Klaw in Miami

Saturday, 02 September 2023

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Upon suggestions from friends and seeing this place on several recommended lists, I had to give Klaw a visit. I was not sure what to expect, though I was sure I'd enjoy it as the menu had plenty of seafood and steak. How could I not enjoy this? And enjoy I did as the food was magnificent with every dish and every morsel. The only thing that could match the quality of the food was the service as the staff was attentive, polite and anticipatory. The beauty of the food at Klaw is the high quality and freshness of the ingredients which remarkably stand out.

Klaw Interior

Located in a historic building with a beautiful view overlooking the bay, the restaurant is on several floors with a bar/lounge area on an upper floor while the proper dining room is below. There is another level for private parties as well. The interior is classy and elegant.

First floor of the Miami Womens Club

Kobe Beef Certified

Decorative interior

Gorgeous View

The dining room

Set in a warm wood interior with classical and elegant highlights. The dining room is clean and comfortable.

Dining room table

Table Placement

Chopsticks

Appetizers: Grilled Giant Prawns, Fire Coaled Scallops and Grouper Ceviche

An amazing assortment of well sized and flavorful seafood to start the meal. There was not a weak dish in the serving, however if I had to choose, it would probably be the ceviche. However it is only because the other dishes were so strong. The warm plantains really complemented the coconut flavored ceviche. Of these three the prawns were the best, followed by the scallops. The prawns were magnificent because they tasted fresh and not overpowered by any spices. The scallops had a nice accompanyment of browned butter, truffle and asparagus.

Grouper Ceviche with coconut milk, aji amarillo, avocado and plantain chips

Coal Fired Scallops with truffle soubise, asparagus, almond brown butter and black truffle

Half way through a scallop

Grilled Giant Prawns in kosho citrus butter and herbs

King Crab

The star of the show. The restaurant is named Klaw for a reason and it is for the King Crab they serve. Absolutely delicious, sweet crab meat flavor. They serve this with a small side of creamy lemon/garlic butter but the crab meat is so good, I only had the butter to sort of act as a off taste to get my palate ready for more crab meat.

King Crab Legs

A5 Kobe Ribeye with Pan Roasted Mushrooms

The beef is dry aged for 30 days, before it is removed and inspected. It can sit for up to 20 days, depending on inspection. The Angus is from Greater Omaha Packers in Nebraska. The American Wagyu is from Snake River Farms (Gold Label) - Idaho and the A5 Kobe Beef is from Tajima Hyogo Prefecture in Japan. We had the Kobe Beef with a side of pan Roasted Mushrooms. Before we ordered, we were shown the meats on a tray as the waiter explained everything to us.