Sarah & Matthew

There are many great restaurants in Miami and Miami Beach. We’ve listed some of our favorites. Reservations can be hard to get, and outdoor seating is usually on a first-come basis. Most of the restaurants listed are on OpenTable or Resy so you can book well in advance.

864 Commerce Street, Miami Beach

Abbalé Telavivian Kitchen is a casual Mediterranean café in Miami Beach near South Pointe Park. We recommend booking outdoors!

5010 NE 2nd Avenue Unit 201, Miami

Branja is a new, casual “kosher-style” Israeli bistro in Upper Buena Vista.

130 NE 40th Street, Miami

Michael's Genuine is a well-established New American restaurant in the Design District with a large outdoor covered courtyard.

Multiple Locations

Pura Vida offer healthy salads, bowls, plates, sandwiches and wraps.

162 NW 73rd Street, Miami

Rosie's is a very casual modern Southern place in the Little River neighborhood. It's located entirely outdoors, with some covered dining areas.

3252 NE 1st Avenue, Miami

Sugarcane Raw Bar Grill is a casual American/Latin bistro with lots of sushi and sashimi, located in a shopping area just north of Wynwood.

3101 NE 7th Avenue, Miami

Amara at Paraiso is a contemporary coastal Latin American restaurant on Biscayne Bay. We recommend booking outdoors.

1545 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach

Byblos is an Eastern Mediterranean restaurant with an outdoor garden located in the Royal Palm hotel in South Beach.

111 NE 41st Street, Miami

Contessa Miami is an upscale northern Italian from the Major Food Group located in the Design District.

347 NW 24th St, Miami

Doya is a modern Aegean meze and bar restaurant in Wynwood with an outdoor terrace.

Located in The Miami Beach EDITION, 2901 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach

Matador Terrace is Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s Latin American restaurant in South Beach with ocean and poolside views.

801 South Pointe Drive, Miami Beach

Located near South Pointe Park, Red South Beach Steakhouse is one of the city’s best steakhouses. Be sure to check out the outdoor terrace.

1787 Purdy Avenue, Miami Beach

Stiltsville Fish Bar, located in Sunset Harbor, is a very casual fish bar serving some of the freshest fish in Miami Beach.

1001 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach

The Miami Beach Architectural District is a U.S. historic district located in the South Beach neighborhood of Miami Beach.

3251 South Miami Avenue, Miami

Vizcaya Museum & Gardens has been a Miami landmark for more than 100 years. Visitors from all over the world travel to Vizcaya to admire its gorgeous architecture and lush gardens. A popular photoshoot and film location, you might recognize it from various movies and television shows, including Bad Boys II and Iron Man 3.

2520 NW 2nd Avenue, Miami

In the warehouse district of Wynwood, the formerly drab exterior warehouse walls have been transformed into colorful pieces of art. The murals of The Wynwood Walls have brought new life to this area. Brought about by Tony Goldman in 2009, the district has attracted big names in the world of street art from around the world. Be sure to venture beyond the official Wynwood Walls and check out the unique galleries, shops and restaurants located throughout Wynwood. Local favorites include Panther Coffee, Zak the Baker, Coyo Taco and The Salty Donut.

The Design District was developed as an alternative to the Bal Harbour Mall for upscale shopping. The district is rooted in retail and includes more than 170 brands, including flagship stores for Chanel, Balenciaga, Hermès, Fendi, Dior, Cartier, Louis Vuitton, and more – making it the ultimate destination for fashion fanatics.

10901 Old Cutler Road, Miami

Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden is an 83-acre botanic garden with extensive collections of rare tropical plants including palms, cycads, flowering trees, and vines. Be sure to stop by the Wings of the Tropics exhibit, where you can see hundreds of spectacular butterflies year-round.

South Pointe Park is a great place to walk along the water on the southern tip of Miami Beach, from the bay to the ocean.

The best way to get around Miami is by car. Uber and Lyft are both popular methods of transportation. Multiple taxi companies also operate within Miami. Rental cars are an option, but please keep in mind that parking is limited in many areas of the city.