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AMERICANA About: Description: SOUTH BEACH. As polished and gracious as is the Ritz, so is Americana. Dressed in sleek mid-century style and peppered with stainless steel, the restaurant is a beauty. Its menu is just as well composed, if not a little more bold in approach. Classic comfort foods are the kitchen's realm, but they're taken to new heights of invention. As a result, you'll find phyllo fried chicken, lamb cassoulet, braised veal ravioli and Dover sole presented in four different preparations. Steaks with lush sauces of truffles and cognac can also be had, and desserts are similarly delicious. In addition, Sunday brunch is an extensive, spectacular event. Hours: Payment Methods:
BOND ST. LOUNGE About: Description: SOUTH BEACH. Tucked inside the basement of the "shabby chic" Townhouse Hotel, this slick, trendy restaurant has a relaxed, lounge-like vibe. Perfect cocktails and wonderful sushi are the top attractions. The menu features exotic Asian-fusion dishes such as lobster roll with yellow tomato and yuzu pepper dressing, live Maine lobster sashimi, and sun-dried tomato and avocado roll with garlic ponzu oil and green tea salt. Everything is painstakingly prepared and beautifully presented. A good wine list is available, but check out the interesting sake selection. Reservations recommended. Hours: Payment Methods:
JOE ALLEN About: Description: SOUTH BEACH. This casually chic lunchtime favorite has numerous local fans, including Janet Reno and other local politicians and business people. Ideal for sealing a business deal, this sophisticated restaurant has a retro appeal and is full of quirky touches for example, hard-boiled eggs are provided as complimentary snacks. The thin-crust pizzas are extremely popular, as is the signature meatloaf. Mussels in ginger-garlic sauce are a more upscale option. A great wine list and a subdued, off-the-beaten-track location makes this one worth seeking out for a quiet yet satisfying meal. Reservations recommended. Hours: Payment Methods:
NEXXT CAFE About: Description: SOUTH BEACH. This outdoor cafe doesn't draw quite as large a crowd as News Cafe, which makes it a better choice for business meals or for those who would rather converse than people-watch. The comfortable outdoor seating area still affords a bustling view and is surrounded by lush greenery. In the afternoon and late evening, regulars come in for creamy frozen coffee concoctions in a variety of tasty flavors. The rich frozen mocha is a top-seller. The rotating selection of Italian-style mini-pastries makes the perfect accompaniment. There is a nice lunch menu as well. No reservations. Hours: Payment Methods:
STARBUCKS COLLINS AVE About: Description: NORTH MIAMI BEACH. This North Miami favorite is the place to go to get your day started, to take a break, or to wind down. In the early hours, you can order the wake-up call of your preference, and frappuccinos and iced coffees are available for mid-day refreshment. Choose from hot chocolates, mochaccinos, and cappuccinos as a means of rewarding yourself after a long day. From flavored coffees and cafe lattes to teas and ciders, the menu on the wall has it all. An enticing selection of muffins, biscotti, and pastries is also on display. There are additional locations at 10834 SW 104th St (305-412-8304); in Aventura at 19127 Biscayne Boulevard (305-466-2899) and Aventura Mall (305-466-0284); in Hollywood at 3267 Hollywood Boulevard (954-965-9605); and in Pembroke Pines (954-885-9700). Hours: Payment Methods:
TALULA About: Description: SOUTH BEACH. Dark woods, brick walls, the glint of mirrors and rich, warm colors soothe diners at well-received Talula. The brainchild of Andrea Curto-Randazzo and Frank Randazzo, married chefs who have gained much recognition individually and together, the restaurant benefits from perfect ingredients and careful attention to detail. This quality is seen in grilled foie gras with caramelized mission figs, black grouper with preserved lemons and thyme, barbecued spiced duck breast, and yellowtail snapper with sweet potato-wild mushroom risotto. Desserts also benefit from the chefs' culinary expertise, and a lovely garden patio is sublime when the weather's mild. Hours: Payment Methods:
