Gibraltar Restaurant at Grove Isle, FL

Gibraltar Restaurant- Grove Isle, FL

 

I visited a spectacular waterfront restaurant which is located in a private isle called Grove Isle. It is located in the Coconut Grove, FL area. It is a restaurant that is located inside Grove Isle hotel. The restaurant specializes in seafood; however, it has quality poultry and meat as well. When it comes to seating, I recommend you request a table outside by the water. The restaurant has two options for outdoor seating. The first is literally right outside the door when you head out. But there is a much more intimate and romantic option. There are tables right on the edge of the water and each table sits on its very own rock which is separated from the other.

 

The service was great. Despite the fact that we are far from the actual restaurant, the waiter was on top of us without being overbearing and passing by too often. The food was delicious. I had a half chicken which came with sweet potato. It was filling and it had a very deliciously seasoned flavor. My husband had the Filet Mignon with truffle fries. I had a piece of the steak and it was nicely cooked to perfection. The truffle fries were to die for. To finish, we had the cookie skillet which had chocolate chip and raisins and it was topped with vanilla ice cream. Soooo delicious. :)

 

Overall, no complaints. There is valet parking which costs $8. After dinner, take a stroll on the paved walkway for an even closer look at the water. I recommend 7PM dining and definitely make a reservation. Something to keep in mind, the seating is on a first come first serve basis so make sure you get there a little before your RSVP time.

Valentine's Day Dinner at Fleming's Steakhouse

Flemings Steakhouse

Valentine's Day 2/14/15

 

 

 

 

On Valentine's Day, I went to eat at Fleming's located at 2525 Ponce De Leon Blvd, Coral Gables, FL 33134. I had made reservations for 2 for 7:45PM and got there a few minutes earlier. When we arrived, we were greeted right away. The host told us it would just be five minutes past my reservation time. They were right on the money. At 7:50, they were walking us to our table. I analyzed how they handled the high volume of people arriving. Some people didn't have reservations, but they still found a way to accommodate them. Truly impressive.

 

The dinner experience was not short of perfect. The waiter and his assistant were on top of us the whole time, making sure everything was to our liking. We ordered the Petite Filet Mignon and the Main Filet Mignon. Both were cooked to perfection. We also ordered two sides: Chipotle Mac & Cheese and the Fleming's Potatoes. The Chipotle Mac & Cheese was delicious with a nice combination of cheesy with a small kick. I didn't find the Fleming's Potatoes to be as good. They tasted okay though. For desert we had the decadent Chocolate Lava Cake. It was so delicious. The warm cake with fudge mixed with the vanilla ice cream and fresh cream was to die for!

 

We saw something happen while we were waiting for the check. A man proposed to his girlfriend right next to us. The restaurant created a beautiful desert and placed flower petals on their table. It was truly a beautiful setup for a proposal.

 

Overall, our dining experience was five stars worthy. Both the service and the quality of food were excellent. It is even more impressive that this restaurant maintained both in top condition given all of the clientele that they had that night.

Romantic Restaurant

Rusty Pelican

 

Looking for a romantic restaurant with a view? Rusty Pelican at 3201 Ricken
backer Causeway, Key Biscayne, FL 33149 is the place to go. The restaurant has undergone a major renovation without sacrificing the gorgeous view of Brickell and Miami Beach. Whether you want to sit by the window or head outside for some drinks or a cozy time by the fireplace, you can't go wrong here.