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When it comes to fine dining in Florida, you’ll have a wealth of eateries to choose from. Here are five of the Sunshine State’s top restaurants.
The Beach Bistro in Holmes Beach aims to make the most of American produce, so by visiting here you’ll be able to sample rack of lamb sourced from Colorado and prime American beef served with a merlot pepper demi-glace.
Situated on Gulf Drive, the restaurant has won a wealth of industry accolades since it opened in 1985.
Not only has it received an Award of Excellence from Wine Spectator magazine, but it is also an eight-time winner of Florida’s Golden Spoon Award, an annual prize given to the state’s 20 best restaurants, so you can be confident of being able to tuck into fantastic food upon booking a table here.
Starters cost around $10 (about £6) upwards, while most main courses are between $25 and $45.
However, if you’re looking for some Italian cuisine during your holiday in Florida why not head to the Paradiso Ristorante?
By visiting the Lake Worth eatery, you’ll have the chance to try a range of authentic dishes created by master chef and owner Angelo Romano, who honed his skills while working at a range of luxury restaurants in his native Italy.
Among the entrees on offer are linguine served with littleneck clams, garlic and virgin olive oil, prosciutto-wrapped veal tenderloin and penne all norma, which consists of penne pasta tossed with tomato sauce, aubergine, mozzarella and basil.
Whatever you decide to eat, you can be sure of finding a wine to complement your food. Paradiso Ristorante’s cellar holds more than 600 different varieties, including Spanish, Chilean, French and Australian vintages. To get a better idea of the range of tipples on offer, visit the weekly tasting session held by Romano and the restaurant’s sommelier every Wednesday.
Over the years, the eatery has accumulated several accolades including a 2009 Star Diamond Award from the American Academy of Hospitality Sciences and is accredited by the Distinguished Restaurants of North America.
You’ll also have the chance to try great Italian cuisine when visiting Fort Lauderdale’s Sette Bello Ristorante. With owner and chef Franco Filippone overseeing the menu, you can select from dishes such as Milanese veal chop and chicken scarpariello roasted with olives, sausages and mushrooms.
Located on 6241 North Federal Highway, diners are advised to make a reservation at the restaurant in advance and as Sette Bello has won a string of coveted prizes, including a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence, it is easy to see why.
Starters cost about $8 (around £5) upwards, with most main courses priced between $18 and $27.
Visit Marina Cafe in Destin, situated on Florida’s Emerald Coast, and you’ll be able to see breathtaking views of the city’s harbour while enjoying award-winning cuisine.
With an emphasis on fresh seafood, among the specialities on the menu are pan-seared scallops caught off the coast of Maine ($29) and ginger-scallion crusted Norwegian salmon served with ponzu butter sauce and cucumber salad ($28).
Alternatively, you can have a hand-tossed pizza cooked in a wood-fired oven or indulge in some sushi, before washing your meal down with something from the restaurant’s extensive wine list.
You’ll also be able to try some fantastic food when visiting Brooks, a restaurant situated in Deerfield Beach, south-east Florida, which focuses on locally-grown produce.
Specialising in French-style cuisine with an American twist, among the dishes on offer are root beer-glazed pork rib chops ($22) and Chilean sea bass, served with a ginger-pineapple mint relish ($31).
The family-run restaurant, which has been open since 1981, puts on a range of opera evenings and other special events for diners, so visiting here could prove to be a really entertaining experience!
As you eat, you’ll be able to marvel at the antique-style furniture and Italian marble fittings.
With so many great restaurants to choose from, you can be sure of being able to dine in style while on a holiday in Florida.
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