Places in Midtown
Our picks in Midtown. Read the Midtown guide.
10 places
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Where to eat and drink in Midtown
Wine bar with nightly live music
Lagniappe
Editor's favoriteNew Orleans-style wine bar with a string-lit backyard, live music every night and pick-your-own cheese and charcuterie.
Tip: No reservations; live music nightly 9 p.m. to midnight. Choose cheese and charcuterie from the back fridges. Weeknights are calmer than packed weekends.
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 6 PM–2 AM · Fri–Sat 6 PM–3 AM · Sun 6 PM–2 AM
- Cost
- $$
- Parking
- Limited: street parking and a paid lot next door (about $10 per visitor reports; not confirmed)
- Free transit
- Free City of Miami Trolley, Biscayne route serves Midtown (Mon to Sat 6:30 a.m. to midnight; Sun 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.). Biscayne Blvd is about a block east; nearest stop not confirmed.
- Waterfront
- No
3425 NE 2nd Ave, Miami, FL 33137
Open in MapsOfficial sitePizza and brunch
CRAFT Midtown
All-day neighborhood restaurant serving pizza and brunch near Midtown shops.
Tip: All-day hours listed only by an ordering site, so confirm before going; CRAFT has several Miami branches, so book Midtown.
- Cost
- $$
- Parking
- Paid Midtown garages (North Block Garage open 24/7, from about $2 for the first hour); free 2 hours weekdays 12 to 3 p.m. with a $10 purchase at participating restaurants (Lunch Crunch).
- Free transit
- Free City of Miami Trolley, Biscayne route serves Midtown (Mon to Sat 6:30 a.m. to midnight; Sun 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.).
- Waterfront
- No
3451 NE 1st Ave #103, Miami, FL 33137
Open in MapsOfficial siteBrunch restaurant
Little Hen Midtown
English-inspired breakfast, brunch and afternoon tea in a bright, pastel dining room.
Tip: Daytime only; reserve on Resy for weekend brunch.
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun 8 AM–4 PM
- Cost
- $$
- Parking
- Paid Midtown garages (North Block Garage open 24/7, from about $2 for the first hour); free 2 hours weekdays 12 to 3 p.m. with a $10 purchase at participating restaurants (Lunch Crunch).
- Free transit
- Free City of Miami Trolley, Biscayne route serves Midtown (Mon to Sat 6:30 a.m. to midnight; Sun 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.).
- Waterfront
- No
3451 NE 1st Ave, Suite 100/102, Miami, FL 33137
Open in MapsOfficial siteCoffee and all-day dining
OL'DAYS Midtown
Coffee, breakfast and casual dishes in an airy space with outdoor seating.
Tip: Walk-in only; the other branches are in New York.
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 8 AM–10 PM
- Cost
- $$
- Parking
- Paid Midtown garages (North Block Garage open 24/7, from about $2 for the first hour); free 2 hours weekdays 12 to 3 p.m. with a $10 purchase at participating restaurants (Lunch Crunch).
- Free transit
- Free City of Miami Trolley, Biscayne route serves Midtown (Mon to Sat 6:30 a.m. to midnight; Sun 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.).
- Waterfront
- No
3301 NE 1st Ave, Miami, FL 33137
Open in MapsOfficial siteItalian trattoria
Salumeria 104 Midtown
Casual neighborhood Italian restaurant known for pasta and salumi.
Tip: Lunch and dinner daily; hours not confirmed on the official page, so check before going. Book the Midtown location.
- Cost
- $$
- Parking
- Paid Midtown garages (North Block Garage open 24/7, from about $2 for the first hour); free 2 hours weekdays 12 to 3 p.m. with a $10 purchase at participating restaurants (Lunch Crunch).
- Free transit
- Free City of Miami Trolley, Biscayne route serves Midtown (Mon to Sat 6:30 a.m. to midnight; Sun 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.).
