Best Restaurants, Must Try Places in San Marino Island

"If you time your arrival right, you can catch the sunset through floor-to-ceiling windows or in the rooftop dining room complete with vertical gardens. With panoramic views of South Beach and beyond, this penthouse-level hot spot is a great place to impress your date. The menu isn’t too shabby either, offering an eclectic mix of contemporary takes on Japanese, French, and Peruvian cuisine."

"It's a win-win for parents and children at this swanky rooftop restaurant on Lincoln Road. While you thrill to beautiful city views and a refined menu of French-Asian specialties, the kids can chow down on one of four $24 bento boxes named for the owner's and chef's children. Each box comes with a protein, two sides, and cookies."

"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."

"Hidden behind a blue picket fence and shaded by white awnings and umbrellas, Mandolin Aegean Bistro is an al fresco gem in the Miami Design District. It’s popular among Miami’s fashion set, who like to swing by for Mediterranean fare after a morning of shopping. Start with a sampler of homemade hummus and tzatziki with fresh pita and the Greek village salad."

"Mandolin is going to make an appearance in any conversation you have about where to eat in Miami. It’s like Stan Lee in Marvel superhero movies, and its cameo is inevitable, expected, and somehow always feels appropriate. Everyone eats here because it’s one of the prettiest outdoor restaurants in the city."

"A Turkish-Greek couple opened Mandolin Aegean Bistro near the Design District, bringing the colors and flavors of the Greek islands to Miami, from the blue-and-white decor to the grilled halloumi and manti dumplings."

"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."

"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."

"For vegetarians and vegans, one of the top venues to visit is Planta. The food is so delicious and creative that even meat and seafood lovers enjoy dining out in this restaurant. Typical dishes on the menu include vegetarian versions of burgers and pizzas."

"Helmed by Chef Jeremy Ford, this Miami Beach mainstay serves up fresh and creative fare made from seasonal, often locally sourced ingredients. You can dine on tasty homemade potato rolls with fennel pollen and garbanzo chili dip, succulent scallops with coconut chili emulsion, baby spinach and sunchokes, and prime Wagyu beef cheek paired with crispy charred maitakes. If you’re a sweets lover, don’t miss the decadent snickerdoodle cookies, baked fresh in house and served warm straight from the oven."

"I was only here for a quick drink and appetizer but it was my most enjoyable outing during my weekend trip to Miami. My order was not overpriced like so many…”more"

"It’s just a chill place to go with friends or family, with really tasty Argentinian food and a large array of desserts. We had no idea Argentinian pizza was so good!. We regret that all our lives we’ve been eating basic pizza when we could have been having Argentinean pizza."

"This mammoth hotel spans an entire beachfront city block on Collins Avenue and is as popular with chi-chi locals as visiting families. As well as the 600-foot white sand beach, guests enjoy a pool-sized hot tub, healthy lobby café, top kids club, adults-only rooftop pool, a Bamford spa and stellar sushi restaurant. Don’t miss the Barefoot Brunch at the weekend, where you can indulge in heavenly seafood dishes and bottomless rosé to the sounds of a live DJ."

"Hotel Phone: 833-625-3111 Five-star historic retreat on a private beach. Rooms and suites are spacious and modern, dressed in warm neutrals and high-end materials; two-bedroom suites sleep up to six. Guests can choose from the hotel’s four fantastic pools (one is adults-only) and eight distinct dining options that range from coastal-inspired health food to Japanese and Peruvian cuisine."

"Another striking art deco icon on Collins Avenue is The Delano. If the McAlpin is the flamboyant cousin, The Delano is its elegant counterpart. Inspired by the modernist trend of 1947, this oceanfront hotel has art deco elements but also crosses into the Miami Modern style with its brilliant white frontage and beautiful angles."

"From the pristine white décor to the sweeping draperies that seem to lure in those craving exquisite Italian cuisine, Bianca at Delano has made quite the impression among locals and visitors alike. Fairly new in its arrival, Bianca offers an innovative...[Learn more]"

"Gelato-go South Beach, a spot to score gelato and more in South Pointe, is another much-loved go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 264 Yelp reviews. Head over to 458 Ocean Drive to see for yourself."

"Italian Restaurant, Coffee Shop, and Ice Cream shop in Miami Beach, serving up breakfast, lunch, dinner and late night eats"

"Open for curbside pickup, Gran Paris Bakery’s menu is full of cakes, cupcakes, macaroons, specialty pastries, and more. View this post on Instagram. A post shared by Gran Paris Bakery (@granparisbakery) on Apr 16, 2020 at 3:19pm PDT"

"What began as a mom-and-pop 30-seater has grown into an Indian-food mainstay with two locations (Coconut Grove and Fort Lauderdale). Diners crunch on crisp papadum wafers while watching Bollywood movies on a large screen and perusing the menu. That list is lengthy, but at its heart are the tikkas, tandooris, and vindaloos that fans of Indian food crave."

"The place is decorated with contemporary paintings and celebrity murals such as Frida Kahlo and Audrey Hepburn. Come for the inspiration and take as many pictures as you want."

"Little River’s sprawling multiuse complex launched a bottomless, Mediterranean vegetarian brunch last fall that’s just $54 and includes live jazz and all the mezze and mimosas you can handle in a four-hour time span. Zatounya Foods, a local catering company run by female Syrian refugees, prepares the plethora of small plant-based bites available, while the Cubazz quartet serenades you with live jazz. Brunch takes place in Ironside’s back garden...just follow the tunes to your afternoon oasis."

"Shop at Lincoln Road Mall The Mall at Lincoln Road is a shopper’s paradise—a pedestrians-only strip of boutiques and designer shops. Stop by for anything from Armani to Guess to Swarovski."