25 restaurants
Gekkōdinner $65
Brickell · 8 SE 8th St
One of miami's hottest reservations, now on spice. signature crudo, crispy rice, gyoza, and premium steaks.
must order: crispy rice
Sun – Fri
Komododinner $65
Brickell · 801 Brickell Ave
The full Komodo experience: salmon tacos, hamachi truffle maki, korean fried chicken, maine lobster.
must order: hamachi truffle maki
Sun – Fri
The Mexican debutlunch $40 / dinner $65
Brickell Key
Making its miami spice debut. northern mexican cuisine: aguachiles, black angus tacos, enchiladas suizas, petit filet. waterfront views included.
must order: aguachiles
Tue – Fri
Bagatelle Miami River debutdinner $65
Miami River
Elevated french-mediterranean along the scenic miami river. fresh seafood, premium meats, housemade desserts.
must order: fresh seafood selections
Wed – Sat
Tulum Rooftoplunch $40
Brickell · W Miami, 485 Brickell Ave
Miami skyline views with a latin-inspired lunch: salmon tostada, ropa vieja, churros. $40 and the view is on the house.
must order: salmon tostada
Mon – Fri
Glass & Vinelunch $40 / dinner $50
Coconut Grove · 2820 McFarlane Rd
The best outdoor dining setting in miami. chicken black truffle gnocchi and pan seared branzino at dinner. smash burger at lunch.
must order: chicken black truffle gnocchi
Lunch Mon–Fri, Dinner Sun–Thu
Amalbrunch/lunch $40 / dinner $50
Coconut Grove · 3480 Main Hwy
Modern lebanese with brunch, lunch, and dinner all available. hummus, kibbeh, chicken tawok, beef tenderloin. bottomless mimosas at brunch.
must order: beef tenderloin
Brunch Sat–Sun, Lunch Mon–Fri, Dinner Sun–Thu
Level 6 Rooftopbrunch $40 / dinner $50
Coconut Grove · 3480 Main Hwy, 6th Floor
Panoramic bay views and spanish cuisine. the paella de trufa at dinner is reason enough to go. one of the grove's best-kept secrets.
must order: paella de trufa
Brunch Sat–Sun, Dinner Sun–Thu
Beauty & the Butcherlunch $40 / dinner $65
Coral Gables · 6915 SW 57th Ave
Manchego croquettes, hamachi crudo, and a 15-day dry aged pork chop. a coral gables staple doing miami spice right.
must order: 15-day dry aged pork chop
Lunch Fri, Dinner Sun–Thu
KoKo by Bakanlunch $40 / dinner $65
Coconut Grove
Handcrafted tortillas via ancient aztec nixtamalization, a killer mezcal list, and tree canopy vibes. available monday through friday.
must order: handcrafted tacos
Mon – Fri
Pastislunch $40 / dinner $50
Wynwood · 380 NW 26th St
Paris in wynwood. escargots, spaghetti limone, cheeseburger à l'américaine. the outdoor courtyard is the spot.
must order: escargots
Lunch Mon–Fri, Dinner Sun–Thu
Double Knot Miamidinner $65
Wynwood · 2550 NW 2nd Ave
Family-style japanese, choose-your-own-adventure format: robatayaki skewer, sushi roll, crispy dish, entrée, sides. don't skip the soft serve.
must order: robatayaki skewer
Daily
Casadonnalunch $40 / dinner $65
Edgewater · 1737 N Bayshore Dr
Riviera-style italian on biscayne bay. hamachi crudo, beef tartare, handmade pastas, and waterfront views. underrated pick.
must order: handmade pastas
Lunch Sat, Dinner Sun–Fri
Sofiabrunch/lunch $40 / dinner $50
Design District · 140 NE 39th St
A consistently great pick. spicy rigatoni alla vodka, pollo alla milanese, and burrata. panna cotta at dinner is the move.
must order: spicy rigatoni alla vodka
Lunch Mon–Sat, Dinner Daily
Stubborn Seed michelindinner $65
South Beach · 101 Washington Ave
The splurge pick. chef jeremy ford's menu: foie gras torchon, stubborn truffle chicken, citrus pavlova. this menu alone is worth the reservation.
must order: stubborn truffle chicken
Sun – Thu
Papi Steakdinner $65
Miami Beach · 736 1st St
Hamachi crudo, filet mignon, prime ribeye, dover sole. butcher's feast ($150) for groups who want to go all in.
must order: prime ribeye
Sun – Thu
AVIVdinner $65
Miami Beach · 2341 Collins Ave
Chef michael solomonov's james beard group brings tel aviv to miami beach. yemenite bread, world-famous hummus, charcoal-grilled kebabs.
must order: hummus + mezze
Sun – Thu
Hakkasanlunch $40 / dinner $60
Miami Beach · Fontainebleau, 4441 Collins Ave
Contemporary cantonese at the fontainebleau. jasmine tea smoked beef ribs, peking duck, sanpei prawn. wine pairings available.
must order: jasmine tea smoked beef ribs
Sun – Thu
Los Fuegos by Francis Mallmannlunch $40 / dinner $95
Miami Beach · Faena, 3201 Collins Ave
Argentina's most celebrated grillmaster at the faena. fire-grilled meats and vegetables, theatrical atmosphere. the $95 reserve dinner is one of the most immersive experiences in miami.
must order: open-fire grilled meats
Lunch Mon–Fri, Dinner Sun–Thu
STK South Beachdinner $65
Miami Beach · 2305 Collins Ave
Vibe dining every night. lil burgs, 10oz ny strip, maple rubbed salmon, chocolate lava cake. DJ entertainment nightly.
must order: 10oz ny strip
Daily
Campo at Casa Faenalunch $40 / dinner $50
Miami Beach · 3500 Collins Ave
Farm-to-table latin flair on the beach, inspired by alan faena's argentinian roots. seasonal, wholesome, and genuinely delicious. underrated faena pick.
must order: chef's seasonal selection
Wed – Sun
Faena Theaterdinner + show $200
Miami Beach · 3201 Collins Ave
OBSESSION cabaret show + three-course dinner. 150-seat intimate theater. one of the most immersive experiences in the city. book early.
must book: in advance, fills fast
Thu – Sat
Makotolunch $40
Bal Harbour · 9700 Collins Ave
A perennial miami menu favorite. expertly crafted sushi, robata-grilled meats, and premium sakes in the most glamorous mall in miami.
must order: spicy tuna crispy rice
Mon – Fri
STK Aventuradinner $65
Aventura · 19505 Biscayne Blvd
Everything STK south beach does, a little further north. NY strip, salmon, the lil burgs. DJ entertainment nightly.
must order: lil burgs
Daily