Best Fine Dining in El Portal

"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."

"Chef Jeremy Ford's food is as beautiful to view as it is delicious to eat. The menu, available a la carte or as an eight-course tasting menu, changes often, so it's hard to pinpoint one dish to try consistently. But if you're ordering a la carte, don't skip the snacks."

"Stubborn Seed is a contemporary American restaurant in South Beach from chef Jeremy Ford, famous for his appearance on TV’s Top Chef. The small space brings together Art Deco and i..."

"The customers here are definitely seafood fans, with those who can tell a west coast oyster from a PEI on site nosing up to the counter, parsing their options with the nerdy enthusiasm of stamp collectors or bird spotters. But beyond the raw bar, the seafood selection is an exercise in aquatic seduction. The Clams Casino appetizer with bacon and white wine whetting appetites along with seared scallops with andouille and lobster deviled eggs are almost too much."

"Mignonette Downtown is a seafood restaurant started in a former 1930 gas station located at 210 NE 18th St that offers luxurious and down-home options. Guests can enjoy seafood dishes like Clams Casino, Charred Octopus, Grilled redfish, Faroe Island Salmon Fancy, Shrimp Cocktail, South African Lobster Tails, and more. Address: 210 NE 18th St, Miami, FL 33132, United States"

"Chef Danny Serfer’s Italian pop-up celebrates the comforts of Italian cooking with to-go items like Mussels Red (pan-roasted in a spicy red sauce), saffron arancini with fig jam, spaghetti meatballs, veal marsala, and eggplant Parmigiana. End the feast with lemon ricotta cheesecake. Available for takeout or delivery."

"If you were looking for the Mad Men experience in Miami, then you will want to get a steak at Smith & Wollensky. This is a classic steakhouse with a beautiful view of South Pointe Park and all the luxurious cuts of meat you can imagine. Most of the cuts are dry-aged, although there are a few unexpected options like the gorgonzola bacon crusted filet."

"Stop for a sunset cocktail at Smith & Wollensky’s outdoor patio bar (adjacent to the park) and watch the cruise ships as they head out to sea. Option #2 – Miami Beach Botanical Garden"

"Eat first-rate steaks while cruise ships sail by Nothing says "I love you" like cutting into a giant hunk of bloody meat across from your special someone, right?"

"Inventive French cuisine with one of the city’s premier wine lists Pound for pound this French spot hidden in the Cadet hotel might be the most romantic restaurant in Miami. The name is dead-on accurate as the tiny 40-seater gives the feel of eating in someone’s Paris apartment, complete with unique art on the walls and decorative china. Though you might find yourselves sitting close to other couples, somehow you still feel like you’re the only people there, dining on stuff like short ribs marinated in burgundy wine, or steamed squab and foie gras wrapped in savoy cabbage."

"Located in the historic hotel on Miami Beach, it brings the charm of Europe and great culinary experience in combination with the best vines. They are specialized in French cuisine, but not only. They recommend trying their Filet mignon and vast options of fresh seafood!"

"Established by restaurateurs Mauro Bortignon, Stefano Cavinato, and Tommaso Morelato, Toscana Divino is an authentic Italian restaurant in Miami offering traditional and modern Tuscan dishes in the heart of the Mary Bricknell Village. Inspired by Italy's rich culinary history and penchant for locally sourced and sun-ripened ingredients, Italian Chef Andrea Marchesini creates dishes that reflect these principles and bring a taste of Italy to diner's plates in Miami. Appetizers range from bruschetta and ribollita (a thick Tuscan vegetable bread stew) to thinly sliced beef carpaccio and Octopus puttanesca."

"Toscana Divino is an Italian Restaurant and wine bar located in the central square of the Mary Brickell Village. The restaurant, built in partnership with the consortium of leading Italian businesses Wine & Fashion Florence, brings the best of Tuscan cuisine and Tuscan products to Miami. Toscana Divino presents an expansive view of modern Tuscany, ranging from the art, crafts and fashion items of the region to the diversity of its cuisine."

"The Capital Grille is one of the most elegant restaurants in Fort Lauderdale, serving extraordinary classic American fare made from exceptional ingredients, resulting artfully prepared cuisine. You can’t go wrong with amazing dishes like the Kona Crusted Wagyu Burger with Shalot Mayo, Seared Tenderloin with Butter Poached Lobster Tail, or the Double-Cut Lamb Rib Chops. Indulge in their impressive and extensive wine list or choose something from the full bar."

"From the moment you step inside, the experience is one of comfortable elegance. Take your pick among the more than 350 world-class wines awaiting you at The Capital Grille, hailing from nearly every wine-growing region on Earth. The restaurant's acclaimed dry aged steaks and fresh seafood deserve nothing less than an award-winning wine list."

"2430 E Sunrise Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304Phone: (954) 446-2000Visit Website. View this post on Instagram. A post shared by Wes Schadenfreud (@digitalshaman)"

"Part bar, part pizza joint and part arcade, this 16th Street hangout is where you come to show off your table hockey skills, shoot some enemy robots in the Terminator game or ride a motorcycle through a 3D world. Once you’ve worked up a thirst in the video arcade, choose from a menu of 150 whiskeys or have the bartender mix a barrel of punch for you. The food menu here is just as fun: think vodka-cream pizza sold by the slice, strawberry-topped funnel cakes and buckets of toffee popcorn."

"If you want to travel back to the 1980s à la Stranger Things but still be able to order a drink, Ricky’s South Beach is the place to go. With air hockey, board games, and arcade games like the Terminator and Dance Dance..."

"Inspired by the four ‘T’ cities — Tel Aviv, Thong Sala, Tokyo, and Tulum — the Upper Buena Vista outdoor mall is full of photo opportunities. With many hidden spots boasting beautiful Instagram backgrounds, you’ll have to explore the entire premises to discover them all. We won’t keep you guessing too much, though — here are some of our favorites:"

"If they're eating at Atlas Meat Free Deli, they're chowing down on an impossibly meaty menu. This Little River food truck and soon-to-be brick-and-mortar deli is "vegan food for carnivores," in the words of owner Ryan Bauhaus. The menu is stacked with towering sandwiches and sizable specials."

"For the brunch-goer who still wants to be a little healthy, American Harvest has a sweet surprise that fits the bill. On the menu is a 9 grain french toast with powered sugar, cinnamon, and organic agave nectar."