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Places
Picks by neighborhood, checked by our editors.
85 places
Cocktails and nightlife
Blackbird Ordinary
Editor's favoriteNeighborhood nightlife mainstay with cocktails, music and a social indoor-outdoor setting.
Tip: Open late every night, usually until 5 a.m.; the bar does not post official hours.
- Cost
- $$
- Parking
- Street parking (not confirmed)
- Free transit
- Metromover Brickell City Centre (Eighth Street) station, per Metromover map.
- Waterfront
- No
729 SW 1st Ave, Miami, FL 33130
Open in MapsOfficial siteSpecial-occasion dinner
Ariete
Editor's favoriteChef Michael Beltran's Michelin-starred Grove restaurant, now 10 years old, cooking Cuban-American dishes with modern technique.
Tip: Dinner only; reserve ahead.
- Hours
- Sun–Thu 5:30 PM–10 PM · Fri–Sat 5:30 PM–11 PM
- Cost
- $$$$
- Parking
- Paid: metered street parking, MPA Playhouse Lot (3500 Main Hwy) and King's Lot (3431 Main Hwy), CocoWalk garage (from $4 for 30 min; $17 flat weekends) and Mayfair garage.
- Free transit
- Free City of Miami Coconut Grove Trolley (Mon to Sat, 6:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.) and free Freebee Coconut Grove fixed route (Sun to Thu 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., Fri and Sat 10 a.m. to midnight).
- Waterfront
- No
3540 Main Hwy, Miami, FL 33133
Open in MapsOfficial siteSpecialty coffee
Panther Coffee Coconut Grove
Editor's favoriteMiami roaster's Grove shop offering coffee and pastries just off the village's main streets.
Tip: An easy take-away stop for walking Main Highway.
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 7 AM–7 PM
- Cost
- $$
- Parking
- Paid: metered street parking, MPA Playhouse Lot (3500 Main Hwy) and King's Lot (3431 Main Hwy), CocoWalk garage (from $4 for 30 min; $17 flat weekends) and Mayfair garage.
- Free transit
- Free City of Miami Coconut Grove Trolley (Mon to Sat, 6:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.) and free Freebee Coconut Grove fixed route (Sun to Thu 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., Fri and Sat 10 a.m. to midnight).
- Waterfront
- No
3407 Main Hwy, Miami, FL 33133
Open in MapsOfficial siteAmerican classics and sushi
Hillstone
Editor's favoritePolished dining room at the corner of Ponce de Leon Blvd and Miracle Mile, open for about 25 years, serving American classics, prime steaks and handcrafted sushi.
Tip: Walk-ins are welcome for two; groups of three or more should reserve ahead, and smart casual attire is expected.
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 11:30 AM–10 PM · Sat 11 AM–10 PM · Sun 11 AM–9 PM
- Cost
- $$$
- Parking
- Metered street parking on Miracle Mile and city garages nearby ($1 per 24 minutes, $18 daily cap); no valet listed by the restaurant
- Free transit
- Free Coral Gables Trolley Ponce de Leon route runs along Ponce de Leon Blvd at this corner (Mon to Sat 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.; no Sunday service); free Freebee rides in the downtown Coral Gables service area
- Waterfront
- No
201 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables, FL 33134
Open in MapsOfficial siteNeighborhood restaurant
Michael's Genuine
Editor's favoriteEstablished Miami restaurant serving seasonal food in a lively dining room and courtyard.
Tip: Happy hour runs Sunday to Friday, 4 to 7 p.m. Courtyard tables are best in good weather.
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 11:30 AM–10 PM · Sun 11 AM–8 PM
- Cost
- $$$
- 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 siteVietnamese dinner
Tâm Tâm
Editor's favoriteLocally run Vietnamese restaurant and wine bar built around sharing plates, named a Michelin Bib Gourmand in 2024 and 2025.
Tip: Dinner only; reservations are taken by email.
- Hours
- Tue–Thu 5:30 PM–10:30 PM · Fri–Sat 5:30 PM–11 PM · Sun 5:30 PM–10 PM
- Closed
- Monday
- Cost
- $$
- Parking
- Metered street parking and downtown garages (not confirmed)
- Free transit
- Metromover and Metrorail Government Center station, per Metromover map.
- Waterfront
- No
99 NW 1st St, Miami, FL 33128
Open in MapsOfficial siteFrench bakery and cafe
Péché Mignon
Editor's favoriteNeighborhood bakery and cafe serving laminated pastries, breakfast and coffee.
Tip: Special pastries can sell out, so go early.
- Hours
- Tue–Fri 8 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–4 PM
- Closed
- Monday
- Cost
- $$
- Free transit
- Free City of Miami Trolley, Biscayne route along Biscayne Blvd (Mon to Sat 6:30 a.m. to midnight; Sun 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.).
- Waterfront
- No
430 NE 31st St, Miami, FL 33137
Open in MapsOfficial siteCuban cafeteria
Morro Castle Hialeah
Editor's favoriteCuban cafeteria founded in 1966 and still serving classic Cuban comfort food at counter prices.
Tip: An affordable neighborhood meal rather than a dressed-up restaurant.