- Waterfront
- No
3451 NE 1st Ave #104, Miami, FL 33137
Open in MapsOfficial siteDaytime coffee and brunch
Angelina's Eatery + Cafe
Small Midtown cafe serving espresso, juices, breakfast plates and sandwiches.
Tip: Daytime cafe for breakfast or lunch; hours not confirmed on the official page, so check closing time first.
- Cost
- $$
- Parking
- Paid Midtown garages (North Block Garage open 24/7, from about $2 for the first hour); free 2 hours weekdays 12 to 3 p.m. with a $10 purchase at participating restaurants (Lunch Crunch).
- Free transit
- Free City of Miami Trolley, Biscayne route serves Midtown (Mon to Sat 6:30 a.m. to midnight; Sun 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.).
- Waterfront
- No
3451 NE 1st Ave #102B, Miami, FL 33137
Open in MapsOfficial siteArgentine cutlet restaurant
El Club de la Milanesa Midtown
Argentine restaurant focused on breaded milanesas served classic or with loaded toppings.
Tip: The group also operates in Weston, so check you have the Midtown address.
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 12 PM–12 AM
- Cost
- $$
- Parking
- Paid Midtown garages (North Block Garage open 24/7, from about $2 for the first hour); free 2 hours weekdays 12 to 3 p.m. with a $10 purchase at participating restaurants (Lunch Crunch).
- Free transit
- Free City of Miami Trolley, Biscayne route serves Midtown (Mon to Sat 6:30 a.m. to midnight; Sun 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.).
- Waterfront
- No
3252 Buena Vista Blvd, Miami, FL 33137
Open in MapsOfficial siteFrench bakery and bistro
Madame Olivia Midtown
French bakery with house-made pastries and Mediterranean breakfast, lunch and dinner dishes.
Tip: Start with the bakery counter.
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 8 AM–8 PM
- Cost
- $$
- Parking
- Paid Midtown garages (North Block Garage open 24/7, from about $2 for the first hour); free 2 hours weekdays 12 to 3 p.m. with a $10 purchase at participating restaurants (Lunch Crunch).
- Free transit
- Free City of Miami Trolley, Biscayne route serves Midtown (Mon to Sat 6:30 a.m. to midnight; Sun 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.).
- Waterfront
- No
3417 NE 1st Ave, Miami, FL 33137
Open in MapsOfficial siteMediterranean brunch
Motek Midtown
Miami-grown Mediterranean restaurant offering all-day brunch, hummus, schnitzel and indoor-outdoor seating.
Tip: Make sure you book the Midtown branch.
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 12 PM–10 PM · Fri 12 PM–11 PM · Sat 11 AM–11 PM · Sun 11 AM–10 PM
- Cost
- $$$
- Parking
- Paid Midtown garages (North Block Garage open 24/7, from about $2 for the first hour); free 2 hours weekdays 12 to 3 p.m. with a $10 purchase at participating restaurants (Lunch Crunch).
- Free transit
- Free City of Miami Trolley, Biscayne route serves Midtown (Mon to Sat 6:30 a.m. to midnight; Sun 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.).
- Waterfront
- No
3255 NE 1st Ave, Miami, FL 33137
Open in MapsOfficial siteCraft-beer gastropub
Tap 42 Midtown
Lively neighborhood bar and restaurant for burgers, cocktails and a social weekend brunch.
Tip: Lunch-to-late hours listed by third parties only, so confirm before going; it gets loud, so check current happy-hour details.
- Cost
- $$
- Parking
- Paid Midtown garages (North Block Garage open 24/7, from about $2 for the first hour); free 2 hours weekdays 12 to 3 p.m. with a $10 purchase at participating restaurants (Lunch Crunch).
- Free transit
- Free City of Miami Trolley, Biscayne route serves Midtown (Mon to Sat 6:30 a.m. to midnight; Sun 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.).
- Waterfront
- No
3252 NE 1st Ave #101, Miami, FL 33137
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Updated October 25, 2026. Hours change, so confirm before you go.