By Kayla Louttit
Try out the best of Fort Lauderdale’s gourmet scene with Dine Out Lauderdale deals, the Broward County equivalent of Miami Spice. During the promotion, some of the area’s top restaurants offer specially created, three course prix fixe dinner menus for $35. Here are my five picks for this year’s most compelling menus, available now through October 12. And speaking of Fort Lauderdale, in case you missed it, here are our picks for happy hour as well.
401 N. Ft. Lauderdale Beach Blvd. Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304; 954-414-8333
A luxury boutique steakhouse, Steak 954 is located at the W Hotel in Fort Lauderdale and offers exotic décor, sweeping ocean views and world-class culinary creations.
Menu
Valid Sunday-Thursday
Appetizers
(Choice of one)
Big Eye Tuna Tacos
chipotle aioli, avocado salad, house pickled jalapenos
Heirloom Tomato Gazpacho
herbed croutons, celery leaves
Aged Provolone “Provoleta”
roasted tomato, broccoli rabe, chimichurri
Hamachi Crudo
sliced yellowtail, avocado, wasabi ponzu, corn nuts
Entrees
(Choice of one)
Roasted Chicken
farro and herb jus
6 oz Petite Filet Mignon
sugar snaps, horseradish, maitre’d butter
Florida Rock Shrimp Amatriciana
calamarata pasta, guanciale, pecorino
Desserts
(Choice of one)
S’mores Pot De Crème
toasted marshmallow, smoked caramel, graham
Gluten Free Vanilla Bean Cheesecake
seasonal fruit, almond oat crust
Chef’s Selection of Sorbets
601 N. Ft. Lauderdale Beach Blvd. Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304; 954-567-8070
For intimate and sophisticated dining, Beauty & the Feast offers an eclectic menu with creative cuisine and an enchanting ambiance located on the lobby level of The Atlantic Hotel & Spa on Fort Lauderdale Beach.
Menu
Valid Sunday-Thursday
First Course
(Choice of One)
Edamame
Soy / Ginger / Garlic
Smoked Fish Dip
Fresh Catch / Cherry Peppers
Beet & Arugula Salad (GF)
Roasted Beet / Arugula / Orange / Fennel / Goat Cheese / Walnut / Mint
Caesar Wedge
Romaine / Tomato / Crispy Pancetta / Croutons / Creamy Parmesan Dressing
Harvest Salad (GF)
Apricot / Toasted Pistachio / Raisin / Mixed Greens / Cherry Tomato / Vinaigrette
Second Course
(Choice of One)
“Old School” Meatball
Tomato Sauce / Ricotta / Toast
Crispy Chicken Sliders
Spicy Honey / Mango Slaw
Short Rib Quesadilla
Braised Short Rib / Crème Fresh
Chicken Wings (GF)
Honey Sriracha / Ranch
Eggplant Stack
Crispy Eggplant / Fresh Mozzarella / Tomato / Arugula / Aged Balsamic
Bison Sliders
Smoked Cheddar / Bacon Onion Jam
Third Course
(Choice of One)
Crab Cake
Jumbo Lump / Lemon Aioli Drizzle / Slaw
Seafood Paella (GF)
Shrimp / Clams / Mussels / Green Peas / Saffron Rice
Skirt Steak (GF)
Rainbow Chard / Mushrooms
Tropical Chimi Churri
Spicy Mussels
Mussels / Spicy Marinara / Garlic
White Mussels
Mussels / White Wine / Garlic / Pancetta / Herbs
Side Dish
(Choice of One)
Cream of Corn
Creamed Corn / Jalapeño
Crispy Brussel Sprouts (GF)
Lemon Zest / Bacon / Red Pepper Flakes
Quinoa
Sweet Pepper / Mushroom / Garlic / Onion / Olive Oil
Mac & Cheese
Smoked Cheddar / Mini Penne
Dessert
(Choice of One)
Chef’s Bread Pudding
With Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
Mississippi Mud Pie
Rich Dark Chocolate Pudding, Oreo Chunks, Mocha Mousse Cream
Chef’s Homemade Ice Cream
2 Scoops You Choose the Flavor!
505 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304; 954-523-7873
Providing the ultimate in oceanfront dining, S3 – short for Sun, Surf & Sand – is an island-chic retreat complete with fresh coastal cuisine, an indoor/outdoor bar, terraced dining and a lush outdoor patio with fire pits and custom lounge seating.
