delicious cocktail only to get a drink saturated in sour mix! This was not the case. To add to my delight the drink was only $7.00 during happy hour :) My girls and I will be going back for more of these!
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Semra E.
The toasted Cuban bread complimented with creamy blue cheese alone could have kept me coming to this place. The view, the atmosphere and the other dishes will keep you coming back too. I came here on a short trip with 3 other friends. We didn't have a reservation, but that didn't seem to matter (good news), but I think we lucked out, as I could tell that this place normally only takes reservations since it was really crowded. We got a $14 bottle of wine (unheard of in Miami since everything is normally really REALLY overpriced for what you're getting). You could get a 2 course meal for $19 (another good thing for your pockets). The baby spinach salad was AMAZING! I don't believe I've had anything this good throughout my travels, so that meant A LOT to me once I got that dish :-) The service was pretty good considering how busy it was the night we were there (apparently EVERYONE was born that day because I saw 6 different birthdays being celebrated within 2 hours). Service was a little rough if you're at tables in the bar area upstairs, but the bar tender behind the bar was quick & on top of her ish & we had no issue what so ever :-) Overall this was probably one of my favorite places that I ate at on this trip.
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Antonio O.
This is just one big missed opportunity - but then again, with a name like that, creatived and catchy or not, what else can you expect? The atmosphere and the decor is absolutely gorgeous which makes this a great place for drinks. Lolita offers indoor lounges as well as two exterior ones one the ground floor and the upper floor. Personally, I enjoy their loung area outside especially around dusk. However, when it comes to food - they've completely dropped the ball. Of three different appetizers and three main entrees none of them impressed me. I'm sorry I can't recall what it was we ordered, however the fact all six of the items we ordered were subpar pretty much says it all. Great location though - and in Miami, the real estate capital of the world you know what they say about location.
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Maria M.
We were all disappointed! My husband ordered the shrimp ravioli which was very bland, I ordered the prime rib and it was over cooked and tasteless, my brother in law ordered the shrimp pasta and he said the portions were to small! The service was not good either! It was our 4th time eating there and did not expect such a bad experience. We won't go there again, unfortunately.
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Valentina D.
Kind of an interesting name for a very run-of-the mill see-and-be-seen outlet, don't you think? And having Nabokov referenced in the heart of Brickell is just...well, weird. It's as if Jessica Simpson suddenly started blurting out a poem by Yeats in the middle of one her songs. Come to think of it, I have never heard one of her songs, so for all I know she DOES blurt out Yeats. "oompah oompah ooooh baby The best lack all conviction, while the worst Are full of passionate intensity ooooh touchmahbodeee" So we were pleasantly surprised when we actually had a good experience here. We arrived late, after midnight, and after most of the other restaurants in Mary Brickell Village had closed. I normally wouldn't really go to a place like DBYCCML--too many dumb-looking girls in midriff-baring miniskirt, waaaaay too many guys with about 4 pounds of hair gel in their immaculately coiffed hair. But, like I said, we were hungry, and since I can hear the boring thumpa thumpa thumpa of their oh-so-not-interesting techno music all the way up in my 36th story aerie in the Brickellhood, I said what the hey. So much to my surprise we found a great people-watching seat on their outside terrace, and were immediately approached by our very friendly waitress, who was wearing the teeniest of hot pants but managed to seem both professional and not slutty (unlike some of the other girls there who were just sharing a BIT too much of their recent Brazilians with the assembled crowds).. We ordered mojitos and tapas, which, regardless of the late hour were beautifully prsented and very tasty. I had the spring rolls (crispy and very flavorful) and S. had a Peruvian potato and seafood dish. There was more than enough to share in each entree, and they were both served with side salads. I saw some of their burgers and fries passing by and they seemed delicious. We even ended up talking to the scantily clad cuties in the table behind us, who were scandalized by a slightly-more-scantily clad bouncy girl with the requisite long hair, short skirt, high heels combo. "What is THAT about" asked on of the cuties indignantly. "Didn't she look in the mirror before she went out? That's too much information!" Then she turned her lushly augmented and displayed breasts back to her companions, who all nodded piously in agreement. Okay then!
The message of Dolores, But You Can Call Me Lolita is: "fun, relaxed, trendy, affordable". And they get it. Simple menu structure with plenty of options, good wine list with good prices, fun waiters, good looking people everywhere (although a bit too much on the "South Beach Sexy and Exaggerated" side). Go and check it out. Recommended.
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Lourdes W.
I'm not a fan of big dinners with many diners, but Dolores takes the angst away. This place is almost hassel-free when it comes to splitting a bill with 12 people because their year-round pre-fixed menu is clutch. They've got original dishes if you're into meat, seafood, veggies, and pasta. Catch a pre-dinner drink at the bar, since top-shelf is half off for Happy Hour. If it's a good roof-top weather day, you might as well enjoy that too since there are limited roof-top bars in Miami. For some reason whenever I go here, I just forget where I am. I like it!
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Preston C.
I liked the food, the Croquetas being the best, very creamy just like in Spain and full of flavor. The building and decor are beautiful, however I didn't feel comfortable, maybe the crowd, maybe the DJ that explored 100 different music genres in 10 minutes. Mojitos were good, but the overall atmosphere is not more than C+
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Sean F.
Based on the Yelp reviews, I tried to steer our group away from eating here. I failed. Based on my groups experience, none of us will ever go back. The decor is cool, hip, very Miami. The waiter, Alfie, was great. The drinks were priced right, and the menu looked interesting. That is where the "good" ended, and the "nasty" began. The menu is eclectic and you get an appetizer with your entree. I had the Kobe beef bolognese over pasta. It was served in a little sauce pot, which looked cool, but really just hid the blob of sauce and pasta from my view. Clearly they tried to hide the lack of flavor by mixing in cheese to mask it. It failed. I ate about half and couldn't even convince my dining mates to try it. Everyone else thought their entrees, well, sucked. We couldn't get out of there fast enough. If you're only in Miami a night or two, don't waste it here.
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Sara X.
Canot beat the ambience, wonderful view on the second floor!! Since the upstairs is open area they provide heating during cold days, which is very thoughtful. Great service, perfect choice for date or hang out. Recommend the soup~
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Veronica A.
Holy Crap DELICIOUS! Everything everything was 5 stars! The manager went to our table a millions times. The food was outstanding. The restaurant is so charming filled with so many types of rooms, lnside, outside, upstairs, private feeling, etc. Excellent. Really good for large groups. The best part, not to sound like cheapo - but it's impressive, they offer $4 wine glasses and $2.50 deserts.... their trick there is EVERYONE and their mother orders everything. AND ITS WORTH IT! Their chocoloate flan was amazing! This place mmmm mmmmm goooooooood! SOLD!
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Christina C.
I went here last weekend for a friend's birthday... the actual plan was to go somewhere on Lincoln Road, but due to the lovely weather, our plan got rained out and we ended up close to home in Brickell. Despite the rain, the place was packed... we were told there was a 45 minute wait, but before we knew it (maybe 10 minutes later) we were seated upstairs. The menu offers an excellent variety, but I'm not sure about the menu's style. You see, you choose one appetizer and one entree; the price depends on the type of entree you choose (either $18 or $23). It seems like a whole lot of food to me... and I was hungry. I guess I would have preferred less food, a little better quality (the Picanha we had was eh... my friend compared it to cafeteria food). Also, the Gazpacho I had was good, but not the best I've ever had. The restaurant is crowded on Saturday night, so if you're into crowds, this is not the place for you. We sat in a VERY small room upstairs and were very much in each other's faces (about 4 tables in a room the size of my college dorm). The wine was good (and inexpensive)... all in all, it was an OK experience. Now, separately, if you're looking for a bar, the downstairs bar has a lot to offer. OK priced drinks and good ambience; nice for a night out on the town.
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Christina V.
The food is great..but the service sucks!! The waitress here tries to lie instead of apologizing for mistake and correcting the error. I will not be back.
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Lauren W.
Food was ok. Pricing good, but only bc you get a an app with Dinner. I'd rather have the option. Also, there is a 12 dollar sharing charge. Ridic. If you're hungry there are plenty of other places in Brickell to eat.
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Carolina V.
The one thing that is great about this place is the music on Friday and Saturday late nights/early morning. A good combination of everything, latin rock, latin beats, the 80s English music...very little techno- if any. Other than that nothing to write home about. Then why I am writing? so you are not fooled by the great name. The food in this place is over priced, the service (especially on a crowded night) is very bad, there is always something that is not available. The ambiance is good and the bar scene is the same that you will get at any of the places in the area.
I was utterly confused by many things at this establishment. First, the layout of the restaurant itself is maze-like and even the hostess was a little lost as she led us to where our table was. Second, the service left a really bad taste in my mouth. I came to this place to celebrate a b-day party, and granted that I was a bit late (fashionably, of course) I still had to wait an extra 30 minutes for the waiter to come over and give me a menu. By that time our friends were already having their appetizers. The service continued to be poor throughout the evening, we were basically hoping and praying to catch a glimpse of our waiter in order to ask for some water. The last thing that completely sealed the deal of no-return for me was the actual food. Four people out of our party of six hated their appetizers. I went with the gazpacho which was okay, but it was nothing to rave about. The entrees looked great but fell flat on taste. Overall, I was sad that we chose to celebrate a birthday here given all the fabulous options around the city. I will definitely not be coming back. Dolores, Lolita... I don't care WHAT you call yourself.
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Hung N.
The last time i was there was 2 years ago when I lived in Brickell Key. The restaurant was just opening then. I was pleasantly surprised to find it was still open when i decided to have dinner there again. The restaurant converted an old fire station house. What I like about this place is the atmosphere. Mostly white, lots of lit candles and white hydrangeas. It's a romantic place - reminds me of restaurants in boutique towns along the shore in Massachusetts or Rhode Island. Service was good, and menu selection was easy. I had the Peruvian shrimp causa for appetizers and pan-seared sea bass with seafood ragout. Although the sea bass was decent, I thought the causa was much more flavorful. Nice atmosphere for a romantic date. One of the few gems from Mary Brickell Village.
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Duny E.
I love this place. It's in the middle of Brickell. It's nicely decorated. The menu is very simple, you choose from two different prices and appetizers are included. I suggest you make reservations to eat on the 2nd floor, pretty nice view. After dinner you can stay there and party of you can go to anotherone of the local joint.
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J. S.
Fancy and affordable in a very nice part of town. If you want to take someone out on a date, this is great place to go.
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Juan Q.
I changed my review because the couple I was with and myself had our credit card numbers stolen here. Please be careful and use cash at this restaurant. This happened April 2010. Great food though.
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Cinthia M.
The food was great I had the tuna tataki with the seaweed salad which was great. The service was OK. The place was not busy so I believe that it could of been better. I had 2 desserts, I could not leave without trying the churros.those were good as well. Overall it was a nice place to chill with friends.
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Mini M.
We loved this place! Food was phenomenal and very, very affordable! The server was great. They have beautiful terrace. Definitely choose to dine on the terrace if weather permits!
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Sandy L.
Had a great seat outdoors,unfortunately that was the best part of my meal and the food was just fair. Outside you are unable to see the food, I had Kobe and pasta, fair. Others had the chicken and enjoyed it. Seemed to have a lot of tourists in the restaurant.
This place has potential but leaves a lot to be desired as it is right now. Service is not to special, the ordering process is confusing, the food was alright but the lack was disappointing. This is a place with a great location and a cool name, could be better, much better!
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Jacqueline M.
I liked the restaurant, let's start there. My husband and I came into town yo visit friends and one of them recommended we go here. We were a table of 5 and all got something different. I ordered the caprese stack with smoked salmon. It was good but the smoked salmon was scarce. My friends and husband ordered salad, huevos rancheros and gazpacho. They seemed to enjoy it. What I don't like about it, which is where the 3 stars come in, is the menu layout. I dont usually go out to eat and look at prices first, which is what this restaurant forces you to do. There is no rhyme or reason to the selection of appetizers, one is included with your entree. We would have appreciated a more formal separation, salads, hot, cold etc. With that being said, the entrees selection should be separated by type and not price. The restaurant can keep the same price structure, but separate the entrees; meat, chicken, fish, pasta etc. The menu is to confusing otherwise, which is why it has to be explained every time. The concept is just silly and it caters to a cost conscious patron instead of one who just wants to go out and enjoy a delicious meal. As for the entrees: my husband had the pork, which he enjoyed. I had the red snapper. While it was well seasoned, it was a bit dry, but it was good overall. My friends had Gnocci, Chicken and pork. They all finishes their entrees with no complaints. I do suggest a separate restroom for guests of the restaurant, one without an attendant. It's kind if tacky.
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Stephany N.
This place used to be great to grab a decent dinner at a reasonble price, but that is definitely not the case any more. Food was subpar, drinks were awful, and service terrible!! 20 minutes of sitting at our table with no water and bread after we had asked for it several times. At a table of 3, we ordered one bottle of wine and a mixed drink. Bottle of wine arrived without any wineglasses and the mixed drink arrived 30 minutes later!! Not exaggerating. To top it off I purchased a drink at the bar while I waited for my table. The moment I paid for my drink we were called. After one sip, I could not drink anymore, it was that bad (again not exaggerating). I asked my waiter to switch it out for me and he said that wasn't possible. In conclusion, a waste of my time and money. WILL NOT BE RETURNING!!
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Gene G.
This place really SUCKS, DON'T GO!!!!! I was sitting in the patio waiting for my table to be ready for dinner and the waitress asked if I wanted a drink. ( We where a party of 13) I told her that I was fine and that I was just waiting for my table to be ready for dinner. She's then proceeds to tell me I had to move because the table was reserved for bottle service, which ends up being one of the managers from the restaurant and he did not order a bottle he had a date with him. I went back to the waitress to ask where his bottle was, like she had claimed it was reversed for so then she proceeded to lie to me again and tell me he was the owner of the place......I had already been told that he was a manger. So I told the waitress that there is no need to lie to her customers and she got offended, called security and had me thrown out. Security immediately comes over and tells me I had to go and grabs me. I told the power tripping, over sized goon not to touch me and get his hands off me, he of course calls for back up and another idiot comes over and between both of them they pick me up and take me to the front, by the way the had called to cops also. I explain to the cop the bullshit that went on in there and the cop calls the SPINELESS restaurant manager that apologies for all his employees behavior's, but dose nothing else about it. Not only do they have a waitress in the patio that is a lying BITCH, they have power tripping rent a cops that couldn't make it in life so they had to work security at a club, (the fat dude with a bad goat tee) and the spineless manager that apologies for his employees actions, but doesn't allow us to re enter, which we wouldn't of done anyways. I have NEVER been treated like this in my life, SO DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME AND MONEY AT THIS JOINT, THERE ARE SO MANY NICE PLACES TO SEE AND DINE IN MIAMI. Go across the street to BARU or Peppericones both places ROCK.
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Denni J.
This place is great. My friends took me there for my birthday and the food and service was spectacular. We were seated right away and the waiter was able to answer all of our questions about the menu items. The food was served in a very timely manner and it was delicious! The prices are very reasonable and definitely worth every penny we spent. We tried the house wine at just $13 a bottle and were pleasantly surprised how good it was. We went back last night and went to the bar for some wine and appetizers. Once again, the service was great and the food was delicious. I would definitely recommend this restaurant to anybody and will continue to good back on a regular basis.
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Ryan M.
Nice ambience and a variety of nice appetizers and entrees to choose from !
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Nicole H.
I went here with 10 people for my birthday dinner. First off, I want to say, I had HIGH hopes coming in here, all the reviews were great, everyone I have talked to in the past seemed like it. So, we decided, this would be a GREAT birthday spot! The decor and ambiance was fun and it was a BIG improvement from when this used to be Firehouse but, other than that, 1 star. I started with the garbanzo appetizer (which was so unmemorable that I had to sit here and THINK about what I ate) and had fillet Mignon carpaccio as an entree. The Garbanzos were so unmemorable that it took me a full 30 seconds to recall them!!! Not normal coming from me! The carpaccio, HUGE disappointment!!! While it looked appetizing, they decided to smother it in a Dijon mustard glaze???? Those flavors definitely DON'T MATCH.... I tried a little of EVERY ONES dish and I can HONESTLY say nothing stuck out to me. The salmon was dry and overcooked, the pasta was PLAIN. All the other things I tried? Well, I dont remember them, thats how bad it was. It was not what I expected.
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Andrea W.
Took the wife here to for a special evening. the reason why they get 3 stars is for the ambiance,the great service, and the dessert. I love the concept of a pre fixe menu, and all the options to choose from but sadly I was not wow'd by the food. I had the huevos rotos the plate was just all around bland no flavor at all. And as my entree the pappardelle it would have been better but I think the bolognese lacked a more meatier bite to it. I was able to try the serrano ham croquettes but for me it tasted like a cheese croquette and it had no flavor at all of the serrano ham, and the filet mignon funghi which was pretty good juicy and well seasoned. Moving onto desert their dulce de leche/guava flan is ( and I know my mother in law will hate me for saying this) the BEST flan I have ever eaten. So will I go again yes and I would give it another try.
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francine s.
I think ppl go to this place because of the atmosphere more than anything else. I was expecting their food to be off the charts (as someone else told us), but it was just okay. It looked pretty, but as far as the taste/flavor goes.....nothing special. However, its a really nice place to hang out.
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Jason G.
Good food but not great. Service was excellent, nice location and decor. Worth going to once.
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frank m.
Love there new menue , still great place to eat and drink
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Amalina H.
Fantastic! Love the food..not too pricey. Beautiful decor! A+
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Victoria L.
Dolores, but you can call me Lolita is the longest restaraunt name I have heard. I guess they tried to be original with it and I am still trying to figure it out. We went for dinner, which has somewhat fixed menue and you have a choice of spending $19 or $24 by selecting one appetizer and an entree. I asked our server, who seemed to be new and somewhat slow, to name the bestsellers and she recommended the eggplant appetizer and salmon dish. The eggplant was excellent, baked to perfection in layers of tomatoes and cheese. The salmon was overcooked and oversalted (maybe somewhat to do with the name of the dish "salted salmon", but it was way too salty, even for such name lol ). The atmosphere was great, the open air deck surrounded by lit high rises made me feel I am in Manhattan, only with a better weather. The music was mood lifting as well. It was a very nice experience, but I was not too impressed. Maybe when Dolores decides to be called by her real name I will give it another try. :)
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Ximena C.
I know this place gets a lot of hype... but their food is not mind blowing. You have to order the appetizer and main plate together, so it's a bit too much to eat as well. The price is ok and the decoration is really well put together and the fact that they have a patio is a plus. but, other than that it''s just another Miami restaurant.
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George K.
Great atmosphere and location but the food needs to be improved. My salmon appetizer felt like something from a corner deli and my steak was just a step above from the steak I make.
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Talia S.
Great place in Mary Brickell Village in downtown Miami. The place is amazing, the atmosphere is cool and relaxed. Honestly with that name you can do no wrong!
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Harold R.
Nice place on Brickel. Friendly staff! Except for the bartender. Nice view and atmosphere at the second floor terrace. You can have drinks and conversation while taking in the Brickell skyline.
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Karen A.
Great ambiance and beautiful decor. The food is slightly overpriced for Mexican but yummy nonetheless. The guacamole is a must!
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Amber W.
I LOVE the decor and atmosphere here. For those reasons, it's my favorite spot on Brickell. I also love that is has a price fixed menu! It makes it really nice to take company visiting Miami who might not be accustomed to SoBe prices. For me, this is a nice go-to for a nice night.
Wow Avoid event planning here at all cost! Nothing but a nightmare to deal with making reservations big or small. The manager would not even look me in the eye when they realized how terrible we've been treated. Never again Dolores, but I can call you something else.....
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Kate D.
I was a tourist in Miami a few months back, and after eating at Dolores, I've recommended it to several folks who have ventured to Miami since. You have to eat ouside on the rooftop deck! It was the best meal I had while there - I loved my meal, and the service was exceptional (esp considering we were a party of 9 on a Saturday night) I ordered the spinach and leek tart with mushroom puree. It was a good start to the meal, but didn't beat the salmon. I substituted the side for the truffle-infused mac & cheese which was the right move. Several fellow diners ordered the gazpacho, which comes out with the recipe. (have not followed up with friends to find out if they tried it) They all raved about it. As a table, we went through about 5-6 bottles of the house wine (it was around $13-14/bottle) which was surprisingly tasty, esp for the price. The next time I'm in beautiful Miami, this will be the first dinner stop.
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Amandine C.
I didn't eat here, but I drank and partied here on a Friday night. It would have been nice to know how old the crowd was before I went! If you like to hang out with men aged 40+ and a wide range of women vying for their attention, then go right ahead and have a good time, but in my opinion, it's not for the upper 20's crowd.
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kryssy l.
My experience here was pretty I came for a bday party and my fiance and I snuck upstairs to get a quick meal. Service was great my meal cooked perfectly and the complimentary wine fit my duck perfectly. I like the whole dining upstair party your day away downstairs. The drawback was the Dj, i think he should have had a shot to play better music....It's a great location and the name is long but you can't forget so i guess its a win for them.
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K G.
We chose Dolores for a special occasion since we had been wanting to try it for a while and it appeared to be a more expensive restaurant. However, we were pleasantly suprised by the prices. It is very reasonably priced and the decor is v.pretty. However, the food, is nothing special, at all. We started with some hors d'oeuvres: Serrano Ham and Cheese Croquettes, Caesar Salad and Eggplant something. The croquettes were your average cuban ham and cheese croquettes. eh. The Caesar salad was good, well dressed and came with 2 mini tortillas rolled up in it, kind of fun. The Eggplant (obviously not that memorable) was just that-tasteless, required additional salting, etc. We also ordered a bottle of the house wine, which was decent-we got the cab which is from Sonoma (12.5%) which is a rather low alcohol content however, it wasn't bad for a house wine-probably a $4 purchase in the store. For dinner, I had the Mahi Mahi upon recommendation from the server. It came over linguine with garlic. It wasn't bad-very basic flavors. Not mind blowing-I def could have whipped it up in about 10 mins at home. My husband got the lobster ravioli which tasted like the kind you get at costco. Again, maybe a jar sauce and frozen raviolis. Eh. We decided to skip dessert and go somewhere else. Service was fine. They add the tip in for you. I'd go back for drinks since it's pretty and reasonably priced-but I head somewhere else for dinner.
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Kaye M.
My man and I popped in here for a drink after dinner at Sra. Martinez on Valentine's Day. I don't think we really needed it...but we wanted to walk around. Lolita is seriously close to where my bf's brother lives. It's pretty much the downstairs, and that's why we chose it. We walked ourselves upstairs to the bar and it was understandably crowded for Valentine's Day, for which they had a prix fixe menu. (Sidenote: I'm SO glad that we weren't stuck with a 3 course prix fixe!) We sat at the bar and we ordered a Lemon Drop and a Mojito. The mojito was good, but the bartender made me a shot! That hasn't happened to me before, but the bartender fixed it quickly. BF and I had alot of fun people watching, there was some drunk white dude totally hitting on the bartender in the most hideously awkward, obvious way. The bad: having to walk down shiny, dangerous staircase after a strong martini. The good: only having to go around the corner to get upstairs. This joint is really pretty inside and out, I really enjoyed hanging out here. Drinks were pricey, but that was to be expected.
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Mike M.
Had our rehearsal dinner here last Friday. We got a late start and were running way (like 45 minutes) behind schedule, but after a few phone calls while en route, we got it straightened out, and everything went great- the wait staff was extremely friendly and accomodating, everyone raved about the food (and this was a very discerning crowd- probably 80% of the peple there either do or have worked in the restaurant industry for extended periods, and would not have hesitated to complain), and the price was totally reasonable. It also proved to be a good location, as everyone was able to walk Blue Martini, Tobacco Rd, Redbar, or any number of other places.
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Sergio C.
Helpful staff; great appetizers; reasonable prices, only because the food is good. We had a large, noisy group upstairs, but we were not the noisiest. That might be the only problem I found, but the food made up for it.
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Kim W.
We went there for dinner last night and enjoyed ourselves. We sat on the upstairs patio which is definitely where the action is. It was very trendy and a little loud but not obnoxiously so. I ordered the salmon and my companion had the short ribs. The food was just OK. My salmon was a little dry and had bones but still tasty. The short ribs were pretty good. The menu is very affordable and the wine list was as well. Overall I'd recommend it for a fun night out at a good price.
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Nebur E.
This place is a very good value for your dollar. The menu consists of two entree lists of $18.75 and $23.75 respectively and includes a choice of appetizer. The food is original and nicely prepared. On our last visit we enjoyed bacon wrapped scallops with pad thai and Mahi mahi with shrimp in a light cream sauce served over linguini. Desserts are $2.50 and $3.50. Very nice decor and ambiance near the after work crowd on Brickell but far away enough to be quiet. Choose to eat upstairs and outside for a romantic dinner for two.
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Jeaus S.
Great ambiance. Good food and friendly service. What else you want, specially in Miami. The price is fair
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Aishwarya P.
I tried this out on my first ever visit to Miami. This place has a weird policy for sharing entrees, they charge you 12$ extra it. However, you can club an entrees with an appetizer. Entrees are fixed size price 19.75/23.95. I'm a big sea food fan so we tried out the glazed roughy fish and it was awesome! It seemed very fresh almost as if it was local fish of the region. The chicken was alright but the fish was definitely worth the visit!
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vic a.
Terrible food. Went for dinner about two weeks ago and ordered the lobster ravioli and had to send it back (I never do this). THe salmon was also very bad. Only a blue cheese salad was good.
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Ali H.
I was a little skeptical about this place, but a couple friends wanted to do a double date dinner here, so my boyfriend and I of course didn't argue. The decor upon arrival was a bit...confused. There was Miami-inspired outdoor seating, the entrance looked like a country-side house, the bar in the next room was total metropolitan chic nightclub, and then we ate outside upstairs which seemed like a typical wedding reception design. The menu caught me off guard - you have two prices only and your meal comes with an appetizer and entree (was this a wedding reception?). Cool idea, but I wasn't overly mesmerized by the selection. However, the eggplant timables appetizer was probably one of the best things that I've ever eaten, period. I get all warm and fuzzy just thinking about it. Yum! I had the salmon and rice as my meal, which was a huge portion, and pretty good. Not the prettiest and best that I've ever had, but enjoyable. I chose the house merlot (before I knew I was going for seafood) and that wasn't too bad either. My boyfriend got a caesar salad and kobe sliders which he didn't say much about, but didn't complain either so I guess they were just ok. I'm going back for that appetizer, but overall I wasn't totally blown away.
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Liz T.
super weird name...i know. really, it's probably got to be the weirdest restaurant name ever! i still have yet to go, but my girlfriend had a work dinner here a little while back. all of the food was preselected in advance. but she said that was great, cause she got to try a little of everything. the service was apparently wonderful, even with their HUGE group. she really enjoyed the ambiance and she thought most of the food was delicious. 4 stars in her book and i'm sure we'll be making a trip here together in the near future. i'll update when we do. it's also apparently located in an old firehouse or something. and now back to the name... i've heard a lot of speculation with the strangest (and probably the most true) was one of the papers (forget which one- think biscayne times though) saying it was a literary reference to a pedophile?! seriously weird. figured, i should save that for the end of the review.
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susan z.
Don't go for the food-although the service is excellent-Go strictly for the atmosphere which is Very Fun if you're 30 & over...The music is the best in Miami. Was there Fri from 8-12;30--Perfect!
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Andy L.
The food was pretty good for the price. The only thing that I thought was unbearable were the quesadillas. I wouldn't eat those if I were starving in jail. Everything else was alright and the service was above average. I would consider going back again.
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Amanda H.
I thought this place looked really pretty and the prices seemed reasonable. Unfortunately the food and the service are not good. When we arrived and asked for a table upstairs, the snotty hostesses said it would be a thirty minute wait, but we could grab a drink on the patio. As soon as we got our wine on the patio, our table was ready (5 minutes later). We weren't able to transfer our check upstairs because it's a "separate restaurant." Whatever. After we were notified our table was ready, the snotty hostess was like "I will have to see if there is a table for you." Hello! You called us! What? When we were seated it was pretty, and our appetizers were fine. I had the goat cheese salad and it was okay. For my entree, I ordered the seabass and whatever arrived was not seabass. I'm not sure what it was, but it was some sort of fried haddock or something. I politely told the waiter I thought this was the wrong entree, but he insisted three times I was wrong. I didn't eat it, and when my boyfriend finally complained, they took it off the bill right away. I guess the man needed to weigh in. This place may be cool for drinks, but it's not good for a meal.
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Jeff C.
Good dinning experience. Good service. Good value for what you get. What more could one ask for? Sit ouside on the balcony/roof for a great view and experience.
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V C.
I have always been intrigued by this restaurant because of the name...must say its very catchy!! The location and the terrace of Dolores is very nice. The terrace has an informal atmosphere as compared to the inside and the white canopies really do add a lot. However the food is disappointing. I tried the fried artichokes and they were overfried and limp. Moreover the aioli tasted more like mayonnaise. For an entree I decided to try another appetizer which was the spinach and leek tart, it was by far ok. It was too dense and had very little spinach and leek. My friends tried the salmon, steak, fish tacos and stuffed chicken. They all said that their food was just ok as well. Lastly the desserts was extremely disappointing especially the tiramisu. All in all I think they really need to step up their game where it comes to food.
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Dan B.
I was very impressed with this place. I had been wanting to try the restaurant that replaced Firehouse, and it didn't disappoint. I love how on the walls there are little feel good sayings. I dined upstairs on the balcony. It was a great experience because you could feel the breeze from Biscayne Bay, overlook the people walking along Mary Brickell Village and the Financial District. The patio has a bar, fans, and a great view. The food is what really impressed me. With every entree, you get an appetizer. I had the walnut and gorgonzola salad which was very good. My entree was the Parpadelle Telefono with pomodoro which was one of the most interesting pastas I had ever had. I don't think I had ever had parpadelle before that. It looked small, but was deceivingly big. The noodles are flat and long so they become enveloped and twisted around, offering a very filling and hefty portion. The sauce that was on it tasted perfect. They really know what they're doing with the pastas. I heard the angus mini burgers were delicious. They also had a pretty extensive wine list. I can't wait to go back and try different things but so far I was very impressed with the atmosphere, the food, and the service.
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ALba C.
love the price, the ,meals are great upstairs, at lunch time you can always get a good ,fast ,affordable meal ;The outside sitting area around happy is good Monday to Wednesdays or before 7:00pm , the weekends is packed and not to my particular taste.The side little place is convenient for breakfast and simple snack.
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Mark F.
Dam, thought I would be the first to review. Anyway, this place is beautiful on what appears to be a happenin street corner in Downtown Miami. All courses are served with appetizers and most everything was very good. The crusted tuna main course seemed like it was about 5 years behind current trends but tasted great. We went early but it looks like this place really gets packed as the night goes on. Pretty reasonable prices as well and a nice reasonably priced wine list.
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stephen s.
nice ambiance with zero attitude. visiting from boston went with a few miami locals who had heard this was a find. and indeed it was. outdoor seating was lovely and the food was good, service excellent and friendly. good choice for the price.....not the best i've had but pretty satisfying and a very nice evening out.
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Netty D.
So far, this is not a great food weekend! This review is for the brunch - NOT the dinner menu which is entirely different. I like this restaurant for dinner, but the brunch was terrible. The menu options were very limited - I ordered an omelette. It was served as a dried piece of egg, which opened up to reveal the ingredient inside. Not a single ingredient was mixed with the egg - they were literally just plopped on top of a spongy, flavorless and overcooked, dried egg. Yuck! My friend ordered the shortrib eggs benedict; she disliked the way that the meat was served - not shredded but rather a big chunk/slab of meat. My other friend ordered an egg white omelette with ham. She asked what kind of ham, and the waiter said " not deli ham, regular ham, from Spain." She actually really enjoyed her omelette; even though the ham was deli ham - according to her it was delicious. I do recommend the serrano ham croquettes - 6 small croquettes in an order. Those are also served on the dinner menu and are quite tasty. Their mimosas that were previously $1 are now $4; they're good. Never coming back for brunch here again.
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Kitty K.
"are you freakin' kidding me?" i said as my bar stool was whisked away at 10pm on a quiet saturday night. "we turn into a club at 10pm,so we move all the stools to make room for people to dance" ....... UH WHAT PEOPLE???? YOU MEAN THE PEOPLE LIKE ME WHO WERE SITTING COMFORTABLY AT THE BAR BUYING POORLY MADE $12 COCKTAILS???? for those familiar with this establishment i am talking about the small bar downstairs. when mr. 50 cent said "you can find me in da club" i don't think he meant this place.
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Ashley M.
The first time I came to this place, I was overwhelmed by the sheer beauty of the place. It really is gorgeous, all white with candles and modern place settings. And the second thing I noticed were the prices, which, for a restaurant in this location, with this decor, are extremely reasonable. All meals are either $19.75 or $23.75 and include an appetizer per entree. I have had the pappardelle with kobe beef bolognese and the filet mignon funghi. The pappardelle was really fresh (being Italian, it is hard to please me with fresh pasta), however I don't think I'll ever eat kobe ground into a sauce again. It really defeats the purpose of such a prime cut of steak. The filet mignon fungi was much better (the funghi, or portabello mushroom, being my favorite part). The meat was underseasoned for my taste and overcooked, even though I had ordered it medium-rare. The star of this dish is the broccolini, which are tender and oh-so-flavourful. This is a great place to impress a date or to bring friends from out of town, however as a normal dinner option I much prefer Perricone's from across the street.
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Madelin A.
I love this place. It has a great view and a very nice environment. The food could be a lot better, but if you just to enjoy the place with good company, you don't pay attention to that
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Nathaly L.
i don't go to brickell often, but when i do come at night, Dolores is always a stop i make. I cannot rate the food because i have never eaten there, i probably wont either cuz a friend told me her boyfriend got sick and its mediocre. I do enjoy the location very much, its smack in the middle of the action on S Miami ave less than a block from Mary brickell village. so, dolores is basically divided into 4 main parts: Don't be afraid of the 2 security/door man at the entrance. I have never had a problem going inside, i think they are there for show, but men shouldn't wear shorts at night-(or they might say your limited to only certain areas of bars, i dont think its enforced) You have the entrance area, which is outdoors on the first floor- they have a bar and seating if your going to eat...Then you go inside and there is a small "club"like room blasting music and usually very crowded with a bar. Then you walk up the stairs and you have a bathroom to your left and you can enter the outside bar patio area. More of a relaxed vibe, they have tables outside if you are eating at their restaurant a bar with limited stools for drinking and a few chairs around..its pretty and you can see all the shimmering lights of the buildings there's lots of greenery from plants and trees..We brought a couple visiting miami for a drink after dinner and they enjoyed the view and ambiance.
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Liz B.
I had just arrived at Miami around 5:00ish and was starving so on a suggestion went here. SO not the place for a 5:00 dinner. It was empty the whole time. Food was okay, everything tasted good but can't remember what I ate. I do feel experiencing dinner at a later time would have generated a better experience bc of a livelier atmosphere. I am intrigue enough to want to go again but I would shoot for later dinner plans.
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Rosy A.
I love Dolores :) This Sunday was the second time I went, and it was even better than the first! When you walk in, its very serene and romantic...Perfect for a date. There are candles everywhere and even stairs to the upstairs area, where all the tables are located. The menu was set in three price fix menus. a 15.99, 19.99, and 24.99, with your choice of appetizer and then the entree depends on the price fix. I had the Cuban quesadillas. They were delicious to say the least. However, I tried my date's croquettas, which were apparently the best on the menu, but they weren't as great as I thought they'd be. Nevertheless, I enjoyed my appetizer. For my entree, I had the baby back ribs. First off, they gave me two plastic gloves, which I greatly appreciated. This definitely helped the potentially messy meal be more refined. Overall, my experience was great! The food was good and the service was pretty good. I only knocked off a star because our waiter was a little over the place, but I assume he's just new.
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Andria W.
So, I'm thinking I visited at the wrong time of day. I went to Dolores... or is it Lolita? eh, whatever it is, on a Saturday for brunch and we were one of three parties dining at the restaurant.... and to think, we actually made reservations! Ha, I guess the joke was on us! DECOR: Anyways, the decor at first glance is simply divine. All white and beige (or off white... some stained white) everything, (fake) floral displays throughout, and many windows overlooking the Brickell area (it was way too hot to sit outside, so I can't comment on that area of the establishment). SERVICE: Service was pretty good in the beginning, I'm guessing we had a waiter in training, or maybe he was still coming off of whatever he was on the night before, nevertheless, I'm ever so grateful that he had assistance bringing out our orders. (I noticed before he approached our table that he sneezed a few times and never washed his hands... umm, no thank you.... please don't touch my food or beverages). After receiving our food, my company and I waited at least 30 minutes for someone to come back and deliver the check. I get the fact that we were having a conversation, but that surely didn't matter at any other point during our stay. FOOD: There was one thing I did like and it's the idea of getting an appetizer included in the price of my entree. The caesar salad created in Tijuana was probably the best caesar salad I've ever had! For my entree I had the kobe mini burgers with shoestring fries - it was good, but nothing spectacular. I also ordered a lychee-tini (delicioso!). The next time I'm in Miami, I'll try to stop by during the evening!
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Jennette P.
Great happy hour prices!! Johnny walker black for about $5! Been here several times & I have never seen the place packed. So if your looking for a private place to have some drinks & not have to deal with a crazy bar then this is a great spot.
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Dave F.
Love this restaurant!! The decor, atmosphere, food and service are impeccable. My family likes to celebrate special occasions here and we never leave disappointed. Highly recommend.
(5)
Brenda P.
Great place. Love the decor. The food is more on the tapas side so great for sharing. Have enjoyed it each time. Awesome desserts. The guava cheesecake and the churros..get them!
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Cody C.
Came here for Brunch - hard to beat the amazing deal on the Sangria (99 cents!!) and the Mahou beer deal too. Ordered the Short Rib Benedict and it was alright, but not memorable. Came to watch a big spain game outside ... and they couldn't get the sound to work. They tried a few times... but nobody could get it to work. So we watched the game in silence. I still have good memories though because I got to play with a puppy... so they're definitely dog friendly on the patio! :).
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Patrick R.
Very delicious food. My partner had asked me to join him here a few times but I was always busy. Finally I went with him and I'm sorry I waited so long. This place is adorable and delicious. Parking can be a nightmare in Brickell but the valet at Dolores made it a breeze. We were immediately seated (even without a reservation). This was just good fortune. Almost immediately after we walked in the lobby filled up with people waiting for tables. I'd say make the reservation and skip the headache. The service was fantastic. Out server was attentive, friendly, and knowledgable. I love the pricing structure - 3 price points that include a main dish and an appetizer. Simple and effective for me. I ordered the Caesar salad (very good) and the risotto (delicious). The never ending bread was ... do I need to say more. I'd definitely eat here again. I want to come back in the Fall or Spring and dine on the patio.
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Japolina S.
I've been here twice. It is far from my neighborhood but worth the drive. The ambiance is great. The old firehouse feels like your are in someone's cool house.The lighting is great. The food is delicious. The salad with watermelon & Arugula is like nothing I have ever tasted. My husband had Shrimp scampi and it was fabulous! The prices are excellent for Miami. A starter & entree combo is 19.99 (up to $30) and house wine is only $4 a glass. Dinner for two with two glasses of wine was only $55 for us and we left happy and stuffed! This is really good for Miami and for such a nice place The service was great both times that we were there. I will go back in a minute. I wish it was closer to North Dade!
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Merida F.
We had us our own cafare, and plate with bread. Beautiful night and great lazy night atmosphere. Mojito is amazing! First time in Miami and it made me feel like I was really there.
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Sabrina L.
We visited this venue last night for a Fashion Show and we had a good night. The place itself has a nice and relaxed atmosphere while keeping it chic and modern. The patio in the front of the venue had this awesome mist fans that were good especially for our lovely Miami weather. After the show we decided to have some tapas in the second floor. The dining area is nicely decorated, I love the metal lamps on the floor, it gives it a nice touch. The outside has cabana like areas and is open with huge fans. I order the Causa with shrimp (a peruvian dish) it was ok. Only odd thing was that the menu for the appetizers didn't have any prices on it?. weird. Overall it was a nice and relaxing night. I was told Thrusday is Colombian night, the dance floor was full of people jamming to Ballenato, salsa and other types of Spanish music. A nice lounge to hang out. Good crowd.
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Whitney K.
Who would guess that this little hideaway is actually in an old firehouse? Or in the middle of Brickell? More of a SoBe vibe than your typical Mary Brickell Village establishment with just the right amount of romance upstairs and party downstairs. The price-fixe menu, leisurely atmosphere, and unaggressive servers channel a distinctly Euro vibe that you can't beat for the price; and even though the restaurant was packed, they allowed us to stay for two and a half hours eating, drinking, and enjoying their little oasis.
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Brittany R.
I really enjoy this place. i happen to think its a great first date spot. It's lively but charming. The way the menu works is awesome, every meal is between $19-25 and comes with an appetizer. The menu is good too, everything is really enjoyable. I haven't had a bad thing yet. However, I tried to plan a surprise dinner here a couple months ago and they gave me the hardest time. It really made no sense, with how much money they would have made. After this happened, we come a lot less. But if it weren't for that incident, it would be a highly recommended place. It's easy and charming. The service here is always good. The upstairs outdoor area is so nice. I would recommend asking for that area when making a reservation during nice weather.
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Claudia Z.
This is going to be an honest review of Dolores but you can call me Lolita, as I used to work there and saw things first hand. To begin with always see the Hostess at the front door once you walk right in. I would not recommend seating yourself upstairs, you will not be acknowledged right away as it gets a bit busy in the upstairs dinning area. The upstairs dinning area also known as "Dolores" is a very romantic almost intimate setting for a dinner date, special occasion, or even a romantic dinner with friends. The decor sets the ambiance, all candle lit and the music adds the perfect touch. Most of the servers don't speak fluent english so have that in mind and service is a hit or miss unfortunately. Menu recommendations: The price is very inexpensive considering the area. $19.75 or $23.75 will get you both an appetizer and entree. Here are some of my personal favorites as well as popular plates.. Menu recommendations: For appetizers the Eggplant timbale is delicious, gazpacho (you can ask for it warm if you don't like soup served cold) and the salads are great. The croquettes, quesadilla and salmon plates are decent (nothing special). The fried artichokes are great but are very plain in flavor so you definitely need to dip them in the Aioli. Menu items not mentioned either weren't very popular or they weren't all the to rave about. For $19.75 The curry chicken milenese is a good one and the gnocchi is great. They took out a few of my favorite dishes and replaced them with new ones I never tried such as the Crudo shaved salmon over potatoes and a night in south beach shrimp salad, cant say much about those. Zucchini al telefono is decent nothing special just pasta. Carpaccio of filet is decent, definitely won't fill you up if you are very hungry. Kobe beef bolognese is another one although nothing special, but most guests seemed to have enjoyed it. For $23.57 Tuna tartar is fresh and is a very light dish but it's perfect for a tuna or sushi lover, it's texture is just fabulous. The roughy is also another favorite the flavors just bring out such a nice flavor to this fish dish. The bbq ribs are AMAZING, not the place you would expect good ribs from but trust me when they are hot and tender they are worth putting those plastic gloves on for! Kobe beef mini burgers were another popular dish just make sure to order them medium. Veal churrasco was nothing special, and the prime rib is decent. The shrimp scampi and lobster canneloni are okay, just more pasta and sparse seafood. The new short rib I haven't tried as it is also a new dish. For desserts try the Tiramisu (made with sponge cake) or a yummy flan. If you're a drinker try one of the delicious desert martinis (truffle martini is delicious!) For drinks: Definitely try a mojito, strawberry mojitos are made with fresh strawberrys. Or if you have company try a bottle of the house wine for $14.. the house wine changes from season to season but it's always a decent quality and for that price you definitely can't beat it! Or try a pitcher of fresh made sangria, you won't regret it! Dolores is the newly remodeled downstairs part of the place and it's the more casual/lounge environment and a party place on Fridays and Saturdays. Live DJ and fun latin music, this place gets packed every Friday! They have a smaller food menu for the bar and outdoor lounge area but you can ask for some of the upstairs dishes if you ask nicely ;) You can even order from Sushi Maki (next door) and eat there.. some of the freshest sushi I've had was from Sushi Maki and try it with some saki or japenese beer! Happy hour is awesome. Half off any spirit or cocktail, yes even top shelf guys. Patron margaritas, mojitos, grey goose, kettle, Black label you name it HALF OFF! Try some of the yummy cocktails on the new drink list. Service tends to get low ratings for the outside patio, on a busy night my suggestion is get your drinks at the bar. Late night on a Friday, I will warn you it gets crazy after 10pm so be ready to dance the night away. Prices are decent, and happy hour is great and you can enjoy happy hour from one place while enjoying sushi from next door all at the same time.. what more can you ask for? Cheers!
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Robert T.
Ate dinner here 3/14/11. Interesting varied menu. Dining area is up a narrowish staircase, and there is no elevator so keep this in mind if you have elderly or disabled people in your party. Outdoor terrace has nice ambiance but is slightly noisy. Everyone liked their dinner but you may have an effort to get your waitstaff person when you need him/her. We had to wait a longish time for him for drink refills, and those took a while too. A good choice if your dinner party can't agree on where to go because of different tastes.
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Megan D.
I went for a friends birthday...they didn't put in her reservation properly, so we ended up waiting for an hour & forever...I understand that it was a larger party (10 people or so), but the server(s) behaved as if we'd shit in their shoes. Food was overrated. The server didn't know what sauvignon blanc was, and insisted that I meant cabernet sauvignon. Um no. Also, a lady slipped and fell on their floor and not ONE employee came to her aide...people at our table and at her party did though. No one from the restaurant was apologetic either... I have no reason to go back, and if someone mentions a dinner event there, I'll probably steer them across the street to Perricone's at least..if not ANYWHERE else.
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Samuel C.
This place was great. Right smack in the middle of mary brickell... a great place to get away from the tourist in south beach. I like how the menu is set up... 3 fixed prices (15.99 - 19.99 - 23.99); you choose from a starter menu (appetizer) and then a main course. What my friends and I did was share everything. I honestly forgot EVERYthing we ordered. But it was all good. I don't remember scoffing at anything. I think what I like most was the pricing. We added a bottle of wine for $14... A cali chardonnay as a matter of fact. I was pretty impressed. We hung in the area and noticed the restaurant/bar area got progressively full. by 1am you couldn't even get in it was so packed. Lot's a good lookin latinas and very friendly atmosphere. I liked it.
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Andrew S.
I really enjoyed myself the other night. The menu has been updated, and although our party had 6 people ordering the churrasco, I ordered something new. For the appetizer, I tried the Salmon Caprese Salad, which had a delicious smoked salmon topping a traditional caprese salad -- very refreshing, opened the palate. For dinner, I had the Baja Fish Tacos (another new item), which I thought were very, very good. The fish is fried in a tempura batter, which is awesome, and is topped with a slaw and a mayonnaise based sauce. Very good, hit the spot. Another note -- great bartenders downstairs, who seem to always be fun to talk to.
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Alice L.
Fun, casual place with a fancy flair. This is a great place to grab a casual bite with fancy decor. The stairways are candle lit with beautiful hydrangea flowers throughout. If the weather is beautiful, ask to be seated on the patio on the 2nd floor. Great view of Brickell and the Miami area. Servers were tenative and super friendly. Each entree comes with its own appetizer. Food was alright. Wasn't fabulous, but wasn't bad either.
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Diana H.