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 8 AM–12 AM
- Cost
- $
- Parking
- On-site parking available (restaurant site)
- Free transit
- Hialeah Transit circulator, Flamingo and Marlin routes (Mon to Fri 6 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.; Sat 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; no Sunday). Free per the city's 2023 brochure.
- Waterfront
- No
1201 W 44th Pl, Hialeah, FL 33012
Open in MapsOfficial siteLive Latin music
Ball & Chain
Editor's favoriteHistoric music and cocktail venue mixing live performances, dancing and Cuban-inspired food.
Tip: Live music runs from afternoon into the night; check the show calendar. Wednesday nights include a free salsa class.
- Hours
- Mon 11 AM–12 AM · Tue–Thu 11 AM–1 AM · Fri–Sat 11 AM–3 AM · Sun 11 AM–1 AM
- Cost
- $$
- Parking
- Valet on site; street parking fills fast on weekends and late nights (Ball & Chain)
- Free transit
- Free City of Miami Trolley, Little Havana route along SW 8th St (Mon to Sat 6:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Sun 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.).
- Waterfront
- No
1513 SW 8th St, Miami, FL 33135
Open in MapsOfficial siteWine bar with nightly live music
Lagniappe
Editor's favoriteNew Orleans-style wine bar with a string-lit backyard, live music every night and pick-your-own cheese and charcuterie.
Tip: No reservations; live music nightly 9 p.m. to midnight. Choose cheese and charcuterie from the back fridges. Weeknights are calmer than packed weekends.
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 6 PM–2 AM · Fri–Sat 6 PM–3 AM · Sun 6 PM–2 AM
- Cost
- $$
- 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 siteIndependent bakery
Zak the Baker
Editor's favoriteIndependent kosher bakery-cafe offering naturally leavened breads, pastries and lunch.
Tip: Go early for the broadest pastry selection.
- Hours
- Sun–Fri 7 AM–5 PM
- Closed
- Saturday
- Cost
- $$
- Parking
- Paid: Wynwood Garage, 311 NW 26th St (24/7, roughly $20 to $40 by stay, higher on event days) and metered street parking via PayByPhone/ParkMobile.
- Free transit
- Free City of Miami Trolley, Wynwood route along NW 2nd Ave (Mon to Sat 6:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.; no Sunday service).
- Waterfront
- No
295 NW 26th St, Miami, FL 33127
Open in MapsOfficial siteLocal coffee roaster
Panther Coffee Wynwood
Editor's favoriteThe original Wynwood coffee stop, known for carefully roasted beans and a neighborhood patio.
Tip: Pair a morning coffee with a walk through the nearby murals.
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 7 AM–7 PM
- Cost
- $$
- Parking
- Paid: Wynwood Garage, 311 NW 26th St (24/7, roughly $20 to $40 by stay, higher on event days) and metered street parking via PayByPhone/ParkMobile.
- Free transit
- Free City of Miami Trolley, Wynwood route along NW 2nd Ave (Mon to Sat 6:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.; no Sunday service).
- Waterfront
- No
2390 NW 2nd Ave, Miami, FL 33127
Open in MapsOfficial siteSeafood and oysters
The River Oyster Bar
Long-running seafood restaurant and raw bar near Brickell's office and residential towers.
Tip: Check oyster specials and the current menu on the official site.
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 12 PM–10 PM · Fri–Sat 12 PM–10:30 PM · Sun 12 PM–9 PM
- Cost
- $$$
- Parking
- Valet on the east side with validation ($10 before 6 p.m., $15 after); paid garage above the restaurant
- Free transit
- Metromover Brickell Loop, Brickell City Centre (Eighth Street) or Fifth Street stations, per Metromover map. Metromover is free, 5:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. Note: from Oct 24, 2026 the Financial District station is closed for about five weeks; Brickell Loop trips start and end at Brickell station.
- Waterfront
- No (near the Miami River, not on it)
33 SE 7th St, Suite 100, Miami, FL 33131
Open in MapsOfficial siteSpecial-occasion omakase
NAOE
Small Japanese restaurant on Brickell Key with an intimate, reservation-led dining experience.
Tip: Reservations only, with seatings Tue to Sat at 5 and 9 p.m. (plus 7:30 p.m. Tue to Thu); the first three hours of garage parking are validated.
- Closed
- Sunday, Monday
- Cost
- $$$$ (set omakase)
- Parking
- Building garage; NAOE validates the first 3 hours
- Free transit
- Free City of Miami Brickell Trolley serves Brickell Key. No Metromover station on Brickell Key.
- Waterfront
- On Brickell Key, an island in Biscayne Bay; not a waterfront dining room (not confirmed)
661 Brickell Key Dr, Miami, FL 33131
Open in MapsOfficial siteNeighborhood sports bar
Batch Gastropub Brickell
Busy local sports bar with pub food, local beer, brunch and live music.
Tip: Brunch on weekends; expect a loud crowd for big games.
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 11:30 AM–2 AM · Sat 11 AM–2 AM · Sun 10 AM–2 AM
- Cost
- $$
- Parking
- Street and nearby garages (not confirmed by venue)
- Free transit
- Metromover Brickell or Tenth Street Promenade station, per Metromover map. Metromover is free, 5:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. Note: from Oct 24, 2026 the Financial District station is closed for about five weeks; Brickell Loop trips start and end at Brickell station.
- Waterfront
- No
30 SW 12th St, Miami, FL 33130
Open in MapsOfficial siteMediterranean restaurant
Motek Brickell
All-day Mediterranean dining, fresh breads and a lively dining room on the upper level of Brickell City Centre.
Tip: Located on level four, not on the street.
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 11 AM–10 PM · Fri 11 AM–11 PM · Sat 10 AM–11 PM · Sun 10 AM–10 PM
- Cost
- $$$
- Parking
- Brickell City Centre paid garage
- Free transit
- Metromover Brickell City Centre (Eighth Street) station.
- Waterfront
- No
701 S Miami Ave, #412A, Miami, FL 33131
Open in MapsOfficial siteSouth American rooftop dining
Quinto Miami
South American-influenced wood-fired cooking on the fifth floor of EAST Miami, above Brickell City Centre.
Tip: Breakfast runs 7 to 11 a.m., and lunch starts at noon.
- Hours
- Sun–Thu 7 AM–10:30 PM · Fri–Sat 7 AM–11 PM
- Cost
- $$$
- Parking
- EAST Miami / Brickell City Centre garage (rates not confirmed)
- Free transit
- Metromover Brickell City Centre (Eighth Street) station.
- Waterfront
- No (rooftop terrace with skyline views)
788 Brickell Plaza, 5th Floor, Miami, FL 33131
Open in MapsOfficial siteCuban-American diner
Chug's Diner
Neighborhood diner known for croquetas, pastelitos and familiar Cuban-American breakfast and lunch dishes.
Tip: This is the Coconut Grove diner, not the separate Chug's Express counter at Miami Worldcenter.
- Hours
- Mon–Tue 7:30 AM–3 PM · Wed–Sat 7:30 AM–10 PM · Sun 7:30 AM–7 PM
- Cost
- $$
- Parking
- Paid: metered street parking, MPA Playhouse Lot (3500 Main Hwy) and King's Lot (3431 Main Hwy), CocoWalk garage (from $4 for 30 min; $17 flat weekends) and Mayfair garage.
- Free transit
- Free City of Miami Coconut Grove Trolley (Mon to Sat, 6:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.) and free Freebee Coconut Grove fixed route (Sun to Thu 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., Fri and Sat 10 a.m. to midnight).
- Waterfront
- No
3444 Main Hwy, Suite 21, Miami, FL 33133
Open in MapsOfficial siteSeasonal neighborhood dining
Krüs Kitchen
Chef-led seasonal food, natural wines and a changing menu in an upstairs Main Highway space.
Tip: Enter through Los Félix downstairs and take the stairs up; weekend brunch runs 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
- Hours
- Tue–Thu 5:30 PM–10 PM · Fri–Sat 5:30 PM–11 PM · Sun 5:30 PM–10 PM
- Closed
- Monday
- Cost
- $$$
- Parking
- Paid: metered street parking, MPA Playhouse Lot (3500 Main Hwy) and King's Lot (3431 Main Hwy), CocoWalk garage (from $4 for 30 min; $17 flat weekends) and Mayfair garage.
- Free transit
- Free City of Miami Coconut Grove Trolley (Mon to Sat, 6:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.) and free Freebee Coconut Grove fixed route (Sun to Thu 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., Fri and Sat 10 a.m. to midnight).
- Waterfront
- No
3413 Main Hwy, Miami, FL 33133
Open in MapsOfficial siteLongtime Grove cafe
Greenstreet Cafe
Sidewalk cafe and lounge that has anchored the Grove's main corner for about 35 years, busy from breakfast to late night.
Tip: Weekend brunch can bring a wait.
- Hours
- Sun–Thu 7 AM–12 AM · Fri–Sat 7 AM–2 AM
- Cost
- $$
- Parking
- Paid: metered street parking, MPA Playhouse Lot (3500 Main Hwy) and King's Lot (3431 Main Hwy), CocoWalk garage (from $4 for 30 min; $17 flat weekends) and Mayfair garage.
- Free transit
- Free City of Miami Coconut Grove Trolley (Mon to Sat, 6:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.) and free Freebee Coconut Grove fixed route (Sun to Thu 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., Fri and Sat 10 a.m. to midnight).
- Waterfront
- No
3468 Main Hwy, Miami, FL 33133
Open in MapsOfficial siteLatin American seafood
Jaguar Restaurant
Neighborhood restaurant known for ceviche and Latin American cooking, operated in the Grove since 2005.
Tip: Good for a relaxed lunch after walking the village.
- Hours
- Sun–Thu 11 AM–10 PM · Fri–Sat 11 AM–11 PM
- Cost
- $$$
- Parking
- Paid: metered street parking, MPA Playhouse Lot (3500 Main Hwy) and King's Lot (3431 Main Hwy), CocoWalk garage (from $4 for 30 min; $17 flat weekends) and Mayfair garage.
- Free transit
- Free City of Miami Coconut Grove Trolley (Mon to Sat, 6:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.) and free Freebee Coconut Grove fixed route (Sun to Thu 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., Fri and Sat 10 a.m. to midnight).
- Waterfront
- No
3067 Grand Ave, Miami, FL 33133
Open in MapsOfficial siteOpen-air waterfront dining
Regatta Grove
An outdoor food-and-cocktail gathering space beside the marina, with views of Biscayne Bay.
Tip: Kids are welcome with an adult before sundown; it is 21 and over after dark.
- Hours
- Thu 4 PM–1 AM · Fri 4 PM–3 AM · Sat 12 PM–3 AM · Sun 12 PM–1 AM
- Closed
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
- Cost
- $$$
- Parking
- Garage, Lot 62, Dinner Key lot and street parking (per venue FAQ)
- Free transit
- Free City of Miami Coconut Grove Trolley (Mon to Sat, 6:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.) and free Freebee Coconut Grove fixed route (Sun to Thu 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., Fri and Sat 10 a.m. to midnight).
- Waterfront
- Yes, on Biscayne Bay by Dinner Key Marina; boat docking by arrangement
3415 Pan American Dr, Miami, FL 33133
Open in MapsOfficial siteContemporary Italian
Luca Osteria
Modern Italian cooking from chef Giorgio Rapicavoli in the pedestrian-friendly Giralda area.
Tip: Dinner only, and best booked ahead on weekends.
- Hours
- Tue–Thu 5:30 PM–10 PM · Fri–Sat 5:30 PM–11 PM · Sun 5:30 PM–10 PM
- Closed
- Monday
- Cost
- $$$
- Parking
- City garages and meters at $1 per 24 minutes, $18 daily cap; Garage 2 at 220 Aragon Ave is closest to Aragon Ave.
- Free transit
- Free Coral Gables Trolley (Mon to Sat 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.; no Sunday service) on Ponce de Leon Blvd, and free Freebee rides in the downtown service area (Mon to Thu 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Fri and Sat to midnight, Sun to 7 p.m.).
- Waterfront
- No
116 Giralda Ave, Coral Gables, FL 33134
Open in MapsOfficial siteCreative seasonal dining
Zitz Sum
Small, inventive dining room combining chef-led seasonal dishes with Japanese technique.
Tip: There is no sign; the restaurant is inside the building lobby, so reserve and follow the arrival directions.
- Hours
- Tue–Thu 6 PM–9:30 PM · Fri–Sat 6 PM–10 PM
- Closed
- Sunday, Monday
- Cost
- $$$
- Parking
- Building garage, $3 per hour, open 24/7; metered street parking
- Free transit
- Free Coral Gables Trolley (Mon to Sat 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.; no Sunday service) on Ponce de Leon Blvd, and free Freebee rides in the downtown service area (Mon to Thu 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Fri and Sat to midnight, Sun to 7 p.m.).
- Waterfront
- No
396 Alhambra Cir #155, Coral Gables, FL 33134
Open in MapsOfficial siteArgentine market and cafe
Graziano's Mercado Coral Gables
Argentine specialty market for pastries, empanadas and a quick casual bite.
Tip: Check the mercado's hours, separate from Graziano's full-service restaurant.
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 7 AM–10 PM · Fri–Sat 7 AM–11 PM · Sun 7 AM–10 PM
- Cost
- $$
- Parking
- Ten Aragon garage at 2355 Galiano St nearby; City garages and meters at $1 per 24 minutes, $18 daily cap; Garage 2 at 220 Aragon Ave is closest to Aragon Ave.
- Free transit
- Free Coral Gables Trolley (Mon to Sat 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.; no Sunday service) on Ponce de Leon Blvd, and free Freebee rides in the downtown service area (Mon to Thu 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Fri and Sat to midnight, Sun to 7 p.m.).
- Waterfront
- No
2301 Galiano St, Coral Gables, FL 33134
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
Open in MapsOfficial siteDowntown bakery
Flagler St. Bakery
Small counter-service bakery and coffee shop that bakes all its breads and pastries on site, opened in August 2026 after a Sunday pop-up run.
Tip: Pastries come out first thing in the morning and sandwiches start after 10 a.m.; seating is limited. Usually open Wednesday to Sunday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; check its Instagram before you go.
- Closed
- Monday, Tuesday
- Cost
- $
- Parking
- Metered street parking and downtown garages (not confirmed)
- Free transit
- Metromover First Street or Government Center area, per Metromover map.
- Waterfront
- No
12 NE 1st Ave, Miami, FL 33132
Open in MapsOfficial siteCocktails and pizza
ViceVersa
Italian-inspired aperitivo bar with pizza at the Elser Hotel, a short walk from Miami Worldcenter.
Tip: Inside the Elser Hotel; the kitchen closes at 10:45 p.m.
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 5 PM–12 AM
- Cost
- $$$
- Parking
- Elser Hotel valet and self-park (rates not confirmed)
- Free transit
- Metromover Freedom Tower or Park West station, per Metromover map.
- Waterfront
- No
398 NE 5th St, Miami, FL 33132
Open in MapsOfficial siteCuban sandwich shop
Sanguich Bayside
Cuban sandwich counter at Bayside, convenient before a waterfront walk or event.
Tip: Use the Bayside S116 location, not Calle Ocho or Coral Gables.
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 10 AM–9 PM
- Cost
- $
- Parking
- Bayside Marketplace garage, paid ($10 first hour posted)
- Free transit
- Metromover College/Bayside or Bayfront Park station.
