Stephen Starr’s Most Cinematic Debut Yet

Slim’s, the swanky new steakhouse that feels both nostalgic and quietly subversive, has made its much-anticipated debut at Bal Harbour Shops. Conceived by Stephen Starr, the space leans into a cinematic sense of glamour with plush leather banquettes, sultry lighting, marble-checkered floors, and Art Deco–inspired murals by illustrator Christoph Niemann, all brought to life by Gachot Studios. The effect is transportive, a modern steakhouse with a knowing nod to the past.

The menu follows suit, riffing on classic steakhouse codes with a lighter, more playful hand. Think sliders, crab cakes, and elevated takes on familiar indulgences, alongside abundant seafood towers that anchor the room with a sense of occasion.

At a recent opening night fête that took place on March 15th, the bar spotlighted a signature Negroni fountain and precisely carved ice spheres stamped with the Slim’s insignia, underscoring the brand’s attention to detail. The event offered a glimpse into the restaurant’s convivial spirit, yet Slim’s ultimately reveals itself in the quieter moments when the lighting hits just right, the martinis arrive cold, and the room settles into its rhythm.

By Taylor Stoddard
Photos by World Red Eye

Randy Whitman and Stephen Starr
Randy Whitman and Stephen Starr
Stephen Starr’s Most Cinematic Debut Yet
Cindy Prado, Ana Rivero, Tina Stuck, and Lauren Melamed
Cindy Prado, Ana Rivero, Tina Stuck, and Lauren Melamed
Avra Jain and Danie Gomez Ortigoza
Avra Jain and Danie Gomez Ortigoza
Stephen Starr’s Most Cinematic Debut Yet
Stephen Starr’s Most Cinematic Debut Yet
Stephen Starr’s Most Cinematic Debut Yet
Fiorella Rosales, Nadine Castellanos and Taylor Stoddard
Fiorella Rosales, Nadine Castellanos and Taylor Stoddard
Art Deco–inspired murals adorn the interior walls by illustrator Christoph Niemann
Art Deco–inspired murals adorn the interior walls by illustrator Christoph Niemann
Stephen Starr’s Most Cinematic Debut Yet
Ikr Katie, Oren, Gigi, and Randy Whitman
Ikr Katie, Oren, Gigi, and Randy Whitman
Stephen Starr’s Most Cinematic Debut Yet
Stephen Starr’s Most Cinematic Debut Yet
Gianfranco Berardinelli and Luis Morais
Gianfranco Berardinelli and Luis Morais
Stephen Starr’s Most Cinematic Debut Yet
Stephen Starr’s Most Cinematic Debut Yet
Cindy Prado, Tina Stuck, Monroe Steele and Ria Michelle
Cindy Prado, Tina Stuck, Monroe Steele and Ria Michelle
Stephen Starr’s Most Cinematic Debut Yet
Stephen Starr’s Most Cinematic Debut Yet
Stephen Starr’s Most Cinematic Debut Yet
Stephen Starr’s Most Cinematic Debut Yet
Stephen Starr’s Most Cinematic Debut Yet
Stephen Starr’s Most Cinematic Debut Yet
Lisa Petrillo and Alex Bergman
Lisa Petrillo and Alex Bergman
Stephen Starr’s Most Cinematic Debut Yet

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