Seasons 52 — Restaurant in Coral Gables

Seasons 52 in Coral Gables provided me/us with an absolutely unforgettable experience, and it all started with the outstanding service from our server, Mario M. (I believe M was after his name on his nametag so there might be more than one Mario.) I must start this review with a confession that I was a designated trainer at the Cheesecake Factory in the Aventura Mall from 2000 to 2005, and it takes someone truly EXCEPTIONAL to impress me in the realm of service. Well, let me tell you, Mario exceeded all expectations and then some. I was BEYOND impressed.

From the moment we walked in, Mario made us feel like honored guests and even offered us drinks before our room was ready. He was not just attentive; he was sincerely eager to make our experience exceptional. Mario's respect, attentiveness, and ever-present good mood were a breath of fresh air. We were part of a private party, and Mario was our guy for the day, and what a fantastic job he did. Our brunch meeting stretched from 11:30 AM to 3:30 PM, and throughout that time, we indulged in appetizers, refills, lunch, dessert, and coffee. I personally had numerous lattes. No matter what we needed, Mario was there, ready to serve with a smile. We were honestly a demanding group, but Mario handled it all with grace and enthusiasm. I was literally blown away by his dedication and service. I would like to highlight Mario's words when I initially apologized for needing something extra: "Use me - that's what I am here for. Use me." Such a response is a rarity; many servers make you feel some type of way for requesting extra things like sauce, refills etc. This comment spoke volumes about his commitment to providing a truly exceptional dining experience.

As for the food, we had the pleasure of visiting Seasons 52 on the 4th day of their Autumn Menu. Our table primarily shared our dishes family-style, and every bite was a delight. I personally ordered Mac and Cheese, and the Mushroom flatbread for my apps. Honestly, I will skip the Mac's bread crumbs next time, but the Mushroom Flatbread was super yummy. For my entree, I was torn between the Brick-Oven Gnocchi and the Grilled Chicken and Farro; Mario's suggestion of the Grilled Chicken was spot on. My dessert was equally impressive, with the Key Lime stealing the show.

Being we enjoyed a family-style dining experience, I was able to taste the other dishes around me, and here is my report. The Ahi Tuna Tartare is a MUST HAVE!!! Those hints of wasabi were an unexpected delight. The Slow-roasted Meatballs were decent, though, after the surprise of the tartare, they seemed less exciting. The Shrimp-stuffed Mushrooms left me wanting more in terms of dryness, flavor, and size. The Butternut Squash surprised me with its sweet and delicious profile. While I thought I'd prefer the Mushroom Bisque, I found myself returning to the butternut squash instead. The Brussels Sprouts were an unexpected joy to the palate. Even though I didn't try it myself, my neighbor raved about the Wood-grilled Filet Mignon, declaring it the best steak he'd ever had.

In conclusion, if I didn't reside in North Broward, I'd become a regular at Seasons 52 just to experience Mario's exceptional service on a regular basis and of course, to savor the delicious dishes on their ever-evolving menu. Kudos to the entire team for creating such a memorable dining experience! The manager was the hostess as we entered several minutes before opening, and he was very accommodating, inviting us to rest and wait on the couches in the lobby. Thankfully we didn't need to wait in the rain for the doors to be unlocked. I did not get his name, but he had salt and pepper silvery hair, and I also caught the bartender singing as I was passing on my way to the restroom; he also seemed...

Seasons 52 hosted a private wine tasting and flat bread sampling. This was according to the email i received but we were pleasantly surprised to find that is was waaaaaay more than advertised.

The private room was "roomy" with plenty of space to walk around and mingle. 3 stations were set up: a red wine station, a white wine station, and the food station.

The food consisted not only of all their delicious flatbreads (they are becoming almost famous for them) but they also allowed us to sample pork tenderloins and spicy chicken skewers that were absolutely delicious. The food kept coming till the last person left! They also brought out a sample of their mini indulgences towards the end which we were not at all expecting. A very sweet ending to a delicious sampling of very. very good food.

The wine stations had 3 wines each for you to sample and then have a full pour of your favorite. They were all exceptional and they did a great job of getting wines that would appeal to wine drinkers at any level.

Now comes the part where I share what the REAL treat of the night was... THE SERVICE.

Katherine was manning the red wine station. There wasn't a single pour that didn't come with an extensive explanation as to how that particular grape is cultivated, what food to pair it with, etc.. she was so knowledgeable, friendly, and really, really helpful. She didn't seem annoyed when people bombarded her with questions. She displayed pure professionalism the entire time.

Dawn at the white wine station was just as great. Always smiling and willing to answer any and all questions pertaining to the white wines. Her station was one of the lonlier ones since as you know, everyone loves a good red - but there she was, patiently waiting and very happy that you stopped by.

And then there was Enrique.... ooooooh Enrique! He welcomed all the guests to the event and got things started. He made sure that EVERYONE without exception had some food on their plate and when he saw you struggling with an empty plate on one hand and a glass of wine in another, he made sure to take your plate.

There were other servers, and of course, they too were great, but these 3 really stood out and in my opinion, are the reason that Seasons 52 has the reputation it has. These young people are service oriented, professional, friendly, accommodating, and in short, embody what I wish every server would.

Keep it up guys and GOOD JOB SEASONS 52 for knowing how to host an awesome event and knowing exactly WHO can...

Came here for Sunday Brunch to celebrate our friend, Marsh first UYE. It's also Miami Spice month so there's plenty of items to choose from 2 menus.

We were lucky enough to get a private room since we came with a big group. Our server was accommodating and very patient with us as the party grew bigger. Me and my buddy Gato decided to get 2 Chef's Creation items from the normal Sunday Brunch menu and split 1 Miami Spice course as well. We like sharing with others anyway and the prices are very reasonable. Plus we have the complimentary entrée card that we received from the CYE Seasons Summer Event. Sweet...Thanks Yelp!

From the Sunday Brunch menu, I ordered the Braised Short Rib Hash and my buddy got the 52 Eggs Benedict with Poached Lobster. Mine was also topped with poached egg. Once I mixed all the short rib, potatoes, peppers, onions and runny eggs together, I was in heaven :) I had the bite of the lobster benedict and it was good too. You can actually see lumps of lobsters sandwiched between the eggs and toasted brioche. It came with home fries as well. For the Miami Spice menu, we selected the Braised Short Rib Age Cheddar flat bread for the 1st course. Wood-Grilled Boneless Rainbow Trout for 2nd and last was a choice of Mini Indulgence Dessert. We opted the Raspberry Chocolate Chip Cannoli. The grilled trout was decent. It had nice toasted edges but still moist inside. However, another friend ordered the same and it came out lightly grilled so it was inconsistent. The mini cannoli dessert was scrumptious.

Sunday Brunch Chef Creations is $13 each and there are 6 to choose from. Sides are $3 and for just an extra $15, you get a choice of bottomless Sangria, Champagne Bellini, Mimosa or Bloody Mary. Not a bad deal :) Miami Spice Lunch Menu is $23 per person. You get a choice of flatbread to start, then 1 of 4 items for main and 1 dessert (see my pics). FYI, Miami Spice is thru the...