This holiday season, indulge at Fontainebleau Miami Beach with a variety of decadent options for holiday dining on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Eve. Exclusive menus are available at award-winning restaurants including StripSteak by Michael Mina, Scarpetta, Hakkasan, Vida and Blade. From family friendly buffets to enhanced prix-fixe dinners with Maine Lobster and Petrossian Caviar, Fontainebleau is the perfect way to celebrate the festive time of year.
Christmas Dining:
· StripSteak by Michael Mina
Fontainebleau’s modern American steakhouse is offering a three-course, holiday-inspired prix-fixe menu priced at $75 per person, excluding tax and gratuity, available from 6 p.m. – 11 p.m. on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Guests will enjoy a first course of roasted baby beets with Acacia honey vinaigrette, candied hazelnuts, blue cheese, balsamic and watercress; followed by the main course, wood grilled filet mignon with Malabar peppercorn, fingerling potato confit and parsley mustard purée. For dessert, diners will enjoy warm apple crumble with eggnog ice cream.
· Scarpetta
Those seeking a rustic yet elegant holiday meal with a nod to the Feast of the Seven Fishes can indulge in Scarpetta’s four-course prix-fixe menu available on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day from 6 p.m. – 11 p.m. Priced at $75 per person, excluding tax and gratuity, guests will enjoy cioppino with mussels, clams, prawns, and shellfish brodo followed by tagliatelle with lobster, crab, concentrated tomato and pickled ramps; seared snapper with spiced fennel purée, fregola nero and salsa verde; and for dessert, salted caramel budino with rum chantilly and gingerbread.
· Vida
On Christmas Eve and Christmas Day from 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. Vida will offer a bountiful traditional Christmas buffet for $65 per adult and $32.50 for kids, excluding tax and gratuity. Menu follows:
SALADS
Spinach and Beet, Crispy Goat Cheese with Pomegranate-Orange Vinaigrette
Charred Kale and Roasted Vegetables with White Balsamic Vinaigrette
Warm Fingerling Potato and Wild Mushrooms with Champagne Vinaigrette
Fresh Market Greens
Hearts of Romaine
Condiments
Garlic Croutons, Parmesan Cheese, Baby Tomatoes
Cucumbers, Marinated Olives, Carrot Ribbons
Traditional Dressings
BLADE SUSHI
Assorted Maki, Nigiri
Shellfish and Ceviche
Shrimp Cocktail, Lobster Salpicon, “Bleaufish” Stone Crab, Peruvian Ceviche
CHARCUTERIE
Selection of Cured Meats, Imported & Domestic Cheese
IMPORTED AND DOMESTIC CHEESE
Selection of Hard and Semi-Soft Cheese
ROTISSERIE
Herbed Chicken, Dry Aged Prime Rib, Stuffed Turkey Roulade, Glazed Country Ham
A LA PLANCHA
Seared Scallop, Parsnip Puree, Potato Crisp, Lobster Sauce
Roasted Lamb Chop, Farro Risotto, Rosemary Jus
CARVING STATION
Salt Crusted Salmon
SIDE DISHES
Mixed Seasonal Vegetables, Au Gratin Potato, Italian Pasta, Vegetable Rice Pilaf,
Mojo Braised Yucca, Tostones, Artichoke Soup with Crispy Pancetta
SAUCES
Chicken Jus, Rosemary Jus, Chimichurri, Port Wine Jus
WOOD STONE PIZZA
Prosciutto, Roasted Peppers and Manchego, Margherita
DESSERTS
Yule Logs
Mandarin Jelly, Vanilla Curd, Citrus Cheesecake
Cherry Crème Brûlée, Chocolate Mousse, Flourless Sponge
Yuzu Cream, Milk Chocolate Emulsion
Pies
Cherry, Apple Crumble
Small Pastries
Duo of Mint and Grenadine Flans
Pistachio and Strawberry Cream Puffs
Fresh Bananas, Vanilla Curd, Meringue
Christmas Cup Cake Display
Red Velvet, Chocolate, Vanilla
Verrines
Raspberry-Hibiscus Jelly, Vanilla Mousse
Citrus Curd, Chocolate Pot De Crème, Raspberry Espuma, Quatro Leches
Baked Alaska Station
Vanilla and Raspberry Gelato Topped with Meringue
Flambé Marshmallows, Sugar Cookies, Pralines
New Year’s Eve Dining:
· StripSteak by Michael Mina
