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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.

Find the Best Restaurants in Miami Beach

#1
Pane & Vino
#1 of 1,302 Places to Eat in Miami Beach
TripAdvisor (3778)
$ - $$ | Italian
1450 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139-4112
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#2
Santorini by Georgios
#2 of 1,302 Places to Eat in Miami Beach
TripAdvisor (1475)
$ - $$ | 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 1,302 Places to Eat in Miami Beach
TripAdvisor (3974)
$ - $$ | Peruvian
1245 Lincoln Rd South Beach, Miami Beach, FL 33139-2314
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#4
Mas Cuba Cafe & Bar
#4 of 1,302 Places to Eat in Miami Beach
TripAdvisor (522)
$ - $$ | Caribbean, Cuban, Bar
318 20th St, Miami Beach, FL 33139-1908
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#5
Senor Frog Miami Beach
#5 of 1,302 Places to Eat in Miami Beach
TripAdvisor (1679)
$ - $$ | Brew Pub
1450 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139-4113
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#6
Buon Pane Italiano
#6 of 1,302 Places to Eat in Miami Beach
TripAdvisor (444)
$ | Pizza, Mediterranean, Southern-Italian
729 5th St Between Euclid and Meridian, Miami Beach, FL 33139-6517
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#7
Cafe Prima Pasta
#7 of 1,302 Places to Eat in Miami Beach
TripAdvisor (2534)
$ - $$ | Italian
414 71st St, Miami Beach, FL 33141-3016
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#8
Mercato Della Pescheria Miami Beach
#8 of 1,302 Places to Eat in Miami Beach
TripAdvisor (1158)
$ - $$ | Italian, Seafood, Mediterranean
412 Espanola Way, Miami Beach, FL 33139
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#9
Mister O1 Extraordinary Pizza
#9 of 1,302 Places to Eat in Miami Beach
TripAdvisor (1800)
$ - $$ | Italian, Pizza
1680 Michigan Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139-2538
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#10
Stripsteak
#10 of 1,302 Places to Eat in Miami Beach
TripAdvisor (952)
$$ | American, Steakhouse, Asian
4441 Collins Ave Fontainebleau Miami Beach, Miami Beach, FL 33140-3227
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#11
Diez y Seis
#11 of 1,302 Places to Eat in Miami Beach
TripAdvisor (358)
$ - $$ | Mexican, Latin
1901 Collins Ave Shore Club South Beach, Miami Beach, FL 33139-1911
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#12
Andrix Cafe
#12 of 1,302 Places to Eat in Miami Beach
TripAdvisor (275)
$ - $$ | Italian, Pizza, Cafe
1443 Washington Ave Corner of Espanola Way, Miami Beach, FL 33139-4111
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#13
Otentic Fresh Food Restaurant
#13 of 1,302 Places to Eat in Miami Beach
TripAdvisor (1451)
$ - $$ | French, European
538 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139-6604
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#14
Under the Mango Tree
#14 of 1,302 Places to Eat in Miami Beach
TripAdvisor (124)
$ | Cafe
737 5th St, Miami Beach, FL 33139-6517
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#15
La Ventana Colombian Restaurant
#15 of 1,302 Places to Eat in Miami Beach
TripAdvisor (1880)
$ - $$ | Latin, Colombian, Mexican, Peruvian
710 Washington Ave Suite 2, Miami Beach, FL 33139-6248
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#16
Safron Grill
#16 of 1,302 Places to Eat in Miami Beach
TripAdvisor (149)
$ | Mediterranean, Turkish, Middle Eastern
1049 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139-5017
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#17
The Bazaar by Jose Andres
#17 of 1,302 Places to Eat in Miami Beach
TripAdvisor (2196)
$$ | Latin, Spanish
1701 Collins Ave SLS Hotel South Beach, Miami Beach, FL 33139-2006
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#18
Katsuya by Starck
#18 of 1,302 Places to Eat in Miami Beach
TripAdvisor (1347)
$$ | Japanese
1701 Collins Ave South Beach, Miami Beach, FL 33139-2006
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#19
Bolivar Restaurant Bar Lounge
#19 of 1,302 Places to Eat in Miami Beach
TripAdvisor (1158)
$ - $$ | Peruvian, Latin, Venezuelan, South American, Colombian
841 Washington Avenue South Beach Area, Miami Beach, FL 33139-5802
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#20
Gol
#20 of 1,302 Places to Eat in Miami Beach
TripAdvisor (326)
$ - $$ | Seafood, Italian, Pizza, Mediterranean
940 71st St Normandy Island, Miami Beach, FL 33141-2916
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