Monterrey Bar

Monterrey Bar is a tribute to The Standard Spa, Miami Beach’s namesake roots as the Monterrey Motel that originally opened at 40 Island Avenue in 1953 and designed by architect Norman Giller. Today, the intimate bar celebrates unique twists on classic cocktails like the Monterrey G&T, a butterfly pea-steeped gin paired with elderflower tonic, a […]

Monty’s Sunset

Monty’s has been an institution in the 305 for as long as most locals can remember. It once dominated the chi-chi restaurant scene but then lost its luster after real gourmands moved to town. This is not to say dinner at Monty’s is akin to eating at Applebee’s, but it’s pretty close and definitely more […]

Morimoto South Beach

The Iron Chef’s latest fiefdom is practically hidden, overlooking the pool at the Shelborne Wyndham Grand. Inside the pulsing copper-toned space, a dutiful staff turns out a variety of Masaharu Morimoto’s signature dishes, including the $140 chef’s choice omakase menu that has earned him rave reviews at his outposts spanning the globe. If you’re on […]

Moshi Moshi

Literally meaning “hello,” moshi moshi is a traditional Japanese greeting that appropriately reflects the warmth and hospitality bestowed on those fortunate enough to stumble on this South Beach sushi spot. A local fave, this ultra-hip, neighborhood restaurant offers more than 175 sushi, sashimi, and teriyaki dishes. So slip off your shoes, slither into a booth, […]

Mr. Chow

There has been an influx of high-end, gourmet Chinese food restaurants in Miami, but Mr. Chow is the original innovator of the trend. Mr. Chow has been cranking out pricey chicken satay and prawn toast since 1968 in London, with other well-known locations in New York City and Beverly Hills. Opened in 2009, the Miami […]

Mr. Pasta

Once you delve into homemade pasta, you’ll never go back to Barilla. The difference is indisputable, and you’ll never want to put your poor taste buds through processed food hell again. Enter Miami Beach’s Mr. Pasta, where you can score a plethora of hand-crafted pasta varieties for a not-so-onerous price point. Think ricotta gnocci, salmon […]

My Ceviche

My Ceviche brings in whole fish from local waters and prepares them on the premises – that’s really what makes the ceviche and other items here better than those at most other seafood places. Whether you select shrimp, octopus, or the local fish du jour, and whether you go medium or large, and whether you […]

Mynt Lounge

A famous South Beach venue, Mynt has been known to draw its share of celebrities. The décor is ultralush, and a velvet rope divides the purely fabulous from everyone else. House music is the sound of choice to get the crowd dancing under balloon-like light fixtures hanging from the ceiling, as bright strobe lights provide […]

NaiYaRa

At NaiYaRa, skip the standard pad thai. Beyond the crowd pleasers and plates that help pay the rent are a handful of ambitious dishes offering a peek at the possibilities. The beef jerky is crackly, smoky, meaty shards of addictive goodness. The woody, almost incense-like perfume of ground coriander overtakes your senses. The spicy dipping […]

Naked Taco

Naked Taco is an ode to a love affair with Mexico and South Beach in all its tacky, oversexed glory. Plus, the tacos are delicious. A duck taco matches crisp chicharrones with fatty shredded meat that inspires you to order another. A fried fish taco offers a satisfying crunch and flaky, light meat without a […]