Miami's growing tattoo scene provides plenty of options for diverse tattoo styles. Whether you prefer a dainty fine-line piece or a large-scale blackwork piece, there's a bounty of talented artists and shops around that can boost your self-expression.
Looking to get tatted but unsure of where to start? Here, in alphabetical order, are the 13 best tattoo shops in Miami.
If you're looking to hide an old tattoo or design a hyper-realistic chest piece, Black Craft Tattoo is the shop for you.
Photo by Alexis Torres
Black Craft Tattoo Collective
7416 Biscayne Blvd., Miami305-697-7088
blackcrafttattoos.com; @blackcrafttattoos
Established in 2018, Black Craft Tattoo Collective features realism, fine line, dotwork, and cover-up tattoos. Founder and owner Luis Dajer's impeccable linework and black-and-gray realism pieces could entice anyone to put in a down payment for a full sleeve. The shop also has plenty of pros who can help bring your dream tattoo pieces to life, and while most of the resident artists specialize in large-scale body art, clients who prefer smaller, intricate pieces will appreciate their fine linework. The studio minimum ranges from $150 to $300 — including the deposit — while the highest pricing tier (a full day rate) ranges from $1,500 to $1,800 for large-scale pieces. Black Craft offers pre-drawn designs from each artist on its website, allowing potential clients to preview artwork that the artists are currently interested in tattooing. If you're looking to hide an old tattoo or design a hyper-realistic chest piece, Black Craft Tattoo is the place for you.
Easy Peasy Tattoo
729 NE 79th St., Miami@easypeasytattoo
Easy Peasy Tattoo's pastel murals and soothing decor mirror the staff's warm and inviting nature. The shop's emphasis on inclusion regarding skin tone, gender, and body type speaks to the level of care and thoughtfulness clients experience from the moment they step in to get their tattoo. Founded by Julie Frances, known as "Midnight Moonlight," the shop is no stranger to follow-through, as it often does flash fundraisers for causes near and dear to its staff's hearts. These have included gender-affirming care and organizations that support domestic and outdoor workers. The shop operates by appointment only, with designated walk-in days on Wednesdays and Sundays. Nine resident artists work here — all well-versed in delicate linework and teeny details.
Great Oak Tattoo
11735 SW 147th Ave., #28, Miami786-953-4718
greatoaktattoo.com; @greatoaktattoo
Near Miami Executive Airport, Great Oak Tattoo is a cozy, plant-filled tattoo haven known for its black-and-gray illustrative tattoos. Owned by Pooka, who has been tattooing for 16 years, this shop's inviting and inclusive atmosphere has become a safe space for its many regulars. In 2022, New Times named Great Oak the Best Tattoo Shop in Miami. In addition to its permanent designs, the shop offers an herbal soothing salve and merchandise designed by the resident artists, blending vintage and modern for tote bags, stickers, t-shirts, and more. Whether you're looking for a realistic botanical piece, a horror-inspired flash tattoo, or permanent makeup, Great Oak has you covered (literally).
Easy Peasy Tattoo's pastel murals and soothing decor mirror the staff's warm and inviting nature.
Easy Peasy photo
Inked Miami
1400 Alton Rd., Miami Beach305-692-0560
miami.inkedtattooshops.com; @inked_southbeach
This South Beach tattoo studio and gallery is owned by Inked magazine, the world-renowned lifestyle publication that has dictated tattoo culture and trends for the past 25 years. With international resident artists, a wide variety of perspectives and styles are represented at Inked. Genres include photo realism, illustrative, fine line, geometric, blackwork, and much more. Resident artists like Kristian Vendler, renowned for his black-and-gray realism and Chicano pieces, and Sophia Delfino, known for her fine-line illustrative tattoos and micro-realism, are often name-dropped in the shop reviews, but you really can't go wrong with any Inked artist.
Iris Tattoo & Piercing
133 NW 26th St., Miami786-615-9186
iris.tattoo; @iristattooart
Founded in Buenos Aires by Nahuel Hilal and Sabina Katz in 2013, and later expanding to Miami in 2015, Iris Tattoo & Piercing is an international body art brand with 28 tattoo and piercing artists from which to choose. For six years, Iris has participated in a reforestation program in its native Argentina to offset the company's carbon footprint. If you want to memorialize a family photo or get a hyper-realistic portrait of your favorite animal, book resident artist Rustém Khakimov. For fans of illustrative pieces with botanical influences, resident artist Marianna DD King has your back. If you're interested in fine-line work and micro-realism, Iris is the shop for you.
Kasa Tatu
153 NE 22nd St., Miami786-501-0443
kasatatu.as.me; @kasa.tatu
Tattooing since 2013, Lisset "Lola" Banquero specializes in genres such as anime, black and gray, fine line, realism, watercolor, and more. Currently tattooing at Kasa Tatu, Lola (AKA "Glitterpoops") has an incredibly delicate hand and keen eye for detail. Her soft shading and use of color add immense dimension to pieces, allowing her work to jump right off the skin. Alongside Banquero, resident artists such as Luiza Raw and Hailey Koetitz create genre-bending works of art; Raw specializes in black and gray tattoos of various genres containing incredible details and textures, while Koetitz creates bright Neo-Traditional, Art Nouveau, and ornamental pieces that stay vibrant for years to come.
Kasa Tatu's Lola (AKA "Glitterpoops") has an incredibly delicate hand, with a keen eye for detail.
