The restaurant’s outdoor courtyard provides an inviting setting with candlelit tables under wide umbrellas and gently piped-in music. Gallic touches, like a chalkboard menu (mostly in French) in lieu of printed copies, add to the intimate experience at this Miami Beach French Restaurant.

An amuse buche of asparagus brulee prepares the palate for the subsequently genteel fare. Starters include an eggplant terrine, a hearty slice of minced eggplant, shallots and garlic along with a Parmesan cracker. The salmon tartar is a delicate cone of citrus-cured fish served over diced tomatoes. The pave de loup, a dish of sea bass in a sweet fennel broth comes accompanied by roasted asparagus and mashed potatoes while a roasted whole dorade fish is presented and then deboned tableside, adding an extra level of drama and ritual to the dining experience. Sides of confit potatoes and ratatouille round out the hearty offerings.