Karu & Y Lounge
Miami, FL 33136
Phone: (305) 403-7850
- Price:
- $$$$
- Cross Street:
- North Miami Avenue
- Hours:
- Tue-Thu 6:30pm-12am, Fri-Sat 6:30pm-1am, Sun 6:30pm-12am
Editorial Review for Karu & Y Lounge – by Rick Munarriz
In Short
Everything you've heard about the lavish 25,000 square foot eatery is true. From the icicle chandelier sculpted by Dale Chihuly to the waterfalls and reflecting pool by the entrance, water and glass play major thematic elements in setting the fluid mood. Pre-theater crowds arrive early and the club hoppers show up late to feast on exotic "alta cocina" eats like octopus carpaccio and oxtail lasagna, and assorted tapas that pack big flavor into small portions.
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Insider Tips
The ExtrasThe restaurant offers a pre-theater prix fixe three-course menu at $85 per person. That $85 includes transportation to and from the Carnival Center in karu's very own chauffeured Mercedes-Benz.
Save TimeIn a hurry? The attached Y Lounge offers a more relaxed vibe with an extensive menu of tapas and libations that can get you in and out quickly.
Where to SitIf the bar is crowded, head out to the garden lounge and sip beneath the stars.
Save MoneyThere is no cover charge for ladies to the attached Y Ultra Lounge on Thursdays before 12:30am.
User Reviews for Karu & Y Lounge
09/27/2008 Posted by princessnay
I went on thursday 9/25 for the reopening , it was the worse experience. First of all i had reservations and was outside the club at midnight i didn't get in until 1:20am the club was way to crowded. after spending $1,200 for my party of 6 to try to be comfortable at our table in vip it got more crowded than the regular part of the floor only learning the reason behind that is because if you tipped the guard $10 or $20 he would let you into vip. i know he made money than we had to wait over an hour to get our car from vip because the forced everyone to park vip and they wouldn't give you your own keys to go get your own car. I'm really hoping that this is because it was the reopening night cause i know a lot of people who are never going again.
Pros: the club looks nice
Cons: rude workers all around, very unorganized especially for first night opening
06/26/2008 Posted by harlemhoney
I dont know what place these people are talking about but i LOVE this place! Great service, beautiful decor, and good music! The only bad thing is that it's location is not all that good, its in the middle of the "hood". I only recommend that you valet your car because the area is a little sketchy. Other than that VIP is ridic and the crowd is always great! Its a must when you are in Miami! Saturdays and Thursdays are really good :)!
Pros: Decor, Crowd, Service, Music
Cons: Location
