Sunday, April 8, 2012

Review: Largo Bar and Grill - Miami FL


Largo Bar & Grill
Bayside Marketplace
401 Biscayne Blvd
Miami, FL

Largo’s was not a planned stop.  Our group of three was casually wandering Bayside Marketplace at about 5:30 p.m., and it had suddenly occurred to us that we were hungry.  A member of the staff was in the mall corridor, asking passersby if they wanted to see a menu.  We stopped to look, but seeing nothing special, we wandered about for a bit before returning.  The same staff member asked again if we wanted to see the menu, as apparently we hadn’t made an impression a few minutes before.  We were seated immediately, since out of about fifty tables plus bar seating, only three others were occupied.



The setup was linear, along the lower level of Bayside Marketplace, and there were no walls, leaving it open to the fresh sea air.  Or the not-so-fresh sea air, depending on the ocean.  There were regular tables at the water’s edge for a more formal feel, but since we were in the mood for a diner, we sat at one of the high-tops near the bar.

There was no theme to the menu, it was as varied as individual tastes.  We ordered an appetizer of nachos with all the extras and Guinness.  For an entrée, I decided on filet miñon with a lobster tail.  All you food snobs out there are probably cringing right now, but I didn’t care.  The nachos were loaded to perfection, and I’ve only eaten better lobster at a couple of high-end seafood joints.  The steak was just a steak, not bad, but nothing to write home about.  I suppose when you don’t specialize, there are a few sacrifices that must be made.

I don’t have complaint one about the service – our orders were taken efficiently and our food was brought out quickly.  My beer glass didn’t sit empty until I was ready for it to do so.  The young waiter was courteous and efficient.  By 6:15, the place was still basically empty.

The price of my dinner, after I split the appetizer with my friends and drank two beers, was about $55.  I had ordered from the top end of the menu, there were certainly other choices that would have allowed me to escape for under $40.

What we couldn’t escape was the young lady at the entrance.  As we left, she asked us if we wanted to see a menu.

In conclusion, Largo’s isn’t a place I would visit again alone, but it’s a decent choice if you are faced with a large group of people who want different things.

For a place in Miami that’s a little more straight laced, please read about my experience at City Hall, theRestaurant, or satisfy your inner carnivore at The Knife ArgentineanSteakhouse.

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