In depth 1
Cuban Miami.
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The back story
Cuban Miami: Calle Ocho and the cafecito, the back story
Cafecito at the ventanita, dominoes in the park, and salsa until late: Cuban culture shapes how Miami eats, drinks and socialises.
30 of the best · Miami & Miami Beach, Florida
The Best Restaurants in Miami and Miami Beach
From stone crab in South of Fifth and Cuban classics on Calle Ocho to Jean-Georges at the EDITION, rooftops on Miami Beach and Italian in the Design District.
Our 30 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026
What's onThis week in Miami
Insiders' picks
Three of our favourites from this list, vetted by people who know and love Miami.
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A Miami Beach institution
Joe's Stone Crab
A long-established seafood house at the southern tip of South Beach, known for stone crab claws in season.
11 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139Explore View on map
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Cuban cooking since 1971
Versailles Restaurant
The Calle Ocho restaurant that calls itself “the world’s most famous Cuban restaurant”, serving Cuban food since 1971.
3555 SW 8th Street, Miami, FL 33135Explore View on map
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Dinner in the heart of the Grove
Ariete
Chef Michael Beltrán’s Cuban-influenced modern American restaurant on Main Highway, open for dinner.
3540 Main Hwy, Coconut Grove, FL 33133Explore View on map
The full list: Restaurants, A–Z
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Neighbourhood
Miami Beach 6
South Beach and Mid-Beach.
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Italian-American glamour
Carbone
The Miami Beach branch of the New York Italian-American restaurant, a short walk from Joe’s Stone Crab.
49 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139Explore View on map
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Dinner in the former Versace mansion
Gianni’s at The Villa Casa Casuarina
The restaurant inside the former Versace mansion on Ocean Drive, beside the mosaic-lined pool.
1116 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33139Explore View on map
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A Miami Beach institution
Joe's Stone Crab
A long-established seafood house at the southern tip of South Beach, known for stone crab claws in season.
11 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139Explore View on map
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Jean-Georges at the EDITION
Matador Room
Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s restaurant at the Miami Beach EDITION, with flavours from South America, the Caribbean and Spain.
2901 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33140Explore View on map
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Dinner as a show
MILA
A rooftop restaurant, lounge and omakase room on Meridian Avenue, with water features and fire performances.
1636 Meridian Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139Explore View on map
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Lunch 18 storeys up
Watr at the 1 Rooftop
Japanese-influenced plates served on the rooftop of 1 Hotel South Beach, 18 storeys above the ocean.
2341 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33139Explore View on map
Little Havana 1
Calle Ocho.
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Cuban cooking since 1971
Versailles Restaurant
The Calle Ocho restaurant that calls itself “the world’s most famous Cuban restaurant”, serving Cuban food since 1971.
3555 SW 8th Street, Miami, FL 33135Explore View on map
Design District & Upper Eastside 3
Lunch among the flagships.
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Small, much-loved and hard to book
Boia De
A small Italian restaurant in an unassuming strip mall, with a tight menu of pastas and plates and its own wine club.
5205 NE 2nd Ave, Miami, FL 33137Explore View on map
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Lunch among the flagships
Le Jardinier
A vegetable-forward French restaurant in the Design District, open for lunch and dinner from Tuesday to Sunday.
151 NE 41st St, Suite 135, Miami, FL 33137Explore View on map
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An Aegean garden in Miami
Mandolin Aegean Bistro
Greek and Turkish cooking on NE 2nd Avenue, at the edge of the Design District.
4312 NE 2nd Ave, Miami, FL 33137Explore View on map
Brickell, downtown & the river 2
City tables.
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Long lunches on the Miami River
Kiki on the River
A Greek-inspired waterside restaurant on the Miami River, known for long, lively weekend lunches.
450 NW North River Dr, Miami, FL 33128Explore View on map
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Izakaya dining on the river
Zuma Miami
The Miami outpost of the Japanese izakaya group, at the mouth of the Miami River on Biscayne Boulevard Way.
270 Biscayne Boulevard Way, Miami, FL 33131Explore View on map
Coconut Grove 1
In the village.
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Dinner in the heart of the Grove
Ariete
Chef Michael Beltrán’s Cuban-influenced modern American restaurant on Main Highway, open for dinner.
3540 Main Hwy, Coconut Grove, FL 33133Explore View on map
Beyond Miami: Fort Lauderdale 2
Up the coast.
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One MICHELIN star
MAASS
Chef Ryan Ratino’s chef’s-counter restaurant at the Four Seasons Fort Lauderdale, holder of one MICHELIN star.
525 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304Explore View on map
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Brunch by the New River
The House on the River
A restaurant on the New River in downtown Fort Lauderdale, home to the House of Veuve Clicquot experience.
301 SW 3rd Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312Explore View on map
Naples 3
Sunset tables on the Gulf.
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Dinner on the sand
Baleen
LaPlaya resort’s restaurant looks straight over Vanderbilt Beach and the Gulf, and is a classic Naples sunset table.
9891 Gulf Shore DriveExplore View on map
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Fifth Avenue fine dining
Sails Restaurant
A polished dining room at the top of Fifth Avenue South, built around the day’s fish from around the world.
301 5th Avenue SouthExplore View on map
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On Naples Bay
The Dock at Crayton Cove
A long-running open-air seafood restaurant on the water at Crayton Cove, by the city dock.
845 12th Avenue SouthExplore View on map
Key West & the Keys 11
On the way down the Keys and in Key West.
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Casual Bahama Village classic
Blue Heaven
A casual restaurant in historic Bahama Village with indoor and outdoor dining and live entertainment.
729 Thomas Street, Key West, FL 33040Explore View on map
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Cuban family recipes
El Siboney
A Cuban restaurant serving family recipes such as roast pork and Cuban sandwiches.
900 Catherine St, Key West, FL 33040Explore View on map
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On Key West Bight
Half Shell Raw Bar
A waterfront raw bar on Key West Bight.
231 Margaret St, Key West, FL 33040Explore View on map
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Dockside on Stock Island
Hogfish Bar & Grill
A dockside bar and restaurant on Stock Island, known for its hogfish sandwich.
6810 Front Street, Stock Island, FL 33040Explore View on map
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Bayfront in Marathon
Keys Fisheries
A bayfront restaurant, fish market and marina in Marathon, with market roots going back to 1967.
3502 Gulfview Ave, Marathon, FL 33050Explore View on map
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Islamorada waterfront
Lazy Days
A seafood restaurant on the Overseas Highway at Islamorada, mile marker 79.8.
79867 Overseas Highway, Islamorada, FL 33036Explore View on map
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On the Atlantic
Louie's Backyard
An oceanfront restaurant right on the Atlantic, with indoor and outdoor seating.
700 Waddell Avenue, Key West, FL 33040Explore View on map
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Dinner in a Victorian house
Nine One Five
A bistro and wine bar in a Victorian house from about 1850 on Duval Street.
915 Duval Street, Key West, FL 33040Explore View on map
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A Key Largo stop
Sal's Ballyhoo's Historic Grille
A historic seafood grill on the Overseas Highway in Key Largo.
97860 Overseas Highway, Key Largo, FL 33037Explore View on map
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Small plates to share
Santiago's Bodega
A cosy tapas restaurant with hot and cold small plates for sharing.
207 Petronia Street, Suite 101, Key West, FL 33040Explore View on map
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A local favourite for fish
Seven Fish
A local favourite for more than 20 years, cooking from scratch with local fish.
921 Truman Ave, Key West, FL 33040Explore View on map
Price guide per person, without drinks: $ budget, $$ moderate, $$$ upmarket, $$$$ top end. We show a symbol only where the MICHELIN Guide publishes one for the restaurant; otherwise we leave it blank rather than guess. Stone crab season runs from mid-October to May, and popular tables book up, especially at weekends.
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