Best Dinner Places to Eat in Surfside

"A contemporary restaurant buzzing atop the 1111 Lincoln Road mixed-use building and parking garage, Juvia is a welcome breather from one of Miami’s most popular tourist destinations. Diners take a separate elevator up to a terrace for French, Japanese, and Peruvian plates, along with specialty cocktails and South Beach sights."

"With panoramic views of South Beach, this swanky penthouse retreat is totally photo-worthy, but it’s more than a pretty post. The menu features a mix of French, Peruvian and Japanese cooking, and whether you’re having the truffle ceviche or crispy prosciutto-topped burrata, you’re in for a memorable meal."

"This restaurant, built on the legacy of a beautiful love story, was founded in 2009 by Amhet Erkaya and Anastasia Koutsioukis, a married couple fascinated with the taverns of the Aegean coastal villages. It is a healthy and unpretentious setting that is strict about using the freshest ingredients and is attended by cheerful staff members in a cozy and friendly environment. This bistro was created after remodeling a gorgeous scenic house which easily holds 150 diners, it offers interior seating, an outdoor dining room, its own bakery, a market and a garden where the key elements for the preparation of exquisite seasonal dishes are harvested."

"Offering a menu full of delicious Greek and Turkish cuisine, Mandolin Aegean Bistro is situated in Miami's Design District. Founded in 2009 by husband and wife, Ahmet Erkaya and Anastasia Koutsioukis, the idea behind Mandolin was to serve simple, unpretentious, healthy food using fresh ingredients in a welcoming atmosphere. With a peaceful outdoor dining area, and a garden growing seasonal ingredients for the dishes, it's clear that Ahmet and Anastasia have achieved their goal with Mandolin."

"Always in my list of best places to eat since I moved to Miami. The food, the setting and service is what I always look for in a casual restaurant with simple and delicious food.". Mandoline4312 NE 2nd AveMiami, United States"

"Planta is more on the upscale side of what the vegan Miami scene offers, making it the ideal location for a date night or a girls’ night out. You’ll definitely want to whip out your camera here, plus a desire for trying something out of the ordinary. The cuisine, a creative rendition of maki rolls — think watermelon tuna nigiri and spicy tuna rolls, torched avo sushi, as well as heart of palm California rolls."

"Restaurants Vegan South of Fifth. This stylish plant-based restaurant in the South of Fifth ’hood serves pancakes, pizza and queso dip that won’t completely wreck your waistline. Think of Planta as an upgrade from your usual hippy, vegan dive."

"I loved the service and the food wasn't bad, the place inside was cute. They were having a brunch that was bottomless mimosas or margaritas for $25."

"SoFiThe tasting menu is all the rage at Top Chef’s season 13 winner Jeremy Ford’s Miami venture. With items that change constantly based on what’s in season, every visit to this alluring outpost is a titillating adventure for the taste buds. The kitchen is roughly the same size as the dining room, with its hustling crew on full display through glass windows."

"Make a reservation and enjoy the delectable culinary experience of Stubborn Seed – the brainchild of Top Chef season 13 winner, Jeremy Ford. With a choice of the chef’s tasting menu or a la carte dishes, the pared-back decor ensures the food is always in the spotlight at this fine dining restaurant."

"It’s actually Top Chef winner Jeremy Ford’s South Beach restaurant. While his savory food is delicious, what we really can’t get enough of is pastry chef Dallas Wynne’s snickerdoodles. They’re served warm and oozing with a rich chocolate filling."

"Whether it’s “Taco Tuesday” or any other day of the week, you’ll find some of the best and most creative tacos in town at Coyo Taco. At this casual joint, avocados are smashed for made-to-order guacamole, tortillas are handcrafted on the premises, and most veggies are locally sourced. Expect a wide variety of tacos bursting with flavor, ranging from the al pastor, crafted with slow-roasted pork and pineapple; the camaron, stuffed with seared Gulf shrimp and a citrus slaw; and the alambre, filled with seared angus steak and smoked bacon."

"The duck carnitas tacos at Coyo can make a pretty legitimate claim as the best tacos in the city. If you eat them at Coyo. Much as we love those guys, no taco shop on earth can conquer the pure physics of a juicy taco and a corn tortilla made to ride in a delivery car."

"This cafe features a colorful, whimsical interior, but the outdoor tables are considered the place to be. A concrete canopy shields the sun, assisted by colorful umbrellas at each table, creating an appealing courtyard setting that is shady enough to temper the heat. The original Balans was located in London's Soho, and the hip, cosmopolitan vibe is evident at the Miami Beach outpost."

"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."

"Shooter's Waterfront Cafe is the ideal outdoor setting for those who love the South Florida lifestyle. Since its opening in 1982 on the famed Intracoastal waterway just off Oakland Park Boulevard and A1A in Fort Lauderdale, Shooters is well known for being a "Gold Coast's Must See." The atmosphere here simply sizzles with enthusiastic diners taking advantage of the beautiful weather, blue skies and swaying palm trees as well as the mesmerizing view of passing boats. Here you can visit with friends and family over a meal which includes a wide variety of steaks, seafood, fabulous burgers, mouth-watering salads along with your favorite wine or beer or cocktail."

"I came here with my future husband to see their venue for weddings at grateful palate and I saw that shooters in the owners of the venue so we had lunch there..."

"First Watch is an award-winning Breakfast, Brunch and Lunch favorite that specializes in both traditional and innovative creations all freshly prepared to order. Coral Gables Love reader Leo recommends the skillet hash farmhouse style. First Watch is located at 5799 NW 7th St, Miami, FL."

"Spearheaded by a charming Italian duo that hails from Milan, Dal Plin — named after a pinched ravioli from the owner’s hometown — serves up hearty authentic Italian cuisine, made-to-order like bucatini cacio e pepe, poached lobster fettuccine, truffle risotto, and eggplant parmigiana."

"Saint Francis de sales Catholic Church is a small white church located 3 miles away from Miami beach towards its North End. Built in 1940, Saint Francis de sales Catholic Church is made with mission chapel and serves the Parish community in the region. Structured beautifully with Parish architecture, the church welcomes every visitor for a spiritual tour."

"I actually found this parish when I google searched on Miami Perpetual Adoration. It came up as the closest parish to Coconut Grove. The masses are mostly… read more »"

"The BEST and most beautiful church I’ve ever been to in my entire life. It’s in a hidden part of Coconut Grove near Mercy Hospital. This place is right by… read more »"