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Miami Map: BaleenBaleen Frommer's Exceptional

Cuisine Seafood, Mediterranean
Hours Sun-Wed 7am-10pm; Thurs-Sat 7am-11pm
Address
4 Grove Isle Dr
Location In the Grove Isle Hotel, Coconut Grove
Reservations Reservations recommended
Phone 305/858-8300
Prices Main courses $18-$50
Credit Cards AE, DC, MC, V

Frommer's Review

While the prices aren't lean, the cuisine here is worth every pricey, precious penny. Oversize crab cakes, oak-smoked diver scallops, and steakhouse-quality meats are among Baleen's excellent offerings. The lobster bisque is the best on Biscayne Bay. Everything here is a la carte, so order wisely, as it tends to add up quicker than you can put your fork down. The restaurant's spectacular waterfront setting makes Baleen a true knockout. Request one of the few tables that are actually on the water's edge; lit with Tiki torches and an illuminated backdrop of Biscayne Bay, Baleen is the kind of restaurant where a reality show like The Bachelor would use for a scene when the happy couple expresses their love for each other.

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.


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