db Bistro Moderne Miami is One More Reason to Love Metropolitan Miami

Metropolitan Miami is an unparalleled development in downtown Miami. You can live in the fabulous Met 1 amid spectacular views and an array of premium amenities, work in the Wells Fargo Center office tower of Met 2, relax in the world’s first JW Marriott Marquis Miami and Hotel Beaux Arts in the Met 2 twin tower, and soon you will be able to enjoy a Whole Foods in Met 3 and a luxury theater in the Met Square entertainment complex.  What more could there possibly be?

If the buildings are the stars, Metropolitan Miami boasts a superlative supporting cast in its restaurants and boutiques. Among them is Chef Daniel Boulud’s db Bistro Moderne located in the JW Marriott Marquis Miami.  The acclaimed restaurant, led by Chef Jarrod Verbiak, serves up a mix of traditional French bistro cooking and contemporary American flavors similar to its Manhattan counterpart.

When dining at db Bistro Moderne, your senses are initially delighted by the ambiance. Designers Yabu Pushelberg created the restaurant’s modern aesthetic appeal, which features 16-foot ceilings, a stylish bar and lounge, two private dining rooms and three main dining areas. Each room in the restaurant features its own chic design.  Taking full advantage of its location db Bistro Moderne also offers a street-level terrace overlooking the Miami River. But, people don’t come here to just to admire the striking design; they come here to experience the phenomenal cuisine.

Chef Boulud is recognized internationally for his signature French-American style served throughout his numerous restaurants.  Each restaurant has its own flair. db Bistro Moderne in Miami is known for its casual atmosphere and exceptional array of dishes.

Beginning with lunch, guests will enjoy main items like the Burratta Ravioli made of tomato confit, artichokes, and basil pesto; salads such as the Main Lobster accented with avocado, peppers, roasted corn, green beans, cherry tomato, and culantro aioli; and sandwiches like the West Side Market Roll, which includes house made bratwurst and daikon sauerkraut as well as Barvarian Fingerling Potato Salad.

Unwind from your day with one of the palatable selections from the dinner menu.  Items include the Plateau De Fruits De Mer (oysters, claims, shrimp, mussels, crab, tuna tartare, and lobster), Daniel Boulud’s Smoked Salmon (soft poached quail egg, capers, and crepe vonnassiennes), and Pate de Campagne (shallot marmalade, whole grain mustard, and cornichon).

The extensive menu also includes prix-fixe selections, desserts and an impressive assortment of cocktail beverages.  Topping it all off is the db Bistro wine cellar with over 260 offerings (over 65% of the selections are priced under $100 per bottle).

Tapping into the exciting downtown Miami market, the restaurant regularly hosts special events, which can be found on its website.  Each week db Bistro holds its “Lucky 7 Happy Hour.” Monday through Friday until 7:00 p.m., patrons will enjoy $7 specialty cocktails, select wines and small plates when dining in the bar and lounge.

db Bistro Moderne is located at 255 Biscayne Boulevard in downtown Miami. For more information, call (305) 421-8800. You can also click here to make your reservation.