How's the food at the Royale (Raleigh Hotel)

[nyperr]

I love the ambience of the garden but the quality of the food is more important! We're coming from winter so want to get a real Florida (outdoor) experience but GREAT FOOD comes first.

We loved Michy's and Michael's Genuine but may not have a car this time

Any recommendations in South Beach?

[tpigeon]

I would not do the Raleigh unless the takeover by Michael Schwartz is complete by the time you arrive.
The Dutch - One of the best pork chops in the universe
Alta Mare - the hogfish is awesome and their PP&J desert is great.
Sushi Samba - Go for the interesting non sushi related dishes.
Shake Shack
Yardbird
Sardinia
Any one of the Pubbellies

[Frodnesor]

(never mind my original now deleted comment, I see you've got Sardinia on your list). I'd add on a more casual note Burger & Beer Joint, though any of these places would come first for me, esp. Pubbelly, Pubbelly Sushi, Sardinia, Altamare. Haven't gotten myself to the Dutch yet, guess I have to do that.

[tpigeon]

I wanted to dislike the dutch because it is expensive but no can do.

[Blind Mind]

Shake Shack? Cmon now...

[tpigeon]

Get the double shack rare and then come talk to me.

[Blind Mind]

"We're coming from winter so want to get a real Florida (outdoor) experience but GREAT FOOD comes first."

Sorry, but Shake Shack doesnt fit that bill even if it's a triple shack rare with concrete all over it. Good burger, yes. Not somewhere I'd send someone to get a real taste of Miami.

[tpigeon]

Triple shack has too much meat to bun ratio.

They wanted to be outdoors and have great food. They never said they wanted a taste of miami.

Have you actually had the double shack rare?

[Blind Mind]

yes, it's a good burger. Almost got another one yesterday for that matter but my new found pseudo-diet willpower kept me away. I still think In N Out is a better fast food burger.

[tpigeon]

Well at least we agree that el mago rules.

[tpigeon]

I forgot the dining room and tudor house.

[nyperr]

oops....forgot to say we don't want to do Joe's again