The Best Restaurants in Miami

Dining in Miami provides a cultural experience. The city has a wide array of restaurants with menus inspired by international foods. Its culinary scene is influenced by Cuban, Latin American, Italian, Peruvian, and Caribbean fare. There are both affordable and upscale restaurants around the city for diners to choose from, including trendy grills in downtown Miami with rooftop or patio dining, stylish waterfront restaurants with oceanfront views, and inexpensive beachfront diners in and around Miami Beach. The fashion neighborhood (known as the Miami Design District) and South Beach (popular for out-of-towners) are also hot spots to find the best restaurants in Miami.

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34 Restaurants

Updated December 17, 2021

Restaurants:	Alloy Bistro, BarMeli69, Byblos Miami…
Price Range:	$$ - $$$
Cuisines:	Contemporary Italian, Mediterranean…
Neighborhoods:	Downtown Miami, Miami / Palm Beach, South Beach…

Alloy Bistro

$$$$

Contemporary Italian

Downtown Miami

4.8

393 reviews

At Downtown French restaurant Alloy Bistro, two distinct seating areas fit every mood. There’s an outdoor seating area with a bar and a dining room with curated furnishings and lush greenery. Menu items include oysters, octopus, beef tartare, and grilled scampi. Alloy is also open for brunch, when diners can enjoy freshly made omelets, poached eggs, French toast, and breakfast potatoes.

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BarMeli69

$$$$

Mediterranean

Miami / Palm Beach

4.8

195 reviews

Enjoy Greek cuisine and live entertainment at BarMeli69. From its piano bar to its happy hour, there’s always something going on here. The menu at BarMeli69 is influenced by both its owner, who is from Greece, and its executive chef, originally from France. Traditional Mediterranean dishes include stuffed grape leaves, grilled lamb meatballs, chicken skewers, and hummus along with other dishes such as octopus, escargot, and sausage. Diners can choose to dine indoors or outdoors to take in more of the Miami sunshine while eating.

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Byblos Miami

$$$$

Mediterranean

South Beach

4.6

3248 reviews

At Byblos, diners can enjoy Mediterranean-inspired dishes such as duck kibbeh with dried fig, molasses, and tahini; crispy baby artichokes; and Spanish octopus. The dessert menu includes stuffed baklava with mint ice cream, revani (cake with fig compote and coconut sorbet), and burnt honey ice cream. Each dish is made with local ingredients to ensure freshness and flavor. With ample natural light from its wide windows, Byblos' dining room is bright, colorful, and spacious.

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Cafe Catula

$$$$

Seafood

South Miami

4.8

634 reviews

Cafe Catula is the place to go for both food and entertainment. This restaurant often hosts musical events, including singers, pianists, and live bands alongside affordable, three-course international meals, including Italian pasta, lobster ravioli, an oyster bar, ceviche, and shrimp cocktails. There’s also an extensive wine list with red, white, and sparkling wines by the glass or the bottle. Indoor or outdoor dining is available, and sculptures and other artwork are displayed throughout the restaurant.

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Cafe Prima Pasta

$$$$

Italian

Miami / Palm Beach

4.8

1228 reviews

With plenty of sidewalk and outdoor seating, this long-time Italian restaurant is ideal for the sunny Miami weather. Cafe Prima Pasta’s menu is inspired by Tuscan cooking in dishes such as penne vodka, lasagna bolognese, and veal parmigiana. Photos of famous diners line the walls, accompanied by chandelier lighting, a decorative ceiling with beams, and white linens.

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Caffe Portofino

$$$$

Italian

Palmetto Bay

4.9

650 reviews

Caffe Portofino has been offering upscale dining — with white tablecloths, chandelier lighting, traditional dark wood dining room tables and chairs, and dramatic wall paintings — since 2005 Its menu changes seasonally, but includes dishes inspired by both Italian and Caribbean fare. Specialty dishes include spaghetti frutti di mare, braised beef short ribs, and risotto dolce vita. An extensive international wine list is also available.

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CALL ME GABY

$$$$

Italian

South Beach

4.8

1409 reviews

Call Me Gaby, opened in 2018, is a popular place for date night for its romantic and glamorous ambiance with soft lighting, antique furnishings, lace curtains, and a stylish bar. The outdoor space includes black-and-white-striped canopy-covered tables with wooden seating and floral pillows. The restaurant is named in honor of many women who have inspired the owner. The menu features a variety of dishes from the south of France including pizza, gnocchi, risotto (in assorted flavors), and a gem salad with gem lettuce, avocado, and cucumber.

