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The Restaurant at The Setai

2001 Collins Ave
Miami Beach, FL 33139

Authentic Asian Cuisine prepared by Chefs from Thailand, China, Singapore, Malaysia and India. An expansive exhibition kitchen allows guests to imbibe the aromas and animation involved in the cuisine’s preparation. The dishes are traditionally served sharing style in native crockery. The Restaurant offers items such as Indian Curries, Tandoori dishes, Dim Sum, Peking Duck... Our Sommelier is well versed at pairing global wine offerings with exotic Asian flavors.

Dining Style: Casual Elegant
Price: $31 to $50
Parking: Valet
Cross Street: 20th Street

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Average Diner Rating
Overall Rating		4.2 out of 5 (57 Reviews)

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

Summary of Special Features

Diners classify this restaurant as:

special occasion (34)
fit for foodies (33)
notable wine list (30)
romantic (29)
hot spot (17)
good for groups (16)
late-night find (9)
vibrant bar scene (8)
great for brunch (6)
neighborhood gem (6)
scenic view (6)

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The Restaurant at The Setai Reviews List

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"My wife and I were both very impressed. The Eastern influenced menu and quality ingredients make this a great option for those looking for something unique and memorable."

Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 03/07/2010

(review submitted 03/09/2010)

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Review 2 for The Restaurant at The Setai

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"THe food was exquisite--everything was executed beautifully and service was attentive without being overbearing or intrusive. Two special dishes of note were the chive dumplings (sublime) and the grouper which was strangely delicate and strong at the same time. I would go back to this restaurant in a heartbeat."

Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, special occasion

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/26/2010

(review submitted 02/28/2010)

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Review 3 for The Restaurant at The Setai

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"Great service.. worth every penny this place."

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/26/2010

(review submitted 02/28/2010)

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Review 4 for The Restaurant at The Setai

Overall Rating

(Fair)

"We have had brunch at the Ritz ( which is amazing by the way) and were looking forward to the Asian twist and the dim sum. My wife lived in Asia for several months and it has proved difficult to find anything close to authentic in S. Florida. I was envisioning an indoor/outdoor brunch with lots of foliage and water features, having not been to the hotel. We were seated in a narrow room facing Collins Ave where the tables were crowded together. There was live jazz music which bordered annoying, rather than relaxing. 3 choices on dim sum (all bad). Try to guess what you could have prepared fresh...terrible presentation. The Thai food was the only highlight. The rest you could find at any hotel buffet. We drank our $68 worth!"

Food		(Fair)
Ambiance		(Fair)
Service		(Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/21/2010

(review submitted 02/24/2010)

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Review 5 for The Restaurant at The Setai

Overall Rating

(Fair)

"Disappointing. The restaurant and the hotel are beautifully designed, but the food was all fluff and no substance. Nice presentation, but flavorless. Would return for drinks, but not to eat."

Food		(Fair)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/21/2010

(review submitted 02/23/2010)

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Review 6 for The Restaurant at The Setai

Overall Rating

(Good)

"Chose the winter spice Menu (where you select 3 dishes and the restaurant selects a dish for you. First dumpling (restaurant selected) was delicious, as were the appetizers (lobster bisque, tuna skewers). However the mains were extremely disappointing, especially the Florida shrimp and Noodles, and the glazed salmon (did not even come with oyster fritters it promised). Both were terrible, especially the shrimp. Also, the cocktails took about 20 minutes each to prepare and be brought to the table, though the servers were nice and informative. An OK restaurant for appetizers and soups, but for the price you pay it is not worth it. Last night had dinner somewhere far tastier for half the price we paid here. Not a first choice."

Special Features: notable wine list

Food		(Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/21/2010

(review submitted 02/23/2010)

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Review 7 for The Restaurant at The Setai

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"$100 per person is never stated, but if you have to ask . . . It's kind of worth it though, with a wide and varied spread unlike anything I've seen."

