just wondering if you are aware that there are three dining choices at puck's? the express is the counter service, with pizza and sandwiches and premade salads and such. there is also the cafe, and "the dining room." i've never been to the dining room, its got its own menu entirely and is upstairs, but i love the cafe. i do think the menu has gotten a little confused there in recent years (i suspect since chef robin stotter left. he was very good.), but its still very good. i think the best place in DTD.
i only jump in because i'm stunned that this question went almost unanimously for HOB. been there twice, and neither time was bad, but neither was memorable, either. and it seemed weird to compare HOB with the puck's express. the cafe is a serious step-up from the express, with entrees and sushi. and priced comparably to HOB.
went to bongo's once and didn't care for it at all. and i LOVE cuban food. was very disappointed. which surprised me, because the food people behind it (not the estefans) had a place on miami beach that was highly thought of when i lived down there. forget the name.