Intimate Settings: Haute 5 Private Dining Rooms in Miami

Red, The Steakhouse

At the front of Miami’s upscale dining scene, Red’s VIP private room offers a fabulous setting for smaller events and meetings. With a glass wall looking out to the bar and a large flat screen television, this space is ideal for everything from business meetings to bachelor and Super Bowl parties seating up to 16. Situated in the rear of the main dining room, Red also features a separated dining room purposed specifically for private events. This spacious but intimate space provides a variety of table configuration options able to suit any occasion with a capacity for 120 guests for a cocktail reception, 60 for a sit down dinner, and divided in half, accommodates groups of 25 and 35.

Want to put a twist on your next private corporate event? Red’s team building programs are sure to blow your guests’ minds. Team building not only improves group dynamics and performance but also brings out the best in its members. At Red, getting muddled isn’t taboo. Perfect for a small get-together, Red provides the perfect atmosphere for groups to mix it up and bond through their bar team building competition.

“The Classic Muddle” Competition:

• Overview of the history of cocktails, distillation and production of liquor and the evolution of mixology
• Pop quiz to identify ingredients of each guest’s cocktail received upon arrival
• Everyone split into groups, each with access to a fully equipped bar station and grand center buffet with everything required to mix the perfect handcrafted cocktail
• Red’s Mixology Master gives classic cocktail creation lesson (incorporating a Red twist)
• Each group has 20 minutes to create on of each cocktail
• Groups are scored on taste, creativity, and presentation
• The winner’s cocktail is featured on the cocktail menu the evening of the event

119 Washington Ave., Miami; (305) 534-3688; www.redthesteakhouse.com

The Wine Attic at the Conrad Hotel

Elevate your senses at Level 25, Miami’s only restaurant and lounge 25 stories in the sky. At the Wine Attic, stunning views of the city and Biscayne Bay unfold below for the ultimate private wine tasting experience. With the personalized attention of an on-staff sommelier, the Wine Attic boasts intimate seating and floor-to-ceiling wine racks with a world-class selection of wines and champagnes by the glass and bottle with a fabulous cheese display.

1395 Brickell Avenue, Miami; (305) 503-6500; http://conradhotels1.hilton.com

Bizcaya: Private Dining at Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove

Savor classic, gourmet Italian in a private dining room with seating for up to 15 guests at one of Coconut Grove’s best kept secrets, Bizcaya at The Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove, Miami. Their talented chefs have created specialty lunch and dinner menus to be enjoyed in their intimate yet relaxed setting. Just check out the lineups below.

Pranzo Menus

UNO

Appetizer

Organic Baby Green Salad
Aged Balsamic Vinaigrette, Heirloom Tomato

Entrée

Swordfish Club
Multigrain Bread with Avocado

OR

Sauté Trenne Pasta
Bolognaise

Dessert

Key Lime Pie
Gingersnap Crust, Honey Anglaise, Chantilly Cream

$40

DUE

Appetizer

Soup of the Day

OR

Organic Baby Green Salad
Aged Balsamic Vinaigrette, Heirloom Tomato

Entrée

Braised Veal on a Hoagie Roll
Caramelized Onions, Smoked Mozzarella

OR

Penne Pasta Pomodoro
Shrimp and Asparagus

Dessert

Pistachio Panna Cotta
Florida Citrus Compote, Candied Citrus Peel

$44

TRE

Appetizer

Caprese Salad
Vine Ripe Tomato and Imported Buffalo Mozzarella
Aged Balsamic, Basil Oil and Shaved Red Onion

Entrée

Marinated Organic Breast of Chicken over Red Bliss Mash,
French Beans, Au Jus

OR

Pan Seared Grouper
Champagne Buerre Blanc and Fresh Asparagus

Dessert

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

$48

Cena Menus

UNO

Appetizer

Panzanella Salad
Garden Greens, Black Olives, Fried Capers, Sun Dried Tomato Vinaigrette

Entrée

Atlantic Salmon Milanese
Foccacia Bread Crusted, Tomatoe and Fennel Confit, Olive and Lemon Preserve Vinaigrette Arugula

OR

Roasted Organic Oregano Chicken
Brocolini, Truffle Polenta Mousseline and Black Trumpet Mushroom Demi

Dessert

Spiced Ricotta Cheesecake
Coconut Crunch, Caramelized Pineapple

$50

DUE

Appetizer

Soup of the Day

OR

Roasted Eggplant Puree
Grilled Pizza Dough, Pine Nuts, Micro Green Salad, Basil Oil

Entrée

Rock Shrimp Risotto
Freshly-Made Marinara, Zucchini, Lemon Preserve

OR

Veal Short Rib Gnocchi
Sweet Peas, Wild Mushrooms, Crispy Red Onions

Dessert

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

$60

TRE

Appetizer

Artesian Caesar
Grilled Romaine, Caesar Vinaigrette, Shaved Parmesan

Entrée

Charred Halibut
Tapenade Rub, Asparagus, Chorizo Broth

OR

Certified Angus Filet
Potato Confit, Organic Vegetable Ragout

Dessert

Pistachio Panna Cotta
Florida Citrus Compote, Candied Citrus Peel

OR

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

$70

QUATTRO

First Course

Panzanella Salad
Garden Greens, Black Olives, Fried Capers, Sun Dried Tomato Vinaigrette

Second Course

Authentic Frittata
Caramelized Onions, Spicy Tomato Coulis, Black Pepper Mascarpone, Bacon Powder

Third Course

Broiled Swordfish
Tomato Fondue, Green Beans, Toasted Almonds, Parmesan Vinaigrette

Fourth Course

Skirt Steak
Potato Herb Lasagna, Smoked Paprika Crème

Dessert

Toasted Amaretto Semifreddo
Polenta Dulce, Poached Figs

$80

3300 Southwest Twenty-seventh Ave.; Coconut Grove; (305) 644-4680

Area 31

The EPIC Hotel does private dining on a grand scale. With stunning views and the freshest local seafood, Area 31 Restaurant‘s private dining rooms boast outdoor terraces with Miami River and Biscayne Bay views. According to their Web site, Area 31’s eco-friendly practices and commitment to quality extend beyond their seafood offerings into every element of their establishment. Everything that they do is rooted in a passion for the planet and the life-affirming joy of flavorful food and drink.

270 Biscayne Blvd. Way, Miami; (866) 760-3742

Joe’s Stone Crab Private Dining

Hailed as one of the freshest and best seafood locales in all of Miami, there’s no better place to stick on a bib and chow on the freshest seafood around than at Joe’s. Reeling in only the meatiest seafood in Miami Beach, Joe’s boasts an extensive selection of seafood, flown in fresh daily, deserts, steaks and cocktails. Relish in the legendary dining experience that is Joe’s a private setting perfect for out of town guests and family functions.

11 Washington Ave., Miami Beach; (305) 673-0365