Blue Water Café The Intercontinental Miami

First time here and what a delicious meal it was! We got the beef filet lomo saltado and beef cheeks entree along with the ahi tuna ceviche for an appetizer. Everything was so delicious. The dessert was so cool and creative. Loved the chocolate and rum cake cigar. The service here was top notch from the waiter, who gave out great recommendations, to the staff bringing the dishes and taking the dishes away. They were all so attentive. The dining room was dark but they had this cool little light lamp where it made it easy to see the menu. They also had a DJ playing music, which was ok. I thought it was a bit loud like you are in a club or something. I guess it is Miami.

It should be noted that one reason Toro Toro seems to have such a high overall rating is because many of the 5 star reviews for this restaurant were quite obviously posted following a Yelp sponsored event that was held here (the photos even show everyone wearing name badges), and several attendees reviewed this restaurant rather than the listing for the event itself. I recently came here for dinner with a work colleague; Toro Toro is located toward the rear of the lobby, just inside the main entrance to the Intercontinental Hotel. I'm not sure who makes up their primary clientele, but from my experience, the overwhelming majority of people at the bar that's located adjacent to the entrance of this restaurant are often either staying here or attending functions at this hotel. Toro Toro was a decent restaurant and is a red meat-centric Argentinean-based eatery. For starters we had the grilled octopus and the guacamole chilindron which was guac with small chunks of pork belly and friend plantain chips. Both were quite good. For our main course we shared the Toro Toro Skewer which is basically this restaurant's take on a parrillada or mixed grill, with no actual skewers in sight. We also had a side of truffle fries which was good and the truffle was (thankfully) not overpowering, as well as the fried brussel sprouts which, to me, were way too rich, sweet and salty. The food here was quite good, but I've had better proper Argentinean elsewhere which was more flavorful, for less . If in the mood for steak, I've been to higher-end steakhouses where I've also enjoyed better meals, again for less. Service here was excellent all night from both our server and the bus staff, and the 2 managers who were working throughout our meal checked in on us no fewer than 3 times which was appreciated and something one doesn't often experience, especially in Miami.

Sat in the bar for appetizers and drinks before dinner with Kimberly cannot recommend her enough! She is too cute, made wonderful recommendations, and just had the best vibe. Super knowledgeable about the menu for the restaurant and in room options. I would come back just for her honestly! Moved into the dining room for dinner everything was stellar! Tomás stole the show anytime we needed anything he was right there. We were in Yahaira's section and she made some lovely recommendations. Such a wonderful meal and team! (There was a wonderful gentleman that carved our meal table side that did a wonderful job as well, but we didn't get his name.

Beautiful ambiance w/ excellent wings and truffle fries! A friend and I stayed here for about 4 days and we ate at Toro Toro every single day lol Servers were nice too!

Breakfast was delicious and hot. Service was attentive and polite. A bit on the pricey side but this is Miami. Did not try the brunch the day before. $100 a person just did not seem worth it. But breakfast the next morning was priced better and good! A lively atmosphere, so if you want quiet this may not be the hotel for you.