Best Restaurants, Must Try Places in Miami Lakes

"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."

"The swankiest rooftop terrace in all of Miami and the coldest pinot grigio in town. Insider tip: Arrive 30 minutes before sunset, order a few appetizers and get ready for a magical evening. 1111 Lincoln Rd., Miami Beach; 305-763-8272 orjuviamiami.com"

"Buena VistaThe story behind this candlelit outdoor spot in a 1940s bungalow is almost as charming as its setting. A Greek/Turkish couple who overcame historic differences recognized their lifelong dream of combining their culinary cultures, and opened the place in 2009. Since then, it’s seen thousands of first dates (and, we assume, even more third dates) and offers up a menu of grilled meats and savory spreads that would be phenomenal even if you weren’t dining under the stars.How to book: Reserve via Resy or order take-out online."

"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!)"

"This plant-based paradise for celebrities, influencers, and Miami's sexiest so-and-so's is an alluring, tropical-inspired restaurant that serves vegan food that even carnivores will scarf down with glee. The menu is extensive and on the culinary cutting edge, offering impressively creative dishes such as ahi watermelon nigiri, melt-in-your-mouth cauliflower tots, an omnivore-inspired meat lover's pizza, and a savory burger. Pair you dinner with a cocktail made with fresh juice and don't forget to order soft-serve ice cream for dessert, available in rotating flavors."

"Miami’s culinary scene is so diverse, so it’s no surprise there are plant-based options, including Planta in Miami Beach, where vegans can get the best breakfast in Miami on the weekends. Many of the ingredients used in each dish are grown on the rooftop garden, so they’re guaranteed fresh!. The chefs will take classic breakfast and brunch staples and adapt them with vegan ingredients in such creative and delicious ways."

"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."

"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."

"With an aesthetic that feels more like a spa than a restaurant, Hakkasan delivers as much atmosphere as it does Cantonese cuisine. Chilean sea bass, crispy duck salad, and the dim sum lunch top the requisites list along with the Kowloon Cooler mocktail — prepared with berries, juice, lychee, and lemon-lime soda. Available for dine-in or takeout."

"A classy showcase for contemporary Chinese cuisine, Hakkasan delivers incredible Cantonese fare in chic nightclub-like surroundings that will make you want to stay until the early hours."

"Continue south on Collins Avenue and enjoy the views of Miami Beach, eventually reaching iconic South Beach. Park and head to the sand to enjoy a few hours on the beach. If that doesn’t sound like the right fit, enjoy a walk along iconic Lincoln Road for shopping, eating, drinking and people watching."

"You also have the Dolphin Mall relatively close to you. However, if you can’t spare too many hours, there are some interesting things to do in Miami airport, as well. The food is great, and you can try many Cuban specialties to get a taste of what it’s like around here, but the airport also boasts a yoga room, art exhibits and even a spa."

"Keeping with Fort Lauderdale's grand world-class image, The Galleria has set a new standard in shopping for residents and its many visitors alike. It's easy to see why this upscale shopping mecca is one of the most popular malls in Fort Lauderdale. Not far from the beach on Sunrise Boulevard, this inviting two-story, upscale shopping center is home to well-loved stores, such as Neiman Marcus, Dillard's, Macy's, Ann Taylor, Victoria's Secret, Banana Republic and the Apple Store."

"Even if you don’t have specific plans to check out The Galleria Fort Lauderdale, it’s something you’re highly likely to encounter or at least hear about when you’re in Florida. Visiting The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale is one of the most fun things to do in Fort Lauderdale, especially for those with a serious shopping addiction. If you do it right, you’ll be leaving with your arms overflowing with bags."