1435 Brickell Ave. : Miami, FL 33131 : 305-358-3535
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 The setting's lux, on the Four Seasons Hotel's seventh floor outdoor terrace (if a two-acre space, with a pool and waterfall, can be called a terrace). The menu's tapas, ranging from an appetizing assortment of imported olives to more filling small plates like creamy Croquetas de Marisco... More >> |
| Brickell |
American |
Kid Friendly, Patio-Sidewalk Dining, Smoking, Takeout |
$$ |
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1116 Lincoln Road : Miami Beach, FL 33139 : 305-531-2323
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 Baires Grill has long been a reliable budget Argentine parillada on Washington Avenue in South Beach, and a move to new, classier digs up the block should only increase its popularity. Service and prices remain as friendly as ever. Guests are cordially welcomed and the staff exhibits a keen... More >> |
| South Beach |
South American, Steakhouse |
Patio-Sidewalk Dining, Private Party, Takeout |
$$$ |
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1022 Lincoln Road : Miami Beach, FL 33139 : 305-534-9191
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 The chic London café where South Beach locals go to chat and tipple. The decibel level can rival a rock concert at times, particularly if the staff is having a clumsy night. But the reasonably priced fare, pinballing between Asia and the Mediterranean, is an apt distraction. Tomato-thyme tart is a... More >> |
| South Beach |
Eclectic |
Patio-Sidewalk Dining, Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Accessible |
$$ |
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901 S. Miami Ave. : Miami, FL 33130 : 305-534-9191
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 Just how many branches of a restaurant does it take before the place becomes impersonal? Hard to say, but Balans has passed it. Which isn't to say the establishment doesn't have its appeal: a relaxed ambiance, accessible food (including a very agreeable brunch), hip cocktails, and a final bill... More >> |
| Brickell |
Contemporary, Fusion |
Kid Friendly, Patio-Sidewalk Dining, Private Party, Smoking, Takeout, Vegetarian Friendly, Wheelchair Accessible |
$$, $$$ |
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1232 NE 163rd St. : North Miami, FL 33162 : 305-945-1722
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 Make sure to ask for the small "Chinese" menu -- it yields authentic goodies like kung pao frog's legs. Steamed whole flounders and Maine lobsters -- not to mention dishes like stir-fried rice noodles with seafood, stocked with shrimp, scallops, squid, and lobster -- are big enough for four to... More >> |
| Aventura/North Miami Beach |
Chinese |
Catering, Delivery, Kid Friendly, Takeout |
$ |
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12584 N. Kendall Drive : Kendall, FL 33186 : 305-595-5839
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 One reviewer called this place "so nice they named it twice." Bangkok Bangkok is synonymous with good Thai food. It's an institution in both Kendall and Coral Gables. Servers with charmingly coy smiles are efficient but never shy away from friendly chitchat, and they carve a fresh, whole,... More >> |
| West Kendall |
Thai |
Kid Friendly, Private Party, Smoking, Takeout, Vegetarian Friendly, Wheelchair Accessible |
$$, $$$ |
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1395 Brickell Ave. : Miami, FL 33131 : 305-503-6547
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 After an extensive and expensive renovation, the Conrad Hotel's picture-windowed 25th-floor central atrium has reopened as The Bar at Level 25. And despite the space's elegance, it is now an inviting, locals-friendly neighborhood bar, as its policy of free valet parking (with stamped ticket)... More >> |
| Brickell |
Eclectic, International, Seafood, Tapas |
Banquet Facilities, Catering, Kid Friendly, Patio-Sidewalk Dining, Private Party, Smoking, Takeout, Vegetarian Friendly, Wheelchair Accessible |
$$$$ |
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172 Giralda Ave. : Coral Gables, FL 33134 : 305-442-2730
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 A large rectangular mahogany bar anchors the center of the room, thick wood blinds cover the windows, and red lightbulbs give off a honky-tonk orange glow at this pub with pool-hall cool -- but no pool tables. There are games, though, from backgammon to Battleship, as well as live rock and roll... More >> |
| Coral Gables/South Miami |
American, Brewery |
Patio-Sidewalk Dining, Private Party, Takeout |
$ |
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5879 NW 36th St. : Doral, FL 33166 : 305-871-3585
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 The Gonzalez family's little bistro puts the Latin touch to all manner of Italian cuisine. Seafoods are fresh and snappily prepared in simple fashion, and pastas are superb. If you can't choose, get the best of both worlds with the signature seafood linguine, perfectly cooked pasta heaped with... More >> |
