Fine Dining in Miami
Miami Florida is a large and populous city that has always drawn a diverse crowd, whether its Cubans trying to escape Castro or the wealthy looking to experience the good life in the mild tropical climate. The most recent boom came to Miami from the South Beach region as the Art Deco District grew and flourished, now the city is packed with the beautiful people who are looking to see and be seen. The best part about the current draw of Miami is that most visitors are wiling to throw some cash around town and Miami is more than happy to oblige. If you’re headed to Miami Florida for a vacation, expect to take in some gorgeous sights, soak up some radiant sun and dine on some of the best food you’re ever tasted.
Use the following guide to find fine dining options in Miami Florida that are exactly what you are craving.
With claim to the number one steak in America, The Forge can hardly be overlooked. In addition to its excellent steaks, this restaurant knows all there is to know about ambience. The atmosphere at The Forge is one of exquisite luxury with timeless recipes that completely ignore dining trends and stick closely to what has always been deliciously comfortable. The wine cellar at The Forge is quite notable and there’s bound to be the perfect wine for every meal available.
If it’s a little more excitement that you’re looking for a little more excitement or want to wind up the night with an after dinner drink, slide next door to their nightclub, Jimmy’z at The Forge for a bit more excitement. With accolades and awards abound, its easy to see that The Forge creates great meals, great ambience and great times.
Sticking to the steak theme, The Capital Grille is garnering some well deserved attention for their dry aged steaks, but they’re not content to rest on that notoriety, they’re also responsible for some excellent seafood and a fine wine list that has caught the attention of Wine Spectator. Upon visiting The Capital Grille you’ll immediately notice the large meat locker in the center of the room. The meat locker is where the steaks are dry aged and your steak will actually be cut on the premises. In addition to delightful meals, the staff at The Capital Grille treats all patrons as VIPs, so much so that they’ve been awarded the “Achievement of Excellence Award” from the American Culinary Federation.
Okay, so skip the steaks and hit Karu & Y for an exciting night that may include more than a few celebrity sightings. Karu & Y is a spectacularly lush 25,000 square foot restaurant which is just so much more. You’ll be greeted by a stunning Dale Chihuly chandelier, several waterfalls and a peaceful reflecting pool. The menu at Karu & Y is a bit exotic so if you’re adventurous you’ll definitely want to try some of the more unusual treats. For those with smaller appetites, the tapas menu packs a punch in bite sized portions. Karu & Y are very popular with the theater crowd, if you’re looking for snacks before the theater, try the pre-theater prix fixe three course menu and then take advantage of Karu’s chauffeured car which will take you right to Carnival Center and back again. If you’re looking to keep the excitement going after the theater, try the Y Lounge for some nourishment or hit one of the four rooms for nightclub action.
A little more low key, but just as fine when it comes to the dining, Talula is a neighborhood restaurant set in a decidedly urban environment. This cozy restaurant seats a comfortable 75 diners and is warmly decorated and candlelit. The exhibition kitchen is a new popular addition to many restaurants and Talula follows suit. The atmosphere is comfortable and friendly and the food is simply delicious. Billed as Creative American Cuisine, the key to the perfect combination of tastes rests simply in the well-qualified hands of chefs Andrea Curto-Randazzo and Frank Randazzo. Talula is fine dining without the pretensions.
The eco movement echoes through Grass Restaurant & Lounge as diners are poised underneath thatched huts with dense foliage surrounding them. The menu is also very friendly for those who prefer their fine dining experience with a vegetarian or vegan bent. But meat eaters don’t despair as there are plenty of selections with you in mind as well. Although claiming to be a nature centric restaurant, there is a bit of pretension there, which may be deserved as Grass is popular with the rich and famous, but be prepared to put on airs. And speaking of air, because your dining is done al fresco, you should keep an eye on the weather before heading out to Grass Restaurant and Lounge.
Trust one of the most trusted chefs for your dining experience at Emeril’s Miami Beach. Emeril has created a taste sensation that is all his own, its “new” New Orleans and if you’ve ever eaten at one of his restaurants, tried his retail products, or seen his show you know what I mean. But the bonus for Emeril’s Miami Beach diners is that Chef Emeril Legasse and Chef de Cuisine Brandon Benack has created signature flavors exclusively for South Beach. Emeril’s Miami Beach is a great way to explore some of the finest food around with unique flavors and take in a beachfront view.
These few restaurants just barely brush the tip of fine dining in the Miami, Florida as the wealthy, famous and just plain old tourist group keeps asking for more and local restaurateurs are more than happy to oblige. When it comes to culinary experiences, Miami is an ask and you shall receive city, you’re bound to find exactly what you’re looking for. In fact, if you’re willing to go out on a bit of a limb, you can discover some incredible edible delights that may pique your taste buds and open you up to a new world of dining, its all possible if you explore the fine dining options in Miami, Florida.
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