Miami and Miami Beach Restaurants
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1. Alter
$$$$ | Wynwood |James Beard finalist and local superstar chef Bradley Kilgore is always changing the menu based on ingredient availability and then taking on the awesome task...
James Beard finalist and local superstar chef Bradley Kilgore is always changing the menu based on ingredient availability and then taking on the awesome task of transforming food into edible art. The best way to experience Kilgore's one-of-a-kind taste sensations is through the five- or seven-course tasting menu or, better yet, the wine-paired full chef's experience.
223 N.W. 23rd St., Miami, Florida, 33127, USA305-573–5996Known For
- Interactive chef's counter
- Locavore patrons
- Outdoor bar featuring separate menu and craft cocktails
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2. Ariete
$$$ | Coconut Grove |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...
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 duck press service is typically the star of the show.
3540 Main Hwy., Miami, Florida, 33133, USA305-640--5862Known For
- Great cocktails
- Lively brunch
- The Chug burger
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3. Azucar Ice Cream Company
$ | Little Havana |More crafty than churning, flavors at this Cuban ice-cream shop are inspired and derived from ingredients at nearby fruit stands, international grocery shops, and farmers'...
More crafty than churning, flavors at this Cuban ice-cream shop are inspired 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., Miami, Florida, 33135, USA305-381–0369Known For
- Abuela Maria ice cream
- Flan ice cream
- One-of-a-kind frozen indulgences
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4. Cafe La Trova
$$$ | Little Havana |There's always a festive vibe at this Cuban hot spot from James Beard--winning chef Michelle Bernstein and famed Cantinero bartender Julio Cabrera. Old-school cocktails like...
There's always a festive vibe at this Cuban hot spot from James Beard--winning chef Michelle Bernstein and famed Cantinero bartender Julio Cabrera. Old-school cocktails like the daiquiri, Hemingway fizz, and mojito are made slowly with showmanship straight from 1950s Cuba, while menu highlights include roast calabaza empanadas, arroz con pollo, and skirt steak ropa vieja. On weekends live music is known to prompt dancing and a Miami Vice--theme speakeasy with a separate 1980s-inspired cocktail menu—think Cosmos and apple martinis.
971 S.W. 8th St., Miami, Florida, 33130, USA786-615--4379Known For
- Classic Cuban bartending
- Large portions
- Miami Vice--theme '80s backbar
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5. Casa Sensei
$$$$ | Downtown |This waterfront restaurant along the Himmarshee Canal offers Pan-Asian--Latin fusion dishes, including a full sushi bar and a plethora of comfort dishes like pad Thai,...
This waterfront restaurant along the Himmarshee Canal offers Pan-Asian--Latin fusion dishes, including a full sushi bar and a plethora of comfort dishes like pad Thai, lo mein, and kimchee fried rice. Diners can opt to enjoy their meal as part of a gondola ride leaving from the restaurant's dock. The bar features an expansive collection of sake and Japanese whiskies as well as creative cocktails. Each meal is finished with a massive puff of cotton candy.
1200 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301, USA954-530--4176Known For
- Waterfront dining
- Creative cocktails
- Romantic atmosphere
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6. Cecconi's Miami Beach
$$$$ | Mid-Beach |The wait for a table at this outpost of the iconic Italian restaurant is just as long as for its counterparts in West Hollywood and...
The wait for a table at this outpost of the iconic Italian restaurant is just as long as for its counterparts in West Hollywood and London. Expect heavy portions of atmosphere: It's a real scene of who's who and who's eating what, cast in a seductive, vintage-chic setting across the courtyard of the Soho Beach House Miami.
4385 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, Florida, 33140, USA786-507–7902Known For
- Light and succulent fish carpaccios
- Truffle pizza
- Beautiful lighting
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7. Cindy Lou's Cookies
$ | Little Haiti |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...
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 of sweet tooths can be conquered with the larger-than-life cookies and cakes served here.
7320 N.E. 2nd Ave., Miami, Florida, 33138, USA305-456--8585Known For
- Massive cookies
- Wonderful service
- Incredible coconut cake
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8. Clive's Cafe
$ | Little Haiti |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...
