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(Photo courtesy of Ariete Hospitality Group)
Phase Two of chef/restaurateur Michael Beltran and Ariete Hospitality Group’s (AHG) two-part restaurant rollout at CocoWalk officially commenced on Oct. 27 with the arrival of Eva, AHG’s casually sophisticated new Mediterranean restaurant.
The grand debut comes hot on the heels of the arrival of The Oyster Bar which opened in September to deliver an intimate experience rich with raw bar classics, delectable small plates, and thoughtfully curated libations.
Eva brings a delicious taste of the Mediterranean, top-notch cocktails and wine, stellar service and an upscale yet approachable atmosphere to Coconut Grove. Eva and The Oyster Bar enjoy shared space in the iconic CocoWalk complex located at 3015 Grand Ave.
“Eva is designed to be an everyday any occasion spot with great food, service and a fun, casual vibe. The idea of a Mediterranean-inspired bistro was the basis for the concept and we went from there,” Beltran said. “Eva is as suited for a family dinner as it is a casual business lunch or night out with friends.
“There are a few upscale items and a flourish here and there as we do want to make it interesting. Our goal is to have a restaurant that is super approachable and fun with the level of service and sophistication diners expect and deserve,” he added.
Through the unique culinary prism of Chef Beltran and Executive Chef Ashley Moncada, the menu offers an enticing lineup of Mediterranean dishes and raw bar offerings. To start, guests will enjoy delectable fresh Breads such as Bazlama, a Greek yogurt Turkish flatbread served with house labneh, urfa (pepper) and candied walnuts, as well as Small Plates and Starters including Foie and Dates, date pancakes and grilled foie gras with rose and pomegranate, and Kibbe Naya, lamb prepared with black garlic, cracked wheat, onion, shiso and marjoram.
Mains and Large Plates highlights include Giouvetsi, a Greek stew rendered here with monkfish, prawns, squid and orzo in a tomato sauce; Lamb Chop with Zaatar chimichurri and shaved cabbage salad; Pork Schnitzel served with orange tahini, fennel and orange salad, and Green Circle Chicken, a harissa-marinated chicken breast kebab coupled with an onion marinade chicken thigh and charred green peppers.
Also on offer and not-to-be-missed, several indulgent desserts including a “Seashell” Pistachio Baklava.
At present, Eva serves dinner only, however plans to launch lunch service are in the works for the near future.
As with any AHG concept, the bar program is as thoughtfully and artfully crafted as the menu. For Eva, AHG wine director Adrian Lopez has curated carefully an exquisite wine program of more than 40 bottle selections. From sparkling to dessert wines, the wine list features unique bottles sourced primarily from Greece, as well as international varieties from Lebanon, Israel, Slovenia, Spain, Croatia, Palestine and Italy.
In addition, Eva’s bar program features a stellar lineup of signature cocktails such as the Me Joolie – bourbon, Medjool dates, cardamom bitters and orange; Night Shade – tequila, Aperol, bell pepper, pineapple and basil, and Kashmir Sour – gin, Strega, honey, lemon and egg white; among others.
Sporting a soothing, sandy color palette studded with glamorous gold accents, Eva is rustic yet modern, a sprawling space encompassing 4,100-square-feet of indoor space alone including The Oyster Bar. Design elements include solid wood benches, tables and chairs, woven rattan chair backs, a marble-topped main bar with a base of worn stones, solid stone support columns (a small ode to the Parthenon) and an abundance of natural light. Eva seats 139 between the main bar, dining room, and outdoor patio, which serendipitously surrounds CocoWalk’s decidedly Grecian rear fountain.
Eva and The Oyster Bar are located at 3015 Grand Ave. at CocoWalk in the heart of Coconut Grove. Eva is open Sunday-Wednesday, 5 to 10 p.m., and Thursday-Saturday, 5-11. The Oyster Bar is open Monday-Wednesday, 3-10 p.m.; Thursday-Friday, 3-11 p.m.; Saturday, 11:30 a.m.-11 p.m., and Sunday, 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m.
For more information, visit www.evacoconutgrove.com.
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