Looking for places to eat and things to do during your time in Miami? Check out these local restaurants and activities!

 

Restaurants and Activities Map

 

Miami-Area Restaurants: Prannoy’s Selections

  1. Versailles [West Flagler]: “The Most Famous Cuban Restaurant in the World” A Miami-staple with classic, cheap Cuban food. Try the Ropa Vieja, Empanadas, Cuban sandwiches, and their mojito. Does not take reservations. The nearby bakery and coffee shop are great as well. https://www.yelp.com/biz/versailles-miami-4

 

  1. La Carreta [West Flagler]: Close to Versailles, similar food and set up, although not as well known or crowded. https://www.yelp.com/biz/la-carreta-miami-2

 

  1. Titanic [Coral Gables]: Where UM students and faculty go to drink. Not necessarily the best food but nice ambience and fun. https://www.yelp.com/biz/titanic-brewery-and-restaurant-coral-gables

 

  1. Bulla [Coral Gables, other locations, chain]: Spanish tapas with a great happy hour. Most of the food is pretty neat, try the Clara for a refreshing drink. https://www.yelp.com/biz/bulla-gastrobar-coral-gables-4

 

  1. POC [Coral Gables, one other location]: Buffet place with sushi, other seafood, steak, many Asian, American, and other items. Surprisingly great quality for a buffet sushi place. https://www.yelp.com/biz/poc-american-fusion-buffet-and-sushi-coral-gables-2

 

  1. CVI.CHE 105 [Downtown, and other locations]: Classic Peruvian food, one of the most popular restaurants in Miami. Excellent Ceviches, Lomo Saltado, Tacu Tacu, Jalea Mixta, and Piscos. https://www.yelp.com/biz/cvi-che-105-miami

 

  1. Garcia’s [Downtown]: Classic Miami seafood place by the river. Try the conch fritters. https://www.yelp.com/biz/garcias-seafood-grille-and-fish-market-miami

 

  1. Azucar [Little Havana]: The most famous ice cream shop in Miami, situated in the middle of Little Havana. Abuela Maria is their most popular flavor. Burn in Hell Fidel and Red Velvet are solid as well. https://www.yelp.com/biz/azucar-ice-cream-little-havana-miami-2

 

  1. Old’s Havana [Little Havana]: Right beside Azucar. Has great live music and old, fancy vibes. Try the Lacon con Papas and their Mojitos. https://www.yelp.com/biz/olds-havana-cuban-bar-and-cocina-miami

 

  1. Café la Trova [Little Havana]: Contemporary take on old-school Cuban dishes. Electric atmosphere, with live music and dance. https://www.yelp.com/biz/cafe-la-trova-miami

 

  1. Delilah [Brickell]: Upscale, elegant place with views of the water. They have music and live shows. Their “golden hour” is lovely but expensive. https://www.yelp.com/biz/delilah-miami

 

  1. River Oyster Bar [Brickell]: Upscale place with an excellent happy hour. Good oysters (possibly the best in Miami), scallops, and several outstanding different types of fish. Try the simply prepared Black Grouper and King Salmon. https://www.yelp.com/biz/the-river-oyster-bar-miami-4

 

  1. Gyu-Kaku [Brickell, one other location, chain]: Japanese BBQ place with a number of all-you-can-eat options. Great for meat lovers. https://www.yelp.com/biz/gyu-kaku-japanese-bbq-miami

 

  1. Fireman Derek [Wynwood]: Arguably the best pies in Miami. Try the Key Lime Pie. https://www.yelp.com/biz/fireman-dereks-bake-shop-and-cafe-miami-3

 

  1. El Palacios de los Jugos [Flagami, other locations]: A very Miami experience. Lots of fruits, juice, bakery, and food options. The food itself is very cheap, very Cuban, although not necessarily high-quality. Try the sugarcane juice and coconut juice. https://www.yelp.com/biz/el-palacio-de-los-jugos-miami

 

  1. Naomi’s [Little Haiti]: Hearty Haitian food in a garden setting. They have a number of vegan options but the oxtail and meatballs are probably the best items on the menu. Try pikliz if spice is your thing. https://www.yelp.com/biz/naomis-garden-restaurant-and-lounge-miami

 

  1. Flanigan’s [Coconut Grove, other locations]: Beloved South Florida institution dating from 1959. Open till very late, always crowded, and some really cheap food. The food is not anywhere near the best quality but it is a quintessential Miami experience. https://www.yelp.com/biz/flanigans-coconut-grove-coconut-grove

 

  1. Texas de Brazil [Dolphin Mall, other locations, chain]: Churrascaria with unlimited meat (plus salad and other items) for meat lovers. Try the picanha. https://www.yelp.com/biz/texas-de-brazil-miami-7

 

  1. Joe’s Stone Crab [South Beach]: One of the most famous and oldest Miami restaurants, from 1913. Famous for stone crabs, chicken, steaks, key lime pie. https://www.yelp.com/biz/joes-stone-crab-miami-beach-3

https://guide.michelin.com/us/en/florida/miami-beach/restaurant/joe-s-stone-crab

 

  1. Michael’s Genuine [Design District]: Upscale, New American place with some very innovative ingredient choices. https://www.yelp.com/biz/michaels-genuine-food-and-drink-miami

https://guide.michelin.com/us/en/florida/miami/restaurant/michael-s-genuine Michelin Bib Gourmand

 

  1. Cote [Design District]: A very upscale Korean steakhouse with supposedly some of the best meat you can get in Miami. Prannoy has not been here. https://www.yelp.com/biz/cote-miami-miami-2

https://guide.michelin.com/us/en/florida/miami/restaurant/cote-miami 1 Michelin star

 

  1. L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon [Design District, chain]: A very upscale French place “all about absolute culinary excellence and the immersive entertainment of the guest”. Prannoy has not been here. https://www.yelp.com/biz/l-atelier-de-joel-robuchon-miami-2

https://guide.michelin.com/us/en/florida/miami/restaurant/l-atelier-de-joel-robuchon-miami 2 Michelin stars

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