LA SANDWICHERIE About: Description: SOUTH BEACH. After a hard night of clubbing or bar-hopping, nothing's better than a hefty sandwich from this walk-up counter right off Collins Avenue. Crusty French bread is piled high with your choice of meats (from turkey and prosciutto to pâté and smoked salmon), cheeses and condiments. If you need a veggie fix, opt for a salad all are generous, fresh and tasty. Smoothies and frozen yogurt satisfy sweet-tooth urgings, and prices are more than affordable. Expect a line, though, because the place attracts a crowd all day long. Hours: Payment Methods:
SPRIS About: Description: SOUTH BEACH. Bask in the sun and scope out the foot traffic as you lounge al fresco at casual, affordable Spris. Impossibly thin-crusted pizzas baked in a wood-burning oven are the draw, topped with broccoli, capers, marinated eggplant, calamari, artichoke hearts, prosciutto, mozzarella and sausage. Calzones and panini are reliably hearty as well. Although creative salads appeal to vigilant figure-watchers, the tiramisu is worthy of a little diet digression. Hours: Payment Methods:
WISH About: Description: SOUTH BEACH. It's true that celeb hotspots in Miami are a dime a dozen, but since this whimsical eatery opened a few years back, it's been the sexy playground of everybody from Mick and Madonna to Oliver Stone and Rupert Everett. Featuring cozy velvet banquettes, ornate Venetian glass lamps, and an exotic Art Deco ceiling, the indoor dining area screams "South Beach." Meanwhile, outdoor dining offers a more subdued brush with the cutting-edge, featuring candle-lit, umbrella'ed tables, tropical plants, trickling fountains, and an ever-present Atlantic breeze. Featured menu items include spicy seared tuna, roasted rack of lamb, tuna marinated in Brazilian cachaca, and foie gras terrine. Reservations are required. Hours: Payment Methods:
BALANS About: Description: SOUTH BEACH. This cafe features a colorful, whimsical interior, but the outdoor tables are considered the place to be. A concrete canopy shields the sun, assisted by colorful umbrellas at each table, creating an appealing courtyard setting that is shady enough to temper the heat. The original Balans was located in London's Soho, and the hip, cosmopolitan vibe is evident at the Miami Beach outpost. Area executives and moguls often have lunch here, enjoying light favorites such as Thai salad with an excellent homemade peanut dressing or creamy sweet potato soufflé with leeks and garlic. A light entree is a wise choice, as it leaves more room for dessert a primary attraction here. Try the white chocolate cheesecake or the apple tart with sour cream ice cream. Hours: Payment Methods:
DAVID'S CAFE About: Description: SOUTH BEACH. The simple ambience at David's ranges from the minimal yet colorful dining room to the bright, cheerful cafeteria counter, which draws throngs of hungry folks at lunchtime. Area business people and Cuban-native regulars sit side-by-side enjoying bracing cafe Cubano and plenty of delicious, spicy-fresh cuisine. Try the chicken in garlic sauce with white wine and herbs, or the fabulous Cuban sandwich, dubbed by regulars as the Cuban Big Mac, which features pork, ham, Swiss cheese, pickles and mustard. Croquettes are a popular choice at lunch one bite of the thick sandwiches, pressed between slabs of flaky Cuban bread, and you'll know why. No reservations. Hours: Payment Methods:
ELEVENTH STREET DINER About: Description: SOUTH BEACH. If you're in search of the best diner in town, your search is over. This SoBe fave is open 24 hours a day, so you can get your motor running and stop and refill all day long. The menu has enough variety to satisfy many tastes, and Eleventh Street is especially well-known for its award-winning fried chicken. The atmosphere is casual and friendly, and the staff will make sure you leave happy and content. Hours: Payment Methods:
FRONT PORCH About: Description: SOUTH BEACH. This serene waterfront restaurant offers a magnificent view. The atmosphere is laid-back and casual, with the menu offering healthy, home cooked food for breakfast, lunch and dinner. If you crave an omelet, they can whip up a masterpiece for you, and fresh juices are always available. The lunch menu features hearty salads, homemade soups and great sandwiches. Most menu items keep heart health in mind, but you can also throw coronary caution to the wind and sample decadent banana walnut French toast, granola pancakes with chocolate chips, or three scrambled eggs and cheese stuffed into a large, flaky biscuit. Hours: Payment Methods:
NEWS CAFÉ About: Description: SOUTH BEACH. A popular South Beach spot, this restaurant gained notoriety after the death of designer Gianni Versace he used to come here daily. Always packed and promising a wait for any table, it's set on a prime corner that permits many glimpses of beautiful people strolling about or on their way to the beach. For lulls in your people-watching, buy a book or magazine from the adjacent store to peruse as you enjoy a cup of coffee and a muffin, pastry or full morning meal. Hours: Payment Methods:
EMERIL'S MIAMI BEACH About: Description: SOUTH BEACH. Celebrity chef Emeril Lagasse works his signature high-energy, high-profile magic at this Miami outpost. The pale interior offers intermittent points of color, a touch of visual spice not unlike the menu's punches of andouille and hot peppers. Regulars rave about the double-cut pork chop with tamarind glaze, but you'll also adore quail stuffed with oyster dressing, a grilled filet, roasted veal chop or Creole bouillabaisse. Desserts are a rich, satisfying excursion into the likes of bread pudding with whiskey sauce and banana cream pie with caramel sauce. Remember to make reservations well in advance. Hours: Payment Methods:
NEMO About: Description: SOUTH BEACH. This high-style, trend-setting eatery offers a fabulous setting for Miami's beautiful people, and for local movers and shakers to seal deals. Ornate wrought-iron furnishings, flattering light and modern hanging lamps add a funky touch to the interior, while the tree-lined courtyard provides more serene atmosphere. Pan-Asian seafood concoctions include wok-charred salmon with roasted pumpkin seeds and crispy prawns with salsa. Pastry chef Hedy Goldsmith has been called a "chocolate surgeon," and her intricate creations prove she deserves the moniker. Excellent global wine list. Reservations recommended. Hours: Payment Methods:
MARK'S SOUTH BEACH About: Description: SOUTH BEACH. Luxurious Mark's greets guests with rich mahogany furnishings, linen wallpaper and finely upholstered seating. Then they're treated to chef Mark Militello's New World fusion cuisine, which capitalizes on South Florida's excellent seafood and tosses in a dash of Caribbean spice. His creations range from Chilean sea bass with fresh white sardines to yellowtail snapper with couscous and shellfish. Perfect for an intimate rendezvous or a business dinner. Great bar, too. Hours: Payment Methods:
TAP TAP HAITIAN RESTAURANT About: Description: SOUTH BEACH. In the frenzy that is South Beach, this relaxed, down-to-earth retreat serves as a welcome respite. Favored by local artists and musicians, Tap Tap celebrates Haitian culture, from food to visual arts. Cheerful dining rooms are enlivened by original paintings, and the convivial atmosphere puts diners immediately at ease. Tasty, unusual dishes are nothing if not authentic. Standouts include marinated conch salad, pumpkin soup, grilled goat and griyo (marinated, fried pork). Hours: Payment Methods:
CHINA GRILL About: Description: SOUTH BEACH. This bustling Asian-fusion favorite is known for its satisfying, family-style portions of fantastic seafood and other Asian favorites. Celebrities, millionaires, and other jet setters often make a night of it here. The vivid decor features transcripts of Marco Polo's diaries on the floor, but there is usually too much people-watching going on to notice. Tantalizing menu options include seared rare tuna with spicy Japanese peppers or delicate rolled lobster pancakes. The side dishes are as excellent as the main dishes, especially the wasabi mashed potatoes. (Insider tip: Oprah recommends the crispy spinach.) Finish your evening with a bang by ordering the dessert sampler, which features a small portion of every dessert on the menu, from crème brûlée to flourless chocolate cake, served complete with a festive sparkler. Reservations required. Hours: Payment Methods:
DAVID'S CAFE About: Description: SOUTH BEACH. The simple ambience at David's ranges from the minimal yet colorful dining room to the bright, cheerful cafeteria counter, which draws throngs of hungry folks at lunchtime. Area business people and Cuban-native regulars sit side-by-side enjoying bracing cafe Cubano and plenty of delicious, spicy-fresh cuisine. Try the chicken in garlic sauce with white wine and herbs, or the fabulous Cuban sandwich, dubbed by regulars as the Cuban Big Mac, which features pork, ham, Swiss cheese, pickles and mustard. Croquettes are a popular choice at lunch one bite of the thick sandwiches, pressed between slabs of flaky Cuban bread, and you'll know why. No reservations. Hours: Payment Methods:
