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Pilar Restaurant - Aventura
Chef/owner Scott Fredel is a favorite local chef (and fishing captain too!) who opened this gourmet American bistro in the heart of Aventura. Pilar presents a variety of dishes using locally sourced and sustainable ingredients whenever possible.Pilar’s menu offers a wide range of exciting choices delivered daily like local mahi-mahi and yellowtail snapper to succulent scallops, salmon and Pilar's famous filet and burger all paired with unique, savory flavors. Pilar also features risottos, a variety of meats, pastas, vegetarian options and seasonal daily specials. The bar at Pilar is contemporary with a neighborhood vibe offering premium cocktails, organic beers, wines and a daily happy hour from 5-7pm. Awarded "Best Value" in "Bon Appetite" magazine , Pilar remains a place where you can eat "great food at even greater prices". There is something for everyone to enjoy at Pilar!
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64 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Rating Breakdown 64 reviews
5 stars
(15)
4 stars
(35)
3 stars
(9)
2 stars
(5)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(38)
- fit for foodies(23)
- good for groups(14)
- special occasion(6)
- great for lunch(4)
- kid-friendly(4)
Pilar Restaurant - Aventura Reviews List
Review 1 for Pilar Restaurant - Aventura
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Saturday night date with my wife
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The Southwestern corn chowder was loaded with potatoes and without any flavor. The service was good except that we asked the waitress if the soup was spicy, and she told us no, except it was a little spicy, too spicy for my wife. The main courses were ok but not wonderful. We had the seafood linguine and the grilled scallops. Very pedestrian. A little disappointing. Maybe our expectations were too high."
Dined on 5/11/2013
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Review 2 for Pilar Restaurant - Aventura
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Got seated immediately. Had
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Got seated immediately. Had fun at the bar. Waitresses are really great at bar and at table. Had Scallops--they were fantastic. It's not a real noisy restaurant so you can hear what the people at your table have to say."
Dined on 04/27/2013
2010
Special Features: neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 3 for Pilar Restaurant - Aventura
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Consistent, very good food!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Consistent, very good food! I have been there for dinner and business lunches - good for both. The other day for a business lunch, I had the duck salad special... wow, was that great!!!... I did everything but lick the plate :)"
Dined on 04/25/2013
2008
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 4 for Pilar Restaurant - Aventura
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We have been here several
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We have been here several times now and it is becoming a favorite. The quality of the food is excellent. Each entree is well seasoned and well prepared and paired with interesting sides which complement the flavor of the entree. We have each tried two different fish entrees. I had the yellowtail and it was marvelous - tasty, moist and with great texture. The filet mignon is way less expensive than the Palm and it was perfectly cooked - medium rare and the flavor was superb. It was as good as the Palm. The polenta as a side dish is a favorite of mine."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 5 for Pilar Restaurant - Aventura
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Busy Saturday night we were
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Busy Saturday night we were seated promptly with great service. Mussel appetizer very good with fresh baked bread followed by nice gorgonzola salad. I got the salmon which was not very good. My date got the scallops that were good but a little heavy on the cream sauce. Overall, a very good experience and would return for a second try"
Dined on 04/06/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 6 for Pilar Restaurant - Aventura
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We had a long layover at the
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We had a long layover at the airport and wanted to enjoy a nice dinner. The food was outstanding but the location was unexpected (strip mall). I had hoped for a more romantic atmosphere, but the quality and flavor of the appetizer, entrees, and desserts made up for the slightly disappointing ambiance."
Dined on 03/29/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 7 for Pilar Restaurant - Aventura
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Consistently GOOD ALL AROUND
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food is consistently delicious at reasonable price and service always outstanding. Will be back again AND again. Great midway point to meet friends that live further north."
