Service was friendly, but remarkably slow and faulty. Â It was clear that our poor server was being stretched to her absolute end, and that waitstaff had been chosen for their bodies more so than their skills. A few observations to illustrate: it took 2 hours for some of us to receive even our first dish (all of the dishes came at different times), no one greeted us or took any orders for 20 minutes after being seated, it was very hard to track our server down for water, cutlery and the bill, dishes were left uncleared for at least 15-20 minutes post-eating. Â Like I said, thank goodness for those lazy couch-chairs.
When it came to cocktails, HMF unfortunately did not live up to my expectations. Â There were a number of delicious sounding drinks on the menu that I would have been excited about trying, but after the excessive wait for the first one, I decided not to bother asking for another. Â I went with the Redhead (Ketel One Citron Vodka, Blood Orange Liquor, Cranberry Juice, Lime Foam), while he opted for a classic Old Fashion. The former was tasty but not as balanced as I had hoped, while the latter was a bit of a watered-down version of what we're used to enjoying back home.
As for food, it was recommended we go for 2 dishes per person. It was certainly a huge challenge to choose, just based on the length of the menu, but I decided to select all 4 from the Food Truck section. We tried:
Korean Short Ribs
These were a bit disappointing. Short ribs are so inherently fatty, there is no reason they these should be tough and flavourless. Alas, it happened. At the very least, these little meat morsels could have used an extra lather of sauce.
Duck Boa Buns, Blood Orange Ponzu
These buns were pretty delicious. The duck was tender and moist, and the ponzu sauce had just enough citrus flavour that it wasn't overpowering or too sweet.
So Cal Fish Tacos
These had a nice flavour, but my guess was that they had been sitting a bit too long under the heat lamp and the fried fish had become soggy in the process. Â Also, I know this is PB, but it's hard to justify $24 for 2 small tacos when the tacos back home at La Carnita are half the price and significantly better.
Wild Boar Empanaditas, Spicy Sauce
These were my favourite dish of the night. The pastry was cooked to golden perfection with a slight crispy exterior, and packed full of gamey meat. The boar was impossibly moist and tender, and it's mild gaminess was nicely balanced by the heat of the accompanying sauce.
So at this point, I could have easily enjoyed dessert, but the wait was a huge deterrent, and our party decided to head home. Â Me, on the other hand, well I made a b-line for the Ice Cream Shop for some Raspberry Cheesecake Frozen Yogurt. Yum. Â So for the 4 dishes and 2 cocktails, the bill came to $165 for the two of us. Â Yes, it was outrageous for what we ate and drank, and no, it wasn't exactly noteworthy. Having said that, I have yet to find many PB restaurants doing anything remotely similar, or even catering to a younger crowd. Â So I am totally willing to wait it out a year, hope the server's gain a bit more experience (and they get a few more of them to cover the busy weekend nights), and head back over for a drink or two....
Im still not loving it. I get the energy (its not hard when in season and the resort is 100% occupied), I could buy the music, but I don't get the flat boring menu and the rather uninspiring and very moderate sized drinks. Â I will go back, its not a terrible place and yes the staff is attentive and cute, but its The Breakers, not the Marriott. Â The bar could be any town USA - and that disappoints.
Review Source:I guess is the new it place in the island  but I may as well have gone to Buccan, the food is the same and Half the price the only difference is the well dress waiters besides the outfits, you get the same service in most of the places in the island we were not impressed going to Buccan or palm beach grill
Review Source:this was an incredible <a href="/redir?url=http%3A%2F%2Fdisappointment.it&s=fc135c459c106dbe23ea6749797e8e06aa5e13b024868079e7a86daf95893c76" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://disappointment.it</a> was probably not the best night to go, new year's eve, but hey it is palm beach after all. it was obnoxious at best.so under staffed, as a restauranteur i was shocked at how bad it was,2 bartenders at each bar for hundreds of patrons. needless to say, service was non-existant ..we were told that they would be selling $10. bracelets for entrance! we went to the "sea food bar" for a drink instead and then left to "table 26" where we had a primo table,excellent service and a great experience.this place may be "hot" right now, let's see how they fare in off season now that they have pissed off many locals. if i could have rated "no star", i would have.they should be very embarassed. they even had a few "goons" trying to stop entry to the bar- really breakers..?? get your act together..we will all slam this place as well it should be, word of mouth reviews can be deadly!
Review Source:I disagree with all the other posters who claim that this is an "identity crisis" for the Breakers. Yes, while it is a drastic change from the old fashioned tapestry bar, it is also a step towards a modernization for the hotel.
We recently celebrated our anniversary at HMF and had a wonderful time. From the moment we arrived, we felt as though everyone there was celebrating with us. The food was wonderful. Drinks were very well crafted and tasted amazing.
I think this is a great step towards modernizing the breakers. I cannot wait to go again!
SPECTACULAR
We had dinner at HMF last night and thought it was spectacular.
Entering The Breakers, having the valet park your car, walking into one of the most beautiful, warm lobbies anywhere sets the stage for the way management has restored the grand room that is now HMF and how they have furnished it with fabulous contemporary furniture that blends perfectly with the 1920's grand decor. PERFECT.
Staff is really well trained, chosen as they are each nice people.....and quite attractive.
Finally, the menu is great. You order 6 or 7 things to start and share. They arrive as they are ready and it's easy to spend an hour or two (entirely your choice) there by how many plates you order.
And no, it's not cheap..........figure about $150/COUPLE Â for what you can consider a real dinner............but it's worth every penny.
Note that they do not take reservations and that the menu is likely to be adjusted as they go along.........easy, just by adding and subtracting items.
There is even a gluten free menu and I sense that they are serious about this.
150 seats in a room that others would make hold twice as many makes for extreme comfort and a situation where everyone can see each other without making new friends.
These guys have hit a bases loaded home run.
Is HMF out of place in a grande dame like The Breakers? It took a moment but now I'm all for a chic, glitzy new HMF where drinking is theater. Â First, one has to get over the death of the iconic Tapestry Bar. Sad. Now, moving on...
The concept is clear. The furnishings mid century. The service is great. The girls are easy on the eye. I dig the vibe. I'd happily don my best cocktailing outfit and hit HMF again-especially with guests.
Embrace the change. It can be a beautiful thing. It will make you feel cooler and more stylish than you are. (Or is that the liquor talking?)
In agreement with the first reviewer on all counts
We live down the road from the Breakers and frequent the hotel facilities weekly. We were disappointed with the closing of tapestry bar though we realized the tired space needed a bit of energy. Little did we know the historic space would be transformed Into what seems to equate to a Hyatt lobby restaurant.
We have been there twice now. The service is good. The waiters and waitresses try quite hard to please. The manager came over and introduced himself as "iggy" when he found out we were regular local patrons. He indicated he had worked previously at city cellar in CityPlace. We were gracious, however this was alarming given the different calibres of the establishments.
The menu in a word is schizophrenic. While they try to have something for everyone, the food is downright awful. It comes out way to quickly - so clearly everything is already teed up in the kitchen and not made to order. Food was luke warm at best; under seasoned and really not delicious.
We missed the tapestry bar a great deal when it closed and frankly HMF is a real disappointment. The storied Breakers experience has been reduced to that of a Hyatt or Marriot.
We likely won't return and certainly won't recommend it to any of our friends.
We just finished our first of many future experiences at HMF and I was surprised at Niki's review because overall we were very impressed with both the food and the atmosphere. Â The setup was relaxing and perfect for my wife and I to unwind and enjoy great sushi and unique dishes. the staff was attentive and helpful, and we could tell they cared about making our experience a genuine throwback to times past. Â The menu is eclectic and unique, the way any tapas style menu should be. Â In all, I sampled 7 menu items and was pleasantly surprised by the creativity and flavor of each dish. The chocolate torte with salted caramel gelato is the perfect end to any evening. I would have to respectfully disagree with the previous reviews and I am definitely planning on coming back.
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