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Barton G

1427 West Ave, Miami Beach, FL, 33139
  • (786) 671-8520
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  • Lee G.

    A hidden gem. Try and get a table outside if it is a warm, balmy evening! I went with my 2 teenage daughters and they loved it! To start with the IPAD menu was such fun. We could flick through it and plan all the courses. The Tuna appetiser was fantastic done 3 ways, very light and not heavy. The drinks were amazing with the liquid nitrogen and huge glasses! They were expensive but worth the show! The main course duck rolls were Ok not amazing. The lobster wondeful and the chicken scrumptious! Could not fit in dessert! However these were $35 plus so that would have added alot! Go for the fabulous waiters; the show of the food and delight that is the food! Good Job!!!!

    (4)

  • Caroline G.

    I am usually as impressed with fancy food presentation as I am with good looking prom queens that come to Los Angeles to act. Let's face it. It's really what's inside that counts. I must admit everything inside every creatively marketed piece of art at this restaurant melted in my mouth with such pleasure and grace I, for once in my life, wished I was capable of a bigger appetite. The vegetable gnocchi, arriving on a bed of grass inside a wheel-barrow, was to die for . . . think little dumplings of heaven. And surprisingly, the simple heirloom tomato and buffalo mozzarella salad, which Californians are no strangers to, had the most savory crouton squares of garlicky delight I was gladly prepared to take on a vampire upon finishing the meal should one be lurking in the misty tropical Miami patio we so gladly dined upon. Due to the large table of male medical reps I dined with I was given tastes of lobster, steak, and a masterfully grandiose martini of brownies and ice cream to finish it all off and convince me to forgo the bikini at South Beach the next day all together. I would have been terrified to have seen the bill, given the Nitro Martini alone was 29 dollars (this price does not include the buddha sitting at its base). Still, given the quality and creativity, I find this restaurant to sit on it's own above and beyond any dining experience I have ever had. Thank you Uncle Davol and Barton G.

    (5)

  • Kellie C.

    One of my favorite place in Miami, everytime I am in town I make sure to come here. The presentations are amazing. The "Diamonds are a Girls Best Friend" martini is my favorite. $32 is a little pricy, but it's basically 2 drinks in 1 with the nitrogen frozen vodka ice pop! The Mac and Cheese is to die for. The desserts are amazing and great presentations. I can't wait for my next Miami trip!!

    (4)

  • San O.

    NOTHING COMPARES. the display each meal brings is more exciting then the next. High price range but its worth every penny.

    (5)

  • Rurina k.

    I love barton G Their Kobe beef sliders are very good. Melts in your mouth. Also great presentations. Fun to go and experience. NIce cocktails . cute deserts. but i ordered huge fruit chocolate fountain,.. not so good but expensive.

    (5)

  • Adrienne C.

    3 to 3.5 stars. I thought the food was pretty good yet expensive. The presentations are over-the-top borderline ridiculous...but it's definitely why people go. The staff was just ok - a little more on the snotty side for my liking (but it is Miami). The goods: bucket of bones (tasty sauce), lobster pop tarts (two HUGE pop-tarts...would recommend splitting each pop tart between two people unless you're super hungry), mac & cheese (if they have the lobster truffle side special, go for that...SO worth it) The oks: popcorn shrimp (tasty but nothing special), zen tuna trio and fried chicken IMO, they shine on the fancy aps and huge desserts versus entrees. This is def an "experience" restaurant versus a serious-eats place. Also, if you go on the earlier side (we had an 8:30 p.m. reso), you'll be eating dinner with all the tweens wearing shorter/tighter outfits than you are. It def makes you feel old.

    (3)

  • Imee B.

    If there is one restaurant in Miami Beach that epitomizes the flair and excess that South Beach is known for it would definitely be Barton G. Everything about this place is over the top--and I loved it. We went here with a group for a friend's birthday and had a blast. We started off with their famous liquid nitrogen infused cocktails. For $35 a drink- nothing knocked me out about the flavor of the drinks but the quirky presentation (i.e. smoke and chocolate monkeys) makes it a must try...at least once. For apps we shared the lobster pop tarts, voodoo shrimp, and tomato and mozarella salad. The lobster pop tarts were the clear standout winner and quickly disappeared. For main course, I had the seabass and it was perfectly executed. Ive heard so much about this restaurant having great presentation and sub par food, but in this case the flavor of the seabass clearly shined. DELICIOUS! The birthday girl was too full for dessert--so we skipped it. Overall, this place is good for groups of people wanting a lively and fun atmosphere. Its expensive, but definitely a must try.

    (4)

  • Viv Y.

    The food presentation is awesome, over the top. The portion is big, especially the desserts. Great place. Energetic ambience. I wish the portion can be less.

    (4)

  • Mark P.

    Great Miami Beach spot. Ask for outdoor seating. Indoor is loud, especially when there are large parties. Bring your appetite and check book. Cocktails were good and well presented. The food was great. Although I was dissappointed with the Bucket of Bones appetizer, too few bones. Next time will get one all for me.

    (4)

  • Virginia C.

    I love this place...Food was good (not great). Presentation was way over the top, fun and unique. I had an amazing time! This restaurant is one of a kind! Make sure you bring a camera because you will want to take pics of the food , the drinks and desserts. Desserts are huge...really could have served at least 6 people,(I think is good for a group, not for a couple). The below zero cocktails are really good and fun, but you have to pay the PRICE :P Vibrant bar scene, good for groups, special occasion!

    (4)

  • Sam H.

    Nothing can compare to Barton G. The combination of attention or whimsical detail and the daring meal componants create a truly incredible dining experience worth EVERY PENNY. The nitrogen cocktails serves with dry ice and champagne popcycles, the lobster poptarts served IN A MOCK TOASTER, the steak served on a tray of astroturf... Over the top does not being to cover it. You will walk out with a bill over 100 bucks a head, but you are paying for much more than just your meal. But hey... who doesnt want to pay for $20.00 funnel cake accompanied by a carnival duck shotting game. Worth every penny.

    (5)

  • Christian R.

    What a disappointment. I've been to Barton G several times in the past and I always loved it. I decided to come tonight for my bday and just had to leave an updated review. The drinks are still delicious as always, but the food has changed drastically. They've changed the menu around and the food is just not as good! I would've rather gone out to eat sushi or Thai and have saved some money. Pros: good drinks, ambiance, and presentation. Cons: food is not as good, restaurant has become too mainstream

    (3)

  • Christina N.

    What a lovely restaurant... I really liked that they do it big on a plate presentation. It's very rare to see this at restaurants. We were seated outside in the patio. The setting was intimate, trees/plants surrounded us and lit with candles. I never had a nitro-tini and couldn't think of a place in Houston where could get it. So I decided to try the Buddalicious. The presentation was basically a buddha figure with the martini glass. For $30, I expected more "smokey" effect coming from the glass but it was a little dull. Taste was good and strong though. Sea Bass entree came out with a plant/pottery and a flower. The seabass was placed in a brown bag... kinda weird but thats ok. Sea bass was cooked well. A little bland. Lamb entree had a tasty lamb pot pie. Tasted like shephards pie/beef stew. That was yummy. Overall, I enjoyed the atmosphere of the restaurant. I'd come back for sure but with a fun group of friends.

    (4)

  • Joann C.

    Love this restaurant, I go whenever I am in Miami the drinks are amazing, food delish and the presentation is over the top! decor is beautiful and the staff is wonderful

    (4)

  • Scott B.

    This was my second time at Barton G the Restaurant. Last time was in March of 2008. Food and service was amazing. It's a theme restaurant, and they price reflects that. But if you have never been here it's worth the adventure. TO keep cost down my girlfriend and I split a drink, appetizer, and an entree. To get the most out of your dining experience make sure to go with a group of people. Looking at everyone's meals is half the fun. Also, ALL the desserts are suited for 2-6 people.

    (5)

  • Katherine M.

    Super yummy, ultra-fab, casually elegant dining experience! Love the outdoor dining area with its tropical jungle ambiance and sexy grooves. Especially appreciate the attention to detail w/ the tongue and cheek presentation of dishes. Creative and upscale, very enjoyable. Ordered the Voo-Doo Coconut Shrimp appetizer and it came out in a volcanoesque vessel, smoking from the dry ice. Delish! Surprised and delighted by the portions, not teeny-weeny. Our entrees were superb, swordfish was amazing and my companion's surf 'n turf was awesome! Friendly, professional service and since we aren't big eaters our check wasn't all that expensive - we each had a cocktail, shared an appetizer, ordered individual entrees, it came out to about $150 plus tip. It's a fun, fine dining experience. Chic and unique!!! Update 8/6/2007 Dining experience inside opposed to outside patio is worlds apart...recently sat in the dining room on a Saturday night and was overcome with the cheese factor! Seemed very tourist-y and servers were harried. I recommend sitting on the patio instead! In either section, ask to be sat at Jennifer's table. She's an excellent server, friendly and professional!

    (5)

  • Alexandra N.

    The best way to describe this place is by comparing it to a Japanese style Hibachi restaurant, where the food is pretty good but you really go to see the show & crazy asian cook sing songs from the 90's. While the food is pretty good here, in the crab cocktail, the crab still comes from a can, the only difference is it is served in this over sized martini glass with a trio of dipping sauces. Not to say it still wasn't good, but I would expect fresh crab at these prices. The service is ok, although with all the gimmicks that go on here I half expected the waiters to sing & dance like they do at Johnny Rockets. While the gimmicks are creative and definately fun to enjoy after a while it gets old when your neighbor can't stop staring at what is going on at your table. Definately sit outside under the vines, both times I went I sat outside under the canopy which was nice, although the second time I definately remember there being more bugs which was more than annoying. The bill comes in a little envelope that says "the damage" on the outside, very witty & clever, although just another part of the gimmick/show they put on here. I would give it four stars, although I think if they took away the gimmicks they would be left with pretty decent food, forgettable service, and a nice location. I guess I would say ultimately I could give them a 3.5, but since we can't do half stars I'm rounding down for this one.

    (3)

  • kb j.

    We sat outside on weekday evening. The outdoor dining area was nice. It did not front onto the street and was almost serene (unlike the food). Service was very good. There is a deep (not cheap) wine list. The drinks were smoking (literally smoking due to the use of dry ice). The food was very good and presented in an over-the-top manner (the inventive presentations were worth the price of admission). This was a very fun evening (dinner as circus).

    (4)

  • Harry S.

    We love fun restaurants but Barton G was way overpriced, severely lacking on food quality and have completely given in to the sizzle over substance urge. Their nitrogen frozen martinis are $30 and the deserts start at $17, most are in the $30 range except for the $89 chocolate fondue. The presentations are unique but even our college kids thought they were hokey. The lobster pop tarts came out in a plastic toaster but unfortunately tasted like old crab not lobster of any kind. The sashimi snow cones where cute but almost impossible to eat. We wanted to like Barton G The Restaurant and it came highly recommended by our hotel concierge but I find it hard to imagine what there is to love about this place. If you want great food and atmosphere, go to Michy's, Le Bouchon du Grove or Sra Martinez just to name a few. You'll love them and it will be half the price of poor food and overdone presentation at Barton G.

    (1)

  • Katy P.

    Ok, so the ***** comes from the stunning presentations and equally impressive taste. I went to dinner here with friends on a girls weekend in South Beach. Most nights you need a reservation. We sat outdoors in their beautiful jungle-type patio. Our app. was the snow-cone sashimi which literally looked like a giant snow cone of ice covered with thin strips of raw tuna and salmon. Sooooo good! For my entree, I had fish that still had the head on it but the presentation was so cool I didn't even notice until I was finished. It's fun to watch the waiters bring out food because each dish looks so unique. Also, I had one of their specialty vodka drinks... elephant something, and it had some sort of dry-ice that instantly froze the drink. I highly suggest this place to impress a date and enjoy a terrific meal at the same time. Only downfall is that it is on the pricey side, so be prepared to spend $150 for dinner for two if you order an app. and a drink.

    (5)

  • H. R.

    Only Barton G could pull off such fine cuisine.....with a SoBe Broadway-style presentation. Fine dining at its best. We arrived about 5 minutes prior to our reservation (party of 4) Valet at entrance.....and peak-hour on a Friday night.....we were seated within 10 minutes.....great way to start. The interior.....ambience.....Miami chic. Start off with a drink at the nitro-bar....this is the production I was speaking of. The drinks come out with what appears to be "steam".....but they have placed a frozen "vodka popsicle" (or alcohol popsicle....depends on your drink)....and the presentation is something out of Broadway. From presentation.....to staff.....to ambience.......to culinary experience.....Every detail is perfect. I ordered the lobster.....it came in a lighthouse-type of display....as you're sitting.....all around you.....other people's food arrival turns into a show...from enormous faux-scissors placed on top of a dish.....to a large duck ceramic display at another table (they were probably having duck).....it's a show. At the end.....we ordered cotton candy and our friends ordered chocolate covered popcorn......which came in a carnival style box.....with a toy gun.....like the games at a carnival. You've never seen anything like Barton G's......it's a perfect evening.

    (5)

  • zendick h.

    Goodish food served with flair (hahah not a compliment) Tables are small and feel even smaller when the food apparatuses show up. Its pretty expensive Its pretty packed but it was quick and easy to sit and eat. Staff was friendly and helpful.

    (3)

  • Dina Z.

    Ok, Barton G is not what you would call casual dining. Put your party dress on, and if you are on a date, dont wear panties because after signing this check, your escort will expect you to put out. I didnt have that problem, because i came here with my family, and it was the best part of my trip to miami. The reason for that was that my dad had to shell out for my $250.00 steak. I showed him. This is a really fun place for groups and parties, their whole shtick is presentation. Everything you order is like four times the price of everywhere else because they bring it to you on dry ice or wrapped in christmas lights or something like that. The food is definately really good. My kobe beef was the most incredible, tender piece of meat i have ever eaten and it was served on like a manhole cover with some jim dine inspired metal work to hold the sauces and savory ice cream (!!!). They also have great desert and a variety of coffees including one thats made from monkey shit. I am not kidding. thats what it says on the menu. We got the mini creme brule assortment and there is also a cotton candy desert that comes in a little machine. Also, my family is no prize and i felt sorry for the unlucky server that got stuck with us, but she was gracious and pleasant, even when i felt she had every right to lose it. It is definately an experience, but the fancy drinks will leave you sober and unless you're being treated the pimped out seafood in a giant martini glass might not be worth the exorbitant price. I couldnt wait to get back to LA and have an In'n'Out Burger.

    (4)

  • Faby H.

    This is one of my favorite places to eat!! Yummy!! Barton G, great food, very sophisticated and very romantic, my man took me here when we started going out and the food is amazing we had shrimp but it looked like pasta-noodles, it was delicious, I love shrimp! I heard Howard Stern was there a week later after we were there, so It must be good! Also some plates are sophisticated, meaning they serve in these exotic platters like little fountains, lol sounds funny! You might want to check it out and make sure you take a good amount of money.

    (5)

  • Jenny C.

    WOW is all i can say.......this might of been the most unique restaurant I've ever been too, the food was amazing, my party sat outside and the ambiance was amazing, the food even better, i had a steak, it melted in my mouth and drank mojitos all night long, Barry ill always miss u, my friend who took me there recently passed:(, I don't even know where to start with this place its the best, most wonderful presentation of food known to Florida for sure!!!!! The way they bring out a salad is in a garden wheelbarrow, the Martinis are smoking literally, they have fog melting off the top, And the desert, Oh the desert, I'm laughing at how much desert i ate this night i think more than dinner i went with a group of 15+ and the service was on-point the entire time not a lip went dry nor a stomach growled this place is amazing the name is hard to remember, make reservations before going I'm going to post pics to show you how fabulous this place really is so check it out i think i recommend this restaurant more than any other restaurant in SOBE

    (5)

  • Austin V.

    The experience was wonderful, except for the extreme heat of the evening the restaurant treated us well. I do agree with most this is a spot for excess. My thoughts on the night were the the chefs definitely put more emphasis on the presentation than the flavor of the dish. We tried the Mahi Mahi (good), grouper (great if you like grouper), shrimp (excellent), disco crap (excellent), Monk fish (great), ceviche (ok), chopped steak (eh), and a few other items. They have an interesting selection of Nitro drinks where the alcohol is frozen with nitrogen and as it thaws and the nitro vaporizes, increases the alcohol content. At 24-35 a pop, it may be also a novelty purchase over a tasteful one. The atmosphere on the patio was exceptional with the jungle feel, fans to disperse the heat and a very welcoming vibe, although the 70's and 80s soundtrack for ambiance could use a good update. Inside is much more elegant and modern with a more professional appeal. Either way keep in mind the weather for a summer time reservation when selecting the patio and go to impress. I'm knocking off a star because the food flavor could have been executed better or at least priced more reasonably for what you're getting, the wine selection was a little lacking and over priced for some of the international bottles, however, it was over all a great experience and I'd try it again or recommend it to friends for an extravagant night out or a place to "impress" a date/group.

    (4)

  • Brandon F.

    I have been here several times and it's still as good as ever. The food was delicious and exactly as described. The waiter was great and his recommendations were exactly to our tastes. With the presentation, ambiance, taste, and all around experience, I plan on coming back soon. Would definitely recommend.

    (4)

  • laura c.

    I used to love this place until i got food poisoning!!! The food at times takes long and it comes out cold. I must say their tomatoe soup is to die for.

    (1)

  • Jamie S.

    My second trip here, very good. The servers are all very friendly. The food is quite an experience. And I didn't think it was all that expensive for Miami Beach. I would definitely sit outside. Its very tranquil. Wish I could duplicate their patio at my house.

    (4)

  • Barrett A.

    Made reservations for 2 and told them in advance one guest was in a wheelchair. It was an early reservation, 6pm, and the place was mostly empty, but they still stuck us near the bathrooms. They truely made no effort to accomodate or even be friendly. I guess technically they are accessable, with their cluttered ramp to the side door, but technically they are also assholes. I'd rate the food but we left before the waiter, who acted like he was the one being made to feel uncomfortable, returned probably much later.

    (1)

  • Lisa Marie A.

    I was a bit pumped about having dinner here after hearing from a professor of mine rave about it (im a hospitality major graduate). We made reservations for 10pm on a Saturday (the earliest available). When we pulled up, i thought we pulled into the wrong area since i was certain the club-like atmosphere we pulled into was NOT a restaurant...but wait, it IS the restaurant. I was a little shocked to see this small restaurant packed with people, mostly slutty young girls and old, rich men in tow standing outside with loud-blaring house music pumping. I brush it aside, and went to the hostess to check in for my reservation. The hostess must have been dumb or stupid, because those are the only words that come across my mind when i think if her. She tells me"Your table isnt ready, so go stand inside by the bar and i'll come get you". Surely, she's mistaken or has super-powers because i doubt she'd be able to remember my face inside the "club". Regardless, i still did as was told and waited inside at the bar, only to be stranded there for 40 minutes. I was pissed, what is the point of making a reservation if i show up on time and you make me wait almost an hour. Fuming mad, i went to the hostess again and sure enough, she gives me the same crap again, only this time i argued back with her. I decided to stand in front of the hostess desk until she sat me down, in protest. 10 more minutes pass when this old fart walks in with two "prostitutes" and checks in for his 11pm reservation only to be told "right this way sir, i'll seat you now". ALL HELLZ NO!! I demanded to speak with the manager and he was like "oh, well they requested outside seating, if you requested it then you'd be sitting by now"....Well, im sure if you would have asked me in the FIRST place, then i'd be eating by now... He went ahead and sat me and my party down outside in the patio, and actually i preferred it as the atmosphere inside was too loud and overcrowded to truly enjoy. After i sat down, i was still a bit bitter about the nightmare before that i wasn't too thrilled to be there. The food was really pretty and fun to look at, but the flavors and complexity of the meals were all right...not sure if it was worth the money. The dessert was amazing, i ordered the cheesecake and it was an entire cheesecake for just four people and some additional treats in the side. A bit too much, but i was able to take the extras home. The waiter wasn't that bad, but not memorable and the food took awhile to come out. All in all, im not sure if i'll ever be back, if i do get invited to go again, i'll make sure to go during the week. Skip it if you're a local though...much more better restaurants in Miami, my opinion.

    (2)

  • Christine P.

    Great recommendation from friends. This is where Top Chef's episode on creative food presenation and now I can see why. The food is all three dimensional, literally. As a vegetarian, I had a miniture wheelbarrow with vegetables inside. The meat eaters has a kabob of large salmon or beef strung like a bbq on a large mount. The desserts weren't like anything I'd seen. HUGE portions of ice cream. One cotton candy lifted up high with caramel popcorn underneath. Cupcakes stacked on top of each other. Beignets with different flavors to choose from. A must go for visitors. Waitresses were super nice. One star docked because of the hostess who gave us attitude for being on time while we waited 30 minutes for our table (we had made reservations). Otherwise, I would have given then 5 stars. Tip: Make reservations outside, and make sure to come early.

    (4)

  • AL K.

    horrible ! horrible ! horrible! spent my new years at barton g thinking that it will be a great time. after being promised many things via e-mail, ends up that none was true! the worst new years eve time ever spent! we reserved a table of about 25 people and not 1 person left happy. we had our menu and our bottle service written out in our e-mail prior to december 31st and when we got there, we were informed by the manager that the person who we spoke with via e-mail is not working at barton g any longer, therefore they were not able to accomdate the same bottle service as promised. this was the night of december 31st that we all arrived at barton g. & were told that the bottle prices are double the price of what was said in the e-mail. i personally tried to speak with the manager numerous times but he did not want to work anything out with us. he was very rude and did not even want to look my way. our whole party was ready to get up and leave but there was no other place to go at 10pm on nye because most of the reastaurants in miami beach were booked in advance! we also asked many questions in the e-mail regarding the music and dancefloor. we were told that the dj plays loud music and that they have a large dancefloor for people to dance. not only was there no dancefloor, but we did not even hear the music!!!! this was the most depressing nye that any of us ever had! we didnt even have a countdown!!! we then chipped some money in for the dj (meanwhile dj had been paid for when reserving the tables) and asked the dj to raise the volume so that we can atleast get a feel for nye! we gave the dj an additional $100, and we felt as if the volume of the music got even lower! the food gets a 2/5 stars and that was probably the highlight of the night! we couldnt wait till the clock hit 12:01 a.m. so that we can all leave and go to a place where we can actually celebrate nye and have a good time! i highly suggest that nobody goes to this restaurant for nye!

    (1)

  • Nicole Rynee B.

    Overall, I absolutely loved this place! From the moment we walked in, there was a constant hummmm in the restaurant of everyone chatting and sipping exotic cocktails. The food is served in quite possibly the most entertaining manner: lobster rolls served in actual toasters! I had a magnificent and very strong champagne martini (not to mention pricey at $18): the martini came with a champagne popsicle and a chocolate monkey hanging from the glass. The sticker shock of $18 a glass didn't turn into that much of a problem as the strength of the drink limited my order to 2... While the entrees were not as spectacular as the aesthetics of it all, I would definitely recommend hitting Barton G! Just make sure you dress the part and don't leave home without your wallet ... ;)

    (4)

  • Howard P.

    My wife and I chose to have our wedding reception at Barton G's on October 15th, 2011 because it represents the flavor and fun spirit of Miami to its core. The staff and execution BLEW AWAY our expectations. They had us seated in the outside terrace and it started to rain. They had a backup plan and seating inside that they immediately turned and got us inside and kept the party going. Their menu variety and selection was better than any other hotel or banquet place that would only let you chose 1 or 2 main courses, and our guests LOVED the experience. The food is tremendous and tastes great at Barton G's. It was a great choice and we want to sincerely thank the management staff and wait staff at the restaurant for their hospitality and service on our wedding night. We will be back time and time again to celebrate!

    (5)

  • Marlene M.

    All I can say about this place is WOW! Hands down the best restaurant experience I've ever had. They really know a thing or two about presentation. Yes its very pricey, but hey your paying not only to eat amazing food but for an experience. It really is entertaining. We had the best waiter as well. He was so funny and entertaining and just really pushed our experience over the edge. We started off with the lobster pop tarts and the bucket of bones, which were so, so good. Then off to the main course, my husband and I shared the special of the night which was the lobster tail and steak. First of all the steak was about a pound and a quarter or half of meat. (At least it seamed like it) And it tasted even better. The lobster was fantastic. And one of our friends ordered the Wagyu steak, and it was probably the best steak any of us had ever tasted, hands down. Well worth it. Sadly we didn't have room for dessert, but all the ones we saw comming out were huge and looked amazing. Finally the nitro bar. Let me just say, you must try at least once. It is so cool. And the drink it self is just as good as it looks. Please go here if you are in Miami.

    (5)

  • Martin O.

    The presentation of the food is unique - a popcorn shrimp appetizer was served with a small box of popcorn. The service was excellent. The only option for parking is valet, since the restaurant is located in a residential area. It's a "once in a lifetime" type of restarant. Since I've been there once in my lifetime, I don't need to go again.

    (4)

  • Brad F.

    This place is my favorite restaurant of all time. Its expensive and well worth it. Every dish is sooooo creative. I thoroughly enjoy it each time I go. I try to hit this spot every time I go to south beach

    (5)

  • Ruben e.

    I thought I would love this place. They cater all of our company events. the presentation is always great and the food is always delicious. I went there last night with a young lady. When I arrive at the podium, i requested a seat for 2. The hostess gave me a look as if I couldnt afford to eat there. i brushed it off and followed the gentleman to our seat. We were seated literally 6ft from the restroom at a small wobbly table. Inside was a bit full, but there were a few other 4 person tables open. I asked the waiter if we could move, he gladly took our menus and escorted us back to the front of the restaurant to speak to the hostess again. I was told that i would have to wait 45 minutes to be seated at a 2 person table. I question why we could not be sat at a 4 person table. She responded with "We dont seat parties of 2 at 4 person tables." I looked around only to find abt 2 other couples sitting at 4 person tables. I didnt argue with her and politely left the property. Needless to say, I spoke with our events coordinator and they will be losing about $30,000. It sucks that such a great place, can have such nasty people employed there.

    (1)

  • Avi G.

    I loved this place. The presentation and food were both amazing. It was just a really fun time eating here. I got the Coca Cola BBQ chicken which came with a tiny Coke bottle filled with Coca Cola BBQ sauce. The meal also came with Blinkies which is their version of a Twinkie except it was cornbread. Definitely the best cornbread I've ever had. My friend got brick oven chicken that was served on a brick! Everything looks great there and tastes even better. Make sure to get a dessert, I'm guessing they are all fun. I got the cotton candy which was the size of a beach ball and came with three popcorn balls and tons of chocolate covered pretzels. Just a warning it is pretty expensive to eat here (expect at least $40+ per person if each get entrees, an appetizer, and maybe a drink) but its definitely worth it on a special occasion. If you eat only one expensive meal in your life this is the place to go.

    (5)

  • Jamie R.

    This is a really fun place. food is not amazing but presentation is!

    (3)

  • P S.

    Had a great time. The food was great but the price left me a little unhappy. Food of this quality can be had for half the price. You pay for the ambiance, which is typically south-beach-almost-clubesque. Your food comes out with a bunch of surprises.

    (3)

  • Roxy R.

    This is the restaurant that you go to when you are trying to impress someone--but pretty much only for that reason. I had a business dinner here and the food was good but the presentation was the real show. The swordfish comes out on a sword and some dish (not sure which) comes out with a sparkler on top, drawing attention from the entire restaurant. My first mojito was good, the second was terrible and I had the bartender remake the drink. We must have had $200 worth of desert consisting of a GIANT banana split, an enormous chocolate fountain with fruit and rice krispie treats to dip, and a chocolate fudge brownie with ice cream in a huge martini glass. In other words, go here if someone else is paying. :o)

    (3)

  • C B.

    This restaurant is a great place to take someone that you are trying to impress. Its pricey but the presentation goes above and beyond. Its not really a place you go to if you are looking to have a huge meal. Again, their focus is on the presentation of the food, which is so cool. Great service. Very expensive. But overall a very unique experience.

    (4)

  • Alex G.

    Another excellent place in SoBe, located at West Ave, ideal to have a romantic dinner - The presentation of the meals is awesome, the service is dedicated, and you may see a celebrity from time to time, I didn't see one, but a friend saw Tom Cruise and Will Smith with their wives.. so cool !!

    (4)

  • Danielle B.

    AMAZING chilled shelfish extravaganza. Dessert is King. Fun ice cream pops to dip in sauces, cotton candy, you name it!

    (5)

  • shelly p.

    Barton G is a Miami Beach landmark. Outside dining is elegant and romantic under white umbrellas in a lush garden setting. This is an experience for serious foodies who are willing to indulge the whimsy of Chef Ted Martinez and restaurant mascot Sabrina the Chimp. Each plate is a unique presentation with its own theme but don't let the theatrics fool you. These are serious victuals which feature American fare with international flare. The wine list is just as impressive as the menu with a wide variety of champagnes and excellent wines from all over the globe. The bass in papillote with roasted potato and asparagus is distinguished by tender ginger slices and the pear and walnut brioche crusted lamb chops are perfection. Share a fountain of chocolate served with fruits and cake slices for a dramatic finale to a true fine dining experience.

    (4)

  • Roger R.

    best food I've had in a long time... service was great and they knew the menu very well... only thing is it is expensive but worth every penny

    (5)

  • Ashley A.

    Holy christ this may have been the best meal of my entire life! I went here last night to celebrate my acceptance into vet school with Mom, Dad and G-Ma and they did everything in their power to cater to our bizarre familial needs. I had the nitro-vodka martini (made with dry ice), tuna trio appetizer with ponzo sauce fountain and short ribs on an artists' palette and they were PERFECT. Dad had a 2lb cold water lobster tail (yes, the tail was 2lbs), Mom had Tuscan Chicken and G-Ma had popcorn shrimp which were presented in a popcorn container and on a bed of popcorn. Barton G's obsession with gastronomy shows in the exquisite detail of his dishes. I would go here every single week if I could afford it. Maybe someday I can work my way through the entire menu. Next time, I think i'm gonna try the swordfish. I saw the dish coming through the restaurant on an actual sword! I'm so in.

    (5)

  • Mrs. G.

    I hardly ever give 5 stars but this place is well worth. The space is gorgeous, loved the outdoor area. The food is absolutelyyy deliciousssssssssssssss!!!

    (5)

  • Jeremy S.

    I really enjoy the experience at Barton G. The food is good, but not great, and the servers are "understated" and don't bother you much...which is fine by me. I like to eat outside, so the dark patio is also cool by me. The Nitros are probably the best/most interesting part of the meal, but are very expensive.

    (5)

  • j g.

    Visited in october. Busy and full of people. Seated right away with our reservations. Went on a saturday night. This restaurant is about innovative presentation with food! The food itself was okay. The wheelbarrow vegetarian gnocchi was a bit salty. My friend ordered the same thing. The dessert though was delicious- the french doughnuts with 3 types of dipping sauces caramel, chocolate, and the other? The french fries,tater tots,?-- trio was fun and delicious as well. All in all- I have been to better restaurants- more hype than anything else.

    (2)

  • Karina A.

    this place is super cool - i loved the presentation and plating of the dishes, the creative pairings of food. be warned - this place is pricey!

    (4)

  • Barb T.

    This is the most amazing dining experience I have ever had. The signature cocktail is a must! The food was absolutely delicious (I loved the lobster mac & cheese and the fondue is heavenly). And even better was the presentation. This is the best dinner I have had a long time. It is a little pricey, but well worth it! Our server was very energetic and fun too. I loved the place and wished I lived in Miami to go back there more often!

    (5)

  • RD E.

    fun place for out of towners....food is never consistent...they value presentation over taste....wait staff and management sub par, even by Miami standards which isn't saying much

    (2)

  • Kristin L.

    Very cool South Beach restaurant, the food is not only delicious but the presentation is more than half the fun. I do wish the wait staff would warn you about how truly gigantic the portions are, they say that two can share but realistically 4 people can share an appetizer or entree. The mac & cheese was phenomenal to say the least. Also the lobster pop tarts were goooooood. I wish we'd had dessert bc it looked unbelieveable! I would go back in a heartbeat but be warned its very expensive.

    (4)

  • Jai M.

    Yup and the 5stars goes to Barton G Love this place!!! Every dish had a theme Come with props and all Can't wait to come back to MIAMI and come dine at Barton G again

    (5)

  • Debbi N.

    This is not for everyday dining. It's more for special occasion or tourists. The place is all bells and whistles. If you like taking pictures of every dish - this is for you. The food is mostly average. But the prices are really high. But everything comes with a gimmick. A fancy presentation. We went for my sons 21 birthday. He wanted to go there and grandma was treating. The appetizer a were very average. My chicken dish was yummy and I took the leftovers for lunch. The boys had surf and turf, hubby had sliders and grandma had the salmon. Appetizers are not any better than tgifridsys. Desserts are over the top. Bottom line: special occasion high priced but totally showy and flashy. If you're a true foodie skip it. If you like the sexy sizzle and taking photos of every dish - it's for you. Bring a huge wad of $.

    (4)

  • John H.

    This is a must go when visiting Miami. Although $30 may initially seem steep for one drink, they are very large portions loaded with booze, made with their unique nitrogen frozen liquor, include a over the top but fabulous presentation, and basically guarantee that you will have a fantastic night. I would have never thought I would say that a drink was worth $30. I left Barton G's saying, that drink was worth $30.

    (4)

  • Sabrina H.

    An absolute fun night!!!! How much fun was a 3 foot fork sticking out of our dinner entree!!! We live about an hour from this restaurant and will take the trip anytime!!! Hubs and I absolutely love this restaurant!!! It's pricey and and a eventful night so it has to be a planed evening! But when it is planes it's an amazing experience. We started out by ordering some hydrogen drinks that smoked at the table with dry ice! Then got the slider appetizer, not only was the presentation outstanding, the sliders were phenomenal. Wagyu beef, caramelized onions, fried onions, homemade BBQ ketchup and a homemade mayo that was delishhhh!!! For our entree we shared a 48 ounce porterhouse with onion rings and potatoes. Steak was super flavorful and cooked perfect!! For dessert we got the 7 sins. Mmmmmmm assorted desserts!! Fantastic!! The only complaint I had was our table was too small for the huge presentations!!! But we enjoy our evening and took a nice doggy bag home!! Can't wait to experience the Barton G again soon!!

    (5)

  • Lampone 1.

    Have been there many years ago and had a good impression that's why made a birthday dinner reservation this year. We eat out every night and it's by far the worst experience I've had. So let's start: 1. Drinks, quality and prices. Being a wine lover myself I was excited to see $16 per glass of rosé thinking it'll be delicious. My disappointment was humongous when I tasted it... Long story short - me and my friend couldn't finish it, just paid and left. The cheapest wine you will ever find on a grocery shelf - that's how it tastes. 2. Menu and other stuff. While waiting for our drinks we were studying a menu which by the way, itself was covered in oily fingerprints and spots, but it's very dark in the restaurant so I guess manager thought "nevermind..." What really sealed the deal is absolutely dirty chair (will attach picture if review system will aloud me). I'm not a germaphobe but even for me that was too much - black spots all over a very dirty cover, gives a clear feeling that the place has hygienic issues. What's happening with the bathroom then?... Just asking... 3. Food Can't tell too much about it after chair and a wine experience because we lost all desire to dine over there. However table next to us got a cotton candy head presented desert, the back of the plastic head was noticeably peeling from the age I guess and hope. People didn't eat desert, tried it and sent back, we asked was it good, they politely answered that ordered it just to see how it looks... 3. "Friendly" staff When not very friendly server came to take an order we politely answered that we will just pay for wine and probably go, not getting into the details. The answer was EPIC: "Then you need to move to the bar, because we might need this table..." Well, we moved towards the entrance and finished our dining experience in one of the best restaurants in Miami with an easing view. 4. Summary Could be worse - we could order the food, then would have to stay. This place reminded us a hotel which used to be hot many years ago but owners decided not to make any improvements for couple decades and everything started to fall apart. The most ridiculous thing: If you charge $16 for a cheap wine and $27 for mixed drink which my guess will be from the same quality department, and $89 for "3 shrimps, 2 crab legs" and something else don't remember sorry, "seafood tower, why not to invest in chair cleaning, updating a food decoration and alcohol selection? Concept is great but the rest is awful.

    (1)

  • Truce N.

    You definitely come for the experience. The food is just ok but the experience is what makes it worthwhile coming to.

    (3)

  • Karrie M.

    Very creative dining experience, service was impeccable....a must do in Miami. The meals were delicious especially the lobster mac and cheese.

    (4)

  • Alexandra L.

    The Quick: Over the top, extravagant meal fit for a big celebration or fancy girls night out. It is extremely overpriced, delicious, and must be instagrammed. The Details: Barton G is more of a spectacle than a dinner.. The whole meal is a dining experience. Oversized utensils, flaming cocktails, ridiculous food accessories -- it's fabulous and I love it. My favorite is lobster truffle Mac and cheese which had a very generous helping of lobster claw and was smothered in truffle oil. To me, something like that is worth a quality price. The "bag of bones" appetizer is incredible and very flavorful bbq, the desserts are all good but gigantic. You can't go wrong, so chose whatever will give you the best Instagram photo (duh). The Damage: The food is overpriced but the drinks will put you into debt (I think my one cocktail was $24!?!) Expect to pay a lot and don't stress it. You will feel glamorous and fabulous at this dining experience.

    (4)

  • Aline M.

    First of all, parking is charged $15 and when you leave the restaurant you discover that your car was parked on the street. I ordered pasta and it was cold and it wasn't flavorful. Dessert was good but 1 of them can be more than enough for 3 girls. I was with 2 more friends and we spent a lot of money for not special, just fun pictures.

    (2)

  • Miss T.

    Greatness. A good place to mix it up and get away from the same old ocean drive restaurants on the beach with the same old seafood and pasta. I love this place, and whenever you're in MIA, do yourself a favor and make a reservation. Splurge and order all the courses!

    (5)

  • Debbie A.

    I'd give this restaurant a 4.5. The tuna was delicious and the outdoor patio has a lot of ambiance. Presentation of all the food is really fun. The kids enjoyed it and so did we. Would go back on a future trip to Miami.

    (5)

  • Fana T.

    Starting with the reservation we made the night before, we came early by 5mins and were asked to sit at the bar were we stayed about 20mins.. Getting to our little itsy bitsy table out server comes and seems nervous but that's ok, we get our drinks fast and our appetizer slider app comes quick as well.. Cool baseball glove and bat come on the side! I was so full from 2 sliders fries and side of asparagus I didn't need anything else but I did want dessert :) delish Classic brownie and ice cream served in a treasure box with sand around the big bowl , liked it here except the long wait

    (3)

  • Damien T.

    WOW. This place exceeded all of my expectations. My birthday was this past Saturday and I wanted to go somewhere different for it. Barton G was the most unique place I could think of. After reading a few reviews, I was really skeptical because most of the reviews said Barton G was overpriced and the food was only okay. I knew I had to try it and form my own opinion. Pulling up to Barton G, I was already feeling some kind of way about the location. Barton G is tucked away on West Ave. There's not much going around it, so I didn't expect that at all. I actually drove by it twice, not even knowing that was the location. Once I got there, I had to valet my car. (it's $15 to Valet btw) Once we made our way to the main entrance, I was overly impressed with the lighting, decor and atmosphere. We arrived at 9:15 and Our reservation was at 9:30, so we waited at the bar. Here we scanned through the menu on their iPads, which was a pretty cool way to view a menu. The manager on duty greeted us and asked if we wanted something to drink while we wait and if we needed anything to not hesitate to ask him. This was done randomly so I know they really care about providing good service to their customers. They sat us down at 9:30 exactly and as soon as we sat down our waiter greeted us, poured out water, and gave us this breaded pretzel kind of thing with butter (I don't know the actual name for it don't judge yelp please lol) It actually tasted more like a hard croissant, I'm even more confused now and I should have asked the waiter. Anyway, I ordered the Cooper's Margarita with a Nitrogen infused shot of Hennessy. All I can say is strong and different. 2 drinks should get most people feeling some kind of way, well at the price, I hope it doesn't take more than two. We Ordered the Lobster Mac and cheese as our appetizer and the presentation was great. Tasted even better because there were HUGE chunks of lobster with lots of flavor! It was cooked perfectly delicious!! You can share that appetizer with 4- 6 people depending on your parties appetite because the appetizer portions are huge and well worth the price. I was already getting full from the Lobster Mac but then I ordered the Lamb Volcano as my main dish. The presentation was okay, but not over the top like I expected. The dish was very good, so they get a pass on presentation. I had real tough decision to make; should I eat the lamb and skip dessert? Or put the lamb aside and eat dessert? Yeah, I decided to give up on the lamb; Our waiter grabbed the food off the table and said he would box it up for us. I didn't even think that was an option. For dessert, I ordered the Baked Alaska. It is a combination of red velvet cake, ice cream frosting and marshmallow. This was everything and more!! This is my new favorite desert and the portion can feed 6-8 people! I will be eating this until Friday I'm sure of it. Overall, I have to give Barton G a 5 star rating. Yes it is expensive, but you get a lot of different theatrics for the price and the staff goes way above and beyond to make you feel like you're the only table they are waiting on. You can share most of the appetizers and desserts. I think this place is reasonably priced considering the fact that I've been to places where I get a piece of meat and a few veggies for the same price.

    (5)

  • Alexa A.

    Went here last monday. Place was amazing. Never seen such an amazing display of food. Food was great. Popcorn shrimp, lobster mac n cheese and a filet mignon. The dessert was also good but forgot what it was called. I suggest everyone whos in miami to try this place. Wish there was one in new york.

    (5)

  • Ronny A.

    My wife took me to this place for my birthday I have never gone before. The place was great we started with nitro drinks which were unique. But in all reality this place is unique in itself great dishes even better presentations and outstanding service. Warning this place is not for the bargain getters. A regular meal for two will run you about $180 - $200. But again it is definitely worth it. Personally I recommend a 12 ounce ribeye which was cooked to perfection and presented on a larger-than-life plate. Please look at the photos that I am posting to understand. But, there is always a but. I found this place to be secluded almost Doug in surrounded by skyscrapers although the inside was great I did not get the Miami vibe on the outside.

    (4)

  • Cris B.

    What a great place. Over the top presentation. Great service. Quality food. Only down side it is extremely expensive. Parking is $15.00. Perfect for special occasion.

    (5)

  • Ricardo A.

    Asked my concierge at the hotel for a nice restaurant to take customers and got good reviews about Barton G. The fact they serve their dishes with exotic plates, masks, swords etc, makes the most expensive "medieval times" without having the actual horse show. The bottom line of a good dining experience still the quality of food and they fail on this item. Plain cooking style where there is a lack of flavor and very basics mixes. I was expecting to spend more than a normal dinner but the place is absolutely overrated. I gave 1* for the creativity and another * for some of the staff. Unfortunately not a place for food degustation, good for fun pictures and kids. Don't take a first time date she or he may think you're weird, and don't know your food. For a second date maybe.

    (2)

  • Grace G.

    Loved the presentation of the food the quality wasent amazing but the dessert and drinks were to die for! This restaurant has an A plus for presentation and really being fun and exciting place to be but the entree selection was not that big and the quality was not that good for the price that you are paying. The dessert was VERY WORTH it and worth every cent , because you get a lot and a very nice presentation! Parking around the restaurant wasn't so good there isn't much parking ... I recommend the valet 110% ! Other than that, very nice ambience was very quiet and relaxing and the staff was very attentive and very helpful! Great service.

    (3)

  • Joyce H.

    Came to Barton G for my birthday dinner. Definitely the most elaborate dining experience I have had to date. The food is good but the presentation is outrageously creative. I opted for the "birds eye view" chicken dish and the bf went for the lamb shank. My dish arrived out with a two foot high bird sculpture. I couldn't stop laughing at it the entire time. I wish I had room for dessert but the entree portions were huge. Many tables seemed to be getting the cotton candy head dessert which looked tasty. Overall, we had a great time at Barton G - I would recommend it for special occasions.

    (4)

  • Rick R.

    This place is all show, no substance. The food is just ok, I've been three times and never really enjoyed it much. The last time I went, the service sucked. The waiter has something better to do than attend our table. Shitty service even for Miami standards.

    (1)

  • C T.

    Its really deceiving for a waiter to constantly suggest a "special" That turns out to be 3 times the price of average entree on the menu. Its not going to make me tip you more... Firstly the decor and atmosphere here is great i love love it. Though my server was professional he didn't have a very pleasant attitude all around. The drink was cute and cool very pretty tasted okay, i don't really feel like everything mixed well. But i wasn't expecting things to be fine dining. So i suppose the dry ice made up for it. I ordered the Surf and Turf for $89 dollars. Consider the average item for the entree is $30 the waiter should mention the price or one would assume it would be around $30. I surely understand surf and turf would be more expensive than average but 3x the price?? honestly to me was just sneaky. The lobster wasn't even re heated properly parts of it was cold it was defiantly precooked. the steak was mediocre at best. The helmet wasn't all the impress but i suppose it was a cute picture. This restaurant if okay if you want to try something a little out of the box and different but do not come here expecting good food. taste is not worth the price, the presentation does make up for some of it though. It was okay. Good decor and presentation , below average food.

    (3)

  • Lahteefah P.

