Best Restaurants in Miami Beach

Miami’s food scene is a collision of Cuban, Caribbean, Latin American, and contemporary American cuisines — all served with a side of ocean breeze and Art Deco glamour. The best eating spans South Beach, Wynwood, Little Havana, and the Design District.

South Beach Classics

Joe’s Stone Crab (South Beach) — Open since 1913. The stone crabs (season: October-May) are the draw — cracked, chilled, served with mustard sauce. No reservations for dinner — the line can be 2+ hours on weekends. The takeaway window is the local hack.

Juvia (Lincoln Road penthouse) — Rooftop restaurant atop the Lincoln Road parking garage. French-Japanese-Peruvian fusion. The views are as impressive as the food. Sunset reservations are the ones to get.

Yardbird Southern Table & Bar — Southern comfort food on the beach. The fried chicken (brined for 27 hours) and the watermelon salad are famous. Bourbon list is excellent.

Little Havana (Calle Ocho)

Versailles — The most famous Cuban restaurant in America. Counter-service Cuban coffee in the front, full restaurant in the back. The ropa vieja, croquetas, and medianoche sandwich are all essential. The ventanita (walk-up window) for café Cubano is a Miami ritual.

Ball & Chain — Historic live music venue and bar on Calle Ocho. Latin jazz, salsa dancing, and cocktails in a beautifully restored 1935 building. The food is good; the atmosphere is the real attraction.

Azucar Ice Cream Company — Cuban-inspired ice cream. The Abuela Maria (cream cheese, guava, and Maria cookies) is the signature.

Wynwood

KYU — Asian BBQ in Wynwood. The short rib, roasted cauliflower, and Thai fried rice are outstanding. One of the most acclaimed restaurants in Miami.

Zak the Baker — James Beard-nominated bakery. The challah French toast and the everything croissant are legendary.

Coyo Taco — Tacos and tequila with a hidden speakeasy in the back. Walk through the unmarked door behind the restaurant.

Design District & Beyond

Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink (Design District) — The neighborhood anchor. Local ingredients, creative preparations, and a buzzy atmosphere.

Mandolin Aegean Bistro (Design District) — Greek and Turkish cuisine in a converted 1940s home with a garden patio. The mezze spread and grilled octopus are excellent.

Phuc Yea — Vietnamese-Cajun fusion in MiMo. Crawfish pho and lemongrass wings. The name gets attention; the food backs it up.

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