Bourbon Steak by Michael Mina

Bourbon Steak is a contemporary American steakhouse – and one of South Florida’s finest. Tucked inside the swank JW Marriott Turnberry Isle Resort & Spa, it offers all-natural, organic, and hormone-free selections of beef, tempered in herb-infused butter and then grilled over wood, including the legendary, exquisitely marbled Japanese A5 Kobe (well worth the market […]

Casa D’Angelo

Angelo and Denise Elia have run Casa D’Angelo for more than two decades. It’s often the first restaurant locals think of for birthdays or anniversaries, entertaining out-of-town guests, and Friday-night dates – and for good reason. The classic Tuscan menu includes meat and pasta dishes, a long list of specials that changes nightly, and a […]

Cheen Huaye

Cheen Huaye, which means “only here” in Mayan, offers unique and authentic Mexican cuisine. Try the succulent dishes, such as carne asada a la Yucateca, that are influenced by life on the Yucatán Peninsula. The restaurant is comfortable, clean, well-lit, and family-friendly. The decor consists mainly of Mexican artifacts. Some dishes are a bit pricey, […]

Chef Allen’s

The refurbished restaurant is now billed as a “modern seafood bistro,” the emphasis being placed on local, sustainable fish and produce – and on lower prices, an effort to change the perception of Allen’s from fine-dining destination to casual neighborhood haunt. Start with seafood chowder – a thin, bracing broth brimming with fresh shellfish – […]

Cold Stone Creamery

Miami diners who have never managed to master Starbucks’ sizing system will find Cold Stone Creamery’s similarly challenging; the ice-cream chain eschews small, medium, and large in favor of “Like It,” “Love It,” and “Gotta Have It” sizes. Once the portion is picked, patrons can concoct their own creations from super-premium ice cream flavors like […]

Corsair Kitchen & Bar

Corsair, celebrity Italian chef Scott Conant’s second Miami restaurant, doesn’t stray too far from home. It’s located in an Aventura resort owned by the same family behind Miami Beach’s iconic Fontainebleau, where his place Scarpetta has been a favorite since opening in 2008. It’s a bit more relaxed here, but that doesn’t mean flip-flops and […]

Five Guys Burgers and Fries

Like the West Coast’s renowned family-owned In-N-Out Burger chain, East Coast eatery Five Guys (whose original family-owned restaurant opened in 1986, nearly 40 years after I-N-O) has retro 1950s décor and serves a limited specialized menu centering on hand-formed fresh – never frozen – burgers, and fries made from fresh potatoes. But there are differences, […]

The Grill on the Alley

Between frenzied flings with wasabi foams, foie gras ice cream, and other frivolous foods, diners return to safe and steady steakhouses such as the Grill on the Alley. The original Grill has thrilled Beverly Hills A-listers since 1984, and this Aventura branch relies on the same menu and formula – that of the classic American […]