By Crystal Harrell
Spring is in the air, and what better way to indulge in the fruitful bounty of the season than enjoying the delicious menu offerings at Grapefruit Basil at Tommy Bahama Miramonte Resort & Spa. Inspired by island flavors, Grapefruit Basil is officially offering spring/summer dishes and cocktails on their menu for guests and locals to indulge in after a long day in the desert sunshine.
Grapefruit Basil is a first-of-its-kind experience uniquely designed for resort guests and desert locals, exclusively at Tommy Bahama Miramonte. Taste the island life as you sip, savor, and indulge in the allure of paradise. This signature restaurant and bar features island-inspired menus with al fresco dining on the patio. Its creative menus are inspired by local, on-property ingredients and paired with Tommy Bahama’s island-inspired sensibility that will delight your senses from the flavors to the colorful dishes. Life truly is one long weekend at the exclusive Grapefruit Basil Restaurant and Bar.
Including a variety of flavorful, vibrant dishes with peak season produce, the menu at Grapefruit Basil features fresh strawberries, avocados, halibut, and more standout dishes and cocktails.
Start your day off right with tasty brunch options like the Brioche Bananas Foster French Toast, made with sea salt rum caramel, whipped cream, and pecanwood smoked bacon, or the Grapefruit Basil cocktail—consisting of Grey Goose, fresh basil, and ruby red grapefruit.
Hearty options like the Roasted Mary’s Chicken Sandwich (made with pita bread, poblano, grilled onions, avocado, pecanwood smoked bacon, Mt Tam triple cream, Fiscalini white cheddar, garlic aïoli, sweet jalapeño dressing, and served with fries) and the Halibut Tacos (consisting of beer battered, island slaw, baja tartar sauce, house-made tortilla chips and fire roasted salsa) will leave you feeling full and satisfied with the rich flavor pairings.
Lunch options are also plentiful with the Dungeness Crab & Shrimp Salad made with grilled shrimp, chistorra, gem lettuce, garbanzo bean giardiniera, campari tomatoes, and a lemon oregano vinaigrette. The refreshing Never Say Never zero-proof cocktail is also the perfect lunch staple with Seedlip Grove 42, ruby red grapefruit, strawberry syrup, and egg white.
Dinner at Grapefruit Basil is nothing short of flavorful to end your day under the desert stars. Try the California Halibut with a macadamia nut crust, heirloom cherry tomatoes, asparagus, and miso-honey brown butter. The New Fashioned cocktail is also tantalizing to the taste buds with coconut washed Four Roses Bourbon, Smith & Cross Jamaican Rum, Crème de Banana, 18 Pineapple Oleo, and angostura bitters.
Whether it’s a birthday, anniversary, or just a reason to gather, Grapefruit Basil is also the perfect setting for your next celebration. Enjoy handcrafted cocktails, vibrant island-inspired flavors, and a stunning backdrop, because every special moment deserves a memorable experience. From a couple’s getaway to a corporate retreat, the possibilities are endless at Tommy Bahama Miramonte Resort & Spa. This refreshing spring menu is the perfect way to satisfy your appetite and experience all the irresistible flavors of the season.
To learn more and see the full menu offerings at Grapefruit Basil, visit the restaurant’s official website at www.tommybahamamiramonte.com/dining-bar/grapefruit-basil/.
