Located at The Betsy South Beach, the stylish restaurant by Chef Laurent Tourondel, LT Steak & Seafood’s (LTSS) ‘New American’ menu fuses international flavors and techniques from France, Asia, and Latin America. Now, it is also a must-visit for their Sunday Jazz Brunch experience with live music by different performers every week from 11 AM-1 PM; brunch is offered until 4 PM.
At the helm of LTSS’s culinary team, Executive Chef Danny Ganem serves up an expansive a la carte menu with items for every preference – Healthy Start for something lighter ($10-$17); appetizing Starters ($15-32); fresh From the Farm favorites ($14-$25); greet the day with Buenos Dias ($14-$22); sizzling selections From the Griddle ($16); hand-selected USDA prime or certified black Angus Steaks from the Grill ($32-$61); hearty Entrées ($17-$37); and Market Sides are the perfect accompaniment ($7-$12).
Begin the meal with a basket of freshly baked pastries accompanied by jam and butter – choose from tasty bites of croissant, pain au chocolat, muffins, cranberry-orange scone, danish, coffee cake, orange blossom madeleines, and a lemon-poppy seed pound cake. Highlights from the seasonal offerings include: Avocado & Green Pea Toast – 7-grain bread, feta cheese, sprouts, and lemon zest with the option to upgrade by adding a poached egg, smoked salmon, or grilled shrimp (add-ons extra); The Betsy Crabcake – smoked piquillo-paprika and market greens; Steak & Eggs – prime hanger steak, heirloom tomato salad, and ramp espelette béarnaise; Cuban Molletes – English muffin, black beans, swiss cheese, ham, fried eggs, pickled mojo sauce, and mashed sweet plantain; Crispy Black Grouper Tacos – chili aioli, cabbage slaw, and spicy-lime salsa; Crispy Chicken Sandwich – togarashi, kewpie mayo, coleslaw, brioche bun, and smoked paprika fries; and The Betsy Special, a Popover Benedict – popover filled with creamed spinach, ham, gruyere cheese, poached egg, smoked bacon, and hollandaise sauce. Of course, brunch would be complete without a boozy beverage – choose from a variety of Cocktails ($12-$14) like traditional “brunchy” libations including The Betsy Bloody Mary; Mimosa; Frosé; and Bellini. Upgrade to an unlimited mimosa or Bellini available for $30 per person.
LT Steak & Seafood is located inside The Betsy Hotel at 1440 Ocean Drive, in Miami Beach. Breakfast is available daily beginning at 7 AM; Weekend Brunch begins at 11 AM and goes until 3 PM on Saturday and 4 PM on Sunday (live jazz from 11 AM-1 PM). thebetsyhotel.com/dine/lt-steak-seafood.