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"To the Management Team at The Capital Grille, As frequent guests of Capital Grille, we have always held your establishments in high regard. However, our recent visit to the Miami location for a party of eight was deeply disappointing and fell far below the standards we expect from your brand. Out of eight entrées, six were served incorrectly. The issues ranged from two fish dinners and multiple side dishes arriving cold, to steaks being served overcooked or raw/purple. The most egregious failure involved my daughter’s filet mignon: after being sent back because it was raw, the manager returned the exact same piece of cut meat to the table without ensuring it was cooked properly. The steak required a third attempt to be cooked to the ordered medium temperature. Furthermore, all side dishes and another steak were served on cold plates. The service was equally lacking. Despite having two bottles of wine at the table, we were forced to refill our own glasses throughout the night. While the manager on duty assured us the situation would be rectified, the execution of the replacement dishes was consistently poor. Given our long-standing history with Capital Grille, this experience was shocking. At this time, we do not have plans to return to the Miami location

**About the Location:** Luke Lobsters is conveniently nestled inside the bustling City Center in Miami, providing easy access with available parking in the garage. The restaurant itself is neat and clean, creating a pleasant atmosphere for dining; however, it tends to be somewhat empty, which can make the experience feel a bit isolated. The staff members are friendly and notably helpful, adding a welcoming and approachable vibe to the place. **About the Food:** The seafood flight offered at Luke Lobsters showcases a variety of meats, including half rolls of lobster, crab, and shrimp. The ingredients are noteworthy: the lobster meat is fresh, sourced directly from Maine, and the crab meat hails from Quebec's Jonah crab. The presentation is appealing, but all the rolls arrived cold, which was unexpected and somewhat disappointing as I anticipated them to be at least lukewarm. The lobster and crab were enjoyable, though the shrimp didn’t quite hit the mark for me. Overall, while the quality of the seafood is commendable, there’s room for improvement in terms of serving temperature and shrimp flavor for a more satisfying experience. A solid 3-star rating reflects the mix of positives and areas for growth.

01/09/2026 The expectation surrounding a visit to this restaurant turned out to be somewhat frustrating, as several details prevented it from becoming what I would consider a truly great culinary experience. Food: The products are of good quality, but many dishes were overcooked. The ham croquettes fell far short of the standard one would expect, while the ceviche deserves special mention for its excellent balance of acidity. Service: Having the server come to the table every ten minutes to ask if everything is fine is not appropriate for a restaurant of this level. True professionalism means knowing how to read the table and provide attentive service without constant interruptions. Ambience: The décor is well executed, with an elegant yet understated entrance. A well-dressed clientele creates a welcoming atmosphere; however, the music volume is excessively loud and detracts from the overall experience. Conclusion: This restaurant does not make it onto my list of favorites for now, though I remain open to returning in the future. I believe they have the potential to offer a much better experience to their guests.

A $600 dinner for a couple is nothing to sneeze at. You could comfortably have the chef's tasting menu at Jean Georges in NY for example, or Le Bernardin, perhaps Morimoto in Honolulu, even Guy Savoy in Paris if you keep your Burgundy consumption in check. I've done all these and I'm not saying it to be arrogant but rather to show you that I know of which I speak. The first sign of trouble came when I was able to secure a Friday night reservation on Wednesday. How is it, I asked myself, that I can get a reservation to one of the highest rated restaurants in Miami, a restaurant that seats just eight people, with a two day notice...on a weekend no less. As I drove down to our late dinner I had this ominous feeling, either every one was inexplicably wrong about this place or Miamians can't appreciate a true culinary experience. A third option was too terrible to contemplate, this was a place for the gullible and I was about to become one. The place is small and has sitting available where you can see the chef prepare his food. If, after watching Jiro Dreams of Sushi, you are compelled to visit try to sit here, the chef's theatrics will enhance the culinary experience and perhaps you won't have the dumfounded feeling we had when we left. If sitting elsewhere, away from the performance, it is only the food that can entertain you and then you will be underwhelmed. The first course arrives and it's the bento box, there are various items there and the first thing I try is a soft velvety tofu, it is fine, nothing more. This is the problem here, all the food is fine, there's nothing bad. The tuna guts are salty and match well with the sake, the pieces of fish are sweet and delicate. After the bento box comes a succession of nigiri, all of it fresh and tasty. Does it make a difference that the skip jack tuna was flown in that morning from Japan versus caught this morning in Key Biscayne? If a sardine was flown in, first class, and grilled here and it tastes like any other fresh fish that could have been locally caught and expertly deboned and grilled here does it make a difference? This cuisine lacks inventiveness, it doesn't have the bold flavors of a Morimoto or Momofuku, instead the freshness of the fish, with minimum interference (some home made, in Japan, soy sauce, a grating of wasabi) does all the talking. This, of course, is perfectly fine but it can be had in Miami at a sixth of the price. One of the three desserts was two pieces of mangoes, "from the chef's backyard", it was explained. If I was down from Fargo mangoes might seem exotic but in Miami, where people pile mangoes in their front yard in the hopes that someone will take them, this dessert was emblematic of the irrational exuberance of this place. The service, at a hostess for every two dinners, is impeccable.

