BLT Steak at the Betsy Hotel: You'll be Saying "OMG!" at BLT

If you’re strolling down Ocean Drive, you must certainly squeeze in some extra time for dinner at BLT at the Betsy Hotel. Enjoy outdoor seating that gives you the opportunity to enjoy some people watching while enjoying a yummy lunch or dinner. From the get go, the service is great. Forget about having a typical bread basket with butter at the center of the table. Here you will start off with two things: toasted bread with chicken liver pate, and their specialty house cheese bread. Don’t let the chicken liver pate scare you off because it’s quite a delicacy and it’s blended with other spices so you won’t be tasting anything awkward. The cheese bread is simply out of this world. It’s shaped like a chef’s hat, hollow inside, and baked with the finest cheeses. Now let’s start with the appetizers. The tuna tartar is prepared over avocado in a tasty oriental sauce. Crushed ice surrounds the plate to keep it nice, cool, and fresh. BLT is known for its steak, but also for its gigantic and very unique and well-crafted burger with lettuce, tomato, and red onions, but as you can see in the picture, you must be ready to take some big bites or share it because it looks like a tower. The burger does come at a steep price of $16, but hey, it’s Certified Black Angus beef so it's definitely nice to have a REAL burger every once in a blue moon. We also selected the Hanger Steak Au Poivre to try a different cut of meat. It’s not as tender as a filet mignon, but it’s very flavorful if you enjoy the taste of meat. The sides at BLT must be selected A La Carte which always become a bit more expensive. The Mashed Potato Balls with Cheese Fondue were one of the specials. They were amazing. Imagine some mashed potato blended with bacon and then flash fried with some cheese fondue on the side for dipping. A very different way of having mashed potatoes that's for sure, but you’ll enjoy every bite.

So, the next time you're visiting South Beach, make a stop at BLT at the Betsy Hotel, but we must warn you to be ready to spend a couple of extra bucks on each dish. For those that value good food, it will be worth it.

BLT at the Betsy Hotel

1440 Ocean Drive

Miami, FL, 33139

Service ----- 8.5

Food ------- 7.5

Ambiance -- 8

Value ------ 7

Meat Market: Every Bite is PERFECTION!

Don’t let the name scare you off because it’s anything but an ordinary Meat Market. Its warm lighting, combination of lounges and table service, and dozens of displayed wines give this steakhouse a twist, making it sensual and sophisticated. After glancing at the Miami Spice menu that Meat Market is currently offering, we couldn’t think about it twice and reserved a table. From the get go, we were treated like royalty. Our server was extremely helpful and had a great attitude. Instead of bringing the typical small bread basket and placing it at the center of the table, another server comes with a large tray and an array of bread to choose from. He neatly places what you choose on a small plate. Now onto the real good stuff! The appetizers we chose were beyond exquisite, they were PERFECT in every possible way. We chose the Alaskan Crab Tail pan fried with baby bok choy and passion fruit butter sauce, and Baby Back Lamb Ribs with Spicy Hoisin BBQ Sauce, topped with peanuts and cilantro. This food had everyone in other tables talking about its deliciousness. Every bite was filled with rich flavors, the texture of the crab tail was nice and tender, and the meat just fell right of the ribs with just the right amount of spices. As the main course we had Slow Cooked Harris Ranch Short Ribs with Tomato, Shallots, Garlic, and Polenta Fries, and the Pan Seared Striped Bass (Asian Style bok-choy and arugula with tomato pesto and lemon infused avocado oil). These two options were so perfect that I simply can’t decide which one was better. They're both different in their own way, but the ingredients are top of the line each time. These meals will simply have you gu-gu ga-ga!
Our waiter also recommended that we order an extra side from the regular menu.... how about some potatos au gratin, but wait, they were beyond unique. This side dish consisted of Yukon Gold Potatos with Sliced Apples and Goat Cheese on top. It was truly to die for and definitely worth putting the diet aside for the night. Although there was only one option for dessert, it was still great. They served us Milk Chocolate Panna Cotta with vanilla cream, a pecan biscotti, and bittersweet chocolate dust. The panna cotta was nice and creamy and not too sweet since you could pair it with the bittersweet chocolate dust. It was the ideal way to top off dinner! Meat Market was glamorous all around, and we recommend that you too give it a try. We guarantee you'll eat and be treated like ROYALTY! Call and make a reservation!

Meat Market
915 Lincoln Road
Miami Beach, FL

(305) 532-0088