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 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., Miami, Florida, 33127, USA305-757--6512Known For
- Braised oxtail
- Jerk chicken wings
- Curried goat
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9. Hakkasan Miami
$$$$ | Mid-Beach |This stateside sibling of the Michelin-star London restaurant brings the haute-Chinese-food movement to South Florida, adding Pan-Asian flair to even quite simple and authentic Cantonese...
This stateside sibling of the Michelin-star London restaurant brings the haute-Chinese-food movement to South Florida, adding Pan-Asian flair to even quite simple and authentic Cantonese recipes, and producing an entire menu that can be classified as blow-your-mind delicious. Superb eats notwithstanding, another reason to experience Hakkasan is that it's arguably the sexiest, best-looking restaurant on Miami Beach.
4441 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, Florida, 33140, USA786-276–1388-after 4 pmKnown For
- Dim sum perfected
- Roasted silver cod with champagne and honey
- High-design interiors including teak walls
Restaurant Details
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10. Harry's Pizzeria
$$ | Design District |Harry's is a neighborhood spot with some seriously good pizza, as one would expect from Miami culinary darling Michael Schwartz and his team. The casual,...
Harry's is a neighborhood spot with some seriously good pizza, as one would expect from Miami culinary darling Michael Schwartz and his team. The casual, friendly-yet-funky setting is inviting for all diner matchups, and seasonally inspired pizzas highlight locally sourced ingredients as unexpected, yet delicious, combinations as toppings for wood-fired, thin crusts.
3918 N. Miami Ave., Miami, Florida, 33127, USA786-275–4963Known For
- Polenta fries
- Braised short rib pizza
- Warm chocolate chunk cookies
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11. Itamae
$$ | Design District |Home to some of Miami's best sushi rolls, fish bowls, and ceviches, this family-run Nikkei concept (owned by James Beard--nominated brother and sister duo, Nando...
Home to some of Miami's best sushi rolls, fish bowls, and ceviches, this family-run Nikkei concept (owned by James Beard--nominated brother and sister duo, Nando and Valerie Chang and their father Fernando) is a hot spot amid the designer stores of the Design District. While the slick establishment creates dishes in a fast, casual environment, it prepares them tenderly with fresh seasonal ingredients and high quality seafood.
140 N.E. 39th St., Miami, Florida, 33137, USA305-631--2664Known For
- Oversized ceviche bowls
- Lost in Translation roll
- Totoro roll
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12. Joe's Stone Crab
$$$$ | South Beach |In South Beach's decidedly new-money scene, the stately Joe's Stone Crab is an old-school testament to good food and good service. Stone crabs, served with...
In South Beach's decidedly new-money scene, the stately Joe's Stone Crab is an old-school testament to good food and good service. Stone crabs, served with legendary mustard sauce, crispy hash browns, and creamed spinach, remain the staple at South Beach's most storied restaurant (which dates to 1913).
11 Washington Ave., Miami Beach, Florida, 33139, USA305-673–0365Known For
- Best-of-the-best stone crab claws
- Key lime pie
- No reservations (arrive very early)
Restaurant Details
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13. Juvia
$$$$ | South Beach |High atop South Beach's design-driven 1111 Lincoln Road parking garage, rooftop Juvia commingles urban sophistication with South Beach seduction. Three renowned chefs unite to deliver...
High atop South Beach's design-driven 1111 Lincoln Road parking garage, rooftop Juvia commingles urban sophistication with South Beach seduction. Three renowned chefs unite to deliver an amazing eating experience that screams Japanese, Peruvian, and French all in the same breath, focusing largely on raw fish and seafood dishes.
1111 Lincoln Rd., Miami Beach, Florida, 33139, USA305-763–8272Known For
- City and beach views
- Sunset cocktails on the terrace
- Bigeye tuna poke
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14. KYU
$$$$ | Wynwood |Foodies and locavores love this eco-minded restaurant in the heart of Wynwood, which plants five trees for every tree burned in its Japanese wood-fired grill....
Foodies and locavores love this eco-minded restaurant in the heart of Wynwood, which plants five trees for every tree burned in its Japanese wood-fired grill. The Asian-inspired, small-plates menu wows through creative dishes such as the epic roasted cauliflower with goat cheese and shishito-herb vinaigrette and sizzling Thai fried-rice stone pot with king crab.
