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Miramar
Miramar Bistro combines the traditional French bistro with flair from Havana; from traditional Cuban sandwiches to steak frites, the menu is always fresh and seasonal. Service is friendly and thorough and the ambiance will take you back to 1920 Havana. The French doors open to the sidewalk patio and lend to al fresco dining both for lunch and dinner. Miramar also books parties and banquets up to 300 people.
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66 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Rating Breakdown 66 reviews
5 stars
(26)
4 stars
(30)
3 stars
(5)
2 stars
(3)
1 star
(2)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(33)
- fit for foodies(32)
- great for lunch(16)
- notable wine list(16)
- special occasion(16)
- good for groups(13)
Miramar Reviews List
Review 1 for Miramar
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
We Were Never Waited On
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Went on a busy Mother's Day brunch, reservations through OT over a week prior. Host asked our name/# in party, then 4got about us, seating walk-ins &families before us. After waiting another 10 mins, my husband inquired again w/host, who apologized 4 forgetting about us &shuffled us to a table. I explained my 2yrold w/us needed 2 go down for her nap soon. No high chair was brought, despite confirmation of need. 3 busboys attempted to fill our coffees with empty carafes, 1 trying to pass off decaf for regular. We were neglected again & after 20 minutes w/o a server, we had to leave so we could get my daughter fed. It was a busy Mother's Day, but this service was beyond disappointing. Miramar may have excellent food; we'll never know."
Dined on 5/12/2013
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Review 2 for Miramar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great fun!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The folks at the resaurant assured that mother's day was spent in a wondeful atmosphere with great food."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 3 for Miramar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"First time there...really enjoyed it!
The wine steward (Bob?) was excellent and really helped us with our choice that night."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, notable wine list, neighborhood gem
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Review 4 for Miramar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
If you want an enjoyable evening
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"If you want an enjoyable evening with very attentive staff serving excellent and unique dishes come to Miramar !"
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 5 for Miramar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Very nice, great service
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Perfect place for a nice bistro meal - good choice of reasonable wines, and very good service."
Dined on 5/05/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, kid-friendly
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Review 6 for Miramar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The food and service were
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The food and service were excellent. I have a hearing problem in noisy rooms, so that was a bit of an issue for me, however, the problem is common for me in many restaurants and it should not be taken as a detriment to this restaurant."
Dined on 04/27/2013
2010
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Review 7 for Miramar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Just a wonderful experience.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Just a wonderful experience. Love the room and food. Looking forward to going back."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 8 for Miramar
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Waiter was missing most of
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Waiter was missing most of the time, food was sub-par, had to return the special, burger was undercooked and it was too expensive. probably won't go back here."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2000
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Review 9 for Miramar
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
We have been visiting Miramar
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We have been visiting Miramar for over 10+ years. Our visit Saturday night did leave me thinking about the overall value in Miramar. Service is top flight. Ambience-vibrant, Drinks/Beverages-Great, Food:Portions/Prices- So so. I don't mind spending money but,,, Miramar entree prices are starting to press the $25+ range for portions/quality that is not $25-30 a plate. Our appetizers of onion soup and the chilled artichoke good- The onion soup is my favorite in the area. Artichoke was ok. Meals ranged from Nicoise salads to Scallops & Steak and Frittes (or a thin steak and shoestring potato strings-$28.50)- At that price pt I would expect a bit more meal. Overall-We will again return but may stay with appetizers-sandwiches"
Dined on 04/20/2013
2007
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 10 for Miramar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
This was our first visit to
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This was our first visit to Miramar in several years, after we had a couple of bad experiences during the tenure of the former chef. The food was much improved. I had a salade Lyonnaise that was perfect in every way, and the charcuterie plate also was outstanding. The service, though, was strangely inattentive. We were there for lunch, and although there were only a few other occupied tables and many waiters, we had to flag down someone to order drinks, and we waited for what seemed like an inordinately long time for our food. The waiters could not have been nicer, but they seemed to be paying little attention to us."
Dined on 04/17/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 11 for Miramar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Outstanding food and Service.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Outstanding food and Service. Great wine list. Very friendly and knowledgable servers. GABE VITI ROCKS"
Dined on 04/13/2013
2008
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 12 for Miramar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Amazing find in Chicago burbs
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Very good French food and lovely atmosphere - charming owner, very competent and charming staff. We will definitely go there again when we visit Chicago."
Dined on 04/04/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 13 for Miramar
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Consistently a nice local
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Consistently a nice local restaurant option. My favorites include their mussels, caesar salad, french onion soup -- the traditional bistro fare. Their service is top notch: Gabe greets customers warmly, shakes their hand, waiters remain very observant to diner needs, glasses are continually filled and plates cleared, bread refreshed. . .very attentive."
Dined on 04/05/2013
2010
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 14 for Miramar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
great food and service. I'd
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"great food and service. I'd never had foie gras before, and it was a special appetizer that night-delicious!"
Dined on 03/15/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 15 for Miramar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We started with the escargot
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We started with the escargot and smoked salmon appetizers. The duck with orange sauce was crispy, but tender on the inside. My dining partner had the fish Provençal and it was moist with very clean favors. We shared the profiteroles for dessert and were stuffed. Along with two glasses of wine, the cost was very reasonable and Miramar is a neighborhood gem we will definitely return to!"
Dined on 03/09/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 16 for Miramar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great Authentic French Brasserie
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Miramar is a real dining pleasure. It is an authentic re-creation of a true French Brasserie north of Chicago in happening Highwood. The food is outstanding, the prices reasonable and with the Owner Omni-present - the service was above and beyond excellent. This is a real gem that I hope you won't visit, as we want to keep it for ourselves!"
Dined on 03/09/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 17 for Miramar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Outstanding food and service.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Outstanding food and service. Very cool French bistro in Old Cuba kind of feel to it."
Dined on 02/21/2013
2013
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Review 18 for Miramar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
I was a little disappointed
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I was a little disappointed that the fish was in such a rich sauce. When I order fish, I'm looking for healthy and it was dripping in rich sauce and I had trouble sleeping after."
Dined on 02/18/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, romantic, great for lunch
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Review 19 for Miramar
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Compact bistro, excellent fr cousin
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The place is a tiny bistro with addtl dining room on the side. Has a authentic French feel until you speak to the waiter. They hardly speak English and don't know much about the dishes. This is a minus, but the food was very fresh and gourmet. Will recommend for the small groups and French food lovers. The prices are on the higher side."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, notable wine list, great for lunch
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Review 20 for Miramar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great Food in Highwood
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Food is always excellent and the service is outstanding. I have never been disappointed whether is was a lunch with my sweetheart or dinner with friends or family."
Dined on 02/15/2013
2003
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 21 for Miramar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Delicious French Food!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This place is amazing! We happened upon it one evening and vowed to try it. The owner greets every patron as they enter the restaurant. Music plays over the speakers and you feel like you have just walked into a French Bistro. The seating has an intimate feel and every party in the restaurant seemed to feel like they were the only ones there. I would definitely recommend this to anyone looking for great food and a great atmosphere!"
Dined on 02/13/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 22 for Miramar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
I took my wife here for her
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I took my wife here for her birthday, the staf went out of their way to make us feel special and everything about that evening was perfect"
Dined on 01/18/2013
2005
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 23 for Miramar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
I liked Miramar. The cold
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I liked Miramar. The cold artichoke app was overcooked and over-salty and frankly over chilled. The Dover sole was not the classical preparation, but still very good. The profiteroles were divine!"
Dined on 01/22/2013
2005
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Miramar
Based on the average of (43) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
4 out of 4 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic