Chef’s Counter Tasting Menu at Michelin-Starred MAASS

MAASS delivers an intimate chef’s counter experience that places diners directly in front of the energy, precision, and artistry of a Michelin-starred kitchen. Located inside the Four Seasons Fort Lauderdale, the fourteen-seat counter overlooks the expansive open kitchen, creating a dynamic and immersive setting where every detail of the culinary process unfolds in full view. Under the vision of Chef Ryan Ratino and executed by Chef David Brito and the Michelin-accoladed team, the tasting menu showcases contemporary American cuisine shaped by French technique, Japanese ingredients, and refined open-fire cooking.

The progression highlights exceptional products sourced from premier markets around the world, with each course balancing elegance, restraint, and bold flavor. Smoke, flame, texture, and seasonality play central roles throughout the experience, while subtle Florida influences add a distinct sense of place. Diners observe the choreography of the kitchen in real time as dishes are finished and presented just moments after leaving the hearth. Thoughtful selections from MAASS’s award-winning wine program complement the menu, enhancing a dining experience that feels both sophisticated and deeply personal. Recognized as Fort Lauderdale’s first Michelin-starred restaurant, MAASS represents Chef Ryan Ratino’s modern culinary vision at its most immersive and refined.