Orno at Thesis Hotel serves wood-fired New American dishes like grilled octopus and wagyu in a chic, earthy setting with craft cocktails.
"For a memorable dinner party, head to The Library, a private dining room tucked away inside chef Niven Patel’s modern American restaurant in the Thesis Hotel. Floor-to-ceiling bookshelves brimming with classic books set an elegant tone that pairs nicely with dishes like green chickpea hummus, blue crab capellini, Wagyu Denver steak, and grilled red snapper with pineapple jalapeño salsa verde." - Alona Martinez
"From lauded chef Niven Patel, this American restaurant with a hearty focus on locally sourced produce is showcasing its first Miami Spice brunch with fan-favorite starters such as chilaquiles, shakshuka with feta and sourdough bread, and green chickpea hummus. The second course includes sweet and savory options like the French omelet with goat cheese, roasted garlic, and herbs; ricotta pancakes with fresh strawberries and maple syrup; and bacon potato pave (similar to scalloped potatoes) with Gruyere cheese and sourdough. End with mocha cake and banana bread with chocolate sunflower butter. Miami Spice brunch is available on Sunday at $35 per person." - Alona Martinez
"Chef Niven Patel’s restaurant at Thesis Hotel offers farm-fresh brunch favorites like Belgian waffles, ricotta pancakes, grilled wagyu steak, Maine lobster toast, and housemade pastrami Benedict. Treat Mom to bottomless Moet Brut and Rose champagne ($75/person) for two hours, with orange juice and peach puree for Mimosas and Bellinis. Cocktail fans can also enjoy special brunch drinks." - Alona Martinez
"Miami had a great number of spots open this year. Ornos excited me the most." - Olee Fowler
"Join chef Niven Patel this Thanksgiving and partake in his four-course Thanksgiving menu at Orno. Begin with a wahoo crudo and cranberry tartare, followed by a pumpkin soup. The entree is served family-style and includes wood-roasted tilefish with farm beans and saffron aioli, an herb-crusted turkey roulade with creamed spinach, and roasted yams with honey butter. To end the meal, a surprise decadent dessert will be revealed on that day. Price: $85 per person." - Stacy A. Moya