My Top Miami Restaurants

Finally compiling all of my favorite Miami restaurants because I am always asked where to go - comment your faves too!

Latin

Bakan

Maíz y Agave

Bakan - Sea Bass Tacos

Talavera Cocina Mexicana

Jaguar

1. Jaguar (Coconut Grove)

   • best ceviches

     
     

2. Bakan (Wynwood)

   • ceviche verde and the sea bass tacos

   • espresso martini with tequila

     
     

3. Koko by Bakan (Coconut Grove)

   • super cute outdoor dining

     
     

4. Talavera Cocina Mexicana (Coral Gables)

   • super nice outdoor area on Giralda ave

   • pescado and camarones tacos are soooo good

     
     

5. Maíz y Agave (Coral Gables)

   • best happy hour because the rooftop is so cute

     
     

6. Sala'o (Little Havana)

   • where I take all my visitors - Hemingway themed restaurant with lots of performances

   • best cuban food in Little Havana

Asian

Jaya at the Setai

Sushi by Bou

Varsol Sushi Bar

1. Varsol (Coconut Grove)

   • best sushi in Miami

     
     

2. Omakai (Wynwood and Coconut Grove)

   • affordable Omakase experience and nice atmosphere

     
     

3. Sushi by Bou (Wynwood - in the Arlo hotel)

   • Omakase experience at the counter

   • good cocktails and a cool vibe

     
     

4. Paper Fish (Brickell and South Beach)

   • constantly rotating their sushi menu

   • super pretty

     
     

5. Jaya at the Setai (South Beach)

   1. best fancy dinner on South Beach - live performers and good cocktails

   2. recommend the pad thai!

Mediterranean

Meraki Coconut Grove

Motek - Hummus

Motek - Shakshuka

1. Levant (Coral Gables)

   • best salmon kebabs and a cool vibe

     
     

2. Motek (lots of locations)

   • best hummus in Miami

   • good place for tapas and sharing

     
     

3. Meraki (South Beach and Coconut Grove)

   • the Coconut Grove location is the best!

   • the Spanakorizo is so amazing

     
     

4. Doya (Wynwood)

   1. another good place for sharing

   2. super pretty restaurant

Italian

Call me Gaby

Luca Osteria

1. Call me Gaby (South Beach)

   • super cute restaurant with a really nice outdoor area

   • my go to place on South Beach

   • good pizzas and salads!

     
     

2. Bellini (Coconut Grove)

   • beautiful view of the water

     
     

3. Luca Osteria (Coral Gables)

   • amazing cocktail list

   • get the caesar salad, patate fritte and pasta alla nina

Tapas

Sospiro Natural Wine Bar

Level 6

Cebada

1. Cebada (Coral Gables)

   • cutest rooftop with a great happy hour and cocktails!

   • get the whipped eggplant, gambas al ajillo and blanca coca

     
     

2. Level 6 (Coconut Grove)

   • beautiful views of the Grove

     
     

3. Sospiro Natural Wine Bar (Coral Gables)

   • constantly rotating wine selection, cozy space, and a lot of tasty food!

Seafood / American

Bayshore Club

Moxies

1. Bayshore Club (Coconut Grove)

   • best seafood and best atmosphere

   • live music!

     
     

2. Moxies (Brickell)

   • best place to watch a game and a fun bar vibe

     
     

3. Crazy About You (Brickell)

   • pretty view from the water in Brickell

     
     

4. Monty's (Coconut Grove)

   • super chill vibe and a good happy hour

Brunch

Threefold Cafe

Books & Books - Hummus

Gianni's at the Versace Mansion

Threefold Cafe

Miam Cafe

1. Sadelle's (Coconut Grove)

   • highly recommend the bagel and lox - cutest presentation

     
     

2. Threefold Cafe (Coral Gables)

   • good brunch and nice outdoor seating on Giralda

     
     

3. Zak the Baker (Wynwood)

   • a Miami staple

     
     

4. Miam Cafe (Wynwood)

   • fanciest pancakes and good coffee!

     
     

5. Chugs Diner (Coconut Grove)

   • the best Cuban breakfast

     
     

6. Gianni's at the Versace Mansion (South Beach)

   • best brunch deal and the mansion is so cool!

     
     

7. The Cafe at Books & Books (Coral Gables)

   1. coziest cafe and the best coffee and hummus