Top Best American Restaurants in Miami Beach

"Juvia, the stunning restaurant on the rooftop of the iconic 1111 Lincoln Road building in South Beach, features a brunch menu worthy of its postcard-perfect setting. The restaurant is known for its harmonious blending of French, Japanese and Peruvian cooking styles. Start with bottomless cocktails such as Aperol spritz, prosecco or mimosas before tucking into an inventive appetizer like ceviche carretillero with white fish, crispy calamari and red onions."

"Another great spot that you will find in lincoln road is Juvia, where you can enjoy the breathtaking views of south beach. Unfortunately, with the sky-high views, the price of food and drinks is also high. But, if you genuinely want to enjoy the vacations right then, you must come to juvia."

"The solo debut by Miami’s own Top Chef winner, Jeremy Ford, Stubborn Seed is a cozy-yet-hip South of Fifth spot turning out some of the city’s most elevated cuisine. While there is a complete a la carte menu with dishes like ricotta gnudi, warm celery root with crispy mushrooms, and smoked prime rib, the real highlight here is the tasting menu, where guests can try a bevy of classics and seasonal creations, plus get some of its melt-in-your mouth gooey snickerdoodle cookies to take home to remember the meal."

"Snickerdoodle fans rejoice — Stubborn Seed’s famed cookies are available to go. Other sweet menu items include salted fudge brownies, key lime crumble, coconut flan, and ice cream sandwiches. There’s even a special gift box that features a 6-inch cake (chocolate cookies and cream or vanilla with cheesecake frosting), a bottle of bubbles, personalized card, and candles for $75."

"The brunch menu is split between sweet and savory making it easy to order dessert for breakfast. Go for the Chai waffles with whipped espresso cream and spiced syrup. Maybe the espresso cream will help fight off the sugar coma."

"Caution: do not enter unless ready for a filling and hearty meal. At Big Pink, you can be sure to never leave feeling hungry while having no regrets. The menu is so large you may find yourself having anxiety over what to choose, but don’t worry, from personal experience I’ve learned that no matter what you pick, you can never go wrong."

"Its deco pink exterior combined with the pink buggy parked right out front make this spot the perfect Instagrammable spot for you!"

"Heath Bar bread pudding and a rotating selection of cakes are what’s curbing sweet tooth craving at MiMo’s Blue Collar. Call ahead to ask what’s available. Rumor has it, the dessert menu is a bit bigger if the order is placed for takeout versus delivery."

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"Happy Hour: Monday-Thursday: 3pm-8pm & 11pm-1am Friday-Saturday: 3pm-8pm Sunday: 3pm-8pm $3 beers $5 wine by the glass $6.95 cocktails Valet on S."

"Fusion fare so well executed and so consistent, Balans has become a staple in Miami Beach dining. Particularly interesting on Sunday mornings … […]"

"For an erudite check-in, head to Books & Books, which hosts signings and talks from authors throughout the year. Whatever food you’re craving, you’ll find it here at Lincoln Road: Mexican, Italian, Japanese and Latin-inspired anything. Diners flock to the outdoor dining at Nexxt Cafe, which has been serving American-fusion fare since 1999; the menu is enormous. To slip away from the throngs of Lincoln Road for a more intimate, upscale experience, reserve a table at Italian favorite Casa Tua; it’s located nearby on a quiet side street."

"Located in the vibrant Design District, Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink is a friendly, laid-back neighborhood bistro that serves delicious homemade and seasonal cuisine for lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch. Chef/owner Michael Schwartz is dedicated to using only the freshest ingredients for his menu, which offers dishes such as chargrilled octopus, shitake mushroom risotto, and triggerfish ceviche, all of whose ingredients are sourced from local farmers and producers. The food menu is accompanied by an exciting list of handcrafted cocktails, beer, and wine."

"5 out of 5 stars Restaurants Contemporary American Design District. In 2007, the Miami Design District was not somewhere you went to hang out. But James Beard Award-winning chef Michael Schwartz and his flagship restaurant, MGFD, have played no small part in changing that."

