The Library & Lounge — group dining menu
Le Méridien Dania Beach
Fort Lauderdale Airport
1825 Griffin RoadDania Beach, FL 33004Policies & service details
Fees & taxes
- All menu items are subject to a 24% taxable service charge and 7% tax.
- Prices are subject to change without notice.
- A small-group fee of $200 applies to groups of fewer than 25 guests (excluding breakfast and breaks).
- Bartender fee is $150; ratio requirement 1 bartender per 50 guests.
- Attendant fee is $150; required for receptions.
- Plated dinners are served with freshly baked pan de bono rolls.
Allergens & dietary needs
- Menu items may contain or come into contact with common allergens including milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soy, and sesame. Please notify our team of any dietary restrictions.
- Legend: (D) Dairy · (SF) Shellfish · (N) Nuts · (G) Gluten · (V) Vegetarian.
Breakfast & brunch
Breakfast $46 per person · Brunch $58 per person
Included beverages
- Coffee, tea & milkFreshly brewed regular and decaffeinated Illy coffee; assorted fine teas; whole, 2%, skim, and almond milk; cream.
Family-style starters
- Freshly sliced tropical fruitTropical fruit, vine-ripened berries, mint, citrus salt.
- Pork belly tacosHouse-made corn tortillas, crispy pork belly, ají verde, pickled onion.(G)(D)
- Mini wafflesCinnamon sugar–dusted waffle cubes with dulce de leche drizzle.(G)(D)
Plated entrée (select one)
- Chicken & wafflesAchiote fried chicken, bacon-chive waffle, maple guajillo syrup.(G)(D)
- Brunch bowlChoice of chicken, salmon, or skirt steak with jasmine rice, black beans, sweet potato nikkei, and guacamole.
- Chilaquiles verdesCrispy tortillas simmered in tomatillo salsa, crema, red onion, avocado, queso fresco, sunny egg.(G)(D)(V)
Family-style brunch sides
- Roasted sweet plantains(V)
- Papas bravas with ají amarillo aioli(G)(D)
- Freshly squeezed juicesStrawberry basil agua fresca.
- Selection of fresh sliced tropical fruit
- Coconut muffins and dulce de leche croissants(D)(G)(N)
- Whipped butter & guava marmalade(D)
- Scrambled eggs, pasture raised(D)
- Achiote spiced bacon
- Coffee & tea serviceFreshly brewed regular and decaffeinated coffee; assortment of fine teas; whole, 2%, skim, cream, honey, and lemon.
Lunch A
$55 per person
Family-style appetizers
- Sweet corn empanadasManchego, ají amarillo, yuzu avocado, chimichurri.(G)(D)
- Guacamole(V)
Salad
- Ensalada de mercadoMixed greens, avocado, hearts of palm, citrus vinaigrette.(V)
Plated entrée (select one)
- Salmon nikkeiAchiote ponzu, morita jam, crispy mushroom.(G)
- Lomo saltadoBeef tenderloin stir-fry, peppers, creamy bomba rice, crispy potato.(G)
- Pollo a la brasaPeruvian-style roasted thighs, salsa criolla, ají verde.
Family-style sides
- Pura vidaCilantro rice, black beans, sweet plantains, cotija.
- Peruvian potato saladAjí amarillo mayo.
Dessert
- Mini tres leches cake(G)(D)
Brunch additions (optional)
Offerings that may pair with brunch service; confirm with your event manager.
- Churros & chocolate sauceCrisp cinnamon churros with Mexican spiced chocolate.(G)(D)
- Mini choco flanToasted meringue.(D)
- Bottomless mimosas & micheladas+$25 per person
- Margarita & paloma upgrade+$35 per person
Lunch B
$68 per person
Family-style appetizers
- Classic ceviche amarilloHamachi, mango, cucumber, leche de tigre.
- Smoked swordfish dipLemon aioli, radish, tortilla chips.
Lunch salad
- Charred romaine CaesarCotija, crispy garlic, lime–Caesar dressing, pepitas.(D)
Plated entrée (select one)
- Zarandeado snapperRed adobo, grilled avocado, cabbage slaw.
- 6 oz prime churrascoChimichurri.
- Pollo a la brasaFire-roasted, charred lemon, ají verde.
Family-style sides
- Grilled broccolini with garlic mojo(N)
- Potato three ways(N)
Dessert
- Churros with dulce de leche(G)(D)
- Yellow corn cake with mezcal–hibiscus gel
Dinner A
$72 per person
Family-style appetizers
- Tuna nikkei cevicheBluefin, white ponzu, sweet potato, avocado.
- Sweet corn empanadasManchego, ají amarillo, yuzu avocado, chimichurri.(G)(D)
- Grilled octopus(SF)
- Beef anticucho skewersAjí amarillo, mango pico, yuca.
- Guacamole(V)
Dinner salad
- Quinoa & beet saladRoasted beets, red quinoa, arugula, spiced pecans, orange vinaigrette.(V)(N)
- Watermelon & tomato saladHeirloom tomatoes, chili-lime watermelon, honey chipotle dressing, balsamic reduction.(V)
Plated entrée (select one)
- 10 oz prime churrascoChimichurri.
- Zarandeado snapperGrilled avocado, red adobo.
- Cusco free-range chickenAchiote adobo, salsa criolla.
Dinner B
$89 per person
Plated entrée (select one)
- Cusco free-range chickenAchiote adobo, salsa criolla.
- Salmon nikkeiAchiote ponzu, morita jam, crispy mushroom.
- 8 oz hanger steakChimichurri.
Family-style sides
- Potato three ways(V)
- Grilled asparagus(V)
- Pura vidaCilantro rice, black beans, sweet plantains, cotija.
