Miami - South Beach lunch recommendation
 

Looking for a great place to have lunch with children (7, 12, 13). Not a kid's place (they like good food), but not somewhere businesslike and quiet either. We like Asian/fusion food. Something like Spice Market in New York. Any ideas? This is our first trip to Miami.

Outside at The News Cafe on Ocean Drive. Food is good, moderately priced, and the people watching is outstanding.

In that vein, I would suggest the Van Dyke Cafe on Lincoln Road (owned by News Cafe), as it's on a closed street and the kids can walk around without being near a busy street. Also excellent food, although I don't know about Asian/fusion..however there are numerous ethnic places to eat on Lincoln Road and it's wonderful for people watching.

Thank you. Would you recommend reservations for a weekday lunch?

Sorry late in responding, just came home from work. I don't believe either one of these restaurants or any of ones on Lincoln Road take reservations, but I don't think that you'll need them. Both News Cafe and Van Dyke are in and outdoors, as are most of the ones on Lincoln Road. TIP - if you want some "grown up" entertainment, upstains in the Van Dyke is a wonderful venue for jazz -7 days a week; intimate, "New York" style club, without being packed together like the NY clubs.

Great, thanks for the info! Can't wait to visit Florida. It's freezing here in Belgium.