Barton G. The Restaurant never disappoints

The elegant bar at Barton G. The Restaurant

If you live in Miami, or even if you’ve just visited the city a few times, you’ve probably heard of Barton G. The Restaurant. After all, it’s been around for over 10 years, which is a feat in and of itself in Miami. It seems, after 3 years in existence here (especially on South Beach) you’re old news. However, Barton G. The Restaurant, has become legendary on Miami Beach. That is partly because they truly provide you with “an experience like no other” as they describe on their own site. They are known for their extravagantly playful presentations like fried chicken served in a decorative tin chicken and lobster pop tarts served in a toaster. Therefore, it’s the perfect spot to entertain out of town clients or for big group dinners. But they also back up the “wow” with exceptional food and great service. If you haven’t been and are local or a frequent visitor to South Florida, you must go. Barton G. The Restaurant never disappoints.

The Seafood Cocktail, Surf & Turf, Blooming Seabass, and the Sabrina Sundae

My family and I recently dined at Barton G. The Restaurant again earlier this month to introduce my brother-in-law, Ray, to the incredible Miami spot when he and my sister were in town from Dallas visiting for Spring Break. I’ve been lucky enough to have dined at Barton G. before…the first time for a birthday of mine years ago and the second time for my sister’s bachelorette party. So, I knew the excellent night we were in for and couldn’t wait to see Ray’s reaction. 

After perusing the menu, which was on an iPad mounted to an acrylic easel, we ordered a round of their Liquid Nitrogen Martinis which “smoke” right in front of you. I ordered the Sin-Sation: Nitrogenized Vanilla Vodka and Rose Petal Nectar Topped with Champagne Served with a Vanilla Vodka and Rose Petal Nectar Pop. You know, something simple.

The Sin-Sation Martini at Barton G.: Vanilla Vodka, Rose Petal Nectar, Champagne, and actual roses.

What We Ate:

• THE SEAFOOD COCKTAIL

• BARTON G. CHOPPED SALAD Seasonal Greens & Herbs with Chopped Egg, Broccolini, Cauliflower, Avocado, Sugar Snaps, Grape Tomatoes, Chickpeas, Gruyere, Maytag Blue, Roasted Sunflower Seeds, Crisp Brioche, Honey Pommerey Dressing & Shallot Vinaigrette

• BLOOMING SEA BASS Sea Bass Baked Papillote Style with Ginger, Tomatoes, Leeks, Carrots. Served with Home Fries & Blistered Asparagus

• THE GREAT AMERICAN FILET Char Broiled 8oz Angus Filet Mignon & Slow Braised Short Rib, Snow Peas & Carrots, Whipped Potatoes, Cracked Pepper Bordelaise

• LOBSTER TRAP TRUFFLE MAC & CHEESE (mine, all mine)

• BACK IN BLACK SKIRT STEAK Blackened 10oz skirt steak, Creamy Kale, Glazed Roots, Roasted Brussle Sprouts, Cotija Truffle & Herb Kettel Chip, Demi

• LOBSTER APICIUS #1 Broiled Lobster Tail with Citrus & Garlic Gulf Shrimp, Roma Tomatoes, Asparagus, Drawn Butter

• WHIPPED POTATOES Buttermilk & Butter

• THE SABRINA SUNDAE Barton “G”iant Martini Filled With a Variety of House-Made Ice Creams & Outrageous Toppings

• CARNIVAL FUN CAKES Golden Funnel Cakes With Fun Dipping Sauces of Chocolate, Strawberry, Caramel Spiced Powdered Sugar & Fresh Whipped Cream

Dunk the Duck Funnel Cakes…which came with a gun and working mini carnival game.

One dish after another was placed on the table in an extravagant presentation not to be believed. I immediately felt the moment needed to be documented and shared with everyone I came in contact with…over the next month. Clearly, I wasn’t ashamed to whip out my camera at the dinner table either. Any tech etiquette I had went out the window starting with the smoking liquid nitrogen martinis. But, I wasn’t the only one. Our whole table was snapping shots. Actually, the whole restaurant. Snap a pic then look around and see who’s watching them snap that pic. God forbid any of us seem impressed…act cool, it’s South Beach. But that’s just impossible when they place this in front of you for dinner.

My cousin Erin with a giant fork (and Filet) at Barton G.

But that’s the fun. It’s giddy fine dining and totally over the top. So if you’re not careful, you just may be too. Example, Ray’s reaction…

Ray the Knight

But don’t worry. We’ll all act a little silly in this fab estab (our little secret) and then pull ourselves together just in time to walk back out into the serious SoBe scene. Or…just hop in the car and ditch the beach all together like we did. Just don’t forget to take a group shot to remember the night. You’re guaranteed to get a happy one with lots of smiles. Plus, the other 25 pictures you took inside on your phone aren’t of anyone in your party.

Our Barton G. Crew

Word is Barton G. The Restaurant is opening a second location in Los Angeles this Spring 2014. Think it will be a new menu? With new props? Hmm…who’s up for a trip to the west coast to find out? Another chance for a fantastic meal and a good time guaranteed to be had by all!

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