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Miami Map: AzulAzul Frommer's Exceptional

Cuisine Global Fusion
Hours Mon-Fri noon-3pm and 7-11pm; Sat 7-11pm
Address
500 Brickell Key Dr
Location At the Mandarin Oriental Hotel, Downtown
Reservations Reservations strongly recommended
Phone 305/913-8254
Prices Main courses $24-$55
Credit Cards AE, DC, DISC, MC, V

Frommer's Review

Azul is one of the most upscale, prettiest -- and priciest -- waterfront restaurants in town. The views of the city skyline are stunning and rival the food -- well, almost. Executive chef Clay Conley, who honed his skills with star chef Todd English, creates a tour de force of international cuisine, inspired by Caribbean, French, Argentine, Asian, and even American flavors. Like a stunning designer gown, the restaurant's decor, with its waterfront view, high ceilings, walls burnished in copper, and silk-covered chairs, is complemented by sparkling jewels -- in this case, the food. Among the standouts: Moroccan-inspired lamb; a miso-marinated duck breast; and, my favorite, "A Study in Tuna": raw tuna, tempura avocado, and Asian sauces with osetra caviar. Downstairs is the Mandarin's more casual, less expensive Café Sambal, an Asian eatery serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner with the same priceless views.

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