As I am often asked to share a list of my favorite restaurants on Miami Beach and our local areas and I thought that I’d share this list that I just developed for a friend.
I have not listed the famous chains or neighborhood restaurants that are nice but you can find similar experiences in other parts of the country. For a full list of restaurants you can go to http://www.opentable.com/fl/miami-beach-restaurants and Open Table’s Best Restaurant’s tab is a worthy resource.
The Villa By Barton G
Cuisine: European
Style: Romantic
Price:$50 and over ($$$$) and be careful of alcohol price I missed that champagne was $75/glass
1116 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33139
http://www.opentable.com/the-villa-by-barton-g?scpref=114
South Beach’s most prestigious experience. This is a special/romantic experience (restaurant and boutique hotel) housed in the former Versace Mansion.
Early reservations essential.
Barton G. The Restaurant
(aligned with restaurant above but different style)
Cuisine: Contemporary American
Style: Miami Fun and Relaxed for special occasions.
Price:$31 to $50 ($$$)
1427 West Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33139
http://www.opentable.com/barton-g-the-restaurant?scpref=114
This is a fun and experiential kind of restaurant. Nitrogen frozen drinks and stunning presentation of food.
Reservations: Recommended.
Juvia
Cuisine: French / Japanese
Style: Miami Relaxed Lively (time of day dependent)
Price:$50 and over ($$$)
1111 Lincoln Road, Miami, FL 33139
http://www.opentable.com/juvia?scpref=114
Indoor and outdoor restaurant and bar/lounge on the penthouse level (11th floor as I remember) overlooking South Beach and Biscayne Bay.
Dinner reservations are essential. Lunch time not always required.
Area 31
Cuisine: Inspired Modern American Cuisine
Style: Miami relaxed
Price:$31 to $50 ($$$)
Epic Hotel, 270 Biscayne Blvd Way, Miami, FL 33131
http://www.opentable.com/area-31-epic-hotel?scpref=110
On a high floor looking over downtown Miami. The outdoor experience on a high floor and the excellent food makes this worth the trip to downtown.
Dinner reservations are essential.
Dolores But You Can Call Me Lolita
Cuisine:: International
Style Latin family and lively
Price:$30 and under ($$)
1000 South Miami Ave, Miami, FL 33130
http://www.opentable.com/dolores-but-you-can-call-me-lolita?scpref=110
An old fire house where you can eat inside or on the roof deck (2nd floor) in a wonderful family owned Latin style restaurant..
Dinner reservations recommended.
Michael’s (Genuine Food & Drink)
Cuisine: Contemporary American
Style: Awarding wining restaurant in the Design District
Price:$30 and under ($$)
130 N.E. 40th Street, Miami, FL 33137
http://www.opentable.com/michaels-genuine-food-and-drink?scpref=110
This is a foodie restaurant in the Design District. Not a spectacular location but spectacular food.
Dinner reservations recommended.
Texas De Brazil
Cuisine: Brazilian Churrascaria (meat carved from a skewer)
Style: Miami Relaxed
Price:$50 and over ($$$)
300 Alton Rd. Miami Beach Florida, 33139
http://texasdebrazil.com/location/miami-beach
Only for meat/cow eaters. Go early evening to watch the sunset form the restaurant
Reservations: Large restaurant and worth making a reservation.