FreddyAngel C.

Ok let me start off by saying that the menu is dated, and an exact replica of the cheescake factory. My friend ordered calamari, which was decent (although they did not give us the proper sauce). I ordered the ceviche, which literally came in a small fancy cup, with a bunch of lettuce, tomatoes, chips, and only 2 very small pieces of fish. The fish had no flavor at all, it also lacked the lime juice. I felt like I paid Nexxt Cafe $12 for ceviche, but it seemed more like fancy salsa with no flavor. This is my second time coming to the this place, and there won't be a third. Trust me, the service definitely reflected the tip I gave in return. That one star is not by choice either, I would give them negative five if I had the option!

Nicole B.

This spot was great!!! We went for brunch and it was so good I will be going again!!! The menu is like a book thou, however it was a good read:) I got the Nexxt Huevos Rancheros....DELICIOUS and the portions are huge! The wait staff was good and knowledgeable about their menu intems. And the outdoor seating is perfect for people watching.

Crystal W.

We had delivery and it didn't take too long. Everyone else was spot on... Portions are Huge So makes worth the price. Husband had wings, I tried one they weren't bad and the dressing dip was tasty. Spaghetti and meat balls were good. Meatballs were like size of softball big and tasty

Lynne S.

Great food and awesome service from Mary! We will definitely return and ask for her! She made our dining experience extraordinary! Great, great, GREAT!! So glad we stumbled upon this gem on Lincoln Road.

David J.

Love this place. A cross between Comfort food and 5-star cuisine. All the food tastes great and they give huge portions for very little $$. I try to go as much as I can and after I take a nice stroll on Lincoln so I don't go into a food coma ;)

Nona N.

Four stars ONLY because the pear & Gorgonzola pizzette was THAT good. Absolutely everything else about this place was perfectly mediocre-- not good enough to rave about or bad enough to complain about. I literally probably would have forgotten everything about that place after an hr of being there if it weren't for that pizza.

Ahmed F.

2nd time here in a year and it has not gotten better. Someone give the kitchen spices so they can flavor the food. Waste of 50.00 for dinner today. This place needs a new chef and a re-done menu. BTW Advertising in menus does not make u fancy..

Chris K.

One of my favorite restaurants in Miami Beach. You can tell its good because you don't have an employee trying to lure you in with a discount cards like so many spots on Lincoln Rd. Yes you might be cramped if you sit outside on a weekend, but this is euro style. Most of the waiters are foreign which adds to the flair. Sit inside and you will have plenty of room, and never a wait. Seeing all the waiters run around in a site to behold. The menu is a beast and the portions are even bigger. It's easily adjusted to suit healthy and unhealthy friends alike. Not that hungry? Go with the tapas. All of them are amazing and the price is just right. You MUST try the stuffed mushrooms. Oh, and the drinks are STRONG. Not a fan of alcohol? Try the homemade lemonade. You even get a free refill! Seriously, GO!

Ryan M.

Food is ok. SERVICE SUCKS. Server never checked back. Empty glasses for 15 minutes. Other servers will not make eye contact wth you. And food runners are prohibited from clearing empty plates and glasses. Actually had to track a hostess down to finally get a second round of beverages.

Kyle H.

Nexxt Cafe is easy to find on Lincoln Road- it has the light green umbrellas. It's also right square in all the chaos, if that's your thing. It's basically the Cheesecake Factory, with 1,001 things on the menu, and similar to their menu. Our group of four came here late night on a Saturday and was quoted a 15 minute wait. 15 seconds later we were seated, true story. (Plus points for seating us quickly, negative points for lying or not knowing their seating chart). This place is crazy busy. Don't expect to be in and out quickly. Have a drink. Or two. They have great Sangria (served strong), Mojitos, and all those sugary drinks the Cheesecake Factory has (call your lawyer Nexxt?). Our server was great! Just the right amount of hover, and the right amount of chill. He kept us apprised of the timing of our dishes, too. Oh, and he didn't mind us shining a light on an obviously unclean water glass we were given. I ordered the Carolina BBQ Pulled Pork sandwich. It was pretty good- sometimes the chunks of pork were too huge, and the cole slaw served on the side (which I like to put on the sandwich, Memphis-style) was absolutely tasteless. You can order fries or a green salad on the side. The fries were good. Our group was pleased with their dishes, and portions are big (like Cheesecake Factory!). PLUS POINTS for their HUGE MENU! Which can please everyone in your group- but wasn't a huge fan.

Angela C.

This place is awesome! My husband and I went twice during our stay here in Miami. We ordered the chicken and shrimp jambalaya with linguine and it was delicious!! So good we had to order it again the second time. It's spicy so if you're not into spicy foods this isn't your dish but if you are I highly recommend it.

Laura D.

Good food. Good service. My enchiladas were tasty and not too spicy (like I asked the waitress). My sister's orange chicken and my mom's crab dip were also very good. It's right in Lincoln Road mall among other shops and restaurants. Great place!

La-Von L.

Four star based on Service, Appetizers, & Drinks. Food on the other hand is a Terrible COPY-CAT of entrees Ive seen else where!!??!? Why would Nexxt do this? IDK.. SMH, but the restaurant menu overall is humongous and variety is there but its not good, Two, three star at best fellow yelpers.. Tinadora our waitresses was AMAZING!! She was knowledgeable and very attentive which was a breath of fresh air for Lincoln Rd. Drinks was delicious, must say Apps (Appetizers) was Yummy! :-) ordered several and none of them where let downs LIKE the FOOD... Next should just stick to those things and stop trying to make renditions , not even ORIGINAL!!??! which was disgusting in it self.. :-)

Aziz S.

This must be the worse customer service I've ever experienced, and I travel and dine out frequently. The funniest thing is they add 18% gratuity to the bill, obviously we asked for that to be removed. Food is decent but a little human courtesy goes a long way

Maria S.

local here in Miami. love Nexxt Café. the food is amazing. my favorite hangover dish is the grande burrito. fucking huge and delicious. The brunch is good as well. the classic eggs benedict is the only way to go. as for the service. terrible, completely terrible. for a Wednesday night, and the restaurant being only half full, the lack of attention my table received from our waitress (MaryAnne) was way less than par. not only was here attitude sour and unpleasant, her understanding of what hospitality is should be revisited. i, however, won't let one miserable girl ruin a good spot. so, go there (it's way worth it), just don't sit with her.

bhanu V.

Loved the food , the quesadilla was good so was the crab hash. The strawberry pancake was out of the world too.

Jason G.

I came here thinking brunch. Looking through the giant book that they call "menu", I decided upon the crab hash. I was about to order that when I saw the sign. I saw the sign. It opened up my mind, I saw the sign. 2 lobsters for $20.00. And that was that.

ilke b.

Good location,huge options,big porsion,Absolutely touristic,service is so bad super late. After order you will be wait minumum 20 mnt !!

Punya N.

Great happy hour prices Food: so-so (looks better on the menu than it tastes) Ambience: typical sidewalk cafe on Lincoln Road (we ate outside) - you can enjoy the weather and do some people watching from any of the covered tables Service: slow, but pleasant Basically, not a memorable dining experience. I had leftovers from my happy hour meal and chose to throw them in the trash rather than eat them, which is an indication of the quality of the food.

Gaby S.

Came on a Friday night and was seated right away without a wait. They have a great menu with different options for everyone. I get the feeling and im sure a lot of other people do that this place is just like cheesecake factory but a little more expensive. Sit outside if you can, great for people watching. P.S- Service is a little slow so dont expect to be in and out quickly!

Michelle W.

Not a place I would bring people visiting me from out of town.... Yes the portions are massive, but does it matter when it boring & bland? Everything I have had here has been pretty non descript. I've had a couple pasta dishes & I just think I make my own better at home. Service, SLOW. It took forever for anyone to acknowledge us at all and when the girl finally did she was rude. Took forever to get out food & we were going to an event after and had the worst time trying to get someone to bring us our check so we wouldn't be late. Location is lovely for people watching. So, don't go here if your in a hurry or if you want something that is actually worth the price.

Maria K.

This place is great if your not picky about the quality of food you take in. The large menu is great but most items are frozen foods not homemade. Sharing a dish is common since there huge! Now I absolutely love the lettuce wraps!!!! Amazing, I promise you. As for service, wow ur in for a surprise. I warned you! On the plus side prices are reasonable and great people watching. You will be entertained!

Jadranka H.

This place is Awesome! You're in the heart of all the action on Lincoln Rd. I love their Southwest Salad and the fries are to die for! Basically anything on the menu is great! But definitely sit outside, it's worth the wait.

Ida C.

We didn't get a chance to hit Lincoln Road until the last day of our Miami vacation, so breakfast scouting and people watching were a bit rushed on that sunny Sunday morning because we had to make it back in time for check-out. I was on the lookout for some quality Cuban, and my friend was about to sell her soul for a cup of coffee. I'll freely admit that we were distracted several times by the fantastic bikini shops during our scouting mission. We'd been walking for quite some time without any luck (on the Cuban front) and growing hungrier and more time-constrained by the minute when a sign for a lobster special at Nexxt Cafe caught my eye. 2 lobsters for $19.95. I had to ask my friend to double check that I wasn't experiencing some hunger induced mirage. Yes, indeed! That was really the deal. We were momentarily concerned with the "no sharing" note, but after talking to the waitress, realized that it only meant we had to order at least one other entree besides the lobsters. After that, we could divvy things up however we wished. We settled on an accompanying Thai Chopped Chicken Salad ($15.95). The salad was ok (definitely a healthy sort of salad), but the lobsters were phenomenal. They were extremely fresh and a decent size (perhaps 1.25 lbs each). The butter sauce had some sort of delicious herb infusion. Given the relative labor-intensive nature of eating whole lobsters, my friend decided to let me have both lobsters and concentrated her efforts on the salad. Having two lobsters for breakfast was a rather stupendous experience that I intend to repeat often! The service was attentive and responsive throughout the meal. When we explained that we had to eat quickly to make it back for check-out, our waitress took pains to ensure that everything came out smoothly and efficiently. Given the hot day, we were seated right by the large outdoor fan and provided with ample ice water and refills. (Yes, we could have been seated in the air conditioned part of the restaurant, but we wanted to maximize the legendary Lincoln Road people watching). Note: I believe that gratuity was pre-added to the check, so make sure to check your check when paying

Gustavo A. L.

In the world of food purveyors, consistency is key - while reviewing my notes on this place, I find that it is a restaurant with many personalities. The portions are generous, and they better be, because the prices are generously high for what you get. It is good food, albeit a tad generic. Granted, unbeatable location - but spotty service - and for the forced gratuity I have to pay, I would expect to always get good service. In the grand scheme of things, keep in mind, you are in Lincoln Road so you will feel like you fell into a tourist trap, follow your instincts. You did !!But by the same token, what's wrong with that ? Miami Beach is one huge tourist trap. The pastries are good but these are small and pricey- so pay your bill and head over to the Gelato shop.

Rene B.

This place drives us nuts - never again. They do have some good dishes and some of the staff really tries but it's just a huge PITA. Takes nearly 2 hours sometimes - with salads and sandwiches! They need to seat less people, move somewhere larger, hire more waiters or do something else drastic - everyone is smushed together, smokers puffing on non smokers, and everyone wating ridiculously long for overpriced food....Have given it a ton of chances but there are too many good places in SoBe to waste your time with this madhouse!

Alina R.

After about an 8 year hiatus, I finally decided to give Nexxt Cafe another chance. My last experience had resulted in cold food and terrible service, so it was with a bit of trepidation that I succumbed this time around. I can't talk about this restaurant without comparing it to the Cheesecake Factory since the menu was obviously created using Cheesecake Factory recipes (lawsuit ensued). The food was good. I enjoyed my grilled fish tacos and the kids seemed to like their grilled chicken and rice. That said, it was not executed as well as it is at the Cheesecake Factory. Now, to their credit the beer was served super cold, but I had to ask the server twice for a glass to drink it in. I think that's the main problem here. The service is just spotty. You have to ask for things more than once. I can't say I'll never be back, but if I do it will be at my own risk.

Fred L.

Pizza was good, but salad was not as advertised. Pear and walnut salad was disgusting with too much dressing and a slab of unadvertised chicken on top. I just wanted a salad with no meat, which is what was described on the lunch menu. I was told I should have referenced the main menu for a more complete description.

D P.

Went for my mother's birthday for dinner and cocktails. The food was slow coming, but it was worth the wait and it was apparent that the wait was because everything was very fresh and very hot so it was made to order. The price was very reasonable for South Miami Beach. The wait staff was very friendly and came by our table several times to make sure we were ok. Also, a great location for people watching.

Xixi D.

BEST place on Lincoln RD for Happy Hour! This is the spot to go if you are in the area for a quick bite and some good cocktails... My favorites are Limoncello Lemonade, Champagne Greyhound and the Mojito on HH they rang up to $5 each. For the HH menu my top the shrimp scampi, Nexxt nachos, buffalo taquitos yumm, and the stake quesadilla. This is one of those great deals if you do it right!! 4-7 pm everyday Happy Hour anyone

Heather O.

Good burgers. It's the kind of place I would never suggest to go to myself, but if a friend wants to go, I won't object. Menu is very evocative of The Cheesecake Factory (minus the cheesecake). There hasn't been anything on the menu that I've ever not liked, but at the same time, it's nothing really special (for the price they charge). Also, depending on the time of day you get there, it might be an EXTREMELY long wait for food. And since they don't put out bread baskets or chips or anything while you wait, you might be very "hangry" by the time your food finally arrives! My drink of choice is usually the Zombie cocktail (during happy hour, so that it's actually affordable), and then I usually go for the blue cheese burger, done rare. I've also had the spinach/artichoke dip, the sweet corn tamales, and the sourdough melt burger, and they're all very yummy as well. Again - the food is very good, but at the same time very trendy-American-generic... there's nothing off the menu that I crave.

Andrew S.

I mean, it's a bad version of Cheesecake Factory. But, it's a Lincoln Road staple, so I've eaten here twice. The first time was the last time for about a year. My first restaurant experience when I moved here in early April of 2009 was at this restaurant. Margarita had a dirty strawberry in it. Salad had wilted lettuce. It was enough to want to walk right out of there, but we unfortunately didnt. We went back to 'give it another try' nearly a year later and actually enjoyed ourselves. The nachos were pretty damn good, and were monstrous... we were just looking for something filling before our 2 1/2 hour movie. The salads are ginormous and, this time, didn't have the wilted lettuce. So, ultimately, this place is INCONSISTENT. You'll like it one day, and hate it the next.

Nur Ein M.

Am on vacation and wanted to have a nice dinner at a reasonable price. Forget about that on Lincoln Road. We ended up at Nexxt because they had a big menu and we figured there will be plenty to choose from for my meat eating boy friend and for me, currently on a cleansing kick and trying to eat vegetarian. When we got seated the hostess took us to a dirty table and just wiped it clean with a napkin from the table. No one ever came and really cleaned the table. We should have ran then, but stayed like fools. Although our server was very friendly I would rate her incompetent as a waitress. After we placed our order she disappeared. We did not see her or our food for the longest time. We finally asked for her and our food. My partner had ordered a ribeye steak MW. When the waitress finally showed up again, she apologized but said she checked on our order and my boyfriends was not up yet, but mine was and would I like it now (a Ahi Tartare). While I was telling her no, I would like to wait until my boyfriend's meal arrives, other staff brought my food anyway and his mashed potatoes. When his steak finally came it was basically rare and completely bloody and warm , not hot. We asked that it be cooked MW and they took the steak and walked it into the kitchen and must have immediately walked out again as the steak showed up one minute later and was still completely bloody. My tuna was totally stuck to the plate. It seemed like it had been stored like this for at least a day or more. When I tasted it, it was so bad I could not eat it it tasted rancid to me. When the waitress asked, I told her about it and she did NOTHING. I told her about my boyfriends steak and she still did NOTHING. I could not eat my dinner and my boyfriend's steak was such poor quality, mainly grizzle, he only ate 1/2. The hostess also knew about our problem and she did NOTHING. Oh, except for give us the full priced check. If the staff at this restaurant truly cared about our really poor experience then I would expect that they would at least offer some sort of discount, or a comp item, or try to serve us something that was edible. I do not recommend this restaurant and all I can say is STAY AWAY, especially if you are looking to have a nice meal. We should have done some research instead of just being mesmerized by a large menu. YIKES! I would give this restaurant zero stars if I could.

Ann L.

Total bomb. With an extensive menu, plenty of available outdoor seating, and prime people watching, this place seems promising. Do yourself a favor and keep walking... We went on a Tuesday noonish to get some late breakfast. The menu is long and is very familiar to Cheesecake Factory, so we assumed it was under the same company and got pretty high hopes. All which crashed tumbling down. We sat with our menus for about ten minutes and upon realizing that people who sat down after us were being served their beverages, I waved at a server. They then went to the hostess stand and said something to one of the waiters standing there who looked up at us with a very surprised look on his face. He then came over to us to take our drink orders but was very flustered, confused, and a bit off. I decided to order the baja omelette and my friend ordered the townhouse eggs. It took awhile for the food to come out, and it was eventually brought out by someone other than our waiter. Our waiter did not stop by to check on us for a good ten minutes to see how our food was or offer to get a free refill. Yup, I sat there with an empty glass for ten minutes. The food. Many, many problems. My friend's meal did not match the description on the menu. Her meal was supposed to be eggs with cherry tomatoes and parmesan cheese on top of a piece of toast. She got eggs on top of untoasted bread - no tomatoes, no cheese. When our waiter finally came over, she pointed out the lack of tomatoes to him. He said "well, the person bringing out the food is supposed to put the tomatoes on top before he brings it out, he may not have known, I will get tomatoes and bring them out here for you." Well, he came back with bruschetta in a bowl. Yes, bruschetta. Not cherry tomatoes. And while her food was wrong, mine was straight up bad. My omelette contained onions, green peppers, and cheese with avocado on top. Any omelette I've had in the past is like a well fried egg with finely chopped veggies and melted cheese on the inside. Well, once I cut open this omelette, a bunch of liquid came out, it was so soggy. The cheese was not melted at all and lost its flavor. Worst of all, the vegetables were cut in long slivers, not even chopped. Even the onions were in slices at least two inches long. It was as if they just grabbed vegetables from those cut for salads and threw them in as-is. I ate about two bites of my omelette and all of the potatoes on my plate. I put down $20 when all I ate was potatoes and two diet cokes.

Laura M.

This place is really horrible, i had an awful experience here while visiting Miami. Our waiter seemed to have something stuck up in the you know where to get treated with horrible waitressing. He had snow white hair and chubby. It took FOREVER to order our food. Seemed that they only attend the regulars that seemed to be wearing a suite and tie. I would NOT RECOMMEND THIS LIFELESS PLACE at all to anyone. It is just sad they have to be horrible animals just cause tip is already included. STAY AWAY FROM HERE.

Kadee D.

Good place to get a quick bite especially when trying to hit Lincoln stores all night! Happy hour is best time to go- half priced drinks! We made the mistake of going after happy hour and it became very packed with tourists ! Not that Lincoln road is the worst place for them! They had big enough tapas portions for two or three and were pretty quick with service until it got packed... Yes it sucks that gratuity is included but no matter where you are in south beach, get used to it! Again, great place to get a quick bite and enjoy the people watching ( which can get crazy in SB!)

Jordan N.

Food was good. The salad was huge huge huge, the burger was a mile high, and the fish and chips - again a huge bowl! You can check out the pictures of the fish and chips and the salad. Nobody could finish their meals alone. Prices were high, but when thinking about portions, they were reasonable, especially in South Beach. While I can see the similarities to the Cheesecake Factory (same type of food from various cuisines, not stellar - yet passable food (Books & Books Cafe probably has tastier food), huge portions, etc), I think I would rather go to Nexxt Cafe than the Cheesecake Factory if I had a choice. But that's me. Service was a hit & miss - luckily the service I had was good, so I can't really lower the ratings. Maybe it also was because I had low expectation for service - I mean, it IS South Beach! NOTE: Fish & Chips may not be the best. The fish part was good. The fries were okay, but they get cold fast and with so much food, they WILL get cold. The cole slaw that accompanied it were bleah. So take in consideration what would taste good for a longer amount of time since you're going to be taking a looong time if you want to finish everything! Also... the salads looks much better than Deli Lane's salads even though I love Deli Lane (especially for brunch).

Lizette Q.

For a Tuesday night, this place was still somewhat busy when we got there. We were seated inside, which was relatively empty versus the outside which is where most of patrons were seated. Sergio F. and I decided to split the spaghetti. We thought we were going to be served rather quickly given that we only ordered 1 meal and the inside was not busy. However, the meal took about 30 minutes to make; it was ridiculous. The waiter was apologetic and comped us the soda Sergio ordered. I think the waiter could have been more attentive but I did appreciate that he was apologetic. The positive: the spaghetti was really good. The serving was hefty and Sergio even took leftovers home.

Kasia C.

Food: 5 stars. The pizzas were very good. Service (-1) star. Extremely slow. Restroom (-1) star. The most disgusting restroom I ever saw. Mold, drips on the walls, big holes in drywalls....

Mykle G.

Similar to Cheesecake Factory, Spiral book selection of all sorts. Portions are huge for the cost, but if your looking for prompt attentive service, you won't find it here.

Jackie C.

My experience with this place was horrible to say the least. My burger was literally raw. I asked for well done. Sent it back. When the server brought it back to me it was burnt around the edges and red in the center. Just horrible. My husband ordered the Shepherd's Pie which was nothing more that roughly chopped cooked burgers. Just horrible. They did not have beers on draft on a Friday night. And lastly, forget about having a private conversation. The tables are practically on top of each other. I will never visit this place again

Marie G.

This place was fine, but not anything particularly great. We were with a group, and my husband and I discussed how it HAD to be a reincarnated Cheesecake Factory. The menu looks just like it, the food is REALLY similar, and it's arranged in the same order as the Cheesecake Factory. It just has different names, and there are a few ingredients here and there that are different. That said, it is a huge menu, so if you are having trouble agreeing on what to eat, it could be the answer to your problem. The refreshers (I think they were called) were good since we were pretty hot by the time we got there. Salads were good, and the burgers looked tasty. No one could finish their plates. We sat inside since there was a wait for outside, and the service was acceptable. It was a little pricey, in just the same way that Cheesecake Factory is.

Anatoli L.

We went there for lunch. Lunch salads are perfect - very big in size and quite tasty. I had Border salad, some people ordered Cobb salad and Indochine salad, and everybody liked their meal. If you want a laad which is not available in the lunch size, I recommend considering splitting the regular size salad between the two people - the point is not money saving, but sheer amount of food you get. Service was quite fast. Recommended.

Maria E.

Our server was very nice and attendive. However, waiting for our food took longer than we expected. We were there for lunch. My daughter and I ordered the southwest chicken with avocados on a baguette. Since I don't like salt in my food, they were able to accommodate me and the sandwich was tasty. A perfect blend of the avocado and the chipotle mayo. My husband ordered the original Burger. It was served with avocado and fried cheese. What a great combination. We will make sure to visit again next time we come to South Beach.

E S.

OMG, no, for so many reasons. The menu is extensive, but it's all so-very-tired. I remember going here ten years ago and after visiting it just recently, it's so ten years over! They get very busy, so you also get to wait for your very below average food.

David A.

It's really ALL about the people watching here not the quality of the food. The outdoor area faces the continuing promenade of colorful characters that make South Beach so distinct and memorable. Get there early and nurse on 1/2 price mojitos and let the show begin.

Erica L.

Great lunch spot in southbeach. Located near Lincoln Road in the strip where all stores are. Outside seating as well as seats in a wide open space inside. Great half priced apps around noonish time. Delish pomegranite margarita! I suggest ev1 going there especially if you want to save money and just grab a quick bite to eat, go here. Every app was about $5 for happy hour. Nice funky artwork on the inside, making it hip and fun. If you go to south beach i suggest trying it. You can take the city bus for $.25 cents !

Larry B.

I've been avoiding this place a few years after such bad service it normally had, but my experience tonight was really good. This was a Tuesday night, slower night, so maybe that had a role to play. The hostess appeared very grumpy unlike the rest of the restaurants on Lincoln, so I had my doubts early on. Food turned out to be great (had the catfish and calamari as appetizer). Waiter was stretched across probably too many tables, but overall a pleasant guy who seemed eager to help (named Marco). So I'll put this back in my good category, but I think its due to the weeknight setting. On weekends, this place is very packed. I will visit again.

Nikki C.

This place gets crowded! It's like a knock off Cheesecake Factory. The menus are almost identical, but the portions are HUMONGOUS! I mean one plate can surely feed four if your with a group that doesn't want to eat a big meal. The service was slow and drinks took forever to Come out because there super busy on weekends. It took us like 2.5 hours for everything. The food was good, but way too big, I lost my appetite seeing how big one plate was. If you have time to Spare and want mediocre food to share with others then this is a good place. Outdoor patio is cramped as well, and not too many seats inside.

Rachael B.

This seems to be my go to spot for dining on Lincoln Road and I'll tell you the peaks and pits: Peaks: *HUGE portions- I'm talking humungous. I suggest you come here with a mighty appetite *The menu has endless variety, which could be a downfall for some, because its a bit overwhelming, but I like the options. There is literally every type of cuisine, so no matter what you're craving they'll have something for you. *Great outdoor seating for people watching *Good cocktail menu *Usually packed, but I've never had to wait longer than 5 mins for a table Pits: *Very touristy. If that isn't your scene, chose something else, although that is the norm in this area. *Service isn't excellent. Since it's always packed, it seems like the wait staff is stretched a bit thin. If you do decide to eat here, and I suggest you do if you're in the area and looking for some good food and you're VERY hungry at the same time, I highly suggest you order the fried mac n' cheese balls. They are AMAZE-balls. I appreciate this restaurant for what it is and you should too!

Andrew V.

I wouldn't recommend this place to my worst enemy and that says a lot about the experience I literally just had. It also says a lot that I literally just left and Amy typing this as I walk to my car. So you go to the hostess and wait. You wait for someone to acknowledge the fact that you're standing there waiting to be sat. Then they seat you and you wait again. You wait a good 10 minutes before someone acknowledges the fact that you're sitting there and would like a beverage and maybe some food. Make sure to order everything at once. I mean you've had your menu for so long at this point you should have your order memorized. You order, wait some more, maybe get a refill? And then some runner brings your food. You might get asked how your food is and then you never see your server again until the bill comes. If you're not familiar with the food, Nexxt is a Cheesecake Factory clone and I will admit, I love the factory, this place totally ruins it for you. Do not under any circumstances eat here. If you feel like wasting your money, I'll send you my PayPal account.

Scott C.

Like the others have said, it's a Cheesecake Factory knock off. Don't expect the same quality though. I asked if the orange chicken could be sautéed instead of battered and deep fried, no was the answer but cashew chicken was supposedly sautéed and not battered so I ordered that. Half of each chicken piece was fried dough/breading , luckily the chicken was overcooked and not raw in the middle. My wife's shrimp was overlooked as well. Will not be going back and I'm sure there are much better restaurants in the area. We should have known by the yelp rating but we were starving, had to use the restroom and this place was recommended by a local.

Bernardette S.

This review is solely based on brunch. I really enjoy eating brunch here. Sitting outside on Lincoln road, there usually isn't much of wait on Sunday morning is so refreshing. Their portions are HUGE! the omelets are to die for and lets not talk about the waffles. Topped with strawberries, pecans, and more. I can't think of anything I've ordered in the brunch menu that hasn't been delicious. This is a great place for a special occasion brunch.

Daniel C.

Great place to chill and drink a smoothie. They have a variety of food for the whole family. I got the orange chicken.

Natalie T.

How incredible is it to be on vacation, have great weather, then be able to sit outdoors and people watch as you eat your delicious meal?! It that interests you, go to Nexxt!! I am not into chain restaurants, all of the recommendations to go here because it is the sister of Cheesecake Factory did not interest me. The large crowd that remained 15 minutes before closing did though. I have never seen a restaurant with this many happy people enjoying their food/ambiance/overall time. I had the fried mac n cheese appetizer and holy moly this could have easily been my entire meal. Intend on splitting these with four people or you will not be able to finish your meal. I had the fish tacos as an entree and they were the best fish tacos I had ever had. They gave me a huge portion that I couldn't even finish bc of these darn mac n cheese balls (which is fine bc everything was SO good) but next time I'll be more cautious with the appetizer. I also got a margarita that I wasn't wild about. Service was good and I LOVE the decor!!

Holly H.

Bear with me as I write this review. You see, this was simply a quick stop for food during the middle of a tropical pub crawl down Lincoln Road Mall with my husband. Though I have dined here twice before, both of those meals were many years ago, and my most recent visit was, ummm... a bit fuzzy? :p We stopped in around 11:00 p.m. on a weeknight and the place was packed. Inside and out... lots of people were enjoying a late night meal at Nexxt Cafe. We were escorted to one of the few empty tables on the huge patio. It was hot, but luckily they had several fans blowing to keep customers cool. The menu at Nexxt Cafe could be twins with The Cheesecake Factory. Seriously, it's a nearly identical selection of foods. Pretty much anything you want can be found here... pizza, pasta, sandwiches, salads, chicken, steak, seafood, etc. I had not even finished reading through the entire thing before the waitress came over to take our order. I was on the entree salad page, so I basically pointed my finger at one and ended up ordering the Santa Fe Chicken Salad. I only finished half of the massive bowl filled with mixed greens, grilled chicken, shredded cheese, corn, black beans, tomato, and avocado. It had quite a kick to it, but was still very tasty. My husband ordered a barbecue chicken flatbread pizza, and he only ate about half of his as well, due to the size of the thing. He loved it, but I'm not a fan of BBQ sauce so I didn't want to try a bite. He's pretty trustworthy though, so I believed him. Our meal was quick. A little water, a little food, and a little rest is all we needed to keep us going. We were in and out before moving on with our tropical pub crawl. Cheers to Nexxt Cafe!

Daniel C.

I really like Nexxt cafe. It's a brother or sister or whatever of Cheesecake Factory, and I think the food taste and quality is about the same. It's a great standard, easy place to go eat. The portions are enormous, so it's easy to share. The service is usually fine - you may have to bug them a little to refill you're water if they're super busy. I almost always get a salad there. I've had the chicken and avocado, southwestern, asian chicken, beef and goat cheese, and the chopped salad. They're all really good (and like I said, huge). I like to switch it up and try a different one each time, but so far my favorite was the chicken and avocado. Also, can't beat the people watching on Lincoln!

Kerry O.

Great spot in Lincoln road! They have a huge menu!! Every time I go I spend soo long looking through to decide what to order. It's so hard everything looks so good! This time I settled on the avocado wontons as an appetizer. They were delicious! But then again I love everything with avocado. For my meal I got the lunch special pizza and salad. I chose the sanremo pizza which was very good!! I was so full but I couldn't stop eating it! The side salad was just a normal side salad. My friend got the lunch special salad and it was huge..overflowing the plate! I can't imagine the regular size! The food was all very tasty, the service was good, and the location is awesome! I love people watching on Miami beach.

Carrie V.

For me dining out involves the entire experience. Yes, the food is good and the portions are large (in my opinion too large). Unfortunately, the service was awful, from management, to the server. The only good service I has was the from food runner who was working extremely hard. After we consumed half of our appetizers we asked for a box to take them home. This took a long time. Then, we received our entrees. About 4 bites in, the manager came to the table and asked us to move to another table. Her execution was not good at all. She wanted to seat a large party and needed our table. No compensation was offered in any way, and the table she offered us was tiny and tucked in a small corner. After we told her we prefer not to move, she gave us attitude. Then the server rushed us to finish out entrees. We gave up and asked for boxes to take it home. When I was trying to put our food in the to-go box, the server reached over the table to scoop my food into the box while I was already doing. I guess I wasn't quick enough. Then she asked if she could bring the check, something I don't like. I pay for the whole experience of dining and do not like being rushed, or moved in the middle of our meal as if we were less important than anyone else. The food was good, but not good enough to ever return.

Ivan G.

Good was good but the food took to long to come out. All in all it was ok. The macaroni balls was the greatest.

Martha A.

This restaurant is really busy with not enough waiters. 1st visit : We ordered the calamari and fish tacos. The servers take awhile to bring you your drinks and your food. The calamari was ok. Standard fried calamari you'd get anywhere else. The dipping sauces were really good. One tasted like a lemon garlic aioli and the other was like a BBQ/ketchup cocktail sauce. About 35-40 mins after ordering she came back to tell us they dropped our food. We decided we were tired and didn't want to wait so we just paid and left. 2nd visit: I wanted to give it another chance!!I ordered Grilled Fish Tacos with a salad instead of fries. When they brought my food over they brought fries instead of the salad. The server said he would bring the salad and I could keep the fries. The fish was pretty dry and chewy, the tomatoes seemed old, the tortillas were dry. The fries were undercooked and the salad was barely edible. TIP: A lot of tables were ordering their massive entree salads, pizzas and burgers which all looked REALLY good so I guess stick to those!! Also all of their portions are big enough to share 3-stars only because the servers were friendly and the portions are big.

Julie N.

Lots of outdoor seating for those sunny days in Miami... Great for people watching. That must be why this place draws the crowds. We had lunch here with friends and weren't too impressed. First off, the coffee orders were mixed up. Secondly, the server was a bit rude when we asked about changing the cheese in one of our omelettes. Thirdly, our omelettes took FOREVER!!! We must have waited at least 30-40 minutes after ordering for them to arrive. The food was mediocre, but the portions were huge. (Probably another reason for their popularity.) Water refills? Only if you waive the server or busboys down. Want some lemon for your water, or butter for your toast? Good luck. We had to ask twice for these. I'm glad they didn't automatically add 18% tip like most other places - because they didn't deserve anywhere near 18% when we were there. Oh and here's the part that really killed it for me: the restrooms require a passcode to get in. I asked a random server for it, and it turns out she followed me into the restroom... Used the stall next to me... But DIDN'T WASH HER HANDS when she was done. GROSS. No, thanks!

Jas K.

You have been targeted be the #havereservations staff. Here is your review: Next, move on, don't stop. Atmosphere: outdoor Lincoln Road so good people watching. Dishes eaten: burger and nachos. Cold burger. Nachos sucked. Cheesecake Factory wannabe but failed. Service: they don't care. Gratuity included and they know it and live it. Hostess stand is a hot mess. No. Not hot. Just a mess. Pricing: big shitty dishes but reasonably priced Bathrooms: go before you go. Lobster tanks are directly outside of bathroom. Don't order the lobster. Call PETA Have reservations. Don't do it.

Lilian A.

Slow service, just like every other review!! Great happy hour though

Richard G.

Ordered lobster which was over cooked. I was by myself so maybe that is why I never was checked on.. Was dying for water but waiter just keep walking by which is why I am giving a 2 star rather than 3

Jenny H.

My review is primarily based on the lobster special, 2 lobsters for $27.95. Great deal for lobsters and it is delicious, makes my tummy happy. It also makes my mom's tummy happy as well. The rest of my family got their entrees before my mother and I. However, this time it seemed to take them longer to bring the lobster out then the previous times my family and I have visited. Maybe they were short-staffed? The hospitality was on point, our waitress apologized in advance for the delay in bringing out the lobsters before I even had the chance to ask about it, which made up for the delay. I haven't had the chance to sample any of their other items, maybe next time I will. The rest of my family seemed to be satisfied with the items that they ordered, Bacon Cheeseburger, Shrimp Scampi, Chicken Tenders, and Bbq Pork Sliders. Although, the chips that came with the spinach dip was too oily/soggy. What I can tell you is that their menu reminds me of Cheesecake Factory with HUGE portions. Definitely a great place to eat with family if you are looking for that Cheesecake Factory type of Menu on Lincoln Road.

Paul J.

Horrible. This tragic restaurant managed to get my order wrong twice in a row. When I called them out on it, lots of excuses and no apology. Hostess has attitude. Wait staff has attitude. Food runner has attitude. Manager has attitude. How the hell do you mess up cashew chicken? Bringing me out the chicken without the cashews on the 2nd go round of messing up. You think they made any adjustments to the bill? Nope. With their automatic gratuity added in as well. Don't waste your time with this place, it's a friggen joke! NEXT!!!!

