Zeru Miami Opens in Brickell | Eater Miami

"I found Zeru Miami — the Zeru Group's first U.S. location and third overall — in Brickell occupying over 5,400 square feet on the ground floor of the AKA Hotel. The restaurant, whose name translates to “heaven” in Basque, brings Basque-inspired cuisine from Mexico City with roots in San Sebastián: highlights include roasted seasonal whole fish and Socarrat dishes featuring slightly caramelized rice from the bottom of the paella pan mixed with items like king crab and Japanese Kobe striploin, along with mussel croquetas, Andalusian gazpacho, Bluefin tuna tartare, and sautéed scallops. The contemporary dining room uses earthy materials and a white-and-blue palette; a chic bar anchors the indoor/outdoor space that flows to an outdoor terrace framed by abundant vegetation. Founded in Mexico in 2009, the Zeru Group has been praised for its food and service and was named the sixth-best restaurant in Mexico City by MB by Marco Beteta; Zeru Miami is open for lunch noon–3 p.m. Sunday–Thursday and dinner daily 5 p.m.–midnight (786-809-1786)." - Olee Fowler