Azul
Located in the Mandarin Oriental Hotel, Azul has spectacular views of Biscayne Bay. Chef Clay Conley serves fresh meat and seafood with a Mediterranean flair. Specialties include yogurt-marinated swordfish and Moroccan-inspired lamb. An extensive wine list of more than 700 selections is available. Azul is open Monday through Saturday for dinner only from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Reservations are suggested.
Azul
500 Brickell Key Dr.
Miami, FL 33131
(305) 913-8358
mandarinoriental.com
Palme d'Or
Palme d'Or serves classic French cuisine in the historic Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables. Rated "exceptional" twice by the "Miami Herald," Palme d' Or offers 20 different signature tasting dishes and a large wine list. Open Tuesday through Saturday for dinner only.
Palme d'Or
1200 Anastasia Ave.
Coral Gables, FL 33134
(305) 913-3201
biltmorehotel.com
Talula
Talula is located on the north end of South Beach, making for a quiet and romantic dining experience. Choose to eat in the main dining room or on the patio, cooled by fans. Dishes are served in your choice of small or large portions, making it easy to order several items to share with your date. Desserts are homemade and worth saving room for. Closed Mondays. Open Tuesday through Sunday for dinner and Sunday for brunch.
Talula
210 23rd St.
Miami Beach, FL 33139
(305) 672-0778
www.talulaonline.com
Restaurant at the Setai
Simply called Restaurant at the Setai, this restaurant serves Asian and Indian cuisine. Small plates and Dim Sum invite sharing. Specialties include miso-roasted black cod and wok-fried Florida stone crabs. Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Sundays feature a Jazz brunch buffet.
Restaurant at the Setai
2001 Collins Ave.
Miami Beach, FL 33139
(305) 520-6402
www.setai.com
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