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Cero Restaurant Critics' Pick

1 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
954-563-6664
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Chef Toby Joseph’s insistence on quality ingredients yields revelations like his piquant sashimis (a complimentary swordfish amuse bouche in a bath of citrus; a tuna and yellowtail sashimi with habanero jelly, lime, fleur de sel, and a sunken pool of sweet rice foam), and silky tartares. A “surf and turf” of jewel-toned organic salmon paired with lush, shiny raw prime beef is state-of-the-art, and there’s enough lump crab meat on the menu to sate a pod of ravenous seals; along with lovely limpid fillets of pan-seared bronzini, divers scallops, giant prawns paired with kumquats, squid, fire-roasted yellowtail with saffron, and bowls of clam and mussel nage. Having grown up on Cape Cod, the guy knows from seafood, and he pairs his marine creatures with perfectly sourced fruit and produce. Grilled summer stone fruit provide a platform for butter-poached Maine lobster; tiny pearls of multicolored melon and papaya decorate sashimi; a delicate, fruity pool of mango emulsion moistens a bronzini fillet. Desserts by pastry chef Jordi Panisello are spectacular. At the swank St. Regis Resort. Dress nice.
  • Cuisine(s): Contemporary, Seafood
  • Hours: Open for breakfast 7 a.m. till noon; lunch noon till 3 p.m.; dinner 6 till 10 p.m., Friday and Saturday till 11 p.m.
  • Price: $$$$
  • Serving: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Alchohol: Full bar
  • Reservations: Accepted
  • Parking: Valet
  • Attire: business, elegant
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    The 'Dine Out' low season offer is a great way to check out new restaurants. The Cero experience started out great at the elegant bar with the lovely ocean mural. When asked about seating I turned to my GF and "Which do you prefer, its your birthday". At a high end place like Cero,this should be all that is needed to get a candle in the dessert, but, alas it was not (Cafe Sole in KW had no trouble with this key).

    The appetizer's were a mix. The seared Ahi was somewhat dry, but the risotto dish was great. The entrees slightly better with the sea scallops done to perfection, but the prosciutti wrapped cod was not my favorite. I would not hold this against Cero, since that mix was probably a stretch for my tastes, but others may find it better.

    The dessert was the high point with the wonderful chocolate cake and fruit and champagne sabayon.

    Definitely need to give them a second try.

    FYI, one thing that I do not like is this unrequested sale of bottled water. Beyond the fact that we don't drink water with our meals, many don't believe in it since the facts have exposed various brands sources. Cafe Maxx gave a choice of tap or bottled. Cero did not. Cero, you are not on South Beach!
    Comment by John Nov 7th 2007, 11:10
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