    Buddha less Buddha drink The food was amazing, but my drink did not come with the famous Buddha. When i mentioned it to the waiter, he apologized but then said 'you cant take it home anyway, so why does it matter.. i can bring the Buddha out and sit it on your table if you like'. I felt totally insulted. I told him that it was about the break down of their process and i just wanted to point that out. Customer Service is gone no matter if you may $5. Or $250 for a meal.

    (3)

  • Maey L.

    Ok. My first review on yelp. I wish I could start off with a stellar review of an amazing restaurant, but my motivation to take the time and actually write about my recent dining experience stems from one of the worst meals I've ever had. This statement doesn't come solely from the food we sampled, but rather our experience as a whole from a very high priced restaurant in Miami South Beach Area. After choosing this restaurant for the location being close to our hotel; the somewhat positive reviews on yelp; the menu choices and the fact the it was advertised as a "fine dining" destination, we arrived for our 6:15pm reservation with little trepidation, a lot of curiosity, and welcomed by the loud house music playing as well as an extraordinary number of tweenage & teenage party tables. I've walked into the same setting before: any Hard Rock Cafe location. If you are under 10 years old and eat with your eyes and not your taste buds, you may fancy paying exorbitant prices for a "bucket of bones" which is basically chicken drumettes, beef ribs, pork ribs, lamb ribs all slathered in something resembling 99 cent stores barbecue sauce. Overcooked filet mignon, inedible kobe beef &foie gras sliders. Beef short ribs came with some fried garish that we couldn't even bite through and that same icky bucket of bones sauce. Pretty much every dish was a total bust. In short, if you are looking for TGI Fridays in a Gucci Dress, this maybe the place for you. Personally i prefer a dining experience to deliver on every level and most importantly getting what you pay for in terms of food quality and discovery.

    (1)

  • Taylor S.

    Just had dinner here last night and was skeptical about the taste of the food based on the reviews. However glad we kept our reservations. Dinner was amazing! You must be ready for the price tag of the ticket - they know this as they bring your bill in an envelope called "the damage". You must order one of the cocktails the nitro smoking drinks are really good ($30). I do not drink so I ordered the Nitro Lemonade and it was good. We ordered the Bag of Bones - flavor was good on chicken, lamb and ribs. I ordered two appetizers as my dinner entrée. I had the popcorn shrimp and shrimp roll which was Delicious! My only complaint was although the appetizers came fast the dinner entrée was slow coming...very slow. Other than that go for the experience and the food.

    (4)

  • Johanna C.

    One of my favorite restaurants in Miami! Enjoy great food, service and atmosphere. Liquid nitrogen drinks are great. Every dish has a big, awesome and extravagant display that won't disappoint. Enjoy the iPad menus and good look with The Damage envelope that comes with the check (pricey but worth the experience). Great for any special occasion!

    (5)

  • Rachael B.

    This place is great if you are looking for a memorable experience with over the top presentation comparable to a cirque de soleil show. However, the food, although displayed in an overly huge fashion, comes in very small portions. The quality of the food also doesn't justify the prices.. which are astronomical. When you come to this place you pay for the experience of the presentation, not the quality of the food or portion size. It's worth checking out however I won't come back here.

    (2)

  • Saily L.

    3.5 stars. I recommend this place ONLY for drinks and dessert! Everything is a huge presentation! So wild, I love it! The food is over priced and in my opinion nothing out of this world. Their drinks are nitrogen infused which makes drinking 10 times more fun! I recommend you sit outside. Much better ambience and less crowded. Inside it's extremely crowded, tables are very small and very close to one another. For the price you're paying, you'd think the decoration of the restaurant would be something over the top, very forge like. But no, it's not. It's very plain. The bar area is really small as well. For dessert we've gotten the big cotton candy which comes with assorted popcorns, chocolate covered pretzels and a sparkler on top! So cool! But it's HUGE! Totally shareable for more than 2. Maybe even like 6 people lol. We have also ordered the brownie. Presentation is great! Comes inside a treasure chest, with a shovel and graham crackers as your sand. Gold chocolate coins and ice cream on top. It was disappointing though because the brownie was cold and hard!!! Over all it's an extremely overpriced restaurant and not even all that great! But going for drinks and dessert is a must. For food it's definitely just a one time experience.

    (3)

  • Roberto R.

    Do not wast your time going To Barton G. I was there in january 2015 with my wife and kid ( 9 ). The service is good but not outstanding . The food is well decorated but without anything more than a average restaurant. Everything is over priced. Barton G , NEVER MORE.

    (2)

  • Edwina M.

    We got there and had a reservation for 13 people , we were only seated an hour later . 10:30pm instead of 9:30pm. The service was very slow, the food is of good quality but very average and bland. Overpriced.

    (1)

  • Maggie S.

    We all got sick and were up all night after our $500 meal. TERRIBLE. We left a review on Facebook for them and NO RESPOSNSE. So their food LOOKS great with the awesome displays, but I guess they must do it with their BARE hands b/c there was something funky on that food that gave us serious foodborne issues!

    (1)

  • Miguel A.

    For a unique dining experience Barton G is the way to go! From beginning to end, with every drink and meal, expect an over the top surprise. Although it is quite pricey, I personally believe the experience is worth every dime.

    (5)

  • Dr. Ryan S.

    So you want to know about Barton G. on Miami beach? Let the doctor tell you. First off, the parking is ridiculous. It's like Tickle-me-Elmo back in 96, with your Father checking his beeper while simultaneously fighting an fellow schlub in his double pleated docker pants...there just isn't enough to go around. This works perfectly into Barton's plan, charge people $15 to valet. I have no idea where they magically take these cars while you eat, but my assumption is someone just drives them around till you ask for it back. It has a great modern south beach decor to it- White sheets interwoven through Palm tree's and EDM (electronic dance music) bumping through the speakers. The place is dark. So much so I had to use my phone as a flashlight to read the menu like those 80 year old people at Olive Garden you always hear about. A fact that I'm not mad about because hey, I read the shit out of that menu. Once they sit you down they explain that the food is based on presentation and show- as in the fish plate has a huge lure on it, the steaks have a roman helmet, the chicken is giant rooster plate and so on. This statement is meant to quell your initial shock of reading the prices, because the doctor's not going to lie to you- price of one night at this place and could send your family to the Moon with an express pass AND a souvenir photo with Mickey. The food is delicious and hard to stop eating, which allowed me to feel what it's like to be a mouse eating a cheese baited trap- you know what's coming but screw it, it tastes so good. When your kids ask why they can't go to college, tell them the lobster mac & cheese and seafood by the pound was too hard to say no to. The food was great. No expense was spared, which means I ordered like it was the last supper and the Romans were coming for the doctor. The entree's are expected- $35-55, but it's those insane appetizers and $26 cocktails-which smoke like you got them out of an 8th grade Halloween party, that get you square in the wallet like a laser guided smart bomb of presentation. Over all this place has quality food but you're going to pay for the show and presentation as well. So if you just won a championship game, want to go big, or you're trying to sleep with your secretary who only listens to music you've never heard of because she's half your age- this is the place for you because she still probably appreciates that smoking drink from 8th grade. Shout out to that roman helmet and if you don't believe the doctor, go see for yourself.

    (3)

  • Carlos R.

    Bizarre and ridiculous. Gastronomical connive with props assault, comical at times. I couldn't resist the idea of getting up and go. The only way this whole silly montage would work is if you're high and we weren't.

    (2)

  • Gretel P.

    First time at Barton G my husband and I decided to go for date night. I did read reviews before coming here just so I knew what to expect. First off we parked in a lot because I think it's kind of ridiculous to valet when they just park the car in the street for $15 so my suggestion find a lot parking. When we got inside the host told us to wait by the bar that they would come get us when the table was ready, we did just that ended up waiting like 7 minutes. We sat down and the waiter came, a lot of people had complaints on the service but our service was just as it should be. The waiter was helpful and very attentive! For appetizer we ordered the Mac and cheese which was out of this world!!! I don't like Mac and cheese but this one has to be my favorite, it was better than the actual food. I ordered the lamb shanks and my husband ordered the chicken it was ok nothing out of this world. For dessert of course I had to have the Marie Antoinette Cotton candy head! I am a cotton candy freak so it was a must! It was so delicious I had to bring some home! Oh yeah we had the very famous drinks that have dry ice very yummy. Overall it's a fun environment and yes it is very expensive I suggest going for a special occasion like a birthday or anniversary because you are paying for the experience not so much the food. If you haven't been here you need to go everyone should experience Barton G once in their life.

    (4)

  • Steven P.

    Food presentation is amazing, however, the food quality is ok. I've visited this place about 4 times now and the food is always mediocre for the money you pay. Last night I had the 14oz ribeye and had to send it back twice because it wasn't cooked how I wanted it. If it wasn't for the extravagant presentations and the nitro martinis this place would not stand a chance. Very disappointing this time around.

    (1)

  • Alicia D.

    My husband and I recently left on our honeymoon out of Miami, Florida. We couldn't leave Miami without first visiting Barton G. The experience was worth every penny. From the excellent service to the whimsical displays of food and fun, everything was spectacular. I can not rave enough about this restaurant. It was a lovely experience and even watching food come out to the tables around us was extremely entertaining! Overall it was a great place for date night! The food was delicious. I had the surf and turf and my husband had the sea bass. We also had the lobster pop tart appetizer and Drinks and dessert. It certainly was not at all expensive either, but we can easily see how quickly you can go overboard if you're more of a drinker.

    (5)

  • Spencer A.

    Unique, one of a kind. I guarantee you that your meal here will be absolutely unforgettable. From the presentation to the check be prepared for shock and awe! Kyle the manager is a wonderful host. Save room for desert!

    (5)

  • Ya Y.

    I went to Barton G with a client and the service was rushed. The food presentations were very unique; however, the busboy attempted to remove the dish immediately after I cut my steak. I actually asked if I could keep my fries and sauce. I was hoping I could take clients here but I will have to stick to the Mortons trulucks etc... I called in to the manager and got no response nor got a response after mailing a letter.

    (1)

  • Paul L.

    I have been a past patron for several times over several years. The Nitro drinks have always been fun and strong! The presentation of the food is always imaginative and entertaining. We went to the restaurant this evening at the last minute for drinks and dessert arriving at 9 pm. We were told that they could not sit us because we were not there for a full dinner. The place was half empty!!? After talking to the manager, they graciously sat us outside on the patio. The overpriced nitro drinks were presented without their usual flair and very weak. Almost as an after thought........ I think the restaurant has lost its magic but the desserts are always fun!!

    (3)

  • Lady V.

    Celebrated my Mom's birthday, March 6, 2015 at Barton G. Made reservation in advance ran about 15 mins late with traffic and trying to find the place. The place already had a line waiting and I was freaking out and thought we lost our reservation but that wasn't the case. We were seated immediately with open arms.. This place was full of fun, unique and definitely a memorable adventure.. My family loved their food but my Sea Bass was ok. We had lots of fun there. The waiters were very attentive they were spoiling my Mom and us for that matter. The bill was outrageously high (I guess that's why when you get the bill they call it "THE DAMAGE!!" NO FREAKEN KIDDING) but it was well worth it enjoying the familia on a special day! Mom and all of us had a blast..

    (4)

  • Cynthia Y.

    Food was good although very pricey. Presentation of food and beverage was very unique and nice! Nice for anniversary or special occasions. Be prepared to pay minimum $100 per person.

    (4)

  • Jan N.

    After years of wanting to visit this place, I finally went this past summer for my birthday. All I have to say is - don't believe the hype! I'm fairly easy to please - good food and good drinks. Although the food was good it wasn't anything out of this world considering the prices. Additionally, the drink I had was like $22 and nothing out of this world. I think you pay more for presentation than anything. Final thoughts - it's an experience, but I'd rather spend my $$$ elsewhere. First time and last time ...

    (2)

  • Matt G.

    Spent 500$ for my daughters birthday here and had an extremely obnoxious party sitting behind us that ruined the night. Since we sat down they were drunk, screaming, acting like children. Towards the end of the meal the party started throwing cotton candy and it flew over to our table multiple times. We had the manager come and he did absolutely nothing. Simply told us that he would have them get their check and leave, yet they were there the remainder of our meal. I will never be coming back to this restaurant after this terrible service and terrible experience.

    (1)

  • Adam C.

    Ridiculous. This is the single word that kept popping into my head the entire evening we spent at Barton G. Absolutely ridiculous on so many levels. The place was hopping. Many of the women eating there were all dressed like they were about to take the stage at a beauty pageant. The cocktails each have their own serving dishes and glassware that are unique to the theme of the drink. Many of the cocktails are frozen with liquid nitrogen so they are smoking upon arrival. Like the drinks, each food item you order is also delivered to your table in a signature dish with some sort of theme attached to it. For instance, we saw that the lobster comes in a very authentic-looking Roman centurion's helmet. There was another dish that arrived with a Samurai sword. My wife ordered the grouper and it arrived with a gigantic fishing lure affixed to the chopping block it was served with. I had the filet mignon and it arrived with a fork that was about 3 feet tall (solid metal) stabbed into the block it was served upon. For dessert, we had the funnel cakes which come inside a working carnival game with a shooting gallery and sparklers. If you are reading this and have never been, you are probably thinking "wow, that all sounds incredibly over-the-top" and you'd still be making an understatement. While the food was delicious and the themed dishes kind of funny, it became a little too much of a spectacle for me after all the ridiculous plates kept coming out of the kitchen and arriving on the table. It felt like we were at a circus more than a fine dining establishment. So much so, that the quality of the meal got lost in the pageantry of the show. A little bit of that goes a long way to making a meal entertaining. However, there can also be too much spectacle that crosses the line at some point. And here, I felt that line was crossed several times.

    (3)

  • Robin L.

    We started our evening $27 nitro cocktails and ended dinner with a $43 ice cream sundae (remember, it's not a sundae - it's a memory). Our service was slow and labored (I had to ask for a knife twice) and we waited 45 minutes for our memory to arrive at our table (the waiter apologized and said it was rush hour at the pastry station at 11:00 pm). The restaurant was recommended by my niece who said " you gotta try the lobster pop tarts and be sure not to miss the cotton candy dessert" (at $29 an order, a price that the vendors on boards on the NJ shore would envy). We took her advice on the pop tarts but skipped the cotton candy. I won't bore you with a blow by blow of the dishes, but if you need to go out to dinner and want to go to an amusement park at the same time, then you'll love Barton G.

    (2)

  • Katie Q.

    Post dinner, my sister and I had a conversation a fellow traveler we met at the Delano discussing our dinner at Barton G. "I'll never forget it" was our new friend's way of describing it, and I couldn't agree more. He was older, well-traveled, and well-versed in all of his dining experiences. This past week was my second time dining here since 2008. My first visit was as wonderful as my second. It's expensive, yes, but it's worth it to put a little magic in your life.

    (5)

  • Jessica E.

    Love the lobster pop tarts and the cotton candy for dessert. Presentations are beautiful!

    (4)

  • Liz K.

    I was in Miami with a few girlfriends and we wanted a unique dining experience. Someone at our hotel recommended Barton G. and we could not have been more thrilled!! The place was packed even for a mid week night, and everyone in the restaurant seemed to be having a great time. We started with drinks at the bar while we waited for our table and that's where the fun started. Aside from the liquid nitrogen charged smoking cocktails, there was also an extensive wine and spirit menu for those less adventurous drinkers. We ended up starting with wine, but got a kick out of watching the sheer delight on peoples faces as their cocktails were served in smoking cauldrons. We were brought to our table, after rubbernecking every other table in the dining room to see what everyone else had ordered, and were promptly greeted by our server who started explaining the menu and concept to us. We started with a seafood platter, gorgeously served with fresh iced prawns and lobster served in the beak of a large bird statue. Next we had a fresh tuna poke dish which was served in a beautiful blown glass serving dish shaped like an Absolut vodka bottle with dry ice underneath to keep it all cold. Our next dish (our server recommended ordering a few different things to share because most of the serving dishes took up half the table!) were the most delectable, succulent and mouth watering lobster turn-overs, which came out in a vintage looking toaster served with three different dipping sauces. This dish was by far my favorite. The pastry was perfectly crisp and flaky and the inside was warm and delicious. I would go back for this dish alone. For our main course we had a filet mignon served on a wooded block with a four foot tall metal fork sticking out of the wood! After a few drinks we decided it was time to start interacting with our food so we took the fork out and took a few silly pictures with it. Part of the charm of Barton G. is the fact that the food is supposed to fun and interactive! Whenever a new dish arrived at different tables, everyone would stop their own meal and ooh and awe over what everyone else had ordered. People were going over to stranger's tables to take pictures of what they had ordered! Dessert was by far the topping on the cake. We ordered the cotton candy, which came out literally almost 4 feet tall. We were completely giddy with the childhood memories of playing with a mound of pink cotton candy. We also indulged in the fried dough (one of my personal favorites) and it came out with a carnival game where you could actually turn it on and shoot horses with a plastic gun!! I would highly recommend Barton G. to anyone looking for a different, fun and unique dining experience. There is simply nothing else like it. The drinks are fun, the food is creative and delicious and the fun factor is through the roof!! Enjoy!!

    (5)

  • Chris M.

    This restaurant is excellent. It is hidden, so you won't know it is there unless you know it is there. It is very expensive. The bill for dinner for 2 adults and 2 teens was $330. Valet is $15. I would definitely return. Remember that they don't allow beach wear, so bring a shirt with a collar in the car if you plan to eat here while at South Beach.

    (5)

  • Coleman B.

    I really have mixed feelings on Barton G. In terms of the food, I enjoyed most of what we ordered. My tuna entree was enjoyable, and the lobster mac and cheese is literally one of the best things I have ever tasted. On the other hand, the prices are outrageous and the "presentation" is in my opinion WAY over the top. My samurai tuna comes with a life size samurai sword. OK. The lobster pop tarts come in a replica of a toaster. OK. the sea bass comes with a 3 foot high fishing lure. I don't get it. It was like our dining room table was a prop closet. The dessert was terrible. It was literally brownie ala mode but served in a life sized treasure chest with a shovel and a sparkler. Very Chuckee Cheese except it cost $35. I find this outrageous. Drinks are also $20 + and really nothing more than a martini cooled with a liquid nitrogen popsicle. This is kind of cool except that it costs $26. I think if you are going to charge this much money for food, then the class and distinction of the dishes should match the prices elegantly. What a weird restaurant.

    (3)

  • Paco L.

    Experience was great. Food and presentation was great. Be prepared to PAY BIG when the bill comes. Still had a good time but the price is something that wouldn't keep me going back every week..!

    (4)

  • Scott B.

    Had dinner here last night. Other than some silly props, the food was either marginal or downright awful. The truffle lobster Mac and cheese was a disgusting heap of cheese and not edible. I was amazed the served didn't mention that it had barely been touched. Like was the food ok ? The 21.00 chopped appetizer salad was ok but not worth half the price. In addition, the bugs devoured all of us on the porch with no sighting of any bug control. The answer from the GM. "Well this is south Florida ... You should have been sitting inside !" Do yourselves a favor - save 100.00 per person and go to the great restaurants in the area like Milo's, Scarpetta, and the Primes (steak and Italian). Unless you like paying to eat at the circus

    (1)

  • Estefano C.

    Lovely food, music, ambience and drinks. Great night

    (5)

  • Lo M.

    If you are looking for a truly unique dining experience, look no further!! The creative presentation is breathtaking. The martini's are fabulous, and the food is incredible. It will keep you in playful state of suspense as you anticipate what could possible be coming out of the kitchen next. The Lobster pop tarts are served in an actual toaster that is brought to your table. The Filet mignon has a 3 foot tall fork sticking out of it. These unique touches, along with exceptional service and a wonderful atmosphere make Barton G the Restaurant a MUST go to if you are in Miami! My only regret Is that I didn't save room for dessert, because the treasure chest looked to die for.

    (5)

  • Jordan N.

    i loved this restaurant - but if you eat here, I recommend you to eat outside for a quieter and more leisurely experience. When we were sitting inside, we were surrounded by large families of Jewish folks (kids, grandparents, etc) from New York. And it seemed to be everybody's birthday that night! Meanwhile, it's true - Barton G. is definitely aiming to give you the "experience" of eating out rather than focusing so much on food alone. Desserts are all the rage here - and rightly so - as they are MASSIVE, FLASHY, and JUST OVER-THE-TOP. It's a kid's dream (and apparently with the many adults with a kiddie heart) to eat here just because of desserts alone! Price points are high though - the highest I've seen for any desserts anywhere - in the $20s and $30s mostly. Talk about the New York chill effect! :) Anyways... the food I had here was actually surprisingly delicious. 1. Appetizer Special: Foie Gras on apple-polenta (?) - the apple-polenta concoction was so tasty I could have eaten that alone! The Foie Gras was creamier than what I'm used to and had a funny aftertaste I didn't quite enjoy. The apple-sherry (?) sauce that came with it was delicious though and helped tremendously! 2. Entree: This Little Piggy - Braised Pork Belly and Grilled Pork Chop, Brussel Sprouts, Spaetzle, Mustard Cream, Apple Puree was fantastic! The Braised Pork Belly would always get rave reviews from me and this one is no exception! Also, surprisingly, I've never had spaetzle before - and I loved the toasted spaetzle so much I pretty much scavenged for it all over the dish. :) The Brussel Sprouts were actually very tasty, with ham bits - I enjoyed it a lot. Mustard cream... (draws a blank mind - I don't think it came with mustard cream). Apple puree was delicious with the pork belly (although you could always eat it on its own) and porkchops. I was told from a guy who has been here at least 5 times that this was the absolute best dish in the menu - ever. RECOMMENDED 3. Entree: 10 oz. Char Broiled Filet Mignon w/ Garlic Cheddar Mashed Potatoes and Crispy Grilled Asparagus with Citrus Butter, side of Demi-Glace was also delicious. They first brought out the meat a little too red, but after correcting it and making it into a perfect medium, all was forgiven. I thought the Filet Mignon was good, and with the demi-glace as well. I also used the demi-glace for the tasty garlic cheddar mashed potatoes as if it was gravy. :) The asparagus was just perfect. While overall, I would have to give the upper hand to This Little Piggy, I still would recommend this dish. 4. Dessert: Trio of South Beach Beignets - coming from the Cajun-country of Texas, I know what beignets are. And in Miami, the closest semblance is the buñuelos so even Miamenses have an idea of what beignets are (with a name change). Well, these beignets came in three varieties. Vanilla, Chocolate, and Classic. The classic tasted like nothing - but it tastes good after dipping it into raspberry jam and whipped cream. The chocolate beignets were not sweet enough and nothing could save it unfortunately. :( The vanilla beignets were the absolute best - so if you're ordering this because it's the smallest dessert (still perfect for two people), try to see if you can get it to be all vanilla instead of the three flavors they offer. PROS: + Good Food + Over-the-top Presentation that's perfect to razzle-dazzle visitors and locals for some special occasion + Good service + Nice bathroom... yup, I admitted it here! CONS: - Noisy inside - sit outside if the weather permits (which should be often in Miami) - Pricey, of course.

    (4)

  • Keith R.

    First off, the only reason this place does not have five stars is because of the price. So if you are cheap, go someplace else. The food was delicious, all of it. We ordered just about everything on the menu, literally. This place is all about presentation so be sure to bring your cameras and be ready to start posting on FB. The drinks are made with liquid nitrogen so they are served with the smoke pouring from the glass. Really cool, never seen anything like it, Plus the cocktails were delish ($30 a piece). The food is served in various ways, for instance, the lamb comes in a dog bowl with bone shaped bread, the fish comes with a 2 ft tall fishing lure, the lobster is served in a lantern, and the chocolate fountain is served with sparklers and desert pops. Your table gets a bit cluttered at first, but after everyone is finished with the pictures they take the large presentation stuff (i.e. lanterns, ducks, lures, etc.) away. Great place to celebrate a birthday or a special occasion. It will be a memorable experience.

    (5)

  • kam v.

    DON'T BELIEVE THE HYPE!!! How this restaurant garnered 4 out of 5 stars is beyond me...we had reservations at 9:45, we were finally seated at 10:30, Lol, the drinks at the bar were strong but were $30 each... ridiculous! Everything about this place is just smoke and mirrors....the food is served on a presentation plates, things such as a huge fork sticking out of the plate or a huge fishing lure on a plate..for $40-50 a plate you think at least the food would be awesome...well you guessed wrong, I ordered the skirt steak medium..it was practically raw.. my date ordered the filet, medium also, but it came well done. It's all about the presentation and nothing else. The dessert was $39..I mean OK 40 bucks for cheese cake but at least give me something to write home about....zip nada, it tasted like supermarket bought, thawed out Sara Lee dessert.I have had better dessert at a chain restaurant..In short save your money and go to restaurant that takes a lot of pride in their food and less in the gimmick and showmanship...this place is only good for tourists.

    (1)

  • Tom R.

    The fact that there are over 200 pictures posted tells you what this place is all about. It is a fun place with better then good (but less than excellent) food. I went with a group of 13 total. Some ordered the special drinks, other had regular drinks and wine. I had a mojito and it was good. The specialized drinks were great theatre. We started with shared apps. The seafood sampler was spectacular. nobody wanted the caviar so I was "stuck" with it. Yummy. The crab legs, lobster and crab meat were all equally as good. Then can the mains. I had the grouper which was very good. It came with a big fishing lure on the plate which they thankfully removed prior to me eating it. Others had duck, sea bass, lobster, etc.. All raved about their experience. We shared huge deserts with the tables. By the end of the evening I had consumed more food then I have in a long time. Not a good thing; just a fact. All in all our group had a great experience. Have I had better food? Sure, but put it all together with the presentation and the company and it was a 4 star experience.

    (4)

  • Are M.

    I get a kick out of abnormally sized everyday objects so when I saw photos from this place I knew I had to go. What a fun job! Just like, thinking up absurd ways to present food! I was set to go on a cruise and literally decided to stay an additional night in Miami just so I could go to Barton G. and experience this madness I had been hearing about. It was extra special because it was Christmas and an Anniversary for me. Overall, the food was really good. The presentation, a little better. The price, overpriced. The atmosphere, excellent. The service, well that was great at first, but after our second coarse, things got weird and I'll explain below. Story time. Our hotel had no idea where we were going so I pulled up an address on my phone (stupid I was so unprepared, I know). We drove about 15 minutes out of the way and when we got to the place realized it was a corporate office or something. We circled back to the actual restaurant, it was literally down the block from the hotel. The cab driver knew exactly what he was doing and I was just super pissed the hotel was apparently unfamiliar with its own neighborhood (or they just dont care if it isnt on their kickback list) and that the cab driver scammed us. I knew this was going to be an expensive night so I was upset when we arrived but wouldnt let that ruin my night. The host sat us at what he called the "best table in the house" which was outside in a little more private corner and he chatted with us for a while. Our waiter came by and there was no pressure with the menus, which are indeed on iPads. We really liked him and his presentations. He introduced us to his Second in Command as well. Then to some other waitress who was clearly in training and when she didnt know the answer about a special he asked her about, things got realllly uncomfortable. I felt really bad for her. They 100% push their smokey cocktails and as much as we wanted to taste them, if you arent crazy drinkers and have to wake up at 5am the next day, a $40 drink just wasn't going to make the list. But we did get some champagne and the waiter made a comment about it being on the house since we were celebrating when he delivered them. Sweet! I wanted to order everything on the menu just to see how it would be presented. Luckily we were surrounded by large groups and I just creepily got to watch them. The Lobster PopTarts and VooDoo Shrimp were delicious. We split the 16oz Strip thinking there would be room for dessert. That steak was possibly the best steak I have ever had. The mashed potatoes were not. But it filled me up and I could not bring myself to order a $65 dessert made for 6 people. :( The weird part was when we told the waiter we were splitting the main coarse, he took the order and never returned. Second in Command did, but very rarely. The service basically just completely halted. OK so we may not have been your big spenders of the night but that is no reason to sway service. I was just really shocked by how drastic the good service got so bad a.k.a. nonexistent. We got the bill in the comedic "The Damage" envelope. It was not as bad as we were expecting but the champagne was on the bill. Awkwarrrrddddd. But whatever, we left very pleasantly filled and walked home since it was THAT CLOSE to the hotel. (What a joke, that effing cab driver!) I highly recommend going here with a group of people and despite the rather odd experience I had there, would return. The amount of money plus portion sizes are shareable and would have been much better with some friends and family. This is not the place to just try things off the menu with only 2 of you.

    (4)

  • Amol P.

    4 stars - for presentation 2 stars - food 3 stars - service If you want to experience outrageous food presentation, this is the place to be. Never before have I seen such playful and whimsical presentations of food as they do here. The nitro cocktails and the lobster pop tarts were the highlights of this dining extravaganza ... They love apple products as is evident from the fact that they highlight their menus on iPad and iPod Touch which was uniquely impressive. We started off we with the signature sabrinatini that comes with a chocolate monkey hanging onto the rim of the cocktail glass... i had to double check with the server that the monkey was edible :) We also ordered buddhalicious which comes with a lychee fruit popsicle which was amazing and a laughing buddha figure. The whole experience as the fuming cocktails are served to your table is a fun watch .. We felt rushed since our server seemed in some inexplicable hurry for us to order food. The servers here are trained to speak highly about their presentations, i wish they could instead focus on the quality of the food they serve. For entrees we had the lured by grouper with creamy succotash and lobster tots. This was such a huge portion of bland fish that we could only eat half of it. Please do not order this and do yourself a favor, worst of all this was recommended by our server which speaks to the quality of the restaurant. The other entree we ordered (cheeky monkey mahi) was marginally better in flavor and much more palatable. The portion size was also acceptable and the cilantro yam puree imparted some good flavor to compliment the fish. We had no room left for dessert and the extravagant pricing ensured that we would not go the extra mile in ordering one. Nevertheless, it was fun watching the desserts fly to other tables around us and the presentations were unbelievable to say the least. If this restaurant can combine good flavor to compliment their artful presentations it will go a long way in pleasing foodies like me.

    (2)

  • Nia S.

    This is at the top of my list for most creative restaurant I've ever eaten at. Worth a trip for the experience. I'm not going into too much details because you have to just go and be prepared to spend money on one drink, an app, entree and dessert. The presentations are just fun and wacky! Enjoy!

    (5)

  • Thomson M.

    All flare, and flavor to boot... This is a fun place to celebrate a birthday or anniversary. The menu contains mostly comfort foods but they all come out in a unique manor. I ordered the colossal shrimp, which according to the server is the most requested item on the menu, and the lobster mac n' cheese. The colossal shrimp came out in a hanging votive candleholder filled with water and dry ice spewing from it. The shrimp was deep fried with seasonings and herbs inside. The lobster mac n' cheese wasn't too heavy, nor too cheesy and every bite contained a piece of lobster... The food was good, but you come here for the deserts!!! I had a hand-turned ice cream cake confection, which was covered in marang. I forgot the name, but the sever recommended it... It was a great show, because they lit the ice cream on fire, which was perfect because it was my friend's birthday. FYI, they have outside seating, and if the weather permits, you should defiantly wait to sit outside under neat the trees.

    (4)

  • Mario B.

    This place is all show with overpriced food and slow service. Don't get me wrong, the presentation is top notch. We ordered the Volcano Shrimp Tower. It was HUGE and came with a smoke screen of dry ice. Unfortunately, there were only like 6 or 8 shrimp on it. The rest was all show. Our party of 3 was seated on a tiny table that's way too small to hold their huge presentations. We felt cramped and this didn't help my experience. Since their prices are sky high, so were my expectations... I would suggest other restaurants on the beach over Barton G's. There are many options. I don't mind spending the money, but the food quality is the single most important thing to me, and fancy presentation doesn't make up for run of the mill meals.

    (2)

  • Lisa M.

    I've been here before. The food and service was better last time. We had to wait a long time to be seated even though we had a reservation and not many people were there. Seemed like a lot of confusion at the hostess stand. The breadsticks are unappealing. The prices are outrageous. The presentation is very cute and the only thing redeeming. The sweet potato fries are very good!

    (2)

  • Raul R.

    Only visit this establishment if you have an inferiority complex and you feel you need to be seen in some pretentious hipster joint. Dimly lit unreadable iPad for a menu. Food overrated, beer came warm. Annoying car salesman type waiter, dude just bring my order and shut the "F" up! Want a good meal? Go to Ruth Chris and donate your savings to ASPCA. Stupidly expensive.

    (1)

  • Leigh C.

    Very fun place for celebrations. Been here a few times over the years and always leave with a smile on my face. The only problem is that the menu has been the same since I started going 6 plus years ago. I know certain things are staples Mac n cheese with grader etc but the deserts and menu need some improving. Everything is always delicious and prepared and presented flawlessly every time. Love the outdoor seating area and the specialty drinks :)

    (4)

  • Food G.

    Fun fun fun...definitely worth checking out for a dinner like no over, everything here is over the top on presentation including the nitrogen frozen smoking cocktails. The quality of the food is also amazing. Sebastian our server was on point and brought the whole experience to the next level.

    (5)

  • Roger P.

    What else can I say. One of the best restaurants I've ever visited. A bit pricey but perfect for a special occasion. Saving money for a return trip.

    (5)

  • Nikki E.

    First off this place is all about the presentation of the way the food and desert comes out.. Second the food taste really good as well....usually you cant have both, but in this case its a win win!!!! The steak comes out with the biggest fork ever its like 3 feet...the lobster pop tarts comes out in a fake toaster oven. The deserts are absolutely insane and they are the biggest things ever...,...,super fun!!!

    (4)

  • Walnise M.

    Gimmicks, Creativity, and Sparklers, Oh my!!! (Ok, I almost have it down to a science) This is what you are paying for at Barton G, excellent Service, great ambiance, lots of creativity, and a fun experience eating mediocre food. Remember the age-old trick of parents using the "zoom-spoon" to get a picky eater to eat. You know, pretending that the spoon is an airplane, making airplane noises. As a kid we were giddy and happy we enjoyed the presentation associated with our food and we ate it all up! If you enjoyed that feeling as a kid. You'll enjoy Barton G as an adult. The creativity and presentation are endless. In the end It would not matter that the food is only mediocre. I ordered Short Ribs and it came out with a pig blackboard that had the words "eat beef sketched on it." Cute Right? My partner ordered the Steak that came out with a Giant Fork (This presentation was awesome). we also ordered Lobster Pop tarts that came out in a toaster. Emily our server was amazing! Service was impeccable! it was great to see the waitstaff helping and assisting each other, they didn't even hesitate to assist customers on other tables. fun drinks with nitrogen frozen alcohol, so the drinks get stronger as the alcohol melts. I ordered a B-Breeze and I also ordered one of their nitrogen drinks. The drinks were nice and strong. Overall I was amused by presentation. Prices are a bit high but you are getting what you pay for....Gimmicks, Creativity, and Sparklers, Oh my!!!

    (3)

  • Tameica R.

    Myself and the boyfriend had an romantic evening at Barton G:) We were in Miami during the week of May 18, 2013. The boyfriend had already been to Barton G before and decided to take his "QUEEN" (Me). Anyway the restaurant is beautiful!!! I love it here!!! However our waiter "Gabriel" was a little slow:( He totally forgot a part of my entree (Yikes). My boyfriend had to ask another waiter if he would mind assisiting us, because "Gabriel" was no where to be found. The food and atmosphere are beautiful. I would definitely return,but would request not to be seated near " Gabriel's" section."Gabriel" sucks!!!!! ;) Barton G reallly needs to have competent waiter's especially with the restaurant being so superb!!

    (5)

  • Donnie S.

    This place is crazy. It's a once in a lifetime experience that is worth the money. I can't believe how expensive it actually is though. My dish, a special for the night which was essentially surf and turf was $98. Our total check was $276 before tip. The food is good, the presentation is awesome. The server was a little annoying at times, he thought he was funnier than he actually is but whatever, he didn't ruin the night. The drinks are impressive and tasty but again, way overpriced. You will enjoy, you will pay for it.

    (4)

  • Carlos C.

    This place is over-the-top but nonetheless amazing. Been here a handful of times and everything I've ordered has been mind-blowing. Amazing presentation. I totally recommend: -lobster tarts -grouper -sushi trio -lighthouse lobster -voodoo shrimp -lobster mac and cheese Very pricey, but awesome.

    (5)

  • Billy B.

    Barton G, You are to dining service what bottle service is to drinking. You make people feel special, show some flash, serve food and drinks you can get elsewhere and slap down a huge bill at the end of the experience. That said, I recommend doing bottle service occasionally and I recommend dining at Barton G at least once. The highlight of the meal was the drink selection. There are few places that you can get a drink with dry ice in it (or the effect of having dry ice in it). The low light of the meal was the king crab, it was salted so heavily the crab was ruined despite its fantastic martini like presentation. Other things we tried: wagyu beef sliders with foie gras (ok), popcorn shrimp (meh) and some other dish I forget (couldn't have been that memorable). All in all it was a fun and expensive dining experience. Great food it was not.

    (3)

  • Ming P.

    great food

    (4)

  • Alexis O.

    Meh. Barton G is definitely a place that everyone in the Miami area should visit once in their life. So since I've visited once, I most likely won't be returning. The food while good was just that-good. After ordering two appetizers and three entrees to fulfill a variety of different taste buds, I still believe the best bang for your buck is in their extremely pricey, but delightfully satisfying alcoholic drinks. I had the Pink Elephant and, oh boy, was it made to impress and definitely did the job. For our appetizers we chose Popcorn Shrimp and some type of Ganoush. Let me preface this food review by relaying the amazing presentation style Barton G has to offer. This is a fun place to take a date to wow or a younger person in high school that is not looking to experience the highest of quality ingredients. For Dinner we chose the Duck, the Blooming Sea Bass, and the Flank Steak. All of them were good, do not get me wrong. I just think with a $300 check, I expected more. The best thing that we ate actually came to our table by mistake. It was an order of sliders that we all dug into not fully aware that these were dropped off by mistake. The funniest thing is that waiter rudely suggested we pay for food that we had already breathed on, when it was a complete mistake on the part of the food runner. She was so rude about it that this time the mandatory 20% tip was certainly in her favor. Anyway, Barton G is good. Just Meh.

    (3)

  • danielle b.

    Someone told me that Barton G is a set designer, which makes alot of sense. For everyone that came here to get great food....just realize it is what it is. It's an elaborate presentation meant to wow. I had the grouper which was boooorrrriiinnnnggggg. But, judging from my tables reactions they were ecstatic with their food. Actually, surprisingly, the grilled chicken there was amazing. Nitro cocktails: good....but do I really want to spend one whole bottle's worth price for a cocktail? Id recommend the wine unless you really want the experience. And the dessert....was ridiculous. Good, but ridiculous.

    (3)

  • Chris L.

    The most amazing Resturant. From the service to the food to the presentation of the food. Definitely a Miami Beach must go. Be prepared it is EXPENSIVE. I ordered a martini and it came out with dry ice and a chocolate monkey hanging from the glass. Wow impressive????? Wait till you see that they charge $35. Dam not even a Godiva monkey. Although it is pricey if you have never been it is worth going.

    (5)

  • Orlando D.

    Barton G was founded by Kenny G's younger, straighter brother. Actually, I don't know if that's true. Barton may be gayer than Kenny, I would need someone with keen gaydar to assess the situation for me. He's definitely more eccentric. This is a restaurant that serves art pieces with a side of food. They stick all their shit in oddly-shaped containers like a toaster (yes, a toaster) for your lobster pop tarts (yes, pop tarts with lobster in it) or a popcorn box for your popcorn shrimp. The dipping sauce for that shrimp is probably the best tasting thing besides Sofia Vergara's behind-the-knees sweat. No, I've never tried Ms. Vergara's knee sweat but I'm willing to bet whatever measly inheritance I get from my broke-ass grandparents that it tastes wonderful. Like any Miami Beach restaurant, the parking situation is generally dodgy. You've got your choice of meters or paying some asshole to adjust your seat and mirrors. I guess because of where it's situated you may be able to find metered parking easily depending on the time and day you're there, but if you're on a date you're probably not there on a Wednesday at 3pm. As is usually the case when I'm at a restaurant that frowns upon children, I was on a date. In this case, on a double date. Indeed, I was on a date with one girl in one side of the restaurant, and another girl on the other side. I had to keep going to the restroom and changing out my jacket and putting on my François mustache. That's what double date should really mean. What would that be called anyway? "Stupid"? So we order popcorn shrimp and lobster pop tarts as appetizers. The presentation was the shit, I think I covered that. My buddy and his date barely even nibbled on the apps because the girl he was with was a pube away from anorexia and I guess he was saving himself for his entree. My date, on the other hand, ate like a raccoon after a dentist's appointment. OK, that reference might be a little odd, but think about the last time you went to the dentist, and then think about how fucking hungry you were right afterward. Maybe it's just me, but I could eat a horse that just ate a fat horse after I've been to the dentist, probably to wreck all the work they just did. We sat outside and it all looks very nice. This place is a little pricey, but I have to say that for what you get it's pretty worth it. It looks like it could be more expensive than it is, so if you're ballin' on a budget this is a good place to make it look like you've got 24% more net-worth than you really do. I had the swordfish along with a sword. Yeah, it came with a sword. More like a fencing foil, but that shit is still a sword so wussup? Fucking crazy ass presentation. I think by the time you're done with your meal your table looks like an Art Basel display. Then the bill comes out and it's like you're buying that $6,000 art piece. The presentation is better than the taste though. I'm not saying the food is bad, I'm just saying there's a disconnect between the quality of artistry and culinary prowess. I guess as a customer you need to decide what's more important to you: Taste or view? If you're all about taste, perhaps you should consider a place that doesn't spend 15 minutes meticulously skewering vegetables with D'Artagnon's rapier. At the end of it all, it's still a good experience. Plus, bitches be lovin' the presentation, so bring your girl on a date here. PEOPLE WHO WOULD ENJOY IT: Bitches that be lovin' the presentation. PEOPLE WHO WOULD NOT ENJOY IT: Anyone specifically looking for great tasting food.

    (5)

  • David J.

    you cant go wrong here. Must stop for SOBE visitors. Love the garden

    (5)

  • Dana D.

    My flavor brought me here for an annual membership renewal( some would call it our anniversary). He enticed me by stating the restaurant we were going to had gourmet cotton candy on the menu- score for him. French onion soup, best I've ever had. It's probably because they used Gruyere instead of Swiss, and they claim to incorporate four types of onions. Obviously masters in the field of onionage. I ordered the pan seared grouper which came with a 2 foot tall statue of fish tackle. It blocked the view of my date and when the waiter asked if I'd like for him to move it aside, I said "no don't bother, I've had to see his face all year." The grouper was executed perfectly. Contrary to other reviews, I was much more satisfied with this plate than other comparably priced restaurants. When the bill arrived it came in a sleeve that said "THE DAMAGE". Genius. ***If I'd come again I'd: 1. Have the soup 2. Share a plate( portions were huge, I took food home, and still didn't have room for dessert) 3. Have some F'ing cotton candy.

    (5)

  • Susan R.

    A different type of dining experience. There are plenty of restaurants full of pomp and circumstance. If you are looking for a truly fun dining experience with food that also is not too bad (Probably a 7 out of 10), this is the place for you. It is pricey and noisy but we would definitely go there again for the experience. Not a place to go once a month but clearly a special event establishment.

    (4)

  • Robyn C.

    Holy Smokes, Barton G! No really, everything smokes! Barton G is a great place for impressing a date, taking out-of-towners and having a little fun during dinner. Imagine a fancy adult dinner where you get to play with food and drinks. Um, SOLD! Seriously though, the key to remember is that they're known for presentation and on the pricier end (very important). Foodies, you have been warned. While the food is yumtimes, don't expect anything out of this world. It's more about the experience and art than anything else, so relax a bit and enjoy. If you're the kind to skip desert, you'll be missing out on half the fun so don't do it. Whatever you decide, be prepared to be a fatty. Btw, if you're a resident Miamian who loves when The Fair comes around just for the food - you'll be happy to know that Barton G serves Cotton Candy & Funnel Cakes year round. Whatcha waitin' for? Go get your fix! Love the sense of humor at the very end of the meal when the "The Damage" envelope comes along containing the bill. Kudos on making me smile. Oh, and the little Chinese man is awesome. Protip #1: Come for the presentation and a side of food. Protip #2: DO NOT. I repeat, DO NOT SKIP DESERT. I'll be back, fo' sho.

    (5)

  • Karen R.

    Our waiter was very nice, but the food wasn't all that, it's also so dark that you don't know what you're eating. Everything is over priced, the place isn't all that, I thought it would have been better

    (3)

  • Kristine F.