LARIOS ON THE BEACH About: Description: SOUTH BEACH. This is Cuban done South Beach-style that means with glitz, bright color, and ultra-chic decor. Young Cuban-Americans and trendy folks of all colors, creeds, and ages make this restaurant a mob scene on weekends. If you want to commune with the elbow-to-elbow crowds, Friday and Saturday are ideal. But if you want to dine on Cuban specialties in relative peace, come earlier in the week. The beans and rice is flavorful and hearty, as are the roasted chicken and the Palomilla steak. The prices are a bit higher than at many Cuban eateries, but the party crowd says the ambience and hip clientele are worth every penny. Reservations recommended. Hours: Payment Methods:
LINCOLN ROAD CAFE About: Description: SOUTH BEACH. On Tony Lincoln Road, this restaurant offers authentic Cuban fare in a stylish diner-like setting. The outdoor tables, bordered by lovely plants and shrubs, offer an excellent perch for people watching. The casual atmosphere encourages relaxation, as does the efficient staff. Try the subtly spicy chicken fricassee with plantains, or the traditional arroz con pollo (chicken with rice). Most dishes come with a hearty beans and rice accompaniment that could easily be a tasty meal on its own. A great choice for a business lunch. Live music is provided in the evening. Hours: Payment Methods:
YUCA About: Description: SOUTH BEACH. This restaurant is a bit classier and more elegant than most Cuban favorites, with uncluttered decor and original Cuban tiles on the floor. If fact, YUCA stands for Young Upscale Cuban Americans, so there's no question about the demographic the restaurant seeks to attract. Clearly not aimed at traditionalists, the menu features innovative dishes that center around traditional Cuban ingredients, such as yucca stuffed with picadillo of wild mushrooms, served on a bed of sautéed spinach with beef and carrot vinaigrette. The chef skillfully blends Cuban and Italian cuisine with the sun-dried tomato and basil gnocchi, served with veal picadillo inside a basket made of yucca shoestring fries, the whole mixture topped with tangy Tetilla cheese. The bar upstairs draws crowds with live music. Hours: Payment Methods:
B.E.D. About: Description: SOUTH BEACH. If your idea of decadence is to indulge in excellent cuisine and be attended to in style, you'll adore this posh restaurant and nightspot. Luxurious beds replace typical seating, and dinner is served on elegant trays, in keeping with BED's acronym: "beverage, entertainment and dining." Early in the evening, an upscale clientele samples eclectic dishes amid the sexy digs; later on, trendy patrons transform the place into absolute BED-lam. While DJs spin tunes meant to get bodies moving, stylish drinks nurture fun and romance. Don't forget to keep an eye out for celebrities. Hours: Payment Methods:
BLUE DOOR About: Description: SOUTH BEACH. This hyper-modern restaurant, with its sleek, chic interior, is considered command central for Miami's fabulous scene-makers. Housed inside the stylish Delano Hotel, the Blue Door boast an outdoor dining area that is in particular demand. Or diners can opt for space at the large communal table in the lobby of the hotel, a great vantage point for watching the who's-who traipse by Madonna, Calvin Klein, and the like. If you aren't preoccupied by the scene, you'll enjoy great brunch dishes like Belgian malted waffles, salmon Benedict on toasted brioche or Blue Door Benedict on a toasted English muffin, served with Hollandaise and truffle carpaccio. Breakfast served daily. Reservations recommended. Hours: Payment Methods:
TAMARA About: Description: SOUTH BEACH. Experience the color and flavor of France at Tamara. The menu takes traditional Continental cooking and applies a decidedly modern spin. Menu highlights include blackened grouper with tagliolini pasta, scallop and salmon dua and croissant chicken pot pie. Soak up the evocative Art Deco-style interior and enjoy a cocktail, particularly during happy hour, when Cosmopolitans are two for the price of one. At the adjoining cabaret bar, the D'Lounge, you'll find plush couches and live music. Valet parking: $12-$30. Hours: Payment Methods:
ALTAMAR About: Description: SOUTH BEACH. Fresh, premium seafood and European preparation techniques distinguish this Lincoln Road restaurant. Situated in a discrete location west of the neighborhood's tourist hoopla, AltaMar features a quaint interior accented with black and white photographs and an adjoining patio. Specialties such as softshell crab, prepared with olive oil, lemon and herb or ravioli stuffed with salmon draw diners to this unpretentious spot. If you're planning to catch a movie after dinner, the economical pre-theater menu includes a salad, soup, main dish and dessert for $10. Hours: Payment Methods:
CASA TUA About: Description: SOUTH BEACH. Located in an Italian-style villa, this restaurant's distinguishable only by an open gate and diners seated at elegant outdoor tables. Start off with bay scallops with fresh herbs and olive oil or red wine-marinated beef carpaccio before progressing to an adventurous selection of pastas such as pumpkin and hazelnut ravioli or lobster and artichoke lasagna. Tantalizing main dish offerings include veal marinated in lime juice, seared beef tenderloin with foie gras, and scaloppine with wild mushrooms. After dinner, cleanse your palate with frozen champagne soup and fresh fruit salad. Hours: Payment Methods:
ESCOPAZZO About: Description: SOUTH BEACH. This Italian restaurant, whose name translates as "a little crazy," is a popular dinner spot. They are just a little bit different in a lot of ways. The place is small, but leaves a large impression with its bold, sophisticated decor. The menu features some of the finest Italian cuisine in South Beach: homemade pastas, authentic Old World style risottos and wonderful seafood dishes. An indulgent dessert menu, great wines and plenty of authentic Italian ambience make this a romantic place for two or a fun place for a group. Reservations recommended. A parking valet is available. Hours: Payment Methods:
GRAZIE CAFE About: Description: SOUTH BEACH. This intimate, elegant establishment, formerly of Pinecrest, now boasts more high-profile digs in South Beach. Unassuming in its gracious welcome and accomplished in cuisine, Grazie takes great pride in its service, ambience, and menu. Start with exquisitely prepared tuna or beef carpaccio before venturing to black fettuccine with shrimp, seafood-stuffed ravioli, sauteed chicken with porcinis, or any of the variations of veal scallopine. A full bar is available; reservations recommended. Hours: Payment Methods:
OSTERIA DEL TEATRO About: Description: SOUTH BEACH. Everything is homemade at this award-winner tucked inside the stylish Art Deco District of South Beach. The tiny, intimate dining room is comfortable and elegant in a rustic sort of way, and the small size makes you feel like you have made a special secret discovery even though there is always a wait thanks to a loyal roster of regulars. But the excellent staff will never make you feel rushed, as you enjoy succulent seafood, fresh al dente pasta, tongue-tingling sauces and hearty just-baked bread. Superb Italian wines, rich cappuccino and stellar desserts complete the picture. Reservations recommended. Business casual attire. Hours: Payment Methods:
PIOLA About: Description: SOUTH BEACH. The Miami branch of this international chain, hailing from Italy, lures diners with its signature thin-crust pizzas and casually hip atmosphere. Hours: Payment Methods:
NOBU MIAMI BEACH About: Description: SOUTH BEACH. The key to dining at Nobu the first couple of times is to ask lots of questions. Servers are happy to guide you through the menu and help you navigate the sushi experience. Tempura, teriyaki and salads frequently entice diners, or you can give yourself over to the chef's acumen with the omakase, a meal of eight carefully composed dishes that allows you to sample a variety of flavors and textures. Worth noting: The sleek, contemporary outpost is also a celebrity haunt. Hours: Payment Methods:
SUSHI ROCK CAFE About: Description: SOUTH BEACH. Rock 'n' roll themed decor and a desirable sushi selection attract the young and hip to this dynamic joint. Hours: Payment Methods:
