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Miami Beach - Best Restaurants and Bars - Hostelworld
"Brought to you by the same owners as The Foxy Brown, the illustrious and breezy Coconuts Waterfront restaurant is South Florida at its best. Conveniently located on the Intracoastal waterway, you can easily float your way to Sunday brunch and dock your boat here. Coconuts prides itself on their philosophy to “be nice”, which is exuded in their exceptional and sincere service, coupled with quality food and an unbeatable view."
"Relax by the city marina and enjoy finger food fit for small hands and fresh catches from the sea at Coconuts. For the older children and adults, this restaurant features snow crab legs and roasted garlic butter that make you glad you chose to vacation on the beach. Few things are more relaxing than watching the boats go by while watching your children eat happily with their hands."
"Discover why Coconuts is one of the favorites in Lauderdale, is it because of their superb service or a great selection of seafood and a good marina location?. Whatever it is, Coconuts is not to be missed!. First to taste here is their awesome lobster rolls, and if that’s not enough for you, try their grilled oysters."
"Restaurants Seafood Downtown. For years, the Epic Hotel’s rooftop bar and restaurant was a magnet for business types grabbing a drink after work in the area. But even without its beat-the-clock happy hour, Area 31 is still luring the locals with its unparalleled views of Downtown and well-priced bites and sips."
"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."
"Another influencer hotspot, Sugar rooftop bar and lounge is brimming with photo opportunities, along with a delectable selection of Asian-inspired cocktails and tapas. Situated on the 40th floor of the EAST hotel, this secret rooftop garden boasts panoramic skyline views of the city — an ideal place to watch the sun set. Oozing a vibe described as “lush Miami cool meets chic Hong Kong cocktail,” you’ll want to make sure to take plenty of pictures at this rooftop paradise surrounded by tropical greenery."
"Do these tangy, spicy wings taste nearly as good without a complete panoramic view of Miami from the 40th floor?. Find out as Sugar offers this plus the rest of its menu for delivery. Cool off from all the spice with the Audi and Ramsa ice creams, which are made with various types of alcohol."
"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."
"Source: Photo by Wikimedia Commons user Charles Haynes used under CC BY-SA 2.0. Photo is only for illustrative purposes. One of the newest additions to the Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne, Lightkeepers is a waterfront dining venue that features exquisite coastal cuisine in Miami."
"Lightkeepers is inviting lovers to share a Valentine’s Day seafood offering for $59 per person (excluding tax and gratuity). From 5PM – 10PM guests can indulge in an unlimited seafood platter. All items are fresh and locally sourced."
"Fat Tuesday is a New Orleans style Mardi Gras themed bar right next to the beach in Fort Lauderdale. Fat Tuesday’s is great for grabbing drinks and heading to the beach, or relaxing in the bar itself, enjoying the view of the beach while drinking or playing a game on their pool table. Fat Tuesday is known for its frozen drinks and has a large selection of frozen daiquiri flavors to choose from."
"A perennial favorite in the dim sum category, Tropical -- surprise -- also serves a great din-din. Traditional dishes include Hong Kong-style roast pork flavored with five-spice and then roasted; seafood-spinach soup; and always crisp, always succulent Peking duck. But innovative items are equally reliable, if unusual -- flounder pan-fried with peppercorns and jalapeños and served with bananas marinated in rice wine, for example, offers interesting counterpoints of textures, as does cherry-plum chicken wrapped with diced water chestnuts and fresh bamboo in egg-white crêpes."
"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."
"Bypass the tourist throngs at Nobu and Katsuya for this welcoming neighborhood stalwart serving an encyclopedic array of rolls, pristine sashimi and sakes since 1987. Local and imported fish shine in specialties like toro tartare with wasabi-spiked caviar and a quail egg, and mirin- and miso-marinated grilled Chilean sea bass, while traditional artwork and billowing textiles provide a serene, transportive atmosphere. RELATED:Miami's Sexiest Nightlife Spots"
"Restaurants Japanese South Beach. In a town where everything is constantly changing and shuttering, South Beach’s first sushi restaurant remains successfully in business since 1987. Toni’s wood design is more retro than dated and its cozy sunken booths are a nice throwback to when people welcomed sitting on the floor."
"But if you’re looking for something even more casual in South Beach, go to Toni’s Sushi. Will every piece of sushi here make you want to stand up and sing?"