I used to love this place and would always have my birthday dinner here, but I hadn't been in about 2 years.. I had heard some complaints from friends that it wasn't the same, but I blamed it on their bad luck. I made a reservation about 3 days prior on opentable and I was a little annoyed when I arrived to a table outside, it being mid June it was quite humid and hot. I had specified that it was my birthday so I thought they'd want to sit us inside, but I disregarded it as my fault for not specifying inside seating. Service: my party was not giant, there were at most 10 people. The waiter and his assistant took forever to take our order and just kept standing nearby figuring out how to approach the table. We had to call them over and ask them to take our order because we had not even been asked what we wanted to drink. When the appetizers finally arrived, one of my friends hadn't received his, we were waiting for him until we realized our food would get cold before his came. After we all finished our appetizer, his hadn't even come (mind you, he had ordered the same thing that some other people got) so he tried to just cancel it but it coincidentally appeared at that time. The same thing happened to someone else with the entrees, and my friends steak was cold. Food: definitely not as good as I remember it. I tried a bit of everyone's appetizer and they were all pretty good, but nothing out of this world. My entree was the shrimp scampi, which as one of the most expensive options, was literally the most bland dish. The fish, shrimp, and pasta hardly had flavor, I couldn't even eat it. I do have to admit that the veal churasco was good, and the risotto with the truffle oil was excellent. The decor and environment was just as cute as I remember it, but I had such a terrible experience. The staff wasn't even apologetic and we had to call the manager over and explain everything to even get an apology. I now know to never go back. I'm truly sorry because it used to be one of my favorite restaurants, I especially feel bad for the first timers that I had brought there. I don't know what they changed about it, but it was defiantly a bad change.
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Sherry R.
We arrived without reservations on a Friday evening. We were seated on the gorgeous upstairs outdoor patio. We ordered from their set price menu, I had the gnocchi and my husband had the prime rib. Both were wonderful as were the drinks we ordered. This was a fun place with a great atmosphere.
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Noel D.
even tho there was a few hick ups. this place is top notch the food was really good and the service was stellar
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Alma R.
Finally had dinner here last night. And I really enjoyed it. My friend and I were seated very quickly, we chose the terrace. Loved sitting outside. We decided to buy a bottle of wine for $14, you cant beat that. For appetizers I had the croquettes, and my friend had the huevos rotos. both were delicious. For the main course, I got the risotto, which was very good. And finally for dessert, my friend had the Tiramisu and I had the guava dessert. I am not a guava fan but that dessert was soooooo yummy. A must try. If you're in the area try it out. Our waiters were very sweet and helping as well. Thank you for everything Barbara.
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Libby W.
I felt like I was dining at the prom. In fact the next table over looked to have been the prom queen and her family. To say the least I was not inspired. It was like Dolores was a teenager trying to be a sophisticated socialite and fails to achieve it. The food was better, slightly. The Asian vegetable springs rolls were good, but lacked what I thought would be an original take on the menu item. The Caesar salad was decent but same problem, just not inspiring. I had the wild sea salted Salmon and Rice which I enjoyed but for the prices for all of our food, it lacked luster. The name was so intriguing but the decor and food fell pretty flat. I wish this restaurant would learn to embrace its name and come up with more exciting food.
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Yulia K.
Never fails! Firs when we moved into the neighborhood we started trying different places to dine in. Passed several times by this place thinking that its very expensive and high end (and there are super nice cars outside always) but one day we decided to. Check out the prices and it was really nice surprise to discover that they are very reasonable. After that one day we (my husband and I) decided to get in and try the food. The service was very friendly and professional. We were explained how the menu works, we asked questions about it. And they have a full bar that means they don't have a drinks menu but they make any drink you wish. Or you can try wine. We became regulars there. From celebrating my mother's in-law B-Day to simple in family dinner. You don't need a reservation, they have several spaces with different moods. You can have quiet and intimate meal inside or you can lounge outside. The prices are very reasonable and portion sizes are very well thought. The appetizer's side is big and the main dish is smaller then usual. And you can mix them the way you wish. We always share our appetizers. Besides that they always have promotions. And don't forget to try your luck with their signature dessert. It called double or nothing, its very fun game. Dont forget to read the big wall with your rights in front of the entrance. Cant understand how someone can dislike this place. I love everything about it from the historic building to the decor and the food
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Patrick L.
I'm honestly a little surprised at the lukewarm reviews I'm seeing. I've been here a few times, most recently for dinner a couple nights ago. Sitting there with my Yelp review glasses on, I tried valiantly to pick out negatives, yet I couldn't find too much of anything substantive to complain about. The waiters kinda take a while to deal with your check at the end of the meal - that's about the only minor complaint I can raise. As others have mentioned, the atmosphere is classy and home-like - it feels like a much more expensive restaurant than it is. I went out with my parents - we sat outside in the beautiful dining area near the bar. There wasn't much of a bar scene on Sunday night, but I've been here Friday and Saturday; those nights are an entirely different story. The dining area was comfortably crowded. The menu is simple - choose an appetizer, then choose from either the $18.25 list or the $23.25 list. I chose the gazpacho, then the carpaccio filet mignon. I attacked the gazpacho with some trepidation, as it looked like a pool of creamy orange vomit - not what I was expecting at all. However, I have a long-standing policy of not judging food by how it looks. It had an excellent tomato-herbal flavor - it appeared to just be gazpacho pureed in a blender until it achieved a creamy consistency. It was a pretty big serving of it, too - it could be easily shared by two. That plate/bowl was actually too much for me. Carpaccio was excellent, thinly sliced filet with a spicy dijon, thin slices of cheese (parmesan?) and ample arugula. I had no room for dessert, but I sampled a bit of my mom's dulce de leche. It was more like a creme brulee, with the hard burnt sugar crust, which was fine with me. Intense caramel and vanilla flavors make me happy. The custard was kinda watery, which was my only criticism. Oh, and it was amazingly cheap - $2.50 for the dessert. So yeah, I don't get the *meh* reviews. I don't often seem to disagree too wildly with the Yelp cognoscenti (Sugarcane being the only glaring example), but here's another one.
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Nathalie C.
One of my favorite spots to go with a group. The prices and food are great, the staff is always very nice and ready to accommodate you. The restaurant itself has very chic decor that great for groups or one on one dinner. I like that every now and then they are adding new selections to their menu, so far I've like pretty much everything I've tried. And for those who want to do something afterwards, there is a bar and dancing downstairs.
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Maria A.
The first thing people will always comment on is the uncommon name of this venue. Taken from Nabokov's Lolita I can appreciate the reference but I prefer my pop-culture Nabokov mentions being sung by The Police. But let's forget about the name and move on to how this is the third incarnation I've stepped into. I used to know this place as Firehouse for a period in college. Back then it was a preppy party palace and Brickell or at least this area was still very much a quiet area with no Mary Brickell Village or condos West of South Miami ave. The second incarnation was Salero/Mosaico. A great place with delightful cuisine and a good happy hour. I'd yet to step foot inside again but over and over I kept seeing the small, side cafe and so I finally made my way here for a sweet snack after some neighborhood errands. What I found was a small bistro with potential. But potential alone won't get you too far. I was on a small delightful dessert run for two so I opted for a cookie and a slice of carrot cake. The space itself seems to be confused as to what it is and although the service was very good it doesn't make up for the loss of identity or unkept feel. As for the cake and cookie they were average at best and nothing worth finishing. Given the majority of positive reviews I need to go back and give this place one more try. I'll just make sure to skip the side door and head for the main entrance.
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G A.
The meals was excellent! Gazpacho was great and came with the recipe. Salmon tartar was perfect. I sat at the bar and the service was great. I highly recommend this place!!
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Elena M.
Go here on a date with someone you want to impress but not spend too much money on. LOL. Seriously though. Its very trendy and the food is fantastic at prices that are a little higher than say, cheesecake factory, but well worth it for the quantity and quality of the food that is served. The upstairs area is romantic and Brickell is always a fun place to go.
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Carl E.
Excellent. Great ambiance and menu concept. Nice rooftop dining. The ribs and shrimp scampi were delicious.
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Giovanella D.
I have been to this restaurant before and it was always good in the past. However I dined here tonight and it was 1. Horrible 2. My food was served cold 3. The service was super slow. It was just not worth it. Both bottles of wine were bitter and so avoid ordering the wine. The mojito was eh nothing special. Save yourself the trouble of dining here.
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Mayra E.
I have been here several times and am never disappointed. I went last Sunday again after a poor showing from The Hoxton. First of all, I love the idea of a fixed price covering both the appetizer and entree; and the choices and prices cannot be beat! Where else in this area can you dine in a luxurious, yet relaxing atmosphere and pay a maximum of $24.99 for dinner (drinks and dessert not included)? I ordered the watermelon and arugula salad which was large enough to share-and I did! The applewood smoked short ribs that followed were perfect. My friend ordered the Serrano ham croquettes with the kobe beef pappardelle bolognese; she was in heaven (I tasted both her dishes and they really were heavenly)! The group also ordered and enjoyed the tuna tartar, sea bass, "huevos rotos", and other dishes: we had no complaints! All in all, great food, drinks, and service made a group of teachers ending their summer very, very happy!
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Will G.
Great eclectic food at excellent prices. I love their pricing scheme. Basically there's three pricing tiers (like $18, $20 & $23 I think) and within those tiers there is various entrees to choose from. And any one you pick comes with one appetizer out of a nice variety of apps. All the food is good, the place is lively and modern and the ambiance and view from the terrace is very Brickell. My favorite appetizer is the Eggplant Timbales or the serrano ham croquettes. For entrees, you must try the bolognese or the baby veal churrasco. Very delicious.
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JAmerican G.
Loved Lolita's! Went for the first time yesterday for brunch. Brunch was inexpensive & everyone enjoyed their meals. Note: They have a policy that brunch is only served on the first floor, so if u want to sit on the upstairs terrace, which is beautiful, you will not have the option of brunch. The terrace upstairs is gorgeous! We took lots of pics. The rest of the restaurant was equally as beautiful though. When done with ur meal make sure to walk around the neighborhood-Brickell Village-It's like a mini Coconut Grove, in the heart of downtown Miami-So chic!!
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Alexis O.
Lolita, I love you. I love the fact that I can have a pretty delicious meal at a very reasonable price. I love that I can leave a restaurant drunk after only $14, which is a feat i thought I'd never accomplish. I had the Veal Churrasco which was very good despite not really reminding me of the high quality veal I'm used to. As my appetizer I had the croquetas, which were also delicious, but again I have had better at another local joint, Tinta y Cafe. My friend had 1.2.3. Lobster Cannelloni, which was also quite scrumptious, but again nothing that I would not expect from this Brickell joint. For her appetizer she ordered the salmon and guacamole that was so good, I wish it was my main course. All in all I definitely recommend for a night out on the town as the food is very good and an individual can leave for under $35 including drinks!!!!
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Randy M.
"Meh" is a pretty good description. From my perspective, mostly forgettable food and average service. The atmosphere is nice and the pricing is very good (either a 19.99 or 23.99 menu including an appetizer). Our group decided to sit outside to enjoy the beautiful Miami weather and scenery. Much to our chagrin, the patrons outside are allowed to smoke, despite technically being in the restaurant. When will people learn how discourteous it is to eat among others who are trying to enjoy their meal? I don't mind if you smoke, but please do it anywhere except in a restaurant. As far as the food, the smoked salmon/guacamole crostini was a bit too fishy. And the crostini was simply an artisan cracker that could be bought at any grocery store. I went way outside my normal diet and ordered the kobe bolognese pappardelle. I had been eyeballing the short ribs, but one of the other diners in the group got it and I wanted to have variety around the table. It was okay, but the pasta was overcooked and they put way too much cheese in the dish. In looking at my fellow diners' dishes, no one cleaned their plate, which indicates to me that no one loved the food -- although I will concede we all lost a bit of our appetite over the smokers by our table. None of us ordered a dessert, but the menu looked rather pedestrian. For the price, there is definite value for the amount of food you get. I don't have any real desire to go back though.
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S M.
Awesome scene, great location. Food is average and over-priced. Make sure to bring a microscope to view the portions.
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Christy L.
Best fetuccini au gratin I've ever had!!! Margaritas and pineapple martini was tasty as well. Enjoyed the desert as well. Would eat here again!!
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Abigail S.
We've since gone back to Lolita for a late night drink and my impressions haven't really changed much. At night it's a Latin meat market bar with leering drunks and gyrating couples. Being attractive and well dressed ensures entry and prompt service, but this place just isn't my cup of tea. To Lolita's credit, it seems to do a huge volume of business on weekend nights, so obviously plenty of people like it. I'm just not one of them.
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Karen G.
I was intrigued by the name of this restaurant so we made a point of having dinner here when I was in Florida in early November. I loved the ambiance of this restaurant. We had dinner on the patio upstairs. The flowing curtains and soft candlelight is very romantic. Our server was knowledgeable and attentive. The value can`t be beat since the entrees (choice of $19.75 and $23.75) include an appetizer. On to the food... I ordered the eggplant timbales appetizer with smoked mozzarella and sauteed shrimp and loved it. The flavors of this dish all worked perfectly together and it was one of the few appetizers which was served warm. My bf ordered the soup of the day which was excellent. We had a bottle of house red for $14 which, for the price, was actually quite good. I ordered the 1.2.3...lobster cannelloni, shrimp ravioli and two shrimp entree and thought it was good. My boyfriend had the veal churassco, chimi-churri and shoestring fries. That was definitely the better meal of the two. Very tasty. The Churro with cinnamon ice cream for dessert for $2.50 completed our meal. Take note that the portion sizes are on the small side by South Florida standards. We did not, however, leave hungry.
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Maria P.
I love this place! The decoration is so nice and cozy and romantic, especially the balcony. The food is great, as good as it gets for the price honestly.. very affordable. Its great to finally see a nice, decent, place with great food that welcomes people on a budget. Try the watermelon with feta salad its so goood :)
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Kristen W.
Food is good but not amazing. Every meal comes with an appetizer. House wine is only $14 / bottle which is definitely the cheapest in the Brickell area.
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Andre C.
Nice decorations and a all around nice restaurant. Other then that the service is lousy, the food is mediocre. Your 16 year old son can make a better meal at home. Very few of the staff members speak english and the bartenders have a limited knowledge of their own profession. Good looking staff and restaurant. That is all you are paying for here. I was outraged on the lack of service.
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J d S.
Love it! Good variety on the menu. Great house wine, beautiful place. Reasonable prices.
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Amber D.
Maybe the best Serrano ham croquettes you've ever had- they're not lying. I dream about these croquettes. So cheesy and delicious. This restaurant is super cute, the food is tasty, it's not really all that expensive considering each meal includes an appetizer. Great date spot too- the upstairs dining room is very romantic, while the downstairs patio area is more laid back. Definitely a staple in Brickell- worth it to give it a try!
(5)
Howard H.
Came here with a few friends on a night on the town and we like this place a lot. It has a little charm of being in South Beach. Again, no cover charges to get in which we like. Drink prices were okay but the 18% tips were already include to the price of the drinks, so make sure of that before you double tipping them. But our service was pretty good so we tipped 15% more anyway, Maybe that's why the bartender took care of our drinks because they were pretty strong. But hey, I am not complaining. Also, this place has a dress code where guys need to be wearing collar shirts. Maybe all the places are like that so make sure you were proper attire before coming to any of those places in Brickell.
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Marc F.
I became a fan instantly, the area itself tends to get pretty busy during the evenings and x2 on the weekends, so when my friends decided this was the chosen spot for dinner I started calculating how far ahead we would have to leave the house. We pulled up and valet was right in front of the restaurant, a great way to start. They're a bit weird when it comes to taking reservations and like for the entire party to be present prior to moving into the dining area, which didn't give us any problems and I in fact liked the rule... allowed me to pressure the friends who normally don't arrive on time. All our friends had arrived and we walked up the stairs for our table. We had a great waitress (from Colombia so great goes without saying), she took our drink order and came back with some bread and butter preparation they have. The place was slammed so we knew we would have to wait if we didn't have our game faces on so we all began looking at the menu and preparing our orders mentally. She came back over and explained how the menu worked, which in my opinion was amazing! Basically they have 3 price points for entrees $21, $25, and $28 give or take a few bucks, and every entree ordered comes with an appetizer of your choice! .. Easy enough and very well priced if you ask me. We all placed our orders; I went with the fried artichoke hearts and the veal churrasco, which were both great, I kind of regretted ordering something fried later in the evening but both plates were cooked to perfection. Other delicious plates ordered at the table included the eggplants, filet mignon carpaccio, applewood grilled short rib and the salmon tartar. Everything came out delicious and the place had a nice feel to it; for dessert we ordered the churros and dulce de leche flan.... amazing! So good, the next day at lunch several of us got to talking about how good the restaurant was, ambiance, food and service. Will be back!
(5)
Jillian P.
One of my absolute favorite places in brickell!! The bartender charlie is the absolute best and you can never go wrong with any one of his drinks! Happy hour is always great and it's just a great place overall!
(5)
Cem O.
Doesn't even deserve a star! Ordered our wine, appetizer and entree. Entree never made it. We waited over 90 minutes, Manager in charge told us he is sorry and there is no charge, So we had to leave... Speechless!
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Marco O.
Well friend of our suggested the restaurant. After waiting 2 hours we couldn't get our food and server disappeared. NEVER AGAIN. C'mon people put yourself together.
(1)
Daniel S.
Came here with a group of 10 and the service couldn't have been more perfect. The food was on point and everyone enjoyed their meals, other than someone who ordered gnocchi and didn't enjoy it. Highly recommend the tuna tataki- excellent. For the value and quality of the food, so worth it!!
(5)
Miguel M.
Had an amazing time at happy hour here on a Thursday. I don't know what the typical experience at another time is, but I had a lot of fun. The Aps were very well priced and delicious. Had the champagne and it was pretty good. Loved the vibe and the decoration of this place I'm definitely coming back
(5)
gisel s.
This restaurant seems to be mostly hype. To me it was a great disappointment. The food is truly mediocre. We were a table of five and the consensus was that the place and vibe is nice, the food, average.
(3)
Brian C.
Had not dined here for 3 years as the last meal was bad. Went with friends who wanted to go there. We hoped that the place had improved , but not so. The food was awful. Of four people only one dish was acceptable - the ribs. By our table was a couple we knew and they too were dissatisfied with their meal. The house wine is like paint stripper, but you get what you pay for. The waiter, Cesar, was efficient and the outside upstairs ambience is good with views of the Brickell skyline. But that is all meaningless if the food is sub standard.
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Y J.
Drinks are good on the rooftop bar. Downstairs is a club at night/on weekends. But as usual in Miami, poor snobby service ruins this place. Or maybe its the rude snobby customers who frequent this place? Or maybe its both? Maybe its the Miami culture...? Maybe the customers are rude and snobby so staff gets fed-up...? Maybe they are used to tourists and transient people so they don't worry or care about good service...? Maybe there is not enough competition in the Miami/Brickell area so they don't care...? Maybe the population for whatever reason just doesn't know what good service and class is...? Nevertheless the mojitos are great upstairs and some of the bartenders are cool/nice. They also know how to make a martini (hard to find) and it is not too loud upstairs on some nights so you can actually have a nice drink and a conversation.
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Curt N.
We really enjoyed DBYCCML! Went with a large group for a birthday party and, for the most part, had a great experience. We arrived while the restaurant was not busy and were seated promptly. Once we ordered, our appetizers came out quickly, but once the restaurant started to fill, the service quickly died off. It took a considerable amount of time for our dinner to arrive and as we were in a private room, our waiter took progressively longer to visit the table for drink refills. The food, however, was the star of the show. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed their meal. Dishes had were the baby back ribs, carpaccio, short rib, and both chicken dishes. Everything was delicious so 4 stars for the food, but minus a star for the dwindling service. We weren't even offered coffee with our dessert.
(4)
Jose P.
I actually used to like this place a lot. However I came tonight (Sunday night) with my family just to have some appetizers and some drinks in the terrace (mind you the place was empty. However, they told us we had to stay in the bar using only the high chairs and tables from the bar. We were really uncomfortable as we had old people and a pregnant lady in our group. Overall it was a bad experience to be treated this way when you are a customer. It's just bad customer service. Will think twice before returning.
(1)
Lurdes R.
The decor and ambiance was beautiful. It was early on a Saturday afternoon and there was a wedding upstairs, but other then that the place seemed empty. My disabled, elderly aunt was with us and the hostess had the nerve to say that the only available seating was upstairs, with out an elevator on the property. So my response was reasonable saying if there's no seating with accessibility for her, they would not have our business. The hostess magically remembered all the available seating in the garden. Once seated the service was ok. I was highly pleased by the appetizers, especially the tomato & strawberry salad & their signature croquetas. The entrees however didn't wow me. Dessert was also nothing to write home about. I will return for the few items I liked. I recommend it at least once.
(3)
Monica D.
Brunch food terrible, service kind but slow & not very competent. Our group of six started with the Serrano ham croquetas. They were basically breaded and deep-fried logs of pure white bechamel sauce with a speck or two each of some kind of meat. I then had the chicken & waffles. Worst I've ever had. They were like the frozen chicken tenders that you might expect at Chili's with a fairly decent Belgian waffle. The coup de grâce was the gross Log Cabin fake maple syrup. My cappuccino was good. My daughter said her eggs Benedict were excellent but I didn't try them.
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Aida P.
Went here with a friend and we were seated within 10 minutes. Although they only had terrace seating available they provided us with blankets. The waiter was very attentive. The prices are very very reasonable. My friend and I both ordered an appetizer, a plate, she order a glass if wine, and we shared a dessert and the bill was $60 and change. It's a really nice atmosphere inside as well as outside. You are surrounded by all the high rises. The only reason that I didn't give it 5 stars is because the we out of the 2 dishes that I tried to order which was the veal churrasco and another meat dish that I cannot recall the name. Otherwise I really like the place and will return.
(4)
Marty S.
Looked forward to going to Dolores, etc., with friends of ours that have been there many times before. The restaurant is nice looking and the food was ok, however we started by ordering a bottle of Pinot Noir. They had 5 different bottles of Pinot Noir on the wine list. The waitress came back in a few minutes and told us they didn't have the wine we wanted and wanted us to buy a bottle of wine that was $10.00 more. We asked her if she would give us the bottle for the same price as the one we ordered (which is something most restaurants will do). She came back within two minutes to tell us that she "found" a bottle of the original wine that we had ordered. We mentioned this to a manager who stopped by the table when we were having our appetizers, and he said he would have a "talk" with her. I feel that this is something that the restaurant tells their wait staff to do, and that the waitress wouldn't do this on her own. The manager explained that there are 3 different bars in the restaurant that she would have had to look for the wine in, and I find this hard to believe considering she returned to our table in less than two minutes. It is for this reason that we and our friends will never return. We don't like being taken advantage of.
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Jeff K.
Stopping for lunch on our way out of town, we met up with a couple of friends at Lolita and sat at a table on the roof. The lunch menu was a little strange, you pick an appetizer and an entree for a set price. There was no price listed for ordering the appetizers separately, but my wife did exactly that (ordering two appetizers instead of an appetizer and an entree) and it ended up costing $10 per appetizer. I'm not sure about this setup personally, since everyone getting their own appetizer AND an entree for lunch is an awful lot of food. I would have preferred just an entree at a lower price. At any rate, I ordered the smoked salmon and guacamole crostini appetizer, and some sort of pulled pork sliders with coleslaw and shoestring fries as the entree. My wife ordered the gazpacho and a caesar salad. The smoked salmon was pretty good, although I'm not sure if I'd bother getting it again. It didn't have that clean, fresh taste that you get with really good salmon. Added to the guacamole on the crostini though, it was certainly acceptable. My wife's gazpacho was very tasty and voluminous, although the caesar salad was just... a caesar salad. Certainly not a $10 salad. My entree was very good, and while I normally loathe the sliders fad, I enjoyed these. The meat was flavorful, the bread was soft and excellent, and the coleslaw added just enough crunch and contrasting flavor. The shoestring fries were good, but not really any different than what you can get elsewhere. I might be convinced to try again for dinner, but I don't think the menu is really set up well for lunch.
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Maria C.
We had appetizers and drinks. All was good, but the Huevos Rotos really stood out: garbanzos topped with fried eggs and a good sprinkling on chorizo on top. Delicious. Good outdoor seating, where you can be one of Miami's beautiful people while enjoying drinks.
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Lilly R.
We had so much fun and the food was great!
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Rae K.
Great atmosphere, good portion sizes, flavorless food. We had a pre-fixe menu for a large group. The seating area upstairs was lovely and romantic. We had three family style appetizers -croquetas, huevos rotos, and a cuban sandwich quesadilla- flavorless was the consensus of the 4 seated at the table. We had a very tender beef dish with mashed potatoes and a gnocchi and mushroom dish as entrees with another side of wilted spinach with tomatoes- a little better, but not seasoned well enough. The cooking was superb though. The tiramisu dessert was nothing to write home about either. It is a beautiful facility though.
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Fatima L.
When in doubt, or with too many indecisive people, this is the place to go in brickell. Every entree comes with an appetizer, the good is always on point (eaten too many times to count, in my pre-yelping days), and I've never ever had a complaint. The staff is well trained and the management couldn't be nicer. Today in fact, the manager on duty came by to personally bring the check and make sure we enjoyed out dinner tonight. Which of course I did because I did not move until every inch of my lasagna skillet was clean. Another time I brought my family for a celebration while in town and the manager 'Nacho' sent us post-dinner limoncello, his compliments! I've been to their sister restaurant at The Mark on brickell bay- also great! I love the consistency. I will be back, time and time again.
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Michelle P.
I've been here a few times and the service is always great, food is good (but not amazing), but the ambience is lovely. There's also a bar downstairs which turns into a "club" on the weekends. Great happy hour prices as well. At Dolores you select a $17.99, $21.99 or $26.99 menu that comes with a choice of one appetizer and one entree. We went with the $17.99. My friend swears by the gazpacho at Dolores which is why we went there for dinner. I have to say, it was pretty good! They say it's so good you'll want the recipe, which they give to you on a small piece of paper when they serve your soup. Pretty cute. My other friend got the smoked salmon and crostini which she really liked. I got the Santorini watermelon and feta salad which I love love love. The balance of flavors is delicious. For the entree we all got the I can't believe it's not pasta. I'm on a clean eating kick so I asked our server if we could have the fresh mozzarella on the side. Not only did he to that, he did us one better and came back with a plate of quest fresco, Parmesan (grated and shredded) and fresh mozzarella. Very sweet. The pasta (or not pasta!) is zucchini shredded with a mandolin with tomato sauce. Very savory and delicious.
(4)
Patrriciaa E.
Absolutely love this place! Fav happy hour in Brickell for sure! The staff is so friendly and suggest really great drinks. Definitely go here for a good time!
(5)
Joanna R.
Went here on a blind date last Saturday at the recommendation of a few friends who've dined there before. Blind date not so good, but this place is adorable. I have been to Lolita's (downstairs) for drinks and dancing a few times, yet had never had the opportunity to dine at Dolores. I had the eggplant timbale which was AMAZING. Kind of like a vegetarian lasagna dish. VERY tasty. Then for my entree I had the salmon tar tar, as they no longer serve the tuna one, or they were not serving it that night. The dish was heavy on the avocado but I happen to be a fan so this was also equally as yummy and low on the guilt scale. My date had the caesar salad which was nothing special, but he did enjoy his veal churrasco tons (I do not eat veal so I cannot vouch for the veracity of this, my friends). I did not try any dessert but all in all a lovely dining experience. There was a large party of about 20 being VERY loud so it didn't seem to be the greatest scenario for a first date. Then again that's not something the restaurant can control. Affordable and cute little place to try at least once.
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Emma F.
Nice place. The Cuban quesadilla is amazing . They preheated my dessert last time to much but they have gotten it right previously . Nice place to go with your significance other and relax . They do have full bar and downstairs they have a small club .
(4)
Jonathan A.
I always enjoy it here. Plus it reminds me of when I use to go clubbing here many years back when they called it FIREHOUSE. Great food. apps, and inexpensive bottles of wine. When it's cool outside in the fall time, I highly suggest eating rooftop.
(4)
Kristy B.
The staff was amazing. Had a group there and we got a great table outside. It was REALLY dark though. That might be my ONLY complaint. The food was really good and the wait staff had great recommendations. I was the only one that went against the recommendation - and I regretted it. The drinks were so good. So. Good. Also definitely recommend getting the dessert if you're with a group to share. The sundae was fun!
(5)
Joseph D.
Price for value, awesome $15 bottle of wine in the middle of Brickell, awesome view. Food was good. Eclectic choices ... Service was great ... Management took care of us without our request. Facilities super clean, bar in the first floor bumping Highly recommend
(4)
Julio G.
The food is a 3 but the ambiance is a 5 upstairs, not out front. The salmon tartare was very good, but the tuna was not a so good.
(4)
Lindsay N.
I had called the restaurant to check on my open table reservation and was put on hold for 8 minutes and no one picked my call back up. Got to the restaurant and they made me wait an hour and 15 mins past my open table reservation time in order to get a table. Every time I went up to the hostess stand I was given a different amount of minutes for wait time. It didn't seem like they communicated correctly. After an hour of waiting I walked upstairs to assess the dining room to see myself if any tables would be finishing up soon. There were about 4 empty tables all able to fit my party size and no one was resetting them. I went up 15 minutes later and the dining room still looked the same. Eventually the hostess heard me tell my family what I had just seen and she immeadiately got the maitre d to have someone set a table for us. We finally sat (by this time it was 10:05pm with a reservation at 8:45pm) and waited at the table another 5-10 minutes for a server to acknowledge us and take our drink order. Meanwhile I was missing a water glass and my bread plate was dirty. After we met our server, all was well the rest of the dinner. We loved our server and our meal. Maybe we just had a bad experience that once, maybe not. The next day I received an email from open table saying I did not honor my reservation and did not show up for dinner--in which I did. So overall I liked the restaurant and the food but just had a bad experience.
(2)
Elizabeth P.
I had been here a few times before for networking events and other casual get-togethers with friends for drinks and appetizers in the upstairs/outdoor area. I use to think it was a nice place to go but nothing spectacular. But last night I got to experience a whole different side of Dolores that I hadn't experienced before...the romantic and intimate candlelit upstairs dining area. To begin with, my date and I got there about 11pm. Mary Brickell Village was popping with activity and Dolores was crowded. Yet we got seated within 10 minutes of arriving. Although we thought we'd only have time for a quick appetizer and a couple of drinks, it turned out we had plenty of time to enjoy a nice dinner and a bottle of wine. Service was quick and the food was excellent. To start, I had the baby spinach salad topped with strawberries and cheese and a tangy vinaigrette. For dinner I had the Zucchini al Telefono which is also called the "I can't believe it's not pasta" because the zucchini strips are cut so thin that it looks and tastes like pasta. It was truly delicious yet light. Although the portion was small for Miami's standards, it was perfect for me especially since it was so late. We tried the house wine but didn't care for it after a taste and our server quickly returned the bottle and gave us an opportunity to select something else. We ordered an excellent bottle of Italian Chianti that truly complemented our meal. We never felt rushed despite the late start and had plenty of time to leisurely enjoy our romantic dinner. And our server was great! The prices were very reasonable, too. After dinner, we went downstairs to enjoy the music and a night cap. Had a great time there, too. Definitely recommend it and look forward to going back again soon.
(4)
Joanne O.
Nice ambiance, I had the croquettes as my appetizer and it was pretty good, however the waiter was slow and forgot to bring my drinks. He did try to make up for it and gave us the next round of drinks on him which was a nice gesture. I ordered the short ribs with their truffle mashed potatoes. #EpicFail The short ribs were nothing special and they should be ashamed of them selves for serving those mashed potatoes. My 8yr old son could make mashed potatoes with better flavor then that. My friend order the ribs and it was good they added a nice touch by providing gloves so your hands don't get dirty. Over all the experience was mediocre but if I had to go again I know what things to stay away from on the menu.
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Claudia S.
This place is full of character - definitely great ambiance. We went for dinner and got to seat outside and enjoy the breeze and view. The food was also pretty good; service not so much (slow!). The huevos rotos were my favorite - had them for an appetizer.
(4)
Mike P.
Went for a work gathering / dinner and had a GREAT time. Food was very good, service was solid and place was clean and cool. What more do you need in Miami? :)
(4)
Kelsey C.
Went here for a friends birthday dinner, very cute place. Wish I could remember our servers name but she was super friendly, helpful and wanted to make her birthday as special as possible. The menu works 3 different price ranges for the main entree somewhere between $17-$25. But you also get an app with it from a big variety. There as 5 of us and we all got different appitzers and shared they were all amazing! my favs were the croquettes and the fire roasted articokes. For my entree i got the i cant believe its not pasta! SOOO DELISH im craving it as I write this. Overall i cant wait to come back again next time i'll try to sit on the roof heard it was beautiful .
(5)
E. C.
This place is all kinds of amazing! I love how the menu combines the entrees with the appetizers. The portions are just the right size and the food is so good! The menu is large enough to give you a good amount of choices but not overwhelming. Also, the prices are surprisingly reasonable. Much less than what I would have expected for what you get. I ordered the gazpacho appetizer and the salmon entree. I loved the gazpacho and wanted to get more. I was not thrilled with the salmon. However, I should have read the description of the dish more carefully before ordering because if I had, I would have gotten something else to begin with. (It comes with capers, which I don't like.) Everyone else in our party loved their food as well. It's very trendy and had a good ambiance. I wish we had a place like this in Los Angeles!
(5)
Myrline C.
Absolutely love this place! The scenery, the vibe, the ambiance is very romantic, and sensual,...the mood is definitely set to cater to love and getting closer together. My only issue, was how dark it was. We sat upstairs in the terrace. Let me mention, the view was AMAZING! Despite sitting outside with the city lights, it was still dark. Reading the menu was a little challenging. I used the light coming from my cell phone to order my meal. Even the waiters walk around with flashlights. Over all, the food was delicious, and saucy. The chicken I ordered was from the $20.99 selection and was very juicy. This restaurant is not designed for children. Definitely, not a family restaurant. Designed for couples, girls night out, and guys night out. I highly recommend this place. Enjoy everyone.
(5)
Juan O.
very nice place you all have to go and check it
(4)
Richard S.
Great outdoor terrace for drinking and lounging. Highly recommended for drinks. Not sure about the food as we did not have dinner there.
(4)
Jennifer D.
This place was nice, good food, good service and good dessert.
(4)
Jess R.
My in-laws are in town and wanted to show them our soon-to-be new neighborhood. Ordered the short rib eggs benedict- in the words of my husband "eh, C+." The serrano croqueta was gross- it was like tasteless soft cheese. The Cuban quesadilla was extra dry and tasteless except for the spot with a pickle. Don't sit inside during the day, the place looks like a dive bar.
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Nicole S.
The name is catchy and the decor is cute. Not highly impressed with the food or service. The table we sat at was directly under a dripping air vent. I was with a group of girls and we had to move our own table so we wouldn't get dripped on. I find it disappointing when a restaurant isn't aware of the conditions of their establishment. The food is mediocre. The gazpacho was delicious!!! Artichoke appetizer was extremely salty and crispy...it was like i was eating salted bread crumbs...I couldn't even tell I was eating artichokes. The caprese salad was delicious! My friends seemed to be happy with their dishes (risotto, chicken and carpaccio) but I was left unimpressed with my Kobe Beef sliders. The best part, was the $14 bottles of house wine. Took forever to get the check and we had to ask for it four times. They did comp a bottle of wine for the wait. Would I go back or recommend it to a friend? No.
(2)
Sarah M.
We came here for my college roommate's rehearsal dinner - and it was such a fun little spot! Roomie booked a private room for the family and set up separate tables throughout the space. They did a nice job accommodating a large number of people. The meal started off great with a random assortment of appetizers including mini egg rolls and fried mozzarella. We then moved to a great little salad with vinaigrette that had candied pecans, strawberries, and spinach. For the main course, the servers walked around with different types of meat including pork, chicken, salmon and which was then accompanied with creamed spinach and truffle oil mashed potatoes. I was really impressed with all of the options except for the pork. The pork had an odd flavor to it - it tasted a little off. The servers were friendly and accommodating. The only other negative thing worth noting was that as soon as the first person got up to leave, everyone rushed to clear out the space to accommodate what I think was a nightclub. All in all, great little restaurant - would love to come back and try it for a regular dinner.
(5)
A B.
We usually stop here when we visit Miami, not really for the food since it's just average but I love the area, the outdoor dining on the roof and the vibe. The prices are very reasonable and the atmosphere is awesome.
(3)
Sarah G.
I love the concept for this place. You pay one set price and get an appetizer along with it. They have 3 price categories all around $20. The food is fantastic and I've eaten at the owners other restaurants and it's just as delicious. I haven't had anything bad here. The food portions are also on the larger side. The artichoke dip was so creamy and had lots a flavor. It came with toasted chips. The fire roasted artichokes are also crispy and tender. The Alfredo pasta was on point and the sliders were mouth watering. The service here is top notch. Every few sips, the waiter came over to refill our drinks. Our table was also slightly wobbly, so the waiter got on his hands and knees and fixed it with a folded up business card. When you sit down they bring you bread with olive oil to dip in. This is a great lunch spot or date night location. Also, if you take your leftovers to go, the wrap it up in front of you which I find nice. Great decor as well. Overall great experience and will be coming back!!
(5)
Juan B.
There is a ridiculous $10 sharing charge and the menu clearly says that every person needs to order an entree. The entrees were overpriced and mediocre. The veal my wife got had no flavor and came well done even though we ordered it medium rare. The pasta I got was ok, but seriously overpriced for a fettuccine Alfredo with no protein. I will never return.
(1)
Nadia S.
After a botched reservation at a different spot, the concierge at Epic hotel recommended this place- and thank God he did. Suchhhh a chill place- we absolutely LOVED it. Perfect spot for a girls night out. Loved their outdoor terrace! Food was delish. Eggplant appetizer was phenom... I don't remember if I got the veal or the short ribs but whatever it was, it was real good. Love this cute lil Brickell area and would def recommend it to out of towners :)
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Eliana A.
The food is terrible. It's unfortunate for such a beautiful establishment. You will be sending back your food.
(1)
Tania G.
Went on a Thursday, was pleased to find out about the late night happy hour special! 2 Mahous for $6 on Brickell, now that my friend you can not beat! $1 champagne for ladies - i didn't have this but we ended up sharing a table with a random couple and the lady seemed to be enjoying the $1 special. I made reservations for 6, they took my phone number and said it would be about an hour - it was more like 2.5hrs later that they called, by this time we had given up and gone across the way to Perricones. I would definitely be back for Thursday drink specials and another attempt to try the food.
(3)
Simone C.
Beautiful ambiance, upstairs balcony with outdoor bar and lounge area. The OMG salad and the ribs are must try's!
(5)
Aman P.
Nice ambiance great service. Food is ok.
(3)
Christina K.
Lady booty-bumped me out the way so she could go "down to the floor" during Ai Se Eu Te Pego. At first I didn't know what the hell she was making room for, then realized this song has dance moves.....think of the wedding chicken dance. Wth Hilarious Miami-ans. Hilarious. Move over when you hear this song come on: youtube.com/watch?v=LaZS… No line or cover so the bouncer just checks ID at the entrance. There's an outdoor lounge area and barstools facing the street for people watching. Easy to hear friends while talking outdoors. Pretty loud inside, but the music was good. There's a cocktail here with crushed mandarin that was pretty good! Appletini will f&*! you up. Oh my is it strong. Not the best drink/glass to be holding while dancing...especially to Ai Se Eu Te Pego. Floor gets pretty crowded. Especially with every ass trying to take it to the floor at the same time trying to make the chicken dance look sexy. Parking: walked over from a paid parking structure a block over. It was $15 I believe.
I was taken here on a first date earlier this week. I had joked that our second date depended on my dinner because I'm a foodie and good food is the way to my heart. If I had stuck to this, my date would've been SOL. But lucky for him, he's pretty awesome, so we're gonna see each other again tonight. I'll update you on where he takes me. ;) We sat on the patio upstairs. I ordered the pan seared salmon with the breaded fried artichokes as my complimentary appetizer (pretty cool BTW). The appetizer was mediocre and the salmon was extremely overcooked. It was tough and dry. We made a comment to the waiter who didn't do much about it. I guess I should've returned it. I didn't touch any of my salmon. It was very disappointing. However, the ambiance was trendy and the menu was diverse enough that I can see it appealing to almost anyone. The waitstaff was attentive enough. I don't feel our waiter handled my complaint very well. He hardly even acknowledged it.
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Dina N.
Great place! I went here for a birthday dinner. They gave us a private room. The prices were very affordable for the area and, you got a ton of food! There were three price categories and you got an appetizer of choice (they had plenty to choose from) and an entree of choice depending on your category. I chose the $15.99 category because, it had a delicious and healthy chicken dish I wanted. The chicken paillarde was light and flavorful and served with sauteed cherry tomatoes and spinach. I had grilled artichokes with sesame oil for my appetizer. Did I mention they had $15 bottles of wine?! The downstairs area was a club at night and, we went there after dinner. It was very lively and fun. I would definitely recommend this place, it's awesome for groups!
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Sasha B.
Based on reviews from the TV show Check Please we decided to visit Dolores But You Can Call Me Lolita for Sunday brunch, 4/21/13. We made reservations online for 12 noon. Their website says there's a parking lot a block or two West from their location. We hardly ever visit the Brickell area so we arrived with plenty of time to figure out where the restaurant was located and where to park. We looked for the parking lot but couldn't find it. It turned out to be a huge parking garage for the Mary Brickell Village. Their website failed to mention this so we ended up parking on SW 9th St. towards SW 2nd Ave. and had to walk a few blocks to get to the restaurant, we had to pay for parking at one of those street paying stations. If they had more explicit parking instructions on their website, we'd have promptly known where to park. We're not interested in handing over our new vehicle to any teenaged valet, so valet parking did not interest us. We finally arrived at the restaurant, there were 4-5 tables taken outside, we decided to sit inside. To our surprise, the a/c was not on inside so it was rather warm. There were also a mosquito and a fly in our vicinity. We were the only patrons inside. Menus were promptly brought to the table. The table was wobbly, we had to ask for it to be fixed. Shouldn't employees, when they start their shift, check all tables and fix those that are wobbly? I get quickly irritated when I am directed to a wobbly table. Why is it my job to tell the waitress the table is wobbly? We had a small table with half a booth of black vinyl and two plastic chairs. The chairs are light colored and were filthy, I mean completely and disgustingly filthy. How difficult is it to take them out back every couple of weeks and give them a good hosing and scrubbing with Ajax and bleach? The state of those chairs was totally unacceptable. And as they say, if the chairs on which they expect paying patrons to sit are that filthy and uncared for, what's the state of the cleanliness of the kitchen? We found the volume of the music OUTRAGEOUSLY LOUD for 12 noon in an almost empty restaurant. We couldn't take it any longer and finally had to ask if they could lower the volume, which they did. What's with restaurants playing very loud music? A patron goes to a restaurant to spend money, enjoy a leisurely meal and have conversations with others, not to leave with a headache and not to be unable to conduct a civil conversation. More and more this seems to be the norm for most restaurants, playing loud music that's not conducive to proper digestion or socialization. Is it that they only care about catering to young people most of whom thrive in such surroundings? We both ordered the Classic Eggs Benedict with Brava Potatoes. The initial appearance of the Benedicts was fine; however, once we cut into the English muffins we found all 4 slices of muffins to be hard, so hard that we (male and female) had problems cutting the muffins. Eggs Benedict is one of our favorite breakfast dishes. We have never, ever been served muffins that were this flat and hard. This hardness took all the fun out of the dish. The potatoes did not taste very good, there was no distinctive taste to them. My husband ordered a Latte. At $4.50, I thought the price was exorbitant. Once she took our order, we didn't see the waitress again until the check was presented. She offered us Mimosas to make up for the problem with the muffins, we're not drinkers so we declined. When we left we took a walk around the area and made notes of other nearby restaurants. We have no plans of returning to Dolores, Lolita or any of its other incarnations. And this is why one cannot believe everything one's told by any of those TV shows! It's obvious whoever visited this restaurant and was then profiled by Check Please didn't come across the filthy plastic chairs or the hard-as-wood muffins.
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Laysu B.
I love the music the food is not good. But I love the ambiance
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Andrea C.
since first time I went back to the inside restaurant and omg its great. Service amazing
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Anastassia M.
It was my first time there and I found it really nice and cozy.Romantic atmosphere, tasty food, great service and good prices.Would go there again.Would advise for a family dinner.
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Kelley A.
Pretty quick service! Tried the BIG roll and I have no regrets. The mojitos were delicious. My two friends tried the zucchini pasta and appetizers. The other had a particularly hot seaweed salad and the lobster roll. All were great!
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Katie O.
We made reservations thru Open Table and we were seated right away on a Friday night. The menu was great, and I loved the zuchinni pasta.
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Wendy G.
The food is AMAZING! Must try the croquettes of Hamon Serrano! What's unique about this place it use to be a fire station and the fire poles are still in the restaurant and it's incorporated with the decor. FYI girls if you're wearing a dress or a skirt be careful going upstairs, there is glass tops that customers can look up your dress from the first floor so I suggest not to walk over the glass floor. Other than that it's romantic and delicious!
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Daisy R.
3 stars for dinner, decor is nice but it is a mediocre place aiming a bit too high. For instance, the $10 no sharing appetizer fee so each person in my group had to order an entire appetizer for him/herself. I had the roasted artichoke and branzino, which they forgot to mention had bones! Overall it was okay
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Mitchell G.
Decent but uninspired food. Rushed service Great decor and ambiance
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Jesus R.
I've been here twice. Both times, the service was more than outstanding. The food was very good as well. In some instances, great, actually. Nice wine selection as well. Sometimes it gets impossibly packed and cacophonous from all the tipsy conversations you'll invariably hear, but hey, good places tend to be full!
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Rachel P.
Fun place, beautifully decorated inside, seems very South Beach feel to me. Wednesday night they have half off apps (quite a list too), half off all liquor drinks, half off all beers, $4 glasses of house wine, & $14 bottles of select wine. I think I counted 4 different bars in this very large restaurant, however, I think the "deals" are only at the inside bars which was fine by me because it is way too humid out now anyway. The deal on Wednesday goes until 10pm! Can't beat that!
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Gregory C.
We wanted to have lunch at El Vato down the block, but their electricity was out and we were not going to sit in an un-airconditioned restaurant. So we stopped in here and had the $9.95 lunch special, buffet style. A choice of soup or salad, a main dish with two sides and a fountain drink. Not bad. The food was quite good. Plus hard drinks were two for one. Woo Hoo !!!!!
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La-Von L.
OMG!!! Wht can I say but pure Excellence!! Fellow yelpers this place is a GEM.. Great food, superb service and you can't beat the prices for a bottle of their house wine, 15 dollars! Fell in love!! The ambiance and the decor was very romantic and sexy I must say.. didnt think that from the outside but wen I went up those stairs, oh MY, I fell completely in love :-) had the Asian BBQ Chicken over White Cheddar, bacon mashed Potatos and my partner had the Pan-Seared Salmon with lemon butter and Capers and every dish comes with an Appetizer.. There was nothing left! We finished it to the very last lick! Lmao.. 5 stars well deserved!
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Edwin P.
The $13 bottle of wine is what draws me to this place. $13 for a bottle of either Merlot or Cabernet can't be beat and it is actually pretty good for being a house wine For the appetizers I recommend either the quesadillas or the croquetas. I always get the stuffed chicken entree...yum!!! The restaurant is on the second floor since in the first floor off of the entrance is a club/bar that plays a lot of Latin music (all the times I have been there) If you do go on a Friday night, make a reservation because if not, you will be waiting a long time and if you do get in, ask for a seat on the outside terrace...the view at night of the city is amazing
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Georges C.
Great place. Good price. Wine of the house could be much better but I recommend this place
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C P.