Jose V.

Large portions for reasonable price. It is not fine dining but will get you satisfied. Food quality is good and tasty and have a lot of choices, happy hour and lunch special deals. My favorites are the Orange Chicken and Chicken Schnitzel lunch specials for $13.50. I do not recommend the spinach artichoke dip appetizer. Bathroom is disgusting!

William O.

What I dig about this place is that, given the extremes that you largely see on Lincoln -- from bank-breaking menus to tourist traps that should be swallowed whole by Mama Earth -- it's a fairly simple, innocuous stop that'll get you from hunger to stuffed and back on the road to drunk and sunburned in no time. Rode to the beach last weekend, and after a few hours in the sand, the hunger, it reached a breaking point, so a friend and I brushed off the sand and walked up Lincoln looking for something simple, filling, and fairly reasonably priced. Nexxt Cafe, it was all three. Really, this place is like the Cheesecake Factory of Lincoln Road. Truly, that's so NOT a bad thing. I mean, Biblical-length menu aside, the Cheesecake Factory, I love that place like a fat kid loves, well, cheesecake. This place, it features the same War and Peace-style menu, rife with entrees and sandwiches and desserts and Russian plot twists. It's huge. And like the Cheesecake Factory, you'll send the inquisitive waitress away three times just getting past the cover. I ordered the chicken and avocado club. My friend, she ordered the spicy chicken sandwich. The chicken sandwich was decent enough. I can't say it's the best I've had. Or the worst. It was quite average, really, (not very spicy and a little messy) but I'd order it if ever I go back. I mean. Sure. Why not? The chicken and avocado club, I mean, Jesus, this thing was as big as the menu. It was slathered with herb mayo (which I don't tend to like, but actually enjoyed), topped high with bacon and cheese and chunks of chicken (Read: strips. Not deli-style.) and served on sourdough bread. It was a really solid sandwich. It was just way too freaking big. The toothpick used to keep the thing together was more like a sharped tongue depressor. And even that couldn't keep it whole. I suppose that, normally, I'd sit here and complain about presentation and blah blah blah, but whatever, man, it was a good sandwich. It was loaded with avocado, and even if I did have to eat it with a knife and fork after it fell apart, it didn't much detract from it. I mean, look, let's be honest. Lincoln can be a real drag sometimes. Sometimes, you want a quick, filling meal so that you can get back to the order of the day. Sometimes, you want a varied menu in case one person wants pasta and another wants a burrito. Nexxt Cafe gives you that. So what if it's a little messy? So are you, you heathen. That's right.

A. L.

45 minutes for lettuce wraps. Asked for bread, didn't get it. Warm beer. Been gone from Florida. Nothing has changed. Not busy at all. Food ok. But service bad as expected in sobe.

Theresa F.

Great food and humongous portions! The menu alone (described by our waitress as "extensive" lol) is the War and Peace of menus. Speaking of the waitress-- ours was the best service we received in South Florida. The food runners literally RUN-- and they have to, because at 8:30 on a Friday this place is packed, inside and out. Don't be shy if there's a little line when you get there-- it moves quickly and it's worth the wait. Great place for kids, too, just keep in mind, the portions are huge.

Intrepid S.

Good place for people watching and happy hour. It is on Lincoln, so it can be a tourist trap. Drinks and food is decent!

Cesar H.

I was lucky to bring a friends visiting from France with his family and they loved the menu and prices very reasonable and we were able to find a table Ina good spot outdoor the waitress that helped us very friendly everything was perfect but as we were done with our dinner and waited for the check. On the side of my table a small roach crawl out of nowhere. What I did so the family couldn't noticed it. I grab a napkin and killed it. I didn't make a scene about it since the family had a great time. So my only concern since we were outdoor that other people experience the same. Such a great place

Julia C.

Sat inside, they put us in the corner where the paint was peeling and the table was cracked. We waited 10 minutes for our waitress to come to our table, just to ask a drink order, another 10 for her to get the water. We then order our food, waited about 30 minutes for that. Ate fairly promptly had to waive down a woman to ask for a take away box. Finally about 20 minutes after that she gets us our check. I left while the rest of my party dealt with the check because I needed to get back to the meter. The bathroom is also located in the worst spot back far behind everything. The food was average. I got a salad/pizza lunch special. If you have three hours to kill then you can go here but if you are on a schedule and need sit eat and go, done expect to do that here. I felt like it was overpriced as well, but may just be South Beach.

Amy A.

There portions are very big but the food is mediocre at best. Outside seating is nice so you can people watch. The service on Lincoln Rd leaves a lot to be desired.

diana t.

Good food and really good location. Lots of options. Too many almost. I was a bit overwhelmed. Lol the food was good. We got a breakfast dish and pasta. The pasta seemed a bit expensive though. The server and host was nice. It was a busy place and they did a good job making sure everyone was seated and served.

Tami R.

Great location. Indoor and outdoor seating available. The portions are HUGE. Even the salads are easily shared between two people. Healthy options and great cafe to grab some fresh light fare food during your day.

Carlacjake N.

Insanely huge portions! Took leftovers to go and gave it to a homeless man outside. I want to give this place 4 stars but it took 45 mins for the food to come out (4 entrees and an appetizer on a Thursday night). Yes! The double lobster was juicy and tasty. Their seafood linguine was great. No! Quesadilla - please don't get it. Dry, bland, tough chicken. Chicken Alfredo - no go. Dry and bland again (seems like their chicken dishes were dry, the ones we got, anyway).

Mike M.

We were told we'd get the next table and when it was cleared it was given away by the owner (micromanager) to friends. This happened twice!! We should have left then. When I asked the hostess, she said "he's the manger, how does what he wants." Service was excruciatingly slow-10 min before the waiter showed and ask if we wanted water. When we ordered drinks, not everything arrived and we had to ask several times. Never for one drink. Lots of food options (think Cheesecake Factory). Food was good, large portions, had to take to-go boxes for 4 of the 5 meals. Over all, seating and service: FAIL. Food: Pass

Jordyn D.

The service at this place is awful! 20 minutes is how long we waited for water. 20 more minutes is how long we waited for a beverage. And 50 minutes is how long we waited for our meal. The bacon was undercooked, there was mold on one of the biscuits and the pancakes tasted as if they used a dirty pan from a previous meal. My husband couldn't even eat his pancakes because there was such little syrup and it took forever for our server to bring the other syrup. So we are going to the pizza place across the way for him to eat. Our server, She was really sweet, i just think theyre under staffed. So I believe that the slow service is the restaurants fault not the server. In the end, the management took care of half of the bill. She was nice. However, we wont be back.

Meaghan L.

The food is excellent at nexxt. I absolutely recommend the ahi tacos and the thai chicken lettuce wraps. The sauces and portions are amazing. There are options to dine inside or outside. However, the service leaves much to be desired. We had to wait over an hour for our meals and the restraunt wasn't full. Don't come here hungry. But the food and menu is best value on south beach. Bon appetite!

V P.

The two lobster deal is pretty solid but may be seasonal. Didn't have anything else. Tad slow Ambiance : 4 Service: 6

Jessica W.

I've eaten at nexxt a few times and usually leave satisfied with the food, but the service leaves much to be desired. This week I stopped by for dinner and ordered the roasted chicken and kale salad. The portion sizes are huge-I had leftovers for 2 meals after eating here. The chicken was juicy and well-seasoned and the salad was great. We sat outside on their nice Lincoln rd terrace. Unfortunately, our server was hard to flag down and the fact that gratuity is already included is annoying.

Caro T.

The food was good but not great. Great location and nice patio. They have a lengthy menu with lots of options, and portion sizes were (comically) huge. Service, however, was not good. We went for brunch and didn't have to wait long for a table, but as soon as we sat down, the waitress said we should be ready to order when she came back with our coffees because the kitchen was backed up. So we scrambled through the pages and pages on the menu and placed our order when she returned. And then we waited for more than an hour for our food. During this hour, there were multiple tables who had been sat after us that received their food. We asked the waitress if the kitchen lost our order, and she assured us it was coming, but it still took much longer after that. Once the food got there, we were starving and the meal was fine but nothing memorable. They did end up giving us a discount for having to wait so long, but I still wouldn't go back or recommend this place to anyone, especially with so many other options in the area.

Valeria M.

Great ambient, nice outdoor seating, big variety of food. Thank u Maria for taking care of us

Jamaar Y.

This place is just ok nothing special I would go back for there smoothie the food was average. And service was just ok

Jason S.

Always good, huge menu and portions. I'm surprised this place isn't rated higher. This area is a vacation hot spot, so if you're afraid of tourism then you're probably already showing up with a negative attitude. For a vacation spot, it's very good. I'll keep coming back!

Faye D.

This place is always so packed with people so we decided to try it.. The menu is pages long so there's something for everyone. Portion sizes are HUGE so the expensive price matches the amount of food. I got the spicy chicken sandwich and wasn't happy as the chicken was super hard and a bit cold.

Heather W.

When walking down Lincoln you're directed by many, many heavily accented men and women trying to gain your business in their establishment (this happens on Ocean Drive too and is extremely annoying). So many of the restaurants are simply pizza and pasta. For a girl trying to look great in a 2 piece while in Miami - not favorable options. Luckily, my friend and I didn't settle and found this gem. I had one of the salads (can't remember the name) and my friend had the chicken marsala (or piccata maybe) with veggies instead of pasta. We saw tons of people's GINORMOUS food come out looking absolutely mouth watering. Ours was no different. My chicken breast was perfectly grilled, avocado green and ripe, the dressing was light and fresh, tomatoes ripe and red. Gorgeous. Service isn't the greatest, but the outdoor seating is great on vacation, the drinks were strong and the portions were large enough to share. If you're looking for a ton of food options at a cheaper price - go here. You can split with your loved one or a friend to really save. I will definitely be back when I head to Miami again.

Aaron G.

I love this place me and my wife love the food but I'm giving 2 stars because we had the worst waitress ever! A European girl with brunette hair outside service. She gave us attitude and to all the tables surrounding us. She confused our order and when I corrected her about the difference between sliders and Mini buns she rolled her eyes at us and snatched the menu from our table?! Then when our entree came out we were sharing a Chicken Maderia. Which was amazing but our server forgot our side plates. By the time she did bring them after I had to ask her TWICE we had already eaten half of our meal. Then the waitress slammed our plates on the table?!!! Wtf?!!!!!!! To add insult to injury she started avoiding our table when we were ready to go. I had to scream loudly to get her attention after we waved for her to come to our table and she continued to ignore us. So the last insult was when she transferred our check to the SERVER SHANE!!!... But Shane was a pleasant surprise. He was a great kind help. And he apologized for our abusive server. And we tipped him extra for having our backs with the frustration of such terrible service..... Watch out this is the 2 bs time in a row we have had bad service. But the food still stands as amazing! We will be coming in to speak with the manager. So upset about last night

Kylie D.

My mom and I were in a huge rush to grab lunch before our flight home. Our server, Nohelia r, was awesome. We ordered got our food and paid within 15 minutes. She was attentive even after we paid. The food itself was phenomenal! We ordered the chili lime chicken salad and the goat cheese and beet salad. We even wrote down the ingredients to try to duplicate them when we got home. Ingredients were fresh, chicken was grilled and hot. Definitely recommend!

Shawna P.

Food: I ordered the miso salmon and it was a knock off of the same dish at Cheesecake Factory. The fish was overlooked and the snow peas were undercooked. My girlfriend ordered the filet mignon. She knows she shouldn't have ordered steak at this place but then again if a place is going to have it on the menu then it should be good. The meat wasn't the greatest quality. Some people might like the wine-based sauce it came in but we weren't a fan. The menu should specify how it's plated, it just listed all the steaks. Service: it was alright. When the food was being brought out the waiter kept insisting that my gf's sweet potato fries were coming. Afterwards she was informed that the frier was turned off and basically nothing else could be brought out. This was a huge disappointment since her steak came without sides. Also, we came late and were one of the last tables sitting down. We understand it was late and the restaurant was closing but they should have kept the outside lights and fans that were near us on. It was dark and hot before our food even came. If you're willing to serve us and the few tables then keep us comfortable.

Tony T.

A behemoth menu with plenty of variety and gigantic food portions that guarantee you will leave full and have leftovers for later, make it difficult to find any fault with Nexxt. Service was relatively quick and friendly. Prices seem a little high at first, but keep in mind it's located in a touristic area close to the beach. Either way, the massive amounts of delicious food was well worth it. I highly recommend the BBQ pulled pork sandwich.

Mary M.

This a great spot for happy hour 4pm-7pm. It's a great place on Lincoln Rd and the services is pretty good. My husband and I had no issues here and enjoyed their half price cocktails. We didn't have to wait long for our food and our waiter was awesome. My husband and I shared a large plate of nachos and it was really inexpensive. I recommend this place during happy hour because it's not too crowded and you get a lot for your money.

Pedro B.

If you have all day come here,,,, service is horrible. The food its ,,,, well what can I say. Never Again.

Ricardo B.

We don't come to South Beach too often cause parking is a nightmare, too many tourists, etc., etc., etc. However, when we do, this is one place we like coming to. They have this amazing limoncello lemonade that is out of this world, specially in the miami heat! HUGE selection of food items, consistently well made. Waiting times for tables can be long depending on the size of your party and the time of day/night you go so be warned! Also be warned: portions are HUGE!! Service? hit and miss for us. Sometimes good, sometimes bad, sometimes ok so it averages out, specially for south beach!

Kylie R.

We were looking for a good salad and asked a local which brought us to this place. The salads were HUGE! if we had known we would've shared one. It was very tasty and a great atmosphere to people watch and get out of the heat.

Adry G.

This is my to go place whenever I am at the beach. I love that their menu has almost anything. So those fiends that are so picky about a certain cuisine can't say they "don't feel like eating so and so". The prices are not so bad and you can honestly fill up with their appetizer menu. Its easy to find and service is quick. I have heard other people are not happy with the service but I honestly never have had a problem with that. Side note: Their menu is VERY similar to Cheesecake Factory.

Dre B.

As average as average gets. Nexxt Cafe has prime location on Lincoln, just steps away from the Apple Store and Meridian which is kind of the "middle" of Lincoln Road Mall. The outdoor seating area is big and there are always people out there eating, which makes the place look very inviting. And I do admit it's fun to be sitting outside in the heart of Lincoln Road enjoying a meal and living the Miami Beach Life. But that's about all you get at Nexxt. The servers are always slow to greet you and take your orders, to the point that I have actually gotten up and left the restaurant once after sitting at a table for 10 minutes before I was acknowledged. The menu is Cheesecake Factory-huge but the food is not even to their good-enough quality levels. Cheap, less-than-fresh ingredients, and they specialize in nothing. One thing i will say is that the portions of whatever you order are very big -- you wont leave here hungry. Eating at Nexxt, you're paying for the location and nothing more.

Amanda T.

Location is great since it's right in the middle of lincoln road. Nice spot to grab some lunch after the beach or even have some sunday brunch. The portions are huge, one dish can easily feed two people and the prices are cheap. They also have lunch and happy hour specials. Since it is always packed service tends to be kinda slow but just another reason for me to sit outside under the umbrellas and people watch. Like most places on lincoln this place is dog friendly. Next time you're in this area give it a try you wont be dissapointed.

German B.

For a restaurant in Lincoln Road... It's not bad at all. This is a local imitation of Cheesecake Factory, but with some faults that need improvement. We were sitted and it took almost 10 minutes for somebody to even aknowlege us; when we were finally served, we were ready to order, we placed our order and it took 20 minutes to get our food. So, of course, service MUST be improved! They have a wide menu with muliple options, just as The Cheesecake Factory, but the quality is not even close to them. It's a cheap version of it, but more expensive. If you have Primecard... They have a deal.

Phylicia K.

The best place to be for ultimate people watching and great food. Make sure you sit outside to enjoy everything Lincoln Road has to offer. The portions here are massive. They have skinny fries that are amazing with sandwiches and burgers. If you are looking for an entree try the bang bang chicken it's so flavorful and delicious! Try to leave room for dessert!

Michael S.

I came here on a Friday night with coworkers. I really like this place, but the service is so bad it only deserves 3.5 stars max. Their menu is so big and diverse it is sure to please just about everyone. They have seafood, salads, pastas, burgers and lots more. The prices are reasonable running about $12-$30 per plate. I say that's reasonable because one this place is in South Beach and two because the portions are huge. The ambiance is casual with mostly outdoor seating. I got the Grilled Chicken and Avocado Salad, which also has goat cheese, dates, walnuts, bacon, corn, raisins, and onions with a Hazelnut-Mustard Vinaigrette. It was excellent, but due to the huge portion I couldn't finish it. The service started out okay then got worse. He was always friendly and helpful, just non-existent. It took at least 40 minutes to get our food. Others who were seated after we ordered got their food before us. I figure he put in the order late. I definitely recommend coming here, just don't expect good service. Granted you should never expect good service in Miami.

Katherine B.

All the food and drinks we order was great, specially mine which was like a personal pizza with blue cheese, mozzarella, arugula, pear, and caramelized onions.... Yummm, I wasn't that hungry and I ate it all. I don't give 5 stars just because the service was very slow but I understand it was very busy so they should of have more people working.

Nataly N.

Most affordable and yummiest food ever they have several varieties of food down to the fish tacos, shrimp everything is so yummy.

Brandon W.

Terrible service, knockoff Cheesecake factory menu, slow service at best, portions too large, no reason to return.

Attilio D.

Very nice surprise on the mall. Huge portions with lots of flavor and fresh. Price was fair. Service was friendly but extremely slow. However they were very busy.

Jason G.

My date and I were seated and waited 15 minutes without being acknowledged before we got up and left. The typical horrible service I've come to realize is the Miami norm.

Hani O.

Bad food and worst service. Keep walking down the street and you will find better options.

Emily C.

Nexxt Cafe is a staple in Lincoln Rd... There isn't much to say about the place, other than that it is dependable... However, this weekend I was pleasantly surprised! Went here to have drinks and appetizers. We had the That Lettuce Wraps and they were delicious. We also ordered the Sweet Corn Tamales. O-m-g! YUM! I will definitely order them again. BUT the reason I'm giving them a 4 was due to their incredible service!!! We had our choice of seating outside, I had my baby with me and they were extremely accommodating. They gave us free fries, they brought me hot water to warm her milk and made sure it was ok. I mean - like over and above service! They won me over as a loyal patron.

Guillermo R.

Nexxt is a 2.5-stars experience. Outdoor sitting and service is OK, but it took almost an hour for the food to make it to our table after ordering. Food is bland at best, although portions are large.

Andy H.

When we came here the first time a few years ago this hip, bustling restaurant would have gotten at least four stars, maybe even five. This time, after an hour wait for lunch, and food less memorable, I'll generously give it three. Thanks to our waitress for a humble apology and comped glasses of wine, but with so many great South Beach restaurants we likely will not return.

Natasha A.

It was alright... Not bad, but I think I had higher expectations.. I went for new year brunch with my family visiting from Costa Rica. We ordered from the lunch menu section. My brother and I ordered the Parmesan Chicken, it comes with Spaghetti and tomato sauce.. I substituted mine for Alfredo sauce .. The chicken was not the best.. I think I could have made it better honestly.. It was kinda hard ((weird I know)) the Alfredo was really plain.. I looooveee Alfredo sauce and this one didn't really have flavor. The rest of my fam ((yes all of them lol)) ordered the chicken and pasta in scampi sauce. Again the chicken was not that good but the sauce on this one was really good. Our waiter had a bit of an attitude when it came to us ordering, my family visiting only speak spanish so yeah..

Sandi B.

Love this spot on the road. Big menu. Big portions. Tasty food. Interesting options. Never disappointed. For Lincoln Road, I've had pretty good service too. GREAT spot to people watch. Brunch noteworthy. Good spot to bring out if towners because there's something for everyone on the menu.

Milay s.

Loud and chaotic place, good food and HUMONGOUS portions. Friendly wait staff. Good prices.

Sharon C.

So I agree that a lot of these places on Lincoln road look the same...but we decided to give Nexxt a try. It was a bit more crowded than the others and I tend to not argue with crowds. My daughter and I came to So Be for a bachelorette party. I wanted to show her Lincoln Road..and take in some daytime sights. We were getting hungry for lunch...so stopped here. We ordered the kale quinoa salad and tuna tartare to share along with a spicy Bloody Mary and crip glass of Sauvignon...sooooo gooood. The tuna melted in your mouth along with very fresh avocado chunks and the kale salad had grapes and pepita sprinkled thru out with just enough dressing. Perfect spot to people watch and enjoy seriously fresh, creative and hefty portioned food!

Erika K.

Service was abysmal last night (Sunday). We waited about 15-20 minutes to have our water filled. Then we waited an additional 25 minutes for the waiter to come back and take our drink order. At this point we already knew what we wanted, so we ordered dinner while we still had the waiter's attention. Our dinner wait wasn't too bad- only took 30-40 minutes and was brought out by the food runners. At this point our waters were empty but since our waiter hadn't been by the table, we didn't have much luck. We were able to flag down a busboy to bring us some ketchup (not sure why that wouldn't come with burger orders). We were almost done with our meal when the waiter stopped by. He asked, "How is everything? Good?" whirled around and walked away before I could even answer that we were all out of water. It was like he didn't even want to know the answer, he was just on to the next thing. We were able to flag him down awhile later for some water while he was waiting on a nearby table. He came with water and only filled two of the cups (there were four of us) before rushing off. Getting the check took awhile. I don't know if the waiter was really that bad or if the place was just understaffed. Our waiter did appear to genuinely be busy. If this is the case, the restaurant needs to get their act together and better staff their restaurant, especially during spring break season. Food was so-so. I ordered the veggie burger as it was one of the few vegetarian entrees on the menu. The patty was completely flavorless, but I was starving at this point so i slathered on the ketchup and made the best of it. The sweet potato fries were excellent. My husband enjoyed the lobster ceviche and my friend reported her scampi pasta was delicious. The food is on the less-expensive end for South Beach but still a lot given the average quality of the food. I honestly I think you are better off getting away from Lincoln Road where you can get better quality food for what you are paying.

Lindsay B.

2 stars only because pricing is decent if you're pinching pennies. They have happy hour on Saturday from 4-6pm and it's pretty busy but enough seating that you shouldn't have to wait at all. Raspberry mojito tasted like cough syrup- absolutely awful. Look around you and see everyone that orders mojitos barely drinks any of it. Also, only certain "cocktails" are 1/2 price, so ask before you order. Server was pleasant, service wasn't efficient. Guacamole came out immediately but our other two dishes took forever. The fried chicken sliders are chicken fingers are buns and the filet minion tacos I couldn't get myself to have more than one bite. Nice location but a definite skip for me.

Sam L.

The best thing about this place is the food, in both quality and quantity. The dishes typically cost in the high teens and low twenties, but you'll get enough food to feed two people. And they always use really fresh ingredients. The service here, however, sucks so bad! Expect to wait 15 minutes to meet your waiter, 15 minutes to get your drinks, and 40 minutes to get your food. And I wouldn't count on your waiter coming back to the table after that. And bring your own pen to sign the check, the waiters can be forgetful.

Gina E.

We went during my last stay at Miami Beach, and it was soooooooo good! We went for Sunday brunch a party of 10. We were promptly seated and service was good. 1) The Menu: It is huge. Latin/ Mediterranean/ Asian mix 2) Portion size Huge! Which is cool when you are on vacay. Ate a lot there and had my late night meal later at the hotel. Yes, that is how much food they give you. 3) Food is delicious. We had a big party and everybody ranted and raved over their selection. We had everything from french toast and pancakes to Bang Bang chicken and Moroccan chicken. Amazing they can have such variety and for everything to taste so good. 4) The drinks: Huge and strong also vast variety Only reason why I didn't give them 5 stars was because one person in our party had a super long wait and what she ordered was a Cuban sandwich (something really easy and quick to make). If you are lucky enough to live in the Miami area, or lucky enough to vacation there... you have got to check this place out. OHHH and if you like to people watch you can sit al aire fresco outside and watch all the pretty people outside.

Bryan P.

Food was good...not great but good. Portions are huge I am a big eater and could not finish, consider splitting meals. Service was terrible no water, food at different times and one five minutes later than the other meals. Really would note come back

Sean F.

Not sure why this place is so busy. The prices are way too high for such awful food. The portions are so big it's disgusting. There menu is all over the place, I should have known better. I've had fast food that is better.

Olivia K.

I live right off of Lincoln rd so if I wanted quick knock off Cheesecake Factory food, I would stop by. They are not a sister company, they just literally used Cheesecake Factory's whole menu from the combinations to the name of the plates. (Steak Diane, Chicken Madeira) the food wasn't too bad till you walk by the kitchen or the bar! It's disgusting. The bar is always filthy, sticky and looks like animals hide out back there. I understand their busy, it happens, but when I walked in the back, the kitchen door was in plain view and it looked even worse than the bar. One of the people handling the food had his butt crack out scratching his the cheek. I already don't like to view those types of things, but to handle food on top of it with no gloves is beyond me. People have also told me horror stories about the kitchen which I will not say because I can't vouch for it.

Megg S.

I love coming here to this restaurant. One of my favorite things about it is that the portions are huge and the food is always good the next day. Although, it's busy and it's not a big restaurant it never let's me down when it comes to getting what I want here. It's a must go to when coming to south beach because it's a great place to eat at and it's in the heart of the Lincoln road mall.

Angie A.

Service was great, drinks were amazing.. We shared the tuna tartar it was fantastic then we had the garlic noodles with chicken. Everything so delicious. We both had mojitos I had the regular lemon one and she had a few different flavors.. Great place to relax after a crazy week.

Kayla A.

I personally love Nexxt, you definitely get what you pay for! I ordered the Fried Macaroni and Cheese appetizer and it was sensational. The amount of food was insane, I only got to eat half my meal and had to take it to go. I was overwhelmingly overjoyed about my time there and even though they are busy, the waiters are very nice, helpful, and attentive. I would recommend going there to anyone!

Kevin D.

Terrible hostess, No eye contact, (she spoke looking away). No smile, she just sets our menus on the table and walked away. Our Food was good though.

Carrie R.

I had a terrible experience my first time eating here but that was well over a year ago so I decided to give it another try since I work in the area. This time I went off the recommendation of a friend who comes here often. I ordered the Salmon with the option of the creamy mushroom sauce with capers and I was pleasantly surprised how delicious it was. It comes with white rice in the center surrounded by creamy goodness. The capers gave it a nice pop of saltiness and the chopped asparagus a welcomed crunch. The salmon was just the tiniest bit over cooked but overall I was satisfied, especially as my dish was a lunch special. Service was good and the atmosphere interesting given it's located on Lincoln Road. Happy I gave it a second shot.

Manny L.

The service at this place sucks. I went during my lunch break and ended just walking out after my food never came out. To make matters worse, the waiter didn't care that we had been waiting. Take your money somewhere else.

Paul D.

Went for brunch. Nice selection and great location. Food was very good and huge portions. No way can you finish a few of the selections on the menu. The French toast is rich and very good and as mentioned gargantuan in the portion. Waffles excellent and eggs Benedicte very good as well with a nice light hollandaise sauce, not sure good idea to add the bacon with the ham. Coffee though was poor. Friendly service but a bit slow.

Steffi M.

Def going vback. Food was fresh and decently prepared. Only issur is that it took so long to get someone to even take our drink order. Waited forever to get our food. Took 15 minutes after getting the burger to get the ketchup and sides. Got apps at the same time as the food. Ill try again, but it seems other reviews had the same issue. Ou server did not have a decent understanding of english or Spanish, so ordering was a little difficult

Spice Of Leia R.

The best Lobster deal at the middle of the tourist trap area. The 2 for $25 lobster-what can I say for a fresh quality lobster. A great menu at an affordable price. The fried mac-n-cheese appetizer was to die for. The chicken marsala was tasty. Beware of the huge portions!

Claudia J.

2 Maine Lobsters special at $19.99!!! wowwwwzaaaa!! I definitely see a lot of people ordering these yummi creatures! Nexxt is always full, either you are lucky that there is no wait, or you will have to wait. It is key to get that perfect moment to appear to the hostess and get a table. The area on the outside has expanded through the years, they are reaching almost the gelateria!!! Went with a group, and we were so lucky that we were able to have a table available on the spot. Outside is nice when there is limited humidity, the inside is nice with A/C - nice decor, hustle bustle of a busy restaurant. The portions are huge so prepare to share or definitely to take home. Ordered the Chicken Bang Bang, nice flavor, huge portion!!! Is there like a default on the sizes of the portions... they are all HUGE!!! Good for groups or an outing in South Beach!!!

Mike G.

Let me start by saying, clear your schedule before you eat here. The service is so bad and slow i only come here if i have the day off. It's the same story every time i come here. A brain dead hostess takes her time seating you, then a waitress with limited english will take their time touching your table. I recommend ordering your food when they take your drink order, or else you will have to find your waitress to come by. I followed my usual protocol when i went there today, and it still took over an HOUR for my food to come out!! The waitress claims there was a mix up, our food was sent to another table, etc. When my food finally came out, i had eaten about 3/4 of it and the waitress tries picking my plate up like i was done with it. Now you're in a hurry? The place was dead, so it's not like you need to flip the table quickly. I've worked in the hospitality business for quite some time, it amazes me how bad this place is. As bad as my experience was today, i still left the mutt a 20% tip. I've said this many times before, but today i mean it, i'll NEVER come back to this place again.

Sara D.

Tapas. One of the many places on Lincoln Rd to eat. This time we went for a mix of appetizers and drinks. The menu is extensive and you cannot go wrong. The short ribs dumplings were delicious, as was the mozzarella pizza , fried calamari, and the ahi tuna salad were all great picks. Service was very attentive. 12/23/13

Megan V.

Food is kind of pricy and doesn't taste that good. I went with 5 people and only 2 people liked their plate. I asked for a burrito with no salsa and the waiter told me that's fine it only comes on the side but when I recieved my plate after 30 minutes the whole entire burrito was covered with salsa with only a bit of guacamole and sour cream on the side.

Jeff F.

Went here on Saturday very busy! Didn't find any parking at all. Had to pro three blocks away this is not good. Wait time was fast but the table was very small. I don't like the fact we have to sign outside and eat. Inside is so small! Very hot there was flies all over the place. I went with three friends food was okay. I had something with lobster taco which was okay not tall that the main entree was very oily. People smoke outside I give it a three just because the food was waitress was up to par. I will most likely never return.

Calvin S.

Wasn't that impressed. Our party got a steak and we all asked for either medium or medium rare, none of them were the same or even close. Service was absolutely terrible and the slowest, even when the place wasn't busy. One of our party members had to ask her order to be changed 3 times, not sure if they really understand what the customer is asking.

Yarmayn R.

Last morning during a weekend stay at south beach - stopped here for brunch and the food was great they have a large menu with lots of options and the service is good to average. Not disappointed with my meal: (Brunch Combo) Scrambled eggs Bacon Pancakes The eggs were scrambled to perfection and the portion size perfect for the average eater. Would definitely recommend this place and visit again.

Paula V.

Came Friday night with my family for first time, Only good thing about this experience was our server Mary who was amazing. Nachos were bland so was my chicken dish. But service was outstanding and that's why I'm giving 5 stars.

Danielle R.

5 stars for location 5 stars for stiff drinks 5 stars for huge portions 1 star for service--it just sucks AND they include tip [which is why I think it sucks]

Maria C.

The only good thing about this place are the portions. Service is mediocre, food is bland and over priced, it is crowded like you wouldn't believe it (especially on the weekends), hostesses are rude... I suggest you skip this place

Sandra P.

Worst service, they advertise happy hour everyday but claim to have random holidays to not give you the happy hour specials

Carl A.

I hate to give Nexxt Cafe only 2 stars because the food was not terrible, but I was uncomfortable asking our server for more water or napkins because he was so sharp that I have to. Also I ordered the fish tacos without the cream that was listed on the menu but my fish tacos had melted mozzarella. I told and showed my server (I have a dairy allergy). He brought the menu to my table amd showed me the ingredients and said there's no cheese in the cheese tacos. I had to offer to pay for a new order because he didn't believe me. They ended up not charging me for it after all. All in all it was ok, but I wouldn't go back or recommend this place. Wasn't good enough for the price.

Yulia K.

Several months without coming and amazing how everything changed. They changed the hostesses... Raised the prices and the service is slower than it was before. We arrived for a happy hour, 2 people, we were offered a table that was so close to another one that we couldn't sit comfortably and the hair of the lady was literally on our table. We asked to move the table as there were a big empty space just next to it but they refused. We asked for the table outside and there were plenty empty tables however the hostess refused to sit us there stating that those are the tables for 4 person. We decided To wait till some table become empty. During our wait 2 ladies came and the hostess tried to sit them at the same table as us and they refused it also but then they were seated at the next table that we were told was only for 4 ppl. So we were almost gone when the manager arrived and accommodated us at the table for 4. The happy hour menu went twice up in price. And they took favorites from it. It used to be my favorite spot on Lincoln unfortunately it went way down on my list. In every venue every experience starts at the door

Amie W.

For as large a menu that they have I was impressed with everything that they brought out to the table. Dinner for me was the fish tacos - good, but even after saying no "crema" they had another kind of sauce on them that wasn't mentioned in the menu description and were also heavy handed with cheese on them which I wasn't aware would be on them. Too heavy for fish tacos. Chicken and mushroom lettuce wraps were one of the apps at the table - they were good. A tad on the sweet side, but the lettuce that they were served with was all wrong. It was a green leaf type that was completely wilted - better to stick with iceberg. The white sangria was delicious and refreshing! We split a pitcher at the table and all three of us loved it!

Stephen K.

I love this place because of its large portion sizes. I ordered a salad and it was one of the largest salads ever. We also got lettuce wrap as appetizer and even this couldve been a whole meal for some people. Located in busy area of lincoln road. I would def come back here next time i visit.

Sarai M.

This place has something going wrong with it! At first it was awesome, probably it was because it was full and the service was not great.

John C.

Great pasta dishes! The quality of food is excellent and portions are huge. It's priced fair. They don't overcharge because it's the beach.... Drinks are expensive though..... but it's like that everywhere now.... I love this place.

Eric S.

I will be straight to the point: PROS: - Location, location, location - Sit outside and people watch - Price for the area (Sandwich ~$13, Dinner~$18) CONS: - Always busy - Wait staff serve too many tables, thus slow service. - Tables extremely close together. You conversations will not be private. All and all I give 3 stars.

Reid C.

Horrible customer service. The general attitude is not to go over and above to impress because people will come to the restaurant no matter what because of location. When I went to restroom, the hostess tried taking my seat to another table. When my GF told her someone was sitting in that chair, she rudely commented that I could just sit at another empty seat at the table. Ummmm hello....!!!!! Why doesn't she just take the empty seat to the other table. We sat outside, got s*%# on by a bird. This can happen anywhere, not their fault. But when we politely asked to move tables they continued to seat other guests before relocating us. I won't even review the food, good or bad, because no one should reward a restaurant by eating at a place that treats it's customers like this.

Sid L.

When your service is so bad it destroys your meal, it ends ruining a great evening. When you speak to a manager, and his attitude is who cares, why go back? We have eaten their twice in the last month, plus another couple have had it with the bad service. The food by the way is okay, nothing special, though large quantities. If you are thinking of Nexxt on Lincoln Road Mall, try one of the other great restaurants near by. Skip Nexxt and go to the next restaurant. Someday the owners of next will wonder where their business went. Your service staff asked us to go elsewhere because they were so bad!

Kelly A.

Excellent service ! Food amazing . Large variety on the menu. The location on Lincoln ave is perfect you can sit outside in the gorgeous Florida air and enjoy this wonderful meal .

Deb K.

Food portions are HUGE. The food is not consistent. We went two different dates and ordered the same salad but it looked different! Veggies were chopped differently (much much smaller) and the taste was not the same. you do get what you pay for, and it's cheap so I wouldn't complain much. Service is OK, it's always crowded but go early and you won't have to wait. Or go really late!!

