What type of cuisine does Essensia Restaurant serve?

Essensia serves globally inspired New American and Mediterranean fare made with organic, seasonal, and locally sourced ingredients.

Does Essensia Restaurant take reservations?

Yes, Essensia accepts reservations through OpenTable and reservations are recommended for dinner.

What are Essensia Restaurant's hours?

Essensia is open daily from 7am to 2pm and again from 5pm to 10pm, with a bar open 10am to 11pm.

How much does it cost to eat at Essensia Restaurant?

Entrees typically range from about $30 to $80, placing Essensia in the upscale casual price range.

Is there parking at Essensia Restaurant?

Valet parking is available at The Palms Hotel & Spa for a discounted rate of around $21.

What is the dress code at Essensia Restaurant?

Essensia has a smart casual dining style, consistent with its casually elegant indoor-outdoor setting.

Does Essensia Restaurant have outdoor seating?

Yes, guests can dine on garden terraces, a covered patio, or poolside seating in addition to the indoor dining room.

Where is Essensia Restaurant located?

Essensia is located inside The Palms Hotel & Spa at 3025 Collins Avenue in Miami Beach's Mid-Beach neighborhood.

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Essensia Restaurant at The Palms Hotel & Spa

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8.7

3025 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33140, USA

OpenUntil 10:00 PM$$$$30-80 per personAmerican

Seasonal New American and Mediterranean dining in a tropical garden setting at The Palms Hotel & Spa

American Hotel Restaurant$$$Mid-BeachOpenTable Diners' Choice: Best Outdoor Dining 2025OpenTable Diners' Choice: Best Healthy Dining 2025+3 more

About Essensia Restaurant at The Palms Hotel & Spa

Essensia Restaurant & Bar sits inside the historic Palms Hotel & Spa on Collins Avenue in Mid-Beach, serving globally inspired, mindfully sourced New American and Mediterranean fare built around organic, seasonal, and locally farmed ingredients. The indoor dining room opens onto lush garden terraces and a poolside patio, giving guests a casually elegant setting for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or the popular Sunday Brunch Buffet with chef-prepared entrees and an omelette bar.

Guests frequently praise the avocado toast, seafood pasta, and ahi tuna bowl, plus a full bar pouring craft cocktails and a curated wine list. Gluten-free, vegan, and dairy-free diners are well accommodated, and live jazz often accompanies weekend brunch.

Entrees run roughly $30 to $80, placing it in the upscale casual range for Miami Beach. Whether staying at the hotel or visiting for a meal, it's a relaxed, garden-wrapped spot for a leisurely breakfast, a romantic dinner, or a long weekend brunch with family.

Highlights

Date Night

Brunch with Friends

Family Dinner

Signature Avocado Garden Toast

Signature Essensia Ahi Tuna Bowl

Garden

Reservations Recommended

Live Music

Dining Essentials

Dress Code

Smart Casual

Typical Visit

1-1.5 hours

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Verified

8.7

/10

Service

9.0

Ambience

8.0

Food Quality

9.0

Value for Money

7.0

Location

8.0

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Buzzing

DaysMonday

TimesPeak hours

Relaxed

DaysWeekday

TimesOff-peak hours

Reservations are recommended. They offer a happy hour — ask about current specials. A typical dinner runs $30-80 per person. Valet parking is available.

Open Until 10:00 PM

Monday7:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Tuesday7:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Wednesday7:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Thursday7:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Friday7:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Saturday7:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Sunday7:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Reviews

Overwhelmingly positive with guests consistently highlighting attentive servers by name, fresh seasonal food, and a relaxed garden setting, though a small number of reviewers flagged inconsistent food quality at lunch.

ServiceFood QualityAtmosphere

The Experience

Cuisine

American Mediterranean Seafood

Amenities

GardenReservations RecommendedLive MusicWheelchair AccessibleTrendyPoolsideWine ListQuietPatioDairy-Free OptionsAccessible RestroomUpscale

Meals

Breakfast Brunch Lunch Dinner Happy Hour

Perfect For

Date Night Brunch with Friends Family Dinner Family Vacation Special Occasions Beach Getaway Wellness Retreat First-Time Visitor Live Music Night

Location Mid-Beach

3025 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33140, USA

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www.essensiarestaurant.com

+1 (305) 908-5458

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Signature Dishes

Avocado Garden Toast

$20

Sullivan filone bread with beet hummus, watermelon radish, harissa, and black sesame seeds.

Essensia Ahi Tuna Bowl

$28

Brown rice, edamame, avocado, mango, pickled ginger, nori flakes, and yuzu vinaigrette.

Peruvian Ceviche

$28

Florida local catch with aji amarillo leche de tigre, cilantro, and toasted canchita.

Bluehouse Salmon

$40

Locally and sustainably farmed salmon with warm fingerling potato salad, shaved fennel, and citrus vinaigrette.

Grilled Churrasco

$58

Signature Kale Caesar

$20

Tender kale with pepitas, Parmesan, Caesar dressing, and white anchovies.

What People Love

Service: Guests repeatedly single out the servers and omelette bar staff as warm, attentive, and accommodating, especially during breakfast and brunch service.

Food Quality: Visitors highlight the avocado toast, omelettes, seafood pasta, and ahi tuna bowl as consistently fresh and flavorful, with many noting extensive gluten-free and allergy-friendly options.

Atmosphere: Guests describe the garden terraces and poolside patio as a beautiful, calm setting, with live jazz adding to weekend brunch without overwhelming conversation.

Dietary Accommodations: Families with celiac disease and other allergies note the staff clearly explain menu options and successfully accommodate gluten-free and dairy-free needs.

Know Before You Go

Reservations are accepted and recommended for dinner, especially on weekends.
Valet parking is available at the hotel for a discounted rate of about $21; self-parking is also usually available.
Sunday Brunch Buffet draws the biggest crowds between late morning and early afternoon, so arrive early or reserve ahead.
Weekday breakfast tends to be calmer than weekend mornings, which fill up with hotel guests.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Essensia Restaurant at The Palms Hotel & Spa

Make a Reservation

8.7

3025 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33140, USA

OpenUntil 10:00 PM$$$$30-80 per personAmerican

Seasonal New American and Mediterranean dining in a tropical garden setting at The Palms Hotel & Spa

American Hotel Restaurant$$$Mid-BeachOpenTable Diners' Choice: Best Outdoor Dining 2025OpenTable Diners' Choice: Best Healthy Dining 2025+3 more