Came here earlier today (Sunday brunch) and will not be returning. Made a reservation for a party of 10, asked for terrace seating on the phone beforehand, to which the employee confirmed. When we got there, they told us that there was a baby shower and could not sit in the terrace. Ordered our food and appetizers, and then the waiter forgot about 2 calamaris we ordered. Finally came and did not taste good, tasted soggy and under-fried. However I will say that the other appetizer i tried, the spring rolls were delicious, unfortunately I cant say that about anything else. So after waiting forever (approximately 45-50 mintues) we got our food. I ordered a churrasco (skirt steak) and it was hands down the worst "churrasco" I have ever tried. I put quotation marks because that definitely wasnt churrasco, it tasted like bad sausage, and 3 others at the table ordered the same and agreed. Waiter also took forever to refill with water, and the restaurant wasnt even busy at the time we went. Will not be returning.
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Linda M.
Slowwwww..but good venue.
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Vanessa S.
Great Location. Ambiance is fantastic for a date night- especially if you sit upstairs on the terrace and have some cocktails. Service is great. Oh but wait! It's a restaurant not just a bar... The food is always just OK- they're consistent in the mediocrity, which is comforting. I think.
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Daniella B.
We went for a friend's birthday. We were a pretty big party. At first everything was going fine, until the food came... A friend and I ordered Kobe beef sliders, I had asked for medium and my friend for medium rare, the both came well overdone. We returned them so that they could cook them right they came back raw. Several friends ordered veal churrascos they were super overdone as well. Same thing happened, they returned them to the kitchen and what came back was just not acceptable, the churrascos didn't even look grilled they looks boiled. Terrible. I had been here before and honestly I always thought they had decent food, but after today will probably never go back.
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Eli G.
This is such a neat little historic place. Love the food, the place, the decor, the service...
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Mark H.
We had a couple of things we were looking for when choosing a restaurant for my in-law's visit in Miami. 1. A restaurant in the Alaska Airline rewards network 2. A restaurant that is aesthetically very "Miami" 3. Obviously, good food at a reasonable price The results? 1. Check. I gots my miles. 2. Check. This is Miami aesthetics at their best. We went on a Sunday night on a temperate evening, and were thrilled to be seated on the outdoor balcony. Great design, music at the right volume, palm trees surrounding the restaurant and a professional, courteous wait staff. Candles were strewn everywhere. Also, Dolores is the only restaurant in Miami that boasts a dependent clause in it's name. It mixes the joys of going to a restaurant and reading a complex sentence. How fabulously chic. 3. Food was good, and decently priced. The salmon tasted like salmon, the gnocchi tasted like gnocchi, and the house wine tasted like houses, and wine. My socks remained fully on my feet. The food is good, just not great. The prices are reasonable, but not a bargain. Ultimately, I'm pretty happy with my decision. I'll be back whenever I have friends and family in town from the frigid north who want to be seduced by a real "Miami" experience.
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Antonio S.
The place is nice or so it seems as if you go and have dinner outside at night you can't really tell how it looks or even what you're eating that's how dark it is. They even have small lanterns so you can read the menu but you don't get to keep them..just the waiters have them for some help figuring out what to choose. The food it's OK+ and the menu is nicely constructed letting you choose from 3 types is entrees that get you a free appetizer to go with it. Service ok but also no fantastic. Although you may think outside is great - and we went for it - I would suggest eat inside. The place is very well set up and well decorated. It's that restaurant that blends exactly in the place it is. Trendy downtown Brickell. Give it a go at your own risk...you might love it.
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Laure M.
Same concept as Crazy About You. Pick any entree and you have an appetizer for free. Wednesday night the restaurant is packed so the service is lacking a bit. I got the gazpacho and zucchini pasta. The gazpacho was good but not exceptional and the zucchini had no meat this time :( I had it at Crazy About You and I liked it because there was lots of cheese and meat. This time it was just zucchini with tomato sauce and cheese, disappointing. No dessert because the service was a bit slow. I 'll give it another shot though, maybe it was just a busy night,
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Gaby B.
I have been here a couple of times, the restaurant its self is beautiful and the food is pretty good. They have 4$ glasses of wine but I will warn you.. your head will be throbbing the next morning. The DJ down stairs on Saturday night was pretty awful. He would play one good song then ruin it half way through with a completely random other song? IDK overall I still have had a good time whenever I have gone, It wouldn't be my first choice, but if a group of friends are going, I'll tag along.
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Shahrzad G.
We went for my husband surprise birthday party... I made a really complicated plan on my head but the girls at reservation and waitresses were so helpful and really kind about it and they make my plan possible! :) At first I wanted a terrace table but they didn't have any available for 12 people so they offered a private room which was so beautiful and convenience. The deal they have right now is a free appetizer with an order of an entree. I loved the caesar salad and OMG salad. But the entrees were just fine. Our bill for tow was around 75, included tips and one bottle of house wine which was amazing.
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W. F.
Horrible service. Left after complaining to waitress and manager. Something I usually just dont bother to do. Actually...I usually don't even bother to post remarks either. If there was a negative category, that would be my mark. DO NOT RECOMMEND.
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Mike B.
Love everything about this place. Great for a big group of people, especially on the terrace. The house bottles of wine are so cheap you can order a few without worrying about going broke.
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Danielle S.
Sit on the roof outside! Beautiful atmosphere, delicious food!
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William O.
I ate here for a friend's birthday about a year ago. My first thought is, "I can barely remember the meal." "But William," you might be thinking, "how can you expect to remember a meal you had a year ago?" Stop reading right now. Just stop. I don't want you here. Meals can be just as memorable as a first kiss. In fact, if you read some of my other reviews, you'll find that I've reviewed a restaurant long after eating there and can still remember the toothy smile of a beautiful hostess. This place really offered nothing. I really don't know why I gave it two stars. In fact, I'm downgrading it to one right now. There. Done. The meal was bland. I think I had some sort of pasta and chicken parmesan type deal that was really no better than the stuff you find in the frozen food section at a supermarket. Stouffer's or whatnot. This place relies totally on location and that kind of douchey Miami feel that a restaurants can sometimes have. The location? Right on Miami Ave. in the heart of Brickell. The douchey feel? That kind of half-club/half-restaurant deal where it's too dark to see your fork coming at your face. The people were nice, I guess. I don't know. It just seems to me like the owners spent a really long time on putting together the decor and just threw together a menu at the last minute. But that's just me. What do I know, right? The night's saving grace was ending up at Brickell Irish Pub afterward and dousing my redheaded stepchild of a meal with Dewar's and Smithwick's.
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Jackie S.
I've had dinner at Lolita's twice now. Honestly its not the best meal in town. That said, and appetizer & an entree for $20 or $24?? Where do you find a bargain like that? The decor is beautifully, dimly lit with tons of candles. Very cute!! Service has always been good. The food is just mediocre. My Tips, go with the salad as an appetizer, I've had the Bacon, Lettuce and Chery tomato Caprese tower with smoked salmon Huevos fritos All very good, entrees wise I've only had the veal churrasco and its always been good plus it comes with a basket of crispy fries! Stay away from the Serrano croquetas...they are not the best croquetas you've ever had!! Trust me!!
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Frank H.
We just had dinner at "Lolita" and had a real great and fun time. Monica was a nice and friendly waitress. Dishes arrived in a short time after ordering and everything smelled and tasted delicious. we had some chicken lettuce wraps from the bar menu and a meat lover lasagna from the main menu. A really recommendable place for dinner.
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Monica M.
I'm solely basing my review on my recent visit to Dolores; I will not even comment on the disaster by 21st birthday was in 2010.. With that said, how is this place still in business? It must be the decor people come for because the service is LACKING. Came here on a Friday night around 9:00pm. My date and I have both been here times before and agreed this place was lacking. We had reservations so upon arrival the wait time was maybe 15 minutes. We were seated upstairs by the window, our menus took forever to come. When they finally came there wasn't a waiter to take our drinks order. Apparently the menu changed? I don't remember it being one of those 3 items for $20 or $24? Uhm, okay? It's not Miami Spice, just yet. I ordered the veal churrasco, which is the only thing I've ever eaten from here. And my date ordered the scallop risotto. My veal churrasco wasn't mind-blowing and my date said his risotto was butter-y as if they added more butter-y to keep it from stiffening up. We were never given a drinks menu, but everyone around us had pretty little drinks to sip on, while we looked like a two 18 year-old's spending our parent's money on a hot date; NOPE INCORRECT. We asked for a dessert menu, again unimpressed. When one of our small army of waiters came by to ask if we wanted any dessert we said "no"; common sense would tell you "okay, let me bring out the bill..." NOPE. Not here, we'll just sit for 30 minutes while you stare at us across the room trying to figure out why you haven't walked over to us to hand us our bill. Dolores, get it together. Something is keeping you open. If you're going to stay open AT LEAST give me a reason to return!
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Marc M.
My first time there. Loved it. A bit noisy, but, hey, this is Brickell. The food was good, excellent, actually, the atmosphere is great, the service was flawless and the prices just right. On a separate note, the croquetas were good but not great. Otherwise, however, the entire experience was top notch and I am planning to return.
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Gia F.
Great food, not many variety. The place itself is pretty, good service, friendly staff (not all of them but most). I give it three stars because I think this restaurant is definitely overpriced, specially for the amount of food they serve. Parking is a nightmare, and now Brickell is under major construction, so be aware.
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Shawn I.
3 stars The ambiance of this place would get 5 stars. This is a great place to go on a date, to bring friends who are out of town, or to meet up for drinks. It's a gorgeous, gorgeous place. It looks like it's an old mansion that was turned into a restaurant. There is plenty of indoor seating. The lighting is on the darker side but the candles and the white settings make it gorgeous. And that's just inside. There's also a beautiful outdoor space that has cabana beds with white drapes, lounge chairs, a bar, more tables, etc. Seriously very very impressive. The food was good. It wasn't the best I've ever had, but it was by no means bad. It was good. Their menu is interesting in that the dishes are segregated into three parts. There are about 5 options for $17.99, 7 options for $20.99 and 6 options for $24.99. BUT all of them include your choice of any appetizer on the menu! I like that set up. I got the ham croquettes. Again they were good but they weren't the best I've had. Honestly, I think in Miami it's going to be hard to get better croquettes than Casa Larios or Versailles. But they were still good. For my entree I got the Pappardelle with Kobe Beef Bolognese. Very good comfort food. It was exactly what I was hoping it would be. It also was served in a pot that you would cook pasta in which I thought was adorable. What took my review down from 4 stars to 3 though was the service. It was SO slow. Like painfully slow. Once we sat down it took about 15-20 for the waiter to even come over and take our order. The food came out promptly but it was hard to flag down our waiter for more water, for the check, to come pick up the check, to bring it back, etc. A dinner for two lasted over 2 hours and not due to our conversing or drinking or anything like that. My friend said that the service was the exact same way last time she was there. It was definitely annoying. Very Miami service. But I will say that next time I plan to bring some friends here, get some drinks, and order some appetizers and just enjoy the ambiance and the location. Great place.
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Samantha B.
Reasonable and very appetizing. Great date spot and also a great spot to catch up with the girls. The food comes in a large amount so be prepared to eat. Also try the Spinach and Leek Dip... Its good!
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Osiris V.
Walking down Miami Avenue and this guy stops us and tells us we can get free champagne at the bar right down the street. Right away I'm like, ok, what the catch right? So we walk, we go in, up to the bar and get our champagne which came out of a $4 bottle. The vibe was ok, an older crowd, so we decided to go. Surprisingly there was no catch! The food looks ok, so I might visit next time just for that.
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Madison H.
Cool menu concept, decent food, nice atmosphere, and waitresses that steal the cash from your wallet if you accidentally leave it behind.
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Diandra D.
I went here with my best friend for her birthday dinner and had a wonderful time.
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Adriana J.
I can't decide if JAWS or AMERICAN PSYCHO is the better theme song for this place...all I know is that's what plays in my head whenever I walk by it. Stay away my friends, stay away. Let's sum it up in a haiku: GLASS in sister's food Apathetic staff, OH SNAP Never coming back. Oh yeah...it's like that. They also revealed that their food is frozen and so they are not responsible for "items"--LIKE SHARDS OF GLASS--that might sneak in during packaging. EEEK!!! Did I mention they still charged us full price for our meal!? Why pay that much for A-class horror? Redbox will only charge you $1 for a scare.
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Dana J.
Sure the atmosphere was great I guess. But the service was terrible. It took 20-30 minutes for the server to check up on us and an additional 15 for a refill. We had to ask 3 other servers since ours was no where to be found. I wouldn't go back.
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David A.
Love the atmosphere and the location. The food is decent but well prices for a starter and an entree. The service is a little slow but I really think you go there for the vibe and watching the scenery. I would recommend this place more for lunch or going with a group of friends.
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mercedes m.
This was an impromptu visit- I wanted to check it out - since I heard so much about it. First, it is very pretty and the staff polite. Upstairs: I peeked upstairs - but that is for dining only - though they have an outside patio that can be nice for hanging out (it was raining - so no hanging out). Plus - you need to be she-she cute to fit ...(shh..I was wearing jeans and sneakers). Downstairs - a bar, dance floor and outside patio area for chilling. No one was dancing - so I took the liberty of using the dance floor as my personal stage - it seems like that was all they needed - 'cause I turned around to find the floor filled with women wanting to show the rest of the people that they were pretty and I wasn't LOL -- whatever!!! I made friends with everybody! It was so fun to just dance and be silly. DJ- really needs to look at his audience -- if no one is dancing...maybe you are playing the wrong music - IJS Drinks - oh my goodness - there is no excuse for the prices Brickell charges - we are not South Beach...bring the prices down so I can get my drink on....thank goodness for Tobacco Road! :-) Overall, this place has potential -- if you bring your friends who aren't scared to start the party - the rest of the crowd will follow.
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Meagan F.
Delores but you can call it Ripoff. Cheap pours on drinks and a rip off on drink prices for half shots that they are selling as full.
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Kathryn S.
My first inclination was that I was not going to have a good dining experience due to the name of the restaurant. Am I the only one who thinks it's a bit pretentious and trying way too hard to name your restaurant after a character in a book that is a 12 year old who has an inappropriate sexual relationship with a 38 year old man? What is that about? Is this supposed to be cool? But I digress... I was supposed to meet with a group of friends for dinner but arrived early to check out the happy hour. The happy hour is what gives this place the extra star. It was nothing special, but they had 50% off all liquor (not including wine and champagne), and a good selection of food. We tried the Asian vegetable spring rolls which were decent, but the Serrano ham croquettes were delicious. I definitely recommend those. After my friends arrived we made our way upstairs for dinner. We received our menus where everyone chooses one appetizer and one entree. I chose the Cuban quesadilla and the gnocchi in Parmesan sauce. When I ordered the quesadilla I asked for no pickles or mustard and the waitress told me "I can't take out the mustard since it's pre-made that way," What do you mean pre-made? So is the food not freshly made in this place? Is it just warmed up when people order? Should I have just gone to Burger King down the block? So I got my quesadilla with mustard and ate it with contempt. The gnocchi came out and the Parmesan sauce was too much for me and I couldn't finish my meal. It was too heavy and I didn't particularly like it. Several of us had to use the restroom and we were told we had to go downstairs. In addition to the food debacle, you are telling me that the restaurant does not have a bathroom upstairs? It shares it's bathroom with the club/lounge downstairs? I couldn't have left Dolores, But You Can't Have Fresh Food quicker. I was over this place and knew it was just Miami hype as usual. I do not plan on visiting again.
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German M.
This is an awesome place to eat, go to happy hour, dance. They have 3 different menu options if you sit inside, outside/bar, and sushi maki. I sat at the terrace and had a great experience for dinner but have also come after hours when the bar becomes a dance floor. The croquetas and quesadilla were amazing appetizers. Then I tried two pasta dishes that were amazing as well. This place is for friends or to bring a date and make it a romantic dinner! I'm not a promotor but I love this place! Make sure you make a reservation with open table to avoid the wait.
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April M.
Experienced dinner upstairs and the bar scene down below. Both were pleasant experiences, but the dining experience could have easily been 5 stars on its own! Valet parking was cheaper than the closest parking lots. We were seated in a cute dimly lit room with a candle on each table. The windows had views that overlooked the street below and the outside seating area. Waitress was not bad, nothing special. Only neg was she took a while to refill our drinks. Apps: Ham croquettes and quesadilla. Both on point! I ordered the zucchini spaghetti. I was surprised at how amazing it was! Boyfriend ordered the churrasco. Of course I had to try, and of course I liked what he ordered over my own dish. It was a mouth watering meat with a great chimichurri sauce. The bar/dance area downstairs was hot and packed, and they played great Latin music. Drinks were alright. The bar was fun for a couple drinks and dancing but we had to get out for fresh air pretty quickly. Overall, a great experience!
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Mercy L.
I've always really liked this restaurant for their $14 bottles of house wine. The restaurant is compartmentalized to the downstairs patio lounge area, a small nightclub inside the first floor, and a full restaurant on the second floor. The first floor lounge area has a lot of great appetizers- the chicken fingers and croquettes are definitely worth trying! The indoor nightclub is a little cramped and drinks are pretty overpriced. The music is average. The second floor dining room is outside and overlooks the Brickell area. I only recently sat on the second floor to order my usual white bottle of wine but order something of substance off the menu. My friend and I got the usual croquettes because you must order it you're there! We also ordered this weird salmon and guacamole crostini. It was dressed in some sort of vinaigrette that attempted to bring the dish together. It was just not good. I was pretty grossed out and we couldn't finish it. Luckily we had good wine and ham croquettes to balance it out. Don't get the salmon and guacamole but do go for the cheap wine and beautiful view.
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Martin R.
I have been here a few times over the years and have never had a bad experience here. The atmosphere is amazing in the restaurant. On a nice night I recommend eating on the patio. The food is excellent and I would expect to pay much more at other restaurants. I haven't had any thing here that I did not like. This time I had the croquetas for an appetizer and the churrasco steak. The steak was well seasoned and very tender. For dessert we shared the make your own chocolate sundae which was very good. It is a great place for a romantic dinner or to celebrate a special occasion. They have great happy hour deals too. I love this restaurant!
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T M.
PROS: Cute name, nice ambiance and awesome Sangria CONs: Everything else. (Food & Service) I ate here on a Sunday at 8:00 pm and was seated instantly. I had a group of 12 people and we was assigned a young waitress who seem to have been overwhelmed. A man who appeared to be the manager came to check on us several times throughout the dinner but the service was very slow. The waitress forgot our drinks several times and had a hard time keeping up with serving such a large group. (I honestly felt bad, so i left a nice tip for her) Other than the slow service the food was poor! i think i could have done a better job preparing the food myself. The mash potatoes tasted straight out of a box and placed into a microwave and the portions and quality of the food was not worth the price. The Sangria was delicious, but sadly, I will probably not return here to eat.
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Michelle R.
So surprised how cute and elegant the atmosphere was. Food was great and we had and awesome view of the city. We will come again
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Juan R. C.
Nice decor and service, but there is something terribly wrong going on in the kitchen. Most of the food served to us was inedible. The restaurant ended up comping all the food. I left a large tip for the good service.
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Ray M.
In September, I visited this location for brunch for my Niece's Bday. It was delicious, the services was outstanding... The reason I'm rating this as a 2 it's because I recently visited and the service was horrible. We waited 20 minutes for our drinks (nothing special) straight from the Brunch menu and they forgot two of the 4 drinks ordered. We had to asked another server for the drinks and she brought them up within 5 minutes. Ok, so now we order our food. What a disaster.. My step daughter and I ordered Chicken and Waffles.. When they brought them out, they had run out of Syrup. My wife and a friend order the steak medium with over hard eggs... The steak came out Raw, the eggs over easy and the food was floating in oil. The manager really tried to salvage this situation by comp-ing the whole check and providing a gift card for us to visit again. I definitely thank her customer service skills, although I'm skeptical about going through a bad experience again, I will check it out because of the 1st experience I had there and because of the manager.
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Ana R.
The family and I had an amazing experience dining at Dolores. Our waiter Miguel and the bartender gave us the best first class service I have had in a very long time in any restaurant in South Florida. Not only was the service spectacular but the food was amazing. The best mojitos in town. I can't wait to go back and definitely will ask for Miguel to be our waiter!
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Andi T.
What a fun place to grab a few drinks! I've never been here in the daytime (next review will cover that) but I've eaten here and partied here. Both experiences were awesome. Food was delicious and drinks are a bit expensive but they give you your money's worth because they are Strong! Music great on Fridays. You can grab a drink at the downstairs bar and dance the night away or go upstairs for an intimate dinner. Would totally recommend.
(4)
Katrina B.
It saddens me to give this spot just an A-OK, but the food is just not cutting it for me. Anyone familiar with Crazy About You on Brickell Key have probably noticed the blaring similarities between both restaurants - but, Dolores' food selections are subpar compared to Crazy About You. To give credit, the restaurant itself is beautiful and cozy. I usually opt to sit out on the front patio and get my people watching on, but Saturday was packed, so we were seated in the UPSTAIRS patio. Shamefully, I didn't even know this existed! It TRULY is a beautiful and romantic spot to sit and dine. I went to Dolores this Saturday because of their $15 bottle of house wines (Big yes in my book!) and my friend and I decided to order just a couple apps to fill the tummy before our big night out on the Brickell town. We ordered the ham croquettas (order these, always. You can thank me later) and decided to be adventurous and go for the salmon & guacamole crostini. CROSTINI. Wikipedia, and all people who love bread, define Crostini as: "Crostino (meaning "little toast" in Italian) is an Italian appetizer consisting of a small slice of grilled or toasted bread and toppings." What we received was a little weird puddle of unflavorful guac, some overcooked salmon and wheat crackers. No bueno. I will still be coming back to Dolores because of their excellent wine selections, but stear clear or navigate lightly through the food options.
We were a party of 4. We came in on a Saturday night and were seated pretty quickly. The place was packed so i figured food must be that good. Our server came and she was prompt getting our drink orders. For entree I ordered the tuna tacos. It was okay. A little bland for my taste. It was definitely lacking something. Flavors weren't as well developed. The best thing about the meal was the side of Caesar salad that came with my order. Everybody on our table was reaching to have some more of the salad. Doubt I'll be back. There's def better restaurants out there.
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Bob R.
Best Gnocchi ever!!! Everything was great...service, atmosphere, etc. A must when visiting Downtown.
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Emily R.
I had a really great breakfast here today. I ordered the chicken and waffles. It came with crispy bacon layered over the waffle but under the chicken Milanese tenderloins with maple syrup on the side. The waffle is so good it really doesn't need syrup. The chicken was juicy and flavorful and the bacon was crispy and lean. I want to bring my family and friend here.
(4)
Dianna M.
I was in Miami for the BlogHer Food conference over the weekend, and a group of food bloggers and I decided to stop in at Dolores, But You can Call Me Lolita for lunch. I was pleasantly surprised by the fun atmosphere of the historic firehouse-turned-restaurant. The interior seemed quirky but sophisticated -- sleek white and modern furnishings with a definite Florida feel. We chose to sit on the upstairs patio to enjoy the breeze and so that some of the bloggers who were visiting from other states could get the "Miami" vibe. The menu seemed a little limited, we were told that we could either sit downstairs for brunch or upstairs for the regular menu. Since it was early afternoon we decided on the regular menu. Many of us ordered appetizers as the entrees seemed a little heavier, like dinner options. I ended up ordering the Black Cod Croquettes ($10) & the "OMG" Salad ($10). The croquettes were quite delicious; tender cod on the inside with a crisp fried exterior. The salad was also good; strawberry, tomato, basil and olive oil with balsamic glaze. Very simple but flavorful. Our waiter was very accommodating of our group of 9, and the outdoor area was simply gorgeous. Perfect for taking in the fresh air and sipping on a cocktail. Everyone in our group seemed pretty pleased with the food, though I think we all wished for more "lunchy" menu items. Overall, our experience was good -- I'd go more for the atmosphere than the food, but then again, maybe another opportunity to sample their main dishes would change my mind.
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Luis M.
Tonight everything was perfect, from the hostess to the dessert... Service was very good, carlos our server was very well prepared... Food was. Very good as well and the ambience 5 stars... Will return for my 200 time... Lol
(5)
natalia g.
Tried calling to inquire if a set of keys were found...1st time I was hung up on 2nd lines were busy 3rd call "dropped" and finally for the 4th time the receptionist the "face and voice of the restaurant" was rude, seemed bothered that I had called and extremely unhelpful!
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Julien M.
First of all, brickell village is a nice area with lot of bars and restaurants. Lolita is a nice restaurant where you can go on a date, I would suggest to make a reservation. Ambiance is lounge : candles, music... The menu is interesting, simple, and the food is tasty. The service was great.
(4)
Eliany R.
I came to this restaurant not that long ago with family and it was great ! Loved everything about it. The atmosphere, the setting, the food and the service. We had a wonderful night. As appetizers we had the croquetas of course because they are known for them the spinach salad and the quesadillas and they were all very good. Moving to staters we had the ribs of the bone, nocchi and the shrimp pasta, also all very very good. Oh and we had the house wine, white. For the price it was great! Very pleased with this, will come back for sure.
(5)
Rhoi V.
This place it's so nice. We actually found it while we were skating and enjoying brickell area one of the apps on the phone recommend me the happy hour so i decided to give it a try the ham croquetas and the chicken lollipops were awesome music and accommodations very warm and the staff was great Alejandra did a great job recommending drinks ! Be back ! Loved it
From the same owners as Crazy About You and Love Is Blind, this is the original that has proven to be a hit and very successful. Very popular with groups, they have a reasonable price-fixe menu, decent service and a fun atmosphere all prove to be a winning combo. These restaurants are always packed. Food was just OK. Cons: VERY LOUD, they need A/C in the lobby...nothing more unattractive than sweating with about 20 people waiting for a table also plastic tablecloths look so cheap. Pros: Atmosphere, service and price. It's a good value.
(3)
Melissa G.
I went to Dolores the other day and let me tell you the bartender was amazing! Kathleen was so attentive and energetic ! She really made the experience her positivity was so inviting ! This is such a great spot in brickell but the staff makes it even better a plus all around
(4)
Nadia A.
This place is über-popular, but I think has more to do with the rooftop bar than the actual food. Opting NOT to wait an hour to be sat inside, we sat in the outside terrace for dinner; the service was phenomenal, the drinks were mediocre (best one was the Lolita and The Godfather, but all were overpriced). We ordered baby back ribs (small but delicious) and seared tuna (which was, disappointingly, WAAAY over cooked). Again, the best part about this place is its rooftop bar - save your money and have dinner somewhere else, come here after for the vibe.
(2)
John B.
First, it is always a good idea to get a reservation here, especially on Thursday, Friday, or Saturday--it appears. Our reservation was at 7:30 p.m., but when we left the restaurant, there was a line a mile deep. This is our second culinary delight visiting here. We decided to sit outside, upstairs (incredible views of the night sky and surrounding area). We sat up here on our last visit back in November 2011 (we are out-of-towners). Miguel was our server tonight, and he anticipated our every need to the point that we joked about a hidden mic at our table! Excellent server who made our experience memorable. For the appetizers we had the soup of the day (seafood), which was very tasty; the salmon and guacamole crostinis, which were absolutely heavenly; and the eggplant, which was also very tasty. For entrees we had Another Chicken? - which was tasty; the seabass, which is flown in daily from Spain with crisp fresh vegetables; and the I Can't Believe It's Not Pasta, which had incredible flavor. We wished our stomachs weren't so full, so we were unable to experience desserts. Maybe next time. The House Cab was from California - sweet and very drinkable (not to mention excellent value for the price). Would we come back here when we are in the area? Absolutely!
(5)
Raquel L.
Went to have brunch with a friend and had the best time! We went to the terrace upstairs, loved it! The food was incredible, the croquettes were out of this world and the service was truly outstanding! Our waitress Hannah made sure that everything was perfect and to our liking. I will definitely be coming back! Great concept restaurant!
(5)
Connie I.
Went for happy hour on March 20, 2015. We had the most delish appetizers, but better was the service we received from Michelle, the bathroom attendant. She is a gem and Lolita's is lucky to have her. The ambience and service was exceptional. A must go. When you do go, please go see Michelle and tell her the deputy says "sit on it!"
(5)
Crystal B.
The outside bartender Charlie is an amazing mixologist and the chicken wraps are so good!
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Patty G.
For years I've heard so much about Lolita's, friends who frequent and love it. Our dear friends took us here as an anniversary present! We had a wonderful time, sitting on the outdoor patio on the second floor. The view is amazing, the atmosphere is chic and alluring. There is no doubt about it, this restaurant is beautiful. Our waiter was great, very kind and attentive. Another positive is food presentation! However, there was nothing special about it, the taste was not as I would have expected. I remember not being blown away. We did have a wonderful time and would recommend for drinks and appetizers on the second floor patio!
(4)
Jennifer F.
I'm impressed by how late this restaurant stays open. After having a few drinks in the Brickell area, this was the only place that was still serving food at about 2:00AM. The food options are limited and everything we had tasted bland, especially the grilled chicken. It literally had no seasoning. However, we enjoyed the beauty of the actual restaurant, especially since it had a large terrace. It's very high energy, the waiters are doing their best to keep up with all of the crazies and it was just a cool atmosphere. The lower floor is a club which was too packed to even attempt but the music was fantastic. I would not come back for the food but will definitely be back for some drinks and dancing.
(3)
Houda E.
It had great experience in Lolita, the food was great and the prices are good as well. The only thing is the waiters didn't speak fluent english, they seemed to have a hard time understanding me. Other than that it was WONDERFUL experience.
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Suzanne F.
Great happy hour and the appetizers we had were delicious. Our server Carmel was attentive and personable, we had a large party and she was very organized and kept our multiple bills straight. But great food and service aside, the most compelling and entertaining aspect of this restaurant is the totally fabulous MICHELLE, the ladies room attendant. She is hilarious and will keep you in stitches with her ladies room banter. She is fun, friendly and has some great moves, she had us all dancing in the courtyard when she came outside to see us before we left. We will definitely be back to see Michelle.
(4)
Johnnie P.
ribs were amazing and sitting on the terrace was very nice. They have a great wine list and the staff were very friendly
(4)
Breeanna G.
The atmosphere here is so relaxed. I came with a group and we ate outside on the rooftop. The city view was amazing at night. Great for Birthdays!! The meal portions are decent and shareable if you just want a light meal. House wine is a good selection too!!
(5)
Pamela M.
This place was very fancy but the food wasn't at all great. I went for a friends birthday and it just wasn't Cuban food. I didn't dig it all! I rather go across the street to perricones
(2)
Juliette G.
I came here for my birthday back in Nov with my family and friends, and I can say that this restaurant made my birthday very memorable :) after eating dinner we went downstairs which is where there lounge is at had so much fun !! oh also Prices are reasonable.Definitely would recommend this place to anyone.
(4)
Jose S.
Came here for a a very very very close friend's birthday celebration. Definitely a real treat! First of all, we had a reservation at 8:30. We arrived at 8:00pm but we couldn't be seated until our party arrived. So a little passed 9:00pm (late arrivals) most of us were there and STARVING! Our table was still there waiting for us. Thank you Dolores! As we sat down, 3 more friends just parked and we were not going to fit in the table. As I nicely asked if we could get them another table and I'll join the other table to balance it out, and even nicer reply from the host gave us the Private Room table. WHAAT?!! So all 11 of us changed tables to the private room and the 3 extras arrived. Perfect on the table and the Andres as our waiter. Smart and very nice. The food was spectacular in taste! "I would have liked a little more food on the plate" said some friends, but I personally thought it was just right to leave room for the drinking that was going to take over that night. *Smart choice by me. The service was great, it took a while longer than regular restaurants but understanding we were 14-15 people, of course I gave him a break, and he was really great. Props!! Overall, I must say I will return. Had a great time!
(4)
Sara M.
Dolores but you can call her... Delicious. I'm surprised to read all the inconsistent reviews for this place, I really thought it was all around awesome. Dolores/Lolita is definitely trendy and I can tell that probably alot of douchebags and douchebaggets frequent here, but even still, the place was very charming and I got a good overall vibe. So, ambiance- check. Service? Double check. Juan our waiter was so sweet and super SUPER attentive. I'm pretty sure Juan either a) had a man-crush on my freind that evening or b) Juan thought my friend was a little "special" when he asked if the salmon was fresh or "farm." Did I mention that Juan, the sweet guy that he was, well, his english was no so good. He did his darndest though to explain to us that fish does not come from a farm, it comes from an ocean. .... So whether it was Juan's pity, his appetite for man meat, or maybe just his excellent serving abilities, he did good. Complimentary wine refills, comped dessert, a wink at every turn, I couldn't have asked for more. And the food. The dish I ordered, "I can't believe it's not pasta" was soooo yummy and no joke, I couldn't believe that it was not pasta and actually veggies. Delicious and low carb? yes please. Every entree comes with an appetizer and the menu has something for just about every diet, preference and craving. The app I ordered was ceasar salad, so it's pretty hard to mess up, but even harder to be standout. But let me tell you, either I was super hungry or this was one very exceptional salad... maybe both. Sadly the tiramisu that Juan so gallantly brought over to our delight was quite lackluster, but I guess beggers can't be choosers. Dolores, But You Can Call Me Lolita definitely gets my recommendation.
(5)
Monica B.
Where do I start? The food is amazing. The portions are just right and you end your meal feeling satisfied without feeling stuffed. As an appetizer, I had the spinach and leek dip and it was creamy and delicious. baby back ribs are cooked perfectly. The sauce is sweet and tangy and the actual meat falls of the bone without tasting overcooked. The presentation of all the food is a nice surprise and really adds to the experience. The drinks are great and they are generous with the liquor in them. The dessert is a most. Not only is it yummy, but it is an experience in and of itself. The lava cake is fluffy without being sickenly sweet and the churros with cinnamon ice cream will have me dreaming about them for weeks. The best part of the whole night, however, was our OUTSTANDING server, Andres. He was funny and so "on his game. " He really made a regular night out feel extra special.
(5)
Katy P.
These croquetas literally melt in your mouth. I would recommend that you don't share if you are a croqueta connoisseur like me because the batch comes with about 4 or 5 and they are pretty bite sized. These Serrano ham croquetas are definitely something you can write home about.
(4)
Gary H.
Interesting restaurant in a very popular part of town in Brickell, Miami. It used to be a fire station. It was recommended to me by a co-worker who lives in town. There were a lot of wait staff standing around but the service wasn't as on the ball as I would expect from the presentation of the white table clothes and numerous wait staff. The foods was delicious. The croquets were awesome. I wish we dined outside though...it was somewhat dark inside and the evening was still early. I'm sure this place gets hopping once the nightlife kicks in. Parking is a challenge but there are spaces available.
(3)
Nicho D.
This trendy douche bag infested place is filled with dummies who can barely speak english or take your order. The staff have no knowledge of the menu items, food came out at different times, and hard to get refills. I can't even remember what I ate but it was just ok. All this added up to $$$. I wont be back.
(2)
Richard H.
Great terrace sitting!! Perfect for a date night. Latin music downstairs... Too loud. Food was great and will come back for sure!
(4)
Flor M.
Great ambience. I've been here early on a Sunday and it's very quiet but it feels right. Friday night couldn't be any better. The music is open format and the crowd very diverse. On Thursday they have $1 champagne and half off drinks and appetizer. If I'm not mistaken others day during happy hours the drinks are buy one get one free. The staff is nice. The place is nice, a bit small but welcoming. Love the checkered floors and lamps. They have outdoors seating and a nice porch on the second floor. Never had dinner but the appetizers are delicious. My personal favorite are the croquettes. Like any croquette in Miami but you can tell they are made with quality ingredients. Always served hot. Best for last: the mixed drinks. The drinks are just great. The margaritas are amazing. If you are in the mood for something creamy and strong try 'honey I'm home' my personal favorite.
(4)
Phil Y.
Went on a Tuesday night with a few friends and sat outside on the patio (not rooftop bar) for some drinks. Nice ambiance and a great place to chill on a nice evening. Carmel took great care of us and although she was new was very friendly and accommodating. Drinks came a bit slowly at first as the bar was backed up. The croquettes were delicious, my only complaint is that they gave us more in the order (included only six small ones I believe). The drinks themselves were generously poured and a few times I wondered if there was any ginger ale at all mixed in with the Makers.
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Katherine D.
Best happy hour I've been to. This place is a little funky in that it has a little of everything. It has outdoor seating, an upscale second floor where people were going for family celebrations, and an indoor portion of the bar with room for dancing. It was very chic and looks much different than what you would expect from the outside. This isn't that close to me, but it was in a good location. We went on a Wednesday night and they had a very late happy hour until 12. Appetizers were half off and if you were a girl you could get $1 champagne with the appetizer. Initially I thought that meant $1/flute which I was fine with paying but they just kept refilling after that. The champagne deal wasn't for guys but they still had half off appetizers and all other drinks for both genders. We split the vegetable spring rolls which were good and I got an order of fried calamari for myself. Very savory and fresh tasting, I was debating getting another order of calamari. By the end of the night I had numerous champagnes and enough apps for a dinner for $15 including tip. It was a fun, cheap night with friends!
(5)
Enjoli G.
Beautiful balcony dining and very attentive service. I loved the bar outside. The only constructive criticism I have is to streamline the seating process. The hostesses seemed scattered. Otherwise great food and great prices.
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Graciela C.
Another average food experience with a lot of fanciness. The menu is set up so that you must order an entree. This is no fun if you're like me who likes to order a few appetizers. I had the zucchini spaghetti. Didn't taste the cherry tomatoes at all. It was too dense and the alfalfa sprouts were a big #fail. I've had a similar dish at True Food Kitchen. Unfortunately, this one didn't measure up. I picked the huevos rotos as my side dish. It's basically runny eggs with garbanzo beans and Chorizo. It was pretty good and filled me up on it's own. The croutons however tasted stale and didn't wow us. When paying your bill, make sure you notice on the receipt their gratuity examples for 15%, 18%, and 20% are not reflective of your actual bill. They just list 15% = $15, 18%=$18, etc. This is a little douchey because people are used to looking at these numbers as a suggested tip amount. After a few glasses of wine, who is really paying attention to the details? Not me. I recognize it was totally silly of me not to have noticed, but the redundancy threw me off. I know that $15 is 15% of 100, etc, why would I expect it to be listed on a bill? I accidentally left a much bigger tip because I just added what it said on the receipt. Seems like a trick. Meh.
(2)
Natasha R.
Came for one last drink to end Valentine's Day evening with our lovely family. Love this place to drink and dance & so far, this place has been lovely tonight. Definitely will come again more often.
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Pat P.
I love the environment. Food is delicious and not that expensive. Lounge is also fun.
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Anhara M.
A group of us when for a B Day celebration this past Friday. The service was good (Omarito) was our server. The food was good for the price. I ordered the Spinach Quinoa Salad and the chicken with mushrooms. The jamon serrano croquetes were amazing.
(3)
Joshua J.
Went there. Ate, drank, chilled. I left my wallet and had security return it within minutes. It was short $500 cash. Sat right near their security camera and spoke with a manager named Nacho. Gave him my card and simply asked for the camera to be reviewed. If a patron took it, my loss. It was likely the garbage staff. Either way, no camera has been checked, and I have been calling at least a dozen times. The food was alright, but I rate it half a step above Taco bell on a good night. Service sucks. Thanks for putting in zero effort for my cash. Great way to treat customers. Hope you looked at the business card I gave you because it actually is a luxury publication for private jetsetters. Way to go Nacho! Maybe you should call me.
(1)
Nelxy M.
Great environment for a night out .,, the music is open format, drinks are great ... I like the place but the bartenders are slacking .... They don't serve the drinks in the glass they supposed to.... I'm paying for a tall glass don't try to mix my drink in a smaller glass ... That's not what I'm paying for ...
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Jennifer D.
Had dinner here on a friday night. I originally had plans to have dinner somewhere else but as I was walking around brickell I was attracted to the lovely terrace above their lounge. I didn't need to make a reservation, just asked for a table up on the terrace, and I was directed to go upstairs. The restaurant itself is a little cramped, and it was really dark and hot. Out on the terrace there's very little space in between tables and there's these huge beds taking up the space. There was one candle on the table, and you kinda have to rely on that candle light to read the menu. Luckily iPhones have a built in flash light. They have three sections of entrees, for three different prices. All entrees come with an appetizer. I was attended very quickly, the waiter was very attentive and nice. The food came quickly, but it wasn't anything special. Don't get me wrong, the food wasn't bad, but it didn't wow me. I forgot the name of the dish I ordered, I think it was "Another chicken?" It was basically a chicken breast on mashed potatoes with a few mushrooms and a grape tomato. The caesar salad was okay, but I prefer Flannigan's. The lemonade was probably the best thing I ordered. Overall an ok place. I would revisit.
(3)
Ronny A.
Good place and food, perfect for a couple! Valet parking recommended, hard to find park.
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Adrian S.
This restaurant was incredible me and best friend went there for valentines day. First of all, the decor was stunning and it looks better than the already impressive pictures. We sat outside on the roof and the view was gorgeous. You can't go wrong inside or outside. Next we were greeted by the best waiter you could ask for his name was Carlos. He was knowledgeable, funny, and attentive. We got the chimchurri and filet which were both delicious but the real star of the night was the yuca mash served on the side of my chimchurri. The food came out so fast. It was a treat! I would definitely recommend! Dolores!
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Nicole H.
Shout-out to Miguel for being the best waiter I've ever had. Our table actually ended up discussing whether we had hidden microphones somewhere. My mother glanced at her wine glass and it was immediately filled. Stepfather mentioned to us that some of the seafood from his soup had remained in the serving dish and suddenly Miguel was by our side with the remaining fish. Mother lost her fork to an appetizer dish and no sooner had she joked about it than a replacement was at her seat. I can't count the number of times that Miguel provided exactly what our table needed within milliseconds of us realizing we needed it. Absolutely spectacular service.
(5)
Wade C.
Exceptional restaurant. I love the food the price and the service. I'll definitely come back here again.
(5)
Jamie S.
Great place. Great food. I've celebrated my birthday and several other events here in the last few years. Never had a bad experience. Food + crowd can get a little lame after hours in the Lolita side but hey - look where you are. It comes with the territory. ;) Above all, I always enjoy having dinner here and look forward to it.
(4)
Maria V.
soo a friend & I decided to go here on a lovely Sunday noon-day? lol We went in, everyone was super friendly. Shook hands, introduced themselves && that was untillll..we got a call from abuela & she wanted to take us out to brunch.. Once we told the server we were only staying for mimosas, the bad service began lol They all COMPLETELY forgot about us & we spent soo much time in there that we arrived late to brunch. IT"S LIKE WE MAGICALLY VANISHED INTO THIN AIR/ I swear, I'm pretty sure they wouldn't have realized it if we walked out. Mind you, we had like 4 mimosas each - so its NOT like we had a $10 tab. I'm not sure if we will be going back due to the service BUT the food looked good- so we just MIGHT. experience = eh. I think we weren't as bothered bc the alcohol was in our system and we laughed the poor service away.
(3)
Jose Luis C.
The service is HORRIBLE. Is sad because the place is great and the music awesome. They must change the floor manager urgent. (Dinner Sunday Dec. 7th)
Takes Reservations : Yes Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Dinner Parking : Street Bike Parking : Yes Wheelchair Accessible : No Good for Kids : No Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Trendy Noise Level : Average Alcohol : Full Bar Outdoor Seating : Yes Wi-Fi : Free Has TV : Yes Waiter Service : Yes Caters : Yes
Mr. J.
We had a major event here with 30 plus people and the venue was fantastic. The service was spot on, food amazing ( fixed menu) and the drinks were quite strong. The best part about the place is there were plenty of servers to assist our demanding guests. The crowd was diverse and if I wasn't working, would surely have ventured into the bar area after my event Will be back!
(5)Guillermo G.
What a SCAM! They are cheaters, rude staff only trying to take money out of your pocket.. Bye bye Lolita, will never see you again!
(1)Hamilton D.
The food was bland and they lack presentation. The cocktails are ok, but is not worth it to go there unless you go for the ambience more than other things. Trendy place in merry brickell that fills up during happy hours.
(2)Brian I.
Came for the night lounge at midnight, they had $10 cover and the bouncer said they close at 3am. So plenty of time. Then at 1:30 they turned on all the lights and said they are now closed and we need to leave. So we were told 3am to just get us in the door and pay cover.
(1)Lorin G.
Great brunch. Service is ok. Drinks are good and reasonably priced. Great outside seating for people watching.
(4)Isael P.
I hate to do this but my expletive was not pleasant. The waiter did his very best but you can see the lack of training. This is. Tourist trap focusing on the non residence. Don't use this place as an example of great restaurant in the Brickell area. aside from the fact I had to basically serve my self the food was weak. Had the huevos roto and it was great but not enough food. The waiter didn't even present him self. Basically felt like a servant that you could command. We also basically sat our selves and didn't get greeted. For dessert I had the churros which tasted like I was eating a combination of all there fried food as dessert. (HORRIBLE). This place is not worth the visit unless it's for drinks or passing thru to go else where. Sorry Dolores but I was the only one dolorado for wasting my time and money here.
(1)Ivonne P.
Loved the restaurant theme and atmosphere. It is great how they incorporated the name with a love theme decor. The terrace is beautiful. I would recommend sitting outside if is not normal hot Miami day. The menu has different entrees options and the price includes an appetizer of your choosing. I tried the famous Serrano ham croquettes and they were delicious. The Angus Grilled Churrasco with the yucca was pretty good too. I was very surprised of how good the yucca mash was. The service was ok, nothing special. This place is good for groups, but it is a great place for a date as well. I can see myself coming here again.
(4)Marceline S.
Excellent service and delicious food. The view from the upstairs terrace is ideal for enjoying a few courses. The menu has several options but it's not overwhelming and you can get several great beverage choices. Appetizer and entree portion sizes will be very filling.
(5)Sydney S.
Great place to be on a Thursday night ! Great happy hour & music . I am currently here for a girlfriends birthday & couldn't be more happy with my service & my drinks ! If ever attending the lounge ask for Helen ! Great waitress to have a great time ! Very knowledgable!
(5)Clara H.
Please come here for brunch if you enjoy poor service. There is no excuse for a waiter (and manager!) to avoid diners after forgetting an entree. Six people received their food while the last guest waited 20 minutes... for a salad. No explanation. It would have been understandable if the restaurant was busy, but it was empty. The food sounded much better on paper than it tasted. Oh well.
(2)Jennifer D.
What a disappointment! The hostess paid more attention to the wallow talkie system with her coworker than to the guest in front of her. Then I was led to the wrong party. When I finally located my party, I sat in a claustrophobic space with ten people. Unfortunately, I only had the choice of chicken or steak, which as a pescetarian meant starvation for the night. The bill took forever to come as well. There are no nice views here either. Just views of construction. The whole place is just blah!
(2)Vishal S.
Ok food. The workers here don't speak much English who's is fine but makes it hard to order and ask about the dishes. Would probably not visit again.
(3)Mindy B.
Great for happy hour when all appetizers are half off and drinks are discounted. Get the caprese salad, which has extremely fresh mozzarella!
(4)Eli A.
Food was great, service was average. Terrace ambiance is great, inside is more of a private/quite/calm atmosphere. Not a memorable experience. I would only go back for happy hour.
(3)Francisco F.
Service amazing. Upstairs on deck ambience. Amazing. Reasonable prices great food. I highly recommend.
(5)Yolee D.
Basically I made a bday reservation here at Lolita... To begin with my waiter seemed to be in a rush with everything, and the funny thing I had told him it was my bday, mind you I had put this in my notes for the reservations.. The waiter instead of telling me happy bday he told me "congratulations" lol so weird. But anyways the food was ok, nothing to die for. I felt like as the staff of the restaurant knowing I had made this reservations specifically for my bday they should of been more alert. And knowing it was my first time here. To be honest only time I will come here will be if someone invited me lol. Other than that I had fun after !!!! The lounge was too packed btw but seem like people were enjoying their self
(3)Maryam H.
The happy hour is so enticing and this place has like 15 different personalities.... BUT: That $1 champagne is bad. REAL bad. but for $1 I'll take bad. Just be prepared to deal with a nice hangover the next day, but I'll take a trashy thursday night for less than $10 any day.. this is my second time actually taking up the happy hour deal. After my experience at the bar downstairs on a weeknight, I'll probably only stick with the rooftop upstairs if I do go back, even though the bar seats are really uncomfortable, it is a nice ambiance and music is ok. But be warned on a weekend night this place shifts and gets really loud in general. Terrible service, the beer promoter in the bar came over to my party of 2 before the bar tenders came over to clear the piles of dirty dishes and food in front of us. Mind you we were sitting at the bar for a good 5 minutes trying to get the attention of any set of averted staff eyes to no avail. That half off apply deal is what's up, can't imagine paying full price for any of these items. Just make sure you actually get the deal- had to double check the receipt because the total was high, and after finding out I didn't get the discount I received some choice words from the staff for actually saying something about it. Yes ma'am, if you'd like to ask me "what exactly am I stressing about" for questioning why you charged my card for the wrong account and how long it would take both amounts to clear, then yeah I'ma stress about why you charged that amount before even attempting to apply the discount, or calling a manager over from the 2 feet to the left that they were to do it for you. I have heard about bars in the Brickell area doing this sort of thing all the time- keep your receipts and make sure that the amount you wrote on the receipt and signed for didn't get a couple added dollars to the tip somewhere along the way from leaving your hands and being inputed by the staff.
(2)Solomon H.
Went on Saturday and received the worst service to date. Manger's were disrespectful creating an unpleasant environment for our bachelor party dinner, and to top it all off a roach crawled on the bachelor. We ended up going to Perricone's. I would suggest dinning somewhere else on Brickell. Wish I could give them a negative 5 stars
(1)Enbar C.
The name is catchy, so I'll give it 2-stars- one for the name, and one for the female bathroom attendant who sang to us and doo-whopped. We went on a Thursday night, which I believe is the $1 Champagne night, as they advertise, but the catch: you have to order an appetizer to get the deal... The bartender was slammed- one man show serving the entire restaurant on a Thursday night?! Needless to say, it took 25 minutes to get a drink. I think either a supervisor or manager came to the bar to pick up a few drinks a few times and saw me waiting there. He told the bartender to make our drinks first, I'm assuming, because he stopped what he was doing and made our drinks. We ordered some sort of strawberry spritzer which wasn't that good, and didn't have enough of a kick- it was on the sweeter side. I'm a patient person, and I can sympathize with the bartender being slammed, but management, listen up, customer service, or lack thereof, is a deal breaker for a lot of diners. I would give 3-stars because the music was pretty good, live DJ, but I just can't get myself to do it- the service was so, so poor. I won't be coming back.
(2)Julian V.
The atmosphere is gorgeous! From the moment you walk in you feel like your in an older house that's been well maintained and tastefully decorated. This place is perfect for a date. I came here for my two year anniversary, and my girlfriend and I had a great time. The food was fresh and delicious, I highly recommend the Churrasco. The waiter and staff were extremely attentive and friendly and the wine was perfect. It can be a bit pricey but, we found it more the reasonable for the kind of experience you get to enjoy. We chose to sit inside because it was a it muggy that night but the outdoor seating looked very nice. I was not able to sit at the bar/nightclub either but it looked very clean and inviting. Overall it's a wonderful restaurant and I highly recommend it.
(5)Vanessa D.
I was there this passed weekend for the first time and Ioved this place! The restaurant upstairs has a very romantic feel to it and I think they decorated beautifully. Downstairs is the bar and they have a sitting area that overlooks the avenue and on a Saturday night the music is great. I will be going back!
(5)Lissette A.
Luke warm water no ice. I don't know about you but I appreciate my water cold. The GOYA FROZEN CHURROS were embarrassing. I buy these at publix and make them for my family any day of the week. The gnocchi is served in a pool of this watery milky something (not good). The bad dessert birthday celebration is poorly crafted so not by any culinary chef. This place is just nice but food and service was a complete FAIL and waste of $$$$. Save your money and go to Chef Adrianne's Wine Vineyard now that's money well spent.
(1)Veronica J.
Came here for drinks only since me and my BF had just had dinner. They have a happy hour until 10:00 and they make a mean Old Fashioned. Would love to come back to try the food.
(4)Emilia W.
Five stars for the bathroom attendant Michelle. She made my night. Someone give this lady a raise or promotion. Food was good, happy hour is a great deal.
(5)Jesica J.
We chose Lolita's to hold a small reception of 15 people. We had chosen the entrees ahead of time so we weren't sure what to expect. Though, it was a pleasant surprise. The food was stupendous and plentiful! It was definitely worth the price. However, when it got down to paying the bill they weren't very organized and we had to wait for about 30 minutes for the manager to get it together. Despite that, it was a pleasant and intimate experience and the service was excellent. The wine, good as they say!
(4)Monica W.
5 star service, and I am hard to please! The food is outstanding. A bottle of VERY good house wine for $15!!! Really?! Thought this no longer existed. The food, the presentation, the ambiance! 3 course meal for two with wine $80. I thought they made a mistake! Excellence at its best!
(5)Truthful R.
This restaurant has a fun yet cozy atmosphere. I had dinner here one weekend with business partners before a gala and I had a delightful evening. We had a private room with our own restrooms. Our service was great and the food was delicious! I would definitely visit again.
(4)Sergio Q.
This was not my first time here. The place was good as always. The food fresh and delicious. I had the brisket and lentil soup. The service was average. Nothing out of the ordinary
(3)Jordan Y.
Poo-Poo on the Service. Great Food. Horrendous Service on a 1/4 filled Sunday Brunch. I truly try not to judge places on day shifts (B/C Squad in the front and back of the house and general hangoverness) but I can't grant amnesty here. Lack of attention, lack of enthusiasm, decrepit of all tact and manners, & speaking spanish won't even help you here. They refuse to bus or REFILL our empty Alcoholic Drink$$$ which defies even Miami logic. Service is terrible even for Miami Standards. Drinks/Food are prices super reasonably and presentation was excellent .From the flatware and servilletas to the caprese salad it was kick-ass. $4 Mimosas - Sangrias - Bloody Mary (Smirnoff) Take note restaurants, this is why you need good servers and service training. I will NOT be back to this restaurant.
(3)Isabel G.
First of all, we got charged on our credit card 25 dollars more than our actual check was, after calling the restaurant twice and being kept on the line waiting for the manager, we got disconnected and the restaurant didn't accept responsibility. Thankfully the credit card company refunded us the money. Second, as everyone is saying here, the food was not good, we ordered tuna tacos and we got a tuna steak. The gazpacho was not authentic gazpacho and everything else was somewhat bland. It was my birthday and I didn't even want to have cake at the end so we just went somewhere else to get dessert. Third, the waiter and waitress really try hard but as I said, they got the order wrong and they were slow to bring our food. I guess my 1 star is for the decoration and nice terrace. If you want to go have drinks it's a good place- dinner not so much.
(1)Courtney R.
I had always only been to the downstairs of this establishment by the bar. So me & my gf's decided to have a dinner date and we choose this place. I'm so glad we did. This is one of three sister restaurants and I can now say that i've been to all three. Ambiance: The restaurant is located upstairs in what seems to be a renovated firehouse. It is a very romantic & intimate setting. Great for a first date type restaurant. Food: I love that every meal includes an appetizer. We ordered a pitcher of sangria which was delicious & I ordered the croquettes as an app & the mini burgers with shoestring fries. The croquettes were some of the best I've ever had they literally melt in your mouth! The mini burgers were also very tasty. Also the prices are very reasonable. Service: Our server was prompt and very friendly. No complaints!
(4)Mandy J.
Where do I start. The ambience was nice we sat outside upstairs on the rooftop and it was very pretty. Now the food, if you consider yourself somewhat of a foodie this is not the best place for you. The food was bland and all eight of us had to order more sauce to spice our meal up. The pad Thai quinoa was really bad, just don't get it. The firecracker rigatoni was over cooked and sweet no fire!!! Put this place way down the list. Sorry to say.
(2)Blessy M.
I had a few friends in town from up north so we decided to do a nicer dinner in Brckell. While the food tasted good and the ambiance was nice i couldn't give more than three stars due to alot of things that were unsatisfactory due to our waitress. Everyone else in the restaurant seemed to be getting things quickly and being attended to properly but our table seemed to be the unlucky one. It took about 20 mins for her to come to the table at all. Once she took our orders she disappeared for yet another 20-30 mins. We had to ASK for our bread and when our appetizers and food got to us everything was cold. It was a Saturday night so we expected some delays but we didn't expect dinner to take 3 and a half hours. Again the food was yummy and the place was beautiful and I cant speak for anyone else but our table, but our service was just not good.
(3)Rozanne D.
Great Atmosphere and love the patio seating. Food was good. Try the sweet and sour chicken lollipops and the veggie flatbread. The chicken was tender and yummy. And it comes on a bed of shoestring fries. The flatbread was crispy and extremely flavorful. It was delish. Do not get the calamari however - it was soggy and very disappointing. I will definitely be back and also go to their club next door next time.
(3)Rony M.
The second Spanish-American War is raging in Brickell and a few menu options are struggling to control the property on your plate. Dolores, But You Can Call Me Lolita recently launched a brunch menu that's mobilizing to attack hunger on multiple fronts with breakfast classics and tapas. The American side prepares Chicken & Waffles guarded by a phalanx of bacon; Steak & Eggs reinforced by homefries; and 3 takes on Eggs Benedict. The Iberian options include Béchamel & Jamón Serrano Croquettes, zingy Gazpacho and flash-fried Tempura Churros with cinnamon ice cream. The French offer their allegiance in the form of Veuve Clicquot, Moët & Chandon Brut Impérial and Rosé by the glass. Within Brickell's borders there's not much competition, so lead the charge to this brunch battle.
(4)Kelly N.
Two words.. Happy hour! And they have a great one. Perfect spot for a girls night out to grab half priced drinks and appetizers. They even deliver sushi maki, which is right next door. The outdoor area is lively and carries and nice ambience. It gives you a carefree feeling of being in the heart of Brickell. Our waitress was definitely nice and attentive, but she did seem to have a hard time with remembering what we ordered. We have to remind her a couple days. My recommendation: use a notepad to jot it down :) no shame in writing down your orders to make sure you can accurately please your guests.
(4)Nancy A.
Sit down for this one. I recently got engaged and after asking my trusty Yelpers for suggestions on where to celebrate with my family, I ended up hitting up Dolores, But you can Call me Lolita. Decided to go to lunch to try the menu before setting up a 25 people dinner at one of the private rooms. The food was good, thats not why the loose the stars. The croquettes are fabulous, the salmon is amazing and their salads are pretty good. The guava flan is extremely sweet, good to share. This review is more about service. I contacted the restaurant for a quote and spoke to Alejandra Carvajal who provided me with the menu options and the pricing. Everything seemed to be going fine up to then. We made an appointment to go meet her and have lunch. When we got there, she was nowhere to be found and they had no reservation for us. (I work, so my 1 hr lunch break was eaten up by waiting for a table). I don't appreciate not being expected when I set up meetings. I forgave and forgot and signed the contract for the dinner since the food was good and the space was beautiful. Long story short, arrive at dinner and was meet by a different gentleman that was "handling" our event. We went thru the menu with him and confirmed the way they I wanted the plating to be done (salmon and veggies on plate, meat on the side). Guest started arriving and they were not offered anything to drink, no soda or ice tea and no drinks menus. Had to ask twice for them from the waiter who seemed totally lost. I was worried that they would be blasting music from the outside but the music was great, mellow and romantic, perfect for the occasion. They provide blanket for my nephew that was cold. The food started arriving and everything was running perfectly, but I had to mention to the waiter twice to slow down or they would have us out in 45 min. Then came the meal and surprise surprise, they plated all the meals wrong. This really got me mad, since there had been at least 4 back and forth emails confirming this. If I sign a contract, I expect to get exactly what it says. Furthermore, the gentleman handling the event left midway thru, "because he had been there all day". And when I asked why they had done the opposite of what I had asked, he started in the middle of my dinner and my table telling me about kitchen ways. Not what I needed. I also felt like we were pushed out of the room (I know we have an allowed time, but what if we wanted to pay extra and stay?). The bill came at the end and you can only use 8 cards, which was not an issue but important to point out. I was also disappointed if I spend over 1k in your restaurant, I would get a thank you note or call from the sales team, yeah not even an email asking if we had a good time and the food had been ok. I guess they run a ghost team after your event is done. The valet can't handle a big party, they were all running around like chickens with their head cut off trying to get the cars.
(2)Nelson R.
Came here for brunch with my wife while visiting Miami. Service and food were both good. I would comeback.
(4)Claudia D.
Excellent lunch menu..nice atmosphere and great service. I also enjoyed the happy hour.I got the chicken tenderloins and calamari, my husband got the caprese salad. Everything was amazing and beat like tapas a little of many flavors. Do not leave without the flan..
(5)Don O.
This place has exceptional management! My wife and I pass by here all the time so today we decided to stop in for lunch. The restaurant is a historical place as it was an old fire station of some sort and it's a really nice. There is a big outside patio I always see full around dinner time and the inside does look like a old house. There is a pretty cool fire pole right in the middle of the restaurant and they have a wonderful upstairs covered patio with a full bar. It looks like a perfect place to hang out on a weekend night for dinner and drinks. We decided to sit upstairs on the patio in the shade today as it wasn't so hot. Our super sweet waitress Hanna came to the table and handed us our menus and proceeded to explain the menu in detail and even recommended her personal favorites. She was exceptionally friendly yet very professional and I wish every waitress was like her. My wife ordered the Buttermilk Fried Chicken and I ordered the seared tuna. Hanna asked me how I would like my tuna cooked and I told her that I like my tuna served very rare and she said ok and left to put our order in. When our lunch arrived my wife's fried chicken was presented perfectly and it looked yummy just sitting there and it smelled awesome. My tuna was a different story however. I could see that the sesame seeds were burnt so I figured it wasn't cooked rare and it wasn't. It was pretty much well done, a total bummer but I ate half of it anyway without mentioning anything to our waitress. The fried chicken was incredible though. The skin was very light yet perfectly crispy and the buttermilk just added that little extra flavor that made the dish awesome. It wasn't overcooked or dry in anyway I'd return again and just eat that. So after our plates were taken away and just after Hanna brought the check the manager Karlene came over and asked us how our lunch was. I never really complain about my food in restaurants but since she asked I told her that my tuna was overcooked. I explained that I wasn't complaining at all but just giving her some feedback since she asked. Karlene immediately picked up the check and said she would take the tuna off the bill. I argued that she didn't have to do that but she said the tuna wasn't prepared the way I asked and she wasn't going to let me pay for it. How cool is that? I really appreciate a restaurant manager that cares about the customer enough to deduct a dish from our bill that I didn't really complain about. I like that. Nice job Karlene and great job Hanna. It wasn't perfect today but you made it right and that's all anyone could ask for. You'll see me again.
(4)Shelby H.
Absolutely AMAZING! Appetizers are included with an entree so we were able to try numerous things off the menu! Service was quick and attentive, and the atmosphere is beautiful! Loved the decor, very Pinterest-like! Things you have to try: - ham croquettes appetizer - so creamy and absolutely to die for!! - firecracker rigatoni - not too spicy, and Sooo decadent and tasteful that I would come back to Miami just for this dish! - Red Sangria - very sweet! We got the pitcher for $18 and shared with 4 people throughout dinner! - cinnamon ice cream - we got this with our birthday tiramisu and it was better than the tiramisu!! Things that were still amazing, but I wouldn't sell my right arm for: - fried green tomatoes - still extremely tasty! Topped with a garlic aioli sauce and would do the movie proud! - Tuna Tacos - I didn't have these but according to people in my party they were very tasty and fresh! The wasabi cream sauce that it's topped with is amazing as well!
(5)Sara A.
I went like 2 months ago and I have to say I loved it my waitress was beyond amazing, the food was ok but the service was great she was from Honduras that all we remembered so we came back to Miami and we decided to go back we ask for her and since we couldn't remember the name they didn't know who we were talking about and so sad we didn't se her this time... all I can say is that I'm not going back after last experience the food was way better than the first time but the service was horrible !!!! I waited to long for the drinks, every time I wanted to ask for something else I had to wait for my server to be around... nice place, good food but they could do better when it comes to service.
(3)Desiree T.
My review on Dolores is based on both the dining experience as well as the Thursday night happy hour. Dining here is a pleasure. I love sitting on the rooftop when the sun is setting. The house wine pricing is amazing for its location, and the food is pretty tasty for its price. The service while dining has always been an enjoyable one, and I've also held work events here in their outdoor garden. Always a great experience. Their happy hour however is the reason why they're only receiving 3 stars. I arrived with a group of about 20 people, which took over 3 tables in their inside bar area. The waitress told us she could only do 1 check, 3 cards...but the manager said he could split it for us. Easy to see that our waitress was just lazy. We closed our tab and ordered from the bar instead.... She probably missed out on a decent tip for the night. The bar was another story. 15 minutes to get my drink once it was ordered. 35 minutes to receive my croquettes, and I watched them sit on the bar counter for 10 minutes.... When my bill came, I was charged for 9 drinks vs the 1 I ordered. This can't be their first rodeo. It's a Thursday night in Miami. I give dining here 4 stars. Happy hour 2 stars.
(3)Aimee A.
I came here for a wedding celebration and was eager to try the food and drinks as I have never been here before. Needless to say I was disappointed. The ambiance is trendy (reminds me a lot of Sur in Los Angeles) but the rest just fell short. First the waiters were non-attentive and not very helpful in providing information on what their specials were. Secondly, the only competent waiter kindly informed our table (about 10 of us) that we can purchase happy hour drinks only at the bar and that we're more than welcome to do so. So as my table made their way over, the manager (IN A PANIC) kicked us out of the bar and said we cannot order anything here. Not only was he EXTREMELY rude to PAYING CUSTOMERS, but dude the money is going to the same establishment; What's the big deal?! Lastly, the food was sub-par. Every item took a very long time to come out and when it did, it was blazing hot! Everyone was practically burning their mouths. All in all, I will not be returning anytime soon.
(3)Saly Ale O.
Customer service in this place is really good, but the food!!!! Is awful!!! My appetizer was so cold and it was supposed to be hot, entrée was ok, I order a glass of wine and they served me half,ambiance in this place is beautiful until we had drunk people beside our table. I'll give another try but please I just hope that they improve the food because it really need it
(3)Risa S.
Trendy restaurant located on the main strip of Brickell. The outside seating in the front looked very nice, but we opted for a spot on the upstairs terrace. I was in love with the ambiance of this restaurant. It would be perfect for a date night, but I would probably avoid taking children. When you walk in to the main entrance, the hostess will lead you up stairs (lit by candles), through the inside portion of the restaurant (gorgeous white chair setting), and onto the upper level deck with flowers, a bar, and seating. The service was attentive and we were checked on throughout the meal. The menu itself has entrees divided into 3 price brackets. Each entree includes an appetizer. The food was mediocre (but loved the caprese salad), well-displayed, and filling. For the price, I was content. However, this is a restaurant I would be more inclined to go to again more for the environment not the food. I would have rated this restaurant 3 out of 5 stars, but I especially liked when the manager came to give us our bill and asked about our experience. Included with the receipt was a "gratuity card" that listed about 10 things they were thankful for in having us as customers. Additional star. Feeling appreciated for choosing their restaurant over others is something that many other places do not acknowledge. Side note: We did come here at an off peak time so the restaurant was not busy. I could see how individuals may perceive the seating as "tight". My advice would be to call ahead and inquire on how busy they are!
(4)Jen C.
I'm only giving one star because I cannot give 0 or negative 17. I will not ever eat at another Passion Restaurant Group establishment. I tried to resolve all of my issues with them before posting online as I typically do when I really, really want to love an establishment, but I won't give their 'Just don't give a fuck attitude' another cent. I use to frequent the rooftop and patio with my girlfriends to catch up over food and drinks as they are open late and have a pretty cool ambiance, rooftop and food menu. The first time our food took 45 minutes to arrive when we were the literal only people in the restaurant, but honestly that is not what I am here to bitch about. My boyfriend and I valet parked our car at Delores But You can Call Me Lolita in Brickell back in April and went in to eat. All was fine until I had to wait 2 ENTIRE HOURS to get my car back! There were no other people waiting on their car for the first 30 minutes! After 45 minutes I decided this was just unacceptable. People don't even wait this long to get their cars after a LIV nightclub let out on a Sunday! I grabbed the manager from inside named Luciano. I explained to him that I've worked in hospitality for a long time and understand that the valet is a 3rd party affiliate that they don't have a lot of control over, but that they should strongly consider who they partner with as they are now pissing off several guests! By now about 5 people are waiting for their cars 30 minutes and are getting angry. Luciano told me "there isn't much we can do"...... NOTHING and I mean NOTHING pisses me off more than a lazy ass manager in HOSPITALITY, your biggest job is to fix it for your guest or at LEAST appear to! I can say this because I am a Hotel Manager and know this first hand. His response was more than lackadaisical. I did a few breathing exercises and waited another 30 minutes for my car. When it arrived the valet blamed it on ME, saying my car battery had died.... okayyyyyy well i clearly drove it here and dropped it off, and YOU drove it away, so that would mean to me that YOU killed my battery, correct? Not to mention he whipped my car around the corner and up on the curb at an ungodly speed slamming on brakes! I did not pay after I waited for 2 hours, they could kiss my ass. When I tried to address the valet stand about the issue they acted like they didn't speak English when I had just heard them talking, they literally ignored me and Luciano did nothing. I found the number and name of the valet company and left a voicemail for the owner Fraucisco Peralta 786-395-4480... no response, no return call, no email, no contact at all. I emailed Luciano the following email the following week: Good Evening Luciano, My name is Jenifer, you may remember me from an incident that took place your valet area in front of Delores But You Can Call Me Lolita last week. As I'm sure you remember the stand attendant Ivan, did not turn off my headlights causing my car battery to die, blamed it on me and brought my car 2 whole hours later driving at 60 mph down the street in front of your restaurant and slamming it on breaks in front of the valet stand before the eyes of about 8 other witnesses who'd also waited 30 plus minutes for their vehicles; causing me to not only be late but completely miss an awards ceremony at my job. I have put in a call to the supervisor of that stand Frauciso with the number that you provided me. I've left a voice message for him. I realize that you are a separate company from the valet, however I was very disappointed with my experience last week. I love Delores, but You Can Call me Lolita. I have been several times, written several decent reviews and have spread a lot about the restaurant through word-of-mouth. I just wanted to let you know, as I'm sure you already do, that this a huge deterrent for me, and I'm sure the several other guest who were there that night from coming to the restaurant and I have not hesitated to spread the word on that either. I'm sure you know, that your third party vendors are just as important as the restaurant itself. A lot of guest will walk away with a bad taste in their mouth in association with the restaurant, without informing you. As a fellow hospitality member, I feel it is my duty to inform the issues I've had the way I feel about them. I would like to keep coming back to the Passion Restaurant Groups venues as I am an avid diner and reviewer but I must say, that earlier today I was choosing a new restaurant for dinner tonight and was 100% set on going to Crazy About You, until I discovered they were part of Passion Restaurant Group out of fear that my car may not be properly handled in the valet. No response. This to me says he might as well have said 'F you' Unfortunately for them, I work for a major hotel brand that partners with area restaurants that sends guests over by the droves and have the power to blacklist them as well. They've lost an influential customer
(1)Arlyn G.
Great atmosphere! Beautiful decor. Very chic. Had the spinach and beet salad with orange dressing. It was a great starter! Dressing had an asian taste. For dinner I had the skinny chicken and substitute my sautéed spinach for grilled asparagus. It was perfectly cooked and the chicken was huge. Was only able to eat half. Definitely will go again.
(4)Charlotte H.
Great brunch spot! They say us right away! The mimosas are 4$ and very strong, can't beat that. I got the eggs Benedict and substituted the Canadian bacon with regular although I requested extra crispy it was still very fatty. Overall though a great spot to brunch!
(4)Krizia C.
Possibly the worst service and oddest menu combination. I've given this place a couple chances and each time it gets worse. The pri-fixed menu has increased and the quality of food isn't Great either. For the table we ordered the following: Quinoa avocado salad- it was okay Croquetas- for the price and taste you are better off going to Islas or Sergio's Kobe beef sliders- came with 2 small sliders without any flavor Spaghetti zucchini- this is the new healthy item but it was drenched in cream and cheese Quinoa lettuce wraps- stay away!! The only good thing about this spot is that it's located in the heart of Mary brickell village and in a happening area. However there are so many other spots literally next door you are better off going there.
(2)Rodney W.
NEVER AGAIN!!!!! Originally, we were supposed to have dinner at Crazy About You. We were looking forward to sitting on the water and enjoying a birthday dinner with a couple of friends. Due to the inclement weather, we made a last minute change to Crazy About You's sister restaurant Dolores, But You Can Call Me Lolita. This was going to be a night to remember. Delores was open until 3 am; reservations were made and a request for a Birthday Celebration was made in advance, before we arrived. We arrived, valet parked ($10/not bad for a weekend night on Brickell) The restaurant itself is an old firehouse, recreated in a restaurant, lounge and bar. The decor was nice and comfortable. We snapped a couple of pictures, people watched and soon we were headed upstairs to be seated. The seating area seemed a bit overcrowded, like management was trying to use every advantage for space. The noise level was pretty unbearable, I could barely hear myself think, nor less indulge in conversation with my friends. We requested to move to a different side of the restaurant. It was a touch more quieter. By this time, I think it is sufficient to say we were famished. The interesting thing about Delores, is the way the menu is setup. There are price categories with several option to choose, which includes an appetizer. So now we have moved to a different location, we have our menus, the ladies have ordered drinks....my only request was NO ORANGES ANY WHERE ON THE TABLE. The Birthday Girl is allergic to them!!! This was even translated to ensure he understood. She ordered the seared tuna, presentation was nice. We all shared appetizers and when we got to the last couple of slices, there they were MANDARIN ORANGES!!!!! I called our waiter and pointed out the oranges, he was so freakin' nonchalant about the whole situation, that I asked to speak with the manager. Thank God her reactions is not the immediate closing of the throat and air passage. The manager came over and apologized and replaced her appetizer, but the damage was already one. I had to rush to our valet'd car 3 blocks away to get the Benedryl to hopefully counteract her reaction to the oranges. The waiter to his credit started to realize the seriousness of the situation and continued to be apologetic. Delores was quickly becoming a do not call again..... Our meals arrived, needless to say, I can't review the food because none of us ate. I actually sent her's back to kitchen. I ordered the Short Ribs with Pomme Frites, but by the time I could get a chance to taste it, it was just cold. To top things off, NO HAPPY BIRTHDAY, NO DESSERT, NO MENTION....... Checked my bill although, we sent our meal back, they still included it in our bill. Once again, I had to request the manager.. You would think after everything, they would have at least comp'd the Birthday Meal. Needless to say Delores and Lolita left a bad taste and impression in my mouth, gut and heart. Not really sure, if I am willing to give Crazy About You a chance, especially if Delores is representative of how they treat their clentle...
(1)Sloane-Jacqueline T.
This place was so cute. We were greeted by a very sweet hostess. Taken upstairs to the terrace, which I might add, was absolutely gorgeous. The lighting was so dreamy. Our server was very professional. I will be coming back!
(4)Cate M.
Finally tried this place out for brunch- definitely coming back again. We started with a couple pitchers of red sangria, very yummy, each pitcher tasted slightly different, so it's actually made fresh. Big plus. We all ordered different things so we could sample : braised short rib eggs benedict, Belgium waffles w/ strawberries & cream, steak & eggs & an omelette. Everything was great! This def made up for a rainy Sunday.
(5)Tricia K.
Likes: The $19.75 & $23.75 fixed priced menu with choice of appetizer! $2.50 & $5 appetizers! $4 glass / $14 bottle of house wine Great place to go with a group. Dislikes: Food is so-so. I had the filet mignon with the duck dumpling appetizer & the lava cake dessert. Hubby had the Kobe beef mini-burgers which he said were good. The shoestring fries were delicious!
(3)Roger R.
I went for dinner. Great service with good ambiance. Really recommend the place to taking a special someone there.
(5)Krista M.
My boyfriend and I went for Sunday Brunch and the food was amazing and the service was very attentive.
(4)Linda B.
Oh boy, what an awful experience we had last night here. I'm in Miami visiting old friends since I went to high school here, and my best friend decided this would be a great place to have dinner and some drinks with possible dancing afterwards. She made a reservation a week ago, but thats about the only thing that went smoothly. I'll be the first to give credit where credit is due and this place is beautiful. We were immediately sent upstairs to the dining area and since we were early, we had a seat at the outdoor bar for a cocktail while we waited. So far so good. Its when we were seated that the trouble began. Five minutes passed, no waiter, ten minutes passed, no waiter. We stop a waiter running by and he nods something and then races off. Ten more minutes pass by with no service whatsoever. Then we stop another waiter who then begins to quickly apologize that because its raining, he can't take our order. (?? Seriously??) This is Miami which is no stranger to a rain shower, especially ones that last 5 minutes or less. And this place is going nuts now? We now stop another waiter who agrees to get us some drinks. We place our order and again, wait. Another 10 minutes goes by, no drinks, no waiter, no service. My friend then heads downstairs to ask for a manager since its been 40 minutes at this point with nothing but water and bread being delivered to our table. We wait...and wait...and you guessed it. Wait? No, we walk out. As we are heading down the stairs, I run into a woman with a headset and again ask for a manager. She smiles saying, "Thats me!". I tell her we are leaving after being ignored for 45 minutes and she then says, "I'm sorry, but when it rains, we get busy. What can I offer you to come back again?". I tell her that I live in New York and my friends may wish for something, but they both shake their heads no as we are now starving and they are too interested in finding someplace to feed us. Thankfully Brickell is packed with other places to dine and thats exactly what we did.
(1)Bill V.
great value for Miami / Brickell location. Outside dining is a must. happy hours are a great value as well!
(4)Clarence E.
The outdoor roof top bar and restaurant is the place to be. The food menu is simple with 3 table d'hote consisting of an appetizer and entree. Selections were wide enough to please most palettes. All said, the food was good but not amazing. The ambiance was great...if only I was wowed with the meal. The caprese salad and smoked salmon seemed pre-prepared and chilled, so the salmon had a fatty taste and the fresh mozzarella a bit soft and spongy on the edges. There are about a dozen choices of app's. The waiter who was more of a meat and potatoes person suggested the croquettas but i opted for the mozzarella tower wanting something more healthy. For the main course, the waiter recommended the short ribs but I chose one of the few seafood items. The seafood risotto sounded good and came in a covered dish that made me wonder if the dishes were reheated. It was more wild rice than arborio and the seafood consisted bay scallops and crab, I recall, with a cream sauce and truffle oil served table-side from a medicinal dropper. I can see Lolita's being a fun place with friends having drinks and hanging out. For a Monday night, it was beginning to get busy upstairs and in the front bar lounge. So they still got a 4 star review despite some short-comings on the food-side.
(4)Ivonne G.
Oh this place is delicious!! Just left a huge family party of 25 at this amazing establishment and I have nothing but amazing things to say. The service was impeccable and the food was amazing. I have been here several times and the food does not disappoint. I ordered the delicious croquettas which are a staple at this restaurant. I also order the zucchini spaghetti.. OMMMGGG!! It was amazing! I might just dream about this tonight. The red velvet cake was perfection.. What a great restaurant!
(4)Ben P.
Duke E. [not a Yelper] said it best: don't get around much anymore. If you find yourself in a faraway land, full of strangers, confounded by customs, and befuddled by a lack of bilinguality, it is helpful to locate a place where you can feel temporarily at home. Some people find this in a bar on the shores of Morocco, but I can find it in the confines of the Restaurant With The Longest Name I've Yet Encountered. Seriously, the name here makes Ruth feel better about her acquisition and subsequent hapless renaming of Chris' Steak House. The constantly rotating menu means that even regulars can find new things to sample. And the unique pricing method (you WILL have an appetizer and an entree, and there WILL be only two possible prices, determined by your choice of entree) encourages experimentation. Even the desserts are reasonably priced. And the wine list is shockingly reasonable in both selection and expense. The decor is a touch modern for my personal taste, but at least it's consistent and consistently well executed. One note for the skirt-clad patron: it IS possible to stand close enough to the circular accent tables on the second floor that the neat-in-concept-bad-in-practice glass porthole in the floor below them comes into play and you become entertainment for the yet-to-be-seated gawking masses on the first floor.
(5)Manny B.
Good place and worth a try. I like the appetizer and dinner prix fixe options. Food is Decent and centrally located in Mary Brickell village. It s an affordable relatively good spot to dine for the area.
(4)Rolando G.
Nice atmosphere, sat inside because outside was noisy. Ordered croquettes that I didn't find all that, and skinny lolita (grilled chicken) that was completely tasteless and uncooked on some part. Restaurant charged me $10 for appetizer when I returned the skinny lolita my girlfriend had ordered but could not eat.
(2)Gaby S.
Ive had this place bookmarked for so long and finally got the chance to try it this past weekend. However, I wasnt blown away like i thought i would be. First off let me start by talking about the actual place. The restaurant itself is very nice. Great spot and its perfect for any special occasion. The restaurant looks like a little house and has stairs and everything. Little lights all over the place make it great for an intimate dinner date. Menu like you've probably read is set up by three prices with different entrees, all which include an appetizer of your choice. I got the serrano ham croquettes since its what everyone on yelp talks about. They were good, but not great i was expecting better. Me & my friend had already picked our entrees and then the waiter informed us that they were out of that dish for the evening, what? I was a little suprised about that. I guess they only served a certain amount so i tried the chicken with white truffle mash potatoes from the 15.99 menu section. The chicken was good but the mashed potatoes were a little bland.. they were definitely missing something! ' After my experience, i was a little dissapointed because i had high standards for this place. the food was okay, not the best but i would probably come back to see what else is on the menu and then update my review.
(3)Diana M.
You cant beat tne atmosphere. Quaint and trendy. Take a look at the pole running through the resturaunt where firemen slid down back when it was a firehouse. Food is very good. Nice cozy upstairs outdoor patio is great for dates, white linen and candles. Food price very reaaonable and good. Good service. Been here many times. Love it!
(5)Desiree A.
Went here for lunch with a friend from out of town last Friday. It's a great, intimate little spot. All the other reviews helped me pick this place. We sat upstairs on the roof top. Both had the Chicken avocado sandwich and mojitos. Our appetizers were good and the prices were great. I can't wait to go back at night when it's all lit up!
(4)Michelle B.
One of my favorite places in Brickell! Great new menu items and a serious value! 1/2 off of every drink during happy hours!
(5)Stephanie L.
Late at night it sounds almost like a club, music blaring as people cram together to dance atop the rooftop patio. A mouthful of a name, I passed this spot quite a few times before I finally got the time to check it out. Inside the ambiance is fantastic! The place has a very light and mellow feel, with dim lighting and inspirational quotes painted on the walls. My first time there I went with a few friends, and the waitress informed us that you can choose any appetizer with the purchase of an entree. The entrees were split into two price groups, and there were several options that sounded good to us. The food was quick to arrive and my friends and I passed around our different selections. -Quesadillas: nothing special, bland and the tortillas weren't at all fresh -Croquettas:decent, but not too tricky to fry cheese -Asian springrolls: tasted like they were a pre-frozen and defrosted generic brand -Eggplant timbale: at least slightly better than the rest, a generous portion, with an interesting flavor...definitely the best of the appetizers, but still nothing stellar With a disappointing start we hoped that the entrees might be more exciting. The gnocchi was fine, but again nothing extraordinary. The canneloni weren't bad but didn't taste like the seafood was all the fresh. All in all it was a pretty mediocre, and the "free" appetizers were not tasty enough to make them an exciting addition to the meal. The biggest bright spot of the dinner were the desserts, which for the bargain price of $2.50 weren't much of a splurge. The caramel kiss was my favorite, sweet and creamy dulche de leche and creme brulee. However I've been with friends that aren't caramel fans and they sometimes find it too sweet. The tiramisu and flan were ok, but nothing great. I went back a few times more (with other people that really wanted to try it), and found the same disappointment with the appetizers and entrees. Pretty poorly cooked and unmemorable food, but a nice atmosphere.
(2)Lindsay P.
I wasn't impressed with this place. I went months ago and can't remember exactly what I ate-- some chicken dish. It obviously wasn't memorable! I have a major issue with a place that forces you to order an entire entree per person, especially late at night when many people just prefer drinks and apps. It's not as if we went in and just sat around ordering water-- We were ready and willing to pay for drinks and some munchies, but Dolores killed the mood by forcing us to order full plates. Service also wasn't very pleasant. Won't be back!
(2)Brisis C.
Went there a few weeks ago for date night with my hubby and a few other couples (there were about 8 of us). We had a good time, we got there late because we were having drinks at another place and by the time we realized we were hungry and needed to eat it was rather late. Despite that, we were seated pretty quickly and the waiter was very friendly, (the restaurant was packed). The food was good I had some pasta dish with shrirmp, and a drink. Afterwards, we went downstairs to the bar, to dance for a little. It was packed but the music was good so we somehow got ourselves on the dance floor and danced a little while. For a fun, happening ambience I would recommend this place.
(3)Tal T.
I'm going to separate the aspects of my dining experience at Dolores Lolita because they were so disparate from one another. Please, allow me to nit-pick... 4, maybe even 5 stars for ambiance - this place is gorgeous! And it evokes memories of my former self, barely 21 and simply stupid, throwing back drinks served up from my ex-boyfriend, working behind the bar at a grungy spot called Firehouse. Anyway, the days of Brickell being known as "downtown" and conjuring up anything less than images of style and chic comfort are long gone. Dolores embodies today's Brickell and I loved every minute of that. 4, maybe 3 stars for service - our guy was so friendly and attentive you couldn't help but love him and the way he muttered "sorry for everything" in a heavy, sexy accent, especially since he had nothing to apologize for. Still, he ran away twice as I attempted to order my cocktail from him soon after we had been seated (I guess he's not used to women who know what they want without perusing the fancy cocktail menu) 4 stars for appetizers! The choices were plentiful and executed well, especially the fried artichokes and duck dumplings. Yum all around. 2 stars for entrees. I hate to break it down like this, but I have to be honest. Everything up to this point was impressively fan-worthy. Tasting around, it was like the food, erm... experience, had hit its proverbial wall. I ordered the Linguini alla Siciliana and was immediately unimpressed. Added some cheese and black pepper and still couldn't get excited about it. Too much oil, too few capers and artichokes, perhaps. The shrimp was slightly overcooked, but not inedible. The entire dish simply lacked cohesion. I would give Dolores another shot at someone else's suggestion, but would be sure to ask our server and anyone who has a favorite which entrees they recommend. Bottom Line: Recession-proof dining brings atmosphere and style but lacks substance in the food.
(3)Elana B.
I'm out of town and arrived on a Thursday which was clearly the best day to go to this restaurant! They have a happy hour on Thursdays that lasts until midnight. All amazing cocktail drinks were half off and champagne was a dollar! The service wasn't amazing but it mostly had to so with the fact that the place was swamped due to happy hour. I definitely would suggest it for late night drinks, especially on a Thursday!
(4)Lomée G.
Went to this place with my parents, the food was great, it wasn't expensive, the service was great!!! Will definitely come back !!!!
(4)Jessica E.
Food is pretty good. Restaurant is pretty. Service is decent.
(3)Joann C.
I enjoyed this place quite a bit. I agree with an earlier reviewer that the food is "ok" but the overall experience makes going to Dolores very lovely. Its a good value for your money, entrees from $19-$25 which includes yummy appetizers. Desserts are $2.50 each so we went ahead and ordered all four. All the desserts were quite tasty except the chocolatissimo which was very dry. I dont like cinnamon but the cinnamon ice cream was so good! light and fresh, with just a hint of cinnamon spice! i would eat that just by itself. great weather in early spring to sit outside with a great view makes this venue very romantic or just super fun! definite must go again!
(4)Dani M.
It was a Thursday night in Miami and being a visitor I was looking to check out a scene other then your typical south beach tourist trap. My cousin who lives there said he knew just the spot. We walked into Dolores, but you can call me Lolita (wow such a long name) around 8pm without a reservation. They sat us immediately upstairs outside. What a view!! Loved being surrounded by the Brickell sky rises that were slightly hidden in some areas due to the palm garden on restaurants rooftop. The decor upstairs was very dark, intimate, and can be considered pretty romantic. I was with family so was more just looking to have some good food in fun atmosphere but yes Dolores serves that purpose just as well. To start off I ordered the lychee martini which was delicious! For the menu I was surprised to notice that every entree included an appetizer, what a great deal! I really loved that option as its very unique, we ordered the: gazpacho, grilled artichokes, shrimp scampi, and the salmon. All dishes were excellent! The shrimp dish was very flavorful. I finished with the flan which was a little more rich than my liking but still good. Loved the atmosphere, service, and the food... See you next time I'm in Miami, Dolores ::ahem:: Lolita.
(4)Luisa C.
Came here a few times prior for drinks and dancing and never really liked the crowded dance floor and pushy folks attending here. Its basically a battle to make it to the bar once the music is blasting. This part I still do not like .... Surprisingly, I had never been upstairs. Well, this brought the place up in value in my eyes. Love the upstairs and outdoor seating. I can see myself dining here leisurely on a weekend night. We came for a birthday so all we had were drinks and some appetizers. My Tom Collins was well done. The service appeared quick and polite. I will have to re-review this place once I dine here.
(4)Rachael F.
So if you are looking for nice outdoor or indoor space to relax and enjoy some reasonably priced wine ($14 bottles of wine),this is a great place with wonderfully friendly waitstaff. Problem is, the food is really not good. Spinach came drenched with the kind of raw pre-minced garlic that comes in giant Sysco supplies jars and the "best ever" Serrano ham croquettes (loudly proclaimed on the menu) were tasteless. To the staff's credit they said they would happily change anything we didn't like.
(2)Roger K.
I came here for dinner and the first thing that stuck out was how nice the decor was. Very nice looking place and great location if you are eating outside. They had a special that had a bottle of wine for $13. How can you beat that? The menu s designed where you choose and entree and it comes with an appetizer. I had the steak as an entree with dumplings as an appetizer. Everything tasted great. The service was friendly, but I am pretty sure they waiter forgot about us for a good half hour. All in all, I had a great time here and want to come back in the future.
(4)Kelly W.
I made a reservation for 8pm that day. The hostess did not give me an option to sit inside or out. Yes this is Miami, FL but it was very windy that day and my date was not at ease, plus it would cool the food to quickly. The view outside is great but nonetheless I would have not picked outside. I went to the head waitress and requested a new table. She found one and told me only a minute. She pointed the table out. 15 minutes later I went upstairs to see someone else at the table we were promised. I had to complain but the head hostess was no where to be seen. They did get us an inside table, a 30 minute wait with a Reservation in the end. The food was fine, but they served my Bolagnese in a metal measuring cup? Not avante gaurd in my mind, I felt tlike they had run out of dishes. The venue is very nice, but Ask to sit in the main area, or outside, but beware if you don't you don't know where you will be. They do have a nice alcove inside with only 3 small tables which is romantic. I do recommend it, but for Foodies, eat inside to enjoy. The Wine list was very well appointed, the Kobe Beef Bolagnase and Lobster Cannolies were fabulous. Add a 40$ of amazing Malbec, 90$ for two. For fun appertizes and drinks, outside is very cool at night. Reservations can be made and do make one, the Fri/Sat night crowd fills the venue quickly.
(4)Sapna K.
Great lunch here, sat upstairs on the patio, we were the only ones out there, which made for very attentive service. I like the appetizer/entree fixed price concept, although I wish I had gone with something other than the eggplant. Tasted a bit like my own individual eggplant parm, very heavy. House wine was tasty and reasonable, entrees were excellent. a good choice!
(4)Alison R.
Beautiful space with mediocre food. The menu is all over the place. It's nice to sit out on the roof and have a drink or two.
(2)Angel H.
2nd time back in Miami & we made sure to eat @ Lolita's! Food was just as incredible as the first time we went, each meal comes with its own appetizer & they're very generous with their portions :) Hint-hint if you're going: if it's a beautiful night out, ask to eat outdoors on the 2nd floor, the ambience & view is def worth it!
(5)Breetanie B.
We had breakfast. It was okay. But I didn't like how dirty it was. Ants were crawling up the umbrellas. And I witnessed a waitress use the toilet and leave without washing her hands. Hygiene fail. Never going back there.
(2)Mila Z.
fun, casual, great ambiance, slow services maybe because was busy, but the ambiance is really fun ...everyone look happy there , this place have so much energy so latino but with style , the terrace super the view incredible , the lounge downstairs amazing music so dance dance and have fun .. Brickell the best
(4)Tiffany R.
First, the place is gorgeous. The atmosphere is amazing. Each time I've gone it's been in a big group and they've always been able to accommodate us AND give us great service. So, something has to be said about that. Second, the food is delicious! My personal favorites are the duck dumplings, salmon and guac, shrimp and lobster cannelloni, and the kobe burgers! I have yet to try something there I didn't like. Keep in mind though that the meal can be a little on the pricey side (either $19 or 23) but each meal includes a large appetizer. Also, keep in mind some of the appetizers are smaller than others so ask if you have any concerns. Third, the wine is affordable and actually good quality. The house wine is $13 a bottle and really you can't beat that! To top it off the wine is actually very good! My only con is that you have to either order an entree that comes with an appetizer or two appetizers which might be too much food for some people. They should really consider allowing people to just order just one or the other. But, I love this place and think you will too! SYOY
(4)ISA V.
We dined there not too long ago and a tip from my daughter. I was our anniversary and I wanted something romantic. Lolita was presented to us as just the right place. It is every romantic, especially upstairs in the balcony. The menu is something I was not accustomed to, but our waitress explained it very well. The food was incredible although I am sure the main dish we very good, I cannot stop raving about the dumplings. These where amazing and my hubby had the croquets and he too fell in love. Anyway I suggest this place for a quite romantic dinner for two or four.
(5)Lourdes D.
This place rocked my socks when I came for the first time a few years ago, but upon my most recent visit I've changed my mind. While the ambiance was nice and the service was good, the food was desperately lacking. As my appetizer, I ordered the eggplant timables with smoked mozzarella. There's not better way to describe it than disgusting. The edges of the eggplant were hard, and it was a soupy mess. For my entree I ordered the gnocchi with mushroom sauce. I LOVE gnochhi, even the bootleg kind at Olive Garden, but the one at Dolores Lolita left A LOT to be desired. The dessert was the only good part. I ordered what they call the caramel kiss, which is basically dulce de leche. It was awesome, but dessert does not a good restaurant make, thus my low rating. Plenty of street or garage parking available around Dolores Lolita, but they need to get their act together before I would recommend anyone come here.
(2)Maxine V.
The ambiance is awesome so I would definitely recommend this place for drinks but as far as food is concerned they don't sell a-la-carte. They have three fixed menu prices and you can pick from there (starter, main course, etc), which is a good concept if you really want dinner but not good for something to nosh on while drinking. I can't say that I saw anything on the menu that I wanted to eat, but I am a really picky eater.
(3)Megan M.
