Ovide - Hotel Effie Sandestin

Ovide is located inside the Hotel Effie Sandestin in Miramar Beach, Florida. The restaurant serves daily brunch along with fine-dining dinner. The menu blends classic Gulf Coast flavors with classic French techniques.

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Ovide

Ovide changes their menu seasonally to focus on sustainabiilty and the freshest ingredients. The restaurant is gorgeous with giant murals on the ceiling along with fantastic lighting.

Every dish we tried was fantastic and we can't to go back and try more of their amazing menu options. This is one of our favorite Hotel Effie restaurants to visit.

Indoor Seating

The indoor seating features tables and chairs set up for couples to groups. There is comfortable seating perfect for date night or a group of friends. This is a great restaurant for a business dinner.

Indoor Bar

The indoor bar has tall bar stools that wrap around the bar. This is a great spot to enjoy a cocktail while waiting for your dinner reservation.

Outdoor Seating

There is comfortable seating on the outdoor patio next to the main dining room. Perfect for enjoying daily brunch and soaking in the gorgeous Florida Gulf Coast weather.

Ovide Menu

Ovide's Menu changes seasonally to make sure they have the freshest ingredients.

Dinner Menu

Dinner (Sunday through Thursday 5:00pm to 9:00pm, Friday and Saturday 5:00pm to 10:00pm)

Starters

• Effie's Biscuits - Whipped honey butter
• Fried Chicken Skins - Espelette and Mississippi Bees honey
• Steak Tartare - Beef butter toasts, crispy Parmesan, pickled vegetables, and quail yolk
• Wahoo Crudo - Cured wahoo, Asian pear, sunflower vinaigrette, scallion, and fine herbs
• Grilled Mediterranean Octopus - Harissa potatoes, olives, baby tomato, charred pearl onions, romesco, and pomegranate
• Gulf Fish Ceviche - Diced peppers, onion, cucumber, fresno chile, and crispy potato chips

Soup and salads:

• Seafood Bisque - Warm lobster and herb salad with shrimp toast
• Garden Salad - Arugula, mixed lettuces, radish, cucumber, peas, mushrooms, cauliflower, and heirloom tomatoes
• Ovide's Caesar Salad - Sourdough crouton, Parmesan, preserved lemon, and bottarga
• Steakhouse Salad - Bibb lettuce, hearts of palm, shaved red onion, olives, tomatoes, bacon, and bleu borsin

Main entrees:

• Seared Sea Scallops and Beef Cheek - Glazed root vegetables, kohlrabi, and tarragon oil
• Gulf Shrimp and Grits - Andouille sausage, Louisiana crawfish tails, caramelized onions, and blistered tomato butter
• Roasted Local Grouper - Fregola sarda, butter beans, fried okra and leeks, and smoked pork broth
• Eight Ounce Certified Angus Filet - Potato rosti, Swiss chard, pickled shallots, and sauce bordelaise
• Homemade Fettuccini - Field pea, foraged mushrooms, baby tomatoes, shishito, grilled tofu, Parmesan broth, and basil
• Grilled Poulet Rouge - Potato cream, baby spinach, glazed carrots, pomme paille, and roasted chicken jus
• Smothered Duroc Pork Chop - Hominy, crawfish, boudin, and caramelized sweet onion
• Daily Offering from the Gulf - Two Brooks rice, whole grain risotto, shaved farm vegetables, and a greens salad

Sides (serve two): Country Braised Pole Beans, Baked Mac and Goat Cheese, Cornmeal Fried Green Tomato, Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Pre-Sunset 332

A prix fixe dinner served nightly from 5:00pm to 6:30pm. Choose a starter (Steak Tartare, Seafood Bisque, or Caesar Salad), an entree (Roasted Local Grouper, Certified Angus Beef Filet, or Gulf Shrimp and Grits), and a dessert (Vanilla Bean Creme Brulee or Effie Chocolate Cake).

Sunday Supper

Crispy Skillet Fried Chicken with mashed golden potatoes, black pepper gravy, country ham braised pole beans, an Effie biscuit, and a slice of house-made banana cream pie.

Dessert

• Creme Brulee - Fruit layer, sugared berries, and baby mint
• Effie's Chocolate Cake - Vanilla bean ice cream
• Cast Iron Effie Cookie - Served with a frothy milk "jug"
• Lemon, Thyme and Ricotta Cheesecake - Candied lemon and lemon glaze
• Alabama Peach Galette - Pecan frangipane and vanilla gelato
• Italian Gelatos and Sorbets

Daily Brunch Menu

Daily Brunch (7:00am to 2:00pm)

To start:

• Effie's Biscuits - Honey butter and house-made jam
• Steel-Cut Oats - Brown sugar and blueberries
• Seasonal Fruit and Yogurt - Vanilla Greek yogurt, granola, and basil
• Hummus - Fried chickpeas, grilled naan, garlic confit, za'atar, yogurt, and crudites
• Steak Tartare - Beef butter toasts, crispy Parmesan, pickled vegetables, and quail yolk

Specialties:

• Braised Short Rib Bolognaise - Pappardelle pasta, mushrooms, carrots, garlic confit, and pecorino
• Grilled Bistro Tenderloin and Eggs - Potato rosti and hollandaise
• Ovide Benedict - Effie's biscuit, poached eggs, spinach, hollandaise, and braised pork shoulder
• Crabcake Benedict - Fried green tomatoes, sauteed spinach, and Old Bay hollandaise
• Gulf Shrimp and Grits - Andouille sausage, Brian's grits, Louisiana crawfish tails, caramelized onions, and blistered tomato butter

Brunch staples:

• Avocado Toast - Sourdough, avocado mash, farm radish, pickled red onions, za'atar, greens, blistered tomatoes, marinated shallots, and feta
• Challah French Toast - Sweet potato butter and candied Valencia almonds
• Buttermilk Pancakes - Vanilla whipped ricotta, lemon-sugared blueberries, and maple syrup
• Cocoa Vegan Pancake - Bananas, seasonal berries, plant butter, and organic maple syrup

From the farm:

• Two Farm Fresh Eggs - Breakfast potatoes, bacon, turkey bacon, or sausage, and your choice of bread
• Three Egg Omelet - Mushrooms, tomatoes, spinach, bell peppers, onions, cheddar, bacon, or sausage
• The Classic Omelet - Baby spinach, gruyere, creme fraiche, and your choice of bread

Salads, sandwiches, and soup:

• Soup of the Day - Chef's choice
• Kale and Baby Romaine Caesar - Whole grain crouton, preserved lemon, fried capers, white anchovy, and Caesar vinaigrette
• Garden Salad - Arugula, mixed lettuces, radish, cucumber, peas, mushrooms, cauliflower, heirloom tomatoes, and tomato-tarragon vinaigrette
• Effie Smashburger - Mustard pickles, shredded lettuce, white American cheese, onions, bacon dressing, and a potato roll. A veggie burger can be substituted.
• Fried Mahi Sandwich - Shredded lettuce, white American cheese, mustard pickles, and tartar sauce on a potato roll
• Grilled Chicken Club - Bacon, lettuce, tomato, smoked cheddar, lemon aioli, and Texas toast

Sides: Braised Southern Greens, Breakfast Potatoes, Toast, Eggs, Fruit Plate, Pancake, Stone Ground Grits

Kids Menu

• Noodles with house made cheese sauce or butter
• Chicken tenders
• Cheeseburger

Gluten-Free - Gulf Shrimp and Grits, Garden Salad, Two Farm Fresh Eggs, and Braised Southern Greens at brunch, and the Gulf Shrimp and Grits and Garden Salad at dinner. Gluten-free toast is available.

Vegan - Cocoa Vegan Pancake

Vegetarian - Effie's Biscuits, Buttermilk Pancakes, Braised Southern Greens, the Classic Omelet, and the Homemade Fettuccini with grilled tofu.

Sweet Bay Coffee

Hotel Effie's coffee shop serves freshly brewed coffee, premium teas, and pastries, with grab-and-go items.

Why you will love Ovide at Hotel Effie

• A fine dining restaurant inside one of Sandestin's top-rated resort hotels
• Classic Gulf Coast flavors with French technique, built around sustainability and seasonality
• Brunch served daily until 2:00pm
• Gulf shrimp and grits, roasted local grouper, and a certified Angus filet at dinner
• Pre-Sunset 332 prix fixe dinner served nightly from 5:00pm to 6:30pm
• Sunday Supper with skillet fried chicken and banana cream pie
• A cocoa vegan pancake and several marked vegetarian and gluten-free dishes
• A kids menu with noodles, chicken tenders, and a cheeseburger
• Private dining for birthdays, rehearsal dinners, and celebrations
• Valet and self parking at the hotel

Things to know when planning a visit

Address - 1 Grand Sandestin Blvd, Miramar Beach, FL

Located inside the Hotel Effie Sandestin

Phone - 850-351-3000

Hours - Daily brunch 7:00am to 2:00pm | Dinner Sunday through Thursday 5:00pm to 9:00pm, Friday and Saturday 5:00pm to 10:00pm

Please confirm with the restaurant to ensure that the hours have not changed.

Accessibility - There is accessible parking available at the Hotel Effie. The restaurant is located on the 1st level of the hotel with smooth floors to the restaurant.

Plus Size Seating - There are different types of chairs including some with arms. I would let the host stand know if you need a specific chair without arms.

Dress Code/Suggestions - Casual for Brunch, Date night for dinner

Pets - Pets are not allowed inside the restaurant but may be allowed on the outdoor patio.

Parking  - The Hotel Effie has valet service along with self parking available.

 

Destin Restaurants and Attractions nearby

 Hotel Effie Sandestin - The Sandestin resort hotel that houses Ovide, with a rooftop pool, a spa, and Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice honors.

Causeway Coffee Miramar Beach - A second-floor coffee shop on Highway 98 with waffle pops, toasted croissant sandwiches, and plant-based energy drinks.

Capriccio Cafe Destin - Sweet and savory crepes, salads, sandwiches, and Italian coffee.

Uncle Buck's Fish Bowl and Grill Destin - An under-the-sea bowling alley and restaurant at Destin Commons.

The Pancakery Destin - A Destin pancake restaurant open since 2011 with creative pancakes and a full breakfast menu.

 

 

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Sea Blaster Destin - One of the best dolphin cruises on the Gulf Coast, with beer and wine included and kids as guest captains.

Buccaneer Pirate Cruise Destin - A family-friendly pirate adventure cruise departing from HarborWalk Village.

LuLu's Destin - A waterfront restaurant with great food, live music, a beach area, and an arcade.

Gator Beach Destin - A free gator attraction next to Fudpucker's with free gator shows and baby alligators.