American in Miami

758 Washington Ave., Miami Beach South Beach

305-397-8946

American, Bar Food, Caribbean, Contemporary, European, South American, Wine Bar, Bars and Clubs, Best Of, Sponsor

Beer & tapas make a great pair. Just ask the regulars at this unassuming spot. As far as brew options, they've got somewhere in the neighborhood of 80 bottles of beer on the wall -- plus drafts, wine and cocktails to boot. Pair your fave fermented option with tapas, including quesadillas, tacos, nachos and hot dogs cooked in beer. It's a pleasing alternative to the usual South Beach scene.

18 articles

Dave & Buster's

11481 NW 12th St. Doral

305-468-1555

American, New American, Traditional, Bars and Clubs, Sponsor, Menu

2 articles

Duffy's Sports Grill

3969 NE 163rd St. Aventura/North Miami Beach

305-760-2124

American, Bar Food, Best Of, Sponsor, Readers' Choice, DrinkHere

Duffy's is a chain, but the North Miami Beach location stands alone for its uniqueness, service, and sheer square footage. The oversized bar is equipped with a TV screen over every single seat, so you can watch football while your friend can tune into badminton. If you're on a budget, Duffy's offers BOGO for most beers and mixed drinks, all day, every day. Translation: Literally every hour of the day is your own personal happy hour. Don't forget to pack your swimsuit: Duffy's has a pool (and more bars) on an outdoor deck directly on the Intracoastal. A bar with cheap drinks, water views, and a place to cool off: That's an only-in-Miami nirvana if ever there was one.

28 articles

Schnebly Redland's Winery & Brewery

30205 SW 217th Ave. Homestead/Florida City

305-242-1224

Brewery, Breweries and Wineries, American, Best Of, Sponsor, Slideshow

In 2003, Peter and Denisse Schnebly turned their 30-acre farm in southwest Miami-Dade into a fruit-forward Florida winery, a subtropical oasis amid the area's agricultural sprawl. It's the perfect setting to enjoy a midday meal or weekend brunch. Coral-like limestone walls wind their way over walkways perched above a koi pond and past a lagoon with cascading waterfalls, a beautiful backdrop for the property, which offers visitors three distinct experiences. Start with a craft beer from Miami Brewing Company, then hit the indoor/outdoor tasting rooms where you can sample Schnebly's wines, made from lychee, guava, carambola, passionfruit, and other exotic fruits. Complete your Schnebly experience with a leisurely meal at the Redlander, the family's immense tiki-hut restaurant, whose brunch-style menu highlights local produce.

102 articles

Sports Grill

1559 Sunset Dr. Coral Gables/S. Miami

305-668-0396

American, Burgers, Best Of, Sponsor, Readers' Choice

Sports bars should be simple - tasty bar food, cold brews, plenty of TVs. Local chain Sports Grill has this formula down pat, and their South Miami outpost is no exception. Add a nice mix of craft brews to the mix, and arguably Miami's best wings (get 'em grilled) and you've got a winning home for Heat games, Fins action and Canes pride.

11 articles

Sports Grill

9090 SW 97th Ave. East Kendall/Pinecrest

305-595-3335

American, Bar Food, Best Of, Sponsor, Readers' Choice

6 articles

109 Burger Joint

646 SW 109th Ave. Westchester/West Miami

305-228-0109

American, Burgers, Menu

1 article

11th Street Diner

1065 Washington Ave., Miami Beach South Beach

305-534-6373

American, Diner, Best Of, Menu

This classic Art Deco Paramount dining car served up traditional diner fare in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, from 1948 to 1992, before being shipped and plunked down smack dab, and fittingly, in the heart of South Beach's Art Deco District. All the components of the American diner are here: a long counter that seats sixteen, red-and-white booths, Formica tabletops, 24-hour service, and a menu replete with burgers, Buffalo wings, barbecue ribs, BLTs, blue-plate specials, and brownie hot fudge sundaes, most of which the kitchen prepares with a surprisingly deft touch. Thick malts and milkshakes are good, too. An adjoining room features a full bar and jukebox, and there are tables outside. No matter where you sit, service is unpredictable: sometimes great, sometimes awful.

9 articles

19th Hole Bar and Grill at the Biltmore

1200 Anastasia Ave. Coral Gables/S. Miami

305-913-3200

American, Brewery, Traditional, Best Of, Menu

Locals in the know call this a hidden gem. Located on the Biltmore Hotel's golf course, it offers hot dogs, burgers, fries, sandwiches, salads, and beer, all with a great view. Of course, there are also plenty of TV screens to stare at. Ceiling fans keep cool air circulating, and the hotel's signature architecture is visible in columns and other details. Prices are hotel-ified, but not outlandish, and considering the location, well worth it.

