Skip the tourist traps and head to these Lincoln Road restaurants instead, a mix of swanky rooftops, charming sidewalk cafes and more.
Ask any Miami local about Lincoln Road, and you’ll likely get an eye roll. “Too touristy,” they’ll scoff, citing overpriced mojitos and pushy hostesses with their giant illustrated menus. But here’s a secret: Lincoln Road can be a great place to eat—if you know where to go.
Beyond the crowds and chain restaurants, there’s a mix of hidden gems, rooftop hotspots and long-standing favorites that deliver a genuinely good meal. Follow our dining guide to navigate the pedestrian mall like a local and eat well, whether it’s date night, a post-beach bite or just a casual stroll with good food along the way.
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A swanky 13,000-square-foot rooftop serving a Mediterranean-meets-Asian menu. Dine indoors or outdoors and feast on dishes like shawarma-spiced wagyu dumplings, Alaskan king crab tempura and salmon crudo with passion fruit dressing.
Time Out tip: Mila is one of those spots where you’ll want to dress to impress. It sports the most sceney crowd on the block.
James Beard Award-winning chef Michael Schwartz slings thin-crust pizzas from a wood-burning oven using fresh dough and wheat flour (though a gluten-free option is also available). Go to town on the rock shrimp pizza with grilled lemon, buttery Manchego, scallions and ribbons of cilantro or a totally unique creation of roasted eggplant and harissa with a ribbon of sesame seeds along the crust.
Time Out tip: The meatballs are a must-order side, along with the polenta fries with spicy ketchup.
You’ll never meet a more boisterous restaurant than this 400-seat, two-story export from Bogotá. Elevated versions of Colombian classics are served in a restaurant where every inch has been decorated like the cabaret show of your wildest dreams. It might all seem overwhelming and tourist-trap-like, but the food at Andrés Carne de Res has made it a Bogota staple since 1982.
Time Out tip: You might feel intimidated to get on this ultra-bright dance floor, but doing so will certainly make this night more fun.
Located just behind the Apple Store, Mister O1 is a Neopolitan pizza spot hidden in an office building. The space is tiny, so there’s a large chance you’ll have to wait, but the star-shaped pizzas are worth it.
What to order: You can’t go wrong with the Star Luca made with ricotta cheese, spicy salami calabrese, mozzarella, tomato sauce and basil.
Isabella’s serves modern takes on Mediterranean dishes from a chic dining room. Think spicy rigatoni with Calabrian chili and a crab linguine with garlic breadcrumbs.
Time Out tip: While the inside is sharply designed, it’s hard to beat the promenade views from the terrace.
This new 15,000-square-foot rooftop restaurant is coming soon from chef Victor Muñoz. From a golden-hued dining, order dishes that span the globe, with tom kha crudo, dry-aged Rohan duck and caviar served with fermented banana peel on a plantain waffle.
Time Out tip: Come on a nice night when the roof is retracted and there’s nothing but stars above.
A cozy little food hall featuring nearly a dozen different vendors and a rooftop bar, Sky Yard, sits just off Lincoln Road. With something for everyone—from arepas, sushi rolls and katsu sandos.
Time Out tip: Grab a bite here before continuing to make your way through the streets of South Beach.
This local chain aims to channel a bit of tourist-friendly old Cuba. Croquetas, a media noche, ropa vieja—all the Cuban staples you’ve been told to try are on the menu. And they’re not half-bad either.
Time Out tip: Stop in during happy hour (Mon–Fri, 4–7pm) for $8 mojitos and $7 apps.
Cortadito’s location on a side street of Lincoln Road exists as a modern, fancied-up version of the Cuban ventanitas you’ll find around the city. There are bowls and Cuban sandwiches, but the best things here are the pastelitos and Cuban coffee—even with the modern look, this place does them very right.
Though you’ll find sandwiches and salad on the menu, Spris is all about pizza. In addition to your usual suspects, Spris also tackles some tasty white pizzas with no tomato sauce.
Time Out tip: Spris runs a “beat the clock” special from 5:30 to 7pm with $8 pies.
The best fast food burger in the country resides here. Yeah, we said it. The shakes aren’t too shabby either. Don’t be afraid to stray from the classic ShackBurger into meatless territory.
What to order: Shakes and burgers, of course, but also, the fried portobello ‘Shroom Burger is damn tasty.
With some much happening on Lincoln Road, it’s easy to miss the green awning that houses Rosinella, a family-owned Italian restaurant that’s been here since 1997. Serving up unpretentious comfort classics, you’ll find pizzas and fresh-made pastas.
What to order: The tiramisu here is a classic.
Great people-watching and tasty colorful drinks happen here. Segafredo is one of the more popular spots on Lincoln thanks to its quality and personality. Segafredo is also known for its lovely aperitivo.
Time Out tip: The happy hour runs Monday to Friday, 4 to 6pm, and is a Miami Beach classic.
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