The ambiance and food was great. The Biltmore is a beautiful property and eating outside by the pool is a lovely way to spend the afternoon. We had the tuna tartare and the mahi sandwich and everything tasted and came out great. Service was good, waitress disappeared for a little but otherwise ok.
The problem came when it was time to get our bill. We were a large group, but my friend who organized it requested separate checks and they agreed and said it was fine, no problem. So we got our check and it was good, we gave our credit card but when she returned it she had charged $30 more than the bill she had originally brought to us and the itemized copy mysteriously disappeared. We requested it and the waitress couldn’t provided, staff was a mess, there was no manager to provide the original copy she had given to us in the first place. The entire staff seemed clueless and was taking forever for something that seemed relatively simple. It seemed like the waitress was just trying to skim off the big group bill and make some extra money. It was very rude, disappointing and totally ruined the experience. Just be sure to check you bill and confirm what you’re...
Read moreHad a light lunch at Cascade poolside at the Biltmore and it was fabulous. You can’t beat the beautiful location next to the pool. I ordered Shrimp Ceviche and a Stella. The ceviche was very fresh with bits of avocado, mango and jalapeño and lots of lime juice. It was very tart just the way I like it. The chips were fantastic with a sprinkling of Tejin—Spicy and crunchy. They were out of Stella on tap, so I had the can, which was fine, but not as good a the tap. The service was prompt and friendly. If the rest of the menu is a good as the Ceviche,...
Read moreThe Biltmore and its amenities are a luxurious yet affordable oasis in the middle of Coral Gables. It's a wonderful spot for an afternoon bite or an evening drink with friends or colleagues, and there's no better place to enjoy the soft breeze and chirpy wildlife than the poolside Cascade Cafe.
The food is really good. Fresh, tasty, and great portions that rival in both price and quality other Miami restaurants. I ordered the salmon pizza, and it was pretty good!
All in all, highly recommend for a...
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