Tamara at the National Hotel
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Phone: (800) 327-8370
- Price:
- $$$$
- Cross Street:
- Between Hank Mayer Boulevard and Lincoln Road Mall
- Directions:
- In the National Hotel
- Best of Citysearch:
- View 2005
- Hours:
- Mon-Sun 6am-11am, 12pm-5pm, 6pm-11pm
Editorial Review for Tamara at the National Hotel – by Rick Munarriz
The Scene
Inspired by the works of art-deco painter Tamara de Lempicka, whose gloved likeness watches over patrons from a ceiling mural, Tamara's limited number of indoor tables spill onto a more scenic outdoor seating area. From under outstretched awnings, the view of the National Hotel's narrow 205-foot infinity pool greeting the sandy Atlantic coastline is stunning.
The Food
Executive chef Frederic Delaire brings innovative Latin and traditional American bents to French dining, creating uncommon pairings that gel flavorfully. Lobster bisque poured over sour cream-coated shrimp works to silky smooth perfection; sweet sun-dried tomatoes in a Caesar salad provide a palate-pleasing contrast. Entrees also gamble successfully: The vol-au-vent puff pastry surrounded by shrimp and scallops and the peach-saddled filet mignon each offer fresh, unique sensations. Clafoutis for dessert, coupled with explosive blueberries rather than the traditional cherries, makes for a light yet dramatic finale.
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Insider Tips
When to GoDinner starts at 6pm, which is an ideal time to grab an outdoor table and catch the last sun-lit glimpses of the Atlantic before the artificially-lit infinity pool commands your attention.
Save MoneyValet parking is never cheap in South Beach; prices range from $12 for less than two hours to $19. Instead, try one of the many municipal lots; the nearest is on 16th Street.
User Reviews for Tamara at the National Hotel
01/05/2007 Posted by pinays
the service was excellent; they were attentive and friendly -- although i don't know if it was because it was not crowded when we had dinner there. my friend who had the filet mignon loved it. i ordered the salmon and scallops, which was good, but not excellent. i thought the salmon was a tad (just a tad) bit overcooked. we started off with the black truffle ravioli, which was EXCELLENT! the crab cakes were good.
11/10/2006 Posted by ortegapeter
i went for the miami spice, and wasnt like this restaurants that with cheap items... the food was EXELLENT !!! the lobster bisque and the snapper out of this world....
Pros: great food
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