Set in a high-energy atmosphere with stunning views of Biscayne Bay and the Miami skyline, Azul restaurant is the city's most acclaimed fine dining experience.
The Five-Star restaurant features the sophisticated and eclectic New American cuisine of Chef Jacob Anaya, including staples such as the "Hawaiian Tuna Poke" and new additions including "D'Artagnan NY Striploin." Chef Anaya's celebrated cuisine is complemented by an extensive wine list developed by Wine Director Todd Phillips featuring several hundred labels.
Whether enjoying a relaxed cocktail at the bar or celebrating a special occasion, Azul is the perfect destination, providing intimate dining experiences with impeccable service.
"Living close to the Mandarin Oriental with Azul is one of life's great pleasures. The standards of food and service are in the rarified atmosphere. No wonder the Mandarin and Azul were honored recently with 5 stars."
Dined on 6/12/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, scenic view, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion
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"We don't make it to Miami near our anniversary all of the time, but we did again this year and I had to book a table at Azul. As always, the staff was friendly and accomodating and the food was great. I have a few major food alergies so the staff brought me some glutten free bread and helped me choose an appetizer and entree. We had a great time."
Dined on 5/23/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, romantic, scenic view, notable wine list, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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"Anniversary dinner was great! Service was 5 star matching the prices thankfully. Todd the Sommelier was very intelligent about wines and helpful in selections. Lobster Pot Pie was scrumptious. Open Table ratings were great help since we were visiting from out of town."
Dined on 5/17/2013
Special Features: romantic, notable wine list, special occasion
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"Service excellent & knowledgeable, scenic view beautiful and although the cold plates were excellent the hot ones were mediocre! for the price was not acceptable!"
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: special occasion
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"Wonderful Gluten Free Options! Server (Julio) and staffs attention to my dietary need was Great! I highly will recommend! I was even able to eat dessert which is difficult at most places."
Dined on 04/27/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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"Great atmosphere but the menu choices are a little limited which is the only reason why it did not get 5 stars. But definitely a great place for dinner."
Dined on 04/24/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, hot spot
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"By far the greatest customer I have ever seen. My girlfriend and I were greeted by every single employee we crossed. Our waiter, Juan, was incredible. Really took his time with us and always had a smile on his face. The food was amazing! The view was great! Had a really nice time! Was afraid because it was my first time there and really wanted to surprise my girlfriend. This place exceeded all my expectations!"
Dined on 04/20/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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"Nice place. Gets away with very high pricing due to its location. Brent, our waiter, was helpful advising on choices and enthusiastic.He paid attention to details like the pacing of the meal. Julian was friendly, sincere, and attentive. Both were excellent. The appetizers were mixed - the Truffle Steak and Eggs was a nice blend of beef tartar, shrooms, and a quail egg. The cauliflower soup was bland and the accompanying mousse and roe just did little for me. Main courses were strong - the trout(suggested by Brent)was delicious with wonderful sauce,a large filet of tender fish, and perfectly carmelized pearl onions. The bacon lardons were a bit tough and didn't add much but no big deal. All in all - nice albeit expensive meal."
Dined on 04/04/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion, scenic view
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"Really excellent food - probably the best restaurant we tried in Miami but some tables are not well situated - ask for one in the main part of the restaurant"
Dined on 03/29/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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"We were offered the smallest table in the restaurant, it was barely big enough for one. The second offering had a restricted view of the waterway, but finally we were given a decent table. the food was average, but the service was good. The wine waiter recommended a good wine at a reasonable price."
Dined on 03/26/2013
2011
Special Features: scenic view
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"What a wonderful evening! The decor is sophisticated, calm and relaxing, with perfect lighting. The view of Miami as the sun set and the evening lights came up was spectacular from a table at the window. Our waiter Brent was totally on point with his recommendations and we each changed our minds to his favorites and were treated into a food coma (the good kind). Brent befriended us as three friends casually chaperoning Ultra attendees and walked us through places to visit in the area-- incredibly helpful, informative and fun. A beautiful dessert selection appeared out of the blue to celebrate our girls weekend out. We could not have ordered a more perfect first night in Miami!"
Dined on 03/21/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, hot spot
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"The place is espectacular. The view is outstanding. The service is great and the wine list was great. The fois gris was excellent. the trout great but the lamb was the best."
Dined on 03/15/2013
2010
Special Features: late-night find, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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"This was my first time at Azul, and I was left nothing short of impressed. From the moment we walked in to the instant we left, service was exceptional. My name was mentioned at all times, and my special requests were made possible to the smallest details. The waiter was knowledgable of the menu and made great wine pairing recommendations. The seafood cold platter appetizer is a MUST have (even with the $120 MK Price tag).
I am a VERY picky eater, and one thing that's for sure is I will be back. Prepare your wallets, but be ready to indulge!"
Dined on 03/15/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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"When we attend an upscale restaurant like Azul we don't expect to be rushed through like a fast food restaurant but that is how we felt. Waiter was at our table to take our order before we even ordered wine. When the house desert was brought we still had more than a quarter bottle of wine left - which we poured ourselves because our waiter evidently forgot about it. Couple more points, we waited at the valet stand for five minutes with no service because, the valet is really at the entrance to the hotel, not where the Azul Valet sign is. The sommelier tried to push some wine on us and then tried to talk us out of our request. The food was generally good but there are so many better choices in Miami, don't bother."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2007
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"thanks to the entire group at AZUL particularly YANNICK NJIKE."
Dined on 03/07/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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"Food was just OK. The grilled octopus apetizer lacked flavor and was a total waste to have on the menu. A real let down. The trout on the other hand was exceptional, which just barely saved the dinner. Azul seems like a place that tries to be high end without the substance or consistency in quality to justify it."
Dined on 03/05/2013
2010
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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"This is a fine destination with some very good food moments, however, the meal was quite uneven and I'd need to see a menu change before I returned. The service was sketchy at times but the waitstaff and our main waiter were very cordial and accommodating, if not always checking at the right interval. As noted, I'll wait for a menu change (didn't like many of the selections even before ordering) and see if Azul returns to its original form that all the hype of late suggests has happened (but I did not experience this)."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2005
Special Features: romantic, scenic view
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"This was the best restaurant experience we have ever had. From the food to the outstanding service by Brent, it truly made our Anniversary special and memorable. I look forward to returning with my family."
Dined on 02/22/2013
2008
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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"My wife and I went for Valentines Day. We had high expectations given the reviews I read. We were very disappointed. The food was "good", nothing special in my opinion and very over-priced for the quality and preparation.The server was more interested in talking about his boyfriend then providing service that you would expect for $600. To top it off the valet parked our car illegally resulting in a boot being placed on it and delaying us until 1am. Not even an apology from the restaurant after taking my phone number down."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2009
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