River Yacht Club

Miami is a city of extravagance, and nothing says “nonexistent budget” like a yacht club membership. The River Yacht Club includes the most upscale of amenities, from a boat marina and a yacht showroom to a signature restaurant and a VanDutch rooftop lounge. The first of its kind, the 150-seat lounge is named for the […]

Rok:Brgr

Rok:Brgr is South Miamian’s place for quality burgers with a 1920s Chicago post-Prohibition vibe. The dining room is decorated with exposed brick and Edison lights for charm, and an oversize patio is perfect for people-watching on weekend evenings. Go for an Angus beef patty, topped with yellow American cheese, lettuce, tomato, red onion, and pickle […]

Romanicos Chocolate

Most grown-ass men and women have a love-hate relationship with chocolate. We love its velvety caress and seratonin high – we hate its butt-busting calorie count. But when you feel like giving in to the chocolate cravings, Romanticos Chocolate is pretty much the best place to do it. Hand rolled truffles in flavors like wild […]

Romeo’s Cafe

From the outside, it looks like your average neighborhood Italian joint, but what goes on inside this dark and intimate 28-seater is quite extraordinary. For one thing, there are no menus. Romeo comes by the table, inquires as to your likes and dislikes, and prepares a personalized menu accordingly. Dinners are composed of six courses, […]

Rooftop Garden – Design District

Perched atop the Garden Building in the Miami Design District, the Rooftop Garden, designed by landscape architect Nathan Browning with Island Planning, features a 5,000-square-foot garden with three fully-mature Mahogany trees, a maze of Jamaican Spice-Wood hedges, and is accented with Philodendrons and Railroad vines. Adding to the space is ambient contemporary lighting and expansive […]

Rosa Mexicano

As Rosa has expanded nationally over the years, its upscale take on Mexican standards has dissipated somewhat. But surprise, surprise: The cuisine at the new South Beach branch boasts strong, cleanly defined flavors; the service staff works with relay-team efficiency; and a festive ambiance prevails. Among starters, don’t miss the red snapper tostadas: lime-macerated cubes […]

Rosa Sky Rooftop

If it’s a view you seek, look no further than Rosa Sky Rooftop. Located on the 22nd floor of Brickell’s AC & Element Hotel, this chic, modern lounge presents picturesque panoramic views of the Magic City skyline. Come nightfall, the space is bathed in the venue’s signature rose-hued glow, making it the perfect spot to […]

Rosie’s

Born as a pop-up with a short menu of breakfast-inspired eats, husband-and-wife team Jamila Ross and Akino West’s Rosie’s restaurant is now a Friday-through-Sunday brunch gem in Miami’s burgeoning Little River neighborhood. The industrial-inspired space is set off by a tree-lined outdoor patio – a suitable spot to enjoy a Southern-inspired menu that checks all […]

Route 9

The moniker derives from the highway that sweeps by the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York. That’s where owners Paola and Jeremy Goldberg met while obtaining their culinary training. Their menu is composed of charcuterie and cheese plates; soups and salads; nine small plates; eight main plates; and sides. The first category […]