Best Fine Dining in Keystone Islands

"Tucked away in South Beach’s South of Fifth neighborhood, this spot is worth visiting. Top Chef winner Jeremy Ford’s restaurant offers indulgent multi-course tasting menus centered on New American cuisine. Every meal ends with crowd-pleasing snickerdoodles, served warm and oozing with a rich chocolate filling."

"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."

"This quaint spot between Downtown Miami and Wynwood is an oyster lovers’ paradise, with an ever-changing rotation of fresh oysters from the east and west coasts. In addition to oysters served in all fashions (from raw to Rockefeller-style), indulge in Mignonette’s lobster deviled eggs, buttery lobster rolls and the jumbo diver sea scallops. Be sure to save room for dessert, as the butterscotch and Heath bar bread pudding is worth every calorie."

"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."

"The humble interior of Mignonette belies the quality of the food served, says Miami New Times. This seafood restaurant is influenced by French cuisine. At the heart of the dishes, diners can enjoy the delicious flavors of fresh seafood, such as shrimp, crab, lobster, clams, oysters, and a vast array of fish."

"Steak 954 is more than just your average steakhouse, as it’s open for every meal of the day!. This contemporary restaurant featuring exotic decor and ocean views can be found at the trendy W Fort Lauderdale Hotel. Their sweeping views will draw you in, but Steak 954’s creative dishes will keep you coming back for more."

"Located in the W, Steak954 run by famed restauranteur Stephen Starr, offers a modern take of the classic steakhouse showcases the pure and simple flavors of dry-aged meats with delectable sides in a resort-style setting. Open for lunch and dinnerDress code: FormalPhone: +1 954-414-8333"

"Smith & Wollensky is a renowned American steakhouse located in Miami Beach. With establishments located across the US, as well as in Taipei and London, the waterfront views of this restaurant make it one of the best Smith & Wollensky destinations (in our opinion). Whether you're looking to go for dinner with friends or host a private event, you can't go wrong here."

"If steak is more up your street, Smith & Wollensky Miami Beach is another great place to watch the sun set across the Miami skyline. The famous American steakhouse has a large outdoor patio area, perfectly positioned for a romantic dinner beneath the stars."

"This classic steakhouse perched in the South of Fifth neighborhood is just as popular for its views as it is for its meat selection. Grab a drink on the overlook deck and soak up the waterfront views while dining on your meal."

"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..."

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"Outpost of the upscale steakhouse chain offers classic American fare & a clubby, refined setting. Curbside Takeout & Delivery. Menu:thecapitalgrille.com"

"Don’t miss cocktail hour at the Tropicale, a pool bar with tiki drinks, reggae and snacks. If the rooms are all booked up at the Edition, head to Marriott Stanton South Beach, a luxury resort right on the water’s edge. With stylish designs and inviting suites, you’ll never want to leave."

"Miccosukee Restaurant is a perfect Indian restaurant that offers unique tastes for Everglade adventures. The beautiful location of the park, along with generous portion-sized dishes, attracts many hungry visitors. If you come here with your children for breakfast, help them with a kids cheeseburger and Indian fried bread for yourself."

"Here the long-storied legacy of the nation’s indigenous peoples has culminated in…slots. Lots of slots, and comatose gamblers pouring quarters into them. Still the Miccosukee and Seminole are cashing in on this..."

"A luxury hangout located right on the eastern edge of the Everglades, this resort offers 300-plus rooms with designer touches. Offers easy access to a golf course, a casino, airboat tours and more."

"One of the OG Miami donut shops, Mojo Donuts’ first shop was in Pembroke Pines, but made its way to Miami a few years ago — and added fried chicken to the menu. At this doughnut shop, guests can expect a larger than life menu of doughnuts each day with fun rotating flavors like the Esmeralda doughnut, which is a raspberry glazed donut covered in Nutella and dunked in crushed Oreos with strawberry mousse and a strawberry drizzle. View this post on Instagram"

"With locations in both Miami and Pembroke Pines, Mojo offers the perfect pairing in two area codes and aren’t we lucky. This award-winning shop regularly sells out and it’s no wonder; each doughnut here is its own extravagant work of art. A a dozen of their gourmet doughnuts will put you back $27, but it’s worth every penny."