Elissa H.

Yenni F is the name on our check, she is a horrible human being. The service here is just sad. We were approached one time for our original order. She never checked on us, never refilled water, our appetizers came to the table 45 minutes later. Our servers name was yenni f. She had long black hair in a braid. I asked to please cancel our main course because we were not hungry anymore and it had taken too long. She then ignored me and I had to ask for the check two more times. When she brought the check it had random menu items on it (which we had never ordered) three checks later I asked for the manager (a blonde woman) who was very sweet and brought us the correct check. We payed our bill and while walking out the waitress said to me "stupid b*tch". I am still in shock and it has ruined my day. I will do whatever I can to make sure nobody I know ever eats here. I feel sorry for the waitress, she must have a miserable life ..

Jocelyn C.

Ginormous salads - which make for very filling lunches. The service is courteous, but so incredibly sloooooow, which makes it hard to justify going there for your work lunchbreak and not the greatest choice if you're already starving.

Graham M.

I would love to be able to review the food but unfortunately we waited for 30 minutes and didn't see the waiter again, despite asking several times to be served. Later on in the day we bumped into a very nice Canadian couple who had witnessed this debacle, they informed us that the next people to sit at the table had also left without being served...

Fulvia G.

Writing as I still wait 30 minutes after I placed my order and still no food. The server is a complete smart-ass and completely unprofessional (yes, you KENNETH). First I ask if he can cut my cheeseburger in half for my gf and I and he says "no I can't ask the kitchen stupid requests like that." Wow! Sorry I asked a STUPID question...which it wasn't as if we only ordered a burger, we added another entree and appetizer. Then when I realized 30 min had past (I checked the time of the text I had sent right after I ordered) I asked him how much longer because it had been 30 min already, he has the freaking audacity to argue with me and say "no, it hasn't been 30 min. I know this because I've been waiting to leave since you sat down." STRIKE TWO! Finally got our food immediately after the server change because thank God his shift was over. The food is good and the people watching helps with the long wait. However, I doubt I may come again.

Fa R.

I was very impressed with this place! Good clean facility, outdoor seating, prompt service and reasonably priced for well portion sizes! The salads are amazing and if you're able to get the lunch portion instead of the dinner portion IT's HUGE! Drinks are good and Sunday brunch specials are spectacular!

Alexa C.

I just wanna go on the record that I ate here & split the plate with a friend. We both ended up in the hospital with Salmonella. I didn't press charges because I was an idiot and underage. I will say I have come here (I don't know why) afterwards but only because I worked on Lincoln Road. They used to be really good like 10 years ago. Now it's a high class BK

Chris C.

HAHAHHAA if I didn't know any better I would have thought I was at THE CHEESECAKE FACTORY...however the food was not nearly as good and the service was even worse.

Brielle F.

Bullshit. This place is a rip off of the Cheesecake Factory. We sat down and looked at the menu and thought we were there. Except the food sucked and the service was horrible and the place was dirty so we knew we couldn't be at the world famous factory. Is it even legal to have the same menu as another restaurant? What a rip off.

Danielle G.

Awful meal! Eggs Benedict with no hollandaise, when they finally brought it 10 minutes later when my meal was cold it was more like "hollan-aise". So gross. Won't be back

Jon K.

We used to love going to Nexxt because it was a great go to place with a wide variety of food. However, it took a turn for the worst a couple of years ago. We stopped going but thought we would give it another shot this week. It was a big mistake. The service is slow and the food was mediocre at best. We ordered pretty easy things (burger, spring rolls, salad) and it was awful. Had to send the burger back because it was cold and should have sent the salad back because the only thing that was cooked on it was also cold. I also made the mistake of using the restrooms. You have to walk past the lobster tanks to get to the bathrooms. They were gross! Plus they were right next to the bathrooms. Doesn't exactly sound appealing to eat lobster that's been hanging out next to the toilets. Take a pass and eat some place else. Service is awful for bad food. There are a lot of other options on Lincoln Rd.

Christal M.

Miami's version of The Cheesecake Factory minus the best part... the cheesecakes. Boo. This is one of the more casual restaurants on Lincoln Road. Big portions and reasonable prices. It's not huge on the inside but plenty of outdoor seating if you don't mind the heat. The inside is not much cooler even with the AC because the doors are open. And the AC was dripping onto our table from up above when I was there... kinda gross. They're always busy it seems but we didn't have a problem just walking in and getting a table. We came in a large group of at least 10 people too. I don't think you can go wrong with appetizers and drinks here. They have a happy hour everyday from 4-6pm with half price drinks and $5 appetizers. We had fried mac and cheese with marinara sauce... fried.. pasta.. cheese? Can't go wrong with that combo. Their nachos are a large plate of cheesy, sour creamy, guacamole goodness. But you have to pay extra for chicken. I was craving meat and ordered their petit filet as a main course. Do not order steak here! I ordered it medium and it came out dry and slightly burnt. A sad excuse for a filet. I would have complained if the apps hadn't filled me up. On a different day we had ordered a bunch of their salads to go. They're all good depending on what flavors you're in the mood for. Also big enough to share. Not a bad place to grab a bite, but if you live somewhere that has a Cheesecake Factory, I would pass it up and try something different.

Yeri The M.

Great happy hour appetizer specials and 1/2 off cocktails. Gotta have the pomegranate mojitos! The prices are decent for the location and the quality is still great. The place to go on Lincoln Road!

May A.

Terribly slow service. Took us 20 min to get our water after putting in the order with our meal. Ordered the Thai cilantro chicken salad which was very tasty similar to what one would find at the cheesecake factory. The chicken nachos were bland, soggy, and very greasy. Asked our waitress for extra plates and she disappeared for 20 minutes. My friend had to go and get the plates himself. I wonder why this place is so busy. Never again especially with all the other choices in Miami Beach.

Mark F.

Fantastic menu, good environment, friendly service! It's great! My favorite are the fried macaroni and cheese balls!

Sean S.

Came here at 4:30 pm on a Saturday after a long day on the beach. The happy hour (4-7pm) deal was a bargain compared to other places in the area. Cocktails (including Margs) were $5 and appetizers were $6. The appetizers were an awesome deal-- if I went back I might just get 2 of those and call it a day. Avocado Wontons and calamari highlighted this menu. The lunch menu is served until 5pm so we got very hearty entree portions for around $13. Overall, the service was slow but the food and value made it worth it to stop in.

Daniel C.

So...our server was never around. The meatloaf I got was dry even with the gravy. The mashed potatoes were also very dry. Every really needed a touch more salt to bring out the flavor. The spicy chicken sandwich was really just to awkward to eat. The chicken was basically on one side and just lettuce on the other. The fries that came with it were soggy. This place is just a average tourist destination for south beach, nothing really special

Fabiola F.

Food is ok but the service is HORRIBLE! All of the servers were upset and crancky. Would I come back? Never again... I rather go somewhere with a really good service and decent food than coming here to be surrounded by crancky servers...AND on the receipt they already charged for service but at the end of the receipt it said that "gratuity is not included"

Bradley T.

Worst service we've ever had in Miami Beach. Great food but missing, clueless staff ruined the afternoon. We'll give it one more chance. Just one more.

Cody J.

I haven't been in Miami all that long, just about two weeks. I am here for the summer for work, and this is my first time really experiencing Miami. So I am not sure if some of the things I am noticing at restaurants is just the norm here or I really do see a lot of negatives. That being said, this place was a pleasant surprise. Our waitress was kind and provided better service than most waiting staffs I have seen in Miami Beach. She even brought a to-go box for my mom before we were able to ask for one (which we were about to ask). The food was good and served in a pretty good portion. This place has a very extensive menu that should serve the appetites of anyone in any group. Definitely worth revisiting.

John R.

Bad service, bad food. $18 salad had three tiny pieces of chicken. Cold fries. Dishwater coffee for $4 with no refill. Grease filled dough described as "crispy" onion rings. Stay away from this tourist trap.

Chuck S.

Food was decent and service was ok. I was given a recommendation by our concierge because we had kids with us. The menu is extensive which was helpful but it doesn't lend itself well to a specific taste consistency. The server was attentive when she was there, it was busy and her time between table touches was long. It reminds me of what Applebee's hopes to be.

Just Honest A.

Portions are truly huge, the only disappointment was that we didnt find this place sooner. Pasta smothered in fresh seafood and another plate with two huge lobsters on it. Why doesn't this place exist in Chicago? I miss it as we speak. Price of the lobster heaven dish was just over 20 bucks..which is equivalent to free in my home town. Service was great too.

Diana L.

We picked this restaurant out of all the restaurants on Lincoln Rd. because they have an extensive menu. There should be something good in there, right? Wrong. Waiter came and dropped off our waters and walked away... didn't greet. I believe his name is Gary. Came back 10 minutes later and asked if we're ready to order. We order the Lobster Ceviche as an appetizer, Thai Steak Salad with no peanuts, and Fish Tacos with fries instead of beans and rice. The food came out all together. Lobster Ceviche was not fresh, the tomatoes taste like its been sitting out and barely had any lobster. The Thai Steak Salad was premixed so the lettuce was really soggy & drenched in dressing- oh yeah peanuts was all over the sauce. The Fish Tacos had everything in it but fish, beans and rice came out and no fries. Told the waiter and he blamed it on the cooks. He then brought out the oldest fries I've ever tasted in a restaurant. The waiter never checked up on us once. Horrible service and food. My first review and I JUST HAD TO write about this restaurant to warn others. Don't waste your money here.

Sarah K.

Awesome food! I honestly do not get all the bad reviews. However, the food is excellent (!) and for these giant portions the prices are reasonable. I only ate half of my dinner and could not even finish the second half for lunch the next day. I ordered a Chicken Madeira and Steak Diane Combo Platter. The Steak was perfectly cooked (medium, as I ordered, not medium raw or medium done, just perfectly medium) and the chicken breast was very juicy and not dry as I had it elsewhere. We just moved to SoBe a couple of weeks ago and we have checked so many different restaurants across Lincoln Road and Ocean Drive. It was honestly the first time (ok, the Kong River House was excellent too, but a little bit too pricy...) that I really enjoyed my food - nothing in comparison to the other places I have been so far, where most of the time I could have had prepared the meal more tasty in my home kitchen. For sure, they could improve the service. We were three people and ordered three dishes. The third one, the lobsters, came a couple of minutes later than the other two (we honestly thought they might have forgotten it).. and even worse: the lemon and salt came after the first lobster was already eaten. But personally, for me good food is more important than the service. If you do not like how you have been served just do not give much tip. The tip was not included in the check and they even highlighted this fact - which is great. We will come back, for sure!

Shannon R.

I'm giving Nexxt one star for a good atmosphere. Otherwise, this place is a hot mess. It's like they forget how to run a damn restaurant when it gets the slightest bit busy. I'm sat here for an hour before getting my food. It's typical when you come here: food takes forever and getting a nice server is hit and miss. The portions are out of control. The omelette I ordered was the size of my head (seriously). And when you're at the beach you don't go straight home all the time. What a waste! It pisses me off. It may look intriguing but don't waste your time eating here. There are plenty of other good places nearby.

Anita G.

Blah...Cheesecake Factory in Lincoln Road..worse service tho :( and pigeons and homeless ppl bugging you while you try to eat...what else can I say? If you've ever been to Cheesecake Factory you know what to order so no need to even bother looking at the menu ok?

Alfonso F.

We waited and waited and waited. Service is the worst a glass of water took 20 minutes. The chicken was raw the salad tasteless ,,, do ur self a favor don't eat here. It's a wast of money. Looks are deceiving it was full but horrible !!!!

Jackie B.

Food was decent, definitely nothing out of this world. Ordered our food and it came about an hour and 15 minutes later. Server was very nice apologetic but the service really was awful. The chicken in my mother's salad smelled foul and we had to send the food back after the wait. Only thing I would recommend are the appetizers fried Mac and cheese was good but still nothing compared to Cheesecake Factory, and the ahi tuna tartare was a good dish. Overall, not worth it. Go some place else if you have the chance.

Sukanda J.

Busy restaurant. So big portion of the food. Crowded. The dishes and the utensil some time still wet. Service was okay. They have the good deal. My famil Love the salmon miso. The restaurant should develop about the cleaner.

Aida P.

Really like this place. But beware it's super packed and busy on the weekends. But the food is great. If you can sit outside and people watch while you eat you have free entertainment. As with all thing on the beach you always have to figure out parking. I usually give in and park in the garage just so I don't waste time and gas driving around endlessly. The fee is usually $20. I had their pesto pasta with Parmesan crusted chicken topped with arugula salad and prosciutto. It's tastes amazing and the portion size is enormous. The prices aren't too bad. I will eat here next time I'm at the beach.

Scott G.

If you need a default when overwhelmed by Lincoln Road restaurant options, go here! Every day from 4-6pm (including weekends) they have half off appetizers and happy hour bar prices. Great way to satisfy that after-the-beach hunger/cocktail thirst before dinner. Food is consistent, drinks have the right amount of kick and always quick to be seated. At peak times, service may be a little slower, but it's quick compared to other Lincoln Road venues. Some Dinner and lunch entrees can both be larger than you could consume in one sitting, so either expect to take home food or share. I live nearby and have been here over two dozen times in past year easily. I keep coming back because they are consistent and servers are attentive. If you are in doubt and have a few fickle friends in tow who can't decide on one place, go here. Menu is varied enough you can all find something to enjoy. I'm even able to go with one of my vegetarian friends here. Having a full bar menu always makes it a good choice too ;-)

Sha T.

We were in search of an awesome brunch spot and that's what we found. They had a very wide variety of food. The menu was some several pages long. Everything looked and smelled so good coming out around us, we could not decide. On top of that they had the nerve to offer two nice size lobsters for 20 bucks! Decisions, decisions, decisions. I ended up ordered a simple breakfast plate, as I was not totally recuperated from last evenings festivities. Our server was friendly, fast and efficient. Our food was fresh, hot and tasty. The location is prime people watching real estate as well. Check them out.

Jane B.

Just came back from our second annual trip to South Beach and decide to give this place a go. We are not late eaters, so we came there during happy hour when they service 1/2 price alcoholic beverages and $5.95 appetizers and $8.95 small plates/tapas. We ordered 2 appetizers and 1 small plate/tapas for two people and we were full by the time we were done with our food. The portions are huge. Everything was fresh and deliciously prepared as well as very nicely presented. In addition, we had two glasses of wine each (at a laughable price of $4/glass). The menu is extensive so it is easy to find food to please anybody's taste. We were so satisfied, that during our 7-night stay in South Beach, we came back to Nexxt two more times for happy hour and managed to not order the same food even once!

Albs R.

I used to really like this place but coming back from dinner there today my tummy hurts and my boyfriends does too. First the waitress takes about 30 mins to bring our waters (seriously ?! Did you she have to go to the spring source or something). 45 mins later we get our food, the Cashew chicken was gross, big blobs of breading covered in some sort of gooey sauce. We send it back and wait another 30 mins for the Bang Bang Chicken edible, but any a Thai joint makes better curry. The waitress was apologetic but at that point after the slow service and crappy food there wasn't much she could say. The worst part was the corridor leading to the bathrooms. DISGUSTING is a way to put it lightly. Even worse is the dirty cluster of tanks where they keep their lobsters. Those tanks were FILTHY :( I would never order lobster from there even if it's cheap, those lobsters were practically swimming in their own filth !! One reviewer talks about how she found a cockroach in her salad and that would not surprise me. Sad, because I have some great memories in this place.

Loriann O.

I'm always irritated when I see lots of servers RUSHING EVERYWHERE and the service continues to be slow. Just baffles the heck out of me! Although the service is mediocre, at best, the food is usually pretty good. You just have to brave the wait and South Beachian snootiness from your wait staff... GO FIGURE!

Natalie I.

A more $ worse quality version of cheesecake. Ate here twice food was gross, and hurt my tummy. Never again Surprised it isn't out of business lots of turn over on sobe and this place only survives due to tourist who don't know better.

Jose R.

I DO NOT recommend this place to any body. Waited one hour and a half for the food (which was a salad a burrito and a carbonara) , the entrees DID NOT come together, came at scattered times which led to all of us eating alone ( the carbonara came first then the burrito which was cold and last the salad). Once the food was served the server did not show up at all. And then when we were ready to go, we waited 30 minutes just to receive the check. TERRIBLE EXPERIENCE. WILL NOT COME BACK @nexxtcafe

Shibei R.

This place is so overrated. Definitely a place for tourists that only care about the portion of the food instead of the craftsmanship. Everything we had tasted crappy....not worth going again.

Lina F.

As much as I love the food here it's unfortunate that I will probably never be back. 9:00 on a Saturday night. Yes, the restaurant is full. It seems to be a happening hot spot. Waitress is very nice however the food took forever to get to us. Thank god it tasted amazing when it got to us. Still don't know if it's worth the wait. There are plenty of good restaurants on Lincoln road.

Ale A.

They used to be very good. Now is a very bad. The Waitress was very arrogant and answer to us very bad. Food was bad. And the water glass dirty. And the worst took for ever to bring the food to the table.

Katy S.

Why the hate? I just don't understand it! I love Nexxt! The menu is huge. I always get the goat cheese ball salad and the Thai Asian shrimp salad rolls wrapped in rice wraps. Both are divine. Super yum (and healthy). I love sitting outside, people watching with my friends, and chatting it up. It's a great brunch spot! Now lets talk happy hour. From 4-7pm, you get half off all apps and drinks. That's a great deal in my book! As for drinks, I always get the prosecco with a strawberry. Yum! Anyways, if you're looking for a nice chill spot on the oh so amazing Lincoln Road ... Check this out.

Michael C.

So this place is a staple on Lincoln Road. Been coming here since 2003. Portions are HUGE so I can always feed my two little ones with one plate. I agree the service leaves ALOT to be desired but it is more than made up for by the food. It must be good though as I keep coming back. I think its because the price is reasonable and the food is good. I'll forgive the service.

Sam D.

Excellent location. Service took too long, they were just way too crowded with not enough staff. The food looked amazing but wasn't out of this world. My favorite was the short rib cheesy fries! Those were delicious. The prices were super reasonable, we ordered 5 small plates for 4 of us and we had leftovers. I think this is a good place to try if you don't mind waiting, you can ppl watch in the meantime. Food is tasty for the price.

Vance C.

A great location on Lincoln Road with a beautiful outdoor dining space sometimes just isn't enough. For some reason the hostess desk (host actually) isn't by the street but next to the door, so you need to make your way thru guests tables, waiters and bus boys to reach it. And you stand in line already as the host, an elderly gentleman, is on the slow side. Our party of two had a 20-minute wait announced but we were shown a table just ten minutes later. But then we had to wait more than ten minutes before a waiter arrived. And another ten minutes before receiving some water. The menu is extensive and everyone should find something they crave. Once you order, the food arrives quickly and the plates are very big. Too bad the food quality is nothing special. My Cajun chicken and shrimp pasta was cooked too soft, pasta was sticky and despite looking hard, I only found three tiny over cooked shrimps... Because the portions are so large, I couldn't finish mine but was offered to pack the leftovers. No draft beer was available that night, just bottles. Service was slow and not attentive (water glass was left empty until we requested some more) and the waiter was polite but not really friendly. Contrary to what someone else wrote, gratuity is not included but several amounts are suggested: the place is used to deal with tourists not familiar with American tipping system. To sum it up: if you are looking for a nice outdoor dinner, in a good location that's great for people watching or if you are really hungry but are not looking for a gastronomic experience, go to Nexxt. Just don't have too high expectations!

Robert F.

As mediocre as it gets. My GF and I were playing tour guide with a friend of hers and showing her around when we decided to give this place a shot for brunch. The only thing that saved this place from 2 stars was the French Toast which was VERY good. Other than that, this place is way below average. We ordered Eggs Benedict and I'm not sure what kind of sauce they used but it was terrible. The eggs were over cooked and the bread was awful. Service was also poor. Waitress disappeared for a while and it took a while to be able to get a glass of water. I'm not impressed with this place at all and probably won't be back.

Christy C.

We had HORRIBLE service and at best, mediocre food. Our waitress came to our table to take our order and never came back. We all know that Miami Beach is very HOTT and we never got refills or were even offered water. We had to hunt down our waitress until she sent someone else to take our drink order. Our food arrived one entree at a time, so we didn't even eat together, instead we watched each other eat. We asked to speak to the manager which nobody seemed to know who was in charge. Manager never showed up and we just got another server to "take care" of us. Do yourself a favor and eat somewhere else if you're visiting Lincoln Road. Spris and Serendipity are better choices.

Jim M.

We walk up to Nexxt Cafe, and on a board they have a menu. I say to the people I am with, "this menu is HUGE! It kind of reminds me of Cheesecake factory...There is something for everyone on this thing." So we decide to get seated. What a great day in Miami, and we get seated outside under their umbrella patio. They have a nice set up and we were protected from the sun which was nice. Our waitress was prompt to take our drink orders. She was very friendly and had a great smile. That goes a long way in the service industry. I wish more servers would do this. Once looking at our menus, we started to realize the incredible similarities to Cheesecake Factory. I have a feeling this is their attempt at seeming "Local" on Lincoln Street, but still having that consistency of a major brand. Is say well done. We enjoyed our meal, and the service and left satisfied.

K. C.

Here's my problem: I love the salads at Nexxt. And everyone I know who has ordered their Happy hour apps, or ginormous entrees loves the food too. So why my 2-star rating? The service is consistently, painfully, unforgivably slow. It's a shame they can't get their act together. Nexxxt would be a great place if they could get their service/ operations/ attitudes in check. Tabitha's Salon Takeover, Restaurant Edition?!

Christina I.

Complete knock off of the Cheesecake Factory minus the customer service, cheesecakes and Cheesecake's yummy free bread. It's almost disgusting that someone would completely rip off another corporation's business model with no credit or no creativity of their own. Worse, they didn't make it better. They made it 100 times worse. Unlike many other places on Lincoln Road, this one doesn't have hostesses standing around and shoving a menu in your face. Instead, it's the opposite. The hostess won't even walk up to you or acknowledge you until you walk all the way up to her. Being that it was our first time there, I wasn't sure where we should be going. It took me a minute to locate the hostess stand, only to spot her staring back at me and waiting for me to approach. So unfriendly. Then, we get a server with no knowledge of the menu. I asked whether the corn tamale cakes are vegetarian. The response? "I don't know. Probably. It's just corn I think." When I asked if it's made with chicken or other animal broth, I got a blank stare back. At the Cheesecake Factory, they almost always know, and if they don't then they go and find out! I went on to order those and cheese quesadillas and asked for a side of ranch. I asked the waiter for it twice, because I noticed he didn't write it down. He pretended to write it down! I saw him pretend-- pathetic! When my food arrived with no ranch, I asked the man who brought it to get me some and he responded that my waiter will get it. The problem is, that my waiter is then no where to be found and I go on eating my food without it for 15 minutes. Just annoying. I'm sorry-- I like ranch with my quesadillas, otherwise I won't enjoy them. The side of mashed potatoes I got were good, kind of like Cheesecakes's. My bf enjoyed his food for the most part. On the plus side, the two frozen margaritas my bf got were good. My margarita on the rocks had too much syrup. I had to add ice cubes. So if you get margaritas, I'd suggest frozen. Even though his second one had a different consistency. I don't believe the prices were too bad, compared to SoBe restaurants. For $79 including tax, we got three margaritas, two dinners and a side dish. I can't recall if tip was included. Doesn't seem too unreasonable. But, overall, bad experience. I would not come here again. Just makes me miss Cheesecake even more!

Stefan K.

Amazing food!!!! Try the spicy cashew chicken! Lots of food for a reasonable price. Directly on Lincoln. No idea why it's underrated... Tip!

Jan N.

Very busy place! You have to keep an eye on your waiter so you won't be forgotten. The portions are ginormous - so much food! Prices are okay for Lincoln Road. Very similar to Cheescake Factory (there's a link between the two - something with the chef?). Nice people watching spot.

Clarissa L.

Just went here last day with some of my workmates and my boss. We celebrated the promotion of our new Manager. We arrived late and there are already a lot of people there. The place was good but Im not satisfied with the waiter, I dont want to mention any negative about him for him to avoid problems in his work. This is not the best cafe so far but its good.

Marta L.

Our server was very nice and tended to us wonderfully. We even added more tip to the bill which already had the tip included. The portions are very large. The food is not extraordinary however. The seasoning is off. For example the Crab Hash was too salty and the Eggs Benadict was too bland. The food was served very fast. I was actually surprised at how fast it came out. The location is typical Lincoln Road touristy style. We sat outside and had a great time since our server did not rush us. Our water was filled promptly on many occassions. Our coffee was a bit cooler than I like so our server brought another cup and then a refil. Can't complain about the service at all. But the seasoning does need to be re-thought in my opinion.

Neshama B.

Taking a stroll down Lincoln and I spot the big yellow umbrellas. This place is very cozy and offers inside and outdoor dining. I ordered the short rib fries which were better than I imagined. The fries were loaded with cheese sauce, shredded short rib meat, and topped off with shredded cheese. Cheese, meat, more cheese!!! The portion wasn't huge but enough for my husband to finish off what I couldn't. I also had the thai diy lettuce wraps. Which were pretty good as well. I wasn't a fan of the peanuts; wished they were chopped finer. But overall great restaurant and great food!!

Christian P.

Went for dinner have a small child. Atmosphere was upbeat. Server was prompt and all staff interacted with my child. The food portions are huge and tasted great. I would recommend this to anyone

Chris Z.

Seriously big portions. Seriously good locale for people watching. Decent prices for South Beach. The menu is Cheesecake factory-ish (overwhelming). The service was pretty good... although they didn't do seperate checks.

Alex B.

huge portions - we got the lunch size and I still could barely eat it. good service and fast, great atmosphere and good for people watching. it seemed to be the busiest restaurant on Lincoln road. the back of the restaurant inside near the bathrooms is ugly but I guess that's not where you eat. we got shepherds pie and pasta with meat sauce which made for nice leftovers the next morning. yummy

Tanya T.

Sunday morning brunch. Arrived around 11. Not too busy at this time. Large menu. Took our waitress about 10-15 min just to come to our table after we were seated. I ordered the blueberry pancakes with side of egg whites. They were pretty good... Kinda made up for the extremely slow service.

Jim W.

This is a happening restaurant on Lincoln Road. Be prepared to wait for a table. The food portions are huge. The service was excellent. Will definitely go back again.

Tawana A.

One of the best burgers in south beach! And the raspberry mojito is amazing. Customer service was good also.

Tommy M.

Great food, HUGE portions, vast menu but terrrrible service always. They include the tip in the check, thus always horribly shabby and slow wait staff. I've gone here for many many years and service has never improved. Hire more waiters and I would revisit in the future for sure.

Jay G.

Stay away from this Cheesecake Factory knockoff! If you're going to copy something at least make it better. The food is here is subpar and boring. And the service here is HORRIBLE. I waited 30 minutes for a condiment, after not receiving a side and the waitress acted like she did me a favor by deleting the side I didn't get from my check. Are you kiddin!? Never will I ever come here again. Disappointed is an understatement.

Cristina S.

The Cheesecake Factory called, they want their menu back. But seriously, the food was great, the service was good on a busy Friday night, and it's well-priced for Lincoln Road.

Vijay B.

Never been to a place where they ran out of plates before. Took so long for the check, they might have been using an abacus. Food was mediocre as well. Just say next to this cheesecake factory knockoff.

Julia K.

Lovely place! Good atmosphere, delicious food and really affordable prices! Recommend!

Selena B.

I've eaten here a few times. Once I had the Twin Lobster Special for $19.95 - and I think the lobsters had been cooked hours if not days before they were served. Not fabulous by any means. I've also had the stuffed mushrooms, which were really good. The lettuce wraps are even better - absolute delish, and a few other things that were also really good. The bad about here is the service - and waits. The place is really good and less expensive than most "good eats", so it's usually packed, and it can take forever to get food.

Salem M.

Awful service. Waitress was so rude and lazy. I called her to ask for a refill and she smiled at me from far and ignored me and never got me what I want. My friends and I were so upset. Waiters and waitresses never make eye contact with clients to check if they need something. The food took 60 minutes to arrive. I would never go there again.

lily l.

I'm from Boston and I visit Florida 3 times a year (specifically Boca) but we make it a point to visit Lincoln road at least once. This is my second time at Nexxt and my last. First time it was ok. This time I ordered the Thai lettuce wraps and chicken parm with spaghetti. Lettuce wraps were good (that was the reason we came back). Now for the chicken parm. I have to admit, the portion was gigantic enough to share. As I sat and dove into my chicken parm I noticed the pasta was all clumped together like the pot was never stirred....I didn't care I still had the chicken and I'm not one to complain especially since we were trying to enjoy our last night. I cut into the chicken. Third bite into it I pulled out what looked and felt like a fish bone. No big deal it happens I continue on after laughing it off with the hubby. 4th bite pulled out another one. This time I'm just scared of the sanitation of the food so I ask the waitress to take my plate and showed her the "bones". The waitress (who was extremely nice) came back and reported to me that the kitchen said they were basil roots. ..you're kidding me right? 1. Restaurants don't get basil with roots 2. I know what basil roots looks like and these were not basil roots. Based on her answer it upset me a lot to be given an answer I knew was false. I asked her to show it to her manager. Manager eventually came out and said the same thing. I assured her that I was not looking for a free meal but I do not appreciate being given false info. I cook A LOT and I appreciate good food. I also have my own herb garden which also has basil. Basil roots DO NOT resemble fish bones. My husband who does not cook even laughed and said they were definitely not basil roots. They took my meal off the bill but I was still hungry so we had to find another restaurant for myself. Staff wonderful. Kitchen...get your act together. Lincoln road has way too many restaurants. You wanna stay alive you can't push out this kind of food and give this kind of attitude.

Alina A.

This place was okay. Can not say I was extremely impressed due to the fact that it took an exceptionally long time for the food to come and they even forgot one item. Food was decent but nothing too special. The drinks were decent but also came with strawberries that didnt look too fresh. The waiter also circled the tip amount shw was hoping to get which was pretty rude in my opinion. Most likely would not go again.

Tina T.

Yummy. My family and I were in Miami the other week and we were just going down the mall strip and stumbled upon Nexxt Cafe. They had a lobster deal going on - two lobsters for $19.99 which was what drew us in because my brother was craving lobster PLUS you can't beat happy hour prices ;) Got a few drinks and good food. The waiters were really engaging and attentive! Great service. We ended up coming back the next day :P Like most reviews, portions were huge, so sharing is ideal.

ari d.

soo good! avocado wonton & happy hour

Miguel R.

My first Lincoln Road dining experience! I hate to admit it but it's far more packed here than our famous Third Street Promenade back in Los Angeles - and it was a really, really COLD day here in Miami too. Don't come here for the food - come for the people watching! I had something to eat which had a long name - thai cashew mango chicken salad or something like that. It was just ok. It gets too, too sweet after a while and you get sick of it even before it fills you up. Come here with a big appetite because they serve you large portions. It's even hard to finish a salad here. The salad had chicken, mango, avocado, tortilla chips, cashews and different kinds of lettuce. Kind of a kooky fusion explosion haha! The chicken tasted nice and grilled. The mango didn't taste as fresh as you would expect it to taste in Miami. I forgot to ask them to hold the avocado and I had to swallow a big chunk when I ate it by mistake - yuck! On the other hand my BF had his beloved orange chicken which was good. It never fails. He couldn't finish his food either. I'm telling you the portions are huge! Can't say much about the decor since we ate outside. The building facade is kind of grungy. We parked at a structure near the mouth of Lincoln Road and it was pretty cheap. Once again, if you can eat Cheesecake Factory quality food then come here and have fun watching the people pass by! There's lots of outdoor seating!

Eric P.

One of our favorite places to eat when on Lincoln Road. Come hungry as the portions are very large. Most of the salads can feed 2-3 people so be careful when you order or you will be leaving with a doggie bag. Seafood and salads we had were all fresh and tasted great. Make sure you come early because they get busy and you also want a good seat to people watch....you never know who or what you will see!!!

Juliana P.

Ordinary food and horrible slow rude service. Waited over 40 min for a salad for Tuesday lunch. One star is too generous for this place.

Maggie A.

What a dissapointement! Service was super slow and it wasn't even busy which is surprising. I ordered a club and the whole sand fell apart. The Turkey Was Dry And looked old. The fries were well done and cold. To top it off...when we left I went to the rest room and my server was ahead of me and yes....to guessed it...she didn't even wash her hands. Eww!

Alli Y.

So what caught our eye here was the $19.99 for 2 lobster!! What a deal. Plus you get to sit outside and truly take in the full atmosphere of the area. We got here during happy hour which was another bonus. Pina Colada at 1/2 off was only $4.95, you can't beat it. We got the calamari & fried Mac & cheese as well for $5 a plate. Calamari was good, could have been a little more crispy. Mac & cheese was very cheesy but could have use a little salt. Portion sizes are very generous. As for the lobsters, you get 2 lobsters w/butter. Very tasty & what a price!!! Our waitress was nice but you had to keep asking for water, they don't just refill it. Great people watching. Great value for the quality of food we got!

Sarah A.

Done. Cold soggy Cuban sandwich. Requested salad dressing on the side...didn't happen. Waitress was no where to be found. I think Cheesecake Factory is actually better! Nice staff.

H L.

The strawberry lemonade was decent. That is all our group could manage after: accepting a 6 top a little further away from the bathroom/kitchen, only to be asked to move down to seat a 4 top so we were BACK at the bathroom/kitchen area (we accepted the table under the confirmation that we had the entire table); seats weren't clean; tables were wobbly; menus smelled and were sticky; and flatware was dirty, not dingy from use, DIRTY food remnants attached. Any one of those could deter me from ever returning to an establishment, but to experience them on all the same night, having never eaten there before, tells me that I should never try to eat there again. We only ended up there because Pizza Rustica had a bit of a wait. The time I spent inside of this place I could have spent outside, waiting for my table, enjoying the weather instead of being utterly disgusted. We paid $15 for 2 lemonades and a Coke. I'm glad we left because it would have pissed me off to have spent so much money in a place that I was so uncomfortable. ***I wish I would have read these reviews before I went. However, you are allowed to scratch off their tip. It is NOT required, just included.***

Diana D.

Good Place to have lunch with an outrageous menu of appetizers and ginormous servings. I always come here with my sister for lunch and want to try everything on the menu. The servings are huge. Why are some people putting three stars, perhaps Nexxt is not good enough for them. I wouldn't go for dinner. Lunch is perfect. You can either sit outside or inside and they do have fans. Lunch Specials are still ginormous too, lol

Karina K.

The service was a little slow and it seemed like everything we wanted to order off the menu was not available. We opted for outdoor seating and were seated relatively quickly. The menu was more tapas style and I feel like for our group of 4, we each only got one bite off the plate. However everything was pretty good. Woulda been 4 stars if it weren't slow and I could have ordered what I wanted!

David A.

While the menu is rather large, the food is sub-par. I got the pizza and I have a stomach ache as I write this from it. The service was VERY slow and it took 45 minutes for us to get our food. Really was expecting more from a place in South Beach. Look somewhere else if you are hungry and skip Nexxt Cafe.

Laura T.

This place was sooooo good! I went there for brunch and got the chicken and waffles ad they sure weren't stingy on the chicken! They have huge portions and the prices are very reasonable! Def a place to frequent anytime i'm in the area!

Stephanie L.

Just been there once and it was not the experience of a lifetime. The food was bland and the service so slow. I seriously wonder how the restaurant manages to stay opened with all the better food options one can find on Lincoln Road. It ischeap alright and the pootions are Texas size which is not always a good thing especially in this case. As they say on MTV... NEX"X"T!!

Muriel M.

Love the food! So many options in their gigantic menu! The only reason I won't give them 5 stars is because the service is never excellent. Gratuity is included so the servers don't care to be very nice.

Joseph S.

