Dirty French Steakhouse Miami — Restaurant in Miami

I came here to Celebrate my wife’s birthday. We’ve heard great things about the restaurant and the food lived up to its hype. It was really Tasty and well Prepared.

I want to preface this by saying this complaint has nothing to do with money but everything to do with doing the right thing. I’m blessed enough to be able to afford dinners at nice restaurants. I don’t want this to sound cheap. It’s not about that.

I’ve been in the sales industry for over 10 Years and know every trick to the trade. With that said what I didn’t like was the sales pitch vibe I got from our waiter Walter and the manager.

When he was going over the “specials” one of them was the Truffle Gnocchi which was a small appetizer/side. He must of said it was delicious at least a few times. Harped on it for a while Then proceeded to say that it was so popular that they only had about 5 left for the night. Creating “demand” and “FOMO” I didn’t think anything of it so I said sure we will try it since it’s a “special” our waiter then asked if we wanted black or white truffle we went with black. Side note the Gnocchi was flour based making it very light. Wasn’t even potato based.

After we placed the gnocchi order the manager immediately came over and spoke to us for about 5 mins introducing himself etc being very nice.

Few mins after that the same “nice guy” Manager came over with the gnocchi and truffle to shave it on. Before he started shaving he says “there’s a 5 Gram minimum” he never mentioned pricing or even how much the actual plate was. My wife and I were kind of thrown back a little because we had no idea what was going on. The manager proceeded to start shaving the truffle without any type of pricing. So a few seconds go by and my wife asked “how much is it per gram?” in a joking manner. He then said $25 per gram. So we both laughed and thought $125 for a very small plate of flour gnocchi?

Here’s the part that makes no logical or business sense. The total cost for that very small plate of gnocchi was $125 for truffle plus $50 for the gnocchi itself so a $175. Now…. compare that to all the nicer more real food apps like the shrimp cocktail which looked amazing for only $33 or tuna tartare for only $29 etc. honestly the prices were not bad at this place at all. Our filets were only $78. To put that in perspective we ordered 3 of them for $234 which was only a $59 difference for 1 SMALL PLATE of tasteless Gnocchi.

Pricing doesn’t make sense and it was nothing but a sales gimmick to increase their automatic 20% gratuity. Because we weren’t drinking. I’ve had truffle in many places all around the world. That was by far the most ridiculous sales pitch and overpriced item I think I’ve ever ordered.

It’s just funny how the manager came right over to us to build rapport as soon as we placed the gnocchi order. It all seemed planned with or without ill intent it was just wrong.

The best part is that the bill was given to us by the man pouring water in our cups the entire night. It’s almost as if Walter didn’t want to be confronted by the outrageous sales gimmick he threw on us.

In hindsight, maybe we should’ve told him to just take the gnocchi back, but that would’ve been embarrassing and weird because the manager started shaving the truffle right away. Maybe he assumed we knew the price? But then again this has nothing to do with money. Yet everything to do with their “service” and how they go about making money.

I can’t imagine how many people asked for more than 5 grams without knowing the price and were stuck with paying $400 for a small plate of gnocchi lol. Or just being surprised of $175 price point when seeing the bill. Just sad to see that happen in a place like this and to think the most expensive item in the bill was that gnocchi lol.

Go for the food go for the atmosphere… just avoid the sales pitch gimmick. Avoid Walter. A place like this shouldn’t need to do...

Dirty French Steak House: A Culinary Catastrophe

The culinary world is vast and varied, offering a plethora of dining options to satisfy every palate. Amid this diverse landscape, some dining establishments fall short of the mark, leaving patrons disappointed and disillusioned. One such unfortunate experience was my visit to the Dirty French Steak House, a restaurant that left a lasting impression for all the wrong reasons. In this essay, I will outline why Dirty French Steak House ranks as the worst restaurant I've ever been to, focusing on the issues of excessively moist food, exorbitant prices, and the unfortunate aftermath of a visit that made me ill.

