Restaurant Michael Schwartz

Located in the iconic Raleigh Hotel, Restaurant Michael Schwartz offers the prettiest outdoor dining in South Beach. It also bears the name of Miami’s most revered chef. The restaurant serves spa-like dishes such as mussels in saffron broth, grilled octopus, and grouper ceviche — a bright medley of raw fish, chilies, avocado, citrus, and red […]

Restaurant St. Michel

Some stars shine brighter after they burn out. Recovered from a 1995 fire, the French-rooted New American kitchen sparkles. Among the appetizers, choose from pt

Restaurante Monserrate

Arturo Lopez has been bringing Colombian food to Miamians since 1974. This, the third locale of his Monserrate Restaurant (the other two are in Doral), brings the food closer to Coral Gables. Housed in a large space mostly devoid of d

Ribs-2-Go

Everyone knows God took a rib from Adam to create Eve. But he must’ve snatched a second one and given it to Mark A. Gibson, a former minister who’s now grillmaster and owner of mobile barbecue business Ribs-2-Go. There’s just no other way to explain his homemade slabs of pure deliciousness. If you frequent midtown […]

Rice House of Kabob

The sparse, modern, clean-lined décor; the giant menu posted on a lofty wall; the smiling faces behind a fast-food counter – all properly imply a predominantly take-out joint, but there are plenty of seats for those who wish to dine in the bright environment. Americanized items such as caesar and Greek salads, sautéed vegetables with […]

Rice House of Kabob

The sparse, modern, clean-lined decor; the giant menu posted on a lofty wall; the smiling faces behind a fast-food counter – all properly imply a predominantly takeout joint, but there are plenty of seats for those who wish to dine in the bright environment. Rice and kebabs are the calling cards here and are immersed […]

Ricky Bakery

Cuban bakeries in Miami are a dime a dozen, and pastelitos and cafecitos, a penny per. But Ricky Bakery’s homemade baked goods are so authentic they’ll impress even the most discerning abuelita. Try one of their homemade croquetas (a New Times Best Of winner) with fillings like bacalao, spinach, chicken, cheese, or ham. Their West […]

Ricky Bakery II

Cuban bakeries in Miami are a dime a dozen, and pastelitos and cafecitos, a penny per. But Ricky Bakery’s homemade baked goods are so authentic they’ll impress even the most discerning abuelita. Try one of their homemade croquetas (a New Times Best Of winner) with fillings like bacalao, spinach, chicken, cheese, or ham. Their Coral […]

Ricnon Argentino

Walk into Rincon Argentino with any doubts about the restaurant’s philosophy and they’ll quickly melt away. The reason: the gigantic fire pit in the middle of the dining room that’s usually covered with dripping racks of sausage, beef, and sometimes a whole pig. Argentine cuisine is all about the carne, baby. An Argentine barbecue special […]

Ricochet Bar & Lounge

The sexy vibe of this hip new bar and lounge in Midtown capitalizes on the energy of the growing art scene in the city. Ricochet exhibits a commitment to showcasing new work in a way the traditional gallery space cannot. Their limited edition coaster sets, designed by established and cutting edge artists, rotate regularly; so […]

Rincon Antioqueno

Think parking on South Beach is bad? You ain’t seen nothin’ yet. But if you can endure the obstacle course, you’ll find the charms of their take on the Colombian classic, bandeja paisa, will make it all worth it. The gut-busting traditional dish wraps up steak or ground beef, fried bananas, fried pork belly and […]

Rincon Argentino

Walk into Rincon Argentino with any doubts about the restaurant’s philosophy and they’ll quickly melt away. The reason? The gigantic fire pit in the middle of the dining room that’s usually covered with dripping racks of sausage, beef, and sometimes a whole pig. Argentine cuisine is all about the carne, baby. An Argentine barbecue special […]

Rincon Nica

Hialeah has a small but bustling Nicaraguan community that finds the comforts of its homeland at Rincon Nica, a homey restaurant just minutes away from the Palmetto Expressway’s NW 103rd Street exit. The place is not overly decorated with Nicaraguan artifacts and knickknacks, like other Nica eateries throughout Miami-Dade, except for the oil painting of […]

Rio Cristal

Looking for an authentic Cuban restaurant? There are only two streets in Miami to consider: Calle Ocho and Bird Road. And the godfather of Cuban restaurants on Bird Road is none other than Rio Cristal. Its origin goes back more than four decades to restaurants in Cuba and New York City, Rio Cristal. Don’t believe […]