All around good food similar to Cheesecake Factory. Started with the avocado ragoons and they were good but not great and overpriced for the 5 pieces we got but hey it's south beach. Sandwich came with A jou sauce that looked more like spit syrup sort of gross seeing as the sandwich was soggy but it was ok and then they had no dessert. All around nothing special and id probably try a different restaurant next time.

Giovanni P.

Not great at all. The service and food were horrible. Management was also not the greatest. Not recommended.

Trisha G.

Love this place! My go to for a huge delicious filling salad that looks pretty too! Huge portions for a good price. Food is always delicious. They have some unique things. Happy hour is great. One of my favorite places to eat. It is a little crowded though.

Sergio F.

One wouldn't think plain old white rice would be the highlight of a 4-star review, but alas! I stopped by after a very fun Wine Fair to consume some carbs and get ready for the rest of my evening. I had eaten here pre-Yelp and knew (even after a few tastings :) that this was the place to go for huge portions of food on Lincoln Road. The restaurant itself was crowded but I was able to get a spot inside fairly quickly. Soda and water service was good if "functional" (why they get 4 instead of 5). As far as food, I received two pieces of warm, soft baguette-looking bread and one packet of butter. Pretty good and tasty for bread. My main course was their teriyaki chicken. Picture the half broiled chicken you buy at any grocery store, slather it in a yummy sweet sauce and pieces of pineapple and you have an idea of the portion size. Although I can be lazy when it comes to chicken that's not in a pre-cut breast, there was plenty of meat on the bones and nicely highlighted by the yummy sauce. Then there was the rice: a huge portion of white rice, served in a little mound shape, that was moist without being overly greasy and a perfect way to close out the night. All in all a decent deal for about $19 bucks. The glass of Coke and latte I had were decent but I'll still pick a "bone" with the price. Around 3 bucks for a cup of coffee that's not even custom made like some of the local coffee bars..That and the 15% automatic tip...come on guys! Still I know it wasn't the wine fair talking when I give them four stars, since the food portion and taste itself was good.

Andrej M.

This place has a great menu with many options for people to choose from. Nexxt Cafe is the place to satisfy all those picky relatives with wonderful meal options. The dessert menu is limited so come for a meal and eat dessert elsewhere. The main courses are large and can at times feed two people. The cheese wontons are delicious as an appetizer! Come to this place and be fed!

Alexandra S.

If you are a local then don't even bother. The service is horrible! I went with three friends for a weekend brunch. There were not many people in the restaurant but it still took a while for our server to take our order. Once we received our food, there were a few things incorrect. When we brought this up to our server's attention he took a while to "correct" the order & did not offer to take back or replace a an order that was incorrect. The food was not good either. Very disappointed & will NOT return there ever again.

John S.

After being in the restaurant industry for some time, I have a nagging habit of trying to keep up with certain trends and business developments within the arena. So imagine my surprise when I stopped by Nexxt Cafe and saw the Cheesecake Factory-esque menu replete with advertisements, and a bunch of menu options that came straight out of their handbook. After looking it up on Google (will never use "google" as a verb) I realized that they aren't related and in fact, were sued for multiple instances of recipe poaching. Whatever... if anything, a certain entrepreneurial spirit (hiring chefs away from Cheesecake and copying their dishes) only makes me admire a place more. So it was with some consternation that I also experienced the same lousy service, the mediocre food and the surprisingly bland cocktails that most other reviewers talk about. Speaking of "cock-tales", I'm all about "No H8" but I was a bit perturbed by the gay couple on a date sitting next to us talking about all sorts of homersexual logistics. To wit: Dom: "So, I've always been a top, but for my last boyfriend I wanted to do something really special and I tried out going bottom once." Sub: "O-M-G! (he really spelled out the letters) I can't believe you did that! *Looking at menu* I wonder what we should have for dessert? Dom: "I was thinking we could have something sweet... back at my place." Sub: *coyly* "And what were you thinking about?" *starts swirling his straw in his mouth seductively* Dom: "Chorizo!" Me: *covering my face with my hands while groaning*

Stephanie R.

I absolutely love this place and go every time I'm on Lincoln Rd. The nachos were amazing and the steak I had was so delicious too. I have never had a bad meal and the menu is pages long. There is an option for every one and it's located in the beautiful heart of downtown Lincoln Rd.

Barbara R.

We have been going to Nexxt Cafe' since it opened. The salads were great and could feed three people, the burgers were really good. Now we don't eat burgers anymore and shifted the focus on tuna. Last night we ordered the Tuna Miso and the Tuna Tataki salad. My husband sent back the Tuna Miso, because it was fishy, I ate it anyway, which was a mistake, as I got sick the moment I got home and still I'm not feeling right and I have this taste of rank tuna in my system. He had the lobster and found it rubbery. The manager bought us a round of drinks, which is nothing. I gave one star because the drinks were well made and the waitress put up with our request , but I will not go there ever again. On a side note, the ladies' room is dirty and looks like the bomb hit, it which is not a good indication of a carefully run establishment.

Christina T.

Out of all the tourist traps on Lincoln this one doesn't feel that way and is my go-to if I'm in the area. You can't beat the Happy Hour with half off drinks and 5$ small plates which are HUGE. It's not gourmet, it's not healthy eating and it's not a scene. It's a great place to grub out and have a few drinks. Will definitely be back.

Marcelo F.

The worst restaurant experience to date in my 49 years of life. Worst server ever. I understand that everyone needs a shot at getting a job, but she was definitely not cut out to serve the public in any way. She was extremely rude to say the least. I will finish by saying after waiting nearly an hour for our food I had no choice but to inform the manager we were not hungry anymore because of the horrible experience.

Tanya L.

Weekend in Miami and not sure of where to go we decided to roam around on Lincoln and we found this nice hip place. We decided to stop here twice in 2 days. :) 1st time: I wasn't sure what to order and everything in the menu seemed to be delicious. While thinking of what to order I had to order a drink for the south Florida heat! Pina Colada!! Appetizer: Guacamole dip with Ripe Avocado, Onion, Tomato, Chiles, Cilantro and Fresh Lime Served with Tortilla Chips, Salsa and Sour Cream! YUM could not get better than this! The favor was fresh and delicious! For my main dish I ordered the Cuban Sandwich. It was slow Roasted Pork, Ham, Swiss Cheese, Pickles, Mustard and Mayonnaise on a Grilled and Pressed Cuban-Style Roll. I must say it was very good but the portions here are extremely large.. I could not finish my food. 2nd time: Since we already knew that they served large portions of food we decided to limit ourselves and try to share. I was craving the buffalo sandwich. It was very good. I definitely had to get the Pina Coladas. Great place for lunch and hangout with friends. They seem to always be extremely busy.

matt t.

I had the Waldorf salad (good), guacamole (ok), filet mignon skewers (a joke, don't ever get these) and chicken lettuce wrap (really good). Overall the food was okay. My first time here and it seemed like everyone else's dishes looked way better than mine, so I will give them the benefit of the doubt that I just didn't order their best dishes. Service was terrible and this would be a 1 star if I placed any weight on service.

Brian W.

Spent a great day at the beach then hit up the restaurant for dinner. Great happy hour menu.. had some very delicious enjoyable fruity cocktails along with the buffalo chicken taquitos. Food was great, had a smokehouse burger and it was very delicious. Only issue was no fries. Fries with the other meals came out late as well. No pigeons as the other yelp reviews said. Very friendly helpful service. After dinner mints were sub par. Overall great experience.

Gennesis R.

Food is amazing! I came here on vacation and was so impressed with everything on the menu! There happy hour is amazing and so worth it! Definitely stop by if your on Lincoln Road!! I loved it. And Abel was the sweetest server and so helpful!

Anthony S.

Came here for the Lobster, left unsatisfied. The outdoor seating is great and in a great location. But the food is bland and the service is lackluster. We got the lobster for $20. I had no expectations and even this fell short. The garlic butter sauce was watery and not tasteful. Overall I was disappointed with my experience at next. Will try to give it a 2nd chance at a later date TBD, but this place is only a tourist trap.

Cherry B.

I ate here and wasn't impressed it's not really worth a review but to save you guys the trip why not. My food was mediocre nothing mind blowing or even close to good. The drinks were cool but nothing special. The service was horrible they took forever and the seating is sooo cramped like what is the point of having no room to walk when people have to get you your food in a timely matter. I was expecting a better experience and it just didn't happen for me here. This place has been added to my "Never Again" list lol......

Sharon W.

If you come here with high expectations, you will be disappointed. If you come expecting decent food, served relatively quickly and in huge portions with so-so service, you will have your expectations met. I agree with the other Yelper who said it seems like they don't have enough staff. You will get pleasant enough service, but the server will forget items you requested and take a while to come back to check on you. Came last night with my folks. My dad ordered a glass of wine and pasta, and asked for red pepper and grated cheese with the pasta. The pasta showed up without the wine or the cheese/pepper. Took a while to flag the waitress down for those items (someone else delivered the food and wouldn't bring the requested items). However, that said, the menu is huge and everyone should be able to find something they like. As mentioned, portions are enormous, so you do get 2 meals out of the reasonably priced fare.

Valentina A.

We stopped at Nexxt for Happy Hour while shopping down Lincoln Rd and asked to be seated outside. The hostess proceeded to take us to a table but when we asked to sit at another table that had more room for us she became inappropriately crabby and the SoBe attitude kicked in. I really didn't get that as we asked nicely? Okay, so after being rudely seated, we found perusing the menu was like reading War & Peace there was just page after page....and still after 15 minutes not one server had come by to smile, to say hello, to ask if we would like a drink, not even to let us know we would eventually be served! FAIL!

Melanie A.

The rating on Yelp is so appropriate. A 3-star place. The food was eh, the service was bad, and honestly what can you expect on Lincoln Road? I don't really need to elaborate.

Rashid M.

Located right in the middle of the busy restaurant street they call Lincoln Drive. I would say this place has one of the better outdoor seatings out of all the restaurants in the area. Very relaxed, but also very crowded. Food is good. Burgers were pretty big. Service tends to be a little slow because of how crowded this place gets.

Lynna S.

This place has a lot if things that's are exactly like Cheesecake Factory, some just as good, others not so much. A lot a variety on the menu, which is helpful when no one can decide what they want. Service was decent. My boyfriend found a fly in his Alfredo, which was gross, but the waitress apologized and quickly replaced it with a fresh one. Would have been nice to not get charged for the plate, but we didn't feel like fighting it. Not horrible, but there are better places in the area.

Jhon C.

Ive been dining at Nexxt Café here n there over the years. The food is good...not the greatest. The food is a bit pricey but then everything on Lincoln Road is pricey. Recently I visited over the place over the weekend, and I had a sirloin steak and mashed potatoes. I was shocked that it tasted so blah. My date had an Italian dish and was very happy with it. BTW, its a great place to "people watch". Its in the middle of Lincoln Road n has tons of people come n go.

John Z.

The steak was horrible... Definitely could be better at this price level. Pork ribs were okay. Service was under expectation - very poor English and cold.

Phoenix A.

Nexxt Came here for lunch with my 4 coworkers. There was plenty of covered outdoor seating but we decided to sit inside instead of melting in the humidity. So literally, sweaty-assed hostess seated us at the table closest to the front door. We were all in the mood for salads so amongst us we ordered the Indochine salad, a Chinese Chicken salad, a Tostada salad, and Haylie's salad. That last one was mine, a springy mix with chicken, avocados, fresh grapfruit slices, and some other stuff tossed in the right amount of both a vinaigrette, and sweet peanut dressing. There were no complaints from any of us on our meals except that the portions were gargantuan and we ended up wasting a lot of food. One of the other girls bitched about how gross the bathroom was so I was forced to hold it. I'm too hammered to look this up but the menu looks suspiciously like a Cheesefactory menu. Our server was alright. I definitely loved my food. This place gets a high cuz I was a tad grossed out by how sweaty some of the employees were and a nice, clean loo goes a long long way.

Brittany A.

The menu is huge, possibly too much to choose. Food is huge, too huge. Probably could share. Good food though.

Cee M.

Been here a few times, having lived so closeby at one point. I think one time we actually had fast service. The food overall is pretty good, especially if you're looking for something very casual and a casual atmosphere. Lincoln Rd. restaurants 'get by' on mediocre service due to it being such a prime spot for people-watching! Don't forget the 18% gratuity tacked onto ANY place in Miami Beach..read the fine print, always. Whether the service is mediorce or excellent. It's rather enabling...why work for it if it's included, right? The service here is hit or miss. Sometimes you actually get some good ones! Place is always packed, though. Re: the rat story below. One time we had some serious issues with birds. They were constantly charging at our table of four, mainly targeting the one person who ordered fish tacos. Rather unpleasant, as we were outside not underneath an awning.

Jessica B.

This place had the most awful service ever. The food was moderately good once we actually got it. Still does not make up for the service.

Miranda P.

Guess where I have to go NEXT immediately after eating here... The bathroom. My few encounters with this place have always ended with me having to exorcise some greasy food demons (even the salads are greasy.) Appropriate, since every preposterously portioned meal lures you into gluttonous sin. Pretty sure I'm going to Food Hell if I eat here again. NEXXT CAFE IS D' DEBBIL!

Karolina H.

Huge selection of drinks and food. Good "small plates" which were HUUUUGE! Nice service as well!

Sasha R.

Next Cafe is right on Lincoln Avenue and is a great spot for people watching! Service was prompt, friendly and efficient. Portions are generous and quality isnt too bad either! Had the crispy crab wontons, which were too heavy, more cream cheese than crabmeat, but was yummy nonetheless. The garlic Parmesan bread was delicious, served with olive oil and Parmesan, along with a bowl of warm marinara sauce! This place was packed, but there were always servers nearby. Diners around us seemed satisfied with their meals, although after looking around, there was so much food was left on their plates because one portion could easily feed 3 people! Dedinitely a good place to rest your feet and enjoy a bite in between shopping. Good quality, good pricepoint and attentive service! Go to Next when you're starving, or at least go with a few very hungry people!

alan b.

The service sucked. The waiters and waitresses would just stand around the hostess bar and talk. They would occasionally come to our table but hardly check up on us. Just wanted to leave that place. The food, was not to good. The steak was too chewy. I would not recommend this place to any of my friends visiting south beach. I would tell them to go to a whole in a wall joint with better food and service for half the price.

Shannon B.

I am truly amazed at the number of recipes, they have stolen from the Cheesecake Factory. One would think they would be smart enough to rename the dish, or at least plate it up differently. Lame knock off of a great restaurant. Get your own innovative ideas!

Alexa R.

I've always resorted to Nexxt cafe on a Sunday afternoon on Lincoln, but this last time I went just capped it for me. To be completely honest, this knock off of Cheesecake Factory doesn't live up to its competition. My Southwestern Chicken sandwich had absolutely no flavor, they have me honey (which I like with my sweet potato fries) and it tasted nasty, my drink tasted like it was virgin and watered down and of course the service was embarrassing, but this is common for Nexxt Cafe as its always horrible, I guess the waiters have caught on to the fact that they have tip included regardless! I've had more satisfying meals at Wendy's for 1/4 of the price. I suggest you keep walking and give something else a try.

Mindy G.

Decent Lincoln road experience. This place appears to be a knockoff of the Cheesecake Factory minus the really yummy brown bread. They offer large salads and pasta dishes. I would suggest eating off Lincoln road for better food and prices.

Susie M.

I'm not sure if Miami has Cheesecake Factory, but Nexxt Cafe's menu feels almost identical. So the food is just "meh" (3-stars). This 4-star review is strictly for their happy hour deals. My closest friend in Miami and I adore the extensive happy hour menu (drinks and apps are great prices). But we became huge fans of their Peach Bellini's. They are refreshing and sweet for those sweltering Miami days.

Sabrina D.

In terms of Lincoln Road restaurants, this is THE tourist trap destination. The food is actually pretty decent (comparable to cheesecake factory) so I don't know if it meets full tourist trap qualifications, and although the food is kind of pricey, the portions are ginormous so I guess it evens out in the end. (You'll definitely want to share. I'm talking giant heaps of pasta.) Great people-watching location. Don't sit indoors, that's for the lame-o's and you my friend, are no lame-o. The service is okay, sometimes great... sometimes horrible. I guess it depends on if your waiter is hung over from the night before. Other than that, not much to say, I'm not all that impressed. Eh... go, don't go... it's all the same.

Oregna J.

The food is awesome. Especially the fried calamari, asparagus and arugula salad. Loved the firecracker lobster and the salmon is beyond wonderful. The cons of the restaurant include the service and external table setting. Doing lunch, it took more than 20 minutes to get a waiter yet the restaurant is half empty inside. The chairs outside are filled with pigeon poop. Everyone knows this is highly toxin. Perhaps the next time I should get my food to-go.

robert s.

Great diverse menu..you won't go away hungry...takes awhile to get served but lots of people watching in the meantime...many of the servers appear to be foreign born and give you an attitude that they hate Americans...or tourists...ignore them and just enjoy yourself

Michal G.

Tuna tartare is yum! Huge portions. They also have a separate low-calories menu.

Gracie S.

Good selection to chose from but the service is HORRIBLE! I've been here a few times and although the portions are huge and I end up having the leftovers for lunch the next day, the service could be much better.

Dreamer L.

Horrible service. Food wasn't all that great either!!!! My baby sister can make pasta better than this place

Jacky G.

I have to say things have changed. The portions are still HUGE and although the menu is extensive, it doesn't have several items I used to love, such as the Crispy Chicken Salad that had the best Asian/Ginger dressing. Nexxt used to be known for their amazing desserts. Now, they've even taken out the refrigerated display they used to have inside that was always full of the most delicious and extravagant desserts. The waitress offered ice cream ( Gelateria 4D is next door) and cheesecake. The food we had was pretty good and my son's pizza was very crispy and tasty, but a bit of an overkill in terms of the size. In my opinion the portions are a bit ridiculous, especially for items you can't really take home, such as salads that wilt in 30 seconds after putting dressing on them. Unless you're going to share, it bothers me the amount of food that they serve. It just makes me think of the amount of food that must be thrown away at this place daily. 3 stars because the food was good, but nothing to be blown away by. I can think of plenty better places on Lincoln Road. Also, I found a dead roach on the floor of the bathroom hallway. Yuk! I'm hoping it came from outside!

Kevon G.

It's menu and staff reminded me of cheesecake factory but on a smaller scale and with out the ambiance, size, glam, fluff, and ambiance. They offer our door seating on Lincoln which seems like the hip thing to do. But we choose indoor dinning cuase outside was hot and humid. Simple decor. No real ambiance. Inside was noisy and cramped. We opted to eat here due the variety. Would recommend warm goat cheese salad. Decent place to dine if your not familiar with other Resturants on Lincoln.

DeShaun C.

I wanted to like Nexxt Cafe. I really did. The menu was alluring with it's "we do a little of everything" approach. It had a huge menu and it touched on a few different kinds of cuisine. If you're the indecisive type, this could be your dream come true, or a huge nightmare. I went and ordered the thai nachos, and the lunch enchiladas. The nachos were fantastic. They had little bits of chicken, and a spicy/sweet peanut sauce. It's on the tapas menu but there were 9 of them and I imagine that if you only did tapas you'd probably only need one other order to be full. The enchiladas, on the other hand? Those left so much to be desired. I was expecting a burst of flavor, but this dish was bland bland bland. I was disappointed because this was the most sizable part of my meal. It came with rice that was dried out and hard, and soupy black beans with no flavor. The enchiladas themselves were meaty, but flavorless. I did have a chocolate chip shake that tasted just like a cookie, so that was great. The last straw was really the service. It took so long to get anything done. Taking an order took long, getting the order took long, and getting the bill took FOREVER. If I were dishonest, I probably could have left without paying and gotten away with it. If the whole place was busy (it was) and everyone were being neglected, I'd give them some slack, but I literally watched as a different server almost waited on the man next to me hand and foot. He brought him lemon to put on his salad, he visited his table 3 times to ask if everything was ok. When the server noticed this man's table was wobbly, he RAN to the back, returned with a stack of napkins, and propped the table up. Are you kidding me? This guy over here gets the white glove treatment and I can't even pay you? Ridiculous. The food is alright, but don't count on consistent service.

Shirley Z.

Overly large menu with mediocre food. Just like every other restaurant in miami. SoBe needs a cheesecake factory, asap.

Jay K.

Forgot our appetizer. Took an hour for food to arrive. Salad had wrong dressing and was awful. Don't waste your money

D C.

This place reminds me of Cheese Cake Factory in CA. The place is loud and crowded. We were disappointed with the large selection of salads. I am not sure about the rest of the items on the menu. If you like salads, this is the place. BTW, you faster seating inside. Go figure, you are in Miami.

Egan B.

Quotes from our waiter: To us: "I don't know how ceviche tastes cuz I don't eat that stuff." After 45 minutes of sitting with nothing in front of them, the neighboring party began to walk away to the sound of, "NO! GET BACK HERE!" And finally, to my friend who was making a last minute decision, "ARE YOU GOING TO ORDER? YES OR NO?"

Kien M.

I came here for happy hour on a Friday at 5PM. I love how their happy hours open until 7. Yes! Two hours of half off drinks and seated to a bunch of sexy models. I started off with a strawberry mojito which had fresh strawberries and a good amount of alcohol. For appetizers: -Ahi tuna tartare, pretty decent but needed more wonton chips. -Lobster popcorn, very small portion but very tasty. -Steak quesadilla, wished the steak were cut instead of just a big slab of meat -Steak and gorgonzola pizza, this was a hit and had to order seconds. -Buffalo wings, these were good size wings that was coated nicely. Another dish we ordered seconds. I also tried the limoncello lemonade which okay and by the time I got the raspberry mojito, I was getting faded and just chugged away.

Dena A.

Complete knock off of cheesecake factory... not a little I mean stole the whole menu almost verbatim...if you don't believe in google it... they were sued in 1999 by cheesecake factory.... nuff said... I think we hit the jackpot with our waiter because lets just be honest service in Miami is HORRIBLE!!!! I mean it doesn't get any worse... However, and I am so annoyed I don't remember his name but he was amazing!!!!! we were there Saturday night a huge group of us and he was on point, honest, attentive, he knew the menu, he gave us excellent tips on what not to order and what to order and he was spot on... so what I'm trying to say is this gentleman put us in shock and gave us a .01% hope that there is a small possibility to get good service in Miami ( however the bartenders and servers for the rest of the week once again brought us back to reality that it was just sheer luck that quality service exists) I mean there is not much to say about this place.. I had ordered the guacamole which was good chips were stale though... and the pan seared Salmon with spinach, mushrooms,capers, and angel hair pasta which was great in taste and flavor but waaaaaaay to much food ( which kind of explains why America has the highest rate of obesity in the world...just saying) Just it's cheesecake factory in disguise as Neext Cafe... on to the neext one shall we....

Vicky T.

Came here with my husband and asked to be seated inside. It was the last day of art basel... so even though it was still busy, it was not crazy busy. We have passed by nexxt cafe every year for many years now and have always wanted to try it out. Finally did and it was fine. Husband ordered vietnamese tacos, which had more of a chinese taste. Lol. And I had fettuccine alfredo with chicken. Both dishes were very tastey. I give it 4 out of 5 stars for friendly service and the taste was what was expected for a fun place to eat on lincoln road. Oh, and if you like big portions... you will enjoy nexxt cafe.

I have to agree with nOseblunt`s review on this one, enormous plates comes enormous portions of food that is wasteful, nearly every plate is returned half or quarter full, you will be better of ordering one dish and sharing it between two people, think of the third world please. Great service and waiting time not so bad when busy, order your drinks first and make sure you order plenty of it to wash down that good quality but oversized food, i recommend the Chicken Enchiladas and the Cuban Spiced Chicken both huge meals and again recommend sharing, just ask for an extra plate, if you cannot eat it all and want to take back home or your hotel room you can by asking for a doggy bag not that i did that of course. Buen Provecho, enjoy your meal, bon apetite !!!

Laure M.

Went there for dinner last night with my husband. Despite the bad reviews, I think it was totally decent. It's not great amazing food but it's good food. You are not in a 4-star restaurant, you are in an American restaurant, serving all kinds of food. You'll find burgers, sandwiches, pasta, pizza, entrees, thai, tacos etc etc... it's great. It was busy, as usual, but waiting maybe 4-5 minutes on a saturday night is not bad. We shared the crispy crab wontons appetizer which were good and came fast. Then I had the avocado chicken club sandwich with sweet potato fries. I asked our waitress to have just a regular sandwich, not the triple decker. It still came HUGE. On some kind of toasted butter bread (brioche type) it was a big chicken breast, bacon, tomatoes, melted cheese and garlic mayo. It was big and it made it a bit hard and messy to eat the sandwich but it was good. The fries were soft-ish, not too crunchy but I like them like that. My husband got the orange chicken which is deep-fried chicken breast pieces in sweet & spicy orange sauce. It was apparently very good. And HUGE. The four people at the table next to us ordered it when they saw my husband's plate. The portions are massive, so price-wise it's a great deal! $50 for two for an appetizer, and 2 entrees (tip included). It is perfect easy food that will please everyone. There is everything on the menu and looking at other people's food, everything looked good. I will definitely come back when I don't have a special craving for anything but want to eat out, need big portions and many choices offered to me :)

Mari T.

The service I believe is worst than the food. We waited an hour for our food just to be disappointed about it. We ordered the lobster special, you can't go wrong with lobster... But the butter sauce was really really bad. I think I'm coming back...

William K.

Me and my brother came here 4th of July weekend back in 2010 and we ate at Nexxt Cafe on 4th of July for lunch. When we came here they seat us by the glass, idk how to put it all in words but to me it was not the best seating area and i saw they had a good outdoor seating area oh well. The menu had the same kind of thing that you can find on a cheesecake factory menu and i got a pasta and when it came out it taste alright but not something you get from a top chef and the service was kinda slow and could have been better. This is a good place to go on a lazy afternoon but not for a big date night.

Alec H.

I can only give Nexxt 3 stars at this point because I am very easily offended by rude or curt staff. I'm pretty certain that not all the servers were like Gary, but he definitely soured an otherwise very chic first experience at Nexxt. We stopped by for drinks during Happy Hour 4pm-7pm I believe, where cocktails were half off. Some very tasteful twists on mojitos were enjoyed, the champagne mojito (which is a little sour and for those who are not looking for a sweet drink) as well as a pomegranate mojito (which was a not-too-sweet version). The surroundings are contemporary, the space not-too crowded, and the crowd is a good mix of yuppy and tourist types. Next time we will be trying the food, which seemed creative and inexpensive (most appetizers around $6-$7, entrees around $10-$15).

Ethan T.

This is as close to the cheesecake factory type place that we have on the beach. But the food is better. The portions are large, and tasty, and then there is the lemonade. This is the highlight of all of my visits here. The lemonade comes with a sugared rim, just a little bit of pull, and a very sour taste. It somehow has stuck into my head as a slight obsession. I always enjoy the food, whether lunch or dinner, the service is good, but when it is packed, the service is still good, but understandable slow. I have yet to try a dish that I have not enjoyed, and once even had meatloaf here that was as good as what I had as a kid. Obviously an important part of a Lincoln road restaurant, there is plenty of outdoor, covered seating, so the people watching remains at a high quality. If you are by hungry while on Lincoln or in the area, this is a great bet.

Adventa L.

2 lobsters for $20 is an amazing deal! totally worth the special. Otherwise, service is pretty iffy, they sang Happy Birthday to me on a super busy Friday night though so I can't complain!

Bryan D.

I just don't know why this place only has 3 stars! I feel that every time I've come it's been a great experience. The food, the location and just the seating arrangements! I'm sure outsiders have said " damn, we don't got it like this back home". I haven't been back in a while, but I'll stop by real soon!

Kristiel O.

Not much to say, overrated and overpriced. Poor service too, I asked for an extra plate from the waitress and never got it. ugh. Im giving Nexxt Cafe two stars because my table was right across from their big screen TV so I was able to watch the Heat beat the Celtics. Go Heat!

Matt N.

The service is so bad that the food (which is ok) cannot make up for it. Read the reviews; the lousy service comes up again and again. The problem is clearly simple: for whatever reason, the management just won't hire enough people. Wait times at every stage (drinks, appetizers, main course, even check) is too long. Looking around, I always see others doing the restaurant crane dance (as in, where's my waiter), so it can't be just my waiter (not that he was so great). There are lots and lots of other restaurants to choose from; they can't possibly be worse.

Ryan W.

Not exactly going local with a Cheesecake Factory owned restaurant, but hey, you can't beat sitting outside on Lincoln Road. It's always packed because it's a safe choice. There are plenty of places on South Beach where you'll spend more and get worse food. And the portions are huge.

Rahul D.

The service was poor and the food mediocre. We ordered two garden omlettes, both without cheese, one with no mushroom, one with spinach instead of avocado. We also ordered a turkey burger with pepper jack cheese, mustard instead of mayo, and a side salad. The food took about 30min to come out, on top of the 20min we spent waiting for someone to take our order. The one omlette came out with mushrooms. Turkey burger came with Swiss cheese and no mayo or mustard. The waiter argued with us about what we ordered, then brought a jar of grey poupon. I don't know what their food safety protocols are, but I hope they dump the jar. We won't be coming back.

Ken D.

I don't want much when I'm having lunch on Lincoln Rd. Two things: decent food and great people watching. So, today for lunch, Nexxt seemed like it could offer both. I checked the Yelp reviews. They were fair, and I almost moved on until I saw big salads on tables. Done! I wanted a big salad. We sat, and were served quickly. (Note: They weren't slammed, so service was attentive...although, keep reading.) The menu is large, and took a few minutes to wade through. I settled on the Hayla's Exotic Salad, purported to be a 'fantastic global cuisine salad'. My dining partner ordered the Glazed Walnut and Asian Pear Salad. They arrived, big and timely. I took my first bite, and said, "Something is missing? This can't be the salad. It seems to be missing an entire flavor profile." (Yes, I used the term 'flavor profile'. Thank you 'Top Chef'!) However, not being one to complain without cause I let it go. It was, afterall, the salad I ordered. So, I'm eating, talking, inwardly wondering about the flavor profile. Finally, my curiosity got the best of me. I asked for a menu to read the description of Hayla's Exotic Salad. AHA! I had cracked the case of the missing flavor profile. For, in black and white, in the description of the aforementioned salad, four, yes, four ingredients were missing. I shall list the four missing ingredients for you just to be precise: avocado, snap peas, blueberries, and glazed peanuts. At that point, my dining partner noticed that he hadn't gotten any glazed walnuts in his Glazed Walnut and Asian Pear Salad. (Please note with irony that his missing ingredient was actually in the name of the salad.) So, if Yelp has taught me nothing, it's to give a business a chance to make a wrong into a right. I'm not a Yelper hell-bent on passive-aggressively slamming a place without giving them that chance. So, we called the server over to explain the situation. I asked him to check with the kitchen to see if the recipes had changed. (See...still giving the benefit of the doubt.) He returned. "No, those are the salads." Then, he asked if we were done. When he returned with the bill, nothing had been adjusted. No manager came over. Nothing. Now, it was only a $17 salad missing four of its ingredients. Was I expecting too much to have received all that I ordered? If so, was I expecting too much to only pay for what I had received? I leave this to you to consider. However, Nexxt shall not be my next lunch on Lincoln Rd. If you do go, keep a menu with you to audit the ingredients in your dish when it arrives. After all, at Nexxt, you may not get what you pay for.

Joshua M.

Huge portions & delicious food

Yoanna J.

Stay away from the mimosa.I think the orange was bad. Surprisingly aside from the reviews I read the service was great. I had a drink the something Rosa was GREAT. I had a egg white omelet with tomatoes onions which were carmalized. Mmmm. Cheddar cheese. It was excellent and large portion it also came with a side of potatoes. We also ordered a French toast sandwich which had cheddar cheese, bacon egg with a side of hash brown this was soooo good. Ok the only bad thing Home Fries Nasty no flavor just don't order get the potatoes. Overall everything excellent. Big portions. Ok service. Worth it. Great pricing for breakfast. Will return over and over. Happy Eating.

Carla L.

QUE VIVA LA APATIA!! Everyone: VIVA! I believe that is the battle cry of all employees up and down Lincoln Rd. right before they settle into that blank eff you stare and proceed to go to work. Yes, at Nexxt for the most part it is the best of the blank stares. Service is like molasses slow. I like molasses in my cookies not my service. Then of COURSE the gratuity is automatically put on. My pet peeve is bad service and automatic gratuity. That is like rewarding the bad kid for being bad. The portions are huge, yes, but the prices are high too. Food is OK, generic. If I am going generic I won't choose anything on Lincoln Rd. (psst there is a good Mexican place down the street..) Their desserts are however fantastic. Yes pricey, but fantastic. If anything go for the sweets. Nexxt in Coral Gables closed down almost immediately, and I can see why. The key to this ones success is: LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION. They have great potential and I hope they really put an effort into matching the quality of food and service with the priceless location. I would definitely be willing to go back for another meal if they did. They have the best people watching spot on Lincoln Rd!

Camille W.

Service was slow. Waitress was completely unattentive to our needs such as butter, syrup, and even the basics such as filling water. Also gotta love when we ask for something and they come back with it, after forever, and then they leave it and keep moving

B J.

OH, MY GAWD! IT's HUGE! We were the first to arrive and I wasn't warned about the portion control...NOT! AMBIENCE - A (love the outdoor seating while on Lincoln Road) SERVICE - B (my server just pointed out the most $$$ for dishes to try-otherwise "everything is good...") FOOD - B (but would give a D- for being wasteful - wish they had smaller portions w/ lesser price) PRICE - B (prices are higher for what I think one should get... but you get A LOT!) Love the outdoor seating with lots of eye candy and not so edibles walking by. My friend says this is his favorite place... but he eats like a horse! Many selections on the menu that should satisfy any picky eaters. The flavors are there... I just don't like to see the waste... when no one is sharing dishes or taking "doggie bags!"... tch tch... I should have been somewhat forewarned when I saw salad prices ranging from $12 - $18... but there's a huge mound haystack of greens and accompaniments! I had my first cuban sandwich with a side of mashed potatoes and gravy... It was good for lunch... and I would go back again... but more likely to share dishes next time!

Alex g.

I had been there once before and liked everything about it: The food, the service, the ambiance (diner-like but with a Miami flair). Went back to meet some friends who were in town and was disappointed to the point I'm not going back. Food took too long to come out without an explanation from the waitress. The server threw our plates at us and handed us hot plates - DUH! Food was bland and boring.

Heather J.

The great thing about this is location, location, location! Some of the best people watching on Lincoln Road. My friend and I had a great time listening to the conversations surrounding us and watching all the people as they go by. However this restaurant knows this and comes off with a little bit of entitlement within their service. While the menu is large, they will not deviate from it in the slightest...ahem no short order cooks on staff here! And the drinks, I actually do not mind spending a little as long as the flavor is delivered, but this place fell well short of that. It was a decent meal with a decent drink nothing really to write home about so that is why I am writing yelp! I suggest you stroll around and view some of the other restaurants' menus and will likely still have great seats and better food.

Lindsay J.

Second time I've been here and both times have been good. Food is good and the portion sizes often require a take home box. Tonight I had the garlic noodles which were good, but lacked on the actual garlic flavor. My friend had the Thai chicken which was great and spicy. The environment was calm and the people watching was great. The waitstaff was a little lacking in service. But overall a good time. Will come again

Summer P.

Awesome location! Great drinks! And phenomenal servings! Have been here several times, never had a problem. Seated right away, and waitress was very honest and helpful! And yes they include tip, many tourist spots do!

Bill G.

Sitting outside is a must in south beach! We had mango margaritas on the rocks which were amazing. They go to half price during happy hour so wait if you can. The chicken potstickers are worth the regular menu price but are available for only 5 bucks during happy hour. Great food with a great vibe.

Sherman H.