"The Design District's dining OG, Michael's Genuine still impresses. Restaurateur Michael Schwartz's strategy is simply serving fresh food made with care. The menu rotates seasonally, but expect classics such as wood-oven-roasted octopus, house-made tagliolini with Calabrian chilies, and crispy pig's ears."

"GREAT BREAKFAST PLACE WITH THAT SIGNIFICANT OTHER, THEY DESERVED A GREAT BREAKFAST FOR TREATING YOU SO SPECIAL. LEAVE A NICE TIP WITH YOUR COFFEE TO GO!!"

"Oceanfront's Hoshi & Sushi, located at 5401 Collins Ave. in the Carriage House Condominiums building, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the sushi bar, Japanese and Asian fusion spot 4.5 stars out of 363 reviews. Chef Dongwook Seo believes eating fresh seafood is one of life's richest pleasures, according to Miami New Times. Hoshi & Sushi is his first restaurant and he's made it a point to serve sushi that's both simple and inventive."

"On a Wednesday night, found the service slightly lacking and the food portions fairly expensive for the portions we received. A convenient eatery if in a..."

"Located in the Fontainebleau Hotel, the Hakkasan was a landmark moment for Miami when it opened in 2009. Not only did it exemplify the standard and quality that Miami dining had finally reached, it created a restaurant that would continue to raise the bar even more. Hakkasan has not disappointed the people of Miami in its decade of existence and is as popular as ever with locals and visitors alike, who flock to sample the excellent Cantonese cuisine, the award-winning wine list and bask in the delightful, opulent ambiance."

"With an aesthetic that feels more like a spa than a restaurant, Hakkasan delivers as much atmosphere as it does Cantonese cuisine. Chilean sea bass, crispy duck salad, and the dim sum lunch top the requisites list along with the Kowloon Cooler mocktail — prepared with berries, juice, lychee, and lemon-lime soda. Available for dine-in or takeout."

"This fashionable Chinese bistro chain gets high marks with South Dade's trendier diners, who are all about the contemporary interior and eclectic menu. Start off with do-it-yourself lettuce wraps–these babies alone are worth the trip. Afterwards, go any route you like, from Szechwan or Hunan to Cantonese or Shanghai."

"If you need to escape Miami’s madness, consider a green day in one of the country’s largest tropical botanical gardens. A butterfly grove, tropical plant conservatory and gentle vistas of marsh and keys habitats, plus frequent art installations from artists like Roy Lichtenstein, are all stunning. In addition to easy-to-follow, self-guided walking tours, a free 45-minute tram tours the entire park on the hour from 10am to 3pm (till 4pm weekends)."

"Cakes may be the namesake at Bunnie Cakes, but this Wynwood bakeshop also has a selection of adorable mini heart shaped doughnuts. Flavors may vary, but one can always guarantee that like all of the delicious creations at Bunnie Cakes, they are completely vegan treats. View this post on Instagram"

"This drop-dead gorgeous cake is—wait for it—100 percent vegan. So is everything else at Bunnie Cakes. The bright-pink bakeshop in Doral has been turning out vegan treats since before it was cool."

"Restaurants Ice cream parlors Design District. Pastry chef Soraya Caraccioli-Kilgore’s playful dessert spot sells vibrant unicorn cakes, rich chocolate bark and soft-serve in unexpected flavors. Her ice cream, in varieties such as matcha and berry rhubarb, is already pretty special yet she always finds a way to kick it up a notch with add-ons like edible glitter, gold leaf, gold dust, cotton candy and fancy sprinkles—and we’re all the more grateful for it."

"Soraya Kilgore — best known as the pastry chef at restaurants like Brava and Alter — is the woman behind this palace of sweets in Miami's Design District. MadLab Creamery isn't just about the ice cream, however. This spot also entices young and old to create their own sweet-treat work of art via more than 30 toppings, including edible glitter, tufts of pink cotton candy, golden-sheet sprinkles, even a macaroon or two."