    Scene is set-Saturday Birthday Dinner -Party of 6-Arrived on time as we were successful in securing a close parking space to the restaurant on S.Beach Cheers. We sat outside in a cozy nice chill slight breeze night and the gentlemen was serving our table. He was engaging and pleasant. The table of 6 should have a total of 3 ipad's to review the menu and we only received 2 and one went out within 15 minutes of starting our evening. Took another 20 mins to get a working ipad menu back to be caught up with the table on appetizers and main course. The drinks are very delightful on the eyes and decoratively they offer many selections and I ordered the Margarita and the drink arrives to the table a 2nd time (had to have another the smokey entrance nice touch) without the highlight popsicle on the side enhancing the drink with extra alcohol. After making the server aware of the missing item, it took 15 minutes to deliver the drink missing enhancer side item. As the appetizers arrived to the table, yet again the decorative visual effects were enjoyed, the food fell a bit short of the nice feeling the night offered. As we continue to our main course this is where the biggest disappointment appeared and the sea bass entree and side order of lobster macaroni with truffle oil arrived luke warm to cold. I am now experiencing a sensation of frustration and yet i am not going to the ruin the evening for the other 4 family members who live locally and drive from outside of S.Beach to enjoy an evening of fantastic food and good family cheers. I have been taken by Barton G's the first visit several years ago and when i saw the Deco Drive episode of the NEW MENU and the other 4 people sharing the fun with me for an evening Barton G's WAS we thought a for sure delight. Lastly, the desert arrives to the table with a sparkle and happy cheer to say Happy Birthday to the young lady and the dessert offers 2 ornaments white and black glass dog that offer both Carmel or Chocolate and you pour the ingredient over the dessert. We were not informed these 2 ingredients can offer an enhancement to the dessert as the server did not describe the experience when delivering the dessert to the table. Upon deciding how to proceed or not with my review (quite disappointing) about Barton G Restaurant, Tuesday is the day i call upon the restaurant manager to explain i will be writing a review about my experience in your restaurant for my birthday dinner and before i write a review i would like to get your opinion. He listened with concern and offered several apologies and in the end $100 gift certificate on opentable.com to come into Barton G Restaurant again for a new experience? Only time will tell and taste buds know the truth and hope the overall splendor will appear.

    (2)

  • Caroline K.

    amazing! the presentation is over the top! the macaroni and cheese came in a mouse trap. one of the best ive ever tasted! the duck dynasty came in a huge wooden duck. for dessert there was a sparkling 3 foot tall pink cotton candy. amazing AND yummy too! the funnel cakes were extremely yummy and came with a shoot the duck game. I recommend this to all ages, especially kids!

    (5)

  • gary w.

    This place is an expensive hoot. Service is fabulous and the menu innovative and delicious. The cocktails are the hook being made with liquid nitrogen, and fun ingredients. Cost is $30+ per drink. All the appetizers, entrees and deserts were or looked great. The bill was $300+ for 2, but really sort of worth it.

    (5)

  • Jasmine M.

    Fun fantastical garden environment with clever playful presentations. However, the food does not match up with the price tag except for the enormous portions. Everything felt over the top rather than a focus on quality. For drinks, we had the liquid nitrogen cocktails. These were fun and tasty. The smoke billowing from the cocktails and the nitrogen popsicles to keep the cocktail cold without ice was a cool idea. I had the Diamond cocktail and my husband had a cucumber nitrogen cocktail. For appetizers, I had the lobster pop tarts. This was probably the highlight of the meal. The pop tarts were presented in a toaster oven. Very cute. The dough was nice and flaky and went well with the almost creamy flavor of the lobster. The coconut shrimp had too much going on. With the breading and the crab and lobster it was hard to really take in all these flavors. For the entree, I had the recommended lured by grouper. I actually really like the lobster tater tots. They were huge and a bit more like hush puppies. These would have been terrific if paired with simply prepared fish or with some veggies. However, the grouper was also breaded and it lost all flavor. Way too much starchy fried action going on without much balance. The mushrooms tasted like canned mushrooms put on as an afterthought. I would have rather had a smaller portion than an enormous portion without attention to subtle flavors. For dessert, we shared the cotton candy dessert. It was laughably huge. High marks for presentation, but it was impossible to actually finish. It came with white and dark chocolate covered pretzels, caramel popcorn, chocolate popcorn, and the tasty inventive vanilla popcorn. Luckily, they packed up the leftover popcorn. Nice high end snacks for the beach. This would be a good place for a group birthday dinner or a bachelorette party if it's more about the fun than the food and people are willing to pay for 30 cocktails and 28 dollar appetizers.

    (2)

  • Dana F.

    As a born and bred New Yorker, I've always perceived Miami as the land of style over substance. Although there were instances on my trip where I found myself to be pleasantly surprised, Barton G did little to refute this stereotype. I made a dinner reservation for Barton G, told it was the mecca for foodies in Miami, but the culinary experience is something that would make Grant Achatz, Ferran Adria, or Wylie Dufrensne cry. I was presented with a menu on an iPad and received a hard-sell for vodka-based cocktails (vodka in a cocktail is blasphemy among those of us who are nerds about mixology). I was firm and instead asked for a glass of tinto de Toro (a variation of tempranillo) from the Toro region of Spain. The waitress must have thought I was on a diet when she saw that I chose a glass of wine over a sugary cocktail and began to make "healthy" menu suggestions. The only appetizer that isn't deep-fried was the Tipsy Tuna, so I went ahead and ordered that. After spending so long in Chicago, I've forgotten what fresh fish is like. Although the dish came with garnish of wasabi and a cucumber dressing, I just wanted to eat the sashimi style fish in its unadulterated form. And then there was the main course - I ordered the sea bass prepared in papillote. What I received was an overdone, fancy presentation, complete with flowerpot and the sea bass that was unveiled from a paper bag, secured with a clothespin. The sea bass was lukewarm, the plain and simple French fries that came with the dish were cold and soggy and my asparagus were like ice. At this point in my meal, the service became awkward and unacceptable from such a high-end restaurant. Plates were not cleared for 15+ minutes and other servers were stepping in to take my order for another glass of wine (an Oloroso sherry since we were nearing dessert) . It just came across as very disorganized and haphazard. For dessert, I ordered the chocolate ganache cake - which was in reality a way-oversized portion of dried-out brownie, doused in chocolate syrup and vanilla ice cream, served in a treasure chest. I also recall a shovel and pyrotechnics when the dessert was brought out. (I was hoping for some sort of rendition of Jean Georges famous dessert, but alas this was not the case.) The waitress told me the "sand " of the treasure chest was graham cracker crumb and that the chocolate coins embedded in the sand were edible - if this is what is considered molecular gastronomy, then we are all doomed. At $150 per person, I will be more keen to save my money and head to a restaurant where the food, not baseball bats emerging from steak dishes, reigns supreme.

    (1)

  • Stephen F.

    One of those places whose reputation precedes it. Everything is presented in an over the top, hokey manner. Probably not the best spot if you're looking for romance, despite the beautiful ambiance of the outdoor garden seating, unless you can pull off wearing a Roman Centurion helmet like Caesar Augustus. Its more of a jovial fun vibe place to go for a good lighthearted night out. And trust me, you'll need a sense of humor once the bill is delivered. The food is good, but its not great. There really isn't anything unique or interesting to the way the food is prepared, it is prepared properly though. The prices are astronomical though. $20 cocktails, $30 appetizers, $75 appetizer specials, $50 entrees, $80 specials, $40 desserts. Yea sure your cocktails come with a chocolate monkey hanging on the side... which you just paid $10 more for. Yea sure, your food comes with a giant fork, sword, or roman helmet... which you just paid x2 the average price for. All that being said, would I go again? Yes, if a friend from out of town was visiting and offered to pay. Once on my dime was enough for me.

    (4)

  • Yenny S.

    I had dinner here on 2/2/14 and was not happy with the experience. As a vegetarian, they only had an oily pasta that I couldn't eat, it was like eating oil straight from the bottle. Had 4 bites before I told the server I was not happy and his response was not in line with my expectations. He didn't apologize, took it off the table and ran into the kitchen, he actually appeared angry at me. It wasn't until the bill came was that he said he would take it off the check & apologized but I expected to at least be asked to order something else so I had to eat some where else, lame! And I do think everything is overpriced although my boyfriend and his friend said the burger they ordered was the best they had in a while. And we wanted to order desert (which btw the guy that came to ask us about ordering cocktails & desert was really cool) but they were too expensive, $40 for chocolate cake and ice cream, not in this alley lol. Overall we wouldn't go back and wouldn't recommend our friends

    (2)

  • Audrey B.

    Barton G was superfun and I'm glad I went, and I'll be cool with not going back. Presentation is everything - and it's really something. We had cocktails that were delicious, which arrived on elaborate and interesting plates with liquid nitrogen popsicles keeping the booze strong and cold. Awesome! Glad I had that once for $30ish - don't need to do it again but psyched I got to enjoy it once. I should mention that our waiter, Cain (sp?), was great and gave us his best recommendations, some of which were spot-on. We also sat outside, which was terrific, although you can smoke outside in Florida (ugh) so it was a little annoying inhaling someone else's cigarette! My husband and his two friends split Lobster Pop Tarts and Tipsy Tuna, and both were terrific - and these are three men who know their seafood. Expensive but worth it - presentation was killer, tasted great, ample portions. My husband had the swordfish and its presentation was killer and he liked it - it was good. It was not extraordinary. The sides were great. The rest of us had short ribs with a hilarious plating. They were okay. I make better short ribs. All three of us left most of the meal behind. For what we paid, that's insane. And we are not three light eaters, and these were great portion sizes - usually I hate ordering short ribs because it's more like "short rib" - if these had been better, we'd have been psyched. For dessert we split a chocolate treasure chest situation which, again, is excellent presentation and the food was okay. Overall, after the appetizers, things looked great but were absolutely not worth the money.

    (3)

  • Vickie P.

    Be warned in advance never order anything here that you have not seen the price for! Nonetheless yes it is pricey but the food is great, the place is nice, the drinks are good! My only complaint is the size and price of desserts! Their desserts are AMAZING, but group sized. It would be nice to have individual size desserts... Sometimes it's just two of us and do need these huge desserts and most of the time everyone wants something different.

    (4)

  • Steven D.

    I had a great experience here. The food was great as well as the atmosphere (even thought the restaurant is a little cramped inside). The service was exceptional as well. I recommend the lobster pop tarts. You probably already know this place isn't cheap so be prepared to spend a lot. It's worth the experience of going but I don't plan on going back any time soon.

    (4)

  • Mariana H.

    Firstly I'd like to say that we came here for a fun dinner and not for the best food or we would have chosen to go elsewhere. It was my best friend's birthday so we wanted something more upbeat yet not as upbeat as Baoli for example.. Something in between. It was still one of the most boring dinners ever i'd say.. Maybe because the restaurant was empty. The food was average. I ordered the lobster trap mac and cheese, which was amazing for the first couple of bites until it became a little gross ( too much cheese but I guess it is a mac and cheese after all. Definitely recommend for the cheese aficionados!) Also the drinks... Don't even bother ordering drinks unless you want them just for the pictures. They are the epitome of a let down. I'm not an alcoholic but hey, they are around 27$ and it tastes like pure lemonade. They do look pretty though- i'll give them that- but really.. If you've taken a science course you know it is not even that difficult to make ... Also, do not bring a birthday cake- they won't let you cut it. What? I bought the most beautiful birthday cake at Neiman Marcus (they are a secret birthday cake gem) and they made me leave it in the front. I thought this was pathetic. They treated my cake as if it was a champagne bottle that I brought from home to open at their location. After all I let it go because every place has their rules even if they are absurd at times... The star of the night was our charming waiter, though. First he takes forever to come around! Secondly, we have a friend that was just there to be present and did not order anything because she had just gotten a gastric bypass surgery haha so she couldn't eat anything but light soup ... The waiter turns to her and goes "okay so you are just the spectator in the group" we couldn't believe it! He was filled with interesting comments for the rest of the night- my favorite was when he brought the check and tells us "here's the damage for you guys". Haha what??? And to top it off, they bring the birthday cake with a candle and we were very delighted that they had decided to let us cut our cake after all.. When they tell us "it's just for show ..don't cut it. But have fun cutting it at your house". Needless to say it was an interesting night. Don't be fooled by the pictures. If you want a nice experience with similar prices go to Cecconi's or somewhere else. Unless what you want is to take pictures of your food to upload them on instagram don't bother coming to Barton G.

    (1)

  • Dee J.

    BARTON G, Should be BARTON "y". Overall underwhelming experience for an overwhelming price point. The time they spend to plate the meals in an "over the top" arrangement should be used make sure the food is tasty and the service it timely. If I am paying $20 for a drink I don't want to wait 20 minutes for the drink. The night we went it rained and they did not have enough umbrella or proper large umbrellas to make sure patrons sitting outside could enjoy their meal with out disruption. So we all had to run and leave out 125+ a head meal and run for cover. We had a few appetizers and shared an entree. The popcorn shrimp tasted like fried flour with shrimp bits, the sliders were tasty but nothing i would come back for. The lobster pop tart was delicious. I would skip this one and head over to Zuma for their Saturday brunch - delicious and great staff. I won;t be back to Barton G. When I told the Manager my thoughts he said "good to know".

    (2)

  • Andrew L.

    Holy duck sauce batman, it's like the Riddler took a spatula, and smacked the chef silly, then catwoman gave him a lick, then the penguin flipped open a laughing gas umbrella and said, take a deep breath. That's right, it looks assuming, like any batcave, but the moment you sit down, you know things are different, when the menu is on a jailbroken iPad, mounted on a clear plex sandwich board. WHAT? Here some the RE-DIC-CU-LUAS thing which we had. Let's start with the Appetizers. 1. Lobster Pop Tart. First thought, I remember Pop-Tarts from my twisted youth, as a special reward when I was a bad child. Here, not so much, since they are mounted inside a toaster. YES, you not only get the Pop-Tart, but you get the toaster place before you on the table. My colleague said that they were delicious, and from what I could tell, it was a flaky delight, with lobster. 2. Scallops. When you think of Scallops, do you think of brains? Well, here, they serve you nicely prepped scallops on top of bust of something Asian/Buddha inspired. Mindful, you are eating from the top of the thing. Weird. So here is where our little table became just barely large enough to hold our serving dishes / things / objects / plating items. My friend's Southern Chicken, was served from at large container, resembling a chicken? Steampunk styles... think futuristic like with a Victorian feel. My Chinese Duck, was served in a life size wooden Mallard Duck statue. My food was in a cut out section on the back of the duck, and guess where my duck sauce was? Under the ducks bottom or you can say... the gentleman's area. Attractive in color and texture 3. Chinese Duck... which was duck served two ways... a duck spring roll, conveniently with my chop sticks already stabbed through it. Under is that, was the Duck Confit. There really isn't anything that isn't bad, especially when it is stuffed with duck fat. It was nothing especially fantastic, but it was satisfying. 4. Lobster Tater Tots. Of yes, when your mother is all over you about eating your mexi-fries... I mean tater tots... here comes something different. About 4x larger than those little pieces of potato compressedness, comes a tater with cheese and lobster meat. HOLY SMOKES... these things are amazing and really disturbing to anyone watching their diet. You will become faint of heart, and could potentially try to eat an entire plate of them. I discovered something entirely WRONG, BUT OH SO RIGHT... which was... dipping my Lobster Tater Tot, into the cheese sauce of the Mac and Cheese.... YES, WIN for being in ecstasy, without actually taking LSD or any of the drugs which are also commonly found in Miami. What about that Mac and Cheese? 5. Mac and Cheese, served in a large mouse trap... and yes, I am the mouse here, because it was a pretty delicioso dish... make sure to eat hot, because one you demolish those noodles, sucking every bit of cheesy, gooey, baked goodness... you should take your Lobster Tater Tot, and dunk it into the left over sauce. I dare you to not do that, if you have both plates in front of you, you will want to! Okay, here's the deal. You want to at least come here once, because it is just that different. You can't imagine the way things are served, nothing is what you expect, and you will want to order things, just to see what vestibule or serving utensil it going to be brought in. If you are foodie, this will be the experience of a lifetime on your eyes. Your tastebuds will be looking forward to the next dish, but if you care about your eyes, and what batman says about your mother, then you are coming here to eat.

    (4)

  • Francine G.

    Barton you had me at cotton candy! Bartons is a small restaurant hidden with all these trees and bushes. It was our last night in Miami and why not go big or go home. The presentation of the food was not what I expected. Everything was huge especially the dessert! For a 3 course meal it was $75 per person. I ordered the popcorn shrimp for my appetizer, the South Side Short Ribs for my entree, and for dessert we had a the cotton candy, chocolate indulgence and Sabrina Sundae. Yes it was a big party so all that dessert was just right. The popcorn shrimp was perfectly seasoned. The short ribs was just so mouthwatering, it was perfectly cooked. The desserts were amazing! The cotton candy was huge with three different flavored popcorn in a jar and chocolate covered pretzels. The chocolate indulgence was in a big treasure chest with a shovel, sand and chocolate coins. The Sabrina sundae had a brownie in the bottom and different flavored ice creams. If you're in Miami you must check this place out!

    (4)

  • sarah e.

    Ok so this restaurant was recommended by friends in NYC but everyone one we told in our hotel FL told us how crazy expensive it is...... Yes it's crazy INSANE expensive , but my family had a great time. This is a special occasion type of place , where you pay a billion bucks for cotton candy but worth it . My kids loved it, so to me it's priceless

    (4)

  • Taylor G.

    After reading a bad review on Yelp about Barton G's and food allergies, my family was extremely hesitant about dining here given our laundry list of allergies. We were however pleasantly surprised with how well they handled our allergies. Everything about Barton G's is exceptional from the moment you walk in the door to the moment you leave. When you dine here, you are getting the whole experience. It really is a show given the outrageous and larger-than-life food presentation! Our server Donald was very understanding with our food allergies and made sure that everything we ordered was safe and/or modified in any way in order to make it safe. For appetizers, we started with the caesar salad, bucket of bones, and the seafood martini special. The bucket of bones were modified so that they were peanut, tree nut, dairy, and gluten free. Unfortunately, we were unable to have the bbq sauce in which was brushed on them as it was not gluten free. They were still extremely delicious and flavorful and were a very generous portion! While expensive ($79), the seafood martini was a very generous size and came complete with lobster, crabmeat, shrimp cocktail, and the like. It was a perfect appetizer for us as it was gluten, dairy, peanut, tree nut, and soy free. For our main course, we all ordered the Gizmo chicken in which was prepared peanut, tree nut, dairy, gluten and soy free. We also ordered the fry quartet (peanut, tree nut, and soy free) for a side. The fries were among our most favorite part of the meal, especially the tater tots/hash browns! For dessert, we ordered the cotton candy. Unfortunately, it was not dairy or gluten free as they was a dairy product in the cotton candy mix, but it was peanut and tree nut free. It's an absolutely ginormous portion and comes with three different types of popcorns and chocolate covered pretzels. Each one was better than the last!I have nothing but good things to say about Barton G's, besides the fact that it is very expensive. It's well worth the money though in my opinion and is a great place to celebrate a special occasion! We will most certainly be back to Barton G's when we return to South Beach.

    (5)

  • Bill S.

    4 star presentation with 2 star food = 3 star review The drinks are outrageously expensive (some martinis are more than $30) and the food is also very pricy, unfortunately the taste does not live up to the price. Barton G is a classic example where the hype, style, and presentation is more of a premium than the actual quality of the food. I tried the popcorn shrimp appetizer (had better at Long John Silver) and the surf and turf ($100 for two). The main lobster was small and not that satisfying (had better at Red Lobster and the steak was a nice size, but lacked flavor (had better at Outback Steakhouse). About the only thing that was impressive was the deserts, but those were huge and overpriced. Seriously you will spend more than $30 for cotton candy or funnel cakes or ice cream (had better at the Cheesecake Factory). Oh, and I almost forgot, the valet parking is expensive too ($13 + tip).

    (3)

  • Eileen S.

    I have been waning to go to Barton G for quite sometime. I decided one night to get dress up and cheer up my best friend. The food reminds me of fair food. The drinks looked better than they taste and not worth the price. Presentation is why this place is still in business. The service was awful, I'm a vegetarian and the server kept trying to sell me meat options after mentioning it to him three times. He was very pushy and rude.

    (3)

  • Hanh N.

    went here for a girlfriend's 30th and we were all simply just so happy that we decided to have her bday dinner here. First off, our waitress, Jennifer was amazing! She was so awesome and attentive and was just a blast having her serve us. She was so warm and fun. We ordered quite a bit of food so let's start going down the list... RAGING RISOTTO- this risotto was so creamy from the cheeses and it was seriously one of the BEST risottos I've had. I added shrimp to it and was soooo glad I did. Paired together it was amazing. My gfs wanted to try and even then I was resistant of sharing. haha BACK IN BLACK SKIRT STEAK- medium rare cooked to perfection. Flavored beautifully. The creamed kale was a hit! SAMURAI TUNA- I didn't have a taste but my gf said it was delicious LOBSTER POP TART- crispy little rolls CRISPY VOODOO SHRIMP ROLLS- reminds me of a Vietnamese dish I make GIZMO CHICKEN- two of my girlfriends ordered this. ONE ordered the way it shows on the menu and it was good BUT the other girlfriend ordered it over a bed of caesar salad AND SERIOUSLY, we couldnt' stop eating off of the latter one. It was amazing! There were a couple other dishes that I can't recall right now but all in all, service was great thanks to Jennifer! and food was delicious. I really don't know what happened to those ones that gave low ratings but each of us simply had amazing food. Btw, they are not light handed on the alcohol!

    (5)

  • Danielle O.

    Over the top. Amazing. Fancy. Beautiful. Everything I wanted my Friday night dinner to be. Every single item we ordered was crazy (in a good way) and intricately presented. The tuna tartar was YUMMY! Presentation is so important to me and it honestly blew me away!!!!! Try their nitrogen drinks- sooo awesome!!! We will definitely be back!!!!

    (5)

  • Laura K.

    The Barton G - one of Miami's fancier eats! Went here in mid-January and had a rather mixed experience. The food is elaborately presented to you, such as the cushioned salmon which truly is served on top of a plate on top of a cushion surround by a throne-like statue. It seems like this restaurants is trying to please but then also mock its paying customers at the same time. We had fun until the dessert came: A huge chocolate fondue easily meant for a 6-to-8-people party! Now, we were only 2 people and at no time did the waiter explain to us that this dessert was meant for a larger group of people. So when it finally arrived at our table (fanfare, sparklers and what not), we were rather shocked at first. And then appalled by this mean move! We had it packed into small plastic containers to take away but of course the damage was done. Be aware that the fondue will easily cost you 90 bucks (because the price was mentioned NOWHERE!!). Sure, the menu stated "Please Ask" - we assumed this meant whether or not they were able to serve it on that particular day. Epic fail! Except for this PETTY misunderstanding, the food was decent. The cocktails were also interesting because they actually serve them in a "steaming form" (via means of liquid nitrogen). Overall, it's worth checking out but I'm not sure I'd return. Also, the menu is 'served' on an iPad and my neck still hurts when I think about the uncomfortable movement it provoked when staring sideways at it together with my partner.

    (3)

  • Marielle H.

    Ever since I found out about Barton G's, I have highly anticipated going. Finally, on Sunday the 17th, my dream came true. I walked into the restaurant with high expectations, but they were not met. For starters, I called the hostess on the phone saying that I would be late, and they told me that they would hold my reservation for fifteen minutes but then I would loose it because the place was supposed to be jam packed- that was fair. After all, the restaurant is in South Beach and its a cool place, and you know EVERYONE these days wants to be trendy. Thus, I rushed over as quickly as I could. When I got there, of course it wasn't crowded- myriad amounts of empty tables. I thought the atmosphere was AWESOME! The bamboo outside was beautiful and the inside was decorated very nice. The menus were iPads which was pretty cool and creative- very twenty first century. Now, the reason I gave this place three stars was for two reasons. The first reason was for the satisfactory taste of the food. While the presentation is cool, the food was just satisfactory. A three feet tall fork stuck in my meal does not make up for the taste, not to mention the PRICE! The price of this place was what really put me over the edge. I don't mind paying a lot of money for a nice meal, but please, make the food taste good. The price of some of the items on this menu was funny-- so funny that I actually laughed when the waiter told me the price of the lobster and the fondue. The fondue was 90$ if I remember correctly... They were so mortified that they wouldn't put the price on the menu-- also, this is a trap for people who have had too much to drink and decide to just order the fondue, because let's be real here, how much could fondue really cost?! Hell, come to my house and I'll make you the best fondue you have ever had for 15 bucks. It was a joke and the waiter looked embarrassed telling me the price. So all in all, this is a one time thing if you want your kids be to happy for a meal.. This is not something spectacular although the over sized cotton candy was fun. Go for the experience or for a drink at their bar- NOT for the food.

    (3)

  • David C.

    I'm going to break this down for you easy... ABSOLUTE GLUTTONY. If you love bar mitzvahs, you will this place. The atmosphere is truly the best around. The inside of the restaurant is trendy and beautiful and the outside patio area is incredible. The bar is also something to take notice of. They make the most creative, amazing cocktails on the beach. Those are the high points. This place is like eating in a circus and it is fun. The food comes out huge and uniquely plated. The quality of the food is good, but nothing too crazy. The appetizer were good, lots of fried stuff on the menu. Sharing is a must as the portions are large. I had the grouper for dinner, it was good but the presentation was so large and over the top, that the actual taste of the food fell flat. Desserts, that is where it is at... Split the chocolate fountain with 10 of your friends and this place is a home run. This place is good for 2 times a year when you want to show your friends and family how crazy Miami is. I'd also consider this place just for drinks, or coming for a dessert.

    (3)

  • Vanessa M.

    Off the chain, out the box, hands down an amazing experience. The presentation of the food is something you must see first hand. I'll just leave it at that. I went here with family in celebration of wedding anniversaries and to celebrate a friend who had just become an American citizen! The prices are whoa but if you can swing it, it's totally worth it :) lots of fun.

    (5)

  • Isabel C.

    went in with my girlfriend for our anniversary. everything was perfect. we ordered the butter salad (not a salad of butter.. but butter lettuce etc) and it was wonderful. and the special of kobe beef sliders topped with foie gras. TO DIE FOR. so good. in true Barton G fashion the sliders were "baseball themed" and game on a plate with a full size glove, baseball, and bat. when we ordered they asked if we wanted a baseball hat too, we were so excited we said "yes!" and then later figured out that they charged $15 for the hat. we asked our server to take back the hat, which she did without any trouble. it was on our bill at the end but we reminded her and she quickly took it off with many apologies. for dinner my girlfriend ordered the short ribs, which i would say is very much like a brisket because it is so soft and there are no bones to be found. maybe that's what short ribs are and now i sound like an idiot. either way they were amazing. i ordered the potato encrusted salmon which was also very good. it came on a bed of green beans and the most delicious lemon thyme quinoa. everything was timed perfectly and we did not feel rushed at all, which has happened to us before when dining at a nice restaurant. we said something to our server at the beginning which may have helped. dessert was also very good. the chocolate brownie in a treasure chest with sand made out of graham crackers and chocolate gold coins. very rich and very good! definitely a special occasion restaurant. we were one of only a few 2 top tables. will be coming back here, probably with a group of friends.

    (5)

  • Shawn I.

    Been here twice on two separate trips down to Miami. Once for my birthday and another time with my family when we were in town for a wedding. The inside decor is very classy and elegantly done. It is an intimate setting with dim lights perfect for a date or celebrating a special occasion. Both experiences were first class. The service, drinks, and food are phenomenal. The menu comes on an iPad, and I'm sure that this trend will continue in the restaurant industry as times goes on. The wait staff is extremely attentive, and our head waiter went out of his way to be light hearted, and make us feel welcome. I highly recommend trying one of their special drinks. Although pricey ($25+), it is well worth the try. They are all neatly presented with rose petals, frozen voda popsicles (to keep your drink cold and give you an extra shot), or with vapors (from liquid nitrogen) coming out of the top. It is a really elegant touch to any meal here. To start, we ordered the lobster pop tarts that came in a toaster replica. The inside was creamy, and the crust was perfectly flaky. We also ordered the Tipsy Tuna, and the meat was fresh and well seasoned. The food comes with elaborate props to aid in the presentation. For example, my mom ordered fish, and it came with a 3-foot fish prop coming out of the top of the serving board. My dad and brothers ordered the filet, and it came with a 3-foot fork coming out of the serving board, as well as a heat lamp to keep the meat warm. The chicken and waffles come with a glass chicken as the main prop. As you can probably tell, everything you order here is a "look-at-me" plate, but it is part of the experience, and it is interesting to see what kind of plates and presentation other patrons in the restaurant are ordering. I'm not a big dessert fan, but the rest of my family is, so we decided to take the waiter's suggestion of the Purebread Pudding. It was phenomenal. It was a bread pudding that was accompanied by two porcelain dogs that were filled with a chocolate sauce and a vanilla sauce to pour over the bread pudding. It was a great choice. The prices are high, but you're paying a premium for the service and presentation. It would not be worth the premium, but you're also getting top quality food to go along with it. I think it is a good value. No matter how you spin it, you are sure to be entertained here, and have a good meal.

    (5)

  • Shawn F.

    I have been to Barton G on several occasions but last night was one of the worst experiences I have ever had at any restaurant. It took more than 45 minutes for the server to show up and take our drink order and by that time we had got up and gone to the bar ourselves. Furthermore once our food arrived we couldn't see what we were eating because it was so dark outside and there was only 2 candles for a table of twelve. We had to get up on several occasion to ask for more candles as we were all using our iPhone flashlight to see what we were eating.. An hour later once I found the manager to ask again for more lighting they finally arrived. Our server was absent for most of the time and when we got up to track him down he was completely indifferent and belligerent. There are many better options in South Beach when it comes to dining. Stay away from this place.

    (1)

  • Anya R.

    I was fortunate to go to Barton G with my boyfriend's parents so I didn't have to worry about the bill...which seems to be most peoples' complaints. I know that it's pricey but it's definitely worth going at least once if you're considering because it is quite the experience. The food is not as good as the presentation, but it's still pretty great! I've included pictures of some of the highlights, including: - "G" Fries Quartet: sweet potato fries, regular, tater tots and potato chips - Nitrogen vodka popsicle cocktail - Coconut Crusted Voodoo Shrimp - Chinese Duck Decoy - Salad (can't remember which one) - Give Me S'mores I have to say that I actually wasn't a huge fan of my duck entree but it was my own fault. I wasn't thinking about how rich it would be, so I don't think this is at fault of the restaurant because I was able to happily eat the duck spring rolls (not as rich because of the roll part). Every thing else was INCREDIBLE! Especially the fries and the smores! The portions of the desserts are HUGE. We couldn't come close to finishing the smores between four of us. We too home the left-overs and ate it over a few days.

    (4)

  • Luisa Mercedes A.

    I would only go here to celebrate a special event. The food is good but not the best. The reason to eat here is the over the top presentation of their meals. The drinks are killer. Ordering off of an iPad isn't bad either. Expensive and a little stuffy for my taste, but I would return. For dessert definitely order the cotton candy(worth the $) & Make sure you bring your camera!!

    (4)

  • Gabriel G.

    There is nothing appealing about this restaurant. The gigantic forks and tacky designs are annoying if anything. Food is not good. Service is not good. If you are interested in spending $300 per couple just to take pictures I guess this will be your go to place. The food is comparable to Applebee's. I came here with a party of 20 to celebrate an engagement. You would think we would be treated a little bit differently right? Wrong. Our reservations were for 9:00PM and we were only seated at 10:45PM. There was only one server at our table, and by the time we got our first round of drinks it was 11:30PM. We had to send the drinks back because they were terribly made (pure liquor, no taste). While the second round of the drinks were on standby we received the appetizers after 30 minutes. The mac and cheese was good, but for some reason they brought out 12 Mac and Cheese when we only ordered 6. It was a complete mess. When it came around to ordering the entrees we had enough and got up, payed the bill and left. Barton G you lack the qualities of a great restaurant. You hide behind your gaudy presentation.

    (1)

  • Carolynn R.

    A must go when taking my favorite out of town guests. Every part of your meal is a visual and flavorful experiance. Amazing menu and creative presentation. Very trendy place to go and to people watch, also romantic and dreamy. Make sure you order dessert.. you will not be disappointed.

    (5)

  • CityGirl K.

    Interesting restaurant, very modern and a bit of a fun adult circus. The menus are presented on ipads, and if you would like to start off with a $30 drink, order one of their martinis. They use liquid nitrogen to make it smoke and keep it cool. Flavor vise it $15, but double for the presentation of course, it's Miami :) We ordered a bottle of Rose as well, it was good for the price, followed by two appetizers. 1. The tipsy tuna ($17) was light and flavorful and Lobster pop-tarts ($28) for 2, split in half for 4 people were more then enough since they were extremely rich. The pop-tarts were brought out in a giant silver toaster, very cool. We ordered three filet mignon's and one samurai tuna. The tuna was medium rare but the filet mignon's were all different although all three were ordered at medium. Mine was all pink, one was semi pink and another looked well done. For the $52 each you should be able to get a consistent medium. The filet mignon was average, nothing spectacular, just a good quality cut, served with a side of veggies and buttermilk mashed potatoes which were very good. What made these entrees stand out is the presentation, the steaks came out on trays that made you feel as if you were a kid back in Disneyland. One was with a giant folk, while another on a plate that had a ceramic cow and the tuna was on a plate with a giant sword. Very cool presentation. We skipped the dessert and the waitress looked sad since that would have been extra tip for her, but overall she was mostly attentive and although made the most expensive suggestions, was fun to chat with. Expect to pay at least $100 on the low side. Overall a good experience and pretty good food with super fun presentation.

    (4)

  • Selena B.

    Holy are you serious???? Ordered the $16 "Blue Plate Special (which was a salad). It was very good although a little heavy on the dressing. Did not like the blue cheese covered waffles. And NOT in love with the prices seeing desserts start around $38 (yes - you heard me correct - desserts start at $38). All of the food comes out on outrageous plates - mine had a four foot pencil on the corner (yes - you heard me correct again - a FOUR FOOT PENCIL was served with my salad). It was pretty entertaining. I wanted something light after a long day's word and while it took a while for them to get their electronic/digital menus up and running so I could review, the service was excellent, food was good, decor and ambiance were beautiful but bar stools are uncomfortable so solid four starts.

    (4)

  • John F.

    I was well informed about Barton G being over the top in the presentation and price department before my visit last night. I must say the ownership is brilliant. They have developed a system of fleecing their customers with them willingly going along for the ride! The presentation is quite creative and fun but I think management needs to remember the food needs to be good too. Once we got over the initial menus shock we all excitedly chose drinks and meals. The drinks were exciting to look at but not great to drink! This would be the theme for the night. Lobster pop tarts delivered in a toaster were good for a few bites but they were so rich and mushy that you wondered do they have lobster in them. The popcorn shrimp was cute but more popcorn than shrimp. The fish trio no one liked. Burrata salad was just OK. Main courses were more of the same. Very underwhelming! We decided to give desert a try so we might salvage a very expensive night. The desert portions are oversize and the wait staff won't mention this to you. Another way to reach into your pocket. We tried two which was enough for 12 ! Nothing special again except for the presentation. Not the place to go if food matters!

    (2)

  • Mimi T.

    Love the service and the visuals..I thought the food was just okay but the presentation was pretty entertaining!

    (4)

  • Gotham D.

    While on vacation I decided to try this place out on a friend's recommendation. I was expecting to be wowed by the food but was wrong, the place is all about the outrageous presentation of food and drinks which I have to say was entertaining. However, for the cost I thought the flavors on the food was just OK. The place is an experience so it must be tried at least once but it's just not for me.

    (3)

  • Christine P.

    Barton G is the kind of place you have to visit at least ONCE in your Miami life. I had been hinting it at it for a while... and was surprised with a Valentine's weekend date. Sadly, I wish I could say that I fell in love with it. Maybe it's because we were there the Saturday after Valentine's... but the service was awful. We had to chase down our waiter... he spoke so fast and made us feel rushed... and the way the tables for 2 were set up... I felt like I was on a date with my neighbors to the right and left. Outside of that - the display and presentation is amazing and a lot of fun. I got the sabrinatini with the chocolate monkey hanging - my bf got one of the dry ice creations with cucumber. The lobster pop tarts for appetizer were so rich, but tasty. I ordered the shrimp and risotto small dish... and the bf got the mahi. While they didn't have ridiculous presentations... they left us stuffed! I'm glad we went... but maybe we should've done it differently... with a large group to be able to share food... and not on a popular night. Oh - and here's the first annoying part of the experience... When the bf called to make reservations - they asked if he had ever been and when he said no... the person on the phone told him that "jeans aren't allowed." When we arrive.... not only where there jeans everywhere... but there were also *very* casual people.

    (3)

  • Laura M.

    Absolutely loved it! Excellent food, ambiance, and service. My boyfriend had an awesome birthday dinner :)

    (5)

  • Ieisha E.

    The food taste pretty ok BUT the waiters will snatch your plate up without asking if you are done eating. The 2 bread sticks they serve before the meal are measly and they give you butter for them but they are room temperature. Basically the butter is useless because butter won't melt on bread that is not heated. The waiter was pretty nice. I ate outside and ofcourse outside the wind blows a little. The plates are pre set, so there were little dirt particles on the plates but they still place your bread sticks on the dirty plates. I found that gross. But the food itself was ok. I had the chicken with whipped potatoes. I still don't feel that the food is worth how much it costs. I will say that the alcoholic drinks will get you quite tipsy .

    (3)

  • Rayle H.

    Food was okay, drinks were good, service was good, the presentation was amazing. Very different unique dinning experience, but this is one of those places you go to once and never again!

    (3)

  • Deidred A.

    Wow is the only word to describe the Barton G. The food is only matched by the presentation which is matched by the service. It is truly a dining experience. My only qualm are the iPad 1 menus. Just too much trouble. Very expensive but if you are OK with the prices go!

    (5)

  • Mo N.

    Very expensive but interesting experience. Party of 3 shared 4 appetizers, each had one drink, and shared a dessert....$270!! Let me reiterate - we did not even order an entree and dropped almost $300! If you don't have a big party I would not eat here...the portions are very large (and expensive). We had the fried potato app (homemade potato chips, potato cakes (the BEST), french fries, sweet potato fries) which was excellent and a special - 2 Kobe beef sliders which was disappointing (hello, stale bread?!). We also had the mac & cheese (not the lobster one) which was declared "the best ever" and the Upper Crustacean (popcorn shrimp, was supposed to include lobster salad, lobster and rock shrimp - it was all fried popcorn style so not sure what we got). Dessert was a $29 cotton candy...it was enormous and came with dipped pretzels. Each plate is served with a unique flair - large fork with filet, large potato peeler, the presentation is amazing. The atmosphere is great, the lighting too subdued, the signature drinks come steaming (nitrous) to the table. The server picking up empty plates spilled the remnants of a drink onto one of us...she profusely apologized but really??? Then TWICE someone passing by with these enormous crab legs lost them on their delivery trip...the second time the smell of seafood stayed in the area for the remainder of our visit....the tables are really close together (like Paris cafe's without the smoking) so once you sit you are trapped. Our server was pleasant and knowledgeable. Worth a splurge, particularly if you can get someone else to pick up the tab...but you need some big eaters or you will be throwing tens of dollars of food away.

    (4)

  • Florina K.

    You know this experience started out well... we had a good male waiter, who took our drink orders and gave us the menu. Then we got this rude waitress....we asked her for suggestions and she would automatically suggest the most expensive thing on the menu without even thinking!!! It was the two of us, and she suggested for us to get a 4LB chocolate dessert!... What kind of a couple would ever order a FOUR POUND dessert for $90? The appetizers were good...,( kobe beef sliders & lobster mac) the samurai tuna was so bad dripping with oil that i actually spat it out! I had much higher expectations for this place.... In restaurants priced this way the staff needs to be top notch as well!!!

    (3)

  • Laura T.

    No words can describe the appearance of this amazing restaurant! If you eat inside, get ready for Fashion TV playing behind the glamorous bar with the most outgoing bartenders. (Everyone whose been to Europe knows about fashion TV ;)),, If you choose for the outdoors, get ready. You take one step into their courtyard and are immediately immersed into a jungle of beautiful plants covered by a partial ceiling created of foliage.Their menus are displayed on your own personal IPad on a stand which throws a modern twist to your night! Now the drinks,,, three words: liquid.nitrogen.martinis! We tried three! Sin-sation, Buddhalicious and I believe the third was the Zentin with the cutest chocolate monkey hanging off! (link to the drink video: instagram.com/p/iSO2Cisa… ) All amazing! The food was just a cool! watching others around you receive their lavishly displayed meals was half the fun. I believe you all share the night with laughs. The giant forks, swords, toasters sprouting freshly browned lobster pop tarts and the list just continues! The cotton candy dessert is something only I can leave you to see. Trust me you will know when a near table orders it... I suggest you try it as well just to fulfill the experience with more laughs and awe!

    (5)

  • Valerie G.

    My friend and I nabbed a last minute reservation to Barton G's and we are SO glad we did. The yelp pictures are insane and thus built up a super big hype for us which was pleasantly met. We had a 6PM reservation on Friday - and were one of the earliest patrons in the restaurant. Barton G's is located on the West side of Miami Beach, so definitely far away from the tourist heavy region of Ocean Drive but still only a 10 minute brisk walk if you choose or a taxi since there are many that frequent the area. We had a choice of sitting outdoors or indoors. The outdoors seating area looked lovely but it was just too humid and muggy for us so we opted for indoor seating. The décor of the restaurant is a bit eclectic but everything works. We were seated next to this red drape-type separator that had holes ... we later found out that these holes were optimal for us to "Ooh" and "Ahh" over the presentation of our neighbors' dishes ;) The night we were there was the first night that they debuted their iPad menus! So freaking awesome! Very simple menu - cocktails first followed by apps then their seafood dishes and ending with their meat dishes. The dessert menu came in the form of an iPod touch - they must really love their apple products here! My only gripe about the dessert menu was that some of the options had photos and some did not - given that one of Barton G's highlights is their meal presentations I feel like they should just not have any pictures on their menus so everyone can be pleasantly surprised (: Good idea, I know I know. We ordered: 1) Buddhalicious ($31)- These drinks were priceyyyyy but they contained liquid nitrogen! Which was basically an entire shot of alcohol in ice cube form which made the drink 2x as strong when the ice melts - so almost as if it were two drinks for the price of one. Great justification :] 2) Bubbles & Berries ($24) - Your choice of raspberry, strawberry, or blueberry. My friend ordered the raspberry and I generally do not like raspberries so I wasn't the hugest fan but she enjoyed it! 3) Lobster Pop Tarts ($28) - HUGE chunks of lobster enveloped in flaky buttery crust. The portion is pretty big on this one. 4) Zen Tuna Trio ($21) - I wasn't extremely impressed with this appetizer & could have done without it. Nothing out of the ordinary and not one of the 3 different ways (Tataki, Carpaccio, Tartare Taco) the tuna was prepared stood out to me. 5) Blooming Sea Bass ($37) - Sea bass came highly recommended by our waitress. The presentation of the dish was by far the cutest! The fish was very moist. 6) Lured by Grouper ($34) - Florida Grouper, Lobster Tator Tots and Succotash. Honestly I was "lured" (hehe) to this dish bc of the lobster tots! However the dish was pretty disappointing as the tots were largely potato and the grouper was pretty salty/heavily fried. I had maybe 1/4 of it. 7) Hop To It ($42) - Grasshopper Pie {ie Mint Chocolate cake) w/ Chocolate Brownie, Dark Chocolate Ganache, and Mint Mousse). This dessert was GARGANTUAN. I think it's made for a family of like 15 people. It's seriously sooooo huge with an equally ridiculous presentation. It was really delicious though and I honestly wanted to pop the entire thing into my bag and smuggle it home. The best part of the meal is that there is this little cognac sauce you pour over the cake served in the smallest flower sprinkler - adorbz! The waitstaff here is extremely friendly and never seemed annoyed at my table for taking a picture/squealing loudly every single time a new dish came out. They are probably used to it by now! Also, I asked one of the waiters where the rest room was and he took my hand in his arm and led me there! When I returned to my chair he picked up my pocketbook so I could sit and handed it back to me - super sweet! This is one of the few places where the food and the presentation were equally fantastic - I'm a fan! Portion size definitely makes up for the price tag of the place where a drink is the same as an entrée. They definitely need one of these in NYC.

    (5)

  • Aris L.

    i went here for dinner...i ordered the ribs..i give 3 stars for the food and 5 stars for the presentation..the ribs was just average nothing special...the service was good... CONCLUSION = RECOMMENDED!

    (4)

  • Amanda A.

    Cocktails and appetizers were great. (Sabrinatini & popcorn shrimp) We had the Skirt Steak and it was TERRIBLE! Lack of seasoning and burnt! (We asked for medium well) Food came with NO PRESENTATION, on a tray like if we were in high school (isn't presentation the whole point of this restaurant)? Lobster Mac and cheese was amazing. Overall, I will NEVER be visiting this restaurant again! Prime 112 is definitely the way to go!

    (2)

  • Deborah M.

    We met some friends here for drinks only but wow! What a cool place! I loved the decor! The cocktail menu was on an iPad that the bartender placed in front of you, which made the menu easy to read in the low light. We ordered these crazy drinks, served in unique stem wear, that contained liquid nitrogen to add to the effect. Take a look at my photos and you will see what I am talking about. I loved the bartender, he was a blast. I hate that these places charge so much for parking. Valet parking was a whopping $14.00! I mean really?! Maybe it is a Miami thing but I live in Los Angeles and we don't pay that kind of parking fees for restaurants!

    (4)

  • Vera L.

    This restaurant is just a ton a fun. The essence of this restaurant is creativity. As you can see they're are tons of pictures of they're amazing presentations for everything available on their menu. Every time i come here i make sure that i order something different. I get so curious on how it's going to come out! It's definitely over priced. The food is alright, mediocre at best. Don't come here expecting a fantastic meal, but come expecting a theatrical food presentation experience, as i like to call it! UNIQUE DELIEVERY AND ATMOSPHERE. WORTH THE MONEY ON NON-FREQUENT VISITS FROM OUT-OF-TOWNERS.

