South Pointe Tavern

A favorite haunt for SoFi locals, South Pointe Tavern is a no-frills, dependable spot for chill vibes and a solid cocktail. There’s a bit of a rock ‘n’ roll theme to the casual lounge area that instantly makes guests feel as though they could hang out for hours. They call themselves “the Cheers of South […]

Spiga Ristorante Italiano

Not much has changed at Spiga since the pretty, romantic, slightly secluded Italian trattoria opened more than a decade ago. The veteran chef and crew are still baking the breads and foccacias, rolling out pasta doughs, and preparing desserts on the premises. The result is fresh, uncomplicated, moderately priced Italian cuisine. Don’t miss the quadretti […]

Spire Bar and Lounge

This upscale lounge has an elegant vibe reflected in the decor – crisp white furniture and contrasting red accents. Once the lights go down, candles add a cozy touch to the spot, which overlooks a South Beach scene that includes the ocean, the bright lights, and the people passing below. Have cocktails on the roof […]

Spris Artisan Pizza

There are some fine nonpizza items – like carpaccio with avocado and hearts of palm – at this informal sprig of Lincoln Road’s longtime upscale Italian fave Tiramesu. But as long as Spris’ kitchen keeps producing such great thin-crusted pies from a genuine wood-burning oven, you’ll probably never try anything else. The basic Margherita (tomato […]

Sriracha House

At Washington Avenue’s Sriracha House, ordering is done fast-casual style. Select your starch, your protein, your vegetables, and your sauce. Then have at it. The combination is quickly stir-fried in a wok and handed over in a Chinese-takeout-style box. Whole-wheat noodles have a pleasant bite and come with plenty of sliced pork, crunchy bok choy, […]

Starbucks

Since its founding by a trio of aspiring coffee roasters in Seattle in 1971, Starbucks has grown to become the largest coffeehouse in the world, with upwards of 20,000 locations in Miami and around the world. Named for the chief mate on the whaling ship from Moby Dick, the company didn’t begin chasing the Great […]

Starbucks

Since its founding by a trio of aspiring coffee roasters in Seattle in 1971, Starbucks has grown to become the largest coffeehouse in the world, with upwards of 20,000 locations in Miami and around the world. Named for the chief mate on the whaling ship from Moby Dick, the company didn’t begin chasing the Great […]

Stiltsville Fish Bar

Culinary couple – and erstwhile Top Chef contestants Jeff McInnis (season 5) and Janine Booth (season 11) – operate this Sunset Harbour fish house, which draws inspiration from the former’s early years in the Florida Panhandle, where he subsisted on simply prepared seafood paired with tropical cocktails. The indoor-outdoor venue includes a maritime-themed dining room […]

STK South Beach

STK’s tag line is “Not your daddy’s steakhouse,” and it’s true. If traditional old steak houses share attributes with traditional old red wines (dark and heavy, with strong notes of leather, oak, and tobacco), STK is like a spritzer: cool and bubbly, a frivolous sip not to be taken seriously. With a DJ spinning oldies […]

Story Nightclub

Where did the Heat team celebrate their 2013 championship — and rack up a $100K tab, no less? Meet Story. That parable should say it all about this 27,000 square foot South Beach dance club’s prestige factor. Story is all about getting impressive names on-stage, from Avicii to Luciano to Seth Troxler. And here, people […]

Stubborn Seed

Jeremy Ford – the Florida-born, smooth-scalped winner of the 13th season of Bravo’s reality cooking show Top Chef in 2016 – presents gorgeous dishes the likes of which Miami has rarely seen. Though Ford offers an à la carte menu that’s ever-changing, the best way to experience Stubborn Seed is through its six- or nine-course […]