Sardinia Enoteca Ristorante

Get off to a rousing start by assembling your own antipasti platter from among meats (coppa, bresaola, prosciutto di parma), vegetables (braised fennel, roast beets, assortment of olives with wild fennel flowers), and cheeses (Gorgonzola, Taleggio), presented upon gorgeously garnished wooden boards, ideal for sharing over a quartino or two or three or four of […]

The Sarsaparilla Club

There are many places in Miami that serve Chinese dim sum, but only one restaurant offers an American version: the Sarsaparilla Club at the Shelborne Wyndham Grand South Beach. During the appetizer portion of the meal, apron-clad waiters approach each table with pushcarts containing an assortment of American-inspired bites and small plates. The chefs behind […]

The ScapeGoat

Whether you’re in search of brews or tasty cocktails, the ScapeGoat in South Beach’s South of Fifth neighborhood offers wallet-friendly libations no matter the hour. There’s a broad selection of beers and wines, and the cocktail hunter can choose from a list of interesting mixed drinks that range from old-time classics like the Hemingway daiquiri […]

Score Nightclub

Adonis is in the house, South Beach style. Good luck getting past the attitude, though. Since its inception Score has been the epicenter of the well-coifed and tightly muscled set, and it can be tough to break into those tight-knit cliques, though things get looser as the night goes on.

Semilla

Semilla, the Spanish word for “seed,” serves romantic small plates in South Beach. A large metal horseshoe bar, showcasing an open kitchen with chefs wearing checkered fedoras while working the teppanyaki station, stands at the center. Classically trained French chef Frederic Joulin takes a departure from the traditional with pot stickers ($12) that come in […]

Sérêvène

France and Japan unite at Sérêvène, the Hotel Greystone’s signature restaurant. Executive chef Pawan Pinisetti has cultivated a unique setting to enjoy dishes that are sustainably sourced, thoughtfully crafted, and lovingly finished tableside for a dramatic flourish. Pinisetti himself is often on hand to describe the dish’s inspiration, translating his whimsical ideas and personal experiences […]

Set Nightclub

Nightclubs in Miami can easily go South. But South Beach’s SET has managed to maintain its late-night reputation — in part thanks to a recent renovation. From an LED backdrop to geometric décor, sultry illustrations and EDM sounds — the vibe is punk-esque sexy and all about the VIPs. Bottle service is the way to […]

Shake Shack

Before LeBron James signed with the Miami Heat, the biggest hype in town was centered around Shake Shack. With ongoing, breathless media coverage, this New York City-based burger joint was hailed as the Second Coming. The results have been mixed at the self-serve South Beach hot spot. Some patrons are already addicted to the thick […]

Shoji Sushi

The third in a block-square eatery empire run by Nemo/Big Pink’s owners, this beyond-sushi bar is, simply, a class act. And the sushi is equally cutting edge. Try a spicy lobster roll with avocado, salmon caviar, tender shiso leaves, and the hot/sweet counterpoint of jalapeño and mango; a California roll upgraded with delicately sweet, fresh […]