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Places in Overtown
Our picks in Overtown. Read the Overtown guide.
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Where to eat and drink in Overtown
Neighborhood soul food
Lil Greenhouse Grill
Independent Overtown restaurant serving smoked wings, ribs and Southern comfort dishes after starting as a food truck.
Tip: Open Tuesday to Saturday from noon (closing at 7 p.m. on Thursdays); closed Sundays and Mondays.
- Hours
- Tue–Wed 12 PM–9 PM · Thu 12 PM–7 PM · Fri–Sat 12 PM–9 PM
- Closed
- Sunday, Monday
- Cost
- $$
- Parking
- Not listed by the restaurant (not confirmed)
- Free transit
- Free City of Miami Trolley, Overtown route (Mon to Fri 6:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.; no weekend service). Metrorail Historic Overtown/Lyric Theatre and Culmer stations nearby (paid fare).
- Waterfront
- No
1300 NW 3rd Ave, Miami, FL 33136
Open in MapsOfficial siteNeighborhood wings
House of Wings Miami
Counter-service Overtown wing shop founded in 2003, with more than 60 wing flavors plus Caribbean seafood plates.
Tip: Dine in, take out or order delivery. Hours not confirmed on the official site, so check before going.
- Closed
- Monday
- Cost
- $
- Parking
- Not listed (not confirmed)
- Free transit
- Free City of Miami Trolley, Overtown route (Mon to Fri 6:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.; no weekend service). Metrorail Historic Overtown/Lyric Theatre and Culmer stations nearby (paid fare).
- Waterfront
- No
1039 NW 3rd Ave, Miami, FL 33136
Open in MapsOfficial siteHistoric soul food restaurant
Jackson Soul Food
Family-run soul food restaurant carrying on a Jackson family legacy in Overtown that began with Mama's Cafe in 1946.
Tip: Breakfast and lunch spot with early-morning service; posted hours differ between sources, so call before going.
- Closed
- Monday, Tuesday
- Cost
- $$
- Parking
- Not listed by the restaurant (not confirmed)
- Free transit
- Free City of Miami Trolley, Overtown route (Mon to Fri 6:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.; no weekend service). Metrorail Historic Overtown/Lyric Theatre and Culmer stations nearby (paid fare).
- Waterfront
- No
950 NW 3rd Ave, Miami, FL 33136
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Things to do in Overtown
Historic theater
Black Archives Historic Lyric Theater
Built in 1913 by Geder Walker, this surviving Little Broadway landmark is still a key place to understand Miami's Black arts history.
Tip: Black Archives lists weekday office hours (not confirmed directly); group tours can be arranged by phone.
- Closed
- Weekends except by appointment; federal holidays
- Cost
- Event tickets vary; visit cost not confirmed
- Parking
- Street parking (not confirmed)
- Free transit
- Free City of Miami Trolley, Overtown route (Mon to Fri 6:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.; no weekend service). Metrorail Historic Overtown/Lyric Theatre and Culmer stations nearby (paid fare).
- Waterfront
- No
819 NW 2nd Ave, Miami, FL 33136
Open in MapsOfficial siteHistory museum
Black Police Precinct and Courthouse Museum
A former segregated police station and courthouse that now tells Miami's Black law-enforcement and civil-rights history through exhibits and guided visits.
Tip: Free parking in the museum lot.
- Hours
- Tue–Sat 10 AM–4 PM
- Closed
- Sunday, Monday
- Cost
- $10 adults; $5 students, seniors, police and military; 6 and under free
- Parking
- Free museum lot; limited street parking
- Free transit
- Overtown Trolley stop about 2 minutes away; Culmer Metrorail about 5 minutes (paid fare). Free City of Miami Trolley, Overtown route (Mon to Fri 6:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.; no weekend service). Metrorail Historic Overtown/Lyric Theatre and Culmer stations nearby (paid fare).
- Waterfront
- No
480 NW 11th St, Miami, FL 33136
Open in MapsOfficial siteHistoric gallery
Historic Ward Rooming House
Restored 1925 rooming house with Black and Bahamian heritage, now used for art exhibitions and cultural events.
Tip: The gallery is listed as open Thursday to Saturday afternoons with RSVP required (not confirmed directly); RSVP before visiting.
- Closed
- Sunday to Wednesday
- Cost
- Not posted
- Parking
- Street parking (not confirmed)
- Free transit
- Free City of Miami Trolley, Overtown route (Mon to Fri 6:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.; no weekend service). Metrorail Historic Overtown/Lyric Theatre and Culmer stations nearby (paid fare).
- Waterfront
- No
249 NW 9th St, Miami, FL 33136
Open in MapsOfficial siteHistoric Black church
Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church
Historic congregation and building central to Overtown's religious and civic heritage.
Tip: Active worship space: appreciate the exterior respectfully and follow posted access rules.
- Cost
- Free
- Parking
- Street parking (not confirmed)
- Free transit
- Free City of Miami Trolley, Overtown route (Mon to Fri 6:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.; no weekend service). Metrorail Historic Overtown/Lyric Theatre and Culmer stations nearby (paid fare).
- Waterfront
- No
301 NW 9th St, Miami, FL 33136
Open in MapsOfficial siteHistoric community landmark
New Providence Lodge No. 365
Historic fraternal lodge building constructed through the work of its members, part of Overtown's heritage trail.
Tip: Not an open museum; view respectfully from the street.
- Cost
- Free
- Parking
- Street parking (not confirmed)
- Free transit
- Free City of Miami Trolley, Overtown route (Mon to Fri 6:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.; no weekend service). Metrorail Historic Overtown/Lyric Theatre and Culmer stations nearby (paid fare).
- Waterfront
- No
941 NW 3rd Ave, Miami, FL 33136
Open in MapsOfficial siteCommunity recreation park
Theodore Gibson Park
Neighborhood park and recreation center with a gym, pool, basketball and baseball, plus youth programs.
Tip: The pool and gym keep their own shorter hours.
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 7 AM–10 PM
- Cost
- Free
- Parking
- On-site parking (city features list)
- Free transit
- Free City of Miami Trolley, Overtown route (Mon to Fri 6:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.; no weekend service). Metrorail Historic Overtown/Lyric Theatre and Culmer stations nearby (paid fare).
- Waterfront
- No
350 NW 13th St, Miami, FL 33136
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Updated October 25, 2026. Hours change, so confirm before you go.