Restaurants
Emeril's Miami Beach |
$$$$$ | French |
A sophisticated restaurant specialising in Creole cuisine,
Emeril's Miami Beach will not only win you over in the gourmand
department but the elegant décor and luxurious design will
leave a lasting impression. The chic dining room is bathed in
natural lighting, which compliments the clean lines and soft beiges
and whites that are used throughout. Juxtaposing this is blood red
velvet seating at the eclectic glass framed bar and wraparound
velvet booths in the dining room, ideal for dinner with friends or
a family brunch. Emeril's signature dishes include the New Orleans
Barbecue Shrimp and the Niman Ranch Double-Cut Pork Chop with
Tamarind Glaze. For desert the indulgent Banana Cream Pie with
Caramel and Chocolate Shavings is a winner. Open daily for lunch
and dinner, reservations recommended.
Address: 1601 Collins Avenue
Website: www.emerils.com
Telephone: (305) 695 4550
Palme d'Or |
$$$$$ | French |
Voted as the best restaurant in south Florida, Palme d'Or offers
glamorous dining at the prestigious Biltmore Hotel. Overseen by
renowned Chef Philippe Ruiz, Palme d'Or specialises in Nouvelle
French cuisine with a determined flair and panache. A menu composed
of tasting portions; patrons get to sample an array of flavours,
textures and taste sensations, which Palme d'Or is renowned for.
Try the Seven-Hour Braised Beef Effilochée served with Soft
Polenta and Aged Parmesan or the Wild Mushroom Cassolette
accompanied with Seared Foie Gras and Creamy Spinach. This three
star Michelin dining experience is complimented with attentive
service and beguiling live music. Open Tuesday to Saturday for
dinner. Reservations recommended.
Address: 1200 Anastasia Avenue, Coral Gables
Website: www.biltmorehotel.com
Telephone: (305) 913 3201
Shoji Sushi |
$$$$$ | Japanese |
Shoji Sushi is best known for its fusion of Japanese and North
American style décor, cuisine and overall presentation. It's
known for its authentic Japanese sushi box technique and features
rolls such as the spicy lobster roll, a combination of mango,
avocado, scallion, shiso, salmon egg and massive chunks of lobster.
Guests can sit at the fabulous table height sushi bar allowing them
to watch the chefs hard at work without any obstruction while
sipping on a Gingertini, a cocktail made with ginger, vodka, triple
sec, ginger ale and pickled-ginger juice. Shoji Sushi definitely
puts a new spin on the art of eating sushi. Open Monday to Friday
for lunch and dinner, no lunch on weekends. Reservations
recommended.
Address: 100 Collins Ave, South Beach
Website: www.shojisushi.com
Telephone: (305) 532 4245
Santo |
$$$$$ | Modern Eclectic |
A great dinner destination if you're in the Lincoln Road area,
Santos offers indoor and patio dining, plus a swanky lounge area
and live performance lounge. The flat rock walls and modern seating
in the trendy bar area set the urban mood and the dining room has
maintained a formal air with simple lines and soft lighting. The
diverse menu offers a twist on modern American cuisine, infused
with Latin and Asian influences. Sample the Maplewood Glazed Wild
Salmon drizzled with an apple and smoked bacon cream sauce or the
Crispy Free Range Chicken stuffed with basil and tomato in a
buttery Gnocchi. Pair this with a Californian wine or a variation
from South America or Europe, with a 'by the glass' option and
you're set for a memorable night out. Open for dinner Tuesday to
Saturday.
Address: 430 Lincoln Road
Website: www.santomiamibeach.com
Telephone: (305) 532 2882
Joe's Stone Crab |
$$$$$ | Seafood |
A Miami institution, Joe's Stone Crabs has burgeoned since its
humble beginnings as a sidewalk vendor in 1913. Renowned for its
knack at preparing stone crab claws, nothing could compliment a
beach holiday more than a pit stop at Miami's premier seafood
restaurant. A plethora of scrumptious side orders are also on offer
including Joe's famous hash browns and cole slaw, creamed spinach,
grilled tomatoes and fresh salads. If the restaurant is bustling
and you're struggling to find a table, head next door to Joe's
Takeaway who have a no wait policy, otherwise head to Joe's for an
early or late meal to avoid the crowds. Don't forget to try Joe's
famous mustard sauce and the appetizing seafood bisque, but if
you're not up to Stone Crabs, there is also a selection of other
seafood, steaks, ribs and chicken to choose from. Note: Joe's Stone
Crabs is only open during Stone Crab season, from October to May.
