Calle Dragones Miami

"I loved it, had a blast celebrating Valentine’s!!! Excellent decoration, style, and entertainment. Food is also great and the drinks my favorites. Got recommendations from Jander and everything was delicious. Thank you Jander for your help and service! Will be back soon."

"One of the best dining experiences I have ever received. From start to finish it was a memorable experience. This is worth every penny. Claudia was extremely helpful in making suggestions. We were celebrating my friend birthday, and she made it extra special. The restaurant goes out of their way to make your special occasion seem like a huge! Great ambiance, good vibes with excellent background music."

"Ok this was a massive surprise. My husband and I have not been out on Valentines for 20 years due to the horrible service given on a night like tonight. Not only did our waitress Ana course out our meal perfectly, it was delicious. Great experience even at a night like Valentines. Must try the Crispy dumplings, Duck fried rice and Risotto. All the appetizers were delicious too. We only had 6. lol"

"Upon an impromptu visit, I discovered this restaurant's remarkable ambiance, boasting charming live music and a seductive decor, perfect for a romantic outing or a cozy dinner. Although the cocktails were enjoyable, they leaned slightly towards the pricey side. The culinary experience was a delight, particularly with the must-have octopus and delectable short rib; however, I found the food a tad salty, which might be anticipated in Caribbean cuisine. Despite that, the service was commendable. I'd certainly return for drinks and appetizers due to the overall positive experience."

"A block away from Café La Trova, this is now a new favorite in Calle Ocho. I was excited for the Miami Spice menu and didn't know I'd like the joint as much as I did. Very Latin and tropical vibes when you walk in and the bar at the entrance is gorgeous. I went on a Sunday night and though they do live music from Thursday to Sunday, this night is slower than most and I was ok with it. I do have to come back for the Havana nights on Fridays which is supposed to be a heck of a show and live entertainment. Tonight was a piano player and a lovely lady singing Cuban and Latin classics. Service is top tier from both the waitstaff and the bartenders so that's a plus. Now as far as the food and drinks, let me break it down for ya... ELEGGUA: tequila patron silver with chile liquor and a lemon, passion fruit and peach foam. I wasn't a fan of it and for $20 that sucked for me and I think maybe that foam didn't work for me. Also it was lacking a good punch so I'd never go for it again although as far as the cocktail itself it has great presentation. OLD FASHIONED: this was way better, not because my go to has always been an old fashioned but because it was perfectly mixed/crafted and served with a unique touch of class if you look at the picture below. CRISPY GYOZA: stuffed grilled eggplant and mushrooms these are not your traditional pork, shrimp or chicken dumplings but just as delicious if not more. Maybe it's that Asian black garlic aioli and orange agria ponzu. Not exactly sure what that crispy thing on top was but I wasn't mad about it. DUCK CONFIT FRIED RICE: this has got to be one of the most delicious fried rice dishes I've ever tasted. Crispy duck meat on perfectly cooked jasmine rice, fried egg on top and crispy string potatoes I believe. It looked small at first but it was very filling. Not like any other fried rice I've tasted at a Chinese joint but different in the best way. CHOCOLATE SZECHUAN: I was bummed out they didn't have the crema catalana and the waitress said this was my only other option. It was supposed to be a chocolate tres leches with a side of chocolate ice cream. I wasn't a fan of this because it was too much chocolate for me personally. Even the cookie crumble was chocolate so I guess if chocolate is "life"for you, this is probably a good choice. I had the pleasure of conversing with Imaray, the manager onsite and she was the most courteous and delightful manager I've interacted with lately. Like I mentioned before I have to come back for dinner and a show on a Friday night and try a few other delicious items in this menu. Also there's plenty of street parking in the area."