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The Lido Restaurant and Bayside Grill
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1 review for The Lido Restaurant and Bayside Grill
My friend and I visited The Lido during the Miami Spice campaign, which offers prix-fixe meals at restaurants across the city of Miami in our slower season months of August and September. My friend and I went to The Lido because it was the only one that offered raw and vegan options. The setting was beautiful, we got a table by the water and a view of The Standard hotel's lobby, pool area (very nice), and bar as we made our way to the table. The first course was a raw lasagna, executed well, but it suffered from the problem that many raw foods do when they attempt to replicate cooked dishes - the flavor was quite strong. Overpowering, even. This is not to the detriment of the chef, however, because this is the case in fine raw restaurants I have visited in both Chicago and New York. Second course of eggplant and tofu curry was flavorful, the sweet rice was a nice complement to the spice of the curry. The desert was supposed to be a vegan cupcake but instead was a vegan brownie (we were told). The replacement was no big deal but the "vegan" brownie was served with a side of ice cream, which did not taste like soy or rice dream ice cream. So, one wonders why a vegan dessert would be paired with a non-vegan dessert. Perhaps I am mistaken. All-in-all, a very unique place for a meal and I am sure a stay at the hotel.
Note: do not confuse this restaurant, The Lido, with the restaurant di Lido, found on Collins. This one is on Venetian Island.
Specialties
The Lido restaurant and bayside grill at The Standard Miami are inspired by the traditional Mediterranean diet and lifestyle; healthy, sun-kissed, wholesome and natural. Executive Chef Mark Zeitouni meticulously executes the menu with an emphasis on high quality and organic meats and fish, olive oil, fresh herbs, unprocessed foods, grill cooking with organic and bio-dynamic wines. The philosophy of living and eating well is an integral part Mediterranean culture from Turkey to Greece, Italy and the South of France. The same philosophy also forms the foundation of the holistic and integral living mission of the Standard Spa and seaside living. Whether seeking to be health- conscious or to simply enjoy delicious cuisines, The Standard Miami offers a perfect balance.