Mentioned by The New Tropic
Where to eat in South Beach
"Located on the 16th Floor of the Kimpton Epic Hotel, one of the best hotels in Miami, Area 31 is a popular happy hour spot with gorgeous views overlooking sparkling Miami waterways and downtown Miami. The food is locally sourced with a seafood-centric menu with a Mediterranean flavor. At the bar, you’ll find seasonal cocktails and an international wine list."
"Area 31 is a local favorite located on the 16th floor of the EPIC hotel. The restaurant itself is outdoors, and the elevation gives visitors breathtaking views of the city and ocean. The elegant menu is seafood based, serving only the freshest fish and more – check out the raw bar, ceviche dishes, and shrimp cocktails."
"Come at night, enjoy the happy hour and city lights.All your friends will be wondering where did you take that picture."
"A post shared by Vittorio Di Natale (@vittorio_di_natale) on Mar 21, 2019 at 10:55am PDT. This trendy 40th-floor rooftop spot always pulls in a fun and energetic crowd. With views this good, you’ll find a whole new level of appreciation for the Miami skyline."
"The city has some of the exotic bars that you haven’t gone till now. And A great hotspot in Brickell always has a massive line out on the weekends. You will see a good crowd waiting for their turn."
"Freehand combines the luxury of hotels and the community mindset of a hostel in its four locations, all of which have a Broken Shaker. This particular one, true to its locale, rides the line between a posh Miami Beach environment and a Surfside aesthetic. With canopied patios and poolside drinks until 5pm, Broken Shaker manages to capture Miami in its atmosphere as well as in its rotating monthly and seasonal cocktails."
"This bar showed Miami just how delicious cocktails could be. This intimate, tropical outdoor bar that lives inside the Freehand hostel has become a must-visit for any informed drinker passing through the city. Thankfully, the bar hasn’t lost any of its magic over the years and remains the North Star of Miami cocktail culture."
"In the heart of the Design District is KAIDO, a twist on a Japanese restaurant that shines for its plating. For food that's both beautiful and delicious, this is a great spot, sinc. Environment: prod-sc Request ID: 609bce20-26bb-4c3e-a5f3-66d1ae0e7df0 Machine Name: cdfdb214dcca"
"This West Miami dive bar takes you away from the trendiness and lavish bar tabs you might accumulate downtown or by the beach. Wood paneling throughout swallows the nautical-themed decor, but the true charm of the space lies in the fact that it’s the kind of place where everyone knows everyone, even newcomers. Also, patrons are enthusiastically supportive to the daring few who partake in the Thursday and Saturday karaoke nights."
"A modern approach to seafood and a nautical-chic vibe draws a crowd to Lure's Fishbar, which is located inside the Loews Miami Beach Hotel's historic St Moritz Tower. On offer are creative appetisers (try the devilled eggs with caviar, or crispy rice cakes with spicy tuna), sushi rolls and salads meant for sharing, and entrée-sized seafood and steak dishes. The bucatini pasta with butter-poached lobster is a sumptuous option and they've got an award-winning burger for those not in the mood for fish."
"Inside the Lowes Hotel, the Lure Fishbar is constantly ranked highly for its impressive seafood selection. The style is nautical glam with indoor and outdoor seating made for a meal of fresh fish. You cannot miss the raw bar with a selection of oysters, nigiri & sashimi and more delightful shellfish options."
"Set inside Loews Miami Beach Hotel, this restaurant attracts locals, businesspeople, and tourists alike. It boasts a nautical themed setting and has earned a reputation for serving exemplary seafood. There is a vast choice of oysters served raw or cooked in a variety of ways."
"The burgers were delicious and the service but way to expenses for a fast food restaurant almost $40 dollars for a couple of burger and drinks…"
"Made a order through grub hub and the order arrived with half my order missing. The burger had half of the top bun missing..."
"The team behind celeb-favorite Sugar Factory launched the first Happy Place Donuts on Española Way in South Beach with a glass-enclosed kitchen allowing visitors to watch the donuts being made. While you can keep it simple and delicious by ordering a chocolate glazed or the original Happy Donut with a vanilla glaze, go for the outrageously fun options that include a rainbow donut topped with Skittles, monkey bread with sea salt cream cheese frosting, or a crispy Nutella donut. The Hot & Happy Dough Balls, a bag of brioche dough balls sprinkled in powdered sugar, are another popular choice."
"Sushi Chef Katsuya Uechi blends Japanese flavors for American palates and enjoys star status amongst his Los Angeles celebrity clientele. Opening his first … […]"
"The best thing about dining at Sugarcane is that you can try as many tapas-style dishes as you want, and always order more. At least that’s how Sugarcane hopes you’ll approach the menu, which includes everything from the now-ubiquitous small plates of edamame and shishito peppers to the kind of dishes you’ll only find here, like bone marrow with veal cheek marmalade, and duck and waffle with a crispy bird leg and mustard maple syrup. The restaurant has gained such a strong following over the years (there is an outpost in Las Vegas), that it’s also achieved that very distinct level of fame where even the most casual foodies have heard of it."
