Must-see restaurants in Miami

  • Yambo

    Little Havana

    If you’re a bit drunk in the middle of the night and can find a cab or a friend willing to drive all the way out to Little Havana, direct them to Yambo…

  • NIU Kitchen

    Downtown Miami

    NIU is a stylish living-room-sized restaurant serving delectable contemporary Catalan cuisine. It's a showcase of culinary pyrotechnics, featuring…

  • Bombay Darbar

    Miami

    Indian food is a rarity in Latin-loving Miami and all the more so in Coconut Grove – which makes Bombay Darbar even more of a culinary gem. Run by a…

  • Soya e Pomodoro

    Downtown Miami

    Soya e Pomodoro feels like a bohemian retreat for Italian artists and filmmakers, who can dine on bowls of fresh pasta under vintage posters, rainbow…

  • Enriqueta’s

    Wynwood & the Design District

    Back in the day, Puerto Ricans, not installation artists, ruled Wynwood. Have a taste of those times in this perpetually packed roadhouse, where the Latin…

  • Lulu

    Miami

    Lulu is the Grove’s exemplar of using local, organic ingredients in its carefully prepared bistro dishes, all of which are best enjoyed at the outdoor…

  • Rusty Pelican

    Key Biscayne

    More than the fare itself, it’s the panoramic skyline views – among the best in Miami – that draw the faithful and romantic to this restaurant. But if you…

  • Bulla Gastrobar

    Miami

    With a festive crowd chattering away over delicious bites of tapas, this stylish spot has great ambience that evokes the lively eating and drinking dens…

  • Bali Cafe

    Downtown Miami

    It's odd to think of the clean flavors of sushi and the bright richness of Indonesian cuisine coming together in harmony, but they're happily married in…

  • La Latina

    Wynwood & the Design District

    One of the best budget meals near the Design District can be found at La Latina, a Venezuelan diner that's popular with Midtown locals and artsy…

  • Frenchie's Diner

    Miami

    Tucked down a side street, a bit of searching is needed to find Frenchie's. The cooking is a showcase for French bistro classics, with steamed mussels,…

  • Roasters ’n Toasters

    Miami

    Given the crowds and the satisfied smiles of customers, Roasters 'n Toasters meets the demanding standards of Miami Beach's large Jewish demographic,…

  • Whole Foods Market

    South Beach

    This natural-food grocery-store chain has an excellent array of organic produce, delicious bakery items, a wide range of prepared meals and a salad bar –…

  • Coral Bagels

    Miami

    Miami has a large "Juban" (Jewish-Cuban) population, and this spot is sort of like a Juban given brick and mortar restaurant form. The buzzing little deli…

  • Big Pink

    South Beach

    Big Pink does American comfort food with joie de vivre and a dash of whimsy. The Americana menu is consistently good throughout the day; pulled Carolina…

  • Choices

    Miami

    The description everyone writes when vegan food tastes good is that you're not missing the meat. This trope actually holds true at Choices. With clever…

  • News Cafe

    South Beach

    News Cafe is an Ocean Dr landmark that attracts thousands of travelers. We find the food to be pretty uninspiring, but the people-watching is good, so…

  • Exquisito Restaurant

    Little Havana

    Great Cuban cuisine in the heart of Little Havana – the roast pork has a tangy citrus kick and the ropa vieja (spiced shredded beef and rice) is…

  • Casa Tua

    South Beach

    Like an Italian villa airlifted into South Beach, Casa Tua serves decadent bites from the old world in a magnificent and rather romantic garden-like…

  • Butcher Shop

    Wynwood & the Design District

    This Wynwood joint is called the Butcher Shop for a reason, and that's because it's unashamedly aimed at carnivores. From bone-in rib eyes to smoked…

  • La Palme d’Or

    Miami

    The acclaimed Palme d'Or is the culinary match for the Jazz Age opulence that ensconces it. With its white-gloved, old-world class and US attention to…

  • Fifi’s Place

    Miami

    Latin seafood is the name of the game here – Fifi’s does delicious seafood paella, a dish that mixes the supporting cast of The Little Mermaid with…

  • Jimmy'z Kitchen

    South Beach

    It's hard to find Nuevo Latino cuisine that comfortably fits a midrange budget and is still tasty, but in steps Jimmy'z. Make sure to try the mofongo, a…

  • Front Porch Cafe

    South Beach

    An open-sided perch just above the madness of the cruising scene, the Porch has been serving excellent salads, sandwiches and the like since 1990 (eons by…

  • Pollos & Jarras

    Downtown Miami

    The same celebrated team behind CVI.CHE105 next door also operate this festive spot with outdoor patio. The focus is less on seafood and more on meat:…

  • Cafe at Books & Books

    Downtown Miami

    During shows at the Adrienne Arsht Center, reserve ahead for a two- or three-course meal of nicely turned out plates of pan-sered mahi mahi, rosemary…

  • Monty's Raw Bar

    Miami

    Perched over the water, this breezy laid-back spot on Dinner Key has excellent seafood and beautiful bay views. Although Monty's is famous for stone-crab…

  • Glass & Vine

    Miami

    It's hard to beat the open-air setting of this wine-loving eatery on the edge of Peacock Park. Stop by for tabbouleh and shrimp sandwiches at lunch, or…

  • Paul

    South Beach

    Paul sells itself as a ‘Maison de Qualité,’ which in other words means you can get some very fine bread here, the sort of crusty-outside and pillow-soft…

  • Shuckers

    Miami

    With excellent views overlooking the waters from the 79th St Causeway, Shuckers has to be one of the best-positioned restaurants around. The food is pub…

  • Spiga

    South Beach

    This romantic nook is a perfect place to bring your partner and gaze longingly at one another over candlelight, before you both snap out of it and start…

  • Josh's Deli

    Miami

    Josh's is simplicity itself. Here in the heart of Jewish Miami, you can nosh on thick cuts of house-cured pastrami sandwiches and matzo-ball soup for…

  • Yuca

    South Beach

    This was one of the first Nuevo Latino hot spots in Miami and it’s still going strong. The elegant candelit dining room sets the stage for lingering over…

  • Moshi Moshi

    South Beach

    The best-known name in South Beach when it comes to sushi, Moshi Moshi serves up mouthwatering perfection in its tender rolls, daikon salads and steaming…

  • Azucar

    Little Havana

    One of Little Havana's oldest ice-cream parlours serves delicious ice cream just like abuela (grandmother) used to make. Deciding isn't easy with dozens…

  • Segafredo L’Originale

    South Beach

    Immensely popular with Europeans and South Americans, this chic cafe serves up tasty snacks – pizzas, sandwiches, antipasti plates – and of course,…

  • Lots of Lox

    Miami

    In a city with no shortage of delis, especially in mid–Miami Beach, who would have thought some of the best chopped liver on rye could be found in this…

  • Pizza Rustica

    South Beach

    One of South Beach’s favorite pizzerias has several locations to satisfy the demand for crusty Roman-style slices topped with an array of exotic offerings…

  • Gelateria 4D

    South Beach

    It’s hot. You’ve been walking all day. You need ice cream, stat. Why hello, 4D! This is an excellent spot for creamy, pillowy waves of European-style…

  • Caffe Abbracci

    Miami

    Perfect moments in Coral Gables come easy. Here’s a simple formula: you, a loved one, a muggy Miami evening, some delicious pasta and a glass of red at a…

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