A neighbourhood mainstay for 20 years, this tiny Vietnamese restaurant has only 35 seats, all constantly occupied by locals. Fill up on expertly prepared...
3458 Calle OchoThe Ice Box is a curious mix of the industrial (exposed ducting, hard metallic surfaces), a matronly tearoom (a counter of creamy chocolatey cakes on frilly...
1657 Michigan AvenueOne of the few restaurants in Miami with an actual view of the water, this pricey pasta joint is also known for its links with the pretentious Il Mulino New...
335 S Biscayne BoulevardAn idyllic match for the elegant and Italian-inspired oceanfront resort of Acqualina, acclaimed Italian restaurant Il Mulino New York brings with it a...
AcqualinaAs the name implies, this traditional family-style Cuban restaurant has a touch of the Canary Islands. Most come for the hearty Cuban food, but Grandpapa...
285 NW 27th Avenue
At the top of the broadsheet-style menu (allow a good 45 minutes to read it) is a quote: 'Some is good. More is better. Too much is just right.' That about...
1450 Collins Avenue
Jimmy's has a rainbow flag flying outside - a sure sign that the neighbourhood is on the up and up - though it is still a greasy spoon for all sexual...
7201 Biscayne BoulevardBest known for its London West End and New York Broadway locations, Joe Allen has a stylish and unpretentious branch in Miami, hidden among the condos on...
1787 Purdy Avenue
South Florida's most famous restaurant, Joe's (established 1913) is as much a Miami must-see as Ocean Drive. It attracts locals, tourists and celebs,...
227 Biscayne Street
A Miami tradition for more than 50 years, this family-run place is known for its world-famous fried shrimp, fried chicken, catfish fingers and collard...
7501 NW 7th Avenue
This place isn't much of a looker, but how can you go wrong when you can eat wonderful dim sum as if it's your last meal, for under $15? Try shrimp...
8376 SW 40th StreetThis Cuban chain offers large doses of the usual local nostalgia for Batista-era Cuba. You can't miss the massive sugar-cane plants growing on the front...
3632 Calle Ocho (SW 8th Street)Designer Kelly Wearstler has fashioned an ethereal homage to the beach at sunset. The soothing aesthetic - peach, beige, ivory and pink hues - is a classy...
Tides HotelSecond only to Pizza Rustica for late-night bingeing, South Beach's only gourmet sandwich bar caters to a fabulous mix of clubbers, drinkers, limo drivers...
229 14th Street
The Argentinians are coming - and opening steakhouses all over town. This lively North Miami spot is not for the faint of heart or stomach. Inside, the...
933 Normandy Drive