Pied à Terre

3.5 — 4 stars
Recently had dinner at this cozy, modern French restaurant inside a small cool, retro, boutique hotel. Wild Venison fillet entrée was nicely prepared, with delicious vegetables, and generous portion. The lobster ‘vaudavan’ entrée was delicious but the accompanying Lebanese risotto was… missing. This dish needed the risotto. However, the amount of risotto served was of little consequence. The shared duo fois gras appetizer was very good, but a bit pricey for portion. Excellent bread. Interesting and varied wine list. For dessert, the cacao chocolate tart with cherry sorbet was very good. Service was very good. Valet parking available across the street at Casa Tua.

After searching Unilocal for a place to get a great meal we stumbled into this place. It was nothing short of the best food we have ever eaten in Miami Beach. As we walked in our ears were greeted by a pianist whose fingers were magical.
The whole time we waited for our table our minds just danced with the idea that the chefs skills could be as good as the pianist. We were not disappointed.
We were seated shortly and greeted by a very elegant hostess who then introduced us to the expert of the restaurant whose passion for his restaurants food shines through big time.
We ordered what we initially thought sounded good and he actually made awesome suggestions and informed us of better options. Our first course was the avocado and quinoa starter. It was bursting with flavor and embodied everything that a starter should.
We were served with a bread basket that included all warm delicious gluten. A raisin type bread and a traditional French baguette. Both were amazing and served with imported butter.
Everything served here is light and fresh and unlike much French food was prepared without copious amounts (or any) of butter or cream.
For another starter we had one of the foie gras options of which there were many. It came with a light orange marmalade type topping that was excellent.
For our mains I had the duck and my wife had the Bbq beef. Both portion sizes were big but not overwhelming. The duck was tender and just great. It came with olive mashed potatoes which had a great light flavor.
Our only regret was that we were too full for desert. We could see the other tables’ deserts and they looked extravagant and delectable.
Would absolutely dine here again. Well worth the price, which didn’t seem to bad compared to some of the touristy restaurants in the area.

Wonderful, cozy, and exceptional French cuisine in the heart of south beach! My partner and I turned away from a very loud and obnoxious restaurant on Lincoln Road and found this gem. The wine list is extensive and the staff is very knowledgable! The menu is on a healthy rotation so you know your meals are prepared fresh and conscious of the current season. I ordered a tomato tart to start and the Canard entrée paired with a few glasses of Côte du Rhone. I would recommend this restaurant to couples looking for an intimate, seamless, exceptional meal.

We went to Pied a Terre to celebrate my husband’s Birthday, so we expected something special and this place made that day very special for us.
First thing I want to mention, is a very elegant style of the restaurant where you feel a very cosy european house atmosphere.
The food was just amazing. I’ve never had such an excellently prepared Foie Gras, which was pan-​seared and garnished with a delicious coconut sauce. Another dish which is a must to try for everybody was a steak of deer cooked to perfection. It was extremely tender and the sweet berry sauce gave the steak a very interesting peculiar flavour.
Besides that I want to say a couple words about Patric, whose service was impeccable and he offered us the best matching wines so we could enjoy our meals even more.
I definitely recommend everybody to visit this place and give a five star rate.

The tastes of food are better than some Michelin restaurants, this really surprises me. However, the price is a little higher than I expected. The service here is good, but it is a pre-​tip (17% not really high for dinner time) style restaurant. I don’t have my own choice to pay the amount I want to.

2 stars.
Quite a let down here. Did not feel the high Unilocal reviews were merited.
Disappointed by the service… not too friendly, not asking you if you want additional drinks, matr’d carelessly handing you the menu, only one waiter for the whole restaurant, etc. etc. especially for the price point (expensive…I would expect great service).
The saving grace was the food. It was pretty good. Got the steak and the fish. The fish portion size was a little small though.
Atmosphere was weird. You don’t know where to go as you arrive in the hotel lobby of the Cadet Hotel. The front desk guy also doubles as a receptionist? Kind of strange. The place also looks dated… definitely could use an update.
It’s nice to go to a place on sobe that isn’t such an event; however, with the poor service, I doubt I’d return.

Nice cozy please.
food excelent !!!
I want to repeat soon.
A little of france in Miami.

Not sensational. Do not opt for outdoor: hot and sticky and lame view of little pool. Price high, value so so. Service was great.

A disappointing meal in a highly touted restaurant. We expected much more. The special Miami Spice menu portions were very very small – our group joked that we would have to go to another restaurant for the second course. The Miami Spice desert was puny. The sauce on the $ 49 steak peragordine ordered from the regular menu was bland and the meat was not cooked to order although the potatoes were nicely done. Pates were ok, not great, served with little chunks of blah bread. The $ 20 cheese plate was awful-​a poor selection of all nearly the same gamey unfresh cheeses instead of a good range of tastes. Service was spotty, except for the attentive bartender downstairs in the charming Cadet hotel lobby (and the after hours bartender), but they had to apologize for not having a well stocked bar – not the season yet was the explanation.

This is an unknown gem in South Beach that we took a flier on because of good online reviews. We lucked out bigtime and were seated in a beautifully appointed private room with a table set for 4, where we were pampered for two hours by Patrick and his staff. Although he was disappointed that none of us were into foie gras — apparently a notable specialty there — he was charming and helpful. I had the mushroom risotto and filet with truffle potatoes — all superb, as were the profiteroles for dessert. The wine list was extensive, and they take great pride in the selection of their ingredients, liquors, etc.
We left happy and feeling like we’d won a secret lottery. My only hesitation in posting a glowing review is that it will become TOO popular and we’ll never get in again!
I dislike restaurants that are too loud and cannot speak for the experience in the main dining room, but our experience at Pied a Terre was exceptional.

Cozy and authentic French restaurant in the heart of Miami Beach Art Deco District. Owner Patrick will make you feel right at home. A dining experience like no other.

Excellent restaurant français! On a pu tout apprécier, aussi bien l’accueil, le service que la nourriture. Les portions sont à taille humaine et tous les plats de qualité.
Pour se faire plaisir…

It’s very rare that i go out of my way to write a review but this restaurant definitely deserves it! It is a hidden gem tucked away in the lobby of the Cadet hotel. As soon as I stepped into the intimate dining room I was in love. A pianist was playing in the lobby which set for a romantic and quaint atmosphere. It was like stepping into a little piece of a foreign country. Wine selection is fantastic. Miami spice menu was excellent with a very good value. All dishes are made from scratch and the food Is shipped from all parts of the world. No cream or butter in most dishes however not compromising taste at all! We had the wild mushroom risotto, the sea bass and the raspberry tart dessert. All a 10! We happened to sit next to the owners who were friendly and a pleasure to chat with. They even sent over some fresh macaroons. Every piece of the hotel and restaurant had a story which we were lucky enough to hear a snippet of from the owners. True representation of the owners experienced which made it that more special. I recommended this place to anyone who enjoys good food and intimate atmosphere.

Magnifique reststaurant.
L’ambiance est à la fois romantique et relaxante
La carte est vraiment différente de tous les autres restaurant de Miami une cuisine typique avec du goût et de l’originalité un service très agréable et de qualité je conseil cet endroit a tous le monde
Merci a toute l’équipe de pied à terre pour cet agréable moment

Muy bueno excelente atención de verdad espero que aquellas personas disfruten de este lindo lugar