I came to Nexxt Cafe on a Friday night with a group of about eight friends. We had hoped to go to a couple other restaurants on the beach, but the wait was long, so we settled for Nexxt Cafe. Whenever you walk by, the place is always packed because they have a lot of outside seating. We had to sit inside, because there weren't any tables for eight outside. We all ordered appetizers, entrees and drinks. The service was slow, but friendly. The food was 3/5 stars. It was good, but nothing spectacular. I compare it to the Cheesecake Factory, in terms of the huge variety on the menu and general ambiance, but the food at cheesecake is better. I would come back, for a relatively inexpensive (for the area) meal on Lincoln Road. But not a place to bring out of towners - take em somewhere nice. Entrees are $10-20. Appetizers are $6-12 on average. Beers were $5-7.

Myriam R.

It was my first and last time there for sure ! The server was nice and that was the only positive thing about this place. I ending up with food poisonning and was sick the all evening and night. I will never ever go back to this place !

Randy B.

Nexxt has options for everyone and one can expect huge portions! The prices are pretty good, but for most I would recommend sharing a meal since they are often way larger than one person can eat. I also recommend going to their happy hours because cocktails and select appetizers are half-off. Their cocktails are delicious, but way too expensive at full price so if you are a saver like myself you should go between 4 and 6. The service is decent here, but the restaurant is often swamped here so the waitstaff does not usually have the time to give you that extra friendly service. My biggest problem with Nexxt is that they are inconsistent with having a military discount. Some waiters will give it to me while others will not which is always a disappointment!

Sari M.

If you looking huge portions and come with some friends to chit chat, this the place you can pick on it but don't expect for the great service since the 18% tip in your check so they don't care to serve you, like it or not you tip them already. Love the lobster, chinese salad, the taste was good... we went there today bcoz long weekend, so you can imagine how full the place, so the food not cook very well, can't blaming them... so so... Out of lobster today so sad just around 8 pm... Will be back bcoz the food ok, the price reasonable and huge portions, so good deal in South Beach when you walking around Lincoln Road :) Better come on weekdays and before dinner starts.

Karl M.

Wow this restaurant is delicious. They serve huge potions and it is very similar to the Cheesecake Factory. It is definitely one of the best options for reasonable dining on Lincoln Road. The menu is extremely varied having a range of things from Thai lettuce wraps to Cajun style chicken, you get the picture. The also have some delicious desserts and many of them take half an hour to prepare, so they come out fresh when you get them.

Hannah S.

Stopped in here after a long afternoon on Lincoln Road. A friend and I shared a veggie pizza, and I sipped a lovely cocktail, whose name escapes me. Their menu is CRAZY extensive, and there were lots of veggie-friendly items, so I'm a fan. I would also definitely check out their brunch ... delicious menu. Service was decent and the pizza was tasty - I'll be back, for sure.

Igor P.

The atmosphere was great since you can since outside and listen to the birds chirp and watch shirtless guys pass by. They have really great smoothies and I noticed their menu was an exact copy of The Cheesecake Factory's. I had a steak sandwich which was pretty bland and dry. Maybe other stuff on the menu is better, but for now I'll have to say, "Next!".

Ksharan C.

Portions are too big. Went with a party of 5 and ordered a bunch as a table to just share. When the foods came the servings were so large that we had enough food for the next days lunch and dinner. All of us literally walked away from the place with 2 bags of food each. It was insane. And it's located on Lincoln road so people would just walk by while you were eating. A lot of homeless people and also the birds. It's outdoors so it's accessible to birds. The food was good. Just the serving size is not normal.

Jennifer M.

I recently went to Nexxt for a late dinner (around 11 pm) on an off night (Monday in early May) and had a truly lovely experience. I'm a vegetarian, and sometimes it can get tiresome to eat out and pay $15 for a crappy salad or be relegated to the pasta menu. I got 3 tapas, all around $6 each, and they were both huge and delicious. I got a kale salad, a farro salad, and edamame, and all were prepared deliciously. I was so so thrilled to find something healthy and delicious to eat. I also got a drink, which was overpriced but no more so than every other drink I got in Miami beach ($12 for a raspberry mojito, and it was very tasty). My friend got the BLT and loved it also. Other reviewers have said the service sucks, but I didn't have that experience. Granted, it wasn't particularly crowded, so maybe this is a better restaurant to visit on off-times? Anyways, I had a great experience, and I would like to tell any fellow vegetarians out there that you have some really great options at this place.

John S.

Great place for people watching and generous portions. The big salad selection was vast...as was the whole menu. We were very satisfied with our choice to eat here. Will return if in the area.

Yaf B.

They do not even deserve 1 star! The attention and care for the customers is just appalling!!! There are too many restaurants to take this! Thanks for nothing. Spend your money elsewhere!

Brittany S.

5 stars for the happy hour!!! Food was delicious, super busy place

Mike C.

I know this place gets a ton of knocks for service, food & it being like a cheesecake factory. Service- It's sobe not nyc so its def more laid back and there isn't an urgency but sit & enjoy the people watching which is great on lincoln road Food- Huge selection. Had the Truffle Love Burger w/ Kobe beef which was incredible & my gf got the Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps which came on a huge platter. I've also had the Orange Chicken many times which is always good. Cheesecake Factory?- Huge menu, Huge portions & reasonable prices so if that is in common with cheesecake factory then so be it. Overall it's a solid lunch spot on Lincoln Road and one I hit every time I'm in town.

Bonnie C.

Reading the reviews, I feel like I went to a different place? Generally, I thought had a good experience here? Perhaps it was the drinks before hand, but Nexxt Cafe was suggested to us by our concierge, and within walking distance. Aside from the fact that we California people were melting in the heat, there's a nice ambiance outside, but thankfully they seated our group of 10 indoors pretty quickly. The menu is indeed like Cheesecake Factory, however, I had the special of the day - 2 lobsters for 19.99?! Risky, for the suspiciously low price - but turned out delicious.

Elizabeth D.

Don't come here expecting good service. And don't come expecting a timely meal. Oh, and don't come expecting your order to be accurate. Do come for the experience of people watching on Lincoln Rd because the variety of characters cannot be beat. On my most recent visit, none of my order was correct and the waiter was completely unapologetic. Our lunch took 2 hours. 15 minutes to be greeted by the server. 40 minutes for the appetizers then 15 more to get it right. 20 more to get our salads and 20 more to get the right dressing (3rd time is the charm, thank goodness it was on the side). They add 15% gratuity off the top... But you're welcome to adjust it. Good thing we had cash so we could adjust it way down without fear of re-adjustment after we'd left. I love that calamari salad, but it's just not worth the stress. Next time I'm on Licoln Rd., there will be no "Nexxt" time for me. I'll just try another restaurant with primo outside seating.

Danielle H.

Worst experience ever. If you are on Licoln Road don't even bother. Two friends & I went on a Sunday afternoon, waited about 15 min [not bad] & were seated at an outside table. The place was very busy. The server eventully greeted us with a "Do you want something to drink?" Not very polite. He quickly wanted to get our order but never happened to be around when we had our food & needed him. I had a 7 bean soup which was alright. I had to ask for tobasco sauce 3 times. It took forever for our food. I ordered the shepards pie which wasn't bad but tasted nothing like a shepards pie nor did it look like one. I guess it was just their weird version. One friend had an omlette burrito which she said was good expect for the black beans which were hard. The other friend had scrambled eggs with different veggies which had no flavor at all & the eggs were disgustingly runny. She had about two bites & sent it back. Then had a soup which she wasn't very happy with either. We could never get the rude servers attention because he was constantly people watching. About the only good thing about this place is that the portions are huge! They better be considering the prices. I suggest you just go to The Cheesecake Factory they have about the same menu [I was told from an employee that the owner helped start the restraunt but then left & opened Nexxt, something like that], same prices but the services is 100% better & the food is much more delicious.

Chris M.

2 maine lobsters for 20 bucks, great deal, and they don't taste like they were just pulled out of the freezer like most supposed maine lobster found down here and they weren't chewy like most supposed maine lobster found down here. the people watching is great at the outdoor tables. basically the cheesecake factory but with a nicer vibe and better location. the staff is always on the move and they might slip up the first time but will do everything they can to fix it immediately and correctly, hard to find on south beach.

Kathryn S.

Not only is the food not good, the service was even worse. The waiter blatantly ignored us and gave us attitude when we would try to order. If you're looking for a place that has large plates and a variety i'd just recommend going to The Cheesecake Factory. Definitely not a good experience and I wouldn't recommend this restaurant to anyone.

Stephan K.

Ok if I could go negative I would. I hate this place now seriously loath it. I went because some friends just had to try it because I stated how bad it was. Well once again, food took over an hour closer to two. I am surprised they can even make rent since they obviously have difficulty flipping tables. So after we received our food we never got refills. After all this my burger was dry from sitting way too long and cold. The pasta a friend ordered had a skin on the cream sauce from sitting. I am just astonished and amazed, I feel so bad for the tourists that think to go there. Hm maybe that's their selling point though. Let's go see how bad this place can actually get. That could be it a theme restaurant built on poor service, old food, and laughable experiences as to how bad it can truly get.

Robert S.

I eat out too much so when I saw the crowd, I did not know what too expect. 2 lobsters for 21.50. They were delicious. The salad was big and the ice tea was overpriced but I loved the meal. The server, Diego, was very good. For the type of restaurant it was as good as it gets. This was not a plush limo type but a hearty family restaurant and the food was great. I enjoyed myself.

Jacob P.

My steak came out cold. I had to send it back, and it obviously could no longer be medium rare like I ordered it. The advertised price came without any sides, and the sides were $4 each for a small plate. The only reason I'm giving this place 2 stars is because the drink was decently strong.

Ana K.

I don't understand why Nexxt always seems to be packed. The portions are ENORMOUS, the prices aren't cheap, well I guess because they give you half the kitchen on your plate, but the food isn't anything to rave about. It's just like the Cheesecake Factory, except it's not the Cheesecake Factory. The service is almost always pretty bad too, probably because they seem to be understaffed, causing the waiters to have too many tables to take care of. There are so many restaurants on Lincoln with better food, better prices, and better portions, try one of them instead of Nexxt.

Brian C.

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Whitney S.

Just plain awful. one sever for the entire patio took 45 minutes for the burgers and they were cold and looked like they had been sitting for 20 minutes orders were wrong glad shake shack is two blocks up!

Yvette B.

I have been eating at nexxt for years. While it was always my first choice, last night I was really disappointed with the service and the food. I love churrasco ( skirt steak) and ordered the chimichurri steak with rice. Possibly one of the most simplest dishes that can be ordered from their fabulous extremely voluminous menu, the steak was cooked as I had requested, but had no flavor. The rice, was not fresh, not even warm, and some grains tasted as if they had been sitting there since the morning before. Needless to say, I was not thrilled. I had to add salt and pepper to the steak, and hardly ate the rice, bc frankly, if the meal u r eating tastes better at home when u make it, there is something wrong with that picture. It will b a while before we return.

John C.

Yes, the portions are pretty large. The menu is made for a giant. There's great people watching, and a ten minute wait is really a 45 minute one. If you're o.k. with all of these, then Nexxt Café on Lincoln Road is for you. We decided to sit outside and "enjoy" the outdoor seating. Quickly we found that the tables are way too close to each other. There's barely enough space to move once you sit down. Due to the amounts of food on the floor, there were a few flies and birds going around. Not to mention the occasional bird droppings from the sky. Our waitress was pretty busy so she forgot some of the drinks we ordered. Which left us thirsty throughout our meal. She was very friendly and somehow was very familiar with that giant menu so that made up for it. We had the Calamari for starters. It's massive to say the least. Very tender and I love the dipping sauce it came with. I ordered the "One Pounder," grilled Angus Beef cooked medium with American cheese, lots of bacon, and I asked them to bring me some of their Jalapeno mayonnaise. As you can see it's pretty big. It was a bit over cooked, but the meat was soft and had a good flavor to it. The jalapeno mayo was great. I was even dipping my fries in it. I usually eat most of my burgers with lettuce and tomato but for some reason I did not like the taste of it. It wasn't fresh at all, and the tomato had a weird smell to it. Other than that the burger was just fine. My friend had the Baja Chicken Tacos. "Yes, they look great but beware," he said. The taste was o.k., but had no spice. The black beans were nasty, and left him with a stomach ache. I've noticed that places like Nexxt Café, that specialize in a wide variety of cuisine, lack great tasting food. For example, when I go to a restaurant I like knowing that I am going to eat Italian, Chinese, or Latin food. I don't want to spend 20 minutes fumbling over a gigantic menu! But you have to take the bad with the good I guess. Or do you?

Samuel G.

Don't go here unless you have all day to sit under a hot and overly crowded awning, waiting for a water refill and wondering why your simple order takes almost an hour to come out. Ordered a chicken sandwich and gf ordered a salad. The chicken sandwich took 40 minutes to come out and the salad took 45 minutes. We were crammed into a small table where my elbows were touching the guy at the table next to me. Food wasn't terrible but given how bad the service was I will not be back.

Robbin W.

Nexxt has an extensive menu, which will make everyone happy. I had the fish tacos, and I found them to be very good. The service is also not bad, not great, but not bad. If I can go anywhere in Miami and not get "bad" service, I am happy. I love the ambiance. Outdoor, Lincoln Rd, candles, fans, the people watching is about the best you can find... I really like this restaurant a lot. Go here if you have a big party and are trying to find something for everyone. Or if you really like to sit outside with a good glass of wine and people watch. A lot of people here complained about the tables being too close together, but since there are a lot of foreigners in Miami, I found it to be a culturally enriching experience. I like to listen to the different languages around me. It's kind of a loud atmosphere, so no one can really hear what you are saying anyway.

Marcus P.

Think The Cheesecake Factory with less panache, if that's possible. Nexxt Cafe is just one of those restaurants you feel you have to go to because...well, just because. It's not true, of course, but your friends will either passively suggest you try it or aggressively insist it. While there's lots of outdoor seating (if you really must sit in the ridiculous Miami heat to watch the hodgepodge of denizens and tourists walk by), you WILL be sitting close enough to the people next to you to smell their deodorant...or lack thereof. Plus the inconsistency of the wait service you've read about is true; at least indoors you're in the air conditioning. So much like Cheesecake Factory's, the menu is ridiculously abundant and all over the map. However, I will say every dish I've had so far has been pretty tasty--the last time I went I had the surf & turf (lobster/filet mignon), which was actually very good and half the price of the same meal on Ocean Drive. Plus, like Cheesecake, the portions are huge--which is odd for a city that makes anorexia look fashionable. The cocktails are pretty delish as well. Is this place worth passing dozens of other less crowded, more specialty restaurants along Lincoln Drive or traveling from points unknown to visit? Hell no! But if you're already shopping on Lincoln, and the wait here isn't too long and the place isn't too crowded, go ahead and try it out. At least when asked you can say, "Sure...I've been there, done that." It was aiight.

Megan L.

The portions here are for giants. I had described this place to my friends as a Cheesecake Factory like place since they have bar food, pastas, seafood, salads, sandwiches, burgers, Asian stuff, Mexican stuff, etc etc etc.. except the plates are like 1.5 to 2 times the size of CF's already humongous portions. Service was abysmally slow. It must've taken at least 45 minutes or so for our food to arrive. Don't bother coming here, unless maybe if you're a hungry patient giant.

jason m.

Cons: My server GARY, brought our group of 5 a strawberry milkshake that had a moldy strawberry attached to it. As if that wasn't bad enough, there was a long piece of hair attached to the moldy strawberry! He also served me the wrong dish! I ordered a Roasted Beet Salad and he brought me a totally different salad. When I told him that there were no beets and this was the wrong dish, he walked into the kitchen and brought me a few beets and just told me to add it to the salad! who the hell does that?!? Also, my friend didn't get her dish until 20 minutes AFTER everyone else already got theirs and she ordered a SALAD!!!! Our drinks were never refilled and the food was mediocre. On top of all of this, there was an automatic 18% gratuity just because it was Miami! Pros: Nice outdoor seating area

R M.

I am a local and have always loved eating at Nexxt. The food is usually very good, large portions and consistent. Last night was a very bad experience . We waited 20 mins before anybody came to our table, then the waiter was inattentive, very late, never checked on us, and took forever to get us Ketchup. I went to complain and the older guy who I think is the owner was not interested in hearing what I had to say and was rude rude rude. Too bad the tip was included, I was not planning to leave anything. Food quality was also not as good as it used to be.

Maggie K.

So I went to lunch at Nexxt a few months ago and had a great experience. My waitress was super attentive, food and drinks came fast, and it was an overall pleasant experience. Had the Asian Chicken Salad and it was awesome... Unfortunately, I did not have the same experience tonight at dinner. Three friends and I went and we waited about 20 minutes to put in our drink order. We ordered our food, then the waiter came back 15 minutes later saying "the food takes a while to get prepped here, would you like some bread?" Then, when our food was coming, our waiter came over and said "shoot, I forgot to bring you the plates" and the food runner behind him with the dishes. He came back with the plates, but we were missing two of the dishes we had ordered. My friend had to wait almost 10 minutes to get her food and in the meantime they tried to give us another pizza...convinced the server had put in the order incorrectly. We finished eating and had to wait 20 minutes for the check to be brought over. The food was good but the service was horrible. I'll go there again for the food but stay away from that waiter...

Arlean G.

Set in the heart of Lincoln road. I was told by a friend that they have good food.And i was not disappointed at all. The food was really good. I had the fish tacos and my friend had the white bean chili. I would and will go back when i go back to Miami Prices are good. Food took along time but maybe it was because we were extremely hungry, lol

Renaud F.

Average and comparable to any tourist joint in South Beach. Had to wait a long time for take out but the bar tender comped us some cheese cake which happened to be the best part of my experience at this restaurant

Elle S.

This place is just like Cheescake Factory, I mean how can anyone say they don't like CF? I had bangbang chicken and it was way better than i expected.

Priscilla K.

this place was PACKED on saturday night- the wait was 25min but we definitely waited a bit more than that. they finally seated us and we got mojitos and white wine, then ordered: tuna tartare, side of fries, chimichurri steak and the louisiana chicken pasta. apparently cheesecake factory has a lawsuit on this cafe for "recipe piracy," but i'd still say cheesecake wins in terms of flavorful dishes. on to the food. their portions are ginormous so i'd recommend sharing. the louisiana chicken pasta was....not it. at all. there was no flavor, the linguine was mushy (get on board the al dente train nexxt!!) and the chicken was blah. we had to season it ourselves with salt and pepper and that only made it minutely better. the chimichurri steak was okay, a bit tough; i would've liked extra chimichurri on the side. the fries and tuna tartare were pretty good though, i could def eat tuna tartare all day e'eryday. it was nice to sit outside and have good laughs with friends. nexxt gets three stars for decent tartare and dangerously sweet mojitos. we had promoters slide promo cards onto the table haha

Gisela C.

It had been at least 3 years since I last had dinner at Nexxt. I was faced with one of those "I am hungry but have no idea what I want" situations... so my s/o and I decided to eat at Nexxt where the menu has such a variety of choices that it may take you an hour to finish. We knew from previous experience that the portions are plentiful so we decided to share one of their 'specialty' plates, the Spicy Mongolian Chicken. Honestly, it was anything but spicy. This was an extremely heavy plate and certainly one you'd want to share. The chicken was VERY tender but also VERY fried. Overall, not bad. We also had a side of asparagus... it was a very delightful side. Our waiter was on the ball, very attentive and very nice. However, we were sitting inside and were seriously surrounded by flies.. they wouldn't go away... they were annoying. We switched tables and STILL had the same issue. What's up with that? Either way, I'd probably be back... in another 3 years

Marian I.

This is one of the best places for happy hour. I love the chicken taquitos, and while the food might not be anything special, is a cool place. Still, every once in a while you'll get a server who forgets about you, but it hasn't happened the last few time I've been there.

Lisa O.

My boyfriend and I ordered tapas, and our favorite was the ahi tuna tartare. Yum! We had to order another! The duck wontons were just...crispy and fried. The guacamole shrimp bites were disappointing...very small shrimp. The lobster pizzette was yummy, but nothing special. We paid about $50 I think, after two rounds of drinks, which were $5 each for just a beer. So if you go, don't order alcohol, it's too expensive. The outdoor seating was nice, but I had to move from the outside section, because there were shoppers brushing past me every second. We moved to an inner seating table by a tree with lights in it, and that was nicer.

Justine L.

We picked this place because it's owned by the same people as Grand Lux Cafe. Being from Chicago and loving Grand Lux, we thought it would be a safe bet to come here and not get ripped off. We were wrong. The restaurant was rather small, but had a lot of outdoor seating on Lincoln St. It seemed like the kitchen could not handle the number of tables available because we definitely waited about 45 minutes for our food to come. We watched other larger parties sit, order, and receive their dishes before we did. When we finally got our food, we mentioned it and the wait staff made up excuses that our food was "made with love" and was "even tastier". If you think that dry, sauceless food is "even tastier" then I suppose they were right. After finishing, the waitress asked how things were. We were honest that it was not to our standards or expectations and she too made excuses and did not apologize. She got the manager who hesitantly apologized and offered us one cheesecake, for our party of four, on the house. After explaining that we were full and didn't have appetites after waiting far too long for our food, we asked to have something taken off our bill. She took off one dish, which we suppose is all you could really ask for. Either way, we definitely will not come back to this place. Not to mention, the party behind us said the same exact thing while handing their bill to their waitress.

Mars Y.

I love this place the atmosphere is live and the food is great you have to try there humus:)

Amy J.

Good for people watching & hanging out outside, but the same goes for every restaurant on this strip. They have everything imaginable on their menu. That should have been a sign that we should have kept walking. The service was slow, and the waitress seemed to be on her own planet. I ordered a medium-rare Kobe Burger with Truffle Aioli. It came out well-done. I sent it back and they rushed to get me a new burger. This time I cut into the burger and it was raw. Not rare, but RAW. I was starving, otherwise I would have given up by now. Finally, they brought out a burger that was done right and tasted great. Cappuccinos will cost you $5 a pop. They did not comp anything off of our bill. I would not go back since I think there are plenty of better places just steps away.

Eve C.

I suppose it serves me right for eating at super-touristy Nexxt Cafe, but I must say, while the portions are huge for the price, I have never EVER had good service while dining here. This same thing held true on a recent visit (I wish I could say my last, but I know I'll be back). It was late on a Saturday night, when some of the only options for dining are on Lincoln Road. We opted to sit inside since we didn't feel like waiting for a table. We ordered drinks and a bunch of appetizers to split amongst us. Usually Nexxt offers complementary bread to tide you over till your food comes. This was not the case for us. We flagged down a waiter (admittedly not our own), and asked for bread. She looked like we'd just asked for her first-born child. I mean, yes, you have your own tables, but how hard is it to just grab a basket of bread & drop it on your way, really? Probably about as hard as tracking down our waiter and asking him to get us some bread. I've been here more times than I can count, and every time I walk away saying "never again." Alas, that never happens. Nexxt has such a huge menu (a la Cheesecake Factory), that it's always the go-to dining destination when no one can decide what they want to eat. Plus, you get HUGE portions for the money, which on South Beach, is a huge plus for some people. Yes, I know this a tourist destination, and they never expect to see the same diners again, but a little common courtesy on the part of the waitstaff would make this a much more likeable location.

Katriel C.

It's my go to place every time I'm in Miami the service can be a bit rushed but the pod and portions more than make up for it

Andrey E.

Food is reasonable, but I wouldn't say that it is delicious. Dishes are huge. So if you want some extra fat -- this is a place to go.

Mueller P.

Best place to eat any time of day on Lincoln. Huge menu. Big portions. Fair prices. Good people watching outside.

Jay S.

One of my worst restaurant experiences. Visiting Miami for the first time and my luck, chose this place for my first experience. They sat us right away, but that was the last good thing that happened. Service was the worst I've ever had. Our waitress took 30 mins to come to our table. After ordering 2 cocktails, she then took another 30 mins to bring them to us. Then we ordered and were served our food 1 hour and 15 mins later. Food portions are large and descriptions "sound" tasty on the menu. In fact, when I looked around, the dishes actually looked pretty good. However, my Chicken Parmesan bow tie pasta was oddly bland and was definitely my least favorite restaurant pasta dish of all time. The scattered pieces of burnt, crusty Parmesan cheese chunks throughout the pasta didn't help. I normally wouldn't have eaten much of it, but we had been traveling all day from California and were unusually hungry. After we were through, we sat...and sat...and sat...no waitress or busboy came to refill ever...and sat...and sat. We finally had to beg other waitresses and the hostess to please bring us our check so we could leave. I had an early business meeting the next morning on Monday and didn't plan on being in a restaurant at 10 pm on a Sunday night. We must have been at the restaurant for 3 hours. My wife always makes fun of me for leaving too much tip money, even when we have bad service, but this time she insisted I don't leave a dime. Since this was my first visit to Tourist Trap Central on Lincoln in Miami, I didn't realize that the tips are mandatory and automatically applied to the bill. No wonder the service was awful. They have nothing to lose. I still laugh about an automatically added tip. It makes a person realize how overly abused the concept of a tip really is.

C G.

This place is great for breakfast. You get the mini egg breakfast for $3.95 and u get one egg, two slices of bacon, potatoes and toast! The only thing is, the service is slow/shitty and you wait a good 20-25 min for your food. Gratuity is already included on your check and it's a small spaced area.

lysa p.

GROSS! The worst food for all 4 of us. They forgot out appetizer. It took TWO HOURS to get salad and a burnt burger. TOURIST TRAP!

Mina K.

as other people have said, this place is identical to cheesecake factory, menu and all...but i've had better experiences at cf. nexxt is off the lincoln rd strip near all the shops, so location was great, wait was extremely long and honestly, not worth it. so on to the food... appetizers: tuna tartare & fries - tuna tartare was actually the best out of everything we had. tuna + avocado + soy ginger sesame sauce, can't really go wrong with that. fries are random i know, we crave fries everywhere we go!! entrees: chimichurri steak, louisiana chicken pasta & thai chicken salad - the chimichurri steak was way too chewy and where the heck was the chimichurri sauce? i expected the louisiana chicken pasta to taste like the one from cheesecake factory, nay. the chicken wasn't seasoned and the pasta had no taste. where the heck was the spicy new orleans sauce? the salad was okay, although there was way too much cilantro for my taste...but who can mess up a salad? the only thing nexxt had going for them was the outside seating area, location, and huge portions (of not-so-great food though). don't waste your $$$.

E E.

It's a glamorized Cheesecake Factory on a beautiful strip with beautiful people. The portions are huge, the never ending menu offers variety of typical chain restaurant fare, and it is busy busy busy!!! I ordered the $20 lobster special with fried mac and cheese balls. It's actually surprisingly decent for a $20 lobster. Don't expect steakhouse quality lobster - somewhat comparable to what I would imagine a steamed supermarket lobster with melted butter that can make any dish spectacular and Paula Deen proud. The service is slow, but I actually prefer it that way so I can lounge, watch people, and enjoy the beauty and excitement of Lincoln Road. The service is included, and probably should be since service is so awful, so no need to add extra tip unless your server is spectacular.

Remy L.

Overall very disappointed even though their burgers and salads were good. The service took forever (around 1h) and we were told it was normal because the place was busy! Seriously??? Maybe would it be less busy if they were to space those tables a little. The person seating next to me looked fine but eating without touching her elbow every other time would have been even better. In addition, their goat cheese salad was quite a joke. It was so tiny. 2 ridiculous pieces of goat cheese in the middle of a little bit of salad. I would prefer to eat nothing rather than that. Finally, the place was quite loud when we went but this is the beach and I would not take them a star of for this.

Leyandra M.

I've been here twice. And I can't complain. The food is good... has a lot of Cheesecake Factory influence to it... can't go wrong there. The location is awesome(sit outside to people watch). You can most definitely share, since the portions are more than enough for two. I'll agree with some of the other reviews, the service isn't all that great. They can stand to improve on that front!

Danielle S.

Busy Sunday night, but didn't have to wait for a table. Similar menu to Cheesecake Factory. I had the Chicken Madeira. It was ok. Its better at Cheesecake. Sweet potato fries were also just okay. Service was good, but food came out a little slow. Gotta love outdoor seating though!

Joe C.

I can only give them 3 stars because when eating ther ethe food was delcious but I felt as if they stole the whole menu from the cheesecake factory. I work in the nightlife industry and going to Nexxt I ran into a bunch of high profile people. This place is a good place to be seen but the food I feel is just stolen... Still good! But stolen menu lol

Jessica D.

GRATUITIES ALREADY INCLUDED which explains terrible service. I use to like this place but my most recent trip confirmed its over. The service is always terrible, why would a server care when they know they are getting a tip no matter what......but now the food tastes more bland than usual. The layout is very stressful. You can't stand anywhere without a waiter with a tray telling you to move. Tables are packed in on top. Restaurant layout is so bad that servers must walk through the side of the building where the tables are to get to the kitchen. So many other places. Portions are big because it's whatever food left over from before.

Jessica C.

This restaurant in located right in the middle of all the action on Lincoln Rd. Everyone who views the menu notices how similar it is to the Cheesecake Factory. The menu is actually an exact duplicate minus the huge selection of Cheesecakes. The food is very delicious. My friend and I actually went there for dinner then again for lunch the following day. The first time we had the Crab Stuffed Mushroom appetizer, Truffle Love Burger and the Spaghettini Tomato Basil Garlic. Both were absolutely delicious! The second day we had ordered the Crab wonton appetizer, Lobster Roll and a Lobster Mac and Cheese. We did enjoy them but not as much as our first choices. I am not sure if the lobster was fresh. Here is the things I didn't like about this restaurant. The seating arrangements were terrible. We sat down and shortly after they say someone at the table next to us and her chair was on top of my friends chair. They pack as many tables as they possibly can causing you to have to dine with strangers as if your all sharing a table. The wait staff seemed very rushed and the service was extremly slow. Also the dining area is infested with birds and flies which leads me to believe they do not clean the tables and floors very well. It is a shame the service is so terrible and the dining area isn't clean because if it was I would definately have dined here again on my next trip.

Mary B.

For Lincoln Road, it's a find. Not a tourist trap and the food is good, not greasy. Got a salad and the spicy tempura shrimp appetizer. Great table outside.

Teresa E.

Here's the reason you choose Nexxt Cafe, because they've got a monstrous menu which comes in handy when you are with a group of people with varied tastes. You are basically guaranteed that everyone will be able to find SOMETHING they'd be content ordering. Also, if I said the portions are generous, it still wouldn't be an adequate description for the amount of food that is placed before you. Unfortunately, as many others have written before me, you could quite possibly faint from hunger before you are ever even seated, so if you are hypoglycemic opt for dinner somewhere else! Or bring snacks with you for sustenance while you wait. But in all honesty, this should be expected when you chose the safe bet in a touristy location! Okay, so before I wrap this up, I just wanted to mention the ridiculous 1 lb Deluxe burger I ordered the other night. This mammoth-sized burger looked like something that Fred Flintstones might have chowed down on, but it was insanely good! It was topped with short-ribs, caramelized onions, and variety of mushrooms, among other goodies! Right, so you had me at short ribs. Short ribs make everything better. Why didn't I think about topping beef with beef?

Sara P.

Lovesit. Came here with my boyfriend on a pretty busy monday night, ordered house garden salad, which is about ten times the size of a regular house salad and comes with a really YUMMY vinigrette dressing, and a FOUR PESTO PIZZA, four cheeses, a little tomatoe and olive and tiny teeeny speckles of goat cheese.......ya its that good. highly reccomended

Lis M.

"I made a mistake." "What, you had unprotected sex?" "No...I went back to Nexxt. I don't know how I keep falling for this place!" What a bad one to waste your time here, especially with all the other delicious places all around. Yes, It's always full , the menu has A LOT of options and they serve you large portions...BUT the food is mediocre, the plating is sloppy and actually quite expensive for it's quality. I had the spicy steak tacos and my friend had shrimp pasta and a house salad...we didn't even finish half of our meal. The service is EXTREMELY slow and they aren't the nicest people around. Look into the other places in Lincoln Road before this, I feel like it really shouldn't even be someones last option.

Diane G.

Ok let's break it down - PROS: Location (SoBe), Portion Size, Variety of food in menu, open late CONS: Overpriced and horrible service I've gone there a few times because other people want to try it out. I always give the warning about this place. Then, at the end of the night - it always ends with "I told you so." When I've gone there, they've gotten multiple orders wrong, the food takes forever, and good luck getting your server's attention. Do yourself a favor and go else where!

Arly J.

Even though it was the holidays and a busy Monday night in South Beach. We were a party of ten and when seated we were missing a table setting and a chair which we had to borrow from another table. It took about 15 minutes for the table server to come greet us. Service was terrible! After server came to get drink order, we did not receive drinks for another 20 minutes.We observed server had four tables and was pretty busy. when the food came out forty minutes later, two of our entrees never came and one of the entrees was completely wrong. Second drinks never came to table. When we let him know about the food, he argued that was what we ordered. On a better note we enjoyed most of our food that came correct. THe tamale appetizer was not as good as Cheesecake factory. Very disappointed!

Max H.

Nexxt offers a menu derived from the Cheesecake Factory menu. The food tastes really well, and they serve quite large portions. The only problem with Nexxt is that the staff is not really attentive, very slow, not very friendly and it feels as if one waiter has to take care of too many guests.

stacy W.

Yum. Balls! The macaroni balls :) This place is SO cliche for miami. And it's basically an overcrowded Cheesecake Factory. I wasn't too impressed with the main meal. A sundried tomato pasta. You could tell the noodles were cheapies and the sauce was unoriginal. However, there were two other highlights that made the experience worth it. The Macaroni Balls and the pomegranate mojito. To be honest, you can probably get by with just eating the balls for dinner, they're heavy and they probably have enough calories to hold you over for a month. The portions are very generous here, be selective with your dishes... you can't go wrong with the balls! :)

Joe B.

Had a terrible experience at this place today. I was seated with a friend and ordered a brunch combo. After waiting for 40 minutes for our dishes, we asked the waitress (Taliya) what's going on. Instead of offering an apology, she screamed as she was walking away that they were very busy "as you can tell. And look, those people (pointing at another table that shook their heads in anger at her) were also waiting for a long time." I suppose she was also too busy to bring out what the water we ordered 40 minutes earlier or the bread we never got... When we finally got our dishes 45 minutes later, my dish was super disappointing. Three tiny sausages, two small eggs (sausages and eggs were eatable though), no bread, and two pancakes that tasted as if they had been made three days ago. The plate itself was really hot when it got to the table, as if it was put in the stove to re-heat before it was brought to me. I finished my eggs and sausage quickly and ran out of there. Despite the rude service from Taliya and the bad food I got, other dishes I saw around looked more promising so I hope other people's experience there was better. The owners must hire more staff and teach the current staff some manners.

Kristen C.

Hmmm... Nothing special comes to mind when I think of this place. It took forever to get our food. It's always uncomfortably packed and the food really isn't great. It's whatevery. And $30 drinks -- at a CAFE?!? That's pushing it -- even for South Beach. Ehh, I'd rather go to Van Dyke's.

Isabelle R.

The perfect example of "bigger is not always better". Big menu, big portions, big crowds. Having worked (and lived) on Miami Beach for years it's THE place I would really try to stay away from (and coincidentally THE place the tourists always flock to). The menu items are generic and the handful of times I did eat there I almost always left nauseated (from the portions, the grease), so it may be a good idea to have some Tums handy. The service is hit or miss, summer-time it gets hot as hell under the large tent, and most of the time it's just not a very pleasant dining experience.

Teri D.

Ate there for lunch one time. It was packed and even though we were seated immediately, the server was not to be found. Servers were attending to others and servers were hanging out by the front door.....but not ours! Had to give the hostess a glare to let her know we were not happy and she came to apologize and take drink orders. Server showed up took our order and came out with water and coke, but where was my sangria??? Had to stare down hostess again to get my drink. And for $9.95 I could've gone to a liquor store to get better sangria! My navajo chix sandwich was ok and mostly bread ($13.95 with a nice salad at least) and hubby had this ginormous bacon cheeseburger with fries for $15.95. He did admit that it was very tasty. Servings here are big with a big price to go along with it. Nice people watching area, but with their poor service and high prices you can and will find someplace else to go.

Kreperie F.

