Where to eat in Miami Beach
Miami Beach is a melting pot of cuisines: Argentine, Cuban, Italian, Spanish, Peruvian, classic American and much more, all within a few blocks. This is our honest selection — the places we keep going back to, sorted by area and cuisine — so you can eat like a local without wasting time searching.
Arlen Beach Cafe
Café-restaurant next to The Pavilion, ideal for breakfast, lunch or dinner without leaving the area. Varied menu with great value and a relaxed atmosphere.
TIP: To enter, just register at the Front Desk with your name.
5701 Collins Ave, Miami Beach FL 33140 · 1 min walking
Cafe Bernie
Cozy café right crossing collins avenue to the building. Breakfast, brunch and light lunch with healthy options and American classics. Perfect for a no-fuss first morning.
TIP: Ideal for a sunset just across the building
5600 Collins Ave, Miami Beach FL 33140 · crossing collins avenue
The Tavern at Oceanside Hotel
Classic American restaurant inside the Oceanside Hotel, with a relaxed atmosphere and broad menu: burgers, salads and fresh seafood. Easy walk from the building.
TIP: Weekday happy hour 4–7 p.m. with half-price drinks
6084 Collins Ave, Miami Beach FL 33140 · 0,4 mi · 10 min walking
Manolo Restaurant
Spanish cuisine and fresh seafood in a family-friendly setting. Famous for paellas, tapas, fish dishes and — heads up — some of the best Argentine pastries outside Buenos Aires.
TIP: Book ahead on weekends. Try the churros with chocolate after dinner.
7300 Collins Ave, Miami Beach FL 33141 · 1,7 mi · 5 min by car
Banchero Miami
Argentine-style pizzeria with the best fugazzeta in Miami (onion and cheese pizza, no tomato sauce). Also empanadas, milanesas and homemade pasta. A slice of Buenos Aires on Collins.
TIP: Order half mozzarella and half fugazzeta so you don't have to choose. They deliver via DoorDash if you want to eat at home.
6995 Collins Ave, Miami Beach FL 33141 · 1,4 mi · 5 min by car
Salumeria 104
Authentic Italian trattoria in Midtown. House-made charcuterie, imported Italian cheeses and pasta. Warm atmosphere, like a neighborhood spot in Rome.
TIP: Order the charcuterie board to start. The nonna's meatballs are a real family recipe.
3451 NE 1st Ave #104, Miami FL 33137 · 7,5 mi · 20 min by car
Cipriani Downtown Miami
High-end Italian restaurant in Brickell, overlooking the Miami River. Fresh pasta, premium seafood and impeccable service. For a special occasion.
TIP: Request a window table for river views. The bellini is their signature drink (Cipriani invented it in Venice).
465 Brickell Ave, Miami FL 33131 · 7,8 mi · 20 min by car
Versailles Restaurant (Little Havana)
Miami's most famous Cuban restaurant: ropa vieja, roast pork, moros y cristianos, and the best Cuban espresso in town. The outdoor ventanita window is an institution.
TIP: Don't leave without trying the coconut flan. Order a cortadito (Cuban espresso with steamed milk) at the ventanita window: less than $3.
3841 NE 2nd Ave, Miami FL 33137 · 5,5 mi · 15 min by car
Don Camarón
Peruvian-Mexican seafood spot in an unassuming location, with ceviches, seafood rice and authentic Peruvian dishes. Recommended by Miami's pickiest locals.
6901 Biscayne Blvd, Miami FL 33138 · 6 mi · 18 min by car
Pura Vida Miami
Healthy café with açaí bowls, smoothies, avocado toast, salads and wraps. Organic ingredients, vegan and gluten-free options. A local chain loved by Miamians.
TIP: The açaí bowl with granola and fresh fruit is the classic. Fast Wi-Fi if you want to work for a bit.
Varias sucursales · la más cercana: 4321 Collins Ave · 1,5 mi · 5 min by car
Smith & Wollensky (South Pointe)
Classic American steakhouse with the best view of the Port of Miami: you watch every cruise ship come and go. Premium cuts, wines by the glass and impeccable service.
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TIP: Book an outdoor table at sunset. The surf & turf is spectacular but huge: order to share.
1 Washington Ave, Miami Beach FL 33139 · 5,5 mi · 15 min by car
Joe's Stone Crab
Miami Beach institution since 1913, famous for its stone crab claws (season: October to May). Also serves fresh fish, lobster and the best hash browns in town.
Tip: No reservations: either go to the take-away counter (faster) or arrive before 5 p.m. to avoid 1+ hour waits. Order the key lime pie.
11 Washington Ave, Miami Beach FL 33139 · 5,5 mi · 15 min by car
Stripsteak by Michael Mina
Contemporary steakhouse inside the Fontainebleau, led by chef Michael Mina. Wagyu cuts, premium seafood and extensive wine list. For a special dinner.
Tip: Order the chef's tasting menu if you're celebrating. The bar has happy hour 5–7 p.m.
4441 Collins Ave, Miami Beach FL 33140 · 1,2 mi · 5 min by car