Places in Design District
Our picks in Design District. Read the Design District guide.
5 places
The Lookout Shortlist
Where to eat and drink in Design District
Neighborhood restaurant
Michael's Genuine
Editor's favoriteEstablished Miami restaurant serving seasonal food in a lively dining room and courtyard.
Tip: Happy hour runs Sunday to Friday, 4 to 7 p.m. Courtyard tables are best in good weather.
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 11:30 AM–10 PM · Sun 11 AM–8 PM
- Cost
- $$$
- Parking
- Palm Court Garage is closest (district directory); Design District garages $3 up to 4 hours, $6 for 4 to 6 hours, $25 daily max; valet $5 up to 4 hours at 10 stands (Miami Design District).
- Free transit
- Free City of Miami Trolley, Biscayne route; its map lists the Design District as a stop area (Mon to Sat 6:30 a.m. to midnight; Sun 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.).
- Waterfront
- No
130 NE 40th St, Miami, FL 33137
Open in MapsOfficial siteFood hall
Mia Market
Second-floor food hall with independent counters and shared dining space.
Tip: It is on the second floor of Palm Court; each counter keeps its own hours.
- Hours
- Sun–Thu 10 AM–8 PM · Fri–Sat 10 AM–9 PM
- Cost
- $$
- Parking
- Palm Court Garage is closest (district directory); Design District garages $3 up to 4 hours, $6 for 4 to 6 hours, $25 daily max; valet $5 up to 4 hours at 10 stands (Miami Design District).
- Free transit
- Free City of Miami Trolley, Biscayne route; its map lists the Design District as a stop area (Mon to Sat 6:30 a.m. to midnight; Sun 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.).
- Waterfront
- No
140 NE 39th St, Suite 241, Miami, FL 33137
Open in MapsOfficial siteFrench fine dining
Le Jardinier Miami
Michelin-recognized French-inspired restaurant with seasonal vegetable-forward cooking.
Tip: Reserve ahead; this is a special-occasion meal.
- Hours
- Tue–Thu 12 PM–3:30 PM · Tue–Thu 6 PM–9:30 PM · Fri–Sat 12 PM–3:30 PM · Fri–Sat 6 PM–10 PM · Sun 12 PM–4:30 PM · Sun 5 PM–8 PM
- Closed
- Monday
- Cost
- $$$$
- Parking
- Paradise Plaza Garage is closest (district directory); Design District garages $3 up to 4 hours, $6 for 4 to 6 hours, $25 daily max; valet $5 up to 4 hours at 10 stands (Miami Design District).
- Free transit
- Free City of Miami Trolley, Biscayne route; its map lists the Design District as a stop area (Mon to Sat 6:30 a.m. to midnight; Sun 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.).
- Waterfront
- No
151 NE 41st St, Suite 135, Miami, FL 33137
Open in MapsOfficial siteAegean courtyard dining
Mandolin Aegean Bistro
Beloved Greek- and Turkish-influenced restaurant tucked into a blue-and-white historic house.
Tip: Reserve for the garden courtyard. Valet is two blocks south at 4141 NE 2nd Ave.
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 12 PM–11 PM
- Cost
- $$$
- Parking
- Valet $5 per 4 hours at 4141 NE 2nd Ave, two blocks south; district garages nearby
- Free transit
- Free City of Miami Trolley, Biscayne route; its map lists the Design District as a stop area (Mon to Sat 6:30 a.m. to midnight; Sun 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.).
- Waterfront
- No
4312 NE 2nd Ave, Miami, FL 33137
Open in MapsOfficial siteFruit soft serve
Peel Soft Serve
Bright, casual soft-serve counter known for fruit-forward flavors and a short treat break.
Tip: It moved to 54 NE 40th St, between Andrew and Dalé Zine; an easy treat between galleries.
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 1 PM–8 PM
- Cost
- $
- Parking
- City View Garage is closest (district directory); Design District garages $3 up to 4 hours, $6 for 4 to 6 hours, $25 daily max; valet $5 up to 4 hours at 10 stands (Miami Design District).
- Free transit
- Free City of Miami Trolley, Biscayne route; its map lists the Design District as a stop area (Mon to Sat 6:30 a.m. to midnight; Sun 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.).
- Waterfront
- No
54 NE 40th St, Miami, FL 33137
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Updated October 25, 2026. Hours change, so confirm before you go.