TONI'S SUSHI BAR About: Description: SOUTH BEACH. The elder statesman of SoBe sushi joints, Toni's has managed to stay hip, young, and trendy despite myriad competitors that have sprung up over the years. Indeed, locals and knowing tourists applaud the laid-back atmosphere and quintessential neon lighting they find here of course, the splendid rolls probably win their share of loyal customers as well. From salmon carpaccio, California rolls, and Miami Heat rolls (tuna with scallions and sesame oil) to seaweed salad, sashimi, and Beach rolls (baked eel, salmon, avocado, and spicy mayo), everything is top-notch. On weekends, Toni's tends to be at its busiest, so expect to wait a bit for a table if you don't arrive early. Hours: Payment Methods:
SIEMBRA About: Description: SOUTH BEACH. Fabulous Mexican-inspired fare, friendly service and inviting decor await diners at this SoBe gem. Hours: Payment Methods:
PELICAN CAFE About: Description: SOUTH BEACH. If you're halfway through the day and still have a taste for breakfast, it's available here until late afternoon. The extensive breakfast menu runs the gamut from toast and pastries to elaborate omelets and fruit-topped waffles. The cafe is also a great place to kick back and do some serious people-watching especially at one of the outdoor tables with a Bloody Mary in hand. The funky industrial decor is reflected throughout the hotel, which is owned by the Diesel clothing company. Lunch and dinner menus feature tasty Italian-Mediterranean cuisine in ample portions. Hours: Payment Methods:
RESTAURANT 8 1/2 About: Description: SOUTH BEACH. Housed in the Clinton Hotel, this stylish, Med-inspired dining room boasts stellar cuisine from small bites like Moroccan-spiced calamari to plates of lamb chop and veal tenderloin. Sunlight illuminates the small dining room, accented by a trendy chrome bar. Patrons may also opt to dine on the spacious outdoor patio, outfitted with casual wicker furniture. Hours: Payment Methods:
TANTRA About: Description: SOUTH BEACH. With its exotic atmosphere and Mediterranean-influenced menu, this restaurant and bar titillates the senses. The floor is covered in soft grass yes, real growing grass and the main dining area's Moorish aesthetic shines through in plush couches and a waterfall. Aphrodisiac martinis and a satisfying wine list hint at the range of beverages; food should you desire it includes filet mignon and a lobster napoleon. A great place to impress. Hours: Payment Methods:
VAN DYKE CAFÉ About: Description: SOUTH BEACH. While the Van Dyke pulls in a cafe-society crowd of locals with its elegant menu, it also boasts terrific live jazz in its upstairs venue. A speakeasy-like ambience reigns, complete with rich fabrics, upholstered seating, and a beautiful oak bar. Sophisticated older couples often gather to enjoy the soothing stylings of quartets and vocalists, all the while nursing cocktails and nibbling on baked brie or prosciutto and melon. An intimate escape from SoBe's crush and the city's neon-and-pastel gloss. Hours: Payment Methods:
EL RANCHO GRANDE About: Description: SOUTH BEACH. This tasteful Mexican cafe foregoes the typical trappings of Mexican eateries, such as bright colors and sombreros, and instead takes a modern, elegant approach. Pastel colors, interesting art and coveted outdoor patio seats make this a perfect choice for a casually upscale lunch. Classic dishes include well-spiced black bean soup, zesty chili verde, and cheesy enchilada con queso in green sauce. This is a favorite among friendly locals as well as big names like Andre Agassi and Steffi Graf. Though the ambience is relaxed during lunch, the lively bar heats things up in the evening. Hours: Payment Methods:
LIME FRESH MEXICAN GRILL About: Description: SOUTH BEACH. Fresh seafood, delicious homemade salsa, and several varieties of Mexican beer set this spot apart from your average burrito joint. For starters, the Extreme Fajita Nachos charbroiled steak or chicken with grilled onions and bell peppers, jack and cheddar cheeses, jalapenos, pico de gallo and sour cream are hard to resist. Generously portioned tacos, burritos and quesadillas make for a satisfying lunch or dinner. Hours: Payment Methods:
SUSHISAMBA DROMO About: Description: SOUTH BEACH. Cool, color-drenched SushiSamba dromo has shed its NYC roots and made the transition to sunny South Beach quite well. A hit with the stylish set, the undeniably chic eatery gets a rhythmic kick with high-energy Brazilian tunes. The food is a seductive mix of Peruvian, Japanese and Brazilian dishes: sushi, churrasco, seviches, tiraditos and anticuchos. A successful fusion is evident in creations like the Green Envy Roll, which joins a wasabi pea crust with tuna, salmon, asparagus and aji amarillo-key lime mayo. Wash it all down with a well-made caipirinha. Or perhaps some sake. Hours: Payment Methods:
BARTON G. THE RESTAURANT About: Description: SOUTH BEACH. Former figure skater and production designer Barton G. Weiss has distinguished himself for years as a Miami event planner. Now his penchant for spectacle makes its way to the culinary world. Within the sleek dining room, showmanship joins flavor and innovation, resulting in a menu of reinvented American favorites that relies as much on appearance as on taste. Popcorn shrimp is served in a popcorn box on a bed of popcorn, and sea bass is steamed in a paper bag and then unveiled at the table. Lamb chops, a NY strip, glazed duck, fried chicken and a trio of seafood pot pies also figure into the broad menu. Plus, intriguing desserts are as dramatically plated as any you'll find. Hours: Payment Methods:
BLUE SEA About: Description: SOUTH BEACH. This seafood restaurant is found inside the hip, stylish Delano Hotel. A sibling to the hotel's Blue Door restaurant, which attracts upscale scene-makers, Blue Sea caters to a more low-key clientele, who don't want to spend a fortune on dinner. However, the cuisine is still incredibly fresh and modern, with a focus on creative seafood. Try dishes like barbecued eel, stone crabs with coconut, or sushi rolls stuffed with unique ingredients like almonds and olives. The family-style seating at this restaurant makes it a fun place to meet locals and fellow travelers. Hours: Payment Methods:
GRILLFISH About: Description: SOUTH BEACH. Experience seafood at its best at this wonderful, classy restaurant that's a favorite of locals. Large windows expand the intimate space, and plenty of candles add romantic atmosphere in the subdued dining room. The seafood is grilled in an open kitchen, constantly tempting you with fabulous aromas. Grilled Fish is always crowded, so be prepared to hang out at the bar while you wait. The excellent food, cooked to your specifications, is definitely worth the wait. Hours: Payment Methods:
QUINN'S About: Description: SOUTH BEACH. Cuban-inspired décor accents this striking dining room, adjoined by an outdoor terrace. A tasty ceviche made with shrimp, snapper and calamari and chilled oysters on the half shell lures diners to the raw bar, and the kitchen cooks up terrific steaks and seafood. The spiced Caribbean snapper with grilled plantains, chayote and black bean corn salsa comes highly recommended. Roasted Florida lobster tail, jumbo stone crab claws, char-grilled filet mignon and New Zealand lamb chops are the among other delicacies available. Live music nightly. Hours: Payment Methods:
PRIME ONE TWELVE About: Description: SOUTH BEACH. Frequented by an upscale, highly visible clientele, Prime 112 is a steakhouse without compare. Its decor honors the restaurant's historic structure while invigorating it with modern detailing. The menu continues this theme of reconsidered classics. Dry-aged Prime beef arrives sizzling, cooked to your specifications, and topped with a choice of butters or sauces. "Accessories" are sublime: truffled mac and cheese, sautéed forest mushrooms, or even rum-baked sweet plantains. Desserts, too, get stylish attention apple pie is topped with candied walnut streusel, while chocolate pudding cake flaunts Amarene cherries and a dollop of sweet cream. Hours: Payment Methods:
SMITH & WOLLENSKY About: Description: SOUTH BEACH. Join the power brokers at this clubby, traditional steakhouse, which offers sublime outdoor dining on the waterfront, complete with sweeping views of exclusive Fisher Island. Watch cruise ships leaving the Port of Miami as you dig into lemon pepper chicken or grilled salmon. Of course, heartier appetites will yearn for a bite of one of Smith & Wollensky's famous steaks, whether it's filet mignon, English cut prime rib, or grilled sirloin this desire should not be pushed aside. If it's too hot on the lovely deck, enjoy views from the massive picture window inside the dimly lit, upscale interior. Reservations recommended. Business casual attire. Hours: Payment Methods: |
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