Guidebook for Miami Beach
Food Scene
Excellent Italian restaurant in a locals' neighborhood of Miami Beach.
25 recommandé par les habitants
Sardinia Enoteca Ristorante
1801 Purdy AveExcellent Italian restaurant in a locals' neighborhood of Miami Beach.
MC Kitchen
4141 NE 2nd AveExcellent pricey Italian food in Miami's Design District.
Local coffee shop with locations in South Beach and Wynwood.
73 recommandé par les habitants
Panther Coffee - Miami Beach
1875 Purdy AveLocal coffee shop with locations in South Beach and Wynwood.
Excellent high end American classics. Weekend brunch is always excellent. Show up early.
127 recommandé par les habitants
Blue Collar
6730 Biscayne BlvdExcellent high end American classics. Weekend brunch is always excellent. Show up early.
The Fed Food & Drink
5132 Biscayne BlvdCreative and excellent food by chef/owner.
Farm to table restaurant in Miami's Design District. Food is always great.
139 recommandé par les habitants
Michael's Genuine Food & Drink - MIAMI
130 NE 40th StFarm to table restaurant in Miami's Design District. Food is always great.
Best steakhouse in town and the best place to find visiting celebrities and athletes. Very expensive.
269 recommandé par les habitants
Otentic Fresh Food Restaurant
538 Washington AveBest steakhouse in town and the best place to find visiting celebrities and athletes. Very expensive.
A Miami institution. Dine next door at Joe's Take Away to enjoy the same food in a more casual atmosphere without the wait.
349 recommandé par les habitants
Joe's Stone Crab
11 Washington AveA Miami institution. Dine next door at Joe's Take Away to enjoy the same food in a more casual atmosphere without the wait.
The flagship restaurant of the acclaimed restaurant group. Latin and Asian inspired.
99 recommandé par les habitants
Pubbelly Sushi
1424 20th StThe flagship restaurant of the acclaimed restaurant group. Latin and Asian inspired.
One of the last remaining good restaurants on Lincoln Road. Open breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
25 recommandé par les habitants
Aura at Books & Books
927 Lincoln RdOne of the last remaining good restaurants on Lincoln Road. Open breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Verde
1103 Biscayne BlvdHigh quality restaurant located inside PAMM in Downtown Miami.
High end Japanese restaurant that is very popular with the local business community. Great but expensive food.
233 recommandé par les habitants
Zuma Miami
270 Biscayne Blvd WayHigh end Japanese restaurant that is very popular with the local business community. Great but expensive food.
Best restaurant in Coral Gables if you go. Southern style food.
33 recommandé par les habitants
Whisk Gourmet Food & Catering
7382 SW 56th AveBest restaurant in Coral Gables if you go. Southern style food.
Lucali
1930 Bay RdDelicious NYC style pizzas.
A la Folie Café
1701 Sunset Harbour DrReasonably priced French cafe.
Thai restaurant near Lincoln with excellent food and cocktails.
10 recommandé par les habitants
Khong River House
1661 Meridian AveThai restaurant near Lincoln with excellent food and cocktails.
Oolite Restaurant and Bar
1661 Pennsylvania AveVery good Floridian food and drink that remains health conscious.
Very good food in a very central Wynwood location.
102 recommandé par les habitants
Wynwood Kitchen & Bar
2550 NW 2nd AveVery good food in a very central Wynwood location.
Wynwood outpost of the popular local coffee house.
182 recommandé par les habitants
Panther Coffee - Wynwood
2390 NW 2nd AveWynwood outpost of the popular local coffee house.
Seafood restaurant located between Downtown and Wynwood. Excellent fresh seafood.
41 recommandé par les habitants
Mignonette Downtown
210 NE 18th StSeafood restaurant located between Downtown and Wynwood. Excellent fresh seafood.
Solid American food located on the border between Midtown and Wynwood. Breakfast served every day.
61 recommandé par les habitants
Morgans Restaurant
28 NE 29th StSolid American food located on the border between Midtown and Wynwood. Breakfast served every day.
Very good Chinese food located in Midtown area.
