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Miami is beaches, palm trees, nightlife and humidity. It is also Cuban food. This is the home base of America’s (if not the world’s) Cuban diaspora, which means we are likely the best place to dig your fork into a plate of saucy ropa vieja, shred through a dish of vaca frita or graduate from a Cuban sandwich to a media noche, just like abuela makes it. Right now is an exciting time for Cuban food in Miami, from Little Havana to South Beach and beyond, as first- and second-generation Cuban Americans put their unique twists on the cuisine’s staples. We’ve included old-school classics and new-wave gems in this guide—and even some spots that come with a side of salsa (the kind you can dance to!). August 2025: For this update, we’ve limited Miami’s best Cuban restaurants to the top 10 spots, removing restaurants that have sadly closed (like Caja Caliente in Coral Gables and La Cumbancha in Miami Lakes), along with places that no longer cut the mustard on the proverbial cubano. In this guide to Miami’s best Cuban eateries, you’ll find Michelin-recognized gourmet sandwich shops alongside homey strip mall spots and our tried-and-true pick for solid Cuban eats on South Beach. Prepare to loosen a pants button—these portions are not small—and definitely don’t forget to order a colada for that inevitably necessary post-meal pick-me-up. How we curate and review at Time Out

Pick a neighborhood in Miami: South Beach, Coconut Grove, Wynwood or Little Havana. No matter the night of the week, the Magic City is brimming with things to do—yes, even when there's a summer storm on the horizon. Now school is back in session and the weather's still steamy, it's time to take advantage of thinner crowds and sunny beach weather (or explore what to do in Miami when it's raining). Art and cultural events are popping off across Miami this week, including a space-themed immersive symphony in Miami Beach, a nighttime culture crawl on Calle Ocho, an insect-themed Cirque du Soleil production downtown and a charming outdoor jazz night in the Design District. Families can feast at the Smorgasburg Miami outdoor food market, get their hands dirty at a larger-than-life bug exhibit in Coral Gables, or explore the fascinating new Frost Science show, AI: More Than Human, which makes its way from the esteemed Barbican Centre across the pond. There are also plenty of fun LGBTQ parties to explore, from drag brunches to a tea dance and a late-night rave. We've got tons of activities to jump into whenever the mood strikes—plus tourist attractions that even locals approve of. In this list, we've handpicked special events and happenings over the next seven days, enough to have you saying, "This was the best week ever." And if you're looking specifically for weekend events in Miami, we've rounded those up into a handy guide, too. RECOMMENDED: Full list of the best things to do in 

Hurricane season is officially underway, which means a higher probability of some less-than-ideal weather breezing in. No need to fret, though. Summer in Miami is actually pretty idyllic, a more chilled-out season when crowds thin and happenings cater more to the locals. Take this weekend: a new art walk in Little River, a culture crawl on Calle Ocho and an epic anime-themed queer party in SoBe are all on our agenda, plus plenty of ways to get out and entertain the kids, whether it's raining in Miami or not. When it's not tropical storming, the weather forecast is hot and sticky, making right now an amazing time to post up at the beach, track down a buzzy Miami rooftop pool or escape the elements altogether, perhaps by checking in at one of Miami's many world-class spas. There's a free art exhibit, bustling farmer's market, or raunchy drag show for every stripe of weekend warrior. Ready to have some fun in the 305? Here are the best things to do in Miami this weekend.  RECOMMENDED: Things to do in Miami

What do tourists like more than frolicking on the sandy streets of South Beach, scarfing down authentic Cuban sandwiches or basking on the best Miami beaches? Of course, it’s shopping at a Miami outlet mall. This is not a read—savvy shoppers from all walks of life know that these bargain emporiums are loaded with just about every sale item imaginable, from workwear, athleisure and designer shoes to housewares, beauty products and accessories. The deals at these South Florida outlet malls are so good, even locals will make the pilgrimage across county lines and massive parking lots to seek out their bountiful treasures, albeit dodging swarms of confused-looking shoppers along the way. Are outlet malls in Miami pleasant? Let's just say you should go in with a clear strategy and try to avoid the weekend rush if possible. Will these outlets save you a significant amount of money compared to traditional retail? It's pretty much guaranteed, so we visit them anyway and buckle in for the adventure. RECOMMENDED: The best shopping in Miami Beach

