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Cafe Sambal - Mandarin Oriental Miami
Café Sambal offers an innovative menu of contemporary Asian cuisine. Guests will experience a myriad of culinary experiences from the Orient with unique flavors and dishes that blossom at Café Sambal. The restaurant is as much a treat for the eye as for the appetite.
Take your seat among the whole seashells, embedded in the terrazzo floors and relax in the sophisticated surroundings that include a decorative pool at the base of the dramatic staircase. Then take a look at the menu and you’ll be delighted by the tempting dishes on offer for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The Sushi and Sake Bar features an extensive menu of delectable sushi and an impressive selection of sake, by the carafe or bottle. But if your taste runs to something less potent, you’ll also find an array of distinctive flavors of tea, created especially for the restaurant. They add their fragrance to the air while you mull over your gourmet choices.
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Take your seat among the whole seashells, embedded in the terrazzo floors and relax in the sophisticated surroundings that include a decorative pool at the base of the dramatic staircase. Then take a look at the menu and you’ll be delighted by the tempting dishes on offer for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The Sushi and Sake Bar features an extensive menu of delectable sushi and an impressive selection of sake, by the carafe or bottle. But if your taste runs to something less potent, you’ll also find an array of distinctive flavors of tea, created especially for the restaurant. They add their fragrance to the air while you mull over your gourmet choices.
70 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Rating Breakdown 70 reviews
5 stars
(36)
4 stars
(27)
3 stars
(6)
2 stars
(0)
1 star
(1)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.6
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.6
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- great for outdoor dining(58)
- scenic view(50)
- romantic(36)
- special occasion(34)
- fit for foodies(32)
- neighborhood gem(22)
Cafe Sambal - Mandarin Oriental Miami Reviews List
Review 1 for Cafe Sambal - Mandarin Oriental Miami
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great Restaurant
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Went to Cafe Sambal while visiting the hotel to see the Spanish National Soccer Team. I quickly forgot about the team once the food arrived. Delicious food and good portions. The wine list was solid. The service was very good. The ambiance was perfect, beautiful skyline, especially at dusk to evening with a nice breeze. Wish it wouldn't have been as expensive, but good food and good service like we had are worth it."
Dined on 6/08/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, great for brunch, notable wine list, romantic, scenic view, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 2 for Cafe Sambal - Mandarin Oriental Miami
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
wonderful!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I cannot remember the last time we were in a restaurant where the staff made such an effort to ensure everything was perfect--and it was!"
Dined on 6/04/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, romantic, scenic view, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 3 for Cafe Sambal - Mandarin Oriental Miami
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great Service.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Loved the food, customer service, ambience.
You can´t go wrong if you choose Cafe Sambal for any occasion."
You can´t go wrong if you choose Cafe Sambal for any occasion."
Dined on 5/22/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, scenic view
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Review 4 for Cafe Sambal - Mandarin Oriental Miami
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Super Supper and Amazing Ambiance !
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Loved this terrace. View of the Miami skyline close up. Terrace is ON the bay. Food is clean, delicious, creative, with an asian-fusion style. Those that love sushi will find a good selection to choose from too. I had artic char, one of my favorite fishes, served in my own requested style rather than the house preparation which sounded delicious but too caloric for my preference. Husband had a wok-prepared steak dish which he said was amazingly delicious. The MARGARITAs were sublime. Delicate and fruity. I'd go here just for the view and the margaritas. Really lovely evening."
Dined on 5/18/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, notable wine list, romantic, scenic view, neighborhood gem, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 5 for Cafe Sambal - Mandarin Oriental Miami
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
a favorite of ours
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Always good food and service, a lovely spot...."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, great for brunch, scenic view, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 6 for Cafe Sambal - Mandarin Oriental Miami
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent all around
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"From the service, to the delicious food and wonderfull view, this restaurant has it all. A real gem!"
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, scenic view, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 7 for Cafe Sambal - Mandarin Oriental Miami
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I was tempted to leave this restaurant upon being seated as I was expecting a different venue. It seemed to be a secondary restaurant at the beautiful Oriental Mandarin in Miami. I certainly was HAPPY that I decided to remain. The service was absolutely the best I had experienced on my recent trip to Miami and the Food was amazing! I have never been so surprised. We stayed for three hours and the staff was happy to let us remain and take our time between courses, which allowed us to really enjoy the fabulous food. I have been telling everyone about this gem."
Dined on 4/05/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, scenic view, late-night find
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Review 8 for Cafe Sambal - Mandarin Oriental Miami
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Always love it. Great sushi.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Always love it. Great sushi. Nice selection of appetizers, small plates, entres,drinks and desserts. One of my favorite places."
Dined on 04/26/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 9 for Cafe Sambal - Mandarin Oriental Miami
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The waiters are gentle and
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The waiters are gentle and speak both english and spanish!
