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Grand opening July 16. seafood towers, caviar-topped fried chicken, and a cocktail program that actually delivers. south miami doesn't get openings worth crossing town for very often. this is one of them.

reservations recommended

10 seats. two seatings wednesday through sunday. the kind of omakase that asks for your full attention and rewards it completely. miami has been waiting for something like this on coral way and it's finally here.

reservations fill fast. book before you finish reading this

Miami's first Italian food hall, from the family behind Zucca. 8,000 square feet with six stations: fresh pasta, roman pizza al taglio, charcoal-grilled meats and seafood, seasonal salads, house-made gelato, and a gastro market loaded with Italian staples. yes to all of it.

walk-ins welcome, happy hour on weekdays

Top Chef alum Pablo Lamon in the kitchen: wagyu poke nachos, house-smoked fish dip, lobster nuggets with ginger aioli. strong cocktails, a rotating DJ lineup, and an energy that builds as the night goes. happy hour or last stop of the night, it works either way.

walk-ins welcome, open late

The wynwood original earned its crowd and now brickell gets it. spinning trompos, loud cumbias, tacos until midnight. get the cachetadas: flour tortilla with a crispy cheese crust, yogurt-chipotle spread, and your choice of filling. pairs with everything that comes after.

open late, walk-ins only

The Michelin-recognized star-shaped pizza finally lands in the gables. slow-fermented dough, high-quality Italian ingredients, and the star luca with ricotta stuffed into the crust. coral gables has been waiting for this one for a while.

walk-ins welcome

The original ran from 1995 to 2012 and spent nearly two decades as one of Miami's defining nights out. now it's back at bal harbour shops. giant shareable plates, Asian-fusion energy, and a room that's already packing in. if you remember the south beach original, you get it.

at bal harbour shops, reservations recommended

Part market, part restaurant. tacos, quesadillas, and esquites done the right way in coral gables. neighborhood energy, casual vibe, and exactly what the gables needed. get there early, it's already drawing a crowd.

no reservations, walk-in only

A new south beach location of the beloved cuban spot, two blocks from the ocean. ropa vieja, picadillo, and a cafe con leche that hits exactly right. if you know the original, you already know what you're getting into.

walk-ins welcome

Part champagne bar, part café. coffee and pastries now while the full bar program comes online. edgewater needs more spots like this, and we're watching closely as it grows into itself.

soft opening, limited menu for now

Inside Miami's historic Water Pump House, with original architectural bones, breezy leafy courtyards, and a Turkish-Mediterranean menu that earns the setting. muhammara, taramasalata, adana kebab, whole branzino, Aegean moussaka. the caramelized milk custard for dessert is non-negotiable. we went and we get the hype.

reservations recommended

From the team behind Michelin-starred Shingo. 24 seats, Japanese café by day: matcha, single-origin coffee, chicken katsu sandos on fresh-baked milk bread, wagyu filet mignon sandos, bento boxes, and the shio pan in rotating flavors. evening izakaya launching later this year. quietly one of the best openings of 2026.

daytime café now, dinner coming this fall

Clay Conley's second concept follows Buccan to miracle mile. peking duck tacos, miso-marinated black cod, A5 wagyu ribeye, maine lobster sushi roll, crispy rice tuna. the 12-seat sushi counter is the right seat in the house. palm beach has had this since 2012. now it's miami's turn.

reservations recommended, enter on Galiano St

French and American bistro in miami beach, right in time for the FIFA World Cup summer. the kind of neighborhood bistro that miami beach can always use more of: proper food, proper wine, no pretense. a spot we've had our eye on and are overdue to get in there.

reservations recommended

Chef Manoli Aslanoglou, who trained at Michelin-starred Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons and Arzak, takes over the former Sereia space in the grove. 140 seats, dolmades, saganaki, crispy feta in phyllo with thyme honey, gyro tacos with Black Angus ribeye, whole branzino, and a tableside dessert trolley to close. this is a serious restaurant.

reservations recommended

Seven-time James Beard Award nominee Clay Conley's first miami restaurant since leaving Azul at the Mandarin Oriental in 2010. hamachi tiradito, short rib empanadas, shawarma-marinated local swordfish. 4,000 square feet, covered patio, chef's counter overlooking the kitchen. the most anticipated coral gables opening in years and it delivered everything it promised.

reservations recommended, bar is walk-in

Developed with Alain Ducasse's Paris consultancy and built on one conviction: premium Osetra should run through every course as the backbone, not the garnish. minimum 10 grams per dish, served on mother of pearl. chef Carlos Consuegra Graino brings a résumé that includes Daniel Boulud and José Andrés. caviar croquetas, sea bass with champagne sabayon. brickell finally has a room worthy of the ambition.