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Caviar Russe Miami

$$$$

Seafood

Brickell

4.9

236 reviews

Located on the ground floor of the Four Seasons Hotel, Caviar Russe features velvet bench seating, sconces, artwork, and a gold foil ceiling, all of which speak to the luxe, fine-dining experience here. Along with MICHELIN-starred caviar, Caviar Russe serves premium dishes such as lobster, oysters, and foie gras. Many diners choose the three-course tasting menu because it gives them the chance to sample the snow crab, filet mignon, bluefin tuna, and a chocolate dessert. Plus, expect some of the best wines, Champagnes, cocktails, and spirits in the area.

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Cerveceria La Tropical

$$$$

Brewery

Wynwood

4.5

258 reviews

Cerveceria La Tropical opened in 2021 between the Edgewater and Wynwood Entertainment District and has quicly become a popular hangout for groups. Casual foods such as tacos, chicken wings, chorizo sausage, pizzas, and burgers with fries are on the menu, as well as craft beers from its local brewery. The restaurant is spacious, with long tables and plenty of seating at the bar. There’s also a small seating space outside.

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Cote Miami

$$$$

Steakhouse

Design District

4.8

275 reviews

Located in the Design District, this MICHELIN-starred steakhouse opened in 2021 and offers a signature menu of Korean barbecue, featuring Korean bacon, steak omakase, and the “butcher's feast,” a tasting menu that allows diners to sample premium cuts of beef, all cooked at the center of the table. Choose a beverage from the extensive wine list, which has been twice nominated for the James Beard Awards Outstanding Wine Program. The COTE dining area offers an exclusive but interactive feel, with modern art pieces and tabletop grills. The impressive dry-aging room is worth a visit before leaving.

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CRUST

$$$$

Italian

Overtown

4.8

2594 reviews

Since 2015 CRUST’s Italian menu from renowned chef Klime Kovaceski has featured different types of pizza — all with the perfect crust. Along with pizza, the menu includes American and Italian fare such as pasta, chicken parmesan, homemade meatballs, garlic balls, and fried shrimp, plus plenty of kid-friendly options. The family-friendly restaurant has a stylish décor, featuring a black-and-white color scheme accented with gold fixtures.

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dōma

$$$$

Italian

Wynwood

4.7

1239 reviews

Since 2018, this sophisticated Wynwood restaurant has specialized in traditional Italian cuisine and Mediterranean fare. Whenever possible, the team uses local ingredients in all its dishes, which include meatballs, tomato salad, braised veal, ravioli, spaghetti with clams, and filet mignon. The clean and sleek decor features white dining room chairs, wooden tables, and a stainless steel bar. Outdoor seating is also available.

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Ferraro's Kitchen

$$$$

Italian

MiMo / Upper East Side

4.8

1094 reviews

Ferraro's Kitchen luxurious dining space is modern with yellow-gold dining chairs, a separate bar with chartreuse stools, and chocolate brown tablecloths and linens. The chef is from Venice, and diners can expect traditional Venetian flavors when eating here. The menu showcases pasta dishes such as ravioli, spaghetti, and lasagna along with seafood specialties like red tuna with black truffle and octopus served with capers and tomatoes.

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Finka Table & Tap

$$$$

Cuban

Miami / Palm Beach

4.7

500 reviews

Finka Table and Tap, known for Cuban fare, is a casual dining experience popular for hanging out with family and friends. The menu includes pizza, spicy pork buns, shoestring fries, Cuban fried rice, and pork ribs, as well as a variety of beers and cocktails available from its bar. The restaurant has somewhat of a Western theme with leather seats and wagon wheel artwork.

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Fratelli Milano Downtown Miami

$$$$

Italian

Downtown Miami

4.8

812 reviews

Twin brothers and chefsRoberto and Emanuele Bearzi have been creating traditional dishes inspired by their Italian heritage since their restaurant opened in 2006. Open during lunch and dinner, Fratelli Milano specializes in using fresh Florida produce in dishes such as pizza with grilled eggplant, zucchini, mushrooms, and sundried tomatoes. Happy hour is especially popular here, when meatballs, fried calamari, and eggplant flatbread are discounted. Fratelli Milano has a simple and clean decor with off-white walls, dark wood tables, buttoned restaurant benches, and black and white photos.

