Must-see restaurants in South Florida & the Keys

  • Puerto Sagua

    South Beach

    There’s a secret colony of older working-class Cubans and construction workers hidden among South Beach’s sex-and-flash, and evidently they eat here…

  • Mo's Restaurant

    Key West

    The words ‘Caribbean,’ ‘home’ and ‘cooking,’ when used in conjunction, are generally always enough to impress. But it’s not just the genre of cuisine that…

  • Gator Grill

    Everglades National Park

    A handy pit stop before or after visiting the Everglades National Park, the Gator Grill is a white shack with picnic tables, where you can munch on all…

  • A La Folie

    South Beach

    It's easy to fall for this charming French cafe on the edge of picturesque Española Way. You can enjoy duck confit salad, a decadent onion soup and savory…

  • Mr Chow Chinese

    South Beach

    Located in the W Hotel, Mr Chow takes Chinese American comfort food to gourmet heights. The setting is almost intimidatingly cool, with dangling moderne…

  • Lilikoi

    South Beach

    Head to the quieter, southern end of South Beach for healthy, mostly organic and veg-friendly dishes at this laid-back, indoor-outdoor spot. Start the…

  • Fiorito

    Miami

    Sometimes you need Latin American fare that's a cut above the average fried-plantains diner. Enter Fiorito, an excellent Argentine steakhouse that will…

  • Nexxt Cafe

    South Beach

    Lincoln Rd has countless open-air eateries offering first-rate people-watching along one of Miami Beach’s most fashionable stretches. Nexxt is one of the…

  • Pascal’s on Ponce

    Miami

    They’re fighting the good fight here: sea scallops with beef short rib, crispy duck confit with wild mushroom fricasée and other French fine-dining…

  • Juvia

    South Beach

    Juvia blends the trendsetters that have staying power in Miami's culinary world: France, Latin America and Japan. Chilean sea bass comes with maple-glazed…

  • Chef Creole

    Miami

    When you need Caribbean food on the cheap, head to the edge of Little Haiti and this excellent takeout shack. Order up fried conch, oxtail or fish, ladle…

  • Matsuri

    Miami

    Matsuri, tucked into a nondescript shopping center, is consistently packed with Japanese customers. They don’t want scene; they want a taste of home,…

  • Indomania

    Miami

    There’s a lot of watered-down Asian cuisine in Miami; Indomania bucks this trend with an authentic execution of dishes from Southeast Asia's largest…

  • Balans

    South Beach

    Kensington, Chiswick…South Beach? Oi, give this Brit-owned fusion favorite a go. You'll find influences from around the globe in dishes like short rib…

  • Jimmy’s East Side Diner

    Miami

    Come to Jimmy's, a classic greasy spoon (that happens to be very gay-friendly; note the rainbow flag out front), for big cheap breakfasts of omelets,…

  • Pierogi Polish Market

    Key West

    The Keys have an enormous seasonal population of temporary workers largely drawn from Central and Eastern Europe. This is where those workers can revisit…

  • Rosella's Kitchen

    South Beach

    Rosella's well-executed Italian fare served in SoFi ('south of Fifth St') makes this a favorite haunt morning, noon and night. The outdoor tables on the…

  • Good Food Conspiracy

    Florida Keys

    Rejoice health-food lovers: all the greens, sprouts, herbs and tofu you’ve been dreaming about during that long, fried-food-studded drive down the…

  • Joanie’s Blue Crab Café

    Everglades National Park

    This quintessential shack, east of Ochopee, with open rafters, shellacked picnic tables and alligator kitsch, serves filling food of the ‘fried everything…

  • Grassy Key Outpost

    Florida Keys

    Equal parts market and restaurant, the Outpost is an interesting spot that skews between fine dining and Keys casualness, both in terms of atmosphere and…

  • Osteria del Teatro

    South Beach

    There are few things to swear by, but the Northern Italian cooking at Osteria, one of the best Italian restaurants in Greater Miami, ought to be one. When…

  • Seasons 52

    Miami

    It's hard to fault the concept and the execution at Seasons 52. The hook? A menu that partially rotates on a weekly basis depending on what is seasonally…

  • LoKal

    Miami

    This little Coconut Grove joint does two things very well: burgers and craft beer. The former come in several variations, all utilizing excellent beef …

  • 11th Street Diner

    South Beach

    A gorgeous slice of Americana, this Pullman-car diner trucked down from Wilkes-Barre, PA, is where you can replicate Edward Hopper’s Nighthawks – if that…

  • Mangia Mangia

    Key West

    On a peaceful stretch of Southard St, Mangia Mangia cooks up fresh pastas, made in-house from scratch, paired with delicacies such as mixed seafood,…

  • Blue Collar

    Miami

    True to name, Blue Collar tosses pretension aside and fires up American comfort food done to perfection in a classic 1960s coffee-shop-style interior…

  • Blue Macaw

    Key West

    Blue Macaw serves nicely executed fish and chips, portabello quesadillas, rack of ribs and sesame-seared tuna, though it's the atmosphere that brings in…

  • Bombay Darbar

    Miami

    Indian food is a rarity in Latin-loving Miami and all the more so in Coconut Grove – which makes Bombay Darbar even more of a culinary gem. Run by a…

  • Lulu

    Miami

    Lulu is the Grove’s exemplar of using local, organic ingredients in its carefully prepared bistro dishes, all of which are best enjoyed at the outdoor…

  • Bulla Gastrobar

    Miami

    With a festive crowd chattering away over delicious bites of tapas, this stylish spot has great ambience that evokes the lively eating and drinking dens…

  • Croissants de France

    Key West

    France comes to the Caribbean at this lovely bistro, with predictably tasty results. Stop by for eggs Benedict, cinnamon brioche French toast or lovely…

  • Triad Seafood Cafe

    Everglades National Park

    Triad is famous for its stone-crab claws, but they serve up all kinds of coastal seafood that you can enjoy on picnic tables perched over the waterfront…

  • Frenchie's Diner

    Miami

    Tucked down a side street, a bit of searching is needed to find Frenchie's. The cooking is a showcase for French bistro classics, with steamed mussels,…

  • Whole Foods Market

    South Beach

    This natural-food grocery-store chain has an excellent array of organic produce, delicious bakery items, a wide range of prepared meals and a salad bar –…

  • Coral Bagels

    Miami

    Miami has a large "Juban" (Jewish-Cuban) population, and this spot is sort of like a Juban given brick and mortar restaurant form. The buzzing little deli…

  • Roasters ’n Toasters

    Miami

    Given the crowds and the satisfied smiles of customers, Roasters 'n Toasters meets the demanding standards of Miami Beach's large Jewish demographic,…

  • Big Pink

    South Beach

    Big Pink does American comfort food with joie de vivre and a dash of whimsy. The Americana menu is consistently good throughout the day; pulled Carolina…

  • Choices

    Miami

    The description everyone writes when vegan food tastes good is that you're not missing the meat. This trope actually holds true at Choices. With clever…

  • News Cafe

    South Beach

    News Cafe is an Ocean Dr landmark that attracts thousands of travelers. We find the food to be pretty uninspiring, but the people-watching is good, so…

  • Casa Tua

    South Beach

    Like an Italian villa airlifted into South Beach, Casa Tua serves decadent bites from the old world in a magnificent and rather romantic garden-like…

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