The Grape Ape

Let me start by saying that even though we had a reservation, we waited 28 minutes for our table, so as you can imagine, we started off on the wrong foot. Fortunately, Dominic was our server, and I can honestly say he saved the night. He was friendly, fast, and straight to the point. The food was good overall, with the exception of the croquetas, which arrived frozen inside. Everything else was quite enjoyable. We tried the gyozas, plantains with bacon, grilled cheese, and the local burrata, which is a musttry. Just because of Dominic’s excellent service, I’m willing to give them a second chance. And don’t skip dessert the chocolate cake with caramel is something you absolutely have to try.

Went here for the first time on Valentine’s Day and can say confidently be back again soon! The food was incredible and they had a fantastic wine selection. I recommend this for anyone looking for a date night or a girls’ dinner. You have to get the croquetas with black truffle honey, as well as the burrata.

I really wanted to love the Great Ape as I try to support local restaurants whenever I can. Unfortunately, the experience fell short and left me disappointed. While the service was friendly, both the pacing and quality of the food missed the mark. They offer a solid wine selection, but the majority of bottles are priced at $50+ with markups that feel excessive. We ordered a bottle, but it was still chilling when all four appetizers arrived within just five minutes of ordering — leaving us without wine to pair with the food. Croquettes & yuca bravas- Delicious and well-prepared. Tartar with plantains - Overly salty and overwhelmed by lime, which clashed with the plantains. Vaca frita bao - Flavorless, with an odd consistency — it honestly felt like biting into a veggie patty. After the a

5 Stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Grape Ape is hands-down one of the best spots in South Miami. I've been here twice, and everything on the menu is straight fire. The flavors, presentation, and vibe all hit just right. On top of that, the wine selection is massive—something for every taste and occasion. The servers are amazing, super attentive, and always on point. This place has instantly become a go-to for great food, great wine, and a great time. Highly recommend!

Some friends and I were celebrating a birthday and we decided to try out The Grape Ape. We'll it was the best idea. We of course had a reservation and arrived about 5 minutes prior and they were preparing our table. The restaurant is interesting and the wine selection is large. Lots of choices. We were seated and out server was Dominic. Very pleasant and friendly. He helped us with the choices, which were all great suggestions. We ordered all apps, wine and I ordered white sangria. The sangria was made with what seamed to be canned fruit cocktail. The drink was good but I wasn't a fan of the fruit they used. See pics of what we ordered. The wayermelon ceviche was different and delicious. The wagyu stuffed dumplings were also a great tasty dish. The person with the ape mask on singing was