Miramar Bistro

My experience at Miramar was amazing, the food was spectacular and really tasted amazing, our server, Sebastian really made us feel welcome and was really what made us feel special, If you are planning on visiting I would definitely recommend him, not only was he great in recommending dishes but really went the extra mile in being great. This restaurant is vacant quite often but really is a hidden gem, I would highly recommend visiting!

Loved it and we can't wait to go back! Great atmosphere. Really great attentive servers that all help make your experience A+. Worth the 50 minute drive over for us from Crystal Lake.

I thoroughly enjoyed my experience at Miramar. It has that European charm, transporting you to a different realm. Each dish we ordered was exceptionally delicious, and the service, particularly from our server was outstanding. Their attentiveness and efficiency elevated the overall experience. I definitely plan on returning here in the future with friends and family.

Enjoyed a great meal at this Italian spot in Highwood, Illinois. What really stood out was the service—absolutely phenomenal. Our server, Memo, was exceptionally knowledgeable and attentive, making our experience unforgettable. The atmosphere was fantastic, too. This is probably the best Italian restaurant in Highwood. Highly recommend.

I absolutely loved this place. The feel inside is very European. It feels like you are transported into another world. Every single dish we ordered tasted amazing. The service was top-notch, especially from our drinks guy Antonio. He was so attentive, very on top of things, and made the experience even better. I will keep coming back here for sure.

Great food and drinks! It's definitely on the pricey side, but it's well worth it! The service was also excellent. We will definitely be returning!

The atmosphere is surreal. Cozy and a mix of European/Cuban. The tables, the light fixtures, the subway tiles, the candles, the ceilings, gosh! Even the bathrooms are perfect! The food was excellent and the presentation superb. Thank you.

Came to celebrate another birthday dinner here. Consistently delicious food and excellent service. This visit we had Oysters for our starter and for entrees, the roasted Salmon and mushrooms with horseradish sauce and Linguini with clams, spinach and garlic. A bottle of Malbec was a nice complement. Great atmosphere and vibe. Love this place!

ALL of the food was delicious, starting with the bread, then onto perfectly prepared calamari, and then concluding with chicken and duck.

The service was second to none!

The restaurant is very intimate, clean and well-maintained.

This spot gives tropical and Cuban vibes, and all crafty cocktails and food vibes. Both exterior and interior decor are beautiful. Plenty of candle wax used and on display as well. Mojito was excellent, not too sweet. Complimentary Bread and Butter was nice - bread was soft on the inside and had a toasty crust. Ordered Olives Herb Marinated to munch on as an appetizer, then the Cuban Ham & Cheese Sandwich (aka Cubano) with Frites. The Sandwich was perfectly sized and Frites were perfectly crispy and just the right size of thin. Should have asked for mustard for the Sandwich but was just fine without it. Maybe next time. There are also eggs on display at the bar area which we were told were for eating. Maybe will try that next time too! Will definitely get the Onion Soup Gratinée (French Onion Soup) next visit or opt for the Lunch Combination (Half Salad, Hald Sandwich, Cup of Soup), and will have to try the Tiramisu!

Come here just for dessert! The Creme Brûlée is incredible. Not overly egg-y. The toffee is crunchy and the dark chocolate is delicious! The flourless cake drizzled with pistachio is soooo yummy. The huge candles are so cool!!!! They’re everywhere and have been burning for 4-5 years. How cool is that?

Best overall service I've experienced in a while. Best food, not only mine but the others I tried. To bad I don't I don't live around here.

Fabulous place. We have twin new borns and the staff was totally protested to accommodate our seating needs as well as our 4 year old strange food requests (mustard sandwich) and the food was spectacular.

Wonderful atmosphere. I enjoyed the shrimp, chicken tenders, crab cake as starters. The special was very delicious and the desserts were great. The device was perfect.

Very delicious Very romantic restaurant. Food was amazing and reasonably priced. Staff was incredible and great attention to detail. Will come back! Definitely coming back

My husband took me here for our 1 year anniversary, and this was just the best and phenomenal place we’ve ever been to! Amazing, kind and attentive staff, so respectful to the customers. My husband made a good choice! 😃 I highly recommend this place, we plan on making it tradition to come here for every anniversary!

Love this place. Great food, great service. One unfortunate little issue (for me) is very small selection of cognacs.

Busy atmosphere excellent dining. This Onion soup 🍲 was outstanding rich and thick with Wonderful topping of cheese. Linguine with clams and spinach & garlic 🧄🧄,warmed the soul. Bouillabaisse was full of seafood and the broth so full of flavor it could have been a meal by itself

Once I had the scallops after a hard week and they made me cry they were so tasty.

Four of us went there on Sunday at 2:30. The escargot was tender and flavorful, they had absorbed the herb and oil marinade very well. My croque madame sandwich was large, dense, and had a good mustard in it. Way too many pomme frites, and those weren't particularly good (too dry and thin, they didn't have much taste) but considering I didn't know they came with the sandwich nor expected them, they were mostly ignored. Everyone else in my party loved their food too, especially the eggs Benedict and crepes.

I loved the decor of the place too. The owner reclaimed a lot of old tiles, a tin ceiling, and 100 year old urinals which only half the visitors might ever see.