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, special occasion

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/21/2010

(review submitted 02/23/2010)

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Review 8 for The Restaurant at The Setai

Overall Rating

(Fair)

"The food was very disappointing. Overpriced, considering uncreative, barely palatable food."

Food		(Poor)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/20/2010

(review submitted 02/22/2010)

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Review 9 for The Restaurant at The Setai

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"Nice ambiance. Definitely nice atmosphere. Look forward to eating there again and possibly staying in the hotel."

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem, hot spot

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/12/2010

(review submitted 02/18/2010)

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Review 10 for The Restaurant at The Setai

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"The hotel and the restaurant are beautiful and my dining experience was incredible. If you are entertaining someone special, Setai is the place to take them."

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/12/2010

(review submitted 02/17/2010)

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Review 11 for The Restaurant at The Setai

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"Terrific high end dining experience."

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/15/2010

(review submitted 02/17/2010)

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Review 12 for The Restaurant at The Setai

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"Had a spectacular dining experience at Setai. Encyclopedic menu was too much for my group so Chef chose for us. What a good move! Food was scrumptious, varied and arrived with perfect spacing. Loved everything but particular favorites were shallot dumplings, duck and black cod. In addition to wonderful food, the restaurant is gorgeous."

Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/11/2010

(review submitted 02/17/2010)

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Review 13 for The Restaurant at The Setai

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"Food was fantastic and the atmosphere is absolutely memorable. This place is beautiful - really special. Highly recommended!"

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, notable wine list, special occasion, scenic view, hot spot

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/09/2010

(review submitted 02/10/2010)

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Review 14 for The Restaurant at The Setai

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"Wonderful concept to have cooks from all the Asian countries whose food is represented."

Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/02/2010

(review submitted 02/04/2010)

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Review 15 for The Restaurant at The Setai

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"One of THE very finest Restaurants in Soutn Beach. Totally superb and exceptional . A sheer delight ....it simply doesn't getmuch betterrham
rhis"

Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 01/29/2010

(review submitted 01/31/2010)

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Review 16 for The Restaurant at The Setai

Overall Rating

(Fair)

"This place is too overpriced given the quality of the food. The flavors and the quality of the food is barely above that of a PF Changs...in fact, PF Changs is actually preferable. The portions are decent and the descriptions of the food are impressive. Unfortunately the food itself is not that great. The flavors are not worthy of a top-notch, "white glove" service restaurant. The prices reflect what the restaurant wants to be, not what it is.

That said, the drinks are amazing and the ambiance are too die for. The decor and the outdoor garden/grove area are amazing. Setai is highly recommended as a gathering spot to drink, just not to dine."

Special Features: late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, scenic view, hot spot

Food		(Fair)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Good)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 01/29/2010

(review submitted 01/31/2010)

1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

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Review 17 for The Restaurant at The Setai

Overall Rating

(Good)

"The ambiance was great. My wife and I had a wonderful time. However the service was very average. The waitress was nice but she did not listen to our requests. She messed up our order and she through out the food that we wanted to take with us. What a shame."

Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Fair)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 01/23/2010

(review submitted 01/28/2010)

1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

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Review 18 for The Restaurant at The Setai

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"One of the best restaurants in Miami Beach. I had great red snapper with awesome spicy sauce. My friend had the best roast pork and sticky buns you can find anywhere. The staff were very friendly, courteous, and professional. The sommelier recommended great white wine. It was a little too quiet, of course, it was a Sunday night, in the middle of the recent arctic blast. Overall, I recommend it to anyone. I will definitely go back."

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 01/10/2010

(review submitted 01/19/2010)

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Review 19 for The Restaurant at The Setai

Overall Rating

(Good)

"I tried to make a reservation for dinner like 8/9 pm, but at the open table site there wasn't seat avaliable this time, so I reserved for 10:15 pm.

For my surprise, when I arrived at 9pm (I decided go early) there were so many empty tables !!!"