Photo by Lisset "Lola" Banquero/Glitterpoops
Ocho Placas Tattoo Company
4703 SW Eighth St., Miami305-264-0888
ochoplacastattoo.com; @ochoplacastattoo
A Miami institution for the past 24 years, Ocho Placas Tattoo Company has perfected its color-packing techniques and linework to produce artwork that will stay fresh for years to come. Initially founded by the late Jose Luis Carrera and now run by his protegé, Javier Betancourt, and resident artist John Vale, Ocho Placas does classic tattoos with a modern twist. While the shop is well-known for its Neo-Traditional stylings, each resident tattooer adds their signature artistic flair. If you're looking for incredible details and black-and-gray work, Betancourt is your go-to. For those searching for a horror-influenced piece resembling a wood carving, Vale is the artist for you. All of the shop's resident artists, from Chris Calibur to Vanessa Colaianni, have something unique to offer.
Panda Tattoo
7814 NE Fourth Ct., Ste. 101, Miami Shores786-919-9998
miamishorestattooshop.com; @pandatattoomia
Formerly known as the beloved House of a Thousand Roses, Panda Tattoo provides high-quality fine-line and realism tattoos. Founded by Marlon Cubero, known as "Tatu Panda," and Rolling Loud cofounder and CEO Matt Zingler, Panda Tattoo's celebrity clientele includes supermodel Winnie Harlow and musicians like Marc Anthony and Bad Bunny. Tatu Panda, who's graced the cover of Inked magazine, has been tattooing since the age of 12, breaking into the Miami tattoo scene soon thereafter. From hyperrealistic black-and-gray portraiture to colorful sticker tattoos, anything from the ten resident artists at Panda Tattoo will turn heads.
Parlay Tattoo
3418 NW Seventh Ave., Miami305-239-2466
parlaytattoo.com
Established only two years ago, Parlay Tattoos has quickly risen among the ranks of Miami tattoo shops. Named New Times' Best Tattoo Shop in 2024, Parlay Tattoo creates jaw-dropping pieces spanning micro-realism to portraits. Founded by partners Rob Cohen and Rocio Delgadin, this Liberty City-based shop offers an artist-in-residency program for creatives of various disciplines, including photographers, muralists, and others. With more than a decade of experience and a clean-cut workplace, the detail-oriented shop serves clients by appointment only.
Rosa Negra Tattoo
3404 NW Seventh Ave., Miami754-230-2398
@rosanegratattoo
Owned by Sebastian "Zeb" Garcia, Allapattah's Rosa Negra Tattoo specializes in fine-line tattoos and excellent client care. While Garcia is a master of many genres, his talent for black and gray illustrative tattoos and colorful micro-realism is unmatched. On the opposite end of the style spectrum, artist Kat specializes in blackwork, with sharp, crisp lines that resemble woodcuts or etchings — perfect for tribal tattoos or cyber sigilism pieces. If you prefer large-scale photorealism, Censee does lifelike portraiture in color and black and gray, with a special skill for horror-inspired art and 3D realism. Rosa Negra Tattoos operates by appointment only, so be sure to book in advance.
If you're interested in fine-line work and micro-realism, Iris Tattoo & Piercing is the shop for you.
Photo by Tatiana Schumovich
SKN Tattoo Collective
6630 Biscayne Blvd., Miami786-310-6523
@skn.tattooco
Founded by Lua Hill and Mathis Xavier in 2023, SKN Tattoo Collective provides a top-tier customer service experience and the kind of high-quality art that yields loyal repeat customers. While these artists are skilled in traditional styles, SKN's talents for contemporary genres such as cybersigilism, chrome realism, and textured blackwork place this shop at the cutting edge of tattooing. For those who find tattoo shops intimidating, simply stepping into this SKN's calm and inclusive atmosphere will immediately wave away any nervousness.
Skye Ink Tattoo Studio
519 NW 26th St., Ste. 102, Miami786-233-8770
skyeink.com; @skyeinkmiami
Named New Times' Best Tattoo Shop in 2021, Wynwood's Skye Ink is well-known for its fine-line tattoos, ranging from illustrative to realism. This luxury tattoo studio uniquely prioritizes sustainability with eco-friendly inks and materials. Its shop minimum is $150 — an impressive feat in Wynwood — and walk-ins are accepted. Skye Ink's sleek studio appears ripped from the pages of Architectural Digest, with art deco-inspired furniture, marbled walls, and a spacious open-air concept. Skye Ink offers micro-realism, botanical, ornamental, and geometric tattoos in addition to lettering, which can be as small as a finger tattoo or as large as a thigh piece.
Tiger House Tattoo
18901 SW 106 Ave., Ste. 226, Cutler Bayomestattoo.com; @tigerhousetattoo
Since 2016, the family-owned Tiger House Tattoo has been home to Japanese traditional, floral, and American traditional artwork. Founded by husband and wife duo Omar Morales-Sanchez and Janielle Gaggero, Tiger House is a clean and calming environment that prioritizes the needs of its clients. Omar's Japanese traditional stylings draw customers from all over, and his crisp linework and color-packing make for fluid, dynamic pieces for every body type. Janielle's versatility shines through as she moves freely between American and Japanese traditional and botanical styles. While Tiger House doesn't shy away from smaller pieces, one look at its Instagram page would convince anyone to leave with a full backpiece.