Although the prices on the menu seem a bit pricey (cmon it is MIAMI BEACH AND LINCOLN RD AT THAT), when the food comes, you are pleasantly surprised by both the quality and the portion. I had the egg benedict and jesus christ, I'm still getting excited from thinking about it! I'm from NYC, so I've had egg benedict from all over, but this one is the real winner out of all of them. It came to me by surprise too. One thing though, the menu and the atmosphere seem very "Cheesecake Factory"ish. I almost thought it was another chain under the company. Do share with someone if you're petite like me and can't finish the food. I hate seeing food being wasted, although I finished every last morsel of my plate.

Juan Miguel G.

Worst experience in South Beach in the last 5 years...

Duke I.

Location, location, location - a great spot on Lincoln Drive. If you're into people watching, the local sport in South Miami Beach, this place is as good as any. They have both outside and inside seating, the only reason I'd pick the latter is to get a table faster - the wait can be substantial, despite the number of tables they have. Keep in mind that a great number of tables also means less-than-personalized service, although they do have a lot of waiters. Food is hit & miss, although most of it is at least average. Our group of 4 really liked the Nexxt Appetizer ($30, enough appetizer for 3-4 people), above average in both taste and presentation. My Grande Burrito, which comes with chicken, was disappointing following it, mostly because the chicken wasn't very tasty and the tortilla tasted too much like flour. One of the people in our group got a Nexxt Combination plate, Ahi & Steak, and he enjoyed it. My girlfriend had the steak fajitas and they were just ok. Disclaimer: she's Mexican so she has higher standards and expectations for Mexican-inspired dishes than most. At least they have Tabasco, the least-bad commercial hot sauce for her. As others have pointed out, one of the strengths of this place is the huge menu which equates to a large variety of dishes. There's something on it for everyone, from the raw fish nut to the vegetarian to the Mexican to the burger lover (next time I'm trying their 24 oz. burger for sure!) to the pasta lover (io sono Italiano) to the fussy eater in your group (there's always one!). Prices could be better but it is what it is, and it could certainly be worse - there are some decent values on the menu if you look. This place is a 3.5 star in my book, I normally round down but in this case I rounded up because of a) the large variety of dishes and b) overall atmosphere, location and crowd. You can certainly do worse on Lincoln Road.

David L.

Awesome pasta here. This place s always busy, a bit patience is def helpful if you eat here:)

Luis N.

Cuban chicken not really Cuban and a little too spicy and pricey. Nice atmosphere inside tho.

Melody C.

i can only give it 3 stars because we left after we didnt see a server. It was quite packed, but at least someone could say hello, we will be right with you. We were hungry, tired of walking...even though the menu was appetizing and sounded so good, its pretty much like a CC factory..in a casual atmosphere. I cant rate the food because we left...just wish someone would say hi!~

Nick L.

I have been here twice and the food was very good on both occasions. I wouldn't say that the menu is cutting edge creative by any means, but the food is good nonetheless. If you can catch happy hour then the prices are extremely reasonable for the location and compared to some of the other restaurants around the drinks are well priced and well made. The service is a bit slow, however, I have noticed this is common among many businesses in South Beach. Wasn't much of an issue for me however since, being on vacation, i'm not in much of a hurry, but that is really no excuse.

Vicky P.

Ive been here a few times a while back, and recently about 2 weeks ago. The food isn't bad here, they have good happy hour specials, half off drinks and appetizers. The reason why I gave it two stars was because it was really hot and icky inside, it defeated the whole purpose of us choosing to sit inside...away from the "Miami heat". Maybe the AC was broken? Or maybe if they'd close the door and stop letting the hot air in...it would be much more cooler inside. And reason number two is, there were bunch of flies buzzing around inside the restaurant!! And to me that's just gross.

Carla B.

It's got a lot of Cheesecake Factory to it as far as their pastas (actually, they got sued by them too!), but it's tasty and the portions are good for you to share with someone and not feel hungry. Either way, if you order a plate of pasta for yourself, you might wind up getting a doggy bag. The servers do tend to be very New York minute upon serving you, being somewhat inattentive and cold compared to other places, possibly because the place is super busy. I think they should definitely improve that. Desserts are amazing! The chocolate mousse is insanely good!

Liz H.

We went to this place for Sunday brunch, we had a party of 4. Service was AWFUL, very very slow and the server mixed up 2 of our orders so the food did come out at the same time. I understand that people make mistakes and that is fine but I did not appreciate having the tip automatically added on to the check. I did not like not having a choice in how much I should tip. When I asked our server about it, he said that the 'system' automatically does it and he had no choice. In my restaurant days, I was told that it was illegal to auto-grat on parties of less than 5 and even then, you had to evaluate your service and decide whether you deserved an automatic tip or not. If the servers know they are getting a good tip anyway, where is the incentive to give good service? Our server had certainly figured that out. We paid everything but I asked to speak to the manager; we waited about 20 mins then were told that the manager was "too busy" to come and talk to us but we could keep waiting if we wanted to. Ridiculous! When the manager finally decided to grace us with her presence, she told us that it was "Lincoln Road policy" to automatically add tip to all their checks, regardless of party size. I don't remember having this issue at other places on Lincoln Road, or maybe the service was better so I didn't mind having the tip automatically added. Between the awful service, the mediocre food and the attitude of the staff there, I'll never go back to this place

cristina o.

Had one of the most disturbing dining experiences here. ordered a salad and when i was half way through i noticed there was a completely different salad underneath. yes everybody, nexxt served me on a plate that still had someone else's half eaten food. DISGUSTING! i will never ever go back to this place. i cant imagine how it is still in business... oh and btw they told me i was confused and refused to comp the salad even though i was ready to vomit on it. i didn't want another meal i just didn't want to have to pay for someone else's!

Tough C.

Way over-rated. A carbon copy of the Cheesecake factory. Food is fair, and the service could use some improvement.

Bonnie S.

food was foul-- i wanted to have a lighter eating day and appeared at nexxt - wow- chef salad went bad terrible ! processed turkey (like a dollar a pound!) cheap way out is not gonna please sobe peeps, let alone, anyone - so since it was a bowl of lettuce and cheap processed meat on top, just wont down that for my meal - I exchanged for turkey burger, which had a funky taste and only ate it cause straving -- wont go back cause food is awful there -- they need to step up wit quality --- save ur money and go get a juicy huge whopper with extra cheese from bk !

H Z.

Food is not good. Service is slow.

Lucy L.

One of THE most appalling examples of bad customer service I have ever had the displeasure of experiencing. I went with a couple of friends - we asked to be seated inside because it was muggy outside and there were legions of birds screaming in the trees. The hostess was EXTREMELY rude and frustrated that we were asking to be sat inside of her restaurant. She had sat a lot of two person parties at 4 person tables, which is her sucking at her job, not my problem. We were happy to wait and made that clear to her. But nope, no good, she storms off, shaking her head, as if we walked into HER HOUSE and asked to be seated. I would have left but I was with a group of people, so fine. The food took forever to come out, the appetizer never came, and my friend's dish came out ten minutes after everyone else was served. SO MUCH FUN THIS PLACE. When we told our waiter that the appetizer never came, he didn't apologize...instead, he stared at us and walked away. My friends liked their meals, and I got a margarita pizza that was awful. I did (obviously) complain to the manager, and she removed the dish that came out late off the bill and took away the automatic 15% gratuity that's always added (that's always a bad sign when that's a policy.) The manager was professional. She was the only person there that knows what the word means. You couldn't pay me to go here again.

Cindy F.

This place is a great crowd pleaser. It has a ginormous menu with a little bit of everything, large portion sizes, and moderately priced. They have a great happy hour and the few times i have been here the food is right on and the service is good. Outdoor seating which they cover for rain, fans when its hot, and heaters for the cold weather.

Josh W.

Everything was peachy until them manager asked us to leave bacause we had been there for too long. I will admit the rest of our party was taking a bit long to get there but 2 managers came by and very rudely asked (no, told) us to leave. The waiter was polite though. It doesn't matter of your food is good if you have rude management.

Jonathan C.

TERRIBLE! The worst food for our whole party. It took HOURS to actually get a few salads (she forgot the dressing!) and a burnt sandwich. TOURIST TRAP!

MICHELLE C.

Had a group of eight people, was enjoying a nice stroll on Lincoln Rd. so decided to go to Nexxt. In the past it has always hurt me to go there because of the awful service but I really enjoy their "Cobb Salad" . The menu is huge and so are the portions!! If someone has a very large appetite this is the place to take them. Daughter loves the four cheese pasta, the spinach dip appetizer is very good. Club, Chicken, Avocado sandwich was fresh, big of course and tasty. If you get there before five o'clock they offer a lunch menu for a good price and well let's just say the portions are still very very large. Everything we ordered was good. The waiter we had was fantastic!!! First time after probably fifteen visits have I ever had such great service here at Nexxt. Most of the time the staff knows they are getting their tip which is included at 18%, so they have the attitude "don't care" If you can deal with not so great service, and good food, large portions then it's a great place to sit outside and people watch and relax. Wish I knew the waiters name but it escapes me. My group from London, thought the food was amazing and of course could not believe the posrtion sizes. Fun place to take visitors....

Kevin V.

I've been here more than a few times in the last 10 years. Any salad is huge and USED to taste awesome when it first opened but then things started to decline like the wontons were not so fresh or some other detail was lacking. Great atmosphere to people watch or bring a date. Servers do try but can come across as rude because it can get swamped on a weekend. Desserts are rich and delicious and the drinks are good. I'm giving 1 star because they TOTALLY dropped the ball the last time I had lunch there. I ordered my fav dish Asian chicken salad to share with my date and the chicken breast was SPOILED - yuck! I literally spit it out and felt like a fool for talking up my favorite dish and bringing my gf there. How could the cook not smell the chicken? It was spoiled pretty bad. So the server apologizes, deletes it from the bill and we ordered an avocado hamburger which came out great. What killed me is there was a manager who was in earshot and saw and heard what happened, from my initial reaction to the conversation with the waiter. He didn't even come by the table to apologize or comp us a drink or dessert for SERVING ROTTEN CHICKEN. Are you kidding me? The place was fairly empty that day and he could have had the decency to come by the table and apologize for 30 seconds. I could have got food poisoning. Next time I'll stick to drinks or coffee, much harder to get sick from that. On a side note, the mens bathroom was pretty dirty. I'm starting to judge restaurants by how clean they keep their bathrooms, if they pay attention to keeping bathrooms clean, then they're probably paying attention to little details in the kitchen too.

Kristen M.

My hubby and I would come here all the time and loooved it despite the service always being poor. This time is the last time though. We waited 45 minutes for 1 burrito and when we got it it was completely RAW and the rice was so crunchy i thought I broke my tooth on it. We sent it back and ordered the fish and chips instead. Now all this time we had our little 10 LB dog with us who was sleeping in our lap as usual. We always bring him as Lincoln Road is very pet friendly. After another 45 minutes our food came and then the owner tells us that the dog cannot be in our laps or on a chair but he has to be on the floor. I was appalled!!! we had been the for an hour and a half and our table was not a foot away from the hostess desk where he had been standing the whole time and we always bring our dog here and never had a problem in the past. I told him he can "F" off and we got up and left. We have put up with the crappy service long enough and we will NEVER EVER return and I will make sure everyone I meet knows how poorly run this place is.

Annie T.

I'm mean. I'm only giving them 3 stars just because it's a chain... it's owned by the same group as Cheesecake Factory and Grand Lux Cafe. If it weren't for that, I'd give 4. Rude, I know. HUGE plates of food. Split your plates, people! We got 3 entrees and an appetizer between 4 girls and had tons and tons of leftovers. I'm the only fatty who cleaned off her plate entirely. I got the strip steak and ahi tuna combo. Jesus, it was delicious. The pesto sauce that came with the steak was ahmaze. We also shared nachos and they really hit the spot... and there was plenty to share. We sat outside and it was a great spot for people-watching. The crazy, wacky people you see on Lincoln Road make you feel like you're on set of a trashy reality tv show. +2 The menu is HUGE. It'll satisfy anybody. You can also spend as little as $12 and as much as $30.

Anthony G.

Good dinner with friends. Friendly service, good food (Sunday Night Pasta) and drinks. Decent prices for South Beach. Recommended!

Elizabeth D.

Boy, it must suck to work at a restaurant where the food really stinks. I'm sure you get the brunt end of customer complaints, so I forgive you for not smiling and giving slightly less than mediocre service to me and my family. My mother ordered an entree, and the taste was definitely questionable. She sent it back and ordered another entree. 20 minutes later (and after all of us are done eating) she gets her replacement entree. And, you guessed it, she sent that one back too. I'd like to thank Pizza Rustica at this moment now, for being directly in front of Nexxt and saving the night with a meal that was approximately 72.2% cheaper and 200% more delicious than what we had at Nexxt. And to quote my brother, "How do you manage to make a shitty Greek salad?" Save your money. An $18 plate of chicken and mashed potatoes at Nexxt is not worth it. You're not in the middle of the desert, guys. Go to one of the other many worthy restaurants on Lincoln Road and not hate yourself for having such a depressingly mediocre dinner.

Cami F.

I used to go to Nexxt about 3 or 4 times a month last year, and the service and the prices were reasonable. Nothing perfect, but pretty good. I went back today after like six months that I hadn't been there. I have to say i used to pay about $15 for a Miso Salmon, and I came to find today the same plate was raised to $24. I believe that is a crazy rise, for this kind of place. Today, right after we ordered our food there was a guy in the table Nexxt to us, to whom I turned because i heard him scream I AM LEAVING BECAUSE THERE IS A ROACH ON MY PLATE!! I was about to get up and leave together with him, but I was with 7 other people, so I decided to stay. After that, my boyfriend had ordered a Monte Cristo sandwich which said that it was a french toast with ham and cheese, and strawberry preserve. The brought out a whole deep fried sandwich!! THE WHOLE THING WAS DEEP FRIED, WITH POTATOES! No strawberry preserve of course! That was it for us, I AM NEVER GOING BACK!!

Bacong F.

Food was average. Ordered ribeye, it was way done and tasted more like beef jerky. Fried calamari and nacho was not good. The lobster and salmon was good, perfectly cooked. We did get great service and outside seating reminded us of Barcelona.

ralph a.

one star only because there's not a zero star option! This place is HORRRRRIBLE!! seriously if youre into huge oversized portions of slop this is the place for you! its like they tried to ripoff a cheesecake factory menu, except they know not how to cook! the fact that it was always packed leads me to believe that peoples of south beach know nothing about good food!

Tu-van L.

Holy crap the portions are huge at this place. A casual cafe off of the posh Lincoln Road of Miami Beach where the pretty people walk around and shop. Plenty of outdoor seating to enjoy the warm South Florida weather. I most definitely enjoyed my bridal shower luncheon here on my first visit. Plates were huged and piled high with food. My fish tacos came with plenty of pico de gallo, lettuce, salsa and other fresh toppings that almost hid the tacos from me. My sister's fish and ships consisted of large pieces of fried fish with a massive bowl of well-salted french fries. And the one appetizer that sold me on this place - FRIED MACARONI AND CHEESE BALLS!! Our server in white was a little spacy and out there, but the outdoor view and yummy food made up for it.

Zoe K.

Horrible doesn't begin to describe our experience. Our table of 10 waited 45min before the waiter took our order. 30min later 2plates arrived. It was a wrong order. the waiter argued it was the right plates. We kept the dishes. Every 20min thereafter we received a plate. 1 1/2hr later one of our group still didn't have ANY food served. It was quite a disappointing experience. Management either doesn't value customer service or are not aware of the problem. I have absolutely nothing good to say about this restaurant. Don't waste your time or money in this establishment.

Christie A.

Not a huge fan of this place, I really don't understand what all the rage is about. In my opinion, the food is just okay. I think it is very VERY rare to find a restaurant with such a large menu that can make everything offered well. It's next to impossible! The service here also blows, but then again, that's the service almost everywhere on South Beach for ya . I cannot stand the 18% automatic gratuity added thing....that's why the service blows! The servers know they don't have to work hard bc most people feel bad to change the tip! So yes, overall, when choosing where to dine on Lincoln Road, I 99.9% of the time just "next" Nexxt!

Nydia M.

I went to Nexxt with a group of friends at 8:30pm on a Friday night. It took about 15 minutes for us to get a table, 45 minutes for us to get bread, 20 more minutes for our appetizer to arrive, and our entrees arrived close to 11pm. If you have all of the time in the world, go ahead and eat at Nexxt. The food is always good. The portions are Cheesecake Factory sized, but much tastier. The waiters are the most passive, lethargic, unmotivated human beings on South Beach...but my Asian chicken salad was awesome.

Mitchell M.

Great food, Huge menu and portions.

Adolfo L. F.

I'm not gonna write a long review here for this restaurant. The food is OK. The place is usually crowded and you will have to sit outside (so if you don't like the Sun, pigeons, dogs and people walking around you while you eat don't come here.) There are SOME menu items that standout from the rest and can be really good but over all this place another mediocre tourist-y restaurant on Lincoln road. There is better food, and ambiance at other great restaurants in the Lincoln Rd. area... go and try those instead.

Karim R.

So I'm back from Miami again and I have a bunch of review to do and I'm going to start with Nexxt Cafe! The food is great the service is ok depending on the time of day that you go to Nexxt. I suggest you go really early or really late for the best service but not to worry the food will remain good. I went with my fam bam this weekend and had a good time with crazy granny and the overly picky and difficult mom. I hope they didn't spit in our food for every other issue that came up. If they did my chicken and waffles with the honey pecan caramel glaze was still HELLA GOOD! The chicken was nice and juicy not over cooked. The spice was nice and had a nice fried crunch as well. Now let me tell you a lil something about the waffle! I think I just had one of the best waffles I've had in a while. The waffles light and had a nice crisp to it but still soft and chewy. Me and my little sis split some seared tuna that was rolled like it was sushi very tasty. Oh on a side note the restroom is pretty clean but still wash your hands on the way out the door. I would definitely visit Nexxt Cafe again because the menu is HUGE there is all kind of stuff worth trying!

Kristin A.

My friend and her friend were very excited to try this restaurant. They said that they heard really good things about it. Their reviews did not disappoint. The food and our waiter was GREAT. Not only was the food GREAT but the presentation of the food was GREAT too. I wish I would have ordered something different though (the menu was HUGE and I was very indecisive). I had the herb salmon, and there were too many herbs. I guess I expected it to have some type of panko breading/crust. I also had a really good pomegranate margarita (my FAV). My friends enjoyed their salad and the white chicken chili was a hit. The reason why I deducted a star is because they kept the door open (because it there was also outdoor seating, easier for the waiters) of course a freaking pigeon had to fly in. Luckily I didn't have my food, and it didn't get that close to me. But I totally FREAKED the F out!!! I don't like dining with Pigeons.

Maite H.

Nexxt is very very similar to Cheesecake Factory in it's menu options. There are many different choices and they are all big portions. It is a great place to sit outside and people watch. The service is not always the greatest because it is usually packed. Tip is already included so don't expect the staff to go out of their way much. All in all if you want a dish similar to CF while sitting on Lincoln Road than this is your place.

Liana S.

Yes, the portions are big. Yes, the prices are low. Yes, the service is pretty sucky. And no, the food is not great. Nexxt is good if you're starving and on a budget. Not exactly where I would go to 'dine'. Not that every night I go out I 'dine'. I'm perfectly happy going to Sobe Gyro and eating standing up... (I swear! Check out my awesome review of Sobe Gyro...) But I digress; Nexxt doesn't do it for me. It a cheaper version of Cheesecake Factory. Come on, look at the menu, they're exactly the same! Oh yeah, and the other location was shut down because they didn't pass health inspections. I consider cleanliness (or lack there of) to be part of a restaurants' culture... as in, if one location is not on the high end of the cleanliness scale... the others probably aren't either. Not that I've been in the kitchen, but I'm just saying... Desserts are apparently homemade. They look good and they are ok. Nothing mind blowing, but edible. Sorry Nexxt, but I'll be moving on.

Romello C.

I'm a HUGE fan of this place.. Anytime you can feed 2-3 people with just one order, and you get people watch everyone walking by on Lincoln Rd in the process of eating, is mos def a plus..! Also their menu selection is like reading a 300 page book, makes it so damn hard to choose exactly what you want, because when you turn the page, there's another item or two that sounds good.. ** Try the NEW ORLEANS CHICKEN AND SHRIMP PASTA, it's so good, one taste makes you wanna stand up and slap the next person that walks by you.. hahaha ** PROS: Location, location, portion Size, vast choices of food on menu, and you get to people watch ;-) CONS: Service can be a bit slow

Jose I.

The food is good, the sizes are big, the place is nice... but the service is SO SLOW and terrible! They need to do something urgently with their servers... very rude and slow service!

Richard W.

Came with some friends and it was packed, like always. Lucky us we got the last open table. The service is very attentive in a overworked busy kind of way. The menu is huge. If you're worried about not finding something you like to eat, dont worry. The menu has all kind of foods and they all seem pretty good. after we ordered, we waited, and waited, and waited. Getting seated, reading the menu and ordering took about 10 mins. Waiting for the food took another hour so be prepared to wait. The food itself wasn't bad. It wasnt fantastic, but it was good. Was it worth waiting and hour for? No. But it was good food at a large portion at a decent price for Lincoln Rd. Some of the other reviewers called this place a renamed Cheesecake Factory and I agree. The place is always packed, it has a huge menu, the wait is forever, and the portions are good with good food. I wouldnt be itching to come here again, but if im in the area and want something to eat, i wouldnt mind stopping here to eat.

Ute L.

The service is terrible; it takes forever to get your food, you're lucky to get bread to hold you over... yet I keep coming back. Why? The menu is the most inexpensive and extensive on Lincoln Rd. I LOVE their salads. The portions are big enough to share and locals do so frequently. Good people watching especially on weekends. Cheesecakes are great to, get a slice for take out at the bar inside. Don't order alcoholic drinks here- they are overpriced and might as well be "virgins".

Andrew Y.

I never thought portions could be larger than the cheesecake factory. Oh how wrong I was. I ordered a chicken sandwich with a side of fries and got anxious as soon as the plate arrived. Granted, I appreciate challenges, but it was a feat to get that plate clean. Food was alright, but the location, atmosphere, and people watching, is what made this place a positive experience on my trip.

Lisa M.

Walking along Lincoln Rd. You see a lot of people trying to sell You into dining at their restaurant I really don't like that. I saw this place, no selling, and it was packed. We got lucky with a table in front, so great for people watching. As for food and drink- I started with a Bloody Mary, which was delicious, then a salad, which was tasty. I liked it here!!! I would recommend it!

Chris F.

Slow service. Food was ok. You have better options

Melissa P.

Nexxt is the kind of place that you know isn't any good, but you can't help yourself from going back there over and over again. Every time my girlfriends and I are in Miami, we always end up going here for dinner. The food is pretty blah, sometimes even a little gross (picture ridiculously enormous salads spilling out of plates and literally swimming in dressing), the service is laughably slow, and the drinks are this odd combination of watery and strong (sounds like it might be ok, but its really not), BUT you get to sit outside and people watch from a great spot on Lincoln Road. That is literally the only reason we go to Nexxt and will probably keep going, G-d help us.

Michael S.

Yelp really needs a zero star category for places like this. The food sucks (please excuse my French). They could not even make a grilled cheese sandwich. The Coral Gables location closed not because of a dirty kitchen, but because it was even more incompetent than the Miami Beach location. I saw waiters screaming at customers. Even though it is surrounded by many restaurants that are heads and shoulders better than Nexxt cafe (Spris, Tiramisu, Da Leo, Rosinella, Books and Books, even Davids), the Miami Beach location is usually crowded because the masses are asses.

James Michael S.

Awful service, sub-par food and very disappointing. I'll avoid this place at all costs.

Olek L.

Average food. Terrible service. Waited +40 min for eggs Benedict.

Luna T.

Was there for breakfast in the outdoor seating. It's great for people watching in the midst of Lincoln Rd. Mall. They have a huge selection of breakfast items. Egg whites too for the healthy conscience eaters. I do have to say, they need to clean and upgrade their bathroom, ugh!

heather D.

If only I owned the secret decoder ring that patrons must use to actually get someone to their table. I was at Nexxt with my parents and sat for 10-yes 10-minutes without a server so much as looking in our general direction. We were seated by a hostess who was clearly put upon by having to seat us. Perhaps we were tearing her away from other, more important tasks. Finding a cure for cancer, maybe? I couldn't say. She went above what she deemed her call of duty by giving us menus (what a saint that one was). And that's where the service ended. So in fairness, I can't critique the food. I can't offer up an opinion about beverages. I have no idea if the bathrooms were clean. Coffee? No idea. I'll end with a positive; I didn't find a bug in my food. BECAUSE I COULDN'T GET ANYONE TO TAKE MY FREAKING ORDER.

Gio G.

This place has nothing good to offer, quality of the food is extremely poor, seating....... Terrible, service...... It took them over one hour to bring a steak sandwich with cold fries after we complain to the server. 2 sandwiches, one side of chicken tenders one mojito and 2 ice teas 80usd..... Totally not worth the money + time. This is a definite NO WAY!!!! NEVER AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Princess V.

This place is good! Portions are big so you really do get a good value for your money! Food is not amazing but the taste is good Love the outdoor seating :) the only downside was the service, waiter seemed rude and uninterested in his job

Karen C.

Best place to eat in South Beach/Miami Beach! If you are looking for somewhere that is reasonably priced and has a wide variety of options to choose from give Nexxt Cafe a try. The service, atmosphere, and food were great!

Bradford S.

OK...So some folks say that this is a good place to bring a date. I can see that, but this is a place that I like to go with my buddies. Where else can you get a one pound burger topped with a steak, cheddar cheese, bacon, and caramelized onions while talking about the great scenery Lincoln Road has to offer. The biggest complaint I have heard about this restaraunt is that it has slow service. While this may be the case, I am never in a hurry when I am there. I enjoy the ambiance and the ecclectic crowd that walks past. Reminds me a bit of a hip European cafe with a tropical twist. I have been here many times for business meetings; with family; and oftentimes with friends and this eatery has never failed me. For Lincoln Road it is extremely reasonable considering the too generous portions you get. Only complaint is their dessert menu. Seeing as most hard bodies in Miami Beach skip dessert, I guess its not that big of a deal. But for those of us who like to get our calories on, I did stop by early one morning (around 12:30a) to find that they only had one dessert option and it was pretty lame. We ended up leaving. Reservations are not accepted and the wait is not that bad. Seems like its always open and always has a crowd. Be careful, many eateries in Miami Beach include gratuity with the bill as is the case with Nexxt. I have more than double tipped numerous times as a result of forgetting that fact.

Jessica O.

The menu here is huge, with everything possible on it. They had great drink options, and the patio is comfortable and really pretty. The food was just normal though - nothing special. Enjoyable spot to sit and eat, but the service is a but lazy, so just OK overall.

Antonio M.

One of my favorite places to eat at in South Beach. The menu is huge so I know friends will all find something they like on the menu. The portions are huge too so many times I can get two meals out of one entree.

Andres J.

Great miso salmon.

Jasmine P.

Okay. After trying another restaurant in South Beach, this one was the best one. The service was not to bad, she was very nice and patient. We took so long to figure out what we wanted because of the amount of items on their menu. The food was AMAZING! The servings were HUGE! I was very satisfied with my Jamaica Lobster platter. The food came out HOT! The Bacardi 151 Pina Colada was great, the alcohol was strong but I assume that was the Bacardi 151 in it. We had the chocolate cheesecake and it was so good. I'm very satisfied with this place. The prices were reasonable and we end up spending a decent amount for three people plus liquor drinks and dessert. This restaurant was really great and we even gave compliments to the manager.

Jor-El G.

Basic restaurant is Basic. Nexxt Cafe is the definition of mediocre. The food is no big deal, the prices too high for some things and fair for others, the service isn't outstanding but it's not terrible either. You won't regret coming here but you also won't be too encouraged to return when there are several better restaurants nearby. Portions are good but the food lacks that X Factor that makes you want to keep coming back for more. I guess it's one of those spots that everyone in SoBe ends up visiting at least once but it's really no big deal.

Cynthia D.

I came here at least four years ago with no expectations. The menu was delightfully extensive, hopefully a sign of expertise. Wrong. Despite being one party of two on a slow day, the kitchen took at least 45 minutes for our lunch sandwiches. Seriously? I came back today for another try, and our experience was worse. They got two orders wrong after an hour. And, still got the rectified meal (four cheese peso chicken pizza) wrong (sans pesto and more burnt). On top of the fact that after switching seats due to tree droppings, it took our waitress around half an hour to bring is plates, the rest of our silverware and drinks. After speaking with the manager we got a few bucks off our meal. However, we weren't the only ones who brought him to the table for a word after the meal. There are others places that won't make you run back to the meter after 2 hours because your meal's still isn't finished. We won't be back.

Tony B.

we went to this place a couple of times and the food and service were constantly good. they have a wide variety of food - from NY style pizza to hamburgers and hot-dogs. also they probably have the largest lemonade glasses in Miami although I doubt it's home-made :)

Paul W.

I've been to this place several times with friends, usually on Friday or Saturday nights. Although always a good experience overall and the food has always been good and the drinks well mixed, there are a few things they could do to improve the place: -The service tends to be slow; -Some of the mixed drinks are tiny and it takes about 3 gulps before they're gone; -I wish they'd lower their prices a bit and make the portions smaller. Normally we have dinner here, then head somewhere else afterwards for drinks or possibly to the movies... We're really not in a situation to carry the food we're unable to finish, and there always seems to be a fair amount left on the plate because the portions are so large.

Sara P.

Great people watching, right on Lincoln Mall. Great service. Our waiter was overworked and overwhelmed, but managed to get our orders perfectly and didn't skip a beat. Food is hugely portioned... I mean huge. The nachos are EPIC. The salads are epic (get a small and don't say I didn't warn you). The flavors are... well, varied... my salad was a little overdressed but I found the nachos to be spectacular. For the touristy, overpriced dining options in the neighborhood, I found this place to be above average.

Ashley D.

Drinks are horrid and made all wrong. Happy hour is redeeming and the food is so good. Lobster popcorn, chicken lettuce wraps, mac n cheese bites.. Mmmm win win WIN. Be prepared to sweat in here!

Kenneth B.

Love it!

Sophie D.

If you like the cheesecake factory this is the place for you. Extremely large portions and really pricy! The menu is the same to the grand lux cafe just the names are slightly different. They have a large variety of things to choose from. The smoothies are amazing! More outside seating then inside. You can never tell how the service is going to be. Their either on top of their game or really slacking....

Gustavo J.

The food was great, lovely place, good prices, but the service leaves a lot to be desired.

Kelly C.

Really really nothing special... dunno what's up with the high ratings. Sure, the portions are large so you can probably get two meals from it, which makes the pricing good. The service is fine. Reminds me of those large chains that don't specialize in anything... like Cheesecake Factory (another overrated restaurant). The menu selection is huge, which is nice if you're going with a bunch of picky eaters. The only cool thing about this place is that you can sit outside and people watch... and I love people watching =) If you're on a budget, eat here... otherwise, keep on walking.

Wonder K.

good memories.. food was ok.. good location!

CARLOS V.

Let me start by saying that i was extremely disapointed with the service and the food the last time I was there. Why 5 stars you might ask. Cause I have been going there for many years and for as long as I remember the food, salads, and Ice tea have been awesome. The service is never on top but i can wait if the food is awesome. And for that it gets my 5 stars. So one day i took a friend that had just moved to South Beach. I raved about the place and how good the salads are. So he order one in particular cause it came with guacamole. Well, there was no guacamole to be seen. THe waitress did not believed us when we told her and was sort of mad that we ask her for some, so she came back with the tiniest little cup with guacamole. Overall was a bad experience. And I will go again cause that is not the Nexxt cafe that I know. And next time if the service and food is just as bad, then I will really go down on those stars. by the way, Nexxt Cafe is not a place to order drinks, they are expensive and you have to order ten drinks to get a light buzzzzzzz. If you drink beer, good for you.

Paul A.

Yup, it's cheesecake factory in Lincoln Road Mall! That pretty much sums it up. Nothing special about the food for lunch or dinner except they are large portions. The breakfast omelets are huge but the thing this place has going the most in my opinion is just the desserts, ESPECIALLY the MOLTEN CHOCOLATE CAKE in which you have to tell them to make it in the beginning because they make it from scratch and it takes about 40 minutes, but worth the wait as it is one of the best damn cakes I've ever had!

Hayley K.

I love the cheesecake factory, so since this is pretty much a perfect knock off, i love it too. great food, huge portions, huge menu, and the prices are so low considering the size of the portions, i don't know how they make a profit. I highly recommend it for brunch, lunch, or dinner!

Rob R.

This is the third time I come back and everytime it seems to get worse and worse. Inside there was an insurmountable amount flies, the silverware was dirty, and the food was oversauced. The service was ok which is the only reason for not giving it a one star.

nicole g.

The rock shrimp tempura was absolutely fantastic. The perfect blend of crunch and spiciness. The hot dogs are inedible. It is way overpriced becasue it is located on the cheesy Lincoln Road. The seating is crowded as the inside is tiny and the outside is cramped (would not sugest trying to eat here on a rainy day- they have about 4 tables inside), the service is slow, there is usually a wait (not sure why). Not worth it. Even though most places on Lincoln Road tend to be a bit overrated in my opinion, there is better than this. The rock shrimp tempura was soo good though so I gave them an extra star! ;)

Erica A.

This place can't even make a pancake. Pancakes were raw so I sent them back and they brought out the same undercooked pancakes... Portions are slight also. The only thing this place has going for it is its location. There is much better food at other places in Miami!!!

Covert W.

We were seated outside promptly enough, but then we waited... and waited... and waited... and waited... and nobody ever showed up to take our order or even bring us water. And it's not like we were tucked away in a corner or anything; we were seated right by the main walkway. They weren't particularly busy either, as the lunch crowd had already dwindled down by that point. To anybody who is thinking, "well, why didn't you speak up?", it's a matter or principal. If I'm going eat at your dining establishment, then you should at least treat me like a valued customer.

Maria D.

Been here several times & always had a good experience, however, tonight was an extreme letdown. Not sure if it had to do with the holiday weekend & crowds but a 1.5 hr wait for 2 simple appetizers is ridiculous. And when one of the orders is wrong & the waiter insists that it is the right dish & that somehow you don't know how to read a menu, it only worsens the experience. After getting a copy of the menu & reading each line of the description, Eureka! The waiter had a revelation! It wasn't the right order! He offered the obligatory free dessert but it was a lame attempt after a disappointing eve. Well, my Cheesecake Factory in Lincoln Road; it's been real. See you NEXXT time. NOT!

Stephanie F.

This place was good, great menu selection, nice staff, huge salads and other portions from what i saw, and altogether a fun experience. I'd go back.

Jeannie C.

Drink are great...had 2 for 1 lobster for $24.99..pretty good a lil on the chewy side..but great deal.

Ricardo M.

I've been here on two separate occasions with friends who have dragged me. The previous comments about Nexxt Cafe being a glorified Cheesecake Factory are spot on; the menu is huge, the food is inoffensive at best and the portions are huge. The prices are fairly high considering the quality of the food and I can't imagine why anyone comes here outside of the fact that it's on Lincoln.

Dawn G.

Visited Miami Beach a few weekends ago and found this place online. I liked that it has a large menu and I like the location so figured I would try it out. I was suspicious that the menu looked exactly like Cheesecake Factory. I googled it out of curiousity and found some questionable things. Hmm. But anyway, I went to Nexxt and ordered the guacamole for an appetizer. It was actually pretty good. I got a sandwich as my entree and it was ok- just way too huge. No complaints about small portions. If anything, I thought the portion was too big for one person and kind of a waste of food. Sat inside and the ambiance was nothing to write home about. Outdoor seating would have been good if it wasn't so hot. Overall, I wouldn't go back. No real reason to. Very pricey, OK service and OK food. Plenty of better places to go to.

K G.

