For a neighborhood that’s just 1.1 miles in size, Brickell sure knows how to pack it in. Miami’s densest neighborhood boasts hundreds of restaurants (52 of them are participating in this year’s Miami Spice!), dozens of bars and countless supper clubs—not to mention the spate of neck-craning skyscrapers. It’s a lot.
So, when it came time to update our list of the best restaurants in Brickell, some deep field research was in order. Which neighborhood stalwarts are still on top? Which newcomers are worthy of the buzz? Our previous list featured more than 20 spots, but we kept this iteration lean—curated to highlight the places we find ourselves returning to again and again.
As it turns out, the newest No. 1 restaurant in Brickell isn’t new at all. In fact, LPM (formerly La Petite Maison) opened here in 2017—and it’s still just as good as the first time we visited. As our writer Falyn Wood notes: “Despite the white tablecloths and double-digit price tags, LPM is warm, welcoming and surprisingly low-key.” Francophiles can indulge in French classics—escargot, duck confit, foie gras—while savory cocktail fans gravitate toward the signature Tomatini, “a perfectly balanced drink made with two Campari tomatoes and a splash of white balsamic,” Wood says. And potato lovers can attest to how exquisite LPM’s fries truly are.
Eight years on, despite the unrelenting traffic and construction, LPM remains one of the most exciting places to dine in Brickell.