In case you've missed it, Miami's dining scene has emerged as one of the most exciting in the country and, arguably, the world. Over the last decade or so, the city's collective palate has matured to encompass so much more than steakhouses, Italian chains and homey Cuban spots (though we've still got plenty of those, too). One day, you can be sipping cocktails at a sleek new omakase counter; the next, tucking into a bowl of golden-hued Peruvian ceviche. It's a beautiful, flavorful and occasionally overwhelming melange of cultures colliding on our plates in Miami, and we wouldn't want it any other way. Then there’s trying to balance out all these newcomers from New York with the old-school spots. You’ve got the classic restaurants—the ones your parents went to, the ones their parents went to—and you’ve got the new kids, the restaurants that pop up with a bang, get a few glossy reviews, and then vanish before you’ve even had a chance to figure out the parking situation. Some spots manage to straddle both worlds, delivering the kind of meals that stick with you long after the check has been paid. These are the places our editors have listed below: Miami’s best restaurants right now, along with our tried-and-true tips for reserving, ordering and more. August 2025: The summer slowdown has officially arrived, and with it, a flurry of heartbreaking Miami restaurant closures. Among the recent casualties is Maty's, the Peruvian restaurant whose chef, Valerie Chang, brought home James

If there’s one thing I learned from 15 years living in Fort Lauderdale, it’s that Lauderdalians relish not being in Miami. Up here in the 954, traffic is slightly less daunting, things largely run on time, everybody’s got a canal in their backyard and you can probably walk into your favorite restaurant tonight without a reservation. That last point can be a bit trickier if we’re talking about the best restaurants in Fort Lauderdale, which you’ll find in Time Out’s deeply researched and freshly updated guide below. Here in the Venice of America, the best restaurants (mostly) don’t have DJs or bathroom attendants or bottle service in roped-off areas for the cool kids. What the restaurants in Fort Lauderdale do have are chefs doing creative things with menus that would kill in Miami, and beloved Old Florida joints you just don’t see many of these days. There are also some downright amazing Thai, Jewish, meat-pocket subs, and, well, you’ll see on this list below of Fort Lauderdale’s best restaurants. July 2025: There’ve been a couple of notable casualties since we last updated this guide to Fort Lauderdale’s dining scene: the long-running Southwestern staple Canyon, and Dune by Laurent Tourondel at the Auberge. In their stead, fresh spots like Evelyn’s at the Four Seasons have been slotted in, along with the newly reopened Mai-Kai, a historic Polynesian restaurant and show that underwent a multi-year restoration. Beyond the general housekeeping, we’ve cut this list down from 30 e

August 2025: We're in the thick of another hot and steamy Miami summer, and if your thermostat isn't struggling to stay below 80 degrees right now, it's most likely because it's storming outside. But we don't let the elements get in the way of our good time around here. August in Miami is still packed with fun events and things to do, including several A-list stadium tours, an international salsa festival, an indie art night market in Little River and an underground skate rave in Downtown. Dive into the action with our up-to-the-minute guide to the best things to do in Miami right now. Locals and tourists can agree that the best things to do in Miami extend beyond ounging on the sand—though it goes without saying that spending some time on the best Miami beaches is fundamental to life in the 305. Aside from dabbling in our famous nightlife and exploring Miami's best bars, no trip would be complete without scoping out the booming culinary scene and our award-winning Miami restaurants. In between sunbathing, swimming and sipping cocktails, check off these essential Miami experiences, a mix of year-round attractions, seasonal events, cultural staples and exciting one-offs vetted by our expert editors and contributors. (We're a team of born-and-raised locals and passionate Miami transplants with an unhealthy aversion to staying home). By the way, this list is curated, as always, but isn’t ranked—we just couldn’t choose favorites.

Welcome to Miami, where the bars are plentiful and it's always a great time to go drinking. Sun's out? Fuel up on frozen delights at a waterfront bar (and don’t forget to ask for a floater!). Trying to impress a date? Miami’s got sexy speakeasies galore. Catching up with friends? Do so with a glass of something funky and a bowl of warm olives at a charming Miami wine bar. One of the Miami bars in this guide even stays open until 7am, should that be your destiny. Perhaps surprisingly, Miami is also home to plenty of places to drink when you're not drinking, where the low and no-ABV bevs are just as flavorful as their full-proof brethren. This is all to say, if you want to sip cocktails and party all night, you're in the right place. Wondering where to start? We’re breaking down our favorite bars in Miami, spots slinging drinks so good, you'll be hard-pressed not to order another round. July 2025: It’s been nearly a year since we last took full stock of Miami’s bar scene, and a lot has changed. Some of our favorite spots have closed, like MO Bar and Lounge at the Mandarin Oriental, in this case, to be demolished with the rest of the hotel sometime in 2026. Others we’ve moved off the list, like ZeyZey, a gem that skews decidedly more music venue. There are a few new entries, too, including Willy’s, a neighborhood gay bar in Wynwood, and Magie, a natural wine garden in Little River. Finally, we’ve updated and streamlined the entire guide to include the most up-to-date info and sc