    (4)

  • Rita I.

    This place is definitely all about the presentation! Food was good, but nothing spectacular... I ordered one of the nitrogen drinks, and it was very delicious, had a good ration of alcohol and wasn't too sweet! The service was incredible, can't say enough... dessert was the highlight as the presentation and the taste! Nice place as well, but could more, well, up-beat, because the fun presentation of the food doesn't match the "on-the-stiff-side" atmosphere... Would I go again... yes probably, just to try other things out... Also, we did take our small children, they were blown away by the presentation, and liked the sliders, but my daughter hated the mouse mac and cheese because it was literally pasta and melted cheese, not cheesy sauce... that being said, we (adults) tried it and though it was probably one of the best mac and cheeses we have ever had! Palates :)

    (3)

  • Anna A.

    The place is very nice and elegantly designed. The food is very good. The lobster pop tarts are a must! The food presentation is excellent and makes it a very good choice for children. Overall, I was very pleased. Portions are large so be sure to share.

    (4)

  • Stephanie L.

    Came for our anniversary we did not have good service at all. It was really disappointing to the point where we didn't even order dessert and decided to just leave. The reason I gave it 3 stars is because the food was pretty good.

    (3)

  • Anup S.

    Dank! Great bartender, best mixologist on the beach! Moon provides the best in customer service. Will def be back soon.

    (5)

  • Linda S.

    It was an excellent night with wonderful food. I Highly recommend it to anyone.

    (5)

  • Ricardo M.

    At Barton G (1/25/2014) in south beach and a large rat ran across the bamboo over our head. Manager says it's normal, as we are eating outside. He said he was going to take care of our dessert. There was ten of us and he took care of one dessert. Then I complained about his false compensation. He then said why would he comp us more if the rat didn't run on top of our food. Worst experience ever. Worst manager ever.

    (1)

  • Truongson H.

    Chic. Presentation is pretty... ostentatious. So it's good for birthdays. The cocktails are exquisite. Trust the bartender to choose a specialty. Dinner for two with cocktails came out to about 180 with tip each of three times I've been here. So that's the ballpark.

    (4)

  • Jill A.

    This was the best meal Ive ever had! The service, ambiance and food were amazing. I highly recommend the lobster pop tarts and sea bass. Presentation is hands down the best ive ever seen. I highly recommend visiting this restaurant while in Miami. I cant wait to go back. I went back again this year and it was still wonderful. The only complaint is that the table we sat at this time was so close to the others next to us you could hear their conversations. It was uncomfortable to be that close to people while you are trying to eat and enjoy a mealor have intimate conversation with others. When you reserve a table as for a spacious one! They did revamp the menu and it was still amazing.

    (5)

  • Diana G.

    I've yet to try the food there, it's still on my "to do" list so this review is only for the cocktails. We were drawn there by the (literally) smoking drinks! They have these themed drinks with liquid nitrogen which makes them smoke. I must disclose that I can be a sucker for cheap thrills! Though not exactly cheap, the drinks average between $20-$30 something's but in my humble opinion, are absolutely worth it. These drinks were intricately designed and delicious! I went with my sister and we ordered 3 drinks total (so a drink and half each) but by the time we finished the last one we were unable to drive the car. The drinks were overwhelmingly strong and we didn't even notice because they tasted so good. The bill was over $100 for 3 drinks, and we were too tipsy to think that was too much! The sin-sation drink had an actual miniature rose inside and rose petals on the tray, the buddhalicious was served on a platter with a tiny Buddha and actual lychees, and the Sabrinatini had a hanging chocolate monkey and they all had that smokey nitrogen, fun!

    (4)

  • Michelle C.

    A for presentation. F for food and management. Cool fun presentation and gimmicks. Drinks good but took 35 minutes. 20 dollar fries greasy and nasty. 36 dollar funnel cake stale and cold. Cute gimmicks. Crappy food. Waitress mentioned to manager (on her own based on us leaving it over as we don't really complain) then followed up re if manager came by, but manager didn't bother. We eat out high end regularly. Advice... Come here once for the show but eat somewhere else.

    (1)

  • Michelle L.

    Wow! Barton G really puts on a show from beginning to end. What a beautiful place too. The liquid nitrogen cocktails are definitely worth the $32 because they come with a frozen popsicle made of mostly alcohol that melts into your drink and makes it stronger as you go! Mmm I got the "Diamonds are Forever" cocktail which was citrus based and it was definitely the best one at the table. I think the best thing to do at Barton G (unless you have a bunch of money) is to go with a group and try a bunch of stuff. There were 4 of us and we got away with ordering 3 apps and 1 entree and we were totally full! The apps we got were the voodoo shrimp, lobster truffle mac and cheese, and the bucket of bones. Forget the voodoo shrimp, it wasn't really good at all. Definitely get the bucket of bones- probably the best BBQ I've ever had...The mac and cheese was delicious as well. Honestly, we were just having so much fun sitting and watching everyone's food come out. The presentation here is amazing! For our entree we got the duck, two ways. There were 2 confit legs with amazing flavor and 2 egg rolls, which were so so. I could seriously eat those duck confit legs all day...mmm... This is really a great place for a special occasion, you will not be disappointed!!

    (5)

  • Christopher B.

    Very Expensive!! I can not stress this enough. Now, I am not huge foodie, so I really appreciate how they made the presentation very FUN. But that being said...it was EXPENSIVE! I give it 3 starts because the food was ok. BUT. The presentation was the best that I have ever seen. And the service was great. We got the funnel cake for desert, which was a little cool...so they brought us a piping hot one. :) The 3 starts seems a little harsh. So I give it a 5 on experience, but only 3 on the food.

    (3)

  • Alex P.

    American cuisine perfectly executed. If you have a ginormous wallet, are celebrating a special occasion, or have an insatiable desire for amazing drinks, this place is for you.

    (5)

  • Sergio C.

    Great look.... And poor food! I've really expected better.

    (2)

  • Anisha M.

    The boyfriend and I were in Miami for a weekend, and a friend recommended this place. He said "you need to go here for the presentation". And boy were we impressed! His filet came on a a huge platter with a four-foot fork stuck in it. Her seabass came in the form a garden-flower arrangement in a brown paper bag, which was opened with a flourish by their server. For drinks she ordered the sabrinatini - a very tasty martini that came with an equally tasty chocolate monkey! Now for the tastes: his filet was excellent, succulent,tender. Her seabass was decent, but didn't blow up her skirt. But impeccable service, an outdoor patio seating, peppy yet classy music, and the beautiful Miami December more than made up for the lack of flavor in her fish. Authors note: you have to go there.

    (4)

  • Verne G.

    Goofy, too expensive, waiter did nor know food, service or wine. Sea bass was bad. If you love great food and wines, go some place else. There are a lot of great places to eat in Miami Beach, this is not one of them ,

    (1)

  • Faby P.

    I have been wanting to check out this place for many moons - about 5 years worth of moons to be exact. I never got around to it, especially since it's a place you generally need a reservation to get into and can't really just pop in on a random Saturday. We decided to visit BG's for our 2 year wedding anniversary, figuring it would be something cool and different to do as a reward to ourselves for not having killed eachother yet. My dear and wise friend told me "seriously, for what you're going to spend, go to Prime 112. The food is SO much better. If you want the presentation and all that, go to BG, but don't expect the food to be amazing." My dear wise friend, I should have listened to you. The place is absolutely stunning inside. The decor is very upscale, the lights are dim, it gave me a good feeling we were going to have a nice meal and a great time. We ordered a Buddhalicious martini, which was very yummy and very cool to look @ w/ the smoke from the nitrogen. Things were going well..... so far. To start, we ordered the famous lobster pop tarts, which were pretty damn fabulous. They phyllo dough was a little greasy for my taste, and the lobster filling was heavy, but they were good. Served in a toaster, cute. After eating these mini monsters (they are HUGE) we started to get worried about ordering a second appetizer... one of their specials, the Kobe Beef sliders. These microscopic morsels came in a baseball mitt, with a BG hat (wow! I get to keep it? Thanks, really. I'm not an 8 y/o boy.) The sliders.... all teeny tiny 2 of them, were pretty good. I can't lie. They had foie gras and caramelized onions. Yum. Not so yum when we got the bill ($45... ridiculous) I've had better burgers @ B&B. We then ordered the Mousetrap Mac n Cheese and the Swordfish. The fish came skewered into a sword, with a really cool fish hook on the plate. My husband tried it, and when he made THE face, I knew we were in trouble. I tried it myself.... WOW. The menu did not state it would be crusted in kosher salt. Ugh. It was inedible. Just awful. I think I felt my body go into renal failure after just one bite. My Mac n Cheese was such a heartbreak... as soon as it arrived on the very adorable and distracting mousetrap contraption I knew it would taste how it looked: like Velveeta. No bang to it at all, I've made better mac n cheese @ home. Boo. Main courses were a fail. We sent the fish back, picked at the mac n cheese, and waited for a dessert menu. For dessert we debated on the chocolate overload or the key lime pie, so we asked to server (who was a darling all night until the moment we sent the salt block back) to suprise us. He returned with the key lime pie. A WHOLE key lime pie. Like, for 6 people. Come on. I know this place is all about opulence and presentation, but serving a 12 inch key lime pie to 2 people is wasteful, ridiculous, and outrageous. The pie itself was good. Nothing earthshattering or to really rave much about. Just good. In summary, this place kinda sucked. I am all about splurging on a good meal, don't get me wrong, but I know overpriced and overrated when I see it and taste it. I think charging $45 for 2 tiny (and I mean tiny, bread and all about the circumference of a soda can) with some fried onions is a joke. And then to charge $34 for a key lime pie that 2 normal human beings could not possibly eat is insane. We will not being going back to BG's. Ever.

    (2)

  • Axel D.

    There was lots of talk about this place good and bad . so like a person that loves food and new things I want with a few of my bros . And let me say it sure was a fun place to be in Miami beach everything we got was a wow factor! And food was 4 starts . Yes it was. Expensive but hey it's Miami beach and it's not like no other place like this

    (5)

  • T P.

    My friends and I came here on a Sunday night at around 10:00 pm. The host seemed reluctant to seat us despite the restaurant closing at midnight. After getting "permission" from the manager, we were seated next to a large group of young diners. While being seated, the host was heard saying to us that we shouldn't be eating this late. This should have been the first and only cue to vacate the restaurant but we stayed against better judgement. As previous yelpers have posted the waitress pressed us hard to order distiller or sparkling water and the nitrogen infused alcoholic drinks, which had no price on the iPad menu, stating it was part of the whole dining experience. We all declined this for obvious reasons. My friends ordered the lobster Mac-n-Cheese which they felt was an extremely rich, over-sized portion for one. They both ate minimal amounts. The waitress was able to take it off the bill due to the dissatisfaction. I ordered the asparagus, Dutch potatoes, and risotto which I was satisfied with! Each $12 side had a different flavor and complimented each other well. We ordered the chocolate indulgence for dessert which was the highlight of the meal. This was also a large portion which four of us could not finish. During dinner, the large group of diners next to use became loud with conversation, vulgar language and border-line arguments. Unable to communicate effectively with the people at my own table, I asked the waitress if she can have the manager ask the group to use their indoor voices. She stated that she would speak to the server for that table. Needless to say, the server nor the manager addressed this disturbance. Completely annoyed, we talked to the manager who stated that it was not necessary to ask that party to keep it down as they do not try to control their guests. We explained that this made the dining experience worse but he was unwilling to address the situation and unapologetic. So, to reiterate my previous yelp family, this establishment serves extremely large portions of overall subpar food using theatrical props and sparkles to distract you from the rather outrageously priced food/drinks. Management is more concerned with the hopes of getting a size-able gratuity from a group of rowdy patrons than providing a comfortable dining experience for all patrons. I have no plans to return to this restaurant.

    (1)

  • Sonya S.

    Food is overrated! Prices are crazy for the quality and taste if the food. Fancy drinks - avg $35 each.. Overall you are paying for presentation and ambiance -- not food! My pasta came out uncooked, they had to recook it! How can you get a pasta dish wrong?!?!? I won't go back....

    (2)

  • Suzanne C.

    I wish I could give this place a better review but kids... there are MONSTER rats here!!! Great dinner, presentation, service... until a giant rat ran over our heads, checked out our meal and completely ruined our appetites. The manager on duty told us this was typical due to the restaurant's '"jungle-like atmosphere'' which leads me to believe this isn't an atypical complaint. At $150+ a head I at least anticipated a better excuse!!! Needless to say, this restaurant's standards are unacceptable and beyond gross. Health department anyone???

    (1)

  • Brittany H.

    super swanky restaurant with a ridiculous, glorified show for drinks and food. i mean... the entree (platter) was bigger than me! and my drink came out with nitrogen-champagne "swizzle" stick with a chocolate monkey hanging off of it...and at $20-$30 per cocktail... hot damn you get what you pay for. being in miami and all.. i thought it was only appropriate to order grouper, where I expect it to be fresh and delicious. There was a grouper fish actually hooked and baited... the fish hanging off the hook was bigger than my face. It came with lobster tater tots and creamy succotash. the fish was prepared beautifully, and those damn tater tots were tasty. this place is ALL show and tell. but still... our group had an outrageous good time...and while I got to taste everybody else's food (duck, sea bass... ) i still liked the best! so get your swagger on...and be prepared to be delighted, eyes wide and all and enjoy the presentation.

    (4)

  • astoria e.

    Swanky outside patio earns this restaurant 2 stars otherwise this is a touristy overrated place with mediocre food. We were a party of 8 and kids really enjoyed the presentation; adults, on the other hand, were pretty disappointed. Note to the managers - teach your runners seat numbers. Every dish was 'called out" by the runners. if I pay $40 for my fish I'd appreciate the runner not announcing it by the table TGI Friday style! Just sayin...

    (2)

  • Stephanie S.

    I went to Barton G about a month ago to celebrate to mine and my cousins birthday. We had been there 2 years ago and were so blown away by the service, food presentation and just overall atmosphere that we figured we should go back and have this great dining experience on our special day. Due to most Barton G's raved reviews I don't know if on this particular day they were having an off day or if things (food wise) have changed since I'd last been there. We started off by ordering some appetizers; Lobster Pop Tarts, Tipsy Tuna, and the Zen Scallops. I must say the Lobster Pop Tarts were delicious, the tuna and scallops however were a disappointment. The tuna had absolutely no flavor and was covered in sesame seeds; along with it came one of those travel sized vodka bottles that was filled with blue "spiked" cucumber water. It was basically water with food coloring and a hint of cucumber, so it didn't help to add any flavor to this dish. The scallops had potential to be good except they were overly salty, no bueno. Now onto our entrees my boyfriend and I ordered the Samurai Tuna to share....BIG MISTAKE. I have never had such a bland, flavorless meal in my life. Both the tuna and side of noodles that accompanied it tasted like nothing, literally. Halfway through the meal my boyfriend had to ask for a side a soy sauce just to help take down his food. My cousin and her boyfriend ordered the South Side Short Ribs. I sampled a small piece and it was alright, definitely better than my meal but still nothing out of this world. The presentations for both our dishes were at least creative and cute. We skipped out on dessert because we were all too full, but from what I ones I saw in the surroundings tables, none of them looked like they would be a letdown. All the staff was very friendly, I don't remember our waiters name but he was very pleasant and attentive throughout the evening. We all enjoyed our drinks too. I don't know if I'll be returning to Barton G, but if I do it won't be for a while.

    (3)

  • Tony-truth D.

    I made a reservation for the night before valentines Day for this place having high expectations! Our reservation was at 8:45 pm and our table was ready for us on time. The initial greet from our server was quick, to the point and seemed very knowledgeable. Was still very happy with the place. My girlfriends drink and my drink arrived fairly quick with great presentation but as soon as the presentation of smoke went out of my girlfriends martini, so did the service. We ordered the bucket of bones which was great! When we needed napkins we had to call another server over to deliver the napkins. Our entrees took nearly an hour after our appetizer to get to the table . In between that hour our server never came to check if we were ok or accommodate us if we were not. We kept seeing him look over but he never came to speak to us. Both our food (churrasco) and my girlfriends lobster pasta was room temperature. We were so hungry and tired at this point we had a couple of bites, not to mention there was no presentation on any of our dishes. That's one of the reasons we chose to eat at Barton's! My step son fell asleep before the food arrived and my girlfriend started to also when we received the food, so we asked for boxes and took everything to go. We were scared to order desert, thinking it would take forever. Even though all the desserts we saw come out looked great. We kind of want to give it another chance for dinner and dessert on my daughters bday because the desserts are huge and she loves cotton candy. I heard of a place called serendipity that serves great desserts and have awesome presentations! Might give it it a shot over Barton's being we had a bad first visit. Overall I feel you should go to this place when it's slow and the server and management can overlook if all food is coming out with presentation and in a timely manner. Overall, Nice location, place, they're on point to make sure your reservation is locked in and ready but service falls apart when they're busy.

    (2)

  • Joel F.

    Ate there a couple of times and always like to eat there fried chicken entree Barton G has the best macaroni and cheese in Miami, Florida, presentations are crazy I love there circus dessert presentation. What I do not like is your so close together at the dining table because the restaurant is small to my opinion,

    (5)

  • Jason G.

    I'll admit I was gassed on this placed. But after trying it a handful of times, reality finally sunk in. The food is good, not great. Certainly not worth the prices but what you pay for is presentation. The ambiance, especially when sitting outside on a nice night is probably reason enough to try this place just once. The desserts are unreal. Extravagant showcases that will leave your pockets empty and your stomach's full. I usually start with the onion soup and finish with a nice filet. A party of 5 can split a dessert. Definitely go here when you're celebrating a birthday. It's more enjoyable as a group IMO.

    (3)

  • Mit P.

    I'm not a fan of this place, I've tried several dishes and I find them in general to be either creative but not good, or very average. There is nothing here that leaves you craving to come back. What I like 1) Excellent service. This is one place where the staff are consummate professionals. A rare thing in Miami. 2) Beautiful well located dining room. The restaurant itself Is very nicely done, and feels plush, modern and romantic. I also like that it is in a residential area and away from the crowds. 3) Desserts are very good. Especially the chocolate overload or whatever it's called. What I don't like 1) Many of the dishes are creative but not tasty. E.g. The lobster pop tarts has too much filo pastry, is too creamy,and not enough lobster. It tastes heavy and greasy. Same with the Mac and cheese, as well as the crab corn dogs. 2) many of the less creative dishes just taste bland. This is true of the Southern Fried Chicken, the Popcorn Shrimp, The sashimi snow cones, and the mahi mahi.

    (2)

  • Nina C.

    OUTSTANDING!! Everything is OVER THE TOP!! I loved everything we ate- and seriously we were a table of 6 and our bill was around $2900 sooo you know we ate everything and drank everything!! The food was OUT OF CONTROL!! The service was impeccable!! Everything about this place was top notch!! Can't wait to go back!!

    (5)

  • Wesley C.

    Some of the best food in my life. They really give the full package. Great food, perfect atmosphere, and wonderful presentation of the food. This restaurant is all about the experience. Be prepared to bring your wallet and get reservations way ahead of time cause the fill up fast. The food presentation I out of this world but that is not all that it is. The good is dele oculus and the service is great. I will be going back the next chance I get.

    (5)

  • Laysu B.

    I have gone to this restaurant like 3 times and the more I go the more I like it. The good is pretty pricy but the ambiance is amazing and specially at night. All of the desserts are extremely extravagant and the service is exceptional. I would definitely recommend!!!

    (5)

  • Bonnie L.

    Had my birthday dinner here on June 24; party of 14. This restaurant was recommended to me by a foodie friend and he was right! It is not the best tasting meal but the presentation was very creative especially the desserts. I recommend going in a larger group because you have to try the desserts its huge and the entree are a decent size as well. Its is very pricey though, valet is $14.00, desserts are $30-$40 each, $20.00+ cocktails, etc I recommend the lobster pop tarts (must warn you its $28.00 for 2 pop tarts), Funnel cake was really cute, and the coconut shrimp was tasty. I ordered the lobster tail ($120) and was pretty disappointed, it was tough and flavorless. Overall I gave Barton G 4 stars because of the presentation, experience, and service. Bottom line the food could be better with the prices they charge.

    (4)

  • Kurtis P.

    A dining experience unlike any other. From the moment you pull up to the front door you feel special. The ambiance is pure South Beach's finest and the people there are equally as impressive. The staff treats you like you're an important person, unlike at many other places where they feel like they're the special ones. The presentation could be the best I've ever seen. Creative and enduring, while not for one second do they hold back on the quality of the food, the ingredients and the taste. Outstanding in every aspect. Even desert was amazing. I highly recommend the Creme Brule. The different kinds and topping is just incredible. Nothing comes close to their liquid nitrogen frozen drinks. They look cool and taste great. Yes its a little pricey, but given the area (South Beach) its on par and worth it. They catered our party a few years ago for the Super Bowl there and even taken out of their element they never failed to deliver. Simply amazing!!

    (5)

  • Claudia C.

    Service was amazing and so was the food! As a Miami foodie I wanted to see what all the hype was about and it definitely paid off. Loved the lobster mac and cheese and the bread pudding.

    (5)

  • Eric t.

    I actually really liked this place. From vibe, to service, to food....i thought it was all really good. My other dining patrons didn't really enjoy it as much though, maybe they mis-ordered. Coming in, it was busy and packed with really beautiful people. First real sit down meal in Miami, it was just what I expected. People partying, latin women in sexy dresses, models..and me? anyway, got some ipad menus (part of a few gimmicks i guess) and we start getting. Popcorn shrimp was kind of forgettable, just not a huge fan of that. It was served in a popcorn container with popcorn. Kind of meh. The different french fry samplers was fun with the various types, I actually liked them and i kind of hate french fries to begin with. Favorite was the circular thick ones. Food comes out...yeah, they were kind of ridiculously plated, I got the skirt steak with a chimichirri sauce and it was really damned good actually. Cooked just right, few grilled vegetables and great seasoning. food wasn't as expensive as i thought, but that's probably because i was just in vegas the prior weekend and spent quite a bit on food. I mean 30 bucks for a steak, 12-15 dollar appetizers...that's nothing really too "out of the park". service was great though. really loved the ambiance.

    (4)

  • Rachael S.

    $29 dry ice martini, much anticipated and after a 3 second jolt of excitement, it's over. When the smoke settled, we were left with a mini frozen vodka popsicle inside our martini glass. Dinner was served in a paper bag with faux flowers and wheat grass. Everyone around us had giant forks and sparklers. Our presentation was not nearly as spectacular. Oh well, seemed like a good idea. Gonna save the dry ice for Halloween next time. Outdoor seating was lovely though.

    (3)

  • Stef B.

    This place restored my faith in SoBe eateries. A little gimmicky, but the quality of food more than made up for it. On the menu for me was Lobster Pop Tarts and the Short Ribs. RK had the Bag o Bones and the Crusted Grouper. A side of Lobster Tater Tots were shared. Everything was good to excellent, and the presentation was outstanding (or gimmicky) depending on your personal tastes. Bottom line, this is a place that served good food in an interesting / unique way. Why didn't it rate a 5 star? Well, there were TVs in plain view showing the football, and the desserts were for a group of more than myself and RK. Small things in the grand scheme, but enough to knock it from top spot. Aside from that, highly recommended!

    (4)

  • Dannielle C.

    The most amazing thing about Barton G's is the presentation. An amazing array of nitrogen cocktails to intrigue the palate! I'd rate the actual food at 3.5, but the drinks, atmosphere, and presentation make it! Must try lobster mac and cheese!! Ideal for date night :)

    (4)

  • Doni L.

    cool spot good service Food 8- presentation very cool .

    (4)

  • Diane A.

    This is my all-time favorite restaurant! The atmosphere, the lovely people, the food, and the drinks!!!! Everything is wonderful about Barton G! The nitrogen cocktails are a must!!! The range from $24-30 each but they are worth the "experience." The food is fabulous!!!! The presentation is fun, unique and worth several pictures!

    (5)

  • Sofia Y.

    I go to Barton G. for the fun, unique, whimsical way they present food and drinks. The food itself is fine, not spectacular, but its always a fun dining experience. The outdoor patio is wonderful too, its like being in a lush, gorgeous tropical garden. Not cheap, but compared to Miami restaurants, its not expensive either and remember you are paying for the unique experience.

    (4)

  • Iris O.

    First I should say that this was not the first time that I have been to Barton G but this was the first time that I had an issue with anything there. I had called 3 days before ti make a reservation for my sisters birthday. We came on vacation from New York especially after Sandy so we were looking forward to having a great experience. I had asked for a nice table for the birthday, We get there and actually wait for over 25 minutes to be seated when the restaurant was not even packed only to be seated by the kitchen. Waiters were tripping over our chairs and it was so loud. After speaking to be manager the only thing she offered was to move it. Why would I want to move after seating already? She wouldnt even send a desert for my sisters birthday or even comp the drinks. The food of course was amazing like it always is but they need to stop acting like we should be honored to eat there. I live in New York and have been to many restaurants and its rare that I have this problem. BETTER CUSTOMER SERVICE. THAT IS MY ADVICE.

    (3)

  • Rob D.

    What separates this place from the rest is PRESENTATION. First thing we ordered was the Seafood Martini which came in the biggest martini glass I've ever seen. It's filled with everything you could possibly be craving... king crab, lobster, jumbo shrimp, etc. There's so much food, that we almost missed the crab meat they had in the shaker that accompanied the martini... and I thought it was just for looks. We had so much fun with the martini we started ordering items solely based on the name just to see how the dish would come out. Another highly recommended dish is the coconut crusted voodoo shrimp... I am not a big fan of coconut but I do love dry ice so you can just imagine what this one looks like. One thing I DID NOT like was the box of beignets which really disappointed me because everything else was awesome. Beignets themselves were decent and the sauces for dipping were so sweet they hurt my teeth... but what can you expect you're in SoBe not New Orleans. BTW, there's meter parking ALL around the restaurant so don't feel obligated to valet. And if you live on West Ave maybe you should consider waliking and saving the world from more unnecessary carbon dioxide... just throwing it out there. =)

    (5)

  • Daniel C.

    There are a lot of mixed opinions here. I went here with 5 friends on my birthday. It is definitely a place for a special occasion. Upon walking in the place was very crowded but our table was ready for us right away. We did have a reservation. We promptly ordered a round of their signature drinks. They were expensive but tasted good and were presented beautifully. I recommend the Rose Martini and the Lemon Drop. For an appetizer we tried the Macaroni and Cheese. It was the best I have ever tasted! I do not want to know how many calories were in it though. It was very heavy. The entrees were also delicious and presented whimsically. We tried 2 of the fish entrees and they were particularly exceptional. The accompaniments and sauces really complimented the fish well. For dessert we had the cup cake picnic. The cupcakes were moist and tasty and it was fun to frost and decorate them to your liking. All in all it was a fun experience and a great birthday dinner. I would love to go back!

    (5)

  • Jessica T.

    Although you may get sticker shock from reading the menu, the food at Barton G is worth every penny. We started with a round of Sabrinatinis, which is the restaurant's signature drink. Nonstop amusement ensued as we photographed our chocolate monkeys in various compromising positions. Next came the appetizer of four different types of french fries. This probably could have counted as a meal for the 4 of us, but we didn't stop there. Two of us had the salmon, one friend had the grouper, and another had the chicken. I couldn't decide which was more delightful: the over-the-top presentation of the dishes, or the way they tasted. We ordered the mac and cheese as a side, which has real black truffles in it. Maybe one of the best things I've ever tasted. And we finished off with an ice cream sundae that is literally bigger than my head. The portions here are HUGE. I recommend going with a group of at least 6 and sharing dishes. There were 4 of us, and we barely made a dent in our food (except the chips). Not only is it more reasonably priced that way, the delicious food is less likely to go to waste. If I had the option of taking home leftovers, they probably would have lasted at least a week.

    (5)

  • A. L.

    Excellent. Been there three times and every time I am pleasently surprised. Impeccable service (a rarity in South Beach) and delicious healthy food that is fun. Great to bring out of towners because people like to have fun here - they actually smile. Only knock is the specialty drinks - they are way overpiced and weak - but who cares -- get the wine, mixed drinks, and or beer and your fine. Love it!

    (4)

  • A B.

    Awesome place for group meals. The Kobe beef sliders were amazing, had blistered asparagus, jumbo chilled shrimp, really delicious sesame tuna but what is most amazing is the nitro drinks. I had a lemon drop. Presentation is EVERYTHING at this restaurant, be prepared for an entertaining eating experience.

    (5)

  • Fred G.

    Barton G. won't disappoint you whatever you're looking for ! Great food and lots of fun ! I can't imagine not eating there when in Miami !

    (5)

  • Olga B.

    Had an amazing bday dinner here, 5 stars for presentation and great service. Our waiter was just a sweetheart. =)

    (5)

  • Lyle F.

    Wow, what a great place to go if your in a great mood. Wow, what a great place to get you in a good mood. Foods excellant, too.

    (5)

  • Sarah Y.

    I went here awhile ago on an all-expenses-paid company trip to Miami Beach, during which we had an absolutely epic meal at Barton G - hands down my favorite restaurant in Miami. Food presentation here is often literal, witty, and occasionally extreme. I started with a Buddhalicious cocktail (wasabe sake infused vodka, pureed lychees and cranberry juice with a nitrogenized pop of sake and lychees). This thing was nuts...the martini glass was in the arms of a large, 12-inch tall Buddha, with fog from the liquid nitrogen streaming out of the glass. Apparently, liquid nitrogen is frozen at -210 degrees Celsius. How they eventually got this into a drink is beyond me, but apparently this is the real thing. Next up was the Popcorn Shrimp...which came with a retro-looking movie theater popcorn bag. For my main entree, I got the Firehouse Baby Back Ribs. This one came with an actual firetruck siren (which was flashing and emitting red beams of light) and a large figurine of a dog wearing a firefighter's hat. Dessert consisted of the UItimate Bg Sundae (enormous, could feed an army of 20) and the best part...the Big Top Cotton Candy, which was a whopping 3 feet tall and at least 2 feet wide. Things got a little bit rowdy (or perhaps some were tipsy) at this point, as people started accessorizing themselves with the cotton candy. I think the total bill for the night for our group came out to around $2000 (thank you, expense account)...but the pictures and memories from that night were definitely priceless.

    (5)

  • Max T.

    FOOD: PRESENTATION = 5 STARS TASTE = 3 STARS PORTIONS = 2 STARS PRICE/VALUE = 1 STAR DRINKS: PRESENTATION = 5 STARS TASTE = 3 STARS SERVING SIZE = 2 STARS PRICE/VALUE= 1 STAR Its a place to wow guests with out of the norm presentation; If you get turned on by Versace resurrecting from the grave and doing his best work on the decor of your swordfish, this is your place; everything they make is made better tasting, cheaper, albeit without the 5 star presentation, at other restaurants in town. Again, If you like your food looking like it should be walking down the runway, then this is your hotspot. Once you eat through the decor, you find yourself with a $300-$400 bill for four people and the odd feeling of you just got hijacked!!! I visited 3 or 4 times on birthday occasions for family members. All that was memorable was paying $15-$20 for a 6-7oz signature drink served in chemistry tube that I gulped in 3 seconds. There was nothing memorable about the taste of the drink, the memorable part was the chemistry tubes it was served in; this summarizes the whole restaurant. The memorable part is not the taste of the food (which would be ideal), the memorable parts are the dishes they are served to you in, dishes which you do not get to take home. Pick your poison.

    (2)

  • Vanessa P.

    The food here is amazing and the presentation is over the top! You will not be disappointed. It is pricey ($125 mkt price for 2 lb lobster) but definitely well worth it. My daughters loved their drinks with the chocolate monkeys hanging over and the presentation of her funnel cakes for dessert had a complete duck shoot out attached. Must see to appreciate. Restaurant was busy ( as you would expect for Thurs eve) but waiter could have been bit more attentive. Service good, not great but all in all a must for anyone visiting the Miami area.

    (4)

  • Jonathan L.

    Come prepared to be impressed! Barton G is all about presentation - you never know how you're food will come - in a toaster, on a brick, - they're just super creative! That being said, its expensive but worth it. Highly suggest the liquid nitrogen freezed vodka martini's! The bar inside is great, but I'd suggest sitting outside if you can...very nice atmosphere and they give you the royal treatment if its your birthday... Dress to impress!

    (4)

  • D W.

    This place is a "Joke", with a capital "J" - Noisy, Trendy, Overpriced. Popcorn shrimp was mostly popcorn, hardly any shrimp. Tuna was cold, no flavor. Sea Bass was good, and should be for the price. WIne (thanks to the French) was excellent. Though the waiter was pleasant and cordial, the experience is more about entertainment, and little about dining. Major "Ripoff" with a capital "R".

    (1)

  • Allyson J.

    Great place for a birthday! Cocktails were pricey but AMAZING not only was the dry ice a cool effect but they packed a great punch and were definately worth it. The food was good, not great but the presentation scored huge points. Made for a fun evening overall.

    (4)

  • Michael M.

    Like a child seeing Disney World for the first time, Barton G delivers, hands down, the most amazing dinning experience that the culinary world has to offer. It was on my 18th Birthday when my eyes were opened to this magical place! Having no idea what this restaurant was about, my family and I ordered the Ahi Tuna and BBQ ribs for our appetizer. The ribs came out on a plate with a Dalmatian and firetruck with a spinning red light on top! I can't even do justice to the creativity of the presentation, but what was most impressive, was that the food tasted just as good as it looked! The Ahi Tuna came with a battery powered "Miso Waterfall" that you could dip the fish into... need I say more? For the entree, I got the Salmon Kebob's and again was in awe by the mastery of display, and expertise of the tastes. It is truly something you MUST try! For dessert (It was my Birthday) I got the "Make Your Own Cupcakes" which was, in fact, exactly what it was. Served with chocolate and Vanilla icing on the side, sprinkles, marshmallows, chocolate chips... For a short moment I felt like a kid again! This is without a doubt my absolute most favorite restaurant, and I recommend to anyone reading this review, teetering on wether or not to dine here, to go! You will be nothing short of amazed!

    (5)

  • Gwen F.

    Fabulous ... Martini was amazing, dinner was excellent .. And without a doubt the most fun restaurant I have ever dined in. Food presentation creates a totally festive atmosphere.. Enjoy!

    (5)

  • Lourdes D.

    My friend brought me here for my birthday and I must say that Barton G is one of a kind. You go there for more than just the food, you go for a very fun experience. She made a reservation for us and we were seated immediately. We were seated in a small table for two between two other tables, and although a bit cramped, it wasn't a deal breaker. My friend ordered one of their signature cocktails, the "Sabrinatini," which came with a chocolate chimp dangling off the rim and was smoking from liquid nitrogen, which is one of the many surprises that came that night. We split their popcorn shrimp appetizer which comes in a little popcorn box - how adorable! I ordered their fried chicken, which came with mashed potatoes and creamed corn. My food was AMAZING - although such a simple dish, it did not disappoint. My fried chicken came in a little chicken tin, which I absolutely loved too. For dessert we ordered their funnel cake and as soon as we ordered it, our waiter said "you have ordered the dessert with the best presentation." WOW - he was not kidding. Our funnel cake came with a "duck shooting game" that was pretty entertaining. The funnel cake came with three dipping sauces (caramel, strawberry and chocolate) and was so yummy and filling. Their desserts are what they're known for and although pretty pricey (our funnel game fun came with a hefty $30 price tag), they are very generous portions - so I suggest coming to Barton G with a group to share one of their amazing desserts. Definitely a place to come to when you don't mind dropping more than a few dollars.

    (4)

  • Matt B.

    Amazing presentation and fantastic food, if possible, the outdoor seating area makes for a wonderful setting

    (5)

  • J L.

    A friend was visiting, so we decided to go to Barton G because I hadn't been. I was a little concerned because I had read reviews that said that the food itself was not as good as the presentation. THAT WAS NOT THE CASE. First, the atmosphere and the service (thank you Jennifer) were amazing. And while the dishes and their presentation were very creative (and entertaining), everything we had was delicious. My steak was perfectly seasoned and the au gratin potatoes were to die for. Barton G is truly a dining EXPERIENCE. The food is great and it is quite entertaining to see the different dishes being served. I understand that the menu changes, so I'll definitely be going to back more often just to try new things and see the entertaining presentation that makes this restaurant so much fun. Awesome.

    (5)

  • Joao P.

    Excellent place. Food and service was very good. Pretty big portion, if I knew would probably go straight to the main course.

    (5)

  • Ashley D.

    Went out on Friday night with the hubby we had 8:45 reservations for two and were seated immediately upon walking through the front door. the restaurant has an entrance which you could totally drive by and miss if you werent looking for it however I like that it is covered by overhanging foliage and a walk down the red carpet. I did not like the fact that we were on top of each other and could hear everything our neighbors were chatting about. I understand this might be part of the "experience" in that it is a trendy happening place but when you pay these prices you should have the option to go to the bathroom without having to call the server over to pull out your table so you can get there. Now to the food..... What a show! The presentation is spectacular and by far the best I have seen in Miami. I did order one of those infamous 30$ cocktails from the liquid nitrogen bar which was a great way to start and end our meal, I recommend you do this at least once on your visit. We have the Voodoo Shrimp, French Onion soup...DELISH...seared Tuna with Pad Thai was good but nothing impressive compared to the other dishes I saw my husband had the steak with cauliflower and mashed taters, his plate was clean when it left so I am guessing it was just as tasty. We were way to full to even fathom getting dessert but I do regret this as the dessert menu was very inviting and I admit I was envious of the cotton candy tower and carnival funcakes that landed on the table next to us. Next time I will either share a dish or just eat appetizers and make sure I get a dessert :) Highly recommend, great place to take out of town guests or for a business dinner or even a special occasion :)

    (4)

  • Jeff F.

    I made a reservation and I was seated promptly. I went out here for my friends birthday. We sat outside and it was laidback and chill. Despite some of the opinions on here the service was attentive and friendly. We ordered the diamonds are forever drink which came out smoking from the liquid nitrogen. It was pretty cool but not worth the 30 dollar price tag. For the apps we ordered the truffled lobster mac 'n cheese which was amazing and the ponzu tuna tartare trio which was great as well. We also shared the skirt steak which was OK. For dessert we go this chocolate sunday which was massive big enough for ten people. The bill comes in a little envelope that reads "The Damage" which I thought was funny. If I went back I would just order apps because they were what made the meal.

    (4)

  • Pedro P.

    This place, as everyone has already noted, is all about presentation. While the food is delicious, it's really a restaurant about gimmicks and smoke and mirrors. They try to disguise their exorbitant prices with sparklers and moving fish robots on your plate. While cupcake Jenga and Nitrogen-cooled drinks are really cool, they are also 40-50 dollars a pop. But the real discomforting part about this place is the tightness of the spacing. Our group of five, with reservations made well in advance, was packed in a corner closely (very closely) surrounded by dozens of loud screaming tables. I didn't even have a backrest in my seat! People in this place are packed in too tight and that takes away from any sensations or 'feeling' they are trying to build with the food presentation. Overall, if you want to spend big-time bucks, there are nicer more elegant places in Miami for a special event or dinner. If you like pouring steak sauce out of a ceramic cow, then this is the place for you.

    (2)

  • Jen H.

    Yes, the presentation is over the top and creative and pretty. I think it's been documented enough to really need to add anything. Service was good, professional and courteous as you would expect from this type of restaurant. Nothing to rave about though. However, I just didn't think the food was very good at all. It was definitely not bad, I forced myself to eat it so at least it was edible, but I did not enjoy it. Chopped salad was meh. I had the fish and I can't even remember which fish I had, it was so forgettable. The portions are huge and unfortunately, I was not able to save room for dessert :( All in all, this is a nice place to go and celebrate because there is so much eye candy on the table. I would also like to try the drinks. They looked amazing.

    (3)

  • Jodi B.

    Wowza! This place is awesome for a special occasion. The presentation is out of this world fun. The ambiance in the garden is also off the charts. But, be prepared to shell out some serious dough for this fun food adventure!

    (4)

  • K Sera S.

    I just had the best meal of my life at Barton g. Yes, the presentation is totally over the top; clearly, that's their gimmick, but the food was excellent, the service exceptional, the ambiance vibrant, and fun plates and dry ice wouldn't make up for the lack of any of these other elements. Without the crazy, whimsical (but not kitschy) presentation, yes, I'd probably have given it a four-star rating, but again, all the factors combined for a truly memorable experience. It's expensive, yes, (we spent about $150 per person, which included cocktails and two bottles of wine). I spent more at the world-famous Inn at Little Washington and enjoyed the meal and experience far, far less. A leisurely paced meal took us about 3 hours to savor, and by the time we were done, we decided against going clubbing. We kind of felt like we'd had such an amazing time over dinner that stretching the night on would be pointless! Always go out on a high point, right?

    (5)

  • Beth V.

    This place is a trip. They've decided to sacrifice taste for presentation, which I might understand if the price point was lower-but it's not. So instead, you're paying a lot to experience the only place on earth that serves liquid oxygen drinks (so they say-I'm not sure I'm buying this) which means the alcohol gets increasingly potent as it defrosts. We were looking for a date night in Miami, we wanted it to be over the top, and this place fit the bill-with the popcorn shrimp being artfully arranged cascading out of an movie theater popcorn box onto a bed of popcorn. Again, clever over taste-and that's fine if you're okay with the experience. I'm sure that's fine for many of the patrons-it had a feel of the "see and be seen." The fish had a giant toy fish that changed colors and moved across the mirrorred tray. Having tried it once, and living in a great foodie city, I would not return, but might recommend to friends who wanted "fun in Miami" suggestions, but definitely only for a table outside.

    (3)

  • Blak B.

    All I can say is I love love love this restaurant! Every thing about the food here is great! The presentation is amazing! I take all of my friends that visit Miami there to enjoy the experience. My favs is the seafood martini as a starter. I also enjoy the voodoo shrimp and disco grouper. I don't think you can go wrong with anything you order. It's pricey but the portions are huge! Desserts are large enough for a party of 4 and over. My fav is the funnel cake. It comes out with a shoot the duck game like u usef to see at the fair. The laser gun allows you to knock the duckies over hehe. This place will bring out the kid in you. Yes there will be DAMAGE when you get the bill but don't cry about it ;-)

    (5)

  • Rob H.

    I have to agree with the minority, that actually knows what they're talking about and actually have a functioning palate. This place sucks. Big portions and ridiculous presentation do not equal good food. Everything I tasted (Lobster Pop Tarts, Mahi, filet mignon) was flavorless and bland. And then to have the balls to charge so much for this slop? Unbelievable. This place sucks, pure and simple. All the people that give this place 5 stars for their food are complete idiots and should just save their money and eat at Denny's. Morons.

    (1)

  • Jessica M.

    I went here with my cousin on vacation and was expecting it to be INCREDIBLE based on everything I had heard. I thought the presentation was amazing but the food was just average. I had the surf and turf and a few cocktails and probably need to take a second job to pay for it. I'm glad I can say I went - but I doubt I'd be back.

    (3)

  • Rodney D.

    The atmosphere and presentation were top of the line. The food is good. We loved the lobster mac and cheese. The Kobe Beef Sliders were also good. They even let me keep the baseball hat that came out with the sliders. I had the Chinese Duck Decoy which was alright, but nothing to write home about. Either I have a high tolerance level, or the strength of the drinks are overrated. We even saw Lil Wayne dining there. If you want a dining experience, this is the place to go. If you want 5 star food, this is not the place to go.

    (4)

  • Nicole H.

    I'm SOOOO torn on how many stars to give Barton G!!!! I HAD to go with 4 stars because this place is SO MUCH FUN to play! It's GUARANTEED that each item you order will come with a Gimmick of some sort. Being that I am a 3 year old trapped in a 26 year old body. The FUN Barton bring to his events, is the FUN he brings to his dishes! Flashing fish come served with your fish entree, Perhaps a duck shooting range with your funnel cake? Its all about FUN food in an even more playful format. They class up a pop-tart with lobster, Mac and Cheese with a twist. Its great. The drinks are also fun but, WAY over priced. I don't think the food is superb but, really... The experience is phenomenal and that overshadows everything and ANYTHING bad I can say about the food. 4 stars!!! Be sure to make a reservation, the wait otherwise can be brutal.

    (4)

  • jen r.

    i love barton g, its really 4.5 stars!! i have been a few times but just celebrated my birthday there last month - my pick, dads treat :) this place is really awesome. its always packed, any day of the week there is a wait. make sure to get reservations! to start i had the sabrinatini. its soo delicious and my favorite part is the chocolate monkey hanging down the martini glass. the electric pink lemonade is good too but warning can be dangerous! the sashimi sno-cones are huuuuge but so fresh. the lobster pop tarts are more cute than good, the play toaster makes it special. the lobster/truffle mac and cheese is really cheesy and yummy. the filet was tender and juicy. the g fries are awesome - 4 diff types of potatoes all equally good. the cordon bleu bites are little crispy nuggets of goodness. the garden seabass was possibly the freshest fish i had ever tasted, literally dissolved in my mouth. the cotton candy is a unique dessert but the funnel cake or cupcakes are probably better. they all come out with sparklers for extra fun and glamour!!

