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In a contemporary waterfront garden setting along the Miami River, Kiki is a daily celebration of fabulous Greek food (hello, olive oil–braised octopus), steamy and sceney Miami nights, and an overall Greece-meets-the-tropics joie de vivre. Expect to people-watch, eat a lot, drink even more, and dance (especially if coming for the weekly Sunday Funday party).
450 N.W. North River Dr., Florida, 33128, USA
Known For
- Lobster pasta
- Tomato salad
- Great happy hour
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Restaurateur Stephen Starr imports a bona fide Parisian brasserie to the swanky Bal Harbour shops—inclusive of vintage decorations, furnishings, and an entire bar, all of which were shipped directly from France. Expect classics perfected, such as onion soup gratiné, steak frites and moules frites, and seafood plateaux (towers); a few delicious deviations like the escargots in hazelnut butter (rather than garlic butter); and plenty of excellent people-watching.
9700 Collins Ave., Florida, 33154, USA
Known For
- Parisian flair
- Seafood towers
- Outdoor seating
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Located on the ground floor of a Brickell high-rise, this upscale French Mediterranean restaurant serves classic fare like escargot and ratatouille el feta. During the day, most diners are local businesspeople, but at night the bar is busy with yuppies who are looking to treat themselves with exceptional seafood, pastas, and meat dishes.
1300 Brickell Bay Dr., Florida, 33131, USA
Known For
- Buttery escargot
- Cozy banquette tables
- Octopus carpaccio
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Take a trip to the Greek Isles at Michael Mina's Mediterranean restaurant featuring bright, light fare and fish that's delivered overnight straight from the Aegean Sea. In addition to a raw bar, menu items include dishes inspired by the chef's travels, including classic Greek spreads, grilled octopus, lamb shoulder, and more.
19565 Biscayne Blvd., Florida, 33180, USA
Known For
- South Florida's only fish sommelier
- A large selection of Greek spirits and wines
- Stylish indoor and outdoor seating
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Fusing Japanese and Peruvian flavors, this sultry Nikkei restaurant is known for its multisensory menu, including many nigiri dishes that are torched tableside, such as the hotate truffle with scallop, truffle butter, and lime. The menu features an array of ceviches, tiraditos, and seafood dishes, but there's also a 24-ounce bone-in rib eye with truffle. Japanese whiskey lovers will enjoy the 24-plus varieties on hand behind the gorgeous bar.
1300 Brickell Bay Dr., Florida, 33131, USA
Known For
- Expansive pisco and Japanese whiskey menu
- Fresh seafood
- Fine dining
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This wildly busy steak house is particularly prized for its highly marbleized prime beef, creamed corn with black truffles, lobster macaroni and cheese, and buzzing scene. While you stand at the bar awaiting your table—everyone has to wait, at least a little bit—you'll clamor for a drink with all facets of Miami's high society, from the city's top real estate developers and philanthropists to striking models and celebrities.
112 Ocean Dr., Florida, 33139, USA
Known For
- Reservations made by phone only
- Decadent side dishes
- Stellar service
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The carnivore glamour den seduces with its red-and-black dominatrix color scheme and overloads the senses with the divine smells and tastes of the extensive menu. RED boasts an equal number of seafood and more traditional meat offerings, each delicately prepared, meticulously presented, and gleefully consumed.
801 S. Pointe Dr., Florida, 33139, USA
Known For
- Tuna tartare
- Decadent, caloric side dishes
- Mussels diavolo
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Vistas of the bay and Miami skyline are sensational—whether you admire them through the floor-to-ceiling windows or from the expansive outdoor seating area, lined with alluring firepits. The menu is split between tropically inspired small plates, ideal for sharing, and heartier entrées from land and sea.
3201 Rickenbacker Causeway, Florida, 33149, USA
Known For
- Sunset views
- Crispy fried, whole local red snapper
- Protein-rich Rusty Pelican Board for Two
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Half the fun of dining at this sophisticated brasserie on the Miami River is watching stylish patrons arrive by yacht. Reserve a table outdoors on the patio for the best views of Downtown, and rest assured that a knowledgeable server will guide you through an eclectic menu highlighting fresh seafood, wood-fired casseroles, and refreshing cocktails.
422 N.W. North River Dr., Florida, 33128, USA
Known For
- Waterfront dining
- Impeccable service
- Octopus a la plancha
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Enjoy one of America's premier tried-and-true steak houses in one of Miami's best locations. Situated at the tip of South Pointe Park with fabulous views of Biscayne Bay, this waterfront outpost doles out the full range of signature cuts of 28-day, dry-aged beef and hefty sides, though the beach-conscious crowd skews toward the chilled shellfish platters and savory vegetable dishes.
1 Washington Ave., Florida, 33139, USA
Known For
- Award-winning wine list
- Shellfish towers
- 44-ounce rib eye, charred tableside
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Both upscale and unpretentious, this Michelin-starred contemporary American restaurant is helmed by Top Chef winner Jeremy Ford, who has created a small menu of exquisitely executed fresh dishes that change often. The popular prix-fixe tasting menu is known for its pâté and foie gras, as well as fresh seafood and short ribs. The intimate restaurant boasts an open design where diners can see the action-packed kitchen as they meticulously plate each bite. Reservations are recommended.
101 Washington Ave., Florida, 33139, USA
Known For
- Intimate setting
- Daily chef's tasting menu
- Incredible desserts
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The vibrant, supersexy, high-design restaurant perfectly captures Miami's Latin vibe while serving eclectic Latin American tapas and modern Japanese delights from three separate kitchens (robata grill, raw bar, and hot kitchen). Begin the Sugarcane experience in the alfresco lounge, engaging in a fabulous mix of standing, posing, flirting, and delicious-cocktail sipping, and then move on to a few of the some 60 small bites in the equally chic dining room.
3252 N.E. 1st Ave., Florida, 33127, USA
Known For
- Duck and waffles
- Crispy pig ear
- Great weekday happy hour
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Reservations essential
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St. Tropez invades South Beach at this sceney resto-lounge where dinner doesn't usually begin until late (which is normal for the Miami crowd) and the Champagne sipping continues until the wee hours of the morning (to sounds of awesome DJs).The restaurant fuses indoors and outdoors, merging prolific alfresco seating in a spacious, tree-lined courtyard with open-air covered dining and relaxation areas (swaying chandeliers, white tufted couches, and whimsically accessorized library shelves). While Veuve Clicquot is a staple among patrons, the tropical-inspired cocktails and the selection from the in-house wine cellar, La Cave d'Azur, also impress. The exquisitely executed French-Mediterranean cuisine is seafood-centric, beginning with colossal towers from the raw bar, then moving onto to light greens like the shaved-artichoke-and-parmigiano salad, and finishing with dishes such as dover sole à la meunière.
309 23rd St., Miami Beach, Florida, 33139, USA
Known For
- Beach-conscious cuisine
- Late-night fun
- Great Champagne list
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No lunch
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This izakaya-style restaurant is known the world over for its sleek design, lounge atmosphere, and contemporary Japanese cuisine. On the ground floor of the Kimpton EPIC hotel, the Miami location promises excellent bay-side views, Zuma's signature menu items, such as roasted lobster with shiso-ponzu butter and a 24-ounce rib eye covered in freshly shaved truffles. Zuma recently underwent a total renovation in celebration of its 10th anniversary, making it sleeker than ever.
270 Biscayne Blvd. Way, Florida, 33131, USA
Known For
- Incredible Sunday brunch
- Own line of sake
- Excellent sashimi