Miami Spice is back! With so many restaurants to choose from, we’ve done the hard (and very filling) taste testing to highlight some of the best restaurants on the list. The culinary campaign designed to offer more affordable menu options to us runs from Aug. 1 to Sept. 30.
Michelin Starred
Let’s start with the heavy hitters, the special occasion spots, and those worth the paycheck splurge.
L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon
Florida’s only two-star restaurant is located in the Design District. latelier-miami.com
Le Jardinier
Look forward to beautifully plated dishes that are almost too pretty to eat. lejardinier-miami.com
COTE Miami
This NYC import serves Korean barbecue in a sultry space. cotekoreansteakhouse.com
Stubborn Seed
Celebrity chef Jeremy Ford cooks unique, memorable dishes. stubbornseed.com
New to Spice
They may be new to the scene or the program.
Delilah Miami
This supper club offers a fun night out in Brickell. delilahrestaurants.com/location/miami/
Grand Central
A newcomer onto the dining scene, this cozy restaurant will make you feel right at home. grand-central.miami
Sérêvène
Expect a delightful, over-the-top dinner with melt-in-your-mouth ora king sashimi and a creamy lobster uni alfredo. serevenemiami.com
Ahu Mar at DUA Miami
Located inside Brickell’s new DUA hotel, this restaurant specializes in wood-fired seafood.
Casa Vigil
Come for its blend of Basque, Argentine, and Mediterranean flavors and stay for its collection of more than 700 wines. casavigilmiami.com
Oise
Chef Brad Kilgore’s newest venture celebrates Japanese-Italian cuisine. The award-winning chef offers diners various special options off the regular menu. oisemiami.com
Bouchon Bistro
Famed chef Thomas Keller brought his take on French fare to Coral Gables with this restaurant, which serves classics like escargots and steak. thomaskeller.com/coral-gables-florida/bouchon-bistro
Elastika
Named after the late Zaha Hadid’s stunning sculpture that soars over diners, this sophisticated modern American restaurant features dishes like miso-marinated grilled bavette steak and seared diver scallops. elastikamiami.com
Oldies but Goodies
Tried-and-true concepts where you’ll always have a stellar meal.
Michael’s Genuine
Award-winning chef Michael Schwartz must be doing something right because this concept is still beloved by locals and visitors alike after nearly two decades. michaelsgenuine.com
Blue Collar
If you haven’t been here in a while, it’s worth revisiting because it just moved into a new mid-century-inspired space. bluecollarmiami.com
Mignonette
Seafood lovers will find paradise here, and it will be hard to choose from the raw bar and entrée selections. mignonettemiami.com
Amara at Paraiso
This second Michael Schwartz concept on the list is where you go for sprawling bay views paired with Latin-inspired plates. amaraatparaiso.com
Yardbird Southern Table & Bar
Come here when you’re craving finger-licking Southern comfort food in a cool, vibey atmosphere. runchickenrun.com/location-page-miami/
Dōma
One of Wynwood’s hidden gems, this restaurant will have you coming back again and again for its pasta and its classic and modern Italian dishes. domawynwood.com
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