Discovered this rare gem of a restaurant while visiting south beach.
We were able to secure the last reservation of the evening.
I found the atmosphere of this restaurant quaint and private. A nice change of pace from the typical noisy venues dotting south beach.
True to the french flair the restaurant began serving with an amuse buche of avocado, olive oil and white balsamic garnish. Diced basil topped the creation. Hints of diced apple entwined within the presentation, was a nice addition as well.
I chose the seared foie gras to commence which I paired, at the waiters recommendation, of a Gewürztraminer from Alsace. This was me thinking out of the box. I tend to prefer a nice Sauternes such as a 2003 Château Yquem with my foie gras. But I followed the suggestion of the waiter and it was an exceptional pairing.
Later the owner explained he finds Sauternes overpowers the flavor of the foie gras and I agree. This was an elegant compliment and allowed me to savor the cacophony of flavors on my plate. Foie gras with strawberry, auragula and cocoa foam. One of the best I have tasted to date.
For my main course I chose the Lobster with mushroom risotto. This was exceptional. Fresh wild mushrooms were used. I was surprised that the chef did not use arborio rice traditional to Italian fair but not so french. The rice was a longer grain but worked well for this dish. The lobster was from Maine which I prefer over Florida lobster. The sweeter variation lended well to the saltiness of the mushroom risotto.
I also tasted the New Zealand rack of lamb my dinner companion ordered. This was cooked sous vide then seared and was bursting with flavor. Garnished with an amazing Demi glacé that was rich in flavor. I found the purée laced with mint to be a nice touch. The plate was garnished with a bud of baby bok Choy. This added subtlety of flavor to the dish.
The lamb was paired with an amazing château neuf du pape. French wines are not as overpowering as American wines and I find this pairing complimented the exceptional flavors of the dish and did not over power to whatsoever.
I paired the lobster with a delicious rose champagne. Though I don’t recall the specific vintage.

This restaurant is very small and intimate. The service was impeccable. The owner, Patrick is from Paris and certainly loves and takes much pride in his establishment and it shows. His dishes were exceptionally creative and ingredients so very fresh.
If you are looking for a quiet ‘all about the food’ dining experience and a romantic atmosphere, this certainly fits the bill. Fantastic wine selection as well. I would definitely recommend this restaurant to a lover of fine dining.

We loved our hand-​crafted birthday meal with wine pairings that was arranged by Patrick, manager of the romantic and fabulous Pied a Terre restaurant. We went to SoBe for a family reunion, milestone birthday — and the 10 of us had great food, great service and a tiramisu chocolate cake that Patrick commissioned. Our table was set up in the beautiful back garden for our party, but we all ordered from the menu available to all guests. Not wanting the full (large) prix fixe, almost everyone started with the justly famous pâté, served in several ways and all delicious… Service was prompt and gracious; and our fussy party of NYC foodies plus some sophisticated grannies from Europe (via Boca Raton) were delighted with the quality of their nouveau cuisine. Fish was super fresh; my Ahi Tuna in the lightest of pastries was a total delight. None of that old school butter and roux; everything was light and fresh including a risotto with wild mushrooms and scallops that was delicious. The meats were tender and cooked perfectly, no one had any complaints which is really hard to pull off with this group. Birthday girl (my mom at 90!) was thrilled because the setting and service and cuisine were so reminiscent of her favorite years in Paris. We will never forget this meal and how welcomed we felt. Great value too for such amazing quality.

A tiny restaurant inside the Cadet Hotel in Miami Beach, you know you enjoyed your dinner when, in the middle of it, you are thinking of when you’ll be able to come back!
We dined here for our 15^th Year Anniversary. The wife picked it because of its romantic feel and French inspired cuisine. During our dinner we met the owner who explained that Pied a Terre does not hire a full time chef but, rather, they bring Michelin starred chefs from France to build their menus every 3 – 4 months.
We began with an amuse bouche… always a welcomed site for a Miami restaurant. We moved onto the pan seared foie gras which was outstanding! Just because, we ordered the foie gras bonbon as well. This one was wrapped in a potato spaghetti. A very different way of serving foie gras… but it worked! It was sensational. We also ordered the vegetable tart (don’t ask me why). The wife liked it a lot more than I did. The presentation seemed messy to me… I just didn’t enjoy it all that much. For dinner I had the Seabass (good) while the wifey ordered the Lobster Wild Mushroom Risotto. Easily the best in show, this dish was perfectly executed.
For dessert we had the chocolate fondant which was very average. We love dessert and this one was just a fondant and the ice cream was over crystilized.
Pied a Terre wasn’t cheap with each the Seabass and the Risotto costing almost $ 40 each. But, it was well worth it. I loved the elegant feel of the space, the great service, and the authentic French cuisine… something not easily found in South Florida.

