Restaurants in Miami

Bâoli Miami

1906 Collins Ave., Miami Beach South Beach

305-674-8822

French, Restaurants, Sponsor

20 articles

Kung Fu Kitchen & Sushi

1732 Collins Ave., Miami Beach South Beach

305-534-7905

Japanese, Restaurants, Sponsor, Menu

1 article

Rok:Brgr

5800 SW 73rd St., South Miami Coral Gables/S. Miami

305-663-6099

Burgers, Restaurants, Recommended, Best Of, Sponsor, Menu

Rok:Brgr is South Miamian's place for quality burgers with a 1920s Chicago post-Prohibition vibe. The dining room is decorated with exposed brick and Edison lights for charm, and an oversize patio is perfect for people-watching on weekend evenings. Go for an Angus beef patty, topped with yellow American cheese, lettuce, tomato, red onion, and pickle on a sesame seed bun. A prime burger adds Vermont cheddar, hickory-smoked bacon, and bourbon-infused barbecue sauce to the Angus beef. If you're not into red meat, try the lobster corn dog. Wash it all down with your choice of over 60 beers and 45 bourbons.Read our full review.

24 articles

Shula's Steak House

5225 Collins Ave., Miami Beach Mid/North Beach

305-341-6565

Steakhouse, Restaurants, Best Of, Sponsor

comp. valet parking

3 articles

Taverna Opa

900 S. Miami Ave. Little Havana

305-673-6730

Greek, Restaurants, Sponsor

3 articles

Wine Vault Miami

3201 N. Miami Ave., 105 Midtown/Wynwood/Design District

796-591-2000

Tapas, Restaurants, Sponsor

Adelita's Cafeteria

100 SW 17th Ave. Little Havana

305-631-0301

Latin American, Restaurants, Best Of

Watch the games on big-screen TV while enjoying cold brews and killer sandwiches.

1 article

Amore Gelato

901 S. Miami Ave. Little Havana

305-456-6162

Ice Cream/Gelato, Restaurants, Best Of, Menu

If you've got a sweet tooth the size of a T-Rex incisor, Amore Gelato is bound to make your list of suppliers. A Brickell staple, they've delivered sweet treats to next-door neighbor Perricone's for years, where guests have raved about the creamy, true-to-source flavors. Notable options include dulce de leche, coconut and pistachio, but the sweet and savory salted caramel tops our list. Try it stuffed into a hand-dipped, nut-encrusted waffle cone. Owner Ritchie Espejo makes his milky treats in-house, so you know it's the real deal. Next time you're treking through Mary Brickell Village, take time to stop and smell the zabaglione. You'll lick the bowl clean, we promise.

1 article

Anacapri On The Mile

2530 Ponce de Leon Blvd. Coral Gables/S. Miami

305-443-8388

Italian, Restaurants, Menu

Anacapri sits pretty on a Ponce de Leon Boulevard corner in Coral Gables. The restaurant's unfinished beige walls and balconies with draping foliage boast a rustic Italian feel. Inside, lights are dim and table linens are crisp and white. Italian music lingers. Everything screams vintage wine and overpriced dishes. But at Anacapri, fine dining is affordable. Try the pasta e fagioli soup ($6) to start. It's made with cannelloni beans, pastina, roasted garlic, prosciutto, and Parmesan cheese. The warm soup tastes like it was prepared by an affectionate and opinionated Italian grandmother. For an entrée, choose the rigatoni Anacapri ($15), prepared with prosciutto, onions, and the restaurant's signature light-pink sauce. To help foodies with tight wallets, Anacapri offers "stimulus meal packages." Diners can nosh on a salad, entrée, and dessert for a reduced price, ($14.10 lunch, $18.10 dinner). And all wine bottles are half off on Mondays. For dessert, opt for the cannoli ($6). Or score a handful of their delicious chocolate mints for free. They're presented in a ceramic bowl near the door. The atmosphere is lively at Anacapri. The attentive servers are welcoming and never let your glass run empty.

