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A photo of Gianni's at the Former Versace Mansion restaurant
1. Gianni's at the Former Versace Mansion
4.5
Awesome(15907)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • South Beach
Booked 274 times today
Located in The Villa Casa Casuarina, the former Versace Mansion, Gianni's offers delicious gourmet Italian Mediterranean food and wine selections in a one-of-a-kind atmosphere on world famous Ocean Drive in the South Beach area of Miami Beach. Request are not guaranteed. Lunch served 7 days a week , from 11am to 3:30pm. The price for a three course lunch is $38, plus tax and service fee. Dinner is served 7 days a weekMonday-Thursday from 5:30pm to 10:30pmFriday- Sunday from 5:30pm to 11pm
A photo of Cecconi's Miami Beach restaurant
2. Cecconi's Miami Beach
4.7
Exceptional(4124)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • South Beach
Booked 103 times today
Cecconi's Miami Beach is a neighborhood gem, a charming Italian restaurant nestled in the heart of South Beach. It's loved for its cozy and romantic ambiance, excellent service, and outstanding food. Reviewers frequently mention the 'fantastic' and 'delicious' food, and the 'excellent' service. The restaurant is also praised for its beautiful garden-style setting, making it a perfect spot for a date night or a special occasion.
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3. Stubborn Seed
4.8
Exceptional(2821)
Price: Very Expensive
• American • South Beach
Booked 15 times today
Stubborn Seed is a neighborhood gem due to its Michelin Star and the rave reviews it's been getting. With a tasting menu designed by a 2022 James Beard Award Semi-Finalist and Bravo’s Top Chef Season 13 Winner, the food is simply 'fantastic', 'creative', and 'delicious'. The ambiance is described as 'casual', 'warm', and 'hip', with 'interesting', 'well-curated' dishes and a 'fabulous kitchen show'. It's a place that aims to construct a 'reward in each bite' and is certainly delivering.
A photo of Estiatorio Milos – Miami restaurant
4. Estiatorio Milos – Miami
4.8
Exceptional(4461)
Price: Very Expensive
• Seafood • South Beach
Booked 75 times today
Estiatorio Milos is renowned for exceptional fish and seafood, elegance, sophistication and a refined approach to the Grecian culinary experience. The signature fish market display provides diners with a stunning selection of whole fresh fish served by the pound. Guests are invited to engage in the dining experience by selecting the fish that will be prepared for them. Our lunch prix fixe is available Monday-Sunday from 12-3 pm.
A photo of Makoto - Bal Harbour restaurant
5. Makoto - Bal Harbour
4.8
Exceptional(3953)
Price: Expensive
• Japanese • Bal Harbour
Booked 243 times today
In case you haven’t heard, Makoto has moved to an awesome new space on the 3rd floor. Re-envisioned by Paris-based designer India Mahdavi, it’s a bold new look which will take your dining experience to a whole new level. Bright colors and cozy banquettes. More outdoor dining. More seats at the sushi counter. And of course, the food and drink will be as fabulous as ever. Looking forward to seeing you there. Makoto Okuwa ushers Japanese cuisine into the 21st century at his eponymous eatery, located on the 3rd floor of the luxurious Bal Harbour Shops. One of Miami’s most accomplished chefs, Okuwa, a master of Edomae-style sushi, reshapes tradition for a savvy audience eager for something new. Those looking for the perfect spot for a romantic date, a lunch with friends or to celebrate a special occasion, will delight in this remarkable cuisine immersed in a stunning setting created by internationally renowned designer, India Mahdavi.
A photo of Ocean Grill at The Setai restaurant
6. Ocean Grill at The Setai
4.7
Exceptional(2290)
Price: Expensive
• International • South Beach
Booked 72 times today
The Ocean Grill is an open-air restaurant amidst the tropical foliage of South Beach, just steps away from the beach. Enjoy the refreshing breeze of the Atlantic Ocean or turn around and gaze at The Setai’s three infinity edge pools. The Ocean Grill offers a Mediterranean-inspired lunch menu whose custom-built wood-fire grill gives each dish a rustic flare. Guests can enjoy a wide range of standout dishes including Spanish Octopus on the grill, Yellowfin Tuna Tartare, Mediterranean Branzino and the exotic White Truffle Pizza.The new evening menu transports guests to summer nights on the Italian Riviera in our open-air, oceanfront restaurant featuring pastas, risottos, wood-grilled prime meats and fish.
A photo of Amara at Paraiso restaurant
7. Amara at Paraiso
4.5
Awesome(4923)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Edgewater
Booked 61 times today
Inspired by its idyllic bayside setting, Amara at Paraiso is the quintessential Miami waterfront restaurant bringing together bold Latin American flavors, coastal ingredients, and South Florida’s diversity of food culture. From environment to cuisine and vibe, experience the dynamic energy, local ingredients, and natural beauty of Biscayne Bay that defines what living in Miami is all about through the lens of James Beard Award-winning chef/restauranteur Michael Schwartz. We are taking every precaution to ensure a safe dining experience for our guests during these unprecedented times. Our outdoor seating is spacious, with many tables on our covered terrace. We accept walk ins and have bar seating available. Please call for our corkage and cake policies and fees.
A photo of Michael's Genuine Food & Drink - Miami restaurant
8. Michael's Genuine Food & Drink - Miami
4.6
Exceptional(6423)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Design District
Booked 49 times today
Since Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink first opened in the Miami Design District in spring of 2007, diners have come to embrace and crave its refreshing combination of laid-back atmosphere and seriously good food, a neighborhood bistro that is the ultimate showcase for the type of cuisine that chef/owner Michael Schwartz does best – homemade, unpretentious, delectable, with an emphasis on great local ingredients. Bon Appétit Magazine wrote in 2022 "Michael's Genuine is refreshingly approachable yet upscale, offering guests a true neighborhood gem where you can sit back, relax, and enjoy simple, consistently delicious dishes." In 2022 and 2023, the first Florida MICHELIN Guide honored the restaurant with a Bib Gourmand awards.Please call for our corkage and cake policies and fees.
A photo of Palace restaurant
9. Palace
4.8
Exceptional(4395)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • South Beach
Booked 38 times today
Welcome to The Palace! MUST BE 18+ YEARS to enter Drag Shows.For more than three decades, Palace has been the #1 Drag Bar & Restaurant in Miami Beach. But don’t just read about it! Swing by our iconic Ocean Drive location and see what the buzz is about. Experience craft cocktails, tantalizing bites and daily live entertainment hosted by our fabulous resident divas. We offer brunch packages for our World Famous Drag Brunch starting at $55 per person Friday, Saturday, Sunday & Monday including one Entrée per person, bottomless Mimosas and the show with the option to upgrade the champagne with specials on Moet and Veuve. Shows every day starting at 7pm till 11:30pm Monday thru Sunday. Lunch with the Ladies Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays from 12:00PM-3:00PM with a Pre-set Lunch Special.Taxes & 20% service charge will be added to every check. Apple pay accepted as a method of payment.
A photo of Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse - Miami restaurant
10. Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse - Miami
4.6
Exceptional(8074)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • South Beach
Booked 115 times today
Oceanview dining with iconic Miami flair. Our South Pointe Park location features oceanview outdoor spaces, VIP accommodations, and stunning skyline views.
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