Open for lunch and dinner Tuesday to Saturday and dinner
Sunday.
Address: 11 Washington Avenue
Website: www.joesstonecrab.com
Telephone: (305) 673 0365
News Cafe |
$$$$$ | International |
The South Beach breakfast establishment, News
Café offers a superb oceanfront setting, outside seating and
an international newsstand, ideal for that first coffee of the
morning. With a plethora of breakfast options, patrons can tuck
into Eggs Florentine, Buttermilk Pancakes, or try the Middle
Eastern Combo, a hummus, tabouli salad and grape leaf platter. The
lure of News Café is that it's open 24 hours a day and
breakfast can be ordered around the clock, which makes for a great
nosh after a long night at the clubs. Try their burger and fries or
smoked salmon bagel, you won't be disappointed. Open daily.
Address: 800 Ocean Drive
Website: www.newscafe.com
Telephone: (305) 538 6397
Seņor Frogs |
$$$$$ | Mexican |
Señor Frogs appeals to college students and young people
because of its trendy atmosphere and affordable menu. It's known
for a rip-roaring good time, potent margaritas and a mariachi band.
The food at this cantina is cheesy and tasty, if not exactly
authentic. A specialty, the mole enchilada with 14 different kinds
of mild chillies mixed with chocolate, is flavourful and unique and
a definite must. Portions are huge and served with rice and beans.
Open Monday to Saturday for lunch and dinner. Closed for Sunday
dinner. Reservations not accepted.
Address: 3480 Main Hwy, Coconut Grove
Website: www.senorfrogs.com
Telephone: (305) 448 0999
Timo |
$$$$$ | Mediterranean |
Timo is a hip and happening, haute restaurant in Sunny Isles
owned by executive chef Tim Andriola. The restaurant is a trendy
Italian Mediterranean popular with North Miami Beach locals.
Specialties worth trying are the semolina gnocchi with braised
oxtail; and the sumptuous ricotta and fontina wood-fired pizza with
white truffle oil is the perfect filler for lunch or a snack with
drinks. Timo's atmosphere is relaxed and trendy making it the ideal
place to enjoy any kind of occasion, from a business lunch to a
romantic candle-lit dinner. Open daily for lunch and dinner.
Reservations required.
Address: 17624 Collins Ave, Sunny Isles
Website: www.timorestaurant.com
Telephone: (305) 936 1008
Red Fish Grill |
$$$$$ | Seafood |
Located at the edge of the saltwater lagoon lies the Red Fish
Grill surrounded by the magnificent setting of the tropical
Matheson Hammock Park. The ambience of the restaurant makes it an
ideal place for a romantic dinner, reminiscent of Old Miami; a rare
find and truly hard to beat. Red Fish Grill offers decent and
affordable seafood dishes that won't disappoint. Open daily for
dinner. Closed for lunch.
Address: 9610 Old Cutler Rd
Website: www.redfishgrill.net
Telephone: (305) 668 8788
Versailles |
$$$$$ | American |
A popular spot with the locals, Versailles is where Miami's
Cuban power brokers meet over café con leche. Versailles
could be described as a glorified diner and sparkles with mirrors,
glass, chandeliers and murals, almost reminiscent of a French
palace and a great place to people watch. The food is humble,
authentic and extremely tasty with a diverse menu offering
everything Cuban such as
ropa vieja (shredded beef stew) and
Moors and Christians (black beans with white rice).
Versailles also has a walk up coffee window that serves more than
1,000 cafecitos a day making it a great place for people to come
together and debate and catch up. Open daily for lunch and
dinner.
Address: 3555 SW 8th St
Telephone: (305) 444 0240
