Great space. Great service. Great food. All descriptors accurately used to describe Meat Bar, Surfside Florida’s newest and coolest upscale restaurant. Owned by veteran chef and restaurateur Shimi Alon, Meat Bar’s sleek white tables, chairs and bar, statement light fixtures, and artistically plated and presented dishes make it the trendier, chicer answer to his ever-popular Grill House. While the Israeli-trained chef focuses on using fresh and seasonal ingredients in both of his restaurants, every item on the menu at Meat Bar are showstoppers, from appetizer to dessert.

Diners rave about the cold starter Chicken Liver Pate, served with white toast and amarena cherries, as well as the oven-baked Italian Focaccia with mixed olives and schug aioli. The restaurant’s Mediterranean flair becomes apparent with the first bite of the Arais, a hot starter comprised of pita, lamb, capers, and mint, all grilled and served with delectably fresh tahini. True to its name, the meat at Meat Bar is a must-order, from the Filet Mignon with white asparagus and demi glaze to the Lamb Osso Bucco with Jerusalem sunchokes, to the grilled Baby Chicken. But vegetarians don’t have to feel left out, as Meat Bar also boasts a selection of fresh fish, with the Branzino Fillet, served on a bed of eggplant cream and roasted cauliflower being the most popular. Of course, no dinner would be complete without dessert, and the desserts at Meat Bar don’t disappoint. The Choco Bar, a confection of chocolate brownies, caramelized bananas, and vanilla ice cream is always a crowd-pleaser.