On a forgotten stretch of Lincoln Road, this mom-and-pop Italian is the antithesis to glitzy Miami. But the fresh, simply prepared seafood - done with an Italian slant - has...

This traditional, New York-style deli is a refreshing alternative to the usual Miami Beach fare, with offerings such as corned beef on rye, smoked whitefish salad, chopped...

Long a fave of London's pink brunchers, Balans' first overseas venture is on Lincoln Road. Curiously, despite the laid-back locale, it's more uptight than its Anglo...

Locals call this place the Shack because of its ramshackle, tiki-bar atmosphere, but it's a term of endearment rather than a slur. It has been in business forever, and...

A Miami Beach mainstay, this big square room is studded with big TV screens tuned to sport and big pink menus of all-American favourites such as sandwiches, burgers, pasta,...

Size definitely doesn't matter at this tiny neighbourhood Italian spot, where people willingly wait out on the street for a table. The stellar cuisine includes garlicky,...

An authentic Irish pub located in the swank South of Fifth (aka SoFi) area might seem like a mismatch, but it's not. The rich wood bar and warm interior separates Clarke's from...

This former hole-in-the-wall Mexican joint was once a well-kept secret, but it was too good to remain so for long. Today, the casual restaurant has added a large airy dining...

You'd never know from the shabby frontage - a plate glass window, plastic chairs, plastic table covers and laminated menus - that this is the only Cuban joint in town where...

One of the quainter and less posey spots on Ocean Drive, the Front Porch is the preferred breakfast and lunch venue with locals, who seek good food without attitude. Expect...

The local alternative to haute cuisine. From meat loaf to chicken pot pie, the menu is unpretentious, the prices good. A strong selection of imported beers are best sampled...

Down by the river, tucked behind a maze of downtown freeways and bridges, this seafood shack is a hidden gem. From the nautical interior and rustic waterfront deck to the...

The ideal chaser to the city's martini madness, this hangout is a vast homage to beer. But there's also an impressive gourmet menu that includes sausage gumbo and cashew...

The only 'diner' in town where you can order escargots, this is not your average greasy spoon. Creations such as the rocket and endive salad with goat's cheese lend weight to...