Best Restaurants, Must Try Places in Normandy Shores

"Juvia is a rooftop restaurant situated at the top of the Herzog & de Meuron 1111 Lincoln Road building in Miami Beach. Guests at Juiva can expect to find a mixture of French, Japanese, and Peruvian cuisines on the menu, prepared by a talented team of chefs, who, together, have decades of training within each culture. The contemporary rooftop restaurant features a pared-back, modern design, surrounded by natural foliage — another great place to watch the sunset and dine under the stars."

"Sometimes romance needs a little boost… so, if you really want to impress your date, head to Lincoln Road in South Beach to elevate your dining experience at Juvia. Perched on the top of a designer parking lot, the restaurant has bragging rights to spectacular views of Miami Beach. Time it right for the golden hour to watch the sunset from the ultra-modern dining room swathed in purple, or from the open-air patio flanked by vertical gardens that glow at night."

"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"

"With ambiance that is reminiscent of the tranquil Greek islands, Mandolin Aegean Bistro has become a go-to for locals looking for a romantic night out in the Miami Design District. Sweep your date off their feet as soon as you pass through the blue-framed doors, where you can hide away at a table inside the intimate 1940s bungalow, or settle on the lush patio at a lantern-lit table beneath the trees. The husband-and-wife team who own the restaurant are from Greece and Turkey, so expect authentic recipes in shareable, light dishes such as a Greek sampler of dips, steamed mussels, marinated grilled octopus and lamb kebabs."

"Earning top placement on locals’ favorites lists for almost a decade, Mandolin Aegean Bistro is the least Miami of the Miami hot spots. Quietly nestled north of the Design District, a modest bungalow serves simple Mediterranean fare among umbrellas and twinkling lights. Meze mainstays include the Turkish sampler (a vegetable medley and dip trio), grilled octopus, and cheese saganaki."

"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!)"

"PLANTA's vision goes beyond taking animals off the plate — it exists to bring guests an uncompromising restaurant experience that champions environmental sustainability. Under chef David Lee, PLANTA proudly offers fare that uses high-quality ingredients from ethical suppliers. PLANTA flagship serving up must-haves like cauliflower tots, PLANTA burger, lettuce wraps, bianca pizza, aloe views, chocolate terrarium & more."

"A lot of these expensive restaurants are mainly meat or seafood meals, but for an elegant plant-based meal, Planta South Beach is the spot. This entirely vegan restaurant offers unbelievable veggie dishes including sushi, cheesy pasta and croquetas. The restaurant itself is beautiful and garden like and basically everything about this place is a nature lovers paradise."

"Restaurants Vegan South of Fifth"

"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."

"If you’re looking for a nice dinner spot in South of Fifth - maybe to celebrate a special occasion or just the fact that you made it across the MacArthur in less than five minutes - Stubborn Seed is the best place to go. It’s a small spot that feels like an old-school cocktail lounge that ran into a steel mill, with lots of dark wood and metal pipes lining the leather booths. The reason you come here, though, is for the excellent food, which changes up regularly, but always includes lots of fresh seafood."

"Restaurants American creative South of Fifth"

"The food is delicious, the atmosphere is really great and their drinks are to die for. We had the croquetacos and those are a MUST!"

"1685 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139-3136Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Valet Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Accepts Discover, Parking AvailableLatin, Argentinean, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free OptionsBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner, BrunchSGD 39 - SGD 79+1 305-674-5752"

"The number of girl’s night out dinners that have taken place at Cibo Wine Bar is probably way higher than one would expect. This Italian cuisine is one for the books. Seriously, the menu is on point."

"Ft Lauderdale shows they especially understand this with the Broward Center for the Performing Arts. This is a tremendously beloved institution in Florida for live entertainment. More than half a million people have taken in entertainment at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts."

"Located in downtown Fort Lauderdale, The Broward Center for the Performing Arts regularly hosts concerts and performances by top artists from around the world."

"Description: Set in the heart of downtown Miami and designed by world-renowned architect Cesar Pelli, the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County is one of the world’s leading performing arts organizations and venues. Since opening in 2006, the Arsht Center, a 501C3 non-profit organization, has emerged as a leader in presenting innovative programming that mirrors South Florida’s diversity as well as a catalyst for billions of dollars in new development in the downtown area."

"Source: Photo by Wikimedia Commons user Ebyabe used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The Adrienne Arsht Center is a performing arts center in Miami, which ranks among the largest performing arts centers in the United States. It is undoubtedly one of the best romantic places in Miami owing to the number and quality of entertainment events that happen at the center."

"Restaurants Pan-Asian South Beach. The fusion concept you weren’t expecting, MILA is “MediterrAsian” restaurant and lounge that overlooks a busy stretch of Lincoln Road. Its expansive indoor-outdoor terrace incorporates minimalistic design elements like sleek, sculpted wood tabletops, unpolished floors, metal and clay artworks and natural textiles to impressively decadent effect."

"1636 Meridian Avenue Rooftop, Miami Beach, FL 33139 P: 786-706-0744. Located in the heart of South Beach, MILA restaurant, rooftop lounge, and mixology bar aims to transport diners to the shores of the Mediterranean and Japan through MediterrAsian cuisine. The cocktail menu aims to re-imagine classic cocktails with a modern twist finding inspiration around the globe."

"Situated on a serene rooftop terrace surrounded by natural foliage, Mila Miami is a restaurant, lounge, and mixology bar in Miami Beach. Combining elegant dining with glamorous nightlife and serving a mix of Mediterranean and Asian cuisine ('MeditterrAsian'), this high-end restaurant will give you and your date a night to remember."

"Take a leisurely ride, weaving in and out of the surrounding neighborhoods, admiring the contrast of ultra-modern architecture mixing with the nearly 1,000 historic art-deco buildings around South Beach—including iconic hotels like the Delano, National and Sagamore hotels. This mix of modern and historic echoes the local population, which is just as diverse. In addition to the well-known Latin flavor throughout the city, on Miami Beach expect snowbirds, beach bums, an ultra-fashionable crowd and everything in between."

"This little sibling club to Space is hosted in the same building and run by the same management, but the vibe is completely different. Brick arches and mood lighting give this small room an intimate cocktail-bar feel that’s rare in Miami. Those looking to cut a rug won’t be disappointed, thought, because the talent bookers are the same folks behind Space and the Ground."

"If you thought clubs are mayhem and pulsating dens with party people, let Floyd change your mind. This downtown club breathes an air of sophistication and class that makes it a total standout. Floyd’s atmosphere is surprisingly calm, and the cocktails are classic as they are expensive."