Guidebook for Miami Beach
Food Scene
Excellent Italian restaurant in a locals' neighborhood of Miami Beach.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Wynwood Kitchen & Bar
2550 NW 2nd AveVery good food in a very central Wynwood location.
Wynwood outpost of the popular local coffee house.
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Panther Coffee - Wynwood
2390 NW 2nd AveWynwood outpost of the popular local coffee house.
Seafood restaurant located between Downtown and Wynwood. Excellent fresh seafood.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Buena Vista Bistro
4582 NE 2nd AveCasual French bistro located just outside the Design District.
Very nice outdoor dining area with decent Mediterranean food.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Area 31
270 Biscayne Boulevard WayGood Happy Hour spot if you are in Downtown Miami. Very nice outdoor patio 16 floors above the Bay.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Marlins Park
501 Marlins WayHome of the Miami Marlins baseball team. Season runs from April to October.
Everything Else
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Fifth & Alton
1100 5th StA large Publix Supermarket is located here. Publix is the largest and most popular supermarket chain in Florida.