4.5
Pied is one of those Miami rarities: exceptional service, the freshest and highest quality of ingredients, resulting in delicate, well balanced, beautifully prepared courses.
This restaurant is tiny and hidden inside the Cadet Hotel. I found it by chance, last year, during my stay. I have been wanting to try it out ever since. We arrived and checked in at the lobby. Shortly after, we were escorted up the six or seven steps into the secluded restaurant. We sat on these beautiful blue wingback arm chairs that happened to be incredibly comfortable and the perfect dining height.
Our waiter came over right away to take our drink order. The wine corkage fee is a steep $ 45. He was friendly, very informative, and seemed very proud of Pied à Terre’s food.
Amuse bouche: the perfect bite, compliments of the chef. Always nice to see Miami restaurants pick up this trend. This one was a great bite of a citrusy shrimp and fennel salad.
Pan seared foie gras: accompanied with strawberries, lime sauce and coco foam. Very good.
Foie gras bonbon: this one came wrapped in a potato spaghetti. What’s not to love about fried potatoes wrapped around decadent foie gras? This combination was highly unusual, and I dug it. The accompanying, unassuming salad was excellent. Not sure what the dressing was, but it was light, slightly tangy and featured several different types of mushrooms. Delicious.
Vegetable tart: this one was a surprise. I thought it would be closer to a veggie filled quiche, but I was wrong. The tart was just a stand-​alone parmesan tart. We thought they forgot to add the filling. Turns out, there was none. The tart is topped with a thin tarragon sour cream spread, then mixed greens, asparagus, green peas, and finally, a green pea sorbet. Not your regular vegetable tart, but surprisingly enjoyable!
Seabass Peruvian flavors: some baby vegetables and mussels in a dunk-​your-​bread-​worthy lobster broth, yellow peppers, capers, and olives. Very good.
Lobster and wild mushroom risotto: listed simply as that, but it was so much more. This dish was the star of the night. A bright, shiny star. The risotto was PERFECTLY cooked and tasted just as good. I would have liked a little bit more lobster, but it really was enough with the amount of risotto. Very good.
Valrhona chocolate fondant: the only mediocre part of the night. Nothing about the dessert was memorable. Just your usual chocolate fondant and the ice cream was still way too frozen. We had to truly hit the spoon hard to get through it. Not a fan. It was not up to par with the other dishes. Maybe they can hire the Tamarina pastry chef? (see separate review)
Other than the dessert, Pied à Terre delivered big. I really love its unique location and personalized service. Service was wonderful throughout the night. Because of the small space, it was however, a little awkward at times to have several of the staff hover around making sure everything was on point. I can see how some people can get annoyed by that, but they didn’t do it all the time. At the end of the night, we spoke with the owner. I loved his passion and enthusiasm when he spoke about the restaurant’s concept and ingredients. He’s very particular about his sources and using the cleanest, highest caliber of ingredients possible as well as local whenever possible. I didn’t have it, but for example, their veal chop is listed as «green fed, hormone & antibiotic free.» Sign me up! The owner also made sure to note that this restaurant features French techniques and styles of today and not old school or traditional.
They don’t hire a full time chef. Instead, they claim they fly in only Michelin rated chefs from France. These chefs then create dishes for Pied and train their kitchen staff for about 3 – 4 weeks. They do this again every 3 – 4 months. I asked if Ducasse was one, but the answer was «our lips are sealed.» Hmmmmm The restaurant reminded me of a smaller Setai, DB Bistro, or Palme D’Or.
It’s not a place I will frequent on a monthly basis, but definitively one I will keep for special occasions. Solid.