Ring in the New Year with a four-course prix-fixe menu at Fontainebleau’s modern American steakhouse by celebrity chef Michael Mina, priced at $195 per person, excluding tax and gratuity. From 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. diners can enjoy Belgian endive with green apple, fingerling potato, Parmesan crisp, walnut and lemon shallot vinaigrette; pan seared scallops with kabocha squash gnocchi, parsnip, ginger, chive and mimolette cappuccino; wood grilled 6 oz. filet mignon with polenta, wild mushrooms, shishito pepper and green peppercorn sauce; and manjari chocolate mousse with rum-ginger cremeux and yuzu sorbet
The second seating is from 8:30 p.m. – 10 p.m. with an elevated prix-fixe menu for $295 per person, excluding tax and gratuity. The menu includes Belgian endive with foie gras, green apple, fingerling potato, parmesan, walnut and lemon shallot vinaigrette; pan seared scallops with kabocha squash gnocchi, black truffle, parsnip, ginger, chive and mimolette cappuccino; wood grilled 6 oz. filet mignon with polenta, Maine lobster, wild mushrooms, shishito pepper and green peppercorn sauce and for dessert, manjari chocolate mousse with rum-ginger cremeux and yuzu sorbet
*Vegetarian menus are available for both seatings upon request
First Seating | 6, 6:30, 7, 7:30 p.m. | four course, prix-fixe | $195 per person
Second Seating | 8:30, 9, 9:30, 10, 10:30 p.m. | four course, elevated offerings | $295 per person
· Scarpetta
Scott Conant’s AAA Four Diamond Award-winning restaurant will be offering a delectable four-course prix-fixe menu priced at $195 per person, excluding tax and gratuity, from 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Diners can enjoy smoked tuna tartare with lemon, avocado and radish; creamy polenta with fricassee of wild mushrooms and duck and foie gras ravioli with marsala reduction. Following, diners can choose between olive oil poached halibut with fregola nero, confit tomato and salmoriglio dressing or filet of beef with truffled potato purée, wild mushrooms and caramelized pearl red onion. For dessert indulge in the chocolate caramel mousse with peanut praline and spiced rum ice cream or vanilla panna cotta with Meyer lemon confit and pineapple basil sorbet.
The second seating from 8 p.m. – 10 p.m. offers an elevated prix-fixe menu at $295 per person, excluding tax and gratuity. This menu includes a smoked tuna tartare upgraded with Osetra caviar, avocado, radish and lemon; seared scallops with roasted sun choke, pickled radish and toasted pine nut gremolata; white truffle polenta with fricassee of wild mushrooms and duck and foie gras ravioli with marsala reduction. For main plates guests can chose from olive oil poached halibut with fregola nero, confit tomato and salmoriglio dressing or filet of beef with truffled potato purée, wild mushrooms and caramelized pearl red onion. For dessert, diners can chose from chocolate caramel mousse with peanut praline and spiced rum ice cream or vanilla panna cotta with Meyer lemon confit and pineapple basil sorbet.
*Vegetarian menus are available for both seatings upon request
First Seating | 6, 6:30, 7, 7:30 p.m. | four course, prix-fixe | $195 per person
Second Seating | 8:30, 9, 9:30, 10, 10:30 p.m. | four course, elevated offerings | $295 per person
· Hakkasan
Fontainebleau’s award-winning modern Chinese restaurant will also offer an early and late option for diners. A four-course prix-fixe menu priced at $195 per person, excluding tax and gratuity, is available from 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. The feast begins with roasted duck with micro green salad and seared scallops with lotus root in sweet chili sauce (served individually) and a family style dim sum platter with Alaska crab meat and lotus root dumplings, steamed har gau with golden leaf, steamed Florida lobster dumplings, crystal black rice with pumpkin dumplings. Family style entrées include the charcoal grill honey wine Chilean sea bass with black truffle, stir-fry Waygu beef with black pepper sauce, stir-fry Florida lobster with XO sauce and royal fried rice with baked oyster in garlic sauce. For dessert, guests can enjoy chocolate coconut mousse with mango and mandarin-apricot sorbet or crisp banana sponge with light chocolate mousse and roasted peanut ice cream – both served family style.