- Waterfront
- Inside waterfront Bayside Marketplace
401 Biscayne Blvd, Unit S116, Miami, FL 33132
Open in MapsOfficial siteWaterfront dining
Amara at Paraiso
Michael Schwartz's Latin-inspired restaurant on Biscayne Bay.
Tip: Happy hour runs daily 4 to 7 p.m., and Sunday has a buffet brunch. Ask for an outdoor table by the water.
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 11:30 AM–10 PM · Fri–Sat 11:30 AM–10:30 PM · Sun 11 AM–10 PM
- Cost
- $$$
- Parking
- Valet $10 lunch, $18 dinner and all day on weekends; limited street parking
- Free transit
- Free City of Miami Trolley, Biscayne route along Biscayne Blvd (Mon to Sat 6:30 a.m. to midnight; Sun 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.). Biscayne Blvd is two blocks west.
- Waterfront
- Yes, on Biscayne Bay
3101 NE 7th Ave, Miami, FL 33137
Open in MapsOfficial siteColombian restaurant
Palo Quemao Edgewater
Casual Colombian dining on NE 24th Street, with familiar comfort dishes.
Tip: Choose the Edgewater branch rather than the Downtown location; hours not confirmed on the official page, so check before going.
- Cost
- $$
- Free transit
- Free City of Miami Trolley, Biscayne route along Biscayne Blvd (Mon to Sat 6:30 a.m. to midnight; Sun 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.).
- Waterfront
- No
350 NE 24th St, Suite 109, Miami, FL 33137
Open in MapsOfficial siteNeighborhood sushi
Aoko Sushi
Small Japanese sushi restaurant on the west side of Edgewater, away from the bayfront towers.
Tip: Small room, so book ahead, especially for dinner.
- Hours
- Tue–Sat 12 PM–3 PM · Tue–Sat 6 PM–9 PM
- Closed
- Sunday, Monday
- Cost
- $$$
- Free transit
- Free City of Miami Trolley, Biscayne route along Biscayne Blvd (Mon to Sat 6:30 a.m. to midnight; Sun 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.).
- Waterfront
- No
2304 NE 2nd Ave, Miami, FL 33137
Open in MapsOfficial siteWaterfront Italian dining
Casadonna Miami
Italian-style dining in the same historic waterfront complex as Klaw, with its own entrance and menu.
Tip: A dress code applies: no athletic wear, shorts, tank tops or flip-flops. Ask for a terrace table facing the bay.
- Cost
- $$$$
- Parking
- Valet at the shared Klaw and Casadonna building
- Free transit
- Free City of Miami Trolley, Biscayne route along Biscayne Blvd (Mon to Sat 6:30 a.m. to midnight; Sun 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.). Margaret Pace Park, next door, is listed on the route map.
- Waterfront
- Yes, on Biscayne Bay
1737 N Bayshore Dr, Miami, FL 33132
Open in MapsOfficial siteClassic Cuban counter
Enriqueta's Sandwich Shop
Old-school Cuban breakfast and sandwich spot, a useful contrast to the towers nearby.
Tip: Order a cafecito and a breakfast sandwich at the counter; expect a line at peak times. Closing time differs by source, so go early.
- Closed
- Sunday
- Cost
- $
- Free transit
- Free City of Miami Trolley, Biscayne route along Biscayne Blvd (Mon to Sat 6:30 a.m. to midnight; Sun 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.).
- Waterfront
- No
186 NE 29th St, Miami, FL 33137
Open in MapsOfficial siteSeafood and steak
Klaw Miami
Destination seafood and steak restaurant in the historic waterfront Miami Women's Club building.
Tip: Every check carries a 20% service charge. Reserve ahead; this is a special-occasion choice, not a casual walk-in.
- Hours
- Tue–Thu 6 PM–10 PM · Fri–Sat 6 PM–11 PM · Sun 5 PM–9 PM
- Closed
- Monday
- Cost
- $$$$
- Parking
- Valet at the shared Klaw and Casadonna building
- Free transit
- Free City of Miami Trolley, Biscayne route along Biscayne Blvd (Mon to Sat 6:30 a.m. to midnight; Sun 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.). Margaret Pace Park, next door, is listed on the route map.
- Waterfront
- Yes, on Biscayne Bay
1737 N Bayshore Dr, Miami, FL 33132
Open in MapsOfficial siteArgentine cafe and bakery
La Bottega Miami
Neighborhood Argentine cafe offering empanadas, coffee and light meals on Biscayne Boulevard.
Tip: A casual morning stop for empanadas and coffee; hours differ on the official site, so check before going.
- Cost
- $$
- Free transit
- Free City of Miami Trolley, Biscayne route along Biscayne Blvd (Mon to Sat 6:30 a.m. to midnight; Sun 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.). On Biscayne Blvd.
- Waterfront
- No
3050 Biscayne Blvd #103A, Miami, FL 33137
Open in MapsOfficial siteCuban bakery
Vicky Bakery East Hialeah
Cuban pastelitos, sandwiches and cafecito at a neighborhood Hialeah bakery.
Tip: This is the East Hialeah branch; the brand has many locations.
