We were staying at the Fountainbleau and decided to have lunch here on our last staycation day. They seated us upstairs and were very accommodating in trying to seat us under the shade-the whole restaurant is outside so it was very hot. I ordered the Turkey Panini however, our waiter Alex recommended replacing the turkey in the with chicken breast which was a great idea. It was absolutely delicious and the crunchy onion rings were also to die for. I will definitely be coming back here again. Great find! read more

Casual, yet upscale beach atmosphere. Diverse menu. Almost all the food was great. A friend got onion rings and they were fast food quality though. Not good. Friendly wait staff. read more

The customer service I experienced was incredibly lacking. Someone messed up the day of my reservation from the 22nd to the 27th. When I called to confirm the day, someone said they'd correct the reservation, which they didn't do. I was told I could pre-order, and when I called to do so on the day of my reservation, was told that I couldn't. I was put on hold for over 25 minutes waiting to pre-order with the manager, Max, who was abrupt and impolite. If I wasn't trying to plan a work-related small gathering, I would have absolutely gone somewhere else. I don't know what kind of training the people who answer the phone receive, but I think it may be time to reexamine their skills. read more

We were a group of 6, fresh out of the spa and pretty hungry for our first meal of the day. We were seated right away (Friday lunch hour) at the upper terrace. The view of the ocean, just steps away, made for a beautiful setting. In addition to the ocean breeze, there were umbrellas over every table that provided plenty of relief from the beating sun. Some of our favorite dishes were: avocado toast, garlic shrimp (which included grilled octopus and artichoke), and muscles. The muscles and shrimp had just the right sauces, and we couldn't help but order more bread to sop up every drop. We also ordered 2 salads (which covered the table well) and chicken wings. Each preparation was great, and I am really thankful that our server didn't steer us wrong with his recommendations. Service all around was excellent. The staff was attentive and friendly-from beverage service, to clearing the table and resetting our plates when needed. Food came out timely. Anything from 18-20% automatic gratuity seems to be typical in Miami, but we enjoyed our experience so much that we gave a little more. Would definitely dine here again. read more

I was at Miami Beach most of the day and about 3pm got really thirsty, hot and hungry so we stopped offf for a late lunch at La Cote at the Fountainbleu Hotel. Place had a DJ and a guy playing a killer timbales. Place was hoping with lots of South Beaches good looking people dancing to the beat... Food was spectacular and a great way to end the afternoon! read more

3.5 stars. This isn't a place you seek out. This is a place you come to if you are staying at the Fontainebleau or coming off the beach for a not so quick meal. For around $60 you can get a sauteed snapper and a salad. Crap. Nothing wrong with the meal, it was average...again, the almighty price tag at the Fontainebleau. This is a trend. Don't come here unless you are staying at the hotel. read more

You know that thing when people throw money at you and then later try to run you over with a Land Rover to prove a point? Great news! None of that happened at La Côte! It is so chic, very easy going, a little freaky, a little raw, not very cheap, the DJ would not play any Enya songs, and the food is just "okay". But sit and talk and enjoy champagnes with massive markups, La Côte is a good place to stay safe in Miami Beach. read more

Nothing to write home about, ordered some strange Americanized version of Pisladiere that was prepared by someone who has never tasted one in south of France. Service was fair, not good, the crowd was loud, pasty white, and touristy . The check came it was $170 for lunch for 2, two sandwiches, a bottle of rose, and my chewy appetizer. Not a great value. In addition you have only an hour to get back your car at valet before it is parked in Siberia , which according to the valet, will take 30-40 minutes to retrieve . I will leave this property to the tourists. read more

Super fun atmosphere gets lively in the after noon ... the drinks are great the music was fun and since we were staying at the Fountainblaeu it was a great easy brunch spot ... the tuna and octopus were amazing ... came back here twice while I was staying in Miami read more

We came here for lunch after checking in to the Fountainebleau because we were looking for something quick and on-site so we could go exploring. The food was unimpressive and ridiculously overpriced. After oysters, 2 sandwiches, 2 cocktails each, and $160 later we were so annoyed we ate here. I'm not sure how dinner is but go somewhere, anywhere else for lunch if you're staying here. read more

