Natural Gourmet Cuisine
At The Palms Hotel & Spa
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Essensia Restaurant & Bar welcomes you to natural gourmet dining at its finest. A freshly crafted selection of mindfully sourced and seasonally inspired cuisine with Mediterranean and international influences, healthfully prepared with premium and local ingredients to please your body, mind and soul. Breakfast Lunch Brunch Dinner Bar Our tropical Essensia Bar features a mindful beverage menu, including handcrafted "Essential Cocktails" made with premium organic or artisanal spirits, fresh fruits and herbs, local beers and a unique wine list that highlights conscious, organic and wholly sustainable wines. A tasty gourmet bar menu is also available. Since 2011 Essensia Restaurant has been recognized for its commitment to quality, authenticity and sustainability as a Snail of Approval honoree by Slow Food Miami. We are also a proud member of the Surfrider Foundation's Ocean Friendly Restaurants program, committed to sourcing seafood from fisheries or farms that minimize harmful environmental impacts. eliminating Styrofoam and plastic straws, and ensuring proper recycling practices as part of this Earth-saving program. See the full list of current farm and specialty ingredient partners here.
Mindfully
Sourced,
Healthfully
CraftedHours of
Operation
Daily 7:00 am - 11:00 am
11:30 am – 2:00 pm
Saturday & Sunday 11:30 am - 3:00 pm
Daily 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Daily 10:00 am - 11:00 pm
Happy Hour, Sunday - Thursday 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Craft Cocktails
& Sustainable Wines
Four Ways
We Raise
the Bar
Outdoor Settings
& Sustainable Wines + Spirits
Sustainable
Partnerships
A Taste of Excellence
Ricardo was absolutely fantastic and his drinks are even better! If you’re craving fantastic service and a wonderful cocktails, this is a must visit spot!- Jtwillz TripAdvisor, December 2025
Exceptional food and ambience! This place provided top notch service from beginning to end and a variety of options for lunch and dinner. Overall great experience!- Terrance OpenTable, January 2026
We had an excellent experience with Ricardo. The staff was attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable about the menu. Service was prompt, and they checked in just the right amount—never intrusive, always helpful. The atmosphere was relaxed, and my meal came out exactly as ordered. Overall, a great dining experience that I’d happily recommend.- Monica R TripAdvisor, December 2025
Breakfast at the Palms is always a joy; fresh fruit, omelettes made in front of you, and the loveliest of servers. Leonardo, in particular, is such a joy - like a ray of sunshine in the morning. He always remembers our preferences and goes above and beyond to make us feel welcome. Nothing is too big a deal for the team here and they do everything effortlessly and with care. A wonderful find in Miami - thank you!- Ruby Google, January 2026
The service from the host and all waiting staff is excellent. The ambiance is exceptional with the decor. The portions are huge. All around a very lovely experience.- Gail OpenTable, February 2026
This restaurant was wonderful in that the food selections were varied, the appetizers and entrees were served fresh and hot, and the service was on point. We enjoyed a romantic, quiet corner and lingered for dessert. I highly recommend this restaurant for fine dining.- Dorothy OpenTable, January 2026
We had a lovely breakfast here whilst staying at the hotel. We have allergies to deal with and Elianny was amazing, she double checked ingredients and made sure the dishes we received didn’t contain allergens- it made such a difference, thanks!- jenniferjK3363AH TripAdvisor, January 2026
Essensia provides a welcoming and tropical atmosphere featuring indoor and outside seating located in paradise. The service was very friendly. I highly recommend the Farmer Breakfast Sandwich it was extremely yummy!- Stella Google, January 2026
Everything is amazing about this hotel, we get to have breakfast in the sun, buffet is healthy with lots of options, our waiter Leonardo was so gentle, smiley, and attentive..and topping this experience off with affordable prices! Would definitely come back and recommend to others :)- Mariana Abi Karam Google, January 2026
