Must-see restaurants in Miami

  • 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…

  • Swine

    Miami

    Rustic smoked pork and craft cocktails come to Coral Gables at this stylish spot near the Miracle Mile. Amid exposed-brick walls, a cascade of hanging…

  • Ono Poke

    Wynwood & the Design District

    This popular little eatery has been all the rage since its 2016 debut. The key to success is all in the execution: diners build their own poke bowl,…

  • Harry's Pizzeria

    Wynwood & the Design District

    A stripped-down yet sumptuous dining experience awaits (pizza) pie lovers in the Design District. Harry's tiny kitchen and dining room dishes out…

  • Cascade Poolside Restaurant

    Miami

    If you're visiting the Biltmore, it's worth stopping in for a bite at this lovely open-air restaurant overlooking the pool. The food is good, if not…

  • Jaguar

    Miami

    The menu spans the Latin world, but really everyone’s here for the ceviche ‘spoon bar.’ The idea: pick from six styles of ceviche (raw, marinated seafood)…

  • La Perrada de Edgar

    Miami

    Back in the day, Colombia’s most (in)famous export to Miami was cocaine. But seriously, what’s powder got on La Perrada and its kookily delicious hot dogs…

  • Gigi

    Wynwood & the Design District

    Gigi does Asian cuisine, but it's the sort you'd expect to find on the border of the ultra-hip Design District – complete with floor-to-ceiling windows,…

  • La Sandwicherie

    South Beach

    Closed just a few hours each day, this boxcar long eatery does a roaring trade in filling baguette sandwiches sold at rock-bottom prices. Ingredients are…

  • Puerto Sagua

    South Beach

    There’s a secret colony of older working-class Cubans and construction workers hidden among South Beach’s sex-and-flash, and evidently they eat here…

  • La Boulangerie Boul'Mich

    Key Biscayne

    This delightful French-style bakery whips up delicious quiches, satisfying veggie- or meat-filled empanadas, heavenly pastries and, of course, perfectly…

  • Mr Chow Chinese

    South Beach

    Located in the W Hotel, Mr Chow takes Chinese American comfort food to gourmet heights. The setting is almost intimidatingly cool, with dangling moderne…

  • A La Folie

    South Beach

    It's easy to fall for this charming French cafe on the edge of picturesque Española Way. You can enjoy duck confit salad, a decadent onion soup and savory…

  • Lilikoi

    South Beach

    Head to the quieter, southern end of South Beach for healthy, mostly organic and veg-friendly dishes at this laid-back, indoor-outdoor spot. Start the…

  • Lost & Found Saloon

    Wynwood & the Design District

    The service is friendly and the cooking is first-rate at this lively little Wynwood saloon. The kitschy southwest-themed joint (with wagon-wheel…

  • Fiorito

    Miami

    Sometimes you need Latin American fare that's a cut above the average fried-plantains diner. Enter Fiorito, an excellent Argentine steakhouse that will…

  • Nexxt Cafe

    South Beach

    Lincoln Rd has countless open-air eateries offering first-rate people-watching along one of Miami Beach’s most fashionable stretches. Nexxt is one of the…

  • Pascal’s on Ponce

    Miami

    They’re fighting the good fight here: sea scallops with beef short rib, crispy duck confit with wild mushroom fricasée and other French fine-dining…

  • Juvia

    South Beach

    Juvia blends the trendsetters that have staying power in Miami's culinary world: France, Latin America and Japan. Chilean sea bass comes with maple-glazed…

  • Lemoni Café

    Wynwood & the Design District

    Lemoni is a small, dimly lit cafe with a creative Mediterranean-inspired menu in its panini, salads and appetizers (including hummus, bruschetta and spicy…

  • Chef Creole

    Miami

    When you need Caribbean food on the cheap, head to the edge of Little Haiti and this excellent takeout shack. Order up fried conch, oxtail or fish, ladle…

  • Buena Vista Deli

    Wynwood & the Design District

    Never mind the uninspiring name: French-owned Buena Vista Deli is a charming Parisian-style cafe that warrants a visit no matter the time of day. Come in…

  • Matsuri

    Miami

    Matsuri, tucked into a nondescript shopping center, is consistently packed with Japanese customers. They don’t want scene; they want a taste of home,…

  • Indomania

    Miami

    There’s a lot of watered-down Asian cuisine in Miami; Indomania bucks this trend with an authentic execution of dishes from Southeast Asia's largest…

  • Balans

    South Beach

    Kensington, Chiswick…South Beach? Oi, give this Brit-owned fusion favorite a go. You'll find influences from around the globe in dishes like short rib…

  • El Rey de Las Fritas

    Little Havana

    If you’ve never had a frita (Cuban-style burger) make your peace with McDonald’s and come down to El Rey with the lawyers, developers, construction…

  • Michael's Genuine

    Wynwood & the Design District

    The liveliest place in the Design District is this long-running upscale tavern that combines excellent service with a well-executed menu of wood-fired…

  • Jimmy’s East Side Diner

    Miami

    Come to Jimmy's, a classic greasy spoon (that happens to be very gay-friendly; note the rainbow flag out front), for big cheap breakfasts of omelets,…

  • Xixón

    Little Havana

    It takes a lot to stand out in Miami’s crowded tapas-spot stakes. Bread that has a crackling crust and a soft center, delicate explosions of bacalao (cod)…

  • Rosella's Kitchen

    South Beach

    Rosella's well-executed Italian fare served in SoFi ('south of Fifth St') makes this a favorite haunt morning, noon and night. The outdoor tables on the…

  • Osteria del Teatro

    South Beach

    There are few things to swear by, but the Northern Italian cooking at Osteria, one of the best Italian restaurants in Greater Miami, ought to be one. When…

  • LoKal

    Miami

    This little Coconut Grove joint does two things very well: burgers and craft beer. The former come in several variations, all utilizing excellent beef …

  • Seasons 52

    Miami

    It's hard to fault the concept and the execution at Seasons 52. The hook? A menu that partially rotates on a weekly basis depending on what is seasonally…

  • 11th Street Diner

    South Beach

    A gorgeous slice of Americana, this Pullman-car diner trucked down from Wilkes-Barre, PA, is where you can replicate Edward Hopper’s Nighthawks – if that…

  • Golden Hog Gourmet

    Key Biscayne

    Tucked into a small shopping complex, this is the best place in Key Biscayne to grab picnic fare before hitting the beach or state parks. Aside from good…

  • CVI.CHE 105

    Downtown Miami

    White is the design element of choice in Juan Chipoco's ever-popular Peruvian Downtown eatery. Beautifully presented ceviches, lomo saltado (marinated…

  • Oasis

    Key Biscayne

    This excellent Cuban cafe has a customer base that ranges from the working poor to city players, and the socioeconomic barriers come tumbling down fast as…

  • Blue Collar

    Miami

    True to name, Blue Collar tosses pretension aside and fires up American comfort food done to perfection in a classic 1960s coffee-shop-style interior…

  • Mandolin

    Wynwood & the Design District

    It’s all Mediterranean whites and blues at this Greek restaurant in the midst of the Buena Vista neighborhood. The back courtyard is beautifully lit in…

  • Bonding

    Downtown Miami

    Multiple Asian cuisines, including Thai, Japanese and Korean, come together into an excellent whole at Bonding. Chicken is expertly tossed with chilies…

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