Island Restaurant & Variety Food Store

You don’t have to head all the way to the island nation to get your fill of Jamaican food — just to the Hammocks, to Island Restaurant & Variety Food Store. At this orange-walled eatery, you can sample all the traditional Jamaican eats that might otherwise be difficult to find. Think callaloo with codfish, oxtail, […]

Islas Canarias Cafe, Restaurant, & Bakery

Head to this beloved Cuban joint out west the next time you’re hungover or hungry and in need of caffeine. There are few better cures for either than Cuban coffee and hot croquetas. Opened in 1977 by Raul and Amelia Garcia, Islas Canarias has earned its spot as one of the best cafecitas – those […]

Islas Canarias Restaurant

There are few better cures for a pounding head and aching conscience than Cuban coffee and croquetas. This Cuban joint in West Dade has won our Best Of for both Café con Leche and croquetas, so you know they’ve got their staples down pat. Their fritas win rave reviews, too, and did we mention they […]

Itamae

TEMPORARILY CLOSED Valerie and Nando Chang, along with their father Fernando, are behind this tiny, no-frills restaurant in the heart of the tony Design District. Itamae marries the precision of Japanese culinary techniques with the bold flavors of Peru, making the dishes bright, flavorful, and supremely interesting. The simple menu offers nigiri, ceviche, a local […]

J. Wakefield Brewing

Johnathan Wakefield has become a legend of sorts in the craft-beer community. The brewer started out making beer as a hobby, which quickly became an obsession. Without even owning a brewery, Wakefield built a fanbase by collaborating with established breweries like Cigar City and Terrapin. Then, he raised more than $110,000 in a crowdfunding campaign […]

Jackie Gleason Theatre

Bring the whole family for the sweetest Christmas celebration of the season! Experience the exquisite artistry of world-class Russian dancers, playful puppets and the unmatched splendor of hand crafted sets and costumes. Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker is the holiday tradition that brings the Christmas spirit to life! New York Times raves, “Real beauty!” and […]

Jackson Soul Food

In 1946, Jessie and Demas Jackson opened Mama’s Cafe in Overtown. The restaurant saw Miami’s historic Black community rise, fall, and rise again. Generations later, the family business had become legendary for its traditional soul food. In addition to Overtown, Jackson Soul Food has an outpost in Opa-locka; both locations offer traditional favorites, including fried […]

Jada Coles

Located directly on Coral Way right off 22nd Avenue, Jada Coles blends just enough comfort to be deemed “laid back” with just enough quirkiness to be deemed charming. Couches are nooked towards the front of the space, while mix and minglers can sit at the high tops next to the pool table or float around […]

Jaguar Restaurant

This Coconut Grove staple, named for the elusive cat that was a symbol of power for the Mayan and Aztec, offers South American fare in a colorful setting. Jaguar offers several different ceviches, along with a selection of grilled meats and seafood. Pair your dinner with a South American favorite like a pisco sour or […]

Jaguar Sun

This downtown haunt is home to amazing cocktails, delicious pastas, raw-bar options, and fluffy Parker House rolls that taste like pillows from heaven. Owners Will Thompson and Carey Hynes moved to Miami in 2018 to open a chic tropical bar that was an instant hit with locals. It remains a perfect spot for first dates, […]

Jamaican Kitchen

Jamaica Kitchen has been simmering down south in the Sunset West Shopping Center for over 25 years. The owners seem to know most of the customers, a steady stream that stroll in, place their orders at the main counter, and exit bearing plastic grocery bags that can barely contain the foods’ aromatics – all to […]

James BBQ

Tomato or mustard? Tangy or sweet? Every barbecue lover has his or her sauce preferences, but in all honesty, the sauce is just windowdressing. It’s the meat that matters and it’s James’s meat that draws customers to parking lots across town. To cover James’s ribs with any sauce, even your favorite, would be a tragedy […]