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 6 AM–8 PM · Sat 6 AM–7 PM · Sun 6:30 AM–4 PM
- Cost
- $
- Free transit
- Hialeah Transit circulator, Flamingo and Marlin routes (Mon to Fri 6 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.; Sat 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; no Sunday). Free per the city's 2023 brochure.
- Waterfront
- No
445 E 49th St, Hialeah, FL 33013
Open in MapsOfficial siteCuban family restaurant
Chico's Restaurant Hialeah
Family Cuban restaurant serving Hialeah since 1980, known for lechon asado, paella and hearty plates.
Tip: Open around the clock on weekends. Friday is karaoke night and Saturday brings live music.
- Cost
- $$
- Free transit
- Hialeah Transit circulator, Flamingo and Marlin routes (Mon to Fri 6 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.; Sat 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; no Sunday). Free per the city's 2023 brochure.
- Waterfront
- No
4070 W 12th Ave, Hialeah, FL 33012
Open in MapsOfficial siteNeighborhood sandwich shop
Franky's Deli Warehouse
Old-fashioned deli known for substantial sandwiches and an informal counter.
Tip: A breakfast and lunch spot; listings show it closed Sundays and weekday lunch gets busy, so confirm before going.
- Cost
- $
- Parking
- Private lot
- Free transit
- Hialeah Transit circulator, Flamingo and Marlin routes (Mon to Fri 6 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.; Sat 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; no Sunday). Free per the city's 2023 brochure.
- Waterfront
- No
2596 W 84th St, Hialeah, FL 33016
Open in MapsOfficial siteArgentine steakhouse
Graziano's Restaurant Hialeah
Full-service Argentine restaurant for grilled meats, wine and family dinners.
Tip: The Graziano's market next door at 5999 W 16th Ave is separate; book the restaurant.
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 11:30 AM–3 PM · Mon–Thu 5 PM–10:30 PM · Fri 11:30 AM–3:30 PM · Fri 5 PM–11:30 PM · Sat 12 PM–11:30 PM · Sun 12 PM–10 PM
- Cost
- $$$
- Free transit
- Hialeah Transit circulator, Flamingo and Marlin routes (Mon to Fri 6 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.; Sat 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; no Sunday). Free per the city's 2023 brochure.
- Waterfront
- No
5993 W 16th Ave, Hialeah, FL 33012
Open in MapsOfficial siteFrench-Cuban cafe
La Fresa Francesa
Intimate French-inspired restaurant on an old Hialeah commercial street, known for crepes and brunch.
Tip: Book on OpenTable; listings show dinner midweek and brunch through dinner on weekends, so confirm before going.
- Cost
- $$
- Free transit
- Hialeah Transit circulator, Flamingo and Marlin routes (Mon to Fri 6 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.; Sat 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; no Sunday). Free per the city's 2023 brochure.
- Waterfront
- No
59 W 3rd St, Hialeah, FL 33010
Open in MapsOfficial siteCuban-inspired ice cream
Azucar Ice Cream Company
Small-batch ice cream counter serving familiar Cuban-inspired flavors and seasonal specials.
Tip: Domino Park is a short walk east, so pair a scoop with a look at the games.
- Hours
- Mon–Wed 11 AM–9 PM · Thu–Sat 11 AM–11 PM · Sun 11 AM–10 PM
- Cost
- $
- Parking
- Metered street parking on SW 8th St and side streets; fills fast on weekends and late nights.
- Free transit
- Free City of Miami Trolley, Little Havana route along SW 8th St (Mon to Sat 6:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Sun 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.).
- Waterfront
- No
1503 SW 8th St, Miami, FL 33135
Open in MapsOfficial siteCuban restaurant
Versailles Restaurant
A long-running gathering place known for Cuban food and the ventanita coffee window.
Tip: Order a cafecito at La Ventanita, the walk-up coffee window. It sits about 20 blocks west of the main Calle Ocho stretch.
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 8 AM–12 AM · Fri–Sat 8 AM–1 AM · Sun 9 AM–12 AM
- Cost
- $$
- Free transit
- Free City of Miami Trolley, Little Havana route along SW 8th St (Mon to Sat 6:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Sun 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.). A third-party stop list shows stops along SW 8th St out to SW 36th Ct.
- Waterfront
- No
3555 SW 8th St, Miami, FL 33135
Open in MapsOfficial siteTraditional Cuban cafe
El Pub Restaurant
Family-run Cuban restaurant on Calle Ocho since 1996, serving croquetas, sandwiches and cafe con leche.
Tip: An easy breakfast stop near the central Calle Ocho walk; posted hours differ between sources, so check before a late visit.
- Cost
- $$
- Parking
- Metered street parking on SW 8th St and side streets; fills fast on weekends and late nights.
- Free transit
- Free City of Miami Trolley, Little Havana route along SW 8th St (Mon to Sat 6:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Sun 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.).
- Waterfront
- No
1548 SW 8th St, Miami, FL 33135
Open in MapsOfficial siteNeighborhood fruit stand
Los Pinareños Fruteria
Old-fashioned produce and juice stand known for tropical fruit and freshly made drinks.
Tip: Daytime stop for fresh juices and coconuts; fruit changes day to day, and listings disagree on closing time, so go early.