"Restaurants Japanese Midtown. The first U.S. outpost of the internationally known Japanese-fusion spot lands in Miami’s Midtown neighborhood. Salvaje, whose other locations include Ibiza and Marbella, is a clubstaurant with excellent views, a tasty sushi menu and a nightlife pedigree you’ll recognize as soon as the sun sets (catch it from the rooftop’s bamboo daybed) and the music turns up."
"Not only does he do Thai, Japanese and Chinese flavors in this pan-Asian cafe, he likes to add in Filipino, Taiwanese, Korean and a blend of original interpretations that Miamians can only label "yum." So while it's difficult to perhaps pinpoint all his influences in some dishes, such as the crispy almond snapper in the saffron-soba broth, it's also hard to really care. From appetizers like the wild mushroom salad with cilantro-ginger dressing to the Filipino rice bowl topped with pork, a sunny-side-up egg and pickles, it's a veritable bonanza of playful Asian flavors. Complementing the fare, Teh also serves authentic bubble teas, house-made sodas, and a select sake and wine list."
"There’s no happier place than a doughnut shop and Happy Place calls it like it is. From the team behind the famous Sugar Factory, Happy Place is South Beach’s answer for everything hot, fluffy and sweet. The Espanola Way location is a massive 4,000-square-foot doughnut wonderland with finger-licking flavors inspired by Italian street food."
"Restaurants South Beach. Katsuya is Philippe Starck’s chic sushi restaurant where South Beach’s well-heeled crowds go for just-caught sashimi that’s so fresh it’s served alongside the actual fin and head. Whether you dine here or at the Brickell location, the resounding “Irashaimase!"
"With large chandeliers, elegant Indian décor, and a vibrant color palette, Bombay Darbar in Fort Lauderdale is as much a feast for the eyes as it is for the taste buds. The wide variety of Indian specialties includes starters such as vegetable samosas, crisp patties stuffed with seasoned potatoes and green peas ($5.95); and aloo gobi, an invigorating dish made with cauliflower and potatoes sautéed with fresh herbs ($14.95). Enjoy Bollywood performances on large screens while indulging in a main course of masala lamb chops marinated and cooked in a sauce made with onion, tomato, ginger, garlic, cumin, coriander, and other spices ($25.95); or mango chicken curry ($17.95)."
"Bombay Darbar is purposely made to emulate a trendy South Beach nightclub and offers artfully presented food and drinks. It sits on a retro and colorful concept, that would perfectly set the right ambiance for an exquisite dinner."
"A multi-course adventure where you wash your hands with chocolate Though this ultra-modern Colombian spot from chef Juanma Barrientos sits tucked away behind a condo tower on the Miami River, its environs aren’t inherently romantic. But when the second course of this nine-course journey has you and your date washing your hands in chocolate then licking it off, you’ll see why it’s the rare meal that is as much an adventure as it is dinner. You’ll spend a couple hours discovering Barrientos artful creations, from a tree sculpture made of traditional Colombian bread to exquisitely-designed meat courses."
"ElCielo by Juan Manuel Barrientos stands out as an unforgettable fine-dining destination for discerning, big-budgeted patrons. It’s simultaneously one of the most fun restaurants i..."
"Restaurants Colombian Brickell"
"Situated inside The Palms Hotel and Spa on Miami Beach, this gourmet restaurant features New American cuisine in a laid back garden atmosphere. At Essensia, it's all about using fresh, seasonal, and local ingredients, often times straight from the chef's own organic garden hidden behind the hotel's Tiki Bar. With a clear slant toward wanting guests to enjoy not only a sustainable but also a health-conscious and earth-friendly meal, you can bet there are wonderful menu options for vegans and vegetarians as well as omnivores."
"Surround yourself with Art Deco architecture at Essensia, a farm-to-table eatery inside The Palms Hotel and Spa. The menu, which features seafood and Southern-inspired dishes, uses local ingredients wherever possible. Standouts include the watermelon and tomato salad and the Islander bouillabaisse."
"Gluten-free pancakes can be just as delicious as the classic version. The key to Essensia's iteration is quinoa, which adds protein, iron, fiber, and beneficial antioxidants to the nutritional value of the dish. Poppyseeds are also sprinkled into the mixture for extra flavor and crunch."