Ago - Miami

The Scene
In-the-know diners navigate through the Shore Club's all-white lobby, along a garden walkway, past two clubs and into the restaurant. Low lighting and views of the pool, beach and ocean have a calming effect on trendsetters at the long bar or outside dining family-style. The staff is highly professional and attentive, sheltering guests during a sudden rainstorm or finding a candle for a last-minute birthday request.

The Food
The menu encourages sharing, but portions are better suited for one person. Start with zuppa del Golfo, a textured tomato broth filled with mussels, squid and other seafood. Carpaccio di manzo succeeds, too, as paper-thin beef tenderloin dissolve quickly in the mouth. Grilled salmon flakes into fleshy, sweet layers. Spinach and ricotta ravioli in butter and sage falls short in comparison to the outstanding spaghetti with clams.