Chima Steakhouse - Fort Lauderdale

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   Brittany

   Baltimore

   4 reviews

   vip
   3.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 2

   My husband and I have been wanting to try Chima for years however we always have our 8lb havapoo with us so we were always unable to try. Over the holiday we had our parents stay with us and so they could watch our little pup for us to try. Although the food was wonderful and our server was fantastic we were disappointed in the atmosphere. The one draw to always wanting to try this was the outdoor atmosphere and lighting. Little did we know this was just for cocktails and bar bites. Dinner is served inside with tight accommodations. Children carrying on and crying. To pay top dollar for an intimate dinner out should not be a place for children. I would have given this a 4-5 star experience if we had dined under the large trees with the unique lighting ambiance I thought I was going to get. It’s no different than fogo de chow… but you can dine outside at Fogo and my 8lb dog can join in his stroller.
   

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   Michael Or Erica

   Atlanta Metro

   8 reviews

   vip
   3.0

   8 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Disappointed in the experience. Food was a little bland. Smaller tables were clearly overlooked for the bigger tables
   

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   Irene

   Miami

   4 reviews

   4.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Food is always excellent. It was Thanksgiving and it was crowded so you had to have patience. It was well worth it!!
   

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   Beatriz

   West Palm Beach

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Outstanding service ….very nice ambience . The meat options were on point. The only thing I will suggest is to have the outdoor bar open .
   

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   Joe

   West Palm Beach

   3 reviews

   vip
   2.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 3

   Last night I was disappointed because the service very poor and the food sparsely offered. For the price, it was not worth it. We spent nearly $930 for a group of 7.
   

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   Robin

   Washington DC

   12 reviews

   2.0

   12 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

   On a normal night, Chima is great. For Thanksgiving today it was honestly awful. They packed way too many people into the restaurant and the noise levels were absolutely intolerable with screaming children and babies. The service was absolutely atrocious, despite all of the staff members being very kind. But to only have two bartenders and a single drink order taking 35+ minutes is just unacceptable. It was a very disappointing experience. We had to stop someone and ask for every single step of service - water refills, plate replacement, bringing a new set of cutlery when they took the previous set. We couldn't even get a peek at the listing of options available until we asked three separate times. I made the reservations to host family from out of town and they remarked several times that it was a much better experience at chains like Texas de Brazil. Honestly, I'm not sure I'll be back even on non-holidays. It was last a waste of money and really dampened the holiday experience for me and my family.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Fort Lauderdale

   2 reviews

   3.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 2

   I absolutely love Chima and we go often, including on holidays, but I felt it was really off tonight. Our server disappeared almost the entire time and anything we asked for on her rare visit to our table we did not get, and felt like she wasn’t even paying attention. But luckily another server, Joan (I believe that is how he spells his name and pronounces it Joanne) came to our rescue. He was attentive, proactive, and helpful. He definitely picked up the slack from our server disappearing. Also, there seemed to be a lot of chaos at the reception desk with a lot of folks complaining about seating and too many people blocking the entrance to the restaurant and pathway to the bathroom, creating a bottleneck that the manager seemed to have to work through himself. The manager, known to us as “Shorty” is absolutely fantastic and one of the reasons we continue to return to the restaurant despite issues like we had tonight. Shorty always does his best to ensure all customers are happy and feel well taken care of. He does everything within his power to help everything run smoothly, wíhich definitely shows. We can see his effort and really do appreciate him making us feel special.
   

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   Joseph

   West Palm Beach

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Thanksgiving dinner at Chima Steakhouse has become a cherished family tradition for us, and this year was no exception. Omar Arrieta, the General Manager, and his outstanding team went above and beyond to create a truly memorable experience. From the warm hospitality to the impeccable service, every detail was thoughtfully attended to. The food was nothing short of spectacular—perfectly prepared and absolutely delicious. Chima continues to set the standard for excellence, and we’re already looking forward to returning for our Christmas Eve dinner. Highly recommend for anyone seeking a special dining experience!
   

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   Amy

   London

   8 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   8 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Terrific service and excellent food. Would go again for sure.
   

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    OpenTable Diner

    Massachusetts

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4

    Excellent steak and very friendly staff. We are usually not an all-you-can eat type of family but Chima was great. Beautiful entrance and it feel very upscale when you walk in. The quality of the food and drinks were outstanding, especially for the price!
    

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