1 article

Archie's Gourmet Pizza

600 Crandon Blvd. Key Biscayne

305-365-5911

Pizza, Restaurants, Best Of, Menu

This place offers fresh, uncomplicated Italian food in a pleasant environment and at family-friendly prices, a simple plan that has been filling the restaurant's 75 seats with the fannies of appreciative locals. Pastas don't exactly wow the palate but are as well prepared as those you'll find at our most popular moderately priced Italian joints -- and less expensive, almost all under $10. Penne al quattro formagio is cooked just right, the noodles smoothly coated with a politely pungent blend of mozzarella, Gruyère, Gorgonzola, and Parmesan cheese. Pappardelle al telefono, with pink tomato sauce, basil, and pine nuts, is likewise prepared with aplomb, the pasta firm to the bite, the sauce heady with smooth tomato flavor. Salads are big and tasty, and "gourmet" pizzas contain appropriately trendy toppings, like barbecue chicken or melted Brie with green apples; sane people can order a Margherita with mozzarella cheese and tomato sauce. Archie's aim is to please in an affable, affordable manner, and it ends up doing just that.

1 article

Ayestaran Restaurant

706 SW 27th Ave. Central Dade

305-649-4982

Cuban, Restaurants, Recommended, Menu

Full of vivacity and charm, Ayestarán features homemade, authentic, fresh Cuban, Spanish, and international cuisine at reasonable prices. But don't be fooled: The prices are no reflection of the large portions of high-quality meat. Open since 1975, this family-style Cuban restaurant features classic dishes like vaca frita ("fried cow"), combining shredded beef with garlic, fresh lemon juice, lime juice, and seasonings prepared on a skillet with sautéed onions; and ropa vieja ("old clothes"), which is similar to vaca frita but stewed in a tomato sauce. Both are fresh dishes packed with flavor. There's no better place in Miami to have your meat, vegetables, and potatoes and still come home with a good portion of leftovers. If a New York strip steak is your meal of choice, you'll be pleased with the taste and the price. The secret is ordering the riñonada steak (the same as the strip) at half the price. You will also find red snapper, king fish, jumbo shrimp, and lobster. The talented chefs know exactly how to prepare these meals with enough citrus, onion, garlic, and pepper to make your mouth tingle. Weekly lunch specials keep the regulars coming back for more. But the real treasures, besides the desserts, are the Spanish-speaking waitresses and Cuban chefs. ¡Bienvenido a Ayestarán!

Back of the Road Sports Grill

15420 SW 136th St. West Kendall

305-255-5222

American, Restaurants

Bamboo Garden

1232 NE 163rd St. Aventura/North Miami Beach

305-945-1722

Chinese, Restaurants, Recommended, Menu

Be sure to ask for the small "Chinese" menu — it yields authentic goodies such as kung pao frogs' legs. Steamed salmon fillet and Maine lobster — plus dishes such as stir-fried rice noodles stocked with seafood such as shrimp, scallops, squid, and lobster — are big enough for four to share, as is the terrific hot-and-sour soup.

2 articles

Barrio Latino

3585 NE 207th St. Aventura/North Miami Beach

305-692-4455

Latin, Restaurants, Best Of, Menu

A one-size fits all Latin experience, this Aventura outpost is a mash up of Cuban, Argentinean and Mexican flavors. Barrio Latino is a popular lunch spot thanks to efficient service, hearty portions and a convenient locale. Don't fill up on their buttery tableside bread -- regulars know to save room for favorites like their empanadas, fajitas, parrilladas in all their incarnations and, more surprisingly, sushi. Sip from their extensive menu of mojitos and sangria to stay on theme. And if you sit outside, little Fido can join you.