Mornings in Miami come with consequences. That last tequila shot I took at 2am? A terrible idea. The blurry Uber ride home from a Miami club? A mystery best left unsolved. But fear not, because brunch—the city’s most sacred meal—is here to save us. Whether it’s a cortadito strong enough to restart your nervous system or a plate of chilaquiles at your local Mexican spot to silence regrets, Miami delivers. From bottomless rosé in South Beach to arepas worth a Sunday pilgrimage and an Instagram-worthy bagel tower, the best brunch in Miami will make you feel human again. Or at least human enough for round two. Let’s eat. March 2025: Early mornings aren’t the time to wade through dozens of options, so we’ve trimmed this list of the best brunches in Miami down to our favorites. Unfortunately, our favorite from last time, La Mar, is about to close and take a few months to relocate, but don’t stress, because we still have your morning-ish plans sorted with the new No. 1 spot Michael's—which just extended its weekend brunch to 5pm—plus a host of other favorites. 

Summer is kicking into gear: It's July and, believe it or not, Miami actually gets hotter than this. (August, we're giving you some serious side-eye.) Leaving out the perpetual desire to shower after stepping foot outside, July in Miami really has so much to offer, including plenty of great backup plans for a rainy day and fun things to do with kids while they're out of school. We don’t see as many tourists this time of year, except for around the Fourth of July holiday weekend, which means a more relaxed pace, a break from the heavy traffic and July events more catered to the locals. Below, find our regularly updated guide, in no particular order, to the best July events in Miami to add to your calendar. RECOMMENDED: The best things to do in Miami

Ranking the best beaches in Miami is a bit like trying to rank your children. They’re all stunningly beautiful, popular and unique in their own ways—and how dare you try to say otherwise! Of course, like human children, there are pros and cons to each of our beloved Miami beaches. And, much to our benefit, the pros vastly outweigh the cons along our strip of Atlantic paradise. With so many amazing options to choose from, we’ve put together this roadmap outlining the very best beaches Miami has to offer, along with a handful of worthy swaths just outside the county limits. Below, we break down each Miami beach according to the occasions or crowds we think you might be after. From sporty spots with windsurfing and nature trails to family-friendly parks and even a clothing-optional escape, there’s a beach in Miami for anyone scouting a bit of sun and fun this season. We’re also calling out the latest amenities and must-see attractions near each beach, including beachfront dining, historic landmarks and more. Grab some SPF and see you on the sand! RECOMMENDED:📍The best things to do in Miami🍽️ The best restaurants in Miami🍷 The best bars in Miami

As Miami’s skyline continues to climb and sprawl in all directions, so too has its rooftop drinking scene reached breathtaking heights. Many of the city’s newest highrises have opened as luxe hotels, complete with plush rooftop hangouts offering panoramic waterfront and urban views. From boutique spots with bohemian vibes to exclusive oceanfront towers, rooftops in Coconut Grove, Brickell, Miami Beach and beyond are now home to buzzy watering holes made for sipping cocktails and snapping iconic pics. Of course, you’ll also find fantastic boozy terraces perched throughout the city in historic buildings, funky food halls, Wynwood warehouses and more. Unfortunately, those breezy vistas don’t come cheap—which is why you’ll also want to cross-reference our guide to Miami’s best happy hours on your mission to imbibe at the best rooftop bars in Miami. June 2025: Now that we’re in the thick of summer again, it’s time to take stock of Miami’s rooftop scene. (Because, if we’re not on a boat or dining at a waterfront restaurant in Miami, how else are we going to survive being outside in this heat?) Several old staples, including Juvia in South Beach and Terras in Little Havana, have closed since our last update. We’ve also cut this guide nearly in half and added just one new spot, Shiso in Wynwood, so that you can get in the elevator knowing you’ll be spending your money only at the very best rooftop bars Miami has to offer right now. See you at the top! How we curate and review at Time

Set a bit off the main drag of Calle Ocho, Café La Trova is the historic Cuban neighborhood’s modern heartbeat. Without feeling like a tourist trap, this spot channels the romance of Havana’s golden age with nostalgic decor, nightly live music and menus that honor and expand on Cuban classics. The vibe: The dining room typically buzzes with large groups, while the front bar area fills up with cocktail aficionados and couples twirling on the small dancefloor. The food: James Beard Award-winning chef Michelle Bernstein plays into the cuisine’s comforting flavors, serving bold and hearty dishes with inventive twists: Spanish-inspired croquetas stuffed with jamón serrano and fig jam, empanadas with hand-cut steak and caramelized onions, vaca frita sliders with sour orange aioli and papitas, and even a vegan ropa vieja made with warm spiced mushrooms and served with arroz y frijoles negros, tostones and avocado cream. The drink: There’s a reason Café La Trova, a restaurant, consistently ranks on the annual World’s 50 Best Bars list. Legendary cantinero Julio Cabrera takes you on a cocktail journey from pre-Revolutionary Cuba to today, exemplifying the Old Havana art of cocktail-making. Order a Toasted Coconut Negroni, made smooth and lightly sweet with toasted coconut fat-washed Mount Gay Black Barrel Rum, Campari and Lo-Fi Sweet Vermouth. Or keep it simple with an icy-cold, perfectly balanced Daiquiri Clásico.  Time Out tip: The live band plays from 7pm Monday through Thursday, 7

