A 16-year-old restaurant in Paradise Island, Key Biscayne, Costa Med is a contemporary bistro. On the menu, guests can expect a modern take on Mediterranean fare, fusing flavors from French, Greek, Italian, Spanish, and Turkish cuisines. To match, of course, is a well-curated wine list that has been lauded as one of the best in the area. Comprised of over 130 labels sourced from all over the globe, Costa Med’s wine list affords every diner the chance to “sail the seas” by the bottle. Additionally, they feature a monthly Wine Dinner Series designed to pair the restaurant’s inimitable cuisine with the wines of world-class producers. It’s all enjoyed in well-appointed environs, showcasing art by notable artists, and décor that mirrors the azure blues and shimmering whites of the Mediterranean.

sample menu selections
appetizers::
Foie Gras Vol-au-Vent   27
Fresh duck moulard liver with apple chutney and Port wine reduction

Mediterranean Mussels   18
Large black shell mussels; choose from Provençal or arrabbiata sauce

Steak Tartare   28
Hand-cut Black Angus filet mignon, onions, quail egg yolk, Dijon mustard, capers, and extra virgin olive oil

crudo::
Ceviche and Tartare   19-21
Daily fresh fish selection

carpaccios::
Octopus Carpaccio   19
Red onions, fresh tomato, mango, arugula, scallions, lemon juice, and extra virgin olive oil

Zucchini Carpaccio   15
Thinly-sliced raw zucchini with arugula, grilled artichoke hearts, walnuts, and tangerine olive oil

salads::
Greek Salad   14
Diced European seedless cucumber, vine-ripened tomatoes, feta cheese, onions, Kalamata olives, red wine vinegar, and nonpareil capers

Caprese Avocado   17
Fresh buffalo mozzarella, vine-ripened tomato, avocado, basil, oregano, and extra virgin olive oil

pasta and risotto::
Risotto al Nero di Seppia e Calamari   29
Carnaroli rice cooked in squid ink with seppia, squid rings, and pomodoro sauce

Aragosta Fra Diavolo   37
Housemade black linguini in spicy tomato sauce with lobster chunks

the water::
Seared Scallops   30
Jumbo, fresh, wild-caught scallops over pumpkin purée and an apricot and Ibérico ham chutney

Honey Roasted Salmon   27
Fresh Scottish salmon with five Oriental spices, caramelized honey sauce, and sautéed vegetables

the land::
Entrecôte alla Milanese   28
Allen Brothers Angus filet mignon medallions, pounded and breaded; served with arugula salad, cherry tomatoes, and Parmesan cheese

Chicken Rotolato   27
Organic chicken breast, bacon-wrapped and stuffed; served over parmentier potatoes with a mushroom sauce

the grill::
Filet Mignon   43
Allen Brothers certified Angus center-cut filet

Lamb Chops   38
Marinated New Zealand lamb chops, grilled with fresh rosemary and garlic sauce

Skirt Steak   34
Allen Brothers certified Angus skirt steak

Veal Chop   60
All-natural, milk-fed veal