We started our evening here before causing trouble at the other hot spots in Brickell. What a great way to start! I went to this place when it was Mosaico. I love the building. It feels like you're in an old, beautifully decorated house. I made a reservation on Open Table, and when we were running late, I gave them a call. They saved our table even though we were about 20 minutes late, and they were crowded. Within minutes, we were escorted to our table on the roof outside overlooking the edge of Mary Brickell Village. The sheer canopies and beds made DBYCCML feel more like a lounge than a restaurant. The menu has two options. Some entrees are $20 and some are $24 (rounding up). Each entree includes an appetizer. Glasses of house wine are $4 with your meal. For appetizers, we had the dumplings and the spinach dish. Both were great, and even though the spinach dish had a mushroom sauce (I hate mushrooms), I kept stealing bites from my friend's plate. For entrees, I had the chicken rollatini and my friend had the salmon. Mine was pretty good. The chicken was slightly dry, but the sauce was awesome and made up for it. My friend's salmon was undercooked, so she didn't finish it, but they were good about it. Our waitress apologized and offered to bring another one. My friend didn't feel like more salmon after that raw bite, so they took it off our bill. We ordered the tiramisu and Lolita's Kiss for dessert. I liked both. They definitely rounded out the meal, and at $2.50 a piece, it was even sweeter. We each ordered an espresso. It was really bitter and cold. Service was slow, but she was polite and seemed to really feel bad when she saw how raw my friend's salmon was. She did her best to remedy the situation. I just wish she was a little more attentive. I went quite a while with an empty glass. I'll definitely come back. Some of the menu items had stars next to them indicating they were new, so I think the place must add new dishes all the time. I'm excited to try them.
(4)Janelle B.
Ok so I guess too much of a good thing is not always good. We went there again last night for a group outing. We were having a wonderful time, so we decided to stay there for dinner- bad move. The food was eh and what I thought was going to be real chicken tenderloins turned out to be BK chicken nuggets and cold fries. I know that it if I would have said something, the problem would have been taken care of, which is why I am giving it 3 stars. Had we decided to just drink and laugh the night away, this would have been another 4-5 star rating because I really love the place and the service.
(3)Mieke F.
If you are familiar with the controversial novel "Lolita" written by Nabokov, then the quote "Dolores but you can call me Lolita" may sound familiar. If you can get over this place being named after girl targeted by a pedophile, then you may enjoy it. There is a restaurant, sitting area outside, and a bar that has a DJ for dancing. The food and drinks are decent but not incredible. The ambiance in the restaurant area is romantic and intimate; however, I find the quotes posted on the wall to be disturbing since they are directly from the book. My suggestion is to not take an educated woman here for your first date.
(3)Lissa B.
Was disappointed to be disappointed in this place. I wanted to like it. I had heard about it from time to time. I had been one night that it was night-clubish (dancing, music, no food) so when my friend and I were trying to find a brickell happy hour spot, we decided to try Lolita's. Big mistake from heat to toe. First, the server sucked! Yes, sucked! That bad, and I'm in the biz so I'm usually wayyy more forgiving than most because I know how things go behind the scenes. That afternoon it was pretty dead, there were maybe two other tables on the ground level outdoor patio we were on. We sat and saw her watch us sit. She stood there. We waited. She stood some more. We waited some more. She then engaged in some casual conversation with a passing server. My friend and I looked at each other confused. We thought maybe she wasn't in charge of this section or something, or that maybe we missed the hostess? As we were about to say something to her, she turned on her heels and sauntered inside. Okaaayyyy, so I got up and started looking for a menu somewhere. Didn't see any, noticed the other two tables were staring at me wondering around aimlessly, got embarrassed and sat back down. The server peeked out from around the corner, saw us yet again, and retreated back behind the door. Hmmmm.....at this point I don't care if I'm in her section or not, she should have started us out at least and found our server. I was about to tell my friend to get up and go somewhere else when she emerged, smile on her face and came to us, pulled our her paper and pen, popped her hip, tilded herhead, and blurted out "are you ready?" ummmmmm.....hmmmmmm...where do I start with this girl. Since I very much believe that you catch more bees with honey than with vinagre, and that being a snappy bitch is very un-classy, I tried to swallow my sarcasm and anger, and told her as nicely as I could manage "Um, no we're actually not, because you never brought us any menues when we came in 15 minutes ago, and this is our first time here, so we're not familar enough with your menu to order without seeing it". I'm sure a little of my impatience came through, despite my efforts, but if it did, she didn't seem to notice or care, as she smiled and said Ok. She walked around the corner, brought back some menues and plopped them on our table without a word. She didn't look like she was mad, or upset, or nervous, or in a bad mood or any of it. It was the strangest thing. I think she really just was that clueless. Oh well. So we made our decisions and ten minutes later we were ordering. We asked a few questions about portion sizes, drink ingredients, and food popularity, none of which she could answer, but since they were happy hour prices we just bit the bullet and blindly ordered. The food was mediocre. Not bad, not good. Forgettable. The drinks, slightly better than the food, still not good enough to go back for. The ambiance was the only part we couldn't complain about. Casual, outdoor, south florida type of place. I don't think- wait, I'm actually pretty darn sure I will not be back for any happy hours or dinners. Maybe I'd consider it on one of those late-night music and bar scenes. That's about it. If you want a good dinner spot with ambiance and fair prices, go to Crazy About You in Brickell. If you want a good happy hour spot with ambiance and a great hh menu, go to Sawa in the Gables.
(1)Benazhir M.
Oh! Lolita... how horrible are you. Last time I was there was not too long ago. I had gone out of class and decided go happy hour with two of my girlfriends. All we wanted to do was have a couple of drinks and something to eat; it was a Wednesday night. When we got to the place is was full but not so much, yet we had to sit ourselves since the hostess was not there and the waitress was running around. It took about 15 mins for her to take our orders, when she finally got our drinks which took another 15 mins, I gave mine a try and that pinapple margarita tasted like pure tequila, so I politely asked her to make it less strong, she looked at me and asked with an attitude: "Anything else?" when she came back the drink was still horrible, and so were my friend's drinks. The food was ok, but nothing out of this world. Her attitude, plus the waiting time and the quality was just enough to award them a star. Finally, our check took 40 mins to get to us. At some point we were planing on just leaving without paying, but oh well! Not coming back Dolores.
(1)Todd M.
I went here for my brother's birthday. PROS: -A great place for a special occasion. -Wonderful decor. -I tasted 4 entres and 4 appetizers, and all were very good. -Food was the correct temperature. -The food arrived in a timely manner. -A great place for those who love chic dining. -The second floor deck was great for outdoor dining. CONS: -Our server was very cold, and would look right through you when taking your order. He especially made me angry when he circled the suggested tip section on the bottom of my receipt. -This place has those annoying restroom attendants. I don't need some lurker to help me wash my hands. -The restaurant is dark. You almost need a miner's helmet to read the menu, inspect your food, or pay the bill. -This is one of those, "Hey look at me; I have money!" trendy places. Nothing about this place is cozy or genuine. -I live in NW Borward. It is not worth the drive, in my opinion. -It is a bit pricey for what you get. -It is a bit cramped on the top deck. -The valet guy was extremely rude to my brother. If you enjoy flashy/fake/Miami/Kardashian dining, this is your place.
(3)Melissa A.
Great atmosphere but the service was so slow. Took 45 minutes for the appetizers to come out and then another 45 for the main courses! Great server but the kitchen just can't keep up with the volume of people in the restaurant. The food was okay when it finally came out but the fillet tasted like burnt hamburger. Definitely will not be returning.
(3)DannyandJeni L.
We had a big party of 15 and they would not sit us untill all 15 were present . Server was annoyed we has so many people and was evwn more annoyed we couldn't hear him over the loud music. The food is tasty but the portions are not worth the price. At the end of the night it took our waiter an hour and a half to bring us the receipts and ring us out. Im sure that on a weekday afternoon service might be better but I will never go back on a weekend .
(2)Katie Y.
The name alone makes me want to bump up the rating, but I think a three-star A-OK is the best way to describe Lolitas. If you happen to be coming on a Friday night, walk past the sea of boobalicious chicas and men of all ages dogging around them, and head on upstairs. It's an entirely different scene in the restaurant than the disco downstairs, although the music from below thumping the floor will keep you reminded. The two singular best things about Lolitas: they serve huge portions at a good price, and their kitchen closes at 1:00AM. Service is pleasant enough, and the other patrons will keep you thoroughly entertained. In the hour-long dinner we had at 12:30AM, we saw no fewer than four women in their 40's so drunk that they had to be half-carried down the stairs. The food itself is pretty good - for the price and amount, it's well worth the visit, but don't expect any flavors or recipes to knock your socks off. The decor is all tones of white - not my favorite atmosphere, especially when food (and stains) is concerned, but better white than black.
(3)John A.
Lolita has been a family favorite for years now. The rooftop tables overlooking the city is a great place to dine during the evening. The menu has something for everyone and is kid friendly for our 5 & 7 year old. There has been lots of development in area over the past few years so there is plenty of places to stroll around after dinner to work it off.....
(4)Linda R.
Dolores, Lolita whatever your name is. I have been here on a couple of times and enjoyed this place for the most part although always crowded. The place itself has a nice and relaxed atmosphere tres chic and modern. The food is definitely presentable, however taste is subpar. Wait staff is very kind and attentive. Dolores has a great location that in itself keeps people returning. I can't help to think if the sliding pole by the entrance when you walk in, still is used...perhaps for strippers. Overall I think they really need to step up their game when it comes to food.
(3)Paola D.
Delicious food at a great price...can't beat it. I went to this restaurant on a date night with my husband; we'd heard great things and imagined we'd pay an arm and a leg...so not the case! For under $80 we had appetizers, a bottle of wine, 2 entrees and 2 desserts. The service was incredible too...on top of everything but never too intrusive. I strongly recommend!
(5)Cynthia Z.
Terrible!!!!!! Went for my birthday dinner with reservations for 9:30. My full party arrived at 10 and they wouldn't seat us until they arrived which I understand but we weren't seated until after 11pm! And the hostess was so rude! After we were seated it took forever for someone to take our order and then forever to bring out the appetizers let alone the food! When we asked for the manager he offered to give us 10% but then took forever again to bring out our checks! We didn't finish eating and still left at 2am! Couldn't even make it to the next location because we were so late!
(1)Osvaldo P.
This place is great depending on what day you go. The first time I went, I was blown away by what a great job the restaurant did and how on point the food was. The second time I went (4 days later), from the minute I walked in I knew it was going to be an interesting experience. Hostess: Good evening, welcome to Dolores Us: Hi, good evening. We were wondering if we could get a table for 4 please? Hostess: Do you guys have a reservation? Us: No Hostess: Ok, are you looking to sit inside or outside? Us: Outside please Hostess: Excellent, I have something for you outside...give me about 10 minutes to set everything up for you guys Us: Oh excellent! Thank you very much. So we all head to our respective gender based restrooms to wash our hands etc, and come back and sit in the waiting area. About 15 minutes pass, and a group of 4 enters, also without a reservation, asking for a table outside. The hostess proceeds to grab 4 menus and instructs them to follow the co-hostess upstairs to their table. For a minute there I thought I was in the Seinfeld episode where they're all waiting for a table at the chinese restaurant and the host continues to seat everyone else despite the fact that Seinfeld and his crew have been waiting around for almost an hour to get something to eat before heading to the movies. So it goes: Us: Hi, we've been waiting for 15 minutes, is that table almost ready? Hostess: Do you have a reservation? Us: (compete silence with confused scooby doo looks)...No Hostess: OK, are you looking to sit inside of outside? Us: Didn't we just have this conversation 15 minutes ago? Hostess: Oh right...ok, give me one minute... HOLY SH!T BATMAN! As for the food and service, it was absolute sh!t!! thank god for the $13 bottle of house wine that helps you forget how miserable of an experience you're paying for.
(2)Eric Douglas S.
Thinking about a great date spot, this place is it! Lolita is cozy, romantic, and fun. The menu is a "course style." So there will be plenty of food, especially with dessert. They have $4 house wines, which last all night. The food is good and the prices are great. Inside or outside, it's a very nice ambiance. The terrace is the place to dine on a beautiful night in downtown Miami. After dinner you can lounge on the sofas and chat, or take it downstairs to dance in the club area. It's a convenient, affordable, and consistent place for a good time, centered perfectly in Mary Brickell Village. Eric Statzer Eric Douglas Statzer
(4)Wendy H.
For the food it gets no stars. For the ambiance it gets 2. I have been to this place 3 times and each time the food has been consistently awful. It doesn't matter what you order. I've had chicken, seafood, and meat on my different visits and it was all horrible. Served a pasta full of uncooked shrimp, on another visit I got cold and dry chicken, and the meat was just as bad. Sitting outdoors is nice but the food stinks....would never ever go back.
(2)Stephany R.
The locale is amazingly beautiful. It has such a romantic allure... I'm really fascinated by the place. Candles everywhere, soft color palette... Just gorgeous. I went on a Friday night and at night with all the candles it just looks magical. I don't know if the same experience can be achieved in the afternoon when there's light. The hostess told us there would be a 45 minute wait for a table and since we really just wanted a few drinks and appetizers, we asked if we could sit in the bar. The bar is upstairs in a big terrace. As you go upstairs (Reminder: At night), the second level just looks so lovely. It was so enthralling... I was lost by the beauty and the soft romantic ambiance it had. That level is still the restaurant and to sit there you have to wait for a table anyways. The terrace was next to the dining area upstairs. We quickly sat on a sofa and after tracking down a server, we got taken care of. I ordered a glass of Pinot Grigio and BF had whiskey. Boyfriend ordered Kobe little burgers which came with fries. I really don't like burgers, but I cut a little slice of the meat itself and it was very delectable. As appetizer we had the Serrano Ham Croquettes, and it was beyond scrumptious... Sooo good. The food ordered was about at 10 PM at the bar area, so I don't know if they offer it during lunch or dinner.
(4)Marc M.
If you are new to the Brickell area, you have to try this restaurant. It is by far one of the best in all of Miami. The staff is friendly and eager to help you. We got there without a reservation but were taken to a great table promptly, our waiter was knowledgeable and eager to answer all the questions we had about the food. We were surprised to find out that the house wine was only $13, our waited explained that was because they make their own wine. It was a delicious bottle as was the food. There is really nothing negative I can write about this place. If there was an option to rate it with 6 stars, I would.
(5)Kay B.
I was pleasantly surprised. Great ambiance and decor. The staff was very friendly. The food was also delicious. I had the grilled chicken with spinach and my cousin had the salmon with potatoes. Both dishes were excellent. The cool thing is your meal includes an appetizer. The price is reasonable. The appetizers were very delicious. I had the quesadillas. So yummy. The flan is also very good. The only incovenience was that it was difficult finding parking so we had to pay $10 to valet park the car. It was worth it though. I had a really great time here and would definitely go back.
(4)QueenB B.
Wow, interesting experience. The first waitress was kind snooty and wierd. Then we went outside there is a nice ambiance to it. So, I requested bread and we got these melba toast things and some spread which were good. I ordered the eggplant starter which was good and the lower fat chicken meal. The food was good but, the service was bad. It was the most awkard service experience ever. The waitress was not so great since whatever the reason was. At the end she split the bill in half and said "here for the bad service". The was so awkard and strange. Anyways I dont think I will return strange people working there.
(2)John D.
We had a very good experience at Lolita this week while celebrating a friend's birthday! I already went to this restaurant in 2011 and for sure I will come back again for sure. Pros: - Super-friendly service, from the beginning to the end - Food is very tasty - Desert are priced $2.99 Cons: - Cocktails could be prepared better - A Tequila Sunrise without Orange juice, are you kidding me?! For the appetizers, I ordered some Crostinis with Guacamole and fresh salmon and was impressed by the freshness. For the entrees, I ordered the Risotto, which was OK and probably need some improvements ($24.99). For the desert, I had the Tiramisu ($2.99) which was delicious! At the end of the day, I wanted to give it a 5-stars review, I love the philosophy of this restaurant.
(5)laura m.
We went in with low expectations and left very happy! This place has expensive drinks, like everywhere in MIami, but they also have reasonably priced delicious food. The whole experience was pretty fantastic. The main floor has an outdoor seating area, and a dining room and bar inside. Upstairs is much better - eat there if you can wait s bit! This floor had an inside dining room and an outdoor bar/balcony dining area. Super cozy and pretty. Everything is lit up in candlelight and white breezy decor. Dinner is a two course deal. There are 10-12 choices in appetizers and 20 entree choices. You can either order the $18 dollar menu or the $28 menu. Both come with your choice of an appetizer and an entree. Dessert is delicious too. There are 6 choices and they are all $2.50 each. What? What? We started with the Gazpacho, which was really, really delicious! The most perfect blend of tomatoes, cucumbers, and garlic. The Hubs had the cheese quesadilla - super cheesy! For the main course we had the filet and gnocchi. Both were very good, especially the sauces. Two Belvedere martinis - $30 Two dinners, two glasses of wine, and one dessert $70. The perfect dinner plus the service was great! Try it out and see...I don't think you will be disappointed.
(5)JR B.
Great place for late night eats!
(4)Amanda C.
We enjoyed the atmosphere here more than anything else. Love sitting outside in the beautiful outdoor dining room. The food was decent but nothing special, and having to order an entree just to get an app is a bit of an odd deal. We lived in Miami for years and are impressed with what they did with the Brickell area which used to be a complete zero at night. P.S. For you out of towners; the locals call this area "Brickell" not " Mary Brickell". Anyway, the place is pretty and most likely better for lunch or just the bar.
(3)Carlo M.
I ate @ Crazy About You 2 days before coming here. With that said, I'll be honest. I wasn't impressed. The Smoked Salmon and Guacamole was my favorite part. Good Quality fish without being too salty. The Shrimp and Fish Scampi was terrible. The plate was stacked and nothing was put together; a waste. I don't remember the dessert because my friend was drowning me with wine, but we left satisfied overall. I had better food @ Crazy About You. Decor is GORGEOUS though,
(2)Mallory S.
I was really surprised by how good this place was!! Came with 4 of my girlfriends on a Friday night. We had a reservation on the terrace and we were seated at a spacious, but cozy, round table smack in the center of the action. Our servers were fantastic and very attentive! Dolores makes their own wine and so a bottle of the house Cabernet was only $13! We got 4 bottles...please do not judge us! All 5 of us tried to order different things and share and we succeeded! Here's what we got... Appetizers: Spring Rolls - Really good and a huge portion! Serrano Ham Croquettes - Mmm Mmm Mmm Duck Dumplings - Perfect! Fried Artichokes - Really good & the sauce is perfect with them! Entrees: Lobster & Shrimp Canneloni - For an un-italian restaurant, really good Chicken Rolletini - Pretty good, don't know if I'd order it again though Tuna Tataki - Didn't try but looked delish and got great reviews from my friend who ordered it! Gnocchi - AMAZING! I will be getting this next time! Salmon - Didn't try but looked great! And then of course...we had to order dessert....5 of them! Tirimisu, Churros with cinnamon ice cream, guava flan, chocolate flan, and dulce de leche...all were ridiculously good and they are only $2.50 each!!!!! Really? Love Dolores and will DEFINITELY be back :)
(4)Jun S.
Had a dinner on the second floor outside pateo. atmosphia is great; this area (brickel) is becoming like South Beach, buy food is not impressive at all. probably a good place to have some drink during Happy Hour. Don't except much for dinning.
(3)Michael B.
Dolores is a great spot if you're meeting up with friends for Happy Hour or just looking for a nice laid back time. They have some great specials and now this location seems to be in partnership with the Sushi Maki right next door. When at either location, you can apparently order off of either menu. They have a great area to sit outside when the weather's nice and the inside bar area is great too. The service is also very accommodating and friendly. Good food, great deals, great location and good service...I'm in!
(3)Tracy M.
This has been my best meal in Miami thus far. Gorgeous atmosphere, super attentive wait staff, and cool old firehouse building now done in gentle creams and whites, with lots of candlelight. Best short ribs ever! Cost? Appetizer, entree, 2 glasses of good cab, dessert and tip = $42 Yep. $42. Amazing.
(5)Michael L.
Nice place to sit outside and enjoy a bottle of wine. Food is ok, but can't go wrong with a two priced menu (see menu) Brickell view at night outside is nice.
(3)Dana D.
First off, this location is specifically for the Brickell-like crowd( money driven whores and douche bags). But, if you can see past the cluster of superficiality, the place is okay. We went here for a friends birthday. The event took place on the upper deck. Nice breeze. My meal wasn't the best, and neither was my friends next to me. The food was definitely presentable, however it did not deliver. Waiters were very kind and attentive. One interesting fact about this place is that it's a converted old fire station. When you walk in, the sliding pole is still present, presumably for strippers?
(3)Amber L.
Gotta be honest: DBYCCML just didn't do it for me. The food was pretty mediocre, except for the garbanzo bean app, which I would go back for! It was soooo good! Highlight of the evening by far. I had the chicken strips as my entree and nope, did not enjoy. They were dry, fried to a very dark crisp and had no flavor whatsoever - not even salt. Dessert was totally forgettable. Our waitress was on another planet for much of our meal. She asked if everything was going well for us, we brought up something that went awry with our meal - the wine, I think - and she replied something to the effect of "That's nice." Huh!?!? When a friend was placing her order, the waitress even went so far as to tell my friend that she would "ask the chef if he can prepare [the dish] the way you want it, but he's going to be upset with me for asking." Uhhh, SO?!? I was not impressed with the service at all. The 2 stars are for 2 things that I really like about the place: 1) The ambience on the outside terrace. Seriously, it's dreamy up there on a night with great weather. 2) The service and feel of the first floor bar. I could have seen myself hanging out there with a nice glass of wine on a regular basis. Otherwise, Dolores or Lolita - whoever you are - thanks, but I'll pass.
(2)Tania G.
came here to celebrate fred g.'s birthday. i chose this place because they offer free appetizers with every meal. (every penny counts!) thankfully everyone ordered different things so i was able to taste several things from the menu (hummus, croquettes) good feel, good service, good food. lolita, i'll be returning.
(4)Emily S.
This was my first time in Brickell and my family and I walked around and found this restaurant. What appealed to us was that all of the entrees came with a free appetizer and that the prices were decent. We ate outside and the decor was fabulous with nice tables and modern outdoor lounge furniture. The inside also looked nice. The food was very good and our waiter was friendly and pleasant.
(4)Christina V.
When we first entered the restaurant is sort of looked like someones house. But as the hostess lead us upstairs to the terrace I saw why this place is raved about. White linens draped the entire place, fuschia flowers and palm trees in square white vases surrounded everyone, white umbrellas and table cloths, candles everywhere... absolutely beautiful. Along with the bread was a sample plate of sushi from Sushi Maki downstairs, a welcomed little appetizer if I do say so myself. I must say that everything my boyfriend and I ate last night was delicious. The way the menu worked was that you get a free appetizer with your entree. I ordered the duck dumplings, and he ordered quesadillas. Yummy. For entrees we ordered the steak salad (it had a spicy dressing that I really enjoyed, and the salmon and wild rice... great dish. We finished off with a sort of dulce de leche creme brulee. I'm not really a sweets person but we were able to finish it off in about 10 minutes! lol The food here is fresh and delicious. I am definitely coming back and I would recommend this restaurant to everyone. You wont be disappointed.
(4)Laura B.
omg the croquettes.... love this little lounge... they offer awesome menu options for groups... if there's a wait for your table, you've got a nice little bar downstairs to keep you entertained in the meantime... good music is always playing... the upstiars is very pretty, but the stairs to get there... a little dangerous... omg the croquettes.... omg the croquettes.... o....m....g...the...croquettes.....
(4)Bonnie L.
Very nice atmosphere. I was surprised I thought the bill would be higher but its a small set menu.. For a set price you pick from the choices of appetizers and entrees. Best part is they served churros for dessert! The only reason why I did not give 5 stars because the entree I ordered was not the best choice (Breaded Ck), but my friends entree made up for it.
(4)Priscila C.
The waiter approached us speaking in Spanish, and I politely asked him to speak in English so I could understand. He seemed extremely ticked off and went on to speak in a borat-like tone, basically yelling the menu at me. Not that I have a problem with someone with an accent, but this guy was abruptly rude to me the rest of the night! When he IDed me he made up a bogus story about how my ID is no good because it has a dent on one corner?! I could've-should've asked for a manager but I just wanted to get out of there as soon as possible. I'm pretty sure he snuck something in my food because I woke up with a throat ache. Food was mediocre. Vegetable spring rolls are better at pei wei, and the churrasco should not be classified as such because it is simply a skirt steak with chimichurri. I'm sure my bad service experience was an isolated incident, the other servers seemed very courteous, but I won't be returning.
(2)Fiona M.
All in all it was decent. The ambiance is great the service was lacking personality. We did not have to wait long for a table outside. The food was delevered within 10 minutes. The food was decent but not out of this world. I would go again (more for the ambiance) but I am not rushing back anytime soon.
(3)Raul M.
So far we've found Miami infested with sub par costumer service all around. This place was OK for what we've experienced. Last night (08/12/2013), we sat at the front patio and the bartender finally approached 5 minutes later and asked us if we were "all set". For what? I asked since there were not even menus on the table. I asked for the drink specials and he looked like I just asked him to perform brain surgery on a toddler. He didn't suggest anything, there was no interaction during the dining experience. It was just awful. The food was good tho. The only reason we ended up there is because we got lost looking for another restaurant and since I've seen reviews of this joint on the Mexicanos in Miami Facebook page we thought we could give it a shot. First time and last time.
(2)Marina S.
The restaurant is nothing special. The food was OK, not expensive is the only good thing about it. We were sitting on the deck outside and it was very noisy.
(2)Michelle M.
Came here for Mother's day. We were a big group of 10 (big, loud cuban family). This was such a cute place. We were seated in a privated room, which may be because they realized we would be louder than the other diners but I am sure it was because we were so many. The food was good. Nothing was bad but nothing was phenomenal either. The experience was great though. Good prices (like going to red lobster) for the ambience and service. Our hostess was so attentive and sweet. She always made sure our glasses were full and made sure to congratulate all the mothers on their special day. Speaking of which they also gave us a free dessert for Mother's day! Nice surprise. They also have a rooftop patio which is cute for after (or before) dinner drinks, smokes or just enjoyment of the the view of the town. I loved the salmon soup!!
(4)Vanessa C.
I came here on a date night for dinner last week and could not have been more satisfied. We sat outside upstairs (rooftop patio - I highly recommend requesting to sit here) and it was romantic and picturesque. It looks and feels like you're at a cafe in Greece with the bougainvilleas and outdoorsy, white decor. I thought the prices were incredibly reasonable considering your choice of a $18.95 or $23.95 menu comes with a sizeable appetizer big enough to share. We had the house white wine (glass $4, bottle $13) with the croquettes and goat cheese and spinach salad to start off. The serano ham croquettes are amazing. As an entree I had the tuna tartar with avocado and it too was quite amazing - and big. The desserts are only $2.50 so it's a crime not to order one. Unfortunately, I think I ordered the wrong one - churros. They're not your soft, hot Hialeah churros so that was somewhat disappointing. Next time I'm ordering Lolita's dulce de leche caramel kiss instead. Our waitress was very nice though somewhat loopy (after we had finished our dinner and were waiting for the dessert menu she came by to let us know our dinner was coming out soon). I can't complain though, all in all it was a lovely night out. I'll definitely be back - and bringing friends!
(5)AshleyMarie O.
Came back as a third option dinner place and was totally turned around! I sat upstairs outside (did not know that existed) and the night was great! We all enjoyed our food, our waiter was fantastic and the wine was a-flowin' ! I had the eggplant appetizer as I remember that was my favorite item from my previous experience and then I ordered for dinner (hard to screw up aye?) So maybe I went easy on them... next time I go back I sware I won't play it safe and I will definitely rate based on food alone (my company was amazing!! haha)
(4)Megan R.
Lovely outdoor seating on the second floor. Very reasonably priced, good food, and good service. My husband and I had appetizers, blackened tuna sandwiches, and a bottle of red wine for around $60. Great deal for Miami and a beautiful setting.
(4)Karina G.
Can a restaurant be too popular? If it can, this Lolita's is the place. Came here for a friends birthday and apparently everyone else got the memo that Lolita's was the place to be. The amount of time we had to wait for everything was horrendous. From the moment we got there, it was all about waiting. Waiting for the table, waiting for the menus, waiting for our drinks, you can get the picture. If there is anything I hate is waiting. I wasnt even that hungry but that didnt matter because they only had a pre-fixed menu. So beer it is for me. Never got that tapas menu that other reviewers were talking about. I will give this place another try because the outside patio has more of a lounge, laid back feel
(3)Ericstevenc T.
Another great Latin lounge in brickell villiage
(5)Lorena C.
I decided to go back because a friend invite us for a fashion show. I had forgotten how pretty this place is. The second floor has pretty cabanas for a nice date or regular tables with lots of candles. I increased to 3 stars because the waitress was really nice. Still the menu has no prices ummm not so good for the economy. Lolita on Thursdays is awesome but just go for the dancing.
(3)Adriana D.
despite working and living on Brickell, I don't really frequent this spot although it's a favorite for work lunches and dinners for those in the area. I have yet to go here for lunch but can imagine, considering the pace of the service, I might not be doing so often. the service is not bad, per say, but it is leisurely enough that I would much prefer it for dinner (I've also always gone in large groups which may be a factor in the timing). the outdoor patio seating is really nice on evenings that aren't too hot or humid (not many of those at this time of year), and their wine selection is better than decent. I've tried quite a few dishes and find the Spanish influenced choices to be the one's they prepare best. one standout item is their 'huevos rotos' appetizer (with fried garbanzos and chorizo ) which are phenomenal. their pan seared Chilean sea bass (served with a seafood ragout) is really nice. their 'Viva Cuba Libre' (vaca frita, rice, black beans) is pretty tasty and their mahi-mahi scampi (with capers and garlic in a cream sauce over linguini) is also good. food-wise I have not had any disappointing experiences here although I have not been blown out of the water either. all in all I would say try this place and I don't think you'll be disappointed. I definitely intend to go back and might even give lunch a shot (on a day when a laid back lunch is in order).
(3)Laura G.
This place is the absolute WORST food in Miami. Mc.Donad's (and I HATE Mc.Donald's) can beat the stuff they serve here. They even messed up chicken fingers, which some guy next to me ordered. You are forced to pay for a combined entre-appetizer dinner, as if the appetizer was not enough to turn you off from their food. The eggplant dish was mostly bread-crums, terrible. The salmon was dry and the pasta was terrible. If I could give 0 stars I would. The only thing Lolita's has going for it is the ambiance and it's name.
(1)Kelly G.
L and I had a cocktail here after the Black Tie Blue Jeans event. The downstairs bar was packed with out-of-control tourist girls dancing together like they were hoping to be filmed for the next "girls gone wild" video. Very uncivilized. Upstairs, very civilized. White organza curtains blowing in the gale force winds of Tropical Depression Ida. White cotton couches to sit on (if you can snag one). Candlelight. Lounge music. And we didn't have to SHOUT to hear each other or order from the bar or chat with the two lone single guys at the bar. Nice. I wish we had eaten here instead of the Bahia Mar because the ravioli in tomato cream sauce with fresh basil looked SO delicious. Three or four trays of it passed by me. Each time, I licked my lips. Yum, Maybe I'll get to eat here before the end of my vacation.
(3)Ivonne Marie C.
I have heard plenty of people rave about the food and service in this place, so I am determined to go and try it one of these days; for now however, my review is for the "night club" downstairs. If your parents like to go out dancing and don't mind being surrounded by a bunch of other people their age, drunk beyond belief, bumping and griding against them, then this is definitely the place for them to be. The music was okay, not great, but not bad either, the DJ played a little bit of everything. Not even midnight and the place was packed with people dancing, also, as mentioned above, way too many drunk women rubbing themselves up against everyone, and tons of men taking advantage of it. Not exactly the crowd I want to spend my Saturday night with, but being that Brickell doesn't offer so many other options for dancing, this is where we stayed for about an hour or so. I will update my review when I come for dinner/lunch and hopefully give it more stars.
(2)Christine P.
This place has been on my list of places to visit for a while for one reason alone - the name. My neighbor growing up was a dear little old cuban lady known as Lolita (real name: Dolores). Not the reason you usually choose to visit places - but it works. Stopped in here after dinner at Rosa Mexicano. I am only reviewing the 'lounge' portion of this, since I didn't eat. Drinks were good and not too expensive ($11 for a beer and a glass of wine). The vibe was fun - there was plenty of dancing downstairs, and plasmas playing the music videos. We ended up hanging out in the upstairs terrace area. They have several couches and white cabana things. Took a seat on one of the couches, and took in the beautiful South Florida evening. No pressure to buy anything or pay anything extra for a seat - so that's always a plus. This is a beautiful locale. The building is very unique, and I absolutely adored the way the upstairs dining area was decorated. Crisp whites, hydrangea bouquets, candles... just serene, and a perfect locale for a small wedding - or the outside patio for a bridal/baby shower. Will try out dinner at this place soon.
(3)Rhena S.
Came here for a birthday dinner of maybe 15. The food and prices were really good. My only complaint were the waiters, they were so slow and took foreverrrrr to bring out food including appetizers. I think I waited 30 mins to get my salad. Overall though its a nice spot.
(3)lach l.
Lots of fun. The decor is tasteful and in keeping with the building's history. The food is excellent, though like the drinks on the pricey side. A wonderful addition to the neighborhood revival which satisfies on all fronts.
(5)Jason T.
Dirty. Slow service. 80 percent of the staff speaks very little English. Very little visible management. They were out of Seabass. The coffee machine was broken. Bad news I won't be back. Bathroom was filthy
(2)Jason R.
This place is super cute, a big improvement from when it was firehouse. I like that they have a bar area, an outdoor area and inside. I really would have enjoyed to sit in the outdoor area but it was way too hot to do that. We got a nice table for 7 in the upstairs. The service here was good and the place had an energetic vibe to it. The food was great also. I really like that each entree comes with an appetizer. I had the goat cheese spinach salad, someone else had the croquettas which were delicious and a huge serving, 7 if I remember. The eggplant salad looked amazing and my sister had the smoked salmon with the guac, which was devine. After all the food we ate and the drinks we had the bill came to about 250 for 7 people which was not bad at all. I will be coming back to Lolita next time I'm in Miami
(4)Annie S.
This is probably one of my fav restaurants. I usually go for dinner but I suggest getting there early because it gets packed quick !! They take reservations but you dont get to specify whether you want inside or out (i will ONLY eat outside on the terrace. it's too beautiful not to). I have to admit there have been times I left when they tried to sit me inside (when i had reservations) because the terrace was full and the wait was tooooo long ! But theres also been times when I'm in a really good mood and have no problem drinking at the bar & lounging until our table is ready. Now the good stuff: The food there is great but I find myself craving the salad (the goat cheese balls are awesome) and the little "triscuits" w/ yummy spread :) The wine is a great price too, my boyfriend & i usually order a bottle. When we finish dinner we sometimes head downstairs to the bar for some drinks. They play great music w/ a dance floor inside and a nice lounge area outside. Super chill !
(4)Franky A.
I had lunch at Lolita recently and was pleasantly surprised that they had great food. I'm not a fan of the Brickell area and most of the places there are overpriced and overrated. I have to tip my hat to the excellent service there. I enjoyed the food but I have to say that the service there was by far the best I've had in all of Miami. I wish service at all restaurants down here were more like this place. I highly recommend if you're the area and not sure where to go.
(4)judy n.
Fun, Cute, Hip place! 1st - we came on a friday night, small party of 4, no reservations were made (but they DO take them) and the wait was about 30 minutes. And they call your cell phone when the table is ready. So you can roam the bar, lounge outside, or go to a bar next door. the entrees are divided into 2 lists: 18.75 and 23.75. With that price, you get your choice of entree in that list, PLUS a Full sized appetizer! It's a steal! and its the everyday price/menu that this is. (its'' not on Miami Spice) At the bar - they have some specialty mixed drinks. - they have Zacapa Rum. (i think this was about 10 - not bad for miami/brickell) - We got a tequila based drink with pineapple juice and club soda. great drink! simple, and 14 bucks. Yummers!:: - (app) Goat Cheese Salad. (the goat cheese came in fried balls, and that's what it looked like. but aside from presentation, it was pretty good) - (app) Smoked Salmon and Guacamole Crostini (this was pretty tasty. different to me, but my friend said it was like "Lox on a salad, with guacamole. and the crostini was kinda like matza/matzo?" (idk i'm not a connoisseur of jewish foods...) - (app) asian vegetable spring rolls. comes with a sweet sauce. pretty good, and not too greasy - (entree) Viva Cuba Libre - Vaca Frita black beans and rice (this was pretty tasty. and similar to some cuban restaurants nearby) - (dessert) these are SUPER CHEAP! $2.50 we tried the Churro's with cinnamon ice cream. It was a pretty good cinnamon ice cream and was very large, for being JUST 2.50. It was NOT one of the shotglass desserts, it was on a large plate and very nicely decorated. Eh-It was ok:: - mahi mahi scampi - white wine cream sauce, capers, and roasted garlic over fresh linguine (this was alright... the sauce was good. the fish was average, and they had a ton of capers... Overall, the waiters were pretty attentive.The bar was a bit empty at 9pm on a friday night. but they served us quickly. our waiter wouldn't take our order while we ewre ordering our drink, but he finally came back and was attentive w/ food service. and with the check. and he came around -just-the-right-amount- that didn't bother us, and left us alone and never had an empty glass. oh! And if you have a chance. go to the second floor and sit outside. it was beautiful, and a great atmosphere.
(4)Manuela F.
With 30 (without tips) you can have 3 cocktail !
(3)jen r.
really a 3.5.. disclaimer i have not been here since last summer. so the decor is really nice and has a great upstairs deck. i went a few times last year when it first opened and always sat up there. the menu is 1 page, has a nice variety of options to choose from. i think the pricing is very fair considering you get an appetizer and entree for 18 or 23.. you can spend that at any chain restaurant and definitely dont get the same vibe. i remember being quite impressed with the vaca frita and the croquetas. and actually was disappointed with the ravioli. the staff was nice and very accomodating since we sat in the lounge area with bottle service and still ate full meals.. overall i think its a great addition to brickell area..
(3)Sergio F.
This review is for dinner only. I have not had lunch yet. I have enjoyed my visits to Lolita in the past, and after reading the mixed reviews decided to provide my spin on my dining experience here. I had dinner with a friend last night who had not yet discovered the Lolita. We both agreed that Lolita provides a tremendous value to the Brickell dining scene. It is located next to the Mary Brickell Village. The upstairs outdoor dining deck is great during the winter and the breezy summer nights. A restaurant can have ambiance and location, but if it does not have good food what is the point. I believe Lolita delivers. The food is above average with some stellar appetizers. The croquets and gazpacho are fantastic. The potato and leek tart is consistently good. The entrees are usually simply prepared and presented, but taste good. I have not had a bad meal there yet. And you can not beat the price. Entrees are either $18.75 or $23.75 with appetizer, house wine is $13 a bottle, and desserts are $2.50. Excellent price/value offering on Brickell today.
(4)Johnny P.
Great upscale place with very reasonable prices on food. Drinks are expensive but that's normal for the magic city. The food and service are great. The whole place was filled with beautiful people. After about 1 am the downstairs turning into a bumping club. They have a dessert called Double or nothing. It's chocolate cake and Ice cream, but i'f you roll doubles on the dice they bring you it's free!
(5)Cynthia M.
I have heard from various non-yelp sources that this place was "sooooo good." Despite living REALLY close to this place, I had never been. I found the thumping sounds coming from this place on Friday and Saturday night and gaggles of people standing outside in the patio area socializing, intimidating when all I wanted was a laid back dinner (because I don't really make it myself). This place is everything I feared on those other nights -- good ambiance for socializing and having fun with friends. Upstairs on the roof top is more calm, even towards the end of the night, but they really pack in the tables, so you're closer than you'd like to any smokers, loud talkers etc. Althought the waiter was totally clueless about wine (aside from what was popular during his two weeks of working there), the wine list had a really good variety. The menu is a neat concept -- the price includes an entree and appetizer. Though, some of the appetizers sound yummy by themselves and I wonder if you can get just the appetizers. I was hungry and not confident in two-week-waiter guy's ability to answer questions. I ordered the spinach with goat cheese salad which was large enough to be its own meal -- if you don't share food like me. The goat cheese came in two little balls with fried breading. This with the toasted sesame dressing was tasty. My entree was the Kobe Beef Mini-Burgers. I have to say that Lucky Strike has better mini-burgers. Kobe Beef or not, the meet to bun ration was off. It was ok, but I am not ordering them again. A girl has to use her daily caloric allowance wisely.... My friend was just as satisfied with her choice -- the salmon, but she too didn't feel like either entree "changed her life." Overall, I found the place cool and good for entertaining friends, but not some place that I MUST come back because the menu was so enticing.
(3)Christie A.
Been here a few times in the past and just went again this past Saturday for a family member's 90th Bday. Not sure if it was the large group thing (there were ab 40 of us) or what, but the entrees were not good at all. My Vaca Frita didn't even look like vaca frita and, really, didn't taste anything like it at all. Huge let down. The rice and beans that came with it also blew. Based on Saturday's experience, as well as in the past, I would say that this is a good place to come and have a few drinks on the upstairs open patio and to have some appetizers, but that's where I'd draw the line. In my opinion, the appetizers here are always good, but the entrees are always sub-par! I even had about 3-4 ANTS in my beef carpaccio once...I returned it and almost puked...gross!
(2)Philip S.
This place is great and the vibe in the place is always good. The terrace area is a nice place to sit outside and have dinner with friends. The prices are great and the service is mostly good.
(4)Jasmin M.
We decided to have our company xmas party here for 30 people in there private room. I could not be any happier, the service was on point and very professional. The obliged to all our wishes with a smile, great attitude, and the food and drinks did not stop coming. The drinks were premium, and the food was incredible. Everything we had to eat was delicious and came out HOT! I am so happy. I recommend this place for a private party you will not be disappointed.
(5)Carmen P.
We had seen this restaurant online and it looked nice. The reviews were mostly good and we wanted to go into the city to celebrate my sons 21st birthday. I made the reservation online and crossed my fingers and prayed it was as good as it looked! To our surprise it was absolutely FANTASTIC!!! We went on a Tuesday evening and our table was ready for us! The decor and the view from the upstairs eating area was gorgeous! It is very classy and the inside eating area is very dreamy. The tables and chairs are dressed in white linen, there are lanterns and candle light...very romantic. The outside seating is also very nice in white linen, candles and low lighting. The view of the city buildings is spectacular. The menu itself was very reasonable. They have three different price points. $15.99, $19.99 and $23.99. With that you get an appetizer and entree. We had a group of 9 and it seemed that everything that we ordered was delicious! The waiting staff was friendly, attentive and gave us the VIP treatment. The house wine bottles are $14 which we all know is a bargain! The wine was good and at that price...free flowing! The deserts were awesome...the younger crowd liked the american churros and ice cream while the more sophisticated palettes thoroughly enjoyed the tiramisu...YUM! All in all this restaurant rocks!! It is a great little find an we will definitely go back! :)
(5)Andrew J.
I've only been there for drinks but the rooftop bar/lounge area is one of the prettiest spots in town. Great for a date!
(3)Cristina J.
Run as fast as you can---AWAY from this place!! 30 minutes into our meal, my sister found shattered glass in her spring rolls! I repeat shattered glass. When we informed management, they were very nonchalant about the incident and informed us that the spring rolls were store bought! What? I'm sorry but if I'm going to a restaurant of there supposed caliber I expect the food to be prepared there, otherwise, I might as well go to Costco and buy a bag of frozen appetizers. As if that weren't enough, we were told all they could do was fill an incident report and call it a day. Oh yeah, and after all that, we were handed a bill which excluded the appetizer--they didn't even have the decency to comp our meal!! Worst experience ever!!!
(1)Leandro E.
Really disappointed about this place." What else can I say after start my review of a place whit that phrase!? Just a cool name, that's it. We were four, the food toke for ever, and it wasn't good at all. After a long waiting the waitress told us that they run out of one of the things that we order.... after another long wait, she came back saying that the replacement of that original order and (coincidentally) the same thing that I order, they also run out... I still don't know how they found two of that dish to bring to the table. So what end happening is they bring the food to the table and the two plates that never change, were COLD... COLD, not, just not warm enough, COLD! Very ridiculous and really bad. The waitress was nice, but even her didn't feel comfortable with the situation. Did not like the hall system with how you have to order but I can see it working. The appetizers were good, but the entrees were BAAAAD! And I like so much the name. What a pity.
(1)Paul W.
This establishment seems to be separated into a few different venues: The Dolores Restaurant, Lolita Lounge and the Coffee Shop. I came to the Dolores Restaurant last week for a business lunch; I was really impressed and a bit surprised that it's not more popular, considering there are so many businesses and financial institutions only a few blocks away. Dolores is a touch on the trendy side, the presentation of both the restaurant itself and the dishes they serve is very well done, but the prices are reasonable for what it is. We ate upstairs in the outdoor seating area. All the tables had white linen tablecloths, white linen napkins and a full place setting. In all, a nice outdoor setting and it feels like a little haven in an otherwise hectic and busy city. The menu is simple; It's 1 page, 1/2 the entrees are $18, the rest of the entrees are $23 each, and every entree comes with an appetizer. We were a party of 5, everyone commented that the food they had was delicious, and depending on the dishes, some of the presentations were pretty creative. All desserts were only $2.50 each. Again, extremely reasonable, especially for what this place is. I had the chocolatissimo, which was yummy - Chocolate cake with a liquid chocolate center, served with a scoop of cinnamon ice cream and a bit of fresh fruit. If it was served warm, it would be just about perfect! In all, a good lunch in a more upscale surrounding for not much more mula (maybe less, actually) than you would shell out for the PF Chang's across the street. This one is definitely on my list of restaurants to frequent in this area.
(4)Kristen C.
I have not eaten here! But as a nightclub, I'm not feeling it. Tooooooo many people and it feels like a club in Gainesville!!!! The floors get dirty and wet quickly and everyone is too drunk for me to tolerate. However, when the weather chills out a bit, the outdoor patio area might be a nice place. But for now, it's way too humid to party out there.
(2)Ashley T.
I went with a group of friends one Wednesday night during a promotional event in which a free dinner was included. I cannot review on their food as I had a preselected menu. I can say that the grilled chicken with spinach and some yummy green salsa was really good. The main reason for this review is to spread the word about the most amazing drink I had there. I think it was called Sara something...I know it had silver tequila and lechee. I must say, BRAVO because I do not get wowed by many drinks made by anyone other than myself. I find the most disappointing feeling to be anticipating a much needed delicious cocktail only to get a drink saturated in sour mix! This was not the case. To add to my delight the drink was only $7.00 during happy hour :) My girls and I will be going back for more of these!
(4)Semra E.
The toasted Cuban bread complimented with creamy blue cheese alone could have kept me coming to this place. The view, the atmosphere and the other dishes will keep you coming back too. I came here on a short trip with 3 other friends. We didn't have a reservation, but that didn't seem to matter (good news), but I think we lucked out, as I could tell that this place normally only takes reservations since it was really crowded. We got a $14 bottle of wine (unheard of in Miami since everything is normally really REALLY overpriced for what you're getting). You could get a 2 course meal for $19 (another good thing for your pockets). The baby spinach salad was AMAZING! I don't believe I've had anything this good throughout my travels, so that meant A LOT to me once I got that dish :-) The service was pretty good considering how busy it was the night we were there (apparently EVERYONE was born that day because I saw 6 different birthdays being celebrated within 2 hours). Service was a little rough if you're at tables in the bar area upstairs, but the bar tender behind the bar was quick & on top of her ish & we had no issue what so ever :-) Overall this was probably one of my favorite places that I ate at on this trip.
(4)Antonio O.
