Unpretentious, seasonal dishes are all reasonably price, and the cottage setting is truly charming.
Buzz-worthy Chef Jean Paul Desmaisons has had hits with La Cofradia in his native Lima, Peru and Coral Gables, and he’s in house at the stove here most nights.
The music is low enough for good conversation.
Good to Know
There’s a free fenced-in parking lot on the north side of the restaurant Monday through Wednesday, valet service Thursday through Saturday and free street parking in front.
Discount prices on wine by the glass and small bites are offered weekdays at the bar from 5-7:30pm.
On Tuesdays from November to May, get 35 percent off the wine list. And on Tuesdays from June to September, get 50 percent off bottles over $40.
Parties of four to six might want to ask for the rustic farm table in front surrounded by a wallpaper forest of trees; parties of eight to 10 would be wise to request the private table in the back room.
For those going to a show at the nearby Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, the restaurant features a pre-theater menu with appetizer, main and dessert for $30.
Must-Try Dishes
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Risotto with Shrimp in a Traditional Peruvian Chupe
Riesling, Eins Zwei Der “3”, Leitz Rheingau (by the glass)
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Chardonnay, Wente, “Riva Ranch”, Livermore Valley, California (by the glass)
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Malbec, Ferllen Reserva, Mendoza (by the bottle)
Full Overview
To taste chef-owner Jean Paul Desmaison’s melding of Mediterranean and Peruvian flavors is to experience culinary alchemy. Jean Paul’s House Restaurant & Market, on the edge of the emerging gallery district, is a cozy space set inside a 1920s bungalow. At night, the lighting is dim with jazzy lounge music to set the mood. This is a happening urban oasis, where locals and in-the-know travelers come for simple, substantial dishes with verve. Two such examples: the octopus drizzled with roasted garlic, thyme and red pepper sauce and scallops in tomato ragu with cannellini beans and grilled ciabatta.
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