J.R.

Quintessential Miami vibes at this Greek restaurant with a pool and beach club right on the beach in trendy South Beach. Santorini is on the ground floor of the Hilton, so it’s a no-brainer for dinner if you’re staying there. It’s also a great choice if you’re not staying there (plenty of pay parking in lots nearby…but good luck finding street parking).

Food was fresh and delicious. Started with the Flaming Cheese Saganaki. Truly flaming. Truly delicious (it’s fried cheese with presentation flair…what’s not to love). The grilled octopus was tender and perfectly cooked with a rich butter sauce, and came sliced so it was easy to share around the table. The hummus tasted freshly made, served with warm, soft pita, carrots, and zucchini sticks.

For entrees, the whole fried red snapper was perfect. Crisp skin with flaky, moist meat inside. The chicken scallopini was also delicious with the lemonata sauce and nicely-cooked white rice

Dessert was impressive and unexpected. Our server, the host, and the rest of the staff were all wonderfully attentive.

On top of the great vibes, there was live music poolside which added to the ambiance (we visited on a Saturday evening). If you enjoy Greek food, I recommend you give them a shot.

Chef Tristen Epps has a gem at this beachfront restaurant. Where else but Miami can you experience exquisite fine dining on the beach surrounded by bikinis, sand, sun, delicious libations and great eats?!

We had oysters, Caesar salad (which is served with anchovies…the only way it should be), and the mushroom ceviche. All excellent starters. The mushroom ceviche was unique, bright, earthy, and pleasantly different. Also the breads and hummus were fresh disappeared quickly!

The fish and grits were savory with a good kick from Cajun spices. The short rib…soooooo tender and juicy and packed with flavor.

Adding to it all was friendly and attentive service from some great people here. I highly recommend this place for smart, non-pretentious but elevated beachfront upscale dining.

Great local park with disc golf, jogging paths, fitness equipment, kids’ playground areas, pavilions, and a picturesque pond. It’s well maintained without being overly groomed. The disc golf course is great, with tons of variety from doglegs to jungle canopies to long wide open fairways. Free most days, and a minimal charge on weekends and holidays. Compliments to crew working here, keeping this park functional and welcoming.

Can’t say enough good things about Dr. Chen and her ability to listen with compassion and understanding. Dr. Chen has a Ph.D. in dermatology from Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine and a ton of experience with various skin disorders. If you have a skin condition (and Western medicine with its pills and steroid creams isn’t helpful at getting to the root of the problem), a visit with Dr. Chen may be your salvation. Also, Nicole at the front desk is always helpful, welcoming, and fun to chat with.