This has to be one of the best people-watching spots on the planet. We were lucky enough to get a table outside on the corner and spent several hours enjoying the beautiful weather and the charm and liveliness that is Lincoln Road. Our server was VERY busy but did a great job remembering what we wanted and stopping back often. Frankly, it's not a place I wanted really fast service, because I was having such a great time just hanging out. The mojitos were fresh and tasty. We had a few appetizers, I can't believe that I really can't remember what we had (too many mojitos?) but I do remember I really enjoyed all the appetizers. I wonder if they just changed the menu because I looked at the website and nothing is jogging my memory...

Karyn M.

Portions are huge! Great place to people watch on lincoln rd. food was mediocre. Miso salmon was really good but if you are looking for a cuban sandwich, there are way better places in miami! Service was awful

Drew M.

I kept saying NEXXT! throughout the meal. OMG, this place is one of the worst eating establishments whose door I've ever darkened. They managed to screw up everything my gf and I ordered without fail -- drinks, dinner, you name it. You know how some places who screw up your order make up for it with gracious service and a try and do better attitude? Well, service here was inverse to that concept. Food was unspeakably putrid. At the end our prickly waitress brought me the wrong entree -- I didn't even send it back because it would have prolonged the nightmare. We went here because it was convenient, we were tired and it was busy -- if only I'd have yelped first .

Kim J.

Very similar to Cheesecake Factory, it's good, but not great. A good lunch place to people watch while you sit outside. Honestly can't recommend anything as nothing stood out.

michelle z.

I had to check this place out...loved it. I ordered the 2 for 1 maine lobster, artichoke lobster dip, and a peach bellini. Everything was amazing the peach bellini was like whoa! Yummmmy. People were complaining about the wait for their food but it turns out the lobster comes out quickly, lucky me. Everthing was quick delicious and my server was attentive and pleasant. Not to mention the prices are not outrageous. I highly recommend you order the lobster and bellini you will be pleased! Oh yeah I almost forgot...they r dog friendly. My pooch loves the lobster there too hehe

Rebecca F.

If you're looking for somewhere on Lincoln Rd that isn't pizza, pasta, or a ridiculous splurge, this is the place to go. In my experience the food was great, I had the Veggie burger and was really surprised at the quality and SIZE of the meal. Don't be fooled into buying a fizzy drink or shake, as they're served in a tall, thin glass and take a serious hit to your wallet (I nearly shed a tear when I saw that my Berry Fizz was $7.49). Unfortunately, the service left much to be desired... our waitress was tough understanding our orders, ignored our calls, stood around and talked with other waitresses and left us sitting with our checks ready for about 20 minutes. Nexxt Cafe is nice if you want gargantuan portions and are ready to pay a little (mostly on the mandatory 18% tip), but probably not the end-all best on Lincoln Rd.

Augusto N.

aaach... they needed three different waitresses to serve us two pieces of "Guacamole". Hard avocados that didn't have a chance to mature and realize their dreams of becoming our beloved spread. This is one of those places that makes you yell out loud neeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeext.

Christina V.

I've been here a bunch of times. The food is great and the location is awesome. There usually isn't a wait so thats definitely a plus and the servers are generally very knowledgeable about the menu. I'd definitely recommend this place to everyone.

Thomas C.

Great service!

Erik T.

Not a safe place to go. A friend and I had a drink and appetizer there in April. The food was mediocre but expensive and the service was attrocious, but the location is nice. So if you have low expectations Nexxt might meet them. The problems came when we paid with a crisp new hundred dollar bill, with the big benjamin franklin. Ten minutes later the waiter brought back a crumpled old $100 with the small Ben Franklin and said "the manager won't accept your money, she thinks its fake." I am business attorney and my friend is a grade school teacher who got a couple of crisp new hundreds from the bank that morning. We asked to speak with the manager and told her that we had given a new hundred and the waiter was trying to pass off the fake bill on us. She denied the waiter would do that, insisted we pay and accused us of passing fake currency. We called the cops, waited for them to come and filed a police report. Even though the Manager hadn't been present when we paid the waiter, when the Cops talked to her she insisted that we gave the waiter the old bill and not a new one. In the end it was a swearing contest and we didn't have to pay for the $40 dinner but got stuck with the fake $100, which meant a $60 tip for the waiter who kept the real $100 (or $30 for him and $30 for the manager). I think some other customer gave the fake $100 to the waiter and he stuck us with it because we appeared to be tourists. A place that'll hire and stand behind a scumbag like that is a dangerous place to go. If they can't be trusted with cash, I don't see how they can be trusted with credit cards or relied upon to prepare sanitary food. On the brighter side, the Miami Beach PD was very professional, courteous and fair under the circumstances.

Annie P.

My boyfriend and I found this place to be okay. It reminded us a lot of the Cheesecake Factory, in terms of the menu. There were tons and tons of items, and the entrees were all on the pricey side. It was raining the night of our visit so we had to sit inside, instead of on the patio/sidewalk area which looked really cool with all of its lights. They have a large selection of drinks, but unfortunately my margarita seemed a little on the weak side. We decided to split the crabcake appetizer and the quesadilla appetizer. I thought the crabcakes were good, and my boyfriend really liked them. Our server was fine, nothing great. And we were a little surprised when the gratuity was already included, even though it was just the two of this. Does anyone know if this is common in the Miami Beach area? Overall, it was satisfactory for our meal that night, but on our next trip to Miami Beach, I don't think it will be at the top of our list.

Victoria C.

Great salads, enormous menu, not to mention lobster special. 2 for $20!!!! U can't get that anywhere! Amazing people watch!!!

scott s.

Not a huge fan. Its like a low end cheesecake factory with piss poor service. I been several times and never had good service. It has taken over a hour and a half to get served once and that was the last time I was there. I don't plan on going back. There are so many other choices on Lincoln, I recommend avoiding this place.

Ryan G.

The food is good and they have a lot of outdoor seating. Was easy for larger groups. The menu is very similar to Cheesecake Factory - there are a lot of choices for everyone. Would recommend to anyone.

Chas R.

Great spot for chillin and eating a leisurely snack, meal, drink and watching the humans stroll by on the Lincoln Road Zoo. Huge portions so share what you eat or you'll be a cover model on the before photo spread of weight watchers magazine. The avocado wanton appettizer is delicous and I highly recommend the Indocine salad - get the lunch size and you still have to share it. Sometimes the service is spotty - so don't take it personally - I ate a late lunch there today and our waitress was a graduate of the Gulag Archeppeligo charm school. They have excellent ice tea - fruit flavor and refrills are free. Anyway, as Alfred E Neuman would say, "What me worry - i'm in SOBE"

Blak B.

Great for people watching on Lincoln rd. The food is ok but waaay too big! I mean the salads come out looking like they chopped down a whole forest! Lol.. The entree is huge enough for you and the person you are with and you can even have some left to let the neighboring table have a sample! Check em out!

Cesar V.

Great location and people watching on Lincoln Road. The food, meh. It was good, not great. The greek salad was huge and good. The chicken madeira was good. Unfortunately they added a layer of cheese to it which was unnecessary and actually made me enjoy the dish less. The madeira sauce itself was actually pretty good, but there were not enough mushrooms. You can do better and you can do worse on Lincoln Road.

Peter C.

Kind of a Cheesecake Factory in a Miami-style outfit. Large portions of mass-produced foods with enough of a twist to not look cheap. The outdoor seating was uncomfortably crowded, and the service slow. I did not dislike the food, but it did not stand out (nor did I expect it to with the price range). Overall, not a bad place if you have average expectations and are looking for a large, average meal. BE CAREFUL, TIP IS ALREADY INCLUDED IN YOUR CHECK! DONT' PAY TWICE LIKE I DID...

Li S.

The menu here is so huge, it's hard not to find something you like... And the food I've had here wasn't bad at all. Even my picky boyfriend liked it. But the biggest downside to this restaurant is the wait. Service is so SLOW... We started our lunch with one server and mid-way through, her shift ended and another waiter came. Over an hour for just an appetizer and two drinks?? Eesh. I had a very watered down margerita here. If they just upped the liquer content, I might not have minded the wait so long because, yes, the people watching is fun. But, eh. I went another time for dinner and was defeated by the mountain of mashed potatoes on my plate... Way to make me feel like a wimp. The portions are ridiculously ginormous. A homeless man lurked until our waiter gave him the food off the table next to us. I was actually glad he did that because the leftovers were enough to eat off of for days.

Laura G.

Nexxt is like Cheesecake factory #2, I believe they were sued for their absurdly similar menu- although it has a better ambiance. Waiters are usually rude and they still function with a paper-based book for table organizations. Their desserts are pretty okay and so is their Chicken Piccata and lettuce rolls. If you are searching for innovative, delicately prepared food, this is not the place.

Suzy V.

So I went on christmas day for lunch... Maybe a bad idea but me and my boyfriend decided to go.., Well that's were our bad day began we ordered some southwest eggrolls and 2 waters to start... After the water had been thrown onto the table .... Yes thrown our "eggrolls" arrived. These rolls were a bad combo between chilis sw eggrolls and an old stale chicken sandwhich.. So we order a large pasta to split ....spicy chicken something ( names not worth remembering). After about 30 min of waiting I nicely ask my waitress of it whereabouts and she snarls at me that it takes time.... Ummmmm are they literally making the pasta from scratch? When I received my pasta I knew the answer was no ! Grosso mediocre pasta plate and they don't have fresh Parma cheese to drizzle on top .... After suffering under rhode gigantic tents u had to get up and ask the hostess for my check Food isn't always bad here but Dave yourself the trouble and order delivery

K T.

A great balance in food variety and quality. They have some delicious culture fusion dishes like chicken and lobster in curry. Prices ok compared to other in area. Short wait times. Nice place!

Gisselle H.

Oh yes the portions were pretty large,more like giant sized but that was just the only pro it has.Unfortunatly for me,I decided to "enjoy"the outdoor seating.The tables were too close together and not enough space.Due to the amounts of food on the floor,there were a lot of flies going around.Our waitress was pretty busy so she forgot some of the drinks we would order,which left us thirsty through out our meal.The calamari wasnt feel fried.The lemonade was tasteless.The pina colada was too thick..why did we come here?90 bucks for lunch( 2 people)we could of gone anywhere else,so many choices..

Saman S.

Prices a a little high but that's because the portions are HUGE and the quality of the ingredients are great. Nexxt Cafe has a gigantic menu and is in a location that's perfect for people watching!

Laurie L.

definitely one of my favorite places to eat on lincoln road. huuge portions, ginormous menu (everyone can always find SOMETHING they like), superb prices for miami, delish food, quick service, and fabulous people-watching. yes, it IS fairly similar to cheesecake factory, but what's wrong with that? if it ain't broke don't fix it. i always leave nexxt cafe with a happy tummy, a to-go-box in hand, and a semi-full wallet in my purse. niceee! my favorite *tip* is to come here before 5: that way you can still take advantage of their lunch specials AND avoid the crowds! my fave is the thai chicken pizza & salad deal for $11.95. and did i mention that it's the full-sized pizza?! AMAZING. i rest my case.

Ashley S.

So walking along Lincoln Road w/ my friend this place looked very cute and was really crowded. The menu had EVERYTHING and anything (and she's already a big fan) so we sat down for some lunch and people watching. We each got the "smoothie" which was muddled fruit w/ some seltzer water (pretty good) and shared the avocado wonton things (very good!). Then her friend and his posse arrived to join us and we ordered some drinks, a little on the sweet and sugary side but ok. For our entree we ordered the fish tacos, nothing notable, they had a LOT of sauce on them (that tasted kind of like mayo). One of the posse members got the gumbo which tasted more like curry w/ mashed potatoes. We also had to send an order of tacos back b/c they tasted AWFUL. The food also took a LOOOONG time to come out after we ordered, and at this point it wasn't even crowded anymore. Also, it was chilly so we asked for them to turn on the heaters like 4 times (we were sitting outside) and there ways always a different excuse about why they couldn't. This place is basically like a schlockier version of the Cheesecake Factory, w/ HUGE portions of food. I would recommend for an outing of drinks, apps, and people watching but don't go there just for the food.

A K.

still amazing, still delicious, still giant portions and very kind staff, i love it here.

Kaye M.

My boyfriend, his brother, his brother's friend and I came to this place after another diner on Lincoln was trying to entice us with free mojitos. The boys were really, really excited...but I was like, dude, if they have to give free alcohol away...they must suck at life. Besides, they'd probably be watered down. So we ended up at Nexxt. Nexxt is basically the same thing as The Cheesecake Factory. HUGE menu, HUGE portions, weak drinks. BF's brother told me that service was ridiculous the last time they'd been there, but this was not the case this time. Things were slow to come out, but the waitress was really, really nice. In fact, someone ordered a drink that the bartender didn't know and they went online and SEARCHED for it! Who does that? It was really sweet of them. Like I said, food was so slow coming out, and this was like my and my bf's first meals after getting off the plane. When I asked for bread, they said they ran out, and that kind of sucked. But in their defense....it was like midnight. My Madeira Chicken (What I order at Cheesecake Factory!) was decent, huge portion, and the salad dressing was delish. Everyone else was pretty happy with their food too. Drinks were a completely different story. My first drink, the Pomegranete Raspberry Martini was mostly fruit puree. Not cool. The Lemon Drop I had subsequently was just okay. The Mojitos were nothing worth mentioning. All in all, it was a decent meal, until our bill came. It was over $170 for a chain restaurant meal for four people. TOTALLY NOT WORTH IT! I can understand a martini being over $10, but NOT a crappy mojito. Also, they automatically charge you 15% gratuity - NO MATTER HOW MANY IN YOUR PARTY! This might be a Downtown Miami Beach thing. I'm not sure. Whatever the hell it is, it totally sucks. Well, not that we wouldn't have tipped, the server was nice, but still. It should be our prerogative, regardless of what our prerogative might be. So suck on that Nexxt! I would not come back here again, but walking down Lincoln Rd., they are probably a safe bet for people in the area who frequent it. Even though most things about the restaurant were not cool, I still had to give it 4 stars since they searched for the drink recipe. That is hilarious... it sounds like something I would have done (even if just out of curiousity) when I used to be a server.

Jennifer A.

Arrived to Hostess stand with 4/5 servers/hostess? standing around with NO greeting whatsoever. Felt as if we were imposing on their chat. Ordered a few small plates/ Menu did not specify that crab stuffed mushrooms were beer-battered fried so we sent them back, and no, we did not want them remade, we wanted them taken off of our check, thank you very much. The thai-chx nachos were excellent, thank god, or the whole experience would have been a complete cluster F. Service sucked. As we realized why, when we received the bill with a 15% gratuity already added. Why would you give good service if you don't have to work for it? Over all, go elsewhere, the thai-chx nachos are not worth the hassle.

Chris K.

All I can say about this place is the portions are huge. HUGE!!! I often share dishes with my SO but you could easily split one of these dishes with 3 or even 4 people. They are huge!!! Although we had lunch, some neighbors were having breakfast and caught me eying their omelets. They told me they were as good as they looked and recommended this place for breakfast. I had the fish tacos and what I expected would be a simple staple was anything but. Some of the most flavorful rice and beans I have had in Miami. And the tacos themselves were good too! I would also recommend the mojitos, but I pretty much always do. A little pricey but considering the portion sizes and the location, it was actually quite reasonable if not even a little cheap. We didn't have any trouble with the service on a Saturday afternoon but I wasn't blown away by it either. BTW - I heard this joint is owned by Cheesecake Factory now, which explains their voluminous menu.

Adam B.

This place is crap. It typifies everything wrong with tourist dining and American dining in general: extremely bland product packed with stuff that's bad for you, served in portions fit for a grizzly bear. There really isn't much more to say about Nexxt. If you like Cheesecake Factory and Bucca di Beppo, you'll love this place. Indeed, the menu seems to be a carbon copy of the CF menu, right down to the spiral binding and the real estate ads on every other page. If, on the other hand, you think that offering dishes that could feed an African village -- and two-course meals that contain easily double the number of calories the average person needs in a day -- is wasteful, maybe shameful, then stay away. Also, it's not cheap and the service, while friendly enough, is kind of slow, as mentioned by other reviewers. Oh, and during dinner we were constantly harassed by people peddling their wares: CDs, flowers, psychic readings, etc. If you're looking for familiar comfort food good for families (especially if you don't want your kids missing out on the Type II Diabetes craze), then I guess Nexxt is appropriate. If you want character, flavor, or nutrients, I suggest you look elsewhere.

Andy W.

We visited Miami Beach during a brief spring vacation with friends and found Nexxt Cafe extremely satisfying. We heard about the wait times for the restaurant and were probably pretty lucky that it was a rainy day. The menus was quite extensive with a wide array of appetizers, entrees of all popular ethnic groups. Our group of friends tried the shrimp scampi and salmon, miso salmon, and chicken. All were terrific portions for a decent price. The indoor decor along with Lincoln Road setting for outdoors seating complementary and rivaled all the other restaurants along the plaza walkway. The mai tai drink I ordered was alright and not too heavy on the alcohol to complement the nicely sauced meal with a salad. Service was good but we know there's always a cooler crowd that's tends to be well taken of.

Justin G.

BARELY AVERAGE! Lucky to get a third star. There is always a crowd outside this place so when my family came to visit i figured let's do it, especially b/c their menu is extensive with a bit of everything. We waited 25 minutes for a table which I wouldn't have minded if the hostess didn't seem so bothered that we wanted to sit outside instead of inside. The service was alright, about what i expected for a busy night. My wife, mother and sister all ordered chicken/seafood dishes that were pretty good. My pop ordered a ribeye which he said was tough and the worst he'd ever had so I took a bite and found it equally as horrible. My chimichurri was about the same, I expect it to be somewhat tough as it is a skirt steak, but it was tougher than usual. If you are looking to be impressed DON'T go here. If you want a wide selection of average food on Lincoln Rd then stop at Nexxt and DON'T order any of the steaks. BUT, my suggestion is to keep on moving to the "Nexxt" restaurant.

Alana G.

What are you waiting for....go there right now....Food is fab and the portions are huge....great spot on Lincoln Road....Would go again next im in Miami!!

Inthiaz S.

besides the unhappy sour puss looking front service woman,getting seated by the bathroom(BIG PET PEEVE) it was a pleasant experince. our waitress was very nice and attentive to all our needs and requests. being it my first time going there i had a good time. the burgers were over cooked. i ordered medium well(well done) my buddy ordered medium rare(well done)hmmm,beside that the apps were good and tzhe drinks also. i would go back in a heart beat .....

Victoria L.

Easy place to go when you have a big group of people with various tastes. The menu is gigantic (impossible if someone in your group does not speak English and you have to translate lol ). I like to compare this restaurant to Cheesecake factory, very similar. I love their Asian Pear Salad with Chicken and a salad with dates. The food is good and I have never heard anyone complain. The portions are humongous, even if it says "a small salad", it can feed a family of four in some countries. lol Try to get a table close to the street as this is a great spot to people watch. The service is not the best. Be prepared to wait. The servers are very busy there every night and I had to hunt them down on a few occasions. Overall, when in doubt, I always choose this place with a big group of people. Everyone always finds something they like in the menu and people-watching is very entertaining for everyone. P.S. Beware of the beggars, they can be very rude sometimes.

Meredith G.

Just like Cheesecake Factory - HUGE menu - lots of choices! Cool Patio! You will love it!

Brian E.

i have been here a few times the service is hit or miss. i love that they have covering for the outdoor seating so in case it rains they put the flaps down and its perfect. very good for people watching but be careful if you sit in the front i had a homeless guy one time come up wanting my leftovers. The food portions are huge i never finish my burger and always bring some home. i had the one with pulled pork and coleslaw on top as recommended by the waitress which was a good choice. though certain burgers dont come with fries and you have to order a side order, I havent tried the cheesecake but i did see it a few times and the pieces look very small almost doest seem worth the price..alot smaller the cheesecake factory ones.

Tony P.

Great 4-7. Happy hour with very tasty appertizers.

Maria L.

I love their big portions! Their salads are awesome, and I love their bang-bang chicken and shrimp...

Matt W.

Excellent menu, tons of choice. We had the chiken+shrimps New Orleans and the low carb grilled chiken with spicy arugula salad, tomatoes and rice. Delicious ang big servings. Excellent location, always busy but good service nontheless.

P H.

Pros: Great outdoor seating and as many mentioned people watching, lol. Huge selection of entrees, just like a cheesecake factory and Grand Lux Cafe. Large portion sizes. Cons: FOOD and service! Things you should know: Average entree price $15. Poor service as expected in Miami. Gratuity automatically added. My group and I were very disappointed with the flavors of the food. Chicken Enchiladas were very bland, chicken entree was just OK. Would not eat here again.

kryssy l.

Best Best best, on lIncoln rd. Never had an issue getting a table. The service is always up to par, even when I call for a pick up order, the food itself can feed 2/3 people. I love the fact that I never go alone go here someone I know is willing to quinch their hunger at Nexxt. The mini hamburgers, quesadilla, and potato spring rolls are divine! I love the location on Lincoln Rd, in a big group we sit outside, and for a little more romantic time my fiance and I sit in a cozy booth. Bring your hunger here and share some good margaritas!!!

Scott C.

Tons of food to choose from with great service. Reminds me of the Cheesecake Factory or a pretty good knock off of one.

Elias G.

Basically a Cheesecake Factory knock-off in Lincoln Road. The food's not bad, but it's nothing to write home about. Cheesecake Factory makes the same dishes better. Service is on-par with other Lincoln Road restaurants.

Gary S.

Just got back from Miami and went to Nexxt Caf. Overall, this place rocked. I read other reviews about similarities to The Cheesecake Factory and I didn't really get it until I ate there. It is literally the SAME menu and the same portion sizes...nothing wrong with that, but it's a little weird. If you like Cheesecake Factory then you'll like this place. The staff was pretty friendly and the service was good. All the staff wears white, just like the Cheesecake Factory, so they are easy to pick out. The food in South Beach Can be hit-or-miss, but this was a good, solid place for great food. If the weather is nice, sit outside and enjoy the people-watching!!! Eye candy everywhere!!!!

Tammy D.

Service was slow and one of our 5 meals arrived 15 minutes afterthe rest. Food wa just ok, nothing special.

Elizabeth J.

Amazing salads...large portions. I had the Hilton Salad and it was wonderful. Affordable and great outdoor seating...worth checking out!

Phi T.

Came here, seven people deep, on a Friday night for drinks around midnight. I was told that they have really good sangria by a friend. The hostess told us that the kitchen was closed but we could sit for drinks. We sat in the outside area and perused through the menu. None of the drinks had prices on them, so we asked the waiter how much the sangria was. The conversation went like this: Us: How much is the sangria? Waitress: Uh... 9.. or 10 Us: Well, do you have pitchers of sangria? How much is it, and how many glasses come in a pitcher. Waitress: They are $40, and they have like 4-5 glasses. I dunno, i just pour them and walk away. Us: ::blank stare:: Waitress: Are you guys just ordering drinks? At this point, she just turns her back on us and waits on the table behind us. The party next to us seemed to be having a much better time than we were. They had their food and drinks in front of them, and just kept on pointing to the menu without asking any questions. I guess our simple questions were too much for our waiter to handle. We wait another 5 minutes to see if our waitress will return. We ask another waitress for assistance. She says she'll help us, but all she does is tell the original waitress that we're waiting. We end up walking out, sober, thirsty, and angry. It's too bad, this place had so much potential. I would give this place 0 stars for the non existent service we got but I can't.

D J.

Awesome, I ate here for 3 days straight and loved every dish. the BLT was amazing

Worst experience in Miami! Too loud, too fake! Not for food!

Shaina S.

Two stars pretty much says it all - "Meh. I've experienced better." Portions are too big to eat in one sitting, which just seems wasteful to me. The mixed drinks were tasty, but how come our glasses were half the size of the table's next to us, who ordered the same thing? We came during the middle of the day, so I can't speak for the crowds, but there wasn't much people watching to be had, unless you consider a table full of MBPD to be entertaining.

Kerry F.

Best Mojitos in South Beach!! Excellent location. The menu has something for everyone. The food was decent and did take a little while to come out, but with such great Mojitos to keep us occupied we didn't mind.

Lesley S.

I liked this place but it is nothing special. It is basically the same thing as the Cheesecake Factory. I think it may have the same management group or something. The portions are HUGE and so is the menu. The food ranges from Asian to Southern to Mexican- basically you should go here if you are with a large group of people who cannot decide on a cuisine. Good people watching and is in the middle of Lincoln Road Mall if you are looking to shop.

Emily A.

This place is decent- although I have to agree that the service sucks. It's such a big place that I think the waiters are totally overwhelmed all the time. We were starving when we got there and it took about 15 minutes to get bread, and we had to ask for it. Plus, our waiter didn't have the greatest grasp on the English language. The food is pretty good, though- I had a gigantic Asian chicken salad (seriously, the portions are monstrous) and a spinach dip that was we all devoured. And, the people-watching here is unrivaled- in fact, I saw Hulk Hogan walking down Lincoln Road when I was there. My first celebrity sighting!

Nenette Y.

Surprisingly this place was very good! I say 'surprisingly' because it's on Lincoln Road and just primed for tourist activity which usually had me on high alert... and of course when you think a place is going to be bad you usually just LOOK and WAIT for something to go wrong and I must say that everything was just fine. Food- entrees are HUGE... 1 entree is more than enough for 2 people. Trust me, I can consume mass quantities of food and even I was shocked by their portions (yes, the menu is strikingly similar to Cheesecake Factory). We had the tuna melt, seared ahi tuna salad, beef burger (good but prepare yourself for food coma) and a cobb salad. The fresh spring rolls were not so fresh in my opinion, don't bother with them. Drinks- mimosas and mojitos were very good.. I'm picky when it comes to mojitos and they did it right. A+ there. Prices- more than reasonable, especially considering the portions. Tip is included. Ambiance- mostly outside seating, perfect for people watching. Service- our waiter was HOT (tall Latin man with a lovely tan and light green eyes.. Looked like a taller and refined version of Gael Garcia Bernal, yum) and efficient. Not terribly friendly, but when he was looking at me I seemed to lose my motor skills and sense of hearing. Oops. But get this- one of our friend's forgot their wallet there!(hellooo?) When we realized this a few hours later and frantically called Nexxt Cafe they were very gracious and said it was turned in and ready to be picked up immediately. We retrieved the wallet in perfect condition. A++ and 5 stars for outstanding customer service and treating your clients well (it could've been ugly because it held 2 credit cards, a bunch of cash, and - most importantly- the only ID our friend had to get on the plane back to SFO the next day!) So THANK YOU to Nexxt Cafe for looking out for your customers and may your business continue to grow and profit, although I'm sure you are doing great already.

adam a.

We went here twice on vacation, their menu has a lot of variety which is great if you feel like having different things. The food is pretty good but the service is lacking - slow service, serving a special for two with only one plate wasn't very convenient and the waitress was hard to flag down for another.

Donald M.

All i can say is come with an empty stomach..........The portions are good for two people..........Honeslty Nexxt is the best resturant in Lincoln Rd............The only issue i have is the wait......other than that they make the best mojito.................Highly reccomended

Sarah K.

Huge salads are the best. Plenty of outside patio seating. Rumors about owners being sued by Cheesecake Factory are true and most models in Miami Beach work here as wait staff at one time or another. Service suffers, but the salads and people watching on Lincoln Road are worth it.

adrian s.

This place is like a hipper Cheesecake Factory... mostly because it's on Lincoln Rd, so you really can't go wrong with the location. The menu is huge, so you're bound to find something you like. But I like some of the Original Cheesecake recipes better. I've had some pretty bad food here and some good stuff. Do not order the Tuna Steak Burger... terrible. Great people watching. Horrendous service. This is the place you end up in because you know it probably has something for everyone and it's in a good spot. I don't really recommend it, but there's a chance you can go here and have a good time. I went there in a big group one time and they over charged me on 9 different items, about $130 worth on a $400 bill. They apologized and corrected the problem, but I really didn't appreciate that. I've been there a few times since and this has not happened again so it's probably an isolated incident, but I thought it was worth mentioning.

anamaria i.

I had lunch here twice last week. The menu is very big - but I think you need to know what you order. The first time I had the lobster salad. It was ok, maybe a bit bland. It was HUGE! The second time I had the cajun shrimp , which I liked much better. My friend had the asian pear salad, which she also enjoyed. The second time the service was indeed quite slow, but the first time they were prompt. Provided that you order the right thing, I think this is a pretty good place.

Kameelah R.

Nexxt Cafe has great food. The patio is a great place to sit. The Food is really good. They have huge portions and as long as you go early you wont be disappointed. The Service is Slow But If ORLANDO Still Works There When You Go He is Good People. I read a gang of reviews before i went that made me affraid of the bathroom so i decided not to ruin my experience and kept clear. Getting there early is a must, so go either just after opening or right before the Miami dinner rush so go like between 5 and.

Sasha K.

i want to like this place but every time i have gone there the food delivered never matches what the menu describes. and often outside smells like rotting trash :| not happy. but the burgers are good for take out. they have an extensi

PETE Z.

You look at this place and think, wow nice location. Like the corner building with all the tables out side under a huge canopy for shade and people watching. Looks busy, food must be good... Stop thinking and keep going. I will never understand someone who is in the service industry, working with the public, copping a sh*tty attitude, for literally, helping them with their paycheck. Food was mediocore at best and the service was lacking. Refills on ice tea? Had to ask three times, to still not get any. Water guy came by a few times and said the waiter will be "out soon", but even my next beer went AWOL. Oh wait, ice tea refills came with the check. Like that was going to help with tip. Now I'm a 20% tip guy, I have family in the service industry and treat all service people with respect as I wish my family would be treated. But these guys were some arrogant SOB's. I bit my tongue because it literally wasn't worth it. I hope the 2% tip got his attention. Will not go there ever again when I'm in Miami and neither should you! Plenty of other restaurants within a menu throw away if you're on Lincoln Road.

Bonnie L.

"Not a very good experience here, i guess i didnt make the best choice on the food selection. I head the bredded chicken and the seared tuna salad. The fish was not really fresh and the chicken is a poor imitation of cheesecake factorys version. I would goto cheesecake factory any day over this place."

Sheldon S.

the place was dirty, the service was horrible, the staff was argumentative after waiting 45 minutes for food to be served. Too many other choices to put up with this kind of place.

Dena S.

If this place wasnt on the Lincoln Road Mall, it would have already gone out of business - inconsistent food and service. The last time I was there, my dumplings tasted like detergent - had my cocktails I ordered actually arrived in a timely manner, I may not have noticed the aforementioned offense. There are many many many better choices on Lincoln Road.....

A nice place to sit out and watch Lincoln Road passers by. The portions are enormous. Pretty much everything is between $10-$15. If you're extra hungry, worth a visit. I'd recommend the Navajo Sandwhich. A chicken and avacado friend behemoth!

Donald W.

Huge portions of below average food, served by a slower than slow wait staff. My breakfast had an egg shell in it. Not just a tiny little piece of egg shell, but a half dollar solid piece of egg shell. My partner ordered a Turkey Burger that was huge and under cooked... aka dangerous. The bloody mary was advertised as "served with a pickle and asparagus spear." Neither were found standing alongside the standard celery stalk that it came with. As a whole, the service through out Miami leaves a lot to be desired. Probably a product of the gratuity being added to all the checks automatically. Much better food experience to be had else where. When you see Nexxt... walk past it to the NEXT restaurant.

Nicole M.

Just had the avacado wantons. big mistake. other bad and average reviews are probably true, but it's a good place if you have a large group of indecisive people. waiters are SLOW.

Juhani P.

If you like Cheesecake Factory, you probably won't be disappointed with the food. But you shouldn't be in a hurry or too hungry, because the service really, really sucks monkeyballs. Not only it takes forever even to get your drinks at dinner time, but other waiters/waitresses keep asking if you ordered this pizza or this chicken - they are just very disorganized. Hire more people and get your act together, folks!! The menu is literally copy'n'paste from the CF - they even sued the ex. CF employees back in 1999 who started the place. Food was typically good with huge portions, but the standard cheesecake we had wasn't that great.

Pancake ..

I went here by myself while on a business trip. I chose it because of the good people watching since I was dining alone. The food and service was incredibly so-so. My server was trying really hard but just had too many tables.

Michael K.

Crowded. Wowser. This place is really, really crowded. And portions large enough to feed a small village. You know those really gross, fat, greasy people who walk around the beach in Speedos? They eat here. The food wasn't bad, but the amount sort of turned eating into a chore rather than a pleasure. It's nice to be able to sit out on Lincoln Road and do some people watching, but it's not really like this restaurant has as much advantage on outdoor seating as the Nexxt one..hah...hah...

Emmy K.

Every time I'm in Miami, my friend insists on going to Nexxt and I'm still trying to figure out why. Yes, the menu has something for everyone. Sure the portion sizes are huge. True, it's inexpensive. But seriously? The outdoor seating is nice. Lincoln Road is a great place to people watch and given how slow the service is, you'll need something to do to occupy yourself. This is not a place to come to if you're starving. After waiting awhile just to get a table, you'll wait even longer to get a server to pay any attention to you. While you may be tempted to order an alcoholic beverage out of sheer frustration, don't bother. It will taste like sugar water. The food is mediocre at best. Unfortunately there will be enough left over for another meal. In summary, this is a glorified Cheesecake Factory. There are plenty of other establishments in the area...find one of them instead.

Alayne G.

This is a great place for people watching. The menu offers a lot of variety and is similiar to cheesecake factory. The portions are huge and the service has been good.

R S.

3rd time here, large portions but service was poor, ordered chicken cesaer salad, they forgot the chicken, took it back and added chicken sandwich meat, gimme a break, 1 dish will serve 2, we'll be back, but for new yrs eve we went to Aura instead, better meal, a little pricer and smaller portions.

Christine E.

I came here for dinner with a few friends during my first night in Miami. The restaurant itself was pretty good. It's pretty much like a Cheesecake Factory. They have a very diverse menu. I had the mahi-mahi fish tacos and they were OK. The chunks of fish were a good size, but the tacos weren't anything out of the ordinary. The ambiance was pretty nice, sitting outdoors. The wait was pretty long though b/c the restaurant is situated along Lincoln Road where you can find many trendy shops and restaurants in South Beach. I'm not too crazy about the restaurant, but the location is worth checking out!

Juggy W.

This place has awesome outdoor seating (then again... what place on Lincoln mall doesnt?!) The appetizers are HUGE... big enough to be shared by 2 ppl as entrees... so don't order too much!... The mile high meatloaf was decent... even though a bit on the dry side because of the thickness.

Robert I.

Nice location and ambiance. But food is a exactly like cheesecake factory which is not great but not bad.

chongwon s.

If you are looking for something cheap and lots of food. go here. shrimp and chicken Vietnamese spring rolls are very good. i had BBQ spare ribs and my husband had jambalaya which was tasty and had a kick to it.(spicy) cocktails were very good too. (easy to drink)

Cassio P.

I worked at this place for 2 weeks once when I was 17. I was fired pretty quick for studying physics when thwe place was slow and trying to tell them how to run the place... not my finest moment. A year later, there was a major fire in the place, so i guess now we're even (just kidding, I am not an arsonist. Anymore.). They have tons of outdoor seating so you can watch all the tourists and fancy locals. And there are lots of hotties. Miami girls are cute.

RJ W.

Great place on Lincoln Road to people watch, which you will have plenty of time to do as the service is very slow. However, it is more than made up for by the food and the portion size. If you are not a local, think about splitting entree's. Otherwise, you will have a lot for the doggy bag crowd. Enjoy!

Jennifer K.

Best Lunch spot I've found in a long long time. Great sandwiches and some unique choices on the menu. Great smoothies. Great dessert. Great Great Great.

Emily A.

This place is decent- although I have to agree that the service sucks. It's such a big place that I think the waiters are totally overwhelmed all the time. We were starving when we got there and it took about 15 minutes to get bread, and we had to ask for it. Plus, our waiter didn't have the greatest grasp on the English language. The food is pretty good, though- I had a gigantic Asian chicken salad (seriously, the portions are monstrous) and a spinach dip that was we all devoured. And, the people-watching here is unrivaled- in fact, I saw Hulk Hogan walking down Lincoln Road when I was there. My first celebrity sighting!

