Dr. Limon Ceviche Bar - Homestead — Restaurant in Homestead

It is with great regret that I post this review due to the fact that on many previous occasions I have had nothing but 5 star service at this restaurant. However on today’s date 5/16/2024 at approximately 4 pm my daughter and I visited the restaurant and sat at the bar. We sat for 10 minutes at a mostly empty bar before the bartender ( who was tending to a mostly empty bar and restaurant) acknowledged us . He placed menus in front of us and walked away. He then returned moments later and in a very condescending manner,, stated not explained,, in Spanish “ I need her ID”,,, having a background in Law for over 35 years , I am aware that the drinking age is 21 . I am also aware that many establishments have policy that underaged individuals cannot sit at the bar . My daughter is 20 years old and is in fact not of alcohol drinking age . She also at no time asked for an alcoholic beverage nor intended to drink alcohol . We simply sat at the empty bar on a Thursday afternoon to eat the delicious ceviche this establishment offers. Although I completely understand the POLICY of those under the age of 21 not allowed to sit at the bar , I was unaware that Dr Limon has such policy , which I respect . However the manner of which this young bartender approached the issue after we were sitting there for at least 10 minutes was unprofessional, abrasive and unnecessary!

He further stated “If we want we can sit at the tables” that is almost verbatim what he said

Needless to say we left having the most unpleasant experience not because of policy not because of the quality of the establishment. But rather.due to this bartender’s unprofessional demeanor

I would also like to note that this same bartender attended me on 4/14/2024 at the same bar

His demeanor was also abrasive on that date but I was alone and just wrote it off as someone having a bad day I tipped him 20 dollars in cash for a 50 dollar tab hopping it would help whatever issue he was going thru . I observed him placing the tip in his pocket and figured that perhaps he would benefit wether it was SOP or not to do so

In closing I would just like to note that in my opinion this is a 5 star restaurant . We have even had the pleasure of meeting the owner on several occasions where we discussed my visit to Peru and the marvelous experience both culturally and culinarily

I hope this young man who is a bartender representing the fine name of Dr Limon receives training on...

My fiancé and I are RV-ing around Florida for the holidays and eating out for most dinners. So far, eating at Dr. Limon Ceviche Bar has been our best meal in Florida and the best dining experience, by far. If we were local, we’d probably eat here once a month and it would become our “go to” place with guests. We have traveled quite a bit internationally, my fiancé has been to Peru but I haven’t yet and haven’t eaten much Peruvian food. Anyway, the ambiance is upgraded casual and feels very pleasant, the noise leading up to the restaurant is loud but thankfully inside it’s not - which is good so we can hear each other. The restaurant was very clean, including the bathrooms. A nice gentleman gave us a tiny free sample of a drink… which is a great way to start dinner. We ordered the 3 fish ceviche and a recommended appetizer with tostones crab salad and cream sauce and two drinks: a mezcal and passion fruit Pisco Sour. I’d never had a pisco sour and don’t drink much, but it was delicious! The ceviche was yummy and presented really beautifully in a large pedestal glass and it was a lot of food! The tostones was also really good. Ever staff member we interacted with was friendly, thanked us for coming, wished us happy holidays, kept our waters refilled, and ran a very efficient restaurant, like as soon as we ordered the ceviche, the server brought us two small individual plates and spoons to eat from so we would have what we needed to eat as soon as the food arrived. The manager also came to see how we were doing (sometimes restaurants do this and the food/dining experience hasn’t been great so it’s a little awkward to exchange polite pleasantries when you aren’t really feeling happy with the meal or service, but our meal here was excellent!). We kept talking about how good the food was. We also ordered the passion fruit crème brûlée, which came out beautifully presented with syrups decorating the plate with a Christmas tree. We also didn’t feel rushed on a Thursday night, which was nice after a 7-hour drive.

It’s been a long time since we had such a delicious meal with excellent ambiance and service and the cost was very fair for the quality of food received. Maybe we’ll come again tonight before we move on...

Last night, my husband and I had the pleasure of dining at Dr. Limon Ceviche Bar in Homestead, and it was an experience worth sharing. The atmosphere, especially on a breezy evening, was simply beautiful. Even though the restaurant was bustling at around 6 pm, we were fortunate to find seating at the bar.

Service, while slightly slow, was understandable given the busy evening. David, our bartender, was handling a lot, and it might be beneficial to have an extra pair of hands. However, his ability to multitask was impressive, and he maintained a pleasant attitude and a constant smile throughout our time there. He made an earnest effort, even if we had to remind him a few times.

The standout part of our visit was the food. My husband ordered the Seafood Chaufa, and I went for the Ceviche and Calamari. The freshness of the fish was remarkable, and the taste was beyond words – I would have licked the plate if it was acceptable! My husband's reaction after his first bite was a resounding "wow!" We both thoroughly enjoyed our meals.

To make things even better, I ordered a glass of red sangria for $14, only to receive an entire carafe – talk about a pleasant surprise! Dr. Limon's prices are truly amazing, and the portion sizes were perfect. We expected our bill to reach close to $90, but were pleasantly shocked when it came out to just $57.

I wholeheartedly recommend this restaurant. If they maintain this level of quality and service, there's no doubt that Dr. Limon Ceviche Bar will thrive. As Homestead residents, we're excited to have found our new hotspot for family...