Magnum

02/06/03

First rate

by Maxiemom

January '03-We stumbled upon Magnum and were blown away by the attentive service, the relaxed atmosphere, the variety of the menu, the piano player with his bluesy singer, but mostly by the wonderful cuisine. Everything, from the small but flavorfull crab cakes to the salmon with balsamic reduction was first rate

12/30/08

Great place to hang out or dine

by mmunty

Magnum is a wonderful place to dine or just have drinks. People are friendly and the owner is an excellent host. As a blackman who goes there constantly I have never had any problems. People engage you in conversation even if they dont know you. The waiters are fun and efficient, the bartenders are also friendly and my favorite bartender Ray is a good singer. The piano music and singalong is infectious and keeps you coming back. The owner comes around with Port after your meal and he is a delight.

• Pros: service, singing, food
• Cons: parking on Friday or Saturday nights can be tricky but that goes to show its popularity

12/08/08

feel of the good old days

by managerandfan

to the person feeling scorned by not being seated and thinking it's a racial issue. First of all to pull the race card you should have a damn good reason in this day and age. As a person in the business, the owner did absoulely right by giving away your table to a party that was complete. Unfortunately for you, you were on time. the rest of your party wasn't. Every seat filled in a restaurant generates revenue, had your party been available for the table they probably would have been sat. You need to blame your guests, not the owner. My suggestion is if you know you have irresponsible guest, tell them the reservation is a half hour earlier. As for you being a loyal customer, sorry, you would have told the owner you were sorry for your guests being late and understand him having to accomodate paying customers. Shame on you for pulling the race card on this issue. It's just a matter of a man running a business correctly and you not having any respect for someones welfare, even so much that you would try to damage his business by this ridiculous insult. Buy your own restaurant and hold tables for your friends, hopefully people will want to fill them, then realize your bills and see if you still have the same feelings.

• Pros: fun
• Cons: none

08/31/08

Avoid if you are GAY or AFRICAN AMERICAN

by ArturoSundayDiner

I have been a frequent diner at this restaurant for several years, but tonight I experienced demeaning racial discrimination at this restaurant. Phoned in advance for a reservation which was confirmed more than 1 hour in advance. Upon arrival was offerred a round table I prefer, the only one which can accomodate a group of this size, then sat at bar to await rest of my party (3 of 5 still to come), all gay African-American men. Another group of 5 non-gay white middle aged customers then arrived and was seated at our table - the one we were offered. We were then offered inferior seating at a table suitable for only 4 - and "an explanation" by the owner. Which I of course refused. I am a man of PRINCIPLE thank you. As were the rest of my party.

Figure this out for yourselves. Restaurant clearly gives preference to the owner's prefered friends and family....casthing others aside. Highly embarassing event having been a frequent customer of this one gay-friendly and open-minded restaurant...or so I thought. Will never see me again.

I do not tolerate blatant discrimination such as this, and neither should anyone else from our community.

Arturo Sunday Diner

10/14/07

The best night out in Miami

by citizen_earth

This place is a perfect example of what most other restaurants would like to be. Our evening started with the best apple martini I have ever had served by a very attentive barman (easy on the eyes too). The food is absolutley superb and the service great. The owner Geoffrey is a true gent, visiting each table offering complimentry port for each guest after thier meal.

It seemed that most of the patrons were so devoted to the place that they were all on first name terms with each other. No need to worry though as we were made to feel totaly a part of this wonderful experience.

It is a bit of a taxi ride from the teen ridden South Beach but well worth ,it as it is the complete evening with no need to visit anywhere else. I wish I lived in Miami now instead of London.

• Pros: Too many to mention
• Cons: If i had to list one it would be that there could be more Bathroom facilities.(although I am really grasping at straws to say that)

The kitchen takes good aim at hearty, uncomplicated continental cuisine.

by Contributor

In Short
Magnum is a squat, stocky little building on a no-man's-land patch of real estate a block off heavily trafficked Biscayne Boulevard. Inside, it's dark and dusky, with red-painted walls, dark wood wainscoting and a talented pianist belting out show tunes. The cuisine is that amalgam of French, Italian and American, and the shrimp cocktail is a fine version of a much-abused classic.

09/07/05

My farvorite place

by saraaverbook

With more class and charm than the rest of miami combined - Magnum is always a fabulous choice. The complementary powdered fried bread is as decadent as it gets. Jeffery the owner comes around with sandman brandy as you finish your meal. It's lovely!!!