I had the pleasure of dining at Beach Walk Cafe last November. I've done my fare share of fine dining, so I'm pretty objective. Plus, the prices are very upscale for dinner so I figured they better deliver the goods.

Deliver they did. The dining area is beautiful, relaxing, and airy. Unfortunately, the sun had set by the time I arrived so I had to do without a view of The Gulf, but did have a post dinner cocktail as I strolled on the back patio area relaxing.

The food surpassed expectation. Tons of restaurants have a great dining room and attentive staff, but the preparation and presentation of all courses was exceptional. Dishes are prepared with varying and unique style and flavors. Nothing crazy, harsh, or too spicy just to do something different. Just great taste where every bite is a treat.

No ... the chef isn't my cousin or something. He did come to greet diners but that is the only time I have ever met him. I paid full fare, which put a pretty decent dent in the Platinum card, but with no regrets and will dine there again on a future visit.