19 recommandé par les habitants
Blackbrick Chinese & Dim Sum
3451 NE 1st AveVery good Chinese food located in Midtown area.
Affordable Italian food in Midtown with excellent made in house pastas.
45 recommandé par les habitants
Salumeria 104 - Midtown Miami
3451 NE 1st AveAffordable Italian food in Midtown with excellent made in house pastas.
Casual French bistro located just outside the Design District.
25 recommandé par les habitants
Buena Vista Bistro
4582 NE 2nd AveCasual French bistro located just outside the Design District.
Very nice outdoor dining area with decent Mediterranean food.
243 recommandé par les habitants
Mandolin Aegean Bistro
4312 NE 2nd AveVery nice outdoor dining area with decent Mediterranean food.
Cypress Tavern
3620 NE 2nd AveExcellent high end American food and special occasion restaurant.
Very good pizza located on the outskirts of the Design District.
92 recommandé par les habitants
Harry's Pizzeria
3918 N Miami AveVery good pizza located on the outskirts of the Design District.
Hole in the wall lunch counter that serves excellent fresh sandwiches. Perfect for taking to the beach.
148 recommandé par les habitants
La Sandwicherie
229 14th StreetHole in the wall lunch counter that serves excellent fresh sandwiches. Perfect for taking to the beach.
Restaurant located in the Freehand hotel. Excellent food that represents Miami's diversity.
49 recommandé par les habitants
27 Restaurant & Bar
2727 Indian Creek DrRestaurant located in the Freehand hotel. Excellent food that represents Miami's diversity.
Huge Vegas'y hotel on the Beach. Features many popular restaurants like Hakkasan and Scarpetta, and LIV Nightclub.
119 recommandé par les habitants
Fontainebleau Miami Beach
4441 Collins AveHuge Vegas'y hotel on the Beach. Features many popular restaurants like Hakkasan and Scarpetta, and LIV Nightclub.
Excellent food and drink with daily happy hour and unlimited drinks at brunch. Most items on the menu are excellent.
9 recommandé par les habitants
Tongue & Cheek
431 Washington AveExcellent food and drink with daily happy hour and unlimited drinks at brunch. Most items on the menu are excellent.
Affordable Jamaican and Haitian food in a very unpretentious setting.
30 recommandé par les habitants
TAP TAP RESTAURANT
819 5th StAffordable Jamaican and Haitian food in a very unpretentious setting.
Drunken Dragon
1424 Alton RdKorean barbecue restaurant that draws a hip crowd.
Asian restaurant that is great for dinner and late night dining if you are on the mainland.
43 recommandé par les habitants
gigi
3470 N Miami AveAsian restaurant that is great for dinner and late night dining if you are on the mainland.
Excellent and creative deli and breakfast spot located right by the Bal Harbour Shops. All items are made and cured in house, and everything is delicious.
19 recommandé par les habitants
Josh's Deli
9517 Harding AveExcellent and creative deli and breakfast spot located right by the Bal Harbour Shops. All items are made and cured in house, and everything is delicious.
Very good sushi restaurant located in the Bal Harbour Shops. Worth eating at if you are already in the area.
68 recommandé par les habitants
Makoto
9700 Collins AveVery good sushi restaurant located in the Bal Harbour Shops. Worth eating at if you are already in the area.
Altamare Restaurant
1233 Lincoln RdGood seafood restaurant on Lincoln Road.
Sightseeing
Great location for photography and historic buildings especially in the early morning. The restaurants and bars tend to be tourist traps so it is best to eat and drink off of Ocean.
508 recommandé par les habitants
Ocean Drive
Ocean DriveGreat location for photography and historic buildings especially in the early morning. The restaurants and bars tend to be tourist traps so it is best to eat and drink off of Ocean.
Herzog and de Meuron designed parking structure and retail space on Lincoln Road. High end stores and restaurants inside.
8 recommandé par les habitants
1111 Lincoln Rd
1695 Alton RoadHerzog and de Meuron designed parking structure and retail space on Lincoln Road. High end stores and restaurants inside.
Botanical garden located about 40 minutes away in Coral Gables. Usually sculpture from international artists is used to complement the plants.
391 recommandé par les habitants
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
10901 Old Cutler RdBotanical garden located about 40 minutes away in Coral Gables. Usually sculpture from international artists is used to complement the plants.