| Doral |
Italian |
Catering, Private Party, Takeout, Wheelchair Accessible |
$$$ |
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40 Island Ave. : Miami Beach, FL 33139 : 305-673-1717
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 This casually chic waterfront grill at Andre Balazs's Standard hotel/spa serves the same menu as the indoor Lido restaurant but in an open-air tropical garden setting with a panoramic view of Biscayne Bay. At dinner (a more enjoyable option than lunch, when service is spottier and food choices... More >> |
| South Beach |
Greek, International, Mediterranean |
Banquet Facilities, Patio-Sidewalk Dining, Private Party, Smoking, Takeout |
$$, $$$ |
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5750 Bird Road : Miami, FL 33155 : 305-663-1300
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 Vegans, vegetarians, and even carnivores will enjoy the Beehive's natural food selections. Nestled within a quaint shopping center, the Beehive draws crowds with its organic, tasty, healthful foods. The size of the juice bar -- offering only a handful of seats -- is no indicator of the friendly... More >> |
| Sweetwater/Westchester/West Miami |
Health, Vegetarian |
Patio-Sidewalk Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Accessible |
$ |
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1659 Washington Ave. : Miami Beach, FL 33139 : 305-672-7466
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 If the road to Hell is paved with good intentions, the road to heck is paved with good intentions and imperfect execution. Bella Cuba's intentions are in the right place; it's the execution that leaves something to be desired. A mixed seafood stew would be quite tasty if not for overcooked... More >> |
| South Beach |
Caribbean, Cuban |
Kid Friendly, Patio-Sidewalk Dining, Takeout, Vegetarian Friendly, Wheelchair Accessible |
$$, $$$ |
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1443 Alton Road : Miami Beach, FL 33139 : 305-672-1558
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 The food's not SoBe fancy. The décor -- a few tacked-up travel posters -- is about as glam as its location, in a mini-mall next to a gas station. As well as being easily overlooked by tourists, this little hole in the wall pizza place has been around for so long it's easy for locals to take it f... More >> |
| South Beach |
Italian, Pizza |
Delivery, Takeout |
$ |
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2010 Biscayne Blvd. : Miami, FL 33137 : 305-403-1976
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 Featuring walls of pastel mint green minimally adorned with brightly colored sconces, Bengal's contemporary two-level space is lovely. Bollywood music videos summon sound and fury on a high-def TV set. The food, unfortunately, is decidedly low-def - the flavors of a vegetable biryani or chicken... More >> |
| Midtown/Wynwood/Design District |
Indian |
Kid Friendly, Private Party, Vegetarian Friendly, Wheelchair Accessible |
$$$ |
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2500 SW 107th Ave : Miami, FL 33165 : 305-227-1232
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 Although Benny's bills itself as a seafood establishment, land and sea are equally represented on the menu. Besides, this pleasant storefront luncheonette is really known for authentic Puerto Rican cuisine. Appetizers include fried blood sausage, and green banana ceviche stocked with chicken... More >> |
| West Kendall |
Puerto Rican, Seafood |
Catering, Kid Friendly, Private Party, Takeout |
$$ |
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2884 SW 27th Ave. : Coconut Grove, FL 33133 : 305-448-2111
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 Dining in a Miami restaurant could be compared to picking wild berries. Some are unripe, some are rotten, some prick you like thorns, and some, like blackberries, are delightfully unique but come with a few pesky seeds. The last describes Berries, a friendly spot that's morphed from a... More >> |
| South Dade |
American, Breakfast, Brunch, Eclectic, International, New American |
Business Dining, Catering, Delivery, Kid Friendly, Patio-Sidewalk Dining, Private Party, Smoking, Takeout, Vegetarian Friendly, Wheelchair Accessible |
$$ |
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3462 Main Highway : Coconut Grove, FL 33133 : 305-461-1322
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 There's a tiny, lush, wicker-filled oasis tucked away in Coconut Grove. And getting there is half the fun. Walk south on Main Highway and you might spot a gaggle of Hari Krishnas handing out flowers or a rouge rickshaw packed with tourists. Then there's the utter deliciousness that is La Dolce... More >> |
| Coconut Grove |
Italian, Pizza |
Kid Friendly, Patio-Sidewalk Dining, Takeout, Vegetarian Friendly, Wheelchair Accessible |