251 N.W. 25th St., Miami, Florida, 33127, USA786-577--0150Known For
- Living walls
- Apex of Wynwood atmosphere
- Flavor-rich small plates
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15. L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon
$$$$ | Design District |A concept created by the legendary chef Joël Robuchon, this ultradecadent restaurant draws you in with a sexy, red-backlit bar and sleek tables. Each bite...
A concept created by the legendary chef Joël Robuchon, this ultradecadent restaurant draws you in with a sexy, red-backlit bar and sleek tables. Each bite is rich in flavor and plated perfectly with immaculate French technique. Expect caviar garnishes and dainty dishes served on unique vessels, available à la carte or as a chef's tasting menu. Don't overlook the pomme puree aka Robuchon's famous, creamy, cheesy French mashed potatoes.
151 N.E. 41st St., Miami, Florida, 33137, USA305-402--9070Known For
- Incredible foie gras and pomme puree
- Gorgeous ambience
- Large wine list
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16. La Mar by Gaston Acurio
$$$$ | Brickell Key |Peruvian celebrity-chef Gaston Acurio dazzles with a sublime menu and an atmospheric, bay-side setting to match. Tour the far corners of Peru through La Mar’s...
Peruvian celebrity-chef Gaston Acurio dazzles with a sublime menu and an atmospheric, bay-side setting to match. Tour the far corners of Peru through La Mar’s signature cebiches (ceviche) and tiraditos (similar to crudo), freshly grilled skewers of street-style anticuchos, causa dishes (mashed potato topped with meat and vegetable toppings), and national libations, like the pisco sour.
500 Brickell Key Dr., Miami, Florida, 33131, USAKnown For
- Edgy interior design
- Alfresco dining with skyline views
- Desserts served in dollhouses
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17. Macchialina
$$$ | South Beach |Framed by exposed-brick walls, decorated with daily specials on chalkboards, and packed with gregarious patrons, this local foodie hangout feels like a cozy, neighborhoody tavern....
Framed by exposed-brick walls, decorated with daily specials on chalkboards, and packed with gregarious patrons, this local foodie hangout feels like a cozy, neighborhoody tavern. 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 with sausage) and daily homemade pastas (like tagliolini al funghi and spaghetti con vongole).
820 Alton Rd., Miami Beach, Florida, 33139, USA305-534–2124Known For
- Killer wine selection
- $10 pasta Thursdays
- Devoted local following
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18. Makoto
$$$$ | |Stephen Starr's Japanese headliner, executed by celebrity-chef and master of Edomae-style sushi Makoto Okuwa, offers two menus: one devoted solely to sushi, sashimi, and maki,...
Stephen Starr's Japanese headliner, executed by celebrity-chef and master of Edomae-style sushi Makoto Okuwa, offers two menus: one devoted solely to sushi, sashimi, and maki, the other to Japanese cold and hot dishes. Look forward to hyperfresh raw dishes, tempuras, meats, and vegetables grilled over Japanese charcoal (robata), rice and noodle dishes, and a variety of steaks and fish inspired by the Land of the Rising Sun.
9700 Collins Ave., Bal Harbour, Florida, 33154, USA305-864–8600Known For
- Superfresh sushi
- Artistic presentation
- Well-dressed crowd
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19. Mandolin Aegean Bistro
$$$ | Design District |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...
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., Miami, Florida, 33137, USA305-576–6066Known For
- Signature Greek salad
- Bucolic courtyard
- Spectacular meze
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20. Matador
$$$ | Mid-Beach |In one of Miami's most captivating and seductive settings, this headline restaurant by celebrity-chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten fuses Spanish, Caribbean, and Latin American gastronomy while focusing...
In one of Miami's most captivating and seductive settings, this headline restaurant by celebrity-chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten fuses Spanish, Caribbean, and Latin American gastronomy while focusing on local products, resulting in a diverse collection of small and large plates. Indulge in tropically inspired plates like avocado pizza, Florida Keys shrimp in "Agua Diablo," and grilled Florida black-grouper tacos.
2901 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, Florida, 33140, USA786-257–4600Known For
- "Light & Bright" beach-conscious options
- The epic pineapple elixir cocktail served in a massive copper pineapple
- Stunning terrace for outdoor dining
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