"Portland-based ice cream shop, Salt & Straw, and Miami favorites, The Salty Donut, are teaming up to make this Valentine’s Day extra sweet with a not-to-be-missed collab. The two nationally-recognized brands have co-created a Valentine’s Day pint pack including five (5) exclusive, limited-time flavors that make the perfectly indulgent gift to show love to a partner, friends, family or yourself!. Available for national shipping through Salt & Straw’s website only, the specialty pack will launch on February 1 and be priced at $65 + shipping."

"The privately funded luxury collection of Rosa and Carlos de la Cruz finally got a name as the de la Cruz Collection in Miami, designed by John Marquette. The de la Cruz art museum, established in 2009, has been the home of the art-lovers for more than three decades, and now they have opened it for the public to encourage the free flow of artistic thoughts in the neighborhood. Covering an area of 30,000 square feet, the gallery is stuffed with contemporary art exhibits and also organizes lectures, summer workshops, and scholarships for students at DASH and NWSA."

"Arrive at the de la Cruz Collection ready to learn and explore the expanses of the visual arts. The museum, owned by Cuba natives Carlos and Rosa de la Cruz, is rife with thought-provoking exhibits like the current “Progressive Praxis,” which delves into the implications of technology on contemporary art. The de la Cruz Collection is pleasing to both visitors’ artistic curiosities and their wallets--admission is completely free of charge!"

"Housing one of Miami's finest private collections, this 30,000-sq-ft gallery has a treasure trove of contemporary works scattered across three floors, which you can roam freely. Rosa and Carlos de la Cruz, who..."

"These are just some of the artists whose work can be found in the impressive collection at the Institute of Contemporary Art–"a space committed to the advancement of 20th and 21st-century art in Miami and beyond. The ICA three-story building features numerous rotating exhibitions, complete with an outdoor sculpture garden. But what sets the ICA apart (aside from their free admission, which is huge for a Miami museum to offer) are their public programs–"which are also free to the community. From lectures to symposiums, panel discussions to film screenings, plus multiple educational youth programs, the ICA truly is a space where all artistic thought is welcomed and nurtured. Recommended for Free Things to Do because: Free museum tours are held on Sundays and are the perfect way to spend an afternoon learning about history and architecture."

"It's difficult to name a better place to see incredible art for free. Since it moved into its current digs in the Design District, the Institute of Contemporary Art Miami (ICA) has put on one blockbuster exhibition after another, celebrating contemporary masters such as Judy Chicago, Larry Bell, and Ettore Sottsass alongside underappreciated black and Latin artists such as Paulo Nazareth and Purvis Young. Thanks to its great taste and no entry fee, the ICA is the Miami museum that commands repeat visits."

"Miami may feel like a party all the time, but there are plenty of museums and institutions around to give the kids a bit of education on your trip. The HistoryMiami Museum is the largest history museum in Florida and is conveniently located in downtown Miami — and it is definitely worth checking out. This Smithsonian Affiliate is home to some great local exhibits including the “Miami International Airport: A Hub for History,” “Tropical Dream: A People’s History of South Florida,” and more."

"The HistoryMiami Museum is the largest museum in Florida (and thus also Miami). Here you'll learn about the history of the city through various collections and exhibitions. Items of the collection on display here are, among several other types, visual materials, archives and manuscripts, and archaeological artifacts."

"South Florida – a land of escaped slaves, guerrilla Native Americans, gangsters, land grabbers, pirates, tourists, drug dealers and alligators – has a special history, and it takes a special kind of museum to... Top ChoiceMuseum in Downtown Miami"

"Andrew’s Diner is a much-loved eatery with 20 years of history in South Florida and an unshakeable reputation for excellent food. For those who love breakfast, the most popular dishes include eggs Benedict, pancakes, and biscuits. For those who prefer lunch or dinner options, the most popular dishes include the turkey club and beef stew special."