Two of Miami's fiercest queer party promoters join forces for a high-voltage anime-themed rager at South Beach's iconic M2 nightclub. The late-night dance party on Saturday, August 16th features two rooms with two different sounds, curated by Urge Miami and Midnight Service. Jerac and Thomas Soulvert set the mood all night long in the Urge room, while Midnight Service delivers darker underground vibes with sets by Miguel Clark, Naim Zarzour, Griffin Maxwell Brooks, Homes and Robyn Sin Love. Doors open at 10pm and tickets start at $42.20.

Order a spritz, breathe in the salty air and imagine you're on the Amalfi coast celebrating Ferragosto, a national Italian day of rest that calls for ample sunshine and relaxation. From August 15th through the 17th, Regatta Gove teams up with S. Pellegrino to bring the coastal revelry to Miami, serving up a special menu of Italian cocktails, pizza, music and dancing along the waterfront. Admission to the weekend-long party is free with RSVP, and table reservations are also available.

Daniel’s is an upscale steakhouse that fits right in with its well-heeled Coral Gables crowd—though it’s easy to imagine this celebratory spot being a hit in any major city. That’s thanks to culinary director Daniel Ganem’s impeccable steak program, complemented by a menu of inventive and comforting American classics, plus Gioia Hospitality’s warm and refined brand of European-inspired service. The vibe: Tastefully expensive. From happy hour through closing, Daniel’s is packed with the suited after-work set, martini-wielding groups and couples cozying up over a rare cut and a bottle of red. Off the side of the entrance, the bar area is likewise buzzing, with a slightly more casual crowd. The whole restaurant feels festive and sleek, with a massive glass wine cellar and a beautiful open kitchen that help divide the space into more intimate zones. The food: Everything I’ve ordered has been exceptional, from the smooth and creamy caramelized onion dip topped with Umai Kaluga caviar to the Florida Oysters Rockefeller made with crisp and lightly sweet Skipper Sweets, watercress and malabar spinach. Each cut of steak has been carefully selected, and you can read up on their origins on the very thorough placard placed on your table—my favorite is the Australian Margaret River Wagyu NY Strip done medium-rare. Fresh catch, like a bright Florida Keys red snapper dish, and sides like corn pudding and twice-baked potato, make for excellent accompaniments to what will inevitably be a deca

Wynwood's O.G. Florida dive hosts an epic live tribute to The Smiths and Morrissey on Saturday, August 23rd. Formed in Miami in 2010 by vocalist AJ Navarrete, The Ordinary Boys added to the lineup over the years, but their mission always remained the same: to perfect, note by note, the sound of their Manchester heroes. For their headlining show on the Main Patio stage, the band also invited pals New Dawn Fades to the bill, layering a musical homage to Joy Division and New Order into the mix. Expect to hear all the timeless cult hits, from "This Charming Man" to "How Soon is Now?"

The Lifetimes Tour is Katy Perry's first concert tour since the pandemic, in support of her seventh studio album, 143 (2024). Spanning two decades of sparkly, infectious chart-toppers, the 92-date global tour stops in Miami on Saturday, August 23rd at the Kaseya Center in Downtown. Expect to ogle Katy as she flies through the air on wires, rides a metallic beast and battles with light sabers throughout this videogame-themed production.

The Weeknd's ongoing After Hours 'til Dawn Tour, previously titled The After Hours Tour, entered its second North American leg in four years this May and has since criss-crossed the continent from Chicago to Inglewood, Toronto to Philly. On Friday, August 15th and Saturday, August 16th, Abel Tesfaye returns to Hard Rock Stadium for steamy back-to-back shows in Miami Gardens. This time, he's joined by openers rapper Playboi Carti and producer Mike Dean.

Lady Gaga brings her intimate and otherworldly Mayhem Ball to Miami for three nights this summer, from Sunday, August 31st to Tuesday, September 2nd at the Kaseya Center in Downtown. Dance and scream alongside your fellow little monsters to all the infectious hits off Gaga's latest album: "Die with a Smile," "Disease," "Abracadabra." It's a gothic feverdream of a show that runs through four full acts and a finale's worth of songs spanning the icon's storied career.

