Dolores Lolita Miami...More than a Name

I went to this extremely long winded restaurant in Mary Brickell Village called Dolores but You Can Call Me Lolita, in the renovated fire house across the street from Perricone's. It is, in essence, a restaurant, a lounge, and a coffee shop, although I don't know how that justifies the name. I actually went here once for dinner, and twice for dessert (which may I add are extremely affordable when it comes down to it...$2.50 each) but besides what is truly a very fantastic setting, in a building that screams what tourists probably think of Miami, it all boiled down to several things.

First, the service on all three ocassions, sucked. The people are rude, and seem to act like they in fact own the restaurant instead of work at it. They are saving the world one patron at a time. The meal, which again is extremely reasonable, brings an appetizer and entree for either 18 or 23 depending on entree, was highly inconsistent. The serrano ham croquetas, which sound amazing, are merely cheese croquetas with scraps of ham that may or may not be serrano ham. The braised short ribs SUCK, and taste like cafeteria food. The lobster ravioli were enormous and two of them covered a plate that was 14 inches in diameter. When the waiter gave me the wrong food, I politely pointed it out to him, and he barked at me. Literally. I almost hit him in the face. Across the table from me, another waiter poured a giant bottle of water on one of the customers accidentally, and then had a crew of 12 people cleaning it up. Seriously? Is this a play. I expected them to start a chorus line with "Sorry Seems to be the Hardest Word".

So, my recommedation, save yourself the agony. The prices are good, and everything Italian on the menu tasted very good but the service sucks and you leave there wanting to punch the people in the face. Everytime.  

It may look nice on the outside, but Dolores is every bit as painful as its name. She is a prostitute that won't go away from what may be one of the nicest areas in Miami to spend an evening at.

My rating for Dolores: A (She's a bitch).
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Better food: Go to Michael's Genuine Food in Design District- EXCELLENT
Posted by Patrick Arenson at 3/28/2009 8:15 AM
Categories: Restaurants
 

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