Pamplemousse On The Bay

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   Barbara

   VIP

   Orlando

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Burrata and chocolate dessert were insanely good! Great place to be and be seen for Sunday brunch. Breathtaking Waterview! Server Yasir was exceptional and owners of restaurant were welcoming. Will definitely return for sunset dinner!
   

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   Matt

   Miami

   2 reviews

   3.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   No hostess at entrance for a few minutes Asked about a menu item and did not know Had to request water refill
   

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   Rain

   New York City

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Good food, good service and the ambiance is amazing.
   

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   Ted

   VIP

   Miami

   62 reviews

   4.0

   62 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   This is my second visit and it was on Valentine’s Day. I did not know there was a special Valentine’s Day menu, but I should have suspected as much. I recommend the tuna tartare Napoleon and the lobster paella. 
   

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   Victoria

   VIP

   Miami

   70 reviews

   4.0

   70 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Have been before - a lovely spot and view of the bay. Quality food and good service (more so now that they're not so new and have experienced servers). I was super disappointed however to learn that there was a set menu for Valentine's not published when we booked and we weren't allowed to order from the regular menu - meant very few options for each of us.
   

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   Joel

   VIP

   New York City

   3 reviews

   1.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on February 7, 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 4

   Under staffed, poor service, all the food came out at once
   

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   marie

   Miami

   6 reviews

   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on February 2, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Excellent hidden restaurant on the Bay , beautiful view, quiet for MB friendly service, good food
   

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   Anthony

   VIP

   New York City

   2 reviews

   1.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on January 31, 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 4

   The setting was nice. Everything else: TERRIBLE. Oysters were not edible. Paella was tasteless and mostly just rice. Drinks didn't arrive until the main course was on the table. A glass of French wine was good, but a margarita was watery. We dine at south beach restaurants all the time but I cannot remember an experience as bad as this one . And, btw, it's not cheap.
   

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   Desiree

   Miami

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on January 26, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   I had brunch here around midday, and everything was delicious. The burrata was excellent, but the star of the meal was the eggs Benedict with salmon—absolutely spectacular and our favorite dish. We also tried the lobster salad, which was fresh and flavorful. For dessert, we had the crème brûlée, and it was phenomenal. The food was great overall, and the service was excellent—our server was friendly and attentive. The view was lovely, which added to the experience. The only small drawback was that some of the outdoor cushions were slightly dirty and damp, but it didn’t take away from an otherwise wonderful meal. Would definitely recommend!
   

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    Lauren

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 5, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1

    I visited Pamplemousse On The Bay back in May when it first opened, and it was a completely different experience. Back then, it was lively, busy, and fun. However, this time, it was dead silent and dark, even at 8 p.m. on a Friday. There was no one there, which felt concerning. We chose to sit outside to enjoy the waterfront views, but it was so dark we couldn’t see much, and there was no music playing outdoors, making the atmosphere awkward. Inside, there was some music, but the outdoor vibe was just missing entirely. Another issue was parking. Back in May, they had valet parking, but this time, there wasn’t any. We asked the host if we could park in their lot since there weren’t clear signs, and the host said yes. Unfortunately, we came out an hour and a half later to find our car towed, resulting in a $381 tow bill. While the owner did step in to cover the towing cost (which was very much appreciated), it highlighted a lack of clear communication and signage for parking, especially considering they used to offer valet. As for the food, it was fine—nothing outstanding. The drinks were the highlight of the evening, as they were really well done. The views of the water are always lovely, but the lack of energy and the logistical issues with parking made the overall experience disappointing. Hopefully, they can resolve these issues to bring back the excitement and energy from when they first opened.
    

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