Not worth it at all. To start, the service was horrible. It was obvious they give good service to some. There is an old man there who owns the restaurant. He spent a lot of time at the surrounding tables, but not once did he say hello to us at our table. Preferential treatment to certain people, which doesn’t feel right.
Our actual server wouldn’t come around after taking our order. Only saw him again when he handed us the bill.
Ok, on to the food. I will say the fois gras was really good, but the rest of the meal was tasteless and over priced.

I really like this place. We have been there twice and I enjoyed both occasions, The wine list is rather long and reasonably priced. If you feel daunted by the possibilities ask the somellier who is quite knowledgable. Service is very good and the cheese plate is a welcome alternative to dessert.

Really lovely room with only about 10 tables.
Our waiter was a real charmer from Russia and was very helpful. Our dinners were off the charts and the ambiance was amazing. With the menu changing every week, it is hard to make a particular recommendation, but be assured, everything you order will be unique and exciting. A great place to have a chic dining experience.

I do not write a lot of reviews on Unilocal,but my wife and I had such a wonderful experience at Pied a Terre that I was compelled to write. I was looking for a special place for a 25^th anniversary dinner. A French friend of mine recommended Pied a Terre. I made the reservation and decided to book a room at the Cadet Hotel (where the restaurant is located) so we could make a night of it. The entire experience was terrific, and while not inexpensive, I thought it was a great value for what you get.
The pre-​dinner cocktail was great. I love the lobby bar. The place has the feel if a European hotel. The bartender, Dimitri, was very friendly and made us feel right at home. The restaurant dining room is very small, perhaps 12 – 15 tables max. It is very intimate, the complete opposite of what you get in many of the restaurants in South Beach. The wait staff, Karol (?) and Elena, were friendly, efficient, and non-​intrusive. The French Sommelier, Patrick, recommended a great wine (from California no less), and made sure to discretely ask where on the wine list we wanted to be price-​wise before making a recommendation.
And now the food. Wow. We used the Miami Spice menu, and then upgraded a few things from there. I started with the foie gras. Best ever. It went so well with the light red wine we ordered (Pleiades Old Vines.) My wife had the confit de canard which was also amazing. We ordered an extra appetizer, the vegetable tart, because I read about it on other reviews. It was something completely different and unexpected, topped with a green pea sorbet, which you must trust me was the perfect touch. My wife had a scallop and fish main dish, and I had the lamb chops. Both were outstanding. The servings were just the right amount.
We finished with dessert and an espresso. All in all I have absolutely nothing negative to say about the entire experience, and I loved the food, the service and especially the intimate atmosphere. A special thanks to Sandra at the hotel for being on top of every detail with regard to our stay there. We will certainly be back.

Small but romantic ambiance. Seemed traditional French place however there were some interesting dishes I found. Service was attentive and very experienced. I am non drinker so didn’t get to try their wine list but everyone seemed enjoy wine paring with food.

Quiet and cosy french restaurant with a wonderful menu and great wine list.
Excellent service, adorable staff.
Sylvia will give you pretty good advices and description of the courses and Patrick will guide you through the impressive list of wines from all over the world.
Dinner was delicious, service was perfect.
We had a great time and definitely recommend this place for a romantic or a small group dinner.

Hervorragende Küche in einem unauffälligen Hotel!
Ohne die guten Bewertungen bei Trip Advisor und Unilocal wären wir nie in diesem Restaurant gelandet. Es liegt leicht versteckt im Cadet Hotel.
Das Restaurant ist nicht viel größer als manche Wohnzimmer, ist aber sehr gemütlich eingerichtet.
Der Service durch die französische Chefin war klasse.
Als Vorspeise hatten wir gebratene Gänseleber, die wirklich sehr frisch und genau richtig gebraten war.
Das Rinderfilet in Pfefferkruste gehört zu den besten, die ich bisher genossen habe.
Einzig das Dessert, Crème Brúle, hatte noch Luft nach oben.
Der Zucker war wohl reichlich mit Alkohol versehen und brannte noch bi uns am Tisch. dadurch wurde er aber sehr schwarz.
Alles in allem aber ein echter Tipp, wenn man in Miami richtig gut und weitgehend ohne Showeffekte Essen möchte.