Estiatorio Ornos

Michael Mina’s Ornos is a sweeping, 160-foot space in the Aventura Mall’s outdoor section. It’s decked in all the white-washed wood and neutral tones you’d expect from a restaurant named for a beach in Greece. The ocean theme extends beyond the aesthetics to the seafood-heavy menu and the inception of Miami’s first fish sommelier, a peculiar title Mina introduced at his namesake restaurant at the Four Seasons Resort Oahu. This person is responsible for sourcing fish from the Aegean sea, procuring local seafood and educating customers on what they’re eating. Not sure what to order? This is the guy you trust to help you make entree decisions. More of a carnivore? You’ll be pleased to find a long list of meat and veggie Greek staples, from mezze spreads and lamb chops to burgers, plus Mediterranean wine and beer—which everyone can get behind.