We had 5:30 reservations showed up at 5:40 the night of our engagement and were turned away because of "wind". Not a gust in sight. People eating upstairs when we got there. Terrible service and place. Will never try read more

Enjoyed our stay at this beautiful hotel and loved the fun and lively vibe of this bar/ restaurant area outdoors near the pool! Yes it's loud so if you want a quiet sit down place don't come here.. but if you want a fun outdoor area with music and some frose then stop by and check it out read more

Beautiful views of the beach and ocean when you are lucky enough to get a table upstairs. Julian from Valet was very helpful. We didn't have a reservation and had to wait 45 minutes for our table. Which kinda ruined our mood. However, Aimee arranged for us to sit upstairs as requested. That definitely helped to get over the long wait. The food was good, especially the king crab. Maybe it's better not to go on a Saturday. It was really crowded there. The servers were all very busy but it was worth seeing. read more

La Côte - The view from our table at La Côte - Mediterranean Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

Fantastic location for lunch! Food was nothing to write home about. The Ceviche was not fresh, and my steak was rubbery. They may have made the world's worst Mojito ever. Visit this restaurant to enjoy the view, not the food. read more

Had the tempura mahi sandwhich...very good! Great atmosphere but service was a little slower due to the Miami Boat Show crowd which made my lunch break a lot longer. The food overall was good though read more

We were at the Fontainebleau hotel for a conference and afterwards asked at the hotel bar for a place to eat. They strongly suggested this restaurant and told us it was behind the pools. We walked around and a security guard gave us directions. when we found it, there were three people at the podium and i asked for a table for three. One of the ladies started questioning us for a room key or a badge for the conference. I told her we weren't staying at the hotel but rather attending the conference. I let her know I didn't have my name tag or badge either as I had put it all away earlier. She went on to talk down to me saying once we go into the restaurant she wouldn't let us back in (i felt like I was a dog being told to go outside). I was so irate but kept calm and told her I would show her my email confirming I was attending the conference but that afterwards we would have no desire to return to the hotel. We were then taken to a table and I kept thinking about leaving due to how we were treated but we decided to stay and even noticed the lady glaring at us while we were seated. When the waitress came by I ordered a drink that was very good and then noticed a gentleman walking around in a suit. I asked the waitress if he was someone important for the restaurant and she said he was. I asked her to please ask him to see me for a minute to discuss what had happened. The guy came by and I told him what had happened and that's when I realized she was not part of the restaurant or even the hotel but rather an employee of a security company the hotel uses. Because of her we almost lost out on an absolutely delicious lunch. We had an appetizer that we shared with different types of seafood in a tomato with spices broth, FANTASTIC! And then our meals were as good if not somehow better. The manager later came over and apologized for the lady of which at that point I felt bad that we were complaining about someone that wasn't their employee. They offered us a complimentary dessert that we declined but they still brought it out. We thought we would all have a bite of the chocolate cake like dessert but at the end all we left was a clean plate!! The people are awesome, the food is ridiculously delicious and the location next to the boardwalk was great. Soooo glad I didn't let my anger get the best of me. read more

So average, should be much better for the location and price point. Service didn't take much initiative, you had to ask for every small thing. Food had "fake grill" markings which is so peculiar as there is a huge grill and it arrived lukewarm. I would definitely skip! read more

Excellent place for food and drinks. The salad with the grilled shrimp was delicious. Music was good and overall atmosphere.

