Come for the Mediterranean food, stay for the party at Miami Beach’s new outdoor spot

First you eat. Then you party.

That’s how it works at The Garden, a new outdoor Mediterranean restaurant in the Collins Park neighborhood of Miami Beach.

The Garden, which is open Thursday through Saturday, is located in the courtyard of the Boulan South Beach hotel. Palm trees, mood lighting and (hopefully) balmy breezes create the mood for dinner, which includes such seafood appetizers as West and East coast oysters, tuna and salmon tartare and yellowtail ceviche.

Signature dinners include Chilean sea bass, branzino for two and grass-fed steak, with a luxurious 24-karat coconut dessert made with coconut mousse, pineapple marmalade, cinnamon crumble and coconut chips.

At 9 p.m., the entertainment begins and dinner continues. Don’t worry. Nobody is going to take away your sea bass. Musicians and performance artists take the stage.

Dinner service ends at 11 p.m. but the party is only beginning, with a DJ booth, dance floor and bottle service. It’s like a club only with no roof.

“The outdoor setting and our innovative menu make The Garden a culinary destination unlike anywhere else on Miami Beach,” said Shawn Vardi, CEO of Think Hospitality in a press release. “We wanted to create a concept that highlights the best the beach has to offer. With premium land and sea dishes and interactive entertainment, residents and tourists alike can enjoy upscale dining while embracing their wild side.”

The Garden will help you embrace that wild side with an extensive wine list and a jungle-inspired cocktail menu with drinks like The Amazonian (Leblon Cachaça, lime and fresh jalapeño) and Jungle Julip (Monkey 47 gin, St. Germain, fresh lemon, mint and cucumber). There’s also Wild Thing (Grey Goose vodka, peach puree, lime and cranberry juice.

The Garden

Where: The courtyard at Boulan South Beach hotel, 220 21st St., Miami Beach

Hours: 6-11 p.m. Thursday; 6 p.m.-1 a.m. Friday and Saturday

More information: www.thegardensouthbeach.com

This story was originally published January 10, 2020 at 11:06 AM.