Knife & Spoon

Knife & Spoon serves dinner nightly and operates its bar later. Dinner is served Daily from 5:30 pm–10:00 pm; the bar is open Daily 5:30 pm–11:00 pm. For holidays or special events check with the restaurant when booking, as they sometimes run special menus or extended service.

Yes, Knife & Spoon is a popular choice for date night. It’s a fine‑dining steak and seafood restaurant inside the Ritz‑Carlton with attentive service, elegant plating and standout dishes (steaks, seafood, soufflé) that many guests reserve for anniversaries and celebrations. Expect a lively, upscale vibe; the room can be energetic and sometimes noisy, so book a reservation and request a quieter table or an earlier seating for a more intimate experience.

Portions are generally appropriate for fine dining, mains (steaks, whole fish, wagyu picanha) are substantial while some starters and pastas are more refined and meant to share. Guests report large steaks (32‑oz options and 10‑oz filets) and shareable sides; appetizers can be smaller tasting portions. If you’re hungry, consider sharing an app + a main or ordering a steak to share with sides.

Yes, many guests bring families and children, and staff are frequently described as accommodating. Knife & Spoon welcomes celebratory family dinners and has seated parties with kids comfortably, but it remains a fine‑dining environment. If you need wheelchair access or other specific accommodations, call ahead so the team can reserve an appropriate table and prepare any accessibility needs.

Yes, Knife & Spoon is known for accommodating celebrations, dietary needs and special requests. Guests frequently report staff arranging birthday or anniversary surprises, allergen accommodations and wine recommendations. For corkage, private touches or celebration details call the restaurant ahead so the team can prepare.

Yes, families and children do dine at Knife & Spoon, and many guests say the staff are welcoming and accommodating. The menu skews toward steaks and seafood rather than a kids’ menu, so families often share appetizers or order simpler mains. For a smoother visit with little ones choose an earlier seating and mention children when you reserve.

Knife & Spoon blends polished fine‑dining service with a lively, modern dining room. Guests praise the elegant plating and attentive service while also noting an energetic vibe that can feel noisy at full capacity. The room is comfortable and welcoming, with many guests describing it as ideal for special occasions but not always quietly intimate.

Resort casual. The restaurant asks guests to refrain from athletic apparel, swim attire and cover‑ups in the main dining room. Dress to match a refined hotel steak‑and‑seafood dining room, smart casual to business casual is appropriate.

Yes, Knife & Spoon was awarded a MICHELIN Star in the 2022 and 2023 editions of the MICHELIN Guide Florida and the Michelin recognition is cited by both the restaurant and many guests. Note that guests sometimes reference the restaurant’s Michelin history when describing expectations and accolades.

Yes, guests report holiday service (Thanksgiving, Christmas and other special‑occasion menus) and the restaurant lists daily dinner hours. Because holidays can mean altered or fixed menus and heavier crowds, book early and confirm holiday hours or special menus with the restaurant.

Weekdays (Tuesday–Thursday) are generally the best choice for a quieter, more relaxed experience. If you must go on a weekend, aim for an early reservation to avoid peak noise and busier service. Guests who want an energetic atmosphere often choose weekend or holiday evenings.

Busiest: weekend evenings and holiday nights (many guests report lively, high‑energy service). Quietest: early weekday dinners or the first seating after opening. If you prefer a more relaxed meal, book early in the evening on a Tuesday–Thursday and request a table away from the prep or bar areas.