Miami and Miami Beach Restaurants

Miami's restaurant scene has exploded in the past few years, with new restaurants springing up left and right every month. The melting pot of residents and visitors has brought an array of sophisticated, tasty cuisine. Little Havana is still king for Cuban fare, and Miami Beach is swept up in a trend of fusion cuisine, which combines Asian, French, American, and Latin cooking with sumptuous—and pricey—results. Locals spend the most time in downtown Miami, Wynwood, Midtown, and the Design District, where the city's ongoing foodie and cocktail revolution is most pronounced. Since Miami dining is a part of the trendy nightlife scene, most dinners don't start until 8 or 9 pm, and may go well into the night. To avoid a long wait among the late-night partiers at hot spots, come before 7 pm or make reservations. Attire is usually casual-chic, but patrons like to dress to impress. Don't be surprised to see large tables of women in skimpy dresses—this is common in Miami. Prices tend to stay high in hot spots like Lincoln Road, but if you venture off the beaten path you can find delicious food for reasonable prices. When you get your bill, check whether a gratuity is already included; most restaurants add between 15% and 20% (ostensibly for the convenience of, and protection from, the many Latin American and European tourists who are used to this practice in their homelands), but supplement it depending on your opinion of the service.

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  • 1. Ariete

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    Popular with the brunch crowd, this cozy indoor-outdoor restaurant serves elegant American dishes with a Miami twist. The menu changes seasonally with offerings from pastrami-style short rib to bone marrow--topped, wood-grilled oysters. The build-your-own charcuterie board boast homemade pâté and locally sourced meats. The fritas are a popular choice for a quick bite, but the pressed duck service is typically the star of the show.

    3540 Main Hwy., Florida, 33133, USA
    305-640--5862

    Known For

    • Great cocktails
    • Lively brunch
    • The Chug burger
  • 2. Azucar Ice Cream Company

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    More crafty than churning, flavors at this Cuban ice cream shop are inspired by and derived from ingredients at nearby fruit stands, international grocery shops, and farmers' markets. The menu features creations that nod to the culturally rich Little Havana location (café con leche, flan, and the signature Abuela Maria—made with Maria cookies, cream cheese, and guava) as well as seasonal specialties (like sweet creamed corn and egg nog).

    1503 S.W. 8th St., Florida, 33135, USA
    305-381–0369 

    Known For

    • Abuela Maria ice cream
    • Flan ice cream
    • One-of-a-kind frozen indulgences
  • 3. Byblos

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    Dynamic and delicious flavors of the eastern Mediterranean merge over traditional and new-fashioned dishes at this photogenic local hot spot. Feast on pides (Turkish flat breads baked in a stone oven), Middle Eastern fried chicken (with tahini, za'atar, and house hot sauce) and fattoush (crunch salad) while enjoying the breezy, art deco surroundings and colorful interiors.

    1545 Collins Ave., Florida, 33139, USA
    305-508–5041

    Known For

    • Creamed-spinach pide
    • Yogurt-baked fluke
    • Trendsetting crowd
  • 4. Cafe La Trova

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    There's always a festive vibe at this Cuban hot spot from James Beard--winning chef Michelle Bernstein and famed Cantinero bartender Julio Cabrera. Old-school cocktails like the daiquiri, Hemingway fizz, and mojito are made slowly with showmanship straight from 1950s Cuba, while menu highlights include roast calabaza empanadas, arroz con pollo, and skirt steak ropa vieja. Daily live music is known to prompt dancing, and there's a Miami Vice--theme speakeasy with a separate 1980s-inspired cocktail menu—think Cosmos and apple martinis.

    971 S.W. 8th St., Florida, 33130, USA
    786-615--4379

    Known For

    • Classic Cuban bartending
    • Large portions
    • Miami Vice--theme '80s backbar
  • 5. Cindy Lou's Cookies

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    There's more to love than just cookies at this adorable off-the-radar bakeshop. Each day more than a dozen types of treats are baked fresh with care, including Rocky Road and Nutella swirl cookies, banana bread, carrot cake, and more. Even the biggest sweet tooth can be conquered with the larger-than-life cookies and cakes served here.

    7320 N.E. 2nd Ave., Florida, 33138, USA
    305-456--8585

    Known For

    • Massive cookies
    • Wonderful service
    • Incredible coconut cake

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon.
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  • 6. Clive's Cafe

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    Some of the best bites come from the smallest spots, and that's especially true at Clive's Cafe. This local gem serves hearty plates of some of the best Jamaican food in Miami. Each entrée, from curried goat to jerk chicken, is piled high and features your choice of two sides, such as the popular rice and peas or macaroni salad. Don't forget to grab a spicy beef patty for the road.