1 article

Bellante's Pizza & Pasta

1684 NE Miami Gardens Dr. Aventura/North Miami Beach

305-940-2264

Pizza, Restaurants, Best Of, Menu

There are certain foods that are hard to grow tired of, hence the plethora of pizza options in every American city. While Bellante's Pizza & Pasta selection might not impress NY's finest - it sure as hell makes the rest of us giddy. The notion of bottomless eats is the happy place for many a parent of ravenous teens, particularly when prices range around $7 for a full on smorgasboard. Pizza options at this Aventura outpost include pepperoni, sausage, cheese, chicken alfredo, ham and pineapple, barbecue chicken, and Mexican, plus cheese bread, pepperoni bites and breadsticks. There's plenty of pasta, too, so you can fill up on spaghetti aglio olio, pomodoro, or alfredo. It's impossible to leave hungry - even for the seemingly bottomless pits known as 15-year-old boys.

2 articles

Bengal Modern Indian Cuisine

2010 Biscayne Blvd. Midtown/Wynwood/Design District

305-403-1976

Indian, Restaurants, Recommended

Featuring walls of pastel mint green minimally adorned with brightly colored sconces, Bengal's contemporary two-level space is lovely. Bollywood music videos summon sound and fury on a high-def TV set. The food, unfortunately, is decidedly low-def - the flavors of a vegetable biryani or chicken tandoori don't leap on the tongue like a tiger, but meander as meekly as a kitten. Still, the offerings are fresh and exude familiar Indian spicing. Among the better dishes is a trio of large vegetable samosas; a tandoori kebab sampler; a thin, delicate mulligatawny soup; and lamb rogan josh, which boasts a bit of bite. Entrées prices average about $16, appetizers half that much. Add a few bucks more for Indian bread, toss in $2.50 for a condiment such as cucumber-yogurt raita or mango chutney, tack on tax and tip, and the tab can tilt toward $40.

2 articles

Bistro Bisou

9519 S. Dixie Highway East Kendall/Pinecrest

786-268-0178

French, Restaurants, Recommended, Menu

This budget-chic bistro in a dreary Kendall strip mall is the kind of restaurant that is the backbone of any serious dining town -- a neighborhood place that pays upscale attention to food and service but charges only midscale prices. The menu here is mostly classic bistro; if you want stir-fried butterfly lips, you'll have to look somewhere else. The classics are nicely done though. Celery root rémoulade is as enjoyable as it is elemental. Steak frites is a first-rate preparation of beef and potatoes, and rabbit braised with apple cider and green olives is one tasty, tender bunny. Molten-centered chocolate cake closes out a meal on a high note.

2 articles

Bistro Cassis

118 Buena Vista Blvd. Midtown/Wynwood/Design District

786-577-4410

Restaurants, Bistro, French, Recommended

At Bistro Cassis in midtown Miami, the focus is on adhering to culinary traditions and offering authentic French fare. From the menu to the decor, New York-based Restar Hospitality Group is trying to mimic a typical French brasserie experience –– right down to the massive mural of the Paris Metro. It starts with the scrumptious baguettes, which executive chef Cyrille Bolle makes fresh daily. Born in the Lorraine region of France, Bolle doesn't take shortcuts with his cooking. Take, for instance, the escargots in a garlic-and-herb-butter sauce: The chef caps off each scintillating snail with a brioche crouton. And while some eateries cut corners and use chicken stock in lieu of a beef or veal stock to prepare French onion soup, Bolle favors veal. He also goes for Gruyère cheese, not Swiss. The filling starter has a wonderful aroma and a balanced flavor without a fatty taste.

5 articles

Bizcaya

3300 SW 27th Ave. Coconut Grove

305-644-4675

Contemporary, Restaurants, Recommended, Menu

Bizcaya's meu encompasses two soups (including a decent gazpacho with crabmeat), two salads (citrus lobster and blackened tuna Nicoise), five appetizers (try the succulent scallops with polenta cake and lemon-truffle vinaigrette), and a number of entrées (lobster and seafood cazuela being the noteworthiest), some straightforwardly cooked and served à la carte with a choice of sauces. The most interesting sides are polenta fries with a fondue of tomato sauce and melted cheese, and cheddar truffle mashed potatoes.

5 articles

Blue Sky Food by the Pound

3803 W. Flagler St. Coral Gables/S. Miami

305-642-4388

Cuban, Restaurants, Menu

Not fancy but fast Cuban food, and lots of it. Buy by the portion for a quick, ready-made meal, or in bulk by the pound for take-out and catering services. Typically good roast suckling pig with onions, ropa vieja, picadillo, yuca with garlic, tamales, sweet plantains, and well-seasoned black beans and rice. Self-service. Take-out. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

3 articles

Bocce Bar

3252 NE First Ave. Mid/North Beach

786-245-6211

Italian, Restaurants, Recommended, Menu, Slideshow

At Bocce Bar in midtown, executive chef Timon Balloo doesn't want to dazzle you. He cooks things simply - braising duck legs in stock before plunging them into a pan with orecchiette, squash, and Parmesan. They are finished in a sauce that's thick enough to coat a wooden spoon and tastes of sage and thyme. This is the kind of recipe you'd tear from a favorite magazine, a dish you'd serve at a fancy dinner party at home. Located nearby sister restaurant Sugarcane Raw Bar & Grill, the setting here reflects this new sensibility, one that steps away from bourbon drinks in Mason jars and leaps toward aged Negronis in rocks glasses. Outside, a bocce court is surrounded by foliage and, most of the time, a drunken din. Inside, couples fill the lusty dining room as they sip glasses of Barolo and share platters of prosciutto, porchetta di testa, and buffalo ricotta with truffles. Try Balloo's branzino, which is plopped atop sautéed cipollini onions, fennel, and Calabrian chiles. It is both delicate and decadent - an effect he achieves often at Bocce Bar.Read our full review.

27 articles

Botequim Carioca

900 Biscayne Blvd. Downtown/Overtown

786-369-1265

Brazilian, Restaurants, Recommended, Menu

The restaurant is divided into two rooms with floor-to-ceiling glass windows fronting them, and outdoor tables sprawled on an elevated patio overlook Biscayne Boulevard. The entrance room features a colorful bar stocked with lots of cachaÃ?Â§a for caipirinhas. Starters are mostly fried and feature half-moon pasteles filled with either cheese, ground beef, or shrimp and cheese; cleanly fried, savorily seasoned salt cod dumplings; and costelinha de porco, greaselessly fried pork ribs piled alongside thick sticks of fried yuca. Other appetizers include yuca fries with Gorgonzola dressing, barbecue sausage with rosemary toast, and grilled meat plates. Main courses are mostly steaks; the signature is an intensely flavorful cut of top sirloin called picanha. Here it's plated with dark, crunchy, delectable (if greasy) onion rings and "mystery rice" streaked with egg bits and imbued with bacon. It just wouldn't be right to visit Botequim and not sample the meaty black-bean stew called feijoada. Here the beans get simmered slowly with sausages, smoked pork ribs, and jerked beef; it's served with rice, fried pork chicharrones, shreds of refried collard greens, and roasted grains of manioc flour. Prices are as inviting as a Brazilian bikini: most appetizers $8 to $14, grilled meat starters for two $13 to $25, and main courses $16 to $28. The vibe is warm and friendly.

