Pauline

American · Miami Beach, FL · $$$

Pauline is a modern coastal restaurant rooted in the spirit of South Florida, with Latin and Caribbean influences woven throughout the menu. Set within The Shelborne by Proper at 1801 Collins Avenue, the restaurant unfolds in a bright, airy room defined by soaring windows, abundant natural light, and an open, atmospheric connection to the hotel's striking atrium. Pauline reads as a love letter to the coast: precise technique paired with sunlit, transportive flavors. The cooking is refined yet relaxed-driven by seasonality, bright flavors, and a generosity that feels both elevated and genuinely welcoming. Led by Culinary Director Abram Bissell-a Florida Keys native who has led the celebrated, Michelin-starred kitchens of The Modern, NoMad, and Eleven Madison Park-the menu is confidently seafood-forward, built around pristine ingredients and clarity of execution. The raw bar takes an expressive approach, from Cinco Conchas and conch ceviche to Key West pink shrimp, while plates like johnny cake, tuna ceviche, lobster fideos, whole crispy red snapper, and cou-cou trace a path through the coast. Every dish is crafted without seed oils, a quiet commitment to cleaner, more balanced cooking without sacrificing depth or indulgence. Named for Pauline Baker, wife and muse of cocktail writer Charles H. Baker Jr., the restaurant channels romance, curiosity, and travel-the glamour of their journeys through Latin America and Deco-era Miami alive in the room.