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Kayak Hotel Rooftop

$$$$

Middle Eastern

South Beach

4.5

3 reviews

One of the best features of Layla is its ambiance — the hot Middle Eastern restaurant is located on the rooftop deck of the KAYAK Miami Beach hotel with comfortable seating and views of the Collins Canal. Specialty dishes such as shakshuka, flaming saganaki, and fried halloumi keep with tradition, along with mezze, or small dishes which are ideal for sharing. Be sure to try one of the bespoke cocktails featuring fresh herbs and spices

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Le Chick

$$$$

Dining Bar

Wynwood

4.7

1111 reviews

Le Chick has been serving comfort food and crafty cocktails at its pub-style restaurant in the Wynwood Art District since 2018. This locale is a combination of rustic charm and an ultra-chic vibe with its wooden tables, industrial bar stools, and basket pendant lights. Diners can order Southern-style fried chicken and casual foods such as macaroni and cheese, barbecue ribs, and deviled eggs. Plus, Le Chick serves an award-winning burger with homemade pickles and a house sauce. To drink, try the mimosas and margaritas or the above-average wine and beer selection

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LPM Restaurant & Bar

$$$$

French

Brickell

4.8

965 reviews

Since its opening in 2017, the LPM Restaurant and Bar has been an ideal place to celebrate a birthday, anniversary, or graduation. Located in Brickell, this restaurant has all the characteristics of an upscale restaurant, including a multi-course menu with hors d'oeuvres such as escargot and a quinoa salad. For an entree, options include a rack of lamb with couscous or grilled Chilean sea bass. All meals are served on fine china with linen tablecloths. Dine indoors or outdoors on the patio, or check out the bar area for a more casual environment.

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Mignonette Downtown

$$$$

Seafood

Downtown Miami

4.7

2039 reviews

Mignonette is a hip oyster bar in downtown Miami. A gas station-turned-restaurant, it offers a cozy ambiance for gathering with friends. Mignonette serves a variety of seafood dishes, including octopus, clam, conch, and scallops. It also offers a wide-ranging beer, wine, and Champagne selection, and diners rave about the Heath bar pudding dessert.

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Momosan Wynwood

$$$$

Japanese Speciality

Wynwood

4.4

643 reviews

Momosan Wynwood serves noodle and rice dishes along with starters like tuna pizza or pork gyoza, created by the chef, who was born and raised in Japan, where he learned to cook. Wine, beer, and sake can be ordered to complement any meal. Diners can sit at the bar or in the spacious dining room.

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Novikov Miami

$$$$

Japanese

Downtown Miami

4.8

1479 reviews

Novikov, a sophisticated Chinese-Japanese locale in downtown Miami, has specialized in sushi and other seafood dishes such as caviar, black cod, and lobster since 2018. Some of its most popular menu items include its Peking duck and sweet and sour mango chicken. Novikov has a colorful decor with red (the color of happiness) highlighted throughout the dining room, as well as paintings, sculptures, and a bamboo bar that further enhance the upscale ambiance. Located on a lively corner in downtown Miami, Novikov also offers an outdoor seating area.

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OLA Restaurant

$$$$

Unspecified

South Beach

4.5

1725 reviews

OLA Restaurant has served Peruvian and Cuban fine dining in Miami Beach since 2003. Its menu includes a variety of Latin-inspired dishes, such as lobster empanadas, churrasco, and mixto ceviche. Specialty cocktails, like mimosas, and an extensive wine list are also available. The bright and colorful decor — with separate seating areas for more private gatherings — extends to a stylish rooftop bar with wide views of the Miami skyline.

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Baiocco Osteria

$$$$

Italian

MiMo / Upper East Side

4.5

343 reviews

Osteria del Mare is owned by restaurateur, Claudio Giordano. It serves traditional Italian fare, including homemade mushroom ravioli and rigatoni ragu with short ribs, as well as seafood items such as oysters, tuna tartare, and octopus. Osteria del Mare has Tuscan-inspired decor that gives it an elegant but comfortable feel. It also has a stylish outdoor covered patio area where diners can enjoy the Miami sunshine.

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Osteria Del Teatro

$$$$

Italian

South Beach

4.8

901 reviews

Established in 1987, Osteria Del Teatro is close to South Beach inside of the Martin Hotel and offers a relaxing, lounge-like vibe. Specializing in cuisine from northern Italy, its menu contains a variety of pasta dishes, such as cartoccio with assorted seafood, spaghetti with olives and capers, and homemade pasta stuffed with ricotta cheese. Diners can also choose a veal, snapper, or breaded chicken breast entree. An extensive wine list is available to accompany the meal.

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Palace

$$$$

Contemporary American

South Beach

4.7

3062 reviews

Palace, which re-opened in 2017, is known for its vibrant and exciting atmosphere, often hosting drag shows and comedy hours catered to the LGBTQ community. Along with its menu of small bites such as fried calamari and crab cakes — influenced by executive chef Alex Guardiola’s south Florida heritage — diners can get fully satiated on dishes like pasta alfredo, St. Louis ribs, and fish and chips.