Cirque du Soleil’s OVO inhabits the Kaseya Center August 14th through 17th, bringing its colorful, expressionistic celebration of insect biodiversity told through acrobatics, dance and color. Originally a big top show, the reimagined arena production follows a lively community of bugs as they work, play and fall in love—complete with high-flying scarabs, juggling ants and a gravity-defying spider on slackwire. Highlights include a mystifying vertical wall routine, soaring butterfly duet and a Russian cradle act where performers fly across the stage. Multiple performances are scheduled for Saturday and Sunday.

Mids Market platforms Miami's indie art scene with Little River Art Walk, a new open-air night market and indoor-outdoor block party going down on Saturday, August 16th. From 8pm to midnight, explore original work by more than 50 local artists and makers, graze from local food and drink pop-ups and vibe to chilled DJ sets under the stars. It’s part art fair, part neighborhood hang, with extended thrifting hours inside Mids Market and free entry with RSVP.

Andrew Music Club returns to Lot 11 Skatepark on August 30th and 31st with two nights of stripped-back techno in a gritty downtown setting. The all-ages outdoor rave runs 4pm to midnight both days and features a lineup that includes Interplanetary Criminal b2b Kettama, SPFDJ, Juliana Huxtable b2b Jasss, Coffintexts and more. Presented by III Points festival, Club Space and Andrew, the party brings together skate culture and underground electronic music beneath a rumbling swath of highway overpasses.

Chef Daniel Ganem made regulars out of Coral Gables’ wealthy suburbanites at Fiola, the Italian fine dining restaurant he ran before opening his namesake steakhouse in Fort Lauderdale. Just six months later, Daniel’s had already garnered a loyal local following and sought-after recommendation from the Michelin Guide. With an upscale country club feel, impeccably cooked steaks, hyper-local ingredients and flourishes like caviar-stuffed olives atop its martinis, it’s easy to see why Fiola in Miami is set to be supplanted by a second Daniel’s steakhouse.  The vibe: Sophisticated but not stuffy, with a lounge-like style that nods to South Florida’s mid-century heyday. Enter the main dining room past a sleek rectangular bar area that fills up during lively after-work happy hours. The large open kitchen, where you can view chefs at work, also adds to the convivial energy. The food: All the standard American steakhouse classics feature prominently on the menu, with the decadence turned up to 11. For instance, my table audibly gasped at the Chips & Dip ($54), which arrives with a heaping dish of Umai caviar to complement the smooth, tangy caramelized onion dip. The Wagyu & Pearls ($28) appetizer likewise utilizes caviar to enhance an exceptional tartare dotted with black garlic aioli. Don’t shy away from the pastas (Ganem’s pasta “omakase” at Fiola was a favorite). But the steaks are undeniably the star of the show, paired with comforting, elevated sides like corn pudding and twice-b

Konro is a fine dining restaurant in West Palm Beach serving a wildly creative tasting menu of whatever chef Jacob Bickelhaupt has dreamt up for the night. Nadia Bickelhaupt, Jacob’s business partner and wife, takes the lead as host and also presides over the wine pairings. Though the food at Konro is exceptional—and every bit worth our trek from Miami—the intimate dinner party experience is perhaps more noteworthy, a 10-seat counter that feels both familiar and thrillingly unknown. This is achieved in no small part through Nadia, a bright and bubbly foil to Jacob's more quiet, methodical presence behind her in the kitchen. Though speaking to her from across the counter comes easy, like catching up with a friend over drinks, Nadia is an accomplished sommelier with thousands of hours of education and self-study under her belt. Each of her selections comes with a story, and her approachable delivery makes for genuinely interesting dinner table conversation as the night progresses. The pacing picks up around mid-meal, when it’s almost a one-for-one ratio of drinks per plate. But take your time: You’ll want to have all your faculties to appreciate just how well how each of Nadia’s pairings complements the chef’s whimsical, multi-layered food. After venturing to Konro to try the restaurant for ourselves, we were eager to learn more about the young somm’s journey to Konro and pick her brain on all things wine and hospitality. Keep reading for firsthand insight into one of South Flo

