Monica G.
Yelp
Went for a Mother's day late lunch/dinner celebration. The Artisan Beach House is inside the Ritz Carlton Hotel, Bal Harbor. This is a fancy and well served restaurant, ocean side, mostly visited by hotel guest and locals of the Bal Harbor/Surfside area.
As previously noted the Artisan Beach House is ocean side so upon walking in, you can't help to notice the beautiful views of the ocean, pier and Haulover beach. Most tables are near the window but you can always reserve a special window just to make sure you get a site. There is also a small outdoor area to lounge.
My Artisan meal:
Mango Rum Runner- heavy Mango taste but wasn't thrilled thought it would have a more natural taste, It's a heavy fruity rum drink. $14
Butter Bread- buttered bread rolls, buttery but not enough flavor.
Guacamole- hass avocado feta cheese, tortilla chips. Could use more flavor and more feta. $12
Lamb Chops- roasted eggplant baba ganoush, arugula, mint jus, tomato marmalade. delicious tender lamb. $43
Crab Cakes- Chayote and green mango slaw, piquillo sauce $18
Branzino-fish of the day, whole fish beautifully presented, light flavor.
Charred Corn- Manchego cheese, jalapeno, lime. Good side, light. $8
Everything was beautifully presented of course but I felt like it needed more flavor on some items. The service is 5/5 of course at the Ritz, you can't expect less. Our waiter was too connected sometimes where you wished you had a little privacy but none-the-less, she did not skip a beat with her service and knowledge of the job. This is a high end restaurant and expect to pay hefty prices for food and mostly drinks at a Ritzy location by the sea.