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Outdoor Dining Terrace for Dinner - Essensia at the Palms Hotel & Spa, Miami Beach, FL

Essensia at the Palms Hotel & Spa

4.5
4.5
617 Reviews
$31 to $50
Global, International
Essensia Restaurant & Bar, the signature restaurant at the wellness and sustainability-minded The Palms Hotel & Spa in Miami Beach, offers globally inspired, mindfully sourced fare with seasonally rotating specials highlighting locally grown produce and all-natural farms. Purity, freshness, and taste are at the center of each flavorful dish, while handcrafted cocktails and a carefully selected wine list complete the experience in a tropical and casually elegant indoor-outdoor ambiance that feels worlds away from the city’s hustle and bustle. Recently re-opened following a complete interior re-design and new menus, the Slow Food Snail of Approval and Surfrider Foundation Ocean Friendly Restaurant honored eatery has recently been awarded ‘Best Outdoor Dining’, ‘Best Scenic Views’, and ‘Best Brunch in Miami Beach’ in OpenTable’s 2022 Diners’ Choice Awards.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 3 times today
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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    Global, International, Organic, American

  • Hours of operation

    Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am Bar Daily 10:00 am–11:00 pm Lunch Daily 11:30 am–2:00 pm Brunch Sun 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (305) 908-5458

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Owned/operated by

    Women

  • Private party facilities

    Essensia Restaurant & Bar can cater to private celebrations of many types – no matter if you are looking to host an intimate family dinner or a festive company dinner.

  • Private party contact

    Catering@thepalmshotel.com: (305) 908-5416

  • Neighborhood

    South Beach

  • Cross street

    30th Street

  • Parking details

    Discounted valet parking available: $15

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 617 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

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  1. OpenTable Diner

    Fort Lauderdale

    1 review

    vip
    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall1food1service2ambience2
    The food was mediocre. I don’t recommend this restaurant .
  2. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very nice dinner, very quiet. Service, food, and ambiance were all world class!
  3. TimG

    Alabama

    10 reviews

    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience3
    Service was very good. Food was just OK. They really need an experienced Exec Chef. The typical hotel restaurant experience- ok food, well overpriced and leaves you feeling just a bit hoodwinked.
  4. OpenTable Diner

    London

    2 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience5
    The Mother’s Day brunch was quite disappointing. The taste of the food was ok but there was not a good variety, at least not compared to other brunches in Miami.
  5. MimiS

    Baltimore

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great Service and Food Selection. Mothers Day Brunch was special!
  6. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Anna Gasperini was our waitress and was super professional and is simply the best! She made sure we had the best Mother’s Day celebration! Can’t wait to come back soon!
  7. Nerissia

    Washington DC

    46 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    46 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and service were impeccable. We were first-time diners and could not have asked for a better experience.
  8. Carmen

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    this place really transports you away from all the stress of real life. It’s lovely, the food is great, and the staff are very nice and friendly. Nothing like feeling the ocean breeze while eating a nice meal in a beautiful restaurant!
  9. CarolK

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were greated with a champagne toast for our anniversary. Allesia was our server, she was attentive without rushing us. The manager (whose name I didn't get) was also attentive and friendly!
  10. OpenTable Diner

    Milwaukee

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We stayed at the hotel and had our dinner during our first night stay. Lilia and the manager was very nice. They gave us a guava bread pudding for my 50th birthday. One of the best bread pudding I had in my travels. The atmosphere was very pleasant. Food was excellent! I would be back. Thank you.
  11. Gregg

    Omaha

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was amazing and service was friendly and knowledgeable.
  12. OpenTable Diner

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Go! It’s so Good small menu but good! Highly recommend the steak and the drinks are great also
  13. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Such amazing and welcoming staff! Meal was delicious. Super cool space with beautiful deck. Would definitely recommend!
  14. ReveM

    Montreal

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love it this place !
  15. MDCNJ

    San Francisco

    36 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience4
    Our first time at the dining room and looked forward to it.; as we reside in the neighborhood. While the ambiance is beautiful and service efficient and friendly. The main course a sharing ribeye for 2 was disappointing beyond comprehension. First time a steak designed For sharing was not sliced. Just a piece of meat served on a board. The offering was billed as a Sharing item for 2 grass fed angus beef 22 ounces. At best, it was a supermarket cut with fat and gristle about 3/4 inch thick; no where near 22 oz. $89 rip off. Won’t be back; it was criminal.
  16. SaulG

    New England

    58 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    58 reviews

    Dined on January 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We live close to the Palms and eat there a few times each year. Their food is always fresh and well cooked. Last night, the seafood pasta was delicious 10 out of 10. Everyone in my party of 4 was very happy with their food. And we like to eat in the indoor dining room which is a very elegant room, even though almost everyone else was eating in the back terrace outside.
  17. LGovoni

    New England

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was a perfect meal, delicious. The staff is polite and knew exactly when/how to make it a special night. The setting is exactly what we were looking for.
  18. OpenTable Diner

    France

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Ottima la pasta con il pesce
  19. AnnaWally

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 25, 2022

    overall3food3service3ambience5
    We had the 4 course Christmas dinner. The restaurant was stunning. The food left more to be desired and the wine pairings were a bit off. It was very up scale and I expected more from the experience. I will come back another time when I’m in Miami.
  20. OpenTable Diner

    London

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 5, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Amazing it feels like being on a Caribbean island. A quite and secret place with nice and healthy food.
  21. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 20, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Overall it was excellent but I was expecting a lunch menu but it was brunch. I think it was not clearly specified when I need the reservation
  22. StephenW

    Miami

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2022

    overall2food2service2ambience2
    Very slow and inattentive service. Mediocre food.
  23. KristinaS