Dined on 03/30/2013
2009
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 8 for Pilar Restaurant - Aventura
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
all this place needs is tablecloths
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"all this place needs is tablecloths"
Dined on 03/28/2013
2012
Special Features: great for lunch
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Review 9 for Pilar Restaurant - Aventura
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Very uneven. Good one night,
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Very uneven. Good one night, fait the next. Stir fry shrimp was a mess."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2005
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Review 10 for Pilar Restaurant - Aventura
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
OpenTable Diner
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 11 for Pilar Restaurant - Aventura
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food was wonderful and the
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food was wonderful and the service was outstanding. I was concerned about noise level from other reviews but was more than pleasantly suprised that it was very easy to carry on our table conversation without ever having to raise our voices. I would definitely return"
Dined on 03/16/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 12 for Pilar Restaurant - Aventura
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
My wife and I have been to
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"My wife and I have been to Pilar several times but never on a Saturday night "in season." It was very busy and, despite having a reservation, we were told we would have to wait at least 15 minutes for a table. We chose to sit in the bar area instead of waiting. The servers were very nice, but there were only two for the entire bar area, and they had other tables in the back. Additionally, the main courses arrived warm, not hot, and the food was not as good as usual. However, the salad was tasty and quite large, which was nice."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2004
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Review 13 for Pilar Restaurant - Aventura
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The food was excellent, the
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The food was excellent, the service was excellent, the table comfortable.
It was most enjoyable.
We'll be back.
Very noisy though, very."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 14 for Pilar Restaurant - Aventura
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The food was tasty. However,
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food was tasty. However, 3 of the 4 dishes were not very hot and had to be returned to warm up. Since I had ordered a steak medium, when it was reheated, it was well done. When I mentioned this to the server, her response was -- I will tell the chef for the future. Otherwise it was a good experience with good food if you are willing to wait to get it done right."
Dined on 02/24/2013
2008
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 15 for Pilar Restaurant - Aventura
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We had an enjoyable time at
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We had an enjoyable time at the bar with drinks before dinner. Service was a little slow at the bar although they weren't crowded. We were shown to our table(for our reservation) on time. We had a wonderful dinner. Our waitress was wonderful. Fast, efficient and very friendly. We have eaten here before and will continue to do so."
Dined on 02/22/2013
2010
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Review 16 for Pilar Restaurant - Aventura
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Having made my reservation
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Having made my reservation on Open Table, my party of three arrived 5 minutes early for our designated reservation. Upon checking in with the host, I was advised that our table would be ready in a few minutes. Thereafter, we waited forty (40) minutes to be seated! This is totally unacceptable. I expect that if they accept a reservation, that they honor it, and seat us, within a reasonable time. Forty (40) minutes is NOT a reasonable time. This alone, is reason not to return."
Dined on 02/21/2013
2010
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Review 17 for Pilar Restaurant - Aventura
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Not good the it took almost
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Not good the it took almost one hour to have the main course and they forgot the appetizer"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2011
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 18 for Pilar Restaurant - Aventura
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
fantastic food, low price
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The staff did everything possible to make our evening out special. We were late for our reservation but they accommodated us and treated us like royalty. Our waiter was they nicest and most helpful person. The food was excellent, five star quality for a two star price."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem
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Review 19 for Pilar Restaurant - Aventura
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food was great, service was
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food was great, service was good"
Dined on 02/16/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 20 for Pilar Restaurant - Aventura
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food was innovative and excellent.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food was innovative and excellent. Kitchen was very slow that night, a Sunday night, and we waited about 30 minutest between salad and entree. Staff kept apologizing, but something should have been done. Some people insisted on being comped. Ask for salt and pepper and waited about 10 minutes as server needed to find an extra set. Finally took it off the table of someone who had finished with it. Why not enough sets for all the tables in the establishment. Any easy and inexpensive details."
Dined on 02/10/2013
2009
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 21 for Pilar Restaurant - Aventura
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Give your review a title (optional)
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"great food,fresh ingredients.good service"
Dined on 01/31/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 22 for Pilar Restaurant - Aventura
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
MORRIS ANTAR,
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"great food,good service,fresh ingredients.excellent prices"
Dined on 01/15/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Pilar Restaurant - Aventura
Based on the average of (42) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
3 out of 4 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.6
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate