La Côte

The hygiene conditions were so poor that I cannot recommend this restaurant at all. To begin with, this place has basically turned into a feeding ground for pigeons. The couch seats near the entrance are especially bad—pigeons walk freely underneath the couches, and if you’re not careful, they’ll even fly onto the armrests and low tables. I had high expectations since this is a restaurant at the five-star Fontainebleau Miami Beach, so it was very disappointing. The food itself was good and the atmosphere of the restaurant was nice, which made the lack of hygiene stand out even more. I strongly recommend that the restaurant management take serious action to address the pigeon problem.

Amazing loved the food, octopus and lamb pita and the truffle fries were soooo delicious. Good server too, wish they have more fans for outside seating tho.

Beautifully located across from the beach. Excellent menu as well as ambiance. Delectable dishes did not disappoint. The grilled octopus, fragrant salmon and the dessert with raspberry sorbet so so good. I found I like this place best from all on the property.

Very fun place to have lunch, this place will give you Miami vibes with its beautiful views of the ocean and its tasty food options and including music for the guests and the cool drinks from the bar. Can’t go wrong with La Cote.

Final day in Miami and the weather was actually nice, but still windy. After a spa treatment, I decided to have brunch right near the beach. I loved Mediterranean offerings, so I opted for the Lamb Pita and Cucumber Salad. The service was excellent, and the live dj created the quintessential South Beach vibes. It was a fantastic afternoon meal!

The food was delish, beautiful location close to the pool, not far from the ocean

I was completely blown away by the service but especially the food quality! Our server was absolutely amazing, and all his recommendations were great. The pita bread was the best I’ve ever had in a while. I really enjoyed the raw oysters and my tuna tartare. His recommendation for the cocktail IN the coconut was lovely. That elevated the experience for me a lot. I love coconut but have never actually thought to replace the water with a drink. The Seabass was probably some of the best I’ve ever tasted. Just the perfect texture, amount of seasoning, and moisture 🥹 It was an absolute dream

Food was good, not bad. I would add more healthy salad options. No breakfast options. At all! Additional star for Octopus. Service is average. I would say bad. By some reason server was rude and trying to get his check faster. No polite. And there is no option to split the check among more then 4 people. We were in a big company.

La Cote is all about the vibe and the drinks and when I go here and get passable food I'm more than content. Though it was on the colder side yesterday (for Miami) we still enjoyed La Cote and that's really easy when the view - table dependent - is good, the service is very good and the drinks are excellent. I kept it simple and went for the Labneh appetizer and a Burger and both were fine. I think if you keep expectations in check then you will not be disappointed and La Cote is a nice place for lunch.

This PAST weekend MDW We were seated with a good view of the food prep area and couldn't believe our eyes when we saw a food runner, easily around 230 pounds, repeatedly grab fries from plates he was supposed to be delivering. Not once, not twice, but three times we saw him munching on food meant for guests. My husband and I were in shock, just feet away, watching this happen. It's baffling and appalling that this could be part of the Fontainebleau experience. Our last visit here was good, but after this incident, we won't be coming back. Someone putting their hands in my food before bringing it to me or other guests is beyond disgusting. If you're looking for a reliable dining experience in Miami Beach, look somewhere else , they need better Management.

Love the menu, one of my fav restaurants in Miami. I also appreciate they allow non-resort guests to dine. They offer unique Mediterranean dishes & everything is packed with flavor. It's such a great vibe being nearby the bar & DJ.

Had lunch here and it was super fun! Sat by the bar so the vibe was really fun and energetic. Our server was great (ahh can't remember his name) but he was awesome. Our food was really good! Very fresh. Drinks were fine - just had wine so can't speak to the quality of cocktails. Definitely a more loud energetic place so it gives off a day party vibe - loved!

La Cote is probably one of my favorite hotel bars I've had the pleasure to experience. I stayed here for about a week and every single day. I pretty much came to look for lunch or at some point in the day. I love the food the ambiance, the drinks, service, everything about it I could not recommend it more.

Since we were spending the day at the pool, wanted to get a convenient lunch. The berry lemonade and watermelon cocktail were both so, so good. My husband really liked his pita and I was happy with my burger. The patio seating is comfortable but there is a squirrel that is all too comfortable around guests. This animal was jumping on chairs while people were sitting in them, like over and over again. It was terrorizing this one woman until staff moved her to another table. Guests must feed the squirrel, so maybe manager should have signs not to feed the animals.

First, I really like the vibe of this spot at the hotel had great music and the waiters were super helpful. The food was really really good, it was just something about the salmon that needed a little bit more flavor was overall it was really good and would highly recommend!

Decided to pop in for lunch to see the menu board they had just outside the establishment by the boardwalk to be a bit different from the one that was given to me. My husband and I had are eye on the chicken schnitzel lunch that they didn't have anymore so that was a bit of a bummer so we just decided to get an app and some water to hydrate a bit. We got the calamari and it was really good. Nice tender pieces, crispy light exterior and nice seasoning. It was garnished with crispy basil and peppers and lemon.They have a fun vibes going on in there especially by the bar with a dj so if your a day drinker come check it out. Our server was great attentive and fast.

Don't be fooled. Workers here look nice but will take your credit card information and use it once you check out. Currently have a hotel investigation and fraud investigation with my credit card company. Calamari was great but cost us $500 in fraudulent purchases. It's never the first time something like this happens just the first time someone gets caught. I can only imagine how many other customers this happened to. Check your card statements if you've ever ate at this establishment!

Grabbed lunch while staying at the hotel and it was decent. The menu is limited and overpriced for the options but the food quality is decent and fine in a pinch

Excellent quality of food for a pool side restaurant. Very friendly and accommodating staff. Nice atmosphere

Good food and vibe. Service took a bit of time and it was a before the rush, but all in all the server was very friendly. Pros: Beach access. Good food. Friendly service. Security guards guarding the entrance to the fountain blue pool area, so not just anyone can wander in. Cons: The key to the 4 star rating is the minimal bathrooms that are available. literally one stall and one unrinal. For a restaurant this size and it looks like a restroom from like a motel 6 by a beach.

I'm only giving this two stars because the server was good. But my friend ordered the octopus and the artichoke. Neither was anything to write home about. The artichoke was stringy and overcooked and even after multiple times of chewing, 30+ times it's still just never dissolved! I like the octopus, but there octopus had chorizo to it and cream, my friend loved it. I hated it!!! Would I go back? Sure for the music, water and cocktails only

Absolutely hands down my favorite spot in the entire place! The food is fresh and the portions are fair/quaint, and the prices are reasonable! The staff here is hands down the best I've seen out of any restaurant on site. They're lively, polite, fun, and make great suggestions and great upselling! Veronica and Constantine are so bubbly, vibrant, and welcoming each and every time. They are always smiling and it's always a good vibe. The food is top tier, the presentations are adorable and the sizes and portions are perfect. Top pick: tuna tartare for only $19 dollars it's fresh and tasty - can't go wrong. If you want high quality food and good pricing this is it! I've been here upwards of 20 times in the last two years. I think that says a lot. I don't even live in this state, though I visit every few months for business. PROS: everything is good CONS: sometimes there's a wait for a table (PRO TIP: you may also skip the line and head directly to the bar and enjoy your time there)

We enjoyed the Miami spice menu for lunch which was DELICIOUS. This is a 4 star mostly because of the following: The complete confusion, lack of communication and blank stare from the hostess and their partner lol we had to be very assertive and pull up the Miami spice website to be given a Miami spice menu. It was very weird! That's why the 4-stars....because of the multiple levels of weird we had to go through just to sit and enjoy the Miami spice menu...otherwise, our server was nice and our food was amazing! Oh..also, we enjoyed our food on a Sunday at noon which was ideal. The party started a little later and it was a fun crowd. This is in stark contrast to the Saturday crowd which completely trashed the place.

Perfect for lunch right before the beach. Our server was full of energy, and had a great personality! Loved him & his bronzy tan! We came twice last week for lunch The garlic shrimp for appetizer was delicious. Service & atmosphere was enjoyable. Can't wait to come back.

value for money was sub par, but when in Miami.. solid meat, good potatoes too. good pickles tho

Good food - seafood is very fresh. Awesome cocktails but they are pricey. I had their blueberry mojito and it was soooo good. We only had starters since we ate here in the afternoon because we got hungry while hanging out at the pool and it was still a few hours to dinner. Servers are very friendly and attentive.

I don't know if it is because this restaurant is associated with a Fontainebleau chain, but I felt a little scam when dining here. I came here with every intention of ordering the bass. And then I saw someone have a meal come out that had a grilled lobster tail and other things. I asked my service can I have what they ordered and he explained that it came with the lobster tail and Porsches kebabs for $160. We waited over an hour in blistering heat and humidity and when the food came it did not have the lobster tail. After waiting for so long and not feeling well because of the heat we just paid and left with the food. We asked the server. Why didn't it come with the lobster tail and he said because they ran out. When we came back two days later to complain, we spoke with the manager name. Lydia and I explain to her that we paid for the food however, it was not what we ordered, and there was no offer for a resolution on that date. She said there was nothing she could do about it, but perhaps try to comp us an appetizer or entrée. None of which came to $160 It was really disappointing. We just ate some thing because we were here but I would definitely avoid for the future. I felt scammed!

So 5 stars for the service! I can't imagine how these kind waiters go around with a smiling face despite the chaos of Miami Beach and La Cote specifically. I wouldn't last a day. Now on to the food, which is really just subpar: *Shrimp cocktail wasn't cleaned properly and wasn't fresh. Definitely stay away from this. *Grilled vegetables were under cooked and under seasoned. *Mahi Mahi was good - my husband liked this dish. *Chicken paillard was quite small and my daughter ate it in about 3 bites. Obviously prices are high due to the location. We definitely won't be returning.

Let the South of France vibe surround you with the lively DJ inspired Miami Beach bar scene featuring fashionable cocktails by our own top shelf bartender, and Mediterranean-style snacks and exotic desserts.

Enjoyed a lunch, staff attentive and food was great Live Music was loud, but not too loud for an outside environment

My husband and I ate at La Côte as it was part of our day spa package. We truly enjoyed our meals and views on the rooftop of the restaurant, especially my husband who fell in love with his fish dish. My burger was quite tasty and the Gruyère cheese is the cherry on top. We can't wait to go back to the Fontainebleau to dine at La Côte, again.

Sardinian Ravioli was served cold, the waiter took are order and came back several minutes later to take it again, I guess he forgot instead of writing it down, my beverage was brought to the table after I was done eating, after I said I never received it while waiting for the check, we could not get water refilled at the table either, service is not important when there is a 20% automatic gratuity. While walking to La Cote from the Fontainebleau, a member of the staff told us when asked for directions by the pool that we had to walk back through the hotel, down Collins Ave, through the Indian Beach Parking lot, then back down the boardwalk to get to the restaurant because we didn't have a hotel room key with us, the trip is about 6/10th of a mile. The concierge confirmed the detour to the restaurant but no one cared that we walked back to the hotel thought the pool area after leaving the restaurant. PS the online menu is not up to date.

Had a lunch here as we wrapped up our conference. Bar was lively with DJ and an amazing saxophone player. Food was great. I had the chicken sandwich and friend. Tons of flavor in the chicken, cooked perfect, not dry. My friends had the burger which they raved about. Great spot.

Fun bar and good service but the drinks and food are way over priced at $30 for a burger and $25 for a daiquiri!

food was excellent and Katrina provided the best service of anywhere we visited during our week in Miami Beach area. a bit of a wait at lunch but worth it.

Came here on a day pass - lunch included. You get a three first and second courses - one of each which are vegan: Crudités and Charred Cauliflower (vegetarians, there's also a quinoa salad with ricotta*). Crudités consisted of zucchini, carrots, tomatoes, celery, somethingI couldn't identify and watermelon radish. Refreshing, light and healthy way to start a much needed lunch. Really dug the hummus. Not sure the included green goddess dressing was vegan. Seemed more like some kind of ranch or yogurt sauce (not my area). Vegans- I'd recommend skipping this. *vegans- if you want to opt for the quinoa, mixed greens and pomegranate salad - just order without the ricotta and you've got another light and healthy option. Charred cauliflower came with couscous, hummus and garam masala. Fantastic! Cauliflower was perfectly done and the garam masala was on point. 5 stars all the way. If you're coming here or doing the day pass like us, gotta check it out. FYI - our server -Lazaro- was outstanding. 5 stars there as well.

We've eaten at the various Fountainbleu restaurants regularly over the past 10 years. In particular we've enjoyed La Cote at the pool for Sunday brunches. This past week we were there with a party of 6 and had a good time until we tried to leave. The security guard by the waitress stand would not let us walk back to the hotel where we entered but insisted we leave by the beach path. It was a 1/2 mile+ walk around and over to Collins where we could get an uber home. A lousy experience overall especially for our guest that had recent back surgery. I'm not sure what their plan is but mistreating regular guests seems to be the result.

Restaurant located on the Fountain Bleu hotel grounds near the pool area. Received a voucher for a 2 course meal that was included in our spa package at The Lapis Spa. The spa informed up that the restaurant was closing soon when checked in so we headed over there ASAP.. we were informed it would have been a long wait but when we put our name on the list we actually were sat right away. It was a very hot day and the table they sat us were partly in the sun. Waiter never gave a menu for us to look just told us our options by mouth. Not a lot of variety of what we could choose with the voucher. Our alcoholic beverage were not included in our voucher so of course we knew that would be an extra charge but the waiter recommended a few drinks; I was in shocked when receiving the bill that he didn't even decide to inform us of the price of the drink before purchasing.. the ladies who got it didn't complain but I'm sorry But I would like to be informed if the drink my waiter recommended was a $51 for 1 drink before I decided. Service was decent but lack of communication. Food was mediocre. I chose the Caesar salad with the lemon chicken.

Overpriced as everything at the Fountainbleau (and Miami Beach in general) is. The shrimp skewer was pretty good, nothing amazing. Service was fair, but honestly nothing to write home about. If you're staying at the hotel, go here as the other options are atrocious. If you aren't staying at the hotel, keep driving, not worth the extra effort.

It's always good to have a relaxing vibe and this has just that but the food is not good, just average. The grill chicken was horrible.

The service was a bit of a miss at La Cote the day we visited. It was a hot Miami day and our waiter took over 10 minutes to bring water. Our other drinks took double the amount of time than the water, so our food came out just after we got our drinks. I had the Scallops and Quinoa Salad, both were flavorsome. The Quinoa Salad had beets, kale, ricotta salata topped with an orange vinaigrette. The scallops were light and cooked to perfection. I must admit I ate my entire meal and was extremely full. Their pricing is a little high (even for Miami) and add the service charge to have not grand service. But with great views of the pool and ocean, I think that's why they have a large following.

Even though it rained the whole time I was out there, I still had an amazing relaxing time. Came to relax and have a few drinks which turned into more than a few...the drinks were amazing, what can I say. The only thing I ate was oysters on a half shell. The server, such I cutie pie! I wish I would have written this review sooner while his name was fresh on my brain...ugh...anyway he was the sweetest and very attentive. He was from Puerto Rico. I DO remember that. The drinks I had which were all great. La Côte is indeed pricey...however it is an EXPERIENCE! If you stay at the Fountainbleu, you may as well indulge yourself....enjoy!

Great place. Atmosphere is a 9 Waitstaff a 10 Food ( for outdoor freche dining) a 10+ First time we had late lunch on beautiful placemats. The interior design is matched to the wait staffs outfits, superbly done. The exterior accents compliment the staffs dressage, tableplacement, and paint, which no one notices, except in feelings of wellness, and anticipation. Not to be outdone.......the foooooood! Yo prep staff, sous, and cooks, expeditor and hostess/ hosts......and cleanup and settings. Omg you got it dooooooownnnnn!,,, Ya'll deserve 5 % bonus' Then show em you'll Do 10% more. Win-win. Incentives. Why, well the vegetable burger w fries and coulis was outstanding. Quinoa salad awesome. Next day.....octopus was killer good. Asparagus was so good my wife refused to share. Mussels were amazing and huuuuuuuggggggeeeeee. Loved this place!!!!

Busy afternoon by the pool. I had no problem getting a spot at the bar and a table was ready within 10minutes. Watermelon margarita was good, made with fresh watermelon juice. The octopus was cooked well and the surrounding flavors paired perfectly.

We were here enjoying Miami Spa Month so we had access to the entire facility for the day. After our massages we decided to enjoy the pool but first, some much needed fuel (food and drinks to be exact). I am a sucker for a good view so we sat in the terrace upstairs. The waiter came within minutes and we started off with drinks and a cheese platter with a delicious apricot marmalade. As an entree we had the La Cote burger and the turkey panini. The burger is huge and the panini is also long and filled with plenty of turkey. Food wise, everything was great. The ambiance upstairs is good too. You can still hear the music coming from downstairs but it's a bit more peaceful upstairs. If you catch Miami on a good weather day, the view is incredible. This place is a bit on the expensive side, so a lunch for 2 with drinks will cost you a good $200 but nonetheless if you're at the Fontainebleau it's to have a good time and the experience is worth the money. Must try when in the hotel.

The Fontainebleau is my go-to hotel on my 4-5 trips to Miami each year. Reasons listed below (keep reading to get to the La Cote portion of the review): Pros: Location, I avoid South Beach these days like the plague b/c it's like girls gone wild met Cancun Spring break (hood edition). Clean, I've stayed in different towers, different rooms a dozen or more times with no issues. Housekeeping is very trustworthy with all our expensive bags, shoes and jewelry. Price, it IS on the more expensive side, but for what you get it's definitely worth it Cons: Customer service at the front desk isn't always the best. I've had cases where the front desk was able to meet requests for upgrades and then I've had visits where they were unwilling to accommodate an upgrade to ocean view. I wish they had a frequent customer program to provide returning customers better rooms or points or something to avoid the nonsense. The BEST part about Fontainebleau for me however, is La Cote!! The beach bar towards the back of the hotel pool. Henry (bald headed dude in photos I think his name was) is easily one of the best bartenders I've ever had. He puts on a show in between making drinks where he juggles (4-5 bottles). I wish Yelp would allow me to post up videos.... Every time I come to La Cote, it's easily a couple hundred dollars on champagne bottles and pitchers of Mojito's but it's all worth it b/c the staff are all incredibly friendly and there to provide the best service. The best champagne on their menu in my opinion, is definitely the Veuve Clicquot Ice as they don't carry my other favorite Moet Rose Nectar :-(... Keep in mind La Cote has a slightly different champagne menu then what you will get from the Pool bar. Also, the service I've received at the La Cote bar was far superior to that of the pool bar where the $160 champagne bottle price on the menu is actually $200 when they ring you up.... Looking forward to my third trip to MIA of 2018 in September.

Had a group lunch. The wait staff was exceptional. They took such good care of us Thank you!!! The appetizer was an arugula and tomato salad. It was very nice. The main course was a fish sandwich. The flavor was good the fish was a tad undercooked The sides were fries and onion rings and they was really good For dessert they have little flan pasties that we're so good I ate too many! If you are staying at the fountainbleu try this out. This is really good.

Cute place, but not quite what I expected. The staff is nice but the music is overpoweringly loud. The drinks are overpriced as well. We got the Garlic shrimp sans the octopus, a crab cake and a pitcher of the Miami punch. All good, but WAY overpriced.

I don't know how I haven't written a review for this place because I have to come here every time I come to Miami whether I'm staying at the Fontainebleau or not. I have to say out of all the times I've been here, the last time I came was the most memorable. (Sept 13th) I have to give a huge shout out to the staff & Dj for making everyone have an amazing time even though it was pouring outside and we were all huddled together trying to get away from it. The dj was playing great music & blowing the cold smoke machines whilst the bartenders were doing tricks on the bar with shots, and servers were doing dances etc. it was soooo fun!! There wasn't a single person that wasn't having a great time or have a huge smile on their face. Upstairs of this restaurant is more relaxed and peaceful with the beautiful ocean view, and downstairs is more of a fun vibe with music. I love it when they have the guy that plays saxophone which I have found to usually be Friday, sat, sun. The food here is phenomenal, the garlic prawns are my favorite they are so huge and tasty. I think they have one of the best hamburgers I've ever eaten. This last time around I wasn't feeling too well so I just wanted simple plain chicken wings and even those were unbelievably flavorful. The king crab is good, crab cakes, carbonara. Honestly everything is great. The drinks are great too, my personal favorite is the ginger mint, it is so refreshing!

