Artisan Beach House Restaurant & Lounge RITZ-CARLTON

By: Nancy Esteves

Nestled in the lovely Ritz Carlton Bal Harbour, this quaint but exquisite restaurant offers excellent fare in a quiet, cozy ambiance.

Here are some of my favorites on the menu:

Entrées: PAN SEARED SNAPPER vegetable escabeche, boniato pure & herb oil

FORAGED WILD MUSHROOMS PAPPARDELLE roasted sun dried tomato, broccolini, green pea, asparagus, porcini cream sauce, pecorino

Starters: ABH GEM LEAF SALAD nicoise olives, cherry tomato, cucumber, parmesan, radishes, anson mills polenta croutons, green goddess dressing

TUNA TARTARE ahi tuna, ponzu, chives, avocado, shaved radish, miso aioli, fresno, quinoa chicharron

Must try: HOUSE-MADE ROSEMARY ROLLS with peach butter

From the cutting board: RIBEYE 14OZ, PRIME NY STEAK 12 OZ, SKIRT STEAK 10 OZ, FILET 8OZ. They also serve a great grilled scallops and Spanish octopus.

Sides:

Jalapeño Mashed Potatoes Short Rib Mac & Cheese, Herb Panko Charred Broccolini, Chili Flakes, Parmesan

Dessert:

PASSIONFRUIT CHEESECAKE fresh passionfruit coulis, whipped white chocolate ganache, dehydrated merengue GRAND MARNIER CREME BRULEE macerated oranges, chantilly

They also have a great selection of wines and artisan hand-crafted cocktails.

Located at The Ritz-Carlton, Bal Harbour 10295 Collins Avenue.

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