Must-see restaurants in Miami

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    Casablanca

    Downtown Miami

    Perched over the Miami River, Casablanca serves some of the best seafood in town. The setting is a big draw – with tables on a long wooden deck just above…

  • All Day

    Downtown Miami

    All Day is positively Miami's best cafe – with locally sourced ingredients forming the basis of its simple menu, as well as excellent coffees, teas, beer…

  • Phuc Yea

    Miami

    Phuc Yea started as a pop up and went wildly popular with its delicious Cajun-Vietnamese cooking (the name got about as much attention). Get yourself some…

  • Yardbird

    South Beach

    Yardbird has earned a die-hard following for its delicious haute Southern comfort food. The kitchen churns out some nice shrimp and grits, St Louis–style…

  • Kyu

    Wynwood & the Design District

    Kyu has been dazzling locals and food critics alike with its creative Asian-inspired dishes, most of which are cooked over the open flames of a wood-fired…

  • 27 Restaurant

    Miami

    Part of Freehand Miami and the very popular bar Broken Shaker, 27 has a lovely setting – akin to dining in an old tropical cottage, with worn floorboards,…

  • Versailles

    Little Havana

    Versailles (ver-sigh-yay) is an institution – one of the mainstays of Miami's Cuban gastronomic scene. Try the excellent black-bean soup or the fried…

  • Alter

    Wynwood & the Design District

    Alter brings creative high-end cooking via its award-winning young chef Brad Kilgore. The changing menu showcases Florida's high-quality ingredients from…

  • El Carajo

    Little Havana

    Walk past the motor oil inside the Citgo gas station on SW 17th Ave (yes, really!) into this Granadan wine cellar and get yourself a seat at the bar…

  • Pubbelly

    South Beach

    A mix of Asian and Latin flavors, Pubbelly serves delicacies such as grilled miso black cod with spring onions, beef tartare rolls with mustard and…

  • Salty Donut

    Wynwood & the Design District

    Although 'artisanal doughnuts' sounds pretentious, no one can deny the merits of these artfully designed creations featuring seasonal ingredients –…

  • Coyo Taco

    Wynwood & the Design District

    If you're in Wynwood and craving tacos, this is the place to be. You'll have to contend with lines day or night, but those beautifully turned-out tacos…

  • Panther Coffee

    Wynwood & the Design District

    Miami's best independent coffee shop specializes in single-origin, small-batch roasts, fired up to perfection. Aside from sipping on a zesty brewed-to…

  • Manna Life Food

    Downtown Miami

    This airy, stylish eatery has wowed diners with its plant-based menu loaded with superfoods. Filling 'life bowls,' arepas (corn cakes) and noritos (like a…

  • Lung Yai Thai Tapas

    Little Havana

    This tiny gem in Little Havana has some excellent Thai cooking – and provides a nice change of palate in the area. Chef and owner Bas Trisransi produces a…

  • River Oyster Bar

    Downtown Miami

    A few paces from the Miami River, this buzzing little spot with a classy vibe whips up excellent plates of seafood. Start off with their fresh showcase…

  • Spillover

    Miami

    Tucked down a pedestrian strip near the CocoWalk, the Spillover serves locally sourced seafood and creative bistro fare in an enticing vintage setting …

  • Macchialina

    South Beach

    This buzzing Italian trattoria has all the right ingredients for a terrific night out; namely great service and beautifully turned-out cooking, served in…

  • Threefold

    Miami

    Coral Gables' most talked-about cafe is a buzzing, Aussie-run charmer that serves perfectly pulled espressos (and a good flat white), along with creative…

  • SuViche

    Wynwood & the Design District

    SuViche is a great place to start off the night, with a buzzing open-sided setting of garrulous couples chatting over swinging chairs, graffiti-esque…

  • True Loaf

    South Beach

    The best bakery in South Beach is True Loaf, a small space where you can pick up heavenly croissants, berry tarts and kouign amman (a Breton-style butter…

  • Taquiza

    South Beach

    Taquiza has acquired a stellar reputation among Miami's street-food lovers. The takeout stand with a few outdoor tables serves delicious perfection in its…

  • Doce Provisions

    Little Havana

    For a break from old-school Latin eateries, stop in at Doce Provisions. The industrial interior is stylish and sets the stage for dining on creative…

  • Cafe Prima Pasta

    Miami

    We’re not sure what’s better at this Argentine-Italian place: the much-touted pasta, which deserves every one of the accolades heaped on it, or the…

  • Joe's Stone Crab Restaurant

    South Beach

    The wait is long and the prices for iconic dishes can be high. But if those aren't deal breakers, queue to don a bib in Miami's most famous restaurant …

  • Kush

    Wynwood & the Design District

    Gourmet burgers plus craft brews is the simple but winning formula at this lively eatery and drinking den on the southern fringe of Wynwood. Juicy burgers…

  • Verde

    Downtown Miami

    Inside the Pérez Art Museum Miami, Verde is a local favorite for its tasty market-fresh dishes and great setting – with outdoor seating on a terrace…

  • El Nuevo Siglo

    Little Havana

    An unusual location for an eatery, this place is hidden inside a supermarket (El Nuevo Siglo). Foodie-minded locals come for delicious cooking at…

  • Last Carrot

    Miami

    Going strong since the 1970s, and set in a decidedly unglamorous part of Coconut Grove, the Last Carrot serves fresh juices, delicious pita sandwiches,…

  • Della Test Kitchen

    Wynwood & the Design District

    From a food truck parked in Wynwood Yard, this place offers delicious 'bowls' – build-your-own culinary works of art featuring ingredients such as black…

  • Viva Mexico

    Little Havana

    Head up busy 12th Ave for some of the best tacos in Little Havana. From a take-out window, smiling Latin ladies dole out heavenly tacos topped with steak,…

  • Andiamo

    Miami

    Miami's best thin-crust pizzas come from the brick oven at this converted industrial space (once a tire shop). With over 30 varieties, it's a lively…

  • Panther Coffee

    South Beach

    Panther has the best coffee in Miami Beach, though the location is not all that convenient if you're on the beach. It has the same elegant vintage-chic…

  • Bianco Gelato

    Miami

    A much-loved spot in the neighborhood that's been around a long time, Bianco whips up amazing gelato that's all made from organic milk and natural…

  • Boater’s Grill

    Key Biscayne

    Located in Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park, this waterfront restaurant (actually there’s water below and all around) feels like a Chesapeake Bay sea…

  • Zak the Baker

    Wynwood & the Design District

    Everyone's favorite bakery has become a Miami icon, and for good reason. The fresh baked breads, croissants and pastries are fabulous. For something more…

  • Steve’s Pizza

    Miami

    So many pizza chains compete for the attention of tourists in South Beach, but ask a Miami Beach local where to get the best pizza and they’ll tell you…

  • San Pocho

    Little Havana

    For a quick journey to Colombia, head to friendly, always hopping San Pocho. The meat-centric menu features hearty platters like bandeja paisa (with…

  • La Moon

    Downtown Miami

    Nothing hits the spot after a late night of partying quite like a Colombian hot dog topped with eggs and potato sticks. Or an arepa (corn cake) stuffed…

  • GreenStreet Cafe

    Miami

    Sidewalk spots don’t get more popular (and many say more delicious) than GreenStreet, where the Grove’s young and gregarious congregate at sunset. The…

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