All the menu is well know in details by the waiter that suggest us an amazing plates !
We had a table outside, near a bridge!"
All the menu is well know in details by the waiter that suggest us an amazing plates !
We had a table outside, near a bridge!"
Dined on 04/26/2013
2011
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, romantic, scenic view, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 10 for Cafe Sambal - Mandarin Oriental Miami
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
romantic
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
"love the food . key lime pie was awesome"
Dined on 04/21/2013
2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 11 for Cafe Sambal - Mandarin Oriental Miami
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Lunch - not so much.
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We have been here for dinner several times and have always enjoyed it. However, we went for lunch recently with family and it is as if the place was being run by a completely different crew. It seemed disorganized and not up to par in the quality of the food, service or cocktails."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2007
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Review 12 for Cafe Sambal - Mandarin Oriental Miami
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great place. Service and food
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Great place. Service and food were great. My boyfriend had asked for Sangria which was not on the menu, they took it upon themselves to make it for him. They excused themselves a few times for the wait since they had never gotten such a request before. However, once they brought it out, I had a sip and it tasted delicious! I will definitely go again!"
Dined on 04/14/2013
2012
Special Features: great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, notable wine list, romantic, scenic view, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 13 for Cafe Sambal - Mandarin Oriental Miami
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
NEVER AGAIN
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I took my son and his girlfriend for Easter Brunch. The staff was very courteous and attentive. We were seated upon arrival on a nice table overlooking Brickell. The food was reasonable for a Sunday Brunch. I personally was expecting more elaborate assortment and choices but whatever was available was (just) ok. The site is not really set up for a brunch buffet but the place was not crowded. The problem occurred when I get my billed and was charged separate for the Mimosas. The price for the Brunch was $85 + tax + 20% gratuity. I (maybe) erroneously assumed that with an $85 Brunch the mimosas will be included (they were last year). I was shocked with the bill but did not make a comment. However, our waiter probably saw my disappoin"
Dined on 03/31/2013
2008
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, scenic view
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Review 14 for Cafe Sambal - Mandarin Oriental Miami
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
One of my favorite restaurants.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"One of my favorite restaurants. Definitely my favorite in Miami. Haven't tried Azul yet but looking forward to it. Also at Msbdarin Oriental which is an experience in itself."
Dined on 03/25/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch
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Review 15 for Cafe Sambal - Mandarin Oriental Miami
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Amazing place
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great food. Amazing view. Perfect spot for a date. Great service. Relatively good pricing for quality of the food served."
Dined on 03/21/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 16 for Cafe Sambal - Mandarin Oriental Miami
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Nice view. Good service. Extremely
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Nice view. Good service. Extremely overpriced. The food is not as good as the prices dictate."
Dined on 03/15/2013
2009
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Review 17 for Cafe Sambal - Mandarin Oriental Miami
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
great
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"As always great food, great location."
Dined on 03/15/2013
2012
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, scenic view
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Review 18 for Cafe Sambal - Mandarin Oriental Miami
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
great experience would definitely
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"great experience would definitely recommend. the food and services were perfect and the outdoor terrace was lovely."
Dined on 03/13/2013
2006
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 19 for Cafe Sambal - Mandarin Oriental Miami
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Reasonably good but overpriced
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Reasonably good but overpriced (both food and drink)."
Dined on 03/06/2013
2009
Special Features: great for outdoor dining
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Review 20 for Cafe Sambal - Mandarin Oriental Miami
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Cafe Sambal
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Excellent service and food. Limited but varied choices in the food with exquisite quality in their preparation and taste. Superb service. Good number of choices for vegetarian also."
Dined on 03/03/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, scenic view
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Review 21 for Cafe Sambal - Mandarin Oriental Miami
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Kieranismo Reviewee
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great restaurant that everybody should visit and try."
Dined on 02/28/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, late-night find, neighborhood gem, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 22 for Cafe Sambal - Mandarin Oriental Miami
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
our favourite spot for satisfying
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"our favourite spot for satisfying the craving for Asian delights."
Dined on 02/18/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, romantic, scenic view
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Review 23 for Cafe Sambal - Mandarin Oriental Miami
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Amazing view along with delicious
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Amazing view along with delicious food. The wait staff was very attentive. I highly recommend this place, you cant go wrong"
Dined on 02/22/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, hot spot
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Review 24 for Cafe Sambal - Mandarin Oriental Miami
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
fantastic!!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Everything was great,food,service,great view of DTM one of my best Valentin's day ever!!!"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2008
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, late-night find, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch, hot spot
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Cafe Sambal - Mandarin Oriental Miami
Based on the average of (46) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
14 out of 14 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.6
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.6
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate