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Mistler's new South Beach poised for a grand opening

By Howard B. Owens

When I stopped into South Beach, 59 E. Main St., Batavia, this afternoon to see what was up with the re-opening plans, the first thing Ken Mistler did was give me a cup of ice water.

Man, was it good. And not just because it was 96 degrees outside.

Mistler has a whole new filtration system that all the water -- for cooking, ice and table service -- goes through. It's as pure and clear as a pristine mountain stream.

And it's also evidence of the first-rate job Mistler has done in putting together the new South Beach. He's not calling it "Ken Mistler's South Beach," but that's how we might start thinking about it. It's both that different and yet still South Beach.

Inside are the same bamboo and beachy themes, but Mistler has also made a lot of changes, from adding a side-door entrance and doing away with the Main Street entrance, to enclosing the kitchen. The latter change helps keep heat in the kitchen instead of the dining room. He's also added new, larger, more private booths.

There's also more seating overall and a bigger bar.

And Mistler isn't done. He's got expansion plans for downstairs once the main restaurant is running smoothly.

The new South Beach officially opens Tuesday.

As for the food, Mistler said it will be "South Beach with a flair." There will be steaks and seafood and pineapple dishes, but one unique feature is that diners will have the option of ordering -- and paying less -- for smaller portions.

"We thought, when we go out to eat the plates are just too big, too much food on the plate, and you feel obligated to eat it," Mistler said. "We’ll do away with that by offering the same dish, but a smaller portion at a lower price."

Bob Price

Looks nice-I heard it was dimly lit when previous owner had it. Now the people will just have to duck the seagull crap on their way into restaurant.Oh, and now I'll get to hear my mother complain again about no parking when she wants to go to M&T Bank.......

Jul 8, 2010, 10:03pm Permalink
Lisa Falkowski

Kudos to Mr. Mistler on all he's contributing to the Batavia area!! I've always enjoyed South Beach, and really like the sound of the changes he's making to the facility. I'm anxious to stop in once he's open!

Jul 9, 2010, 7:40am Permalink

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