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Red Carpet Italian Restaurant

$$$$

Italian

Coral Way

4.9

407 reviews

Family-owned Red Carpet Italian Restaurant serves homestyle Italian dishes with a contemporary flair. Dishes include bolognese, ravioli, and granchio (ravioli with crabmeat and lobster in a wine sauce), veal medallion, and wild salmon. Wooden tables and white linens complete the space.

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Red Rooster Overtown

$$$$

Southern

Overtown

4.5

1858 reviews

Located Northwest of downtown Miami, Harlem import Red Rooster made a splash with its 2020 opening. The restaurant hosts live music throughout the week, and an especially lively time to come is during happy hour on the patio and on Sundays, when the restaurant serves up a gospel brunch with live performances and a menu of Southern comfort foods,, Fried chicken and waffles, shrimp and grits, mac and cheese, and fried green tomatoes feature prominently. Red Rooster is one of many restaurants owned by celebrity chef Marcus Samuelsson.

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Riviera Focacceria Italiana

$$$$

Italian

Midtown Miami

4.9

381 reviews

Riviera Focacceria Italiana serves traditional Italian cuisine using homemade pasta and fresh tomato and pesto sauces. Specialties include grass-fed steaks, focaccia cheese bread, and individual pizzas. Riviera Focacceria Italian has a simple but stylish décor, with sleek wooden tables, long leather benches, and photographs of the city. For diners looking to eat outdoors, a small outdoor dining space is available in the front of the restaurant.

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Sagra Pizza Bar

$$$$

Pizza Bar

North Miami

4.7

338 reviews

Sagra serves some of the best pizza in Miami. The brick-oven Roman-style pies have a distinct charred flavor that people rave about in flavors such as margherita, tuna with onions, or a Cubana pie with pork, pickles, and mustard. Calzones and grilled meats are also popular dishes here, where the sophisticated, charming atmosphere with antique furniture, exposed ceiling beams, and a stylish outdoor dining space bring it all together.

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Santorini By Georgios

$$$$

Greek

South Beach

4.5

2265 reviews

Santorini by Georgios is a top waterfront restaurant on Ocean Drive specializing in Mediterranean cuisine with a menu inspired by the Greek islands. Dishes include roasted lamb, chicken kebabs, or wood oven pizza. For something to share, appetizers like crispy calamari or flaming cheese are recommended. This restaurant features relaxing views of the pool and cabana.

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Sapore di Mare Italian Seafood - Coconut Grove

$$$$

Italian

Coconut Grove

4.7

654 reviews

Locals and out-of-towners looking for flavorful seafood will find it at Sapore di Mare Italian Seafood. The menu features fresh plates of pasta, grilled fish, fried seafood, and a soup of the day, all served in the rustic and charming space reminiscent of a lakeside cabin. A blue and white nautical theme provides the backdrop for this seafood spot.

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Soya & Pomodoro

$$$$

Italian

Downtown Miami

4.5

402 reviews

Soya and Pomodoro has won several people’s-choice awards for its live music and modern Italian fare. Some of its most popular dishes include fresh spaghetti, branzino, eggplant parmigiana, and pasta stuffed with pear and cheese. Once a retail bank, this downtown Miami restaurant has eclectic furnishings, colorful artwork, tall ceilings, and cement walls.

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Stubborn Seed

$$$$

American

South Beach

4.8

2215 reviews

Stubborn Seed provides premier dining in Miami Beach from renowned chef, Jeremy Ford, who opened the restaurant in 2017 after winning Top Chef. The menu includes classic dishes such as caviar, tuna tartare, grilled sturgeon, heirloom grits with pork, and snacks like jalapeño fritters and crunch truffle bravas (or ham). A tasting menu with wine pairings is also available during special times. This restaurant has a rich decor with industrial exposed ceilings, marble bar tops, and fancy lighting.

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The Bazaar by José Andrés South Beach

$$$$

Latin / Spanish

South Beach

4.7

3992 reviews

Explore the South Beach fine-dining scene at The Bazaar by Jose Andres. This hotel restaurant opened in 2016 and offers creative culinary fare using modernist techniques and food artistry. Humanitarian celebrity chef José Andrés has several MICHELIN-starred restaurants where he uses his Spanish roots in his menus. At The Bazaar, that means appetizers like watermelon and tomato skewers and entrees such as sauteed shrimp, Cuban coffee-rubbed churrasco, and spicy tuna. The Bazaar is also well-known for its signature cocktails, like the Cropping Rope, which is made with cucumber vodka, lime, green chartreuse, and club soda.

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