2 articles

Bricktop's

2418 Ponce De Leon Blvd. Coral Gables/S. Miami

305-443-9992

New American, Restaurants

2 articles

Brisa De Espana

8726 NW 26th St. Doral

305-436-3995

Spanish, Restaurants, Best Of, Menu

Located in a mini-market that sells European ingredients and packaged foods, this no-frills eatery offers good-but-not-great Spanish food and hit-or-miss service. It is most popular as a takeout spot. A daily changing lunch menu consists of a potaje such as cream of broccoli or lentils and an assortment of appetizers such as chistorras fritas ($6), thin sausage that is fried, or sardinas a la plancha ($8.50), grilled sardines. Main dishes are heavy on seafood and can include zarzuela de mariscos ($25), a tomato-based casserole of seafood or paella for two ($16). Tapas consist of several types of tortilla Española ($3.75-$4.50), various shellfish and seafood sautéed in a garlic sauce ($7.50-$12), and a few more creative combinations such as artichoke and ham in a garlic sauce ($8) and piquillo peppers stuffed with codfish ($10). You can also order three different sizes of a tray of cold appetizers that include jamon Serrano, chorizo Cantimpalo, and Manchego cheese ($22-$45). And a counter display beckons with an assortment of empanadas and pastries that tend to look better than they taste. But takeout orders are usually processed quickly, making this a good stop for a quick meal on-the-go.

1 article

Brother Jimmy's BBQ

5701 Sunset Dr., South Miami Coral Gables/S. Miami

305-517-5062

Restaurants

2 articles

Bruschetta & Co.

10650 NW 41st St. Doral

305-470-8003

Italian, Restaurants, Recommended

This outstanding eatery just beyond the Doral Country Club delivers a cuisine one would expect in one of those hard-to-find, five-table family restaurants. From traditional antipasti (dressed just enough to add style but not so much to become silly) and homemade pastas to fresh seafood dishes, Bruschetta covers every Italian base, including its bread namesake, and has room left over to experiment. The specials vary, obviously, but if available do not pass on the sea bass (entrées are usually between $14 and $19). Also worthy of note is the bold and tasty pears with cheese. Of course no Italian dinner would be complete without dessert. And if sweets are your thing bring a healthy appetite -- the after-dinner treats are decadent, original, and well worth the guilt.

1 article

Buffalo Wild Wings

5701 Sunset Dr., South Miami Coral Gables/S. Miami

305-668-0911

American, Restaurants

Buffalo Wild Wings was founded in 1982 when a guy from Buffalo, New York traveled to Ohio to judge an amateur figure skating competition and failed to find any wings that measured up to the ones at home. Now B-Dubs, as it likes to call itself, has spread to nearly every state in the U.S. with more than 600 locations, including Miami, where it's easy to find on Voice Places. The yellow-and-black logo features a buffalo that has sprouted majestic wings, but make no mistake--it's strictly chicken here, available in regular or boneless varieties in 21 flavors from Garlic Parmesan and Caribbean Jerk to Asian Zing and the simply named but much feared Blazin'. Every location features a plethora of televisions for your sports-watching needs and a plentiful selection of beer on tap.

Bulldog Barbecue & Burger

15400 Biscayne Blvd. Aventura/North Miami Beach

305-940-9655

Burgers, Restaurants, Recommended

The sharp-tongued Howie Kleinberg might be Miami's most successful Top Chef alum. Following his love-him-or-hate-him appearance on the grueling reality show, Kleinberg returned to his home turf — North Miami — to feed his people the food he loves. That means hulking platters of pulled pork and beef brisket, along with classic sides such as burnt-end-studded beans and fried pickles. In 2011, he added a burger operation to his already-successful barbecue joint, making his Biscayne Boulevard spot a bona fide meat lover's paradise. If you're looking for something lighter, go for the smokehouse wings, with a simple, subtle smoke flavor and just the right amount of heat. It's perfect for the fickle eater and nothing some extra hot sauce won't fix for fire-eaters.Read our full review.

21 articles

Burritos Grill Cafe

11707 Biscayne Blvd., North Miami Miami Shores/Biscayne Park

305-891-1041

Mexican, Restaurants, Recommended

The strength of this Mex café is the mom-and-pop appeal. Begin with a complimentary basket of crisp yellow corn chips and zesty tomato salsa (a small dish of smooth, mellow guacamole is worth the two-dollar surcharge). A recommended starter is salbutes: small rounds of thick, fried tortillas topped with shredded chicken and a small dice of tomato and onion. Top entrées include poc-chuc: a thin, grilled, delectable pork loin cutlet that prior to cooking gets pounded and then marinated in seasoned sour orange juice; and cochinita pibil: moist morsels of marinated pork (baked in banana leaves for eight hours) atop three corn tortillas. Most main courses cost $9 to $14 and are plated with sparkling renditions of yellow rice and refried pinto beans. The best dessert is a moist homemade banana cake absolutely bursting with that fruit's flavor, sweetly glazed, and chaperoned by a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