After more than a year of delays, the Museum of Sex (MoSex) finally opened in Miami a few months ago, steadily unveiling bold new exhibits while drawing a stream of visitors clearly intrigued by the promise of a space with such a provocative name. Photograph: World Red Eye Not to be confused with the sex-themed museum on South Beach—that would be the World Erotic Art Museum—the Museum of Sex is a New York City import that actually feels like it could have been born right here in Miami. That’s because, as so many kitschy, Old Florida institutions in the city are being razed, glossed over and Tulum-ified, the Museum of Sex is injecting a healthy dose of humor and delightfully raunchy history back into our South Florida environs. I’m talking about glass cases filled with first-generation vibrators and archival news articles espousing the virtues of birth control pills alongside large-scale paintings of robots and humans engaged in highly graphic sex acts. The museum’s titillating temporary collection comprises thousands of works of art, photography, clothing and costumes, technological inventions and all manner of naughty historical ephemera. Photograph: World Red Eye Photograph: World Red Eye At the end of the exhibitions, you’ll watch a short film tracing the little-known history of fairs as old-timey centers of debauchery and escapism, and then you’ll enter Super Funland. It’s a sprawling erotic carnival and bar where visitors can play glory hole whack-a-mole, practice

I’ve stayed at a handful of all-inclusive beach resorts, but none have come close to my experience at the new Sandals Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. First of all: St. Vincent is stunning—like a miniature Hawaii lush with tropical forests, misty cliffs and multiple rainbows a day (seriously).  Before this trip, I admit, I couldn’t point out St. Vincent and the Grenadines on a map. (It’s a little chain of volcanic islands just north of Venezuela and south of St. Lucia.) My primary references for Sandals’ resorts were the heart-shaped pools and steamy sunset silhouettes of '90s-era TV commercials. But I’m no stranger to the beauty and laidback charm of the Caribbean. So when I was invited to visit the latest Sandals property and get acquainted with the brand’s luxurious new direction, of course, I said yes. Photograph: Courtesy Sandals Saint Vincent During my stay, I quickly learned about Sandals’ legacy as a family-owned resort group, founded by Jamaican-born entrepreneur Gordon "Butch" Stewart in 1981 and helmed by his son, Adam Stewart, since 2021. Even though the young Stewart has been working on modernizing his late father’s vision, it was clear that he and the company remain committed to the same hospitality, warmth and fun spirit of the originals. It also didn’t take long to discover that Sandals guests tend to be deeply loyal to the brand. Many of my poolside conversations centered around couples’ previous trips to other Sandals and Beaches properties. (Beaches is t

Here at Time Out, our mission is to bring you the very best of Miami, and that very importantly includes Miami's best restaurants. Of course, on that mission, we editors find ourselves dining out quite a lot. Whether we're trying out the latest buzzy concept from one of the city's homegrown star chefs, hunting down the most delicious new smash burger in a tidal wave of Miami smash burgers or suiting up to make it past the velvet rope at South Beach's hottest new clubstaurant, it's all in day's work to present you with our findings. Though we don't give full, rated reviews to every Miami restaurant, bar or venue we visit, we take a lot of time and care with the ones we do. These writeups represent our honest impressions of the place, regardless of whether we were invited to experience it as a media guest or if we paid our own way. Our editors and contributors are committed to helping you decide where to go out in Miami and what to do with your time (and money), because we know it's precious. That said, we'll be recapping all the new Miami restaurants we review each month in one easily digestible post. Here are the new restaurants Time Out Miami editors tried in December—and what we thought. Bon appétit! Photograph: Wonho LeeMother Wolf Miami Mother Wolf Rating: ★★★★ (4 out of 5 stars) "Is it worth splurging your hard-earned (or not) bitcoin profits here? The answer comes with an asterisk. Mother Wolf is a visually dazzling space with Italian classics that range from stellar

In case you need something else to be excited about heading into the last full week of 2024, two new highly anticipated Miami restaurants are slated to open their doors to the public for the first time this weekend. A third, from one of Miami's most lauded homegrown chefs, opened last weekend. As we know, 'tis the season to get your reservations in early, since the snowbirds will soon be flocking ashore, snapping up seats at all of Miami's most coveted restaurants. Let's break down three new Miami restaurants that are destined to become hotspots this winter. RECOMMENDED: Best of the City: The 14 best things Time Out Miami editors saw, ate and visited in 2024 Photograph: Courtesy Carbone VinoSpicy Rigatoni Vodka 1. Carbone Vino 2911 Grand Ave, Suite 194 Opening today, Major Food Group unveils Carbone Vino in Coconut Grove. The newest addition to MFG's ever-growing Miami portfolio follows a similar format as their other spots, including signature dishes like Caesar Salad alla ZZ, Spicy Rigatoni alla Vodka and Veal Parmesan, plus new items created by chef Mario Carbone, like a Shrimp Toast with bruschetta featuring ruby red shrimp, Calabrian chili and sesame. As the name hints, Vino also offers a dynamic beverage program featuring an extensive rotating selection of fine and rare by-the-glass offerings. With a design modeled off the original in New York’s Greenwich Village with art curated by gallerist Vito Schnabel, the restaurant's vibe is moody and romantic with a main dinin

