Restaurant Michael SchwartzGorgeous setting, delightful foodThe Raleigh Hotel is an art deco masterpiece, with a pool and surrounding back area, festooned with scores of white orchids, to match. Most restaurant tables are outside, looking over the pool, eastward toward the beach, and the food's quality fits the delightful surroundings. The dishes we had were creative, made from fresh ingredients, and nearly perfectly prepared. Swordfish served over red lentil couscous, for example, is easily and nearly always cooked until it becomes dry. This was moist throughout. A key lime bread pudding was inventive, tasty, and surprisingly light. It's gratifying to see that Michael Schwartz's new venture is up to the standard of his original in the Design District, but in a more romantic and relaxed environment.5/7/2013 12:00:00 AMFabulous Dinner in South BeachThe food was excellent. The server explained everything to us and his information helped us with our choices. We can highly recommend this restaurant and will return again when we are in the area.5/3/2013 12:00:00 AMgreat restaurant experienceNot and inexpensive place to dine but excellent quality food. Don't miss the mushrooms!!!!!!!!!!4/29/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat addition to SOBEWhat a lovely experience this was - the perfect backdrop for a special day. I am a fan of Chef Schwartz and this is a great addition. Can't beat the ambiance! The service was attentive and sincere and refreshing. The only glitch was timing from kitchen - maybe a little faster turnaround with requests. But that pales to the experience, and will definitely go back. Food and cocktails were simply divine.4/25/2013 12:00:00 AM