Home to many locally owned galleries, bars, and restaurants. Famed for the incredible collection of graffiti and street art.
1332 recommandé par les habitants
Wynwood
Home to many locally owned galleries, bars, and restaurants. Famed for the incredible collection of graffiti and street art.
A small nearby zoo focused mostly on tropical birds. Good place for kids.
490 recommandé par les habitants
Jungle Island
1111 Parrot Jungle TrailA small nearby zoo focused mostly on tropical birds. Good place for kids.
Beautiful hotel and golf course in Coral Gables.
165 recommandé par les habitants
Biltmore Hotel Miami Coral Gables
1200 Anastasia AveBeautiful hotel and golf course in Coral Gables.
Venetian Pool
2701 De Soto BlvdPublic pool in Coral Gables made of local limestone.
Drinks & Nightlife
The most spectacular hotel lobby and pool area. Interior renovations by Philippe Starck. Pricey drinks and food but worth seeing.
101 recommandé par les habitants
Delano South Beach
1685 Collins AveThe most spectacular hotel lobby and pool area. Interior renovations by Philippe Starck. Pricey drinks and food but worth seeing.
New hotel on Collins which features hip restaurants and a popular day/night club.
89 recommandé par les habitants
SLS South Beach
1701 Collins AvenueNew hotel on Collins which features hip restaurants and a popular day/night club.
Good hamburgers and a top spot to watch sports in South Beach.
66 recommandé par les habitants
Burger & Beer Joint
1766 Bay RdGood hamburgers and a top spot to watch sports in South Beach.
Sceney hotel with very good restaurants and nightlife options including ice skating, bowling, and nightclub.
58 recommandé par les habitants
The Spa at The Miami Beach Edition
2901 Collins AveSceney hotel with very good restaurants and nightlife options including ice skating, bowling, and nightclub.
Cocktail bar located in a very hip hotel. Great atmosphere and always featuring some event.
272 recommandé par les habitants
Broken Shaker at Freehand Miami
2727 Indian Creek DrCocktail bar located in a very hip hotel. Great atmosphere and always featuring some event.
STORY Nightclub
136 Collins AveNightclub featuring popular EDM acts.
Wood Tavern
311 NW 23rd StHipster bar located in Wynwood.
Live music nightclub in Midtown. Check their website for performances.
54 recommandé par les habitants
Bardot
3456 N Miami AveLive music nightclub in Midtown. Check their website for performances.
Most popular nightclub in Miami. Mostly name brand EDM acts with hip hop on Sundays.
517 recommandé par les habitants
LIV
4441 Collins AveMost popular nightclub in Miami. Mostly name brand EDM acts with hip hop on Sundays.
Foxhole
1218 14th CtDive bar in South Beach.
Good Happy Hour spot if you are in Downtown Miami. Very nice outdoor patio 16 floors above the Bay.
88 recommandé par les habitants
Area 31
270 Biscayne Boulevard WayGood Happy Hour spot if you are in Downtown Miami. Very nice outdoor patio 16 floors above the Bay.
Nice hotel bar with an awesome view of the Bay.
168 recommandé par les habitants
Spa at The Standard Miami
40 Island AveNice hotel bar with an awesome view of the Bay.
Shopping
Books & Books
927 Lincoln RdLocally owned book store.
Bal Harbour Shops
9700 Collins AveExtremely high end shopping mall.
Arts & Culture
Frank Gehry designed theater that simulcasts performances for free in the public park outside. Check their website for times and dates of the simulcasts.
164 recommandé par les habitants
New World Center
500 17th StFrank Gehry designed theater that simulcasts performances for free in the public park outside. Check their website for times and dates of the simulcasts.
Small museum with exhibitions featuring mostly contemporary art and a sculpture garden in front.
329 recommandé par les habitants
The Bass
2100 Collins AveSmall museum with exhibitions featuring mostly contemporary art and a sculpture garden in front.
Main art museum in town. Located in a new Herzog and de Meuron designed building overlooking the Bay.
