When most people think of Florida, they think of fun in the sun on the many beaches, nightclubs, sports teams, and Disneyworld. Although some may brush up against the thought, not many Florida tourists are intent on visiting strictly for the food.

A luxurious French restaurant in one of the state's most popular resorts is working on changing that trend, if it hasn't already. L'Escalier is a French fine dining restaurant within the borders of The Breakers resort in Palm Beach, Florida. The resort hosts many high-end clientele, and L'Escalier is the perfect compliment to the lavish resort experience.

L'Escalier claims to offer all visitors a touch of Paris while in Palm Springs. A lot of French-themed restaurants in the states also make an effort to include some other international and American twists on the menu, but this formal restaurant doesn't bother. From the ambiance to the music, all the way up to the dessert, L'Escalier is as French as you can possible get without actually going to France.

The inside of the restaurant itself is absolutely breathtaking. Until your eyes fully adjust, it feels as if you're walking into a golden palace. The gold, yellows, and other neutral colors really come across as brilliantly warm in the dim but elegant glow of the many chandeliers. L'Escalier presents a very unique charm with the décor that really comes to life the longer you sit inside the restaurant. You start to notice the intricate details, the artwork, and the open layout of the lounge that's roomy without making you feel as if you're on an island.

Guests can start their meal off right with a glass of champagne before diving into the appetizers. The cuisine in the restaurant is served in three, five, and seven-course tasting menus that the chef carefully prepares for every order. The quality of the wait staff is high; they're able to consistently keep up with the demand for new courses. The serving sizes are rather small, but since it's basically a tasting menu, that's okay with most who visit. You're getting a little bit of everything. You'll be able to pick selections from the cheese carts and enjoy truffles, duck, greens, sweetbreads, seafood, and much, much more. All of this and you still get a dessert selection.

There's also a healthy wine selection boasting over 700 varieties. Of course, you can try local wines and other wines from the US, like the great pinots from California. Or if you're feeling adventurous and have money to spare, you can try a Romanee-Conti for almost $2,000 a bottle.

The prices at L'Escalier are on the high side, costing over $100 per person, usually, without wine. The restaurant is also very exclusive. You don't have to be a guest at The Breakers in Palm Beach to eat there, but you do have to make a reservation in order to get in. If you're in the area and want to check out the entire resort, L'Escalier is going to be worth its weight in gold.