Azul

Asian flavored western cuisine. I love this balanced restaurant. The testing course makes you full. I love its presentations! They always open new bottle of champagne if you order glass of champagne and they find it is not bobbly enough.

Wonderful experience! I've read some reviews that the food was not up to par for the prices, but I totally disagree. The short rib entree was spectacular and the king crab appetizer was light and delicious. The timing of the courses was perfect and Claudio went out of his way to create a special experience. I highly recommend Azul for a special occasion or just a lovely night out.

Wonderful experience - Great service and impeccable food! Our waiter was attentive, quick (but not too quick) and accurate. The ambiance is wonderful. We ordered from the Miami Spice menu and our meal began with a soup as an amuse-bouche which I didn't particularly like, but it was complimentary so I can't complain. I ordered the beef tartare and grilled short rib and I feel like I won dinner for the night. Each dish was exquisite in presentation and taste. I would absolutely visit this restaurant again.

We were a large group and naturally we arrived with some time apart so those of us who came in early enjoyed the bar and the cocktails it has to offer.
We were seated inside (on our request as it was too hot outside) but I would definitely recommend eating on the waterfront there.
Service was lovely and friendly with a touch of humor which we appreciated.
Most of us took the Miami-Spice menu that was offered at the time (August) and sported a very short but surprisingly tasty selection of various foods.
It was very enjoyable and with the Miami Spice deal it was an awesome deal!!

This restaurant is in the Mandarin Oriental Hotel, which is an architectural standout and Azul follows suite with great views, a clean fresh look to the dining room and outstanding food. Great wine list, raw bar that is superb and inventive cuisine. Great for a special occasion or business dinner. Outside tables are available for drinks or dining. Service was OK, not as attentive as I would have expected but maybe it was a busy night...enjoy!

Consistently awesome. Good mix of new cooking methods but still healthy portions. Service is always classy and unhurried. Service and Food not cheap but the good feeling they give you here is a great contrast to other establishments.

One of the best dining experiences I've ever had. I sat outside and started with the King Grab dumplings which were ok and the Short Rib Gyoza which was amazing. For the entree I had the Swordfish which was unreal. Being from the west coast I've never had Swordfish but loved it.

The service was fantastic and always on top of everything. One slight negative for me was the desert and cocktails being a little over priced compared to the food. Not a big deal as I was expecting to pay. Overall, great experience and I hope to be back before I head home.

The sleek surroundings do not detract from the eye-popping food on your plate. Best if someone else pays, but the August restaurant month deals are a steal! Go, even if you have to mortgage the condo!

Known for its beautiful views of Biscayne Bay and its high-caliber level of service, Azul at Mandarin Oriental, has been an acclaimed mainstay of South Florida’s dining scene close to 15 years. Named one of Forbes Travel Guide’s “Five-Star Restaurants” for three consecutive years, Azul recently appointed Benjamin Murray as chef de cuisine and this month, Murray unveils an inspired new menu of modern American cuisine with Asian influences and we were invited in for a first taste.

Murray’s menu starts with a new selection of Snacks that offers a variety of seasonal modern bites like Smoky BBQ Eel with Japanese Worcestershire and Shiso Leaf and creamy Buttered Popcorn Polenta made with Saint Andre cheese.

For larger dishes we got to try the Alaskan King Crab served with umeboshi butter, Asian pear, star fruit and Thai Basil. This vibrant, refreshing dish is the perfect representation of Murray’s style showcasing a variety of flavors in one bite. Another table favorite was the Grilled Short Rib in a sesame glaze served with black garlic, Swiss chard, tamarind and lemon balm.

A variety of new Sweet Endings are also available including the Nashi Pear Mousse and Coffee Cream with almond chocolate daquois and bourbon ice cream and the Marbled Hazelnut Praline with cocoa volcanic earth and passion fruit gel.

Tasty food and beautiful city view.

this is my VIP place.
xcellent cuisine
xcellent view
xcellent wine list
xcellent service
however pricy. if u r worry about the bill dont go. i def have enjoyed every single time i have been there.

Outstanding. Great food combination. The chef is a genius who can make the simplest dish taste uniquely awesome.

excellent food, presentation, wine and decor. i bit over-priced for the quantity of food. that said, what does one expect when dining at the mandarin oriental?

Excellent food in a very nice restaurant. Superb wine list and very attentive staff.

This is absolutely the best restaurant in Miami and it's worth every penny you'll spend here.

Azul has excellent food and service. The views are amazing. It's a must try.

Best restaurant I've ever been to, hands down

Love the service and amazing view but the food horrible

Everything you order here is superb, you cann't go wrong!

Wonderful restaurant. The staff is amazing.