The second seating is from 8 p.m. – 10 p.m. with an elevated prix-fixe menu for $295 per person, excluding tax and gratuity. The feast begins with tiger prawn and crispy egg in lemon milk sauce, Alaska crab meat siew long bun and steamed har gau with golden leaf – served individually. The family style appetizer is an indulgent Peking duck with Petrossian caviar. Entrées served family style include the charcoal grill honey wine Chilean sea bass with black truffle, stir-fry Waygu beef with black pepper sauce, stir-fry Florida lobster with XO sauce, stir-fry asparagus with lotus root and a lily bulb and macadamia nut and royal fried rice with braised abalone. For dessert, guests can enjoy chocolate coconut mousse with mango and mandarin-apricot sorbet or crispy banana sponge with light chocolate mousse and roasted peanut ice cream.
*Vegetarian menus are available for both seatings upon request
First Seating | 6, 6:30, 7, 7:30 p.m. | four course, prix-fixe | $195 per person
Second Seating | 8:30, 9, 9:30, 10, 10:30 p.m. | four course, elevated offerings | $295 per person
· Vida
A New Year’s Eve dinner buffet will be offered from 5 p.m. – 11 p.m. for $85 per person, excluding tax and gratuity (walk-in only). Menu follows.
SALADS
Red Wine Poached Pear, Walnut, Frisee and Endive Goat Cheese Salad
Seafood and Vegetable Antipasti, Champagne Herb Vinaigrette
Rye Berry Salad
Market Fresh Greens
Hearts of Romaine
Condiments
Garlic Croutons, Parmesan Cheese, Baby Tomatoes
Cucumbers, Marinated Olives, Carrot Ribbons, Candied Walnut
Traditional Dressings
CHARCUTERIE
Selections of Cured Meats
IMPORTED AND DOMESTIC CHEESE
Selection of Hard and Semi-Soft Cheeses
BLADE SUSHI AND RAW BAR
Assorted Maki, Nigiri, Shrimp Cocktail, Lobster Salpicon, “Bleaufish” Stone Crab
Salmon Tartar, Peruvian Ceviche
TAPAS
Lobster Bisque “en Croute”, Baked Stuffed Mushroom
Tuna Poke, Barbeque Chicken Brochette
A LA PLANCHA
Seared Snapper, Frisse and Fingerling Potato, Warm Chorizo Vinaigrette
Seared Scallops, Parsnip Puree, Potato Crisp, Champagne Sauce
PASTA STATION
Strozzapreti with Crab, Melted Leeks and Tomato Basil Broth
CARVING STATION
Beef Wellington with Périgord
SIDE DISHES
Seasonal Rotisserie Vegetables
Slow Roasted Fennel, Orange-Cranberry Glaze
Glazed Carrot and Pearl Onions, Roasted Fingerling Potatoes
Mac-n-cheese, White Bean Casserole, Wilson House Smoked Bacon
ROTISSERIE
Mojo Herb Roasted Chicken, Lamb Osso Bucco, Veal Goulash
Stuffed Pork Loin, Baked Hake Persiallage
SAUCES
Chicken Jus, Rosemary Jus, Truffle Red Wine Sauce, Chimichurri
WOODSTONE PIZZA
Truffled Parmesan Potato, Margherita Pizza
DESSERTS
Verrines
Fresh Raspberries, Litchi Foam, Champagne Jelly, Citrus Curd
Passion Fruit Cheesecake, Quatro Leches, Rum Soaked Brioche
Cakes
Chocolate Emulsion, Hazelnut Crunch, Flourless Sponge
Lemon Cremeux, Gianduja Mousse
Caramelized Apple, Almond Milk, Caramelized Puff Pastry
Cupcakes
Strawberry Champagne, Coconut, Red Velvet, Chocolate, Vanilla
Friandise
Marshmallows, Nougat, Pate De Fruit, Coconut Meringue, Praline, Truffles
Action Station
Warm Chocolate Fondant, Caramel Sauce,
Vanilla Ice Cream, Raspberry Sorbet
For more information, visit fontainebleau.com/holidays. For Christmas and Christmas Eve reservations, call 877.326.7412. For New Year’s Eve reservations, email NYEdining@fontainebleau.com or call 305.695.2414.
