DESIGNED TO Dine

By Angela Caraway-Carlton

What’s better than a day on the beach? An evening dinner on the beach, enveloped by the sights and serene sounds of Acqualina’s dreamy beachscape. While South Florida presents many opportunities to lounge and frolic on the beach, dining on Miami’s beautiful beaches is a rarity. With a covetable front row to a private stretch of pristine beach, Acqualina Resort offers its guests the chance to indulge in beachfront dining on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings. Best part: You’ll enjoy the fronting ocean and tropical surroundings without ever getting your feet sandy.

The fairytale experience begins as you walk down a candlelit pathway to reach an elegant table dressed in Acqualina’s signature white-andred colorway and fitted with flickering candles and flowers. Listen to the ocean’s gentle waves rhythmically lap the shoreline and watch as the setting sun colors the sky in cotton-candy hues; after darkness settles in, the moon, stars, and candles provide the perfect mood lighting. The ambiance is set for a night of intimate romance for couples, as well as meaningful moments for families.

Every whim is catered to by a designated server as you dine on a special four-course meal. Begin the gastronomic journey with shareables such as ceviche and a caprese burrata, move on to a Caesar wedge or Greek salad, and then choose from entrees that include a melt-in-your-mouth beef tenderloin coupled with truffle mashed potatoes, a spicy glazed chicken breast served with mascarpone polenta, or a pistachio-encrusted black sea bass. Cap off the evening with a chocolate lava cake and light-as-air panna cotta with fresh raspberries.

It’s a night to remember that will leave you craving more. Beachfront dinners are available by reservation on Thursday through Saturday. Dinners are $295 per person, plus tax and gratuity. For reservations, contact the concierge at 305.918.6860.