    (4)

  • Kristen C.

    The only way to come to Barton G is with a big group - if not, the "damage" is unjustifiable. However, the food is great and it's a good place to celebrate an event because it's an elegant-looking place but interesting surprises come when you get your food. The service was great; our server was very accommodating, knowledgeable and friendly. The little bread stick thingies you get when you sit down are deliciousssss. However, if you get a spot near a window, switch with someone because it is extremely uncomfortable -- no backrest for you! The have little pillows so you can theoretically sit back, but really- you would have to lie back and that's just ridiculous. As appetizers, the table ordered the French Onion Soup, Mac n' Cheese, and a Tuna trio thing. All were very good, especially the mac n' cheese -- very cheesy and rich. W also ordered their Nitrogen-whatever drinks, which were very innovative and fun to drink. Each drink comes with a liqour popsicle, which I thoroughly enjoyed. As my entree I orderded the Macadamia Mahi, which was excellent. The flavor was great. My plate came in this huge, iron fish plate holder. My husband's entree, the ... I can't remember but he also ordered fish, came with a dancing electronic disco fish. Seriously. For dessert, the table shared the cupcakes, which come on a picnic table and with frosting, sprinkles and hot chocolate sauce to create your own cupcakes. Very cute idea. All in all, it was a fun experience but again, not necessarily great for a date. Maybe a double date... Also, FYI - gratuity is not included automatically.

    (3)

  • Regina Q.

    The presentation of course as everyone mentions is something to look at and be entertained by. It's a trendy place with a lot of young people. However, the food was good, but not like amazing. The desserts are HUGE. My husband ordered a fish dish and it was not to his liking, but they brought him another dish that he liked better. so that was nice of them. Also, the tables are placed quite near each other, so we became friends with our neighboring table and were commenting on each others food. the brownie dessert was nasty.

    (2)

  • Jessica C.

    Love this place and I would definitely go back! This is a great place for a special occasion as they have nitrogen martini's and all of their dishes come out with amazing presentation. Make room for dessert as the portions are huge! We had the lobster pop tarts that came out in a retro oven- tasted as good as they looked. The foie gras, you can skip. Nothing to write home about. The lobster mac and cheese is divine! I recommend getting it as a side. The restaurant is pricey but well worth the dining experience!

    (5)

  • david z.

    Decor and presentation was excellent. Had the lamb and swordfish - beautifully seasoned and juicy. Food is definitely worth the money.

    (5)

  • Mckensie T.

    One of THE BEST dining experiences I have ever had in my life! Get every drink, except the green one. They are amazing!!! We did sushi, lobster pop tarts, cobb salad, mac & cheese, fried chicken. It was alllll good. Jesus, our server, was the best. Great spot, will come again!

    (5)

  • Julia K.

    So I would like to update....I have visited twice since my last visit. And last night was really a great dinner. We had the skirt steak which was just the classic skirt steak grilled with vegetables. I had the scallops with Brussel sprouts -- so good -- bits of bacon and light sauce. I also had the mahi on mashed boniato -- really one of the best things I have ever tasted. All of the portions are really large and almost everyone left food on their plates. For dessert we had the cotton candy. And it was exactly that -- but the presentation always wows everyone. The service was exceptional. The food was great. Wildly overpriced -- even for South Beach. But really worth it for a special night.

    (4)

  • Naomi L.

    Go for the unique presentation and the novelty of saying you dined next to Lil' Wayne but don't go for the overpriced lackluster cuisine.

    (3)

  • Chad U.

    It doesn't get any better than this!! Amazing presentation, great food, cool atmosphere. A must try if you live in the area or visiting Miami.

    (5)

  • Todd S.

    Great for a group. Every presentation was an event. Food is very good. All about the show. Fun with a group.

    (4)

  • donald a.

    There are people who know and love food.They have dined in great places around the world, love discussing food, prepping it , buying it, cooking it, eating it.They would rather go to Fairway in Manhattan than Bergdorf.This was likely the worst restaurant i have ever been to.They are nothing but the highest insult to the art of cooking.Although it was a while ago that i dined here(taken by someone), i read all the excellent reviews, and i can not help but cringe.If i wanted entertainment i would go to a show.Dumping blenders, toasters, and smoking drinks on the table accompanied by mediocrity at 5 star prices is certainly a fools' banquet.If you are considering going here, slap yourself with a frozen Stolichnaya bottle and come to your senses.

    (1)

  • Rob R.

    This is am amazing experience but the food is mediocre and the prices are shockingly high. A dinner out for a small group here will run close to 2x as much as other fine dining options on the beach that offer far better cuisine. If the prices were more reasonable, or the food was better it would work, but as it stands this is just not a place I can recommend. A $28 appetizer that serves 2, that is only okay is a disappointing- even if it is served in a vintage toaster. He short ribs were first class, but the sea bass and swordfish were only average. The sea bass came with french fries and they could have come from any restaurant, very average. My first two drinks were weak but the 3rd was good. The $36 brownie sundae was no better than the cheesecake factories version. This is a fun place, but the food needs to be better or the prices need to come down for me to ever go here again.

    (2)

  • A L.

    OVERPRICED AND OVERRATED! Ambiance was nice but the pleasure ends there. Save your money!!! This is a 2 star restaurant with 4 star prices. The waiter was condescending and I had to send my meal back because it was overcooked. I ordered medium rare and it came out medium-medium well. Instead of taking my word, he flashed his LED light over the steak and stared at it for about a minute. I've honestly had better service at Chilis. You expect a certain level of service when the prices are so high, but my expectations were far from met.

    (2)

  • Harrison G.

    I took my girlfriend and her family out to Barton G before we went on a Thanksgiving Cruise. The experience was incredible and the dinner was delicious! We were a bit frustrated when we "Checked-In" on facebook to claim a deal only to find the fine print said during specific hours. It was pretty misleading; Facebook even e-mailed us saying congratulations on your deal but they refused to honor it. I would still come back & I enjoyed the food and atmosphere but need to leave room for desert next time!!

    (4)

  • Fuudcritic C.

    Excellent food & service. You will leave out of there with a happy tummy & full of surprises that you will never stop talking about.

    (4)

  • Greg A.

    Now THIS was a 5 star dining experience. I can't think of a thing that I didn't love about this restaurant (other than the damage it did to my wallet). The service was terrific, the food was tasty, the presentation was like nothing I've seen at a restaurant before. I took my girlfriend there for her birthday, and I left the restaurant stuffed and with a very happy girlfriend. Starting off we ordered drinks from the cocktail menu. Barton G. serves a number of liquid nitrogen cocktails, where they freeze part of the drink in liquid nitrogen as a popsicle and serve it with your drink. I had a regular martini, and the vermouth came served on a stick, so I could leave the vermouth-sicle in the drink for as long as I wanted to suit my taste. They also included little frozen balls of olive juice that I could also dissolve into it to suit my tastes. I won't say it necessarily makes for a better drink, but it's a nice gimmick and an experience I haven't had anywhere else. As you can tell from some of the pictures and from other reviews, each Barton G. dish has a "theme". I ordered the popcorn shrimp appetizer, and it came out on a dish that featured a popcorn bag on it's side with the shrimp and some popcorn "spilling" out onto the plate. The shrimp came with a sweet chili dipping sauce which was very tasty. I had the Chinese duck for my entree, and it was served in a decoy duck. It was crispy and I loved the hoisin molasses glaze. The duck was served with a delicious side of sweet potato fries. My girlfriend had the "Monk Fish Meditation" which was served with a little Buddha on the side. I wasn't sure about the dish since I'm not a big fan of miso or coconut, but I though the miso glaze over the monk fish was incredible and the Asian peanut slaw on the side was a great compliment to the fish. I ended up liking her dish more than mine and she liked mine more than hers. While Barton G. may be as highly priced as many chi-chi, high end gourmet restaurants, it does not come with the side of attitude that you'll find at many of those places. The service was prompt and fittingly friendly - after all, if you're going to drop that kind of coin at a restaurant, you should be treated like royalty. While the dishes are nothing necessarily unique or different, they just happen to perfectly prepared. I highly recommend Barton G. as a definite sure-fire winner for any special occasion.

    (5)

  • Stella P.

    I loved this place! The food was delicious and aestetically pleasing-- everything from bread served in a plastic toaster to oversided cotton candy, so bring your camera! Great cocktails too! A little touristy, but I had a great time regardless. Will be back on my next trip to Miami!

    (5)

  • SOBE F.

    I've been wanting to go here for some time, so when some friends from out of town said they would take me and the wife, I couldn't resist. First let me say that I'd herd a lot about the corky and fun presentations and was expecting more show and less taste. I was half wrong. Everything tasted amazing and the presentation was neck bending. I decided not to get a signature drink and just look at the ones that were on the table because of their price and I was glad I did. The crab dogs were out of this world! Everything was cooked to perfection. We even got the cotton candy desert which threw me back to my inner child which is all I ever am looking for!

    (4)

  • Miyishia S.

    Just celebrated my birthday at this place and OMG! This was perhaps the best birthday dinner thus far. The three things that earned Barton five stars in my book, were 1) the presentation of the food 2) the amount of food and 3) the food actually tasted good! I can't stand going to restaurants that overprice the food but give you small portions. This certainly was not the case at Barton G -- yes, it was expensive but it was well worth it (however I did not pay -- it was my birthday and I ordered to my heart's and belly's content). Also, this was the first time I was presented with the nitrogen martini drinks. The Sabrina-tini was great and I loved the chocolate monkey hanging off the side. I wanted to try some other drinks listed on the menu, but couldn't even finish this one, so that will have to wait until my next trip. Ordering proved to be difficult because I kept looking at the other tables to see what they had ordered. It was entertainment just watching others have their food be presented to their tables. For appetizers, we had lobster pop-tarts (which came out in a toaster) and the tuna zen, which came in a Chinese water fountain but the water was the dipping sauce. For entree, I had the safari steak which came with a giraffe and a spear to hold my steak. And my friend has some type of chipotle fish, which was seasoned well, and tasted great as well. But perhaps the best part was when my birthday dessert came. I had the cupcake picnic, which came equipped with sparklers, mini chocolate-dipped waffle cones, three different types of ice cream, three different frostings, sprinkles, chocolate syrup, cherries, and four cupcakes (2 mini, 2 huge). Needless to say, I was very happy and left very stuffed. The service was good as well, and they earned a couple extra brownie points for singing "Happy Birthday" to me. Also, even though we showed up late for our reservation, they were able to get us seated right away. I highly recommend Barton G, so you should definitely try this place!

    (5)

  • Brett G.

    This place is definitely an experience. The food presentations are unlike any I've ever seen in any other restaurant and are very impressive. You'll look around to see what everyone else is ordering and wait to see how your order will appear. The duck appears in a mallard decoy, while the lobster "pop tarts" come out in a little toaster. There are lots of variations, and all are grandiose. The food is pretty darn good, but to be honest, not quite as good as the presentation. Some things do work well with together with the presentation, like the popcorn shrimp coming out of the cinema popcorn container with the other real popcorn. You choose the dessert menu on a custom PDA, which may have been futuristic in 1990, but now is just a little sad. Maybe they have updated it since I went there though? A lot of fun. and worth a visit - once.

    (4)

  • Linda M.

    Only had cocktails.. but seriously $ 20- 40 ... for a cocktail with nothing fresh squeezed... My dog can do that.... for free!... The presentation of the food looked neat... perhaps for a big group...It's kitschy... But if nothing is fresh squeezed I have to wonder about the quality & fresh ness of food???

    (2)

  • sugi o.

    definitely as yelpers mentioned, it is more of a show than a foodie experience. it was fun to try it out once... and nothing tasted bad, but nothing was really that great or memorable taste wise. we had the mini wagyu sliders which were decent (i think it was around $40 for 2) and the surf and turf that comes out with a huge fork and knife (again, they were okay... not great). for dessert, my husband surprised me with the smores dessert for my bday and they came out with sparklers and the whole nine yards, which was fun. that thing could have easily fed 10 people. i would recommend going here with a big group of friends, ordering drinks, and sharing some appetizers and desserts. side note: do not get the diamonds are forever cocktail. it was way too syrupy and sweet... it reminded me of cough syrup.

    (3)

  • Inge W.

    I hope the noise is minimal as we have a residence behind the restaurant and there is no buffer zone.

    (1)

  • Rebecca C.

    A great spot for special occassions - huge portions, huge presentations, huge prices for a cocktail (but hey, it's Miami), huge shareable desserts. I highly recommend this spot for a group dinner because (1) dinner is a production AND (2) you can call ahead and negotiate a fixed menu, fixed price, and a few bottles of wine to share around the table. I'd highly recommend the french onion soup (really cheesy and yummy), the flank steak (a flattened out and flavorful strip of meat that's rolled into a circle a la Bubble Yum. Sounds weird, but it's good). The duck was also delicious - the presentation was super extreme with the meat served in big duck figurine. Warning: Dessert is massive. It looks like it's been prepared for giants. Also, I'm a big Barton G fan because when I was dining there, my ID somehow managed to fall out of my purse. They found it, tracked down the person who made the table reservation for us, got in touch with me, and within a few days, I had my ID back in my purse in DC. Great service.

    (4)

  • John R.

    Okay I love everything about this place other than the bill at the end of the night. The Margarita Nitro Martini as amazing, the Lobster Pop Tarts were okay (I will pass on them next time), the Tomato Salad was outstanding, and the Swordfish entree that came on a gentleman's sword from the waiter was just as great. Fortunately we had enough people at our table to conquer one of the desserts on the menu (the Cotton Candy) and we all left stuffed and fulfilled. Yes, it is about the presentation (the likes of which I have never seen anywhere else), however, I think the food is worthy as well.

    (5)

  • Peaches P.

    Cool presentation Eehhh food - all 3 times I've been there

    (3)

  • Lisa S.

    My friends and I came here for a birthday + NYE celebration dinner and had the BEST time! We all started off with the specialty martinis that involve much more than a decorated rim. They all came with a theme inspired mini tray, decorations, and a sort of dry ice popsicle like thing to add an extra element of fun! The appetizers were fantastic as well! We shared the lobster poptarts that came to the table served in an oversized toaster. We each chose different meals, each were presented with oversized and/or elaborate detail that made the dinner fun and provided us a lot of opportunities for pictures! Desert was a huge chocolate cake with ice cream, chocolate, and more, lit by not candles but sparklers, served in a giant treasure chest complete with chocolate coins and a HUGE shovel! The manager, Murat Akan, made the night extra special by letting me and my friends take a picture with the oversized fork that the birthday girl saw in pictures and desperately wanted a photo with. The waitstaff was exceptional, didn't mind taking pictures for us and was always close by if we needed anything. If you just want to eat and go, go grab a sandwich somewhere. If you want a real dining experience that will give you lifelong memories, go to Barton G in Miami!

    (5)

  • Andy B.

    All bang but no buck. The presentation is what's the show here, but the food is mediocre at best. I had the Brick Chicken, which was a few small, dry cutlets of chicken served with some decorations and two big bricks in the center of the plate. The Lobster Pop-Tarts were mushy and not very appetizing. I was not all that impressed that it was served in a toaster. It's as if they're using gimmicks to disguise the fact that their food is of low quality. And the food is pricey to boot. I'd pass on this, although the dessert was good and the service was rather friendly. If you go for the experience you'll enjoy it.

    (2)

  • Mari S.

    They certainly provide an unusual and pleasant experience, which makes this place as a perfect pick to entertain your guest. But as far as food quality goes, it's not the best. I couldn't eat the noodle that came with Tuna entree because it was too sweet. I was pretty happy with Onion soup I had for my appetizer, though. It's fun to visit once, but unless you are taking different guest to entertain, you won't be a repeater for this place.

    (3)

  • Pimp D.

    I havent been here in 5 years...man has this place went downhill. Overpriced and underwhelming food. Even the presentation is a shadow of its former self.

    (2)

  • Andrew A.

    Came here again and had a great experience, again! We started with the sea salt calamari, which was excellent! It had the distinct sea salt flavor without overpowering saltiness. We then shared the 16 oz. wagyu strip...cooked to perfection, demi-glace on the side. For dessert we had the grasshopper pie...presented in a plant potter with a mint sprig sticking out of the pie which resembled soil! As I stated previously this is a great place for special occasions/events.

    (5)

  • Jorge B.

    By far the best Dining Experience I have had since moving to South Florida!! Waiter A+ Manager A+ Food A+ Drinks A+ Vibe A+ Thanks Raymond ;)

    (5)

  • Cristina b.

    Barton G is all about presentation and they are GREAT at it. The food is also delicious and portions quite large. I was there this past weekend and this was one of the things I was looking most forward to doing during my short Miami trip. The ambiance was beautiful as always and the waiter super friendly and nice. However, I specifically asked that my meal is gluten and dairy free and I trusted that they would make sure of this only to take a bite of my cauliflower and find out there are breadcrumbs on it and then when I went to taste my potato chips to find pieces of cheese. This was really upsetting to me because I try extra hard to stay away from these allergens in order not to get sick, and a simple small bite can cause me great discomfort for days to follow. Luckily I am not celiac so the damage was not as severe but still, I am in shock that a restaurant that charges as much as they do per plate is not more careful. On the other side, I couldn't even stay mad at the waiter because he was that sweet and helpful, but I just wish that going forward they treat food allergies with much more care.

    (3)

  • Thomas Q.

    Food is good and the presentation is a bit over the top in my opinion, it's sort of like a circus everytime they bring you a dish. I think that's what you pay for, presentation, not taste which is good but nothing out of this world.

    (3)

  • James K.

    Barton G is definitely more spectacle than substance, but there's enough of each there to make it a great starting point to an extravagant night on south beach. Everything at BG seems to use the phrase 'go big, or go home' as its mantra, from the tiny but delicious foie gras delivered under the veil of a massive eiffel tower sculpture to gigantic cocktails replete with gaseous clouds to the ridiculous cotton candy that 15 of us couldn't finish. While the cuisine isn't world class by any means, it certainly is quite good. We ordered a good chunk of the menu and I can highly recommend the foie gras with blueberry compote, the skirt steak with chimichurra sauce, the sashimi snow cones, the ceviche, and the duck solely on the merits of taste. The cotton candy with homemade caramel and chocolate popcorn and the three-tiered chocolate fountain with a ridiculous number of dipping options are perfect displays of excess to cap the evening off with, as well.

    (4)

  • Alan R.

    It is safe to say there is no restaurant like Barton G's anywhere. I don't even think there are words to describe how amazing the presentation is. The seafood appetizer with shrimp, crab and lobster is truly amazing and served in an over sized Martini glass. The Martini flight is served in four test tube shot glasses. Monk fish comes served on a rectangular plate with a ceramic monk. My parents ordered the lobster pop tart appetizer that comes served in a faux toaster oven. Everything at Barton G's is a show. The deserts and appetizers are the best part of the menu. The previous time I had been here a few years ago, the short ribs were amazing. I could go on and on about Barton G's it is without a doubt one of the best restaurants anywhere. Its also a great place to celebrity watch. Be prepared to break the bank though, its really expensive.

    (5)

  • Max K.

    Fish Hooks, 3 feet tall cotton candy, carnival games, 4 foot forks, baseball bats served on the table, and toaster ovens aren't out of the ordinary to be seen on a table top at Barton G. This part amusement park part restaurant eating experience is one to save for special occasions. I was attending for a graduation celebration and I couldn't think of a better place to have such a dinner. With any over the top restaurant, I like to examine all the elements. We had a reservation in the outdoor seating area. Your surrounded by a tropical forest of sorts with white canvas umbrellas covering the table. There's beautiful palm trees and other green vegetation one would expect from a floridian jungle of sorts. Once seated you are immediately captivated by all the wildness Barton G has become known for. Nitro-tini's send hazy fog into the air around them and quickly ensue a "look at that" from someone at your table or your subconscious. Since I was with a large group I had a chance to try a couple appetizers and main courses, and dessert. Lobster pop-tarts were a lobster lovers nirvana. ton's of lobster bits covered in cheesy gruyere and an excellent phyllo crust mmmm. There were also 3 side sauces that accompanied. They were great accents. The french fry tower was cool, but boring, aside from the amazing tater tot coins. The highlight were the paired sauces. The house made ketchup packed a nice smokey finish and the nacho cheese didn't event deserved to be in the same category as its generic counterparts at other stores/restaurants. For dinner I ordered the Lamb plate. It contained a double rib lamb chop as well as a lamb shank pot pie. The chop was juicy and tender and the pot pie had amazing buttery crust covering pulled meat from the shank. In addition, we ordered a side of lobster mac and cheese for the table. This thing was a mammoth portioned mac and cheese. There were at least 3 claws and a tail in there along with a béchamel that flowed like lava only this was as good as it looked. It lacked a breadcrumb crust as barton opts for a crunchy cheese crust. Popular picks at the table were fried chicken. it had a nice crunch and the crust had a peppery season finish taste to it. The creamed corn was unique and savory. The corn had excellent texture and it was suspended in a lush cream. Dessert continues to represents Barton G's showmanship. The Funnel Cake (fun cakes as G calls them) are served with a shooting arcade game along with confectioners sugar, cinnamon, hot fudge, and fruit sauce. The ice cream sunday is what children's dreams are made of. 2 foot tail martini glass with at least a quart of various flavors of ice cream. smothered under neath is a brownie. and on top all the normal sunday toppings. G is quite the experience. When you want a super splurge meal and don't feel like a stuffy steak house, come to barton G.

    (4)

  • Gisèle C.

    Ce restaurant sort de l' ordinaire.Premièrement, les menus sont sur des iPad à chaque table.Le menu dessert est sur un iPod. La présentation des plats est extraordinaire et innovatrice. Vous n' aurez jamais vu cela ailleurs.Le concept est unique. C' est des plus intéressant de voir aux autres tables ce que les gens ont commandé car la présentation de chaque plat préparé est différente.

    (5)

  • John L.

    All style no substance Only time in my life I was upset after a meal; violated almost every principle I hold with respect to cuisine and dining. I normally do not take service into account; but, our host (Antoine I think was his name) was so rude it was almost insulting (it must be stated that our server was on point and nice). Unfortunately Antoine the schmuck had soured our party's mood from the outset but we proceeded since birthday girl was oblivious to the unpleasantries and seemed to be enjoying the decor. Here's a breakdown: Appetizers Sashimi Snow Cones: consisted of THICK slabs of fish (tuna and salmon) draped over crushed ice and two dipping sauces (no blood orange ginger sorbet NOR wasabi and caviar). Lobster Pop-Tarts: really more like Pillsbury Lobster Mush Toaster Strudels and every bit as bad as that description sounds. Server refused to divulge the "twist" to the mac-n-cheese so I skipped it. Golden Gate Crab Cakes: the only app worth getting simply because they were not that bad. Entrees Filet Mignon-- Actually well cooked but demi-glace was bland! Sizzling Brick Chicken-- served with a friggin' straw and wood rooster on the plate, perhaps foreshadowing the taste of the chicken. Palette (sic) Pleasing Short Ribs-- thought it was dessert the sauce was so sweet! I was so pissed that I skipped dessert. I wanted nothing more than to leave...quickly. I was told that dessert was the best part by far; I wouldn't know. All this place has are diversionary gimmicks; the emperor is naked!

    (1)

  • Karinna Z.

    Barton G the restaurant is the hottest fine dining restaurant in Miami Beach to truly impress your date or if you want to be thoroughly amused and entertained by elaborate presentations of fine cuisine. On a recent trip to Miami Beach for the Miami International Wine Fair, I was invited to dinner with my business associates to Barton G. Reservations were made well in advance for our party of 12 but I had no idea of the experience that was in store for me. On a dark South Beach October evening, we arrived at Barton G the restaurant greeted by greenery adorning the front entryway. Our large round table with multiple creamy white tablecloths and plate settings was situated outdoors on a beautiful warm tropical night amid a lush Orchid Garden with green vines growing along the walls and draping down from the canopy overhead. It felt like a tropical paradise, with so much moisture in the air that I felt like I was in a spa! The ambiance is much different inside which can be described as elegant but relaxed a la Miami Beach. We were all greeted warmly by our server who was excellent from beginning to end, undaunted by the large number of guests at our table. He recommended the Nitrogen & dry ice-infused Martinis (at $32.00 average, expect these martinis to put on a show!). I had the Buddhalicious Nitrogen Martini which came out smoking on a large red platter with golden Buddha. This cocktail was a showstopper. As we perused the elaborate but nicely organized menu, we noticed a couple at the next table presented with a huge fireworks show in the form of a mini-circus-style puppet theatre with sparklers and puppet show. Our friends ordered the Sashimi Sno Cones, Seafood Martini, Voodoo Shrimp, Popcorn Chicken, Lobster Mac n Cheese (with Truffles), and Lobster Poptarts, just for starters! Each one of these appetizers came out with flair, show, and steam, smoke, or props. The Seafood Martini may have been the tallest of the appetizers: King Crab Legs, Shrimp and other seafood served in a 1.5 foot tall Martini Glass; The Voodoo Shrimp came in close second with Shrimp Spears standing at least a foot high; the Lobster Mac N Cheese was impressive with real truffles and luxurious cheese sauce; the Lobster Poptarts were served popping out of an oversized, old-fashioned silver toaster; and the Popcorn Chicken was served in a "classic" red and white striped movie-theatre style Pop Corn "bag" on a bed of real popcorn. For entrees, my friends all ordered different items, including the steak, the swordfish, the Mahi, and I asked the chef for a Vegan dish. I don't remember all of my friends' entrees, but I remember the Swordfish came out skewered with grilled vegetables on a real sword, andt the Mahi Mahi came out on a huge old-fashioned Monkey! They brought me out a large oversized wheelbarrow filled with grass as garnish and carrots, baby corn, squash, mushrooms, and other amazing veggies! We ordered a bottle of California Sauvignon Blanc, and a couple of bottles of an Australian Shiraz. Everything paired so delectably well that our dinner went on and on for at least 4 hours. Two hours after closing time, and the server and wait staff were extremely helpful, even offering to charge my blackberry for me! Dessert was an experience beyond any i've ever had: Our server brought out a 2 foot long, 3 foot tall mini bathtub filled with rich luscious melted chocolate, with tiered skewered cookies, mashmallows, candy, fruit, and pastry pieces. The chocolate was orgasmic...absolutely amazing! The Barton G experience must not be missed. It is for the hedonist in all of us. If you don't mind spending an average of at least $200 per person in your party; I highly recommend this restaurant as a MUST VISIT when traveling to Miami. Can't wait to go again soon! The staff was so amazing that as we all left at 12 am, they even offered to give us suggestions on local hotspots and walked us to the front door! Cheers!

    (5)

  • Courtney C.

    Amazing food, amazing experience, amazing service!!! Def get the mac and cheese, beyond incredible and ask for Sebastian to be your server....you will not be disappointed, he is the absolute BEST!!

    (5)

  • Emy C.

    Great ambiance but food was not that good, I had to fix my left over, not worth the money.

    (3)

  • Corina B.

    My experience does not reflect the masses. I saw the review on the food network, and could not wait to go. Maybe it was just the day I went, but I was not impressed. The seating was horrible. I sat outside in the back, and the table next to me was so close that you would've thought we were all together. The wait for the food was long. Not to mention that my entree came out wrong. I ordered my fillet mignon medium well and it came out burnt. I reordered it TWICE!! The drinks were ok but a bit pricey. Not worth it in my book

    (2)

  • Diego F.

    I love this place. The outdoor setting with the cozy atmosphere the lit tall bushes and palms are just the right soothing feel. As others have stated the food is not wonderful, it's ok. The presentation as echoed on other reviews is amazing, drinks as well as food. But for me this place is great for an after dinner drink. Again I love the atmosphere. Love to hang out in the bar.

    (4)

  • Eddy A.

    The presentation of the appetizers, entrees, and desserts as well as the SoBe atmosphere helps enhance the experience of this restaurant. it also totally makes up for its apparent weaknesses (they have a very stupid hostess working there, and food taste is pretty average) Prices are actually quite competitive with other restaurants in the area. In fact, its a great place for locals to wine and dine. If you order Kobe or a 2 lb. Lobster you'll be paying quite a bit, those entrees can run up to $250. also beware of the specials your waiter tells you as they too can run pricey. Barton G is by far the most innovative dining experience you can get in Miami period. There isnt another restaurant that can touch the way Barton presents his food. How many places do you know serve an alcoholic drink cooled by liquid nitrogen?? The restaurant is split into two areas. Indoor restaurant, and an outside patio. Inside is a bit tight and congested thanks to a rather poorly designed bar cut right by the entrance. The decor inside also isnt all that impressive. Plus the endless house music is played a couple of decibles too high. Not good for conversation. People in there sounded like they were screaming at each other. The patio is a much better location to dine. Much quieter, and some areas felt more private than others. The service at Barton's is pretty good. Our waiter was a very cool guy and was very attentive, even though he was really busy handling a lot of other tables. The hostess on the other hand is a different story. She somehow messed up on our reservation. We arrive on time and had to wait 45-50 minutes to sit. and we werent the only ones. I dont know if she was new or is just stupid..but she sucked and nearly ruined the whole expereince for us...so be careful with your reservations (aka go on a weeknight or sunday night) If you look at all the reviews here you'll notice that most 5 stars are from people outside of miami, while us locals are on the 3 star or less side..meaning..its a great place if your visiting miami but If you live here..i'd recommend you'd go just once..and thats it!

    (3)

  • Melanie s.

    One of the best restaurants I've been to . . . anywhere. But, for me, the kitschiness of the hooks, planter pots, huge forks, etc. were a little over the top. I think they can be clever and creative with their presentation without going sooo far over the top. I LOVED the food! Well worth the price. I do not mind paying significantly more for something if there is something that makes it unique. We had stayed in the Villas at Barton G. and had a margarita poolside; it cost $31 and it was just a run-of-the-mill frozen margarita. We paid a huge premium just because we purchased it at the hotel. Now on the other hand, we had a $32 liquid nitrogen drink at Barton G the Restaurant and it was totally worth it. If you put a premium on great food and like a little something different then this is the place for you. 5 STARS!!!!

    (5)

  • Amanda S.

    Came here for the first time when I was on vacation in Miami. The presentation of the food was amazing! The food was delicious as well. My favorite part would be the liquid nitrogen martinis YUM!!!!!!!! I highly recommend this place for a memorable experience

    (4)

  • Barron C.

    I have nothing bad to say about Barton G's. The only higher-end meal I had during my stay in South Beach, it was worth every minute and penny spent. Went with a group of 8 for my cousin's 21st. Our waiter (wish I could remember his name) was very attentive and patient, good with the drink orders, and even willing to snap photos for us. The ambience is very modern, chic, with a slight SoBe vibe without being TOO SoBe, if that even makes sense. It probably only sounds right in my head, but whatever. The entrees' presentations were amazing and very unique. My skirt steak came loosely rolled and stabbed with a large metal skewer, resting against a foot-tall metal giraffe holding my Au Poivre sauce. The birthday girl had monkfish; I had a taste (or three) and it was delicious. The check comes in a folded envelope that says "The Damage"... very neat and worthy of a few laughs; we weren't expecting that. The bathroom smells like cinnamon apple pie during Christmas Eve dinner. I would've eaten in there without complaints; there were some comfy chairs and sweet sinks. If you're looking for good food, a lively atmosphere with great service, and smell-good bathrooms, Barton G is the place to eat when in SoBe.

    (5)

  • dan h.

    the presentations are, i guess, what you go for. they are really extreme. it's like elton john is the chef or something. Every dish comes out wearing a huge wig, massive glasses and pink pants and singing "I'm still Standing!" they would bring out your fish with the fishing rod if you know what i mean. no. literally. my monkfish came served with an actual statue of a monkey. i saw a really dangerous looking sword bring out some shishkabob type of stuff. sparklers accompanied our dessert. lit sparklers. the "lobster pop tarts" come out in an actual toaster! fanfare and bombasity do triumph a little bit over food quality though. but oh well. you don't go to see Lady Gaga because you have a refined taste for subtle nuance. try to come wth a table of 4 if at all possible since the desserts and appetizers can easily feed 4 people (and are priced that way). our ice cream sundae dessert , which turned out to be jsut ice cream, was $48! and it was maybe 2-3 gallons of ice cream. easily could have fed a table of 4-6 people. same with the french fries appetizer. had about 4 different kinds of french fries, good stuff but too much food clearly. the drinks are a must, i suppose, as long as you go there and are spending the money any way. liquid nitrogen and frozen vodka ice cubes came with mine (and come with most of the drinks) and so it smoked like a rolling stone concert till it was ready to drink and the ice cube of vodka made sure that it stayed cold long enough and had enough liquor to begin to justify the $35 price tag for a single beverage. all in all, i suppose it was worth it just for the experience but not necesssary to repeat over and over unless you have a lot of friends in town that are very, very hungry.

    (4)

  • Danny H.

    Still fun for a birthday if you are visiting from out of town...maybe. Locals avoid this place bc over priced for average food but killer presentation.

    (1)

  • Betty Y.

    This was definitely a place for tourists, not foodies. The presentation was gimmicky, but cute. The circus theme was cute but inconsistent - the restaurant itself was very dark and romantic, but then there would be sparklers going off at one table and a dancing mechanical fish on another. I thought the menu was pretty reasonably priced, given how much food was on each plate. We got the lobster pop tarts, which my boyfriend thought was good, but which I thought was average. I definitely agree with a previous reviewer that the inside was too mushy to really taste the lobster. My boyfriend then got the disco grouper, which he enjoyed. I ordered the short ribs. It was $27 for a MOUNTAIN of meat, big enough to feed 3 people. And it was exceedingly average. The sauce was not very flavorful, I would have taken a jar of Sweet Baby Ray's any day. :)

    (3)

  • Amber D.

    My favorite restaurant in the South Beach area! The food is very good, the presentation is even more spectacular. I love the sea bass...best I've ever had, my favorite dish. A bit pricey, but normal for South Beach. The lush landscaping in the patio area is gorgeous. I always choose to eat outside

    (5)

  • lysa p.

    Seriously a very special restaurant. From the modern space to the incredible presentation of food. I don't want to give anything away other than spend the money and dine here!

    (5)

  • Nick A.

    Food was good..presentation gets 5 stars..very expensive but a good experience..steak was really good..loved the coconut shrimp appetizer..choc cake was good but crazy expensive..bread stick they give instead of bread is ok at best..wouldnt go back for the price but its a nice setting and im glad i tried it..giant cotton candy was interesting to see but pretty uncalled for..cobbler desserts looked amazing but again for your first born kid it better be..veggie dish tasted like it was straight from the microwave

    (3)

  • Jan M.

    Not really a fair rating because I had amazing drinks at the Raleigh prior. Ok drinks. Kind of bitchy staff. I would not go out of my way to come here again.

    (3)

  • Ruslan K.

    Definitely a food experience to have! The presentation of the food is a spectacle in itself - over the top, very artistic. Portions are huge especially for deserts. Deserts are like 5000 calories but it's good for at least 5 ppl to get exremely full. Expect a $300 bill for 2.

    (4)

  • Lilyvania M.

    This place was so hyped up that I expected the best food ever; it was good but not all that. The overall experience gets high marks because they make it a lot of fun with oversized forks and the incredible food presentation. However, our waitress was way too eager to bring and take things from our table which made us feel rushed. We took great photos but at the end of the day the food was not all that...I just didn't think it was as innovative as people mentioned. Yes, the lobster pop tarts are amazing (must try!) but the popcorn shrimp is nothing more than that. Give it a shot for appetizers and drinks...entrees were good too but don't think I'll return. Maybe lunch is better.

    (3)

  • Kate G.

    This was our 2nd trip to BG. We we're visiting Miami again with our children and wanted to take them for the experience. We sat outside and our server was great. There was no one there so it was hard not to have great service. This place is expensive and the portions are enormous which we knew from our previous visit so we ordered accordingly. The fried chicken was dry and the 2 pound lobster special was $125!! Our server never told us the price of the lobster special but never in my wildest dreams would I have expected it to be so high. $35 for the chicken would have me thinking $60-$75 for the lobster. The desert we ordered was cotton candy with 3 kinds of popcorn and choc pretzels, they were out of pretzels but didn't offer a price reduction. The popcorn was soggy. Overall not worth the money!

    (2)

  • Aman S.

    Always consistent, good food, good service. Good place to see and be seen. One of my regular dining establishments.

    (5)

  • J N.

    Absolutely incredible experience from the minute we walked in. Was hesitant to go because of all of the poor reviews I read stating that the quality of food was not worth the prices. I took my boyfriend there for his birthday and it was a memorable night and one we both won't forget. First off, yes the IPad menus may be cheesy but why wouldnt every restaurant be doing this- its very clever and sleek. We started with two of the signature cocktails - we each had 2 that night and walked out giggly. We eyed the menu and decided to go with the 2 appetizers and 2 entrees.. when the waiter came over to take our order he laughed a bit and told us to reevaluate our order because we were ordering to much! We slimmed it down to one starter- the voodoo shrimp (YUM!). My boyfriend ordered the 2lb lobster special which came with lobster tater tots and lobster creamed corn, I ordered the Short Ribs. Presentation was awesome! The lobster dish came in a huge lighthouse and my dish came with a big bottle of ketchup..The best part was that the food was delicious. The lobster was a FULL 2lbs not including the shell and the short ribs were perfectly cooked and had this great bbq sauce on it that just melted in my mouth. The desserts are meant for 4 people but it was my boyfriends birthday and because of the special ocassion we decided to go for it. We got the cotton candy with different popcorns and pretzels. Again, presentation with the sparklers gets brownie points. The service was exceptional and our waiter was a true pro. The bill came to around $360 but well worth every dollar spent. Will def be back next time we are in Miami!!!

    (5)

  • J P.

    1 visit is enough to know never to come again. Over priced Food is average It is a circus of meals. They come in cleaver plates or gimmicks. But the food taste is average, so obviously they need gimmicks to make it more appealing. Go somewhere else where they have real chiefs, fresh food and you pay for the food and the experience of the chief. Emeril's is right down the street on the other side of the beach. They sell real cuisine. Come only if you want a $30 Smoking Martini.

    (1)

  • Kimie M.

    We recently escaped the freezing NYC weather to Miami and popped in to Barton G's for the third, maybe fourth time in the last several years. This restaurant still impresses me and the food is always outstanding. I agree, a $31 cocktail is way pricey, but they do serve regular drinks too. But you should try one of the fun cocktails at least once. They are crazy and yummy. Can't wait to go again!

    (5)

  • Jenny Q. V.

    Amazing presentation! Food is delicious and so are the martinis. A must try :)

    (5)

  • Sira V.

    Over rated. After recovering from sticker shock when the bill came(it comes in a cute envelope titled "the damage"), I realized that this restaurant thrives from the famous Spanish saying "crea fama y acuestate a dormir" which means once you gain fame you can live off your laurels. My food was mediocre at best. The voodoo shrimp that came highly recommended by our waitress was deep fried and greasy and had so much batter that you couldn't taste the seaweed and shrimp. Sauces ok but salty. My main dish, the grouper, was also super salty and overly condimented (not sure if that is a word, but you get my drift). It was accompanied by lobster tater tots which theoretically sounded amazing but ended up being soggy and super greasy. We also ordered the lobster Mac and cheese and this was a bit better but once again way too salty. Most of us in our table had over 5 glasses of water and I have no doubt this was because of the condiments in the food. My husband ordered the sea bass which comes with fries and once again, they were soggy and way too salty. I love fries, but there is nothing worse than soggy fries. At $135 a head, I would have expected the food to dance in my mouth, but instead was saddened to find out all the hoopla I had heard about Barton Gs was all show and no substance. Yes it's cool that the plate comes out with a big fish with a hook or ultra large ketchup bottle, but that only grabs your attention for a few minutes and then what is left leaves a lot to be desired. Save your money and go somewhere else.

    (2)

  • Michelle L.

    I just don't understand it... I must have had the worst experience twice but my goodness! This is the worst! I understand the "themed" restaurant dining and that the presentation is the kicker here but the food was AWFUL! There is no lighting in the patio. The waiters give you little flashlights, which is really cute if you're 12 and camping out. So you then can't read your menu, your server pays a little attention to you (maybe she's rude, maybe they are understaffed) but you go with the flow and use your flashlight to order what you think is going to be "the best meal of your life" But you don't, you rarely see your server (other then to order your food) and when it comes...well lets just say its, rubbery and insignificant. The taste that is. If you are looking to spend a lot of money on a meal that is all show and substance this is your place! But if you'd like both, keep searching...

    (1)

  • Anna V.

    Definitely a favorite. The food is great, the service is impeccable and the presentation is even better. Love the creativity, it is so entertaining for out of town guests! Barton G never disappoints.

    (5)

  • Jessica G.

    A recent trip to Miami and after much research we were advised to check out Barton G's. We were visiting from NYC, so found it hard to find good food on South Beach. When we arrived we were seated outside in their beautiful, lush garden. It was so quiet and romantic. The wine list was great, but we were encouraged by our server to try their signature martini (of course it's $25), which everything is frozen in dry ice. It's a cool concept, but not worth the hefty price. The menu was overwhelming (in a good way), I couldn't figure out what to order but finally decided on the duck. Seriously, 8 minutes later our meals arrived. I usually like to take my time with a meal, but again whatever. So this is the part that is cool, they do well on presentation. My duck was served in a...wooden duck (of course). I would definitely go here for a special occasion or something different but otherwise I would rather check out something with better food and less focus on presentation.

    (3)

  • D D.

    First time eating here and it was amazing and fun! The restaurant is lovely and has a very upscale and classy atmosphere. If you want to impress someone or have a special occasion Barton G is the perfect choice. Had the Sabrinatini and it was the best Martini I've ever had, it was absolutely delicious. Followed by the crabcakes and the lobster pop tarts which were incredible. Then the Filet Mignon which was fabulous. Followed by a huge cotton candy. The waitress was fantastic. They give you 2 servers for your table instead of one. I loved it. Then the sticker shock, dinner for 2...$280! Yipes. But worth it. The food was top notch and very creative and the service was excellent. Will come back again for another special occasion. Many people had their cameras out to take photos of their dishes because they're so creative. 4 stars (not 5) because - The mashed potatoes were a little bland - The melon flavored cotton candy was ok but not fabulous. How much cotton candy can you eat before you get tired of it? - They don't tell you the prices of the specials. As some people here have commented they ended up paying over $100 for a single entree because the server didn't tell them the price beforehand. Otherwise Ill definitely go back and try more.

    (4)

  • JOHN H.

    Presentation was amazing, food was very good. My wife has been asking me to take her here and I finally gave in. we had a very nice evening with interesting foods and great presentations. The service @ the Restaurant was first class all the way. They play music so it's not the most romantic restaurant but it sure is a great place to celebrate an occasion! I would definitely go back but it is pricey.

    (4)

  • Michelle K.

    A fun eating experience that finds a natural home in South Beach. Lobster poptarts that yes, come in a toaster. Nitrogen drinks that get stronger as they melt and mind blowing desserts the size of your head. Who wouldn't want a giant smore made with a 2lb marshmallow filled with chocolate ganache?! This is a financial splurge that is a tasty and extremely fun experience. Enjoy!

    (4)

  • Lynnette P.

    What is up with all the hype? I do have to say that the presentation was nice, but the entree I got was not. I ordered the taj mahal seafood. Shrimp was dry, lobster a little salty. I did enjoy my nitro drink. 8 ball was GREAT!! Glad to experience it, but not worth going back unless you like 30 dollar martini's!

    (3)

  • Arthur S.

    Barton G, The Restaurant was an amazing dining experience in Miami this week. Each dish is served in such a unique and fun way. And the food is great too!

    (4)

  • Cindy L.

    Loved this restaurant! Shared some great food with good friends and family and was blown away by the over the top artistic display brought to the table as well as the food!

    (5)

  • Renee D.

    Make a reservation - but don't exepect to walk in at the time of that reservation and get your table. The most snotty management south of Manhattan... But once you taste the food all that is soon forgotten. Over-priced - but great for a special occassion if u can get past all that attitude. Oh - and get an outside table if the weather is nice!

    (3)

  • Brenda F.

    Went to Miami and this is one of my favorite restaurants. The food and drinks were great. I had a great food experience at Barton G. Very well done. Hope to go back soon.

    (4)

  • Cristina S.

    An amazing place with amazing food & service. Barton G makes you an adult throughout dinner, only to bring you back to the circus (literally) for sessert. Order the "Bigtop" dessert which comes complete with sparklers - a must for any celebration. (Or to brighten up a regular night out!) Yes, the menu is pricey, but totally worth it. (Dinner & wine complete with my favorite circus dessert = $130-160) FYI - if you think the Bigtop would be a waste b.c you're only there with a date, they'll PACK IT UP!

    (5)

  • Debbie W.

    I love this place, you're all nuts! The food is fun, beautiful, and contrary to all common sense, based on the first two descriptions, it is DELICIOUS!!!!!! Of course its also incredibly expensive, and not going to become your regular friday night stopoff, but for special occasions, this would be my first choice.

    (5)

  • Delia P.

    Oh wow, where can I even start. I loved Barton G. The food is not only delicious, it's an art. I got this seafood special served in an enormous metal martini glass. The Kobe Beef my fiance got was just as delicious. They have a very nice outside patio to enjoy your compny and your food. I've seen some people complaints about the staff - I didn't have that experience, and we had a large party (maybe 10). I highly recommend the xperience. It's a lot of fun, even if it is pricy.