2 articles

5 o’Clock Somewhere Bar & Grill

1112 N. Ocean Dr. Hollywood

954-874-4444

American

1 article

Addikt

485 Brickell Ave. Downtown/Overtown

305-503-0373

American, Eclectic, Menu

11 articles

Airport Cafe & Liquors

4427 NW 36 St., Miami Springs Hialeah

305-883-7806

American, Best Of

5 articles

The Alibi

218 Española Way, Miami Beach South Beach

305-674-3448

American, Burgers, Pizza, Sandwiches, Best Of, Menu

Does a Philly cheesesteak sandwich â?? thinly sliced rib eye, grilled onions, and Cheez Whiz on an Amoroso roll imported from Philadelphia â?? taste better at 3 in the morning than at any other time? No. It tastes better at 3 in the morning because you are eating it at the Alibi, a food concession within funky SoBe hangout bar Lost Weekend. It tastes better because co-owner Bill Sisca is from Philadelphia and partner John Ross is a CIA-trained chef. Two more reasons: It costs just $8.95, and you are eating it with a side of the freshly made crinkle-cut fries ($4.95) with an available side ($1 extra) such as chipotle or truffle oil or more of that Cheez Whiz (can you really ever have too much?). Plus you are getting a taste of your mate's shrimp poboy sandwich. It tastes better at 3 in the morning because you are keeping the night alive by ordering drinks from the bar while you goof around at the pool table and you are already thinking of capping off your late-night Dagwood-inspired binge with one of John's girlfriend Kristie's now-famous strawberry shortcake cupcakes â?? another house specialty â?? and of course you'll buy a second cupcake because (A) they're so good and (B) it's one for $3 but two for $5,and you'll wonder if it wouldn't make sense if you took a bacon-chicken Philly or an all-beef hot dog to go (only five bucks!), because at that point, it'll be around 5 in the morning (closing time at the Alibi), and breakfast will be, let's face it, just around the corner.

8 articles

Alter

223 NW 23rd St. Midtown/Wynwood/Design District

305-573-5996

Modern American, American, Critics' Pick, Best Of, Slideshow, Readers' Choice

At Alter, chef/owner Bradley Kilgore serves some of Miami's most exciting food. Come for the five- or seven-course creative tasting menus, featuring seasonal dishes and signature creations such as soft egg with sea scallop espuma and truffle pearls with Siberian caviar. Here, the 2016 Food & Wine Magazine best new chef has given Wynwood a welcoming restaurant that doesn't trade refinement for the neighborhood's cool factor. Alter defies all expectations in light of its surroundings: The restaurant has a spare industrial feel, and everything from reggae to rock blares over the sound system, but that says little about the quality of the dishes, such as smoked duck served with spring berry, kaffir lime yogurt, purple kale, and Marcona almonds. Insider tip: Take your visit to up a notch by booking the chef counter experience, a seven- or nine-course meal that places you in the middle of Alter's action. Brace yourself for a long and indulgent night.

74 articles

American Social

690 SW First Ct. Brickell

305-680-1326

American, Breakfast/Brunch, Bars and Clubs, Best Of, Readers' Choice

62 articles

American Social

721 E. Las Olas Blvd. Fort Lauderdale

954-764-7005

American, Bars and Clubs, Slideshow, Readers' Choice

American Social (or AmSo, as it’s been affectionately nicknamed) has proven itself a formidable addition to the nightlife scene for young professionals in Fort Lauderdale, especially in the heart of the tenuous Las Olas strip. By day a trendy lunch spot for the working crowd, at night this craft-beer-centric spot transforms into a full-blown bar, often so packed with good-looking 20- to 30-somethings that it’s hard to make your way back to the restrooms, let alone order a drink. Luckily, with a number of the plush booths sporting their own taps, plus a wall lined with pour-your-own stations, patrons can at least feel as if they have some options other than elbowing their way past all the buff bros and stiletto-sporting blonds crowding the bar. Live acoustic music or a DJ provide the entertainment on most nights, plus the flat-screen-lined bar playing all the best games or fights, has kept this haunt busy week after week. Reminiscent of a social club of yesteryear, with comfy and kitschy Americana-inspired décor, AmSo feels like the type of place the boys would go to see a boxing match and the ladies interested in meeting a Navy man on leave would hang out.

