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What to Eat in Miami Beach

The streets of Miami Beach are lined with high-end dining establishments teeming with the smells of Peruvian, Cuban, Caribbean, Asian and American cuisine – sometimes all at once. What other cities call "fusion" has a name of its own in Miami Beach: "Floribbean." Prepare to be impressed with its taste and the relatively cheap prices. The South Beach area does have its share of moderately priced eateries, but the most affordable options are tucked away on the side streets. When it comes to meals, some signature Miami Beach dishes visitors should try include stone crab, ceviche, empanadas, Cuban pork sandwiches and pastelitos (pastries filled with sweet or savory fillings).

Seafood lovers swear by Joe's Stone Crab, saying the stone crab claws served here are succulent. The only caveat is that this eatery doesn't take reservations and because it's so popular, there's often a wait (well worth it, though, according to visitors). Las Olas Café earns high marks for its tasty traditional Cuban sandwiches, empanadas, plantains and authentic café con leche. Many of Miami Beach's best hotels are also home to some of the area's best restaurants. OLA in the Eurostars Vintro Hotel offers Latin American dishes while Hakkasan in the Fontainebleau Hotel plates Cantonese cuisine and dim sum. What's more, several top chefs operate restaurants in Miami Beach that are lauded by visitors, including Scott Conant's Scarpetta (also in the Fontainebleau) and José Andrés' The Bazaar (located in SLS South Beach).

To taste the best of Miami Beach and beyond, you should consider attending the South Beach Food & Wine Festival. The five-day event, held every February, draws the biggest celebrity chefs and cutting-edge recipes.

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#1
Pane & Vino
#1 of 1,325 Places to Eat in Miami Beach
TripAdvisor (3946)
$ - $$ | Italian
1450 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139-4112
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#2
Santorini by Georgios
#2 of 1,325 Places to Eat in Miami Beach
TripAdvisor (1633)
$ - $$ | Seafood, Mediterranean, Greek, Grill
101B Ocean Dr Pool Beach Side, Miami Beach, FL 33139-7212
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#3
CVI.CHE 105
#3 of 1,325 Places to Eat in Miami Beach
TripAdvisor (4271)
$ - $$ | Peruvian, Healthy
1245 Lincoln Rd South Beach, Miami Beach, FL 33139-2314
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#4
La Cerveceria de Barrio Ocean Drive
#4 of 1,325 Places to Eat in Miami Beach
TripAdvisor (175)
$ - $$ | Mexican, Latin, International
1412 Ocean Dr, Miami Beach, FL 33139
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#5
Cafe Prima Pasta
#5 of 1,325 Places to Eat in Miami Beach
TripAdvisor (2574)
$ - $$ | Italian, Romana, Lazio, Central-Italian
414 71st St, Miami Beach, FL 33141-3016
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#6
Caffe Di Mauro
#6 of 1,325 Places to Eat in Miami Beach
TripAdvisor (172)
$ | Italian, Pizza, Seafood
1464 Washington Ave Abd 15th, Miami Beach, FL 33139-4112
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#7
Mercato Della Pescheria Miami Beach
#7 of 1,325 Places to Eat in Miami Beach
TripAdvisor (1333)
$ - $$ | Italian, Seafood, Mediterranean, Neapolitan, Campania, Romana, Lazio, Central-Italian, Southern-Italian
412 Espanola Way, Miami Beach, FL 33139
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#8
La Cerveceria De Barrio Mexican Food
#8 of 1,325 Places to Eat in Miami Beach
TripAdvisor (244)
$ - $$ | Mexican, Latin, Seafood, Bar, Pub
836 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach, FL 33139
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#9
Buon Pane Italiano
#9 of 1,325 Places to Eat in Miami Beach
TripAdvisor (456)
$ | Pizza, Mediterranean, Southern-Italian
729 5th St Between Euclid and Meridian, Miami Beach, FL 33139-6517
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#10
Andrix Cafe
#10 of 1,325 Places to Eat in Miami Beach
TripAdvisor (291)
$ - $$ | Italian, Cafe
1443 Washington Ave Corner of Espanola Way, Miami Beach, FL 33139-4111
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#11
Stripsteak
#11 of 1,325 Places to Eat in Miami Beach
TripAdvisor (1015)
$$ | American, Steakhouse
4441 Collins Ave Fontainebleau Miami Beach, Miami Beach, FL 33140-3227
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#12
Katsuya by Starck
#12 of 1,325 Places to Eat in Miami Beach
TripAdvisor (1387)
$$ | Japanese
1701 Collins Ave South Beach, Miami Beach, FL 33139-2006
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#13
Hoshi and Sushi Asian Cuisine
#13 of 1,325 Places to Eat in Miami Beach
TripAdvisor (132)
$ - $$ | Japanese, Seafood, Sushi, Asian
5401 Collins Ave Inside Carriage House Condominiums, Miami Beach, FL 33140-2573
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#14
Otentic Fresh Food Restaurant
#14 of 1,325 Places to Eat in Miami Beach
TripAdvisor (1457)
$ - $$ | French, European
538 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139-6604
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#15
La Sandwicherie Miami Beach
#15 of 1,325 Places to Eat in Miami Beach
TripAdvisor (2207)
$ | American, Fast Food, Deli
229 14th St Between Washington Av. and Collins Av. on 14th Street, Miami Beach, FL 33139-4206
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#16
Lobster Bar Sea Grille Miami Beach
#16 of 1,325 Places to Eat in Miami Beach
TripAdvisor (316)
$$ | American, Seafood
404 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139-6600
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#17
Safron Grill
#17 of 1,325 Places to Eat in Miami Beach
TripAdvisor (163)
$ | Mediterranean, Turkish, Middle Eastern
1049 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139-5017
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#18
Pinocchio italian deli
#18 of 1,325 Places to Eat in Miami Beach
TripAdvisor (645)
$ | Italian, Cafe
760 Ocean Dr Ste 2, Miami Beach, FL 33139-6273
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#19
Diez y Seis
#19 of 1,325 Places to Eat in Miami Beach
TripAdvisor (380)
$ - $$ | Mexican, Latin
1901 Collins Ave Shore Club South Beach, Miami Beach, FL 33139-1911
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#20
GO-GO Fresh Food
#20 of 1,325 Places to Eat in Miami Beach
TripAdvisor (310)
$ | Fast Food, Soups, Healthy
926 Alton Rd, Miami Beach, FL 33139-5204
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