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Address:
The Palms Hotel & Spa
3025 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33140

Neighborhood:
Miami Beach / South Beach

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Cuisine:
Global, International

Price: $31 to $50

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Essensia Restaurant & Lounge Details

Dining Style: Casual Dining
Website: http://www.essensiarestaurant.com
Email: essensia@thepalmshotel.com
Phone: (305) 908-5458
Hours of Operation: Breakfast Daily: 6:30pm - 11:00pm, Brunch: Sunday: 11:30am - 3:00pm; Lunch: Monday - Saturday: 11:00am - 3:00pm; Dinner: Sunday - Thursday: 6:00pm - 10:00pm, Friday - Saturday: 6:00pm - 11:00pm
Payment Options: AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: Global, International, Organic, Vegetarian / Vegan
Executive Chef: Julie Frans
Dress Code: Smart Casual
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Entertainment, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Private Room, Smoking Area (patio only), View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine, Wine Bar
Private Party Facilities: Essensia Restaurant and The Palms Hotel & Spa offer an array of private dining options both in-doors and alfresco among the lush tropical vegetation of the hotel’s garden. No matter if you are looking for a location for an intimate birthday dinner, a company function for 70 or a wedding for over 120, you will find the perfect location for your event. Laid-back sophistication and stylish ambiance are coupled with an experienced restaurant and catering team who provide personalized service and capture your personal taste for an unparalleled experience.

Maximum capacity at one single table in the indoor dining room at Essensia restaurant is 12 guests while Essensia’s outdoor terraces can accommodate parties up to 20 guests. Larger banquet rooms (up to 120 guests) and outdoor event spaces may be reserved via the hotel’s catering department at 305.908.5416. The minimum number of guests for catered areas are 30.
Private Party Contact: Nestor Marchand (305) 908-5428

Getting there

Cross Street: 30th Street
Parking: Valet
Parking Details: Complimentary valet parking with dinner, up to 3 hours.

A word from Essensia Restaurant & Lounge

Essensia Restaurant follows a farm-to-table philosophy, offering a seasonal selection of wholesome global cuisine with emphasis on premium local and sustainable ingredients. Working with local farmers and carefully selected purveyors, Essensia’s menu features healthful and flavorful dishes made… with produce, meats and seafood primarily sourced from within the State of Florida. Essensia’s exclusive wine list is committed to being sustainable, organic or biodynamic and has been selected for sharing Essensia’s mission to be good for you and the environment. Essensia is open 7 days per week for breakfast, lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch. Essensia offers complimentary valet parking with dinner, up to 3 hours. Continued

Essensia Restaurant & Lounge

4.4

45 $31 to $50 restaurant

Awards voted by OpenTable diners

Diners' Choice WinnerBest Ambiance
Diners' Choice WinnerOutdoor Dining
Diners' Choice WinnerRomantic

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45 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5

Food

(Outstanding) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 4.5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

45 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5

Food

(Outstanding) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 4.5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

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Diners classify this restaurant as:

great for outdoor dining(36)
romantic(28)
special occasion(25)

fit for foodies(20)
scenic view(9)
great for brunch(8)

Current OpenTable.com Diner Reviews (45)

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

5 stars in every aspect.

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 01/18/2012

2011

Dined on 01/18/2012

2011

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

"5 stars in every aspect. Wonderful service. Delicious food with beautiful presentation. Very romantic. Great menu selections. Going back for dinner again tomorrow...can't wait!"

Dined on 01/18/2012

2011

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, romantic, special occasion, scenic view

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

This is about our fourth visit

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/07/2012

2007

Dined on 04/07/2012

2007

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"This is about our fourth visit in three years and although some of the prices have gone up slightly, fortunately nothing else has changed - a varied menu based on local ingredients and creatively prepared in a lovely setting. We will definitely return."

Dined on 04/07/2012

2007

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, romantic, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Easter Brunch

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/08/2012

2008

Dined on 04/08/2012

2008

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"I went for Easter Brunch. The ambiance was PERFECT and the food wes delicious...Next time please have more of a selection, salads, breads, and fruit. The hostesses were very gracious to honor my early reservation and our waitress was delightful. And the manager checking up on us to make sure everything was great was a nice added touch. Great job overall!

Thank You!"

Dined on 04/08/2012

2008

Special Features: great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic, scenic view

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Very attentive service and

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/17/2012

2002

Dined on 03/17/2012

2002

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Very attentive service and very good food. Great ambience, especially outdoors on a very pleasant Miami Beach evening.

HOWEVER, some of the portion sizes were notably small. My wife's scallops dish had only three scallops! I ordered the Black Cod, which was excellent. However, I was finished in seven bites!"

Dined on 03/17/2012

2002

Special Features: great for outdoor dining, romantic, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Great place, wonderful atmosphere

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/09/2012

2010

Dined on 03/09/2012

2010

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Great place, wonderful atmosphere and exceptionally knowledgeable server. Appetizer, fresh local caught grouper ceviche was exceptional. However, the fresh, local caught yellowtail was over cooked and therefore a bit dry."

Dined on 03/09/2012

2010

Special Features: great for outdoor dining, romantic

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Our experience at Essensia

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/04/2012

2009

Dined on 03/04/2012

2009

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Our experience at Essensia Restaurant on 3/4/12 for brunch to celebrate my daughter's 23rd birthday was excellent. The food was extraordinary delicious and the service was perfect. The place was very nice and cozy and the scenic view was beautiful. My daughter enjoyed the surprise and we hope to return in the near future. We are planning on returning also to try the restaurant for dinner."

Dined on 03/04/2012

2009

Special Features: great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, special occasion, scenic view

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Awesome food, service and

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/03/2012

2008

Dined on 03/03/2012

2008

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

"Awesome food, service and atmosphere!"

Dined on 03/03/2012

2008

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Well worth the visit

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/14/2012

2009

Dined on 02/14/2012

2009

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"This was our second dinner but the first with the new chef. It was a memorable Valentines Day dinner and the chef even stopped by our table to welcome us and chat about the menu."

Dined on 02/14/2012

2009

Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, romantic, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Spent an amazing valentines

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/14/2012

2012

Dined on 02/14/2012

2012

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Spent an amazing valentines day :)"

Dined on 02/14/2012

2012

Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Went there for dinner and

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/11/2012

2012

Dined on 02/11/2012

2012

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Went there for dinner and returned the next day for brunch. Food was excellent. Reasonably priced organic wines. Friendly service. Nice for Family or romantic occasion. Very different from the average south beach scene."