    5890 N.W. 2nd Ave., Florida, 33127, USA
    305-757--6512

    Known For

    • Braised oxtail
    • Jerk chicken wings
    • Curried goat

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun.
  • 7. Hakkasan Miami

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    This stateside sibling of the Michelin-star London restaurant brings the haute-Chinese-food movement to South Florida, adding pan-Asian flair to even quite simple and authentic Cantonese recipes and producing an entire menu that can be classified as blow-your-mind delicious. Superb eats notwithstanding, another reason to experience Hakkasan is that it's arguably the sexiest, best-looking restaurant on Miami Beach.

    4441 Collins Ave., Florida, 33140, USA
    786-276–1388-after 4 pm

    Known For

    • Dim sum perfected
    • Roasted silver cod with champagne and honey
    • High-design interiors, including teak walls

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No lunch weekdays, Reservations essential
  • 8. Itamae

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    Home to some of Miami's best sushi rolls, fish bowls, and ceviches, this family-run Nikkei concept (owned by James Beard--nominated brother and sister duo Nando and Valerie Chang and their father Fernando) is a hot spot amid the designer stores of the Design District. Dishes are prepared tenderly with fresh seasonal ingredients and high-quality seafood and served in a casual outdoor setting in the center of Palm Court.

    140 N.E. 39th St., Florida, 33137, USA
    305-631--2664

    Known For

    • Oversized ceviche bowls
    • Lost in Translation roll
    • Totoro roll
  • 9. Joe's Stone Crab

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    In South Beach's decidedly new-money scene, the stately Joe's Stone Crab is an old-school testament to good food and good service. Stone crabs, served with legendary mustard sauce, crispy hash browns, and creamed spinach, remain the staple at South Beach's most storied restaurant (which dates from 1913).

    11 Washington Ave., Florida, 33139, USA
    305-673–0365

    Known For

    • Best-of-the-best stone crab claws
    • Key lime pie
    • No reservations (arrive very early)

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed mid-May–mid-Oct. No lunch Sun. and Mon., Reservations not accepted
  • 10. Juvia

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    High atop South Beach's design-driven 1111 Lincoln Road parking garage, rooftop Juvia commingles urban sophistication with South Beach seduction. Three renowned chefs unite to deliver an amazing eating experience that screams Japanese, Peruvian, and French all in the same breath, focusing largely on raw fish and seafood dishes.

    1111 Lincoln Rd., Florida, 33139, USA
    305-763–8272

    Known For

    • City and beach views
    • Sunset cocktails on the terrace
    • Bigeye tuna poke

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues.
  • 11. KYU

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    Foodies and locavores love this eco-minded restaurant in the heart of Wynwood, which plants five trees for every tree burned in its Japanese wood-fired grill. The Asian-inspired, small-plates menu wows through creative dishes such as the epic roasted cauliflower with goat cheese and shishito-herb vinaigrette and sizzling Thai fried-rice stone pot with king crab.

    251 N.W. 25th St., Florida, 33127, USA
    786-577--0150

    Known For

    • Living walls
    • Apex of Wynwood atmosphere
    • Flavor-rich small plates
  • 12. L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon

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    A concept created by the legendary chef Joël Robuchon, this ultradecadent restaurant draws you in with a sexy, red-backlit bar and sleek tables. Each bite is rich in flavor and plated perfectly with immaculate French technique. Expect caviar garnishes and dainty dishes served on unique vessels, available à la carte or as a chef's tasting menu. Don't overlook the pomme puree aka Robuchon's famous, creamy, cheesy French mashed potatoes.

    151 N.E. 41st St., Florida, 33137, USA
    305-402--9070

    Known For

    • Incredible foie gras and pomme puree
    • Gorgeous ambience
    • Only restaurant with two Michelin stars in Florida
  • 13. LT Steak and Seafood

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    Miami is filled with great steak houses, but this is arguably the best. Located in the glamorous art deco open lobby of The Betsy hotel on Ocean Drive, noted chef Laurent Tourondel (of BLT Steak fame) presents a seasonally inspired menu that includes fresh seafood, sushi, the highest-quality cuts of USDA prime and certified Black Angus beef, and decadent sides (don't miss the hand-cut Parmesan truffle fries with truffle aioli).

