Inspired by the style and grace of Miami’s historic bayside mansion, Villa Vizcaya, with its soaring 20-foot ceiling, Italian marble floors, original art and majestic Venetian stucco columns, The Lobby Lounge offers an elegantly relaxed atmosphere to toast the day and enjoy the evening.  With a well-prepared list of over 100 premium libations and the only venue in Coconut Grove with live entertainment Thursday to Saturday evenings, it is a stylish after-work and weekend gathering spot for guests and cosmopolitan locals. 

An ever changing light menu is offered daily that includes a wide selection of tempting dishes. 

Bruschetta
Garlic Toasted Focaccia with
Vine Ripe Tomatoes
Shaved Asiago Cheese
Arugula Salad 

Angus Beef Sliders
Certified Angus Beef, Crisp Pancetta
Caesar Chopped Lettuce, Spicy Aioli

Mini Crab Cakes
Artichokes, Fennel Salad
Spicy Tomato Sauce

Artichoke Spinach Dip
Parmesan Bread Crust

Pizzette
Oven Roasted Tomato
Manchego Cheese Olive Tapenade
Truffled Micro Greens
Served on Flat Bread

Beef Carpaccio
Marinated Vegetables, Porcini Mushrooms
Cheddar Potato Cake, Port Wine Reduction

Cheese Trio
Valdeon Spain, Mimolette France
Rabiola Langa Italy

Caesar Salad
Add Chicken
Add Shrimp

Panzanella Salad
Mixed Greens, Fried Capers
Olive Tapenade, Focaccia Croutons
Sundried Tomato Vinaigrette

Fried Calamari
Tomato Fondue, Crisp Green Salad

Spicy Chicken Wings
Vegetable Crudités
Blue Cheese Dressing, Hot Sauce

Pizza Margarita
Add Spicy Salami

Le Selezioni di Deserto

Pistachio Pannacotta
Florida Citrus Compote, Candied Zest

Key Lime Pie
Gingersnap Crust, Honey Anglaise, Chantilly Cream

Warm Chocolate Cake
Dark Rum Gelato, Tamarind Sauce, Banana Brulée

Spiced Ricotta Cheesecake
Coconut Crunch, Caramelized Pineapple

Toasted Amaretto Semifreddo
Polenta Dolce, Poached Figs

Port Poached Pears
Chestnut Flan, Spiced Red Grapes

Bizcaya Affogatto and Cookie Plate
Chai Gelato, Espresso Shot, Biscotti, Coconut Macaroon, Shortbread

Selection of Ice Cream and Sorbets

CAFFE E TE

Freshly Ground Volcano Coffee
Regular Coffee
Espresso
Cappuccino
Specialty Coffee

The Ritz-Carlton Tea Selections

Every Saturday from November 28 to December 19, celebrate a fun afternoon tea with a flight of five gourmet cupcakes (for adults and children!), which you can customize with sprinkles and enjoy with a selection of beverages. While there, create a keepsake 2009 holiday ornament at a special children’s crafts area.

$20 for adults, includes a flight of five petite cupcakes
$14 for children under the age of 12, includes a flight of 3 petite cupcakes
*Tax and gratuity not included

Cupcake Teddy Bear Tea includes your choice of:
Specialty tea, hot cocoa, chocolate milk or one non-alcoholic beverage.

Tiramisu
Sponge cake, mascarpone espresso cream, drizzled with espresso amaretto

“Yule log” Red Velvet
Red velvet cake, dulce de leche, topped with vanilla icing

Coconut Key lime
Key lime custard filled cake, zesty lemon curd, sprinkled with toasted coconut shavings

Chocolate Lava
Semisweet chocolate cake, Valrhona ganache, chantilly cream finished with chocolate shavings

Carrot Cake
Tropical fruit carrot cake, Italian meringue, topped with traditional cream cheese icing and carrot pastillage

Children’s Cupcake Menu

Coconut Key lime
Chocoloate Lava
“Yule Log” Red Velvet
                                                                   
Choice of Toppings
Sprinkles, Oreo crumbs, toasted coconut and gummy bears

Located in The Lobby Lounge overlooking lush, tropical foliage and our signature cascading waterfall, Bistro Lounge is reminiscent of an elegant, traditional Italian café with seating indoors or al fresco. This chic lounge is a perfect spot to break for lunch or unwind at the end of the day. Enjoy from a selection of domestic and international wines and indulge in simple yet exciting creations made with the freshest ingredients, from our organic herb garden. 

The seasonal menu includes three antipasti, a selection of entrees that feature fresh regional fish, farm-raised poultry, a savory carne creation and daily chef specials.

Typical of any bistro, the menu varies by season.

Monday: Chicken Cacciatore
Tuesday: Steamed Mussels Marinara
Wednesday: Palermo Frutti De Mare
Thursday: NY Steak Gramoletta
Friday: Yellow Fin Tuna Puttanesca

Antipasto

Caprese Salad
Beef steak tomato, prosciutto and micro green salad buffalo mozzarella

Ricotta Potato Gnocchi
Avocado mango truffle

Antipasto Salad
Genoa salami, roasted bell pepper, marinated portabello mushroom, pepperochini pepper and sopreseta

Principale

Atlantic Salmon Milanese
Foccacia bread crusted, tomato and fennel confit, olive and lemon preserve vinaigrette arugula

Roasted Organic Oregano Chicken
Brocolini, truffle polenta mousseline and black trumpet mushroom demi

Certified Angus Filet
Potato confit, organic vegetable ragout