    (5)

  • Emily A.

    I can't believe I never reviewed Barton G. My now-ex took me here three years ago when I lived in South Beach. It's still the most special meal out I've ever had. I won't go into detail (partially because I don't remember everything we had), but it was a perfect meal that wasn't too stuffy. I loved that the food was fancy and incredible, but presented in a playful way. I'm not a white-tablecloth type of person, so the beautiful outdoor patio was perfect. Great service, great everything. Definitely go if you have a special occasion to celebrate.

    (5)

  • Deanna A.

    I HATE this place! 1) For starters, they accidentally caught my friend's dress on FIRE with one of the sparklers they use on their food presentation. Yeah--can you believe it? My friend was so gracious, she didn't make a scene, just kindly asked to speak with the manager. When the manager approached us, he automatically got on the defensive and said: "What do you expect me to do? Pay for your dress?" If I where a manager at a nice restaurant, I think I would start out with: "Are you OK?" Needless to say, he never said that, and refused to offer to pay for the dress (and we aren't talking an expensive dress---under $80)! 2) The next big kicker was that there was a party of underage kids there--probably 20-25 eighteen year olds. Most of them where really drunk, and in particular, 3 of the girls where especially drunk. These 3 amigas spent the whole evening, in the small bathroom, hogging a stall and puking their brains out. It was so disgusting! Again, if I where a manger at a nice restaurant in Miami, I would have asked them to leave. It was clearly a scene. The only thing that was funny about that whole thing was that two girls helped walk the puker outside to the car with her her dress hiked above her butt, and she clearly forgot her underwear. 3) The waiter was a new.....spilled a drink on our table. I felt bad for him though. He was really sorry about all that was happening to us and felt even worse that his manager was doing absolutely nothing to remedy the situation. All in all, a miserable experience. The only reason I gave it one star was because the presentation was awesome, but the food isn't really spectacular.

    (1)

  • Yami A.

    I loved the food, ambiance, and presentation of the food. Totally unique experience for the family!

    (4)

  • julie s.

    My friends and I had an incredible evening Sunday night. We started with the liquid nitrogen martinis. Mine was the vodka, lychee version. it was delicious! The service was perfect. We decided to all get a salad and then share a bunch of appetizers. We wanted to save room for dessert having heard how fun it is. The food was delicious. but, the dessert stole the evening. The cotton candy was green apple and delicious. it came with so many goodies, homemade popcorn and chocolate covered pretzels that we didn't need to order the ice cream (make your own sundaes). But, we had no trouble eating most of it between the four of us. The evening was very memorable and I can't wait to return.

    (5)

  • Maya G.

    fun place, decent food, cool presentation. It is great for a bday, anniversary, or when out of town guest want to go to a "cool miami spot".

    (4)

  • Rob C.

    Quite a trendy place. This place is about the experience--SOBE flashy. So foodies steer clear. If I had to choose a restaurant to represent Miami, I would say this comes close. Like the rest of the city and nightlife, it's all about over-the-top presentation (and not the food). Many menu items are served literally as they are described. Looks can be deceiving. Anyways, the south beach prices are super high, and this is no exception.

    (3)

  • Lorena C.

    This place is cool but pricey. If your like me its too pricey!! But the presentations are awesome, each plate comes with a theme and the sub zero martinis are cool but like i said expensive $32 bucks! I also have had better food, but remember its all about the presentation its like a show with your dinner on your plate lol if you get me. Go if you have cash to spend!

    (3)

  • Roberto B.

    Wow. What a great dinner. The seafood martini is a must have.

    (5)

  • Gina T.

    After taking a spin on his UrbanDaddy app on his iPhone we decided to go to Barton G. We had looked at their website, but I don't think I was quite prepared for what was about to happen. We were seated at an abnormally long table for two people, I kind of felt like we were miles away from one another - but the roomy table would prove to be a necessity. Once the kid at the table next to us stopped screaming and crying we were able to relax and enjoy ourselves. I suppose I should take a moment to describe our waiter. Quirky would be an understatement I think. He spoke only to me. He wouldn't even look at G. G ordered for us - the whole time he was ordering, the waiter looked only at his pad or me. He kept giving me the "are-you-sure-he-knows-what-he's-doing-ordering-­all-this-food-you-guys-must-be-nuts" look. It started to become a joke. G would say things in order to get a reaction form him or to try to get him to make eye contact. We weren't sure if he had the hots for G or if he was scared. He did, however, go to great lengths to explain to us which drinks would be best for women and which would be best for men. Amendment 8/2/10, 8:01pm: After reading this post, G sent me a text telling me that I forgot to mention that the Quirky Waiter sounded like Ricky Ricardo. And that was just foolish of me. I promised to quote his next text - so here it is: "Also his cadence or pentameter was similar to that of the jilted, last season recognizing, gay Prada lover on the witness stand at the end of Legally Blonde". Okay - do you guys love it, or what?! We both ordered mojitos (which Quirky Waiter said was a poplar drink for the men) that came in tall, vintage glasses. We decided that rather than just getting a couple of entrees we would get a bunch of appetizers, that way we could see what the kitchen was capable of. This was also probably why Quirky Waiter looked perplexed while we were ordering. QW said he would bring our appetizers out to us two at a time so that we would have some room on the table. First out: Lobster Pop-Tarts and Coconut Crusted Voodoo Shrimp. Those sure as shit were some Pop-Tarts! They even came out in a vintage-esque toaster! The buttery, flaky crust (frankly more akin to a Toaster Strudel than a traditional Pop Tart but clearly way more tasty!) was filled with big pieces of lobster meat and melted gruyere cheese. It came with three sauces to dip in: lemon caper, brandy tarragon, and Hollandaise. I have to say, they were fabulous! I don't think either of us were as in love with the shrimp. They were good, but not amazing. They came out in a smokey vase of dry ice. Each shrimp was wrapped in crab meat and seaweed and then battered in coconut and fried. I will admit though that the mango and pineapple chutney that it was served with delicious. After that round was cleared and we ordered a second round of drinks the next batch arrived. This time it was: the Zen Tuna Trio and Crabby Dogs. The Crabby Dogs were a play on corn dogs. Served out of small microwave oven the sweet lump blue crab was battered in cornmeal and deep fried. Hot damn they were good. You can't f up raw tuna if the tuna is good to begin with. The trio was lovely. It consisted of a tuna tartare taco, tuna carpaccio and a spicy tuna tataki. Curiously it was said to have come with a "peaceful ponzu waterfall" and while there was a multi-coloed waterfall on the plate, neither os us wanted to dunk of tuna in the dry ice filled thing to see if the ponzu was really in there. Okay. All of the was delicious - but nothing prepared us for how good and how indulgent our dessert would be. We ordered the Box of South Beach Beignets. They came out in a mesh lunch box. There were vanilla, chocolate, and classic beignets and churros too. You could dip them in fudge, whipped cream, raspberry jam or my favorite, carmel sauce. We both tried our first one and G looked up at me and said: "I love this. I love fried, I love dough, I love accoutrement". And he was right. What was not to love about it!

    (4)

  • Ric T.

    As a native New Yorker, I was taken here for a special bday celebration on my last trip to Miami. Showed up last minute and we didnt even have reservations. Thankfully it was a Sunday night, the place was still fairly busy, with only one or two open tables. It seemed most tables were also celebrating a birthday or anniversary along with my date and I. Our waiter looked like he was straight out of a scene in scarface, (think Martha holding a shotgun and the chainsaw scene), he provided us with awesome service and some stellar drink recommendations. Everyone here orders the 36 dollar "Nitrogen Martini's" definitely not worth the price but a great gimmick and your guaranteed to impress the grill, however I do wish the drink would service me for the price. We ordered the popcorn shrimp and some other appetizer that was tasty and plenitful. My entree was a grilled chicken with sweet potato fries, no lies here, I'm a health fanatic, except when it comes to my diet, but this time around being in body conscious, land of bang bros sobe I needed to order something semi healthy. This chicken was awesome, it was hotter than the hood of a guido's IROC-Z parked on Brighton Beach in the middle of the summer. The fries were lightly salted and damn good, they even gave us a sampling(for free) of the regular fries. My date ordered a Filet with a side of roasted vegetables, her veggies were brought out on a captain Morgan type sword. After watching this spectacle of a vegetable presentation, i decided we better tip Hector the Toad our waiter unless I wanted to fight him Zorro Style out in the Parking lot. The portions here awesome, if your on a guys trip or just happen to date a whale this is the place to take em. The vibe in here is totally Miami, the waiters are dressed in matching getups, they look like fighters in a monk temple in a David Caradean Movie. A manager came over a even made sure we were more than taken care of. Customer Service here is top notch, the food was excellent & I definitely would come back. Everyone else on here who is bi*ching about the price, needs to stop being cheap, either drive a taxi on weekends so you can afford a good dinner or stick to Jerry's Famous Deli down on Collins Avenue. This restaurant will definitely impress your date and guarantee your either one step closer to getting laid or help you seal the deal. The only downside of the entire night was the table sitting behind my date. These two guys were on there first date, one of which (the TOP aka manly-er of the two) was loudly talking about his past relationships. One story entailed a ex boyfriend who stayed home all day, did meth and cleaimed to be seeing spaceships. Now After eating here I know that London is the best gay circuit party and that Chelsea has a superd collection of Australian men. Actually this may have added to the fun and made this date even funnier. Definitely gave me some new material to say when I got home. Not sure Harvey Milk would have been proud of this guy.

    (4)

  • Karol S.

    Only went here for dessert but it was pretty wow-inducing. The beignets and apple crisp were both delicious but it's the size that was really unforgettable. One dessert is good for like 5-6 people, pretty easily. 8 of us struggled, and then surrendered, with two.

    (4)

  • Alex G.

    This is the ultimate special occasion place- over the top presentations of food and drink and a very high end, pretty crowd. The food itself is 4 stars; well above average, and professionally prepared. But let's be honest - you come here for the "show" - the drinks bubbling with liquid nitrogen, the 5 foot sword they serve your swordfish on, and the huge cotton candy desert that everyone loves. That aspect is fully five stars- it's a great place to cut loose and just enjoy life.

    (5)

  • T R.

    Angie S is wrong: the food here is eatable--good, even. I just wish everyone would stop taking pictures of their food. I mean, come on--I'm over here trying to have a serious meal. Let me enjoy my dessert with sparklers coming out of its ass in peace, for crissake.

    (5)

  • Mitzi W.

    Few years since I been here , this place is so good , I had the prime rib it was excellent , the food presentation is so nice. I would come back. Really nice place to celebrate .

    (5)

  • Roshni A.

    This place is out of this world! Literally! The outdoor seating is so pretty and perfect for a date. Except it can get to be a bit too hot and the mosquitoes def get in the way. We asked to be seated inside and the service was great. The waiters were so kind and explained everything really well. We ordered their signature drinks which came out with awesome presentation. They were pricey but equivalent to 2 drinks so it wasn't too bad. You felt like you were at a show cause every dish had its own presentation and honestly you will only understand what I am talking about if you go and see for yourself.

    (5)

  • P L.

    I've never been as disappointed as I am with this joint. 5 of us ate here on New Years Eve. After waiting 30mins for $30 cocktails at the bar, we were finally seated at a table so close to the other diners that is required them to get up so we could squeeze in. We ordered a couple of bottles of wine, and then a few appetizers to share. The apps were ridiculously overpriced, and were presented so gimmicky it was almost embarrassing. Come on, who thinks popcorn shrimp in a movie theater popcorn box is clever? Lobster pop tarts in a massive toaster on your table? Does this place even have a chef, or do children work in the kitchen? Just stupid. We decided to skip entrees, because we couldn't stand to waste our money. Not including the cocktails, we spent over $400 for 2 glasses of cheap wine, and a few bites of disgusting fried food. So happy we left when we did.

    (1)

  • M J.

    I really liked this place. Definitely pricey but worth the experience. It's all about presentation here and I don't mean garnish. It's a fun place with great food.

    (4)

  • Christy D.

    Took the boyfriend here for his birthday dinner, was definetly a unique dining experience. We sat outside in the garden area which was beautiful, had sort of an "enchanted" feel. The presentation of the food was what made this restaurant stand out, the food is served with elaborate decor ( my salmon came with a wooden hand with funion rings on it, my boyfriend's steak was served with a wooden statue, and some of our neighbor's food came with huge forks, lights, ect) The restaurant also offers cocktails with liquid nitrogen which also look really cool. As far as the food itself, the best thing that we ordered was the appetizer: lobster mac and cheese, it was delicious. Neither my boyfriend or I were overly impressed with our main courses, they were decent but could have been better for the pricetag. The portion sizes here are large, so we didnt have room for desert, which was too bad because they looked fantastic- I think I saw something about 3 lbs of belgian chocolate fondue on the menu!! This is definetly a good place for a special occasion if you are a fan of ambiance and elaborate presentation.

    (4)

  • Charles A.

    This was certainly an experience. Great decor, fun factor, good service and good food. The Zen scalops and the Mahi were good the wife said, The desserts were great I say ;-)

    (4)

  • Ximena C.

    Gourmet American food with a touch of show. This is the best way to describe Barton G. The food presentation is all over the place, between their smoking drinks and huge wooden ducks on your plate or monkeys... it's just insane and VERY entertaining. Regardless, at the end of the day you're getting served chicken fingers and french onion soup with french fries. And not the best quality for price in town. But, it is a great place to go with friends and have a laugh at the presentations. I wouldn't recommend this place for a date, as it's not the best quality of food and their desserts are WAY too big for less than 4 people to share. I'd go back to eat here again, I'd just take a group of 6 or more so I can order some chocolate cake!!

    (4)

  • Maxine V.

    Super yum! My friend brought over a yummy surprise, chicken Alfredo and pasta with creamy truffle sauce. Both were really good. I usually don't get creamy pastas but both were worth every calorie! The take home boxes were stuffed too, so the portions were enough to be both dinner and breakfast! Yay pasta breakfast!

    (4)

  • Elena G.

    My first review here, and obviously needed to be about my BEST dining experience yet. I am native from miami and have wined and dined in an infinite array of restaurants from budget to extremely pricey and this one is still my favorite. Every special occasion we get we always try to go to barton g's . Food is ALWAYS excellent (been here over 5 times) and the drinks are delicious . The best part is that for a special occasion this should be the spot, the presentation of the dishes is FREAKING SPECTACULAR, same for the drinks and desserts being of course the best part. The service is excellent , and although pricey, it is worth every single PENNY! however the villa by barton g wasnt the same experience, maybe because i only went for mothers day brunch, but i found it overpriced for the food they served and the lack of great service. :)

    (5)

  • Philip S.

    My wife and I are so happy we gave Barton G another chance after our last sub-par experience. This experience was nothing short of amazing! Everything was perfect ... the food, the presentation, the ambiance, the drinks, and especially the wait staff. Our waitress, Star, was possibly the best waitress we ever had -- which was a pleasant surprise considering our previous waiter at Barton G was aloof and disengaged. Star (and the hostess) were on top of everything ... and their recommendations/suggestions were dead-on. The sashimi cone appetizer was very fresh - the ginger sorbet accompanying the salmon was so refreshing ... The Sea Bass was delicious (how do they cook such a tender fish in a brown paper bag?!) ... The fillet was as good as any steak at Capital Grille or Mortons (who doesn't love the accompanying miniature cow filed steak sauce?) For dessert, the Chocolate Overload was amazing and enough for a table of 8. There aren't many restaurants more enjoyable than Barton G. All the patrons seemed to be having a lot of fun. Definitely recommended for birthday parties, anniversaries, and bachelorette parties. The fact that I took the time to write a follow-up Yelp review after my last visit shows how impressed I was with this experience. As always, sit outside, weather permitting.

    (5)

  • michael b.

    Heres the real deal. I wanted to love it. I actually had no complaints. The staff was nice. The presentations were fun. It just was very gimmicky. The Ipads were cool, but we can all see ipads. The presentations were fun, but they are just props that quickly get removed from the table. And if you order 2 of the same thing you both get the same prop?? Believe it or not, there needs to be a little more imagination. Wish they wowed me.

    (3)

  • Casey V.

    I don't know which enjoyed the better feast: my taste buds or my eyes. The food could've been cooked in a wiener cart for all I knew. I would've devoured my Safari Skirt Steak just the same simply because it was served alongside a gnome-sized tiki man. The art of presentation may have been invented by someone else, but Barton G. perfected it, then redefined it and perfected that too. My smoking nitrogen infused cocktail went straight to my head, but I didn't expect any less from a $32 drink. No martini - however strong - was going to keep me from enjoying my meal to the fullest. I was only halfway through my Buddhalicious martini when my steak arrived...served on a plate in the hands of a foot-tall safari man figurine. Appropriately named the Safari Skirt steak, I devoured it like a ravenous lion. Thank god I wasn't under any false pretenses of ladylikeness at the table. It was a ladies night. Dessert was actually the icing on the cake to this incredible meal. A cotton candy tower the size of a toddler and three funnel cakes bigger than dinner plates arrived in true carnival food style. By that time we'd all each had another smoking cocktail, leaving very little room for dessert. I practically rolled home afterward, but nothing was going to get me down after a meal like that. I already have reservations for March, and I plan on fasting for an entire week leading up to it.

    (5)

  • Talisha M.

    Hittin the G spot w/the drinks & dessert! So honestly skip the dinner part...overrated...good, but not wow...the only wow factor for dinner is the outrageous plating for example the 4 foot fork sticking out it & you can enjoy the ridiculousness of the plating by looking around at the other tables...so save your dinero there & spend it wisely on the fancy dry iced drinks & the over the top literally OVER the TOP desserts that could feed the whole restaurant. Hello basketball sized toasted marshmallow with hot chocolate in the center & a side of gram crackers...this would be the Smores. Or have the funnel cakes w/yummy sides of strawberry, chocolate, whipped cream, etc...this comes w/a gun & rotating duckies you can shoot down like in a carnival. Or the infamous lil sized person cotton candy...every lil person's dream. Yeap its the experience you look forward to here... I wonder if Mr. G is a large man?

    (4)

  • Mobius S.

    Home of the $31 Cocktail. Yep, that's right. 31 bucks for a cocktail. It's made with liquid nitrogen which means it foams and steams like like a lab experiment. And if that seems cool to you, then Barton G. is right up your alley. This place is Chuck E Cheese for millionaires. Nothing comes to your table without a gimmick or a lofty price tag. The swordfish is served on a sword, get it? The steak comes with an enormous shovel size fork that literally blocks your view of your table-mates. Other dishes comes with other stuff on it. How's the food? Not bad at all, thanks for asking. Not bad at all for a neighborhood place, but a travesty when you realize that for nearly the same price you could eat at the French Laundry or Per Se. But if you're in Miami and your idea of a great meal out is average food served with silliness and novelty, and you've got money to burn, you'll do no better than Barton G.

    (2)

  • igor k.

    What can I say that hasn't already been said? Presentation of the food is over-the-top and fun. They use liquid nitrogen in their cocktails to keep them cold. Quality of the food is pretty good. We had the bucket of bones and g fries appetizers, and the short ribs, seafood combo, surf and turf, and steak for main courses. I had the surf and turf. The filet mignon was cooked well and the lobster was good, though a little dry. My colleagues enjoyed their meals, too. We finished with the chocolate indulgence and funnel cake desserts. The funnel cake was presented in a mini duck shooting game to convey a fair atmosphere. Best part: you can actually play the game. We sat outside. The tables are closely surrounded by various trees and plants; the atmosphere was really nice. Our service was great, though the waiters/waitresses may have been asked to give us extra attention because the host recognized us; our company has had a couple of small events there. Despite all this, there is no denying that you come here for the experience and not for the value. Be prepared to spend a ton. Their cocktails are $16-$31 (that's per drink.) We had a $900 tab for 5 people (including tip).

    (4)

  • Alejandra I.

    Eating at barton g is an experience. Everything from the signature cocktails, to the desserts are amazing. Eating here is not only exquisite but also fun. The unique presentations of every menu item leaves you anxious for more. A must in miami! As good as it gets in its category!

    (5)

  • Elizabeth M.

    I went for Father's Day last year and i was blown away by this restaurant. We went in the afternoon and we sat outside because it was such a beautiful day in Miami Beach. Theres trees all around which gives some nice shade. We were a group of 9. I dont remember exaclty what everyone got but i remember i had the salmon which was cooked to perfection with an excellent sauce. And my dish was boring (display wise) because everyones dish came with extravagant displays and it was just so fun aww-ing and oo-ing at every dish that came out. They drinks were delish as well, i had a mojito that was made to the T! And the best part was the DESSERT! yes we got the CHOCOLATE FOUNTAIN! lol I couldn't believe my eyes when i saw the price of $99! but it was well worth it for a group of 9 and in that group two chocolate fiends lol! Overall i fell in love with this place and im waiting to be go back soon.

    (5)

  • Erika S.

    I love this place, been here a couple of times. This time was a little different because we went for a birthday and it was a group of 20 plus people. Anyway, it was a great time, before we were seated we had some drinks at the bar and waited for the rest of the party. We were seated and greeted immediately by a slew of waiters. Service was great and presentation as aways did not disappoint. Now, what I had to eat: I ordered the lobster special, it was great 2 pound lobster, extremely fresh and cooked perfectly. It was way too much for me to eat alone so I let the rest of the table share with me. I could not bear eating a thing after the lobster but everyone else enjoyed the fondue. The only reason I didnt give it 5 stars was because my plate was $125.00.. so yes this place is a bit pricey but its worth it for an "event" or special occasion.

    (4)

  • Parisa S.

    Totally over the top, totally amazing, totally fun, totally love it. Like, totally. Don't bother going unless you're with a group. And don't think you can go without ordering those monster flaming martinis. If the food was just a tiiiiiiny bit better, this place would be getting 5 stars for an unforgettable dining experience.

    (4)

  • Jing Y.

    Can't say enough good things about Barton G! I can't think of a NYC equivalent to this restaurant that can top off Barton G. If I were to go back to Miami, this would be the first place I go back to. The presentation of each dish is out of this world. It's almost like candy land for adults. Every dish had it's own interpretation and they are all very picture worthy! It is a little pricey, and especially when the bill comes in an envelop that's rightfully titled "The Damage", you know it's going to be bad, but it is worth every penny. I would go back in a heartbeat!

    (5)

  • ODawg T.

    Fantastic! This is a dining experience! The food is great! The service is great! The presentation is fantastic! A MUST if you are in Miami. You have to have at least one of the drinks! They are well worth the price! This is in my top 3 places of all time!!

    (5)

  • Izell T.

    Good food, great menus awesome atmosphere and Oh great climate. Just one of many great restaurants to visit in south beach!

    (4)

  • Mon C.

    Found a hair in my salad. Yes, a pubic size hair in my salad. Came here to celebrate my friends birthday and was surprise to find a highly disorganized and underwhelming staff specifically led by their general manager Stefano. Ended up paying $160 for 2 dishes and 2 drinks but how can you enjoy your food and your dining experience after finding a hair in your $30 salad????Will never return here!!! SAVE yourself from this place. Do yourself a favor and have dinner at Applebee's instead. When I confronted the manager and explained my disappointment in my experience he was passive and could care less. Absolutely ridiculous considering they believe and consider themselves to be a 5 star restaurant when a situation like this was handled so carelessly. Needless to say my friend did not want to spend any extra time here and we were not able to even celebrate her birthday with dessert. AVOID THIS PLACE AT ALL COSTS. Don't give into the hype. Absolutely ruined out evening!!!!!

    (1)

  • Raquel S.

    Wow I'm speechless from the creativity! They really come up with the coolest and bizarre plating ideas. We went just for desert but it was a overpriced for the food itself it tastes regular. But it is fun for a speical occasion or a friends birthday.

    (3)

  • Alex A.

    Over the top restaurant that was a real standout with our large group. The meals are all about the presentation, and yes it was also extraordinary. The meals were scrumptious. The service was just as exceptional. We even enjoyed the appetizers, especially the Tuna appetizer. As for the main entrees they were as exceptional. The portions were large enough for two so come hungry!! An excellent dining experience. Lastly they are expensive, but worth the experience. As a tip you can avoid the pricey Nitro drinks that are priced at $27 if you want to lighten up your final tab.

    (5)

  • Claudio C.

    Presentation was flawless as usual!! We celebrated a friends birthday and the service and food was really on point. The great american fillet was cooked to perfection. The Barton G chopped salad was great and I really enjoyed the bucket of bones.

    (4)

  • Pam C.

    Fun presentation but it ends there. The food is just ok. The over the top presentation makes the table over crowded and uncomfortable. The lobster pop tarts were the only decent thing we had. People at the table said,"octopus was blah" "tuna was not peppered but breaded. "Mac and cheese had too much cheese....velveeta. I had the fish and chips. The fish was really good and the breading was light but it was ruined by the amount of salt that was poured on. Very disappointing.

    (3)

  • Tina V.

    Food is ok, presentation is wonderful, and service is impeccable. it was not as memorable as i would like for the price tag. The drinks were good though, the berry martini is a must next to the pear martini. overall 3/5

    (3)

  • Sean T.

    The presentation of this place deserves 5 stars alone, they really go all out. I very much enjoyed the food and the liquid nitrogen cocktails were amazing in concept, presentation as well as taste. The dessert was delicious. I would definitely go back.

    (5)

  • Idalmis N Manny G.

    The drinks here are amazing. The Mac and cheese lobster is a must. We also ordered the 42oz steak medium rare and it was over cooked. But overall the experience was nice. Quick tip: must go with a group of ppl. They serve a lot of food for just two ppl.

    (3)

  • Zippy B.

    Wayyyyyy too expensive and the food comes to the table with these semi-embarrassing, oversized goofy props. I'm sure it's to encourage people to photograph and share their food on social media, but when you're trying to have a private, romantic or serious dinner and your food comes to the table with a 4' foot tall mechanical lobster tail waving side to side, with a 10' cloth net draped over it, and you can't even see your date -- yeah it's pretty weird.

    (3)

  • Melissa T.

    If you want TGI Friday's quality food at 10x the price with strange, oversized props on your plate, look no further than Barton G! But, don't worry, that appetizer of BBQ mystery meat (which tastes extremely similar to the re-heatable Costco baby back ribs) is totally worth the $20+ dollar price tag because it comes with a side of a small pig statue in a cage! Wow. Nothing elevates a dining experience quite like an inedible prop next to your food...speaking of inedible props the bland Tuna appetizer comes served on a "plate" which I'm pretty sure used to be the home of a Japanese bonsai tree. The presentation will make you ponder how an object whose original purpose was to display something personifying skill, patience and attention to detail is now displaying a dish which displays none of those traits (although it does have the worlds least flavorful dashi!). Ok maybe I'm being overly snarky. Look, if you're in the mood for kitsch and don't mind spending an arm and a leg for it (no joke even the desserts-one which was literally just a sh*tton of cotton candy on a stick-where all well over $30...I guess those sparklers they put in EVERYTHING are pretty pricy) than maybe you'll enjoy Barton G. I'm pretty sure that there were about 3 children's birthday party's going on while we were there on Sunday night, so maybe that's their target audience? Either that or it's targeted for adults who don't actually really like eating. I mean, when we walked in the giant flat screen TV behind the bar (nothing says "classy dinner" like a giant TV) was showing runway shows on loop. I don't know about you but nothing gets me in the mood for a nice dinner like watching super skinny models strut down the runway... But honestly, I find it downright offensive for a place to charge these prices for mediocre food because "it's about the presentation!!". Listen, putting a full sized samurai sword on a plate with some overly sweet yet still under seasoned tuna does not magically make it a good dish. The "presentation" didn't really blow me away either. It wasn't witty or creative. For example, one dish proudly displayed a giant oversized fork which inevitably will completely block your view of your dining partner...which I guess would work well if you're on a bad date but beyond that....just why? Anyway, I could keep going but that's my rant. If you're in the mood for something completely corny and don't mind dropping $100-$200 pp and you don't actually like food than maybe Barton G is for you. If not, steer clear.

    (1)

  • Angel C.

    The seafood martini, broiled lobster, and chocolate indulgence are all great - highly recommend!! The drinks with dry ice is overrated. Service is ok. Noise level is awful!! We had to shout over our table to hear our own conversation. The ambience has changed - it used to be a 'hip' spot with well dressed people. Now it is mixed with casual, dressed, and just people who cannot present themselves properly for a dinner on a 'supposedly' one of the top restaurants in miami. BG has been lenient about dress codes I guess...This place will not be in my list any time soon.

    (2)

  • Vin C.

    There's a certain allure to wanting to come here. The menu is somewhat enticing and the pictures of the elaborate presentation makes it seem like that much thought and effort is put into everything. Unfortunately, once the novelty wears off the food disappoints. Our food (roasted chicken and lamb) was dry and overly seasoned. The lobster pop tart was pretty good, but at $28 for an appetizer was hoping for more than 'pretty good'. Ambience and service were fine but for the price point, plenty of better options in Miami.

    (2)

  • Paris W.

    The presentation of the food is great, but the taste and quality, YUCK. I would expect better given this restaurant is so high price/high end. I'd be okay if I never came back. Also, the waiters are not the nicest or attentive to their guests.

    (2)

  • Rabia J.

    Trying to get your sexy on? Well you and your hot date need to go to Barton G. That restaurant is an over the top glitzy hidden oasis but, oh boy, can it deliver exquisite food at the same time. I forget who referred me to this gem of a restaurant. But once I dined there, I always wanted to go there for special occasions. I have tried almost all the seafood options. You really can not go wrong with any of them. My uttermost favorite one is their chilean sea bass dish. I have not tasted better sea bass yet in Florida. The desserts are huge proportions so if your in a big group it's perfect to share. Not only is the food consistently good but also the presentation is delightful and you enjoy your dinner. They have a very nice garden seating area outside. Inside they have a decent seating area however, some of the corner tables are way to close to the middle section tables. The service has been mediocre at times while other times it has been excellent. Being a busy and fancy restaurant they need to be on their best performance and try to make each customer's dining experience excellent. Overall, it's a sexy fun restaurant, which will impress you. So go get your dining on.

    (4)

  • Me'Kisha G.

    My twin and I enjoyed our birthday to fullest here. The service was perfect and the food was amazing. The presentation had themes that went along with each dish; absolutely blew my mind. It was fun and playful, very elegant and mature. I throughly enjoyed every bit of my night. Thank you so much!!!!

    (5)

  • Iliana R.

    Everything about Barton G is exceptional! Down to the sugar for your Cuban coffee! I've been here three times throughout the years and it never disappoints. I usually don't come to the beach to dine because of the loud music, bad service and mediocre food but Barton G is an exception! I went to celebrate my 13 year anniversary and it was just amazing! I love how they have the iPads as a menu! It was such a cool feature! We were seated in the outside garden which is so romantic with its dim lighting and tropical surroundings. To start , the tipsy tuna was ah Amazing! So fresh and tasty with a vodka infused sauce to pour over. I mean this is top grade tuna!! I had the sea bass which was cooked to perfection! Soft and tender on the inside and a slight sear on the outside. I had creamed kale as a side and let me tell you that for me, that stole the show!! My husband couldn't keep his fork away either. It was phenomenal! My husband had the fillet Mignon with mash and green beans and it was one of the best pieces of meat we have ever had. Like butter!! No room for desert for us but wow did they look amazing! Service was great! Several waiters come by to make sure everything is good. Not only is this a fun place because if the food presentation but it meets your expectations of great food as well. A little pricey but worth it! Overspent the same amount of money going to eat at Hillstone or any other good place in Miami. Barton G, you did it again!

    (5)

  • Dee J.

    Let me just say that this doesn't have to do with the food more so with the service from our server to management. My husband and I have been here before and had a good experience and were hoping to pass that along to my parents who were in town celebrating my moms bday (which I called ahead and advised it was her bday) First our drinks took some time to arrive. I also want to mention they were not packed by any means. Then the apps didn't show up for at least 20 mins...and neither did our waiter our drinks were empty for quit some time. By the time our entrees arrived 1.5 hours later my husband no longer wanted his meal. The manager then comes over and apologies but states that the chef was a little upset because we sent back the food. REALLY ?!?!? How about we are upset our food took 1.5 hours to get there....he then goes on to say that at "fine dining establishments" food usually takes a little long. AGAIN REALLY???? What the heck does that even mean....as if we don't eat at fine dining restaurants regularly.... THE NERVE of this guy.... we absolutely let him know how offensive and inappropriate a comment like that is even if he didn't mean it that way. It gets better by the time they bring out my $30 cotton candy their are no sparklers or happy birthday as they said they would do when we made the reservation. At this point we were over them and their service. The best part of it all is that they did nothing to adjust the $500 bill to make up for their subpar service. This definitely made us feel discriminated against....we left feeling that perhaps if we were caucasian they would have done more to make the situation right....DEFINITELY WILL NOT BE RETURNING!

    (1)

  • Vanessa P.

    WOW! This place is incredible! This is the place to go for special occasions so be sure to charge your battery to take plenty of pictures. The presentation of the whole dining experience is truly unique. Liquid nitrogen cocktails, steak served with a side of a Samurai helmet, slide down home plate with beef sliders served with a baseball bat and glove, my ice cream red velvet cake with marshmallow was lit on fire enhancing the toasted flavor like s'mores. The indoor dining room is very posh and upscale, outdoor dining feels tropical but I didn't see anything patio umbrellas so be prepared for rain.

    (5)

  • Ani E.

    Went here recently for a friend's birthday and given that we were visiting from Los Angeles, we were all pleasantly surprised and pleased. I have gone to the Barton G in LA and it is not even nearly as good as the Miami location. The food was amazing, the service was stellar and the atmosphere was nothing less than fun. It was my friend and I with four gay men and Zach our waiter was so awesome and fun, he totally cheered us on in our drunken state. The GM Kyle came over when he noticed everyone in our party had their main dish besides me (although I was waiting for maybe less than five minutes) and he offered a drink on the house for the wait, he also went above and beyond to help us determine where to go party after dinner. All in all I say, Barton G Miami totally out does Barton G LA!

    (5)

  • Diana P.

    Very nice, clean, classy. Worth the experience, amazing presentation. Best Mac and cheese I've ever tasted! Nice environment.

    (5)

  • I G.

    Food and service was great. Cant say the same about the drinks. Would def recommend.

    (4)

  • M U.

    This was definitely a fun dining experience! It was exciting to see how each of our order would come out and everyone's else's around you. My friends and I describe everything as whimsical. It was the over the top platings and presentations of each plate that came out of the kitchen that made this plate so fun. I thought with the over the top presentations, the food would not compare but our meals tasted excellent. I highly recommend the mouse trap mac and cheese. That was hands down my most favorite dish. We ordered the nitrogen martinis which were strong and delicious. Expensive cocktails but it was not watered down and you definitely had plenty of alcohol in those drinks. Overall my friends and I enjoyed this place and would come back here again!

    (4)

  • Andressa W.

    The restaurant is pretty, although the tables are too close together and it's really loud. I had reservations for 9:00pm they only sat me at 9:30 and I was there at 8:50pm. The dishes are big enough to share, and the food is good, not amazing, but good. The presentation of the dishes are fun. The staff is not too friendly.

    (3)

  • Krystel A.

    Food was amazing, the decoration exquisite and service was more then I expected. Loved dinning there. A little bit pricey, but totally worth it.

    (4)

  • Brandon R.

    What an experience. Such a great place for a special occasion. Good is fabulous. Presentation iS unbelievable. Highly suggest this place for a one of a kind time. Enjoy.

    (5)

  • Tiffany G.

    So bummed to give them 2 stars, but it can't be helped. I was so excited to go to Barton G that I saved it for our Christmas dinner splurge night while in Miami. Let's do the good first - the food - fantastic. My b/f had the short ribs and I had the vegetarian pasta, Twisted Sister. The drink we had was good, it was the Sabrinatini (the one with the chocolate monkey). You absolutely must dip the monkey in the drink...so amazing. So, if it was just for the the food I might throw them 4 stars, but when you go to Barton G you are expecting an overall experience and willing to pay for it. We made reservations and during the process the person taking the reservation asked if it was a special occasion. I said "yes" told them what it was and they said they would put that in the computer and do something special for us. Nice. Unfortunately, not one person acknowledged our special occasion and they did nothing for us. When we got to the restaurant we walked up to the host desk and before I could say a word a pushy obnoxious man cut in front of me and started complaining about the wait. The host did not ask him to wait, but just ignored us and spoke to the man for several minutes. Unbelievably RUDE. Finally he graced us with his attention, and I told him we had a reservation. He didn't say anything else but called someone over and asked if 41 was ready. She said "follow me" and that was that. The hostess took us to a lovely corner booth type table for two. Nice and romantic. Anyway, we didn't get any menus. Where the heck are the iPads to order from? Finally the waitress came up and asked what we wanted. We looked at her and said "we don't have any menus". She said "oh, yeah, the system is down". Really, that is part of the whole experience. So we asked for menu's - she said they didn't have any. What? WTF? No Menus. Seriously, OMG! Believe it or not we had to use our phones to go to the website and find menus to order from. UnF'ingBelievable. How much are we paying for this????? Anyway, We ordered a drink, lobster pop tarts, short ribs and pasta. We splurged on Avion water and the waitress poured some into our glasses and then brought an ice bucket to put the bottle in. A very unfriendly woman brought use two little bread sticks each and some butter. Yummy! We hadn't got our drink yet and hadn't eaten anything yet. Before we could take the last bit of bread stick, the unfriendly woman came back and tried to take our bread plates. I stopped her and said I wanted some more. She reluctantly brought us two more bread sticks. While we were in the process of taking our first bite of our 2nd breadstick, so our mouths were full, she dashed over and took the bread plates and butter away. WTF!! Oh well, guess not more tiny breadsticks. The drink and the lobster pop tarts came. The waiter dropped it off and dashed away. WE HAD NO PLATES AND NO SILVERWARE. We had to ask for some and wait for them while our food got cold. We had eaten one pop tart when the waitress came back and asked if we were ready or our entre. WTF! We aren't done with our appetizer and the 2nd drink we ordered hadn't arrived. So I said "no". We finished our pop tarts and the unfriendly bus woman came and took the toaster and plates, left the sauces and all the crumbs all over the table. YUCK! I wanted more water and asked my b/f to get some from the bottle the waitress had put on ice. He reached over and IT WAS EMPTY. How the heck was it empty???? Why put it on ice if it was empty????? We muddled over that one and in the meantime ordered some tap water from miss unfriendly. She brought it and STILL LEFT THE TABLE IN DISARRAY. Unbelievable. A waiter appeared with our entrees. He stood there because the table was not cleaned off and he had nowhere to put the food. WE moved stuff and he then put my b/f's short ribs down and walked away. AGAIN WE HAD NO SILVERWARE BECAUSE GRUMP BUTT took it. We had to find someone to get us silverware again while I food got cold. Our second drink NEVER came. After I finished eating I went to the restroom. Should be a non-eventful time,but no! The bathroom stalls are individual, nothing new there, but they have sinks in them. BUT NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS. Which you don't notice until your hands are wet. OMG seriously???? My b/f couldn't believe it so he went to the Men's room. Same thing except there was soap...no towels though. We asked for the check, paid cash because we were so done and didn't even want to spend time to wait for the charge slip. We grabbed the car and dashed to OLA for drinks, dessert and coffees. If they were having problems that night, the manager should have been going up to every table and checking in. They should have been comping people stuff and they should have been nicer than nice. There were lots of dirty tables all over the place. How the heck do not have menus? We should have bailed then. Lesson learned.

    (2)

  • Laura P.

    Great place. One of my fav restaurant to have a romantic dinner or even just a drink with friends! My experience today, wasn't the greatest. The service was mediocre and valet charged us $40 to keep our car out front, yet they moved our car to another place (NO on the front) to park the owners car ( which it's fine) BUT they still charged us $40. AND the guy valet guy "forgot" to give us the change back, LOL...

    (3)

  • J T.

    Just for the fun factor alone , I give it five stars. Thinking of a different place to go with martini orders surrounded by fog, swords on the table and chickens bobbing as you eat. Unique fun, food ok.

    (5)

  • D L.

    All razzle dazzle... For people who don't often dine out. Gimmicks everywhere but no substance. Never again!

    (2)

  • Paul W.

    This place is great. They creativity of both the dishes and how they are served is fantastic. We had a party of 8, including 4 kids. When we arrived, I thought the place may be too refined for kids. I was wrong. The service was excellent, maybe a bit hurried but still great. We had the sea bass, filets, and the sliders. The popcorn shrimp came is a popcorn machine. All of the entrees came with a theme. While it cost about $100/person, it was well worth it.

    (5)

  • Annie S.

    This restaurant gets an A for presentation. Unfortunately that's all that's good here. First of all the prices are very expensive, which wouldn't be a big deal if the food was good quality food! I ordered the mouse trap Mac and cheese. It came out on a mouse trap plate- creative. However it was WAY too cheesy!!! Never thought I would say something had too much cheese, but folks TRUST ME. I didn't even eat half! It's a good place if you wanna get likes on an Instagram pic, but if you're looking for good fulfilling food, I would definitely go elsewhere. Then on top of that there's no parking so you have to pay $15 for valet! Ugh! I really regretted coming here

    (2)

  • Peggy a.

    Met my expectations. Lobster pop tarts are delicious. NOW the lobster Mac n Cheese is on another level of aaahhmazingness!!! Superb. Salmon not too yummy. Ambience outside was romantic and warm. Two thumbs up!!

    (4)

  • Alex A.

    Last night I had the unfortunate opportunity to dine at Barton G. This restaurant is the definition of "style over substance". We sat outside where it could not have been darker. The menus are on iPads encased in lucite that must weigh 10 lbs each. Which would've been fine if our table for 5 was large enough to accommodate us. But luckily they "ran out of menus" and gave us the paper menus instead which as a menu was easier to read (not having to go back and forth between pages on the iPad) but I did need to use a flashlight to read it. Our appetizers came and instead of making room for us at our small table the unsupportive staff simply asked where they should put things. If the kitsch here is to serve food in a ridiculous fashion (which I will say is why we went thinking the kids would enjoy it) then they really should have enough room on a table to serve it. The popcorn shrimp, served in a small popcorn maker, had no flavor. That it turns out was a recurring theme of the night. Service was subpar. After I finished my drink I took ten minutes and me having to ask for it to be removed. Could it have been overlooked? Doubtful since I moved it to the edge of the table, put a fork in it and had at least a half dozen servers or bus staff walk right by it. Nor was I asked for a refill. The entrees came and thankfully we ordered only 3 for 5 people. The presentation again is original but almost unnecessary. The porterhouse for $130 for 2(!) was tasteless. The samurai tuna needed to be doused with sauce. The entire bill after tip was $477 for 5 people. This was outrageous for the quality of the food. The rest of it would've been enjoyable if the food was even decent. We skipped dessert. I spent 50% more here than the night before at Joe's Stone Crab and was 10x more satisfied. How Barton G can stay in business is beyond my imagination. I don't see what people can like about it

    (1)

  • Nicole G.

    I was not impressed at all. A friend of ours who used to live in Miami recommended Barton G's to us so we made the reservation without really checking it out first. Big mistake. We got a bottle of wine, chicken dish and a side of mac and cheese and it cost $250 after the tip. I would consider myself a mac and cheese connoisseur and the mouse trap mac and cheese was definitely not up to par. Honestly I would've rather had some Kraft mac and cheese. My boyfriend was not impressed with the chicken dish either. Everything was just "okay". I would suggest they spend less time on the cheesy presentation of the food and more on the actual food quality. Although the food was not good, the service was great and our waiter was really nice so that is why I gave them 2 stars.

    (2)

  • Irina R.

    WOW. What an experience. A true MUST GO. The presentation of this restaurant is like nothing I've ever seen. Four foot fork with the filet?! A metal warrior helmet with the lobster?! For $89, I wanted to keep that helmet. It wouldn't fit in my purse unfortunately. I wanted to sample every dessert because I saw a two foot cotton candy served at a nearby table. I picked the treasure chest dessert with a giant shovel and delicious brownie and ice cream inside. Unfortunately, I couldn't sample everything. The desserts are about $30 each... One day, when money grows on trees, I'll sample all the desserts at once. I just want to see what they look like. It's fascinating! Get ready to spend some money at this place.

    (5)

  • PDXtransplant -.

    Cute gimmicky presentation but bland and mediocre food. I didn't finish the lobster pops, the chicken had to be covered in sauce and still was bland. The brussel sprouts were unique and well cooked with a delicious and interesting mustard sauce. The drinks were unique (liquid nitrogen chilled) and delicious. Come for drinks or desert, but skip dinner. Not a good value.

    (2)

  • Jacques R.

    This place is a once have to come. It is nice to see how these plates are presented at the table. As for gastronomy, they have to go to school! We ordered many different plates and all were simply average! The sliders being on the borderline of above average and cooked well, but with the onions, the foie gras, the truffle bun etc the dish had no balance. Too many overpowering flavors at once. Then for the 22$ french fries, well, what can I say, they serve the 4 types of fries they have and: 1 MC has better fries, the sweet potato fries were average, the hash browns were super oily and no flavor, and the chips were ... Oh well, enough with the expensive fries! Then came the cesar salad which was above average. The macaroni and cheese, enough for the whole table as a side and for the price, would have expected something more exotic. The surf and turf, was on the ok side of a regular restaurant, so for $90 which the waiter did not even mention, I would maybe thought twice! The wine lost is poor and has very poor average wines and the good wines are again over priced. So all in all, come to this place once to see a great presentation of average food at a very high price point! Ah, almost forgot, the frozen bar is cool, ask for one to also see the show!

