Kitchen 305

Kitchen 305 is all about the show. There are some winners including a main course of crisp, meaty Peking-style duck glossed with orange-based Asian glaze, a juicy wad of plum-glazed salmon cooked on a cedar plank, and a sizable slab of Mongolian baby-back ribs. Richly satisfying, supersweet desserts march to the same whimsical beat as […]

Le Chick Miami

Here, chicken makes up a large part of the menu, along with side dishes such as onion rings and five kinds of fries. In addition to rotisserie chicken, there is a rotating burger of the month and fried chicken. Le Chick’s version is brined overnight for 12 hours and then soaked in buttermilk before being […]

Le Tub

Waterside tables, gigantic burgers, and no-BS service make Hollywood’s Le Tub Saloon worthy of repeat visits. Tourists tend to stop by for the GQ– and Oprah-hyped burgers, but they stay for the breezy, open-air bar and the large wooden deck festooned with kitschy South Florida décor and plenty of picnic benches with a view of […]

Lokal

Lokal is a brand with a mission: burgers and beer with a sustainable, healthful bent. This neighborhood haunt sources locally and prides itself on freshness, quality, and staying environmentally responsible – not the mantra of your average burger joint. And in the end, Lokal’s burgers are all the better for it, from the “Miami Heat” […]

Lou’s Beer Garden

Hidden inside the New Hotel, Lou’s Beer Garden is a hip, inviting place to kick back and relax. No need to dress up; just throw on some flip-flops and head to this North Beach gastropub. Diners looking for a restaurant will be surprised to find only a small bar in the hotel’s courtyard. Tables surround […]

Lulu in the Grove

Lulu’s indoor space is lounge-like, with a small bar and urban art splashed on the walls, but just about everyone chooses the outdoor seating. The single-page menu is a savvy compilation. Try the goat cheese croquettes, Brussels sprouts with orange glaze, corn-on-the-cob with shichimi spices, and bacon-wrapped, sausage-stuffed dates. Burgers are excellent, be it a […]

Luna Star Cafe

An oasis along the commercial strip in North Miami, this funky acoustic music stronghold has a relaxed community vibe, where customers do indeed know each other. It’s cozy, with a smattering of tables, a bar, and a stage that supports live music and readings. The friendly, casual service, then, fits right in.

The Lunchbox

Lunchboxes open one of two ways: brimming with epic delights or filled with disappointing carrot sticks and soggy sandwiches you hope to pawn off on an unsuspecting classmate. The Lunchbox, however, puts a new spin on this old standard. It’s Miami’s first zero-waste eatery. A spicy tom kai gai soup could accompany a chicken paillard […]

Lutum

As Miami Beach’s Sunset Harbour neighborhood has grown more popular, the offerings at restaurants in the area have become increasingly varied but also more expensive. Lutum – from local operators Washington Charles and Antar Sosa, along with chef Mike Mayta – is the antidote. An ethereal chicken liver mousse begins with the organ meat taking […]

Magnum Lounge

With its red-lit interior, lounge atmosphere, and American cuisine, nowhere else says old-time Miami quite like Magnum. This classic bar and restaurant is located on the 79th Street Causeway and is known as a hot spot for older gay gentlemen. When Liza Minnelli and Nina Simone aren’t blasting over the speakers, a live crooner and […]

Manolo

Contrary to the belief of most gringo Americans, churros were not invented by carnies. Instead, they’re a Spanish tradition dating back centuries. And this Argentinian chain’s fried dough sticks date back to 1930 themselves. Manolo sells ’em in various flavors, from plain with sugar sprinkles to chocolate, vanilla-custard or caramel-filled, they’re a serious steal at […]

Manolo

Contrary to the belief of most Americans, churros were not invented by carnies. Instead, they’re a Spanish tradition dating back centuries. And this Argentinian chain’s fried dough sticks date back to 1930 themselves. Manolo sells ’em in various flavors, from plain with sugar sprinkles to chocolate, vanilla-custard or caramel-filled, they’re a serious steal at $.65 […]

Mason Eatery

Mason, created by Beaker & Gray owner Brian Nasajon, is an antidote to Miami’s trite fusion cuisine and over-the-top displays of foie gras. Here, comfort, quality, and convenience come wrapped in a sandwich. Mason is a 2,500-square-foot art deco-inspired space where just about everything on the menu, from pretzel-dough knots to maple ham and fish […]

Michael Mina 74

Michael Mina 74 — the tony late-night spot at the Fontainebleau Miami Beach — might remind you of a nightclub. Inside the cavernous dining room, bachelorettes clink glasses of champagne, men in suits chat over stone crabs and Vieux Carr

Mike’s at Venetia

For more than 30 years, Mike’s at Venetia has endured as one of Miami’s literal hidden gems. Locals in the know frequent this Irish dive bar tucked away on the ninth floor of Venetia Condo at the western terminus of the Venetian Causeway. Drinkers will find a welcoming bar with a seemingly never-ending list of […]

Monty’s Raw Bar

You haven’t lived in Miami until you’ve spent an afternoon sucking down a cocktail while gazing at a cotton-candy sunset at Monty’s. The Coconut Grove institution has seen a half-century of Miamians flock to the dockside restaurant for happy hour and tropical vistas. But no trip to Monty’s is complete without a round of “Pain […]