Best Restaurants, Must Try Places in Key Biscayne

"Miami Beach's Juvia is a rooftop sparkler flaunting French, Japanese, and Peruvian inspired cuisine. Situated atop Lincoln Road's illustrious 1111 Garage, this James Beard Award winner for Outstanding Restaurant Design offers wondrous, unobstructed views of Miami Beach and Downtown Miami. Juvia's stylish, urban-meets-Eden polishings include a lavender and white color palette and Wonderland-worthy vertical garden."

"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."

"Set atop the chains of Lincoln Road, Juvia is located in penthouse of the 1111 Lincoln Road parking garage, offering picturesque views of South Beach from every angle from its outdoor terrace."

"A cozy bungalow with old family recipes If food can make the Greeks and Turks fall in love, clearly it’ll work wonders for your date. This spot set in an old 1940s Buena Vista bungalow was founded by a Greek/Turkish couple who’ve taken their family recipes and are serving them in a Christmas light-draped courtyard. Sharing the Greek or Turkish samplers is but the beginning of a night or romance, as you converse across dim light over tirokafteri or hummus and eggplant."

"Take a stroll along NE Second Avenue in the Design District and stop at the blue-framed door of Mandolin Aegean Bistro. Enter the 1940s home and feel like you're in a Greek village complete with blue and white accents. Head to the cozy back patio for a complete Grecian experience, and enjoy a seat at a lantern-lit table beneath the trees."

"Probably the least Miami Instagrammable destination on this list, but totally perfect if you feel like pretending you’ve been whisked off to a Greek island. Not only are the decor and ambiance straight out of a dream at Mandolin, but so is its food so make sure to snap a pic or two before digging in (if you can resist the temptation!)"

"Vegan and plant-based diets have slowly been gaining popularity around the country, and Miami is no different. While some older establishments in the scene have come and gone, we're happy that Planta (a fully plant-based restaurant on South Beach) is still making a splash since its opening. The original Planta opened in Toronto several years back, and when hospitality-and-entertainment mogul David Grutman happened upon the vegan Canadian favorite, he decided to bring it back to the 305."

"The meat-free burgers are made with black beans, mashed lentils and beetroot and topped with a gooey vegan “cheese” made of carrot and potato. Plus, the restaurant is chock-full of other vegetarian and vegan plates, such as cauliflower “tater” tots, fruit and vegetable sushi, “ceviche” made with coconut instead of fish, and a creamy bucatini pasta with zucchini spirals. 850 Commerce St., Miami Beach; 305-397-8513 or plantarestaurants.com"

"This swanky vegan and vegetarian South Beach eatery boasts a variety of plant-based comfort food favorites like sushi made with dehydrated watermelon that tastes like the real thing, cauliflower tots, and coconut-based ceviche."

"Time Out lists Stubborn Seed as one of the best places to dine in South Beach. It is run by Jeremy Ford, who won Top Chef. There is a seasonally changing menu that reflects the availability of fresh local produce."

"There were some pretty small portions, but some really great tastes. We didn't love everything we tried, but it was definite..."

"With no view of the sea or the city and just a few blocks from the airport, Catch of the Day does not have a location to recommend it, but it still manages to be a city institution and has been a popular dining spot for decades. It has a sports bar vibe, with island-themed décor and a nice spacious outdoor area with live music on most nights. The food is traditional, seafood-focused, with fish, crab, shrimps, lobster and other sea critters featuring in such dishes as fish chowder or the popular seafood platter."

"Stop in and find out why the locals love eating at Catch of the Day. Here, you’ll find a comfortable atmosphere, with a Mom and Pop, feel to the restaurant, and an even more lively ambiance when it’s game day. Enjoy your meal while watching the game on one of several big screen TVs, which are available in both the indoor and outdoor dining areas."

"From Monday through to Thursday, Catch of the Day offers all you can eat stone crab and king crab. However, crab is far from the only option on the menu as there is a vast selection of fish and seafood served at this venue. It is particularly well known for is flash-fried red snapper that is served on a bed of rice."

"Vista restaurant is positioned within the Upper Buena Vista outdoor mall. The tranquil open air restaurant with covered outdoor seating sits at the center of UBV and offers guests a sanctuary to dine, drink, and relax within in the midst Miami's temperamental summer weather. Vista's mixologists put a Floridian spin on classic cocktails, using fresh, locally-sourced ingredients — ideal for the cocktail connoisseurs of Miami."

"Nestled under a canopy of greenery, Vista is an open-air restaurant situated within the Upper Buena Vista outdoor mall. Perfect for loved up couples, this outdoor oasis provides a retreat away from bustling city life as well as great food and classic cocktails with a Floridian spin."