19 articles

Back of the Road Sports Grill

15420 SW 136th St. West Kendall

305-255-5222

American, Restaurants

Bagel Emporium

1501 Venera Ave. Coral Gables/S. Miami

305-661-4920

American, Bakery, Deli, Sandwiches, Best Of

1 article

Barley

8945 SW 72nd Pl. East Kendall/Pinecrest

786-623-6733

Gastro Pub, American, Latin American, Best Of

Things have been rough since Jorgie Ramos flipped from the real-estate biz to restaurants. He has opened and closed one restaurant and been tied up in a host of legal headaches with his second. The place, now named Barley, an American Brasserie, specializes in the kind of gut-busting, beer-friendly classics Ramos has honed as his signature style over the years. His croquettes, laden with manchego cheese and serrano ham, have become the stuff of legend. Other dishes offer similarly aggressive flavors that would be even better with just some finesse and balance. The blue cheese, balsamic glaze, or bacon marmalade that coast crisp Brussels sprouts could be dropped to let the greens do their thing. Some more acid from his homemade chimichurri would make the unctuous pork cheek vaca frita sing. Keep an eye on this chef and his dishes, because the challenges that scuttle other people can't shake him.

16 articles

Barton G. the Restaurant

1427 W. Ave., Miami Beach South Beach

305-672-8881

American, Contemporary, Recommended, Best Of, Menu, Readers' Choice

The swank, attractive surroundings; swank, attractive crowd; thoughtful wine list; alluring fare; and countless titillating details make Barton G. a daringly and delightfully different restaurant in Miami Beach. Cuisine here can be whimsical and down-home or tastefully sophisticated — the point is, you can eat any which way you please, from crisped pork shank lacquered with Southern Comfort syrup to togarashi seared tuna with coconut-laced carrot purée. Desserts look like props from Pee-wee's Playhouse, especially the Dolla Dolla Bills Y'All!!!!, a chocolate ganache and dulce de leche tart that comes encased in a gold brick shell of graham cracker crust, soft meringue, and golden nuggets of chocolate feuilletine.

34 articles

Batch Southern Kitchen & Tap

525 N. Federal Highway Fort Lauderdale

754-757-0000

American, Menu

Like its West Palm location, Batch New Southern Kitchen & Tap in Fort Lauderdale offers an extensive menu of Southern-inspired dishes with comfort food favorites like slow smoked burnt ends topped with a house-made root beer barbecue sauce or the sweet tea-brined fried chicken topped with chili-thyme honey and bourbon maple butter over a cheddar cornbread waffle. Both pair perfectly with a number of craft beers or cocktails on tap including the house Blackberry Lemonade — a refreshing combination of bourbon, house-made blackberry cardamom syrup, lemon, and house-made spiced bitters. Don't miss the restaurant's epic weekend brunch parties on the sprawling outdoor patio complete with $20 bottomless mimosas.

3 articles

Beaches Bar and Grill

4299 Collins Ave., Miami Beach Mid/North Beach

305-672-1910

American, Bar Food, Bars and Clubs, Best Of

Miami Beach has its share of dives. They come, they go, but a few stick around for the long haul, and Beaches is just such a spot. A bar and grill, Beaches serves up cheap drinks and all-American food to anyone looking to escape the sun in favor of a smoky bar and strong drinks. They only close from 5 a.m. to 7 a.m., so any other time, beachgoers can drop in for a burger, a beer, or any other combo of bar food, booze and local characters for company.

1 article

Benvenuto

1730 N. Federal Highway, Boynton Beach Palm Beach County

561-364-0600

Community Venues, American, Menu

Big Easy Wine Bar & Grill

701 S. Miami Ave. Brickell

786-814-5955

Wine Bar, African, American

3 articles

Black Market Bayside

401 Biscayne Blvd. Downtown/Overtown

305-400-8023

American, Bar Food, Best Of

1 article

Black Sheep

1884 79th St. Cswy., North Bay Village Mid/North Beach

305-763-8468

American, Breakfast/Brunch

3 articles

Blue Collar

6789 Biscayne Blvd. Miami Shores/Biscayne Park

305-756-0366

American, Seafood, Sandwiches, Critics' Pick, Best Of, Slideshow, Essentials

Now in classed-up digs across Biscayne Boulevard from the original site, Danny Serfer's Blue Collar still takes its cues from the classic American diner. The MiMo District stalwart offers daily specials and elevated comfort foods. Start with a gutsy New Orleans-style dish of shrimp and grits with bacon and Worcestershire-based barbecue sauce, or Hanukkah latkes (served year-round). Don’t miss the veggie plate, shich allows you to build your own customized entrée. Order a thermos of Panther coffee and a cheeseburger or the pasta of the day and make yourself as comfy as you’d be in your mom’s kitchen. Pro tip: Serfer's also the chef behind another of our faves, Mignonette, an oyster bar and all-around seafood gem just north of downtown.

