The Drexel

I went for a Miami Spice (August through September) dinner on a Wednesday evening. It wasn't busy at all. The space hardly had 1-2 other tables occupied. My partner and I thoroughly enjoyed eating at The Drexel. It was surprisingly very empty on the Wednesday night I went. This was even more surprising when we tasted how delicious the food is. My partner said he enjoyed this food even more than the Michelin star restaurant lunch we had earlier in the day. And when we went back to the area a few weeks later for a different (and higher-rated) Miami Spice restaurant, we quickly regretted not going to The Drexel instead. The portions were a perfect size. AppetizerI ordered a salad. My partner ordered a crab cake. Both were winners. EntreeWe aren't big on mussels or gnocchi, and that left us with one Miami Spice entree option: the skirt steak with fries. It may have been the best skirt steak I've ever tasted. I was nervous at the size of the meat that I would be hungry after, but I was full. DessertMy partner ordered the pavlova. I ordered the panna cotta. We really liked our own, but decided to swap halfway through because we liked each others slightly more. The pavlova was fun. The panna cotta had a lot of raspberries and tart flavor on it, which kept me from being able to appreciate the texture and flavor of the panna cotta. I wish there was a way on the reservation site to mention we were celebrating a birthday. I didn't feel comfortable mentioning it in person, but it could've presented opportunities for a more memorable special experience.

What a great experience. The location is fantastic. We were sat promptly outside and given a complimentary glass of champagne as I had mentioned on the reservation that we were celebrating The service was amazing and the food suggested by our server was right on. The green salad was huge and vibrant. The Bronzino was ber tasty. The lamb chops were delicious. Loved the ambience. Definitely one of the best meals I've had in a while.

Had a nice dinner here the other night. The ambiance is laid back, the food is good and the service was fine. I would recommend this place but with a few notes. 1) while the food was very good. It was slow. Took a while to come out. 2) portion sizes were good, not too much, not too little. 3) the restaurant and outdoor area was very pretty. 4) drinks were water down though so i would not come for cocktails because they were very pricy for how watered down they were. 5) food was tasty but meat not cooked to temperature requested. My daughter asked for medium they gave her medium rare. Again these are not make or break things but I would not give this place a higher review because of them. For such a pricey place, I expected better.

Really enjoyed my apps and drinks at the bar here! The service was incredibly attentive and the bar happy hour menu was a great addition to their regular dinner menu. I snagged the Drexel margarita which could've had less sugar- but the apps were unbelievable. Personally really enjoyed the octopus, fried cauliflower and eggplant. Recommend requesting outside for a date as it's super romantic. Bar has a great inviting aesthetic as well.

This was a divine find based on other Yelpers. The decor was very elegant and classy. We didn't have reservations but were seated promptly. Service was stellar, our server was attentive and friendly and took great care of our table tonight. For food, we ordered tuna carpaccio which was delicious. We went on to order lamb chops, hen of the wood and mushroom pizza. Our food was great and everything tasted perfect. We had a great dinner experience. Highly recommend.

It has taken me too long to visit this restaurant and I'll be sure to not wait too long to return. Love the ambience, service was stellar and the food was excellent. My cocktail was delicious - similar to a Hugo Spritz. The grilled octopus was delicious and tender, the roasted eggplant was good but the star was the green salad. That is not a joke...the dressing was well balanced with the sage and citrus, and the greens were so fresh. The skirt steak with fries was a winner as were the lamb chops. To note - it's not really a cucumber salad that accompanies the lamb chops...it's an assortment of herbs with some long slices of cucumber and a few tomatoes. It is good but more of a large garnish than a salad. We were too full for dessert but will definitely be back again!

Where in Miami can you go on a Sunday with the girls or the family of 4 and get a whole chicken with salad and fries and a glass of wine for $48? Seasoned to perfection and moist. The chicken was chefs kiss. My daughter ordered the mussels which she loved. And for dessert we ordered the pavlova. My granddaughter LOVED it! Our server was great. She was having great convos with my baby girl. And the vibes and ambiance is great. I always love the outdoors but we had to move inside because of rain which was still nice. I will be returning soon.

The Drexel's happy hour continues to be one of my absolutely favorites! I love sitting at their quaint bar and ordering the Green Goddess cocktail along with their margarita pizza and cauliflower. The staff is super friendly and kind. The service is always excellent. Great drinks, food, and a lovely ambiance. Definitely worth a visit for dinner or happy hour. I believe they had brunch as well so that's also another option. Can't wait to be back soon!

A friend who lives in Miami recommended this spot and we loved it! What a cute ambiance, with excellent service and delicious food! Our server was really helpful and everything we ordered was great! Such a cute location also. What stood out the most was the service. Great hospitality!

very tasty food, nice but simple outdoor patio , just away from all the hectic craziness of the esplanade. definitely recommend . loved the mussels , large portion with thick cut bruschetta.