My wife and I chose Essensia for our Wedding Anniversary dinner and could not have been more pleased with the experience. The relaxed yet elegant atmosphere, exceptional service and the meal itself were all exactly what we were looking for. We dined alfresco on the restaurant's veranda . For main courses we enjoyed the Lobster Mushroom Risotto and the Florida Yellow Tail Snapper with baby bok choy and Thai rice in a red curry sauce. We liked the organic and biodynamic wine selections and took advantage of one of the menu's mini wine tasting offerings -- 3 organic wines -- a Reisling, Pinot Gris and Savignon Blanc. Portions were just right and meant we had room to share a light and flaky napoleon creation for desert. Valet parking is free for guests of the restaurant which is an additional reason for locals and visitors to Miami to choose this convenient and outstanding alternative to other locations on Miami Beach.
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