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L'Escalier       Palm Beach/West Palm Beach :: none  
L'Escalier

One South County Road
Palm Beach, FL 33480

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Enlivening the heritage of classic French restaurants with a contemporary appeal, L’Escalier sets a new standard in modern French cuisine as the signature restaurant of The Breakers Palm Beach. Guests savor an extraordinary dining experience enriched by architecturally memorable surroundings. L’Escalier’s talented and passionate team of chefs honor the illustrious traditions of the French kitchen while applying their own creative touches. Each menu item is exquisitely presented as a work of art, featuring bold and complex flavor combinations that change seasonally, allowing the fresh ingredients to shine through. The knowledgeable waitstaff consistently delivers unpretentious, highly personalized service with genuine warmth, while being vigilant about guest fulfillment, yet discretely attentive. L’Escalier reflects the evolution of fine dining to an inspired place. The total dining experience—from the inviting setting to the flawless cuisine, and the gracious service to the acclaimed wine list—has consistently drawn rave reviews. L’Escalier is the proud recipient of the coveted AAA Five-Diamond Award and Wine Spectator’s Grand Award.

appetizers::
Hearts of Romaine “Caesar Salad”  
Oven-cured tomatoes and Reggiano-garlic croutons
Wild Burgundy Escargot  
Sweet garlic purée, braised onions, buttered brioche, and Maldon sea salt
Bison Carpaccio  
Cabernet and shallot sorbet, mustard caviar, waterpepper, and polenta croutons
Sage and Ricotta Gnocchi  
Hedgehog mushrooms, pearl onions, applewood-smoked bacon, and moutarde violette
White Truffle-Infused Cauliflower Soup  
Buttered cray fish, celery, and chive

entrées::
Roasted Monkfish Tail  
Tempura squash blossom, salsify, baby leeks, edamame, and sauce armoricaine
Olive Oil-Poached Wild Alaskan Halibut  
Cannellini beans, sunchoke, tarragon, and 40-year-old sherry vinegar
Slow-Roasted Young Chicken  
Fingerling potatoes, Brussels sprouts, chanterelle mushrooms, bacon, and natural juices
Peppercorn-Spiced Sirloin of Wagyu Beef  
Braised short rib "pot pie," parsley root purée, brown butter asparagus, and cabrales beurre fondue
Boneless Rack of Colorado Lamb "En Crépinette"  
Navarin of petite vegetables, garlic purée, and jus d'anise
Balinese Long Pepper-Spiced Venison Chop  
Pommes "boulangères," wild mushrooms, parsnip purée, and sweet vermouth

desserts::
Braised Pineapple and Coconut Cream Cheese Sorbet  
Mango and passionfruit ravioli, salty chocolate caramel, and dried chili syrup
Chocolate Soufflé  
Traditional-style chocolate-baked meringue served with Grand Marnier anglaise
Baked Banana  
Chocolate-filled beignet and anise-caramel ice cream