4 articles

Cafe Med

940 Ocean Dr., Miami Beach South Beach

305-674-6776

Italian, Restaurants, Recommended

Located in the Breakwater Hotel -- noted for its famous facade (a favorite among filmmakers), notorious for its dilapidated rooms -- this sidewalk eatery seems little different from the other clone cafes that line Ocean Drive. Display of plastic-covered petrified food? Check. Aggressive shill out front? Check. Vaguely "Mediterranean" menu of pasta, paella, and pizza, plus the standard salads and burgers? Check. But like its cousin Cafe Med in Cocowalk, this place is marginally better than many competing tourist traps. Fish and chips is a good choice, though somewhat pricey. Easier on the budget are over a dozen lunch specials, though don't let the mega-burgers under the plastic wrap -- which could double, sizewise, for moped tires -- get your hopes up; the bargain burgers are much smaller. Best idea for those seeking good value for money, are individual-size, designer pizzas, genuinely tasty if you make sure to order the thin crusts, well-done.Read our full review.

2 articles

2697 Biscayne Blvd. Midtown/Wynwood/Design District

305-438-9300

Mexican, Restaurants, Best Of, Menu

This teeny, tiny little Spanish outpost in Edgewater earns its moniker (Rincon Escondido, roughly translated, means secret corner). Tucked away in a strip mall, they serve up tasty tapas and Spanish wine at budget-friendly prices. From various montaditos to tortilla Dde patatas to jamón serrano -- they have lots of Spanish favorites, plus more unexpected options like pulpo a la gallega (octopus in spicy paprika) and pate de foie-gras con peras (foie gras pate with pears). Don't hold back - order away. At these prices, you can afford it.

7 articles

Cantina Beach

455 Grand Bay Dr. Key Biscayne

305-365-4286

Mexican, Restaurants

Why travel to a luxury resort in Mexico when you can experience authentic cuisine and vacation-like ambiance in Key Biscayne? At the Ritz-Carlton's Cantina Beach, you'll find an open-air, poolside dining room. Don't overdo it at the addictive guacamole station. Save room for inventive menu additions such as tostadas de cochinita pibil, made from delicately fried corn tortillas with a spread of slow-cooked, garlicky refried beans topped with tender sour-orange-marinated pork that's been braised four hours. A light finish of shredded romaine, queso fresco, and your choice of house-made pineapple pico de gallo or avocado tomatillo sauce completes the dish. While you're there, take advantage of South Florida's largest collection of tequilas. There's even a tequilier to offer pairing recommendations.

7 articles

Casa Juancho

2436 SW 8th St. Little Havana

305-642-2452

Spanish, Restaurants, Best Of

One of the very first Spanish restaurants -- and longest-standing -- in the Magic City, Casa Juancho has a reputation that precedes itself. Large parties and families gather here for graduations, birthdays, and anything else worth celebrating. And why wouldn't they? Guitarists serenade guests with old-school Spanish tunes inside this cozy restaurant, which feels authentically Spanish thanks to its low, rustic wood ceilings and water well. Endless baskets of bread that make their way to your table are the perfect companion to Casa Juancho's soups, tapas, and entrées. Caldo gallego ($7) is a must on any visit. Switch up your selection of tapas -- from morcilla ($10) to something less risky but equally tasty, such as the croquetas de abuela filled with grouper ($10). Once you cross over into the entrées, prices get steep. If you want paella, there are four to choose from, all for $30 per person. You'll probably be too full for dessert, but then your server will present a demonstration tray, and suddenly you're ordering arroz con leche and torrijas. Ole!

10 articles

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