

The bloody Mary’s are the best around and the other cocktails not too shabby. The Bourbon Bar is really fun as well offering flights of bourbon (in case you’ve always wanted to learn more) as well as a place to eat when you didn’t make a reservation but you NEED a pimento BLT. This is a farm to table Southern food with a gorgeous interior that really doesn’t look like anything else in Miami. Impossibly popular, there is almost always a wait on a weekend morning but the biscuits are worth it.Īnother local’s favorite on ocean drive, the food here is just good old breakfast food, done well. This is a South Beach classic and has changed locations a few years ago to the newer Sunset Harbour area and offered locals what they needed…a bigger location. Have you ever heard of Shawarma Fried Chicken Benedict? Or how about Bacon Egg and Cheese Tacos? I don’t know what they are smoking to come up with this stuff but they need to keep smoking it! See the next section to read about the bar! Located at the Freehand Hotel/Hostel, this place has a fun inventive menu and fantastic cocktails. Your Italian grandmother would definitely give a nod of approval. In non-breakfast times, this is an upscale Italian with delicious pizzas and pasta. Guess what, you can be a regular slob like the rest of us non-members to eat at Cecconi’s, which is a seriously pretty restaurant in a pergola covered garden. His food is a fusion of Latin and Caribbean cuisines with fresh, seasonal and local ingredients.Īdmit it, you like the slightly uppity feeling you get at a member’s only club, such as the famed Soho House. Oh and did I mention the chef is the world-renowned John-Georges Vongerichten? Minor detail. Add a wooden pergola with creeping bougainvillea and tropical plants. If you imagine a wispy beachy picture-perfect brunch with ocean and poolside views in Miami Beach, this place looks like that image. This is one of my faves because the food is incredible and the views of the ocean simply gorgeous.

One of my go-to places for lunch on a beautiful day outdoors. It’s casual, but just fancy enough to make you feel special. I have been a huge fan of this Spanish tapas place since the first week it opened and I have been so many times that I’m pretty sure I’ve tried the entire menu. I ALWAYS bring out of town guests here because as far as I’m concerned, everyone needs to try Peruvian food. The original restaurant is downtown and was so popular that they opened a 2nd location on the beach. If you haven’t had Peruvian food, now is the time to try one of the best cuisines in the world. A 5-course chef’s tasting menu is only $59 which is an uber-deal in this city! The short rib taleggio cheese lasagna is life changing. This rustic Italian eatery is my fave Italian restaurant IN THE ENTIRE CITY! The staff are friendly, the menu is creative and it will not break the bank. I couldn’t get enough of this modern Middle Eastern fusion and the service was always great. This was my absolute favorite when I lived here. (these are not cheap, but not “Miami-expensive” and most of all, totally worth it) You may wait even though you have a reservation because Lenny Kravitz could be there.
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I don’t go for the steak (but it IS good) but for the best lobster bisque and mac and cheese, I’ve ever had. I am not a huge fan of steakhouses, except this one. They have a take-away place now and I’ve been told their fried chicken is life-changing. Their key lime pie is the best in the world and the recipe is available online. However, the other food here is very good. I know people go crazy for Stone Crab claws (a very expensive local delicacy) but I think they are over-rated and way too expensive. They don’t take reservations so be prepared to wait. Founded in 1913, it is older than the city of Miami Beach itself. This may be the most well-known and one of most long-standing restaurants in Miami Beach. It is small plates so you can share and therefore order many things. The croquetas served in a ceramic shoe are a delicious version of a Miami staple. My fave is his take on a Cuban Sandwich using “air bread” and swiss cheese foam. This is a SPECTACLE! Andres is a world-renowned Spanish chef and this restaurant showcases his molecular gastronomy. What To Eat in Miami Beach Special Occasion (read… pricey)
