Brunch with a view at The Continental Miami
4:24 PM
Situated at the pool area of Double
Tree by Hilton Hotel in the heart of Miami Beach, The Continental
offers modern American cuisine with the view of Indian Creek lake.
Despite being a chain, the restaurant has its unique atmosphere.
Funky design with retro-looking elements revive a 60's vibe. Quite
latino music, which plays at the outdoor area too, makes it a
speakeasy place that would be equally pleasant for both large groups
(so no one has to shout loudly and break the voices in order to be
heard) and single guests who want to relax.
The Continental is well-known for its
brunches, with some even claiming it is the best spot to have those
bottom-less Mimosas and Bloody Maries (25$) in Miami. The menu has a
great variety of dishes, that are divided into sections representing
different times of the day. “Morning” category, for example, has
all the egg plates that you might think of (14-20$), pancakes (15$),
and french toasts (16$). “Afternoon” part calls for something
that is not necessarily less filling but is generally associated with
lunch food: several salad options (with burrata one being a standout,
17$), as well as sandwiches (13-17$). With high-priced tags for
coffee drinks (starting at 4.5$), it is a relief to know there are
complimentary refills. Unfortunately, it still does not compensate for the fact that cappuccino resembles (milky but still quite good) americano: taking a wild guess, we can assume that steamed milk foam went for a swim instead of resting in the cup.
Notwithstanding its popularity, or rather consequently to it, the service at The Continental merely lives up to the expectations. Everything takes ages to arrive to the table, whether it is a cup of coffee, a simple McDonalds-style burger, or a check. On the top of this, the management forgets to say "good bye" in contrast to a definition of a good service that does not suppose to end right after the guest has paid the bill.
Address: 2360 collins ave., Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Opening Hours:
Breakfast: Monday – Sunday, 7am to 11am
Brunch: Saturday & Sunday, 11am to 3pm
Lunch: Monday – Friday, 11:30am to 3pm
Dinner: Sun-Thurs: 5pm to 10pm, Fri & Sat: 5pm to 11pm
Happy Hour: Daily 5pm to 7pm
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