New American in Miami

1850 SE 17th St., Suite 109 Fort Lauderdale

954-835-5507

Restaurants, Organic, New American, Best Of

Located at Portside Center in Fort Lauderdale, launched in 2011, Market 17 offers a special array of culinary experiences including a blind tasting menu with Dining in the Dark and over 600 bottled wines curated by in-house sommeliers. Youthful and talented Chef Lauren DeShields actually chooses from a large array of organically grown produce, humanely raised meats, and wild caught fish to craft food that is unforgettable. Try the awe-inspiring, house-made charcuterie. If you want to meet that pig on your plate, check out the local farms they patronize on their website.

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MIA Kitchen & Bar

7901 W. Atlantic Ave., #101, Delray Beach Palm Beach County

561-499-2200

New American

Delray Beach's MIA Kitchen & Bar, from Joey Lograsso and partner/executive chef Jason Binder is a buzzing, chef-driven establishment matched with a vibey, speakeasy-inspired bar. The open kitchen offers a glimpse of the culinary playground Binder shares with chef de cuisine James O'Neill. Dishes are inspired by Binder's global travels and crafted by hands that excel at translating memories into edible works of art. "Branzino Evon," the chef's take on his mother-in-law's traditional Cantonese-style fish dish, is a top seller: A raw fillet is smothered in fresh ginger, cilantro, and scallion — and breaded if you like — then doused in 600-degree oil, effectively "steaming" the fish to perfection and locking in the aromatics. Another of Binder's essential creations, "PB&J foie gras," pairs housemade peanut butter, port wine jelly, and brioche with a seared sliver of goose liver — an upmarket version of the chef's favorite childhood meal.

Mignonette Uptown

13951 Biscayne Blvd. Aventura/North Miami Beach

305-705-2159

Seafood, New American, Comfort Foods, Appetizers, Raw Food, Contemporary, Critics' Pick, Slideshow

Danny Serfer never intended to start a mini-empire. But the 36-year-old chef opened Blue Collar, a small MiMo District restaurant in 2012; debuted Mignonette, a larger seafood and oyster bar with business partner/buddy Ryan Roman, in 2014; and just a few months ago began operating Mignonette Uptown in North Miami Beach. Like the flagship in Edgewater, this location prominently displays the day’s East and West Coast oyster selections on a large marquee over the bar. Serfer says the raw section hasn’t changed; however; the “fancy” seafood section is completely different and based on the chef de cuisine’s ideas. One option is the striped bass. It’s served with a burnt black-carrot purée, peas, and a sweet onion cream sauce laced with garlic and shallots. For dessert, pastry chef Devin Braddock delivers with her Valrhona chocolate cake. It includes caramel, a nut crumble, coffee-flavored ice cream, and thick slices of banana. There’s a lot going on, yet every component enhances the taste. Just like Edgewater before the opening of the original Mignonette, North Miami Beach was in serious need of a place exactly like this one. And once again, Serfer, Roman, and their team have delivered.

18 articles

Neomi's Grill

18001 Collins Ave., Sunny Isles Beach Surfside/Bal Harbour

305-692-5770

New American, Contemporary, Recommended, Menu

Neomi's Grill is tucked into the second floor of the Trump International Beach Resort in Sunny Isles Beach. You'd be hard-pressed to find it unless someone told you how to get there. Despite decor reminiscent of the '80s, the place serves American classics with Caribbean and Latin American influences — foods you want to eat when you need some comfort. Take the Southern fried chicken and Grandma's matzo ball soup. Then there are the more adventurous tostones topped with chorizo, queso fresco, and cilantro-tomato salsa. The menu also includes several hamburgers and choices from the grill, including churrasco, Australian lamb, and East Coast mahi-mahi.