Palm Beach just got a culinary upgrade with the opening of Malka, a kosher concept from famed Israeli chef Eyal Shani. When the beloved Tel Avivian restaurant opened its first NYC outpost last year, "Both the kosher and non-kosher masses flocked to the destination to indulge in the restaurant's legendary Malka schnitzel stuffed with mashed potatoes," Time Out New York's Anna Rahmanan wrote. Photograph: Courtesy Malka West Palm BeachThe most famous schnitzel Now, South Floridians (some might call us residents of the sixth borough) can try out the schnitzel for themselves, along with a mix of Malka classics and several new dishes original to the West Palm Beach location. Though this isn't the chef's first venture in South Florida (Shani is also behind the flashy HaSalon in South Beach), Malka West Palm Beach marks the concept's first U.S. outpost outside of NYC and the third outside of Tel Aviv. What sets apart Malka West Palm Beach is the history of the space it occupies—formerly (and ironically) a butcher shop and factory. Located at 209 6th Street in an up-and-coming swath of West Palm Beach waterfront, the restaurant already housed an open-fire wood-burning kitchen as its central focal point when Shani moved in. It's served as the inspiration behind much of Malka's menu. Photograph: Amit GeronThe open-fire kitchen at Malka West Palm Beach Mirroring the unique structure of the kitchen, the menu is divided into categories including Knife Works, Cast Iron Works and Fire Wo

Locals' hearts collectively broke when it was announced in July that Shuckers would close after more than 30 years in business. The North Bay Village go-to for casual waterfront dining was nestled at the base of a boutique Best Western hotel that had been charmingly spared from decades of Miami redevelopment waves, until now.  In perhaps one of the fastest renovations and rebrandings ever—even for Miami—Palm Tree Club is set to officially open to the public on December 21 at the former Shuckers and Best Western site. The lifestyle hospitality concept comes courtesy of DJ Kygo and Myles Shear’s Palm Tree Crew, in collaboration with Think Hospitality and New York and Miami-based Continuum Continuum. Photograph: Courtesy Palm Tree CrewPalm Tree Club “We’re thrilled to launch Palm Tree Club and introduce our hospitality offering to Miami,” Shear said in a statement. “This is a new chapter for our brand, and it’s all about blending the energy of live events with the laid-back spirit of this historic waterfront retreat.” Photograph: Courtesy Palm Tree Crew Interestingly, the 1970s-era property doesn’t look all that different than it did a couple of months ago when Shuckers closed its proverbial doors for the last time. This 115-room hotel and restaurant has been given a rapid refresh with tropical-inspired decor throughout, Art Deco-inspired room interiors, a 24-hour fitness center and an updated pool deck with complimentary chaise loungers, green striped umbrellas and automate

Christmas is around the corner and it's time to plan what you'll do (and wear) over the big holiday in Miami. Have you peeped the weather forecast lately? We've been watching the updates to help you make the most of this Christmas. Though we've had a week of warmer temps, higher humidity and scattered showers, things should clear up and cool down over the weekend, with predicted lows in the 50s. By mid-week, it looks like we’re in for a beautiful and mild Christmas Day, with Accuweather describing the outlook on December 25, 2024 as “sunshine and a few clouds.” What will Miami's Christmas Day weather be like?  The topline forecast for the big day is dominated by one word: lovely. According to Accuweather, temperatures in Miami on Christmas Day are expected to sit at around 70°F, with a high temperature of 75°F and a low of 68°F. At this point, the forecast for December 25 is looking relatively consistent across the city, with similar predictions for Miami Beach. Expect about 25% cloud cover throughout the day. Is it going to rain on Christmas Day? Presently, rain in Miami on Christmas Day is looking somewhat unlikely, with Accuweather predicting 0.00 inches of precipitation throughout the day. Other outlets, like The Weather Channel, show a 16% chance of rain in the day and a 24% in the evening. You might encounter a sprinkle or two, but the chances of a Miami thunderstorm on Christmas Day seem pretty low right now. What will the weather in Miami be like on Christmas Eve? Chr