- Cost
- $
- Parking
- Street parking; Apple Maps lists validated parking
- Free transit
- Free City of Miami Trolley, Little Havana route along SW 8th St (Mon to Sat 6:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Sun 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.).
- Waterfront
- No
1334 SW 8th St, Miami, FL 33135
Open in MapsOfficial siteCuban seafood restaurant
Sala'o Cuban Restaurant
Colorful Cuban seafood dining with live entertainment and a lively social atmosphere.
Tip: Live music and salsa dancing are part of the night; book a table if you want a good view of the show.
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 12 PM–11 PM · Fri–Sat 12 PM–2 AM · Sun 12 PM–11 PM
- Cost
- $$$
- Parking
- Metered street parking on SW 8th St and side streets; fills fast on weekends and late nights.
- Free transit
- Free City of Miami Trolley, Little Havana route along SW 8th St (Mon to Sat 6:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Sun 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.).
- Waterfront
- No
1642 SW 8th St, Miami, FL 33135
Open in MapsOfficial siteCuban sandwich specialist
Sanguich Calle Ocho
Small sandwich counter that treats the classic Cubano and medianoche with unusual care.
Tip: Sanguich also has Bayside, Coral Gables, Little Haiti and Aventura shops, so check you have the Calle Ocho address.
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 10 AM–6 PM
- Cost
- $$
- Parking
- Metered street parking on SW 8th St and side streets; fills fast on weekends and late nights.
- Free transit
- Free City of Miami Trolley, Little Havana route along SW 8th St (Mon to Sat 6:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Sun 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.).
- Waterfront
- No
2057 SW 8th St, Miami, FL 33135
Open in MapsOfficial siteThe institution
Joe's Stone Crab
Joe Weiss opened a lunch counter here in 1913. Stone crab claws, hash browns and key lime pie are still the order.
Tip: Joe's Take Away next door has counter service and needs no reservation.
11 Washington Ave.
Open in MapsOfficial sitePasta night
Macchialina
Every pasta is made by hand. The cavatelli with baby meatballs and porchetta is the house signature.
Tip: Book through Resy. Dinner only, from 6 p.m. weeknights and 5 p.m. Friday to Sunday.
810 Alton Road
Open in MapsOfficial sitePizza
Lucali
The Brooklyn pizzeria rolls its thin crust with wine bottles and bakes it in a wood oven. Calzones are big enough to share.
Tip: Open from noon daily. Order takeout online; there are no phone orders.
1930 Bay Road
Open in MapsOfficial siteCuban cafecito
Las Olas Cafe
A neighborhood Cuban cafeteria with a walk-up window. Go for a cortadito, empanadas or a Cuban sandwich.
Tip: Use the window for a quick coffee and skip the table wait.
644 Sixth St.
Open in MapsOfficial siteCoffee and pastry
Cachito Coffee & Bakery
A family-run Argentine bakery café since 2013. It roasts its own coffee and bakes empanadas and alfajores daily.
Tip: Closes at 4 p.m. most days and 2 p.m. Sunday, so go early.
251 71st St.
Open in MapsOfficial siteCocktails and oysters
Sweet Liberty
An award-winning cocktail bar near the Bass museum, with oysters and comfort food from Michelle Bernstein.
Tip: Happy hour starts at 4 p.m. Check the menu for oyster specials.
237 20th St.
Open in MapsOfficial siteNeighborhood dinner
Silverlake Bistro
French-inspired bistro dishes and a popular house burger in a small neighborhood dining room.
Tip: Patio seating is weather dependent.
1211 71st St, Miami Beach, FL 33141
Open in MapsOfficial siteBakery
Bettant Bakery
A small Washington Avenue bakery for an early pastry and coffee before the beach gets busy.
Tip: Opens at 6:30 a.m. daily, so it works for an early start.
1043 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Open in MapsOfficial siteMorning bakery
True Loaf Bakery
Neighborhood bakery for sourdough bread, French-butter croissants and pastries.
Tip: The bakery lists daily opening from 7 a.m.
1894 Bay Rd, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Open in MapsOfficial sitePizza night
Marc's Artisanal Pizzeria
Independent pizza shop that uses naturally fermented dough and local ingredients where available.
Tip: Walk-ins only; closed Monday and Tuesday.
966 Normandy Dr, Miami Beach, FL 33141
Open in MapsOfficial siteColombian comfort food
Mi Colombia Cafeteria
A casual Colombian café for bandeja paisa, empanadas and filling breakfasts.
Casual North Beach
The Wrapper
Authentic Lebanese eatery serving hearty, handcrafted wraps near the beach.
6974 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33141
Open in MapsCocktail bar
Broken Shaker
The award-winning cocktail bar in the backyard of the Freehand hotel, with a garden patio across from Indian Creek.
Neighborhood dinner
Cafe Bernie
A small, friendly Collins Avenue restaurant with a seafood-leaning menu, tacos and pizza. It is closed Mondays.
Special-occasion dinner
Pao by Paul Qui
Chef Paul Qui's modern Asian restaurant at the Faena hotel, mixing Filipino, Spanish, Japanese and French flavors under a golden dome.
New York deli
Roasters 'N Toasters
A New York-style deli for breakfast or lunch: fresh bagels, hand-sliced nova, pastrami sandwiches and matzoh ball soup.