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On Ocean 7 Cafe

660 Ocean Dr., Miami Beach South Beach

305-455-3270

American, New American

Orno

1350 S. Dixie Highway Coral Gables/S. Miami

305-667-5611

New American, Best Of

Niven Patel opened Orno at the Thesis Hotel in Coral Gables in late 2021. The space is an ideal setting for his culinary artistry, from the stunning dining room filled with greenery and accented by pale pinks and gold tones to the large, green-tiled wood-burning oven that serves as the focal point of the open kitchen. Here, Patel and executive chef Gustavo Quiroz prepare quality meats and sustainable seafood. For Patel, the restaurant is a return to his fine-dining roots and a chance to showcase the vegetables he grows at his farm, Rancho Patel.

3 articles

PB Station

121 SE First St. Downtown/Overtown

305-420-2205

New American, Gastro Pub, Recommended, Menu, Slideshow

PB Station is new ground for the restaurant empire helmed by Andreas Schreiner, Jose Mendin, and Sergio Navarro. The self-proclaimed Pubbelly Boys first planted their flag in Sunset Harbour in 2010 with powerful, porky flavors served in hip digs. Recall their gussied-up version of the McDonald's McRib sandwich dubbed the McBelly. After this initial hit came more than a half-dozen restaurants serving Japanese, French, and Spanish fare. Today the trio is among the city's most ambitious, creative restaurateurs. Mendin's 2015 nomination for the James Beard Foundation Best Chef South award reinforced it. Now in downtown Miami's Langford Hotel, they've taken on the American chophouse. Unlike most of the other restaurants under the Pubbelly umbrella, PB Station dishes out the kind of food you could eat every day. Of course, there is the occasional luxurious or outlandish twist. But more than any other of Schreiner, Mendin, and Navarro's restaurants, this one prefers classic elegance to making diners' eyes pop. Maybe they're catering to a more professional downtown crowd. Or perhaps they're just the big boys now. http://www.miaminewtimes.com/restaurants/with-pb-station-the-pubbelly-boys-go-downtown-with-finesse-8506405

8 articles

Peacock Garden Resto Bar + Grill

2889 McFarlane Rd. Coconut Grove

305-774-3332

New American, Best Of

The dining room is light and lovely, but the main draw is the lush garden patio that makes you feel as if you're dining on Blanche Devereaux's lanai. Mismatched wicker and white wrought-iron chairs come complete with cushions in old-lady patterns, and empty bird cages contain fake feathered friends glued to perches. Behind this adorable café are Lalo Durazo and Oscar del Rivero, the same team that opened Jaguar Ceviche. Much like Jaguar, some of the prices here could easily cause one brow to arch. For instance, although the menu allows diners to choose any grilled item (chicken, skirt steak, tuna, shrimp, salmon) and pair it with any leafy plate (niçoise, Chinese, caesar, Greek, or pear and blue cheese), there's an $18 minimum for any salad unless one happens to be featured on Peacock's daily $13 lunch special. Other "garden-inspired cuisine" includes soup of the day ($6), a couple of pastas ($14), burgers and other sandwiches ($14 to $18), and entrées such as pan-roasted chicken, seared salmon teriyaki, baby-back ribs, and grilled filet mignon or Black Angus NY steak ($30). Pricing aside, Peacock Garden Café has fresh, tasty food; excellent sangria; attentive service; and a great outdoor ambiance perfect for Miami's winter/spring months. There aren't as many of these places around as one might think.

30 articles

PL8

210 SW Second St. Fort Lauderdale

954-524-1818

American, Bar Food, Contemporary, New American, Seafood, Small Plates, Music Venues, Menu

Formerly known as Himmarshee Bar & Grille, PL8 specializes in small plates, which include seafood, sliders, skewers, pizzas, salads, and greens. A stylish dining room is anchored by bar tables of reclaimed wood and sleek steel. Abstract silk-screens and varied textures nod to nature. Accent lighting is easy on the eyes too, especially in the adjacent room at Sidebar, with its name spelled out in orbs like a retro-sexy Lite Brite. Try the local rock shrimp bruschetta with fresh ricotta, roasted cherry tomatoes, and a touch of balsamic or the arugula and roasted corn salad with smoked almonds and strawberries. In both dishes, the kitchen nods to local ingredients and tends to detail by adding complexity with roasted vegetables. Mini bratwurst sliders are also crowd pleasers, served with red-bliss potato salad as a condiment with violet mustard. The menu encourages sharing, so grab a table, graze on a few plates, and allow yourself to people-watch in one of the most animated stretches of town.

