Fontana Restaurant

I finally made it to the much-talked-about Fontana Brunch at The Biltmore, and honestly, I left wondering what all the fuss is about. It's touted as one of the best brunches in Miami, but it just didn't live up to the hype.Food: The variety was decent, but nothing really stood out. The eggs were overcooked, the pastries were dry, and the seafood selection was underwhelming. For the price, I expected more unique or gourmet options, but everything felt pretty standard and lacked the "wow" factor.Service: The service was surprisingly fast, even though the restaurant was busy. Our servers checked on us regularly and made sure our glasses were never empty.Ambiance: The setting is undeniably beautiful, but it can't compensate for the lackluster food. It felt like they were relying on the venue's charm to distract from the mediocre experience.Value: The brunch is ridiculously overpriced for what you get. I understand that you're paying for the location and the "luxury" of The Biltmore, but when the food doesn't match up, it feels like a waste of money.Overall, the Fontana Brunch at The Biltmore is not worth the premium price tag. There are better brunch options in Miami that deliver on quality. I won't be returning.

We have always dined here for our wedding anniversary 20 years in a row.This is one of the classiest places in Miami. It is off the scale in its elegance.The wine, the filet mignon, and the sea bass were incredible.The service was courteous, fast, and attentive.On the last early post-covid review we were not pleased with the food options, especially a la carte. We decided to give it another try, and it did not disappoint.

I can't complain. We had a show at Gables Stage and made reservations at Fontana for a quick meal prior to the show. We arrived right before our reservation, were quickly seated and told our server we had a show and 45 minutes to make it happen. Service was awesome. He was efficient, he was friendly and he even came with suggestions. I ordered the special which was a cacio e pepe and my friend ordered one of the vegetarian pastas. Both were amazing. From cocktails to dessert, we overall had a great experience and would definitely return.

Great service, great food, but no cellphone service and very slow WiFi and the bathroom is not inside the restaurant and is kind of far to get there

5 stars for ambience, food, and service! My husband made reservations here for our weekly date night and we were both pleasantly impressed. While having been to the Biltmore before, we never dined here, and appreciated the hostess' recommendation to dine outside. The weather was lovely around 7 pm with a light breeze and it was still light out until almost 9pm. The waiting staff was incredibly friendly and helpful with recommendations. I ordered the chicken parmigiana and my husband the wagyu meatballs and pasta, and we loved it. The bread service was also nice with 3 different kinds of bread available. It was definitely an epic date night and we will be returning.

Sunday brunch at the Biltmore Miami was great; as they are famous for their champagne brunch with king crabs. Even in Las Vegas, they no longer have buffets with king crabs; at both Wynn and Caesar's Buffets due to cost issue. (Spoke to Bacchanal buffet in May 2023). So offering king crab is a huge deal. They have jumbo shrimp, oysters, caviars (3 different kinds) various meat stations, small sushi area, pasta area, breakfast area, dessert area + champagne to go with their buffet. There are plenty to eat, and not enough stomach to eat all. Our group was 4 ppl, we had a nice time over mostly seafood focused brunch. Staff was friendly, not too crowded either. We dined in the outdoor patio next to fountain, which was nice. They also had live music. I would recommend this brunch to celebrate a special day. It's a nice ambiance and food selection for the price. As for the price: $120 pp + tax + 20% gratuity added in, will set you back $625+. Not cheap but considering market price of king crab, think it's not a bad deal.

Did not eat here for brunch but instead had dinner indoors one evening. Food was quite tasty, as were the cocktails. We devoured multiple complimentary bread baskets. The Biltmore is obviously beautiful. The outdoor seating of the restaurant looked to be very neat, but we elected to sit inside given the heat, which had a less impressive atmosphere. Service was less than ideal given the overall price of the experience. Was nice to try one time but likely will not return.

This is a spectacular location set in the courtyard of the majestic historic Biltmore Hotel! I went on a date here and it was so romantic talking for hours in the open air underneath the stars and next to the fountain. The food started out great, we shared a meatball appetizer, and we both commented on how delicious it was. For our main course, I got the branzino and he got the sea bass. Unfortunately, mine was okay but not great. There was something missing in the flavor or maybe I just didn't like it that much. Even though we both ate it, neither of us commented on our main dish, so it's possible he was not thrilled with his dish either. I would say service was good but not excellent. They knew we were on a date, so I'm sure they didn't want to bother us every 5 minutes, but at the end of the night, I don't think they had come by our table in like 20 minutes and it took a really long time to get the check.That said, I'd definitely love to come here again on a night when there's good weather to appreciate the beautiful open air courtyard and fountain, and try a signature pasta dish or risotto.

We did a one night staycation at the Biltmore and decided to eat here for the convenience of it being at the hotel, and the courtyard seating. I made a reservation when we booked our room, about a week out. Right before we checked in I stopped by the host stand to request the patio to which they were able to accommodate.I was honestly a bit nervous after seeing the reviews, but we had a great time, wonderful service, good drinks and good food. The courtyard seating by the fountain is awesome. Karen was our waitress and she was great. Other employees came by often to fill waters, take plates and bring more bread. 5 stars on our service. The meatball appetizer was delicious, the spinach risotto was fantastic. I thought the carbonara was good. Our drinks were also made well. Service tip is included in the bill, along with a restaurant tax. Maybe I just don't go to Miami often enough but I'm not even sure what that is. Our tax for that was an additional 15$. All in all, we had a great time at dinner, and it exceeded my expectations. My 5 stars is more of a 4.5, but I felt it deserved being rounded up.

Fontana is located inside The gorgeous and historical Biltmore Hotel! You can dine indoors or outdoors, we decided to enjoy having dinner outside since our table had two fans facing it! Lol! The view was pretty with the water fountain being lit up at night! You can enjoy some of the architectural design in a different light. The food was delicious. The ingredients were fresh and dishes were very tasty! Prices are great not too pricey! The service was amazing! Very friendly staff, accommodated our every need. Our server passed by several times to check in with us. I would definitely recommend Fontana and will be back to try out some of the other dishes. There's free parking on the west side of the hotel for visitors.