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...

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...

The streamline-styled architecture of this classic deco hotel is more interesting than the rooms themselves, which are small but tidy. But that doesn't hurt...

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...

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...

The spiffy Oceanfront Resort is a cheerful low-rise in swanky Bal Harbour. Its three 1952 buiding sport lemon walls adorned with stuffed swordfish, tropical...

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...

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...

The Cardozo is a bit of a movie star. The hotel debuted in the 1959 Frank Sinatra film A Hole in the Head and has since featured in Joel Schumacher's 8MM...

The flagship boutique of the South Beach Group, the Catalina is fun, trendy and affordable, if a bit rough around the edges. Set in three deco-style...

Sleek, stylish and preserved to perfection. To prove it, this 1939 Hohauser gem has received awards, including the Miami Design Preservation League's prize...

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...

The grot of Washington Avenue is forgotten on stepping into the Clinton's lobby. Designed by French architect Eric Raffi, it's a swellegant combination of...

Hidden on a backstreet near the Lincoln Road mall, this low-key, boutique-ish hotel boasts moderate prices and moderate charm. In a 1939 deco building, it...