Moo Arte en Carnes
Westwood Lake, Miami
Restaurant in Miami, United States
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Moo Arte en Carnes is a practical West Kendall pick for a meat-led celebration when the group wants dinner to feel focused without chasing a high-friction Miami reservation. Book it for birthdays, dates, or family meals built around beef; compare Amelia's 1931 or Finka Table & Tap if the table wants a broader Miami-style night instead.
About Moo Arte en Carnes
Moo Arte en Carnes is a Miami restaurant most useful for planning around schedule and dress code. The basics are direct: it is closed on Monday, opens at 5 PM on Tuesday and Wednesday, and opens at 12 PM Thursday through Sunday, with later closing times on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
Use this as a planning note rather than a full critical review. Confirm the current menu, budget, and availability directly before committing a larger group or a special-occasion plan.
Choose it when the Miami schedule fits your plans
Moo Arte en Carnes is easiest to evaluate on practical details: Miami location, smart casual dress code, and hours that cover evening service Tuesday through Sunday, plus earlier openings Thursday through Sunday. For a broader search across the city, use our full Miami restaurants guide; for nearby planning around the night, our full Miami hotels guide and our full Miami bars guide can help round out the itinerary.
Plan around the operating hours: Tuesday and Wednesday run 5–10:30 PM; Thursday runs 12–10:30 PM; Friday through Sunday run 12–11 PM; Monday is closed. If timing matters, confirm the latest hours before going, especially for holidays or private-event periods.
Booking logic: confirm details before committing
Check availability directly once your date and party size are firm. That is especially important for larger groups, special occasions, or visits later in the week when the restaurant has longer published hours.
For cross-shopping, Amelia's 1931, Finka Table & Tap, KOW Restaurant, Islas Canarias Cafe, Restaurant & Bakery, and Lung Gong Restaurant are other named options to consider depending on the kind of outing you want. Moo Arte en Carnes remains the relevant choice when its Miami location, smart casual dress code, and posted hours fit your plan.
Quick reference: closed Monday; open from 5 PM Tuesday and Wednesday; open from 12 PM Thursday through Sunday; smart casual dress code; confirm menu, budget, and booking details directly.
Planning details
- Location
- 12737 SW 42nd St, Miami, FL 33175
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- moomiami.com
- Phone
- +17865584542
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Moo Arte en Carnes reads like a neighborhood steakhouse that steps back from spectacle and leans into familiarity. The room belongs to the surrounding Cuban, Nicaraguan and Colombian commerce corridors, and it caters to diners who know their beef. Service and kitchen work as a team, favoring product knowledge over theatrical presentation. That focus produces a relaxed, quietly confident atmosphere: mid-scale and meat-forward, attentive without being flashy, a place where regulars come for well-sourced cuts and a steady, reassuring dining experience rather than Instagram moments.
Best For
This is a restaurant built around evening meat-centric meals and community dining. It suits dinners where the cut and cooking matter — think couples celebrating quietly, groups of locals catching up, or anyone prioritizing quality over ceremony. The room’s neighborhood orientation makes it welcoming for repeat visits: servers and the person managing the beverage program read the room and steer guests toward the right proteins. Expect a dining occasion that centers on shareable steaks and robust flavors rather than multi-course theatrics.
Ordering Tips
Lean on the floor when you order: the description emphasizes a collaborative team and a beverage lead who guides rather than recites. Ask for recommendations on the signature cuts — Bife de Chorizo, Ojo de Bife Wagyu and Rack Francés de Cordero are highlighted — and tell the server how you like your beef; the clientele here cares about cuts and doneness. Given the house’s neighborhood focus, opt for straightforward preparations that showcase the meat and consider the staff’s pairing suggestions to round out the meal.
Venue details
Ambiance
Elegant and vibrant dining atmosphere with moderate noise levels, ideal for celebrations.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- Bife de Chorizo
- Ojo de Bife Wagyu
- Rack Francés de Cordero
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 12737 SW 42nd St, Miami, FL 33175
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Where to go if this does not fit
If the table wants a broader menu and a more distinctly Miami night, try Finka Table & Tap. If the group wants a more contemporary alternative for the same celebration role, compare KOW Restaurant before committing.
Restaurant context
How it compares in Miami
Moo Arte en Carnes is the more focused choice if the table wants a meat-led celebration in West Kendall. Amelia's 1931 is the better cross-shop for diners who want a broader Miami restaurant feel, while Finka Table & Tap is stronger for groups that want a livelier, more flexible night rather than a beef-centered meal.
For value and ease, Islas Canarias Cafe, Restaurant & Bakery is the more casual alternative, especially when the occasion does not need a full dinner setting. Lung Gong Restaurant also points more practical than celebratory, so it is a better fallback for a low-key meal than for a date or birthday.
KOW Restaurant is the peer to consider when ambiance and a contemporary night out matter more than a meat-first brief. Choose Moo Arte en Carnes when the decision is simple: a steakhouse-style celebration, easier logistics, and a location that works for West Kendall diners.
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Compare Moo Arte en Carnes
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Moo Arte en Carnes | Miami | No published awards |
| Islas Canarias Cafe, Restaurant & Bakery | Tamiami | No published awards |
| Amelia's 1931 | Miami | No published awards |
| KOW Restaurant | Miami | No published awards |
| Finka Table & Tap | Miami | No published awards |
| Lung Gong Restaurant | Miami | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I order at Moo Arte en Carnes?
What should a first-timer know about Moo Arte en Carnes?
Go in with the basics: Moo Arte en Carnes is in Miami, the dress code is smart casual, and the restaurant is closed Monday. It is open Tue–Wed from 5–10:30 PM, Thu from 12–10:30 PM, and Fri–Sun from 12–11 PM.
What are alternatives to Moo Arte en Carnes?
Other options to compare include Finka Table & Tap, Amelia's 1931, Islas Canarias Cafe, Restaurant & Bakery, KOW Restaurant, and Lung Gong Restaurant. Choose based on the specific schedule, setting, and current menu that best fit your plans.
How far ahead should I book Moo Arte en Carnes?
Is Moo Arte en Carnes good for a special occasion?
It can be considered for a Miami outing if the hours and smart casual dress code suit the occasion. Confirm the current experience directly before planning something important, including price, menu, and service format.
Is lunch or dinner better at Moo Arte en Carnes?
Use the posted hours to decide. Tuesday and Wednesday are evening-only, from 5–10:30 PM. Thursday opens at 12 PM and closes at 10:30 PM, while Friday through Sunday open at 12 PM and close at 11 PM.