Dessert
- Honey cheesecakeBerry salsa, honeycomb, candied orange.(G)(D)
Reception
Per-piece items: minimum 25 pieces per selection. Small-group fee of $200 for groups under 25 guests where noted; attendant fee $150 may apply.
Cold canapés (per piece)
- Caprese skewersCherry tomato, pesto-marinated mozzarella, balsamic drizzle.(D)(V)$7 per piece
- Ceviche ají amarilloLeche de tigre.$9 per piece
- Pan con tomateGrilled bread, ripe tomato, olive oil, sea salt, jamón serrano.(G)$8 per piece
- Beef tartare crostini(G)$10 per piece
Hot canapés (per piece)
- Beef or chicken mini empanadasChipotle sauce.(G)$9 per piece
- Beef or chicken anticucho$9 per piece
- Sweet corn empanadas(G)(D)$8 per piece
- Mini crab cake, ají verde(D)(G)(SF)$9 per piece
Carving stations
Each station serves approximately 15 guests.
- Chimi-marinated flank steakCrispy mushroom and grape demi, pan de bono.(G)$530
- Tomato fennel crusted catch of the dayKimchi slaw, cucumber yuzu.$475
- Roasted whole turkey a la brasaPura vida, ají verde, citrus ancho gravy.(D)(G)$425
- Pork belly a la brasaCorn and flour tortilla, huancaína, chimichurri, salsa rosada.(G)$450
Family-style sides
- Grilled street corn with Tajín aioli(D)
- Pura vidaCilantro rice, black beans, sweet plantains, cotija.
- Potato three ways(V)
Dessert duo
- Churros(G)
- Tres leches(G)(D)
Display stations (per person)
Small-group fee of $200 applies for groups under 25 guests. Attendant fee of $150 applies.
- Charcuterie & cheese barAssorted cured meats, imported cheese selection, house pickled vegetables, mustard seed relish, assorted crostini and crackers.(D)(G)$27 per person
- Roasted & raw vegetable barHeirloom carrots, grilled asparagus, heirloom cherry tomatoes, oil-cured tomatoes, grilled mushrooms, marinated cauliflower, roasted red pepper hummus, achiote onion dip, pita chips, naan bread.(D)(G)(V)$19 per person
- Raw barSnow crab cocktail claws, Gulf shrimp cocktail, mezcal cocktail sauce, ají verde, chipotle mustard and epazote mignonette, saltines and oyster crackers.(D)(G)(SF)Market
Bar packages
Bartender fee of $150 applies. One bartender per 50 guests.
Beer & wine package
- IncludesWycliff sparkling wine; Proverb white wines (Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay); Proverb red wines (Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon); Bud Light, Sam Adams, Angry Orchard, Modelo, Heineken.
- PricingFirst hour $20 per person; each additional hour $13 per person
House package
- SpiritsNew Amsterdam vodka; New Amsterdam gin; Jim Beam white whiskey; El Tequileño; Monkey Shoulder Scotch; Cruzan light rum.
- Wine & sparklingWycliff sparkling wine. Proverb white wines: Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay. Proverb red wines: Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon.
- Beer & ciderBud Light, Sam Adams, Angry Orchard, Modelo, Heineken.
- PricingFirst hour $28 per person; each additional hour $15 per person
Premium package
- SpiritsTito’s vodka; Bombay Sapphire gin; JW Black Scotch; Espolón Blanco tequila; Bulleit whiskey; Bacardi rum.
- Wine & sparklingLa Marca sparkling. Joel Gott white wines: Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay. Sea Glass red wines: Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon.
- Beer & ciderBud Light, Sam Adams, Angry Orchard, Modelo, Heineken, Stella Artois, Lagunitas.
- PricingFirst hour $35 per person; each additional hour $18 per person
Signature & batched cocktails
Signature cocktails
- Ají margaritaBlanco tequila, fresh lime, agave, ají amarillo, orange liqueur, Tajín salt rim.$16
- Tokyo PalomaReposado tequila, yuzu, grapefruit soda, white ponzu mist, smoked sea salt rim.$17
- La guayaba mezcalitaMezcal, guava purée, lime, agave, chili-lime sugar rim.$16
- Sol y Mar spritzPassionfruit, prosecco, elderflower liqueur, fresh mint.$16
- Flor de CuscoPisco, lime, hibiscus syrup, egg white, Angostura bitters.$17
- Smoked pineapple old fashionedAged rum or reposado tequila, grilled pineapple syrup, orange bitters, expressed orange peel.$18
Batched cocktails
Serves up to 20 guests. Choose your house liquor and flavor profile.
- Sunset maracuyaPassionfruit purée, fresh lime, elderflower, agave nectar, mint, citrus.
- Berry hibiscusHibiscus, mixed berries, pomegranate, cinnamon, star anise, lightly sparkling finish.
- Isla refresherWatermelon, cucumber, fresh mint, lime, agave nectar, soda water.
- Batch pricing$250 per batch
Tequila library tastings
Priced per person unless noted
Experiences
Curated flights, citrus salts, and agave pairings. Speak with your event manager to reserve.
- Vertical tastingCompare flavors from different aging techniques by sampling three tequilas from the same family.$35 per person
- Horizontal tastingCompare three tequilas from different distilling families.
- Blanco flight$35 per person
- Reposado flight$40 per person
- Añejo flight$45 per person
- Premium tastingPre-fixe selection of three high-end tequilas.$85 per person
- Mezcal tastingSmoked green agave spirits — a bold alternative to traditional tequila.$25 per person
Menu sourced from the property group dining guide. Confirm selections, pricing, and packages with your event manager before booking.