Miami Beach Dining Guide
Discover the finest restaurants, oceanfront eateries, and hidden culinary gems across Miami Beach's vibrant neighborhoods.
Miami Beach is a global dining destination where celebrity chefs, fresh seafood, and tropical flavors collide. From South Beach's iconic eateries to North Beach's local favorites, this guide showcases the best restaurants across price points and cuisines—all with that unmistakable Miami flair.
Fine Dining & Celebrity Chefs
Prime Fish
Stephen Starr's upscale seafood house on Collins Avenue offers pristine crudos, whole grilled fish, and an exceptional raw bar. The nautical-chic decor complements dishes like yellowtail snapper with meunière sauce.
Must-Try Dishes
- Whole Branzino
- Stone Crab Claws
- Lobster Roll
- Tuna Tartare
The Surf Club Restaurant
Thomas Keller's Four Seasons restaurant revives the glamour of the 1930s Surf Club with impeccable service and dishes like Dover sole meunière. The Sunday brunch is legendary among Miami's elite.
Signature Offerings
- Chef's tasting menu with wine pairings
- Oceanfront terrace seating
- Live jazz on weekends
More Exceptional Fine Dining
Oceanfront & Seafood Restaurants
Miami Beach's coastline delivers some of Florida's freshest seafood. These restaurants showcase local catches like stone crab, spiny lobster, and Gulf shrimp.
![Joe's Stone Crab restaurant exterior](https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1511543865714-5a5a5ce51a94?crop=entropy&cs=tinysrgb&fit=max&fm=jpg&ixid=M3w0MTQ1MnwwfDF8c2VhcmNofDN8fGNyYWIlMjBmb29kfGVufDB8fHx8MTc1NTAxMDk1MXww&ixlib=rb-1.2.1&auto=format&fit=crop&w=1350&q=80'0")
Joe's Stone Crab
A Miami Beach institution since 1913, famous for its namesake stone crabs (in season Oct-May) and key lime pie.
LOCATION
South Beach
KNOW BEFORE
No reservations
Seaspice
Riverfront dining with Mediterranean seafood dishes and celebrity sightings. Try the seafood tower or branzino.
LOCATION
Downtown Miami
SPECIALTY
Yacht docking
Naoe
Intimate 8-seat omakase experience focusing on rare Japanese fish flown in daily.
LOCATION
Brickell
PRICE
$300/person
Best Latin & Cuban Cuisine
Miami's Cuban and Latin American restaurants offer vibrant flavors from Havana, Bogotá, Lima, and beyond. These are our top picks for authentic experiences.
| Restaurant | Specialty | Neighborhood | Must-Order |
|---|---|---|---|
| Versailles | Cuban | Little Havana | Cuban Sandwich |
| CVI.CHE 105 | Peruvian | Downtown | Ceviche Clásico |
| La Mar | Peruvian | Brickell | Lomo Saltado |
| El Palacio de los Jugos | Cuban | Multiple | Lechón Asado |
