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Gao Miami Beach, Miami Beach, FL

Gao Miami Beach

4.6
4.6
19 Reviews
$50 and over
Asian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 7 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for business meals
  • Charming
Located in the prestigious South of Fifth neighborhood, GAO is proud to offer Modern Asian Cuisine.
From our in-house creation dishes to our carefully selected Dim Sum, GAO will be your one-way ticket to Asia.
We await to serve you in our garden or indoors.


Valet service coming soon. Temporary valet service is available at One Ocean building where the restaurant is located.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Asian, Vietnamese
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 18:00–23:30
  • Phone number
    (305) 426-8888
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 19 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Miami - Dade

    Best Ambience

  • Miami - Dade

    Asian

  • Miami Beach

    Best Food

  • Miami Beach

    Best Ambience

  • Miami Beach

    Healthy

  • Miami Beach

    Neighbourhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Gao Miami Beach offers a "mystical" Vietnamese dining experience with "impeccable service" and a "lovely garden atmosphere." Guests rave about the "exquisite" flavors and diverse menu, including standout dishes like spring rolls and shrimp vindaloo. The beautifully decorated space is a "new oasis," perfect for special occasions or a delightful meal.

19 Reviews
  1. Sherry

    Chicago

    145 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    145 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Overpriced asian fusion. More Thai than Vietnamese. Waited 45 minutes for first course, 30 plus minutes for second courses. Opted not to order more food as it just was not that great and did not want to wait. Service from kitchen was terrible, plenty of floor help. Pork spring rolls were fair. Beef salad tasty but tiny portion. Shrimp pad Thai was ok. Beautiful space with club music blaring in the background. Overall, overpriced and mediocre…you can do better for the price.

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  2. Tonya

    New York City

    50 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    50 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love GAO! We live in the neighborhood and have been many times since they opened. The food is superb - we have been trying everything on the menu and have yet to experience any “Meh”…all the dishes we have tried have been outstanding. The staff is attentive and professional - Maybelline has been our server quite a few times - she is the BEST! We will be back again soon!

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  3. Kim

    Miami

    32 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We arrived for our 8:15 table outside but had to wait at the bar for 30 minutes. We ordered two tonic & bitters and the really nice bartender would surprisingly not let us pay when the hostess came to bring us to our table. When seated, we were politely warned that there would be a wait for our food. But, I have to say it was well worth it! We started off with the truffle mushroom gyoza and the napa cabbage chicken salad. I didn’t taste the gyoza but bf loved and the salad was so fresh and bursting with flavor from the light limey dressing and cilantro and chopped peanuts. Very authentic Vietnamese. Followed that with the Green chicken curry that was incredible-lots of mushrooms, chicken, sliced peppers, bamboo shoots. The coconuty broth had a perfect kick and gave the sides of jasmine rice a really nice consistency. Not typical green curry - you could drink the broth. Also had the crispy chicken accompanied by a side of perfectly cooked broccolini. Another surprise was the complimentary scoops of housemade sorbets (Thai basil and condensed milk flavors) that were also delicious! Server said on the house for the wait. Very cool. Overall great night sitting in relaxing garden and perfect weather helped except we did get bitten by a few mosquitos (unusual in November). The background music was nice and not too loud- could actually have a conversation. Overall an enjoyable and yummy experience and will definitely go back!

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  4. Kristina

    West Palm Beach

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 22 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service, ambiance, and food! We’ve celebrated my SO’s birthday and we’ll be back. Highly recommend this new oasis of a spot, specially their outdoor seating.

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  5. sls2

    Tampa

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 16 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Booked a dinner for 2 and we were blown away! Definitely recommend the spring rolls & kale/cabbage salad. We felt like GAO re-invented the spring rolls - they were so good and different from anything we have ever tried! Will definitely be back. Also recommend outdoor seating (has a better ambiance).

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  6. domenico

    Orlando

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 12 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing!! The food, service and ambience are incredible. Must try!!

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  7. Craig

    New York City

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 5 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service was amazing, will definitely be back.

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  8. Rick

    Chicago

    30 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on 5 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Good food; great place -- but we ordered a number of dishes to share, from appetizers to soup, to main dishes, and they brought them all at once. Not enough room on the table and by the time we reached the entrees, they were cold. Sad execution for a spot that has so much potential.

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  9. Anna

    Baltimore

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 28 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sebastian was the best server!! Dario was the best manager!!! Please pleas order the shrimp spring rolls and the pork ones!! The shrimp vindaloo and the beef satau are truly the stars of the show! Best Asian restaurant in Miami! You will not be disappointed!! You will be mesmerized

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  10. David

    Miami

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 23 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best Vietnamese food in town!!! My experience get better and better with every time. The spring rolls, Vietnamese ravioli, the chicken curry. Yummy and cannot wait to come back

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Gao Miami Beach is rated 4.6 stars by 19 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 7 times today
Google Map for Gao Miami Beach

1 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    At the corner of South Pointe Dr
  • Area
    South Beach
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 18:00–23:30
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Asian, Vietnamese
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Additional
    Outdoor Smoking Area
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