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| 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.
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