This is just one big missed opportunity - but then again, with a name like that, creatived and catchy or not, what else can you expect? The atmosphere and the decor is absolutely gorgeous which makes this a great place for drinks. Lolita offers indoor lounges as well as two exterior ones one the ground floor and the upper floor. Personally, I enjoy their loung area outside especially around dusk. However, when it comes to food - they've completely dropped the ball. Of three different appetizers and three main entrees none of them impressed me. I'm sorry I can't recall what it was we ordered, however the fact all six of the items we ordered were subpar pretty much says it all. Great location though - and in Miami, the real estate capital of the world you know what they say about location.
(3)Maria M.
We were all disappointed! My husband ordered the shrimp ravioli which was very bland, I ordered the prime rib and it was over cooked and tasteless, my brother in law ordered the shrimp pasta and he said the portions were to small! The service was not good either! It was our 4th time eating there and did not expect such a bad experience. We won't go there again, unfortunately.
(1)Valentina D.
Kind of an interesting name for a very run-of-the mill see-and-be-seen outlet, don't you think? And having Nabokov referenced in the heart of Brickell is just...well, weird. It's as if Jessica Simpson suddenly started blurting out a poem by Yeats in the middle of one her songs. Come to think of it, I have never heard one of her songs, so for all I know she DOES blurt out Yeats. "oompah oompah ooooh baby The best lack all conviction, while the worst Are full of passionate intensity ooooh touchmahbodeee" So we were pleasantly surprised when we actually had a good experience here. We arrived late, after midnight, and after most of the other restaurants in Mary Brickell Village had closed. I normally wouldn't really go to a place like DBYCCML--too many dumb-looking girls in midriff-baring miniskirt, waaaaay too many guys with about 4 pounds of hair gel in their immaculately coiffed hair. But, like I said, we were hungry, and since I can hear the boring thumpa thumpa thumpa of their oh-so-not-interesting techno music all the way up in my 36th story aerie in the Brickellhood, I said what the hey. So much to my surprise we found a great people-watching seat on their outside terrace, and were immediately approached by our very friendly waitress, who was wearing the teeniest of hot pants but managed to seem both professional and not slutty (unlike some of the other girls there who were just sharing a BIT too much of their recent Brazilians with the assembled crowds).. We ordered mojitos and tapas, which, regardless of the late hour were beautifully prsented and very tasty. I had the spring rolls (crispy and very flavorful) and S. had a Peruvian potato and seafood dish. There was more than enough to share in each entree, and they were both served with side salads. I saw some of their burgers and fries passing by and they seemed delicious. We even ended up talking to the scantily clad cuties in the table behind us, who were scandalized by a slightly-more-scantily clad bouncy girl with the requisite long hair, short skirt, high heels combo. "What is THAT about" asked on of the cuties indignantly. "Didn't she look in the mirror before she went out? That's too much information!" Then she turned her lushly augmented and displayed breasts back to her companions, who all nodded piously in agreement. Okay then!
(4)Crystal B.
Humm, I am just not sure how I feel about this place. I know the name is way to long for sure and that's about it. The food was boring. The wine was very affordable which doesn't fit the décor. The place looks like it is fine dinning upstairs but has beds on its outside dinning area. The "Cheers look alike" bar downstairs is packed Thursday through Saturday at night. I want to like it but don't get it. I will just have to go back a few times before I can really report. Maybe that's their strategy?
(2)Alexandre H.
The message of Dolores, But You Can Call Me Lolita is: "fun, relaxed, trendy, affordable". And they get it. Simple menu structure with plenty of options, good wine list with good prices, fun waiters, good looking people everywhere (although a bit too much on the "South Beach Sexy and Exaggerated" side). Go and check it out. Recommended.
(4)Lourdes W.
I'm not a fan of big dinners with many diners, but Dolores takes the angst away. This place is almost hassel-free when it comes to splitting a bill with 12 people because their year-round pre-fixed menu is clutch. They've got original dishes if you're into meat, seafood, veggies, and pasta. Catch a pre-dinner drink at the bar, since top-shelf is half off for Happy Hour. If it's a good roof-top weather day, you might as well enjoy that too since there are limited roof-top bars in Miami. For some reason whenever I go here, I just forget where I am. I like it!
(4)Preston C.
I liked the food, the Croquetas being the best, very creamy just like in Spain and full of flavor. The building and decor are beautiful, however I didn't feel comfortable, maybe the crowd, maybe the DJ that explored 100 different music genres in 10 minutes. Mojitos were good, but the overall atmosphere is not more than C+
(3)Sean F.
Based on the Yelp reviews, I tried to steer our group away from eating here. I failed. Based on my groups experience, none of us will ever go back. The decor is cool, hip, very Miami. The waiter, Alfie, was great. The drinks were priced right, and the menu looked interesting. That is where the "good" ended, and the "nasty" began. The menu is eclectic and you get an appetizer with your entree. I had the Kobe beef bolognese over pasta. It was served in a little sauce pot, which looked cool, but really just hid the blob of sauce and pasta from my view. Clearly they tried to hide the lack of flavor by mixing in cheese to mask it. It failed. I ate about half and couldn't even convince my dining mates to try it. Everyone else thought their entrees, well, sucked. We couldn't get out of there fast enough. If you're only in Miami a night or two, don't waste it here.
(1)Sara X.
Canot beat the ambience, wonderful view on the second floor!! Since the upstairs is open area they provide heating during cold days, which is very thoughtful. Great service, perfect choice for date or hang out. Recommend the soup~
(4)Veronica A.
Holy Crap DELICIOUS! Everything everything was 5 stars! The manager went to our table a millions times. The food was outstanding. The restaurant is so charming filled with so many types of rooms, lnside, outside, upstairs, private feeling, etc. Excellent. Really good for large groups. The best part, not to sound like cheapo - but it's impressive, they offer $4 wine glasses and $2.50 deserts.... their trick there is EVERYONE and their mother orders everything. AND ITS WORTH IT! Their chocoloate flan was amazing! This place mmmm mmmmm goooooooood! SOLD!
(5)Christina C.
I went here last weekend for a friend's birthday... the actual plan was to go somewhere on Lincoln Road, but due to the lovely weather, our plan got rained out and we ended up close to home in Brickell. Despite the rain, the place was packed... we were told there was a 45 minute wait, but before we knew it (maybe 10 minutes later) we were seated upstairs. The menu offers an excellent variety, but I'm not sure about the menu's style. You see, you choose one appetizer and one entree; the price depends on the type of entree you choose (either $18 or $23). It seems like a whole lot of food to me... and I was hungry. I guess I would have preferred less food, a little better quality (the Picanha we had was eh... my friend compared it to cafeteria food). Also, the Gazpacho I had was good, but not the best I've ever had. The restaurant is crowded on Saturday night, so if you're into crowds, this is not the place for you. We sat in a VERY small room upstairs and were very much in each other's faces (about 4 tables in a room the size of my college dorm). The wine was good (and inexpensive)... all in all, it was an OK experience. Now, separately, if you're looking for a bar, the downstairs bar has a lot to offer. OK priced drinks and good ambience; nice for a night out on the town.
(2)Christina V.
The food is great..but the service sucks!! The waitress here tries to lie instead of apologizing for mistake and correcting the error. I will not be back.
(3)Lauren W.
Food was ok. Pricing good, but only bc you get a an app with Dinner. I'd rather have the option. Also, there is a 12 dollar sharing charge. Ridic. If you're hungry there are plenty of other places in Brickell to eat.
(2)Carolina V.
The one thing that is great about this place is the music on Friday and Saturday late nights/early morning. A good combination of everything, latin rock, latin beats, the 80s English music...very little techno- if any. Other than that nothing to write home about. Then why I am writing? so you are not fooled by the great name. The food in this place is over priced, the service (especially on a crowded night) is very bad, there is always something that is not available. The ambiance is good and the bar scene is the same that you will get at any of the places in the area.
(2)Terry G.
After a flight from Washington DC to Miami we were taken by a friend to this place, I Iike the Mary Brickell district in Miami and have eaten at other restaurants in the area before. It was a Monday night, so we were able to just walk in where we were taken to the second floor patio dining area. I started with Peruvian Causa with Shrimp, nice start. The entrée was a Chilean Sea Bass that was prepared very nicely. The setting on the patio was very nice and I could see how in warmer weather this would an ideal spot to linger. Great evening.
(4)Madelyn F.
I was utterly confused by many things at this establishment. First, the layout of the restaurant itself is maze-like and even the hostess was a little lost as she led us to where our table was. Second, the service left a really bad taste in my mouth. I came to this place to celebrate a b-day party, and granted that I was a bit late (fashionably, of course) I still had to wait an extra 30 minutes for the waiter to come over and give me a menu. By that time our friends were already having their appetizers. The service continued to be poor throughout the evening, we were basically hoping and praying to catch a glimpse of our waiter in order to ask for some water. The last thing that completely sealed the deal of no-return for me was the actual food. Four people out of our party of six hated their appetizers. I went with the gazpacho which was okay, but it was nothing to rave about. The entrees looked great but fell flat on taste. Overall, I was sad that we chose to celebrate a birthday here given all the fabulous options around the city. I will definitely not be coming back. Dolores, Lolita... I don't care WHAT you call yourself.
(2)Hung N.
The last time i was there was 2 years ago when I lived in Brickell Key. The restaurant was just opening then. I was pleasantly surprised to find it was still open when i decided to have dinner there again. The restaurant converted an old fire station house. What I like about this place is the atmosphere. Mostly white, lots of lit candles and white hydrangeas. It's a romantic place - reminds me of restaurants in boutique towns along the shore in Massachusetts or Rhode Island. Service was good, and menu selection was easy. I had the Peruvian shrimp causa for appetizers and pan-seared sea bass with seafood ragout. Although the sea bass was decent, I thought the causa was much more flavorful. Nice atmosphere for a romantic date. One of the few gems from Mary Brickell Village.
(4)Duny E.
I love this place. It's in the middle of Brickell. It's nicely decorated. The menu is very simple, you choose from two different prices and appetizers are included. I suggest you make reservations to eat on the 2nd floor, pretty nice view. After dinner you can stay there and party of you can go to anotherone of the local joint.
(4)J. S.
Fancy and affordable in a very nice part of town. If you want to take someone out on a date, this is great place to go.
(5)Juan Q.
I changed my review because the couple I was with and myself had our credit card numbers stolen here. Please be careful and use cash at this restaurant. This happened April 2010. Great food though.
(3)Cinthia M.
The food was great I had the tuna tataki with the seaweed salad which was great. The service was OK. The place was not busy so I believe that it could of been better. I had 2 desserts, I could not leave without trying the churros.those were good as well. Overall it was a nice place to chill with friends.
(3)Mini M.
We loved this place! Food was phenomenal and very, very affordable! The server was great. They have beautiful terrace. Definitely choose to dine on the terrace if weather permits!
(5)Sandy L.
Had a great seat outdoors,unfortunately that was the best part of my meal and the food was just fair. Outside you are unable to see the food, I had Kobe and pasta, fair. Others had the chicken and enjoyed it. Seemed to have a lot of tourists in the restaurant.
(2)Gina H.
We had a marvelous time at Lolita's for our friends bridal shower Soirée. The event coordinator (Alejandra) was so accommodating and kind attention to detail with such a large group. The service was just right and the waiters were friendly! Our menu consisted of those yummi croquetas, salmon, quesadillas, short ribs melted in your mouth, truffle mash, chicken and veggies! Super yummi! The ambiance in our private room was superb. Thanks Lolita for such a special night! MDPD Gals! 2012
(5)A. L.
This place has potential but leaves a lot to be desired as it is right now. Service is not to special, the ordering process is confusing, the food was alright but the lack was disappointing. This is a place with a great location and a cool name, could be better, much better!
(2)Jacqueline M.
I liked the restaurant, let's start there. My husband and I came into town yo visit friends and one of them recommended we go here. We were a table of 5 and all got something different. I ordered the caprese stack with smoked salmon. It was good but the smoked salmon was scarce. My friends and husband ordered salad, huevos rancheros and gazpacho. They seemed to enjoy it. What I don't like about it, which is where the 3 stars come in, is the menu layout. I dont usually go out to eat and look at prices first, which is what this restaurant forces you to do. There is no rhyme or reason to the selection of appetizers, one is included with your entree. We would have appreciated a more formal separation, salads, hot, cold etc. With that being said, the entrees selection should be separated by type and not price. The restaurant can keep the same price structure, but separate the entrees; meat, chicken, fish, pasta etc. The menu is to confusing otherwise, which is why it has to be explained every time. The concept is just silly and it caters to a cost conscious patron instead of one who just wants to go out and enjoy a delicious meal. As for the entrees: my husband had the pork, which he enjoyed. I had the red snapper. While it was well seasoned, it was a bit dry, but it was good overall. My friends had Gnocci, Chicken and pork. They all finishes their entrees with no complaints. I do suggest a separate restroom for guests of the restaurant, one without an attendant. It's kind if tacky.
(3)Stephany N.
This place used to be great to grab a decent dinner at a reasonble price, but that is definitely not the case any more. Food was subpar, drinks were awful, and service terrible!! 20 minutes of sitting at our table with no water and bread after we had asked for it several times. At a table of 3, we ordered one bottle of wine and a mixed drink. Bottle of wine arrived without any wineglasses and the mixed drink arrived 30 minutes later!! Not exaggerating. To top it off I purchased a drink at the bar while I waited for my table. The moment I paid for my drink we were called. After one sip, I could not drink anymore, it was that bad (again not exaggerating). I asked my waiter to switch it out for me and he said that wasn't possible. In conclusion, a waste of my time and money. WILL NOT BE RETURNING!!
(2)Gene G.
This place really SUCKS, DON'T GO!!!!! I was sitting in the patio waiting for my table to be ready for dinner and the waitress asked if I wanted a drink. ( We where a party of 13) I told her that I was fine and that I was just waiting for my table to be ready for dinner. She's then proceeds to tell me I had to move because the table was reserved for bottle service, which ends up being one of the managers from the restaurant and he did not order a bottle he had a date with him. I went back to the waitress to ask where his bottle was, like she had claimed it was reversed for so then she proceeded to lie to me again and tell me he was the owner of the place......I had already been told that he was a manger. So I told the waitress that there is no need to lie to her customers and she got offended, called security and had me thrown out. Security immediately comes over and tells me I had to go and grabs me. I told the power tripping, over sized goon not to touch me and get his hands off me, he of course calls for back up and another idiot comes over and between both of them they pick me up and take me to the front, by the way the had called to cops also. I explain to the cop the bullshit that went on in there and the cop calls the SPINELESS restaurant manager that apologies for all his employees behavior's, but dose nothing else about it. Not only do they have a waitress in the patio that is a lying BITCH, they have power tripping rent a cops that couldn't make it in life so they had to work security at a club, (the fat dude with a bad goat tee) and the spineless manager that apologies for his employees actions, but doesn't allow us to re enter, which we wouldn't of done anyways. I have NEVER been treated like this in my life, SO DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME AND MONEY AT THIS JOINT, THERE ARE SO MANY NICE PLACES TO SEE AND DINE IN MIAMI. Go across the street to BARU or Peppericones both places ROCK.
(1)Denni J.
This place is great. My friends took me there for my birthday and the food and service was spectacular. We were seated right away and the waiter was able to answer all of our questions about the menu items. The food was served in a very timely manner and it was delicious! The prices are very reasonable and definitely worth every penny we spent. We tried the house wine at just $13 a bottle and were pleasantly surprised how good it was. We went back last night and went to the bar for some wine and appetizers. Once again, the service was great and the food was delicious. I would definitely recommend this restaurant to anybody and will continue to good back on a regular basis.
(5)Ryan M.
Nice ambience and a variety of nice appetizers and entrees to choose from !
(4)Nicole H.
I went here with 10 people for my birthday dinner. First off, I want to say, I had HIGH hopes coming in here, all the reviews were great, everyone I have talked to in the past seemed like it. So, we decided, this would be a GREAT birthday spot! The decor and ambiance was fun and it was a BIG improvement from when this used to be Firehouse but, other than that, 1 star. I started with the garbanzo appetizer (which was so unmemorable that I had to sit here and THINK about what I ate) and had fillet Mignon carpaccio as an entree. The Garbanzos were so unmemorable that it took me a full 30 seconds to recall them!!! Not normal coming from me! The carpaccio, HUGE disappointment!!! While it looked appetizing, they decided to smother it in a Dijon mustard glaze???? Those flavors definitely DON'T MATCH.... I tried a little of EVERY ONES dish and I can HONESTLY say nothing stuck out to me. The salmon was dry and overcooked, the pasta was PLAIN. All the other things I tried? Well, I dont remember them, thats how bad it was. It was not what I expected.
(1)Andrea W.
Took the wife here to for a special evening. the reason why they get 3 stars is for the ambiance,the great service, and the dessert. I love the concept of a pre fixe menu, and all the options to choose from but sadly I was not wow'd by the food. I had the huevos rotos the plate was just all around bland no flavor at all. And as my entree the pappardelle it would have been better but I think the bolognese lacked a more meatier bite to it. I was able to try the serrano ham croquettes but for me it tasted like a cheese croquette and it had no flavor at all of the serrano ham, and the filet mignon funghi which was pretty good juicy and well seasoned. Moving onto desert their dulce de leche/guava flan is ( and I know my mother in law will hate me for saying this) the BEST flan I have ever eaten. So will I go again yes and I would give it another try.
(3)francine s.
I think ppl go to this place because of the atmosphere more than anything else. I was expecting their food to be off the charts (as someone else told us), but it was just okay. It looked pretty, but as far as the taste/flavor goes.....nothing special. However, its a really nice place to hang out.
(3)Jason G.
Good food but not great. Service was excellent, nice location and decor. Worth going to once.
(3)frank m.
Love there new menue , still great place to eat and drink
(5)Amalina H.
Fantastic! Love the food..not too pricey. Beautiful decor! A+
(4)Victoria L.
Dolores, but you can call me Lolita is the longest restaraunt name I have heard. I guess they tried to be original with it and I am still trying to figure it out. We went for dinner, which has somewhat fixed menue and you have a choice of spending $19 or $24 by selecting one appetizer and an entree. I asked our server, who seemed to be new and somewhat slow, to name the bestsellers and she recommended the eggplant appetizer and salmon dish. The eggplant was excellent, baked to perfection in layers of tomatoes and cheese. The salmon was overcooked and oversalted (maybe somewhat to do with the name of the dish "salted salmon", but it was way too salty, even for such name lol ). The atmosphere was great, the open air deck surrounded by lit high rises made me feel I am in Manhattan, only with a better weather. The music was mood lifting as well. It was a very nice experience, but I was not too impressed. Maybe when Dolores decides to be called by her real name I will give it another try. :)
(3)Ximena C.
I know this place gets a lot of hype... but their food is not mind blowing. You have to order the appetizer and main plate together, so it's a bit too much to eat as well. The price is ok and the decoration is really well put together and the fact that they have a patio is a plus. but, other than that it''s just another Miami restaurant.
(3)George K.
Great atmosphere and location but the food needs to be improved. My salmon appetizer felt like something from a corner deli and my steak was just a step above from the steak I make.
(2)Talia S.
Great place in Mary Brickell Village in downtown Miami. The place is amazing, the atmosphere is cool and relaxed. Honestly with that name you can do no wrong!
(5)Harold R.
Nice place on Brickel. Friendly staff! Except for the bartender. Nice view and atmosphere at the second floor terrace. You can have drinks and conversation while taking in the Brickell skyline.
(4)Karen A.
Great ambiance and beautiful decor. The food is slightly overpriced for Mexican but yummy nonetheless. The guacamole is a must!
(4)Amber W.
I LOVE the decor and atmosphere here. For those reasons, it's my favorite spot on Brickell. I also love that is has a price fixed menu! It makes it really nice to take company visiting Miami who might not be accustomed to SoBe prices. For me, this is a nice go-to for a nice night.
(4)Edgar V.
We would definately go again. I give it three and half stars. Service was good but not the greatest our waitress was attentitive but wine glasses were spotty and so was the silverware WIPE PLEASE IT MAKES A BETTER IMPRESSION. We've experience better service at other restaurants. The food itself was very delicious the croquettes were very tasty with a light crunchy flaky exterior not oily at all and a creamy center unlike other croquettes we've tasted before I would definately recommend with a glass of Malbec. The mahi mahi sautéed with shrimp, capers, garlic and served with linguini was great and just the right portion. Dessert Dulce de leche was more like creme brûlée..... huh WTF! Must have been a big typo on the menu. Cool and smooth factor in this restuarant would be the outside dinning area on the second floor; bring your date fella's if you've got game then she'll love it.
(3)Yoni H.
Wow Avoid event planning here at all cost! Nothing but a nightmare to deal with making reservations big or small. The manager would not even look me in the eye when they realized how terrible we've been treated. Never again Dolores, but I can call you something else.....
(1)Kate D.
I was a tourist in Miami a few months back, and after eating at Dolores, I've recommended it to several folks who have ventured to Miami since. You have to eat ouside on the rooftop deck! It was the best meal I had while there - I loved my meal, and the service was exceptional (esp considering we were a party of 9 on a Saturday night) I ordered the spinach and leek tart with mushroom puree. It was a good start to the meal, but didn't beat the salmon. I substituted the side for the truffle-infused mac & cheese which was the right move. Several fellow diners ordered the gazpacho, which comes out with the recipe. (have not followed up with friends to find out if they tried it) They all raved about it. As a table, we went through about 5-6 bottles of the house wine (it was around $13-14/bottle) which was surprisingly tasty, esp for the price. The next time I'm in beautiful Miami, this will be the first dinner stop.
(4)Amandine C.
I didn't eat here, but I drank and partied here on a Friday night. It would have been nice to know how old the crowd was before I went! If you like to hang out with men aged 40+ and a wide range of women vying for their attention, then go right ahead and have a good time, but in my opinion, it's not for the upper 20's crowd.
(3)kryssy l.
My experience here was pretty I came for a bday party and my fiance and I snuck upstairs to get a quick meal. Service was great my meal cooked perfectly and the complimentary wine fit my duck perfectly. I like the whole dining upstair party your day away downstairs. The drawback was the Dj, i think he should have had a shot to play better music....It's a great location and the name is long but you can't forget so i guess its a win for them.
(4)K G.
We chose Dolores for a special occasion since we had been wanting to try it for a while and it appeared to be a more expensive restaurant. However, we were pleasantly suprised by the prices. It is very reasonably priced and the decor is v.pretty. However, the food, is nothing special, at all. We started with some hors d'oeuvres: Serrano Ham and Cheese Croquettes, Caesar Salad and Eggplant something. The croquettes were your average cuban ham and cheese croquettes. eh. The Caesar salad was good, well dressed and came with 2 mini tortillas rolled up in it, kind of fun. The Eggplant (obviously not that memorable) was just that-tasteless, required additional salting, etc. We also ordered a bottle of the house wine, which was decent-we got the cab which is from Sonoma (12.5%) which is a rather low alcohol content however, it wasn't bad for a house wine-probably a $4 purchase in the store. For dinner, I had the Mahi Mahi upon recommendation from the server. It came over linguine with garlic. It wasn't bad-very basic flavors. Not mind blowing-I def could have whipped it up in about 10 mins at home. My husband got the lobster ravioli which tasted like the kind you get at costco. Again, maybe a jar sauce and frozen raviolis. Eh. We decided to skip dessert and go somewhere else. Service was fine. They add the tip in for you. I'd go back for drinks since it's pretty and reasonably priced-but I head somewhere else for dinner.
(2)Kaye M.
My man and I popped in here for a drink after dinner at Sra. Martinez on Valentine's Day. I don't think we really needed it...but we wanted to walk around. Lolita is seriously close to where my bf's brother lives. It's pretty much the downstairs, and that's why we chose it. We walked ourselves upstairs to the bar and it was understandably crowded for Valentine's Day, for which they had a prix fixe menu. (Sidenote: I'm SO glad that we weren't stuck with a 3 course prix fixe!) We sat at the bar and we ordered a Lemon Drop and a Mojito. The mojito was good, but the bartender made me a shot! That hasn't happened to me before, but the bartender fixed it quickly. BF and I had alot of fun people watching, there was some drunk white dude totally hitting on the bartender in the most hideously awkward, obvious way. The bad: having to walk down shiny, dangerous staircase after a strong martini. The good: only having to go around the corner to get upstairs. This joint is really pretty inside and out, I really enjoyed hanging out here. Drinks were pricey, but that was to be expected.
(4)Mike M.
Had our rehearsal dinner here last Friday. We got a late start and were running way (like 45 minutes) behind schedule, but after a few phone calls while en route, we got it straightened out, and everything went great- the wait staff was extremely friendly and accomodating, everyone raved about the food (and this was a very discerning crowd- probably 80% of the peple there either do or have worked in the restaurant industry for extended periods, and would not have hesitated to complain), and the price was totally reasonable. It also proved to be a good location, as everyone was able to walk Blue Martini, Tobacco Rd, Redbar, or any number of other places.
(4)Sergio C.
Helpful staff; great appetizers; reasonable prices, only because the food is good. We had a large, noisy group upstairs, but we were not the noisiest. That might be the only problem I found, but the food made up for it.
(4)Kim W.
We went there for dinner last night and enjoyed ourselves. We sat on the upstairs patio which is definitely where the action is. It was very trendy and a little loud but not obnoxiously so. I ordered the salmon and my companion had the short ribs. The food was just OK. My salmon was a little dry and had bones but still tasty. The short ribs were pretty good. The menu is very affordable and the wine list was as well. Overall I'd recommend it for a fun night out at a good price.
(4)Nebur E.
This place is a very good value for your dollar. The menu consists of two entree lists of $18.75 and $23.75 respectively and includes a choice of appetizer. The food is original and nicely prepared. On our last visit we enjoyed bacon wrapped scallops with pad thai and Mahi mahi with shrimp in a light cream sauce served over linguini. Desserts are $2.50 and $3.50. Very nice decor and ambiance near the after work crowd on Brickell but far away enough to be quiet. Choose to eat upstairs and outside for a romantic dinner for two.
(4)Jeaus S.
Great ambiance. Good food and friendly service. What else you want, specially in Miami. The price is fair
(4)Aishwarya P.
I tried this out on my first ever visit to Miami. This place has a weird policy for sharing entrees, they charge you 12$ extra it. However, you can club an entrees with an appetizer. Entrees are fixed size price 19.75/23.95. I'm a big sea food fan so we tried out the glazed roughy fish and it was awesome! It seemed very fresh almost as if it was local fish of the region. The chicken was alright but the fish was definitely worth the visit!
(4)vic a.
Terrible food. Went for dinner about two weeks ago and ordered the lobster ravioli and had to send it back (I never do this). THe salmon was also very bad. Only a blue cheese salad was good.
(1)Ali H.
I was a little skeptical about this place, but a couple friends wanted to do a double date dinner here, so my boyfriend and I of course didn't argue. The decor upon arrival was a bit...confused. There was Miami-inspired outdoor seating, the entrance looked like a country-side house, the bar in the next room was total metropolitan chic nightclub, and then we ate outside upstairs which seemed like a typical wedding reception design. The menu caught me off guard - you have two prices only and your meal comes with an appetizer and entree (was this a wedding reception?). Cool idea, but I wasn't overly mesmerized by the selection. However, the eggplant timables appetizer was probably one of the best things that I've ever eaten, period. I get all warm and fuzzy just thinking about it. Yum! I had the salmon and rice as my meal, which was a huge portion, and pretty good. Not the prettiest and best that I've ever had, but enjoyable. I chose the house merlot (before I knew I was going for seafood) and that wasn't too bad either. My boyfriend got a caesar salad and kobe sliders which he didn't say much about, but didn't complain either so I guess they were just ok. I'm going back for that appetizer, but overall I wasn't totally blown away.
(3)Liz T.
super weird name...i know. really, it's probably got to be the weirdest restaurant name ever! i still have yet to go, but my girlfriend had a work dinner here a little while back. all of the food was preselected in advance. but she said that was great, cause she got to try a little of everything. the service was apparently wonderful, even with their HUGE group. she really enjoyed the ambiance and she thought most of the food was delicious. 4 stars in her book and i'm sure we'll be making a trip here together in the near future. i'll update when we do. it's also apparently located in an old firehouse or something. and now back to the name... i've heard a lot of speculation with the strangest (and probably the most true) was one of the papers (forget which one- think biscayne times though) saying it was a literary reference to a pedophile?! seriously weird. figured, i should save that for the end of the review.
(4)susan z.
Don't go for the food-although the service is excellent-Go strictly for the atmosphere which is Very Fun if you're 30 & over...The music is the best in Miami. Was there Fri from 8-12;30--Perfect!
(3)Andy L.
The food was pretty good for the price. The only thing that I thought was unbearable were the quesadillas. I wouldn't eat those if I were starving in jail. Everything else was alright and the service was above average. I would consider going back again.
(3)Amanda H.
I thought this place looked really pretty and the prices seemed reasonable. Unfortunately the food and the service are not good. When we arrived and asked for a table upstairs, the snotty hostesses said it would be a thirty minute wait, but we could grab a drink on the patio. As soon as we got our wine on the patio, our table was ready (5 minutes later). We weren't able to transfer our check upstairs because it's a "separate restaurant." Whatever. After we were notified our table was ready, the snotty hostess was like "I will have to see if there is a table for you." Hello! You called us! What? When we were seated it was pretty, and our appetizers were fine. I had the goat cheese salad and it was okay. For my entree, I ordered the seabass and whatever arrived was not seabass. I'm not sure what it was, but it was some sort of fried haddock or something. I politely told the waiter I thought this was the wrong entree, but he insisted three times I was wrong. I didn't eat it, and when my boyfriend finally complained, they took it off the bill right away. I guess the man needed to weigh in. This place may be cool for drinks, but it's not good for a meal.
(2)Jeff C.
Good dinning experience. Good service. Good value for what you get. What more could one ask for? Sit ouside on the balcony/roof for a great view and experience.
(5)V C.
I have always been intrigued by this restaurant because of the name...must say its very catchy!! The location and the terrace of Dolores is very nice. The terrace has an informal atmosphere as compared to the inside and the white canopies really do add a lot. However the food is disappointing. I tried the fried artichokes and they were overfried and limp. Moreover the aioli tasted more like mayonnaise. For an entree I decided to try another appetizer which was the spinach and leek tart, it was by far ok. It was too dense and had very little spinach and leek. My friends tried the salmon, steak, fish tacos and stuffed chicken. They all said that their food was just ok as well. Lastly the desserts was extremely disappointing especially the tiramisu. All in all I think they really need to step up their game where it comes to food.
(3)Dan B.
I was very impressed with this place. I had been wanting to try the restaurant that replaced Firehouse, and it didn't disappoint. I love how on the walls there are little feel good sayings. I dined upstairs on the balcony. It was a great experience because you could feel the breeze from Biscayne Bay, overlook the people walking along Mary Brickell Village and the Financial District. The patio has a bar, fans, and a great view. The food is what really impressed me. With every entree, you get an appetizer. I had the walnut and gorgonzola salad which was very good. My entree was the Parpadelle Telefono with pomodoro which was one of the most interesting pastas I had ever had. I don't think I had ever had parpadelle before that. It looked small, but was deceivingly big. The noodles are flat and long so they become enveloped and twisted around, offering a very filling and hefty portion. The sauce that was on it tasted perfect. They really know what they're doing with the pastas. I heard the angus mini burgers were delicious. They also had a pretty extensive wine list. I can't wait to go back and try different things but so far I was very impressed with the atmosphere, the food, and the service.
(4)ALba C.
love the price, the ,meals are great upstairs, at lunch time you can always get a good ,fast ,affordable meal ;The outside sitting area around happy is good Monday to Wednesdays or before 7:00pm , the weekends is packed and not to my particular taste.The side little place is convenient for breakfast and simple snack.
(4)Mark F.
Dam, thought I would be the first to review. Anyway, this place is beautiful on what appears to be a happenin street corner in Downtown Miami. All courses are served with appetizers and most everything was very good. The crusted tuna main course seemed like it was about 5 years behind current trends but tasted great. We went early but it looks like this place really gets packed as the night goes on. Pretty reasonable prices as well and a nice reasonably priced wine list.
(4)stephen s.
nice ambiance with zero attitude. visiting from boston went with a few miami locals who had heard this was a find. and indeed it was. outdoor seating was lovely and the food was good, service excellent and friendly. good choice for the price.....not the best i've had but pretty satisfying and a very nice evening out.
(4)Netty D.
So far, this is not a great food weekend! This review is for the brunch - NOT the dinner menu which is entirely different. I like this restaurant for dinner, but the brunch was terrible. The menu options were very limited - I ordered an omelette. It was served as a dried piece of egg, which opened up to reveal the ingredient inside. Not a single ingredient was mixed with the egg - they were literally just plopped on top of a spongy, flavorless and overcooked, dried egg. Yuck! My friend ordered the shortrib eggs benedict; she disliked the way that the meat was served - not shredded but rather a big chunk/slab of meat. My other friend ordered an egg white omelette with ham. She asked what kind of ham, and the waiter said " not deli ham, regular ham, from Spain." She actually really enjoyed her omelette; even though the ham was deli ham - according to her it was delicious. I do recommend the serrano ham croquettes - 6 small croquettes in an order. Those are also served on the dinner menu and are quite tasty. Their mimosas that were previously $1 are now $4; they're good. Never coming back for brunch here again.
(2)Kitty K.
"are you freakin' kidding me?" i said as my bar stool was whisked away at 10pm on a quiet saturday night. "we turn into a club at 10pm,so we move all the stools to make room for people to dance" ....... UH WHAT PEOPLE???? YOU MEAN THE PEOPLE LIKE ME WHO WERE SITTING COMFORTABLY AT THE BAR BUYING POORLY MADE $12 COCKTAILS???? for those familiar with this establishment i am talking about the small bar downstairs. when mr. 50 cent said "you can find me in da club" i don't think he meant this place.
(1)Ashley M.
The first time I came to this place, I was overwhelmed by the sheer beauty of the place. It really is gorgeous, all white with candles and modern place settings. And the second thing I noticed were the prices, which, for a restaurant in this location, with this decor, are extremely reasonable. All meals are either $19.75 or $23.75 and include an appetizer per entree. I have had the pappardelle with kobe beef bolognese and the filet mignon funghi. The pappardelle was really fresh (being Italian, it is hard to please me with fresh pasta), however I don't think I'll ever eat kobe ground into a sauce again. It really defeats the purpose of such a prime cut of steak. The filet mignon fungi was much better (the funghi, or portabello mushroom, being my favorite part). The meat was underseasoned for my taste and overcooked, even though I had ordered it medium-rare. The star of this dish is the broccolini, which are tender and oh-so-flavourful. This is a great place to impress a date or to bring friends from out of town, however as a normal dinner option I much prefer Perricone's from across the street.
(3)Madelin A.
I love this place. It has a great view and a very nice environment. The food could be a lot better, but if you just to enjoy the place with good company, you don't pay attention to that
(5)Nathaly L.
i don't go to brickell often, but when i do come at night, Dolores is always a stop i make. I cannot rate the food because i have never eaten there, i probably wont either cuz a friend told me her boyfriend got sick and its mediocre. I do enjoy the location very much, its smack in the middle of the action on S Miami ave less than a block from Mary brickell village. so, dolores is basically divided into 4 main parts: Don't be afraid of the 2 security/door man at the entrance. I have never had a problem going inside, i think they are there for show, but men shouldn't wear shorts at night-(or they might say your limited to only certain areas of bars, i dont think its enforced) You have the entrance area, which is outdoors on the first floor- they have a bar and seating if your going to eat...Then you go inside and there is a small "club"like room blasting music and usually very crowded with a bar. Then you walk up the stairs and you have a bathroom to your left and you can enter the outside bar patio area. More of a relaxed vibe, they have tables outside if you are eating at their restaurant a bar with limited stools for drinking and a few chairs around..its pretty and you can see all the shimmering lights of the buildings there's lots of greenery from plants and trees..We brought a couple visiting miami for a drink after dinner and they enjoyed the view and ambiance.
(3)Liz B.
I had just arrived at Miami around 5:00ish and was starving so on a suggestion went here. SO not the place for a 5:00 dinner. It was empty the whole time. Food was okay, everything tasted good but can't remember what I ate. I do feel experiencing dinner at a later time would have generated a better experience bc of a livelier atmosphere. I am intrigue enough to want to go again but I would shoot for later dinner plans.
(3)Rosy A.
I love Dolores :) This Sunday was the second time I went, and it was even better than the first! When you walk in, its very serene and romantic...Perfect for a date. There are candles everywhere and even stairs to the upstairs area, where all the tables are located. The menu was set in three price fix menus. a 15.99, 19.99, and 24.99, with your choice of appetizer and then the entree depends on the price fix. I had the Cuban quesadillas. They were delicious to say the least. However, I tried my date's croquettas, which were apparently the best on the menu, but they weren't as great as I thought they'd be. Nevertheless, I enjoyed my appetizer. For my entree, I had the baby back ribs. First off, they gave me two plastic gloves, which I greatly appreciated. This definitely helped the potentially messy meal be more refined. Overall, my experience was great! The food was good and the service was pretty good. I only knocked off a star because our waiter was a little over the place, but I assume he's just new.
(4)Andria W.
So, I'm thinking I visited at the wrong time of day. I went to Dolores... or is it Lolita? eh, whatever it is, on a Saturday for brunch and we were one of three parties dining at the restaurant.... and to think, we actually made reservations! Ha, I guess the joke was on us! DECOR: Anyways, the decor at first glance is simply divine. All white and beige (or off white... some stained white) everything, (fake) floral displays throughout, and many windows overlooking the Brickell area (it was way too hot to sit outside, so I can't comment on that area of the establishment). SERVICE: Service was pretty good in the beginning, I'm guessing we had a waiter in training, or maybe he was still coming off of whatever he was on the night before, nevertheless, I'm ever so grateful that he had assistance bringing out our orders. (I noticed before he approached our table that he sneezed a few times and never washed his hands... umm, no thank you.... please don't touch my food or beverages). After receiving our food, my company and I waited at least 30 minutes for someone to come back and deliver the check. I get the fact that we were having a conversation, but that surely didn't matter at any other point during our stay. FOOD: There was one thing I did like and it's the idea of getting an appetizer included in the price of my entree. The caesar salad created in Tijuana was probably the best caesar salad I've ever had! For my entree I had the kobe mini burgers with shoestring fries - it was good, but nothing spectacular. I also ordered a lychee-tini (delicioso!). The next time I'm in Miami, I'll try to stop by during the evening!
(3)Jennette P.
Great happy hour prices!! Johnny walker black for about $5! Been here several times & I have never seen the place packed. So if your looking for a private place to have some drinks & not have to deal with a crazy bar then this is a great spot.
(5)Dave F.
Love this restaurant!! The decor, atmosphere, food and service are impeccable. My family likes to celebrate special occasions here and we never leave disappointed. Highly recommend.
(5)Brenda P.
Great place. Love the decor. The food is more on the tapas side so great for sharing. Have enjoyed it each time. Awesome desserts. The guava cheesecake and the churros..get them!
(4)Cody C.
Came here for Brunch - hard to beat the amazing deal on the Sangria (99 cents!!) and the Mahou beer deal too. Ordered the Short Rib Benedict and it was alright, but not memorable. Came to watch a big spain game outside ... and they couldn't get the sound to work. They tried a few times... but nobody could get it to work. So we watched the game in silence. I still have good memories though because I got to play with a puppy... so they're definitely dog friendly on the patio! :).
(2)Patrick R.
Very delicious food. My partner had asked me to join him here a few times but I was always busy. Finally I went with him and I'm sorry I waited so long. This place is adorable and delicious. Parking can be a nightmare in Brickell but the valet at Dolores made it a breeze. We were immediately seated (even without a reservation). This was just good fortune. Almost immediately after we walked in the lobby filled up with people waiting for tables. I'd say make the reservation and skip the headache. The service was fantastic. Out server was attentive, friendly, and knowledgable. I love the pricing structure - 3 price points that include a main dish and an appetizer. Simple and effective for me. I ordered the Caesar salad (very good) and the risotto (delicious). The never ending bread was ... do I need to say more. I'd definitely eat here again. I want to come back in the Fall or Spring and dine on the patio.
(4)Japolina S.
I've been here twice. It is far from my neighborhood but worth the drive. The ambiance is great. The old firehouse feels like your are in someone's cool house.The lighting is great. The food is delicious. The salad with watermelon & Arugula is like nothing I have ever tasted. My husband had Shrimp scampi and it was fabulous! The prices are excellent for Miami. A starter & entree combo is 19.99 (up to $30) and house wine is only $4 a glass. Dinner for two with two glasses of wine was only $55 for us and we left happy and stuffed! This is really good for Miami and for such a nice place The service was great both times that we were there. I will go back in a minute. I wish it was closer to North Dade!
(5)Merida F.
We had us our own cafare, and plate with bread. Beautiful night and great lazy night atmosphere. Mojito is amazing! First time in Miami and it made me feel like I was really there.
(4)Sabrina L.
We visited this venue last night for a Fashion Show and we had a good night. The place itself has a nice and relaxed atmosphere while keeping it chic and modern. The patio in the front of the venue had this awesome mist fans that were good especially for our lovely Miami weather. After the show we decided to have some tapas in the second floor. The dining area is nicely decorated, I love the metal lamps on the floor, it gives it a nice touch. The outside has cabana like areas and is open with huge fans. I order the Causa with shrimp (a peruvian dish) it was ok. Only odd thing was that the menu for the appetizers didn't have any prices on it?. weird. Overall it was a nice and relaxing night. I was told Thrusday is Colombian night, the dance floor was full of people jamming to Ballenato, salsa and other types of Spanish music. A nice lounge to hang out. Good crowd.
(3)Whitney K.
Who would guess that this little hideaway is actually in an old firehouse? Or in the middle of Brickell? More of a SoBe vibe than your typical Mary Brickell Village establishment with just the right amount of romance upstairs and party downstairs. The price-fixe menu, leisurely atmosphere, and unaggressive servers channel a distinctly Euro vibe that you can't beat for the price; and even though the restaurant was packed, they allowed us to stay for two and a half hours eating, drinking, and enjoying their little oasis.
(4)Brittany R.
I really enjoy this place. i happen to think its a great first date spot. It's lively but charming. The way the menu works is awesome, every meal is between $19-25 and comes with an appetizer. The menu is good too, everything is really enjoyable. I haven't had a bad thing yet. However, I tried to plan a surprise dinner here a couple months ago and they gave me the hardest time. It really made no sense, with how much money they would have made. After this happened, we come a lot less. But if it weren't for that incident, it would be a highly recommended place. It's easy and charming. The service here is always good. The upstairs outdoor area is so nice. I would recommend asking for that area when making a reservation during nice weather.
(4)Claudia Z.
This is going to be an honest review of Dolores but you can call me Lolita, as I used to work there and saw things first hand. To begin with always see the Hostess at the front door once you walk right in. I would not recommend seating yourself upstairs, you will not be acknowledged right away as it gets a bit busy in the upstairs dinning area. The upstairs dinning area also known as "Dolores" is a very romantic almost intimate setting for a dinner date, special occasion, or even a romantic dinner with friends. The decor sets the ambiance, all candle lit and the music adds the perfect touch. Most of the servers don't speak fluent english so have that in mind and service is a hit or miss unfortunately. Menu recommendations: The price is very inexpensive considering the area. $19.75 or $23.75 will get you both an appetizer and entree. Here are some of my personal favorites as well as popular plates.. Menu recommendations: For appetizers the Eggplant timbale is delicious, gazpacho (you can ask for it warm if you don't like soup served cold) and the salads are great. The croquettes, quesadilla and salmon plates are decent (nothing special). The fried artichokes are great but are very plain in flavor so you definitely need to dip them in the Aioli. Menu items not mentioned either weren't very popular or they weren't all the to rave about. For $19.75 The curry chicken milenese is a good one and the gnocchi is great. They took out a few of my favorite dishes and replaced them with new ones I never tried such as the Crudo shaved salmon over potatoes and a night in south beach shrimp salad, cant say much about those. Zucchini al telefono is decent nothing special just pasta. Carpaccio of filet is decent, definitely won't fill you up if you are very hungry. Kobe beef bolognese is another one although nothing special, but most guests seemed to have enjoyed it. For $23.57 Tuna tartar is fresh and is a very light dish but it's perfect for a tuna or sushi lover, it's texture is just fabulous. The roughy is also another favorite the flavors just bring out such a nice flavor to this fish dish. The bbq ribs are AMAZING, not the place you would expect good ribs from but trust me when they are hot and tender they are worth putting those plastic gloves on for! Kobe beef mini burgers were another popular dish just make sure to order them medium. Veal churrasco was nothing special, and the prime rib is decent. The shrimp scampi and lobster canneloni are okay, just more pasta and sparse seafood. The new short rib I haven't tried as it is also a new dish. For desserts try the Tiramisu (made with sponge cake) or a yummy flan. If you're a drinker try one of the delicious desert martinis (truffle martini is delicious!) For drinks: Definitely try a mojito, strawberry mojitos are made with fresh strawberrys. Or if you have company try a bottle of the house wine for $14.. the house wine changes from season to season but it's always a decent quality and for that price you definitely can't beat it! Or try a pitcher of fresh made sangria, you won't regret it! Dolores is the newly remodeled downstairs part of the place and it's the more casual/lounge environment and a party place on Fridays and Saturdays. Live DJ and fun latin music, this place gets packed every Friday! They have a smaller food menu for the bar and outdoor lounge area but you can ask for some of the upstairs dishes if you ask nicely ;) You can even order from Sushi Maki (next door) and eat there.. some of the freshest sushi I've had was from Sushi Maki and try it with some saki or japenese beer! Happy hour is awesome. Half off any spirit or cocktail, yes even top shelf guys. Patron margaritas, mojitos, grey goose, kettle, Black label you name it HALF OFF! Try some of the yummy cocktails on the new drink list. Service tends to get low ratings for the outside patio, on a busy night my suggestion is get your drinks at the bar. Late night on a Friday, I will warn you it gets crazy after 10pm so be ready to dance the night away. Prices are decent, and happy hour is great and you can enjoy happy hour from one place while enjoying sushi from next door all at the same time.. what more can you ask for? Cheers!
(4)Robert T.
Ate dinner here 3/14/11. Interesting varied menu. Dining area is up a narrowish staircase, and there is no elevator so keep this in mind if you have elderly or disabled people in your party. Outdoor terrace has nice ambiance but is slightly noisy. Everyone liked their dinner but you may have an effort to get your waitstaff person when you need him/her. We had to wait a longish time for him for drink refills, and those took a while too. A good choice if your dinner party can't agree on where to go because of different tastes.
(3)Megan D.
I went for a friends birthday...they didn't put in her reservation properly, so we ended up waiting for an hour & forever...I understand that it was a larger party (10 people or so), but the server(s) behaved as if we'd shit in their shoes. Food was overrated. The server didn't know what sauvignon blanc was, and insisted that I meant cabernet sauvignon. Um no. Also, a lady slipped and fell on their floor and not ONE employee came to her aide...people at our table and at her party did though. No one from the restaurant was apologetic either... I have no reason to go back, and if someone mentions a dinner event there, I'll probably steer them across the street to Perricone's at least..if not ANYWHERE else.
(2)Samuel C.
This place was great. Right smack in the middle of mary brickell... a great place to get away from the tourist in south beach. I like how the menu is set up... 3 fixed prices (15.99 - 19.99 - 23.99); you choose from a starter menu (appetizer) and then a main course. What my friends and I did was share everything. I honestly forgot EVERYthing we ordered. But it was all good. I don't remember scoffing at anything. I think what I like most was the pricing. We added a bottle of wine for $14... A cali chardonnay as a matter of fact. I was pretty impressed. We hung in the area and noticed the restaurant/bar area got progressively full. by 1am you couldn't even get in it was so packed. Lot's a good lookin latinas and very friendly atmosphere. I liked it.
