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The Aventura Mall

Roundly considered the unofficial flagship eatery of the city, The Cheesecake Factory virtually has become synonymous with the Aventura Mall. Roundly considered the unofficial flagship eatery of the city, The Cheesecake Factory virtually has become synonymous with the Aventura Mall. (Photo courtesy of Allyson Adams/ABM).

 
Cheesecake Factory, The
QUICK FACTS:
Cuisine: American
Address: 19501 Biscayne Boulevard, Aventura
Telephone: 305.792.9696
Valet Parking: Yes
Forms of Payment: Cash, all major credit cards
Reservations Accepted: No
Dinner Entrées: $8 - $30
Hours of Operation:
Sunday: 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Monday: 11:30 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.
Tuesday: 11:30 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.
Wednesday: 11:30 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.
Thursday: 11:30 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.
Friday: 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 a.m.
Saturday: 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 a.m.
Alcohol Service: Full bar
Delivery: No
Our Food Critic's Rating: 4.0 / 5 Stars

OVERVIEW:
The only thing holding me back from giving The Cheesecake Factory a 5-star rating is the amount of time I invariably have to wait to be seated. Of course, that's a result of this restaurant's incredible staying-power. Be that as it may, I often times do see many empty tables, or more accurately, entire sections of empty tables, especially on the patio, and that makes me wonder why the whole restaurant is not being utilized at all times. The food and service are both superb, and with a menu that spans nearly two dozen pages, The Cheesecake Factory seemingly offers every appetizer and every entrée known to man. It's especially refreshing to dine in a restaurant in which the servers care so much about their work and go out of their way to ensure guests are well-taken-care-of. I'm still lured in by the decadent cheesecake, which is more than enough to call an entire meal on most days. The Cheesecake Factory is loud and lively, never lacking for commotion. The dishes come out hot and quick, and that's quite an accomplishment given how crowded it always is. I think they do their best work on the pastas and pizzas, which are all can't-miss picks.

- Written by Alex Grayson
February 1, 2011
 
 
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