"Sourcing local quality ingredients is key to creating delicious food, but high standards of execution are just as important." Edgar Beas - Executive Chef at DUNE
Describe the Restaurant in Two Words:
Sophisticated and Serene
Solo Dining Rating:
🍸🍸🍸🍸🍸
Parking:
DUNE is located inside of the Auberge Beach Residence and Spa on North Ocean Boulevard. There is nowhere to park; you will have to use the valet service, which is a reasonable $8. Personally, I think parking validation would be great!
Can You Eat at the Bar?
What to Wear:
The dress code at DUNE is typical of any high-end beach restaurant. Men wore shorts with button-down shirts, while the women mostly wore sundresses and flats. Nothing over-the-top or flashy here. I liked that.
People Watching/Entertainment/Atmosphere:
Steamed Mussels |
The Food:
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Chopped Little Gem Lettuce Salad |
My second course was the Faroe Island Salmon with shaved fennel, satsuma, and bueree blanc. Satsumas are similar to tangerines, except they do not have seeds. The fennel was slightly crunchy, much like celery, however, it had a sweet, rich flavor. Bueree blanc (white butter) was generously poured atop the two slices of salmon. Combined, it was a new taste sensation for me; one that I rather enjoyed. My salmon came with a choice of side, and I went with the Brussel sprouts with shaved parmesan cheese.
Once again, I asked my server to hold on to my dessert for just a bit. After another 15 - 20 minutes had passed, I resigned myself to the fact that I couldn't possibly eat one more thing. I still ordered the Valrhona Cake with caramel sauce, soil, and hazelnut gelato (which was left off because I knew it would have melted by the time I got home). Before I knew it, an hour and a half had passed.
Vegetarian/Vegan-Friendly?
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Brussel Sprouts |
What's Good About It for the Solo Diner?
Where do I begin? There's so much to love at DUNE. Let me begin with the absolutely fantastic service. It was my pleasure to have Sharon as my server. She was simply delightful. As a solo diner, I understand that it can sometimes be unnerving to sit at a large table for one in a room full of tables with two, four, or six-plus diners. I felt nothing of the sort, and give Sharon and the view all of the credit. She was quite possibly one of the nicest servers I've ever had the pleasure of meeting. We enjoyed great conversation, particularly about our love for South Florida (Spring Break in the '80s), Fort Lauderdale's ever-evolving culinary scene, and our mutual 'singleness'. Not only was she knowledgeable about the menu, but she was also well versed in all things Auberge. By the way, the property is fabulous! After my meal, I took a stroll along the boardwalk and enjoyed the dimming sunlight. This was followed by another quiet half-hour on the Ocean Terrace.
Would I Return?
DUNE
2200 North Ocean Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, FL
33305
absolutely amazing!! I’ve been looking as this restaurant and was hesitant on going, but after this I will be sure to stop by... by myself of course! love the blog
ReplyDeleteSeems like a wonderful place to dine! Great to read about the menu options and the scenery!! Great blog!
ReplyDeleteCan’t wait to go! It seems like they have good options and I’ll be satisfied!
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