Claudie, the Miami restaurant known for its French Riviera-inspired cuisine, has introduced a new prix fixe dining experience that combines coastal Mediterranean flavors with a charitable component. The $85 menu, called Les Amis De Claudie (Friends of Claudie), started on December 14 and donates $5 from each order to the Easterseals Child Development Center.

The program aims to support local children and families through Easterseals' various programs while giving diners a curated three-course meal every Sunday and Monday evening.

What's on the Menu

The prix fixe offering follows a traditional French structure with starters, main courses, and desserts. Diners begin with a choice of appetizers including Black Angus Beef Tartare served with pommes gaufrette, Branzino Carpaccio with lemon and fennel, or ice-chilled oysters featuring both West Coast and East Coast varieties. Vegetarian options include a crispy zucchini blossom tempura with white balsamic emulsion and burrata di Puglia with fig, tomato, and basil oil.

For the main course, guests can choose from several options that reflect the restaurant's coastal Mediterranean focus. The 7oz Faroe Island Salmon comes with celery, olive, and fennel, while the Roasted Chicken Supreme features artichoke, confit tomato, pancetta, chanterelle mushrooms, and preserved lemon. The Spinach & Ricotta Ravioli includes pistachio basil pesto with lemon and olive oil. An 8oz Wagyu Skirt Steak is available for an additional $30, and Truffle Toupie Macaroni with truffle, ham, and Comté cheese can be added for $5.

Dessert choices include Lavender Crème Brûlée, Tropézienne Tart made with bourbon vanilla cream, orange blossom, and brioche, or homemade ice cream and sorbet.

Supporting Easterseals Child Development Center

The partnership with Easterseals Child Development Center adds a philanthropic angle to the dining experience. The center provides services for children with developmental disabilities and their families in the local area. With $5 from each $85 menu going to the organization, frequent diners or groups could generate meaningful contributions over time.

Claudie hasn't specified how long the program will run, but it's currently available every Sunday and Monday throughout dinner service. For guests interested in both French-inspired cuisine and supporting local nonprofits, it's a way to do both simultaneously.

French Riviera Inspiration in Miami

Claudie has positioned itself around the aesthetic and flavors of the Côte d'Azur, and this menu reinforces that theme. The dishes incorporate ingredients and preparations common to Mediterranean coastal cooking: fresh seafood, herbs like tarragon and basil, and lighter preparations that emphasize the quality of individual components.

The restaurant includes a 20% operations charge with each bill, which it clarifies is not a gratuity but goes toward venue operations and service team compensation. This is separate from the $5 charitable donation built into the prix fixe menu.

Practical Details

The menu is available exclusively on Sunday and Monday evenings, which are typically slower nights for restaurants. This timing could help drive traffic during off-peak periods while supporting the charitable cause. The prix fixe format also simplifies kitchen operations on those nights, allowing for more consistent execution across the limited menu options.

Guests with dietary restrictions will find several gluten-free options marked throughout the menu, along with vegan choices in the dessert section. The restaurant requires advance notice of food allergies and includes standard warnings about consuming raw or undercooked fish, shellfish, and meat.

For anyone looking to try Claudie's take on French Riviera cuisine while contributing to local children's programs, Les Amis De Claudie provides a structured way to do both. The menu stays available on their designated nights, giving regular customers or visitors multiple opportunities to participate.

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