Bazille at Nordstrom — Restaurant in Coral Gables

Just wanted to update you on a situation that occurred at your location. My wife and I have always enjoyed going shopping at Nordstrom and having lunch at the restaurant. We often visited the location at Dadeland and Aventura, this would have been our first time at your location.

Saturday was the day we chose because knowing the Mothers Day was Sunday it would be completely overwhelming to have lunch. Unfortunately, the lunch was a dreadful event. We placed our name on the list waited at the store for about half an hour, all was fine. Upon text message that we were ready to be served we proceeded to the restaurant.

We were seated and behold waited a good 20 minutes, my wife stood up and walked to the person at the entrance. Not knowing that we might have not order like before at the counter, she asked the young lady. Afterwards about 10 minutes a server approached. Order for appetizer and drinks taken, my wife’s soup came semi warm, spoon was a dessert spoon. When the server went by we requested a larger soup spoon she advised that there were non available all were being washed. My Onion Soup was not brought until 5-10 minutes later. Also a burnt Calamari delivered to the table.

Order was taken when she brought my soup. The delay for the food another 10-15 minutes later after speaking with Melany I believe the managers name was, she observed the Calamari and we spoke briefly of the ordeal. Melany of course advised us that the check will be paid by restaurant. The main course was then brought to our table, after observing the food and preparation we fought the attention of another person. I believe his name was David. He advised that 36 identical sandwiches had been served this is the only one that anyone had complaints on. Not to worry he was advised that the Manager already advised everyone that the check was on them, unexpected behavior for an Assistant Manager kind of rude I would say. When I was working as a manager our goal was to satisfy the customer not arguing about service or if the Oil was replaced daily. The food was not what we expected, after his sarcastic behavior, David never return or a matter of fact no one returned to our table. We went to the front and asked the young lady if we had a check. She checked with Melany, which I believe should have the decency to attend the customer advised her no check to be processed.

It was an a dissatisfaction to know how customers are being treated in this...

We came to Bazille​ ​and my friends and I had such a fun and delicious time​​​.

We had different plates and I tried most of them. As for the drinks, I had the Amelia, which it was not just pretty looking but also soooooooo good. ​My friends had Basil Cucumber Cooler ​and the Polka Dot Bikini​. The last one surprisingly was my favorite even though I don't like champagne. It was so refreshing and the orange peel on the glass made it taste delicious.

​We had the followings:

Heirloom Tomato Bruschetta​; these were beautifully served and the taste was to die for, that pesto posed out along the mix of flavors of the tasty appetizer. I loved it.

​Then we had​ the Baby Gem Caesar Salad, so cute and filled with flavor. What I like the most about a Caesar salad it's the anchovies' taste and this was no exception.

​The ​Skirt Steak Romesco​ was one of my favorites of the night because it was so tender, but then I had the most delicious fries ever!!!...​ the Bistro French Fries w​with ​Kalamata Olive Aioli​. Wow, those were so goooooood. Definitely a must!!

​For dessert, we had the White Chocolate Bread Pudding ​and I was surprised when I tasted this one because I would never think that something that looks so simple could have so much flavor, the best thing was that they served this plate warm and that made a huge impact on my mouth.

The service was amazing and I really can't wait to go back to this nice place inside Norstrom at the Village of Merrick...

I work by Merrick Park and there's really not a lot of food choices around. However, Bazille inside Nordstrom is that one place that I've never tried until last week. It just seems there's always a long wait every time I go for lunch. This time, I came around 4pm and it was merely empty.

First of all, I was surprised that they even have a happy hour. They call it "Sunset Menu". Pretty good prices but limited food selection. 4 choices of $5 appetizers, all beers for $4, and select single cocktails are $6 each. I got the Mediterranean Shrimp Bruschetta appetizer and it was pretty good. The problem was it didn't fill me up so I added a French Onion soup because I heard from co-workers that theirs is amazing. And I have to agree. It's probably the best one I've had in years! It was flavorful and piping hot with chunky veggies inside and gooey melted cheese on top. I was really impressed. The soup was not part of the Sunset Menu. It was $7.95 but worth it.

I will have to come back again and try items from the regular menu. The prices are a bit pricey but will compromise for...