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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
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il Pastaiolo#1 of 940 Places to Eat in Miami Beach
$ - $$ | Italian, Mediterranean, Neapolitan, Campania, Sicilian, Southern-Italian1130 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139-4624Read More » - #2
Mama's Tacos#2 of 940 Places to Eat in Miami Beach - #3
Pane & Vino#3 of 940 Places to Eat in Miami Beach - #4
The Garden House#4 of 940 Places to Eat in Miami Beach - #5
CVI.CHE 105#5 of 940 Places to Eat in Miami Beach - #6
INTI.MO#6 of 940 Places to Eat in Miami Beach - #7
La Cerveceria de Barrio Miami#7 of 940 Places to Eat in Miami Beach - #8
Caffe Di Mauro Restaurant & Cocktails Bar#8 of 940 Places to Eat in Miami Beach
$ - $$ | Italian, Pizza, Seafood, Mediterranean, Romana, Lazio1464 Washington Ave Abd 15th, Miami Beach, FL 33139-4112Read More » - #9
Santorini by Georgios#9 of 940 Places to Eat in Miami Beach - #10
Mercato Della Pescheria Espanola Way#10 of 940 Places to Eat in Miami Beach - #11
Buon Pane Italiano#11 of 940 Places to Eat in Miami Beach - #12
Cafe Prima Pasta#12 of 940 Places to Eat in Miami Beach - #13
STRIPSTEAK Miami by Michael Mina#13 of 940 Places to Eat in Miami Beach - #14
Katsuya by Starck#14 of 940 Places to Eat in Miami Beach - #15
La Ventana Colombian Restaurant#15 of 940 Places to Eat in Miami Beach - #16
Hoshi and Sushi Asian Cuisine#16 of 940 Places to Eat in Miami Beach - #17
Cleo#17 of 940 Places to Eat in Miami Beach - #18
Safron Grill#18 of 940 Places to Eat in Miami Beach - #19
The Bazaar by Jose Andres#19 of 940 Places to Eat in Miami Beach - #20
Il Bolognese#20 of 940 Places to Eat in Miami Beach
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