First and foremost, the moisture level of the food at Dirty French Steak House was simply unacceptable. Moisture, while important in certain dishes, can easily become a detriment when it transforms into excessive sogginess. The steak, which should be the crown jewel of any steakhouse, arrived at my table dripping with an unappetizing amount of juices. This not only made the dish unappealing in appearance but also detracted from the flavor, leaving the meat lacking the desired sear and succulence that one would expect from a top-tier steakhouse. Furthermore, the side dishes were similarly plagued by an overabundance of moisture, causing even the crispy items like fries and onion rings to turn limp and unpalatable.

Another glaring issue at Dirty French Steak House was the exorbitant pricing. While it is understood that fine dining often comes with a premium price tag, the cost should be justified by the quality of the food and the overall dining experience. In this case, the restaurant's prices were disproportionate to the quality of the dishes served. The menu featured items that were exorbitantly priced without offering the expected level of taste and satisfaction. This, in turn, left a bitter taste in my mouth – one that had little to do with the food itself but rather the feeling of being overcharged for a subpar dining experience.

Perhaps the most egregious offense that solidified Dirty French Steak House as the worst restaurant I've ever visited was the unfortunate aftermath of my meal – getting sick. Food poisoning is a nightmare scenario for any diner and should never be an outcome of dining out. Unfortunately, that's precisely what happened after my visit to this ill-fated establishment. The nausea, vomiting, and stomach cramps that ensued were not only a painful ordeal but also a clear indication of the substandard food handling and hygiene standards at the restaurant. This incident alone is enough to tarnish the reputation of Dirty French Steak House irreparably.

In conclusion, my experience at Dirty French Steak House was a dining disaster on multiple fronts. Excessively moist food robbed the dishes of their desired flavors and textures, exorbitant pricing left a...

My daughter treated me to an evening at Dirty French on Mother's Day. It was our first time there.

As you enter, you notice low shiny gold ceilings, hear loud 80s music on a cheaper sound system, see cool looking zebra skin covered chairs and booths, beautiful chandeliers and lamps, low lights, white linen table cloths, ferns and other green foliage wallpaper for a jungle/tropical effect. The clientel are mostly dressed fancy and speaking loudly in competion with the loud music. The dining areas were packed, but oddly, the beautiful bar area was empty! Was that because of the outlandishly high prices for drinks and wine?

Our expectations of this restaurant were sadly disappointed as the night wore on. The service was rather slow, and we wound up being in the dining room for 3 long hours! Our server was Elsa F.

There were a few problems with the food that were unexpected. We ordered the Prime Rib for 2 ($180), expecting the best we had ever eaten. We ordered medium but were served rare with lots of fat and grissle. We sent it back, but the manager came out and told us that it had been cooked for 36 hours at a very low heat and that the spices they use turns the meat red so it was actually a medium. You could've fooled us on that one! He had no idea of the fabulous restaurants we have eaten at all over the world. He saw our faces and agreed they could sear the steaks. When brought back, the steaks were much better but much smaller after we had to cut off the inedible parts of it.

I felt like I was taken advantage of when it came to ordering a glass of wine. Our server had me taste 2 wines. The first had a bitter after taste, and the last was smoother. So I picked the latter one. She never showed me a wine list nor mentioned the price per glass. Unbeknownst to me, she sold me a $38 glass of wine. It wasn't even that good. So be sure and ask what you're getting before saying yes. I know they do this on South Beach but did not expect it from Dirty French in Brickell.

The buttery mashed potatoes were good but too "soupy" in texture. The tiny little bowl they were in for 2 people had us shaking our heads.

The beef carpaccio was ok. The mushrooms were very good. The complimentary naan bread with hummus was ok.

Lucky for us, the Creme Brulee with Caramel glaze was delicious! Same with the Beignets, but they still are second to Cafe du Monde's.

We did speak to Michael, the manager, who was very understanding and took good care of us during the evening.

We valet parked because there was no street parking. The valet staff was very nice and customer oriented.

My rating was 3.5...