Planta South Beach

Miami isn't known as a paradise for vegans, but Planta — a plant-based establishment with a fine-dining ambiance and bespoke cocktail program to match — is the proverbial exception that proves the rule. Better still, it's sure to please vegans and omnivores alike. Begin with ahi watermelon nigiri, a presentation that will lure the most avid raw fish lover with slivers of bright pink melon marinating on a blend of soy sauce and seasonings that mimics raw tuna in a magical way. Or the ceviche, with its fever dream of flavors at once tart, sweet, and tangy so that the only thing you're missing is the actual seafood, resplendently replaced by shaved hearts of palm. Or the bao bun, an oyster mushroom fried to a crisp finish while remaining meaty inside, nearly indistinguishable from the fried chicken it's meant to imitate. Craving heartier fare? Pizza and pasta are easy, well-executed staples that everyone will appreciate.