(4)Andrew S.
I really enjoyed myself the other night. The menu has been updated, and although our party had 6 people ordering the churrasco, I ordered something new. For the appetizer, I tried the Salmon Caprese Salad, which had a delicious smoked salmon topping a traditional caprese salad -- very refreshing, opened the palate. For dinner, I had the Baja Fish Tacos (another new item), which I thought were very, very good. The fish is fried in a tempura batter, which is awesome, and is topped with a slaw and a mayonnaise based sauce. Very good, hit the spot. Another note -- great bartenders downstairs, who seem to always be fun to talk to.
(4)Alice L.
Fun, casual place with a fancy flair. This is a great place to grab a casual bite with fancy decor. The stairways are candle lit with beautiful hydrangea flowers throughout. If the weather is beautiful, ask to be seated on the patio on the 2nd floor. Great view of Brickell and the Miami area. Servers were tenative and super friendly. Each entree comes with its own appetizer. Food was alright. Wasn't fabulous, but wasn't bad either.
(4)Diana H.
I used to love this place and would always have my birthday dinner here, but I hadn't been in about 2 years.. I had heard some complaints from friends that it wasn't the same, but I blamed it on their bad luck. I made a reservation about 3 days prior on opentable and I was a little annoyed when I arrived to a table outside, it being mid June it was quite humid and hot. I had specified that it was my birthday so I thought they'd want to sit us inside, but I disregarded it as my fault for not specifying inside seating. Service: my party was not giant, there were at most 10 people. The waiter and his assistant took forever to take our order and just kept standing nearby figuring out how to approach the table. We had to call them over and ask them to take our order because we had not even been asked what we wanted to drink. When the appetizers finally arrived, one of my friends hadn't received his, we were waiting for him until we realized our food would get cold before his came. After we all finished our appetizer, his hadn't even come (mind you, he had ordered the same thing that some other people got) so he tried to just cancel it but it coincidentally appeared at that time. The same thing happened to someone else with the entrees, and my friends steak was cold. Food: definitely not as good as I remember it. I tried a bit of everyone's appetizer and they were all pretty good, but nothing out of this world. My entree was the shrimp scampi, which as one of the most expensive options, was literally the most bland dish. The fish, shrimp, and pasta hardly had flavor, I couldn't even eat it. I do have to admit that the veal churasco was good, and the risotto with the truffle oil was excellent. The decor and environment was just as cute as I remember it, but I had such a terrible experience. The staff wasn't even apologetic and we had to call the manager over and explain everything to even get an apology. I now know to never go back. I'm truly sorry because it used to be one of my favorite restaurants, I especially feel bad for the first timers that I had brought there. I don't know what they changed about it, but it was defiantly a bad change.
(1)Sherry R.
We arrived without reservations on a Friday evening. We were seated on the gorgeous upstairs outdoor patio. We ordered from their set price menu, I had the gnocchi and my husband had the prime rib. Both were wonderful as were the drinks we ordered. This was a fun place with a great atmosphere.
(4)Noel D.
even tho there was a few hick ups. this place is top notch the food was really good and the service was stellar
(4)Alma R.
Finally had dinner here last night. And I really enjoyed it. My friend and I were seated very quickly, we chose the terrace. Loved sitting outside. We decided to buy a bottle of wine for $14, you cant beat that. For appetizers I had the croquettes, and my friend had the huevos rotos. both were delicious. For the main course, I got the risotto, which was very good. And finally for dessert, my friend had the Tiramisu and I had the guava dessert. I am not a guava fan but that dessert was soooooo yummy. A must try. If you're in the area try it out. Our waiters were very sweet and helping as well. Thank you for everything Barbara.
(4)Libby W.
I felt like I was dining at the prom. In fact the next table over looked to have been the prom queen and her family. To say the least I was not inspired. It was like Dolores was a teenager trying to be a sophisticated socialite and fails to achieve it. The food was better, slightly. The Asian vegetable springs rolls were good, but lacked what I thought would be an original take on the menu item. The Caesar salad was decent but same problem, just not inspiring. I had the wild sea salted Salmon and Rice which I enjoyed but for the prices for all of our food, it lacked luster. The name was so intriguing but the decor and food fell pretty flat. I wish this restaurant would learn to embrace its name and come up with more exciting food.
(3)Yulia K.
Never fails! Firs when we moved into the neighborhood we started trying different places to dine in. Passed several times by this place thinking that its very expensive and high end (and there are super nice cars outside always) but one day we decided to. Check out the prices and it was really nice surprise to discover that they are very reasonable. After that one day we (my husband and I) decided to get in and try the food. The service was very friendly and professional. We were explained how the menu works, we asked questions about it. And they have a full bar that means they don't have a drinks menu but they make any drink you wish. Or you can try wine. We became regulars there. From celebrating my mother's in-law B-Day to simple in family dinner. You don't need a reservation, they have several spaces with different moods. You can have quiet and intimate meal inside or you can lounge outside. The prices are very reasonable and portion sizes are very well thought. The appetizer's side is big and the main dish is smaller then usual. And you can mix them the way you wish. We always share our appetizers. Besides that they always have promotions. And don't forget to try your luck with their signature dessert. It called double or nothing, its very fun game. Dont forget to read the big wall with your rights in front of the entrance. Cant understand how someone can dislike this place. I love everything about it from the historic building to the decor and the food
(5)Patrick L.
I'm honestly a little surprised at the lukewarm reviews I'm seeing. I've been here a few times, most recently for dinner a couple nights ago. Sitting there with my Yelp review glasses on, I tried valiantly to pick out negatives, yet I couldn't find too much of anything substantive to complain about. The waiters kinda take a while to deal with your check at the end of the meal - that's about the only minor complaint I can raise. As others have mentioned, the atmosphere is classy and home-like - it feels like a much more expensive restaurant than it is. I went out with my parents - we sat outside in the beautiful dining area near the bar. There wasn't much of a bar scene on Sunday night, but I've been here Friday and Saturday; those nights are an entirely different story. The dining area was comfortably crowded. The menu is simple - choose an appetizer, then choose from either the $18.25 list or the $23.25 list. I chose the gazpacho, then the carpaccio filet mignon. I attacked the gazpacho with some trepidation, as it looked like a pool of creamy orange vomit - not what I was expecting at all. However, I have a long-standing policy of not judging food by how it looks. It had an excellent tomato-herbal flavor - it appeared to just be gazpacho pureed in a blender until it achieved a creamy consistency. It was a pretty big serving of it, too - it could be easily shared by two. That plate/bowl was actually too much for me. Carpaccio was excellent, thinly sliced filet with a spicy dijon, thin slices of cheese (parmesan?) and ample arugula. I had no room for dessert, but I sampled a bit of my mom's dulce de leche. It was more like a creme brulee, with the hard burnt sugar crust, which was fine with me. Intense caramel and vanilla flavors make me happy. The custard was kinda watery, which was my only criticism. Oh, and it was amazingly cheap - $2.50 for the dessert. So yeah, I don't get the *meh* reviews. I don't often seem to disagree too wildly with the Yelp cognoscenti (Sugarcane being the only glaring example), but here's another one.
(4)Nathalie C.
One of my favorite spots to go with a group. The prices and food are great, the staff is always very nice and ready to accommodate you. The restaurant itself has very chic decor that great for groups or one on one dinner. I like that every now and then they are adding new selections to their menu, so far I've like pretty much everything I've tried. And for those who want to do something afterwards, there is a bar and dancing downstairs.
(5)Maria A.
The first thing people will always comment on is the uncommon name of this venue. Taken from Nabokov's Lolita I can appreciate the reference but I prefer my pop-culture Nabokov mentions being sung by The Police. But let's forget about the name and move on to how this is the third incarnation I've stepped into. I used to know this place as Firehouse for a period in college. Back then it was a preppy party palace and Brickell or at least this area was still very much a quiet area with no Mary Brickell Village or condos West of South Miami ave. The second incarnation was Salero/Mosaico. A great place with delightful cuisine and a good happy hour. I'd yet to step foot inside again but over and over I kept seeing the small, side cafe and so I finally made my way here for a sweet snack after some neighborhood errands. What I found was a small bistro with potential. But potential alone won't get you too far. I was on a small delightful dessert run for two so I opted for a cookie and a slice of carrot cake. The space itself seems to be confused as to what it is and although the service was very good it doesn't make up for the loss of identity or unkept feel. As for the cake and cookie they were average at best and nothing worth finishing. Given the majority of positive reviews I need to go back and give this place one more try. I'll just make sure to skip the side door and head for the main entrance.
(2)G A.
The meals was excellent! Gazpacho was great and came with the recipe. Salmon tartar was perfect. I sat at the bar and the service was great. I highly recommend this place!!
(5)Elena M.
Go here on a date with someone you want to impress but not spend too much money on. LOL. Seriously though. Its very trendy and the food is fantastic at prices that are a little higher than say, cheesecake factory, but well worth it for the quantity and quality of the food that is served. The upstairs area is romantic and Brickell is always a fun place to go.
(5)Carl E.
Excellent. Great ambiance and menu concept. Nice rooftop dining. The ribs and shrimp scampi were delicious.
(5)Giovanella D.
I have been to this restaurant before and it was always good in the past. However I dined here tonight and it was 1. Horrible 2. My food was served cold 3. The service was super slow. It was just not worth it. Both bottles of wine were bitter and so avoid ordering the wine. The mojito was eh nothing special. Save yourself the trouble of dining here.
(1)Mayra E.
I have been here several times and am never disappointed. I went last Sunday again after a poor showing from The Hoxton. First of all, I love the idea of a fixed price covering both the appetizer and entree; and the choices and prices cannot be beat! Where else in this area can you dine in a luxurious, yet relaxing atmosphere and pay a maximum of $24.99 for dinner (drinks and dessert not included)? I ordered the watermelon and arugula salad which was large enough to share-and I did! The applewood smoked short ribs that followed were perfect. My friend ordered the Serrano ham croquettes with the kobe beef pappardelle bolognese; she was in heaven (I tasted both her dishes and they really were heavenly)! The group also ordered and enjoyed the tuna tartar, sea bass, "huevos rotos", and other dishes: we had no complaints! All in all, great food, drinks, and service made a group of teachers ending their summer very, very happy!
(4)Will G.
Great eclectic food at excellent prices. I love their pricing scheme. Basically there's three pricing tiers (like $18, $20 & $23 I think) and within those tiers there is various entrees to choose from. And any one you pick comes with one appetizer out of a nice variety of apps. All the food is good, the place is lively and modern and the ambiance and view from the terrace is very Brickell. My favorite appetizer is the Eggplant Timbales or the serrano ham croquettes. For entrees, you must try the bolognese or the baby veal churrasco. Very delicious.
(4)JAmerican G.
Loved Lolita's! Went for the first time yesterday for brunch. Brunch was inexpensive & everyone enjoyed their meals. Note: They have a policy that brunch is only served on the first floor, so if u want to sit on the upstairs terrace, which is beautiful, you will not have the option of brunch. The terrace upstairs is gorgeous! We took lots of pics. The rest of the restaurant was equally as beautiful though. When done with ur meal make sure to walk around the neighborhood-Brickell Village-It's like a mini Coconut Grove, in the heart of downtown Miami-So chic!!
(5)Alexis O.
Lolita, I love you. I love the fact that I can have a pretty delicious meal at a very reasonable price. I love that I can leave a restaurant drunk after only $14, which is a feat i thought I'd never accomplish. I had the Veal Churrasco which was very good despite not really reminding me of the high quality veal I'm used to. As my appetizer I had the croquetas, which were also delicious, but again I have had better at another local joint, Tinta y Cafe. My friend had 1.2.3. Lobster Cannelloni, which was also quite scrumptious, but again nothing that I would not expect from this Brickell joint. For her appetizer she ordered the salmon and guacamole that was so good, I wish it was my main course. All in all I definitely recommend for a night out on the town as the food is very good and an individual can leave for under $35 including drinks!!!!
(4)Randy M.
"Meh" is a pretty good description. From my perspective, mostly forgettable food and average service. The atmosphere is nice and the pricing is very good (either a 19.99 or 23.99 menu including an appetizer). Our group decided to sit outside to enjoy the beautiful Miami weather and scenery. Much to our chagrin, the patrons outside are allowed to smoke, despite technically being in the restaurant. When will people learn how discourteous it is to eat among others who are trying to enjoy their meal? I don't mind if you smoke, but please do it anywhere except in a restaurant. As far as the food, the smoked salmon/guacamole crostini was a bit too fishy. And the crostini was simply an artisan cracker that could be bought at any grocery store. I went way outside my normal diet and ordered the kobe bolognese pappardelle. I had been eyeballing the short ribs, but one of the other diners in the group got it and I wanted to have variety around the table. It was okay, but the pasta was overcooked and they put way too much cheese in the dish. In looking at my fellow diners' dishes, no one cleaned their plate, which indicates to me that no one loved the food -- although I will concede we all lost a bit of our appetite over the smokers by our table. None of us ordered a dessert, but the menu looked rather pedestrian. For the price, there is definite value for the amount of food you get. I don't have any real desire to go back though.
(2)S M.
Awesome scene, great location. Food is average and over-priced. Make sure to bring a microscope to view the portions.
(3)Christy L.
Best fetuccini au gratin I've ever had!!! Margaritas and pineapple martini was tasty as well. Enjoyed the desert as well. Would eat here again!!
(5)Abigail S.
We've since gone back to Lolita for a late night drink and my impressions haven't really changed much. At night it's a Latin meat market bar with leering drunks and gyrating couples. Being attractive and well dressed ensures entry and prompt service, but this place just isn't my cup of tea. To Lolita's credit, it seems to do a huge volume of business on weekend nights, so obviously plenty of people like it. I'm just not one of them.
(2)Karen G.
I was intrigued by the name of this restaurant so we made a point of having dinner here when I was in Florida in early November. I loved the ambiance of this restaurant. We had dinner on the patio upstairs. The flowing curtains and soft candlelight is very romantic. Our server was knowledgeable and attentive. The value can`t be beat since the entrees (choice of $19.75 and $23.75) include an appetizer. On to the food... I ordered the eggplant timbales appetizer with smoked mozzarella and sauteed shrimp and loved it. The flavors of this dish all worked perfectly together and it was one of the few appetizers which was served warm. My bf ordered the soup of the day which was excellent. We had a bottle of house red for $14 which, for the price, was actually quite good. I ordered the 1.2.3...lobster cannelloni, shrimp ravioli and two shrimp entree and thought it was good. My boyfriend had the veal churassco, chimi-churri and shoestring fries. That was definitely the better meal of the two. Very tasty. The Churro with cinnamon ice cream for dessert for $2.50 completed our meal. Take note that the portion sizes are on the small side by South Florida standards. We did not, however, leave hungry.
(4)Maria P.
I love this place! The decoration is so nice and cozy and romantic, especially the balcony. The food is great, as good as it gets for the price honestly.. very affordable. Its great to finally see a nice, decent, place with great food that welcomes people on a budget. Try the watermelon with feta salad its so goood :)
(5)Kristen W.
Food is good but not amazing. Every meal comes with an appetizer. House wine is only $14 / bottle which is definitely the cheapest in the Brickell area.
(3)Andre C.
Nice decorations and a all around nice restaurant. Other then that the service is lousy, the food is mediocre. Your 16 year old son can make a better meal at home. Very few of the staff members speak english and the bartenders have a limited knowledge of their own profession. Good looking staff and restaurant. That is all you are paying for here. I was outraged on the lack of service.
(1)J d S.
Love it! Good variety on the menu. Great house wine, beautiful place. Reasonable prices.
(5)Amber D.
Maybe the best Serrano ham croquettes you've ever had- they're not lying. I dream about these croquettes. So cheesy and delicious. This restaurant is super cute, the food is tasty, it's not really all that expensive considering each meal includes an appetizer. Great date spot too- the upstairs dining room is very romantic, while the downstairs patio area is more laid back. Definitely a staple in Brickell- worth it to give it a try!
(5)Howard H.
Came here with a few friends on a night on the town and we like this place a lot. It has a little charm of being in South Beach. Again, no cover charges to get in which we like. Drink prices were okay but the 18% tips were already include to the price of the drinks, so make sure of that before you double tipping them. But our service was pretty good so we tipped 15% more anyway, Maybe that's why the bartender took care of our drinks because they were pretty strong. But hey, I am not complaining. Also, this place has a dress code where guys need to be wearing collar shirts. Maybe all the places are like that so make sure you were proper attire before coming to any of those places in Brickell.
(5)Marc F.
I became a fan instantly, the area itself tends to get pretty busy during the evenings and x2 on the weekends, so when my friends decided this was the chosen spot for dinner I started calculating how far ahead we would have to leave the house. We pulled up and valet was right in front of the restaurant, a great way to start. They're a bit weird when it comes to taking reservations and like for the entire party to be present prior to moving into the dining area, which didn't give us any problems and I in fact liked the rule... allowed me to pressure the friends who normally don't arrive on time. All our friends had arrived and we walked up the stairs for our table. We had a great waitress (from Colombia so great goes without saying), she took our drink order and came back with some bread and butter preparation they have. The place was slammed so we knew we would have to wait if we didn't have our game faces on so we all began looking at the menu and preparing our orders mentally. She came back over and explained how the menu worked, which in my opinion was amazing! Basically they have 3 price points for entrees $21, $25, and $28 give or take a few bucks, and every entree ordered comes with an appetizer of your choice! .. Easy enough and very well priced if you ask me. We all placed our orders; I went with the fried artichoke hearts and the veal churrasco, which were both great, I kind of regretted ordering something fried later in the evening but both plates were cooked to perfection. Other delicious plates ordered at the table included the eggplants, filet mignon carpaccio, applewood grilled short rib and the salmon tartar. Everything came out delicious and the place had a nice feel to it; for dessert we ordered the churros and dulce de leche flan.... amazing! So good, the next day at lunch several of us got to talking about how good the restaurant was, ambiance, food and service. Will be back!
(5)Jillian P.
One of my absolute favorite places in brickell!! The bartender charlie is the absolute best and you can never go wrong with any one of his drinks! Happy hour is always great and it's just a great place overall!
(5)Cem O.
Doesn't even deserve a star! Ordered our wine, appetizer and entree. Entree never made it. We waited over 90 minutes, Manager in charge told us he is sorry and there is no charge, So we had to leave... Speechless!
(1)Marco O.
Well friend of our suggested the restaurant. After waiting 2 hours we couldn't get our food and server disappeared. NEVER AGAIN. C'mon people put yourself together.
(1)Daniel S.
Came here with a group of 10 and the service couldn't have been more perfect. The food was on point and everyone enjoyed their meals, other than someone who ordered gnocchi and didn't enjoy it. Highly recommend the tuna tataki- excellent. For the value and quality of the food, so worth it!!
(5)Miguel M.
Had an amazing time at happy hour here on a Thursday. I don't know what the typical experience at another time is, but I had a lot of fun. The Aps were very well priced and delicious. Had the champagne and it was pretty good. Loved the vibe and the decoration of this place I'm definitely coming back
(5)gisel s.
This restaurant seems to be mostly hype. To me it was a great disappointment. The food is truly mediocre. We were a table of five and the consensus was that the place and vibe is nice, the food, average.
(3)Brian C.
Had not dined here for 3 years as the last meal was bad. Went with friends who wanted to go there. We hoped that the place had improved , but not so. The food was awful. Of four people only one dish was acceptable - the ribs. By our table was a couple we knew and they too were dissatisfied with their meal. The house wine is like paint stripper, but you get what you pay for. The waiter, Cesar, was efficient and the outside upstairs ambience is good with views of the Brickell skyline. But that is all meaningless if the food is sub standard.
(1)Y J.
Drinks are good on the rooftop bar. Downstairs is a club at night/on weekends. But as usual in Miami, poor snobby service ruins this place. Or maybe its the rude snobby customers who frequent this place? Or maybe its both? Maybe its the Miami culture...? Maybe the customers are rude and snobby so staff gets fed-up...? Maybe they are used to tourists and transient people so they don't worry or care about good service...? Maybe there is not enough competition in the Miami/Brickell area so they don't care...? Maybe the population for whatever reason just doesn't know what good service and class is...? Nevertheless the mojitos are great upstairs and some of the bartenders are cool/nice. They also know how to make a martini (hard to find) and it is not too loud upstairs on some nights so you can actually have a nice drink and a conversation.
(1)Curt N.
We really enjoyed DBYCCML! Went with a large group for a birthday party and, for the most part, had a great experience. We arrived while the restaurant was not busy and were seated promptly. Once we ordered, our appetizers came out quickly, but once the restaurant started to fill, the service quickly died off. It took a considerable amount of time for our dinner to arrive and as we were in a private room, our waiter took progressively longer to visit the table for drink refills. The food, however, was the star of the show. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed their meal. Dishes had were the baby back ribs, carpaccio, short rib, and both chicken dishes. Everything was delicious so 4 stars for the food, but minus a star for the dwindling service. We weren't even offered coffee with our dessert.
(4)Jose P.
I actually used to like this place a lot. However I came tonight (Sunday night) with my family just to have some appetizers and some drinks in the terrace (mind you the place was empty. However, they told us we had to stay in the bar using only the high chairs and tables from the bar. We were really uncomfortable as we had old people and a pregnant lady in our group. Overall it was a bad experience to be treated this way when you are a customer. It's just bad customer service. Will think twice before returning.
(1)Lurdes R.
The decor and ambiance was beautiful. It was early on a Saturday afternoon and there was a wedding upstairs, but other then that the place seemed empty. My disabled, elderly aunt was with us and the hostess had the nerve to say that the only available seating was upstairs, with out an elevator on the property. So my response was reasonable saying if there's no seating with accessibility for her, they would not have our business. The hostess magically remembered all the available seating in the garden. Once seated the service was ok. I was highly pleased by the appetizers, especially the tomato & strawberry salad & their signature croquetas. The entrees however didn't wow me. Dessert was also nothing to write home about. I will return for the few items I liked. I recommend it at least once.
(3)Monica D.
Brunch food terrible, service kind but slow & not very competent. Our group of six started with the Serrano ham croquetas. They were basically breaded and deep-fried logs of pure white bechamel sauce with a speck or two each of some kind of meat. I then had the chicken & waffles. Worst I've ever had. They were like the frozen chicken tenders that you might expect at Chili's with a fairly decent Belgian waffle. The coup de grâce was the gross Log Cabin fake maple syrup. My cappuccino was good. My daughter said her eggs Benedict were excellent but I didn't try them.
(2)Aida P.
Went here with a friend and we were seated within 10 minutes. Although they only had terrace seating available they provided us with blankets. The waiter was very attentive. The prices are very very reasonable. My friend and I both ordered an appetizer, a plate, she order a glass if wine, and we shared a dessert and the bill was $60 and change. It's a really nice atmosphere inside as well as outside. You are surrounded by all the high rises. The only reason that I didn't give it 5 stars is because the we out of the 2 dishes that I tried to order which was the veal churrasco and another meat dish that I cannot recall the name. Otherwise I really like the place and will return.
(4)Marty S.
Looked forward to going to Dolores, etc., with friends of ours that have been there many times before. The restaurant is nice looking and the food was ok, however we started by ordering a bottle of Pinot Noir. They had 5 different bottles of Pinot Noir on the wine list. The waitress came back in a few minutes and told us they didn't have the wine we wanted and wanted us to buy a bottle of wine that was $10.00 more. We asked her if she would give us the bottle for the same price as the one we ordered (which is something most restaurants will do). She came back within two minutes to tell us that she "found" a bottle of the original wine that we had ordered. We mentioned this to a manager who stopped by the table when we were having our appetizers, and he said he would have a "talk" with her. I feel that this is something that the restaurant tells their wait staff to do, and that the waitress wouldn't do this on her own. The manager explained that there are 3 different bars in the restaurant that she would have had to look for the wine in, and I find this hard to believe considering she returned to our table in less than two minutes. It is for this reason that we and our friends will never return. We don't like being taken advantage of.
(2)Jeff K.
Stopping for lunch on our way out of town, we met up with a couple of friends at Lolita and sat at a table on the roof. The lunch menu was a little strange, you pick an appetizer and an entree for a set price. There was no price listed for ordering the appetizers separately, but my wife did exactly that (ordering two appetizers instead of an appetizer and an entree) and it ended up costing $10 per appetizer. I'm not sure about this setup personally, since everyone getting their own appetizer AND an entree for lunch is an awful lot of food. I would have preferred just an entree at a lower price. At any rate, I ordered the smoked salmon and guacamole crostini appetizer, and some sort of pulled pork sliders with coleslaw and shoestring fries as the entree. My wife ordered the gazpacho and a caesar salad. The smoked salmon was pretty good, although I'm not sure if I'd bother getting it again. It didn't have that clean, fresh taste that you get with really good salmon. Added to the guacamole on the crostini though, it was certainly acceptable. My wife's gazpacho was very tasty and voluminous, although the caesar salad was just... a caesar salad. Certainly not a $10 salad. My entree was very good, and while I normally loathe the sliders fad, I enjoyed these. The meat was flavorful, the bread was soft and excellent, and the coleslaw added just enough crunch and contrasting flavor. The shoestring fries were good, but not really any different than what you can get elsewhere. I might be convinced to try again for dinner, but I don't think the menu is really set up well for lunch.
(3)Maria C.
We had appetizers and drinks. All was good, but the Huevos Rotos really stood out: garbanzos topped with fried eggs and a good sprinkling on chorizo on top. Delicious. Good outdoor seating, where you can be one of Miami's beautiful people while enjoying drinks.
(3)Lilly R.
We had so much fun and the food was great!
(4)Rae K.
Great atmosphere, good portion sizes, flavorless food. We had a pre-fixe menu for a large group. The seating area upstairs was lovely and romantic. We had three family style appetizers -croquetas, huevos rotos, and a cuban sandwich quesadilla- flavorless was the consensus of the 4 seated at the table. We had a very tender beef dish with mashed potatoes and a gnocchi and mushroom dish as entrees with another side of wilted spinach with tomatoes- a little better, but not seasoned well enough. The cooking was superb though. The tiramisu dessert was nothing to write home about either. It is a beautiful facility though.
(2)Fatima L.
When in doubt, or with too many indecisive people, this is the place to go in brickell. Every entree comes with an appetizer, the good is always on point (eaten too many times to count, in my pre-yelping days), and I've never ever had a complaint. The staff is well trained and the management couldn't be nicer. Today in fact, the manager on duty came by to personally bring the check and make sure we enjoyed out dinner tonight. Which of course I did because I did not move until every inch of my lasagna skillet was clean. Another time I brought my family for a celebration while in town and the manager 'Nacho' sent us post-dinner limoncello, his compliments! I've been to their sister restaurant at The Mark on brickell bay- also great! I love the consistency. I will be back, time and time again.
(5)Michelle P.
I've been here a few times and the service is always great, food is good (but not amazing), but the ambience is lovely. There's also a bar downstairs which turns into a "club" on the weekends. Great happy hour prices as well. At Dolores you select a $17.99, $21.99 or $26.99 menu that comes with a choice of one appetizer and one entree. We went with the $17.99. My friend swears by the gazpacho at Dolores which is why we went there for dinner. I have to say, it was pretty good! They say it's so good you'll want the recipe, which they give to you on a small piece of paper when they serve your soup. Pretty cute. My other friend got the smoked salmon and crostini which she really liked. I got the Santorini watermelon and feta salad which I love love love. The balance of flavors is delicious. For the entree we all got the I can't believe it's not pasta. I'm on a clean eating kick so I asked our server if we could have the fresh mozzarella on the side. Not only did he to that, he did us one better and came back with a plate of quest fresco, Parmesan (grated and shredded) and fresh mozzarella. Very sweet. The pasta (or not pasta!) is zucchini shredded with a mandolin with tomato sauce. Very savory and delicious.
(4)Patrriciaa E.
Absolutely love this place! Fav happy hour in Brickell for sure! The staff is so friendly and suggest really great drinks. Definitely go here for a good time!
(5)Joanna R.
Went here on a blind date last Saturday at the recommendation of a few friends who've dined there before. Blind date not so good, but this place is adorable. I have been to Lolita's (downstairs) for drinks and dancing a few times, yet had never had the opportunity to dine at Dolores. I had the eggplant timbale which was AMAZING. Kind of like a vegetarian lasagna dish. VERY tasty. Then for my entree I had the salmon tar tar, as they no longer serve the tuna one, or they were not serving it that night. The dish was heavy on the avocado but I happen to be a fan so this was also equally as yummy and low on the guilt scale. My date had the caesar salad which was nothing special, but he did enjoy his veal churrasco tons (I do not eat veal so I cannot vouch for the veracity of this, my friends). I did not try any dessert but all in all a lovely dining experience. There was a large party of about 20 being VERY loud so it didn't seem to be the greatest scenario for a first date. Then again that's not something the restaurant can control. Affordable and cute little place to try at least once.
(4)Emma F.
Nice place. The Cuban quesadilla is amazing . They preheated my dessert last time to much but they have gotten it right previously . Nice place to go with your significance other and relax . They do have full bar and downstairs they have a small club .
(4)Jonathan A.
I always enjoy it here. Plus it reminds me of when I use to go clubbing here many years back when they called it FIREHOUSE. Great food. apps, and inexpensive bottles of wine. When it's cool outside in the fall time, I highly suggest eating rooftop.
(4)Kristy B.
The staff was amazing. Had a group there and we got a great table outside. It was REALLY dark though. That might be my ONLY complaint. The food was really good and the wait staff had great recommendations. I was the only one that went against the recommendation - and I regretted it. The drinks were so good. So. Good. Also definitely recommend getting the dessert if you're with a group to share. The sundae was fun!
(5)Joseph D.
Price for value, awesome $15 bottle of wine in the middle of Brickell, awesome view. Food was good. Eclectic choices ... Service was great ... Management took care of us without our request. Facilities super clean, bar in the first floor bumping Highly recommend
(4)Julio G.
The food is a 3 but the ambiance is a 5 upstairs, not out front. The salmon tartare was very good, but the tuna was not a so good.
(4)Lindsay N.
I had called the restaurant to check on my open table reservation and was put on hold for 8 minutes and no one picked my call back up. Got to the restaurant and they made me wait an hour and 15 mins past my open table reservation time in order to get a table. Every time I went up to the hostess stand I was given a different amount of minutes for wait time. It didn't seem like they communicated correctly. After an hour of waiting I walked upstairs to assess the dining room to see myself if any tables would be finishing up soon. There were about 4 empty tables all able to fit my party size and no one was resetting them. I went up 15 minutes later and the dining room still looked the same. Eventually the hostess heard me tell my family what I had just seen and she immeadiately got the maitre d to have someone set a table for us. We finally sat (by this time it was 10:05pm with a reservation at 8:45pm) and waited at the table another 5-10 minutes for a server to acknowledge us and take our drink order. Meanwhile I was missing a water glass and my bread plate was dirty. After we met our server, all was well the rest of the dinner. We loved our server and our meal. Maybe we just had a bad experience that once, maybe not. The next day I received an email from open table saying I did not honor my reservation and did not show up for dinner--in which I did. So overall I liked the restaurant and the food but just had a bad experience.
(2)Elizabeth P.
I had been here a few times before for networking events and other casual get-togethers with friends for drinks and appetizers in the upstairs/outdoor area. I use to think it was a nice place to go but nothing spectacular. But last night I got to experience a whole different side of Dolores that I hadn't experienced before...the romantic and intimate candlelit upstairs dining area. To begin with, my date and I got there about 11pm. Mary Brickell Village was popping with activity and Dolores was crowded. Yet we got seated within 10 minutes of arriving. Although we thought we'd only have time for a quick appetizer and a couple of drinks, it turned out we had plenty of time to enjoy a nice dinner and a bottle of wine. Service was quick and the food was excellent. To start, I had the baby spinach salad topped with strawberries and cheese and a tangy vinaigrette. For dinner I had the Zucchini al Telefono which is also called the "I can't believe it's not pasta" because the zucchini strips are cut so thin that it looks and tastes like pasta. It was truly delicious yet light. Although the portion was small for Miami's standards, it was perfect for me especially since it was so late. We tried the house wine but didn't care for it after a taste and our server quickly returned the bottle and gave us an opportunity to select something else. We ordered an excellent bottle of Italian Chianti that truly complemented our meal. We never felt rushed despite the late start and had plenty of time to leisurely enjoy our romantic dinner. And our server was great! The prices were very reasonable, too. After dinner, we went downstairs to enjoy the music and a night cap. Had a great time there, too. Definitely recommend it and look forward to going back again soon.
(4)Joanne O.
Nice ambiance, I had the croquettes as my appetizer and it was pretty good, however the waiter was slow and forgot to bring my drinks. He did try to make up for it and gave us the next round of drinks on him which was a nice gesture. I ordered the short ribs with their truffle mashed potatoes. #EpicFail The short ribs were nothing special and they should be ashamed of them selves for serving those mashed potatoes. My 8yr old son could make mashed potatoes with better flavor then that. My friend order the ribs and it was good they added a nice touch by providing gloves so your hands don't get dirty. Over all the experience was mediocre but if I had to go again I know what things to stay away from on the menu.
(3)Claudia S.
This place is full of character - definitely great ambiance. We went for dinner and got to seat outside and enjoy the breeze and view. The food was also pretty good; service not so much (slow!). The huevos rotos were my favorite - had them for an appetizer.
(4)Mike P.
Went for a work gathering / dinner and had a GREAT time. Food was very good, service was solid and place was clean and cool. What more do you need in Miami? :)
(4)Kelsey C.
Went here for a friends birthday dinner, very cute place. Wish I could remember our servers name but she was super friendly, helpful and wanted to make her birthday as special as possible. The menu works 3 different price ranges for the main entree somewhere between $17-$25. But you also get an app with it from a big variety. There as 5 of us and we all got different appitzers and shared they were all amazing! my favs were the croquettes and the fire roasted articokes. For my entree i got the i cant believe its not pasta! SOOO DELISH im craving it as I write this. Overall i cant wait to come back again next time i'll try to sit on the roof heard it was beautiful .
(5)E. C.
This place is all kinds of amazing! I love how the menu combines the entrees with the appetizers. The portions are just the right size and the food is so good! The menu is large enough to give you a good amount of choices but not overwhelming. Also, the prices are surprisingly reasonable. Much less than what I would have expected for what you get. I ordered the gazpacho appetizer and the salmon entree. I loved the gazpacho and wanted to get more. I was not thrilled with the salmon. However, I should have read the description of the dish more carefully before ordering because if I had, I would have gotten something else to begin with. (It comes with capers, which I don't like.) Everyone else in our party loved their food as well. It's very trendy and had a good ambiance. I wish we had a place like this in Los Angeles!
(5)Myrline C.
Absolutely love this place! The scenery, the vibe, the ambiance is very romantic, and sensual,...the mood is definitely set to cater to love and getting closer together. My only issue, was how dark it was. We sat upstairs in the terrace. Let me mention, the view was AMAZING! Despite sitting outside with the city lights, it was still dark. Reading the menu was a little challenging. I used the light coming from my cell phone to order my meal. Even the waiters walk around with flashlights. Over all, the food was delicious, and saucy. The chicken I ordered was from the $20.99 selection and was very juicy. This restaurant is not designed for children. Definitely, not a family restaurant. Designed for couples, girls night out, and guys night out. I highly recommend this place. Enjoy everyone.
(5)Juan O.
very nice place you all have to go and check it
(4)Richard S.
Great outdoor terrace for drinking and lounging. Highly recommended for drinks. Not sure about the food as we did not have dinner there.
(4)Jennifer D.
This place was nice, good food, good service and good dessert.
(4)Jess R.
My in-laws are in town and wanted to show them our soon-to-be new neighborhood. Ordered the short rib eggs benedict- in the words of my husband "eh, C+." The serrano croqueta was gross- it was like tasteless soft cheese. The Cuban quesadilla was extra dry and tasteless except for the spot with a pickle. Don't sit inside during the day, the place looks like a dive bar.
(2)Nicole S.
The name is catchy and the decor is cute. Not highly impressed with the food or service. The table we sat at was directly under a dripping air vent. I was with a group of girls and we had to move our own table so we wouldn't get dripped on. I find it disappointing when a restaurant isn't aware of the conditions of their establishment. The food is mediocre. The gazpacho was delicious!!! Artichoke appetizer was extremely salty and crispy...it was like i was eating salted bread crumbs...I couldn't even tell I was eating artichokes. The caprese salad was delicious! My friends seemed to be happy with their dishes (risotto, chicken and carpaccio) but I was left unimpressed with my Kobe Beef sliders. The best part, was the $14 bottles of house wine. Took forever to get the check and we had to ask for it four times. They did comp a bottle of wine for the wait. Would I go back or recommend it to a friend? No.
(2)Sarah M.
We came here for my college roommate's rehearsal dinner - and it was such a fun little spot! Roomie booked a private room for the family and set up separate tables throughout the space. They did a nice job accommodating a large number of people. The meal started off great with a random assortment of appetizers including mini egg rolls and fried mozzarella. We then moved to a great little salad with vinaigrette that had candied pecans, strawberries, and spinach. For the main course, the servers walked around with different types of meat including pork, chicken, salmon and which was then accompanied with creamed spinach and truffle oil mashed potatoes. I was really impressed with all of the options except for the pork. The pork had an odd flavor to it - it tasted a little off. The servers were friendly and accommodating. The only other negative thing worth noting was that as soon as the first person got up to leave, everyone rushed to clear out the space to accommodate what I think was a nightclub. All in all, great little restaurant - would love to come back and try it for a regular dinner.
(5)A B.
We usually stop here when we visit Miami, not really for the food since it's just average but I love the area, the outdoor dining on the roof and the vibe. The prices are very reasonable and the atmosphere is awesome.
(3)Sarah G.
I love the concept for this place. You pay one set price and get an appetizer along with it. They have 3 price categories all around $20. The food is fantastic and I've eaten at the owners other restaurants and it's just as delicious. I haven't had anything bad here. The food portions are also on the larger side. The artichoke dip was so creamy and had lots a flavor. It came with toasted chips. The fire roasted artichokes are also crispy and tender. The Alfredo pasta was on point and the sliders were mouth watering. The service here is top notch. Every few sips, the waiter came over to refill our drinks. Our table was also slightly wobbly, so the waiter got on his hands and knees and fixed it with a folded up business card. When you sit down they bring you bread with olive oil to dip in. This is a great lunch spot or date night location. Also, if you take your leftovers to go, the wrap it up in front of you which I find nice. Great decor as well. Overall great experience and will be coming back!!
(5)Juan B.
There is a ridiculous $10 sharing charge and the menu clearly says that every person needs to order an entree. The entrees were overpriced and mediocre. The veal my wife got had no flavor and came well done even though we ordered it medium rare. The pasta I got was ok, but seriously overpriced for a fettuccine Alfredo with no protein. I will never return.
(1)Nadia S.
After a botched reservation at a different spot, the concierge at Epic hotel recommended this place- and thank God he did. Suchhhh a chill place- we absolutely LOVED it. Perfect spot for a girls night out. Loved their outdoor terrace! Food was delish. Eggplant appetizer was phenom... I don't remember if I got the veal or the short ribs but whatever it was, it was real good. Love this cute lil Brickell area and would def recommend it to out of towners :)
(5)Eliana A.
The food is terrible. It's unfortunate for such a beautiful establishment. You will be sending back your food.
(1)Tania G.
Went on a Thursday, was pleased to find out about the late night happy hour special! 2 Mahous for $6 on Brickell, now that my friend you can not beat! $1 champagne for ladies - i didn't have this but we ended up sharing a table with a random couple and the lady seemed to be enjoying the $1 special. I made reservations for 6, they took my phone number and said it would be about an hour - it was more like 2.5hrs later that they called, by this time we had given up and gone across the way to Perricones. I would definitely be back for Thursday drink specials and another attempt to try the food.
(3)Simone C.
Beautiful ambiance, upstairs balcony with outdoor bar and lounge area. The OMG salad and the ribs are must try's!
(5)Aman P.
Nice ambiance great service. Food is ok.
(3)Christina K.
Lady booty-bumped me out the way so she could go "down to the floor" during Ai Se Eu Te Pego. At first I didn't know what the hell she was making room for, then realized this song has dance moves.....think of the wedding chicken dance. Wth Hilarious Miami-ans. Hilarious. Move over when you hear this song come on: youtube.com/watch?v=LaZS… No line or cover so the bouncer just checks ID at the entrance. There's an outdoor lounge area and barstools facing the street for people watching. Easy to hear friends while talking outdoors. Pretty loud inside, but the music was good. There's a cocktail here with crushed mandarin that was pretty good! Appletini will f&*! you up. Oh my is it strong. Not the best drink/glass to be holding while dancing...especially to Ai Se Eu Te Pego. Floor gets pretty crowded. Especially with every ass trying to take it to the floor at the same time trying to make the chicken dance look sexy. Parking: walked over from a paid parking structure a block over. It was $15 I believe.
(3)Stephanie L.
A few interns at work one day asked me if I wanted to go to the "salad bar". I told them why not? and ended up at Dolores/Lolitas. Interestingly I always though it was a restaurant but when I stepped inside it's more like a buffet. Cheap salads! I now go every so often a week to get a small small for 4 dollars. If you take a soda it comes around 5.40 dollars with tax. You can choose various veggies, eggs, mandarines, pear, chickpeas... You can add chicken or tuna for a couple of bucks. To me it's the perfect lunch. Healthy and small portion. They also offer lunch menus with a entrée or sandwich and salad for 9.99 dollars.
(4)Kha L.
I was taken here on a first date earlier this week. I had joked that our second date depended on my dinner because I'm a foodie and good food is the way to my heart. If I had stuck to this, my date would've been SOL. But lucky for him, he's pretty awesome, so we're gonna see each other again tonight. I'll update you on where he takes me. ;) We sat on the patio upstairs. I ordered the pan seared salmon with the breaded fried artichokes as my complimentary appetizer (pretty cool BTW). The appetizer was mediocre and the salmon was extremely overcooked. It was tough and dry. We made a comment to the waiter who didn't do much about it. I guess I should've returned it. I didn't touch any of my salmon. It was very disappointing. However, the ambiance was trendy and the menu was diverse enough that I can see it appealing to almost anyone. The waitstaff was attentive enough. I don't feel our waiter handled my complaint very well. He hardly even acknowledged it.
(3)Dina N.
Great place! I went here for a birthday dinner. They gave us a private room. The prices were very affordable for the area and, you got a ton of food! There were three price categories and you got an appetizer of choice (they had plenty to choose from) and an entree of choice depending on your category. I chose the $15.99 category because, it had a delicious and healthy chicken dish I wanted. The chicken paillarde was light and flavorful and served with sauteed cherry tomatoes and spinach. I had grilled artichokes with sesame oil for my appetizer. Did I mention they had $15 bottles of wine?! The downstairs area was a club at night and, we went there after dinner. It was very lively and fun. I would definitely recommend this place, it's awesome for groups!
(4)Sasha B.
Based on reviews from the TV show Check Please we decided to visit Dolores But You Can Call Me Lolita for Sunday brunch, 4/21/13. We made reservations online for 12 noon. Their website says there's a parking lot a block or two West from their location. We hardly ever visit the Brickell area so we arrived with plenty of time to figure out where the restaurant was located and where to park. We looked for the parking lot but couldn't find it. It turned out to be a huge parking garage for the Mary Brickell Village. Their website failed to mention this so we ended up parking on SW 9th St. towards SW 2nd Ave. and had to walk a few blocks to get to the restaurant, we had to pay for parking at one of those street paying stations. If they had more explicit parking instructions on their website, we'd have promptly known where to park. We're not interested in handing over our new vehicle to any teenaged valet, so valet parking did not interest us. We finally arrived at the restaurant, there were 4-5 tables taken outside, we decided to sit inside. To our surprise, the a/c was not on inside so it was rather warm. There were also a mosquito and a fly in our vicinity. We were the only patrons inside. Menus were promptly brought to the table. The table was wobbly, we had to ask for it to be fixed. Shouldn't employees, when they start their shift, check all tables and fix those that are wobbly? I get quickly irritated when I am directed to a wobbly table. Why is it my job to tell the waitress the table is wobbly? We had a small table with half a booth of black vinyl and two plastic chairs. The chairs are light colored and were filthy, I mean completely and disgustingly filthy. How difficult is it to take them out back every couple of weeks and give them a good hosing and scrubbing with Ajax and bleach? The state of those chairs was totally unacceptable. And as they say, if the chairs on which they expect paying patrons to sit are that filthy and uncared for, what's the state of the cleanliness of the kitchen? We found the volume of the music OUTRAGEOUSLY LOUD for 12 noon in an almost empty restaurant. We couldn't take it any longer and finally had to ask if they could lower the volume, which they did. What's with restaurants playing very loud music? A patron goes to a restaurant to spend money, enjoy a leisurely meal and have conversations with others, not to leave with a headache and not to be unable to conduct a civil conversation. More and more this seems to be the norm for most restaurants, playing loud music that's not conducive to proper digestion or socialization. Is it that they only care about catering to young people most of whom thrive in such surroundings? We both ordered the Classic Eggs Benedict with Brava Potatoes. The initial appearance of the Benedicts was fine; however, once we cut into the English muffins we found all 4 slices of muffins to be hard, so hard that we (male and female) had problems cutting the muffins. Eggs Benedict is one of our favorite breakfast dishes. We have never, ever been served muffins that were this flat and hard. This hardness took all the fun out of the dish. The potatoes did not taste very good, there was no distinctive taste to them. My husband ordered a Latte. At $4.50, I thought the price was exorbitant. Once she took our order, we didn't see the waitress again until the check was presented. She offered us Mimosas to make up for the problem with the muffins, we're not drinkers so we declined. When we left we took a walk around the area and made notes of other nearby restaurants. We have no plans of returning to Dolores, Lolita or any of its other incarnations. And this is why one cannot believe everything one's told by any of those TV shows! It's obvious whoever visited this restaurant and was then profiled by Check Please didn't come across the filthy plastic chairs or the hard-as-wood muffins.
(2)Laysu B.
I love the music the food is not good. But I love the ambiance
(5)Andrea C.
since first time I went back to the inside restaurant and omg its great. Service amazing
(5)Anastassia M.
It was my first time there and I found it really nice and cozy.Romantic atmosphere, tasty food, great service and good prices.Would go there again.Would advise for a family dinner.
(4)Kelley A.
Pretty quick service! Tried the BIG roll and I have no regrets. The mojitos were delicious. My two friends tried the zucchini pasta and appetizers. The other had a particularly hot seaweed salad and the lobster roll. All were great!
(4)Katie O.
We made reservations thru Open Table and we were seated right away on a Friday night. The menu was great, and I loved the zuchinni pasta.
(4)Wendy G.
The food is AMAZING! Must try the croquettes of Hamon Serrano! What's unique about this place it use to be a fire station and the fire poles are still in the restaurant and it's incorporated with the decor. FYI girls if you're wearing a dress or a skirt be careful going upstairs, there is glass tops that customers can look up your dress from the first floor so I suggest not to walk over the glass floor. Other than that it's romantic and delicious!
(5)Daisy R.
3 stars for dinner, decor is nice but it is a mediocre place aiming a bit too high. For instance, the $10 no sharing appetizer fee so each person in my group had to order an entire appetizer for him/herself. I had the roasted artichoke and branzino, which they forgot to mention had bones! Overall it was okay
(3)Mitchell G.
Decent but uninspired food. Rushed service Great decor and ambiance
(3)Jesus R.
I've been here twice. Both times, the service was more than outstanding. The food was very good as well. In some instances, great, actually. Nice wine selection as well. Sometimes it gets impossibly packed and cacophonous from all the tipsy conversations you'll invariably hear, but hey, good places tend to be full!
(4)Rachel P.