"From the team behind Fratelli Milano, Vista is Upper Buena Vista’s main watering hole. With a special menu, the restaurant’s rooftop dishes out everything from oysters to charcuterie plus creative cocktails. View this post on Instagram"

"Led by Chef Fernanda Alvarez and Chef Sebastian Jaume, Manna Life Food’s colorful superfood-driven menu uses local ingredients free of additives, gluten, and artificial sweeteners. They’re currently delivering family-style meals by the pound, bottled juices, nut-based mylks, and baked sweet treats. Text or emailfernanda@mannalifefood.com to order for next-day delivery."

"Their life bowls, baked treats, hot soups, nori wraps, and nut mylks are insane. Aside from a few dishes containing raw honey, the entire menu is vegan and gluten-free. Every item is extremely colorful and aesthetically pleasing, so it's not just a great spot to expand your vegan food knowledge, but also a great place for fancy Instagram posts."

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"Previously known as Veganaroma, Ittle Litaly is the place to go for Italian vegan food in Miami!. They are located in the Coral Gables are and open daily from 12 pm to 8 pm. If looking for delicious Italian restaurants that are vegan in Miami you are in luck."

"This vegan family-owned restaurant is offering popular dishes like stromboli ($10) and funghi ripieni ($8). Everything is made-from-scratch daily from the sauces to their cheeses. Call for eco-friendly delivery."

"For an erudite check-in, head to Books & Books, which hosts signings and talks from authors throughout the year. Whatever food you’re craving, you’ll find it here at Lincoln Road: Mexican, Italian, Japanese and Latin-inspired anything. Diners flock to the outdoor dining at Nexxt Cafe, which has been serving American-fusion fare since 1999; the menu is enormous. To slip away from the throngs of Lincoln Road for a more intimate, upscale experience, reserve a table at Italian favorite Casa Tua; it’s located nearby on a quiet side street."

"A post shared by V I C T O R I A | L I T M A N (@fitfoodiegirlsguide) on Apr 25, 2019 at 7:43am PDT. Known for its colourful vegan cuisine, Chef Chloe and The Vegan Café derives its name from its award-winning owner-chef, Chole Coscarelli. Inspired by her own experiments with vegan living and cooking, the chef started this restaurant that offers many signature vegan and vegetarian dishes, including her famous cupcakes."

"Then head to St. Roch Market to dine on vegan sweets by chef Chloe Coscarelli (most notably of byChloe. fame). All the cravable desserts are made without any animal products — including the much Instagrammed sprinkle cade — but even the most discerning palate can’t tell. View this post on Instagram"

"Just west of the ArtsPark at Young Circle, Downtown Hollywood Blvd is one epic place to go for little eateries, independent boutiques and a heap of thrift stores and cool galleries. When here, stop off at Ginger Bay Cafe for some of their Jamaican dishes that are so good. Alternatively, if you want to visit a retro boutique, pop into Vinyl Asylum Records or the other thrift stores you see along the street."

"Every spring, the sprawling grounds of the Frank Gehry-designed SoundScape Park hosts the New World Symphony’s Wallcast concert series – a free 7000 sq ft projection of the live performance going on inside the New World Center concert hall, beamed against its exterior wall."

"Outside of the New World Center, this park is one of the best places for open-air screenings in Miami Beach. During some New World Symphony performances, the outside wall of the Frank Gehry–designed concert hall..."

"You may be able to view a free Wallcast concert or a movie outside in the adjacent SoundScape Park, depending on the symphony’s schedule. Option # 2 - Nightlife"

"Situated in heart of what many call the “true Everglades”—a river of grass that stretches 100 miles (161 kilometers) from Lake Okeechobee to the Gulf of Mexico—Shark Valley is part of a freshwater ecosystem with incredible biodiversity. It’s one of the best places in Everglades National Park to spot alligators, birds, and other wildlife.More"

"Shark Valley sounds like it should be the headquarters for the villain in a James Bond movie, but it is in fact a slice of National Park Service grounds heavy with informative signs and knowledgeable rangers...."

"At the heart of what many call the “true Everglades” is the gem that is Shark Valley, the center of the Everglades’ freshwater ecosystem and haven of wildlife."

"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."

"Continue your exploration of Miami street art and mouth-watering food by driving north to Wynwood, the city’s artsy neighborhood. This up-and-coming district was nothing more than warehouses and wholesale retail stores a few years ago, but it’s now home to some of Miami’s best restaurants, trendiest bars, and most Instagrammable spots."

"Without traffic, the drive from Little Havana to Wynwood will only take 15 minutes. You may have caught a glimpse of colorful, large-scale murals while driving on I-95, but nothing can prepare you for the breathtaking art that overwhelms the Wynwood Art District just north of Downtown Miami."

"DAY TWO: WYNWOOD AND DESIGN DISTRICT – MODERN ART & RETAIL THERAPY Spend your morning at the beach, enjoying the beach club service of your hotel. Lunch light in your lounger—the beach clubs offer full food and beverage menus—or enjoy something a bit more epicurean on the terrace at"

"Hop aboard for a fun 90-minute sightseeing cruise that takes you past waterfront mansions, Port Miami, Fisher Island and other highlights. See captivating views of the Miami skyline while enjoying beverages and light snacks."