1076 recommandé par les habitants
Perez Art Museum Miami
1103 Biscayne BlvdMain art museum in town. Located in a new Herzog and de Meuron designed building overlooking the Bay.
Home of the Miami Heat and many concerts and events. Let me know if you need Heat tickets. The season runs from October to April.
867 recommandé par les habitants
American Airlines Arena
601 Biscayne BlvdHome of the Miami Heat and many concerts and events. Let me know if you need Heat tickets. The season runs from October to April.
Performing arts theater that hosts many concerts and stand up acts.
119 recommandé par les habitants
The Fillmore Miami Beach
1700 Washington AvePerforming arts theater that hosts many concerts and stand up acts.
Design museum featuring many Art Deco inspired pieces and temporary exhibits.
107 recommandé par les habitants
The Wolfsonian - Florida International University
1001 Washington AveDesign museum featuring many Art Deco inspired pieces and temporary exhibits.
Indie movie theatre showing small and foreign films. Located in original city hall.
42 recommandé par les habitants
Miami Beach Cinemateque
1130 Washington AveIndie movie theatre showing small and foreign films. Located in original city hall.
Large concert hall feature great music and theater acts. Check their website for performances.
20 recommandé par les habitants
Knight Concert Hall
1300 Biscayne BlvdLarge concert hall feature great music and theater acts. Check their website for performances.
Home of the Miami Dolphins and University of Miami football teams. Seasons run from September to December. Also hosts a few concerts and soccer friendlies throughout the year.
454 recommandé par les habitants
Hard Rock Stadium
347 Don Shula DrHome of the Miami Dolphins and University of Miami football teams. Seasons run from September to December. Also hosts a few concerts and soccer friendlies throughout the year.
Excellent art warehouse featuring temporary exhibitions and the collection of the Rubell Family.
46 recommandé par les habitants
Rubell Museum
1100 NW 23rd StExcellent art warehouse featuring temporary exhibitions and the collection of the Rubell Family.
Home of the Miami Marlins baseball team. Season runs from April to October.
257 recommandé par les habitants
Marlins Park
501 Marlins WayHome of the Miami Marlins baseball team. Season runs from April to October.
Everything Else
Park featuring fields, tennis courts, and basketball courts.
476 recommandé par les habitants
Flamingo Park
999 Meridian AvePark featuring fields, tennis courts, and basketball courts.
South Beach Music Exchange
1253 Purdy AveKayak and paddle board rentals.
Located about an hour and fifteen minutes from the apartment. Check out the Breakers Resort and Worth Avenue if you go. Much more seasonal than Miami, so stay away during the summer.
210 recommandé par les habitants
Palm Beach
Located about an hour and fifteen minutes from the apartment. Check out the Breakers Resort and Worth Avenue if you go. Much more seasonal than Miami, so stay away during the summer.
A great day trip from Miami. See plenty of gators and a truly unique environment.
248 recommandé par les habitants
Everglades
A great day trip from Miami. See plenty of gators and a truly unique environment.
Nice park at the southern tip of South Beach. Great people and boat watching from the bar at Smith and Wollensky.
586 recommandé par les habitants
South Pointe Park Pier
1 Washington AveNice park at the southern tip of South Beach. Great people and boat watching from the bar at Smith and Wollensky.
Public golf course on the northern end of South Beach.
10 recommandé par les habitants
Bayshore Municipal Golf Course
Public golf course on the northern end of South Beach.
Horse racing track and casino located about 45 minutes from South Beach.
615 recommandé par les habitants
Gulfstream Park Racing and Casino
901 S Federal HwyHorse racing track and casino located about 45 minutes from South Beach.
Essentials
Small supermarket within walking distance. Mostly organic and health conscious food.
953 recommandé par les habitants
Whole Foods Market
1020 Alton RdSmall supermarket within walking distance. Mostly organic and health conscious food.
Supermarket featuring a large selection of staples and pre made items.
137 recommandé par les habitants
The Fresh Market
1800 West AveSupermarket featuring a large selection of staples and pre made items.
A large Publix Supermarket is located here. Publix is the largest and most popular supermarket chain in Florida.
118 recommandé par les habitants
Fifth & Alton
1100 5th StA large Publix Supermarket is located here. Publix is the largest and most popular supermarket chain in Florida.