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Reservations
Reservations are strongly recommended.
Seating is comfortable, and also well spaced. The restaurant's curvilinear seats are about 22 inches in diameter at their widest, and pillows provide extra support for your lower back. Because seating is far enough away from other diners, there shouldn't be a problem with privacy. Just in case, though, private dining is available for guests who truly want a totally private experience. You don't need private dining, however, to enjoy the Zen-like nature of the Setai, as the noise level does not get far above that of the light music that's playing in the background.
At The Restaurant, your every need is catered to; servers are just fantastic about helping guests navigate the menu and answering questions about the restaurant. Plates are cleared and placed almost simultaneously, a good indication of the seamless service. While the restaurant is mood lit, for that Zen effect, you should have no difficulty reading the menu. The light background music that is piped into the restaurant is the same as in the bar area, but by no means as loud. It's subdued, and a lot of it happens to be played from a series of tracks called Buddha Bar; it's soft, mellow and adds just the right amount of Asian atmosphere.
Restrooms, which can accommodate several guests, are located outside of the restaurant in the lobby. Go down the hall and to the left, past the mother of pearl-inlaid bar; the restrooms, the lobby and The Restaurant are all on one level, so all are wheelchair accessible. An interesting feature within the restrooms is the colorful abstract projection on the sinks. |
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Dress Code
The dress code is business casual.
Valet parking is available at the Setai for a price; during the day it is $24 and overnight it is $34. If you are having dinner at the hotel and get your ticket validated for lunch or dinner, the parking is $13. There is a public lot close to the restaurant at 21st Street and Collins Avenue, although it's not your nicest option. The valet is more than happy to call a cab for you if you’d like. As of our last visit, there was a construction site across from the Setai; walking, if you're alone, is therefore not your best choice, as the hotel is located on the border between South Beach's safe tourist strip and its quieter local district.
Gallivanter's Guide, Award for Excellence - Best Resort in North America, 2007; Conde Nast Traveler, U.S. & U.K. - The Gold List, 2007; Forbes Magazine, Best New Hotels, 2006; Food & Wine, Best New Wine Lists, 2006; Trip Advisor, Hippest Hotels of the World, 2006; Wine Spectator, The Best Award of Excellence, 2006; Esquire Magazine, Best New Restaurants, 2005; James Beard Foundation, Best Hotel Chef (Jonathan Wright); Esquire Magazine, Best New Chefs in America (Jonathan Wright); Gastronomic Influencer John Mariani, Fab Five Chefs in America (Jonathan Wright).
*Please note that the restaurants featured at TravelsinTaste.com may have changed their personnel, menu, pricing, decor, hours of operation, etc., since our last visit. The competitive and creative nature of the fine dining scene virtually assures that changes will occur on a frequent basis in order to make diners happier, meals more pleasurable and visits more frequent. Given their frequent fluctuations, most restaurants welcome inquiries about their current hours, menu and more. |
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