Rum Pairing Dinner: Flavors of the Caribbean at Dolphin Bar & Shrimp House

Experience an intimate evening of Caribbean-inspired cuisine and fine rum at the Dolphin Bar & Shrimp House in Jensen Beach! Join us Friday, November 20, 2026, for an exclusive six-course Rum Pairing Dinner featuring thoughtfully paired Caribbean flavors and distinctive rums.

Hosted in the restaurant’s private dining room, this special culinary experience promises an evening of delicious food, exceptional rum pairings, and tropical inspiration.

Event Details

• Event: Rum Pairing Dinner – Flavors of the Caribbean
• Date: Friday, November 20, 2026
• Time: 5:30 PM
• Price: $100 per guest
• Includes: Tax and gratuity
• Guest Limit: Limited to 60 guests
• Location: Dolphin Bar & Shrimp House
• Private Dining Room: 1401 NE Indian River Drive, Jensen Beach, FL 34957

A Six-Course Caribbean Culinary Experience

The evening features a carefully curated menu of Caribbean-inspired dishes paired with distinctive rums.

First Course – Jerk Lobster & Plantain Crostini

Fresh Florida lobster poached in mild jerk butter, served atop sweet plantain crostini and finished with mango-papaya salsa, micro cilantro, and Key lime zest.

Rum Pairing: Flor de Cana 18 Year

Second Course – Rum-Glazed Pork Belly with Caribbean Pineapple

Slow-braised Cheshire pork belly lacquered with a dark rum reduction, accompanied by caramelized pineapple, roasted poblano puree, pickled red onion, toasted macadamia nuts, and cilantro oil.

Rum Pairing: Bacardi Reserva Ocho

Third Course – Roasted Pumpkin & Coconut Bisque

Roasted Caribbean pumpkin blended with coconut milk and ginger, topped with Scotch bonnet honey and allspice creme fraiche, and finished with toasted pepitas.

Rum Pairing: Facundo Exquisito

Intermezzo – Barbados Rum Sorbet

Dark rum blended into a smooth sorbet with Florida citrus, charred cane sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and fresh lime zest, presented with a splash of blood orange puree.

Fifth Course – Coffee & Allspice-Crusted Short Rib

Tender beef short rib braised with the aromas of Dominican coffee and Jamaican allspice, served over creamy coconut-yuca puree with roasted rainbow carrots and a rich tamarind-rum demi-glace.

Rum Pairing: Brugal 1888 Doblemente Añejado

Sixth Course – Caribbean Napoleon

Crisp coconut puff pastry layered with vanilla bean mascarpone cream, grilled cinnamon-rum-glazed pineapple, caramelized bananas, and passion fruit curd. Finished with toasted macadamia nuts, warm dark rum-spiked caramel, and coconut brittle.

Rum Pairing: Bumbu XO

Reserve Your Seat

This exclusive dinner is limited to just 60 guests, so reservations are encouraged.

Call (772) 781-5136 or reserve your seat at the hostess desk.

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