Jose V.

Large portions for reasonable price. It is not fine dining but will get you satisfied. Food quality is good and tasty and have a lot of choices, happy hour and lunch special deals. My favorites are the Orange Chicken and Chicken Schnitzel lunch specials for $13.50. I do not recommend the spinach artichoke dip appetizer. Bathroom is disgusting!

Kayla A.

I personally love Nexxt, you definitely get what you pay for! I ordered the Fried Macaroni and Cheese appetizer and it was sensational. The amount of food was insane, I only got to eat half my meal and had to take it to go. I was overwhelmingly overjoyed about my time there and even though they are busy, the waiters are very nice, helpful, and attentive. I would recommend going there to anyone!

Kevin D.

Terrible hostess, No eye contact, (she spoke looking away). No smile, she just sets our menus on the table and walked away. Our Food was good though.

Fabiola F.

Food is ok but the service is HORRIBLE! All of the servers were upset and crancky. Would I come back? Never again... I rather go somewhere with a really good service and decent food than coming here to be surrounded by crancky servers...AND on the receipt they already charged for service but at the end of the receipt it said that "gratuity is not included"

Bradley T.

Worst service we've ever had in Miami Beach. Great food but missing, clueless staff ruined the afternoon. We'll give it one more chance. Just one more.

Loriann O.

I'm always irritated when I see lots of servers RUSHING EVERYWHERE and the service continues to be slow. Just baffles the heck out of me! Although the service is mediocre, at best, the food is usually pretty good. You just have to brave the wait and South Beachian snootiness from your wait staff... GO FIGURE!

Natalie I.

A more $ worse quality version of cheesecake. Ate here twice food was gross, and hurt my tummy. Never again Surprised it isn't out of business lots of turn over on sobe and this place only survives due to tourist who don't know better.

Maria S.

local here in Miami. love Nexxt Café. the food is amazing. my favorite hangover dish is the grande burrito. fucking huge and delicious. The brunch is good as well. the classic eggs benedict is the only way to go. as for the service. terrible, completely terrible. for a Wednesday night, and the restaurant being only half full, the lack of attention my table received from our waitress (MaryAnne) was way less than par. not only was here attitude sour and unpleasant, her understanding of what hospitality is should be revisited. i, however, won't let one miserable girl ruin a good spot. so, go there (it's way worth it), just don't sit with her.

bhanu V.

Loved the food , the quesadilla was good so was the crab hash. The strawberry pancake was out of the world too.

Jason G.

I came here thinking brunch. Looking through the giant book that they call "menu", I decided upon the crab hash. I was about to order that when I saw the sign. I saw the sign. It opened up my mind, I saw the sign. 2 lobsters for $20.00. And that was that.

ilke b.

Good location,huge options,big porsion,Absolutely touristic,service is so bad super late. After order you will be wait minumum 20 mnt !!

Shibei R.

This place is so overrated. Definitely a place for tourists that only care about the portion of the food instead of the craftsmanship. Everything we had tasted crappy....not worth going again.

Lina F.

As much as I love the food here it's unfortunate that I will probably never be back. 9:00 on a Saturday night. Yes, the restaurant is full. It seems to be a happening hot spot. Waitress is very nice however the food took forever to get to us. Thank god it tasted amazing when it got to us. Still don't know if it's worth the wait. There are plenty of good restaurants on Lincoln road.

Aida P.

Really like this place. But beware it's super packed and busy on the weekends. But the food is great. If you can sit outside and people watch while you eat you have free entertainment. As with all thing on the beach you always have to figure out parking. I usually give in and park in the garage just so I don't waste time and gas driving around endlessly. The fee is usually $20. I had their pesto pasta with Parmesan crusted chicken topped with arugula salad and prosciutto. It's tastes amazing and the portion size is enormous. The prices aren't too bad. I will eat here next time I'm at the beach.

Alexandra S.

If you are a local then don't even bother. The service is horrible! I went with three friends for a weekend brunch. There were not many people in the restaurant but it still took a while for our server to take our order. Once we received our food, there were a few things incorrect. When we brought this up to our server's attention he took a while to "correct" the order & did not offer to take back or replace a an order that was incorrect. The food was not good either. Very disappointed & will NOT return there ever again.

Maria D.

Been here several times & always had a good experience, however, tonight was an extreme letdown. Not sure if it had to do with the holiday weekend & crowds but a 1.5 hr wait for 2 simple appetizers is ridiculous. And when one of the orders is wrong & the waiter insists that it is the right dish & that somehow you don't know how to read a menu, it only worsens the experience. After getting a copy of the menu & reading each line of the description, Eureka! The waiter had a revelation! It wasn't the right order! He offered the obligatory free dessert but it was a lame attempt after a disappointing eve. Well, my Cheesecake Factory in Lincoln Road; it's been real. See you NEXXT time. NOT!

Stephanie F.

This place was good, great menu selection, nice staff, huge salads and other portions from what i saw, and altogether a fun experience. I'd go back.

Jeannie C.

Drink are great...had 2 for 1 lobster for $24.99..pretty good a lil on the chewy side..but great deal.

ari d.

soo good! avocado wonton & happy hour

Vicky T.

Came here with my husband and asked to be seated inside. It was the last day of art basel... so even though it was still busy, it was not crazy busy. We have passed by nexxt cafe every year for many years now and have always wanted to try it out. Finally did and it was fine. Husband ordered vietnamese tacos, which had more of a chinese taste. Lol. And I had fettuccine alfredo with chicken. Both dishes were very tastey. I give it 4 out of 5 stars for friendly service and the taste was what was expected for a fun place to eat on lincoln road. Oh, and if you like big portions... you will enjoy nexxt cafe.

Stefan K.

Amazing food!!!! Try the spicy cashew chicken! Lots of food for a reasonable price. Directly on Lincoln. No idea why it's underrated... Tip!

Jan N.

Very busy place! You have to keep an eye on your waiter so you won't be forgotten. The portions are ginormous - so much food! Prices are okay for Lincoln Road. Very similar to Cheescake Factory (there's a link between the two - something with the chef?). Nice people watching spot.

Tommy M.

Great food, HUGE portions, vast menu but terrrrible service always. They include the tip in the check, thus always horribly shabby and slow wait staff. I've gone here for many many years and service has never improved. Hire more waiters and I would revisit in the future for sure.

Jay G.

Stay away from this Cheesecake Factory knockoff! If you're going to copy something at least make it better. The food is here is subpar and boring. And the service here is HORRIBLE. I waited 30 minutes for a condiment, after not receiving a side and the waitress acted like she did me a favor by deleting the side I didn't get from my check. Are you kiddin!? Never will I ever come here again. Disappointed is an understatement.

Cristina S.

The Cheesecake Factory called, they want their menu back. But seriously, the food was great, the service was good on a busy Friday night, and it's well-priced for Lincoln Road.

Julia K.

Lovely place! Good atmosphere, delicious food and really affordable prices! Recommend!

Selena B.

I've eaten here a few times. Once I had the Twin Lobster Special for $19.95 - and I think the lobsters had been cooked hours if not days before they were served. Not fabulous by any means. I've also had the stuffed mushrooms, which were really good. The lettuce wraps are even better - absolute delish, and a few other things that were also really good. The bad about here is the service - and waits. The place is really good and less expensive than most "good eats", so it's usually packed, and it can take forever to get food.

Punya N.

Great happy hour prices Food: so-so (looks better on the menu than it tastes) Ambience: typical sidewalk cafe on Lincoln Road (we ate outside) - you can enjoy the weather and do some people watching from any of the covered tables Service: slow, but pleasant Basically, not a memorable dining experience. I had leftovers from my happy hour meal and chose to throw them in the trash rather than eat them, which is an indication of the quality of the food.

La-Von L.

Four star based on Service, Appetizers, & Drinks. Food on the other hand is a Terrible COPY-CAT of entrees Ive seen else where!!??!? Why would Nexxt do this? IDK.. SMH, but the restaurant menu overall is humongous and variety is there but its not good, Two, three star at best fellow yelpers.. Tinadora our waitresses was AMAZING!! She was knowledgeable and very attentive which was a breath of fresh air for Lincoln Rd. Drinks was delicious, must say Apps (Appetizers) was Yummy! :-) ordered several and none of them where let downs LIKE the FOOD... Next should just stick to those things and stop trying to make renditions , not even ORIGINAL!!??! which was disgusting in it self.. :-)

Aziz S.

This must be the worse customer service I've ever experienced, and I travel and dine out frequently. The funniest thing is they add 18% gratuity to the bill, obviously we asked for that to be removed. Food is decent but a little human courtesy goes a long way

Gaby S.

Came on a Friday night and was seated right away without a wait. They have a great menu with different options for everyone. I get the feeling and im sure a lot of other people do that this place is just like cheesecake factory but a little more expensive. Sit outside if you can, great for people watching. P.S- Service is a little slow so dont expect to be in and out quickly!

Jose R.

I DO NOT recommend this place to any body. Waited one hour and a half for the food (which was a salad a burrito and a carbonara) , the entrees DID NOT come together, came at scattered times which led to all of us eating alone ( the carbonara came first then the burrito which was cold and last the salad). Once the food was served the server did not show up at all. And then when we were ready to go, we waited 30 minutes just to receive the check. TERRIBLE EXPERIENCE. WILL NOT COME BACK @nexxtcafe

Salem M.

Awful service. Waitress was so rude and lazy. I called her to ask for a refill and she smiled at me from far and ignored me and never got me what I want. My friends and I were so upset. Waiters and waitresses never make eye contact with clients to check if they need something. The food took 60 minutes to arrive. I would never go there again.

Ale A.

They used to be very good. Now is a very bad. The Waitress was very arrogant and answer to us very bad. Food was bad. And the water glass dirty. And the worst took for ever to bring the food to the table.

Cesar H.

I was lucky to bring a friends visiting from France with his family and they loved the menu and prices very reasonable and we were able to find a table Ina good spot outdoor the waitress that helped us very friendly everything was perfect but as we were done with our dinner and waited for the check. On the side of my table a small roach crawl out of nowhere. What I did so the family couldn't noticed it. I grab a napkin and killed it. I didn't make a scene about it since the family had a great time. So my only concern since we were outdoor that other people experience the same. Such a great place

Paula V.

Came Friday night with my family for first time, Only good thing about this experience was our server Mary who was amazing. Nachos were bland so was my chicken dish. But service was outstanding and that's why I'm giving 5 stars.

Danielle R.

5 stars for location 5 stars for stiff drinks 5 stars for huge portions 1 star for service--it just sucks AND they include tip [which is why I think it sucks]

Maria C.

The only good thing about this place are the portions. Service is mediocre, food is bland and over priced, it is crowded like you wouldn't believe it (especially on the weekends), hostesses are rude... I suggest you skip this place

Sandra P.

Worst service, they advertise happy hour everyday but claim to have random holidays to not give you the happy hour specials

Michael S.

Yelp really needs a zero star category for places like this. The food sucks (please excuse my French). They could not even make a grilled cheese sandwich. The Coral Gables location closed not because of a dirty kitchen, but because it was even more incompetent than the Miami Beach location. I saw waiters screaming at customers. Even though it is surrounded by many restaurants that are heads and shoulders better than Nexxt cafe (Spris, Tiramisu, Da Leo, Rosinella, Books and Books, even Davids), the Miami Beach location is usually crowded because the masses are asses.

Karen C.

Best place to eat in South Beach/Miami Beach! If you are looking for somewhere that is reasonably priced and has a wide variety of options to choose from give Nexxt Cafe a try. The service, atmosphere, and food were great!

Covert W.

We were seated outside promptly enough, but then we waited... and waited... and waited... and waited... and nobody ever showed up to take our order or even bring us water. And it's not like we were tucked away in a corner or anything; we were seated right by the main walkway. They weren't particularly busy either, as the lunch crowd had already dwindled down by that point. To anybody who is thinking, "well, why didn't you speak up?", it's a matter or principal. If I'm going eat at your dining establishment, then you should at least treat me like a valued customer.

Augusto N.

aaach... they needed three different waitresses to serve us two pieces of "Guacamole". Hard avocados that didn't have a chance to mature and realize their dreams of becoming our beloved spread. This is one of those places that makes you yell out loud neeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeext.

Christina V.

I've been here a bunch of times. The food is great and the location is awesome. There usually isn't a wait so thats definitely a plus and the servers are generally very knowledgeable about the menu. I'd definitely recommend this place to everyone.

Thomas C.

Great service!

Peter C.

Kind of a Cheesecake Factory in a Miami-style outfit. Large portions of mass-produced foods with enough of a twist to not look cheap. The outdoor seating was uncomfortably crowded, and the service slow. I did not dislike the food, but it did not stand out (nor did I expect it to with the price range). Overall, not a bad place if you have average expectations and are looking for a large, average meal. BE CAREFUL, TIP IS ALREADY INCLUDED IN YOUR CHECK! DONT' PAY TWICE LIKE I DID...

Kylie R.

We were looking for a good salad and asked a local which brought us to this place. The salads were HUGE! if we had known we would've shared one. It was very tasty and a great atmosphere to people watch and get out of the heat.

Adry G.

This is my to go place whenever I am at the beach. I love that their menu has almost anything. So those fiends that are so picky about a certain cuisine can't say they "don't feel like eating so and so". The prices are not so bad and you can honestly fill up with their appetizer menu. Its easy to find and service is quick. I have heard other people are not happy with the service but I honestly never have had a problem with that. Side note: Their menu is VERY similar to Cheesecake Factory.

Sukanda J.

Busy restaurant. So big portion of the food. Crowded. The dishes and the utensil some time still wet. Service was okay. They have the good deal. My famil Love the salmon miso. The restaurant should develop about the cleaner.

Katy S.

Why the hate? I just don't understand it! I love Nexxt! The menu is huge. I always get the goat cheese ball salad and the Thai Asian shrimp salad rolls wrapped in rice wraps. Both are divine. Super yum (and healthy). I love sitting outside, people watching with my friends, and chatting it up. It's a great brunch spot! Now lets talk happy hour. From 4-7pm, you get half off all apps and drinks. That's a great deal in my book! As for drinks, I always get the prosecco with a strawberry. Yum! Anyways, if you're looking for a nice chill spot on the oh so amazing Lincoln Road ... Check this out.

Michael C.

So this place is a staple on Lincoln Road. Been coming here since 2003. Portions are HUGE so I can always feed my two little ones with one plate. I agree the service leaves ALOT to be desired but it is more than made up for by the food. It must be good though as I keep coming back. I think its because the price is reasonable and the food is good. I'll forgive the service.

stacy W.

Yum. Balls! The macaroni balls :) This place is SO cliche for miami. And it's basically an overcrowded Cheesecake Factory. I wasn't too impressed with the main meal. A sundried tomato pasta. You could tell the noodles were cheapies and the sauce was unoriginal. However, there were two other highlights that made the experience worth it. The Macaroni Balls and the pomegranate mojito. To be honest, you can probably get by with just eating the balls for dinner, they're heavy and they probably have enough calories to hold you over for a month. The portions are very generous here, be selective with your dishes... you can't go wrong with the balls! :)

Chas R.

Great spot for chillin and eating a leisurely snack, meal, drink and watching the humans stroll by on the Lincoln Road Zoo. Huge portions so share what you eat or you'll be a cover model on the before photo spread of weight watchers magazine. The avocado wanton appettizer is delicous and I highly recommend the Indocine salad - get the lunch size and you still have to share it. Sometimes the service is spotty - so don't take it personally - I ate a late lunch there today and our waitress was a graduate of the Gulag Archeppeligo charm school. They have excellent ice tea - fruit flavor and refrills are free. Anyway, as Alfred E Neuman would say, "What me worry - i'm in SOBE"

Blak B.

Great for people watching on Lincoln rd. The food is ok but waaay too big! I mean the salads come out looking like they chopped down a whole forest! Lol.. The entree is huge enough for you and the person you are with and you can even have some left to let the neighboring table have a sample! Check em out!

Cesar V.

Great location and people watching on Lincoln Road. The food, meh. It was good, not great. The greek salad was huge and good. The chicken madeira was good. Unfortunately they added a layer of cheese to it which was unnecessary and actually made me enjoy the dish less. The madeira sauce itself was actually pretty good, but there were not enough mushrooms. You can do better and you can do worse on Lincoln Road.

Ricardo M.

I've been here on two separate occasions with friends who have dragged me. The previous comments about Nexxt Cafe being a glorified Cheesecake Factory are spot on; the menu is huge, the food is inoffensive at best and the portions are huge. The prices are fairly high considering the quality of the food and I can't imagine why anyone comes here outside of the fact that it's on Lincoln.

Rebecca F.

If you're looking for somewhere on Lincoln Rd that isn't pizza, pasta, or a ridiculous splurge, this is the place to go. In my experience the food was great, I had the Veggie burger and was really surprised at the quality and SIZE of the meal. Don't be fooled into buying a fizzy drink or shake, as they're served in a tall, thin glass and take a serious hit to your wallet (I nearly shed a tear when I saw that my Berry Fizz was $7.49). Unfortunately, the service left much to be desired... our waitress was tough understanding our orders, ignored our calls, stood around and talked with other waitresses and left us sitting with our checks ready for about 20 minutes. Nexxt Cafe is nice if you want gargantuan portions and are ready to pay a little (mostly on the mandatory 18% tip), but probably not the end-all best on Lincoln Rd.

Gary S.

Just got back from Miami and went to Nexxt Caf. Overall, this place rocked. I read other reviews about similarities to The Cheesecake Factory and I didn't really get it until I ate there. It is literally the SAME menu and the same portion sizes...nothing wrong with that, but it's a little weird. If you like Cheesecake Factory then you'll like this place. The staff was pretty friendly and the service was good. All the staff wears white, just like the Cheesecake Factory, so they are easy to pick out. The food in South Beach Can be hit-or-miss, but this was a good, solid place for great food. If the weather is nice, sit outside and enjoy the people-watching!!! Eye candy everywhere!!!!

Adolfo L. F.

I'm not gonna write a long review here for this restaurant. The food is OK. The place is usually crowded and you will have to sit outside (so if you don't like the Sun, pigeons, dogs and people walking around you while you eat don't come here.) There are SOME menu items that standout from the rest and can be really good but over all this place another mediocre tourist-y restaurant on Lincoln road. There is better food, and ambiance at other great restaurants in the Lincoln Rd. area... go and try those instead.

Sam D.

Excellent location. Service took too long, they were just way too crowded with not enough staff. The food looked amazing but wasn't out of this world. My favorite was the short rib cheesy fries! Those were delicious. The prices were super reasonable, we ordered 5 small plates for 4 of us and we had leftovers. I think this is a good place to try if you don't mind waiting, you can ppl watch in the meantime. Food is tasty for the price.

Clarissa L.

Just went here last day with some of my workmates and my boss. We celebrated the promotion of our new Manager. We arrived late and there are already a lot of people there. The place was good but Im not satisfied with the waiter, I dont want to mention any negative about him for him to avoid problems in his work. This is not the best cafe so far but its good.

Vijay B.

Never been to a place where they ran out of plates before. Took so long for the check, they might have been using an abacus. Food was mediocre as well. Just say next to this cheesecake factory knockoff.

Joseph S.

All around good food similar to Cheesecake Factory. Started with the avocado ragoons and they were good but not great and overpriced for the 5 pieces we got but hey it's south beach. Sandwich came with A jou sauce that looked more like spit syrup sort of gross seeing as the sandwich was soggy but it was ok and then they had no dessert. All around nothing special and id probably try a different restaurant next time.

Giovanni P.

Not great at all. The service and food were horrible. Management was also not the greatest. Not recommended.

Trisha G.

Love this place! My go to for a huge delicious filling salad that looks pretty too! Huge portions for a good price. Food is always delicious. They have some unique things. Happy hour is great. One of my favorite places to eat. It is a little crowded though.

James Michael S.

Awful service, sub-par food and very disappointing. I'll avoid this place at all costs.

Olek L.

Average food. Terrible service. Waited +40 min for eggs Benedict.

Luna T.

Was there for breakfast in the outdoor seating. It's great for people watching in the midst of Lincoln Rd. Mall. They have a huge selection of breakfast items. Egg whites too for the healthy conscience eaters. I do have to say, they need to clean and upgrade their bathroom, ugh!

heather D.

If only I owned the secret decoder ring that patrons must use to actually get someone to their table. I was at Nexxt with my parents and sat for 10-yes 10-minutes without a server so much as looking in our general direction. We were seated by a hostess who was clearly put upon by having to seat us. Perhaps we were tearing her away from other, more important tasks. Finding a cure for cancer, maybe? I couldn't say. She went above what she deemed her call of duty by giving us menus (what a saint that one was). And that's where the service ended. So in fairness, I can't critique the food. I can't offer up an opinion about beverages. I have no idea if the bathrooms were clean. Coffee? No idea. I'll end with a positive; I didn't find a bug in my food. BECAUSE I COULDN'T GET ANYONE TO TAKE MY FREAKING ORDER.

Dena S.

If this place wasnt on the Lincoln Road Mall, it would have already gone out of business - inconsistent food and service. The last time I was there, my dumplings tasted like detergent - had my cocktails I ordered actually arrived in a timely manner, I may not have noticed the aforementioned offense. There are many many many better choices on Lincoln Road.....

A nice place to sit out and watch Lincoln Road passers by. The portions are enormous. Pretty much everything is between $10-$15. If you're extra hungry, worth a visit. I'd recommend the Navajo Sandwhich. A chicken and avacado friend behemoth!

Gustavo J.

The food was great, lovely place, good prices, but the service leaves a lot to be desired.

Cherry B.

I ate here and wasn't impressed it's not really worth a review but to save you guys the trip why not. My food was mediocre nothing mind blowing or even close to good. The drinks were cool but nothing special. The service was horrible they took forever and the seating is sooo cramped like what is the point of having no room to walk when people have to get you your food in a timely matter. I was expecting a better experience and it just didn't happen for me here. This place has been added to my "Never Again" list lol......

Andrej M.

This place has a great menu with many options for people to choose from. Nexxt Cafe is the place to satisfy all those picky relatives with wonderful meal options. The dessert menu is limited so come for a meal and eat dessert elsewhere. The main courses are large and can at times feed two people. The cheese wontons are delicious as an appetizer! Come to this place and be fed!

Brian W.

Spent a great day at the beach then hit up the restaurant for dinner. Great happy hour menu.. had some very delicious enjoyable fruity cocktails along with the buffalo chicken taquitos. Food was great, had a smokehouse burger and it was very delicious. Only issue was no fries. Fries with the other meals came out late as well. No pigeons as the other yelp reviews said. Very friendly helpful service. After dinner mints were sub par. Overall great experience.

Gennesis R.

Food is amazing! I came here on vacation and was so impressed with everything on the menu! There happy hour is amazing and so worth it! Definitely stop by if your on Lincoln Road!! I loved it. And Abel was the sweetest server and so helpful!

Anthony S.

Came here for the Lobster, left unsatisfied. The outdoor seating is great and in a great location. But the food is bland and the service is lackluster. We got the lobster for $20. I had no expectations and even this fell short. The garlic butter sauce was watery and not tasteful. Overall I was disappointed with my experience at next. Will try to give it a 2nd chance at a later date TBD, but this place is only a tourist trap.

Kevon G.

It's menu and staff reminded me of cheesecake factory but on a smaller scale and with out the ambiance, size, glam, fluff, and ambiance. They offer our door seating on Lincoln which seems like the hip thing to do. But we choose indoor dinning cuase outside was hot and humid. Simple decor. No real ambiance. Inside was noisy and cramped. We opted to eat here due the variety. Would recommend warm goat cheese salad. Decent place to dine if your not familiar with other Resturants on Lincoln.

Myriam R.

It was my first and last time there for sure ! The server was nice and that was the only positive thing about this place. I ending up with food poisonning and was sick the all evening and night. I will never ever go back to this place !

Whitney S.

Just plain awful. one sever for the entire patio took 45 minutes for the burgers and they were cold and looked like they had been sitting for 20 minutes orders were wrong glad shake shack is two blocks up!

Nydia M.

I went to Nexxt with a group of friends at 8:30pm on a Friday night. It took about 15 minutes for us to get a table, 45 minutes for us to get bread, 20 more minutes for our appetizer to arrive, and our entrees arrived close to 11pm. If you have all of the time in the world, go ahead and eat at Nexxt. The food is always good. The portions are Cheesecake Factory sized, but much tastier. The waiters are the most passive, lethargic, unmotivated human beings on South Beach...but my Asian chicken salad was awesome.

Mitchell M.

Great food, Huge menu and portions.

Erica L.

Great lunch spot in southbeach. Located near Lincoln Road in the strip where all stores are. Outside seating as well as seats in a wide open space inside. Great half priced apps around noonish time. Delish pomegranite margarita! I suggest ev1 going there especially if you want to save money and just grab a quick bite to eat, go here. Every app was about $5 for happy hour. Nice funky artwork on the inside, making it hip and fun. If you go to south beach i suggest trying it. You can take the city bus for $.25 cents !

Larry B.

I've been avoiding this place a few years after such bad service it normally had, but my experience tonight was really good. This was a Tuesday night, slower night, so maybe that had a role to play. The hostess appeared very grumpy unlike the rest of the restaurants on Lincoln, so I had my doubts early on. Food turned out to be great (had the catfish and calamari as appetizer). Waiter was stretched across probably too many tables, but overall a pleasant guy who seemed eager to help (named Marco). So I'll put this back in my good category, but I think its due to the weeknight setting. On weekends, this place is very packed. I will visit again.

Nikki C.

This place gets crowded! It's like a knock off Cheesecake Factory. The menus are almost identical, but the portions are HUMONGOUS! I mean one plate can surely feed four if your with a group that doesn't want to eat a big meal. The service was slow and drinks took forever to Come out because there super busy on weekends. It took us like 2.5 hours for everything. The food was good, but way too big, I lost my appetite seeing how big one plate was. If you have time to Spare and want mediocre food to share with others then this is a good place. Outdoor patio is cramped as well, and not too many seats inside.

Rachael B.

This seems to be my go to spot for dining on Lincoln Road and I'll tell you the peaks and pits: Peaks: *HUGE portions- I'm talking humungous. I suggest you come here with a mighty appetite *The menu has endless variety, which could be a downfall for some, because its a bit overwhelming, but I like the options. There is literally every type of cuisine, so no matter what you're craving they'll have something for you. *Great outdoor seating for people watching *Good cocktail menu *Usually packed, but I've never had to wait longer than 5 mins for a table Pits: *Very touristy. If that isn't your scene, chose something else, although that is the norm in this area. *Service isn't excellent. Since it's always packed, it seems like the wait staff is stretched a bit thin. If you do decide to eat here, and I suggest you do if you're in the area and looking for some good food and you're VERY hungry at the same time, I highly suggest you order the fried mac n' cheese balls. They are AMAZE-balls. I appreciate this restaurant for what it is and you should too!

Andrew V.

I wouldn't recommend this place to my worst enemy and that says a lot about the experience I literally just had. It also says a lot that I literally just left and Amy typing this as I walk to my car. So you go to the hostess and wait. You wait for someone to acknowledge the fact that you're standing there waiting to be sat. Then they seat you and you wait again. You wait a good 10 minutes before someone acknowledges the fact that you're sitting there and would like a beverage and maybe some food. Make sure to order everything at once. I mean you've had your menu for so long at this point you should have your order memorized. You order, wait some more, maybe get a refill? And then some runner brings your food. You might get asked how your food is and then you never see your server again until the bill comes. If you're not familiar with the food, Nexxt is a Cheesecake Factory clone and I will admit, I love the factory, this place totally ruins it for you. Do not under any circumstances eat here. If you feel like wasting your money, I'll send you my PayPal account.

Scott C.

Like the others have said, it's a Cheesecake Factory knock off. Don't expect the same quality though. I asked if the orange chicken could be sautéed instead of battered and deep fried, no was the answer but cashew chicken was supposedly sautéed and not battered so I ordered that. Half of each chicken piece was fried dough/breading , luckily the chicken was overcooked and not raw in the middle. My wife's shrimp was overlooked as well. Will not be going back and I'm sure there are much better restaurants in the area. We should have known by the yelp rating but we were starving, had to use the restroom and this place was recommended by a local.

Bernardette S.

This review is solely based on brunch. I really enjoy eating brunch here. Sitting outside on Lincoln road, there usually isn't much of wait on Sunday morning is so refreshing. Their portions are HUGE! the omelets are to die for and lets not talk about the waffles. Topped with strawberries, pecans, and more. I can't think of anything I've ordered in the brunch menu that hasn't been delicious. This is a great place for a special occasion brunch.

Daniel C.

Great place to chill and drink a smoothie. They have a variety of food for the whole family. I got the orange chicken.

Natalie T.

How incredible is it to be on vacation, have great weather, then be able to sit outdoors and people watch as you eat your delicious meal?! It that interests you, go to Nexxt!! I am not into chain restaurants, all of the recommendations to go here because it is the sister of Cheesecake Factory did not interest me. The large crowd that remained 15 minutes before closing did though. I have never seen a restaurant with this many happy people enjoying their food/ambiance/overall time. I had the fried mac n cheese appetizer and holy moly this could have easily been my entire meal. Intend on splitting these with four people or you will not be able to finish your meal. I had the fish tacos as an entree and they were the best fish tacos I had ever had. They gave me a huge portion that I couldn't even finish bc of these darn mac n cheese balls (which is fine bc everything was SO good) but next time I'll be more cautious with the appetizer. I also got a margarita that I wasn't wild about. Service was good and I LOVE the decor!!

Holly H.

Bear with me as I write this review. You see, this was simply a quick stop for food during the middle of a tropical pub crawl down Lincoln Road Mall with my husband. Though I have dined here twice before, both of those meals were many years ago, and my most recent visit was, ummm... a bit fuzzy? :p We stopped in around 11:00 p.m. on a weeknight and the place was packed. Inside and out... lots of people were enjoying a late night meal at Nexxt Cafe. We were escorted to one of the few empty tables on the huge patio. It was hot, but luckily they had several fans blowing to keep customers cool. The menu at Nexxt Cafe could be twins with The Cheesecake Factory. Seriously, it's a nearly identical selection of foods. Pretty much anything you want can be found here... pizza, pasta, sandwiches, salads, chicken, steak, seafood, etc. I had not even finished reading through the entire thing before the waitress came over to take our order. I was on the entree salad page, so I basically pointed my finger at one and ended up ordering the Santa Fe Chicken Salad. I only finished half of the massive bowl filled with mixed greens, grilled chicken, shredded cheese, corn, black beans, tomato, and avocado. It had quite a kick to it, but was still very tasty. My husband ordered a barbecue chicken flatbread pizza, and he only ate about half of his as well, due to the size of the thing. He loved it, but I'm not a fan of BBQ sauce so I didn't want to try a bite. He's pretty trustworthy though, so I believed him. Our meal was quick. A little water, a little food, and a little rest is all we needed to keep us going. We were in and out before moving on with our tropical pub crawl. Cheers to Nexxt Cafe!

Daniel C.

I really like Nexxt cafe. It's a brother or sister or whatever of Cheesecake Factory, and I think the food taste and quality is about the same. It's a great standard, easy place to go eat. The portions are enormous, so it's easy to share. The service is usually fine - you may have to bug them a little to refill you're water if they're super busy. I almost always get a salad there. I've had the chicken and avocado, southwestern, asian chicken, beef and goat cheese, and the chopped salad. They're all really good (and like I said, huge). I like to switch it up and try a different one each time, but so far my favorite was the chicken and avocado. Also, can't beat the people watching on Lincoln!

Kerry O.

Great spot in Lincoln road! They have a huge menu!! Every time I go I spend soo long looking through to decide what to order. It's so hard everything looks so good! This time I settled on the avocado wontons as an appetizer. They were delicious! But then again I love everything with avocado. For my meal I got the lunch special pizza and salad. I chose the sanremo pizza which was very good!! I was so full but I couldn't stop eating it! The side salad was just a normal side salad. My friend got the lunch special salad and it was huge..overflowing the plate! I can't imagine the regular size! The food was all very tasty, the service was good, and the location is awesome! I love people watching on Miami beach.

Carrie V.

For me dining out involves the entire experience. Yes, the food is good and the portions are large (in my opinion too large). Unfortunately, the service was awful, from management, to the server. The only good service I has was the from food runner who was working extremely hard. After we consumed half of our appetizers we asked for a box to take them home. This took a long time. Then, we received our entrees. About 4 bites in, the manager came to the table and asked us to move to another table. Her execution was not good at all. She wanted to seat a large party and needed our table. No compensation was offered in any way, and the table she offered us was tiny and tucked in a small corner. After we told her we prefer not to move, she gave us attitude. Then the server rushed us to finish out entrees. We gave up and asked for boxes to take it home. When I was trying to put our food in the to-go box, the server reached over the table to scoop my food into the box while I was already doing. I guess I wasn't quick enough. Then she asked if she could bring the check, something I don't like. I pay for the whole experience of dining and do not like being rushed, or moved in the middle of our meal as if we were less important than anyone else. The food was good, but not good enough to ever return.

Ivan G.

Good was good but the food took to long to come out. All in all it was ok. The macaroni balls was the greatest.

Martha A.

This restaurant is really busy with not enough waiters. 1st visit : We ordered the calamari and fish tacos. The servers take awhile to bring you your drinks and your food. The calamari was ok. Standard fried calamari you'd get anywhere else. The dipping sauces were really good. One tasted like a lemon garlic aioli and the other was like a BBQ/ketchup cocktail sauce. About 35-40 mins after ordering she came back to tell us they dropped our food. We decided we were tired and didn't want to wait so we just paid and left. 2nd visit: I wanted to give it another chance!!I ordered Grilled Fish Tacos with a salad instead of fries. When they brought my food over they brought fries instead of the salad. The server said he would bring the salad and I could keep the fries. The fish was pretty dry and chewy, the tomatoes seemed old, the tortillas were dry. The fries were undercooked and the salad was barely edible. TIP: A lot of tables were ordering their massive entree salads, pizzas and burgers which all looked REALLY good so I guess stick to those!! Also all of their portions are big enough to share 3-stars only because the servers were friendly and the portions are big.

Julie N.

Lots of outdoor seating for those sunny days in Miami... Great for people watching. That must be why this place draws the crowds. We had lunch here with friends and weren't too impressed. First off, the coffee orders were mixed up. Secondly, the server was a bit rude when we asked about changing the cheese in one of our omelettes. Thirdly, our omelettes took FOREVER!!! We must have waited at least 30-40 minutes after ordering for them to arrive. The food was mediocre, but the portions were huge. (Probably another reason for their popularity.) Water refills? Only if you waive the server or busboys down. Want some lemon for your water, or butter for your toast? Good luck. We had to ask twice for these. I'm glad they didn't automatically add 18% tip like most other places - because they didn't deserve anywhere near 18% when we were there. Oh and here's the part that really killed it for me: the restrooms require a passcode to get in. I asked a random server for it, and it turns out she followed me into the restroom... Used the stall next to me... But DIDN'T WASH HER HANDS when she was done. GROSS. No, thanks!

Jas K.

You have been targeted be the #havereservations staff. Here is your review: Next, move on, don't stop. Atmosphere: outdoor Lincoln Road so good people watching. Dishes eaten: burger and nachos. Cold burger. Nachos sucked. Cheesecake Factory wannabe but failed. Service: they don't care. Gratuity included and they know it and live it. Hostess stand is a hot mess. No. Not hot. Just a mess. Pricing: big shitty dishes but reasonably priced Bathrooms: go before you go. Lobster tanks are directly outside of bathroom. Don't order the lobster. Call PETA Have reservations. Don't do it.

Lilian A.

Slow service, just like every other review!! Great happy hour though

Richard G.

Ordered lobster which was over cooked. I was by myself so maybe that is why I never was checked on.. Was dying for water but waiter just keep walking by which is why I am giving a 2 star rather than 3