Menu
Available Sunday-Thursday
First Course
(Choice of One)
Thai Tuna
Avocado ~ Coconut ~ Macadamia ~ Jalapeño ~ Soy Paper
Goat Cheese Croquettes
Almond Crusted ~ Red Chili Guava
Grilled Caesar
Pecorino ~ Prosciutto ~ Lemon ~ White Bean
Brussels Sprouts
Smoked Pork ~ Rye Gremolata ~ Cornichons ~ Mustard Aioli
Second Course
(Choice of One)
Akaushi Bavette Steak
Coffee Rubbed ~ Yucca ~ Mango Chimichurri
Rotisserie B&E Chicken
Marinated Tomato Salad ~ Arugula ~ Polenta Croutons
Today’s Fish
Preparations Change Daily
Vegetarian Plate
Preparations Change Daily
Third Course
(Choice of One)
Triple Chocolate Bar
Hazelnut Praline ~ Milk Chocolate Mousse ~ Dark Ganache
Crème Fraîche Panna Cotta
Vanilla Custard ~ Macerated Strawberries ~ Almond Cookie Crisp
Cinnamon Sugar Doughnuts
Crème Anglaise ~ Fresh Berry Preserves
4626 N. Federal Highway Lighthouse Point, FL 33064; 954-946-9240
Le Bistro is a highly rated casual yet elegant bistro offering exquisite, artfully presented French fare. In addition, their menu is mostly gluten and dairy free.
Menu
Valid Tuesday-Sunday
Daily specials added, up charges apply on select items.
Appetizer
(Choice of One)
cauliflower creme brûlée
roasted cauliflower, garlic, onion, raisins, cream, aged cheddar
duck confit buritto
shredded duck, corn, rice, sambal, hoisin
cabernet gazpacho tomatillo
florida orange, melon, heirloom tomato, grapes, toasted pecans
bison & filet mignon tartare
caper berries, dijon sauce, organic egg yolk, truffle salted chips
*Plus $5 extra
bistro salad
heirloom tomatoes, cucumber, marinated olives, radish, sweet peppers,
micro sprouts, truffle salt, superior olive oil
bee pollen crusted goat cheese belgium endive
date honey, sunflower seeds, pomegranite, blueberry balsamic
escargot
garlic butter / pesto
Middle
(Choice of One)
sorbet of the day
salade vertes
Entree
(Choice of One)
roasted grass fed lamb chops
roasted garlic potato hash, djon mustard, red zin jus
roasted pork belly
redds apple braised cabbage, toasted garlic fingerlings, spicy peanuts
filet of beef wellington
mushrooms, puff pastry, red zin jus
(minimum 2, allow 30-40 mins)
*Plus $15 per person extra
veal scallopini diane
sherry mushroom cream sauce, fingerlings, asparagus
cajun jumbo shrimp
baby vegetable medley, rice, root ginger,
coconut milk & kaffir lime leaf broth
braised oxtail
burgundy black truffle buttered potato mash, caramelized onion
& sherry braisage, brussel sprouts
fish of the day
mushroom risotto
porcini & mixed mushrooms, shaved parmesan, pesto
steak frites
10 oz NY strip & handcut fries, peppercorn cream sauce
Dessert
(Choice of One)
couverture chocolate parfait
mini marshmallows, seasonal fruit, caramel sauce
apple tart
vanilla ice cream, cinnamon dust
classic creme brûlée
market fresh fruits
gelato of the day
french import
eton mess strawberries
meringue, chantilly whipped cream, english lavender,
red berry coulis, toasted coconut
900 Silks Run Hallandale Beach, FL 33309; 954-765-1329
Located in the Village of Gulfstream Park, Adena Grill is a glitzy, farm-to-table steakhouse and wine bar highlighted by its all-natural, grass-fed meat sourced from its own farm.
Menu
Valid Sunday-Saturday
First Course
(Choice of one)
ADENA DICED BEEF
Toasted Garlic, Frisee Lettuce, Zinfandel Reduction
SPICED TUNA TAQUITOS
Crispy Wonton, Seaweed, Avocado, Wasabi Roe
CAESAR SALAD
Parmesan, Croutons, Boquerones
Second Course
(Choice of one)
ADENA SHORT RIB
Creamy Polenta, Sautéed Spinach, Gremolata, Wine Reduction
BAKED MAHI-MAHI
Smoked Gouda, Jasmine Rice, Brussels Sprouts, Oven-Dried Tomatoes, Annatto Remoulade
PETIT FILET
6 Oz. of Grilled Adena Filet, Sunchoke Puree, Asparagus, Demi-Glace
Third Course
(Choice of one)
GUAVA & CREAM CHEESE
Guava Ice Cream, Cream Cheese Ice Cream, Mint Oil Pineapple & Guava Jelly
ALMOND CAKE
Blueberries, Raspberries, Lemon, Mint