113 articles

Blue Martini

900 S. Miami Ave., #250 Brickell

305-981-2583

American, Appetizers, Bars and Clubs, Best Of

Listen up, single ladies and lads. If you're in the mood for a good after-work drink in a trendy and upbeat atmosphere with scantily clad bartenders and mostly good-looking people, Blue Martini might be the place. The Mary Brickell Village outpost of the chain is large. There's an indoor area lit by blue and purple neon, and an outdoor terrace that is often packed. Let's not kid ourselves - food is not the focus here, but Blue Martini does serve some pretty solid bites to enjoy with your martini. The menu is small, offering a few appetizers such as spinach and artichoke dip and a shrimp martini with four types of flatbread. Entrées include seared tuna, sliced beef tenderloin, and lamb chops. The martini menu is more impressive, offering 42 versions of the drink - from sugary-sweet to dry - ranging from $14 to $16. Take advantage of happy-hour specials. Drinks and appetizers are half off every day from 4 to 8 p.m. And keep in mind that on Saturdays and Sundays, the velvet rope comes out and there's a $10 cover charge.

16 articles

Blue Martini Fort Lauderdale

2432 E. Sunrise Blvd. Fort Lauderdale

954-653-2583

American, Bars and Clubs

Part of a chain with outposts around the state and in Vegas, Blue Martini is known as a pickup joint for the middle-age set. Gold-diggers and diggees are lovingly tended to by beautiful Barbie-doll waitresses in blue corsets and flat-ironed hair. Adding to the vapid factor is the fact that this high-end martini bar with valet parking makes its home … in the Galleria shopping mall! Relatively soulless, even by South Florida standards, Blue Martini has drinks called "The Skinny Bitch" and "The Palm Beacher." But still, it packs a crowd (even when they charge a cover!); it gets loud and busy, especially on weekends. Big cigar-chomping spenders love this place (Ponzi schemer Scott Rothstein was a regular) and it shows. The menu is slim but fancy (lobster tacos, anyone?)

Boatyard

1555 SE 17th St. Fort Lauderdale

954-525-7400

American, Seafood, Best Of

1 article

Bokampers Sports Bar & Grill

3115 NE 32nd Ave. Fort Lauderdale

954-900-5584

Burgers, American, Menu

1 article

Bonefish Grill

12520 SW 120th St., Kendall South Dade

786-293-5713

American, Seafood, Best Of, Menu

The best of our national upscale-casual dining chains offer comfortable, attractively designed dining rooms; fresh, flavorful cuisine; cheery service; and family-friendly prices. That's Bonefish Grill in a clam shell. The Kendall branch grills up fish and does it well -- ahi tuna, grouper, mahi-mahi, and so forth. One bone to pick with Bonefish is that there are no bones to pick -- the fish all come as fillets. Chicken Marsala satisfied with its deep mushroom-and-prosciutto-flecked wine sauce, as does a rib eye rubbed with piquant chili paste, but we'd nonetheless recommend sticking to the fish. Appetizers are mostly under $10, and nearly every main course is less than $20. Dinners come with a small garnish of sautéed squash strips and tomatoes, and choice of softly textured garlic-mashed potatoes, deliciously cheesy potatoes au gratin, lukewarm "herbed jasmine rice," or a steamed medley of vegetables. For a mere $2.80 you can add a house or caesar salad, or a generous cup of velvety lump-crab-and-corn chowder. For dessert try a luscious key lime pie with graham cracker/roasted pecan crust, pale custard, and dollop of freshly whipped cream. Attractive prices are the bait to lure you into Bonefish. The catch is a very good meal.

5 articles

Bonefish Grill

14218 SW 8th St. West Dade

305-487-6430

American, Seafood, Best Of, Menu

The best of our national upscale-casual dining chains offer comfortable, attractively designed dining rooms; fresh, flavorful cuisine; cheery service; and family-friendly prices. That's Bonefish Grill in a clam shell. The Kendall branch grills up fish and does it well -- ahi tuna, grouper, mahi-mahi, and so forth. One bone to pick with Bonefish is that there are no bones to pick -- the fish all come as fillets. Chicken Marsala satisfied with its deep mushroom-and-prosciutto-flecked wine sauce, as does a rib eye rubbed with piquant chili paste, but we'd nonetheless recommend sticking to the fish. Appetizers are mostly under $10, and nearly every main course is less than $20. Dinners come with a small garnish of sautéed squash strips and tomatoes, and choice of softly textured garlic-mashed potatoes, deliciously cheesy potatoes au gratin, lukewarm "herbed jasmine rice," or a steamed medley of vegetables. For a mere $2.80 you can add a house or caesar salad, or a generous cup of velvety lump-crab-and-corn chowder. For dessert try a luscious key lime pie with graham cracker/roasted pecan crust, pale custard, and dollop of freshly whipped cream. Attractive prices are the bait to lure you into Bonefish. The catch is a very good meal.

3 articles

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