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 12/26/2009

(review submitted 12/31/2009)

0 of 1 people found this review helpful.

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Review 20 for The Restaurant at The Setai

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"Fantastic asian food. Great service, good atmosphere. Expensive but worth it."

Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, special occasion, hot spot

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 12/25/2009

(review submitted 12/27/2009)

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Review 21 for The Restaurant at The Setai

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"Food was very good,service was mostly good....a tad inconsistent.Had to ask for table to be cleaned when we were done after several minutes.
It is unusual menu,innovative and delicious,with the exception of a side plate of eggplant that comes with the meal.Too hot and not a good combo of flavors at all.I happen to like eggplant,so it surprised me I could not eat it.
the setting is beautiful,the menu pricy as expected.Overall a good experience."

Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 12/25/2009

(review submitted 12/27/2009)

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Review 22 for The Restaurant at The Setai

Overall Rating

(Good)

"Beautiful space and fantastic food, but extremely poor service."

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Poor)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 12/24/2009

(review submitted 12/26/2009)

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Review 23 for The Restaurant at The Setai

Overall Rating

(Good)

"Very pretty price. Prices are insanely high. Wine list mark ups look to be in the range of 350-400%, although they have a closeout list with some good values. We got there late, around 930, but toward the end of the evening, they turned the lights up and started cleaning up the joint. Not exactly luxe..."

Special Features: notable wine list

Food		(Good)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Fair)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 12/22/2009

(review submitted 12/24/2009)

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Review 24 for The Restaurant at The Setai

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"I took my friend to the Restaurant at the Setai for his birthday. We both loved it! From the moment we were greeted when we entered we felt welcomed. It was later in the evening on a Monday night so it was very quiet even though we were seated close to the kitchen as they were wrapping up for the night. Our waiter was knowledgeable and courteous and left us impressed. There are no words for the food. We had the dim sum as an appetizer and while most of the pieces were delicious, the crab balls were phenomenal! We thoroughly enjoyed our whole red snapper with tamarind sauce. It was served with a sticky coconut rice but we also ordered the fried rice with prawns and chili sauce. We enjoyed them both."

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, romantic, special occasion

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 12/14/2009

(review submitted 12/16/2009)

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Review 25 for The Restaurant at The Setai

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"Brunch is phenomenal. This is the best food in Miami."

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 12/13/2009

(review submitted 12/15/2009)

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Review 26 for The Restaurant at The Setai

Overall Rating

(Fair)

"The restaurant was practically empty, yet the service was still terrible. The waiter had an attitude. The food was good but It was WAY overpriced. Ridiculous wine list. Only a few bottles under 200 bucks. We paid 180 dollars for a 50 dollar bottle of wine. Many bottles in the 800 dollar range and above. We were staying in the hotel and EVERY meal was like this - terrible service [some servers barely spoke English], entrees brought out at different times[sometimes the table would be finished before someone finally got their entree], servers never checked back, and disappeared when we needed the check. Add to that, the ridiculous prices and the 20 percent they tack on for service. The waitstaff needs better training. Do not recommend."

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

Food		(Good)
Ambiance		(Fair)
Service		(Poor)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 11/28/2009

(review submitted 12/05/2009)

1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

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Review 27 for The Restaurant at The Setai

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"as always... everything was perfect!!! we couldn't have picked a better place to celebrate our early thanksgiving this year... it was the best thanksgiving dinner we've ever had... we enjoyed our autumn pre-fixe dinner outside by the tranquil water and the beautiful weather... it'll definitely be hard to beat this next year!"

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, hot spot

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 11/21/2009

(review submitted 11/23/2009)

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Review 28 for The Restaurant at The Setai

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"VERY good, but the menu can be confusing. Need a guide!"

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, notable wine list, romantic

Food		(Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 10/24/2009

(review submitted 11/18/2009)

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Based on the average of (29) ratings-only reviews

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

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