    (3)

  • Ryan L.

    Very cool and different place but not worth the amount of money - good for a special occasion or a night out. All the presentation is fun and cool but the food didn't equal the presentation. The cocktails were good but again well overpriced - if the food was better this place would be a 5 star restaurant. The food isn't bad just not what you expect for a $40+ entree

    (3)

  • Shamea S.

    Wasn't so crazy about the food but the presentation is amazing love to see them bring the food out.

    (3)

  • Dequan S.

    Michael Michael Michael, the best waiter I have ever had in a very loooooooong time. Someone that embrace the customers and is knowledgeable about everything that's on the menu. He is friendly, timely and very courteous. As one meal is done the table is clear and the next is already out. The atmosphere and the experience is something to die for. Every meal that comes out has it own theatrical theme and that's what make the experience more exciting. From my 10 year old niece to the oldest person in the dining room was AMAZED at the Enchanting speed and display of the dining room staff.

    (5)

  • Janexis R.

    I took my father here for his birthday and I must say you get your moneys worth . As the bill says DAMAGE but never eaten at a better place , the food was delicious , A+ service and very clean . Even though the drinks are pricey I'd rather come here for a drink than any regular bar (best drinks). Amazing will be coming back more often (:

    (5)

  • Samuel D.

    My girlfriend took me to the Barton G for my surprise birthday dinner. I thought it would have been full of snobby upscale patrons but it wasn't. They quickly send a waiter to your table, ours had an english accent, which fits the ambiance. They really try to sell you on cocktails as soon as you sit down! I mean, they really want you to order drinks. It's no wonder since they range between 25-40 dollars per. I don't drink cocktails and asked the waiter what their selection of Bourbons was. He went to the bar and came back without a menu once again. Apparently upscale people who frequent this place only order fancy cocktails that come with transcendent presentations because they have no menu for anything else. I had to walk to the bar myself and see what they had on the wall to place my order. The iPad with all the drinks and entrees was pretty cool but inconvenient because there was only one, placed on a small table where my girlfriend and I couldn't sit back and scan through the menu like in every other restaurant on Earth. Food was extremely pricey, but everyone knows that going in. My girlfriend ordered Kingfish, which came out with a 40 inch Rapala lure as part of the presentation. I ordered a skirt steak as their other stake is a measly 8oz cut. Definitely not a place you visit for steaks. The presentation was also cool for this one, comes with a huge fork, and the steak sauce is served in a little cow that dispenses through the nose. I'm not going to lie, the presentations were cool, but I personally don't care for that so I wasn't blown away. The music being played didn't match the dim lighting. Even my girlfriend mentioned it didn't match the environment. The check comes in an envelope marked "The Damage" I thought that was very funny. All in all, it's a nice place with over-the-top presentations and adequately cooked food at an extremely over-priced budget.

    (3)

  • Fabio F.

    I was soo excited about this place! I'm actually kinda sad to give it only 3 stars. We went with a group of around 20 people. I got there, not knowing someone from our group had arrived yet and said we had a reservation. Once I said the name the hostess was pretty rude in telling me that she already knew that and was working on something so I had to wait. Okay.. Anyway the wait a lot longer than expected even though we made reservations about a month in advanced. I was so excited to choose a meal from the menu but the manager limited us to a very 'cruise like' menu which contained maybe a total of 10 items including appetizer, entree and desserts. I was pretty bummed but I ordered. The waiter seemed pretty annoyed the entire time and was extremely rude to his 2 assistants. He came and took our orders in a rush. But anyway, the tuna tartare was by far amazing! There was like a bowl, so much tuna !!! (which I'm obsessed with!).... I turn to talk to my friend and when I look back the waiter had taken the 3/4 bowl of tuna away without even asking if we were done.. Let's just say my heart was completely broken .. Anyway, I ordered the seared tuna steak which was AWESOME and the decorations were pretty darn cool! So in the end I'm only giving it a 3 for food quality and epic decorations because the service was not all that awesome. But if you're down for a really nicely themed dinner this place has pretty cool stuff.

    (3)

  • Anthony R.

    We had friends in town visiting and they wanted to have a nice dinner. Someone suggested Barton G in Miami Beach. The restaurant is very upscale, prices will run you about $30-$50 a plate and drinks will be over $10 a pop. What makes this restaurant unique is the presentation of the food plates. Each dinner item is served with a prop that makes the plate interactive. For example, the steak was served with a cow ornament, and the sea bass came with a huge samurai sword. Its a very cool concept. The environment is cozy, dark lighting & candles - not very loud. The food was great, but what do you expect for $$$. I recommend that a couple shares an entree and an appetizer, it was more than enough food. My favorite item was the lobster mac & cheese, amazing! I would definitely return but only for special occasions, obviously its not a place to visit every weekend unless you can afford it.

    (4)

  • Keandra S.

    Don't waste your time! We had 9:15 reservations, we weren't seated until 9:45. The hostess was not friendly and came off rude. Very overrated if you want a nice presentation and over price of food this is your place. If you're looking for a nice dinner to enjoy go somewhere else.

    (1)

  • Shena J.

    First off make sure you make your reservations in advance! The staff was very welcoming and friendly. Their menu can be a bit overwhelming but the server is very thorough with covering all of the information! Make sure you try one of the nitro drinks!!!! We had the Buddha one and the diamond one and they were amazing! The seafood cocktail is also wonderful! They group I was with said it's the best steak they've ever had! Couldn't have asked for a better experience! Oh..... The funnel cake dessert is the last thing I thought I would come across on the menu and it was fantastic!

    (5)

  • Liliana Z.

    One of my favorite restaurants in Miami. Barton G does not relax because of its fame and it always strives to offer great food, great service and an excellent atmosphere. The food presentation is the best! Super fun and creative! You never know what will be on your plate or glass. My favorite touch is the edible chocolate monkeys on some Drinks. However, they don't rely just on looks, everything tastes amazing and their cuisine is very inventive and eclectic.

    (5)

  • Mark I.

    Bottom Line: Tasty food and drinks with amazing presentation. Slow service with exorbitant prices. To start off the night we were able to get a last minute reservation. However we had to wait 15 minutes beyond our reservation time to be seated. The outdoor seating is really nice with all the greenery. We waited for our server and it was longer than it should have been. The food and drinks came out pretty quick and we were very impressed with the presentation. Our server seemed extremely busy reflecting short staffing. But he was excellent. If management can improve their staffing deficiency this will be a true five-star restaurant.

    (3)

  • Gary R.

    New to Miami. My hotel concierge recommend this place after I told him I wanted a top shelf place it could go with my girlfriend...stylish suit and dress. Boy was this a bad recommendation. I get there and ask for a nice table for two...and we were routed to a table with a larger family with two small children. I asked for a different table and got seated next to another family who were so loud...I've been in quieter sports bars. Though the restaurant was half empty at 9, I was told there was nothing else they could do. At this point I gave up on that quiet, classy dinner and shifted the waiter into just-feed-me-and-go mode, and he complied. They bring out a ridiculous iPad menu on a board 3 times the size of the iPad, so on a small table for two it has to be placed in such a way that neither person at the table can read it, so you have to ask for another iPad menu for each of you, then you can barely see your partner...and you can't talk anyway because of the noise. They offer dry-ice drinks...which would be nice if I wanted to stay...but I refrained from ordering. I had the ahi tuna which was very good...except it comes out at the base of a big samurai sword, which I give the waiter credit for removing almost immediately because...well it's silly, and he knew I was not into circus. This place is great if you are a) more than two, b) you are with a large family group who spent the late afternoon touring Miami Beach crapy souvenir stores (and dressed for that activity) and a typical family restaurant isn't going to cut it and you feel like blowing a couple hundred bucks on over-the-top meal and desert presentations (like a gigantic cotton candy on a stick). What little food I had was decent, and the server at least had the decency to get me fed and get me out. But my Zegna suit was completely wasted on this place.

    (2)

  • Hannah G.

    I've been a member of yelp for years, and this is my first review. I would also like to say that I have been to Barton G before and had a bad experience, but thought maybe it was a one time deal and that I should give it a second shot. No. We were a party of 12, and to start with, they didn't come to take our drink orders for about 30 min so we all went to the bar to order our drinks. Because we were a large party, we had a prix fixed menu picked out by the birthday girl, which was fine. When asked if I could have my steak cooked rare they told me that because we had such a large party, the chef would only cook it medium. Huh? I'm paying $150 for my steak and I can't have it cooked the way I want? I have eaten at some of the best restaurants around the world, and will spend good money on a great meal. I can't tell you enough how just average this meal is. Nothing special. Yes their claim to fame is the presentation, but I would sacrifice the samurai sword in my steak for something exceptional. And the "extravagant" dessert was a large martini glass filled with scoops of ice cream (store bought) with whipped cream from a can for $39. But because it came with sparklers in an oversized dish, it's supposed to be something to marvel. Great idea though! I will try this for my nieces 5th birthday! I was going to say something to the bday girl when I heard she booked this place but I thought I would wait and see what everyone thought. Not one person was happy at the end of the night. I would have almost rather have gone to a chain restaurant (gasp) than have spent money here.

    (1)

  • Lena P.

    First time in Miami and I wanted to try out this extraordinary place as the reviews and pictures looked amazing! We went for drinks and dessert around 9pm, and sat outside. The place inside and out is really nice and elegant. Very fancy/elegant decor inside and outside is more casual, dark, quiet/romantic. 5 Stars for the service as well, the waiter was very friendly, fun, and entertaining. He made the whole experience fun and exciting. Their menu comes out on an iPad brought to the table in a clear frame holder and you get to navigate your way through all the apps, entrees, drinks, and desserts. The waiter will also show you how to use it and describe their most popular items on the menu. And then the " food show" begins! The show of extravagant food presentations passing you by in every direction, we made a lot of "ooohh" and "ahhh"s atleast 10 times looking at what everyone else was ordering. Drinks: Non Alcoholic: Courtney Spritzer: cranberry juice, strawberry and sprite. Non Alcoholic: South Beach Refresher: lemon, lime and orange. Alcoholic: Diamonds are Forever which was from their Special Nitro Drinks menu and had smoke coming out of the drink..see my pic! It's made with citrus vodka, triple sec and lemonade with a citrus vodka popsicle and a sugar stick. Dessert: Chocolate Indulgence with Godiva chocolate & vanilla bean ice cream...yum! It came in a large treasure chest with sparklers and a real shovel and chocolate coins with graham cracker sand. See my pic. It looked amazing! The brownie and ice cream was really good too, it was a lot of dessert and there was 3 of us but still we couldn't finish it all. We saw a huge cotton candy dessert which looked like a hot air balloon, we also saw another entree pass by with a large fork ("honey I shrunk the kids" large fork!). Another dessert we saw was a sundae in a large over sized martini glass which probably would be good for a party of 6 or more! Overall great experience to try out for the first time. I had a great time in Miami when I came to visit last week and make sure you make reservations! I made mine in the morning via "open table" and got a call back to confirm from a nice lady which told me about the specific dress code and directions to the place. It is very pricey but for my first time here in Miami and for the great experience, I thought it was definitely worth it to try out!

    (5)

  • Yessenia R.

    Such a nice experience! Fantastic plating presentation. Great flavors. Only con is the price but it's a great place to take someone very special on a very special occasion. So much fun!

    (5)

  • Ulonda L.

    I would not say that this is the best restaurant I went to but they do give a good presentation. I can say I went but don't feel the need to go back. Food was good but nothing like OMG!!!!

    (3)

  • Katie M.

    What an unbelievable restaurant. It was not only a show with the different style of plates but the food itself was just as good as the presentations. This is a restaurant that everyone should experience once. It's in an area where you could easily just pass by it because it's nestled way in but if you have the opportunity go try the spectacular food and service.

    (5)

  • Vivi T.

    Barton G presents a whimsical dining experience highlighted with seemingly magical fogging Martinis and ginormous props in their food presentation that warrant grabbing for the iPhone to snap a (or many) photos. The above, coupled with impeccable service made it a nice night. Sadly, the food left us wanting. Our party of 7 ordered multiple drinks, appetizers, and 6 different entrees. Highlights: - all of the drinks, you are hard pressed to go wrong if you're willing to pay the hefty price tag. My grapefruit fogging concoction was my favorite. - bucket of bones appetizer was the bomb! Incredibly tasty, I could've been happy with another order! - tipsy tuna appetizer was fresh and quite tasty - surf and turf special included a nice filet and lobster tail. My friend was very very pleased - Tuna entree with miso sauce was my favorite entree. The tuna was perfectly rare like we'd ordered and the sauce was tasty Opportunities: - lobster tater tots felt like they included a lot of filler - sea bass entree was completely bland. One small piece was moist and bland and the other was completely overlooked, dry, and bland. - swordfish entree was nothing to write home about. The small filet was pretty dry

    (3)

  • Michelle G.

    We went there for dinner last Saturday for our wedding anniversary. It was packed and had a good vibe. We ordered cocktails and main courses as well as desserts. The food was displayed in a sensational sort of way with theatrical props. Fun and unusual. We were so happy to see all these crazy displays, it's truly different!! Unfortunate I got major food poisoning from the sea bass. I was so sick all night!! My daughter called the manager the morning after to tell him what happened and hoped he would be sympathetic. He called me to apologize and said that he checked with his kitchen stuff and nothing was wrong with the fish! What was really wrong is that he offered me a glass of wine on the house next time... I told him that free glass of wine wouldn't bring me back to that place after the terrible experience I had. He didn't care anymore. Imagine going back after food poisoning and paying for another meal ?!? This wasn't a cheap meal.

    (1)

  • Michelle S.

    When you walk into Barton G, you really feel like a Miami socialite. This place has a super sexy outdoor area and a very eye appealing indoor area. My husband and I sat outside, which was nice. Arriving at the table, you are greeted with an ipad menu. Pretty cool! Our waiter was very efficient and kind and made ordering easy. We ended up ordering 2 drinks; the one with the hanging chocolate monkey and the lychee one. Both nitrogen drinks so presentation was awesome! They both tasted great and had just the right amount of alcohol to get a breast feeding mama (me) buzzed ;) For food, we ordered the tipsy tuna app, lobster poptart app and both tasted yummy and presentation was again on point. Entrees were the lobster mac and cheese and gizmo chicken. My hubby said his chicken was burned and so was the cauliflower, but again, presentation was cool. My mac and cheese wasn't anything to rave about. For dessert, we got the chocolate indulgence treasure chest and MY OH MY was that amazeballs! From the graham cracker sand to the treasure box it came in. Super cool! When the "damage" came, it ended up being about $125 a person, which for 3 courses and a drink isn't too bad however I don't see myself every returning to Barton G. It's a cool one time experience, but that's about it. PS- If they mail me the fork, I might rethink my last paragraph :)

    (4)

  • Mike C.

    Add 2 stars if you don't mind overpriced food and like a ridiculous spectacle with your meal. Subtract 2 stars if you can't stand people taking pictures of their food and don't like salty, mediocre food. I guess I am somewhere in the middle of the two. Sure, the food isn't amazing or worth the price, but it is still pretty tasty, and coming here is definitely more about the experience and the fun of seeing how over the top things can get on South Beach. It is over the top from the get go, when they seat you and give you your menu, which is an iPad mounted to a big shiny piece of Barton G-emblazoned glass. As you peruse the iPad and get distracted by all of the over top dishes being served, they start you off with two little breadsticks in lieu of a bread basket. The breadsticks happened to be pretty stale, which was kind of a letdown to start the meal. Aside from that, the experience so far is pretty fun. When trying to decide what to order, we were a little perplexed at how Mac & Cheese could cost $23, so we decided to skip that dish. Unfortunately, we fell for the oldest trick in the book, and ordered one of their specials that was not on the menu, the baseball-themed Kobe Beef Sliders with Foie Gras, and only later found out the two little sliders cost $45 (!). I was glad we found out at the end of the meal, so I was able to enjoy the sliders, which were actually pretty tasty. I guess they can justify charging an arm and a leg for this dish because of the kobe and the foie gras AND because it came with a nice souvenir hat that we got to keep ( yelp.com/user_local_phot… ). Well, in that case, it was TOTALLY worth it. For appetizers, we also got the Bucket Of Bones ($19) (I'm struggling to understand why so many reviewers are raving about this dish - these were some seriously mediocre wings and ribs), and the G Fries Quartet ($17) (this was probably the only dish that came close to being worth the price they charged, as they gave you enough beige here to make you not want to eat another fry for a few weeks). For entrees, since we just ate enough beige to feed a small family, we decided to keep it on the lighter side, and to also just share one, so we got the Tokyo Tuna ($32). This is one of the few dishes that is not at all over the top in its display, so I'm also still struggling to understand how they could charge this much, as it was some of the blandest tuna I've ever eaten in my life. The vegetable lo mein it was served with was a little tastier, but that's because it was overloaded with salt, which seemed like a nice change from the tasteless tuna. We decided to skip the insanely over the top desserts, which ranged in price from about $30 to $140 (a massive chocolate fountain!), as I don't think any of these desserts are meant for any fewer than 4-5 people, even for animals like my wife and me. It was pretty amusing to overhear a woman dejectedly asking her waiter: "is it possible to just order a single scoop of ice cream for dessert?". The taste of the food here kind of reminds me of a higher quality version of what you would get at a TGI Fridays or Applebee's type of restaurant. But if you want to have a good time, don't mind burning some money on a meal, and have a true over the top South Beach experience, you should definitely come here.

    (3)

  • Biljana T.

    Extraordinary and very unique dinning experience. My daughter made a reservation for me and my friend. The food presentation was excellent. Same for service. Out table was outside on the porch with a great view on the pool. Loved everything about this place.

    (5)

  • Samantha J.

    This restaurant is amazing. They had the lobster Mac and cheese in the world. All our drinks came with dry Ice so a very cool effect for us kids. The meal was super. Of you order from the special meany boy is it special. The lobster pop rates come in a toaster and my dad's meal Came with a body guard. And boy don't even get me started on desert.

    (4)

  • Pablo G.

    Hands down one of the best restaurants in miami- Great ambiance, outstanding service, amazing food...only problem was getting reservations ahead of time. Recommend Lobster PopTart and Steak superb. Be prepared portions are very big!!!!

    (5)

  • Anthony C.

    The food is great but the service is a bit slow. Me and my wife love eating in new places and try new food and flavors and we were a little disappointed . Tasty food but doesn't worth the price. Especially with slow service...

    (3)

  • Priscilla M.

    We went to Barton G's for a friend's birthday dinner and had a blast. Our reservation was for 7:45, but we were seated at 7:25 when we arrived, which was nice. Our waiter, Daniel, was great- not too clingy, knowledgeable, friendly. The breadstick was sparse and once you finished, the buslady immediately cleared it away--no seconds :( Drinks were magnificent and strong! You really only need one, and at $19-$30 a pop, worth it. I heard that dinner was a magical, theatrical experience and I was kinda underwhelmed. Yes, the themed plate designs were nice, but not something I'd write home (or here) about. The food was good and the portion sizes were decent. I have no real complaints other than it was really expensive for a not-so-over the top meal. We spent almost $300 for 3 people (3 drinks, 3 entrees, 1 dessert).

    (4)

  • Kandëë C.

    This restaurant is EVERYTHING !!! Everything.. The food is GREAT...ambiance perfect...presentation KILLER ...& service is the best.

    (5)

  • Cigar S.

    Went to the restaurant for the first time in 2 years and boy has it changed. The menu is underwhelming from what they've had in the past... I will say... The FOOD was great! Super intense flavors, perfectly cooked meats, fish.... Really good food! However the menu lacks the depth it once had. Limited selections. Especially the desert menu... The cotton candy doesn't even come with cheesecake lolly pops anymore.. No chocolate fountain.... Quite boring selection from the Barton I use to know. They should focus more on the food and less on the props. Doubt I'll go back.

    (3)

  • Sara R.

    How does this place have so many good reviews? I am an avid restaurant go-er in the NYC area and based on a recommendation from friends (clearly with bad judgement) they recommended we try Barton G. I was warned by friends in South Florida to change my reservation because all they care about is the presentation at this restaurant not the food. Wanting to give this place a chance based on the yelp reviews, my fiancé and I decided to give it a try during our yearly trip to Miami. They sat us right away and put us at a beautiful table outside. We ordered drinks which were really good and worth the money (if that's all your going there for). Next, we ordered the risotto. We were expecting an amazing presentation since that's all we had been hearing about. It came with a mini cheese grater which was cute and even cuter when I saw it at the dollar store.. I decided to go with it. I grated my small sliver of cheese on the risotto and moved on with my meal. Next, for our main we ordered the short rib casserole dish and the French Fry Quartet. Well, first the French fries came. The regular French fries tasted like Alexia frozen fries, the tater tots tasted like oil I didn't even try the sweet potato and had a few potato chips. All I wanted was plain ketchup for my fries and when I asked the waitress insisted that there was already ketchup on the plate (which there definitely was not). I kept asking for ketchup and she finally brought over what she called ketchup. Let me tell you this was definitely not ketchup. It was a brown thick, goopy liquid that I wouldn't even try. As the busboy walked by I asked him if he could tell me what this was since it clearly wasn't ketchup. He held his lighter up to it and based on his knowledge, he guessed it was honey but was not sure. None the less it was not ketchup. When the short rib came, it came on a casserole dish that said "eat meat", I guess that was the "awesome" presentation we were paying for. The meat was not even warm. It was gross. I must have waited 6 minutes for the waitress to look my way (without her even coming over to ask how our food was). I don't know about you but when I am paying for my meat I expect it to at least be hot so I know it wasn't just reheated from who knows how long ago. Finally, she came over and took away our meat and reheated it. They never took away our plates that had the cold meat on it, so when the hot short rib came out we just put it on the used plates with the cold meat. (A bit of a turn off). After this I didn't even want to order dessert I was so turned off to this place. At the end of our meal, we both went to the bathroom. For such an expensive restaurant, the bathrooms were disgusting. In the woman's bathroom 2 stalls were out of toilet paper. There was crumpled toilet paper on the floor, a roll of toilet paper rolled out across the floor and it was just generally unkempt. When I met my fiancé outside, he told me one of the men's toilets was overflowing..how gross! I would never go back and advise anyone reading this review to spend your money ANYWHERE else!

    (1)

  • Nathaly L.

    I would give this restaurant a 5 if it was presentation alone. 3.5 otherwise, and to be fair i will state that this review is based on my last visit as a vegetarian. (i think i would like this place more if i had a meat entree) I recommend this place, for special occasions, when friends or family are in town because its a great experience. And people don't forget their first time at Barton G. I ordered a diamonds are forever drink- i order it because i love the nitrogen smoke coming out of my drink and it looks sooo pretty, its 28$ which is a bit over the top but when in rome- They offered our 10 year old friend a sherly temple with a chocolate monkey which i thought was nice since he felt left out. Our party had the upper crustation appetizer which is basically pop corn shrimp and lobster and other critters.... presentation is adorable, comes with mini pop corn boxes and real pop corn along with the fried seafood. It also came with this delicious chili dressing which i wish i could make and dip everything in it. I ordered the flaming risotto it was under apps but i think risotto as more of an entree, well when it arrived it was smaller than i expected but i ended up eating half; came with a mini cheese grater which i wish i could take home, and edible flowers--- Ummm YUCK! I shoved some tiny flowers in my mouth and even thinking about it gives me chills, it tasted like i just ate a flower; per-fumy and extremely strong it did not taste like it was meant to be eaten. the risotto was o..k i wish i could say more but it was def. forgettable my partner in crime had the twisted sisters, which was a pasta dish with truffle oil. I thought this has to be good- i would eat garbage if it was drizzled in truffle oil but they seemed to mess that up, it was missing something, not sure if it was salt or what but it somehow lacked in season/flavor although the truffle was def. present. 10 year old had 2 bites of the mouse trap mac n cheese(presentation cute) i tried it and i agree lacking in flavor as well. Other members of party did enjoy the skirt steak and the shrimp which leads me to believe if you order a meat dish i think you will be pleased. and if your vegetarian maybe stick to the salads. for dessert we ordered the cotton candy and the funnel cake- yummy!!! yummy!!! yummy!!! and so much fun- highlight of the night were the cocktails and dessert. if your on a budget dont come here- you spend about 100$ a person- prob more if you eat n drink more.

    (3)

  • Melissa M.

    I love this place! It is so much fun. I took my boyfriend here for his birthday and he loved it. It's definitely not a place to have dinner every day, but it's a great place for occasional dinners and special events. The food was great and of course the props were off the top. Remember that at a restaurant like this you are paying for the food + the experience. It was a little pricey but it's okay to splurge every once in a while. The nitro bar is pretty cool and they are tasty although I wouldn't typically pay so much money for a cocktail. The mac and cheese is the bomb and their desserts are amazing.

    (4)

  • Katherine M.

    Gorgeous place, gorgeous plates. It's quite pricey, but perfect for a special occasion. I guess it's one of those places you HAVE to try at least once. It is definitely a new dining experience. The cotton candy was delicious and I would definitely recommend it.

    (5)

  • Rachel S.

    Be prepared to pay for the presentation. This place is known for over the top presentations, but we were pretty disappointed with the ones we experienced. DRINKS: We started with one of the signature nitro cocktails made with Liquid Nitrogen. This was a cool novelty item worth seeing once, but the alcohol was frozen in a little popsicle that had to melt before the drink was really worth drinking. APPS: For an appetizer, we got the THE UPPER CRUSTACEAN described as: Crispy Rock Shrimp & Florida Lobster, Sweet & Spicy Chili Sauce Kimchee, Popcorn This dish came with popcorn AND it was popcorn STYLE. It wasn't clear from the description or the waiter that it would be tiny fried bits of shrimp. We were hoping for some fresh seafood, but were discouraged from getting the other seafood app because it was a lot of food. The UPPER CRUSTACEAN wasn't really worth it. You can get bigger, better popcorn just about anywhere. ENTREES: For dinner we had the LOBSTER TRAP TRUFFLE MAC & CHEESE and the SOUTH SIDE SHORT RIBS. The food was tasty, but with all of the reviews saying the presentations would be amazing, we were disappointed with ours. The Lobster Trap Mac and Cheese didn't come with ANY presentation whatsoever. I expected it to be served with some sort of lobster trap or something. But nothing. An empty lobster tail or just a lobster shaped dish would have been more effort than what we got. It just came in a regular cast iron dish. The Short Rib dinner was also on a regular plate on top of a cutting board, but at least it had a sign shaped like a pig that said "Eat Beef". Clever, i guess, but not impressive. DESSERT: While the food was tasty and comparable to the price, the dessert was the most expensive thing we ordered, as well as the least worth it. After disappointing dinner presentations, we asked the waiter which desserts had the best presentation. He suggested either a chocolate thing or a funnel cake thing. With that, we ordered the Chocolate Indulgence, but for $39 we expected more than just a brownie and ice cream in a treasure chest shaped box. A friend told me the funnel cake comes with a game, which sounds fun, but the waiter made no such mention. My boyfriend's description of the restaurant is that "it's like eating at a Kanye West version of a restaurant, "Add sparklers... I'm a genius." It's sort of an experience, and I'm glad I went after all the hype, but i wouldn't go back again. If you'd like to check it out and save a few bucks, skip the dessert.

    (2)

  • Chen Y.

    The waiter is nice And the decoration with the good would not disappoint you!!!!!!!!!!!!

    (5)

  • Jennifer S.

    AMAZING...such a culinary delight! We had a great group dinner of 10 people and enjoyed every minute of our evening. The restaurant is a hidden gem...you would need to know its location on West Avenue otherwise you might drive right past it. The service was amazing...great recommendations and just took great care of us. The atmosphere was great too...beautifully lit and decorated space. The food was uniquely presented and tasted just as good as it looked. You wouldn't believe some of the presentations without seeing them, so get your butt to Barton G - you won't be disappointed! I can't wait to head back here again the next time I am in Miami!

    (5)

  • Emily K.

    Putting food on ridiculous display doesn't mask the fact that this food is not fantastic. WHY would you take the most beautiful skin in the world off of a chilean sea bass, and then throw it in a PAPER BAG? This is a disgrace to an exquisite piece of fish. WHY would you make your customers look at blinding ipads in a dark restaurant? We could barely look at the things. Glitz and kitsch are only fun if you do your basic job correctly, and that is to make good food and to please your customers. When we were displeased with how our meal was going, our waiter started to tell we weren't going to spend the hundreds of dollars he was hoping for. And then we were treated pretty badly. Not my favorite experience, and I was with my boyfriend, we are in our 30s, and we were into the fun south beach scene. Too bad.

    (2)

  • Peter Q.

    Barton G - a really expensive chucky cheese. I was looking to have a memorable night with my girlfriend, she's going away with work for a month so I figured why not try Barton G. I made reservations at 8:00 for 9:45 no problem. When I get there I specifically asked not to be seated next to kids since I read reviews how it can be disturbing. Not that I dislike kids but I'm trying to have a romantic night. Yea, so she sits us right next to 4 kids having a birthday. She told me that's all the seating we have currently available. Thanks lady.. So we order some drink which though are expensive well worth it. Very cool big martinis extra double shots in both. Diamond are forever and a signature martini. They come with a given shooter. Very cool. But now, kids are screaming & playing paddycake over and over. Blew my mind that they would let this in a restaurant where I'm dropping $300 east on a party of two. Next we ordered bucket of bones, good variety, but the extra barbq sauce makes it very messy. It's 10:30 @ night and now these kids are running around the table. Finally said something to my waiter and he nicely tried to hurry their diner along. I don't mind having drinks and appetizers with this nonsense but I wasn't going to eat dinner with it. We then ordered filets which where good. Medium was more medium well but hey, I'm just happy kid aren't screaming any longer. The decor was very nice, and the night was memorable, definitely not romantic idea we had looked for, due to the kids thing. I felt like I was in a really expensive chucky cheese. I wont be back. One time thing.

    (2)

  • Violet T.

    The experience and the presentation was definitely one of a kind. The food didn't blow me away but the service was great and their concept is very different than any other restaurants out there. Menus are on iPads and iTouches and their drinks are amazing. Great drinks? CHECK! Perfect for an out of town experience. Now the question is, would I go back if I visit Miami again? Probably not. Well at least not for a meal, maybe for a drink. Glad it was close to the Mondrian Hotel where we were staying. We overate so we needed the walk back to the hotel.

    (4)

  • Chris S.

    This is a unique restaurant. It is a dinner and a show. It's not a place to go for the best food, it's a fun place to go that has good to great food and fantastic service. The ambience is nice. We sat outside and I like it more. With the low lighting outside all the sparklers and presentations are more impressive. It was also great to take advantage of the nice January weather in Miami. Parking can be a small mission unless you're fine paying $15 for valet. There is street parking but you need coins. One hour is $2 in the adjacent meters. You can ask the bar inside for change. The food we ordered was delicious. The seabass was good, the lobster pop tarts are a little on the small side (two pop tarts) but tasty and the entrees are a good size. We ordered the short ribs, sea bass and lobster mac and cheese. The presentations were fun. The drinks with the liquid nitrogen were a spectacle. The cameras were out all night. The service was fantastic. Our waiter was great. I didnt catch his name but he's from Serbia and would recommend sitting in his area. We were able to focus on our meal and having a good time. The prices are steep but it's worth it for a special occasion. There's no restaurant like it. It's a place I recommend everyone to experience at least once.

    (5)

  • Anita G.

    I had to knock one star for actual quality and freshness of the food. Since their portions are huge it's always hard to maintain freshness, but the place is beautiful, service is great, fast valet service and all dishes are super fun, it's the perfect place to impress your date and have fun with your food!

    (4)

  • Barbara T.

    Fun outrageous place. It is a must-go for first time Miami visitors. This was our second time here and ordering the nitro martini is a must but very strong! Portions are large and often made for sharing so don't over order. Only reason I give it a 4 instead of 5 is that you often wait for a table even with a reservation. My favorite dish right now is the Boarie Maddof Bucket O Bones... Only in South Florida!

    (4)

  • Lindsey H.

    The 4 stars is for the drinks (expensive but strong and great presentation), desserts (expensive but huge and delicious) and the outside seating (great atmosphere). I would recommend coming for just that and skipping the food. Some of the appetizers were yummy but the entrees were weak especially for the price. Definitely a good place to go but not for all courses.

    (4)

  • Jesus M.

    Awesome environment and food! The lobster mac and cheese is the best ever! Supremely delicious! All of the foods come out in a nice and interesting way, even for the kids. The nitrogen infused drinks are also good. It's pricey but well worth it!

    (5)

  • Eliany R.

    The first time coming to this place was for my best friends birthday. When I was told we were coming here I looked it up and it look pretty cool. The night of the reservation when we got there you can valet park. The outside was nice, it looked private and very nice. The restaurant has inside and outside seating. The outside looks nice, like an outside terrace type of look. Definitely an option for when we have beautiful weather. As soon as you walk into the restaurant there is a bar and iPads which you use to look at the menu. We were seated very shortly after we had arrived. As you walk to your table you are mesmerized by all the amazing presentations the foods come with. Our waiter was very nice and helpful. To start off we had two appetizers, one was meat and the other tuna. If I am not mistaken the meat was called bucket of bones, it was delicious, both of the appetizers. All the food was great and the presentations were fantastic ! This is a place everyone should go at least once. Loved everything. & to top it off Drake the famous rapper was dining there too. It was a total of 7 people and we spent 650 with tip included. Great night !

    (5)

  • Jennie Y.

    I heard great things about the restaurant from friends and excited to make a visit while I was in Miami. We had Nitrogen Martini, lobster pop tart, voodoo shrimp rolls to start and until then, it run pretty smooth... the problem started when a waiter (not our server) came up to the table next us where he tried to clean the table after guests left. He fell the bottle on the floor and some liquid from that bottle splashed all over the place including my dress, chair and my legs as tables were seated very close each other (I even had some conversations with a couple next to ours). It obviously made a quite noise when the bottle fell and I also exclaimed for surprise for the liquid on my dress and chair. Both my friend and I was distracted from our conversation and started looking around to see what happened. However, he ignored the situation and continued to clean the table as if he never heard anything. Of course he never asked us if things are okay or offering me a napkin to wipe it out.. No apologies for what he just did. I started feeling irritated about the his response to the situation and finally asked him that I would need napkin to wipe out the things on my dress. But again he still pretended that nothing really happened and treated me as if I was overreacting. Finally he even told me that "I'm stupid" as a response to ask for napkins to wipe out liquid on my dress in front of my face and my friend. I asked him again to confirm what he just said as I couldn't believe what I heard. He confirmed again that he just said and walked away. I felt extremely insulted. That was completely inappropriate and unprofessional. I talked to my server about the situation and how I felt. The store manager only showed up more than 30 mins after that with a brief apology. I was beyond shocked about what happened on that night and how they were handling the situation to customer for their mistake. Not to mention the disappointment about their overpriced mediocre food (I was paying for decoration of the food but not the taste or quality of ingredient), I would never return or recommend the place to anyone. I love going out and eat a lot but never got a chance to write a review before but after this happen, I decided that I need to, so that i can share my experience and the restaurant could improve.

    (1)

  • Ale G.

    Ok so I rarely give places 5 stars but I feel like Barton G earned it! Went to dinner and it was OVER the TOP all about PRESENTATION!! I LOVEEED IT! Never been to such a unique place. I loved the ambiance and feeling of it when you walk in. Plus, all you see are camera phones flashing because everyone is taking a picture of their food. I mean EVERYONE! The food, drinks, and dessert were all good! However, this place is a little pricey and you are paying for props too but food is still good. DRINKS: I heard about the drinks being delicious so I had to try. Ordered the nitrogen raspberry Cosmo and it was delicious but it was expensive. Paid $29 for it but they said it was the strongest drink on their menu so it was a plus. I definitely wouldn't order it though because I honestly paid for the smoke to come out of it. I would have been ok with their signature drink which was $19 Sinsciious I think. My boyfriend got wine and it was only $11 for his cabernet. Appetizer: We researched before coming in to see what appetizers to get and we decided to get the lobster pop tarts. Did not regret it at all. They weren't too fishy (which is good because I'm not a fan of seafood) and crispy on the outside. They were really big pop tarts and overstuffed with lobster. Lobster pop tarts were $28 Dinner: We decided to go with the Mouse Trap Mac N Cheese and Ribs. O-M-G those RIBS and Mac n Cheese were so GOOOOOOD! The ribs were HUGE and my bf and I split them and we had left overs! Ribs didn't have a bone and were falling off the fork if you even touched and the taste was like a stew. The ribs are served over veggies with roasted potatoes and everything is super soft with like a wine sauce. Mac n cheese didn't disappoint either. Super cheesy and fresh. The mac n cheese was a must and so were the ribs. (Ribs were $33 and Mac n Cheese was $21) Dessert: Chocolate Indulgence. HUGE! Came in a treasure chest with a shovel. Everything was edible! Came with brownie, fudge, ice cream, graham cracker crust (which was the sand of the treasure chest) and golden coins (chocolate too). Dessert was more expensive than our entree ($42) It kinda hurt but it was really good. And hey, if your going big on the experience of Barton G, then GO BIG!

    (5)

  • Diane N.

    The presentation of the food was unique. I enjoyed seeing all the props they use to make your meal more exciting. My husband and I enjoyed the Caesar salad, which was plenty large enough to share. I tried the pasta dish called twisted sister. It was very good. My husband ordered several side dishes which he enjoyed. We skipped dessert. The desserts there are huge, and way to big for two people. For drinks we just had wine and didn't order any of their fancy drinks. This is a nice restaurant to go to for a special occasion or if money is no object. Super expensive.

    (4)

  • Carl E.

    Avoid this place! It's a Big letdown when you to go to a restaurant that costs $200 per person to then have the night ruined because a personal item is stolen from from valet parked car. I verified that the item was in a safe location as I dropped off my car and that it was missing as soon as I was given car by valet. I've wasted more time and money haggling back-and-forth with Barton's manager and the valet company manager that it is no longer worth my time. I have replaced the item at my own cost ($195) and shall never visit that establishment again nor encourage anyone to do so.

    (1)

  • J C.

    Valet parking is $15 FYI. If you sit outdoors even if its a little chilly they have heaters to keep you warm & toasty. This is the 2nd time I've been here but I was too lazy to write a review lol but I did upload images of my food from my 1st visit =p Everything is served in big portions here so it's good to go in a group & of course share! =) As always when you are seated you get an iPad of the menu. I had the Diamonds are Forever drink for starters which was delicious & was beautifully presented. (Isn't that everything here? lol =)) We had the: bucket of bones (Yum!) [Presented with a pig figurine in jail cell] Lobster pop tarts (Highly Recommend) [Presented in a huge old school toaster] Back in Black Skirt Steak w/ creamy kale (Yum!) [Presented on a industrial style tray with a cow shaped gravy holder] Sea Bass (Delicious) [Beautifully presented on a plate witha gigantic peeler!] Short ribs (Recommended for short rib lovers) [Presented on a plate with a sign shaped of a pig saying "EAT BEEF"] Side Dishes: Mashed potatoes (It was bland) Lobster Tatter Tots (Yum! Highly Recommend) Mixed Mushrooms (Yum! For mushroom lovers) Dessert: Chocolate Indulgence (Delicious!) [2 scoops of Vanilla ice cream covered in chocolate syrup over a huge brownie in a Treasure box on top of what looks like sand with a treasure map & shovel presented with sparklers on top] Bread Pudding (Ummm it was ok) [A scoop of vanilla ice cream covered in caramel syrup over bread pudding in a dog bowl presented on a tray of 2 dog figurines on each side with edible dog biscuits. Also presented with sparklers on top] I didn't see the Deviled eggs on the menu this time but I wish they kept it! It was delicious! It is one of my personal favs! You can check out the images of the food I posted & hope you find my review helpful! =)

    (5)

  • Tiffany U.

    The food is good, but it doesn't measure up to the presentation, for the high price you pay. Oh and portions are very small.

    (3)

  • Justine H.

    Great food and experience. I was disappointed when they didn't have the s'mores dessert.

    (4)

  • Hugo P.

    Horrible hostess service, reserved days prior a table inside, the request was denied once arrived to the restaurant and seated in a noisy and non pleasant situation. I will never recommend this place....

    (1)

  • Emma F.

    I think anyone and everyone has to come here at least once to try this place out . Just for the experience . They decorate and precent your food a uniquely over the top way. Enhancing the items used . I also recommend for you to order the hydrogen martini . Yes a little pricy but worth the experience .

    (4)

  • Nicole R.

    It's all in the presentation! I recommend going to this restaurant at least once to see all the visuals and props used. Service and food is great. Popcorn shrimp is delicious as well as chicken, asparagus, cocktails and a must is lobster mac and cheese. That mac and cheese is absolutely the best I've ever had with big chunks of fresh lobster. You will be happy you choose it :)

    (5)

  • Cary M.

    The food is a show. Taste is ok. It's an experience.

    (3)

  • Tina C.

    I went here with my sister Jada C. (you can find her on Yelp) for an exciting feast. The outside was unassuming but the service was amiable and light-footed. Not to mention, once you sit down, the staff already have an Ipad version of the menu. We all had a joyous time touching the screen and deciding what to order (we had more fun playing around with the Ipad!) This is a place where it's slightly okay to look over at someone's table because of the extravagant appearance of their plates. At several points of our meal, my sister and I would whisper to each other, exclaiming," Was that a five foot fork we just saw?" We ordered the Bucket of Bones, which was savoury but I would assume that PETA would have a fit! Alongside the 'bucket' of bbq'd chicken thigh bones and spare ribs was a prop of a prisoner pig stuck in a jail cell. We weren't afraid to get our hands dirty! It was great getting our hands sticky while downing our gorgeous drinks. I ordered a simple mint mojito and my sister ordered the Diamonds are Forever (flashy nitrogen smoke) We also ordered Lobster Pop Tarts, which were warm and flavorful inside and flakey, buttery on the outside. The pop tarts are must! Give them a go! Moving on to our entrees, they placed the most succulent piece of sea bass in front of my sister, which I would have to say was off the charts! It even came with a gigantic peeler, which I thought was just for shock value-it had no relevancy to her dish whatsoever. Please, you have to order this if you want to order a proper seafood dish-sans the prop! I ordered a Back in Black skirt steak, which came with some creamy kale and a cow-shaped jug of sweet gravy. The steak was wrapped like a sushi roll with some miniature brussel sprouts, diced grape tomatoes, and baby potatoes (perhaps the only small things there) I asked for medium rare and it came out perfectly the way I wanted with possibly the best cut of steak ever. At this point, my stomach was about to implode so I paced myself. Ha! We also ordered a trio of sides: mashed potatoes, forest mushrooms, and lobster tater tots! One criticism that I have to say is that the mashed potatoes were quite bland. Fortunately, the mushrooms were flavorful and the tater tots were off the hook. I implore you to give the tots a go! Just when our pants were getting a tad uncomfortable, we mistakenly ordered dessert. They gave us possibly the most largest portion of food ever. We ordered the Chocolate Indulgence, which I have to say, really was a decadent, chocolate-y delight. Honestly though, it was like a deep-dish warm brownie pan with two huge scoops of cold vanilla ice cream, drizzled with caramel. This was secured inside a treasure chest box atop some sand, chocolate gold coins, a mammoth shovel, and a 'map' of Barton G.'s other restaurants. We also ordered a Bread Pudding, which was to my inclination. It was doughy, definitely less sweet, with a hint of banana flavour. It was just a tad weird to eat it out of a dog bowl. There was a table across from us that had less of a gimmicky prop; rather, they had a functional prop. It was some young child's birthday and he was given a whimsical 'Shoot the Duck!' game, which actually worked, with a funny ol' target gun. Once the damage came (literally, in an envelope emblazoned 'The Damage') we were about to hit the road. The 'damage' was steep, around ~$500. It's pricey but the theme of the meal was ultimately 'originality' and they accomplished it soundly.

    (5)

  • Ashley C.

    Amazing customer service, & great menu ! Can't wait to be back for the experience again :)

    (5)

  • Jamie S.

    Whenever someone would ask me my opinion about Barton G, my answer was always the same - presentation is great; food is just ok. After this week's Yelp Elite event however, presentation + food + staff were all AMAZING. Had I reviewed this restaurant prior to this event, I would have probably given it 3 stars. I always enjoyed their creativity but there was always just something missing. Good news is that this week's event changed my opinion of Barton G. Their food was so flavorful and as always their presentation never disappoints. The staff was beyond helpful and attentive. I cannot say enough positive things about my recent experience. I cannot wait to have the short ribs and lobster mac and cheese again. I've also been eyeing their ginormous s'mores dessert too. See you again soon, Barton G!

    (5)

  • Laure M.

    If you are looking for a once-in-a-lifetime experience, do look further, go to Barton G. Amazing food, amazing decor, amazing location and amazing staff! The short ribs, the lobster truffle mac & cheese, the tipsy tuna, the forest mushroons butter salad, the cocktails, everything was so delicious! The dish presentations are amazing, unique and imaginative. They really carry a theme, a message and an experience. The staff was perfect, very attentive, polite and friendly. You don't only eat at Barton G, you experience, you live something different, it is a real adventure, unknown yet unforgettable. Dining at Barton was an amazing experience. Thank you!

