Best Restaurants, Must Try Places in Homestead Base

"At this ultramodern rooftop restaurant over the Herzog & de Meuron-designed parking garage on Lincoln Road, the views are compelling, the decor is slick and comfortable, and the feeling is singular for South Beach. The menu, which includes both breakfast- and lunch-oriented plates, begins with a choice of a salad made with avocado, tomato, and Hawaiian hearts of palm; pink shrimp acevichado; beef carpaccio; or granola with yogurt, fresh fruit, and honey. Then, opt for one of the following: a smoked salmon eggs Benedict; branzino a la plancha; truffle spinach-mushroom quiche; or grilled skirt steak."

"Perched at the top of South Beach’s 1111 Lincoln Road building, designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architects Herzog & de Meuron, Juvia offers spectacular scenery along with a winning menu. With both indoor and outdoor seating, a vertical garden and 280-degree views of Greater Miami stretching from the beach to Biscayne Bay, you’ll feel like you’re on top of the world. The cuisine at this fine-dining establishment combines French techniques with Asian and Latin flavors."

"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."

"Take a trip to Mandolin Aegean Bistro in Miami’s Design District to feel like you’ve been transported to the Greek islands or the Turkish coast. This quaint restaurant serves an array of authentic Greek and Turkish dishes and boasts a beautiful courtyard dining area, complete with an edible garden, which is ideal for a romantic meal for two."

"The best Greek and Turkish food in Miami is tucked away in the intimate, understated courtyard at Mandolin. Transport to the Greek isles with a menu of elegant small plates — no overfried falafel here — entrees like lamb and beef meatballs, and the exceptional grilled octopus, all with refreshing Greek wine to complete the meal."

"Oh Mandolin, how I love you and wish a boy would take me on a date here (shameless self-promotion, but whatever). This little indoor/outdoor Greek restaurant sits in the heart of Midtown Miami and it’s romantic ambience will definitely get you in the mood…for food, of course."

"South Beach is a stylish place – and Planta is a stylish destination in its own right in the stylish South of Fifth area. This restaurant from nightlife impresario David Grutman serves an inventive menu of plant-based fare. The architecturally clean lines of the dining room are perfectly suited to a menu that lets vegetables shine in globally inspired dishes such as a rainbow sushi roll of “ahi” watermelon, slaw, avocado, gochujang and peanuts; pizza topped with mushroom “bacon” and cashew-based mozzarella; and lettuce wraps packed with crispy Korean cauliflower and tofu."

"Planta is one of my favourite restaurants in Toronto and so you better believe the South Beach location (the original) had to make the list. Beyond being incredibly instagrammable Planta has incredible food that Vegans and non Vegans alike will love. Planta was opened with the purpose of creating delicious food that promotes environmental sustainability."

"Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account. View this post on Instagram. A post shared by Planta South Beach (@plantasouthbeach) on Jun 8, 2018 at 10:41am PDT"

"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."

"winner Jeremy Ford has worked with venerable chefs such as Jean-Georges Vongerichten and Los Angeles' Ludo Lefebvre. Now, in Miami Beach's tony South of Fifth neighborhood, Ford shines solo at Stubborn Seed. The interior design of his 70-seater is industrial chic, allowing the food to be the focal point."

"While you enter or exit the Homestead entrance, don’t forget to try the milkshakes at the fruit stand ‘Robert is Here’. We loved our Coconut shake and mango shake. You can even try some local tropical fruits here."

"Things to do Event spaces Wynwood. Stationed in the 1-800-Lucky courtyard, this small truck doles out those whimsical, fish-shaped ice cream cones that flooded your Instagram feed two summers ago. While not everything you see on the internet tastes good, these cones do."

"Restaurants Ice cream parlors Flagami. Named for the famous ice cream parlor in Havana, Coppelia serves up traditional ice cream, milkshakes and sundaes just like its namesake did in Cuba more than 50 years ago. With that, this place specializes in nostalgia-tinged dessert, featuring pre-revolutionary Cuban favorites like the Copa Lolita, a caramel flan sundae, and flavors like mamey and mantecado."

"This Little Havana gem is set up like a traditional cafeteria and has an old school vibe to it. And it shares its name with a famous ice cream shop in Cuba, which explains why you can get ice cream and flan combos, like the Copa Lolita."

"At this ice cream shop, you can expect to find a DJ spinning hip hops hits in the corner and walls covered in graffiti art. It’s always a dance party, and the ice cream flavor names match that party vibe. You can try “A$AP Rocky Road,” “Snoopstachio,” and even some good ole’ “Purple Rain.” What keeps us coming back, though, is their famous “Fat Boy Brownie Sundae."

"Owned and operated by a “couple of chubby DJs” (their words, not ours) it features a variety of different ice cream combos all named after rappers, along with items like a beer float, Ricky Rozay mimosa popsicles, sundaes, flavored coffees, all offered to-go."

"Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account. View this post on Instagram. A post shared by Mr Kream (@mrkreamwynwood) on Jul 11, 2019 at 11:18am PDT"

"While sipping away on Tap 42’s bottomless mimosas, opt for the white chocolate chip pancakes to go with them. Made with plenty of white chocolate chips and topped with strawberries, powdered sugar, and whipped cream, they might be the only thing you won’t regret in the morning."

"Jardim de Portugal will greet you with the atmosphere of a friendly neighborhood gathering place and the smells from the open kitchen will lure you in to find out what is cooking. Often busy and buzzing with friendly conversation, Jardim offers homemade freshly prepared traditional Portuguese food, delighting both those who love and crave good Portuguese food as well those who have never tasted it but who will leave as fans. The menu is mainly devoted to seafood, especially codfish, which comes in all shapes and forms and is the staple of Portuguese cuisine."

"If you’re in the area, this quaint and casual spot is a great place for fresh, authentic homemade Portuguese food. Jardim de Portugal’s excellent service, relaxing and homey atmosphere is precisely what you’d expect from a family-owned place: friendly, warm and attentive. You’ll find varying home-cooked Portuguese fare including a large selection of wines to pair with your meal."

"You can leave a tip for your delivery person to show your appreciation for their service. How much you tip is up to you to decide."

"Located in the Fontainebleau Hotel, the Hakkasan was a landmark moment for Miami when it opened in 2009. Not only did it exemplify the standard and quality that Miami dining had finally reached, it created a restaurant that would continue to raise the bar even more. Hakkasan has not disappointed the people of Miami in its decade of existence and is as popular as ever with locals and visitors alike, who flock to sample the excellent Cantonese cuisine, the award-winning wine list and bask in the delightful, opulent ambiance."

"The Zagat Rated, AAA Four Diamond Award Winning restaurant Hakkasan has much to brag about. This gem inside the world-renowned Fontainbleau Hotel on Miami Beach is known for its unique and authentic Cantonese dishes, including a weekend Dim Sum Lunch that high-rolling locals are raving about. Chef de Cuisine Jian Heng Loo has created incredibly delectable dishes including a Black Pepper Beef Tenderloin and a Crispy Duck Salad with Jasmine Tea-Smoked Ribs."