"Traditional" steak and seafood dishes matched by a "terrific wine list" and "professional" service appeal to "locals", "businesspeople on expense accounts" and owners of "boats docked close by" this South Beach location of a NYC-based steakhouse chain; the "fabulous location" on Government Cut channel affords "breathtaking views" and the vantage point to "wave goodbye to the cruise ships."
This branch of the respected restaurant in Manhattan has a good location going for it: a colossal old house on the southernmost tip of South Beach. Be sure to reserve a window table, or one in the outdoor cafe, for the best view of cruise…
Great food, stiff drinks, and unrivaled views of the ocean and the Miami skyline. Hefty price tags, but the portions are generous--whether opting for a famed steak or the raw bar. Or, forget the food and sit by the Deco Bar to watch the sun set while the cruise ships stream by. And if you’re a true baller, there are gorgeous private dining rooms for you and up to 300 of your closest friends.
Although it's a chain steakhouse, Miami Beach's Smith & Wollensky has a waterfront view that separates it from the rest. Inside seating is typical steakhouse -- dark woods, and so on -- but make sure to request a table by the window so you can watch the cruise ships pass by as they leave the port. Outdoor seating, weather permitting, is resplendent, with a bar that doubles as command central...