The food was ok... but our waiter David was amazing!!! We had a mojito, a passion paradise, the shrimp cocktail, the side salad and crab cake sandwich.

I went here thinking it would be a fun lunch on the beach. First of all, it was very hard to find. When we got to the hotel entrance, no one was there to help point us where to go. Parking was a nightmare, and it took a lot of wandering to finally find the entrance at the back of the pools. They need more signs to point you where to go. Secondly, the meal lasted 2.5 hours+, which was not too bad since it was nice out, but frustrating because we couldn't do much else that we had planned to do that afternoon. Finally, the most disappointing part was that this was NOT on the beach. There is a fence/shrubs blocking you from even seeing or hearing the beach. It feels like you are anywhere else in Miami on a patio--not on the beach by any means. Food was fine, but not worth the money in my opinion. I would only return if I were visiting the hotel/pool.

Food is good, the burger is good nothing exceptional, and it is expensive for what is it. but the place is nice and has a great vibes

I have eaten at several of the restaurants at the fountainbleu but this has been one of my favorite dining experiences there. The staff was friendly, not pushy, and gave great advice on food choices. I had the la Côte burger and it was delicious. The truffle fries can be a hit or miss at restaurants but it was definitely a hit at this place. It was present but not overpowering. The Cesar salad looked spectacular and so did the salmon dish. Hot chocolate was not on their menu but they went ahead and made it happen. This was great to enjoy sitting outside with the chilly. This is definitely a good spot to check out.

This is located at the back of fontainbleu hotel. The ambience is lovely and relaxing - staff was extremely friendly. We got the tuna fish burger and salad. They sliced it nice and the burger was great with truffle fries. Would come back to try more menu items.

The definition of great food, excellent service and perfect environment altogether. I was blown away after spending half the day here during my hotel visit. Came to grab a quick bite, didn't end up leaving after nearly five hours and here is why: First of all, La Côte is an adorable spot. The downstairs as well as the upstairs is beautiful, clean and with so much good energy. The view from the upstairs is breathtaking, but downstairs you get to people watch, so it works! The saxophonist was by far THE BEST addition to this cool spot. These two guys had everyone dancing, jumping and entirely energetic the whole time. It got pretty rowdy, definitely not what we expected prior to coming, but I'm not complaining- such a great time. I must talk about the amazing manager and of course, Banny. WOW. I hadn't had such excellent service in a long, long time. This girl went above and beyond to help us and was one of the BEST waitresses I have ever come across. So thankful for her excellent customer service and positive attitude in such a warm day. Huge PROPS! The manager came to check up on us every so often and even sent us complimentary dessert and prosecco to the table. Food, drinks and shots were excellent as well. I wouldn't have it any other way. Everything was just perfect. I am most definitely recommending this place and will come back very soon.

Pretty good experience. The calamari barely had any calamari but it was good, the burger was good, and lobster was good. The ambience is decent, with the FB dj playing near the boardwalk. The mock tails including daiquiri and pina colada were BAD. Very syrupy and tasted artificial.

First time coming I didn't know what to expect. Cute views and vibes and the food was pretty good. I'm not blown away tho.

Some of the best service I have had in a long time. I wish I had a photo of the octopus and shrimp which I say you must try! It was so good we had a second order and that one was even better. The presentation was also so nice as it came cooked in this porcelain bowl that was great beautiful You have to order it. The key lime ice cream was the perfect combination of sweetness and tart and made me do a happy dance in my seat. I'm not a huge chocolate fan and I loved this cake! Can not wait to go back.