Tue–Thu 5:30–10pm, Fri–Sat 5:30–11:45pm · reservations required

18,500 square feet inside wynwood's nomad residences, with ten open kitchen stations: handmade pasta, wood-fired dishes, crudo, gelato. the scale alone makes it worth visiting. this is the wynwood restaurant of 2026. big energy, actually good food.

walk-ins welcome, or reserve ahead

Andrés Carne de Res on Lincoln Road has been a local favorite since it landed. the kind of night that starts as dinner and somehow doesn't end until 2am. May 22 they opened Borondo, the new upstairs lounge, and also launched La Divina Burger next door. the brand has fully planted its flag on Lincoln Road and the block is better for it.

reservations recommended for dinner, Borondo is walk-in upstairs

The cult East Coast bagel shop that built a following on hot whole bagels straight from the oven and creative cream cheese schmears finally comes to miami. the lines are real. the bagels are worth it. go before 10am.

walk-ins only, early morning crowd is real

Award-winning contemporary Mexican from Dallas comes to miami with a waterfront perch on brickell key. the cooking is rooted in Monterrey with influences from across Mexico: elevated technique, real flavors, and a stunning waterfront setting. we've been and can confirm it delivers.

reservations recommended

Perched above brickell inside the Four Seasons. velvet banquettes, live music, tableside crêpes, chicken nuggets topped with caviar. old-school cocktail glamour with a new address. brickell has been missing a spot with this much personality.

reservations recommended

First US location from the beloved Mexican concept. regional cooking, mariachis moving through the room, and a mezcal and tequila program done with real intention. wynwood gets a lot of new spots. this one is the real deal.

walk-ins welcome, reservations available

The Miami debut of Michelin-starred Oniku Karyu from Tokyo. counter-only tasting menu built entirely around Tajimaguro wagyu, the bloodline behind Kobe beef. this is the kind of restaurant that requires months of advance planning and delivers a meal you'll still be talking about two years later.

reservations only, books out weeks ahead

The upscale Greek-Mediterranean concept from Dubai makes its first US appearance in south beach. Cycladic design, an interactive ice market seafood display, and cooking that moves across Greece and the broader Mediterranean. one of the more refined openings of the year so far.

reservations strongly recommended

Not a new restaurant, but worth noting. March 11 marked a special celebration unveiling Il Mulino's newly refreshed interior design and debut of a new menu. the acqualina setting is always stunning, and the update gave the room a reason to revisit if you haven't been in a while.

reservations required

The iconic Delano returns with Paris Society behind the food and beverage program. if you remember what the Delano meant to miami beach in the 90s, you understand the weight of this reopening. early previews confirmed the space still has what made it special.

reservations recommended

The acclaimed Vancouver restaurant group's first US location opened downtown at the citigroup center with biscayne bay views. this is a proper restaurant group with real standards: sushi, burgers, and a cocktail program that earns its reputation. a huge deal for downtown miami's dining scene.

reservations recommended

Acclaimed restaurant and specialty market from Guadalajara makes its US debut in wynwood. grand opening February 20 ran 4-8pm with menu tastings, an art showcase, and a rooftop set with live DJ. the kind of Mexican concept that leads with the actual food. the market side is genuinely special. right in the middle of SOBEWFF but worth fitting in.

walk-ins welcome

An Argentinian-inspired steakhouse inside the mayfair hotel, the one coconut grove has been waiting for. finally open after a few delays, and worth the wait. the cuts are serious and so is the wine program. the grove needed something in this lane.

reservations recommended

Chef Kevin Kelley's celebrated concept landed in wynwood in january. modern Southern comfort food and a cocktail program that goes well beyond the usual. a genuinely fun room with food that actually delivers. wynwood could use more of this and less of the forgettable-concept-with-a-mural.

walk-ins welcome

The world's best pizzaiolo, Francesco Martucci of the legendary Caserta restaurant I Masanielli (one of Food & Wine's Top 20 Restaurants of 2025), opened his first US restaurant right here in wynwood. this is not a pizza shop. it's a multi-course tasting experience built around the most technically refined pizza you'll eat in your life. opened january 2026. don't sleep on this one.

Mon–Thu 5pm–12am, Fri–Sat 5pm–2am, Sun 5pm–12am · reservations recommended