"The large indoor/outdoor restaurant is always lively with the sounds of people enjoying cocktails and oysters. The menu, by chef Timon Balloo, is diverse and global: small plates, meat, and vegetables from a Japanese robata grill, raw bar items, and sushi. Among the dozen or so robata items, chicken yakitori is a favorite — soft, plump pieces of breast meat interspersed with snippets of thick, almost-leek-like Tokyo scallions, all lightly charred and glazed with a slightly sweet, mirin/soy-based tare sauce."
"At Sugarcane Raw Bar Grill, they say ‘Kick Back, Eat Well and Stay Awhile,’ and they make it easy for customers to do so. Three distinct culinary hubs: robata grill, hot kitchen and raw bar, unite at Sugarchane, resulting in what Food & Wine Editor-in-Chief Dana Cowin called ‘a greatest hits of delicious dishes.’ Inside, Suragarcane’s signature tropical fans, soaring ceilings, sultry interior bar and dining space create a ‘come one, come all’ attitude loved by both regulars and newcomers."
"From its days inside the former St. Roch Market, this Japanese-Peruvian restaurant has grown into a larger space all its own in the Miami Design District’s Palm Court. Led by a brother, sister, and father team lovingly referred to as the “Chang Gang,” Itamae is an ode to combining their Peruvian heritage with Japanese classics. Think: a curated selection of maki and rolls, sashimi, and rice bowls served alongside tiraditos and ceviches."
"Itamae has garnered much local and national fame for its unique attack of Japanese-Peruvian cuisine. Itamae is where you can get intricately rolled concoctions topped with fresh-as-can-be ceviche over the counter. What was considered one of the best pop-ups at the former St. Roch Market now has a bright new brick & mortar inside Miami Design District’s Palm Court."
"Crandon Park Beach boasts some of the clearest waters Miami has to offer, thanks in part to a strict ban on floatation devices and its offshore sandbar — itself an idyllic place to bask like the Floridian lizard you are at heart. Not to worry though, there’s plenty else to keep the whole family entertained, including unique eco-adventure experiences, picnic and cookout areas, and concession stands. If the sun becomes too much, head to the Family Amusement Center open on weekends and holidays only to check out its restored carousel, beachfront playground, and splash fountain."
"Just a short drive to northern Key Biscayne, Crandon Park is an island park equipped with volleyball nets, cabanas for rent and pristine turquoise waters that beckon for a dip. Aside from the stunning beaches and pearly white sands, the park is also home to mangroves, dunes and a nature center that houses exotic fish and other wildlife. Just five minutes away from Crandon Park is Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park which is home to the Cape Florida Light – the oldest standing structure in Greater Miami."
"An abandoned zoo on a subtropical island, ever since Dade County's main zoological park decamped to way down south, the Crandon Park Gardens, or just Crandon Gardens (both derivations are used) has sat and grown into a hidden, mysterious botanical garden with otherworldly follies (the former animal enclosures) scattered here and there."
"These are probably my favourite and the most fun on this list of instagrammable places in Miami. I just love the iconic colourful lifeguard towers in Miami, but especially the ones at South Pointe beach!. Expect to see all sorts of bright colours and fun shapes as you stroll along the beach."
"We certainly wouldn’t be mad if Miami got itself a few more solid dim sum options - but until that day comes, you can find us at Tropical Chinese pointing to random plates being pushed through the dining room on carts the size of baby elephants. This Bird Road favorite is where you’ll find Miami’s best dim sum and a roast pork bun we occasionally dream about. Dim sum is served seven days a week until 3:30pm."
"Restaurants Chinese Ludlam / Tropical Park. Family-owned and in business for more than 30 years, Tropical Chinese is the neighborhood favorite for Hong Kong-style Chinese food, and the best dim sum west of the Palmetto. It’s busy most of the day but nothing beats the lunch rush in crowd size and offerings."
"Address: 1080 Alton Rd, Miami Beach, FL 33139Neighborhood: Miami BeachCuisine: Japanese. View this post on Instagram. A post shared by Tanuki (@tanukimiami) on May 14, 2019 at 3:05pm PDT"
"The atmosphere is meant to be trendy and urban, perfect for the younger folks. Their specialty is all-around varieties of dim sum made with flavorful ingredients. They serve their dim sum and other Chinese snacks with colorful and fun plating, perfect for your Instagram feed."
"Served steamed or fried, the simple dim sum menu features generous stacks of rolls, buns, and dumplings for endless helpings combinations. Available for dine-in or takeout. View this post on Instagram"