Chef
Clay Conley is at the helm of Azul. His
diverse cuisine is a blend of Mediterranean
flavors with Asian influences. The rising
star chef honed his culinary reputation
at Todd English’s acclaimed Olives
restaurant, where he served as executive
chef and culinary director.
At
the focus of Azul, a magnificent white marble
open kitchen and raw bar vie for your attention
with the floor to ceiling windows that showcase
the picturesque bay views. Once the
food arrives however, your attention is sure to be captured by
the dishes themselves – like Grilled Chop and Loin of Colorado
Lamb with Harrisa, Charred Eggplant, Braised Shank Bastila and
Feta and "A Study in Tuna Roll," Raw Tuna, Tempura
Avocado, Asian Sauces with Ossetra Caviar.
Azul's
wine program, designed by sommelier Richard
Hales, features more than 700 world-class
wines. The award-winning
wine list encompasses a mix of current releases, to classic
vintages from the finest producers, with the latest boutique
wineries worldwide.
Azul offers fine dining experiences in a high energy setting with stunning views of Biscayne Bay and Downtown. Azul features the sophisticated, eclectic cuisine of Mediterranean flavors with Asian influences by star chef Clay Conley. His cuisine is complemented by a wine list of 700 labels, which is carefully selected by sommelier Cynthia Betancourt. Whether enjoying a lavish lunch to celebrating a special occasion, Azul is the perfect location, providing intimate, five-star dining experiences with impeccable service.
Received
AAA Five Diamond Awards for 2003,
2004 & 2005, making it the
only restaurant in Miami with
this prestigious honor
Named one of the world’s “Best Hotel Dining Rooms” by
Gourmet magazine, 2004
Chosen as one of the “Top Tables Around the World” in
the 2003 Platinum Awards by Departures Magazine.
“Editor’s Choice” for top restaurant in the “10 Great
New Hotel Restaurants” section of Travel + Leisure – 2003
Chosen as one of America’s top 50 Hotel Restaurants by
Food & Wine in 2003 – 2nd time in a row
Honored with an “Award of Excellence” for its exceptional
wine list in Wine Spectator’s World’s Best Program,
2003 & 2004
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