La Cote offers a fun poolside AND beachside atmosphere at Fontainebleau. I would give this five stars if it wasn't so overpriced. The downstairs is a fun atmosphere, sometimes with a DJ (which we really enjoyed!), and the upstairs offers incredible views. Food is good, but I think you're paying for convenience by the beach/pool and for being at Fontainebleau. Drinks I found to be a little more worth their value. Loving the new coconut drinks (real coconut juice [virgin or non] served in a coconut) and the rose sangria is sooooooo good! Take my word, and try both of these while sitting on the second level gazing into the amazing views! read more

Good for the option to eat while in the resort! We got the burgers which were cooked well and yummy. Very pretty, open feel, and great to take a break from pool or swimming to come eat. Pricey- but everything is in the resort so I was expecting it. Our waiter was really nice and attentive, and when we complained that our mojito pitcher tasted very weak, he brought out extra shots to fix it- great customer service. I would definitely recommend this over ordering something to your beach chair. read more

Sit upstairs and overlook the ocean as you munch on an above-average burger and drink your delicious boozy drink. Rejoice. The end.

The chicken panini was a fine fine sanwhich but at $20 it have better been. The drinks were way overpriced at $20-$25 each for just regular run of the mill drinks not specialty cocktails. Everything was good but $150 for an appetizer, 3 chicken sandwhiches and 3 cocktails this meal could easily be outshined elsewhere. read more

Great little place to eat when you take a break from the pool and/or beach. I usually have a hamburger every time I come here and its normally always great. Wouldn't complain about the price because its like that all over the fontainebleau. Will be back here again. Also the other food is great to. read more

Trendy place by the beach! Of course you have to deal with the heat... I recommend sitting on the second floor on the chairs, not the couch - it may seem comfortable but that can get you hot in 5 seconds. Drink wise, we got a pitcher of blueberry mojito, with fresh blueberry, lemon and mint, refreshing but not too sweet, I like that. Food wise, we ordered a lot of appetizers, most were ok and not special, but the garlic shrimp was excellent. Overall a solid place to get brunch/lunch and hit the beach! read more

I love this place! Have lunch by the ocean! The music is a little South Beach gone sour, but the place is still very nice.

Wonderful waitstaff & bartenders. Can walk right up from the pool or beach. Drinks are great as well as the food. Sometimes they have a dj spinning music by the bar. Super cool, causal lunch/dinner spot while hanging at the pool it's a great spot to get out of the sun for a bit. Love coming here when staying at the Fontainebleau. read more

The view upstairs is fantastic. Cocktails are well made. I order the blackened snapper with kale quinoa salad. It was good but nothing special. Service was great so all things considered , I enjoyed it. read more

Three stars for the atmosphere & drinks, but no more because the food was way over priced and just bland. Had the calamari & conch ceviche! Both were rather unpleasant. What a shame because the cooks looked so happy & talented. Maybe they should send the food down from Scarpetta or Hakkasan! Also the service was so lackluster it almost drove me insane. I will be going back. Hopefully next time I can change this review. read more

Location, location, location... Food was OK, but not worth $20 per sandwich. If you're hanging around the pool for the scenery and need a bite, it's a viable option. If you are looking for a good meal and can leave the hotel for a while, I'd stroll elsewhere. read more

Like many places in Miami Beach, the menu is far too ambitious for the level of kitchen talent. Like many people in Miami beach, I thus stuck to a diet of what local venues prepare best: boozy drinks. Love the frowning kids having a poolside cocktail in the photo album for this joint read more

Came here for a late dinner the first night of our stay at FB. We were seated next to a row of oversized misters, great for keeping you cool in the Miami heat but you do get a little damp (ladies plan your outfit/hair accordingly). We ordered four dishes and a dessert to share between the two of us: Garlic Shrimp: came with four huge prawns that ended up being secondary to the wonderful slices of octopus. Tomato Salad: Very simple dish but probably one of my favorites. The heirloom tomatoes were very flavorful and the salad was dressed well. Pieces of deep fried feta were a great addition. Fried Calamari: Pretty standard calamari. It did comes with sundried tomatoes, feta, and peppers, but the actual squid was good, not amazing. Ditalini Carbonara: Creamy, loaded with mushrooms, and a very generous serving size. Mango Creme Brule: Huge portion! The custard was maybe a tad overcooked, certainly not at the scrambled egg stage, but not as creamy as it could have been. Flavor was still good and I liked the addition of ginger in the compote that topped it. Service was very friendly, though not entirely consistent. We had to turn the busboy away a few times when he tried to take plates we weren't done with, but no one was around when my water glass was sitting empty. They also happened to be having a tech issue with the lighting on the patio, and the second half of our dinner was in near darkness. Through in a sudden shower that required some toweling off with our dinner napkins (umbrellas could have been placed a little closer together), and I'm going to have to give it three stars. read more