    (4)

  • Jackie S.

    Ohhhhh the elusive Barton G. For years I've heard rave reviews and a few years back I ventured into their bar for a nitro frozen cocktail but at $28 a pop my visit was pleasant but short. Too rich for my blood and so we parted ways. Luckily being a Yelp Elite has its perks and last night it was an exclusive dinner at Barton G. I'll start with what I believe to be an intricate part of any meal, the service. The service was spectacular. The staff was amazingly attentive, as I walked throughout the newly opened upstairs venue several waiters offered to carry my drink, bring me appetizers and ensure that I was taken care of. Hands down the best experience I have ever had in a restaurant. Next the food. We've all heard of the theatrics that have made this place famous but the food? Delicious! We sampled the short ribs, lobster mac and cheese, samurai tuna, swordfish and my absolute favorite the tipsy tuna!!! Every plate was scrumptious. To hell with my diet, I enjoyed every savory bite! And as if that wasn't enough, dessert was an array of crust less cheesecakes. Not your typical plain or chocolate flavors, ohhh noooo our selection was blue cheese, cheddar, spicy pecan and cojita. To die forrr!!! I had two servings that's how good it was! And finally my favorite part of any evening, the drinks. As anyone who has ever ordered a drink here knows, it was amazing. Smoky, frozen and laced with alcohol!

    (5)

  • Jeff G.

    My partner suggested we have dinner here...and I SO wish it had been MY idea! Everything was perfect! The presentation of their "specialty" martinis was amazing! We had the Kobe sliders for an appetizer. Yum!!!! The spare ribs were my entre of choice. So juicy...so flavorful! For dessert, we shared the Funnel Cakes. Trust me when I tell you...that's a dessert for at least 4 people! It took me back to being a kid at a carnival, perhaps due to the presentation - which I won't spoil by sharing here. While the prices here may deter some, I say "worth every penny!"

    (5)

  • Alejandra E.

    Do NOT trust yelp reviews on this!!! That thing about "its all about the presentation" its BS!!! My bf and I moved to Miami a few months ago and even tough we live on West Ave and we've been here for a lit while we saw this restaurant just recently (its kinda hidden)... Anyway, a friend of ours came to visit from San Francisco so we checked on the yelp reviews and we decided to take him here... So first of all, when we got there the person in the front was not even friendly and kinda rude. They sat us at at table that that was not stable and then moved us to another one with the same problem.. the hostess left without paying attention to our table but thankfully a busboy came and fixed it. Food: We ordered the famous "lobsters pop tarts" they were ok and frankly we did not think that that was real lobster.. the sauces were nothing special probably from publix... . We had the chicken, the short ribs and the tuna.... I think lean cuisine frozen food is probably better. its so dark that you cant even see what your eating and on the top of everything their super presentation that everyone talks about consist on a plate with a pig that says "eat beef"(for the short ribs), the chicken came with a plate with an ugly big chicken... like I said nothing special, really disappointed at the food and annoyed but the amount of space the plates took.. the table was small and it was just too busy. The bill came up to $500 and it was def not worth a penny. clearly this is one of those restaurants who pay yelp reviewers to give this place 4 stars. After this, I feel like I cant trust yelp anymore =/ But that's not everything, the best part of the night was when they accidentally delivered a cotton candy dessert to one of the tables and the girls started eating it, it turned out it was for the table next to them.... they took the cotton candy out of the table after was touched by the costumers and we heard the server when he asked to take it to the back and retouch it. I wonder how many times have they done this. UNBELIEVABLE!!! Dont waste your money on this place!!! No worth it!!!!

    (1)

  • Kathryn S.

    What an amazing experience! I went to Barton G for my office holiday party and wow, was it great! Before our meal I treated myself to the Diamonds are Forever drink and it was great! It was very lemony and the presentation was amazing. To begin with we were given a pre-fix menu, but it was so much food and absolutely wonderful. The appetizers we were given were the "G" fries (my personal favorite), Zen Tuna Trio (I didn't try them but I was told the tuna tacos were the best), and the bucket of bones. The entire time my co-workers and I just kept saying how delicious everything was. We all pigged out on the appetizers and hardly left any room for the other 3 courses. We then got our salad and soup course. I got the french onion soup which was delicious. I didn't get to eat as much of it as I would have liked because I ate so much of the appetizers and I knew we still had the entree and desserts. Everyone got different entrees and said they were amazing. From the sea bass, to the chicken, to the filet mignon. We all truly enjoyed everything we had. Even if it was just a nibble from all the fullness. What made the dinner was the dessert. It was just a plethora of amazing, large, extravagant desserts. We were treated to the Sabrina sundae, the tisket tasket cobbler in a basket, and the hop to it. They were all so great, but it was unanimous that the apple cobbler was the best of the 3. Overall, it was a wonderful experience filled with lots of food and good times. My only draw back was that it was just so much food, I had to watch myself so I could each some of each course. I can't wait till I am able to go back to Barton G!

    (4)

  • Michael K.

    This place is the definition of SMOKE AND MIRRORS...complete tourist trap, and complete WASTE OF MONEY. I am a miami native, and am embarrassed that this place has been open this long. We ordered BOTH the lobster pop tarts/bucket of bones items in the highlights, and they were both a waste. The "bucket" is nothing but grease,fat, and gristle-y meat; while the "lobster pop tarts" can only be described as regurgitated lobster meat stuffed into some filo dough. I don't want to go on about other items, because i feel bad about how much more negative things I would have to say. Theres food coming out in mini toaster ovens, on swords; I mean its ridiculous. They are SO obviously overcompensating for the below-average food with all these useless trinkets. Literally ever schmuck in this place takes a picture WITH their dish when it arrives at the table. Lets just say there not taking any more pictures after they eat, or when the bill arrives! Unless you are a 13 year old kid with rich parents, you will not enjoy this place.

    (1)

  • Isabella L.

    Highly exceeded my expectations! The frozen drinks are amazing, and I highly recommend them! As an appetizer I had the sliders and they were real juicy and tasty. The Mac and cheese is a little heavy but in a good way, if you love cheese, you will definitely love it. Great good, service and overall experience. Will go back!

    (5)

  • Constantine H.

    Great place for a date of for a group of girls. Creative drinks and innovative food presentation. The prices are up there but overall its worth it for the experience.

    (4)

  • Michael M.

    Go for the entertainment of the awesome presentation. Food is a solid B. Yes, it is very expensive, but my kids thought it was totally worth it.

    (4)

  • Heidi F.

    This restaurant is totally overrated. When we got there the valet took our car. They may have been very excited about our car because they moved it approx 5 times while we are eating and when we approached them about it they denied ever moving the car but we could hear them moving it since our table was outside. Our waiter was very nice but Even after trying there most popular drink selection I still couldn't settle on any one of their overpriced drinks. Our table was outside (which most of the tables are) and we ate in the complete dark. One of our meals came with seasoned veggies and we couldn't even identify the vegetable on the fork since it was so dark. They also tasted like they had previous freezer burn on them. The lobster Mac and cheese was also a bit fishy (even though it looked awesome in the pictures) When it was time for dessert we choose the funnel cakes to share with the table. Although they were perfectly executed, it was $30 for 3 pieces of fried dough. Nothing extraordinary about them.

    (3)

  • Snoopy C.

    We wanted to try something different. A friend was visiting so we decided to take her to a restaurant that would be memorable and enjoyable. Barton G definitely delivered on presentation and the service was exceptional. The good: The menus are stored on an Ipad. Nitro-ized cocktails in a variety of colors, my gf drink was sitting on a bed of rose petals (she loved it). Photos are a must! The service was exceptional The negatives: Taste-wise, so so considering the prices. $30 cocktails, and $40 desserts (at least the portions are big so you can share). The $$$ for party of 3: $307 (excluding tip) 3 cocktails, 2 appetizer, 3 main and 1 dessert You can get better tasting food for less $$$, but over all it was a fun experience. All the great photos we took are priceless!

    (4)

  • Mrs. B.

    Barton G doesn't need another review, but why not? we had to check it out. To the kitsch haters, you must not have a sense of humor! there's no other restaurant doing these types of food presentations in the South FL area, so kudos to Barton G for differentiating themselves and lasting 10+ years in the tough restaurant business. Yes, it's a little pricey, but someone has to pay for the extra labor the kitsch requires. The food was good enough, the nitro cocktails delish, the ambiance and food presentation- awesome! We dined late (9pm) and only saw a handful of kids (seriously people, get a babysitter! one couple was carrying in their 2 kids who were already fast asleep). We enjoyed the novelty and fun of Barton G and our party of 4 ate just about every hair on Marie Antoinette's head. Our server Leo was a bit harried in the beginning, but very efficient, he warmed up as the night wore on when there were fewer tables to service.

    (4)

  • Howard B.

    Horrible experience. Waited 50 minutes after our reservation time to find out they gave our table away. DO NOT COME HERE GO TO PRIME 112.

    (1)

  • David K.

    Good food. I had the Sea bass lacked some flavor and over cooked. Caesar salad and tipsy Tuna was very tasty. P had the salmon she stated it was a little bland.

    (3)

  • Mike U.

    Let me start off by saying the plating is outrageous and the drinks are pretty nifty. The restaurant is a very neat place to dine in and a great place to entertain yourself with the plating presentation of all their food is outrageous. I think this is more of a place to experience plating more than anything because the food was just okay. The best thing that I had was their Kobe Sliders that was served on a baseball glove. The sliders were very tasty, juice and succulent...By far the thing that I enjoyed the most. Other than that, the other selection of food that we ordered was just okay. It lacked flavor and punch. It just felt like it needed a little more of something. Very pricey...Especially when your bill comes to you in a little envelope that has "The Damage" printed on it. It is a once in a lifetime event for Barton G. At least for myself... You have to try it at least once.

    (3)

  • Alexis S.

    It can be a but pricey but not for what you get. This place is creative with their dishes and super dooper artistic when it comes to their drinks. The food is excellent and they have a variety for all. Whenever I wish for fine dinning this is my to go spot. Their service has always been on point 100%. Overall it's my favorite dinning experience.

    (5)

  • Monica A.

    OMG!!!!! What an amazing experience. This is great to do with a group. The experience is totally original, over the top, and feels like Alice in Wonderland meets the food science guy channel. Went with my parents and hubby and brother during the orange bowl visit. It was a Fairytale food adventure. With flash frozen drinks that bubble over with steam to swords and gigantic forks, I loved every minute of this experience. It is a foodie adventure that I loved so much I want to re-do with my own kids and with my girlfriends as well. There is a moment of childlike awe and wonder that we get as an adult experiencing it. And it would be amazing to do a girls night out and start here. At the same time, I would also love to just see the expressions of my own kids when a cotton candy balloon that is three times the size of my head comes to the table. Totally cool foodie experience. We'll definitely repeat visit this spot...

    (5)

  • Sandra M.

    Barton G is definitely all about the presentation. Every dish is served in a unique way. Both the food and service are good. It's one of those places that is best enjoyed in a big group so you can appreciate all the various creative creations that will surely come your way. However with that said for the price I can think of a few other restaurants that although not as creative with the presentation might be slightly better.

    (4)

  • Miki O.

    Nice atmosphere and decor, i ordered the pork ribs, they were over cooked and dry, flavor was good. The only thing that makes this place different is the iPad menus. The lighting was kind of low which made it hard to see my food. Their extravagant serving plates and apparatuses are awful. Overall this restaurant is Over Priced, nothing stands out expect the bill at the end.

    (2)

  • Toya J.

    This place is a place where you can eat an average overly decorated meal. Oh it has all the Bells and Whistles, but after you look at your bill it's like and what did I order? Well for starts you sit down to an IPAD to see menu selections, ooooh (over it) I have one of my own. They try and sweet talk you into $30 cocktails, one very popular by the name of Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend, comes out on a fancy diamond tray and there is smoke coming out of it. It's a lemon drop, martini served on a tray. For dinner there are similar exaggerated antics with popcorn shrimp served in a popcorn container mixed in with actual popcorn. Who wants to eat popcorn and shrimp at the same time?? Well not me. Mousetrap macaroni and cheese $21 (with Tom&Gerry fashioned mousetrap)? I just had to laugh. And what did I order again? My skirt steak was average; not too tender and not too juicy, just edible. Did I mention half way through the meal they snatch the diamond tray from under your cocktail, so that they can give it to the next guest? Yeah.....did I order this cocktail, H*ll No. I ordered the $30 French Martini, because it comes in the Eiffel Tower, yeah I got caught up too.

    (2)

  • Stephanie L.

    I had heard SENSATIONAL things about Barton G and was really excited to try it. I stalked the pictures and was truly looking forward to trying some of his innovative creations. After waiting a long time (several years before I finally made it), I have to say I was disappointed. The presentation is everything you hear...creative, unique, and over the top. The food is well prepared, however it somehow falls short of amazing. Decent yes, but nothing so supremely tasty that I'd rush back. It seemed like it was more about the show of it all. I ordered a tuna which came with a cute little Buddha statue, but it was kind of dry, and the sauce it came with was sub-par. My friend ordered the salmon which came with a miniature monkey statue (not sure what one had to do with the other), and found that she too was unimpressed. For dessert we split the boatload of creme brulee. It was an actual boatload, and it was literally enough for 4 people. Several different flavors and a host of different mix-ins, it was good, but I would rather of had just one well done creme brulee than a bunch of flavors that tasted ordinary. The cocktails were interesting sounding, but didn't actually taste all that great either. On a positive note, the ambiance is nice, the service is impeccable, and the decor is upscale and very tasteful. The portions are large and they've definitely got a fun presentation style, but the quality of the food just did not live up to the hype. I don't mind paying more for exceptional food, but Barton G just doesn't deliver in my opinion.

    (2)

  • Ernesto S.

    Nice place, to start this review when i called to make the reservation, they let me know the dress code, this is awesome, there is people that go in shorts or sandals to certain places and do not respect the ambience, the menu comes in an Ipad, very "new american", they have different seating options, which is also good, the server Scotty did a great job, well knowledge, the cocktails with the liquid NOS was really good, worth the price, but here is why i didnt give 5 stars, the appetizer that the runner brought us wasnt the right one, he brought the popcorn shrimp, and he just put the plate and didnt tell us what was it, im allergic to shellfish and ate a couple Of them, thanks god nothing happen, scotty came and apologized. Runners are suposed to tell the guess what are they bringing specially in places where the dishes came in not so normal plates. The samurai tuna was good but not off the hook, the dessert its undescribable, we had the cheescakes, and believe me, they are amazing, scotty once again came an explain us what was everything on the plate.

    (4)

  • Lissete D.

    A true feast for the eyes. Unfortunately not a party for the palate. For the hefty price point, I expect an amazing dining experience which includes delicious food, not just a show. Their presentation is top notch but the food is definitely lacking. My medium filet was served almost-well and was bland. It was also definitely not prime and that is what I expected at that price point. Drinks are tasty but not $30 a pop tasty. Service was friendly and efficient. Our tini tiny table was right in the center of the room which was great for watching everything around us. But it was absolutely tiny! With so much going on with their presentations, the table was uncomfortably crowded. Our check came out in a little envelope that read "The Damage". It should read "The Kick in the Gut" or something to that effect. At about $300 for 2, I expect a party in my mouth and a happy belly. Barton G did not deliver. Go for the experience but don't expect much with the food. Average at best.

    (3)

  • Robin S.

    Fabulous restaurant great presentation great service.I would recommend it to all people.

    (5)

  • Danny R.

    Presentation of the food is amazing. I would recommend Barton G for their deserts, they are to die for. So if you are at the beach in another restaurant don't eat there dessert, go to Barton G!!!

    (4)

  • Jenny D.

    Had dinner at Barton G's with the family a few weeks ago. I'll start by saying that the restaurant's atmosphere is great. The lights are dimmed, they have some music & it's definitely a good time. We started off with drinks and I personally had a Diamonds are Forever cocktail. Was it delicious? It certainly was! Was it worth almost $30? Absolutely not. We moved on to our dinner courses and had skirt steak, surf n turf and sliders. The presentation on everything was beautiful! You're basically paying for the experience because the food itself is good but nothing out of this world. You can definitely find better quality food for better prices. For dessert we ordered the funnel cakes and they were great. I felt like a kid at the fair! After enjoying dinner for about an hour and a half the bill was brought to our table in a cute little envelope that says "The Damage". The tab for a party of 4 was over $400 and we really didn't exaggerate when it came to food or drinks. We ate and drank moderately. Up until this point everything had been okay. We paid our bill and decided to sit around and continue our conversation. After paying almost $500 (with tip) you'd think you could sit around for a while and chat. Well apparently that's not the case at Barton G's! About 15 min after paying our tab a waiter came up to the table and asked for the person who made the reservation. I said it was me and he handed me a giant wine bottle and asked that we all get up and take a photo by the "Barton G wall" so we went ahead and walked our way over to the famous wall. After the waiter took the photo was with my phone we looked over at the table & it had been wiped clean. They basically kicked us out! Barton G is the kind of place you go to once for the experience and cross it off your list. No need to pay $500 for mediocre food to end up getting kicked out.

    (3)

  • Trarina H.

    Great drinks and great food. Love the romantic patio seating.

    (4)

  • Katie L.

    Hard to write a review for a place like this... The pictures do not deceive you, they really serve you gigantic props along with your food. The service is exceptional and the restaurant is beautiful, especially the outdoor dining area. Be warned, this place is very, very expensive. and you are not exactly getting high quality food. You are paying for props you cannot keep and for the originality of the place. The liquid nitrogen cocktails taste great but are way too expensive. It's not the liquid nitrogen that makes the cocktails expensive because I have had cocktails made with this stuff at other fancy restaurants and they were priced around $15-$20, definitely not $30 like here. They say it's because you get a lot more liquor per drink, which may be true but it's still hard to get over the sticker shock. I wish the desserts were smaller because not everyone will agree on what dessert to order but at $30-$40 each plate, you will probably only want to pick one. I cannot remember what everyone ate but I had the skirt steak with creamed kale and the kale was delicious, definitely original. The steak was cooked perfectly. My family said their food was good too. The appetizers were yummy but I would skip the bag of bones, that was the only thing we all agreed we didn't like. Not enough meat and not much flavor. The caeser salad was original and good. The brownie was delicious, cotton candy I would skip on. Overall, be prepared to break the bank, but if you are willing, it is definitely a one of a kind experience.

    (4)

  • Fernando P.

    If you want circus go there if you want good food go somewhere else. Is the most over rated restaurant that I have ever been all is about presentation but what is under Puajh!! Services: waiter great, Maitre D arrogant . if you eat outside between fans and music is an amazing combination of noise impossible to have a conversation. We'll we were 5 and had two dishes to share as starter, one inexpensive withe wine from Italy (furli) one main course each, plus an share ice cream. 600 us including 20% gratuity !!! I will never return!!! I live locally is more a tourist trap

    (1)

  • Brittany F.

    After we got over the sticker shock, we really enjoyed dinner at Barton G. Everyone around you is celebrating and I mean EVERYONE! I recommend sitting outside on the patio - that's the coveted area. All dishes are presented in the most unique fashion. You are presented with ipads for ordering. It's hard not to gawk at the $31 dollar cocktails but supposedly one is all you'll need. We decided to go with a bottle of bubbly. We ordered several things but I was most amused by the presentation of the lamb shank (served in a dog bowl). It was falling off the bone and had a wonderful chardonnay sauce over a bed of barley and root veggies. The truffled lobster mac and cheese was pretty phenomenal as well. No unique presentation here - just gooey cheese with large twisting noodles, and chunks of lobster. For dessert we ordered the s'mores! A $54 dessert, this could easily feed 12 people. We were 6 and barely put a dent in it. It was an awesome dessert and they put sparklers in it since we were celebrating. "The Damage" was rather steep, but it's totally worth it for a special occasion and unlike anything you can experience anywhere else.

    (4)

  • Igor L.

    This was my favorite, over the top restaurant ever. The food is great but it is overpriced, the drinks can cost up to $100 a drink, yes thats right, ONE DRINK!! Do you know how many drinks i usually have at a restaurant when I am on vacation, lets just say that when I pulled up with a souped up 2 dr mustang the valet looked at me funny and put my car in the back. This place is more status than anything, it is 100% worth the experience. You feel like a movie star when you go.

    (4)

  • Gaby S.

    Went here a couple of weeks ago for the boyfriends birthday. Had a drink on the bar which was strong and great. It was the pink drink with the monkey, forgot the name but i got a bit of a buzz due to the empty stomache. I wish this place had bread though, what they give you are these bread sticks which are yummy. I got the duck which actually came in a duck and with 2 eggrolls. It was pretty good, not for the price though.. this place is mainly based on presentation. But holy sweet Jesus the Funnel Cakes were so GOOD. I would def just come here for desser but unfortunately they dont let you.. greedy bastards...

    (4)

  • Crystal W.

    Atmosphere 4 Food 3 Service 3 Decor 5 So theres a place in NY called Ninja, if you have been to that restaurant, I would say this place is similar but with slightly better food and significantly more expensive. People usually come for the experience, and elaborate presentations of the food. For me, atleast for eating, it is a once in a life time experience (that's cause I care more about food quality than elaborate presentations) The atmosphere is very hip, and it is definitely seeing everything presented extravagantly. You look over to other tables, you see their dishes being served with giant forks, samuri swords, baseball bats...it really makes you wonder how your dish will come up. It gives a fun spin to eating...definitely for food presentation and decor for that matter, they get a big 5 However, because they are somewhat busy, they cram a lot of people into the dining room, making the dining room somewhat cramped. There are also so many people waiting at the bar, that they start invading the diner's space. We sat close to the door and I had people poking their heads looking at our food. The servers also have more tables than they can handle, making service very very slow. We had like 30min-1 hr wait between our courses... If there is one thing that you have to come here for, it would be their specialty drinks. The price is some what horrifying when you look at it ($20+), but when you get it, its worth every penny. I got the FRESH CUCUMBER NITRO-TINI...They freeze the cocktail in liquid nitrogen, so that when they bring it out, it is smoking. So for presentation, that is already a plus that have you going ooooo and ahhhh...but then when you drink it, the cocktail does not get diluted, because it is frozen alcohol, so you taste the essence of the drink, chilled. I really enjoyed it The food, it's not bad, but relative to the price ($40-50 per main course), it was not spectacular as we expected. For appetizer we had BOARNIE MADOFF'S BUCKET OF BONES: It was interesting to see the chef's interpretation to this dish. It was very cute. In terms of food, it was seriously just a bucket of 2 lamb chops, 2 chicken drum sticks, 2 short rib bones, 2 pork ribs lathered in bbq sauce. Was it worth the price, no. Was it delicious that made me craving more, no. It was just mediocre. For Entrees my fiance had the BACK IN BLACK SKIRT STEAK If you are looking for some elaborate presentation, DO NOT order this. This was just served on like a bento tray. Nothing spectacular. The skirt steak was also not spectacular, it was cooked ok, it wasn't over cooked, so that was good. Not sure if the dish was left out for a while, but the steak came out luke warm, we tend to like our entree hot. What I remember most though was the creamed kale. If the kale side dish could up the main steak dish, I would say there is something wrong with the dish, esp for a $50 dish I had the SAMURAI TUNA, which was served extravagantly with a samuri sword. The description of the dish was more impressive than the dish itself "Rice Cracker Crusted Tuna, Hericot Vert & Toasted Shishito Pepper, Mandarin Laced Soba Noodles, Yuzu-Pomegranite". As I recall, the tuna had a feeling that it was deep fried with rice cracker crust, rather than having a clean crisp rice cracker crust. I also felt the tuna was somewhat dry, having that dry crust, but without a creamy or citric sauce. The dish was just somewhat bland, and needed something. Again disappointing for the price of the dish. We were really full, but my fiance said we were getting free dessert because we were celebrating our anniversary. If you guys are doing the same, read the e-mail CAREFULLY. Apparently, the e-mail read, you would get free SPARKLERS for dessert on the house...not FREE DESSERT...this was weird, considering every dessert came out with sparklers...so unless everybody who ordered dessert had a birthday or anniversary, or desserts just come with sparklers...so that sort of lame for someone to tell us that we would get them on the house...anyhow who am I to question their marketing strategy. The dessert, we had the chocolate treasure chest...which we hardly finished. For me (as you probably read in my other reviews), how I determine if a dessert is good, is if you are really full, you can still finish it. This was not one of those...This brownie seriously felt like ready mix brownies I bake at home with two scoops of vanilla ice cream. ...I literally took a bite, and just left the rest...total waste of $40...which was the cost of dessert alone

    (3)

  • Jamal S.

    Barton G was recommended to me by one of the Real Housewives of Miami, so I could probably just stop the review right there and that would be enough for a lot of people, lol. Hey, for all of their faults, they have amazing taste in most things - and restaurants are included! I was debating whether or not to give the restaurant 4 or 5 stars, but I feel like I have to grade on a curve. If Prime 112 is a 5 (and it IS) I have to give Barton G a 4. The food is definitely 5 stars, no question. We had the Lobster Pop Tarts, Sea Bass and the Surf & Turf - all were amazing, no question. The service also gets 5 stars. Prompt, courteous, definitely made you feel right at home. As good as it gets. The presentation is where I'm going to mark it down a little bit, and give it a 3. However, if you're a fan of "unique" dining experiences, you might give the presentation a 5. As they say on their website, "An Experience Like No Other" - that is 100% accurate. For example the Lobster Pop Tarts that we had were actually served on our table IN A TOASTER. It's a great, creative idea, but it's not exactly practical to have too many large objects at the table. We were struggling how to maneuver things around the table - kinda funny trying to have a romantic dinner when you're talking around a toaster, lol. They did remove the items fairly quickly so no major complaints - definitely something to tell other people about. So overall, I'd really give the restaurant 4.5 stars, but again, I went to Prime 112 the night before, so that definitely set the standard. But this restaurant is probably a close 2nd in terms of my favorite restaurants in Miami.

    (4)

  • Jackie N.

    The presentation at Barton G was definitely worth the hefty price tag. We had a table of 4, so we split a bottle of Sauvignon blanc. For appetizers, we got the lobster pop tarts, which came out in a toaster, and the tuna trio. Both were really good! We got the chopped salad to split, which was ok. For entrees, we got the short ribs and skirt steak. Omg the short ribs were to die for! They were cooked perfectly and melted in my mouth. But of all the dishes I have had in Miami, nothing, NOTHING, beats the lobster truffle Mac and cheese. It was crazy good. Like INSANE. Honestly, one of the best things I have ever had in my life, and I am not exaggerating! The noodles were creamy and there were huge chunks of lobster! We were so full! Unfortunately, we were so stuffed so opted not to get dessert. Some of the items we could've gotten better somewhere else, but it's more of the experience that you pay for. $28 for two lobster pop tarts is a little steep, but hey, you just gotta try it. The portions are not that big so we're happy we opted to get two apps and to split a salad and entree and side. The service was exceptional and the garden terrace was a gorgeous setting to spend a wonderful night. If you want to get off the typical Collins St./Fontainebleau restaurants, but still want a first class experience, come to Barton G!

    (4)

  • Alicia F.

    I returned after having good experiences there years ago. I'm not sure if the food has gone downhill or my palet has changed but I found the food very artificial tasting and the props that accompany the dishes very gimmicky. The inside atmosphere was not as high-energy as I had recalled and the outside was so dimly lit that I was a little skeeved out. The prices are outrageous and specials are described without any reference to their exorbanent cost. We ordered the surf and turf assuming it would be expensive but within reason and with some relationship to other high priced menu items, but it turned out to be $90-and not good- out fault for not asking. Sevice was great.

    (3)

  • Brian C.

    Wow this was bad. Poor service. Poor flavor. Way too expensive for the food they serve.

    (1)

  • Adam S.

    Went here last night for the very first time. It was very interesting to see how the dishes and some drinks came out. The food was very good and fun to look at unfortunately the lobster mac and cheese my wife ordered didn't have any unique things with it so she was a little disappointed about that but said it was good. Our server was very friendly and knew a lot about the menu items and made some recommendations on what we might like. Place is a little on the expensive side but by looking at how they do things it's understandable. I would definitely recommend people to go and try them out and see how fun the place is.

    (4)

  • Farah A.

    great experience, delicious food! must try mac n' cheese. Also, the dessert menu is so hard to choose from because everything looks and sounds so good hahha. piece of advice, save room for dessert!

    (5)

  • Elyssa S.

    Barton G is great for special occasions. All dishes are served on very fun and extravagant platters and the desserts are huge. The food was just ok this time though. We started with the bucket of bones appetizer. The barbecue sauce was tasty. Then my husband had the filet and I had lobster pop tarts. The filet was a bit overdone and the pop tarts tasted much more fishy than I'd expect from lobster.

    (3)

  • Vero A.

    Such a great and memorable dinner! Definitely recommend this restaurant when you are visiting Miami. We started out with delicious cocktails. My favorite one is buddahlicious. We also had popcorn shrimp, Mac and cheese mouse trap, steak, and the ribs. Everything was great! The only reason I didn't give them five stars is because of the wait. We had reservations for 8pm. We got there at 7:45 and we didn't get seated til 9pm. Sooo one hour wait. Many people around us were complaining since they had been waiting for a very long time as well. So just keep that in mind, when they are busy you may have to wait for a very longgg time.

    (4)

  • Bruce M.

    Well this place was definitely different. We were sat outside which was cute but the table was struggling to stand still. Also one of the people I was with nearly fell into the bushes because it was so dark. The waiter was not bad but he was definitely over worked running 6 tables. Our drinks were empty the whole 1 hour and a half we were there. The food was tasty but for the price it's not worth it. I can see this place is more hype then anything else. If I have to ask for the bill more then once its not a good thing. The waiter repeatedly returned asking if we wanted anything else at the end of the meal. He was never around before or during but after the meal I thought he was part of our party.

    (2)

  • Shawn M.

    I love this place, it is always a fun night out. The food presentation is always above and beyond anywhere else. Great for special occasions or taking someone for the first time just to see the look on their face when the food comes out. Also fun to see all the plates going out to other tables. We had two of their specialty drinks. Diamonds are forever and Coopers' margarita Instead of ice they are served with liquid nitrogen frozen alcohol "Popsicle", so it get stronger as the "ice" melts Tried the Voodoo Shrimp Rolls appetizer Samurai Tuna, and Birds Eye View chicken entrée All where good but the desert was amazing Baked Alaskan Everglades- was a huge 7 layer red velvet cake with ice cream /cream cheese/ whip cream topping with a caramel apple on top. It was "flam bade" at the table. The food and the service is not the best, but still very good and It's pricey but worth it for a special night.

    (4)

  • Chanel S.

    I found Barton G to be absolutely outstanding! The ambiance is fun, relaxed, and trendy! The meals are so elaborately designed with decor. I had the house salad which was delicious! For dinner we had the chicken plate which was delicious. The mashed potatoes weren't so great though. The Mac and Cheese is a must to order!!! The desserts are all so enticing and descriptive on the menu. The ideal dessert is the Marie Antoinette Head, which was an attention getter!

    (5)

  • Katherine P.

    This restaurant is all about presentation, food is nothing special. Definitely an experience to see some outrageous ways to present your meal. The lobster mac and cheese had very generous servings of lobster pieces but was not that tasty. The filet was pretty good. The drinks are very cool looking, even had frozen alcohol but pretty pricey.

    (3)

  • Marcia D.

    Over the top, over priced, and underwhelming. Of the appetizers, three entrees, and dessert we ordered, the only tasty dish was the lobster mac and cheese. The bones bucket had a laughable portion size, lamb shank had a disgusting sauce, the sliders were decent if ordered at TGI Fridays, the baked Alaska had random spurts of pure alcohol inside the tough as nails cake. I get the over the top presentation and plating idea, but it's pretty annoying to try and talk to your date when there's a giant bird and a baseball bat in the way. The service was also pretty slow in refills and clearing the table, which was surprising. This place is bad enough that I wouldn't even come back if I had a gift certificate.

    (2)

  • Liz L.

    Definitely a special occasion, once in a blue moon type place. I had my birthday dinner here. Everything is very showy and the presentation is incredible from the iPad menus, the 3 feet fork props, to the nitrogen infused drinks, the food and drinks also served as a visual experience and entertainment. I'd say the food did not leave a lasting impression and I am not craving it again. It is too pricey, in my opinion, for what it is. So order the drinks for sure (they are good :)), order some food (worth it if you are there-always comes out on cool props), but do NOT order their chocolate indulgence dessert, for the price (I think it was like almost $30?) it is just a brownie sundae with a few gold coins inside a large treasure chest. Overall, Barton G is worth experiencing at least once . It was unique and fun. I would go back for drinks. Just that.

    (3)

  • Danielle Y.

    Overall, 4 out of 5 stars. As you probably already know, Barton G is located in Miami so the only option for parking is valet parking. The valet parking was $15, which is a little bit overpriced. I feel Barton G should offer either free parking for customers who dinner or a reduced price. We had a reservation and we were seated right away, which we were a party of 14. The food was good but it wasn't great. For the large party, we started with the bucket of bones and mac & cheese as appetizers. The bucket of bones were very tasty and there was a nice variety. The lobster mac & cheese had a nice amount of lobster, not to mention the lobster was a nice size. For the main course, my boyfriend and myself ordered the bucket of bones, the mousetrap mac & cheese and the ribeye. Out of those three items, I enjoyed the mousetrap mac & cheese. I believe Barton G's is known for their presentation not for the taste of the overall food. The presentation was awesome. This restaurant is perfect for any special occasion.

    (4)

  • Doug B.

    Let me start off by saying that yes, price should factor into ratings. For example, there are plenty of 5-star burger joints that cost $12 pp. and 1 or 2 star pricey steak houses or French restaurants that cost an arm and a leg. While Barton G would classify as a 5-star experience under most circumstances, when you factor in what you pay with the actual experience, I can only come up with 4 stars. Having braced myself for an indulgent night out, I was initially pleasantly surprised by the mere $15 valet parking charge. Most previous reviews mentioned $25. Perhaps management listened to the complaints? if so, kudos to Barton G for being responsive to your clientele. Frankly, when you drop the kind of $$$ inside, I find it just a little upsetting they even charge anything for valet in the 1st place, but hey, it's South Beach I realize and parking spaces are more valuable than the gold and diamonds worn by most of the patrons here Our party of 5 (joint Birthday evening for my two teenagers) was welcomed warmly, seated promptly, and taken care of in a very professional, yet fun manner. Service throughout the evening was exemplary for the most part (waters kept filled, table cleaned between courses, etc....) and what you expect from a place of this caliber & price range. And despite some other Yelpers comments about the food being nothing special, I found everything we had to be very tasty, lavishly presented of course and much to my surprise, plentiful. And of course, the presentations were as well-documented....mind-blowingly outrageous. I won't bore everyone with the details, which can be seen in other reviews, but let me just say, everyone should come here at least once just for the experience. It is like no other place I have ever seen. So why 4-stars and not 5? Well, minor quibbles in my mind are not minor when you pay over $100 pp. For one, it IS exceedingly dark in the inside room and had to whip out the flashlight app on my phone, as did my wife. Better directional lighting could alleviate that problem without brightening the overall atmosphere I think. OK, not a big deal. Bigger issue for me was pacing of the meal. We had literally JUST had our appetizer plates cleared away when the main courses started showing up. Sorry, but this is not Applebees and there should certainly be at least a little break between courses. Though I didn't actually feel rushed by the staff, I would have preferred a little more down time to enjoy the ambiance, watching the other diners being served (which I think is part of the ritual here) and to just take in everything. Lastly, my entree (Filet Oscar - a special that night) while delicious, could have been served hotter. I'm sure there are all kinds of logistical issues when plating these outlandish presentations but again, hey, I'm paying top $$ for this (my Filet was priced at $85!!) so I expect noting short of perfection. In summary, everyone loved this place, the food was excellent (Apps we ordered - Bucket Bones and popcorn Shrimp,, entrees - Filet Oscar, Surf/Turf , also a special, the Salmon dish & the Chicken from the regular menu) with special props to the desserts...the Burger Time dessert (server said it is fairly new) was totally cool and delicious and well worth the $30+ price tag. We'll definitely be back for another special occasion, right after I pay off my credit card!

    (4)

  • Allen F.

    Give me quality, not gimmicks! I have always been a big Barton G fan. It used to stand out as one of the restaurants that I had always considered classy, creative, romantic and service-oriented. But my most recent visit (after a two year absence) left me with the decision that this restaurant will no longer hold a place in my dining repertoire! Barton G seems to have succumbed to that old act of desperation in an attempt to bring in diners: Gimmicks and price-gouging! Parking: Valet only. $15 to park your car 20 yards away in their lot. This, for a restaurant that anticipates a per-diner charge of about a C-Note! Ambiance: Gone are the days of romance and hushed tones. In are the nights of giant tables full of rowdy Europeans and kids running amok. This is supposed to be a high-end restaurant, focused on romance, dark, warm, classy digs. In the past, the staff used to ensure that rowdy groups did not disturb the experience of other diners. Not anymore. Now, it seems like any group is welcome, as long as they have a Platinum card. The ambiance now matches that of a Chotchkie's. Food: The food is no longer a culinary experience. It's pedestrian at best. Unique taste has been relegated to bland, mild and uninspiring. Lobster Tater Tots? Those words should inspire whole food blogs of their own. Instead, they are as base and bland as Burger King taters. Sea Bass... that amazing gift of the sea is turned into something that even a college student can better prepare over a hot-plate in his dorm. Crispy Voodoo Shrimp Rolls are only edible when drowned in the Pineapple Coconut sauce. I can go on and on. But the point is that the there is little that distinguishes a meal at Barton G from any other mid-level, big city restaurant. Price: To me, price is based on value and experience. Barton G was a place that you could drop a few hundred dollars and walk out in amazement over the culinary experience you just had. Wow, have times changed. $40 fish dishes, $50 meat dishes, $18 a glass Pinot? $210 for a forty-four dollar bottle of California Cab? $30 for Cotton Candy? COTTON F*CKIN' CANDY!!!! No, the prices do not, in any way, match the dining experience. Gimmicks: Perhaps I should have walked out the moment I saw the giant forks (5 ft high), giant toasters, wooden treasure chests of ice cream with shovels, cutout standing metal pigs, gigantic ketchup bottles, huge salt shakers, Ipad menus... But I didn't. Yes, your food is less of a priority than the props that pose opportunities for funny pictures. Give me great food, outstanding service, serve the food on paper plates and I wouldn't give a damn. But every time... every. time. I see gimmicks, I know that I am watching the death-knell of an establishment. Unless your restaurant is owned and operated by Carrot Top or caters to kids, keep the focus. Barton G, you have just been compared to Carrot Top. Let that weigh on your conscience! Redeeming Qualities: Service is still excellent. The Lobster Mac n Cheese still impresses. The outside seating area can still charm and the decor, while dated, is still beautiful. But is that enough? So, for my time and patronage, I prefer the growing number of great, new dining places in and around Miami, where gimmicks are not needed and the value proposition lets me justify dropping a few hundred on a dinner. TL;DR - A once great Miami titan has fallen on cheap gimmicks and an unnecessarily over-priced menu to keep the Restaurant Grim Reaper at bay for a little while longer.

    (3)

  • Patricia A.

    Food was good but nothing special. The Tuna and the pasta we ordered were cold. The salmon was good. The desert was HUGE! We didn't even eat half of the brownie.

    (3)

  • Preston L.

    Food presentation was amazing, food it self was okay. Popcorn shrimp was probably the best part honestly. But we had a huge problem with service and staff. Server was very bad we did not enjoy this dinner at all solely bc our server. He treated the table next to us and our table as one because we sat down at the same time... Just to save time it was highly unprofessional, wait times were unacceptable, our drinks never got refilled and our server would just come by to say he will be right back. It was truly awful and a very sucky last meal of the trip. Host was a complete B**** also and to others too. Waited 45 minutes after our reservation time to get seated, then was taken to my table with another couple... So was not special at all. Bottom line this place was cool presentation is best I have ever seen but I won't recommend this place.

    (3)

  • Cheska R.

    This place was amazing! food was great, and the experience was definitely something to remember :)

    (5)

  • Mimi C.

    Ate here last weekend on a work trip. The food presentation is awesome but I would say the food is just ok. Ordered the fish and chips over the lobster pop tarts per our waiter's suggestion. It was good but not $30-40 entree price good. Also had the ahi tuna appetizer, which was probably the best tasting dish we ordered. The tuna was a really good quality. Lastly, we ordered the Marie Antoinette cotton candy dessert...definitely provided a "wow" factor. Presentation is awesome but I honestly enjoyed eating the cotton candy and side of fruit more than the strawberry shortcake. Give this place 5 stars for presentation but only 4 stars for food. Definitely good for a one time work trip visit or a special occasion but way too pricey for a regular patron.

    (4)

  • Mike Z.

    One of the coolest restaurants ive ever been to. First the atmosphere is really awesome with unique decorations thru out. The waitress told us that they are known for their extravagant presentations and boy was she right. We ordered lobster Mac and cheese and it came served on a mouse trap, sliders came with a huge baseball batt/glove and baseball, the grilled octopus came with a huge metal octopus over the food, the steak came with a giant fork + you get to see other tables with all the other presentations. Our drinks came with smoke coming out of them for a few minutes and they were delicious. The food was very tasty and we couldnt wait to try everything. We ate so fast that by the time our giant steak came out for our entrè , we couldnt eat it. It looked so delicious that we each tried one bite. The most disappointing thing was that the four of us had no room for dessert. Ive added as many pictures as possible and will be posting more.

    (5)

  • Ramzi Z.

    Maybe good for one visit to experience the presentation. The food is tasteless and overpriced. I'm always willing to pay money for a good meal but you won't get one at Barton G. Overpriced drinks, a drink is over $30 (with tax & auto gratuity). Good staff but won't make it for the terrible small portion tasteless food!! I live 1 block from the restaurant & never thought about going back again. There is a lot more better places in the neighborhood.

    (1)

  • Lola N.

    I went here for a very special dinner on May 5th. This place is located in the corner of no where. The place when you first walk in, you have the inside of the restaurant to your left and the outside dinning to your right. I chose to sit outside. The food there is great! Very simple american food such as Steak, grill chicken and fish. The music and the ambience is so romantic. Our server was great! he was very pleasant and took his time with us. We didn't feel rush nor neglected. We tried the desert. It was amazing! (I am such a sucker for novelties) we had our ice cream in side a treasure chest. Did I forget to mention that every entrée you order, it comes with LARGE novelties decoration. For example, a sandwich inside a cage with toys. My food came with a base ball stick. the price is very pricy. But for a special occasion, so worth it!

    (5)

  • Jennifer P.

    This restaurant would be a 5 star if the food was at the same level as the look of the restaurant and the presentation of the food. The food, I felt, was boring in taste. I had the lobster poptarts as a starter. Although it was so cute that it came in a vintage looking toaster, the actual poptart lacked flavor. My dinner plate was the lobster mac and cheese. This was actually very salty and after 2 bites, I just couldn't eat anymore of it. My husband had the skirt steak and the stake was pretty good except that was the only thing we were able to each off the plate. I am not sure what the rest was. They looked like potatoes except they were as hard as rocks. Now, the dessert was definitely worth the $36. It was 3 large funnel cakes that included 3 sauces, chocolate, caramel and strawberry with some powdered sugar. It was to die for! If I go back, I will be getting the funnel cakes again. Overall, the restaurant is very nice and I loved the presentation of the food. However, the food is terribly overpriced. Worth visiting for dessert though!

    (3)

  • Noel L.

    Trust the not so good reviews here. My experience at Barton G's was equivalent to that of a Chili's. Here is the good: Nice ambiance. Cool props which you see over and over again so one visit is enough. Have a drink and an appetizer and you will see all they have in props by seeing the tables around you. And that's where the good ends. The bad: I'm not going to sit here and trash the restaurant. I'm going to give you my experience and from that take what you want. The drinks are way overpriced. They give you a frozen shot of liquor (frozen with nitrogen) and charge you 27.00 for a drink. My wife bit into the shot on a stick and it was so cold she lost a chunk of her bottom tooth. So add a 350.00 dentist bill to the 300.00 dinner bill. The service was on par with an evening at Friday's. Mid meal our waiter disappeared and 20 mins later we get a new one that was no where to be found. Waiting for refills and our check was frustrating. The food: Nothing special. My table had a sampling of major offerings. Chicken, steak, pasta, all were just blah. Food got there cold. I was really disappointed. I don't mind paying good mon y for food. But a 300.00 meal for huge props and bad food is not my idea of a good dinner. We got crapped on by birds over us, my wife lost her tooth,got bad food and spent a lot of money. Not going back.

    (2)

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Opening Hours

  • Mon :7:00 pm - 10:00pm

Specialities

  • Takes Reservations : Yes
    Delivery : No
    Take-out : Yes
    Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
    Good For : Dinner
    Parking : Valet, Street
    Bike Parking : Yes
    Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
    Good for Kids : No
    Good for Groups : Yes
    Attire : Dressy
    Ambience : Trendy
    Noise Level : Average
    Alcohol : Full Bar
    Outdoor Seating : Yes
    Wi-Fi : No
    Has TV : Yes
    Waiter Service : Yes
    Caters : No

Barton G

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