Rick's Bar and Restaurant

7707 NW 103rd St. Hialeah

305-825-1000

Latin American, New American, Bars and Clubs, Dance Clubs

This restaurant, bar, and dance club is located inside a Howard Johnson in Hialeah Gardens. Don't be quick to judge - the place parties hard. An accommodating staff offers plenty of drink options. The music ranges from rock to salsa.

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Semilla

1330 Alton Rd., Miami Beach South Beach

305-674-6522

Fusion, Gastro Pub, New American, Best Of, Slideshow

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 playful variations such as Buffalo chicken, braised beef short rib, barbecued ribs, and organic tofu with vegetables. The standout dish is the octopus ($18). Its meat is charred on a wood-fired grill, sliced, and served on a bed of fennel, radish, and frisée with citrus dressing. The freshness of this dish is rivaled only by the wall of potted herbs used to top off most plates. To end your meal, try the ice-cream minisliders ($4). The sesame-seed-studded macaron is the "bun," a mango and passionfruit gelée makes up the orange "cheese" layer, and chocolate-encased ice cream plays the part of the patty.

23 articles

The Seven Dials

2030 Douglas Rd. Coral Gables/S. Miami

786-542-1603

New American, Gastro Pub, Menu

The hearty fare of Britain at first doesn't seem like it has a place in sweltering, body-conscious Miami. But in the hands of Seven Dials chef and owner Andrew Gilbert, plates such as bangers and mash, oxtail soup, and fish and chips meld with the tropical atmosphere. Simply take a look at the last dish to find out how: Here, the mushy peas, a staple of fish and chips, would infuriate any bona fide British citizen (including Gilbert's mother) and aren't the kind you'd find at an English chip shop. Instead, a quenelle of the grassy-colored mixture with an occasional whole pea is served chilled and brightened by mint and a squirt of lemon. The beer-battered shell encasing a thick slab of corvina is crisp beyond belief. Sprinkle the whole plate — including those house-made French fries — with malt vinegar to complete the experience. Insider tip: Besides trying the fish and chips, order the meatloaf and mash, topped with a savory mushroom gravy.

19 articles

Silverlake Bistro

1211 71st St., Miami Beach Mid/North Beach

786-803-8113

New American, Wine Bar, Essentials

Miamians should be doubly grateful to Sandy Sanchez and her husband, chef Benoit Rablat, the duo behind Hialeah's La Fresa Francesa; we have them to thank for Silverlake Bistro, as well. Drawing inspiration from their time together in Los Angeles' Silver Lake area, the couple serves straightforward American fare with subtle French and Latin twists at this unassuming gem in the Normandy Isles neighborhood of Miami Beach. The interior is done up in retro California shabby chic, from trippy wallpaper to kitschy flea market finds. The menu filled top to bottom with winners, including a rich gnocchi mac & cheese seared in duck fat, fried empanadas stuffed with chunks of flank steak, and a dish of smoky roasted heirloom carrots on a bed of creamy ricotta and honey. And then there’s the burger: two juicy, grass-fed USDA prime beef patties topped with melted sharp cheddar on a housemade brioche bun slathered in porcini mushroom butter. The friendly and attentive staff address their many regulars by name and extend invitations (regardless of satiety) to sample dessert offerings, including a dark chocolate pot de crème and a salted-butter and sugar crêpe. Pro tip: Visit on a Thursday and avail yourself of 50 percent off the wine list.

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The Social Club

1717 Collins Ave., Miami Beach South Beach

305-604-1800

New American, Best Of

17 articles

Sola

1000 Collins Ave., Miami Beach South Beach

305-709-3955

New American, Latin American

Station 5 Table & Bar

5845 Sunset Dr., South Miami Coral Gables/S. Miami

305-668-7405

American, Gastro Pub, New American, Recommended, Menu

The polenta Julia Ning serves at her South Miami restaurant Station 5 Table & Bar is there for a reason. Sure, it's best topped with a smattering of mushrooms from Sublicious Farms, flash-roasted and then sauteed in white wine and garlic. But it's also an homage to her Italian grandmother, Nonna Daniela, who traveled to Baltimore from Sicily to teach Ning how to cook when she was just starting out. The menu at her restaurant is layered with such tales. The gluten-free fried chicken is what got her through long days during her time at the now-closed Khong River House. But it's the short-rib tacos that seem to be the most important, and not because Ning goofily tops them with Cheetos to satisfy a lifelong junk-food craving. They're a direct link to her French-Canadian grandmother, who helped form her as a cook and raised her on warming, unctuous braises and stews.Read our full review.

12 articles

Stubborn Seed

101 Washington Ave., Miami Beach South Beach

786-322-5211

New American, Critics' Pick, Best Of, Slideshow, Essentials

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 eight-course chef's tasting menu, available weeknights before 9 p.m. for $150 per person. The restaurant's commitment to delivering the "perfect bite" with every dish earned it a Michelin star in 2022.

26 articles

Swan

90 NE 39th St. Midtown/Wynwood/Design District

305-704-0994

New American, Best Of

17 articles

The Federal Food Drink & Provisions

5132 Biscayne Blvd. Midtown/Wynwood/Design District

305-758-9559

American, New American, Spanish, Critics' Pick, Menu, Slideshow

Locals flock to this eatery for creative and distinctive food and drinks in a relaxed and rustic setting. The Federal's distinctiveness cannot be overstated: You won't see crispy omassum tripe with barbecue powder and maple-syrup dipping sauce; jar-o-duck with candied sweet potatoes and charred marshmallow fluff; or Buffalo-style pig wings just anywhere. The so-called wings are really cuts of pork from the shank -- dark, moist, and deeply flavorful meat. Another no-miss starter: biscuits and bite-size nuggets of fried sweetbreads in tandem with peas, pearl onions, sweet baby carrots, and beets in a creamy country gravy. Most main courses keep pace with the scintillating starters. Like, for instance, a sumptuous "little" chicken, or Cornish game hen, proffered Thanksgiving-style with cornbread-sausage stuffing and a mixed berry compote. "Fishermen's New Amsterdam chowder" is really more of a bouillabaisse (sans rouille), and a good one at that. Also tasty is the juicy lamb burger on a soft pretzel bun. Some half-dozen pints of draft brews and the same number of bottled beers ($7 to $9) will help wet your whistle; lots of rarely seen wine labels are on hand too. Finish with "s'mores in a jar," featuring rich dark-chocolate pudding, graham crackers, and bronzed marshmallow fluff. It is delicious and recommendable, as is so much of the food here. But order the s'mores and jar-o-duck on different visits; a good rule of thumb is to avoid indulging in more than one course containing marshmallow fluff per meal. Another rule of thumb: When a cool neighborhood joint with great food opens, eat there.

128 articles

Three x Social

50 NW 24th St. Midtown/Wynwood/Design District

305-748-4540

New American, Recommended, Best Of, Slideshow

At Three, Mango Gang legend Norman Van Aken cooks his signature Florida-fusion cuisine in a sleek and tropical space. The staff is disciplined, and the food is topnotch. But even more spectacular is the space. It's outfitted with midcentury-modern furnishings such as royal-blue velvet chairs and gold-trimmed black tables. They're streamlined and allow for diners to spread out while remaining close. Customers dining in pairs should opt for the three-course experience. Or leave it up to Van Aken and chef de cuisine Juan Garrido to choose the menu for a five-course tasting menu.

26 articles

Upland

49 Collins Ave., Miami Beach South Beach

305-602-9998

Modern American, New American, Contemporary, American, Bistro, Comfort Foods, California, Vegetarian, Italian, Best Of, Slideshow

Stephen Starr has a new Miami Beach eatery, Upland. The modus operandi is "to make guests feel like [the restaurant is] lucky to have them, not that they're lucky to be here," explains Upland's top toque, Justin Smillie. Before linking arms with Starr to open the original Upland in Manhattan two years ago, Smillie earned accolades for his take on Italian cuisine at the popular Il Buco Alimentari e Vineria. Miami could certainly use more convivial and unpretentious bistros such as Upland; however, it's difficult to get truly excited about a restaurant where half the dishes are merely mediocre. Still, when all is said and done, this is a Starr-and-Smillie production, and the chances of improvement are high.

18 articles

Verde

1103 Biscayne Blvd. Downtown/Overtown

305-375-8282

New American, Critics' Pick, Best Of, Menu, Slideshow

Tucked inside the breathtaking Pérez Art Museum Miami is the casual, airy restaurant Verde. It is noted restaurateur Stephen Starr's third Miami outpost and his third eatery nationwide attached to a cultural institution. Inside the café and on the museum's patio, ladies who lunch, hipsters, and young families meet to eat after a morning spent browsing the Herzog & de Meuron-designed museum. At Verde, there's something for everyone, from burgers and pizza to crudos and seared fish.

37 articles

Vesper Brasserie

1801 Collins Ave., Miami Beach South Beach

305-341-1500

New American, Restaurants, Best Of

James Bond could seduce anyone - female, male, a little of both. And at South Beach's Vesper American Brasserie, he's seducing patrons with sexy cocktails like the Octopussy. And their brunch … oh, their brunch. A $28 price fix menu includes the likes of waffles, pancakes, applewood smoked bacon, grilled veggies, sushi, an omelette station and lots more. Plus Bloody Marys and mimosas. All at a surprising price, considering it's the Shelbourne. At night, there's tomato bisque ($9), pressed churrasco ($12), truffle parmesan fries ($5) and cedar plank salmon ($16). For dessert, warm homemade donuts ($7). Homer Simpson would be proud. And after all, aren't he and James Bond both ladies men?

2 articles

Woody's West End Tavern

600 Payne Dr. Doral

305-882-1170

New American, Restaurants, Best Of

When you're looking for a laid-back evening of food and booze, sometimes it's best to get away from the bustle of South Beach and take a night off from hunting for parking in the Gables. Miami Springs might not be famous for hopping nightlife, but Woody's West End Tavern offers an easygoing getaway from all the Magic City madness. Woody's is a colorful little spot near Miami International Airport with a Florida-meets-Hawaii design. Panthers and Dolphins memorabilia and all the big screens make this an excellent game-watching scene, but it's more cheery than your typical sports bar, with ample seating both inside and outdoors, where there's a sandy ode-to-surfing area, comfy chairs, and a large screening wall for games. Live music nights on the patio Fridays and Saturdays bring in the biggest crowds, with jazz, blues, and rock bands playing late, while daily happy hour from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. gets you half-price appetizers and specials on drinks. Woody's has 15 draft beers — a mix of local, domestic, and seasonal spotlights that's continuously updated. You'll find great brews such as Kona Brewing Company and Dogfish Head Brewery for about $4.50 a pint or bottle. The tavern's made-to-order menu includes all the usual fixings, such as fries, wings, and burgers, plus a good bit of seafood. With its friendly staff, jukebox jams, and fair prices, Woody's makes spending a day in quiet suburbia a surprising treat.

8 articles

YOLO

333 E. Las Olas Blvd. Fort Lauderdale

954-523-1000

American, Contemporary, New American, Bars and Clubs, Slideshow

YOLO stands for You Only Live Once, which is probably the owners' way of saying, "Spend money and have another cocktail." Kidding aside, YOLO is run by a group of Broward County power peeps who know how to run a solid business -- the same guys who brought you Tarpon Bend, Himmarshee Bar & Grill, and Vibe nightclub. This trendy eatery mixes up the high-end and low-end eats with standards like prime rib and seared tuna salad balanced out by truffled potato chips and deluxe grilled cheese. One of the few places to see and be seen on Las Olas, YOLO has a distinct South Beach vibe -- trendy and sophisticated. There's even an outdoor fire pit. Brunch is served on weekends, and drinks include mimosas, a bloody mary bar, and fresh-fruit cocktails. Adjacent O Lounge is popular with local professionals needing an after-work refreshment.

2 articles

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