$$ |
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3015 Grand Ave. : Coconut Grove, FL 33133 : 305-443-1770
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 There are several places in Miami where you can sit down, have a few drinks and maybe a meal, and people-watch. One of the best places to do so in is Coconut Grove. It beats South Beach for parking and noise pollution anytime. Bice Bistro is in the thick of it all, right on the first floor of... More >> |
| Coconut Grove |
Italian |
Delivery, Kid Friendly, Order Online, Patio-Sidewalk Dining, Private Party, Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Accessible |
$$ |
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8080 Ludlam Road : South Miami, FL 33143 : 305-662-6855
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 Big Cheese is the kind of pizzeria every neighborhood wishes it had. The staff is dedicated and efficient. Plates are piled high with Italian classics at bargain rates. For a quarter-century, Bill Archer has served the best of California's pear tomatoes and premium Wisconsin cheese on pizzas... More >> |
| Coral Gables/South Miami |
Italian, Pizza, Seafood |
Catering, Delivery, Family Style, Kid Friendly, Patio-Sidewalk Dining, Private Party, Smoking, Takeout, Vegetarian Friendly, Wheelchair Accessible |
$$ |
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157 Collins Ave. : Miami Beach, FL 33139 : 305-532-4700
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 Only its atypical look - self-consciously (and, at this point, rather dated) industrial-chic, instead of classic prefab container - would keep this kid-friendly eatery off a list of ultimate American diners. Otherwise, everything is as a true diner oughta be: belly-busting portions, with single... More >> |
| South Beach |
American, Diner |
Catering, Delivery, Kid Friendly, Patio-Sidewalk Dining, Private Party, Smoking, Takeout, Vegetarian Friendly, Wheelchair Accessible, Wifi Access |
$, $$ |
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15455 W. Dixie Highway : North Miami, FL 33162 : 305-940-4141
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Big Slick's is a big deli that serves 16 types of sandwiches - "small blinds," $5.95 to $6.95; "big blinds," $7.95 to $8.95. The menu is playing-card-themed, so honey-maple turkey, melted Swiss, and Russian dressing is "3 of a Kind"; grilled chicken, bacon, provolone, and pickles becomes "Two... More >> |
| Aventura/North Miami Beach |
Deli |
Delivery, Kid Friendly, Private Party, Takeout, Wheelchair Accessible |
$ |
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3300 SW 27th Ave. : Coconut Grove, FL 33133 : 305-644-4675
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 The resplendently decorated Bizcaya opened at the Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove in September 2001 and under skillful chef Willis Loughhead soon became a highly touted dining destination. When Loughhead headed to New York in mid-2004, Alfredo Patiño took over the helm. The style of cooking remains in t... More >> |
| Coconut Grove |
Contemporary |
Banquet Facilities, Catering, Kid Friendly, Patio-Sidewalk Dining, Private Party |
$$$$ |
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7201 SW 59th Ave. : South Miami, FL 33143 : 305-666-9285
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 This charming, moderately priced trattorialike pizzeria is a 40-seat (with 30 more chairs outside) spinoff of Trattoria Sole next door. A main benefit from that association is the wine selection, which is far more extensive than one could reasonably expect to find in a pizza place. Panini,... More >> |
| Coral Gables/South Miami |
Italian, Pizza |
Catering, Delivery, Patio-Sidewalk Dining, Smoking, Takeout, Vegetarian Friendly |
$$ |
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729 Thomas St. : Key West, FL 33040 : 305-296-8666
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 If you can't have fun eating here, maybe the Keys just aren't for you. The ramshackle building in Key West's still-to-be-gentrified Bahama Village neighborhood houses a gift shop and a nifty little tiled dining room. But the real action takes place outside, at dozens of picnic and patio tables... More >> |
| Florida Keys |
American, Caribbean, Eclectic |
Patio-Sidewalk Dining, Private Party, Takeout |
$$$ |
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1685 Collins Ave. : Miami Beach, FL 33139 : 305-674-6400
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 Located in the Delano's chic, clublike lobby, the old Blue Sea is now Umi Sushi & Sake Bar, headed up by former Makoto and Zuma chef Toshi Motoyama. Don't worry, though, old faves like the FDR roll (tuna, salmon, yellowtail, and crab in soy paper) and the uber-posh Delano roll (poached lobster,... More >> |
| South Beach |
Japanese, Sushi |
Private Party, Vegetarian Friendly |
$$$$ |
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