Michael Schwatrz's at The Raleigh Hotel

Last night we went to Michael Schwartz's ( same as Michael's Genuine)  new restaurant in the Raleigh Hotel on Collins and 17th.

 This was formally The Royal at the Raleigh and the setting is at the pool. Next to Barton G, it has the nicest outdoor setting.

 The food was typically and fairly priced. The grilled lamb pizza was amazing and the chicken and sides were great. If you like Michael's Genuine you will like this restaurant and the setting is much nicer.

 

 

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Bill was $160 for 2 with 2 drinks and tip but valet was $15.

Service was great but restaurant was very empty.

 

Big negative was the uncomfortable seating. Had to change twice and was still lousy for eating.

8.5/10

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Wolfgang's Steakhouse, Downtown Miami

We recently went to Wolfgang's Steakhouse in downtown Miami. It is in the same complex as Il Gabbiano and not far from Zuma. This IS NOT a Wolfgang Puck restaurant. If you have ever had the pleasure and experience to dine at Peter Lugar's Steakhouse in Brooklyn you know you had the best steak experience ever. Well Wolfgang Zwiener, who was at Peter Lugar's for decades duplicated the Lugar experience. He now has 7 restaurants including his latest in downtown Miami.

 http://wolfgangssteakhouse.net/miami/

This IS NOT your standard steakhouse like Joe's or Prime 112 or The Palm. IT IS SIMPLY BETTER. The best steak experience you will ever have.

It starts with their amazing bacon appetizer which I have never seen at any other steakhouse. You never thought bacon could be this good.

 And then there is the steak. Simply amazing. Melted in our mouths. We had the steak for two and couldn't finish it. It could easily be for 3 and it includes both the filet mignon and sirloin.

 And the apple strudel dessert with their famous 'shlog' was beyond belief.

 The decor, outdoor seating and service was equal to the food.

 Easily a 10/10 and my favorite steakhouse.

 It was expensive. $230 for 2 including 2 drinks plus valet parking of $8.