Fun place, beautifully decorated inside, seems very South Beach feel to me. Wednesday night they have half off apps (quite a list too), half off all liquor drinks, half off all beers, $4 glasses of house wine, & $14 bottles of select wine. I think I counted 4 different bars in this very large restaurant, however, I think the "deals" are only at the inside bars which was fine by me because it is way too humid out now anyway. The deal on Wednesday goes until 10pm! Can't beat that!
(4)Gregory C.
We wanted to have lunch at El Vato down the block, but their electricity was out and we were not going to sit in an un-airconditioned restaurant. So we stopped in here and had the $9.95 lunch special, buffet style. A choice of soup or salad, a main dish with two sides and a fountain drink. Not bad. The food was quite good. Plus hard drinks were two for one. Woo Hoo !!!!!
(3)La-Von L.
OMG!!! Wht can I say but pure Excellence!! Fellow yelpers this place is a GEM.. Great food, superb service and you can't beat the prices for a bottle of their house wine, 15 dollars! Fell in love!! The ambiance and the decor was very romantic and sexy I must say.. didnt think that from the outside but wen I went up those stairs, oh MY, I fell completely in love :-) had the Asian BBQ Chicken over White Cheddar, bacon mashed Potatos and my partner had the Pan-Seared Salmon with lemon butter and Capers and every dish comes with an Appetizer.. There was nothing left! We finished it to the very last lick! Lmao.. 5 stars well deserved!
(5)Edwin P.
The $13 bottle of wine is what draws me to this place. $13 for a bottle of either Merlot or Cabernet can't be beat and it is actually pretty good for being a house wine For the appetizers I recommend either the quesadillas or the croquetas. I always get the stuffed chicken entree...yum!!! The restaurant is on the second floor since in the first floor off of the entrance is a club/bar that plays a lot of Latin music (all the times I have been there) If you do go on a Friday night, make a reservation because if not, you will be waiting a long time and if you do get in, ask for a seat on the outside terrace...the view at night of the city is amazing
(4)Georges C.
Great place. Good price. Wine of the house could be much better but I recommend this place
(4)C P.
Came here earlier today (Sunday brunch) and will not be returning. Made a reservation for a party of 10, asked for terrace seating on the phone beforehand, to which the employee confirmed. When we got there, they told us that there was a baby shower and could not sit in the terrace. Ordered our food and appetizers, and then the waiter forgot about 2 calamaris we ordered. Finally came and did not taste good, tasted soggy and under-fried. However I will say that the other appetizer i tried, the spring rolls were delicious, unfortunately I cant say that about anything else. So after waiting forever (approximately 45-50 mintues) we got our food. I ordered a churrasco (skirt steak) and it was hands down the worst "churrasco" I have ever tried. I put quotation marks because that definitely wasnt churrasco, it tasted like bad sausage, and 3 others at the table ordered the same and agreed. Waiter also took forever to refill with water, and the restaurant wasnt even busy at the time we went. Will not be returning.
(1)Linda M.
Slowwwww..but good venue.
(2)Vanessa S.
Great Location. Ambiance is fantastic for a date night- especially if you sit upstairs on the terrace and have some cocktails. Service is great. Oh but wait! It's a restaurant not just a bar... The food is always just OK- they're consistent in the mediocrity, which is comforting. I think.
(3)Daniella B.
We went for a friend's birthday. We were a pretty big party. At first everything was going fine, until the food came... A friend and I ordered Kobe beef sliders, I had asked for medium and my friend for medium rare, the both came well overdone. We returned them so that they could cook them right they came back raw. Several friends ordered veal churrascos they were super overdone as well. Same thing happened, they returned them to the kitchen and what came back was just not acceptable, the churrascos didn't even look grilled they looks boiled. Terrible. I had been here before and honestly I always thought they had decent food, but after today will probably never go back.
(1)Eli G.
This is such a neat little historic place. Love the food, the place, the decor, the service...
(5)Mark H.
We had a couple of things we were looking for when choosing a restaurant for my in-law's visit in Miami. 1. A restaurant in the Alaska Airline rewards network 2. A restaurant that is aesthetically very "Miami" 3. Obviously, good food at a reasonable price The results? 1. Check. I gots my miles. 2. Check. This is Miami aesthetics at their best. We went on a Sunday night on a temperate evening, and were thrilled to be seated on the outdoor balcony. Great design, music at the right volume, palm trees surrounding the restaurant and a professional, courteous wait staff. Candles were strewn everywhere. Also, Dolores is the only restaurant in Miami that boasts a dependent clause in it's name. It mixes the joys of going to a restaurant and reading a complex sentence. How fabulously chic. 3. Food was good, and decently priced. The salmon tasted like salmon, the gnocchi tasted like gnocchi, and the house wine tasted like houses, and wine. My socks remained fully on my feet. The food is good, just not great. The prices are reasonable, but not a bargain. Ultimately, I'm pretty happy with my decision. I'll be back whenever I have friends and family in town from the frigid north who want to be seduced by a real "Miami" experience.
(4)Antonio S.
The place is nice or so it seems as if you go and have dinner outside at night you can't really tell how it looks or even what you're eating that's how dark it is. They even have small lanterns so you can read the menu but you don't get to keep them..just the waiters have them for some help figuring out what to choose. The food it's OK+ and the menu is nicely constructed letting you choose from 3 types is entrees that get you a free appetizer to go with it. Service ok but also no fantastic. Although you may think outside is great - and we went for it - I would suggest eat inside. The place is very well set up and well decorated. It's that restaurant that blends exactly in the place it is. Trendy downtown Brickell. Give it a go at your own risk...you might love it.
(3)Laure M.
Same concept as Crazy About You. Pick any entree and you have an appetizer for free. Wednesday night the restaurant is packed so the service is lacking a bit. I got the gazpacho and zucchini pasta. The gazpacho was good but not exceptional and the zucchini had no meat this time :( I had it at Crazy About You and I liked it because there was lots of cheese and meat. This time it was just zucchini with tomato sauce and cheese, disappointing. No dessert because the service was a bit slow. I 'll give it another shot though, maybe it was just a busy night,
(3)Gaby B.
I have been here a couple of times, the restaurant its self is beautiful and the food is pretty good. They have 4$ glasses of wine but I will warn you.. your head will be throbbing the next morning. The DJ down stairs on Saturday night was pretty awful. He would play one good song then ruin it half way through with a completely random other song? IDK overall I still have had a good time whenever I have gone, It wouldn't be my first choice, but if a group of friends are going, I'll tag along.
(3)Shahrzad G.
We went for my husband surprise birthday party... I made a really complicated plan on my head but the girls at reservation and waitresses were so helpful and really kind about it and they make my plan possible! :) At first I wanted a terrace table but they didn't have any available for 12 people so they offered a private room which was so beautiful and convenience. The deal they have right now is a free appetizer with an order of an entree. I loved the caesar salad and OMG salad. But the entrees were just fine. Our bill for tow was around 75, included tips and one bottle of house wine which was amazing.
(4)W. F.
Horrible service. Left after complaining to waitress and manager. Something I usually just dont bother to do. Actually...I usually don't even bother to post remarks either. If there was a negative category, that would be my mark. DO NOT RECOMMEND.
(1)Mike B.
Love everything about this place. Great for a big group of people, especially on the terrace. The house bottles of wine are so cheap you can order a few without worrying about going broke.
(5)Danielle S.
Sit on the roof outside! Beautiful atmosphere, delicious food!
(5)William O.
I ate here for a friend's birthday about a year ago. My first thought is, "I can barely remember the meal." "But William," you might be thinking, "how can you expect to remember a meal you had a year ago?" Stop reading right now. Just stop. I don't want you here. Meals can be just as memorable as a first kiss. In fact, if you read some of my other reviews, you'll find that I've reviewed a restaurant long after eating there and can still remember the toothy smile of a beautiful hostess. This place really offered nothing. I really don't know why I gave it two stars. In fact, I'm downgrading it to one right now. There. Done. The meal was bland. I think I had some sort of pasta and chicken parmesan type deal that was really no better than the stuff you find in the frozen food section at a supermarket. Stouffer's or whatnot. This place relies totally on location and that kind of douchey Miami feel that a restaurants can sometimes have. The location? Right on Miami Ave. in the heart of Brickell. The douchey feel? That kind of half-club/half-restaurant deal where it's too dark to see your fork coming at your face. The people were nice, I guess. I don't know. It just seems to me like the owners spent a really long time on putting together the decor and just threw together a menu at the last minute. But that's just me. What do I know, right? The night's saving grace was ending up at Brickell Irish Pub afterward and dousing my redheaded stepchild of a meal with Dewar's and Smithwick's.
(1)Jackie S.
I've had dinner at Lolita's twice now. Honestly its not the best meal in town. That said, and appetizer & an entree for $20 or $24?? Where do you find a bargain like that? The decor is beautifully, dimly lit with tons of candles. Very cute!! Service has always been good. The food is just mediocre. My Tips, go with the salad as an appetizer, I've had the Bacon, Lettuce and Chery tomato Caprese tower with smoked salmon Huevos fritos All very good, entrees wise I've only had the veal churrasco and its always been good plus it comes with a basket of crispy fries! Stay away from the Serrano croquetas...they are not the best croquetas you've ever had!! Trust me!!
(4)Frank H.
We just had dinner at "Lolita" and had a real great and fun time. Monica was a nice and friendly waitress. Dishes arrived in a short time after ordering and everything smelled and tasted delicious. we had some chicken lettuce wraps from the bar menu and a meat lover lasagna from the main menu. A really recommendable place for dinner.
(5)Monica M.
I'm solely basing my review on my recent visit to Dolores; I will not even comment on the disaster by 21st birthday was in 2010.. With that said, how is this place still in business? It must be the decor people come for because the service is LACKING. Came here on a Friday night around 9:00pm. My date and I have both been here times before and agreed this place was lacking. We had reservations so upon arrival the wait time was maybe 15 minutes. We were seated upstairs by the window, our menus took forever to come. When they finally came there wasn't a waiter to take our drinks order. Apparently the menu changed? I don't remember it being one of those 3 items for $20 or $24? Uhm, okay? It's not Miami Spice, just yet. I ordered the veal churrasco, which is the only thing I've ever eaten from here. And my date ordered the scallop risotto. My veal churrasco wasn't mind-blowing and my date said his risotto was butter-y as if they added more butter-y to keep it from stiffening up. We were never given a drinks menu, but everyone around us had pretty little drinks to sip on, while we looked like a two 18 year-old's spending our parent's money on a hot date; NOPE INCORRECT. We asked for a dessert menu, again unimpressed. When one of our small army of waiters came by to ask if we wanted any dessert we said "no"; common sense would tell you "okay, let me bring out the bill..." NOPE. Not here, we'll just sit for 30 minutes while you stare at us across the room trying to figure out why you haven't walked over to us to hand us our bill. Dolores, get it together. Something is keeping you open. If you're going to stay open AT LEAST give me a reason to return!
(2)Marc M.
My first time there. Loved it. A bit noisy, but, hey, this is Brickell. The food was good, excellent, actually, the atmosphere is great, the service was flawless and the prices just right. On a separate note, the croquetas were good but not great. Otherwise, however, the entire experience was top notch and I am planning to return.
(5)Gia F.
Great food, not many variety. The place itself is pretty, good service, friendly staff (not all of them but most). I give it three stars because I think this restaurant is definitely overpriced, specially for the amount of food they serve. Parking is a nightmare, and now Brickell is under major construction, so be aware.
(3)Shawn I.
3 stars The ambiance of this place would get 5 stars. This is a great place to go on a date, to bring friends who are out of town, or to meet up for drinks. It's a gorgeous, gorgeous place. It looks like it's an old mansion that was turned into a restaurant. There is plenty of indoor seating. The lighting is on the darker side but the candles and the white settings make it gorgeous. And that's just inside. There's also a beautiful outdoor space that has cabana beds with white drapes, lounge chairs, a bar, more tables, etc. Seriously very very impressive. The food was good. It wasn't the best I've ever had, but it was by no means bad. It was good. Their menu is interesting in that the dishes are segregated into three parts. There are about 5 options for $17.99, 7 options for $20.99 and 6 options for $24.99. BUT all of them include your choice of any appetizer on the menu! I like that set up. I got the ham croquettes. Again they were good but they weren't the best I've had. Honestly, I think in Miami it's going to be hard to get better croquettes than Casa Larios or Versailles. But they were still good. For my entree I got the Pappardelle with Kobe Beef Bolognese. Very good comfort food. It was exactly what I was hoping it would be. It also was served in a pot that you would cook pasta in which I thought was adorable. What took my review down from 4 stars to 3 though was the service. It was SO slow. Like painfully slow. Once we sat down it took about 15-20 for the waiter to even come over and take our order. The food came out promptly but it was hard to flag down our waiter for more water, for the check, to come pick up the check, to bring it back, etc. A dinner for two lasted over 2 hours and not due to our conversing or drinking or anything like that. My friend said that the service was the exact same way last time she was there. It was definitely annoying. Very Miami service. But I will say that next time I plan to bring some friends here, get some drinks, and order some appetizers and just enjoy the ambiance and the location. Great place.
(3)Samantha B.
Reasonable and very appetizing. Great date spot and also a great spot to catch up with the girls. The food comes in a large amount so be prepared to eat. Also try the Spinach and Leek Dip... Its good!
(5)Osiris V.
Walking down Miami Avenue and this guy stops us and tells us we can get free champagne at the bar right down the street. Right away I'm like, ok, what the catch right? So we walk, we go in, up to the bar and get our champagne which came out of a $4 bottle. The vibe was ok, an older crowd, so we decided to go. Surprisingly there was no catch! The food looks ok, so I might visit next time just for that.
(3)Madison H.
Cool menu concept, decent food, nice atmosphere, and waitresses that steal the cash from your wallet if you accidentally leave it behind.
(1)Diandra D.
I went here with my best friend for her birthday dinner and had a wonderful time.
(4)Adriana J.
I can't decide if JAWS or AMERICAN PSYCHO is the better theme song for this place...all I know is that's what plays in my head whenever I walk by it. Stay away my friends, stay away. Let's sum it up in a haiku: GLASS in sister's food Apathetic staff, OH SNAP Never coming back. Oh yeah...it's like that. They also revealed that their food is frozen and so they are not responsible for "items"--LIKE SHARDS OF GLASS--that might sneak in during packaging. EEEK!!! Did I mention they still charged us full price for our meal!? Why pay that much for A-class horror? Redbox will only charge you $1 for a scare.
(1)Dana J.
Sure the atmosphere was great I guess. But the service was terrible. It took 20-30 minutes for the server to check up on us and an additional 15 for a refill. We had to ask 3 other servers since ours was no where to be found. I wouldn't go back.
(2)David A.
Love the atmosphere and the location. The food is decent but well prices for a starter and an entree. The service is a little slow but I really think you go there for the vibe and watching the scenery. I would recommend this place more for lunch or going with a group of friends.
(3)mercedes m.
This was an impromptu visit- I wanted to check it out - since I heard so much about it. First, it is very pretty and the staff polite. Upstairs: I peeked upstairs - but that is for dining only - though they have an outside patio that can be nice for hanging out (it was raining - so no hanging out). Plus - you need to be she-she cute to fit ...(shh..I was wearing jeans and sneakers). Downstairs - a bar, dance floor and outside patio area for chilling. No one was dancing - so I took the liberty of using the dance floor as my personal stage - it seems like that was all they needed - 'cause I turned around to find the floor filled with women wanting to show the rest of the people that they were pretty and I wasn't LOL -- whatever!!! I made friends with everybody! It was so fun to just dance and be silly. DJ- really needs to look at his audience -- if no one is dancing...maybe you are playing the wrong music - IJS Drinks - oh my goodness - there is no excuse for the prices Brickell charges - we are not South Beach...bring the prices down so I can get my drink on....thank goodness for Tobacco Road! :-) Overall, this place has potential -- if you bring your friends who aren't scared to start the party - the rest of the crowd will follow.
(3)Meagan F.
Delores but you can call it Ripoff. Cheap pours on drinks and a rip off on drink prices for half shots that they are selling as full.
(1)Kathryn S.
My first inclination was that I was not going to have a good dining experience due to the name of the restaurant. Am I the only one who thinks it's a bit pretentious and trying way too hard to name your restaurant after a character in a book that is a 12 year old who has an inappropriate sexual relationship with a 38 year old man? What is that about? Is this supposed to be cool? But I digress... I was supposed to meet with a group of friends for dinner but arrived early to check out the happy hour. The happy hour is what gives this place the extra star. It was nothing special, but they had 50% off all liquor (not including wine and champagne), and a good selection of food. We tried the Asian vegetable spring rolls which were decent, but the Serrano ham croquettes were delicious. I definitely recommend those. After my friends arrived we made our way upstairs for dinner. We received our menus where everyone chooses one appetizer and one entree. I chose the Cuban quesadilla and the gnocchi in Parmesan sauce. When I ordered the quesadilla I asked for no pickles or mustard and the waitress told me "I can't take out the mustard since it's pre-made that way," What do you mean pre-made? So is the food not freshly made in this place? Is it just warmed up when people order? Should I have just gone to Burger King down the block? So I got my quesadilla with mustard and ate it with contempt. The gnocchi came out and the Parmesan sauce was too much for me and I couldn't finish my meal. It was too heavy and I didn't particularly like it. Several of us had to use the restroom and we were told we had to go downstairs. In addition to the food debacle, you are telling me that the restaurant does not have a bathroom upstairs? It shares it's bathroom with the club/lounge downstairs? I couldn't have left Dolores, But You Can't Have Fresh Food quicker. I was over this place and knew it was just Miami hype as usual. I do not plan on visiting again.
(2)German M.
This is an awesome place to eat, go to happy hour, dance. They have 3 different menu options if you sit inside, outside/bar, and sushi maki. I sat at the terrace and had a great experience for dinner but have also come after hours when the bar becomes a dance floor. The croquetas and quesadilla were amazing appetizers. Then I tried two pasta dishes that were amazing as well. This place is for friends or to bring a date and make it a romantic dinner! I'm not a promotor but I love this place! Make sure you make a reservation with open table to avoid the wait.
(5)April M.
Experienced dinner upstairs and the bar scene down below. Both were pleasant experiences, but the dining experience could have easily been 5 stars on its own! Valet parking was cheaper than the closest parking lots. We were seated in a cute dimly lit room with a candle on each table. The windows had views that overlooked the street below and the outside seating area. Waitress was not bad, nothing special. Only neg was she took a while to refill our drinks. Apps: Ham croquettes and quesadilla. Both on point! I ordered the zucchini spaghetti. I was surprised at how amazing it was! Boyfriend ordered the churrasco. Of course I had to try, and of course I liked what he ordered over my own dish. It was a mouth watering meat with a great chimichurri sauce. The bar/dance area downstairs was hot and packed, and they played great Latin music. Drinks were alright. The bar was fun for a couple drinks and dancing but we had to get out for fresh air pretty quickly. Overall, a great experience!
(5)Mercy L.
I've always really liked this restaurant for their $14 bottles of house wine. The restaurant is compartmentalized to the downstairs patio lounge area, a small nightclub inside the first floor, and a full restaurant on the second floor. The first floor lounge area has a lot of great appetizers- the chicken fingers and croquettes are definitely worth trying! The indoor nightclub is a little cramped and drinks are pretty overpriced. The music is average. The second floor dining room is outside and overlooks the Brickell area. I only recently sat on the second floor to order my usual white bottle of wine but order something of substance off the menu. My friend and I got the usual croquettes because you must order it you're there! We also ordered this weird salmon and guacamole crostini. It was dressed in some sort of vinaigrette that attempted to bring the dish together. It was just not good. I was pretty grossed out and we couldn't finish it. Luckily we had good wine and ham croquettes to balance it out. Don't get the salmon and guacamole but do go for the cheap wine and beautiful view.
(4)Martin R.
I have been here a few times over the years and have never had a bad experience here. The atmosphere is amazing in the restaurant. On a nice night I recommend eating on the patio. The food is excellent and I would expect to pay much more at other restaurants. I haven't had any thing here that I did not like. This time I had the croquetas for an appetizer and the churrasco steak. The steak was well seasoned and very tender. For dessert we shared the make your own chocolate sundae which was very good. It is a great place for a romantic dinner or to celebrate a special occasion. They have great happy hour deals too. I love this restaurant!
(5)T M.
PROS: Cute name, nice ambiance and awesome Sangria CONs: Everything else. (Food & Service) I ate here on a Sunday at 8:00 pm and was seated instantly. I had a group of 12 people and we was assigned a young waitress who seem to have been overwhelmed. A man who appeared to be the manager came to check on us several times throughout the dinner but the service was very slow. The waitress forgot our drinks several times and had a hard time keeping up with serving such a large group. (I honestly felt bad, so i left a nice tip for her) Other than the slow service the food was poor! i think i could have done a better job preparing the food myself. The mash potatoes tasted straight out of a box and placed into a microwave and the portions and quality of the food was not worth the price. The Sangria was delicious, but sadly, I will probably not return here to eat.
(2)Michelle R.
So surprised how cute and elegant the atmosphere was. Food was great and we had and awesome view of the city. We will come again
(5)Juan R. C.
Nice decor and service, but there is something terribly wrong going on in the kitchen. Most of the food served to us was inedible. The restaurant ended up comping all the food. I left a large tip for the good service.
(1)Ray M.
In September, I visited this location for brunch for my Niece's Bday. It was delicious, the services was outstanding... The reason I'm rating this as a 2 it's because I recently visited and the service was horrible. We waited 20 minutes for our drinks (nothing special) straight from the Brunch menu and they forgot two of the 4 drinks ordered. We had to asked another server for the drinks and she brought them up within 5 minutes. Ok, so now we order our food. What a disaster.. My step daughter and I ordered Chicken and Waffles.. When they brought them out, they had run out of Syrup. My wife and a friend order the steak medium with over hard eggs... The steak came out Raw, the eggs over easy and the food was floating in oil. The manager really tried to salvage this situation by comp-ing the whole check and providing a gift card for us to visit again. I definitely thank her customer service skills, although I'm skeptical about going through a bad experience again, I will check it out because of the 1st experience I had there and because of the manager.
(2)Ana R.
The family and I had an amazing experience dining at Dolores. Our waiter Miguel and the bartender gave us the best first class service I have had in a very long time in any restaurant in South Florida. Not only was the service spectacular but the food was amazing. The best mojitos in town. I can't wait to go back and definitely will ask for Miguel to be our waiter!
(5)Andi T.
What a fun place to grab a few drinks! I've never been here in the daytime (next review will cover that) but I've eaten here and partied here. Both experiences were awesome. Food was delicious and drinks are a bit expensive but they give you your money's worth because they are Strong! Music great on Fridays. You can grab a drink at the downstairs bar and dance the night away or go upstairs for an intimate dinner. Would totally recommend.
(4)Katrina B.
It saddens me to give this spot just an A-OK, but the food is just not cutting it for me. Anyone familiar with Crazy About You on Brickell Key have probably noticed the blaring similarities between both restaurants - but, Dolores' food selections are subpar compared to Crazy About You. To give credit, the restaurant itself is beautiful and cozy. I usually opt to sit out on the front patio and get my people watching on, but Saturday was packed, so we were seated in the UPSTAIRS patio. Shamefully, I didn't even know this existed! It TRULY is a beautiful and romantic spot to sit and dine. I went to Dolores this Saturday because of their $15 bottle of house wines (Big yes in my book!) and my friend and I decided to order just a couple apps to fill the tummy before our big night out on the Brickell town. We ordered the ham croquettas (order these, always. You can thank me later) and decided to be adventurous and go for the salmon & guacamole crostini. CROSTINI. Wikipedia, and all people who love bread, define Crostini as: "Crostino (meaning "little toast" in Italian) is an Italian appetizer consisting of a small slice of grilled or toasted bread and toppings." What we received was a little weird puddle of unflavorful guac, some overcooked salmon and wheat crackers. No bueno. I will still be coming back to Dolores because of their excellent wine selections, but stear clear or navigate lightly through the food options.
(3)Rabia J.
I'm not sure why Dolores wants to be called Lolita. But, I came up with my own invented conclusion. Dolores is a lady on the streets but becomes a wild thing at night and then wants to be called Lolita....? Dolores, but you can call me Lolita is a restaurant in a historic firehouse built in 1923. And I love my historic house restaurant finds, so I was over the top excited to try this restaurant in celebrating my friend Rachel's bday. Dolores, opps I mean Lolita didn't disappoint. The restaurant is on a busy street: south Miami ave, I recommend doing valet or you can walk 2 blocks and do the garage parking. The restaurant owner has kept some of the integral historic components such as the firehouse pole. Esthetically speaking, it's a gorgeous building with great cream and white decor with hard wood floors and a fantastic terrace upstairs. We did decide to sit outside in the terrace seating, and it was hot so beware some of the fans were to far from us but it was nice to have a table to the corner to talk and catch up. Phillipe was a great server who gave us some recommendations and was an attentive server throughout. My friend ordered the ham croquette but she thought my leek/spinach/cheese dip with chips was more delicious. For the entrees, I chose salmon tartar with avocado salsa, mango purée and a thin salad on top. My dish was amazing and I highly recommend it. My friend's entree was called not another chicken dish which was a traditional pan seared chicken with potatoes. Then we went over the top-crazy with desserts. Ordered all the desserts on the menu and I couldn't sleep the whole night because of the sugar rush but that's another story... In conclusion, our favorite was the chocolate lava cake because it was not like the traditional lava cakes which oozes out chocolate from the center. This was more decadent throughout and the kind of chocolate they used was very rich and magical wonder when you put it in your mouth. The tiramisu was delicious in its own level. The churros were yummy as well. We also ordered the two types of flans. Flan flavors were guava and dulce de leche; they both were a bit too sweet for my liking. In conclusion, all the desserts were good in their own right but we established our favorites. This is a great restaurant for a casual or special occasion. Thank you Dolores/Lolita for a great bday dinner celebration.
(5)Candice G.
We were a party of 4. We came in on a Saturday night and were seated pretty quickly. The place was packed so i figured food must be that good. Our server came and she was prompt getting our drink orders. For entree I ordered the tuna tacos. It was okay. A little bland for my taste. It was definitely lacking something. Flavors weren't as well developed. The best thing about the meal was the side of Caesar salad that came with my order. Everybody on our table was reaching to have some more of the salad. Doubt I'll be back. There's def better restaurants out there.
(3)Bob R.
Best Gnocchi ever!!! Everything was great...service, atmosphere, etc. A must when visiting Downtown.
(5)Emily R.
I had a really great breakfast here today. I ordered the chicken and waffles. It came with crispy bacon layered over the waffle but under the chicken Milanese tenderloins with maple syrup on the side. The waffle is so good it really doesn't need syrup. The chicken was juicy and flavorful and the bacon was crispy and lean. I want to bring my family and friend here.
(4)Dianna M.
I was in Miami for the BlogHer Food conference over the weekend, and a group of food bloggers and I decided to stop in at Dolores, But You can Call Me Lolita for lunch. I was pleasantly surprised by the fun atmosphere of the historic firehouse-turned-restaurant. The interior seemed quirky but sophisticated -- sleek white and modern furnishings with a definite Florida feel. We chose to sit on the upstairs patio to enjoy the breeze and so that some of the bloggers who were visiting from other states could get the "Miami" vibe. The menu seemed a little limited, we were told that we could either sit downstairs for brunch or upstairs for the regular menu. Since it was early afternoon we decided on the regular menu. Many of us ordered appetizers as the entrees seemed a little heavier, like dinner options. I ended up ordering the Black Cod Croquettes ($10) & the "OMG" Salad ($10). The croquettes were quite delicious; tender cod on the inside with a crisp fried exterior. The salad was also good; strawberry, tomato, basil and olive oil with balsamic glaze. Very simple but flavorful. Our waiter was very accommodating of our group of 9, and the outdoor area was simply gorgeous. Perfect for taking in the fresh air and sipping on a cocktail. Everyone in our group seemed pretty pleased with the food, though I think we all wished for more "lunchy" menu items. Overall, our experience was good -- I'd go more for the atmosphere than the food, but then again, maybe another opportunity to sample their main dishes would change my mind.
(3)Luis M.
Tonight everything was perfect, from the hostess to the dessert... Service was very good, carlos our server was very well prepared... Food was. Very good as well and the ambience 5 stars... Will return for my 200 time... Lol
(5)natalia g.
Tried calling to inquire if a set of keys were found...1st time I was hung up on 2nd lines were busy 3rd call "dropped" and finally for the 4th time the receptionist the "face and voice of the restaurant" was rude, seemed bothered that I had called and extremely unhelpful!
(1)Julien M.
First of all, brickell village is a nice area with lot of bars and restaurants. Lolita is a nice restaurant where you can go on a date, I would suggest to make a reservation. Ambiance is lounge : candles, music... The menu is interesting, simple, and the food is tasty. The service was great.
(4)Eliany R.
I came to this restaurant not that long ago with family and it was great ! Loved everything about it. The atmosphere, the setting, the food and the service. We had a wonderful night. As appetizers we had the croquetas of course because they are known for them the spinach salad and the quesadillas and they were all very good. Moving to staters we had the ribs of the bone, nocchi and the shrimp pasta, also all very very good. Oh and we had the house wine, white. For the price it was great! Very pleased with this, will come back for sure.
(5)Rhoi V.
This place it's so nice. We actually found it while we were skating and enjoying brickell area one of the apps on the phone recommend me the happy hour so i decided to give it a try the ham croquetas and the chicken lollipops were awesome music and accommodations very warm and the staff was great Alejandra did a great job recommending drinks ! Be back ! Loved it
(5)Marion J.
Horrible service we went for Mother's Day brunch and half of our table received their food on time while the other half did not receive their appetizers until the first half was almost finished with their entrée. The food was mediocre we had a chicken and waffles and the chicken was dry and look like Tysons chicken frozen out of the bag. However the Caprice salad that one of my girlfriends had was great as well as the Southern fried chicken and mash. The chimichurri steak was rubbery. I would never go back.
(1)Juan S.
From the same owners as Crazy About You and Love Is Blind, this is the original that has proven to be a hit and very successful. Very popular with groups, they have a reasonable price-fixe menu, decent service and a fun atmosphere all prove to be a winning combo. These restaurants are always packed. Food was just OK. Cons: VERY LOUD, they need A/C in the lobby...nothing more unattractive than sweating with about 20 people waiting for a table also plastic tablecloths look so cheap. Pros: Atmosphere, service and price. It's a good value.
(3)Melissa G.
I went to Dolores the other day and let me tell you the bartender was amazing! Kathleen was so attentive and energetic ! She really made the experience her positivity was so inviting ! This is such a great spot in brickell but the staff makes it even better a plus all around
(4)Nadia A.
This place is über-popular, but I think has more to do with the rooftop bar than the actual food. Opting NOT to wait an hour to be sat inside, we sat in the outside terrace for dinner; the service was phenomenal, the drinks were mediocre (best one was the Lolita and The Godfather, but all were overpriced). We ordered baby back ribs (small but delicious) and seared tuna (which was, disappointingly, WAAAY over cooked). Again, the best part about this place is its rooftop bar - save your money and have dinner somewhere else, come here after for the vibe.
(2)John B.
First, it is always a good idea to get a reservation here, especially on Thursday, Friday, or Saturday--it appears. Our reservation was at 7:30 p.m., but when we left the restaurant, there was a line a mile deep. This is our second culinary delight visiting here. We decided to sit outside, upstairs (incredible views of the night sky and surrounding area). We sat up here on our last visit back in November 2011 (we are out-of-towners). Miguel was our server tonight, and he anticipated our every need to the point that we joked about a hidden mic at our table! Excellent server who made our experience memorable. For the appetizers we had the soup of the day (seafood), which was very tasty; the salmon and guacamole crostinis, which were absolutely heavenly; and the eggplant, which was also very tasty. For entrees we had Another Chicken? - which was tasty; the seabass, which is flown in daily from Spain with crisp fresh vegetables; and the I Can't Believe It's Not Pasta, which had incredible flavor. We wished our stomachs weren't so full, so we were unable to experience desserts. Maybe next time. The House Cab was from California - sweet and very drinkable (not to mention excellent value for the price). Would we come back here when we are in the area? Absolutely!
(5)Raquel L.
Went to have brunch with a friend and had the best time! We went to the terrace upstairs, loved it! The food was incredible, the croquettes were out of this world and the service was truly outstanding! Our waitress Hannah made sure that everything was perfect and to our liking. I will definitely be coming back! Great concept restaurant!
(5)Connie I.
Went for happy hour on March 20, 2015. We had the most delish appetizers, but better was the service we received from Michelle, the bathroom attendant. She is a gem and Lolita's is lucky to have her. The ambience and service was exceptional. A must go. When you do go, please go see Michelle and tell her the deputy says "sit on it!"
(5)Crystal B.
The outside bartender Charlie is an amazing mixologist and the chicken wraps are so good!
(4)Patty G.
For years I've heard so much about Lolita's, friends who frequent and love it. Our dear friends took us here as an anniversary present! We had a wonderful time, sitting on the outdoor patio on the second floor. The view is amazing, the atmosphere is chic and alluring. There is no doubt about it, this restaurant is beautiful. Our waiter was great, very kind and attentive. Another positive is food presentation! However, there was nothing special about it, the taste was not as I would have expected. I remember not being blown away. We did have a wonderful time and would recommend for drinks and appetizers on the second floor patio!
(4)Jennifer F.
I'm impressed by how late this restaurant stays open. After having a few drinks in the Brickell area, this was the only place that was still serving food at about 2:00AM. The food options are limited and everything we had tasted bland, especially the grilled chicken. It literally had no seasoning. However, we enjoyed the beauty of the actual restaurant, especially since it had a large terrace. It's very high energy, the waiters are doing their best to keep up with all of the crazies and it was just a cool atmosphere. The lower floor is a club which was too packed to even attempt but the music was fantastic. I would not come back for the food but will definitely be back for some drinks and dancing.
(3)Houda E.
It had great experience in Lolita, the food was great and the prices are good as well. The only thing is the waiters didn't speak fluent english, they seemed to have a hard time understanding me. Other than that it was WONDERFUL experience.
(4)Suzanne F.
Great happy hour and the appetizers we had were delicious. Our server Carmel was attentive and personable, we had a large party and she was very organized and kept our multiple bills straight. But great food and service aside, the most compelling and entertaining aspect of this restaurant is the totally fabulous MICHELLE, the ladies room attendant. She is hilarious and will keep you in stitches with her ladies room banter. She is fun, friendly and has some great moves, she had us all dancing in the courtyard when she came outside to see us before we left. We will definitely be back to see Michelle.
(4)Johnnie P.
ribs were amazing and sitting on the terrace was very nice. They have a great wine list and the staff were very friendly
(4)Breeanna G.
The atmosphere here is so relaxed. I came with a group and we ate outside on the rooftop. The city view was amazing at night. Great for Birthdays!! The meal portions are decent and shareable if you just want a light meal. House wine is a good selection too!!
(5)Pamela M.
This place was very fancy but the food wasn't at all great. I went for a friends birthday and it just wasn't Cuban food. I didn't dig it all! I rather go across the street to perricones
(2)Juliette G.
I came here for my birthday back in Nov with my family and friends, and I can say that this restaurant made my birthday very memorable :) after eating dinner we went downstairs which is where there lounge is at had so much fun !! oh also Prices are reasonable.Definitely would recommend this place to anyone.
(4)Jose S.
Came here for a a very very very close friend's birthday celebration. Definitely a real treat! First of all, we had a reservation at 8:30. We arrived at 8:00pm but we couldn't be seated until our party arrived. So a little passed 9:00pm (late arrivals) most of us were there and STARVING! Our table was still there waiting for us. Thank you Dolores! As we sat down, 3 more friends just parked and we were not going to fit in the table. As I nicely asked if we could get them another table and I'll join the other table to balance it out, and even nicer reply from the host gave us the Private Room table. WHAAT?!! So all 11 of us changed tables to the private room and the 3 extras arrived. Perfect on the table and the Andres as our waiter. Smart and very nice. The food was spectacular in taste! "I would have liked a little more food on the plate" said some friends, but I personally thought it was just right to leave room for the drinking that was going to take over that night. *Smart choice by me. The service was great, it took a while longer than regular restaurants but understanding we were 14-15 people, of course I gave him a break, and he was really great. Props!! Overall, I must say I will return. Had a great time!
(4)Sara M.
Dolores but you can call her... Delicious. I'm surprised to read all the inconsistent reviews for this place, I really thought it was all around awesome. Dolores/Lolita is definitely trendy and I can tell that probably alot of douchebags and douchebaggets frequent here, but even still, the place was very charming and I got a good overall vibe. So, ambiance- check. Service? Double check. Juan our waiter was so sweet and super SUPER attentive. I'm pretty sure Juan either a) had a man-crush on my freind that evening or b) Juan thought my friend was a little "special" when he asked if the salmon was fresh or "farm." Did I mention that Juan, the sweet guy that he was, well, his english was no so good. He did his darndest though to explain to us that fish does not come from a farm, it comes from an ocean. .... So whether it was Juan's pity, his appetite for man meat, or maybe just his excellent serving abilities, he did good. Complimentary wine refills, comped dessert, a wink at every turn, I couldn't have asked for more. And the food. The dish I ordered, "I can't believe it's not pasta" was soooo yummy and no joke, I couldn't believe that it was not pasta and actually veggies. Delicious and low carb? yes please. Every entree comes with an appetizer and the menu has something for just about every diet, preference and craving. The app I ordered was ceasar salad, so it's pretty hard to mess up, but even harder to be standout. But let me tell you, either I was super hungry or this was one very exceptional salad... maybe both. Sadly the tiramisu that Juan so gallantly brought over to our delight was quite lackluster, but I guess beggers can't be choosers. Dolores, But You Can Call Me Lolita definitely gets my recommendation.
(5)Monica B.
Where do I start? The food is amazing. The portions are just right and you end your meal feeling satisfied without feeling stuffed. As an appetizer, I had the spinach and leek dip and it was creamy and delicious. baby back ribs are cooked perfectly. The sauce is sweet and tangy and the actual meat falls of the bone without tasting overcooked. The presentation of all the food is a nice surprise and really adds to the experience. The drinks are great and they are generous with the liquor in them. The dessert is a most. Not only is it yummy, but it is an experience in and of itself. The lava cake is fluffy without being sickenly sweet and the churros with cinnamon ice cream will have me dreaming about them for weeks. The best part of the whole night, however, was our OUTSTANDING server, Andres. He was funny and so "on his game. " He really made a regular night out feel extra special.
(5)Katy P.
These croquetas literally melt in your mouth. I would recommend that you don't share if you are a croqueta connoisseur like me because the batch comes with about 4 or 5 and they are pretty bite sized. These Serrano ham croquetas are definitely something you can write home about.
(4)Gary H.
Interesting restaurant in a very popular part of town in Brickell, Miami. It used to be a fire station. It was recommended to me by a co-worker who lives in town. There were a lot of wait staff standing around but the service wasn't as on the ball as I would expect from the presentation of the white table clothes and numerous wait staff. The foods was delicious. The croquets were awesome. I wish we dined outside though...it was somewhat dark inside and the evening was still early. I'm sure this place gets hopping once the nightlife kicks in. Parking is a challenge but there are spaces available.
(3)Nicho D.
This trendy douche bag infested place is filled with dummies who can barely speak english or take your order. The staff have no knowledge of the menu items, food came out at different times, and hard to get refills. I can't even remember what I ate but it was just ok. All this added up to $$$. I wont be back.
(2)Richard H.
Great terrace sitting!! Perfect for a date night. Latin music downstairs... Too loud. Food was great and will come back for sure!
(4)Flor M.
Great ambience. I've been here early on a Sunday and it's very quiet but it feels right. Friday night couldn't be any better. The music is open format and the crowd very diverse. On Thursday they have $1 champagne and half off drinks and appetizer. If I'm not mistaken others day during happy hours the drinks are buy one get one free. The staff is nice. The place is nice, a bit small but welcoming. Love the checkered floors and lamps. They have outdoors seating and a nice porch on the second floor. Never had dinner but the appetizers are delicious. My personal favorite are the croquettes. Like any croquette in Miami but you can tell they are made with quality ingredients. Always served hot. Best for last: the mixed drinks. The drinks are just great. The margaritas are amazing. If you are in the mood for something creamy and strong try 'honey I'm home' my personal favorite.
(4)Phil Y.
Went on a Tuesday night with a few friends and sat outside on the patio (not rooftop bar) for some drinks. Nice ambiance and a great place to chill on a nice evening. Carmel took great care of us and although she was new was very friendly and accommodating. Drinks came a bit slowly at first as the bar was backed up. The croquettes were delicious, my only complaint is that they gave us more in the order (included only six small ones I believe). The drinks themselves were generously poured and a few times I wondered if there was any ginger ale at all mixed in with the Makers.
(4)Katherine D.
Best happy hour I've been to. This place is a little funky in that it has a little of everything. It has outdoor seating, an upscale second floor where people were going for family celebrations, and an indoor portion of the bar with room for dancing. It was very chic and looks much different than what you would expect from the outside. This isn't that close to me, but it was in a good location. We went on a Wednesday night and they had a very late happy hour until 12. Appetizers were half off and if you were a girl you could get $1 champagne with the appetizer. Initially I thought that meant $1/flute which I was fine with paying but they just kept refilling after that. The champagne deal wasn't for guys but they still had half off appetizers and all other drinks for both genders. We split the vegetable spring rolls which were good and I got an order of fried calamari for myself. Very savory and fresh tasting, I was debating getting another order of calamari. By the end of the night I had numerous champagnes and enough apps for a dinner for $15 including tip. It was a fun, cheap night with friends!
(5)Enjoli G.
Beautiful balcony dining and very attentive service. I loved the bar outside. The only constructive criticism I have is to streamline the seating process. The hostesses seemed scattered. Otherwise great food and great prices.
(4)Graciela C.
Another average food experience with a lot of fanciness. The menu is set up so that you must order an entree. This is no fun if you're like me who likes to order a few appetizers. I had the zucchini spaghetti. Didn't taste the cherry tomatoes at all. It was too dense and the alfalfa sprouts were a big #fail. I've had a similar dish at True Food Kitchen. Unfortunately, this one didn't measure up. I picked the huevos rotos as my side dish. It's basically runny eggs with garbanzo beans and Chorizo. It was pretty good and filled me up on it's own. The croutons however tasted stale and didn't wow us. When paying your bill, make sure you notice on the receipt their gratuity examples for 15%, 18%, and 20% are not reflective of your actual bill. They just list 15% = $15, 18%=$18, etc. This is a little douchey because people are used to looking at these numbers as a suggested tip amount. After a few glasses of wine, who is really paying attention to the details? Not me. I recognize it was totally silly of me not to have noticed, but the redundancy threw me off. I know that $15 is 15% of 100, etc, why would I expect it to be listed on a bill? I accidentally left a much bigger tip because I just added what it said on the receipt. Seems like a trick. Meh.
(2)Natasha R.
Came for one last drink to end Valentine's Day evening with our lovely family. Love this place to drink and dance & so far, this place has been lovely tonight. Definitely will come again more often.
(4)Pat P.
I love the environment. Food is delicious and not that expensive. Lounge is also fun.
(4)Anhara M.
A group of us when for a B Day celebration this past Friday. The service was good (Omarito) was our server. The food was good for the price. I ordered the Spinach Quinoa Salad and the chicken with mushrooms. The jamon serrano croquetes were amazing.
(3)Joshua J.
Went there. Ate, drank, chilled. I left my wallet and had security return it within minutes. It was short $500 cash. Sat right near their security camera and spoke with a manager named Nacho. Gave him my card and simply asked for the camera to be reviewed. If a patron took it, my loss. It was likely the garbage staff. Either way, no camera has been checked, and I have been calling at least a dozen times. The food was alright, but I rate it half a step above Taco bell on a good night. Service sucks. Thanks for putting in zero effort for my cash. Great way to treat customers. Hope you looked at the business card I gave you because it actually is a luxury publication for private jetsetters. Way to go Nacho! Maybe you should call me.
(1)Nelxy M.
Great environment for a night out .,, the music is open format, drinks are great ... I like the place but the bartenders are slacking .... They don't serve the drinks in the glass they supposed to.... I'm paying for a tall glass don't try to mix my drink in a smaller glass ... That's not what I'm paying for ...
(3)Jennifer D.
Had dinner here on a friday night. I originally had plans to have dinner somewhere else but as I was walking around brickell I was attracted to the lovely terrace above their lounge. I didn't need to make a reservation, just asked for a table up on the terrace, and I was directed to go upstairs. The restaurant itself is a little cramped, and it was really dark and hot. Out on the terrace there's very little space in between tables and there's these huge beds taking up the space. There was one candle on the table, and you kinda have to rely on that candle light to read the menu. Luckily iPhones have a built in flash light. They have three sections of entrees, for three different prices. All entrees come with an appetizer. I was attended very quickly, the waiter was very attentive and nice. The food came quickly, but it wasn't anything special. Don't get me wrong, the food wasn't bad, but it didn't wow me. I forgot the name of the dish I ordered, I think it was "Another chicken?" It was basically a chicken breast on mashed potatoes with a few mushrooms and a grape tomato. The caesar salad was okay, but I prefer Flannigan's. The lemonade was probably the best thing I ordered. Overall an ok place. I would revisit.
(3)Ronny A.
Good place and food, perfect for a couple! Valet parking recommended, hard to find park.
(4)Adrian S.
This restaurant was incredible me and best friend went there for valentines day. First of all, the decor was stunning and it looks better than the already impressive pictures. We sat outside on the roof and the view was gorgeous. You can't go wrong inside or outside. Next we were greeted by the best waiter you could ask for his name was Carlos. He was knowledgeable, funny, and attentive. We got the chimchurri and filet which were both delicious but the real star of the night was the yuca mash served on the side of my chimchurri. The food came out so fast. It was a treat! I would definitely recommend! Dolores!
(4)Nicole H.
Shout-out to Miguel for being the best waiter I've ever had. Our table actually ended up discussing whether we had hidden microphones somewhere. My mother glanced at her wine glass and it was immediately filled. Stepfather mentioned to us that some of the seafood from his soup had remained in the serving dish and suddenly Miguel was by our side with the remaining fish. Mother lost her fork to an appetizer dish and no sooner had she joked about it than a replacement was at her seat. I can't count the number of times that Miguel provided exactly what our table needed within milliseconds of us realizing we needed it. Absolutely spectacular service.
(5)Wade C.
Exceptional restaurant. I love the food the price and the service. I'll definitely come back here again.
(5)Jamie S.
Great place. Great food. I've celebrated my birthday and several other events here in the last few years. Never had a bad experience. Food + crowd can get a little lame after hours in the Lolita side but hey - look where you are. It comes with the territory. ;) Above all, I always enjoy having dinner here and look forward to it.
(4)Maria V.
soo a friend & I decided to go here on a lovely Sunday noon-day? lol We went in, everyone was super friendly. Shook hands, introduced themselves && that was untillll..we got a call from abuela & she wanted to take us out to brunch.. Once we told the server we were only staying for mimosas, the bad service began lol They all COMPLETELY forgot about us & we spent soo much time in there that we arrived late to brunch. IT"S LIKE WE MAGICALLY VANISHED INTO THIN AIR/ I swear, I'm pretty sure they wouldn't have realized it if we walked out. Mind you, we had like 4 mimosas each - so its NOT like we had a $10 tab. I'm not sure if we will be going back due to the service BUT the food looked good- so we just MIGHT. experience = eh. I think we weren't as bothered bc the alcohol was in our system and we laughed the poor service away.
(3)Jose Luis C.
The service is HORRIBLE. Is sad because the place is great and the music awesome. They must change the floor manager urgent. (Dinner Sunday Dec. 7th)
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