We know our way around a piece of meat here at Time Out. So much so that we’ve just dropped our brand new list of the very best steaks in the world. Our writers and editors from across the globe have added to our top 10 of the mightiest meats, with a Miami steakhouse securing the No. 2 spot in the ranking.  Among the barrage of buzzy Miami restaurant openings over the last few years, Klaw in Edgewater stands out as a spot that not only passes the vibe check but also actually has the high-caliber menu to match. Klaw is a luxurious steakhouse perched at the top of a beautifully restored historic building with truly stunning views of Biscayne Bay, especially at sunset. And the prices reflect that. But on the extensive steak and seafood menu you can also find more approachable options, including one we've singled out as our favorite steak in Miami. Klaw has partnered with local ranchers to serve Florida Cracker Cattle, one of the oldest and rarest breeds in the U.S. (It’s claimed that one of their partners can trace the DNA of their cattle back to the original herd brought to Florida in 1521). Priced at $85, we went for the 16 oz. Florida Cracker striploin, cooked medium-rare. It was juicy and tender, and though it came with a side of two delicious sauces, we found its wood-fired flavor shines best on its own. Plus, Florida Cracker meat is high in Omega-3 fatty acids since the cattle graze on grass instead of corn. The list was topped by El Toro in Agadir, Morocco at number one

Waymo has just announced that it will expand its autonomous driving technology to Miami, joining Phoenix, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Austin, where the robotaxis have already taken over the streets (kidding!). Beginning in early 2025, Waymo’s all-electric Jaguar I-PACEs will be redeployed around Miami, building on previous road trips throughout Florida that were carried out during the rainy season to enhance driving capabilities. They aim to begin accepting rides in 2026, offering a driverless ride-hailing service via the Waymo One app.  Waymo (owned by Google's parent company Alphabet) has partnered with Moove, a global leader in innovative mobility solutions, to manage its fleet operations, facilities and charging infrastructure. "Ride-hailing has transformed urban mobility over the past 15 years, yet the core experience has largely remained unchanged,” says Ladi Delano, co-founder and co-CEO at Moove. "Together, we’re driving a major shift." So, how do Waymo's robotaxis work? Last year, we got to go for a ride in a Waymo car during the launch of the Waymo One Tour program in Santa Monica and Venice—and we’ve been (mostly) impressed ever since. “Riding in a self-driving car for the first time is anxiety-inducing, exciting and oddly normal—basically in that order," wrote our Los Angeles and Western USA editor Michael Juliano at the time. “Even if you routinely drive a car outfitted with advanced assistance features, it can’t prepare you for the radically different sensati

It's a dining guide that's as exclusive as it sounds: La Liste bills itself as "the most selective global guide of restaurants, pastry shops and hotels, for gourmets and international travelers," and it's just released its annual ranking of the best eateries in the world. The 2025 list is based on a "compilation of thousands of publications, hundreds of guidebooks and millions of online reviews." And four Miami spots have made the cut. We can't say we're surprised! Before we dive into the rankings, here's a bit on La Liste's methodology: According to the website, the staff aggregates reviews from over 1,000 guidebooks and publications, enters them into a database and then assigns each entry a score from 0 to 100 based on standard grades. But it goes even deeper: Chefs around the globe are asked to weigh in on the various guidebooks so that the outlets themselves can be given a "trustworthiness index" score that impacts the standard grade given to the restaurants. Finally, customer reviews are given consideration before each entry receives its official "La Liste score." This year, the top Miami restaurant with an 86.50 La Liste score is Naoe, a five-seat omakase counter on Brickell Key helmed by Kevin Cory, a chef with Japanese roots who studied under masters from Kyoto and Toyama before pioneering the now ubiquitous omakase restaurant experience in Miami. Interestingly, Naoe has yet to receive recognition from the Michelin Miami guide, though it's on our own list of Miami's b

Nightlife in Miami is notoriously over-the-top. Here, it's not unusual to segue straight from dinner to dancing on the tables. Fire dancers and aerialists come standard with bottle service and booming sound systems. And while most places are closing up shop by 2am elsewhere around the country, Miami's nightclubs are just getting started, with many staying up until 5am and a select few keeping the party going well into the daylight hours. In fact, a recent study confirmed that Miami parties later than any other city in the U.S. So it comes as no surprise that two illustrious Miami nightclubs have been named in Nightlife International's top 100 list for 2024. E11even Miami and Club Space just ranked in the No. 6 and No. 18 spots, respectively—joining iconic venues like Hi Ibiza (No. 1), Pacha Ibiza (No. 11), London’s Fabric (No. 26) and Berlin’s notoriously exclusive Berghain (No. 51). The list is produced annually by Nightlife International, the first non-profit organization in the world formed specifically to represent the main stakeholders in the nightlife economy. E11even and Space are longtime neighbors in Downtown, serving as anchors in a Miami neighborhood that's been steadily increasing its nightlife, dining and cultural offerings. Though they're both known for their debaucherous after-hours parties, the two clubs are actually quite different. Ranked 12 spots above Space, E11even bills itself as "the world's only 24/7 ultra-club," boasting headlining events nearly every