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437 Washington Ave., Miami 33139
305-532-0700

Fratelli La Bufala

Get your thin-crust pizza fix here. Who knew buffalo was so good on a pie? Cheese, that is, as in buffalo mozzarella, ricotta and caciotta imported from the boot. The wood-burning stove kisses each... read more

264 Giralda Ave., Miami
305-445-8783

Carmelo Restaurant

If this place had a mascot, it would be J.Lo in all her Italian-leading-lady roles. Only not forced, and much more fun. Three dining rooms, two bars, each with its own unique ambience. Perfect for ... read more

1661 Meridian Ave., Miami 33139
305-534-5488

Miss Yip's

The owner named it after her mom, but too bad mom's not cooking. While the ambience is a step up from the typical Chinese joint, the food is so-so and somewhat overpriced. The only place on the Bea... read more

2576 NE Miami Gardens Dr., Miami 33180
305-792-2902

Il Migliore

The first thing you should know about Il Migliore is that it serves up a simple affair: you won't find any Italian/Martian fusion dishes on the menu, but you will discover straightforward, excellen... read more

120 NE 1st St., Miami 33132
305-381-9511

Soya y Pomodoro

A new boho outpost in downtown Miami. Tons of atmosphere, open-air dining, and a lack of attitude make this a great add to the burgeoning area. Oh, and the food is very reasonably priced— del... read more

13750 Biscayne Blvd., Miami 33181
305-949-5588

Scorch Grill House

Scorch is stuffed in between the train tracks and a Dairy Queen, and frankly, it doesn't look like the place to get a good steak. No matter. Here you'll find all cuts of beef, from succulent strip ... read more

112 Ocean Dr., Miami 33139
305-532-8112

Prime 112

The crown jewel of South Beach and Hollywood cognoscenti. Succulent steaks but even tastier scene. Free bacon at the bar, but the rest of the menu—Kobe beef hotdog included—will set you back your u... read more

65 Miracle Mile, Miami 33134
305-444-3210

Tarpon Bend

A smaller, less polished version of Dock's in New York. Seafood is fresh and daily specials keep things interesting. Crowd is more casual and less uptight than surrounding big-name establishments, ... read more

1700 James Ave., Miami 33139
305-673-1010

Casa Tua

Haughty haute Italian spot with major 'tude and an endless parade that's forever spiraling off into the stratosphere. Everyone—whether famous or fame-challenged—eventually drops by for ... read more

One Lincoln Rd., Miami
786-276-4000

DiLido Beach Club

Cocktail hour is the proper flight arrival time for one of the centers of hip civilization, a lounge and restaurant attached to the funky not-your-father's Ritz-Carlton. Well-executed Mediterranean... read more

2721 Bird Ave., Miami 33133
305-446-1114

Flanigan's Seafood Bar & Grill

College kids and piss-and-vinegar Grovites from the good old days crowd the bar. Especially on Thursdays, when undergrads sabotage the next day's classes with one too many domestic drafts. Wing It ... read more

500 Brickell Key Dr., Miami
305-913-8251

Café Sambal

More casual than Azul, its neighbor upstairs, but still pretty dear. The decorative seashells, marble sushi bar, and waterfalls in the dining room are lovely. The outdoor terrace catches the bay br... read more

20475 Biscayne Blvd., Miami 33180
305-937-2777

Pilar

Pilar can do no wrong, say the critics. "Best Value," says Bon Appetit. "Will blow your mind," say the folks at James Beard. Hmm. Imagine an independent, hip Cheesecake Factory. Throw in a little i... read more

150 Giralda Ave., Miami
305-448-7002

Randazzo's Little Italy

Checkered tablecloths, Sopranos on the flat-screen and Sinatra on the blaring system. Chef Mark Randazzo's a former cruiserweight boxing champ who somehow channels Italian grandmother as he patrols... read more

413 Washington Ave., Miami 33139
305-538-6277

La Locanda

Postcard-perfect bistro serving a simple menu of rustic Italian outlived some big-name South Beach establishments. Homemade pasta and a decent wine selection packs them in; a recent move next door ... read more

1427 West Ave., Miami 33139
305-672-8881

Barton G. The Restaurant

PT Barnum would be proud. Massive portions of food and ingenious pre- sentation. A babbling brook of soy sauce for your tuna tartare? A Pac-Man video game with your dessert? Chocolate monkeys? It's... read more

210 23rd St., Miami 33139
305-672-0778

Talula

CLOSED. Husband-and-wife team do it right and do it often. Marriage of many flavors: grilled Sonoma foie gras with caramelized figs make you want to jump into bed—or the exhibitionist kitchen... read more

1200 Anastasia Ave., Miami 33134
305-913-3201

Palme d'Or

Nothing beats a brunch or dinner at the landmark Biltmore Hotel. Built in 1926 by Gables mastermind George E. Merrick and hotelier John Macantee Bowman during the height of Florida's first real boo... read more

28 NE 40 St., Miami 33137
305-573-3355

Grass Restaurant & Lounge

Reopened and re-styled, Grass still has the whole green-themed, bungalows-in-the-cityfeel, and a revamped menu, courtesy of Chef Michael B. Jacobs (formerly of Tantra, on the Beach). There's a swin... read more

650 S. Miami Ave., Miami
305-530-1915

River Oyster Bar

Olympic miyagi. Malpec. Rappahannock. Pebble Beach. This is the vocabulary of oyster connoisseurs, who live for cold, slime and brine. This upscale but comfortable seafood place ships its oysters i... read more

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