    Miami

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding Restaurant with perfect staff and great food. The seafood Pasta was excellent. Everyone who wants high Level Service can go there.
  24. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on October 29, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Nothing fancy but a nice, quiet environment with solid food and service, and reasonably priced
  25. Rachel

    Nashville

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 21, 2022

    overall2food2service1ambience3
    We arrived with a reservation for brunch at 2:20 and were finally approached by a waitress at 2:50 telling us that the kitchen closed at 3pm. We were super rushed, even though no one told us when we arrived or in the 30min we were waiting for anyone to walk by that they were about to close. Gazpacho was great but the eggs Benedict was completely hard boiled. Obviously couldn’t send it back or we would get more attitude from the waitress. The kitchen staff that brought our food out were very nice at least, as were the people giving us water. Just wish it was a more pleasant experience, especially for the price.
  26. KESD

    New York Area

    26 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on August 16, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The menu doesn't change much so if you eat hear regularly you'll probably repeat yourself, but the food is just so delicious and the whole dining environment is wonderful. The outdoor porch is beautiful, and the staff works to make your night so special. Everything we've eaten at The Palms (we have eaten there about 8 times) has been delicious--well-cooked, good quality food. They often don't have the full-fish dish they have on the menu, so that should probably be set out as a special instead, but we have just had the best experience with this restaurant and will be back.
  27. KESD

    New York Area

    26 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on August 13, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Ate there a couple of times this week because we love it! We had a really good experience at the breakfast, too (a beautiful space to eat and great breakfast options). Can't wait to go back.
  28. MelindaM

    New York Area

    12 reviews

    3.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on August 9, 2022

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    When a dish says "Grilled" it should not be pan fried!
  29. Kyle

    Miami

    7 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on August 7, 2022

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    I live in the neighborhood and really enjoy the vibe of The Palms. The servers and staff are really nice and accommodating which can't always be said of hotels in Miami Beach (even if those other places are more expensive and trendy) Since it is Miami Spice Restaurant special from August til End of September; I wanted to try the deal with my bf. We got the Miami Spice Lunch menu and it had some good choices. We started w Smoked Salmon "Tostada" + Stracciatella toast and both were really fresh and not skimpy portions. For Lunch Entrees; my bf got the Cacio E Pepe pasta and it was very cheesy, noodle were prepared well and a good sized portion. I got a huge Mahi Mahi Sandwich which they served withe really fresh and possible house-made french fries and aioli. I got a bloody Mary which was really tasty and my bf got their signature spicy margarita and it is so good. For dessert; we got Tiramisu and Boca Nega (Chocolate Mousse Cake) and they were both really fresh and tasty. I definitely want to come back and try the Dinner Miami Spice Menu. Happy Hour at the Bar at the Palms is also a great deal although it is only Monday-Thursday but still a good deal for visitors and locals in Mid Miami Beach. If you are staying somewhere nearby I definitely recommend checking out the palms. The cafe in the lobby is also a pretty well kept secret when coffee options are limited between an always busy/out of things/chaotic Starbucks at 29&Collins and Crema at Faena Bazaar which I think has hit or miss service.
  30. JohnB

    Mississippi

    19 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on July 3, 2022

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Took 20 minutes to get a server. Once we got one he was rude and incompetent. We ended up walking out and going to another restaurant.
  31. OpenTable Diner

    Miami

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 19, 2022

    overall2food2service2ambience1
    Not what it used to be… restaurant almost looks abandoned, not well kept, servjce was not great…. they acted like they ddint want to be there. The food was ok but not great. Some plates were great but others were lacking flavor.
  32. OpenTable Diner

    Anchorage

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on June 3, 2022

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    The seafood is fresh and an excellent quality. The setting is beautiful.
  33. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 8, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic experience, highly recommend the Mother’s Day brunch.
  34. JuanM

    Miami

    87 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    87 reviews

    Dined on April 24, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Good place to eat comfortable and quiet. Food is good and server very professional.
  35. MathieuM

    Exclusive

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 24, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful food, fantastic ambiance. Our waitress was phenomenal.
  36. JamesS

    Las Vegas

    9 reviews

    1.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on April 19, 2022

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    The resort is great but the service at the restaurant sucks … food is good but the service is horrible very understaffed the past two years
  37. Pinebox6

    New England

    33 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on April 19, 2022

    overall4food5service3ambience5
    NOT the Server, the Kitchen! Really slow. Value? Not so much, but portions were large.
  38. Patricia

    Toronto

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on April 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We’ve stayed at this hotel and eaten at this restaurant many times. The food and atmosphere is always great. I definitely recommend and will be back. The pastas are always delicious. Yesterday I had salmon and carro and it was very tasty.
  39. OpenTable Diner

    Jacksonville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 9, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Enjoyed a lovely lunch. No wait, friendly service, fresh and well prepared food! Had the Mahi-mahi sandwich with mixed greens, delicious! Plus vegan burger and fries, fabulous!
  40. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on April 8, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Good food, excellent service! Paid attention to my wife's dairy allergy.

FAQs

Essensia at the Palms Hotel & Spa is rated 4.5 stars by 617 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 3 times today
Google Map for Essensia at the Palms Hotel & Spa

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

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street

    30th Street

  • Neighborhood

    South Beach

  • Hours of operation

    Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am Bar Daily 10:00 am–11:00 pm Lunch Daily 11:30 am–2:00 pm Brunch Sun 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Global, International, Organic, American

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Parking details

    Discounted valet parking available: $15

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Owned/operated by

    Women

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (305) 908-5458

  • Private party facilities

    Essensia Restaurant & Bar can cater to private celebrations of many types – no matter if you are looking to host an intimate family dinner or a festive company dinner.

  • Private party contact

    Catering@thepalmshotel.com: (305) 908-5416

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