A Taste of the Mediterranean at Mondrian South Beach’s La Savina

Combining a bohemian energy with a laid-back, but luxurious beach house ambiance, La Savina Mediterranean Grill at Mondrian South Beach brings a magical taste of the Mediterranean Sea to Biscayne Bay. Not to mention the amazing views.

After sampling a few of the signature dishes, it’s apparent that La Savina’s team has perfectly captured the natural and abundant flavors found on the Mediterranean coast. Think fresh crudos, grilled meats and fish, artisanal charcuteries and the best seasonal vegetables in South Florida. Simply delish.

Led by Morgans Corporate Executive Chef Tien Ho, the concept is all about guests sharing both the meal and the experience “in the style of Mediterranean families, who socialize for hours over beautiful meals with incredibly fresh seasonal ingredients.”

Signature dishes include:

• Mouth-watering crudo offerings like the Hamachi or the Tuna (my fave)
• Roasted Carrot Salad with feta, cherry peppers, tomatoes and pistachio vinaigrette
• Valencia Rice with braised kale and slow-roasted tomato
• 24-ounce Niman Ranch Grass-Fed Ribeye
• Whole Florida Yellowtail Snapper “a la parilla” with chargrilled lemon and salsa verde

Signature cocktails include:

• West Avenue made with Bacardi Rum, strawberry cinnamon Falernum and lime
• Roasted Rosemary Old Fashioned made with Old Foster, rosemary and orange bitters
• “Savina Sangrias” including flavors such as Rosemary Pear, Ginger Pineapple and Hibiscus-Lemon (the Ginger Pineapple is amazing)

If you go…

La Savina Mediterranean Café & Grill at Mondrian South Beach, is located at 1100 West Avenue, Miami Beach, FL. For more information, please visit LaSavinaMiami.com. To book your hotel stay, visit MorgansHotelGroup.com.

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