Apple a Day Cafe

You know what they say: “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” That adage might not be entirely true, but munching from this Apple on a regular basis can’t possibly be bad for you, or your pocket for that matter. Nestled inside a vegetarian health-food store, this small South Beach spot caters to the […]

Arbetter’s Hot Dogs

It’s not necessarily the hot dogs themselves that are better at Arbetter’s. Rather, these all-beef or pork-and-beef franks are ideal blank canvases for the three garnish combinations that solidified Arbetter’s reputation when this family-run institution opened more than a half-century ago. The basic onion/relish dog is nicely tangy, and the sauerkraut/mustard dog, loaded with beautifully […]

Archie’s Gourmet Pizza

This place offers fresh, uncomplicated Italian food in a pleasant environment and at family-friendly prices, a simple plan that has been filling the restaurant’s 75 seats with the fannies of appreciative locals. Pastas don’t exactly wow the palate but are as well prepared as those you’ll find at our most popular moderately priced Italian joints […]

Area 31

The restaurant takes its name and gathers much of its menu from Fishing Area 31, an ecologically productive swath of the Atlantic Ocean that encompasses the coastal waters of Florida, Central America, and northern South America. As with any good fishing spot, Area 31 is far removed from the hustle and bustle of civilization, tucked […]

Area Code 55 Brazilian Steakhouse

Area Code 55 Brazilian Steakhouse is a carnivore’s wet dream. You name the meat, they’ve got it, stabbed on a skewer and awaiting your rumbling tummy. That said, this North Miami meatery is probably not the place to take your herbivorous girlfriend. But if vegetarians do want to try their hand at the meat factory, […]

Ariete

Chef Michael Beltran’s Ariete adds an air of refinement to Coconut Grove not seen since the days when industrialist James Deering caroused its shores. Ariete serves dishes like foie gras with smoked plantains, but there’s something more than fancy amid the elegance offered by Beltran, who trained under chefs Norman Van Aken and Michael Schwartz. […]

Arnold’s Royal Castle

Those big, juicy, rare half-pound sirloin burgers just won’t do the trick when you’re jonesing for some sliders. Miami has no White Castles (even the southern chain Crystal has only made it as far south as Broward County), but who needs em when we’ve got the last surviving Royal Castle? Now independently run, the 24/7 […]

Aromas del Perú

Craving great ceviche? Stop by Aromas del Perú. This rustic 43-seat restaurant in Kendall has several varieties: fish, octopus, shrimp, and mixed. The original fish ceviche is expertly prepared, particularly the spicy version. Chicharrón de pescado is also excellent: lightly battered corvina, perfectly crisp on the outside and delicately moist on the inside, served with […]

Artisan Beach House

What’s better than breakfast, lunch, or dinner presented by none other than former Hell’s Kitchen contestant, and one of the region’s foremost culinary darlings, Paula DaSilva? Artisan Beach House reunites DaSilva with nightlife concept creator and restaurateur Seth Greenberg, who first teamed up with the chef at the now-defunct 1500 Degrees at the Eden Roc. […]

Asador 5 Jotas

Although stuck in a neighborhood between Little Havana and Coral Gables better known for insurance agencies than for restaurants, Asador 5 Jotas provides a delicious oasis in a dining desert. Combining traditional Basque touches with a restrained modern decor, the restaurant makes Spanish expats and Miami socialites alike feel at home. The menu, which concentrates […]

Asia Bay

Bay Harbor Islands’ Asia Bay Bistro & Sushi Bar boasts nouvelle Asian cuisine, but apart from the sushi, it’s really a traditional Japanese restaurant with some token Thai tossed in for good measure. The sushi bar visually dominates the room, and its fare occupies quite a bit of the menu – to the tune of […]

Asia De Cuba

A breathtaking sunset over a stunning bay and pool-scape feet from the chic restaurant terrace, white-on-white whimsical wonderland effects indoors, and big, distinctive Asian-Latin fusion cuisine – it’s all pretty impressive. Diners can start with a tower of tuna tartare picadillo-style – flecked with currants, almonds, coconut, and olives in soy-lime juice – but we […]

Asian Thai Kitchen

There are two kinds of spicy at this Southeast Asian haven tucked inside a Coconut Grove Kwik Stop. The first is for the Americans who stop in to grab a container of shrimp pad see-ew for lunch. The second might be reserved for owners and Bangkok natives KT Mongkolthalang and her mother Toya. The pair […]

Atchana’s Homegrown Thai

It’s bold to name a dish “the perfect bite,” but Atchana Capellini has done just that. The miang kham is a delight handed down through generations. A plate holds wrinkly pale-pink dried shrimp, toasted coconut flakes, and tiny slices of ginger. Even the leaves look different. Rather than the ruffled bright-green fronds of butter lettuce, […]

Atelier Monnier

While France may have cornered the market on croissants, there are still fine, flaky specimens to be found in our primarily Latin city. The best of the buttery bunch are baked up at unsurprisingly French bakery, Atelier Monnier. While their home base is tucked away in South Miami’s Dadeland Plaza, they bring the likes of […]