Pizza 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
Open in MapsOfficial siteNeighborhood 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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Rusty Pelican Miami
Bayfront restaurant known for views toward the Miami skyline, on the Virginia Key side of the causeway.
Tip: Book ahead for sunset tables; hours not confirmed directly, so check first. The mailing address says Key Biscayne though it sits on Virginia Key.
- Cost
- $$$
- Parking
- Valet (about $10 per a 2026 review; not confirmed by restaurant)
- Free transit
- No free transit confirmed to Virginia Key.
- Waterfront
- Yes, on Biscayne Bay facing the Miami skyline
3201 Rickenbacker Cswy, Key Biscayne, FL 33149
Open in MapsOfficial siteWaterfront bar and kitchen
Gramps Getaway
Waterfront sister bar to Wynwood's Gramps under the old Whiskey Joe's palapa at Rickenbacker Marina, with frozen drinks, bar food and live music or DJs.
Tip: Bay and skyline views from the marina; hours not confirmed on the official site, so check before going. The mailing address says Key Biscayne though it sits on Virginia Key.
- Cost
- $$
- Parking
- Valet listed by third parties (about $7; not confirmed)
- Free transit
- No free transit confirmed to Virginia Key.
- Waterfront
- Yes, on Biscayne Bay at Rickenbacker Marina
3301 Rickenbacker Cswy, Key Biscayne, FL 33149
Open in MapsOfficial siteAsian food hall
1-800-Lucky
Indoor-outdoor Asian food hall with several counters, bars and evening music.
Tip: Open nightly into the early morning (closing time varies by source, so confirm); happy hour daily 4 to 7 p.m. Evenings are louder.
- Cost
- $$
- Parking
- Paid: Wynwood Garage, 311 NW 26th St (24/7, roughly $20 to $40 by stay, higher on event days) and metered street parking via PayByPhone/ParkMobile.
- Free transit
- Free City of Miami Trolley, Wynwood route along NW 2nd Ave (Mon to Sat 6:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.; no Sunday service).
- Waterfront
- No
143 NW 23rd St, Miami, FL 33127
Open in MapsOfficial siteAegean sharing plates
Doya
Greek- and Turkish-influenced small plates and grilled food made for sharing.
Tip: Reserve ahead for busy dinner times.
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 12 PM–10:45 PM · Fri–Sat 12 PM–11:45 PM · Sun 12 PM–10:45 PM
- Closed
- Thanksgiving only
- Cost
- $$$
- Parking
- Street parking (OpenTable); Paid: Wynwood Garage, 311 NW 26th St (24/7, roughly $20 to $40 by stay, higher on event days) and metered street parking via PayByPhone/ParkMobile.
- Free transit
- Free City of Miami Trolley, Wynwood route along NW 2nd Ave (Mon to Sat 6:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.; no Sunday service).
- Waterfront
- No
347 NW 24th St, Miami, FL 33127
Open in MapsOfficial siteJapanese dining
Hiyakawa
Small Japanese restaurant focused on sushi and carefully prepared seasonal dining.
Tip: Dinner only; reserve ahead for the omakase.
- Hours
- Wed–Sun 6 PM–9:30 PM
- Closed
- Monday, Tuesday
- Cost
- $$$$; omakase about $200 per person (unconfirmed)
- Parking
- Street parking and nearby garages (not confirmed)
- Free transit
- Free City of Miami Trolley, Wynwood route along NW 2nd Ave (Mon to Sat 6:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.; no Sunday service). Route proximity not confirmed (N Miami Ave).
- Waterfront
- No
2700 N Miami Ave #5, Miami, FL 33127
Open in MapsOfficial siteTacos and late nights
Coyo Taco Wynwood
Casual taco counter serving Mexican-inspired tacos and margaritas in the heart of Wynwood.
Tip: It works before or after seeing the street art.
- Hours
- Mon–Wed 11 AM–2 AM · Thu–Sun 11 AM–3 AM
- Cost
- $$
- Parking
- Paid: Wynwood Garage, 311 NW 26th St (24/7, roughly $20 to $40 by stay, higher on event days) and metered street parking via PayByPhone/ParkMobile.
- Free transit
- Free City of Miami Trolley, Wynwood route along NW 2nd Ave (Mon to Sat 6:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.; no Sunday service).
- Waterfront
- No
2300 NW 2nd Ave, Miami, FL 33127
Open in MapsOfficial siteDinner and performances
R House Wynwood
Restaurant and entertainment venue combining food, cocktails, drag performances and weekend crowds.
Tip: Weekday hours not confirmed. Weekend drag brunch is sold as packages from $65 per person, so book ahead.
- Closed
- Monday, Tuesday
- Cost
- $$$; drag brunch packages from $65 per person
- Parking
- Paid: Wynwood Garage, 311 NW 26th St (24/7, roughly $20 to $40 by stay, higher on event days) and metered street parking via PayByPhone/ParkMobile.
- Free transit
- Free City of Miami Trolley, Wynwood route along NW 2nd Ave (Mon to Sat 6:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.; no Sunday service).
- Waterfront
- No
2727 NW 2nd Ave, Miami, FL 33127
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