ABOUT BAL HARBOUR BISTRO: Bal Harbour Bistro is a lovely restaurant featuring cozy seating and superior service. Open everyday for breakfast, lunch and dinner, this charming eatery is located at the world-famous and beautiful Bal Harbour Shops. The mall, which showcases the latest in exclusive fashion, is surrounded by gorgeous greenery and fish ponds. A peaceful setting, you can relax to the sound of waterfalls in the distance while you dine and watch models parading the sidewalks. This bistro has a friendly atmosphere and the food is mouthwatering. Quaint tables with huge umbrellas and palm trees shelter diners from sun or rain. Stores such as Tiffany & Co., Versace, Gucci, Sergio Rossi and Max Mara acts as backdrops. Since 1979, Bal Harbour Bistro has catered to famous people, tourists and a steady clientele of local patrons that come to dine at least once a week. Count on the staff to pamper any size party, whether informal or plush.  Enjoy a cappuccino while you people watch. It’s not uncommon to spot regulars like tennis star Anna Kournikova, Latin sensation Christian Castro or talk show queen Oprah dining here. You may even get to see Jennifer Lopez shopping at Versace. The menu features a fusion of tastes inspired by New Florida Cuisine, European and Mediterranean dishes. Examples include the succulent Seafood Bal Harbour with sautéed shrimp, lobster, scallops and green-tipped New Zealand mussels gently sautéed in a light champagne served atop al dente linguini, or the grilled salmon with a smooth and tangy dill sauce. The Bal Harbour Bistro also has select meats, fresh fish everyday, pastas, salads and exquisite desserts such as the famous Grimbletorte, which has layers of cheesecake, chocolate and Grand Marnier.  This dining oasis also offers Florida favorites like tart key lime pie, Florida red snapper, and buttery tasting stone crabs (always fresh when in season) with a cool mustard sauce. Their vegetarian dishes and organic smoothies (such as the Works Shake with soy milk, protein powder, calcium, spirulina, and dates) are a must. It’s not only the food that makes this restaurant a gem, but the exceptional service.  From the host to the server, great lengths are taken to make you feel special.