Pilar M.
Yelp
This is based off of three visits to BLT Prime. First and foremost, the service here is (often) outstandingly professional - like what my late father used to describe "back in his day". You don't come across that often in Miami, and much less at some of the better known steakhouse (chains) we have here, but this review is not about them.
This latest visit was on Father's Day and we were looked after by Ana, who is excellent and juggles all the nuisances of service in the most amicable way. She came across as authentic and attentive in just the right ratio. We always felt taken care of and never "pushed" into anything.
Onto the food, when you dine at BLT Prime, you are first greeted with their famous Gruyere Popovers. These are phenomenal and even a bit exciting, since they're atypical. The crust is crunchy and salty and the inside is a heavenly airy fluff of tenderness and warmth. This is a far cry from the yeast blobs and sorry things that Morton's or Ruth Chris serve. A complimentary chicken pate is included, but I am not a great appreciator of it (or of liver in general).
My grandfather had ordered a Filet Mignon which came overcooked like a shoe - he said it was fine, but Ana insisted that they take it back. They had to butterfly the steak so that he could enjoy his meal in a reasonable amount of time along with the rest of us, but it came back far superior and he said it was the best steak he's ever had - I actually don't think that had anything to do with the fact he's been off of meat for a year due to medical reasons. Anyway, I wouldn't expect anything less than top service and insistence on quality from such an establishment.
Been combing my way through some of the appetizers and salads, here are my thoughts: the Burrata is phenomenal, and is one of the better "salads". The Beet and Cesar salad are both good, but not as decadent. The Ahi Tuna is also enjoyable, although I personally prefer more fat to compliment the tuna, so it was not my favorite. The real show stopper is their new Grilled Bacon appetizer, which comes on a miniature clothing hanger set up and is down right theatrical. Every other table had to have it when they saw ours. So yeah, order it, it's tasty AND fun.
I shared the Porterhouse steak and had ordered medium rare. To be honest, it was not the most evenly cooked steak. Some parts were down right charred and crispy, others were raw, and some parts were actually medium rare. It comes topped with herb-butter and a head of roasted garlic on the side. Overall, it was still pretty good, I could have complained, but I was honestly not that demanding at that point. It was still a fine steak.
My previous visit, I had had the Branzino, and it came out quite perfectly.
For the accompaniments, they are on the small side (portion wise), not exactly "family style". I've tried both mushroom sides and think the Hen of the Woods mushrooms are more interesting and delicious than the stuffed caps. The creamed spinach is nothing short of wonderful and the grilled asparagus is monumental and impressive.
BLT Prime also gives you a complimentary dessert, which is a small brownie (?), I think most people will like it. For me, it's a bit sweet. The Key Lime Pie, however, was remarkably good. Our family (in part) is from Key West, and it got the stamp approval. The pie was just tarte enough, the crust in perfect proportion, and the meringue artfully executed. They should keep it on their permanent menu - especially since this is South Florida.
We tried some other deserts, but I have to say that the Key Lime Pie was the most notable by far.
Alas, the conclusion is that this is a great place for fine dining and you can keep your expectations high - they will ensure you will have a delightful experience, whether the party is big or small.