Like others, we have eaten here several times; and have always had a good experience. The restaurant is still the beautiful and modern setting we remember from yrs past. The location is just off the lobby at the Wyndham Grand Hotel, which is convenient for anyone staying at the Wyndham resort. The decor is clean, and inviting; and even has a fresh fish display, and a sushi chef on hand... This visit, we dined on a Saturday night, and was near dead: Maybe 12 people total, counting our 5. The menu is very limited at this time, which is a downer. A few of the better options, that we remember from before, are no longer available. We opted for the fresh snapper, the fillet with potato, and the crab Mac n cheese. Honestly, I can’t remember what the grandkids ordered(crab Mac n cheese, and sliders, maybe?)... Everything was good, with the snapper stealing the show. We also grabbed a spicy tuna roll, which was excellent. Everything here tasted fresh to say the least. Service here has always been excellent. This visit was no different. Our waitress worked hard to keep everything coming to the table on time, and the glasses full. She also helped us make a nice selection on our wine, which we appreciated. Service gets a 5+ this go around. Overall, we love this place. I’ve rated it a 5 in most of my reviews, but this visit, I’m on the fence. Though I have no real complaints, the limited menu is tough to deal with. I miss the actual menu, which offered an array of fresh dishes. And, while I understand the short staff with this covid thing still hanging around, it still makes it frustrating. Either way, I do recommend trying Deep Blu, if you’re staying near Wyndham Grand, or the Wyndham time-shares at Bonnet Creek. Note: If you are staying at the Hilton or Waldorf Astoria at Bonnet Creek; or even the new JW Marriott, it’s a relatively short walk as well. We’ve done it before ourselves... Enjoy

The meal did not live up to my expectations. I had the salmon and my husband had the Mahi Mahi. Fish really overcooked, side dishes too dry. Menu not suitable for intolerances, but allergens are indicated. The choice was limited for my part. (gluten, lactose) Fortunately, the fish and the service saved the day

The food shrunk (1/2 tostones for sliders?!) and so did the service.

Review rating: 4.0

Location. Very nice until a great big yacht comes and parks right in your face and view. No view except the living room and crew ! Tostones are terrible. Pre cooked and cold. Sent them back but again pre cooked and limp. Paella was nice tasting but the chicken is breast and very over cooked. Dry Won’t be going back ! Expensive too. It has lost its charm.

Review rating: 2.0

"To the Management Team at The Capital Grille, As frequent guests of Capital Grille, we have always held your establishments in high regard. However, our recent visit to the Miami location for a party of eight was deeply disappointing and fell far below the standards we expect from your brand. Out of eight entrées, six were served incorrectly. The issues ranged from two fish dinners and multiple side dishes arriving cold, to steaks being served overcooked or raw/purple. The most egregious failure involved my daughter’s filet mignon: after being sent back because it was raw, the manager returned the exact same piece of cut meat to the table without ensuring it was cooked properly. The steak required a third attempt to be cooked to the ordered medium temperature. Furthermore, all side dishes and another steak were served on cold plates. The service was equally lacking. Despite having two bottles of wine at the table, we were forced to refill our own glasses throughout the night. While the manager on duty assured us the situation would be rectified, the execution of the replacement dishes was consistently poor. Given our long-standing history with Capital Grille, this experience was shocking. At this time, we do not have plans to return to the Miami location

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**About the Location:** Luke Lobsters is conveniently nestled inside the bustling City Center in Miami, providing easy access with available parking in the garage. The restaurant itself is neat and clean, creating a pleasant atmosphere for dining; however, it tends to be somewhat empty, which can make the experience feel a bit isolated. The staff members are friendly and notably helpful, adding a welcoming and approachable vibe to the place. **About the Food:** The seafood flight offered at Luke Lobsters showcases a variety of meats, including half rolls of lobster, crab, and shrimp. The ingredients are noteworthy: the lobster meat is fresh, sourced directly from Maine, and the crab meat hails from Quebec's Jonah crab. The presentation is appealing, but all the rolls arrived cold, which was unexpected and somewhat disappointing as I anticipated them to be at least lukewarm. The lobster and crab were enjoyable, though the shrimp didn’t quite hit the mark for me. Overall, while the quality of the seafood is commendable, there’s room for improvement in terms of serving temperature and shrimp flavor for a more satisfying experience. A solid 3-star rating reflects the mix of positives and areas for growth.

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01/09/2026 The expectation surrounding a visit to this restaurant turned out to be somewhat frustrating, as several details prevented it from becoming what I would consider a truly great culinary experience. Food: The products are of good quality, but many dishes were overcooked. The ham croquettes fell far short of the standard one would expect, while the ceviche deserves special mention for its excellent balance of acidity. Service: Having the server come to the table every ten minutes to ask if everything is fine is not appropriate for a restaurant of this level. True professionalism means knowing how to read the table and provide attentive service without constant interruptions. Ambience: The décor is well executed, with an elegant yet understated entrance. A well-dressed clientele creates a welcoming atmosphere; however, the music volume is excessively loud and detracts from the overall experience. Conclusion: This restaurant does not make it onto my list of favorites for now, though I remain open to returning in the future. I believe they have the potential to offer a much better experience to their guests.

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