Honestly... go here just for the view!! The food really is not that good at all.... The prices are extremely high probably just for the atmosphere.... Get maybe an app and a couple of drinks which are $17 each! read more

La Cote is the perfect place to enjoy a poolside lunch at the Fontainebleau. There are views of the ocean and the pool - the restaurant itself is open air so you always feel like youre a part pf the vibrant pool scene. The cocktails (expensive) are refreshing and inventive and the food is excellent. Its a mediterranean inspired restaurant and there is definitely something to please everyone. My faves are the seared haloumi cheese salad and the lobster roll! If you are staying at the Fontainebleau- this place is a must!! read more

I am very frustrated the service was great the waitress was super attentive and the drinks were good, view was great but we just spent at least $300 on our drinks and food and somehow they made us walk out the back all the way around the beach to leave? I don't give a shit if I had a wristband or not if you can escort us in you can escort us out. Worst customer service ever by the hotel pool staff read more

The chicken wings are fantastic! The calamari is good, but the sauce they put on top is cold, so it makes the calamari cold and soggy. I'd recommend putting it on the side. The atmosphere was great when we were there...had a saxophone player performing along with a DJ. My 2 star rating comes from our service. SO SLOW. We waited 10 minutes after finishing our food to get our check. People want to get back to the beach! read more

Waited 15 min standing at bar to be served. Wasn't approached or greeted by any staff member. Seems to be the trend.

For our 12th anniversary, we decided to give Fontainebleau's La Cote a try - we love Mediterranean food and wanted to check out the Fontainebleau, as we'd never been. Where to begin?... Boos 1. I was directed to walk basically through the entire hotel to get to the restaurant, when there was a closer walk from the main lobby. Weird, outside location, inconvenient for a dinner reservation. 2. Our reservation was at 8. Upon arrival and ordering, our server informed us that it was last call, as they close at 9! WTH?! 3. Upon ordering, we were informed that several menu items were not available or out of season. After asking the manager several questions, our poor server had to run back and forth several times. You would expect the manager to visit our table, but he/she did not... BIG BOO 4. The calamari had the potential to be uber-delicious, but was severely over-salted. Flash fried with olives, red and yellow spicy peppers.. 5. Plastic drink-wear - REALLY? So tacky. 6. Too dark to read the menus; the hostess gave us a menu that was only lit halfway and dirty with large blops of food droppings squished inside - yuck! On the bright side: 1. Our server, Ivan, was FABULOUS - poor guy, had to return to our table to let us know that several items were missing from the menu a few times, but each time was happy to try to make it up, apologetically. 2. Our main dishes were superior: my husband had the lamb, cooked medium. I ordered the grilled asparagus with couscous, beets, and feta - YUMMY! 3. Our parking was validated, so we ended up paying $12. 4. The raspberry chocolate cake was delectable. 5. Lit menus - pretty neat. read more

Food was not good at all and very over priced. We ordered the wings which were very dry and had no flavor. The tuna tartar was not fresh and the Caesar salad was just horrible. We also ordered two cocktails drinks which were decent but definitely not coming back to this place while on vacation. read more

Yummy calamari and cocktails! Fabulous setting. Lovely and friendly service by our waitress, Sana, from Vancouver.

Beautifully located at The Fountainebleau Hotel, overlooking the ocean and pools. Service is fantastic, with friendly and attentive staff. All the specialty cocktails are delicious and attractively well made. The bartenders really put in the efforts to make an exceptional cocktail. Sunday was quite lively with music and a live saxophone player, very talented and entertaining. Excellent place to eat and drink while staying at the hotel! read more