Miami Beach Restaurants Guide

South Beach Restaurant

The best South Beach restaurants boast fresh ingredients and a blend of delicious influences from the area's melting pot of cultures. To help guide our guests on where to go and what to try, we've put together a list of our favorite places to eat in Miami Beach.

ALMA MEXICANA

Miami Beach's Mexican food scene has gained popularity over the past few years, expanding to include some high-quality options. Alma Mexicana is perhaps the best example of great Mexican food in Miami Beach. The restaurant's specialty fish tacos are delicious and come freshly wrapped in homemade tortillas. The guacamole and pico de gallo are mind-blowing as well.

LA SANDWICHERIE

As one of South Florida's top classic sandwich shops, La Sandwicherie has long stood as a South Beach institution. The menu is filled with dependable lunchtime staples and a variety of more creative options, each designed and created in-house. ‘Wiches to watch for at La Sandwicherie include the Tropical - avocado, mozzarella, black olives, papaya, mango and pineapple - and the Alaskan - smoked salmon and mozzarella.

OSTERIA DEL TEATRO

Serving some of the freshest and most delicious food in Miami Beach in an elegant and intimate space, Osteria del Teatro is the premier Italian restaurant in South Beach. The restaurant's Lobster Salad and Osso Bucco alla Milanese are out of this world. Also, anything with noodles is worth a try, as they make fresh pasta in-house.

CHALAN ON THE BEACH

Combining the rich flavors that define Peruvian cuisine and the fresh seafood in plentiful supply in Miami Beach, Chalan on the Beach hits a home run. Shellfish platters, rice and ceviche are all out of this world at Chalan, one of the best South Beach restaurants.

THE BAZAAR BY JOSÉ ANDRÉS

Step inside celebrity chef José Andrés' culinary wonderland that has gained a reputation for serving up unique creations such as liquid nitrogen caipirinhas onion soup with foie gras cappuccino. From fusion tapas that blend diverse flavors to Ibérico pork that delights the taste buds, there's a lot to discover.

JOE'S STONE CRAB

If you're in the mood for fresh seafood, few places in South Beach can match Joe's Stone Crab. Founded in 1913, the restaurant serves a wide selection of seafood and steaks. But the stone crabs are undoubtedly the highlight, and the claws served with the restaurant's signature mustard sauce have been luring customers from around the globe for decades. 

MACCHIALINA

Try former Scarpetta chef de cuisine Michael Pirolo's house-made pasta and creamy polenta loaded with sausage ragu or treat your taste buds to the rich flavors of à la minute risotto at what is surely one of the finest Italian restaurants in South Beach.

RED THE STEAKHOUSE

Here, the items on the menu never go out of style. Whether it's the perfectly charred steaks and pristine seafood or well-executed small plates like truffle whipped potatoes and Parmesan tater tots, you'll find plenty to make every moment a bit more flavorful at Red the Steakhouse.

PLANTA SOUTH BEACH

Discover some of the most exquisite plant-based preparations at this tropical-inspired restaurant. With David Grutman of LIV fame running the show, Planta is known for its creative dishes such as ahi watermelon nigiri and melt-in-your-mouth cauliflower tots.

SWEET LIBERTY

Visitors can spot this popular local hangout by its vibrant neon sign that inspires patrons to "pursue happiness". Sip on classic cocktails and choose from a killer menu by renowned chef Michelle Bernstein. Known for its friendly and lively atmosphere, Sweet Liberty has been named one of the World's 50 Best Bars and has won numerous Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Awards.