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Perfect Winter Escape at The Deck at Island Gardens

by ElizaBeth Taylor December 22, 2021
by ElizaBeth Taylor December 22, 2021 0 comments
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Spend some time this winter where the weather is warm, the views are beautiful, the music is seductive, the people are fun and the food is amazing.
 Get all this and more at Miami’s The Deck at Island Garden  Mouthwatering Mediterranean inspired plates greet you along with equally breathtaking views of the Downtown Miami skyline. The grand experience you get at the Deck at Island Gardens truly captures what you will not get up north during the cold months. The lure of such a luxurious establishment should have you booking your ticket now for the restaurant experience of a lifetime.

This unique spot, which is both a restaurant and lounge for 500 people, features waterfront cabanas and an outdoor deck spanning the seawall, making it ideal for both intimate dinners as well as large events for up to 2,000 people by combining adjacent event spaces at the Island Gardens waterfront. From their laidback midweek Sunset Society Happy Hour with bar bites and chilled seafood specials to famed weekend dinner parties and Sunday brunch, The Deck at Island Gardens is the most fun and flavorful waterfront restaurant and outdoor event space in South Florida.

Only in this one-of-a-kind venue can you enjoy high-end dining amidst the scenery of mega-yachts going by. Located on an island yet in middle of the action, The Deck at Island Gardens is part of a bigger development which includes a mega-yacht marina, meaning you are guaranteed to spot some of the area’s largest vessels while savoring their shareable Chilled Seafood Towers and signature cocktails. “We are facing Downtown Miami and Biscayne Bay where cruise ships create a spectacle turning around and doesn’t hurt that we are surrounded by the only marina in town with capacity to host this many mega-yachts,” says Principal Bahar Bayraktar.

Between the posh ambiance and delectable plates, this hot spot is now the area’s most delicious destination for both locals and visitors alike. Chef Miguel Fajardo, who trained at the Culinary Institute of America, spins his own innovative twist on broad Mediterranean flavors while using the freshest seafood and seasonal ingredients with a touch of local Miami.

Along with Chef Fajardo, Bahar remains hands on both in and out of the kitchen in order to ensure that guests at this beloved institution have the ultimate The Deck at Island Gardens experience. According to Bahar, it is a mix of their popular outdoor dining options infront of the signature Miami view, weekend entertainment featuring dj’s and specialty acts as well as tableside prepared dishes which has made them such an iconic place to meet in Miami.

 

Aside from being known as having the best branzino in town their carefully curated menu showcases popular items including Tuna Tartare featuring regional flavors such as young coconut, mango and Florida citrus, as well as Beef Carpaccio and Charred Octopus. From Tomahawk Ribeye and lean Lamb Chops to fresh fish including Salt Crusted Florida Snapper, Spanish Dover Sole and Floridian Mahi Mahi, diners are treated to a creative culinary adventure.

Come for brunch or stay for the scene, this place to play in Miami at the Deck at Island Gardens is simply the best.

Mouthwatering Mediterranean inspired plates greet you along with equally breathtaking views of the Downtown Miami skyline. The grand experience you get at the Deck at Island Gardens truly captures what you will not get up north during the cold months. The lure of such a luxurious establishment should have you booking your ticket now for the restaurant experience of a lifetime.

This unique spot, which is both a restaurant and lounge for 500 people, features waterfront cabanas and an outdoor deck spanning the seawall, making it ideal for both intimate dinners as well as large events for up to 2,000 people by combining adjacent event spaces at the Island Gardens waterfront. From their laidback midweek Sunset Society Happy Hour with bar bites and chilled seafood specials to famed weekend dinner parties and Sunday brunch, The Deck at Island Gardens is the most fun and flavorful waterfront restaurant and outdoor event space in South Florida.

Only in this one-of-a-kind venue can you enjoy high-end dining amidst the scenery of mega-yachts going by. Located on an island yet in middle of the action, The Deck at Island Gardens is part of a bigger development which includes a mega-yacht marina, meaning you are guaranteed to spot some of the area’s largest vessels while savoring their shareable Chilled Seafood Towers and signature cocktails. “We are facing Downtown Miami and Biscayne Bay where cruise ships create a spectacle turning around and doesn’t hurt that we are surrounded by the only marina in town with capacity to host this many mega-yachts,” says Principal Bahar Bayraktar.

Between the posh ambiance and delectable plates, this hot spot is now the area’s most delicious destination for both locals and visitors alike. Chef Miguel Fajardo, who trained at the Culinary Institute of America, spins his own innovative twist on broad Mediterranean flavors while using the freshest seafood and seasonal ingredients with a touch of local Miami.

Along with Chef Fajardo, Bahar remains hands on both in and out of the kitchen in order to ensure that guests at this beloved institution have the ultimate The Deck at Island Gardens experience. According to Bahar, it is a mix of their popular outdoor dining options infront of the signature Miami view, weekend entertainment featuring dj’s and specialty acts as well as tableside prepared dishes which has made them such an iconic place to meet in Miami.

Aside from being known as having the best branzino in town their carefully curated menu showcases popular items including Tuna Tartare featuring regional flavors such as young coconut, mango and Florida citrus, as well as Beef Carpaccio and Charred Octopus. From Tomahawk Ribeye and lean Lamb Chops to fresh fish including Salt Crusted Florida Snapper, Spanish Dover Sole and Floridian Mahi Mahi, diners are treated to a creative culinary adventure.

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DEPUTY EDITOR - ElizaBeth Taylor is known to many in the media world with featured work in Variety, E! News, Dan’s Papers, and several international publications. The Sensible Socialite began her career as a travel reporter exploring Europe, Russia, South America, Asia, Australia, and the Middle East. Greatly influenced by her time on the road, she developed a heightened awareness for the way humans connect. Her skills have led to current work as both a journalist and entertainment producer. With over 50 shows under her belt, Taylor has worked behind the scenes with major networks and studios. Taylor’s calendar year is always full, and she joyfully rings in the next chapter every December with her notable contributions to the most recognized show on the planet - The Times Square New Year’s Eve Ball Drop. (Instagram @liztaylorworld)

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