10 Most Booked Restaurants in Miami August 2025

Miami's restaurant scene is packed with places worth your calendar. Some are chef-driven, others are all about the view, but the one thing they share is the struggle to snag a table.

OpenTable combed through nearly 500,000 reviews from August to find the restaurants Miami diners booked most. From mezcal-filled nights in Coconut Grove to Peruvian feasts in the Gables, here are the ten spots that keep Miami buzzing.

1. KoKo by Bakan

KoKo by Bakan brings Mexico to Coconut Grove in a big way. Tortillas are made daily from heirloom corn, ground on-site for tacos, tetelas, and tostadas toasted over wood fire. The menu jumps from tuna ceviche with tamarind-chipotle dressing to shareable platters of tomahawk steak or giant prawns with all the fixings. Whole snapper, chicken al pastor, and rich Oaxacan moles keep the grill fired up. And with more than 400 mezcals behind the bar, the drinking is just as serious as the cooking. 2856 Tigertail Ave., Coconut Grove; 305-349-3909; kokobybakan.com.

2. Bayshore Club

Bayshore Club has turned the old Pan Am seaplane terminal into one of Coconut Grove's favorite hangouts. The menu leans breezy and seafood-heavy with mahi tacos, tuna minis, and a lobster roll that feels right at home by the water. Sides like coconut rice, sweet plantains, and grilled broccolini round things out. Outside, the lawn is set with cabanas, fire pits, and games, making it as good for sunset cocktails as it is for a long dinner with friends. 3391 Pan American Dr., Coconut Grove; 305-392-0811; bayshoreclubmiami.com.

3. Perry's Steakhouse & Grille

Perry’s is where Coral Gables goes for a seven-finger-high pork chop that’s cured, smoked, caramelized, and carved hot at the table with applesauce on the side. The menu stacks on prime ribeyes, filet Perry topped with crab, and surf-and-turf platters loaded with lobster, shrimp, and scallops. Wagyu flights and indulgent starters like fried asparagus with lump crab keep the experience over the top. Even the cocktails get theatrical, from espresso martinis rimmed with caramel to a Hog-hattan garnished with pork chop bites. It is a Texas-born brand, but in the Gables, it plays like dinner and a show. 4251 Salzedo St., Coral Gables; 786-703-9094; perryssteakhouse.com.

4. Fogo de Chão

Yes, Fogo de Chão is a chain, but the Coral Gables location has clearly carved out a loyal following. The star is the full churrasco experience, where gaucho chefs keep carving picanha, fraldinha, lamb chops, and ribeye until you flip your card to red. The market table is a meal on its own with salads, charcuterie, tropical fruit, and feijoada. Diners can level up with wagyu porterhouse, dry-aged tomahawk ribeye, or a butter-bathed lobster tail on the side. With its mix of theater, variety, and indulgence, this is the spot locals keep booking for birthdays and big nights out. 2801 Ponce de Leon Blvd., Coral Gables; 786-297-8788; fogo.com.

5. Amal

Amal makes dinner in Coconut Grove feel like a celebration. Tables fill with spreads of hummus, baba ghanoush, and muhammara, followed by kibbeh, falafel, skewers, and lamb chops. The food is rich and meant to be shared, while the room is always filled with energy no matter the time of day. Between the modern design and the see-and-be-seen crowd, it is one of those places where meals stretch happily into the night. 3480 Main Hwy., Coconut Grove; 786-369-0590; amalmiami.com.

6. Zucca

Zucca is one of Coral Gables’ most charming restaurants, blending elegant design with an intimate vibe inside Hotel St. Michel. The menu reads like a trip through Italy, from antipasto plates and fried zucchini flowers to handmade pastas like bucatini cacio e pepe with truffles or ravioli stuffed with pumpkin and sage. Seafood dishes like Mediterranean branzino and Chilean seabass sit alongside lamb chops crusted with herbs and veal Milanese. Add in a Wine Spectator–recognized list and service that hits the right note, and you will see why it is a popular booking. Located in Hotel St. Michel, 162 Alcazar Ave., Coral Gables; 786-580-3731; zuccamiami.com.

7. Earls Kitchen + Bar

Earls has become downtown Miami’s crowd-pleaser, thanks to a menu that does a little of everything. There are sushi and seafood towers, truffle tortellini, birria tacos, steaks with truffle butter, and cocktails built for groups like the spritz tower (yes, it’s exactly what it sounds like). Add in the polished but chill setting and proximity to Kaseya Center, and it is no wonder the place stays packed, gameday or not. 150 NE 8th St., Ste. F-146, Miami; 645-202-1488; earlsrestaurant.com.

8. Luca Osteria

Luca Osteria, from chef Giorgio Rapicavoli, helped turn Giralda Plaza into a neighborhood hot spot. His famous truffle potato puffs live up to the hype, as do pastas like pappardelle with short rib Bolognese and branzino with lemon. Inside, it is sleek and modern, outside, it spills into the pedestrian street where the people watching is nonstop. It is a neighborhood spot that is also considered a destination, which explains why the tables are always booked up. 116 Giralda Ave., Coral Gables; 305-381-5097; lucamiami.com.

9. Level 6 Rooftop

Level 6 is one of Miami's best rooftops, sitting right above Amal. It serves sweeping Biscayne Bay views with Spanish-inspired plates like hamachi crudo, mushroom croquettes, and seafood paella loaded with langoustine and mussels. Cocktails lean festive, from spritzes to the Tremendo Old Fashioned. Happy hour is a prime time to snag a table, but the rooftop stays lively well into the night. 3480 Main Hwy., Sixth Floor, Coconut Grove; 786-800-2080; level6miami.com.

10. CVI.CHE 105

Juan Chipoco's Peruvian empire keeps growing, and the Coral Gables location has become a standout. The menu runs deep into Peruvian cuisine, from causas layered with crab and avocado to tiraditos dressed in passion fruit leche de tigre. As the name suggests, ceviche is the star, whether it is the clásico or seafood-heavy mixes topped with crispy calamari. The golden-accented dining room gives a nod to Incan culture, but the vibe is still very Miami. 111 Palermo Ave., Ste. 108, Coral Gables; 786-899-8410; ceviche105.com.