Essensia Restaurant & Bar welcomes you to natural gourmet dining at its finest. A freshly crafted selection of mindfully sourced and seasonally inspired cuisine with Asian and Mediterranean 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. Introducing Essensia Restaurant's culinary maestro, Chef Diana Tandia. Born in Mauritania and shaped by her Northern and West African heritage, Chef Tandia's journey has been a fusion of her roots and global experiences. Trained at the French Culinary Institute and mentored by luminaries like Jean-Georges Vongerichten and Daniel Boulud, she artfully blends African, French, and Asian influences in her cuisine.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 5:00 pm - 7:00 pmCraft Cocktails
& Sustainable WinesSustainable
PartnershipsMeet The Chef
A Taste of Excellence
Farm-to-table
Dining on
Collins Ave
For natural gourmet dining that feels worlds away from the hustle and bustle of Miami Beach, Essensia is a welcoming tropical oasis at The Palms Hotels & Spa, just steps from the Atlantic Ocean
Essensia In the News
Discover why Essensia Restaurant is making waves in the culinary world! Our innovative dishes, sustainable practices, and exceptional dining experience have earned us glowing reviews and features in top culinary and lifestyle publications. Visit our Press page to explore the latest media coverage and see why critics and food lovers are raving about our commitment to farm-to-table excellence and unforgettable flavors.learn more