Miami - Restaurants - Caribbean

4441 Collins Ave., Miami 33140
305-538-2000

Vida

Designed by the same people responsible for The Cove Atlantis (Bahamas) and Japonais restaurants, it's not surprising Fontainebleau's most "casual" joint doesn't lack ambience. Mostly wooden and ne... 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

278 Miracle Mile, Miami 33134
305-446-7710

Ortanique on the Mile

Eclectic fusion exalting the fish of the Caribbean: mango salad with hearts of palm, candied pecans and passionfruit vinaigrette, steamed mussels in broth of Red Stripe beer and scotch bonnet peppe... read more

1685 Collins Ave., Miami 33139
305-674-6400

Blue Door

The Delano's Blue Door opens with a lot of green. Fabby frou frou French fare picked at by Euros, models, and jet-setters. Save room for eye candy, which is the least fattening dessert. Can't score... read more

2818 N. Miami Ave., Miami
305-576-0277

Clive's

It may look like nothing's there, but the tiny restaurant called Clive's is the only place to get a good jerk chicken around these parts. With a menu packed with other Jamaican and Caribbean deligh... read more

13152 W. Dixie Highway, Miami
305-892-1441

Nuvo Kafè

Chef Ivan Dorvil has worked in many of Miami's best restaurants, but his culinary prowess comes to the fore here. His Caribbean cuisine is heavy on the Haitian influence, savory and hearty, featuri... read more

250 NE 183rd St., Miami
305-249-3097

Kola Nut Cafe

There are plenty of West Indian restaurants around North Miami, but Kola Nut is a classier, nightclubbier, dress-up, eat-and-dance affair. You'll get your jerk chicken here—as well as your jerk shr... read more

16721 NE 6th Ave., Miami
305-770-0434

Christine's Roti Shop

There might be a line, and an even longer wait. But stay, trust us. Christine stuffs her rotis—pillowy round flatbreads—full of spicy goodness such as curried shrimp, chicken or beef (veggie too) s... read more

236 NE 1st Ave., Miami
305-381-9254

Caribbean Delight

Oxtail stew, curried goat and jerk chicken—as well as more disconcerting options, like cow foot. But whatever your fancy, this Jamaican joint has cheery pink walls and low prices. There's Red Strip... read more

180 Aragon Ave., Miami 33134
305-529-5180

Norman's 180

When Norman Van Aken left Coral Gables a few years ago, the impact was almost as profound as Lennon and McCartney leaving the Beatles. And while there was no Yoko to blame, the absence did leave a ... read more