Le Cafe Bistro

If you’ve ever been lucky enough to find a $20 bill on the sidewalk, you’ll have the same feeling of good fortune after dining at this charming and blessedly inexpensive little neighborhood restaurant on the train wreck that’s upper Biscayne Boulevard. The short menu is more or less French, featuring excellent (and lighter than usual) […]

Lettuce & Tomato

Lettuce & Tomato is a swank gastropub that offers an industrial yet warm atmosphere tucked away on West Dixie Highway at NE 171st Street. Featuring a juxtaposition of Latin and Asian flavors, the menu lists plates such as huevos rotos, served with hand-cut garlic French fries, sofrito, serrano ham, three fried eggs, and a pinch […]

Lique Miami

Making waves in North Miami Beach, Lique lets guests get a glimpse of the luxe life via South of France flair and South Beach vibes. It doesn’t get much better than this. But then it does. Oh, hello, yachts. Take a seat on the open deck overlooking the Intracoastal Waterway, and you’ll see lots of […]

Little Havana Restaurant

North Miami might not be where most people look for Cuban fare, but that’s where you’ll find the family-owned Little Havana Restaurant. Despite the somewhat boring decor reminiscent of a banquet hall, this casual eatery is lively and bustling with activity during peak hours at lunch and dinner. The large menu offers reasonably priced Cuban […]

Little Saigon

Long one of the bright lights in Miami’s quality-challenged Asian culinary scene, this cramped, no-frills eatery still turns out creditable Vietnamese cuisine. Cha gio are excellent, and blue crabs in a tart-sweet tamarind sauce are worth the amount of effort it takes to extract the minuscule nuggets of crabmeat. Be advised: Little Saigon takes cash […]

Lo de Lea

There are more than a few impressive Argentinian options in Miami, but not all are run with friendly service, local delivery and reasonable prices, and you’ve got yourself a winner. We haven’t even mentioned their mouthwatering, meaty menu, featuring items like grilled half-chicken with mash and escarole, crispy salmon with bok choy or orecchiette with […]

Loba

Literary accents can be seen (and read) all over the place at Loba. For instance, a vegetarian entr

Lost City Brewing Company

Lost City Brewing, which opened in the summer of 2020 amid the pandemic, feels like a rare find amid Miami’s burgeoning beer landscape. The taproom is located in a warehouse complex, which suits its industrial setting. Inside, you’ll find a small bar and a comfortable lounge with leather sofas. The beers are straightforward and well-crafted […]

Luna Star Cafe

An oasis along the commercial strip in North Miami, this funky acoustic music stronghold has a relaxed community vibe, where customers do indeed know each other. It’s cozy, with a smattering of tables, a bar, and a stage that supports live music and readings. The friendly, casual service, then, fits right in.

Magie

In a town filled with clubstaurants and fancy out-of-town imports, a low-key, no-fuss, high-quality wine bar was a welcome addition to Miami’s dining scene when it arrived in 2024. Located in Little River, Magie opened as a counter-service wine and snack bar where guests pair bottles of wine or craft beer with no-fuss snacks in […]

Magnum Lounge

With its red-lit interior, lounge atmosphere, and American cuisine, nowhere else says old-time Miami quite like Magnum. This classic bar and restaurant is located on the 79th Street Causeway and is known as a hot spot for older gay gentlemen. When Liza Minnelli and Nina Simone aren’t blasting over the speakers, a live crooner and […]

Mama Jennie’s

This is an authentic Italian-American joint, and that’s a good thing. Take Mama Jennie’s spaghetti and meatballs, please! The meatballs are a masterpiece. Tip to big eaters: Mama’s meat sauce is even more concentrated than that on the spaghetti and meatballs – and spaghetti with meat sauce is all you can eat. Those not in […]