    1440 Ocean Dr., Florida, 33139, USA
    305-673--0044

    Known For

    • Massive popovers
    • The Betsy crab cake
    • Cocktails inspired by literary greats
  • 14. Macchialina

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    Framed by exposed-brick walls, decorated with daily specials on chalkboards, and packed with gregarious patrons, this local foodie hangout feels like a cozy neighborhood tavern—unless you opt to sit outside in the lush courtyard. Owner and chef Michael Pirolo nails the concept of modern Italian cuisine through a small but special selection of antipasti (try the local burrata and creamy polenta) and daily homemade pastas (like tagliolini al funghi and spaghetti con vongole).

    820 Alton Rd., Florida, 33139, USA
    305-534–2124

    Known For

    • Killer wine selection
    • Melt-in-your-mouth pasta specials
    • Devoted local following
  • 15. Makoto

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    Stephen Starr's Japanese headliner, executed by celebrity-chef and master of Edomae-style sushi Makoto Okuwa, now sits in a new, much larger space and offers two menus: one devoted solely to sushi, sashimi, and maki, the other to Japanese cold and hot dishes. Look forward to hyperfresh raw dishes, tempuras, meats, and vegetables grilled over Japanese charcoal (robata), rice and noodle dishes, and a variety of steaks and fish inspired by the Land of the Rising Sun.

    9700 Collins Ave., Florida, 33154, USA
    305-864–8600

    Known For

    • Superfresh sushi
    • Artistic presentation
    • Well-dressed crowd
  • 16. Mandolin Aegean Bistro

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    A step inside this 1940s house-turned-bistro transports you to ya-ya’s home along the Aegean Sea. The Greek and Turkish cuisine is fresh and the service warm, matching its charming dining garden enlivened by an awning of trees, a rustic wooden canopy, and traditional village furnishings.

    4312 N.E. 2nd Ave., Florida, 33137, USA
    305-576–6066

    Known For

    • Signature Greek salad
    • Bucolic courtyard
    • Spectacular meze
  • 17. Michael's Genuine Food & Drink

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    Michael's is often cited as one of Miami's top tried-and-true restaurants, and it's not hard to see why: this indoor-outdoor bistro in Miami's Design District is an evergreen oasis for Miami dining sophisticates. Owner and chef Michael Schwartz aims for sophisticated eclectic cuisine with an emphasis on local and organic ingredients, and he gets it right (think crispy, sweet-and-spicy pork belly with kimchi and steamed mussels in coconut milk).

    130 N.E. 40th St., Florida, 33137, USA
    305-573–5550

    Known For

    • House-smoked bacon cheddar burger
    • Sceney alfresco dining area
    • Sunday brunch

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Reservations essential
  • 18. MILA

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    A swanky rooftop restaurant on Lincoln Road, MILA is a place to see and be seen while sipping well-crafted cocktails and ordering Mediterranean-Asian fusion dishes, small plates, and sushi. The stunning focal point is a Zen-like reflection pool flanked by two curtained cabanas that can be reserved for a bit of privacy while dining alfresco. Highlights of the menu include branzino tataki, edamame guacamole, seared scallop roll, and a 32 oz. tomahawk served with a butter-onion jus. The indoor and outdoor bar serve two separate cocktail menus, and those who dine on the terrace can order one of the special cocktails that are made tableside on a mobile bar cart.

    1636 Meridian Ave., Florida, 33139, USA
    786-706--0744

    Known For

    • A "dress to impress" crowd
    • Flavorful fusion dishes like branzino tataki
    • Top-notch cocktails
  • 19. Panther Coffee

    $ | Coffee

    The original location of the Miami-based specialty coffee roaster is smack in the center of Wynwood (it has now expanded into Miami Beach and other South Florida neighborhoods), attracting a who's who of hipsters, artists, and even suburbanites to indulge in small-batch cups of joe and super-moist muffins and fresh-baked pastries. Baristas gingerly prepare every order, so expect to wait a little for your macchiato.

    2390 N.W. 2nd Ave., Florida, 33127, USA
    305-677–3952

    Known For

    • Cool clientele
    • Strong coffee
    • Fabulous people-watching
  • 20. Pubbelly Sushi

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    On a residential street in SoBe’s western reaches, this petite eatery attracts the who’s who of beach socialites, hipsters, and the occasional tourist coming to chow down on inventive Asian-Latin small plates, sushi rolls, and grilled skewers of meat and seafood by executive chef-owner José Mendin. From bigeye tuna spicy rolls to short-rib and truffle dumplings, the menu constantly pushes the envelope on inventive cuisine, and locals simply can’t get enough.

    1424 20th St., Florida, 33139, USA
    305-531–9282

    Known For

    • Long waits
    • Pork belly bao buns
    • Butter "krab" roll

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